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Some of these caravans in use Tn Eu- rope are most elegantly furnished. Lord Hilton, peer who is fond of en- toying the good things of life in a sen. sible way, has one of the most elaborate caravans in England. and when he in- dulges his gypsy spirit he travels with an equipage that king might envy. With the good taste and love of luxury that the people of this country possess, l predict that the new fad will be made a costly one directly it becomes popu- lar, as it inevitably will. There is no limit to the luxury that can be indulged in in this plebean fancy, and to anyone who cares to indulge it the life is fas- cinating in the extreme"
 We may soon expect to see our coun- try towns invaded by wandering mo- mads eostumed in purple and fine linen and driving gypsy outfits that would do credit to a royal procession.
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spying on a Princess.

There may be such thing as using the Roentgen rays too much and too often. It is all very we'll to look through deal door, which Sam Weller protested he could not do, but it is another thing to pry into the antecedents of a young lady of royal lineage, resting for the moment under unjust suspicious. Everyone knows that spurious num- mics have from time to time been pahmed off upon the public, and a doubt arose in Vienna museum as to the va lidity of one daughter of the Pharaohs in their collection. It occurred to them, in view of the general hollcwness of life, that the young lady might have been manufactured in Birmingham So they turned the Roentgen rays upon her, and saw at once through her many folded wraps the amulets which the Egyptians placed upon the bosoms of their dead. Their suspicious were en- tirely allayed, but, IS the newspaper suggests, 1t is q little hard that. even q :sste. e. z, ? , aaa sseara, lady should be ac- cused of impostnre. London News.
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the old way of hand picking. The ma. chimes are worked by steam power, and both in appearance and principle are somewhat similar to the machines ..sed in threshing wheat.
 Besides the machine for picking the nuts from the vines, still another has been introduced. It is called "the blow CT" and it's function is to grade the nuts and free them from whatever inn purities have been left by the previ- ous process. In this machine the nuts pass through very strong artifi- cial blast, from the force of which the heaviest are first released, to fall into the proper receptacle for the first grade, and so on. By this means about four grades of nuts are secured; those of the last grade-the very light ones-being practically worthless, especially as they are mixed with bits of roots, broken shells, etc. It is generally necessary to do some hand picking even after the blower, and this work is performed by women and children. All these opera tions are Jumped together by peanut growers and dealers under the compre- hensive term refining" and sometimes a part of the refining is done at thd factories" or establishments for the purchase and shipment of the nuts, that have been established in all peanut growing regions within the past few years.
 Most of my readers, probably, think peanuts are raised solely that they may be eaten by boys, but this is a mistaken notion. Few products of the soil are put to greater variety of uses. The vines form decidely valuable food for cattle. From the kernels an especially fine oil is made, which none but an ex- pert can tell from the best olive oil. This oil is used in great quantities in the making of some of the finest grades of toilet soap. The kernels themselves are used in some parts of the world in the adulteration of coffee, and still more extensively in the manufacture of cocoa and chocolate. Ground into flour, peanuts form an admirable material for certain sorts of cakes and biscuits, and the negroes of the southern states make from it an exceedingly palatable DOT ridge, besides using it as basis for much appreciated beverage. The use
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Uncle John was very happy, and re- solved to surprise his great friend by lappearing at the reception without let ting him know that he was in town. Remembering the cordiality with which MT. Hendricks had always greeted him on every occasion at Indianapolis, he anticipated with much pleasure the rep- etition of the familiar handshake and endearing expression that had so de- lighted him at the Hoosier capital. Just before the hour for the recep- ton Uncle John brushed up his old silk hat, had an extra polish put on his shoes, and with his companion entered the corridor of the hotel, while the gov ernor was informally addressing del egation of visitors who had called to pay their respects. This gave Uncle John the opportunity he longed for, and he mingled with the crowd and gradually worked his way to the spot where the governor was standing, until they stood face to face. To Uncle Johns amazement, there was no look of recog- milton from Mr. Hendricks, who pro- ceeded with his remarks, and when he had finished, turned his back and walked away with friends. This act drove the iron into Uncle Johns soul. Hendricks was dethroned as his polit- ical idol.
 He nursed his wrath and vowed ven geance at the earliest opportunity, which was not long delayed. The next year Tilden and Hendricks were the democratic candidates for national of fee, and instead of going to the polls and working like a Turk for his party, as he always had done, Uncle John re- mained on his farm and hoed potatoes. He and Hendricks never spoke again, and though they met several times Uncle John always gave Indiana's dis tinguished son the marble heart" and passed on. Mir. Hendricks noticed the change and wondered why Uncle John had snubbed him, but he was too proud to write or have friends inquire into the matter, and so he died wondering why one of his plainest but best friends had deserted him in his hour of greatest need.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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STACKING PEANUT VINES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

As seeds are often called, in groups of aree, covers them with two inches of @l and rolls the earth frmly-all in i @; operation. The cultivation of the INrut crop is very similar to the cul- tNation of potatoes, both the "culti- For," hauled by a horse or mule, and ae hoe being used. Late in July top assslng of land plaster is applied. 0Dltry bred boys, both north and nuth, will understand all this without nfher explanation, and city lads, with 'a0n the peanut is probably as uni Rsaly popular as with the country als, can learn all about the "culti- aor during their summer vacations, S Il is an implement that is used by aners everywhere.
 The vines of the peanut begin to 0m when they are eightor ten inches Dagt the blossoms being of bright yell @colorand very profuse. The flowers, .meVer, are sterile; that is, they are ~ followed by seeds, as are the blos- Sls Of most plants, even the potato 'lcn' like the peanut, develops the ,4oe product beneath the surface of ass0i Nature is extremely interest m her method of providing for the Opagation of the peanut. As the s ,"sr fades, a sharp-pointed stem rV"s out from the base of the plant, uus downward and buries itself in ground. On the end of this stem are .nsu the pods, or nuts" some little ,,.s .suee underground, and the plant " no human attention whatever i4 tue time of this pod formation till N ready for harvesting.
 Ea suS harvesting takes place late in ,s sgOer or early in November. Care ss mays exercised to get this work out ssss, Ie way before frost comes, though if sss ssDie It Is put off until just before N, a.s' Visit of the icy-breathed visitor sE.n ae m north. Formerly peanuts were sb,t ~ out s Of the ground by hand, some |ss. ai,er the manner in which pota- n ase a harvested; but progressive pea p.ea, osoWens now use a blow with a sb Sa' s point" which is run alongside sS ~" so as to cut off the deep grow Al sp sn root. After this blow, work s6 aai .9lsoW with strong, broad forks, Som anlch z, they lift the vines and roots as. 'ne ground and lay them on the ma v Soil that has been freshly | {. a sp. " the blow. For day the pods S4s owed a to dry in the sun; then the sS, sse a'.s stacked for curing, each stack bre0 % gulit ~; about a pole that has been fhsn q. ,aeo the ground for that purpose. ssss, ,'',oroughly cured the nuts are re- Sa rom the roots, sometimes by aslas.ao sometimes by machinery. ansm's 'sr s the quicker, more econom- som' ss'nod but the nuts suffer from 1t 7ab s' x estesat 8 i'd some growers vssisa,
 sst the highest prices adhere to
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HooslER FARMER's REVENGE.
Resents Fancied Slight by Gov.
 Hendricks

When Mir. Hendricks was governor of Indiana he was frequently visited by wealthy old farmer of Union county named John Allen, endearingly called uncle" The governor and Uncle John became fast friends, and the latter would have laid down half his large for tune to promote the political interests of the man whom he regarded as the ablest exponent of the principles of the party to which both belonged. Ii hap pened that prior to his first nomination for vice president on the ticket with Mr. Tilden, of New York, Mr. Hendricks was called to New Orleans on campaign work. Uncle John had preceded him there with a friend on a pleasure trip, but the first intimation he had of the governors presence in the city was through the local papers, which an nouneed that on the following evening a big public reception would be ten. dered to the distinguished Indianian in the St. Chaxles hotel.
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and handsomely decorated van, aglow with new varnish and silver trimmings is the equipment of many caravan on the English country roads,
 When the caravan halts at desira. ble spot for camping the horses are tethered and housed and the servants of the party, who travel in style in a separate van from their masters and mistresses, build a fire in the portable range that accompanies the outfit, bring forth the best that the larder affords and the party proceeds to enjoy an al fresco spread" beneath the green boughs of an English forest, without any of the dirty and undesirable ac- compartments that are part of the daily life of the genuine gypsy.
 Of course fad that becomes popular in England is bound sooner or later to find it's way to America, and the cara van party is soon to be introduced on this side of the water by Mir. Frederick Glassup, a young Englishman who has been for some years a resident of this country and who makes his home at go West Twenty-fonrth street, New York.
 MT. Glassup has given orders for the construction of an elaborate gypsy car avan outfit, which will be ready in 2 few weeks. As soon as 1t is completed and properly furnished he will invite his friends to test the joys of gypsy life. Mir. glassup speaks enthusiastic ally of his plans.
 houa { T L :. in recent interview, land I know that it double discounts the houseboat idea, and is so far ahead of the ordinary camping life, with all its inevitable dis comforts, as to be not worth mention ing in the same breath. travelled with a party through the British Isles, and for months slept in the gypsy van, ate the fare cooked in our gypsy kettles, and smoked the pipe of peace after meals with my face upturned to blue sky in the health-giving woods of Eng land. At night we could sleep in ham mocks spread under the trees if the weather was warm enough, and when it rained or was chilly we were as se- curely and snugly housed in the water
 
 who has tried the ordinary style of camping and has had spell of wet weather while under canvas will know how to appreciate the difference be- tween camping and caravaning.
 One of the chief delights of our trip was in meeting other caravan parties. At one time we found that there were four parties camped in the same wood In which we had halted, and it was not long before we had made each others acquaintance and arranged for a gath ering under the trees at which all the amateur gypsies could meet and enjoy n big social picnic. We arranged a three day programme, toasted each other around mutual campfres. and ex- changed stories of our adventures on the road.
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of peanuts in candy-making is well known.
 Authorities differ as to the botanical history of the peanut. It is now ex- tensively grown in Africa, South Amer ca, India, China and the Malayan archipelago. In Europe peanuts are ex- tensively grown only in Spain; all over the continent they are used mostly for their oil, and the great markets there draw their supply mostly from the west coast of Africa. India and Brazil con- sume most of the great crops grown in those countries. In this country the peanut is a staple in Virginia, the Caro- linas and Georgia. Besides it is raised to some extent in nearly all the south ern states, and it's cultivation in south ern California is increasing every year.
 The annual product in the United States varies from 2,o00,0oo to 5,0o0,0o0 bushels, and practically all of this inn mense quantity is used here.
 Three varieties are grown in the United States; the white, the red and the Spanish. The white peanut has two kernels only in each pod, and this is also true of the Spanish nut, which is considerably smaller. however than the white variety and has much milder flavor. The third variety, the red pea nut, often has as many as three or four kernels in each shell and is larger than either of the other varieties. Peanut connoisseurs say the Spanish nuts are the best, the white ones next best, and the big red ones last in quality. But it is a curious circumstance that the pea nut eaters of the city of New York, the biggest peanut market in the United States, prefer these big red nuts to all others.
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and Harvested-Knoyvn Sss ero. .,d Nuts, Coolers and by ss ona other Names-Use- fuI in Many Ways.
,cnnvright, 1S97.l

..n to all predictions the pea A'e0fa'off of the United States is going ipt 'l9p ISort this year. But this does not pbe sho pat The supply will not be sutfi- d'nt v ats are raised in many coun- bf psa' pss.ides our own, and the cost of ries Dssi ssion is not great enough to in- pPei loss inc price materially
 seass aarticular ,r product of the earth In's Pa in the United States by a
 inosa aariety of names, perhaps, than
 fealsi .bsT that is so universally popu-
 py 0'ps J rsrious parts of the south it is ll .rroand l4 nut" the ground pea" " As saober'' Sometimes spelled "gou- pc m sso5 the "pindar." Over in Eng d ais 4s often called the monkey nut, 9 lna alsis 4tis leads to the inference that in la .s..a ll, and South Africa, where it grows llll'' ', its edible quality first became slu' n man because the monkey fed spg@ fine of it's names all over Europe
 9 las,ogiila @ nut" and this comes, no l.st p from the fact that it is exten- osap.' l.sir crown in the Philippine islands @aa '.ss fbe spaniards are now trying to ,st .lpi down an insurreetion-of which l.,ma is the capital In France it is \. anistaehe de terre& from it's simi- sstv \. 10 the pistachio nut in taste and ss @ nses to which it may be put.
 n this season of the year those who rm peanuts are kept busy attending ,tbe cultivation of the crop. The seeds 7. nut into the ground in May, late @ough to avoid even the latest frosts. |htii a few years ago peanuts were |shnted by hand, but now a machine
 generally used which places them in mTs lhree feet apart, distributes the bosphate which is almost always used r fertilizer, drops the "beans," as
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A Touching Incident.

Mir. Augustus Hare, in his Story of My Life," tells of touching incident associated with a visit to an English vil- lage: He and his companion, while walking in the churchyard late at night, saw woman bring number of glow worms into the burial ground and put them on her ehild's grave, that she might see it in the darkness from the window of her cottage Con- panion.
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TO LEAD A GYPsY's LIFE.
The Queer Hobby or a Rich Young
 Britisher.
VIII Take Friends Through This Country in n Real Gypsy Van--A Fad Among English Milords--TO See
 Life on the Road.
TCopyright, 1S97.1


 A wealthy Britisher who lives in New York will shortly introduce his friends to form of diversion likely to become popular and permanent in this country. He will take them over long stretch of country roads in a gypsy van, camping in the woods at noon and night wher- ever there is an inviting place and good water. Some of his friends will accompany the van on bicycles, but most of them will have comfortable quarters inside.
 The gypsy caravan party is a pretty and popular fancy that long ago cap tured the hearts of those fortunate Britishers who have nothing to employ their time, save devising schemes to kill it. Between the man or woman of wealth and the wandering nomad it seems that there is this connecting link: While the nomad would like to initiate the habits of the wealthy land owner in whose grounds he camps, the land owner sees in the free and easy character of gypsy life pleasing varia- 'tion of the irksome duties of polite so- ciety. The aristocrats of England in- vented the happy plan of playing gypsy by starting out in vans modelled on the exact lines of those in favor with gypsy tribes, and in them the caravan party ,endeavors to take itself as far out of sight and sound of civilization as pos ,sible.
 The vans are drawn, of course, by a better breed of cattle than that which labors along the highway with the or dinary gypsy party. Four fine horses
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None There.

Mrs. Soak (very wrathfuD D-Remem- Der, hell hath no fury like a woman scornedI
 Soak (very uncomfortable)-B' Jovel (hic) zhe very plashe I'm (hic) lookin' for!-N. Y. World.
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,opT CROP OF PEANUTS.

raad Not Fear. There Will s0gs Ng Npoough to Go Around
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-12

LAWRENCE. Mass. June 10 Tho trial Of
Jeremiah 4. O'Sullivan of Lawrence for
criminal libel resulted In verdict of guilty
The ind ctment charged O'Sullivan with
lihcling John J. Donovan. police com
missioner; william T. KimbalI city
clerk. and Frank r. Remck, police
inspector. all Of Lawrence. in tho col
umns OF the Lawrence Sunday Sentinel. of
which It was alleged he was the editor
The offences were alleged to have been com
mitted last March. and consisted Of articles
and pictures which were alleged to have
reflected upon the three men in thu ir per
sonal and official capacities. John Il. Mo-
ran Of Boston was counsel for the defen
dant. OSullivan was sentenced to ~
months Mt hard abor in the houss of cor
rection. Motion for new trial and for post
ponement of sentence were both overruled
and he was taken NJ once to prison. The
severity OF the sentenc" was n surprise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-12

LYNN, Mass. June 10 Broad street. in the
vicinity of Market street. has just been the
scene of a daring assault and robbery.
and also an audacious attempt to
rob another person while crowd
Of indignant citizens were in pursuit Of the
parties concerned in the first affair. A tcle
phone message was received ut the Broad
street engine house that n man was being
robbed in the rear of the old Railroad house
at the foot Of Market street by four men,
Citizens went at once othe scene and found
that Michael O'Neil had been robbed of a
small amount of money, the remains of his
weeks wages, and that after securing this the
robbers assaulted their victim. As soon as
they found that they were discovered the
robbers ran up Broad street, whore they in
terceptcd a drummer who wss going toward
the Revere Beach depot. Forcing him
against bill board fence, they demanded
his money, but the drummer refused to part
with it, and instead grabbed one Of his as
sailants. In the mean time the crowd of
citizens was in pursuit, and three Of the men
who, it is claimed, held up the drummer,
we're captured. They were subsequently
locked up and are held on suspicion of the
robbery OF O'Neil. They gave their names rs
Henry Mack. James Clark and William
Ahearn. They have been bound over to tho
aIlnnriOr court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-12

NEW YORK June 1O-Miss Emily Bancker.
the actress, has just died in Albany, the re-
suit of a surgical operation. She was known
in private life as Mrs. Thomas W. Riley.
She had been aling some time. and her con-
dition became so serious that 1t was found
necessary for her to undergo n surgical
operation. For that purpose she entered tho
City hospital in Albany few days ago. and
the operation was performed. Peritonitis
and death resulted. Miss Bancker. who was
a strikingly beautiful woman, was only %
years old although she had been on the stage
at least II years. She was native OF this
city. but went to Albany when quite young
to live with her aunt. When she was 16
she made her debut as an actress in 1.-The
Pavements OF Paris,"a play adapted from
the French by Mr.Felix Morris and produced
by Mr.. Rickaby. Soon afterward she mar
ried Joseph Nagle. Jr..an actor. who dropped
dead on the stage a little while later. She
had played in many companies and had
plans all formed for the coming season.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-12
High Price for an Egg.

An egg of the extinct great aux was
recently sold mt auction in London.
Bidding began at 100 guineas and
reached $50 guineas, or more than
$l4OO, at which price the egg was
secured by gentleman who repre-
scented a museum in Edinburgh. 1t is
said that this is the highest price on
record in England, except i'll the case
of sale made in 1894, when the price
for n fine specimen was 300 guineas.
There are said to be 6S examples of
this egg in existence, all of them being
held in Europe, except two of which
have found their way to this country
The Manufacturer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-06-12

LISBON. n. H., June Ida Lathrop is a
garment operative in the employ of j. Con-
rad Drummer and Carl Drummer merchant
tailors here. She is Is years old, a blonde,
and prepossessins in appearance. She is
highly spoken OF in the community.
Miss Lathrop left her boarding house
about o'clock in the evening to go to
the workshop for pair of button
hole cutters, with which to finish
garment she was making for a friend.
She was due at the time at the Congre-
gational church to attend a rehearsal of the
choir. Telling her roommate. Miss
Woodbury.. to get the music together.
she snatched up the latter's cape and
stated that she would join her soon at
the church. That was the last seen of
her till morning, when. search being
made for her, she was discovered
about nine o'clock by Carl Drummer in the
coal bin under the front portion of the store.
She was hound hand and foot and was I'M
conscious. No attempt had been made to
violate her person and the case is shronded
in mystery. Miss Lathrop has said that she
was in possession Of important or incrimin-
ating evidence against some one but has not
said what it was nor against whom 1t would
initiate.