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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
A DIPLOMATIC JOKE

In the collected Bon-Mots Of the
Eighteenth Century is given the fol.
lowing witticism of Charles Town
sends: THE due de Chioseul, who
was remarkable meager- looking
man, having come to London to nego-
tiate a peace. Charles Towncend was
asked If the French government had
sent the preliminaries of treaty. 1
don't know, answered he, but they
have at least sent the outline of an
ambassador.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
Single or Separate Houses.

A long house, with apartments all
under one roof, with a wide passage
way, Is very convenient arrangement
for large flock Chat is, each flock to
have a house separated from the 9TH
ers,), also possesses some advantages.
If lice get into a large house it will
not only be more difficult to rid the
premises of them, but the attack
upon the flock will necessarily cause
all the others to be liable. With the
single house plan the lice can more
easily be subdued, as one may contain
lice while the others are exempt. We
call attention to this matter because
there is something else to consider in
a poultry house other than its ar
rangement, and that is it's liability to
attack from vermin.-Prairie Farmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
One of the nose invaluable accomp.

One OF the nose invaluable accomp-
lishments in PRACTICAL life is the art
Of being able 70 reproduce document
or piece OF writing Of any kind in n
condensed form, In any profession or
business 1t is OF the first Importance
to know how to do this. without ex-
rertness in 1t, dispatches and letters
cannot be distracted. cases cannot be
prepared for trial. news cannot be
81 unmarked or a newspaper. Yet ex-
portuess in 1t Is very rare. solely from
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21

except as otherwise provided. These
floors have worn we'll even where
horses wearing shoes have walked on
ii. Such a floor is cold in winter,
However, unless used inside of
warm building and bedding used
freely. This kind of floor may be
made at a cost of ten cents a square
foot.--C F. Curtiss, in Rural Life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
THE SOLDIER GRAY.

C'or the News and Observer
So still they lie, these men in gray,
The sod above them turning
A tender green, while mock birds lay
Trills out their hearts deep yearning
Land Of the sun, for thee l die
For thee lived, thy glory
My latest hope, my latest sigh,
Shall live in song and story!
The man Of Drawn, the cavalier,
In calm and stormy weather.
The, STRIPPING youth, the mountaineer,
How close they rest together
And flowers fair are everywhere,
Their banner waves above them
And bOsoms swell, as brave hearts tell
Their deeds, to those who love them.
The long moss sweeps, the cypress weeps.
And crimson creepers bend,
Magnolia's sheen and pine trees gloom,
Palmetto's bough and orange bloom,
Their shades and fragrance lend.
Sleep soldier gray, till final day
OF resurrection dawn
The bugle sounds! from countless mounds
They greet the shining morn;
Their work is done
And nothing lost, the battle past.
The river crossed, rest gained at last.
And victory won.
HENRIETTA REID MAILER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSIFYING
CROPS.

The Atlanta Constitution says: Our
Southern farmers are gradually waking
up to the Importance not only of dvers-
flying their yearly crops, but also of re-
ducing the acreage of their farming
lands. Governor McLaurin, of Mississippi.
is authority for the statement that the
average farm III that State has decreased
from $40 acres in 1860 to 1913 in 1870,
1876 in 1880, and 122 in 1890. On the
strength of this reduction Governor Me
Laurin ventures TO hope that a new era
of prosperity is dawning upon this sec
ton.
With respect to diversified crops the
Chattanooga Tradesman. in a recent ar
ticle on the subject, states that the time
is rapidly coming when the Southern
farmer will not depend for his income
solely upon cotton and a few other sta
pies. Indeed, it is claimed that no other
section of the country is better adapted
by reason of its soil and climatic condi-
tons to the cultivation of the variety OF
products than the South.
This is evident from the following data
furnished by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture: In 1896 Virginia
produced 3S.067 900 bushels Of corn
North Carolina, 29,S29.0O0; Georgia, 80,
$4,000; Alabama, $4,000; Missis-
sippi, 27,973,0OO; Texas, 32,22S, 900; Ar
kansas. %, 723.00O; Tennessee, II 1893,
900; West Virginia, 21,69SOOO; Ken
lucky, SO932 900. During the same year
Ohio produced only 1861 600 bushels;
Michigan, 40,041 900; Indiana, 133, 1853,
900, and the famous corn-producing State
of Illinois only S4,572,O 900"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
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like idols. when there is no proof why
these places should be chosen i'll prefer
ence to many others. We know how
many times Jerusalem has been sacked
and destroyed by the different invaders.
SO that all proofs where the Holy Sepui-
thre was must have been lost and 1t
seems almost like mockery. Places like
Bethany. Mount Olivet, GethSemane.
might easily be located, but | have no
patience with all these supposed spots
worshipped by different religious sects.
For instance, they showed me place
supposed to be the center of the world.
and from which the dirt was taken from
which Adam was created. Adams tomb
was also shown.
Within the walls of the Holy Sepulchre
are what are termed many sacred relics.
Although | have no patience with this
side of the matter | will name the places,
as all tourists are supposed to see them.
There is the Unction Shrine, where the
body of Christ was embalmed; the Sepul-
chre built over the spot where the grave
was; there is the Mocking Column, where
Christ was crowned with thorns; the
Scourging Column. where Jesus was
scourged by the Romans. Then going
few steps we saw the supposed Calvary.
Going down into the crypt Of the church.
YOU see the chamber where St Helena
the mother of Constantine, saw the Wis
ion and discovered the true cross. Ira
dition says that Helena saw the three
crosses. and. not knowing which was the
one on which Christ was crucified, caus-
ed the three crosses to be touched by Il
diseased woman, and when her fingers
touched the true cross, she was instantly
healed. The narrowneSs of their minds
causes these people 10 thoroughly believe
in these relics, therefore you can ina CINE
how sacredly they are guarded. Though
they are all in one church, they belong
to no one religious sect. but are owned
by Armenians, COptS, Latins and Jews.
On feast days there are great masses as
sembled here: consequently great disturb
anceS occur.
The consolation one gets from being
here is chat you know you are on holy
ground but you cannot believe any of
the many traditions that they give you
After ALL the great proofs of Jesus are
the Gospels and the witness Of the Holy
Spirit to the truth in the heart of the be-
lever. IF any man will do his will. he
shall know of the doctrine"
We do not have to go back eighteen
centuries to find Christ He is the living
Christ to-day. And yet it is interesting
to know that you can approximately
identify some of the places that were the
scene of his earthly ministry.
LAI4LA RUTH CARR.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
THE VETERAN SPEAKS.

! like to hear the music of Dixie" Far
away
1t takes me to the time we faced the fury
of the fray:
When we saw the glitterinS bayonets of
the rival armies shine
When the oldtime flag WAS flying. and
the old brigades in line.
1 like to hear the music of Dixie" How
it seems
To bring again the battle with its CLEANS.
and with its streams
That rushed to seward crimsoned with
the blood by heroes shed
And gave to God the glory of the brave
heroic dead,
They're thinning out-the men who faced
the hammered fight with Lee,
Who never shrank from Sherman when
his legions sought the sea;
Their blood has stained with crimson the
fields, the plains, the rills,
But family now they answer to the roll
call Ger the hills.
No more the camp fires flicker: no more
the bugles blow;
Down the Valley of the Shadow a ghostly
band they go;
But welcome" rings from DER the walls
from sunlit realms serene,
And hero after hero falls, and fast the
graves grow green.
They're thinning out in Georgia. a feeble
band remains
hnrn Ia
where sweep the Texan plains;
The earth-lights growing DINNER, but
their glory never dies,
But one by one they answer to the roll
call of the skies
But still that sound of Dixie" seems TO
thrill me through and through
As when ad0wn the cheering lines the
gray boys met the blue;
We're all one living country now; the
str;fe-thank Gods past;
Hut the old songs on the twilight bells.
will ring us home at last.
It. l.. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09

ASK for Bailey Brothers OLD BOB
Tobacco"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
AN ELEGANT SUBURBAN RESIDENCE FOR SAL

Desiring TO move to the city offer Ton
sa. my place near Raleigh. IL cOntaint
About o, = hundred and sixty acres, ~
which is a small one-stnry dwelling hCust
OF six rooms carriage house, barns, stables
etc, and an elegant new two-stOry dwelling
house of ten rooms, with water-elosets an6
other modern improvements. This Is the
pretttest place in Wake county Delightful
ia summer, comfortable In winter and with
H. three miles of the Capitol over a maca
imiZed road. Terms easy. Title perfect.
SPlER WHITAKER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09


filled in by so much Of the debris of the
different conquering nations that it is
only slight vale Down the little street
we went to see the "wailing of the Jews, ~
an old Jewish rite continued since the
day of Christ. Here, at what is supposed
TO be one of the walls of the old temple,
the Jews meet every Friday and Satur-
day (their Sunday, and repeat their
Messianic psalms, believing and praying
that the Messiah will come as their king.
Inis is one Of the most interesting, as
well as most pathetic sights l have seen.
Jews Of all ranks meet here and repeat
ter psalms aloud in a monotone, and in
their peculiar language it produces a ra-
Their strange effect upon one who has
wandered there to behold the sight.
Every Jew tries to touch the wall, feel
ing the sacredness of the stones. Here,
as in all Eastern cities, the women wOr-
snip separate from the men, and you
could see some in silks standing alone by
the side of those in rags, all devoutly en-
gagged in their chanting From here we
wandered around to get view at the
Mount of Olives. Mount of Offense
where Solomon built the temple 10 the
false gods, Mount of Contempt. where
the Jews met and persuaded Judas tC
betray Christ In The afternoon we
went to the house of Caiaphas, the high
priest, where Jesus was taken and tried
before daybreak, after which he was
sent to PLATE. Inside of the court Of this
house the spot is pointed out where Peter
stood warming himself when he denied
Christ. and then, to cap the climax, they
have built a shrine where they say the
cock stood when he crew thrice.
After this we went to the church of the
Holy Sepulchre. / must say that the
sacredness of these supposed places was
all dissipated to me when / saw shrines
ever them and people bowling and de-
ysut,y praying and vorshippin. them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
THE NEWBERN SITUATION.
Is There Danger of Trouble Growing Out
Of The Municipal Conflict?
iWilmir gton Starr

Nv imlH gt0n STAR
There is evidently some little apprehen-
sion of trouble in Newborn over the
municipal complications, though the steps
thus far taken by the authorities there
are only precautionary. Tuesday tele-
gram was received here from Mayor
pro TEN. Primrose requesting Lieutenant
Commander Morton. of the Naval Bat
taliCn to send Immediately five hundred
ball cartridges. Yesterday forenoon an
other telegram was received by the Lieu
tenant Commander asking that five hun
dred more ball cartridges be forwarded
Both acquisitions were promptly filled
So. the Naval Reserves are now ready
for business. as they were recently
equipped with forty rifles and accoutrc-
mcnts.
1t is rot thought there will be any
serious trouble. especially since Newbern
authorities have not forgotten the old
motto: In time of peac" prepare for
war
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
hhnSOn'S Chill and Fe-
yer Tonic is q ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever i'm
"a Hours.


Send on the big prosperity
We're fond of jubiatin'.
\ nd from the north hills to the sea
We're waitin % we're wa;tin'.
Don't let the wave get lost away
BE sure about the datin',
And let it break, and break to-day;
We're waiting-O we're watin'!
Start up the mills. Start up the mills!
And stop the long debatin';
We want some quinine for the chills;
We're waitin'-O we're waitin'.
.Iuts let it come-"a tidal wave"
Like that they've long been stating
THE combat deepens;'on, ye brave!'
We're waitin'-O we're watin'!
Atlanta Constitution
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
OLD PEOPLE.

Oud people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey nor other intoxicant, but
acts as tonic and Alternative. 1t acts
mildly on the stomach and bowels, add
ing strength and giving tone to the or
gans, thereby aiding Nature in the per-
Torrance of the functions. Electrics
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion. Old People find it just exact
ly what they need. Price fifty cents
and S1.00 per bottle at any drug store.
A woman is never as nice to her Sec
ond husband, and a man is never as
mean to- his second wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
THE PEOPLE ARE CONVINCED.

When they read the testimonials of
cures by Hoods Sarsaparillla. They
are written by honest men and women,
and are plain, straightforward state
ments of fact. The people have conf
dence in Hoods Sarsaparilla because
they know it actually and permanently
cures, even when other medicines fail.
HOODS PILLS are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and yet efficient.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
A THANKSGIVING FEAST.
TYPICAL MENU OF THE OLD NEW
ENGLAND FESTIVAL.
Characteristic Dishes and How to
Prepare Them for the Delecta.
ton of Children and Grand.
children and Others.

Thanksgiving Is the great American fes-
tival which in American hearts should ov-
ershadow every other feast day OF the
year. 1t is right and just that the fare
en- this day should recall those pioneer
days ir a profusion Of roast poultry and
game, and Of the vegetables and fruits Of
the earth. For this day WI forgive the
fault If the table suggests a somewhat
barbaric prodigality.
1t is such a feast as Is served at the
majority of home gatherings, such a table
as suggests plethoric abundance that we
expect on Thanksgiving day; and the ov-
ergenerous board is certainly a relief when
contrasted with the opposite extreme Of
stinted elegance which sometimes charac-
teriZes modern tables.
There are many persons not familiar with
the prodigality Of New England on this
the greatest feast day of the year who will
regard the bill of fare for family gather
iEgf q p pr I f5s d one but 2n o the PROPULSION Fimas an is
even to-day. for weeks before Thanks
giving the housewife who entertains is
busy with the preparations. This is the
day for large family gatherings. when Of
ten the children and grandchildren, and
even REORGANIZATION, go back to the
old homestead or wherever it has been de-
cided for the family to meet, II the old
home has passed away.
At such large gatherings Of several gen.
erationS 1t Is necessary Tor the feast to be
q liberal one, though even in smaller gath
erings profusion especially characterizes
the bill of fare. The menu here given Is
for q Thanksgiving dinner:
Oyster soup.
Boiled chicken. Oyster sauce.
Mashed potatoes.
Roast turkey. Cranberry sauce.
Onions. Beets. Mashed turnips.
Roast venison.
Burberry jelly. Pickles of various kinds.
Chicken pie. Celery.
Plum pudding.
Mince pie. Cocoanut pie. Pumpkin pie.
Apple pie.
Cheese.
Oranges. Apples. White grapes.
Nuts. RaisinS
Sweet Cider. Coffee.
The bill Of fare given is a typical, rather
than an ideal, one. The superabundance
of poultry, game and vegetables especially
biIl of fare must st be- aiS home made and re rep 1ae
, sent American cookery at its best. The
pies of Thanksgiving are always a feature
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

flowers for street wear. There is nothing
at once SO dressy and SO refined. and there
o es gg the a1 Tisht 1 road IS IS t easier There f Reo IS need +
ed only a little patch of ground, preferably
with a sheltered north side and southern
A shallow wooden box, an old trunk
with the sides cut down. or even, If moth
ing better comes to hand. an old washtub.
wooden sides standing out Of the earth
about six inches and higher at the back
than thu, - at +, the e., front n o When hen the the hole %Slse.tis { dug
to within ten inches of the top, having
first punched holes in the bottom. Then
in place and perfect and lay it over your
improvised hotbed. The bed SO made will
cost. you nothing but a little interesting
genius.
If you have money to burn you can get
the nearest florist to come and make you
ais and labor for from 50 cents UP. ac-
Gording to the locality where he is found.
minus mus The D roots. but sass IS cents. .na' nao Gust
The bed prepared. the question OF the
flowers comes next. VioletS are very hardy
this year next season you will have to
weed 1t out. Buy only a dozen good healthy
roots and plant them widely apart; then wa
ter most diligently every night for a week
and raise the glass cover during the sunny
hours every day. The plants will grow and
bud and as the winter sets in the flowers
will appear. but their Winter treatment is
different from that which they need at
the start.
After it is really cold the glass need never
be raised and the flowers need not be wa
tered. The heat from within and the cold
without will produce sufficient moisture
for them and your hot bed once really Well
established will flourish-just grow. like
Topsy. as it We're. All that must be done
to keep the plants healthy is to pick the
lowers. and that is a task for which
This amateur violet growing is so easy
and fascinating a thing that there are sew
| eral cases of which 1 know where women
who began so that they could wear n bunch
of the beauties in town every day, now
bring their eggs to market" They have
found the work so delightful and the sale
| beds nave grown into big professional at
fairs. and they pick thousands of flowers
every day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
ran through the watered effect were sill
Xered. giving the material q sheen and

ran through the watered effect were sill
vered. giving the material a sheen and
luster that is almost impossible to describe.
The skirt was cut narrow in front, with
all the fullness punched at the back and
a demi train.
The bodice was built with a heart shaped
bolero, showing over a blouse of black, and
white lace. Over the front Of the skirt and
the front Of the bodice and down the
leeves were geometric designs made Of
black Chantilly lace.
The yoke was formed with bands Of
braid. The high collar was Of the newest
build it was cut in with he bodice and
rose faring. about the chin and ears like
We see in the old pictures. Inside of this
high collar was a large ruche of white lace.
The sleeves were very long and the
knuckles entirely covered with white lace
ruffies.
Another gown that was noticeable for
Its brilliancy at a recent reception was a
dull 9,'nn, gell9 3Sro 6rSsa de- T Tba s z f0l %at th TerS
narrow. without trimming. The bodice
had the new long waist, pulled down
ed back and front, and was cut smaller
about the neck to show a yoke OF corded
old rose chiffon
The sleeves were very odd and wonder
fully effective. They were strapped about
with interlacing bands OF brocade cut on
the bias. edged on either side with ruffies
OF OLD rose chlnOn- InlS costume WAS
complete with a Tiny toque, the frame made
of gold passementerie with one white. one
yellow and one black tip. standing. at the
side. caught by a great paste set in bril-
liants.
II seems as il black Chantilly lace were
going to be greatly in vogue this winter.
[ saw an exceptionally elegant gown made
up of it. The entire skirt was made. up
Of Chantilly. spread plainly over the white
silk, tha the delicate pattern might show
to best advantage The bodice was OF
with accordion plated chiffon, with rufiies
of the black lace run across 1t to give
The sleeves were of the lace over the
bare arm, reaching to the knuckles, where
| a knife plating of chiffon made the ruffie.
This gown was worn with a great many
| brilliant Jewels and a picture hat of black
velvet with white tips. 1 think 1t was one
of the most distinguished costumes l have
AS for the usual run or evening gowns.
nothing seems to be more popular than
the French taffetas, with their wall paper
| designs. BY that I mean the vartcolored
| stripes Widespread with little bouquets.
| which come in the most exquisite shades,
the stripes outlined with silver or gold.
| made up with white point d'esprit or the
inevitable mousseline de sole. They effect
a brilliant gown for either matron or maid.
Bodies cut square in front are as much
in vogue as the very low cut gown, and It
is coming to be a truth that American
women are to wear high neck gowns In
| preference to the low ones wherever they
wish il, even to the opera
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

that one should not prolong needless regret
and grief over inevitable sorrows. A smile
is often more acceptable sympathy and
cheer to a burdened heart than a tear, for
smiles belong to youth and joy and content,
and are beauty inducerS.
Proper attention to food will guard
against Indigestion.
Absolute cleanliness of body Is another
requisite to beauty. Bathing night and
morning should be ~religiously adhered to,
no matter the state of the weather. Ill
ness alone should postpone ones ac-
customed bath.
Sleeping rooms should be we'll ventilated
and as much fresh air taken into the lungs
The following is recommended as an ex-
cellent skin food: Melt together a drachm
of spermaceti, a drachm Of white wax.
ounces of lanoline. and one ounce of cocoa
butter. Remove from the fire and beat
until cold. d while you are beating
twenty drops of tincture OF benzoin and
ten drops of oil of rose.
Eating apples is said to assist in cleans
An apple before breakfast and one just be
fore going to bed is recommended for this
An even, calm temper Is a wonderful
beautiier. 1t keeps frowns from the brow,
wrinkles from the face and hard lines from
around the mouth.
Eat meats that are cooked rare; beef
especially. this makes good. firm tissue and
rich blood. Mutton and veal should be
cooked thoroughly. though not with the
substance burned out.
Pure. sweet cream Is excellent for the
skin: drinking tea. coffee or chocolate to
Beauty sleep is absolutely essential. Try
to get at least eight hours sleep every
eight.