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The age-herald., 1898-01-02
CHILDREN AND COLDS.
: 'ome Good Advice About the Care of Little
 Ones.
From Harper's Bazaar.

From Harper's Bazaar.
 In some households it is taken as a mat ter of course that during the winter months the children shall have an unremitting suc- cession of colds, which render the little ones uncomfortable themselves and excess lively disagreeable to persons with whom they come in contact. But this state of af- fairs is due to ignorance The educated mother now appIeelates that influenza is an unnecessary adjunct to her chid's personality, and that chronic catarrh is to be avoided as is any other disease. She takes precautions to prevent colds, and, if by some mischance they come, knows how to care for the patient in the earlier stages of the complaint, or until such a time as she finds it advisable to consult a physi- clan. But, above all, she believes in the precaution that is stronger weapon than cure.
 In the first place, the small child must wear woolen next to his skin, and this wooden must extend to neck, wrists and ankles. At night his sleeping garments are Canton flannel drawers with feet; or, bet ter still, they are of knit or woven material three-quarters wool and one-quarter cot ton. These are to be bought ready-made, and already shrunk, with so many im- proyements that they are very nearly per- feet. Under the night drawers goes a shirt which clngs more closely than does the larger outside garment. Of course, this shirt is changed for another in the day. time. It may be well to remark, in passing that union suits (shirt and drawers in one piece) are now made for children, and are not a necessity Indeed, many mothers find they keep the feet too moist, and thus render the wearer sensitive to cold.
 Unless he is not well, the properly con- ducted child will go out every day that the weather Is not actually indictment. These outings need not be lengthy character if the thermometer is very low or the wind keen and raw For small child all walks and drives and outdoor play should come between the hours of Il a. m. and D. m.
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even in Maumee, where potatoes grow so tall was anything like this ever accom- plished by nature.
 Lion No. ? is State Senator Swink, the father of melon day, and one of that fast disappearing list of "honor men," the Col orado pioneers. Senator Swink and the watermelon both challenge admiration for their extraordinary qualities.
 After the watermelon shown in the pie ture had been photographed it was carved and the biggest colored man with the greatest appetite ever known south of Mason and Dixon's line could not have eaten a quarter of it. It is said that fruit monsters of this sort commonly lose their delicacy, both of flavor and texture. But this watermelon is an exception to all rules; there was any amount of delicacy apparent to fortunate ones who were given portion of it. The melon weighed exact ly 356 pounds and was three feet and a half in circumference. When carved it made 1SO slices, and one slice was all that an or dinary person could possibly eat at a meal. Rocky Fords watermelon day is the only
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and deposited in a big grove within the city limits At given signal all the visitors repair to this grove and the watermelon feast begins.
 It is poor year indeed for watermelons when melon day sees less than 10000 of them at the grove. One of the rules of the day is that every person must carve his own melon, there being no exception on account of sex, age or previous condition of appetite. The result is that the speeta- cle is one never to be forgotten, for neither man nor woman appears at best either cutting or eating a watermelon.
 Every one is supposed to eat all he can, and the melons that are left are divided among those who care to take the trouble to remove them from the grove. No ill., ness ever results from this wholesale con- sumption of melons, because no melon is eaten that Is not perfectly ripe.
 It is probable that many of those who read this article have unknowingly eaten a Rocky Ford melon, because the melons from that section of Colorado are shipped all over the United States and are sold as the product of various localities. It is a peculiar industry, the raising of watermel- ons; but so great has it become at Rocky Ford that a watermelon growers associa- tion has been formed. All sorts of experi- ments are tried to make the melons grow large and the melon in the picture shows the best that has been accomplished.
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Willing to Compromise.

From the Minnesota Journal.
 An English nobleTnan had just finished a tale of tiger he had shot which meas ured twenty-four feet from snout to tail- ventured to insinuate a doubt of the truth of the story, when presently Scotchman told his tale He had once caught a fish which he said he was unable to pull out alone, managing only to land it at last with the aid of six friends. Tt was a skate and it covered two acres" Silence follow ed this recital, during which the offended nobleman left the table, The host followed. After returning he said to the Scotchman:
 Sir you have insulted my lord. You must apologize"
 'I didna insult him." said the Scot.
 'Yes, you did with your two-acre fish story. You must apologize"
 "Well,' said the offender, slowly, "tell him if he will take ten feet off that tiger I viii see what I can do with the fish"
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1t will be one of these days, one shot, if 1t works at Bethlehem, Pa. When 1t Is all struck fairly, would sink the best war ves- sel that ever was built. This Is what Is known as sixteen-inch gun, while the United States has never before attempted any heavier piece of ordnance than a twelve-inch gun.
 The new cannon, as stated above, would throw projectile fifteen miles; the nearest approach to this distance heretofore was the so-called Jubilee shot in England, where the projectile travelled twelve miles.
 All the metal used is fluid and pressed The specifications, which are being adhered to strictly, call for the most exacting tests. It is necessary that the gun should be composed entirely of forged metal The actual cost of the gun itself will be $l2l 900. The cost of the gun-carriage and the tur- ret for the gun when it is finally set up will be about as great as that of the wea- pon itself Beneath a gun of this sort there must be foundation of fifty feet of solid concrete.
 While this huge ingot is cast at Bethle-
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A Golden Romance.
From the Chicago Journal.

From the Chicago Journal. Sixteen years ago, when Joseph Ladue walked shyly up to pretty Katie Mason in church and asked to see her home. the other Schuyler Falls boys looked on enviously, and agreed that it was clear case of love with the young couple and they had better leave them alone.
 If little Katherine's parents had taken the same philosophic view the new tale of the Slaves of the Lamp might have been writ ten, for when they frowned upon the lad and told him they would not have their wealth depreciated by allowing poor hus- band to change their daughters golden curls to silver by the medium of care and worry, he proudly declared that he would have her TOT his wife in spite of all the parents in Christendom, and what was more, he would bring her fortune when he came to claim her.
 So it happened that in the westward nov ing panorama one figure always appeared until the end rolled over 1nuo the blue Pacific. Then the boy was lost sight of for a few years and dropped, as the world goes out of memory. Oniy one held his name always in loyal heart; only one remem- bered to send it night and morning swift upward winged petitions. Then some one came east with tales of the daring young miner who had founded city over his gold mines in Alaska Dawson, it called, and it's founder was a man, bronzed, beard ed and fearless-eyed, who had the name and the look of the slender Ladue boy of the village. More years went by, and then came a letter to Katherine Mason. He knew she was true he said because love like theirs must be enduring; and he was coming to claim her.
 It was quiet wedding in Schuyler Falls yesterday, but the face of the bride was calm and sweet, and the bridegroom knew that the wealth of all his mines could not outweigh the love of one true and tender woman.
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The nursery must be a sunny room in which the thermometer gets no higher than TO. During the night it may be cool and well ventilated. As the feet are peculiarly sensitive to chill, they should be protected by stout shoes, and in damp weather over shoes must be worn. Running about the room barefooted is habit of which the wise mother disapproves, and which she forcibly forbids.
 After the children are bathed and their heads shampooed, they may be treated to a brisk rubbing down with alcohol. This should also be freely applied to the head after it has been rubbed dry with coarse towel.
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Mucn reduced III prlCe
 $150 Dress Goods for $1
 $125 Dress Goods for S9c.
 75c Dress Goods for 59c
 The reductions are real, as you will sec by the scores carrying parcels away Mon- day.
 Lot 1-50 inch Melton Cloth in six stylish mixtures-50 pieces in the most stylish Nov cities we've shown this season, in Mohair, Silk and Wool, every correct eoloring-also a few new fabrics in solid colors, such as 48-inch Basket Irvine Cloth. 50-inch Pe- quin Serge, 50-inch Crash Cloth, 5O-inch Cheviots and fine Twilled Serges-every yard in this collection is worth $15O at least-M Mondays prices will be s1.0O
 Lot 2-45-inch French Muscovietta Cloth in eight shadings-46-inch French Serges, new colorings-46-inch Mohair and Worsted Novelties in dozen stylish combinations 45-inch imported Momie Cloth--52-inch Storm Serge and 50-inch Broadcloths-46- inch Figured Granite Cloth-couldnt im- port a yard in this lot today to retail for less than s1.25-Monday's price will be s9c.
 Lot 3-40-inch Mohair and Wool Novelty Suitings-Silk and Wool Rough Cheviot Checks in two-toned effects-52-inch Navy Storm Serge-40-inch Wool Suitings, plain and Mixed-42-inch all wool Plaids-46-inch all-wool imported Serges, every proper shade-most of these are real 75c qualities; Monday at 59c.
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Kid Gloves.

50 dozen Ladies' finest real French Kid Gloves at less than half price-All this sea- sons importation-New fresh stock-every pair perfect-Reds, tans. browns, blues. modes, states and black-All sizes from 6h to 8-Not pair worth less than $1.00, and mostly $1.25 and $1.5o Qualities-All at one price. Monday, 89c.
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INGOT .OF OUR BIGGEST GUN
It Will Be Six Tons Heavier Than
 the Monster Krupp Gun
ITS RANGE WILL BE 10 MILES
Actual Cost of the Weapon Is About S120, 900 and That of the Carriage and
 Turret About as Great.

From the Chicago News.
 How many people are there who know just how the biggest gun the United States government ever ordered looks in its ini- tial stage? Here is a picture of the great ingot, just as it was cast at the big steel
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fronts-strictly tailor made-either storm or coat collar-lined with black and fancy silks--colors black, navy, brown, green and tan-the S20 grade now for $11.48.
 That was great Cloak Sale Thursday and Friday, wasn't 1t? Heard more ex- pressions like, "Best we ever saw'' in two days than before in month. That's be- cause they are real $6 Jackets for $3.75-
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| hem, the finishing touches will be added at the Watervlit arsenal, located at West Troy, N. Y. Whoever has been aboard of one of the big battleships, like the Iowa.
 the Massachusetts or the Indiana, will
 probably remember the huge guns forward that impressed the observer with the idea
 that they could annihate anything. Let it be remembered that they are mere toys
 as compared with this newest and biggest gun of Uncle Sam's and fair idea of the latter's tremendous power and size may be gained
 It will be sorry day for the hostile war
 ship that tries to enter New York harbor after this monstrous engine of war is mounted
 Copyright, 1897, by Bacheller Syndicate.)
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Long Cloaks of Cashmere and Bedford trimmed, cream and tan-no garment in the collection was ever marked before at less than $25O, many of them are just re- duced from $500.
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Black Dress Goods.

46-inch All-Wool French Serge.
 46-inch All-Wool Coating Serge.
 44-inch All-Wool Vicuna Cloth, worth S.25.
 For S9c--4S-inch All-Wool English Chew tot; 4G-inch All-Wool Figured Camel's Hair. worth s1.50 50-inch All-Wool Granite Cloth. Also good line of Figured Blacks from 50c to q a yard.
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To the Unemployed.

To the Unemployed. If you are unemployed and want posi- ton you may advertise for one in The Age Herald free during the entire week. The Age-Herald wants every one who desires work this year to have 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-01-02

Women's Reefer Coats, fly front, dou- ble breasted, short and medium lengths rough and smooth cloths-either coat or storm collar = silk lined throughout - black and colors = we're not doubting that they're the best values offered this season, for they're our SLIGO garments reduced to $S.93.
 Women's Reefer Coats, stylish box fly
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Ladies' Underwear.

So much trash in this line is adver- tised, we must place these phenomenal bargains on their merit, and ask you kindly to see them before you buy, and be convinced of their merit.
 Splendid heavy Mus lin Gowns-wide col- lars embroidery yokes-all sizes 49c. Soft Warm Flannel cite Gowns, in pink and blue stripes-all S
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Goats and Jackets.

Can be bought at your price Monday. All the style and service, fit and finish of Lhe high cost London tailored.
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festival of the. sort observed anywhere. It is attended every year by from 10000 to 12,- 900 persons, and sometimes the governor of the state is among the visitors. Thousands
 of melons are brought in from the ranches
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II BREAKS ALL RECORDS
Watermelon Raised in Colorado
 That Weighs 356 Pounds.
ROCKY FORD'S CELEBRATION
Everybody Eats Melons and Nobody Is Any the Worse For It-A Growers Association
 Has Been Formed.

From the Chicago News
 Once a year at Rocky Ford, Col, they have what they call watermelon day. The
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accompanying illustration shows the dual lions of the last occasion. The melon, which measures a trifie over five feet in length, is the worlds record breaker. Not
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Dress StuffS.

Much reduced in price. $1.50 Dress Goods for $1. $1.25 Dress Goods for S9c. 75c Dress Goods for 59c.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-03-12

presented that evening in particular,
stated that it was still left for the future
to assign Grieg a permanent place
among the classic composers.
The selections gave infinite variety,
though all showed the strong character
istics which distinguish Grieg's works
from all others.
The program contained numbers for
the piano. piano and strings and the
voice, and was artistically rendered
throughout.
The intelligent interpretations were
Of a nature to be enjoyed, especially by
cultured musicians.
The opening number, Sonata. op. 8,
given by Miss Perkins and Mr.. August
Hagenow, was Of unusual interest owing
to the general desire to hear the former
after her long absence in the east.
The wild spirit Of the Norway scenery
supposed to be represented in the Son.
alta, wss given by the young player with
natural abandon and apparent uncon-
seriousness of effect.
Miss Perkins has spent year and
half studying with Godowski and that
oft-mentioned only Tupil o: PAderewski,
Szumowska, and now returns with a
brilliadt technique added to a naturally
poetic, musical temperament. Nature
has doubly endowed her wit great
physical powers, and the soul behind to
still the storm. Ut the beauty or singing
quality of her touch" there was little
opportunity to judge, but it is hoped
the public may soon have an opportun-
ity to hear her as soloist.
Mr.. August Hagerow played effect
lively in the Sonata, and in the Peer
Gypt Suite. a trio for piano, violin ard
cello, which illustrates the life of a
ne'er-do. weel az described in q poem by
Ibsen.
TIE 'ceilist, Mr.. Charles Hagenow
had been i'll and unable to rehearse, out
played bis part most satisfactorily.
A group Of Little Lyrics" were played
by Miss Schofield with a refined and
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-03-12
MUSICAL MENTION.

The fourth concert of the Philhar-
monte orchestra ON Monday evening was
one of the best of the series. The large
audience at tbs Oliver theatre showed
no diminuition of interest in orchestral
effects, and the orchestra itself reached
it's usual high standard of excellence.
The program was Of satisfactory length,
allowing q number Of encores without
danger Of WEAKNESS. The numbers were
all so good that it is diff cult to single
any for special mention. The Delibes'
''Intermezzo" was charming. and the
two dainty selections for strings,
Czibulka's ''Minuet" and the delicate
little piece. "Grossmutterchen," we're
greatly enjoyed by the audience. who
seemed partial to string numbers. Some
martial strains of Sousa were added as
an encore. full of spirit and exhilaration.
Much interest was felt in hearing the
soprano soloist, Mrs. Katherine B. Wads-
worth, after her long absence. Always
a favorite with Lincoln audiences, only
Improvement could be noted in her
sweet voice. She gave the Mad Scene
from Hamlet" accompanied by the
orchestra, who have learned to modulate
their tone when supporting a singer;
and q double number, little songs by
Dudley Buck and Neidlinger. adding as
an encore Nevin'e we'll known Good
Might" Technically Mrs. Wadsworth
has gained much, her trllls and runs are
a light and effortless as those Of the
birds. The predominant quality Of her
voice is sweetness, and though she OBJ
tains no great effects, the impression
produced is always pleasurable.
The other soloist. Mr.. Will B. Rich
ardson, also assisted the orchestra with
his trombone, and is valuable addition
to it's members.
There is difference Of opinion as to
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-03-12

dainty appreciation Of their poetic quail.
ity.
The numbers devoted to the voice
we're very short. Miss Trea. gave two
little numbers Good MorniI e." and
"Nocturne." The latter showed the
lower notes OF her voice to advantage.
Mr.. Randolph is 80 seldom heard thct
he was welcomed with quite an ovation,
and the audience found his artistic rem
dition OF two little songs all too short,
but recalled him in vain.
Mrs. p. V. M. Raymond as usual
play ed the dccompaniDents faultlessly.
Especial mention ehould be made OF
the beautiful A minor, Concerto. Cd. Is.
rendered by Mrs. Will Owen Jones with
breadth, power and delicacy in the
quieter parts, as we'll as in sympathetic
accord with the orchestral parts played
on the second piano by Miss Perkins.
Sonata OPP. 8.
Piano, Violin,
Allegro con brio.
Allegro quasi Andantino,
Allegro motto vivace,
Miss Perkins, Mr.. August Hagenow
Little Lyrics.
Waller, OPP. 30,
Hailing.
Elegie, OPP. AZ,
Butterflies, OPP. 43,
Springtime,
Miss Treat.
Songs,
THE Old Story
my Heart is Like the Ocean
Deep"
Mr. Randolph.
Concerto. A minor, Op. Is,
Adagio,
Allegro moderate,
Quasi Presto,
Orchestral parts on second piano
by Miss Perkins,
Mrs. Jones.
Good Morning."
"Nocturne,"
Miss Treat
Peer Gypt Suite. OPP 46,
Piano, Violin, Violoncello,
Morning.
Asses Death,
Anitra's Dance,
In the Hall Of the Mountain
King,
Miss Perkins, Messrs. Hagenow
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the beauty OF the trombone for solo
work. its piercing volume proves over
towering for too sensitive ear; but the
work Of Mr.. Richardson was certainly
excellent-his tone full and sonorous.
Little Miss May Belle Hagenow played
the piano accompaniment delightfully."-.
though not always with adequate
strength to support the voice.
The program follows:
Overture-Raymond. ....
......... Ambrose Thomas
Intermezzo-From Malta. .Delibes
Soprano Solo-Mad Scene from
Hamlet. ...... Ambrose Thomas
with orchestral accompaniment.
Mrs. Katherine B. Wadsworth.
String Orchestra
a Minuet Of the Flies. ..Czibulka
b Grossmutterchen (Grand-)
ma. LANCER
Trombone SOlO-Aria. ...... .Paudert
Mr.. Will B. Richardson.
Overture-William Tell. Roesini
Soprano Solo
When the Heart 3 Young.
....................D Dudley Buck
b My Laddie. ....... Neidlinger
Mrs. Wadswortb.
Fackeltanz- Torchlight Dance)..
............ .Meyerbeer
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-03-12

A most charming recital was given on
Wednesday evening by the members Of
the faculty OF the university school of
music.
The cultured and musical audience
which assembled to spend "An evening
with Grieg" filled the chapel to over
flowing.
The great Partially of musicians for
the works Of this Scandinavian composer
is owing to the present demand in must.
cal taste for poetic and wierd effects.
MI. Kimball in few Introductory re-
marks on the nature Of Grieg's music in
general and Of the compositions to be
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-04-29

I. How long before the cruciflxon did
Jesus make His triumphai entry?
:. Describe the scene?
| 3. Why did Jesus weep when He beheid
the city from the summit ~ the Mount OK
| Olives?
T. What was the effect OF His appearance
! in Jerusalem upon the people Of the city,
&. Tell OF His first act upon entering tho
templef
&. What kindly deeds did lie do inirneh-
steiy afterf
Z. What did Jesus say concerning tn
nraises offered by the childreny
\. what effect did all these things fAvs
upon the pharisces: were they sc1'eneos
or the more embittered? why!
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end stamping her feet 10 warm them
. little. Then she ran away 20 get =
nearer look al the fall. and raced after
her in alarm, for .he place was dan.
gerous. She ran clear 10 the bank. but
there slipped and fell. just as
reached her, "a sound issued from The
forest that made my boyish heart
slump down into my boots. | had
heard the cry OF wolves before.
II caught Lorena up in my arms and
staggered toward the sled.
"'What makes you so rough, brother
Natg' she complained, beginning 10 cry
1--WE must hurry-or mother won't
like it, | answered, briefly; and as |
spoke, again came the howl Of the
wolves. louder than before, distinct
even above the noise OF the trembling
waters. Lorcna heard il and clutched
me; she would scarcely let go when |
dumped her into the box; but pulled
myself away. slowed the sled around.
and began 10 push il homeward al top
speed. As | rounded the first bend
looked back. saw dark. gaunt form
leap down on the ice at the very place
where Lorena had stumbled Il had no
ticed a sort Of track there. Then came
another and another. and still others.
The whole pack was after Us.
"A boy and a baby We were de-
fenselcss. / knew well il was a race
for life-Lorena's life and mine. The
child began screaming. which only
made the hungry beasts more eager.
| bent hard to my work. and ehiseled
the ice with sharp. thrusting strokes.
Suppose a skate should loosen.
The wolf pack rounded the bend be-
hind us Ike hounds in full cry.
BE still. Lorena,-i gasped in her
ear-'you're just calm them on'-and
She choked back her sobs.
Thus far had kept my distance
that and no more-but could | keep the
pace? The sky was heavily clouded
and the wina was rising fortunately
ut my back. Night was coming on
fast but feared the light would last
quite long enough TO show the end.
suddenly, with jolt and clamoI
of the jarring sled runners. we struck
a stretch of rough ice-'hubbly' ice. "a
boys call il. Here il was impossible Ia
go so fast and the fierce pack rapidly
gained on US strained with desperate
effort. but my muscles felt leaden. anC
my throat and lungs seemed burnt ou
by the painting gulps of frosty air
swallowed. At last the foremost vol
came so close that my right skate as i
lifted. struck him full in the muzzle
the keen edge gashing il so deeply tina
the iron was stained with blood--as