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Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

family who died only few weeks pre- viously, leaving two or three children, and this little girl was sent to tho stricken parents as a Christmas gift in this way with the hope that has been so happily fulfilled. J. Hampton, in Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

and spend two or three days, but they would not hear to leaving, and, fear ing something, knew not what, I determined to slip away from the brightness and cheer of my own home and go into the dreary darkness of this one of my friends. It was sad
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
Johnny's Suggestion.

Johnny ton Christmas eve)-"Mam- ma, can't you give the baby something to make him sleep to-night?" Mamma -"Why, Johnny" Johnny - ''Be- cause if Santa Claus hears him yelling, he might think we're all just as bad" Current Literature.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

crown her with all the graces of sweet womanhood. l saw her one evening at a reception, and though I was long past my beau hood days, I could not resist the ra- diance of this sweet girl, and, follow ing her withmy eyes as she fitted about among the guests, I asked who she was.
 "Why," laughed the gray-haired woman of whom I asked the question, "don't you know her? I thought ev- erybody knew Santa Claus Conway"
 "Why do you call her Santa Claus? Because she brings joy and gladness and all good things to all whom she meets?" I inquired, lowing gallantly.
 "I shall tell her that" smiled the lady, "though that is not exactly why she was so christened. Still," she went on, musingly, "that was the req son, too, though hadn't quite thought of it so."
 Please go on with the story" I sug- gested, for I knew there was story that must go with the pretty girl who seemed to be rather being out of book than one of the everyday crea- lures her associates were.
 f'There is a story" said my com panion, land I shall be more than glad to tell it to you. Twenty years ago, living not dozen blocks from where we now are, was couple who had been married ten years before the light of baby's eyes shone into their home and their hearts. When at last that wonderful light came which never was on sea or land except it ca.Ne from baby's eyes, and of which no one knows the radiance except those upon whom it has fallen, that father and that mother almost forgot there was yet light greater than that which blessed them from their baby's eyes. I do not say that am quite of the belief that God is such a jealous God that He will break the hearts of His creatures to gratify His pride, but l am quite content to believe that we should not worship any gift we may receive to the exclusion of our duty and debt to the giver, and particularly the Great Giver. Whatever my opin- ion may be, it has naught to do with the case, and for four years this fla
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

Mrs. Crawford-I always thought smoking was such an expensive habit.
 Mrs. Crabshaw-Well, isn't it?
 Mrs. Crawford-Why, no; l bought my husband a whole box of cigars for Christmas, and all they cost. was 69 cents.-N. Y. World.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

would you like for Christmas" a teacher asked of one little fellow. "Pd like a pair of pantaloons without patches, ma'am," replied the boy.- Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22
A Modest Mish.

At a mission Sunday-school at Woods Run the children were talk ing of Christmas. Johnny, what
Connecticut western news., 1898-12-22

Willie Richdad-See what I got for Christmas!
 Bobby Fivehites-Aw'--say, if you let me play with it awhile, pll-I'l let you lick me.-Up to Date.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
The Right Size of Calves.

We can well remember when probably
most farmers were guided by appear
ance and size in selecting the calves that
it was worth while to grow. "A fine,
healthy calf" was often the farmers
first exclamation when he visited the
cowyard or stable. 1--WE must raise it,"
he would add when he came to the house
to tell the good news. Yet even in those
days the too thrifty calf was very likely
10 develop beef tendencies, and after
keeping long enough to test its worth.
lessness fordairying, it would be turned
ever to the butcher. Since Jerseys and
Guernscys have become common, the
small calf is not despised as worthless,
as it used to be. A small head and
rather thin neck are more apt to be the
distinctive marks of good COW. The
size of the calf depends on that of tho
dam and the sire she was mated with
American Cultivator.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
Improving the Tomato.

The tomato can be improved by two
methods-by cross-fertilizing and SOW
ing the seed thus fortified, selections
being made of the best plants produced
or by selecting the most perfect fruit
for a number of years, following on that
line persistently until the desired effect
is accomplished. In this manner new
varieties can be produced from all
classes of vegetables simply by follow
ing the laws which nature has made tc
attain given results. There is a peculiar
fascination in the evolvement from the
multiplicity of natures crosses of new
varieties and the establishment of such
with fixed and permanent qualities
which shall add another to the food
products of the world.-Troy IN. "
Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
THE WILD pERSIMMON.
A Native American Tree That Does
Not Receive All of the Atter-
ton Ii Deserves.

The wild persimmon is widely distrib-
uted over the western and southern
states, but up to the present time has
signally failed to attract and receive the
attention it really deserves; but this
neglect does not detract one iota from
its healthfulness and usefulness. From
present indications it is slowly gaining
favor with hortculturists; and at some
time in the near future will be staple
product of the orchard and of consider
able importance in the markets. A few
enterprising fruit growers, Mr.. Logan
Martin among the number, have expert
mented by budding, and several years
ago had 300 trees growing in his nur-
sery.
In his report to the department of
agriculture at Washington city, he says,
the trees bear annually and the fruit
finds a good market in Chicago and In
dianapois, at from one to two dollars
per l2-pint case, shipped by express. To
say the least this is very encouraging,
and should be sufficient incentive for
further experimentation. There are
several varieties, and much difference
in their size and time of ripening. One
variety is seedless. The tree is very
tenacious of life, and lives to good
old age, wind storms and the extremes
of heat and cold have but little influence
upon them. From the above facts il
appears there is wide field for expert
menting. Millions upon millions of the
trees have been ruthlessly destroyed
without single thought of their use
fulness and utility. On farm owned
by one of my neighbors there was {
beautiful grove of them, consisting o
at least 1000 trees, where his children
his fowls, his cattle and hogs resorteC
in fruit time, and Toasted, fattened an(
Jared sumptuously every day, and nov
there is not one left "AXman, spar,
that tree."--C. Glover, in Journal of Ag
| riculture
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
FACTS AND FIGURES.
Travelling on Had Roads Is n Luxury
Which the Farmers of America
Cannot Afford.

An illustration of the comparative cost
of hauling over good and bad roads is
furnished by c. L. Ashburne, Jr., in the
Louisville Courier-Journal. The incl
dent came under his own observation,
and the roads were in Kentucky. He
says:
"A machine weighing 10000 pounds
was drawn four miles on the Brock
turnpike, a macadamized road. 1t re-
quired four mules $4,000 pounds to a
mule) and ~ hours of time, at cost
of Is cents per mule per hour, or total
cost for four miles of 80 cents.
after travelling four miles on mac
adamized turnpike the route lay little
less than 1000 feet Qess than two-ffthS
OF mile) on dirt road. To travel this
5000 feet it was necessary to use ten
Of the best mules and seven men, and
with this force it took nine hours tc
complete the journey. The cost was
$3.50, at which rate four miles woult
have cost S2Os.0s; or, in other words
$20S.0S is absolutely thrown away fol
want of macadamized road"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
THEN HE PAINTED.
The Young Man Found Miss Gertrude
In, Hut She Was Not His
Fair Gertie.

One evening not long ago st. Joseph
young man, who is quite well known in So
ciety, started out to call on young lady
who lives in the eastern part of the city,
The young man had but recently met the
charmer and had never been to see her. He
did not anticipate any difficulty, however,
in finding the young lady's home, as he had
received careful directions from those who
had been there. In due time he arrived in
the neighborhood in which the young lady
lived He was undecided as to the exact
house he was seeking, but after some hesita-
ton he selected that which he felt positive
was the young lady's place of abode. A
ring, OF the bell brought big darby nanny
to the door.
"ls Miss Gertrude in?" queried the caller.
Yes, sir; step in" was the answer, and
the young man was ushered into the parlor
1t seems that he was too deeply engrossed
with anticipations of pleasure to follow to
make close scrutiny, else he would have oh.
served that surroundings were not just what
he had reason to expect After a few mo.
ments the young man was aroused by a
deep and powerful voice, Enthusiastically that
of the negro nanny, and its tone left no
question of the relationship between the
speaker and the person called.
"Gertie, ,dar's a man in here what wants
to see yo'."
In a moment "Gerte," who resembled the
ace, of spades in color, came into the room
and the young man fainted.-St. Joseph
(Mo) News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13

Milk contains an average of sS per
cent. of water 1t follows, therefore,
that the dairy COW requires an abundant
supply of liquid food. The required
quantity may be obtained partly from
ordinary foods, the water contents of
which may vary from five to over 90
per cent. of their total weight. This
contained water, however, is not nor
mally to meet the requirements of the
economy of the animal, and it has been
experimentally proved that the form
In which the dairy COW receives her
necessary amount of liquid food is not
without indifference.-Farmers' Re-
view.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
TIMELY DAIRY HINTS.
Sweet corn. drilled or sown broadcast

Sweet corn, drilled or sown broadcast
makes a capital food for the cows.
The mixer who dips mis- fingers in the
milk pail is filthy. There never was a
finger clean enough to warrant it being
stuck in a pail of milk.
Testing cows is good, desirable
thing to do. But testing the mixer is
quite as important. A poor mixer will
make an Improbable cow.
Never attempt to prevent a kicking
COW from kicking if the mixer is a loud,
foul-mouthed swearer. Let the mans
mouth and the cows leg have it out.
Is clover hay capable of spontaneous
combustion? asks correspondent. The
evidence would seem to indicate that it
is. We have no experience to confirm 1t,
Why cannot COW be taught to stand
while being MIXED on the left sideP
asks correspondent. She can be, for
anything we know, but why isn't the
right side good enough?-Western
Plowman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13

Dyspepsia Is one OF the most prevalent OF
diseases. Thousands 81 people suffer from
il in a more or less aggravated form rev
diseases are more painful to the individual
OF more far reaching in their effects on
human life aud happiness, What the dys-
peptic needs is not local treatment, not
mere temporary stimulus: The real need
is the touiug up OF the entire system For
tiiy the system and it will do its own night
ing, aud promptly eject any intruding
disease. The success of DR.. Ayers Sarsa-
parilla in curing indigestion and dyspep.
STA is due to Just this quality which II
possesses of renewing the vital forces
repairing the waste and loss OF the body;
The ordinary treatment brings the food
down to the level of the weak stomach
DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla puts strength into
the stomach, and brings II up to the level OF
the strong food fit for men. 1t does tnis
by strengthening the entire system, Inc
stomach cannot stay weak when all ths
other organs are gaining strength, VIVA
DR., Ayers Sarsaparilla will do for dyspep
STA Is best illustrated in cases like thal o
NJ S. Shields, Meridian, Miss. Mr.. Shield'
had got down to the last level Of dyspepsia
But let him tell his own story
"For years, was afflicted with dyspep
STA which gradually grew worse until
could eat nothing but bread and potatoes
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
Cnuses or ROpy Milk,

Ropy milk is now believed to be
caused by bacteria that fall into the
pail at milking time. These destructive
microbes are lodged in the hair and
scurf skin of the cow They sometimes
get upon the hands and clothing of a
mixer who is not oyerclean, and thence
into the milk. The remedy? 1t is to
be extra clean about the milk and the
COW. Before milking each time brush
the cows teats and udder with stiff
brush and see that the mixers clothing
and hands are immaculate. In winter,
when wooden clothing must be worn
in the COW stable and milkroom, wear
over it a blouse and overalls or apron
Of cotton that may be frequently
washed and disinfected.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
PROPOSITION Q.
LIVER MEDICINE CERTIFICATES.

Write us list How long you have known,
used or sold Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medi-
cine. end State Diseases II cured. 81 Give
names OF those cured. 4th State the differ.
ence between its strength and action and
the strength and action OF J. II. Zeilin
a. Co.'S "Liver Regulator" and the Chatta-
nooQa Medicine Co. g "Black Draught," both
of which contain Woody Bulbs OF Roots and
stems OF Herbs, and have sold at about
cents per package, and should not retail at
over 10 cents II consumers are not imposed
upon, while Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medi'
cine. made from the purest and most care
fully selected Drugs, regardless OF cost, with
the Bulbs of the Roots and Stems OF the
Herbs by our secret process extracted ana 10
thrown away, cannot be sold at less thar. 25
cents. The reason of the difference Is this:
on June Goth, 1893, the Supreme Court
enioined j. II. Zeilln d Co. from manufact-
uring and selling medicine under the name
OF "Dr. Simmons Liver Medicine"
Zeilin's answer to our bill said, the medi'
cine was designed as "cheop negro medi-
cine for the negroes Of the Mississippi Val
lev" And Zeilin's manager testified In the
case. and Zeilin's advertisements said that
oil the Liver Medicinethey make Is made Dy
the same formula" What more conclusive
evidence could there be that all their Liver
Medicine Is "cheap negro medicineT
Again. the United States Court, In the
Zeiiin case at Knoxville, Tenn, enjoined the
old proprietors OF the article now called
'Black DTauBnb irohi ~. P.sie'e 80 \ -
by using the words constituting our trade
name, and "Black Draught", was not known
iii after 1879; yet they falsely advertise that
Il was established in 1910, and fitch our trade
by allowing their customers to untruthfully
renresent IL as the same as our genuine arti-
Gle, they giving color of truth to the de-
ception by publishing the picture OF Dr.
Simmons on their wrapper, thereby asso'
ciating their article with our DR.. NJ. a; sim,
mons Liver Medicine, which he established
in Is40 and every package OF which mas
borne his picture since 1850.
on receipt OF letter enclosing recently
taLen Photograph we will mall you $l.OO
package Liver Medicine (FREEl;
G. II. SIMMONS MED. Co..,
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13

boards of the walls; so open was the
stable, that in cold weather everything
froZe solid.
The stable was damp and foul, being
cleaned only when absolutely neces'
sary, and there being no drainage for
the urine. The floors were embedded,
and the fastenings were the immova-
bic style of stanchion. Here, in filth
in cold, and in constant torture from
inability TO secure comfortable posi-
tion the poor animals are confined the
whole winter.
As one would suppose, the milk from
this prison is horribly filthy. Can il
be fit for human food ? DIR. George G
Golf, in n. Y. Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
system I'm Road Maintenance,

No one has ever supposed that rail
road corporations spend money for the
mere sake of spending it, or adopt eX-
pensive methods when cheaper ones are
letter. 1t must be, then, that there is
some pretty substantial reason for di-
viding their roadbeds into sections, and
keeping men constantly employed on
each in caring for them. Precisely thu
same principle applies to ordinary
highways; the only way that they can
be efficiently maintained is by estab.
fishing similar system, and the moro
expensive they are to construct the
greater the saving that will thereby be
made, and increased efficiency secured
Good Roads.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
COW PENITENTIARY.
Are There Many Such Horrible Places
As This One to lie Found on
American Farms!

My friend, DR.. A. Richter, the able
health officer of Williamsport, Pa, has
described to me the COW prison or peni.
Tertiary which | have here sketched.
There are two or three small windows,
but they were so filed with cobwebs
and dirt that almost no light could en-
ter through them. Plenty of cold, raw
air could enter. however, between the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
THE FARMING WORLD.
PROFIT IN NUT TREES.
They Grow slowly, 10 lie Sure, Hut
Eventually They Pay Very
Good Profit.

The age at which any nut trees come
into bearing depends on the care given
10 the trees. Some authorities state that
Is or 20 years are necessary TO bring
them into full bearing, from the time
the nut is planted. This is mistake,
as trees that have been well cared for
should bear n bushel of nuts in ten
years, aud the amount will increase rap
idly each year after that time. Some
may enjoy raising these trees from
seed; to be sure, ii is rather slow
process, but it is interesting work.
When planting the nuts, If they have
thin shells, be perfectly sure that they
have not dried out at all. The best plan
is to get them as soon as they ripen and
plant them at once. When this is not
possible, keep them in moist sand or
sawdust until they can be started. But
ternuts, walnuts hisAorynniv and fl
berts, being haru-shelled, wiz. keep in
growing condition much longer, but
should be planted in the fall as they
| ENl NuNH uiiONNu "
freeze, as that cracks the shell. The
fall planting is natures own plan, and
the nearer we follow her ways the bet
ter results we may expect. Another
thing, do not plant the nuts deep; ma
ture drops them on the surface and
gives them thick covering of leaves
| in which the dirt catches as il blows
about, then the snow covers all and
helps the leaves to decay and form Q
covering of leaf mold for the tree tC
grow in. 1t is not practicable for any
of us to try to raise all these kinds o
nuts, but select the ones most likely t.
succeed in our climate, and by proper
care and attention make a success of it
We may not reap the benefit of oul
labors, but our children will and theirs
after them.-Vick's Magazine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
BREAD, POTATOES and MILK.
He Lived on Lenten Fare.
A Dyspeptic's daily diet.

seasoned with little salt, aud drink Only
a little milk, became so bad ina! nu,ne
TOO much OF even these caused .se
suffering In the regions OF the stomaSsd
darling pains back OF the eyes, a"s sIoht
with dizEiness aud partial loss OF slgh.
The only way could get relief was by vom.
Ting. finally had such 9 severe auask
maj The entire left side. Of my BODY ielt
numb and partially paraiyzed, and IN ms
condition, was taken TO my room uneon'
scious. The physicians failed 70 help mm,S
and none of the many remedies toox a.d
me any good. At last friend preseu,t,tiaa
me with a bottle OF DR.. Aver sa' aip,ia see
and before had used half OF u, ! EQUIV rsed
n decided change for the better used
three bottles aud was so eomPie,e,yyo nhied
Thai for four years have not been moS1 and
with The old Complaint, but am iuEse eV can
hearty and able to eat anything ths. s sav
he eaten. II would be impossio'e rsans
100 much in praise of pr. AYERS SsssnPi; II
lila and would not give one pouue ~
TO- n dozen of any other kind M "
SHIELDS, Meridian, Miss
TRY DR.. Ayers sarsaparilla ~ you at :,
dvspeptic. IL you want more tesuheny 20
TIE value of the medicine, get ~. Aye
curebook. 1t Is sent free on request ~
The I. c. Aver Co., Lowell.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
AN AFFLICTED MOTHER,
From the Times, Paw Paw, Ill.

rum tHe llIiesi raw raw, Ill
A resident of this town who has lost two
children during the past six years by vic.
lent deaths has been utterly Frustrated by
the shock, and seriously sick as result OF
it. One child tagged 81 was killed by cy.
clone in 80 while at school, another, three
years later was run over by Burlington h
r. train. That griefs and msfortunes may
so prey on the mind as to lead to serious ply
steal disorders has been well demonstrated
in this case As result of them, her health
was shattered and she has been constant
sufferer since 1890. Her principal trouble
has been neuralgia of the stomach which
was very painful, and exhibited all the
symptoms of ordinary neuralgia, nervous
ness and Indigestion. Physicians did her no
good whatever. She was discouraged and
abandoned all hope of getting well. Finally,
however, certain well known pill was
recommended Or. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People.)
She supplied herself with a quantity of
them and had not taken them two weeks
when she noticed marked improvement in
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
HIS TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
" spreads Thick Smear of Opaqu,
Gloom Over His Correct
Young Life.

reginald Ashcroft was the son Of rich but
renned parents, and yet he was not happy.
Ihere was a panied expression upon HE
handsome countenanee, and ever and anon
ne walked to the window and looked out
over the beautiful prospect that stretched
away toward Wilton manor.
Al last he mounted his favorite cob, which
mad Tor two hours been hitched in front OF
the stately old mansion, and dashed down
the broad highway,
Upon reaching Wilton manor the young
man dlsmounted and rushed in.
Geraldine Huddlethwaite, who had seen
MS coming, met him at the door.
lhere was fond clasping of hands, long,
long look that was more eloquent than
words could have been, and then the hand.
some par, entered the drawing.room.
Something troubles you, Reginald" the
beautiful girl said at last. "Ah, do not try
TO Keep 1t from me. My love tells me that
you are in trouble. Tell me all, sweetheart
and let me share your burden"
Dearest little one,' he answered, as her
lar head was pressed against his breast
i suppose | have done wrong to come here
ane cast my gloom over you. But / knew
you would worry il | stayed away Forget
that am not myself to-day. am unwilling
that you should suffer simply because
must"
Reginald" she cried, drawing away. 'you
do not love me as you should or you would
not have said those Words
There, there, darling" he replied, draw
ing her to him again, 81 will tell you all
! will be frank with you"
Then he sighed, and after brief slene,
resumed:
You know am to take part in the match
game of golf tomorrow"
Yes, yes" she answered, end startled
look came into her eyes.
We'll" he went on, II am almost SURF
that / am to be made the victim of con
spiracy-that somebody has been tamperin,
with my sticks, examined them this morn
ing, and one of them looked as if il had beer
sandpapered. am almost sure, too, that i
weighs at least half an ounce less than it die
before!"
Geraldine Huddlethwaite was so badly
shocked that she could only stare at him
and they both sat there in dumb silence
Cleveland Leader.