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Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
Set Back.

When young man. wclI-known
civil engineer surveyed the route of a
proposed railroad. An old farmer with
whom he stopped for a time admitted
one day, when he saw him figuring in
the field, that mathematics always
seemed wonderful thing to him. Be-
ing young and enthusiastic, the engi.
neer began to enlarge upon it's wonders,
telling him how we could measure the
distances to different planets. and even
weigh them: how we could foreteI.
accurately the coming of comet or an
eclipse years in advance of it's actual
occurrence. determine the velocity of
the tiercest projectiIe, ascertain the
heights of mountains without scaling
them, and many other things meant to
aa1onish him. "ies. yes. them things
does seem kinder GURUS" the old farm
er replied. ''but what allus bothered
me was to understan' why ye have ter
carry one for ev'ry ten. But if ye don t.
he concluded. with conviction, "the
rlaguy thing won't come out right
n. Y. Tribune.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

run readily through the pulley used
and finds it does please him better,
though with the rope it was very satis-
factory. 1 think the illustration will
make it sufficiently plain to require
little If any explanation, but will say
that the standards A A are two by four
hardwood scantlings, eight feet in
length; the upright (B), a two-inch
plank about one foot wide at The bot
tom and eight inches at the top, sA
feet long. These are hinged together
ON top with a half-inch bolt running
through a hole bored through both
plank and scantling, and in the cen Ter
of this the pulley (D) is placed, slot
of course being cut in the plank for
pulley to play in.
The crank (C) is an old we'll crank,
and as indicated. is attached to the
plank 2A feet from the base. The
whole apparatus is easily portable. very
convenient and cheap in construction.
and every farmer who keeps a pig or
pigs should have one either of this kind
or similar to it, for use at butchering
time.-E. J. Brownell, in Ohio Farmer.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
HINTS FOR sTocKMEN.

Feed some chopped feed, with meal,
to the hogs.
The work horse should have plenty
of good grooming.
It seems that green Kafir corn is a
dangerous thing for cattle to eat.
The Morgan horse, we think, is, TAX
ing it oil around, the best farm horse.
The whole science of butter making
seems to revolve around the question
Of cleanliness.
Very much is said about feeding
warm water to cows. The same prin-
ciple applies to swine. Cooked or
steamed food does the hog an immense
amount Of good.
As pigs increase in age it may be we'll
to increase slightly the proportion of
corn in order to make the ration little
more carbonaceous toward the finish
ing period.
With good dry bed and good dry
feeding-roon that is warm and light
and kept clean, the pigs will do we'll to
be confined to these two compartments
until they are six months old, when
they should weigh not less than $50
pounds each.-Western Plowman.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
QUARTERS FOR PIGS


Whenever . barn has = barn bAse-
ment, - Ill should have. in that should
be hxed the winter quarters for the
hogs. AZ there is strong. disagree
able smell from the pigpen, the basc-
ment should not be where other stock
s. kept. and Of course not near the
house. Not only horses and sheep.
which are dainty in their feeding, but
even. the cow, which is less affected by
foul odow, will refuse to eat food that
has been where the stencil from the
hogpen could get at. it. Yet we have
known farmers to allow hogs to run in
the same stable with cattle and horses,
and then wonder why the latter 30
often get "off their feed" and lose flesh.
The hog alone will thrive under such
circumstances, though even the hog IN
its effort to keep warm will crowd close
around the larger animals to gather
heat from their bodies. In this way the
hog is apt to be stepped upon or kicked,
so that the practice is not best even for
him. The pigs winter quarters should
be made warm, and also light, having q
wall on the south side with large double
windows in it through which the win.
ter sunlight may stream. If all the
other sides are walled tight, and q
bunch of chopped straw is put in one
corner, the pigs will make their nest
in that and sleep at night, but in sunny
days they will huddle together where
the sunlight can fall upon them. This
matter of sunlight has much to do with
the healthfulness of breeding sows and
the successful rearing Of their litters
especially those farrowed in early
spring.-American Cultivator.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
AN OBITUARY QUILT.
Maine Parish to Their Pas.
tors Wife.

"Many queer gifts come to the min-
lister of New England church at the
annual donation visit of his parishion.
ers, but the oldest and creepiest thing
of the kind that ever knew of en-
countered once in northern Maine, "
said A. E. Stetson. member of New
York publishing firm. II was book
canvasser then, selling religious works.
and L stayed one night at the house
of Baptist preacher in the little back
country town of Monson, since become
somewhat prominent through the de-
velopment of its slate quarries. The
preacher was man of deep erudition.
known far and wide for his unworldl-
ness and apostolic piety, and his wife
was notable housekeeper. There was
good supper, and at nine o'clock in
the evening prayers. These over wens
to bed in the best room and. after tn ?
days hustling, slept soundly.
Waking in the bright morning sun
light my attention was attracted by
the odd pattern of the quilt which
served as counterpane on my bed. 1t
was a patchwork quilt made in large
squares. and on every square was a
lettering worked in black worsted. In
the square Immediately before my eyes
spelled out the words: Sacred to
the memory of Solomon Tubbs. Died
Oct. 8. 1867 In the next square was
inscribed: in memory of Martha Phil
lips. Born June II, 1888. Died Jan. IA.
1864 On every square was an obituary
notice couched in style similar to the
first one that read. and they covered
time running from 1881 to 1867. The
quilt, which l learned afterward was
presented to the pastors wife by the
women of her husbands congregation
combined the utilities of counterpane
with the record of deaths in the parish
for term of 16 years. That it was
spread in the best chamber showed that
it was reserved for guests as a mark of
high consideration.
''At first sight the memento mort
character of the inscriptions was trife
appalling to man just awakened. But
being guest at the same house for
some subsequent nights got used to
the obituary quilt and even derived q
certain enjoyment from studying out
the inscriptions of mornings before /
got up from bed. So familiar did they
become to me that could have repeated
them all in order by the time quilted
my canvassing field in Maine to take up
my present business in the metropolis. :"
IN, Y. Sun,
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

By the angle of a horses foot is meant
the angle formed by the wall and the
ground surface OF the foot at the center
Of the toe. In order to get the feet
alike in shoeing trotters horseshoers
usually measure the length of the toe
and the height Of the Leel from the
coronet to the bottom of the wall. 1t
is well to remember that different
horses may have toes and heels of the
same length and height. and yet the
angle of the foot may be different in
each case. A study of picture of the
bones of the leg will show just what is
meant by a straight line striking the
center of the pastern and coffin joints.
1t means when straight line will pass
through the center of both position
bones and the coffin bone.-Harse Re-
VieW
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
BUTCHER1NG DEVICE.
Conveniences Not Embodied
In Other Designs.

The device illustrated, and which
Knapp, of franklin, N. Y, who is one of
the wideawake farmers of that wide
awake farming section, is in some re-
spects similar to one illustrated some
weeks since. send you this as con-
tanning some Improvements or con-
veniences not combined in that.
The crank and chain especially
seemed to me to be decided advantage
in favor Of this apparatus, or if more
convenient, Of course rope could be
used. But Mr.. Knapp at first used it
with the rope and afterward conceimng
the idea he would like the chain bet
ter procured a small chain that would
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
puHcENr PARAGRAPHS.

Bankleigh-"Why do you always take
10 drink in time Of trouble?" Tank.
lsigh--Oh. just to tide 1t r."-Town
Topics.
"A girls aspirations 60 beyond mere
matrimony, these days" "Yes. they
seem often to include divorce as WE'LL
Detroit Journal
II fell over the rail-" said the sailor,
''and the shark came along and grabbed
sne by the leg" "And what did you
do?" II let him have the leg. never
disputes with shark" Bits.
II saw you talking to Snaggs awhile
ago." Eyes, we were discussing the
financial question. What position did
Snaggs take?" ''That of a borrower >
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
"How does it happen, Jane, snapped
the angry mistress, shat saw you
feeding that policeman pumpkin pie in
the kitchen last evening?" II furgot
ter plug the keyhole, mum."-Detroit
Free, Press.
Cobwigger-"ls it really so hard to
get into society?" Merritt-"That de.
pends. Those bogus noblemen who
come over here don't seem to have much
trouble getting into it for thousands. Il
Town Topics.
A Matter of Horseflesh.-First Ash
man-"Tye got five dollars, and now
I'm going to buy me horse" Second
Ashman-'Tell you what, Bill; better
wait till you get five more an buy a
good one."-Truth.
IF Methusaleh had any property v
said the Cornfed Philosopher, "what q
lot of fun he must have had after he got
to be about 500 or 600 years old. and his
younger relations began to be kind to
him. m."-Indianapolis Journal.
"The trouble with you." said the
drum to the cornet, ''is that you never
do anything except when you're on a
toot." "Well. at least" replied the cor.
net. "they do not have to beat me to
make me do my duty."-Philadelphia
North American.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
Sheep Renovate the Soil.

There are two strong reasons. among
many others. which make it protita BILE
for the farmer to keep sheep. Of all tie
live stock kept on the farm. sheep stand
out above all others as renovaters of the
coil. Sheep will eat greater variety
Of plants than cattle or horses. and con-
sequently many kinds of noxious' weeds
are eaten off and made to produce wool
and mutton instead of ripened seed
which falls to the ground to come up
the following year and dfsp!ace the
grasses and growing crops. For this
reason alone. If for no other. every
farmer should keep at least a dozen
sheep.-Farming.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
water Horses Frequently.

It is not natural for the horse to 60
long without a drink of water. His
stomach is small and cannot hold wa
ter supply for long time. Watering
morning. noon and night when atwork
in summer time is none too often. If
the work is very heavy two tablespoon
fuls Of oatmeal stirred in the pail will
make the horse drink better, and will
also prevent so much cold water from
injuring his stomach. 1t is mistake
to suppose that a horse or any other
domestic animal prefers to drink water
only few degrees above the freezing
temperature. If it IL lukewarm the
horse Will drink more freely and the
Water VIII b less apt to injure. him.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
INTERIOR OF MAIN BARN.

has been raised from 10000 cubic feet
to 10000 cubic feet, or doubled, and
gives much better opportunity for
light and ventilation.
Those who have covered the barn
yard and straw loft in any form, how
ever, are very much pleased with them
and find they get double the benefit
from their straw and manure and at the
same time find their cattle do much bet
ter both summer and winter. Winter
protection from cold and summer pro-
lection from flies and heat.-John L.
Shaver, in National Stockman.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
STATE OF Ono, CITY OF TOLEDO, :.
T.y;CAs COIINTY ocs

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney
4 Co., doing business in the city of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. d.
1885. A. w. GLEASON,
lSeal] Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
fades of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
ATTACHED STRAW BARN.

height az main barn. This would add
very much to capacity of the straw loft
and give better opportunity for venti-
lation, as well as to provide for more
pitch to the roof.
Fig. represents interior of main
bars 40x100 with gable rooted wing,
straw barn and covered barnyard 40x
81. The covered barnyard in this case
10 but slightly larger than that in Fig.
I. yet the capacity Of the straw loft
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
|Il:
0C,k
{ sa<:ERA Il STRAW BARN.


is Tho illustration Fig. gives the
leheapest form Of straw barn as at
stached to main barn, and having shed
roof. This - the form generally adopt
sedsands provides both covered barn
yard and STRAW loft" The root OF
s straw barn will necessarily have to be
with very little pitch and is usually
made OF metal. Were we to build over
again we would make the covered barn
yard and straw barn in the form Of a
wing extending OF from main barn, and
have gable root making ridge same
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
Very Low Rates Via the Missouri
Kansas & Texas Railway.

Semi-monthly excursions to the south
west. The greatest opportunity to visit
paralleled as to resources and products and
with an area exceeding all the Eastern and
Middle States. The statistical reports of
products, as compiled by the commissioners
of Texas, indicate this section as having the
greatest possible advantages in it's mild and
equable climate and in the variety and pro-
ductiveness of it's soil. For further infor-
nation, descriptive pamphlets and dates Of
excursions, apply to T. B. Cookery, Dist. p.
A., Des Moines, Ia.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
When the French President Travel

When the Fvench President Travels.
The French president travels free on
the railways during his official tour in
France. but when the return journey ia
concluded, his secretary calculates what
it would have cost if paid for at reg
.ular rates. and this sum is handed over
10 be distributed among the poorest
laid Of the railway men.-Tit-Bits
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
Notary Public, Ramsey Co., Mir
Discinline.

"That child must be taught that it can't
have everything it wants." said Mr.. Blykins,
sternly.
"Yes," said the mother, 'sbut 1 don't
think we ought to devote too much atten.
tion to that part Of his education. After he
grows up it probably won't be many years
before he realizes, as most people do, that
ne he's lucky to get anything he wants. IN. Y.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
PIy yToa1baeho ~ mraas any Gar al iOr COUGHS
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29
His Last PROUD Right

Mrs. Henpeck-Do you dare to look me
in the face and say that?
Mr.. Henpeck-Not on your life. pro.
pose to always reserve the right to dodge
whenever / make remark to you.
The. rolling pin struck corner of the
mantel and fell harmlessly to the floor
Cleveland Leader.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No
! Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams, An
tioch. ILL.,, April IL, 1894.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

knowledge is power only up to the point
where a person knows it all.-Town Topics.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The nickel-in.the- music box "can'
play for cent."-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

When a man sings his own praise Re in.
yariably gets the tune too high.-Chicagc
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The man who is full of himself hasn't
much space to fill anyhow.-TownT Topics.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The pain of sciatica is cruel The cure by
St. Jacobs Oil is sure. 1t penetrates.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Oddly enough, London cyclists are com.
PEELED to ride slowly through Fleet street.
L. A. w. Bulletin.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Made worse by cold. Neuralgia needs
St. Jacobs Oil to cure. 1t cures.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The stingy mans dollars are what you
might call close quarters.-Golden Days.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The boy with made.over trousers takes
after his father.-Golden Days.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

The best efforts of the chairmaker are
constantly being sat upon.-Golden Days.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Bad feet from frost.bites are made sound
By st. Jacobs Oil. 1t cures.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

A good mans son inherits poverty-Span.
ish Proverb.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Any ache, from toothache to backache
St. Jacobs Oil will cure.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

There is no love so incurably blind as Sc
love.-Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

This will Be the greatest gold year in his;
Australia the precious metal is being shipped
in large quantities. It is believed that this
years output will nearly double that of any
previous twelve months. The sales of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters are also increasing
very fast, and this year that famous remedy
will cure more people of dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, constipation, nervousness and weak.
ness than ever before.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Years of rheumatism have ended with
Cure by St. Jacobs Oil. Cures promptly.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

To Cure q Cold in One Day
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
Griggs courier., 1898-12-29

Slipped and fell; bad sprain. Never
Mind. st. Jacobs Oil will cure it.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06
HUMANE SOCIETY ArroINrMnNrs
An Enthusinstic Meeting of the Or.
ganixntion Held Yesterday.

An Enthusiastic Meeting Of the Or.
ganixntion Held Yesterday.
A meeting of the recently organized HUI
name society was held yesterday at : p. m.
In the rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
The following beard OF directors was APP
pointed by the president TO serve for the
ensuing year D. D. Bryan. ID. d, Cooley.
IL. c. Crawford. j. ]. Settegast, ar, Il.
y. George, Or. W A, Knight, Dr.. (. Nj.
Noble, Dr. w, IL MeElroy, w. IS. Mhoeier.
John $, Stewart. Mrs. r. q. Quultrough,
Mrs, Joseph Pcreiis, Mrs. S. S. Ashe, aigg.
Charles Crane. Mrs. o, q. Drew. Mrs.
ID, u. Cooley.
Committees were appointed as follows:
On hnance--D. ID, Cooley. chairman.
On memhership-D. d. Bryan. chairman.
On audting-R. II. George chairman.
On prosecution--Dr w. H. McElroy,
chairman
Tho committee appointed to ARRANGE tho
mltter OF membership dues reported rs
follows; For life membership. s25: Tor an
nual memberships; for contributing men-
bership, y to 49, payable quarterly.
The following new members we're en-
rolled; IL, Reed Durree, r.. d. Grlbble.
j. g. Gary, j. r. Watles, A. Il, Miller,
w. b, Phillips, Mrs. O. a. Drew. III. IA
Ring, Mr.. and Mis-. George H. Breaker.
Mrs Cora n. Foster, Henry Fox.
Tho ilrst funds received by the organiza-
ton We're received from Rev. Henry b..
AYES, Rabbi q II Lowtnstein and MIR.
John ;. Stewart, who contributed IS each.
Several cases OF cruelty TO animals were
reported and given attention.
Arrangements are now undor way uolx-
IN. 70 the securing OF charter, ami an
Application Will be Forwarded to the lyopcr
State department In the nssr future.
Mrs. Charles j. Crane and Mrs. D. q.
Drew. two Of the new members, are e.
| recialIy xealouS IN the work. They ARE now
| members.
The next meeting OF the society," NIL
~ held ON next "Wednesday afternoon al
| o'clock In the Y. Al. GA rooms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06

casion was debate before the law school
debating society OF Columbia university.
washington. d. C.. on the subject a, RE
soiSea' ihas congress Should Enact q
General Antitrust Law,
MI Jabs G. Resder OF Texas closed for
Inc affirmative. He declared that there
WAS q universal demand for the enactment
Of law dlssolving the trusts and MONOPOLY
corporations Of the country He cited 1T
some length the reasons Cor s,,eh / J,,y
ant US benefits, declaring that the consti-
luton vests IN congress the right to take
sush step at any time whatever. IN.
concentration OF wealth among the few
nor this be the fate OF our country, pleaded
M, keedcr He called upoa the congress !.
men no. to SIT idly In their seats on capilol
HUI, but 70 hear the appeal of 7o.c6ooOi
~opie ana save me country from The fa.e
affirmative, and his closing appeal 10 san
sress called forth much applause.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06

A merry crowd assembled at the rest
derce Of Mrs, Grobien last night and then
proceeded TO the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Erickson. on Hickory street. and ten
sdered them an old fashioned surprise
party. Dancing and games We're the TEA.
lures OF the evening, lasting until a late
hour, when The crowd dispersed Tor their
respective homes declaring Mr.. and Mrs.
Erickson charming and hospitable hosts.
Refreshments were served. The following
composed the party;
Misses NJ, wolkarte. Zoe Grohien. Allies
Grohien. AIbertlne Gnerin. Clara Walker.
Jennie bowley. ELLA lshmer. jamie Faui-
consr, Minnie Robertson. Katie Fnulconer,
crosmnn, coyington, Mr.. ana Mrs. Gro
hien. Nj. and Mfs. Schulze. Mr., and Mrs.
Theo. Erickson, Mr.. and Mn~ Kaufman,
Mr. and Mrs, Kaufman, Mr. ana Mrs. w
7, Marpney, Mrs. Edgar, Mrs. rauicouer.
MessIs, Theodore schulse, w. q. Hesse'
John wolkafte. Paul wolkarte. Edward
Wolkartc, John January j. II. Januarv'
Joe pwycr, Julian Walker, Fred Rodgers
Fred Sehulsc, Percy Gibson. Austin Wrlch
Vincent Whelcban, Louie GeYstermsu
Charles Rcufro' John McMrrrsy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-06

day evening in honor OF her daughter. Miss
Ruth. After enjoying the sweet strains OF
vocal and Instrumental music for some
time refreshments Of the daintest kinds
were served The guests then amused
themselves in various ways until a tate
hour and MI expressed themselves MS hay-
ing spent n most enjoyable evening. and
with many regards to the kind hostess and
hoping for a repetition OF the event soon.
all bid each other a kind good night
Those prevent We're: Miss Ruby Fletcher.
Miss Lola Williams Miss Marian Wooc-
run, Miss Helen Swanson. Miss Beulah
cardincli, Miss Esse Langston. Miss Pearl
Garner. Miss Marie Langston. Miss Mamie
Mcdonald Miss Ruby Garner. Miss AM
ME Sauter, Miss NJ. Eola i4angston. MISS
May Toler. Miss Ella Goldman. Ms. T.
rariineil Mrs. j. +. Bnrts. Messrs
Flstcher q Beck. n. A. pelery. j. NJ.
While, Jssper scoflcld, ed. brown. Thomas
= Grace, y G. Silyey Toe stevenson, !. /.
Scott, w. Lang ". Miller, q. Dobbius..
jules tsehcnfelder. Emmett Batton.