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and as the whole menagerie bolted straight at them with lifted trunks and loud trumpetings, they didn't at all enjoy the show. In two great battles they were trampled under foot by this military circus troop, but in the third they managed to turn the charging animals by skillful use of darts and firebrands-an Pyrrhus left Italy in haste.
 The most famous users of this an imated artillery, however were the Carthagenians. It was chiefly by means of these brutes that they defeated and captured poor Regulus, whom they aft erward treated with much worse than Spanish barbarity. A few years later, at Panormus, Hasdrubal advanced against the city with 40 of them in his battle front. But the Romans had now learned how to deal with them. 4 multitude of men stationed along the walls and the moat showered the crea- lures with iavelins and arrows until they bristled with darts like pin-cush- ions stuck full of pins; and, wild with pain, they dashed through the ranks of their own army, spreading havoc. It is said that 10000 men were slaugh- tered in the routs that followed. Most of the elephants were rounded up and corralled by the visitors, and 104 of
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eery purpose. His thick hide is like armor; his tusks are like heavy lances; his strength and weight make his inn petuous charges almost irresistible, and his back is so huge that wooden towers filled with soldiers could be carried on it. His very aspect was terrifying; and before the rush of a long line of these enormous creatures any troops fighting with no better weapons than swords and bows and spears were fain to break and run. Besides all this, the elephant entered into the fight with great zeal and rel ish-provided he didn't get too serious ly hurt himself and his great intel ligence made it easy to guide and con trol him-up to a certain point. But here came the drawback, for crazed elephant was about as dangerous to his own side as powder magazine in the midst of a fire; if by any mischance he didn't defeat the enemy, he was pretty certain to defeat his friends.
 The first use of the elephant in war is older than history. The earliest mention of it, probably, is in the gro- tesque legend of Semiramis. This in- genious Assyrian queen made war
 upon India, and having no elephants of her own, made lot of dummies of wicker work covered with hides, and
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GROWING CABBAGE.
It VIII Mature on Any Good gOrs Land, But Should Be LiberaIIy
 FertiItzed with Manure.

The food value of cabbage is not great, but it forms an important article in the markets of the world, as it is relished by all people in some of the forms in which it is used. Itis whole some vegetable and as basis for various dishes is found on bills of fare everywhere.
 It is a curious fact that this, the most easily grown vegetable plant, is less used in the country that in the towns. It is probable that large majority Of the farmers of this country do not pro. duce as many eabbages as could be used in their own families, and great many of them do not pretend 10 try to supply themselves, preferring to buy what is consumed in the family.
 Cabbage will mature on any good corn land, but to make large heads it should be Hberally fertilized with fine manure which has been worked into the soil be- fore planting, and itresponds quickly to top dressings after growth has begun.
 Late cabbage may be trausplanted al any time before July and make full crop. No particular care IS necessary in transplanting it, except to have the soil fine and in good condition. Make a hole with pointed stick to set the plant in and set it down to the first leaves, pressing the soil firmly about the roots. It is useless to water it as it will grow without, and even in the hottest weather will soon recover and start into growth. Cultivate as often as possible during the hot weather and when the cool nights come it will begin 10 make heads. When the worms appear sprinkle little Per sian insect powder over the heads from powder gun or an ordinary pepper box and they will not last long.
 If extra heads are desired, cover the soil with an inch of fine manure just be fore fall rains may be expected and the teachings from this will push growth and make the heads large and solid Farmers Voice.
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[ worthy of passing mention. These daredevil riders, dropping out of sight and clinging in some inexplicable manner to the horses side, even while galloping at full speed were able to discharge arrows with deadly effect.
 The great utility of the much-berat- ed mule for war purposes is sufficient ly attested by the large purchases by the government for our Cuban cam paign; but despite the exceeding vigor of his heels, he is not usually expected to figure as an active combatant. Some years ago, however a very ludi l crous experiment was tried in far western camp with view to extend ing his range of service It occurred to an inventive officer that this lono- suffering animal might be used as a sort of automatic gun carriage in lighting the Indians. So mule was brought out and small mountain howitzer strapped upon his back. the muzzle pointing tailward. Then he was led to the middle of the parade ground, and in the presence of an in terested circle of officers and men. the gun was pointed and the fuse lighted. But the sputtering of the powder aroused an ill-timed curiosity in the mule. He twisted round his head. but couldn't quite reach the fzzing thing; whereupon he began to wheel, and the muzzle of the cannon slowly swept the horizon, successively covering every l portion of the field and all who were assembled there. Then there was panic, most unseemly, Some of the spectators broke and ran; some cir cled about in frantic effort to keen in line with the head of the mule. some fell flat on their faces. At last
 after a blood-curdling interval of sus- pense, the howitzer went off-yon might have fancied that it roared ont with iaughter-and the result was nothing more than the overthrow of the inquisitive beast and demolition of chimney in the barracks. It war certainly mulish joke; but the ex. pertinent wasn't repeated.
 DAVIS TURNER.
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lv dumped a lot of beehiVeg among their burrowing enemies. That ses- 5,. tied it. The mine was hastily eyacg- s1,- ated, and the demoralized Danes WlIn 1 impaired eyesight and swollen smart /. ing limbs. were actually stung out or camp by the pursuing swarms.
 Birds, also, occasionally prove them selves efficient helpers; even geese. for everybody has read how q nocK <, oi @ these stupid creatures once saVea tiis me Roman capitol by giving tlme!y alarm when the Gauls were sealing us battlements. h like manner crows have often given warning of the stealthy approach of sayages proving through the forest. The use of carrier pigeons to carry dispatches from ships or places cut off by siege operations IS too familiar for comment.
 Fishes really havce't played any
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choose; but those who invented it knew all about war elephants-thati is plain.
 Alexander, many centuries later, had better luck. When he invaded In- dia and defeated Porus he also van quished a vast array of elephants. The immense beast ridden by Porus him. self-so runs the tale-was a creature of such intelligence that he reached back with his trunk and pulled the darts from the body of his wounded master; but the orientals had great gift for storytelling, as you may see in the Arabian Nights. They also in formed Alexander that beyond the Ganges there were no fewer than 5000 fighting elephants waiting to welcome him; and the conqueror wept, but went no further.
 Subsequently the Romans had some highly exciting experiences with these devastating pachyderms. The first specimens they ever saw were brought over by Pyrrhus-2O in number
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On the whole, the elephant as an engine of war was very dubious sue cess; and with the advance of civiliza- tion his importance has constantly di- unfinished, though he is still used in h. dia for dragging heavy ordnance and the like.
 Unlike the elephant, his desert-rang ing rival, the camel, does not seem adapted for service in war in any His temper, it is true, is as ugly as his looks, but his means of attack are not formidable and he is excessively stupid. Nevertheless, we have already noted one misguided attempt to make use of him in battle; and on another occasion he was used with better iudg- ment and momentous consequences.
 Cyrus had invaded Lydia, and the main strength of the army with which Croesus confronted him was it's splen- did cavalry. To meet them the Per sian conqueror stripped his baggage camels of their loads, set riders upon their humps, and ranged the gawky creatures in long line in front of his army. For actual fighting they were almost worthless. yet they won vic- tory but for which Marathon and Thermopylae would never have been heard of As we all know, horses are unreasoning creatures, easily fright ened by things unfamiliar. The high spirited Lydian steeds had never be- fore encountered camels, and the hideous appearance and strange
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DIDN'T KNOW HIMSELF.
TrustfuI Drummer Who unwit- tinsiy Passed Himself on as
 n Clergyman.

"Just came from St. Louis, remarked well-known commercial traveller as he alighted from the .Sain, "and had one of the funniest experiences of my life on the way up.'
 Relate it and be quick. replied his fellow drummer, who was about to catch train.
 Well, you know Mandlebaum, the ticket scalper," replied the former. "Just as I was about to board the train he came to me and offered to sell a frst-class ticket for so low figure that was obliged to take it for strictly busineN reasons. My time was linn Ited and 1 neglected to look at the name of the original purchaser, so l boarded the train and took possession of seat in the smoker. First came cigar and then, being thirsty, I took that old flask of mine from the satehel and pro ceeded to quench my thirst in good, old fashioned style.
 All the while the conductor kept his eyes on me and at times whispered to the brakeman, who was sitting quite close to me. They were both strange on
  the run and consequently did not pay much attention to them. I then got mixed up in hot game of seven-up and told one or two stories which would not pass the ordeal of press censorship. Finally the conductor came around and whispered in my ear. He asked me how the Sunday school was getting on and allowed that church matters were brightening up a bit in my section of the country. His talk was all Greek to me. but I managed to look wise until we reached Chicago.
 "The whole business dawned on me then. He told me I should have been nore circumspect on the journey up and warned me against one of my con- gregation. He said it was bad form for clergyman to smoke, play cards and drink whisky from flask in full view of the passengers on board a train I asked him if he knew who was and he pulled that scalper's ticket from his pocket and informed me that was Rev. Phineas Bascom, of Hannibal, Mo. I have made up my mind never 10 buy an- other scalper's ticket from Mandle- baum. '-C Chicago Chronicle
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very prominent part in war; though sharks often formed the most dreaded guards of remote island prisons, mili- tary or other. But that, possibly, was more matter of accident than of de- sign; anyhow, the subject is too hor- rible to dwell upon.
 The value of war dogs, both as aids to sentinels and as bearers of mes sages and ammunition, has been so much discussed of late that, though the subject is full of interest, it is hardly worth while to spend time upon 1t here. Tn early times, especially among barbarous peoples, the bigger and fereer varieties were also en- ployed as actual fighters, being armed with huge spiked collars to make them more formidable. The use of blood hounds to run down escaped prisoners is well known even in modern days.
 Of all the animals used in war, the horse Is, of course. by far the most i'm portant. Through all ages man has made him a trusted eomrade on the field of battle; but this theme Is too extensive and too trite to be treated here. Rather curious, however, was the use of horses by the Persians and others to draw ehariots armed with bristling array of scythes-an ap- paratus chiefly valuable for inspiring terror, as there is no record that any one was ever seriously hurt by such means. The ingenious use of the horse as shield by the modern Comancbes and the ancient Scythians, is also
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Cream of Lima nean Soup.

Cook one pint Of good-sized lima beans in salted water until perfectly tender, and press through colander. Add to them gradually one quart of milk; turn into double boiler, and add tablespoonful of grated onion, bay leaf and blade of mace. Rub together one tablespoonful of butter and two of flour; add to the mixture: stir con- stantly until thick and smooth; put through fine sieve; add teaspoonful of salt, dash of pepper, and the soup Is ready to serve. White beans, such as kidney, or any of the fresh shell beans, may be used in the same way. The flaw brings may be changed; celery salt may be added in the place of bay leaf, or a single clove may be added.-Ladies' Home Journal.
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SUMMER EVENING GOWNS.
Pretty and Inexpensive Muslins Made Up Over silk nnd Trimmed
 with Ribbons.

Evening gowns for summer wear are aery dainty and attractive this season, and are made of cheaper materials than have been in faslion for a great many years, The gowns themselves, it is sad tc relate, when finished are not always as cheap as might be supposed. There are very pretty inexpensive muslins made up over silk and trimmed with lace and ribbons, so that they make charming gowns. In one or two in stances real lace has been used, and this does seem a little incongruous; but it is contended that the muslins will not clean satisfactorily, and when they are at all shabby the lace is ripped off, the gown itself thrown away, and new one made.
 To begin with, there is a silk slip, made like q dress skirt with demi- train, quite as full as dress skirt it. self, trimmed with one or two ruffles or deep fiounce. This is edged with lace, founce again. It is very full in the back and hangs out well. The waist is regular fitted low waist, boned and most carefully made, with no sleeves, just Il strap over the shoulders. Over this is worn the thin gown. The gown itself is made, as a rule, with the gored skirt: that hangs best in the thin ma terials, trimmed with rows of tiny ruffies or with two or three medium-size founces, which are put on to be short in front and long in the back, extending
 
 near to the waist The waist fits tight in the back, is loose in front, and has a bertha across in front. In the back it is finished with a ruching of ribbon or lace or a strap of embroidery. The front is almost covered by the bertha, which is cut in square or pointed tabs edged with lace. On the left shoulder is high bow of some bright color. The sleeves are very small puffs. and have under sleeves, that can be worn or not, as de- sired, of white mousseline tucked and trimmed with lace. These fit close to the arm and extend down over the hand There is a wide sash of taffeta ribbon. with ruching of lace around it, or else satin belt with long ends of one of the colors in the rgandie.-Harper' Bazar
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mounted them on camels. At first the
 real elephants were greatly disturbed,
 not so much by the dreadful aspect of the dummies as by the obnrxious and unaccountable smell of the cameis,
 and panic seemed imminent. At length, however, they charged, the queens dime museum monsters went to pieces with crash. and elephants nnd camels alike trampled down her troops in general stampede. You needn't believe this story unless you
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BARREL cIsTERN Fo1
 BARNS.

the first barrel, and conveyed to any number of others in the manner shown. A tub, with faucet, is placed below the last barrel. This plan is a great ad- vance over driving stock out in the ram. A still better plan, on farms where 1t is possible, is 10 bring the water into the barn by pipe from 3 spring or brook. It may also be brought into the barn by pipe laid from a near py well, having a pump in the barn. me comfort and the saving of time and laoor by having supply of water thus alWays at hand can only be appreciated ny an experience with this convenience. N. Y. Tribune.
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them were taken to Rome, where they were still quite curiosity.
 Notwithstanding all this, the ele- phant battery was favorite branch of the service with Hannibal, who used it with notable results in Spain. On one occasion he stationed line of elephants along the bank of river, and. when the Spaniards attempted to cross. the eager brutes ran up and down the shore and destroyed nearly all who ventured to emerge from he
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CISTERN FOR BARN.
Three Barrels Mounted in n Corner VIII Hold Water Enough for
 All the Farm Stock.

Have cistern that will supply water on rainy days, at least. This will pre-. vent exposure to the storm. Three bar rels mounted in corner of the barn as shown in the cut will hold enough for the stock during all storms, for while the storm lasts the barrels will be replenished. A pipe from the gut ter is brought inside the boarding to
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One dairyman raises his calves on separator skim milk, with little white mloahngs stirred in, after they are two weeks old, and until they are four weeks, when he adds wheat middlings ma old process mesl.-W Western PloWs mau
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never knew the1r A 'S Se'S'Oi'S' worth until I used them for the cure of chronic dyspepsia. For two years 1 suffered and doctored for that aggrayating trouble but could only be helped temporarily.
 q think dyspepsia is one of the most stubborn of ailments, and there is scarcely q clerk or office man but what is more or less victim. Some days 1 could eat any thing. while at other times 1 would be starv- ing. Those distressed pains would force me to quit work, ". but it did not affect my case. 1 have tried many advertised remedies, but they would help only for time. 4 friend of mine recommended Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, but did not think much of q finally was induced to try the pills and commenced using them. After taking few doses found much relief. do not remem. Der how many boxes of the pills l used, but I used them until the old trouble stopped. I know they will cure dyspepsia of the worst form and I am pleased to recommend them o
 pr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all dealers. or will be sent post paid on receipt of price, 50 cents box or six boxes for S2. .50, by addressing Dr. Williams Medicine Com. pany. Schenectady, N. Y.
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Her I.aaf Farewell.

ssSo I am never to come to see you again, MiIlie 2
 ssNo. sir! All is over between us.' "And suppose you will want your letters back q
 ssYes, Sir. Bring them with you the next tine you c1z1les.' c1z1les z Chicago Trsh-
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In Detroit there dIe AS' popular and efIiclent than Max R. Dayies, first sergeant ot=Co. p. He has been Q resi- dent of Detroit for the past six years, and I'd, ms home is at 4l6 Third Avenue. For foul T years he was connected with the well known wholesale drug house of Farrand, Williams & Clark, in the capac- ity of bookkeeper.
 "I have charged up many thousand orders for Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, said MT. Davies, but
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A GuARDsMAN,s TROUBLE.
rrom the Detroit (Mioh) Journal.

The promptness with which the National c,1ord of the different states responded to Prssident Pq@i McKinleys call for troops at the | begipning of the war with Spain made the whole country proud of its citizen soldiers. TI Do+Toit there are few guardsmen mora
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Discovery of GRlileO's Treatise ON
the Tides written I'm His own
Hand In 1916.

Copyright, 1898, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON. Dec. 2O.--(New York World
Cablcgram-Special Telegram 1.-The Daily
Malls Rome dispatch says very important
discoveries have recently been made in the
vatican library. While examining state
documents Of the sixteenth century, Able
Cozza Lazzt. assistant librarian, found the
original manuscript Of the treatise by GAL
ileo on the tides. The manuscript is all in
Galileo's own handwriting and ends VITA
the words written in Rome In the Medici
gardens on the sth Of January, 1916. leo
XIII has taken the greatest interest In the
discovery and has ordered the manuscript
published in an elegant edition at the ex-
pense of the vatican.
Besides this, other important documents
throwing a good deal Of light on the ques-
ton of Spanish domination in America, es-
pecially in Cuba, have been found in the
vatican archives. Leo XIII originally in
tended to present these documents to the
queen regent Of Spain, but was dissuadeG
from doing so by Cardinal La Pecelatro, VINO
remarked 1t would be a pity to deprive the
vatican library Of such a treasure. These
political ocume will shortly be pub
lished by the Holy See. The pope will pre-
sent a richly bound copy to the queen re-
gent of Spain and one to the president Of
the United States, although this latter act
OF courtesy Is not viewed with favor by a
number Of prelates of the pontifcal court,
who are doing all in their power to prevent
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
DUNNlNG REMAINS IN JAIL
San Francisco Judge Furnishes Him
for Not Making Notorious
Names of Paramount.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-When the
trial Of Mrs. Botkin was resumed today John
p. Cunning who had spent the night in Jail
for refusing to divulge the names Of women
with whom he had been intimate, was called
to the stand. Asked II ne was ready to
furnish the desired information, he re-
piled that he could only do so when 1t was
shown that some other woman than Mrs.
Botkin was connected with the murder OF
his wife and her sister.
Judge Cook again remanded the witness
to the custody Of the sheriff.
Mrs. Rose Seely, whose name has been
connected with the writing Of the anonymous
letters. testified that she was in no way
connected with their writing.
Writing Expert Ames will be the next
chief witness in the trial unless Dunning
names desired.
Mrs. Seely told OF her acquaintance with
them. She denied ever having sent Mrs.
Dunning candy or to having written anony-
nous letters to Mrs. Dunning.
Mr.. Pennington, father of the deceased,
testified that he received and read three
anonymous letters sent to his daughter.
Daniel T. Ames, the writing expert, who
was called later in the day, testified that
he had examined all the writing in the case
and was convinced that the anonymous let
ters, with the address on the candy box and
the note to Mrs. Cummings little girl were
all written by the same person and that
Mrs. Botkin was the writer.