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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
TREE GROWS HOARY.
Strange Eject of Caterpillars on
Horse Chestnut Tree.

Strange Eject of Caterpillars on n
Horse Chestnut Tree.
London Standard: Much interest has
been caused lately by the appearance
of horse chestnut tree in the Thier-
garten, Berlin. The numerous branches
round the lower part of the trunk
have a pure white foliage such as is
seen on trees growing in dark places,
where no chlorophyll can develop on
account of want of light. The same
whiteness Of the leaves is noticeab BILE in
a few of the neighboring branches
through the crown to the top. The
singular appearance Of the tree has
been noticed regularly for some Years.
This particular tree, it seems, had
been attracked by swarm of cater
pillars and other creatures of the same
species, and the foliage has already
been destroyed; but still masses of ca
terpillars continued to crawl up and
down the trunk, and finally clung
there in clumps. To preserve the beau
tiful tree after other means had been
tried in vain solution of acid was
used, and the ground all round was
watered with it, as well as the trunk
and the branches, which were specially
drenched. The treatment proved sue
cessful. The tree gradually recovered
and stands in it's full strength and
freshness, but has ever since shown
the already described whiteness in it's
leaves, which presents by no means
unpleasant contrast to the otherwise
dark green foliage
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20

changes have taken up the matter and
have notified the makers that IL any
more of the so-called butter is put on
the market they will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. 1t was
found that in some cases almost half
of this product was water and casein.
1t is truly surprising that some men
will do all in their power to help ruin
their own market because they see to
themselves temporary advantage.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
Gentlemen Rankers' Disa ppea ring.

"Gentleman rankers' are disappear
ing from the British army. In the
fourteen years from 1885 to 1899 COM
missions were granted to 343 men from
the ranks. The largest number was
Al in 1888. For the first four years
they averaged over 80, for the next
seven years about 90 in 1896 there
were 16, the next year 8, and last year
a. The percentage of commissions
given to "rankers" was four for the
IA years, but only 1.3 in 1897, and 1.9
in 1898. They are partly shut out by
the difficulties put in their way, but
many more seek military and police"
employment in the colonies.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
Extraordinary Case Of Blood Poisoning.

An extraordinary case of blood-poi-
soning is reported by Vienna jour-
nal. The victim was a young girl
named Schwartz. aged %. Some days
ago she went for a walk wearing a
green silk blouse She became over
heated, aud the dye of the material
ran. Unhappiy she had sustained
some tritiing accidental wound under
the arm, and the pigment got into the
blood. Upon returning home she COM
planned of pain, but would not con-
sent to medical examination. The
injured spot became greatly inflam-
ed, causing intense suffering, and on
the following day the physician dis
covered the cause. Remedies were
Immediately applied, but it was too
late, and after brief illness the girl
died.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
Odd Collecting Fad.

Among the latest collecting fads is a
search after odd trade signs and circu
lars The collectors declare there is
more fun in it than anything in the
collecting line yet attempted.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
Dairy Notes.

Canada is rapidly taking a position
as a producer of dairy products for
export that she bids fair to be able
to hold. The energetic action of the
Canadian government both in protect
ing the quality of such products and in
assisting exports has created an en-
thusiaSm that is not found on this
side of the line. Yet if we could in
luce all men to be honest we need not
fear the measures the Canadian au-
thorities are taking, but with so many
firms in the United States making but
ter and cheese of doubtful character
the Canadians seem able to greatly OBJ
struct our progress in securing for
eign markets. Not only so, but we
may expect to see Canada successfully
invade our own home markets
Some Of the magistrates in England
are rather severe on people that are
caught violating the oleomargarine
act. Recently a countrywoman fixed
up some oleo in the form of butter
and sold it to a shopwoman.
The latter sold it 10 her customers
and thus 1t got into the hands of the
inspectors. AS soon as she was in
formed of the character Of the product
she was selling the shopwom-
an told the source OF her
supply and did all in her power to
convict the guilty person. The latter
was fined ego. The judges expressed
their sympathy with the shopwoman
but fined her 10 shillings, evidently as
caution to herself and others. Some
Of our English contemporaries are in
dignant over the matter as they be-
t1eve the shOpwoman was entirely in
nocent, and deny the right of the
Judges to levy even a small fine in
such cases.
the effects on the flavor of butter of
pasteurizing the milk or cream. 1t
was said that this process left a taste
In the butter that was Objectionable to
the consumer 1t now appears that
this fact is likely to be of value rath-
er than otherwise. Reports from
Sweden indicate that the purchasers of
Swedish butter are in some cases find
Ing that this kind of butter sells bet
ter than the other kind. for the con-
sumers regard it as a proof that the
milk has been properly pasteurized
Sooner or later the same i5ea will ex-
tend to England and America Some
people prefer the cooked flavor any
way, and with the others it is largely
a matter of education. When this be-
comes the case no one can argue
against pasteurizing. 1t is not diff
cult matter to educate people to like
a thing that they believe conserves
their health and lengthens life.
We have heard a great deai about
the various villainous compounds for
making butter out of casein. but we
hardly expected that they would be
purchased to any great extent. Re-
ports however, from some OF the
western states, particularly Mmneso-
ia, indicate that they have had quite
an extensive sale and that the Dur
chasers of the chemicals have been
pushing their products on some of the
large butter markets of the country.
Some of the Minnesota produce ex-
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
But the Man Fought Shy.

Miss Oldgirl-It is not for lack of
opportunities that | have remained
single. Miss Pert-No, | dare say you
have given the men plenty of chances
TO propose.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20

This does not include Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, New jersey
Maryland, Colorado, and California
Last year receipts of eggs on the New
York market were over 10000, 900 doz-
en-, but the receipts for the first six
months of this year showed decided
falling off. New York is the largest
egg market in the world, and last year
handled over $1S,OO0,O00 worth of eggs,
figured at the average retail price of 20
cents. The calico printing interest
uses over 40,O00OOO dozen eggs annual
ly, while the coffee roasters, photo
graphic trade, the cracker combines.
and the chemical trade consume twice
as many. In fact, the grocers are
compelled to compete in the general
market against buyers from a dozen
manufacturing interests.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
Eggs in Cold StOra ge.

According to reports circulating in
Chlcago an enormous quantity of eggs
are stored in that city. Six Of the
great cold storage plants have an ag-
gresate of nearly 100000 cases, or
ABOUT 16S, 100000 eggs. This is said to
be 2SO,O00 cases more than last year
at this time. These eggs are worth
over a million and a half of dollars.
The following is an estimate of eggs in
cold storage in the entire United
States:
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20
Ups and Downs Of Poultry Culture.

Mrs. Della Maxwell says: An old
hen will sit and hover her brood at
midday in the burning sun when the
thermometer registers 100 in the shade
and cluck and call the same brood to
follow her through the wet weeds and
bedraggle them to death or freeze
them in the first snow that falls. An
ugly, awkward, unsightly young cock
erel will stay within warm limits and
feed close to the henhouse until he
grows fine feathered and beautiful and
becomes a pride and a care, then he
deliberately strays off to some out of
the way place and offers himself a
sacrifice to mink or hawk or hangs
himself in wire fence, or sticks his
head under a moving wagon wheel
with as much religious pride as mar
tyr walks unflinchingly to the stake.
The prettiest fowl in the barnyard will
drown himself in slOp-tub and the
ugliest one on the farm will doggedly
cling to life and his ugliness All the
hens will lay when eggs are 6 cents
dozen and it is too late for Matching;
then cluck and sing and cackle when
eggs are worth 25 cents and you are
anxious to get your incubator going
These are few of the ups and downs
of poultry culture.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20

The average number of horses killed
in Spanish bull fights every year ex-
ceeds 5000, while from 1000 10 1000
bulls are sacrificed.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-20

Quality for Market.-It does not fol-
low because a fowl seems to be of good
size and nicely grown that it is mar
ketable. The three-months-old chick
en- may have a big Frame and the max
ing of a good table bird, but unless it
carries flesh only disappointment will
accrue when the account for sales
comes in from your market man. The
most certain way of fattening the
young chicks is to shut them up in
properly constructed coops, for fifteen
or twenty days and feed them every
three hours, the earlier in the morn
ing the first meal is given the better.
Their diet should consist Of buck
wheat meal or corn meal, mixed with
milk to the consistency of crumbly
dough, and little crude tallow can
be added with advantage. Give milk
if it is plentiful.-Ex
Gain Of Chick.-The question of
how much will chick gain is an in
teresting one, says Poultry West. The
following is about correct: The eggs
weigh two ounces; the newly hatched
chick weighs one and quarter
ounces; at one week old, two ounces;
three weeks old, six and a quarter
ounces; four weeks old, ten ounces;
five weeks old, fourteen ounces; six
weeks old, eighteen and half ounces;
seven weeks old, twenty-three and a
half ounces; nine weeks old, thirty
two ounces; ten weeks old, thirty-six
ounces; eleven weeks old, forty-one
ounces.
A Fair Hatch.-No doubt some de-
sire to know what a fair hatch" is
and in answer to inquiries in regard
to what may be expected, we will say
that seven chicks from thirteen eggs
is considered a fair hatch. No breeder
can guarantee his eggs to hatch. as
that is beyond his knowledge. The best
he can do is to send eggs from strong,
vigorous birds. Much of the difficulty
is with the buyers who, suppose be-
cause hen sits well, the eggs must
hatch when in fact, some hens do not
create sufficient heat from their bodies
for that purpose.-EX.
The average number of horses killed
in Spanish bull fights every Year ex-
ceeds 5,000 while from 1000 10 1.2O0
bulls are sacrificed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

Sheriff Clyburn, Deputy wills
son, Messrs Ed Mathis, Spurgeon
Cherry and several others from
this place attended the Woodman's
pic-pic at the Cureton Spring
near Van Wyck, last Wednesday.
They report a large crowd, an
excellent dinner ard a delightful
time.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19
APPEAL f )R AID.
State Called Upon to Help Strick-
en- Porto RiCans.

Governor McSweeney has re-
ceived communication from
Secretary of War Root, detailing
the fearful destruction wrought
by the recent storm IN Porto Rico
and calling for aid for the unfor-
tunates. He has already appealed
to the mayors of cities through
out the county, but has decided to
extend the appeal to the governors
of states. Supplies and money
are needed. Supplies should be
sent to Col f B Jones, Army
Building, New York, and money
to the National Bank of North
America, New York.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19
GREAT COTTON CROP.
Neill Estimates That 1t Will Run
To Twelve Millions.

Memphis, August ia special
to the Commercial-Appeal from
New Orleans says: "Henry NJ
NeiIl, a cotton crop expert of this
city, who predicted the enormous
crops of 1S94-95, 1897-9S and
1S98-99, is out with a forecast
indicating that the crop now MAJ
turing will exceed any of those
and may reach the unprecedented
total of 12, 900, 900 bales.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19
For The Ledger.
Lines by NJ. johnson on the Cele-
bration of the Fiftieth Ami
versary of his Married Life.

Miles Johnson of Charlotte, n
c., was married to Miss Josephine
Kerr of Indiana, in Yorkville, S
c., on the 18th, day of August
1S49, by Rev p < Bishop of the
Presbyterian church.
Just fifty years ago to night,
We = epped OH the stage of married
life,
Old Ipdiana gave the bride,
The fairest gem she had,
Aud North Carolina gave the groom
A bright and cheerful lad.
Well we hay, c'imhe the hill J,e,
And hand in hand together,
And manys been our joys and woes,
That we have had together,
Now we are growing old Joe.
But still our days are blest,
With health and fri.nds and little
home.
In which to take our rest
Our hair is turning grav Joe,
| That once was like the ravens
But still We have the joys and smiles,
Unnixed with worldly cravings,
Now we are Fastening on Joe,
Still you aud I together,
| And when we crcss the river Joe,
May our joys flow on forever.
MILES JOHNSON.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

Hobson City, Ala, will be the
only negro town in the U S. 1t
has been Incorporated with a popu-
lation of 400 negroes. The
ability of the negro for self gov
ernment will be judged by the
success of the city officials, who
will all be negroes, in governing
this new town.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

The penitentiary directors were
called to meet yesterday morning
in Columbia to consider the peui
tentiary shortage matter. Col.
Neal is said to be anxious to set .
tie the shortage.
The white cap business in Green
wood county Is being investigated
by committee of citizens appoin-
ted at u mass meeting held We'd
nesday which was attended by over
800 white men. The white cap
autrages were denounced in the
strongest terms and the people are
confident they will secure evidence
to convict the lawless men who
are committing these outrages.
The first bale of new crop cots
ton vas sold at Monroe Monday.
1t was marketed by Mr.. John
Arant of Chesterfield and brought
81 cents.
The 500 pound prize boar,
recently purchased in England by
Mr. G w Vanderbilt's agent for
the Biltmore estate, has arrived
in Asheville. He travelled by
express in a specially constructed
Pullman palace pig pen.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19
BISM ARCK'S IRON
NERVE

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and
tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels are out of order. If
you want these qualities and the
success they bring, use DR. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body.
Only 25c at Crawford Bros drug
store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

The members of Tirzah Pres
byterian church, in Jackson towns
ship, are building a new house of
worship at Wilson's Old Store, to
be known as Tirzah Chapel. The
building will be a substantial
frame structure, 24x40 feet. Rev
w w Ratchford the venerable
pastor of Tirzah, will preach in
the chapel at least one Sunday in
each month. Monroe Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19
For The Ledger.
VAN WYCK ITEMS.

The pic~nic planned by Cedar
Camp-Nan Wyck Woodman of
The World at Mr. Claud Beck
hams home last Wednesday was
largely attended and decided
success. The program arranged
could not he carried out fully as
some of the speakers and musl-
clans failed to attend. Hon d e
Finley orator of the day WAS met
at Springfield by the Woodmen
who escorted him to the pic mic
grounds. The Color-hearer rid
ing white horse carried Cedar
Camps beautiful banner led the
procession, with the officers and
members, wearing camp badges
following on horseback and in
carriages. They arrived at the
grounds at half past 10 o'clock.
After spending about half an
hour in social chat the camp and
audience were called to the speak
ers stand and u short address of
welcome was made by j Nj Goder,
Consul Commander who presided.
The camp and audience sang that
soul stirring hymn, "Nearer my
God to Thee" after which Rev W
w Ratchford offered an appro~
pirate prayer for the occasion.
The Hon D f Finley was then
introduced who held the audience
in rapt attention for forty
minutes in a very instructive ad
dress on Woodcraft-its objects
and benefits. After the address
a beautiful poem-"How long
will the Woodmen Live was
read by the Consul Commander.
The exercises were closed by the
camp choir singing Crock of
Ages" ...
Dinner was now announced
which consisted of the many good
things Of basket picnic, sup
plemented by an abundance or
barbecued beef, mutton and soup.
There was plenty for all and some
TO spare and everyone seemed to
enjoy the day and pic mic as
success.
After dinner Mr. Wheeler en-
ertained the audience bv some
acrobatic and slight of hand tricks
which amused all very much. Our
handsome constable took lessons
under Mr. Wheeler and as soon us
he learns how to act the slight of
hand will give some performances.
Some of our people attended
Tlrzah encampment and were we'll
pleased with the occasion.
News and watermelons are
scarce. However, we heard one
Of our champion melon raisers
say few days ago that he visited
his patch with another gentleman
in a good strong buggy which
had the capacity and strength of
carrying three or more grown
persons, and they came to a melon
which the gentleman would not
carry in his buggy thinking it too
heavy for the buggy and mule.
If we did not know this melon
raiser so well, and his veracity,
we would be little increduIous
of this champion melon.
Our temple of justice presided
over by Magistrate Hyatt, will be
open, next Tuesday, Aug %, for
a preliminary hearing in the Till
man Yoder difficulty on Aug 1st.
DprIN,Irs
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M alters =.

Col r + Allison attended the
Tirzah encampment Thursday.
Mrs j Nj Hood, who has been
visiting her parents at Rock Hill,
returned home Wednesday.
MRS Mary Nisbet and son of
Van Wyck, arc visiting Mrs Mat
tie McCardell.
Mr. Tom Hough of Charlotte,
n G, is visiting relatives here.
Misses Bessie and Brownlee
Neely of Rock Hill are visiting
Miss Mamie Crockett.
Mr. M j Long of Yorkville,
visited relatives at this place and
in the county this week.
Mr. Stewart McMurray of Fort
Mill, spent sever al days in town
with relatives this week.
Master Waddy Thomson, who
has been sick several weeks, is
able to be out again.
See trespass notice of Mrs Nj
f Cauthen in this issue.
Miss Meta Jones has returned
home from an extended visit to
relatives in New berry.
Miss Jennie Davis of Wslkup,
) n &, is the guest of tho Misses
Hood.
Miss jamie Harden has gone to
! Lancaster to visit her sister,
/ Chester Lantern.
/ We received pleasant Call
from our old friend. Mr. J j
! Hull, editor of the Rock Hill
Herald, last Wednesday. His
! many friends here are always
glad to see him.
A number of citizens of the
{ county attended the annual AL
b lance encampment at Tirzah
s Thursday and Friday. They were
B delighted with the trip. Col
. Tolbert, Prof Morrison and Rev
: Mr. Thacker all made interesting
speeches that day. Senator Till
= man was expected to speak yester-
day.
\ Sheriff Clyburn, Deputy wills
d son, Messrs Ed Mathis, Spurgeon
\ Cherry and several others from
o this place attended the Woodman's
= picnic at the Cureton Spring
q near Van Wyck, last Wednesday.
= They report a large crowd, an
excellent dinner ard a delightful
= time.
y The Camden papers speak of the
good work being done with the
city mower in laying low the
weeds which grow in profusion
n on some of the streets there. Sup
pose our council try its new
mower.
=, Prof l. L Baker, of the Lam
u caster Graded school, who con.
8 ducted most successfully the sum-
20 mer school for teachers at Cam.
4 den passed through Lancaster en-
- route to Chester, where he opened
!. the scoool for teachers for that
y. county Thursday morning.
The Farmers Banking and
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

An "old resident" of Columbia.
says The State, predicts frost
this year on the 1st of October.
He remarked that there would be
frost two months from the first
fog in August, and that for every
August fog there would be
snow in the winter. The first
fog in August was on August lst.
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tg Subscribe, to The LEDGER
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The Camden papers speak of the
good work being done with the
city mower in laying low the
weeds which grow in profusion
on some of the streets there. Sup
pose our council try its new
mower.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

Sud uTHd .SsuW'-,l GwIsISIusN Sdoas aupM
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

The Farmers Banking and
Mercantile Co., has just made its
quarterly statement, showing that
it Is doing a fiourishing business.
The company has large stores
with banking departments both
at this place and Kershaw.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-19

Prof l. T Baker, of the Lam
caster Graded school, who con
Quoted most successfully the sum-
mer school for teachers at Cam
den passed through Lancaster en-
route to Chester, where he opened
the scoool for teachers for that
county Thursday morning.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24

e. church will meet tomorrow evening
at the home of Mrs. William Sykes of
Pleasant street. A very interesting
program has been prepared.
The z. P. s. C. E. of the United Pres
byterian church held a sociable and en-
tertainment in the church last evening.
A very interesting program was car
ried out and a pleasant evening was
enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Henry Magee of Upper High
street was the victim last evening of a
surprise party. About 30 friends of
Mrs. Magee called at their home. Dur
ing the evening James Quinn presented
Mrs. Magee a handsome plush couch.
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BRooKFIELD.

Brookfeld, Nov. 23.-Charles Wizard has
disposed of his trotter, Confessor with a
mark of 2:13%, at a private sale in New
York. The horse was sold to New York
party for $3.50.
Brookfieid A. A. goes up against the
strong Bradford eleven of Worcester
Thanksgiving afternoon on Kings field.
The team is putting in some hard prac-
tice and will give the Worcester contin-
gent hot game.
Brookfield board of selectmen will have
the supervision Of the boundary stones to
be placed on the North Brookield line
North BroolSfield will pay one-half the
expense for the erection.
Work at the Clancy factory is rushing,
the cutting and stitching departments
running from to 9 in the evening.
Rev William c. Gordon, Phi, D., the
founder of the Fortnightly Club, will de-
liver an address Dec. 18th before the club.
The subject of his address will be Wen
dell Phillips.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
Putnam 3
Sprague Co.
247 I 249 MAIN ST.
Cheap Furniture,

But Good Furniture,
Cheap,
Is what we have and
what we advise our pat
rons to buy. In fact tits
the only kind we keep.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-24
;CTORY. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
WHOL ESALE HORSE DEALERS
HAVEN BROS.

Agents and wholesale dealers in Horses.
Carriages Harness, Blankets Robes, Sad
dlery Stable Furnishings and Harness
makers supplies, Handmade Express
Harness, $25; Buggy Harness, $3.50; Horses
sold on commission. Auction every Satur-
day at 10 a. m.
A. L. HAVEN, Auetioneer, 13S-146 Fos-
ter ST., Worcester, Mass. Telephone 1874.