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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28
ROOUEFORT CHEESE.
The Toothsome Delicacy Has Been
Known Since Piiny's Time.

Known Since Pliny's Time.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat: Rogue
fort cheese is of very ancient lineage,
and Pliny mentions it in his writings.
Few epicures who linger over the
subtle uavor Of this soiidifed mixture
of goat and sheep milk know the num-
ber of details which have to be OBJ
served before the toothsome morSel
is ready for the table. The care nee
essary throughout every stage is
shown even in the milking of the
sheep and goats. This is done in the
evening after their return from pas.
lures. But in order that the animals
shall not be in the least heated or eX-
cited, they are allowed to rest an hour
being heated almost to boiling point
the evenings milk is set aside. In
the morning it is skinned, heated to
SO degrees and mixed with the morn
ing's milk for coagulation. The curd
is we'll kneaded with the hands and
pressed in layers into mOlds with per-
forated bottoms. A thin layer Of
moldy bread is put between each layer
of curd This bread, which hastens
the "ripening" of the cheese by sup
plying the germs Of the characteris-
tic green mold, is made before the pre-
ceding Christmas Of about equal parts
of summer and winter barley, with
plenty of sour dough and some vine
gar. When moldy enough it is ground
and sifted, moistened with water and
kept from the air until used in MAX
ing the cheese. The curd remains in
the shaping receptacles for three or
four days, and is then taken to the
market in RoQuefort, where it Is sold
to the different makers Of Roquefort
cheese. 1t is they who undertake the
critical "ripening" of the cheese, which
is placed in the very damp caves
aboundng the precipitous walls Of the
limestone hills which surround the
village. During the month or more
that the cheeses are left in the caves
they are rubbed with salt and brine
and are pricked frequently with long
needles to allow the salt to penetrate
into them, and also to accelerate the
process of maturing. When this has
reached certain stage the cheese is
ready for shipment.
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Authors Love Cats.

New York Tribune: A large proper
ton of the modern French authors
have been fond of cats. Pierre Lott is
among them, and SO is M. Coppee. The
pet of the latter is a young Angora
that sits nctonless on his desk when
he writes. Were he to go on writing
for hours, there it would stay. 1t walks
among his scattered sheets of manu-
script, never disturbing them, and does
not set it's paws down on writing that
is not dry. Mr.. Swinburne, it is assert
ed, is one of the few English authors
who prefer cats to dogs; in fact it is
reported that he ''adores" the feline
creatures.
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VOTE OF CHARITY.
She Thought the Candidate Already
Had Trouble Enough.

She Thought the Candidate Already
Had Trouble Enough.
Washington Star: There is a gov
ernment official now on duty in Wash
ingtOn whose face would close the
doors of beauty show with snap be-
fore he could get within mile of
it, and yet he is not unhappy. On the
contrary, he has sunny nature that
makes his face flower garden all the
year around. The only criticism that
can be made of him is that he is as
conceited about his LONELINESS as
handsome men are about their beauty.
That may be unusual, but it is true.
The other day he was talking on the
subject of his looks. "Ten years or
more ago." he said, II was candidate
for congress in my state, with no show
to win, but plenty of enthusiasm in
the good cause. had been making
tour of the district, delivering
speeches, and at one place remained
over night at farmhouse in lieu Of a
tavern. l retired early, and about an
hour later I heard the host and his
wife come into their room, which ad-
Joined mine, with a rather loosely
hung door between the two apart
ments. I presume they thought was
asleep. for they talked along so I
could very easily hear. I was not
interested in their conversation. how
ever, until they began to talk about
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28
NOTES OF THE WHEEL.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DEV-
OTEES OF THE BICYCLE.
Some Recent Inventions That VIII In
terest Readers and Tradesmen-The
Changeable Gcar-1wo Piece Hanger
The Chainiess and Professionals.
Rumors of Racing Teams.

Persistent rumOrS are in circulation
regarding the formation of ''all star
racing teams by two or more leading
manufacturers Of different styles OF
chainless bicycles. These teams, 1t IS
reported, will include sprint racers ana
middle and long distance riders. While
the makeup has not been definitely de-
cided as yet, it is said that Cooper,
Bald, Gardiner and Kiser will form
one of these teams, with two long-dls-
tance riders and pacemakers. McDuffee
will be the star of another aggrega-
ton, which may include also Elkes,
Michael, Mcfarland and Orlando
Stevens. These men will enter open
and match races throughout the Coun-
the superiority OF each type of gear
over the others and all over the chain
driven machine. One of the makers in
question has not supported a racing
team for several years, and it is felt
that this action will influence a few
others to take similar action. An
other firm has made offers to several
CRACK racing lllell 10 JOIN d ledlu VI
which Major Taylor will be the star.
These reports are most plausible and
the movement mentioned is so natural
that it was predicted at the end of
last season. While no names of manu-
facturers are mentioned it is easy to
guess at the identity of the concerns
affected from the racing men involved,
the sources of information and the
half-guarded descriptions of the com
panies. That there Is going to be COM
mercial competition between the max
ers of the several styles Of chainless
gears is perfectly obvious, and it IS
most probable that this rivalry will
take the usual form Of practical speed
demonstration on the track, ocular
proof Of the practicability, durability
and especially the speed Of machine
being most convincing to the riding
public. The formation of such teams
would bring about a partial revival Of
team rivalry that will be most stimu-
lating to the sport.
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ends to match notchcs and projections
which is connected by spline and pin
to the axle so that it may slide length
wise upon it but is fixed to rotate with
it. A Ushaped yoke Of stout wire Is
mounted near the bottom Of the seat
mast tube with one of the branches
pivotally connected to the inner wall
of the tube and the other fitted with
knob, or preferably with a roller,
which travels around an annular
groove cut in the collar splined to the
axle. The pivoted yoke is turned by
shifting rod in the form of fiat
spring running upward through the
seat mast to a point near the top or
the latter where it Is secured to a hor-
izontal latch which projects through
slot in the seat mast tube. BY turning
this latch the shifting rod is corre-
spondingly turned and the sleeve on
the axle moved either to the right or to
the left, thus bringing it in engage
ment with the slotted end Of one or
the other Of the sprocket hubs and
causing that sprocket to rotate with
the crank shaft and so drive the BIZ
cycle. Notches in the slot for the
passage Of the hand latch through the
seat mast permit the gear to be locked
in either position or in an intermediate
position at which the collar is Olsen
gagged from both sprocket hubs as for
cOaSting
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such a simple nature that it Is to be
wondered why inventors have not at
tempted such a scheme before. The
main principle of the gearing is the
employment of a set of sprOckets and
a chain on each side of the bicycle, one
set affording a high and the other
low gear. The gear IS changed through
the shifting mechanism placing either
set in driving engagement with the
crank shaft according as to which
gearing is desired Thus far the idea
of the invention, while it necessitates
added weight on account Of the addi-
ton of two sprockets and a chain, pre-
sents certain possibilities of simplicity
and durability which are attractive to
those who believe in changeable gears
but have failed to find what they want.
The two front sprockets are mounted,
each between two ball bearings, one
in the bracket and one On the crank
shaft so that they are free to rotate
on the shaft, and the sprocket hubs
have inner extension sleeves upon the
shaft which are notched at their inner
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Two Piece Hanger Construction.


The inventor has been allowed pat
ents on two hangers each of which is
of that type of two-part design in
which the shaft is divided in the CEN
ter, the ends being inclined so that to-
gether they form wedging union
against each other and the inner wall
of the surrounding sleeve. In that
shown in the upper illustration the
sleeve is held to the right axle sec
tion by a fange on the hub of the
sprocket which screws on to seat ad-
jacent to the inner face of the crank
The opposite end of the sleeve is
threaded. The left bearing cone is kept
shaft by an annular row of balls
placed between corresponding grooves
around the cone and around the axle.
The balls are inserted through a radial
hole in the axle. The axle sections are
drawn together by the cone and after
the tightening Is sufficiently attained
are locked against rotation by a set
screw screwing into the hole through
which the balls between the cone and
axle were inserted and binding against
whichever ball or balls are directly be-
meath it. In the second hanger the
sprocket screws onto the axle and up
against the crank face and is locked
by threaded cone which also holds
the shaft sleeve in place, the latter be-
ing screwed into it after the cone is in
place on the enlarged portion of the
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28
Were Farmer Lads.

Washington Spe. Chicago Record:
Admiral Schley, Admiral Sampson and
Gen. Shafter were born and raised up
on farms. Admiral Dewey was born
and raised in a Vermont village, where
his father was a physician. General
Skaters birthplace was near Kalama-
ZOO, Mich, and he went from the farm
to the army. Admiral Schley's ances-
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organization maintained in number
of states. The movement bids fair to
be successful.
Stern Justice.

what do you suppose they will do
with that tramp who killed the tele-
graph operator at Turnip Siding?"
Hang him, sure. His act delayed
freight movements for three hours
Indianapolis Journal.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28
ManifAstOeR.

Hagerty-Thim whiskers is sure a
breach Of the peace. Garrity (sweet-
ly)-Perhaps yez are thinkin' they
ought to be pulled?-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28
HOW HORSES CATCH GOLD.

They Are Extremely Sensitive and Sub
ject to Nasal Catarrh.
Horses are very subject to nasal ca
tarrh, and it is a widely prevalent be-
lief among coachmen that if a horse
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While there have been invented
many changeable gear devices during
the past few years the mechanism here
illustrated represents practically a new
typo, hut one which is primarilv nf
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28
Severe Punish m ent for Theft.

Tarring and feathering was once a
legal punishment for theft. It Is said
to be found in the statutes of both
England and France about the time Of
the Crusades.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28

axle. The left section of the shaft is
smaller than the right and is threaded
near its outer end. Onto this thread
ing screws a sleeve-inclined at its inner
end to match the division between the
shaft sections. This sleeve when in
place enlarges the smaller shaft sec
ton to the inner diameter of the sur
rounding sleeve and also hold the lock-
ing cone from longitudinal movement,
an annual flange on the cone being be-
tween the outer end Of the sleeve and
the inner face Of the crank. The cone
pulls the crank shaft sections together
in the same manner as that on the
previous hanger In both patterns the
adjustment of the bearings is made
by the cups which screw into the bar
rel and are locked by cross bolts in
lugs on the split underside Of the
brackets,
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trail home is beautiful old plantation
near Frederick, Nd, which still belongs
to his family.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28

Krupp has made over 10000 guns of
large caliber for the armies Of Eu.
rope.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28

The Portuguese first brought the
orange into Europe from the east.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-04-28

The bicycle has not attained the pop
ularlty in Alden, Arabia, that it has in
many places. Its use is confined al
most entirely to the European and
American residents. The natives have
not adopted this method of convey
ance to any great extent, which may be
accounted for, as rule, by their pow
erty. The conditions Of the roads and
streets are not such as would attract
Wheelman. One main road leading
from Alden Camp to Alden (steamer
point, a distance of some miles, Is
kept comparatively smooth and free
from sand; but it is very hilly and in
some places, so steep that a cyclist
can not ride up. Elsewhere in this
section of Arabia, the roads are rough
and sandy, and almost three-fourths Of
the year the monsoon drives such a
dust as to add great discomfort to the
Typographical inconvenience.
There are no domestic manufactur-
ers in Alden, and not even a repair
shop. The bicycles in use there are
imported from the United States.
There is no duty on bicycles, or re-
pairs for some, in Arabia; but any
that may be shipped to Somaliland
would be subject to duty of per
cent. This duty would be assessed on
goods coming from any country, and
there is no differential rate. Alden 10
the receiving port for southern Arabia
and Somaliland There is port
charge of about "a cents per each IS
cubic feet, which covers all the land
ing and port charges.
Bicycles Are Scarce in Madagascar
Bicycles are not in general use in
Madagascar. There are two at Tama-
tave, owned by Frenchmen. The ma
tive has not as yet reached this stage
of civilization. The roads about Tam
atave are at all seasons of the year
nearly ankle deep in sand, rendering
cycling almost impossible. There is
some talk of constructing a driveway
along the seacoast. The country out
side of Tamatave Is mountainous and
intersected by many rivers. The roads
at the capital, Tananarivo, are better
adapted to the requirements of the
bicycle, and there are a few more in
use there, among the European popu-
lation. Bicycles are imported from
France. The duty on foreign wheels
is $50 francs (s47.25) per 100 Kilograms
(22046 lbs.), besides a municipal tax
of ! per cent of the cost.
Tamatave is the principal receiving
port on the east coast, as we'll as the
chief port on the island. On the woct
| coast are Majunga, Nossi Be, and Fort
Dauphin. Port charges are francs
| COG cents) per ton. A recent decree
from France has established a bonded
warehouse at Tamatave. Goods
should be packed and invoices prepared
with great care. The slightest mis-
takes are fraught with serious conse-
quences. The invoices should state the
weight Of all the parts of the wheel
and the total weight, as well as that
! Of the case and packing.
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Why isn't q star sort Of sky-light?
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NOTICE.

The Board of Directors of Ville- mont Levee District No. will re- ceiye bids until Monday noon, Janu- ary 3, 1899, for the construction of q Ievee from the north bank of Mud Lake to Cid River township line. g4 stations, containing about 48,00O cubic yards, as per gprofle made by C. $. Slayba The bids for muck ditch for entire line and clearing right of way to be made separate bids. The board will receive bidsfor all or part of said work. The con tractor will be required to give bond for the faithful performance of his contract and the completion of his work on or before April l, 1899, The profile of the work can be seen at the office of Hagler 6o Co.,, near the line of work. The Board of Directors re- serve the right to reject any and all bids John NJ. Oracle,
 Jan. F. 1899 B. L. Gocio.
 Jno. V. Jacobs.
 Board of Directors.
 Address bids to John V. Jacobs, WilIiamette Ark. 97
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BACHELOR MAIDS ENTERTAIN A9 ED-One of the most pleasant social events of the past week was the reception given the Bachelor Maids by Mrs. ". D. Hearn at her elegant home on West Fifth avenue Tuesday afterno0n The spacious residence was scene of b8autY. The large Aparlor windows were eIabo- ratelys decorated with lace curtains. An exquisite color scheme was carri- cd out in the decorations. Tn every available space stood plants Of every variety In the dining room the same artistic effects were io evidence, all exceedingly pleasing to the eye. The charming hostess never appeared to better advantage. or more delighted her guests. The reception was held from 2 until 5.30 o'clock, and the house was well fill ed during the reception hours by the
 Maids and q few intimate friends of the hostess. Euchre formed q most pleasing entertainment. Mrs. VIII Riley won the first prize, an ele- gant vase, and Miss Adele Hum carried away the second, a beautiful cut glass perfume bottle. The third prize, which was q handsome cut glass powder box, was won by Miss Gussie Taggart. Most palatable re- treatments were served in courses and the afternoon was one of the most pleasantly spent since the Bachelor Maids organization. Those present were Misses Ella Galbraith, Nell Collier, Sammie Sennett, Grace York, Adele Hum, Gussie Taggart, Hattie Sweet. B 5sie Lowrey. Mes dam ss Win Riley, E. C. Howell and w. D. Hearn.
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soImson carried away the gentle mans prize, il being leather collar and cuff case Miles orchestra fur nished the music and the refresh ments were farnisaed by tbe Assoeia- tion's caterer. The german was a most enjoyable affair, and the daaee was prolonged to q late hour-a practical proof Of the pleasures zof the evening.
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more Rieasaat be tae guests, who
 rendered several vocal and iastru-
 mental selee51oas Mrs. Well was asszsted iu receiving by her two charming daughtrfs. Misses Claude and Sarah. The supper consisted of all the delicacies anl was served in courses. The evening vas most en- ioyabiy spent and the guests were eloquent in fLeir praises of the eie- gaBt ID amer in which they were en- tartaiHed
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THE INFORMAL EUCBRE-The
 \ Informal Euchre Club is an or ganization of only a few weeks ex- tstence though at present one of the most popular in the city, made SD by tie charming hospitality or it's mem bers. Friday evening the club was
 hospitablY received and elegantly entertained by Miss Gussie Taggart at her home on West Second avenue. The Taggart home is famous for it's many social functions, and on this occasion hospitality reiened supreme. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers Of different varieties and presented an exquisite appearance. The game of eechre was dispensed with and progressive authors played instead, which proy- ed a most pleasant diversion. The ladies' prizes were captured by Miss. es Sammie Sennett and Bessie Mills,
 while the gentlemen's prizes were won by Rev. ". D. Buckner and Mr. Ed Saunders. 4 dainty and most refreshing luncheon was served in the prettily decorated lining room. The occasion will not be soon for
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A CTOBs ENrERTAINED-Mr. and FA Ms. Ghas. Well rendered three members of the Lewis Morrison e0n- pany an elegant supper on Wednes- day evening last at their palatial home on West Third avenue. The gentlemen were MT. Gerson, who was east as Valentine" in the produc- ton of "Faust," and MessFs. Leo
 DeGroot and Morris Haynes, two students. The evening was made
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4 MOTHER EUCHBE PARTY IA Euehre seems to be the reIgning fad with Pine Bluff society folks" this season. At least this game is fast taking the place of other games, which are just as interesting and of 'Hoyle origin. Mrs. l.. A. Samuels gave an informal euehre party to a few intimate friends at her home on West Second Avenue last Thurs6a ay afternoon. Her home presented a very pretty scene on this occasion, having been previously decorated with ferns and other appropriate decorations. The game was an ex- citing one and the prize winners were greatly enyied by the unlucky players, The prize winners wee Mesdames Jake katzenstein and L. 4. samuels. The luncheon which was served was q very enjoyable and refreshing one. The aftern oon Will long he remembered by those who were fortunate enough to be present
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am prepared to make abstracts of any tot or block in our city. My books are up-t0-date 95 G. M Byinqton New mackefeI, vhite fish cod fish and Holland herrings at the Mccain Grocery Co. dtf
 --e-s-s--
 The best cypress shingles in the State are handled by the BIud City Lumber Go. All grades 21g Judge J. $. Thomas, of Camden, honored our city with visit Satur- day.
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D0& PARTY TY.-Siaee the remodel Ag ing oj tbe opera house many box parties have been given, but more enjoyable or up-to-date one was never participated in than that en- i8Jed last Tuesday evening on the occasion of the presentation Of "Fau7t' by Lewis Morrison and company at the local theatre to 6 large audience The ladies compris- ing the party were attired in elegant evening eostumes Of varied c0lars and exquisite designs and preseu ted 2 very beautiful scene Tbe gentle men wore full dress evening suits. After the performance the pleasure seekers repaired to a popular down town cafe and there enjoyed an ele- 9ant spread which had previously been prepared for item Thecouples constituting the party were as fol- lows; Misses Nell Collier, Gussie Taggart, Grace York, Ella GaIbraith, Zouber Thompson, Messrs. Drew White, Frank Boane, r. G. Bridges. Rufus Arnold and Dr Thompson.
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36 Of the 70. T.. " rendered lts members a surprise banquet tt the cafe owned by Mr F. C Caldwell on last Friday evening Tbe regular weekly meeting was held and Che
 usual rautjae Of business @as trans acted. including the initiation of Nessrs. l. ". Lawrence and C. b. Matthews ihte tEe ranks. Alter The meeting adjourned MT ". B. WH- Hams, in q few well chosen words, announced the surprise she had in store for them The crowd, which was made up of 10 members of the order, then repaired to Caldwell's cafe where an elegant repast was spread and heartily parta6en of by all present. Several very aFDr0pri- ate toaats were made. and were re ceiyed with applause.
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FULL DRESS EUCHBE AND GER. MAN-The Young Mems Hebrew
 Association rendered it's members a fuil dress euehre and german on last Thursday evening at their nail on
 West Second avenue. The affair proved to be one of the most pleas ant and successful ones that the club
 has given in quite awhile. 'cThp
 more the merrier" must be qualified by limit when applied to dancing. for there is such a thing of having a
 floor too crowded, but there were just enough present on this occasion
 to furnish tie merriment without the crush. Ia the euchre. which was participated in by the members aud their elegantly eostumed ladies, bee fore the german began, there were nine tables filled with eager players. ali more anxious than their partner, to carry away the prizes. Seven la- dies tied for the second prize, each having nine punches After cutting for same Miss Etta Solmson was awarded it, she holding the highest card. The prize was a china cream
 pitcher and bowl. The ladies first
 prize was captured by Mrs. l.. 1. Samuels. If was a handsome cnt glass perfume bottle. tIr Harry
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Bluff City Lumber Co. manufacture CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Every thing at reasonable prices.