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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
Railing Flax.

Linen is coming into such general
use as wearing apparel and the genuine
article is SO hard to get that the sug-
gestlon has been made that our fair
damsels raise patch of fax and learn
to spin the threads as did their grand
mothers in days of old.
1t is unquestionably a fact that in
due course of time fax will be one of
the standard crops of the American
farmer. How important then that
each farmer who is able to do so should
set apart little space and become
familiar with the raising and process
ing OF tax, beginning gradually and in
vestlng not more than a few cents in
seed and the needful time and labor to
care for it. The agricultural depart
ment at Washington, D. c., is more
than willing to furnish information,
and would no doubt be glad to supply
seed to experimenters. There is a bull
letin already issued on this subject
which may be had for the asking.
FARMERS sons and daughters who are
anxious to make money can to advan-
tage study the best methods of grow
ing and preparing fax. The girls
should learn to spin it, and if there is
a demand there will surely be looms
set up to weave the delightful fabrics
IN which all women delight.
Perhaps the time is not far distant
when every young woman will with
her own hands spin the linen threads
to make her outfit of house linen. The
ingenuity and skill of our young wom-
en- is surely quite sufficient to enable
them to compete successfully with the
untutored peasantry of foreign lands.
Agricultural societies, fairs and expo
sitlons should offer prizes for the best
hand-spun home made linen. Such a
prize would be eagerly sought for and
would do more toward stimulating the
growth and spread of the fax indus-
try than any other course that could
be pursued.
Any soil that will produce good
wheat, oats or potatoes will raise fax.
but preference is given to a good rich
garden soil. II the ground is too rich
the plant may run to stalk and produce
a rotten, coarse fiber. II too poor .
short staple will be the result. It
has been demonstrated that under IA
vorable conditions $50 per acre may
be realized from fax growing. This
means selling 1t to the mills as soon as
the crop is ready. Il. In addition to
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
You know what this MEANS
Blanche" =
"Yes. Ralph" o.

You know what this MEANS
Blanche" =
Eyes, Ralph" r~
Then they pass on again. ~~
They reach the cheap hotel near the
railroad station, ascend the narrow
stairs, and along gloomy hall until
they reach a door at the farther end.
The comedian turns the knob and en-
ters, leaving the dancer standing in the
doorway while he lights lamp; when
the Pickering fame throws its feeble
light around the dreary room he hur-
ries to the bed, where a child lies sleep
ing.
AS he stoops to kiss the burning tenn
Piles the child opens her eyes, and, put
ting her arms about his neck, whis-
pers:
II was dreaming of mamma. dad!"
Then as her eyes rest on the figure
in the doorway smile of happiness
steals across the wan face. "Is it
mamma?" she asks ''Is it mamma
who has come back to me?''
mo, my dear. She is some one who
loved dad when he was a better man,
and she has come to nurse you and
make you we'll again.
He turns away as the dancer stoops
to kiss the child's feverish cheek and
brush the golden hair from the burn
ing forehead. But he cannot help per-
ceive the start she gives at seeing the
child's resemblance to its dead mother.
AS the dancer takes off her heavy
cloak the comedian goes to the bed,
and wrapping the child in blanket,
seats himself in a rocking chair and
tries to lull the little one to sleep by
singing lullaby.
The dancer busies herself about the
room, smoothing the pillows and hang
ing up the child's clothing, stopping
now and then to smile on him. And
when everything is put away she
pushes stool to his feet and seats her
self by his side, prepared to share his
vigil.
Hour after hour they sit there, not a
sound breaking the stiffness of the
night but the low lullaby. Then the
song dies away. A cry rings through
the room as the comedian springs to
his feet and with trembling hand tears
the blanket from the face Of the child.
But the eyes are closed-the hands are
cold-the child is dead.
Next morning, in the churchyard.
they bury her. When the dull thud
from the sod is echoed back as it
strikes the coffin lid the father turns
away and hurries to the station to
catch the western train. He must
laugh tonight and make others laugh,
for he is an actor playing one-night
stands. But he is no longer alone. The
wrong he has done the woman beside
him is forgiven, and she has promised
to be what she would have been years
before but for the treachery Of another
his wife.-Ex.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
SCIENTIFIC TOPICS.
CURRENT. NOTES OF. DlSCOv-
ERY AND INVENTION,
Bicycle with , Third Wheel for Uss
on Railroad Tracks-It Eliminates the
Bad Road Feature of Long Runs--A.
Lamp Worked by Air Pressure. - -
For Leagthy Runs.


This invention seeks to provide a
simple attachment by which an or
dinary bicycle can be used upon a rail-
road track, the bicycle running upon
one rail, means being provided where
by 1t is held in position, says the Scien-
tific American. Below the front wheel
of the bicycle frame is suspended
from forked brace fastened to the
bicycle frame and from a bar running
from the axis of the front wheel. On
the lower portion Of this suspended
frame rollers are journaled to engage
the track and the adjacent portion of
the tire. At the rear of the wheel,
about midway Of its height, two addi-
tional rollers are journaled in the
forked brace already mentioned and
engage the bicycle tire for the purpose
of relieving the lower rollers Of undue
strains. The axes of these latter roll
ers are perpendicular to the periphery
Of the bicycle wheel.
Beneath the rear wheel Of the bicy-
Gle somewhat similar arrangement
Is employed. In this case the frame
carries but single roller and is sus-
pending in position by a supporting
brace attached to the bicycle frame
and by bar running from the bear
ing of the rear wheel. AS in the de-
vice used on the front wheel. SO here
the roller engages the inner side OF the
rail and the adjacent portion Of the
wheel. In order to keep the bicycle
in position on Its track lateral frame
is fastened to the lower brace and is
provided at its outer end with a fang
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

ed wheel running upon the rail oppo>
site that upon which the bicycle is
mounted. The flange of this wheel is
opposed to the flange devices on the
bicycle, so as to keep the latter in po-
sition on the track. The attachment
in itself is lightly constructed It can
be removed from bicycle and easily
applied, and, moreover, can be packed
in case carried on the bicycle. A
rider is thus enabled to use his wheel
not only on ordinary roads, but also
on railway tracks.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

Immediate market, there could be 4
large number Of yards Of cloth pro-
duced how much more profitable could
this industry become. There are scores
OF Women and girls in every commun-
ity who spend their time in pursuits
that are not in the least profitable.
These might easily learn to spin fax,
ana would be glad to do so If they felt
that there would be any results from
their labors. In almost all commune
ties there are women foreigners who
are perfectly familiar with all Of the
processes Of preparing and spinning
this fiber.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

the upper story filled with clover h0n-
ey Tor winter. These frames are set
away until I pack my. bees for winter
All preparations for winter should be
made by the last OF October. Bees
should always be kept perfectly dry
Ice should never be found ins5de the
hive. Bees should be kept from rear
ing broods in the winter. Much Of the
dysentery and nearly all the spring
dW1nd1ng is caused by too early brood
rearing At least two old bees are lost
Tor every young bee reared during the
winter prefer wintering in single
wall hive On the summer stands I
know that large majority of the bee
keepers differ with me in this. Expe-
rience has taught me that there is
more danger in bees becoming too
warm than there is from cold. When
the hive becomes too warm the bees,
become uneasy and consume a large
amount of honey, start brood rearing.
and unless they can have a good fly
In a few days dysentery will follow.
Cellar wintering has never been a sue
cess, neither has double wall chaff
hives. II the hive is kept dry and we'll
ventilated bees in single wall hive
will stand any cold we ever have in
Indiana, and there will be but little
brood raised before the first of April
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
ONE NIGHT STANDS.

Last act!" the call boy shouts as
he comes bounding up the stairs three
steps at time. Last act!" he yells
on every landing, until at last he boots
at the chorus girls, who, huddled to-
gether In ten-foot room, come out OF
their pen and follow him, as though
he were bell sheep, down the winding
stairs.
The prima donna gives daub OF
paint to her cheek, and brush OF the
hare's foot, before throwing herself on
the couch. There is no need for her
to hurry; who ever heard Of prima
donna being discovered when the cur
tain goes up.
Then the comedian, with wig and
painted face, passes slowly along the
landing, and with eyes riveted on the
stone steps, goes down the winding
stairs. AS he turns the last corner
a hand is laid on his shoulder, and he
looks up into the pretty face of girl
in gauze.
'*Is your child better tonight" she
asks, as she draws pink wrapper
more closely about her shape1y form.
SIS there anything can do?"
I'm afraid there is nothing" the
comedian answers, his voice low and
sad. MY little girl has stood the ia
tigue Of travel bravely, but now she is
very, very sick. and am afraid shall
have to leave her here"
Surely not alone?" the dancer asks,
putting out her hand, which he uncon-
sciously takes in his. "Surely you Will
not leave her alone?"
"If I remain" he answers, and his
voice trembles as he speaks, II can
only comfort her by my presence; l
can not pay the doctor then, nor can
she have the little luxuries she
Graves"
The dancer draws her hand from his
and draws from the bodice of her dress
a silken purse.
'Take this" she says, as she holds 1t
out to him. 1T is not much, but it
will help"
He turns away, and leans his head
against the iron railing.
':Coals Of fre!'' he mutters. 'Coals
which shall always burn"
The dancer comes down a few steps
to where he stands.
t'I want to go home with you to-
night" she whispers. Il want to nurse
your little girl"
He turns and takes her hands in his
you must not, Blanche. You must
not ask it. Think what the others
would say"
'I care not what they say!" she cries
throwing her arms around his neck.
Fl once had the right to go with you.
I had the right until another took my
p place. ,...-ss...........-
the steps, shouting :"Your cue!' So
they hurry to the stage below, he in
time to enter with ringing laugh
which is taken up by the audience
when he tumbles down the palace steps
only to bound like ball to the foot
lights, where, with a mock bow to the
duke, he sings:
tWoman is faithless, and man is true
How do I know? Oh, I've proved il
so."
And the chorus shouts back:
How does he know? Why, he's
proved it so!
Yes, he's proved-he's proved-he's
proved it SOL"
And with a whirl and dance, he goes
round and round, singing. ''Woman is
faithless," while he knows that he has
not proved her so.
Then, heralded by cymbals and beat
of drum, the little dancer comes trip
dIINl hLh,,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

British Army Ride II Complicated.
The British army rifle has eighty
two component parts, in the production
Of which 925 machines are employed,
as well as various processes which do
not require machinery. :s.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22
Lamp Worked by Air Pressure.

A reading lamp, the fame of which
is maintained by an air pressure, has
been recently invented by Wissanom-
ing man. The principle is much the
same as the hand torches used by
painters. When the lamp is first light
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

Bicycle saddles are being made In
Germany with the rear under portion
formed into leather pouch, with the
flap secured by snap buttons. to pro-
vide q receptacle for tools.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-04-22

ed it is only necessary to give the
pump at the side few strokes and the
air is released gradually from small
holes around the fame. A steady light
is maintained ali without the aid Of a
chimney. but one is used as a protec-
ton.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

When Captain Cooks ship, the En-
deavour, lay In Mercury bay, New
Zealand, in 1860, a brown boy of s, who
afterward became chief and lived
to great age, went aboard of her.
His name was Taniwha.
1t was easy enough for the brown
boys to pick out Kapene Kuku Gap
tain Cook among the men on board,
Taniwha said; he was the leader of
the "Goblins," very great man. He
walked the ship grave and dignified.
He held up nail, priceless treasure,
and, when Taniwha laughed gave it
to him. Then the boys knew that he
was good as wen as great. They were
shocked that grown up Maori stole
n piece of calico.
'They padded away" Taniwha con-
tinued. 1.-THE Goblin went down into
the hold of the ship, but soon came up
with walking stick in his hand and
pointed 1t at the canoe. Thunder
pealed and lightning flashed. but those
in the canoe padded on.
"Then they landed Eight rose to
leave the canoe, but the thief sat still
with his dogskin mat and the COLLINS
garment under his feet. His compan-
ions called him, but he did not answer.
One of them shook him, and the thief
fell back into the hold of the canoe
and blood was seen on his clothing and
hole in his back. San Francisco
Examiner.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01
His Handy valiae.

An old friend of the late ex- Governor
Oglesby tells "Reminiscences of valise.
He was travelling through the state and
met the governor on the train.
When they were seated, the governor
drew out valise that had peculiar
and handy way of being opened from
the top. 1t was made of strong leather
and had tags pasted all over it.
81 carried this valise through the
Holy Land, . said the governor. 81
think great deal of it.
Il suppose it brings up some pleas
ant memories, suggested the other
traveller.
more than that, . was the reply,
and the keen eyes of the governor
twinkled as he reached down and
touched a button and the valise opened
Immediately, but cautiously, at the top.
It opened wide enough to admit hand
and to permit it to withdraw with
black bottle in its clutch.
"This is a great valise. l can get a
bottle out Of it, and nobody ever sees
me.
When the residence of Ex-Governor
Oglesby burned, all of his private pa
pers of every sort and all of his war
trophies were destroyed. A short time
after he met this same peripatetic
friend.
1T was great loss you sustained.
governor, >" he said.
Eyes, all my papers are gone. Sorry
to lose them, too, and then my swords
are gone too. was sorry to lose them.
and know you'll be, grieved to hear it
that yalise was burned up. Yes, it's
gone. Bob Ingersoll gave me that valise,
and l did hate to lose it, it was so
handy. Chicago Tribune.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

A keen witted fellow, despite his
general ignorance, was brought down
to the courthouse to receive the rights
of citizenship.
''Name the capital of the nation, .
said the judge.
The applicant scratched his head.
II can't just place it, judge, he
said, ''but you name over a few of the
towns and I'll tell you when you strike
it.
''Is it Chicagor' queried the judge.
'sNo."
''Is it st. Louis2''
''No.
''Is it Arizona3''
''No."
''Is it Washington p
The candidate looked puzzled. He
hesitated.
''Say, judge, he slowly replied, ''if
tibet amt the place it's a close shotl'
He got his papers
Another candidate was brought in by
a well known local politician.
''Let me see what you know about
geography, said the judge. 'Suppos-
ing you and Mr.. Blank walked straight
down to the lake and started across it,
going due north, where would you
landH"
''On the bottom, said the candidate
promptly.
He got his papers too. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

Until recently the California people
did not know how to cure lemons. The
fruit was never tart enough. There
would be plenty of juice, but it con-
tanned high percentage of sugar and
a small percentage of acid, which
made it unmarketable. But a few
years ago the lemon growers dubbed
together and sent experts over to Italy
and Spain to learn the business, and
now they are producing much better
results. They pick the fruit before it
begins to turn yellow and put it in a
curing house, where it is kept at an
even temperature of about so degrees
for about 20 days, which "sweats out"
all the sugar. 1t is then removed to
another temperature for 60 days more
before it is ready for the market.
Thus the highest degree of acid and
the largest degree of juice can be OBJ
tanned. One of the curious effects of
this Sweating process is to reduce
the thickness of the skin. 1t originally
grows thick and tough, but the acid
seems to eat it up.-Chicago Record.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

The plaintiff was undergoing rath-
er sharp examination from the defend
ants counsel The case was one of
damages claimed on account of severe
bodily injuries by the plaintiff on a
railway, due, the plaintiff claimed, to
the negligence of the defendant rail-
way company's servants. Mr.. c., the
railway company's counsel, was noted
for his overbearing manner in examin-
ing witnesses and endeavorfng to dis
concert them. This witness, however,
determined not to be confused by his
opponents counsel.
After becoming thoroughly provoked
by the attacks of the man of law he re-
monstrated. "Mr. c." said he, Il
am an invalid. / cannot allow you to
question me in this manner. 1t is a
positive injury to my nervous system,
which is at best in a shattered condi-
ton. l shall have to refuse to answer
your questions unless you put them in
a different manner. I am troubled on
account of the injury received on the
railway with sclerosis of the spinal
cord. At this minute can see you
double, and you know by experience it
is generally enough to upset man to
see you once."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

Among schoolmasters whose names
have come down to posterty with the
dubious reputation of great fioggers
DR.. Busby of Westminster school is
the generally acknowledged chief.
OF him it is recorded that one of his
head boys having insulted young
French viscount, who came to the
school to demand satisfaction, he fog
ged the viscount first for the blood
thirsty intentions and next his friend
who was the bearer of his challenge.
DIR. Valpy, too, who edited an edition
Of the classics, was potent wielder of
the rod Archdeacon Groom, who was
a pupil of his, tells story in illustra-
ton of his prowess. One Of the boys
had been fiogged by the redoubtable
dominic, and the lads father came to
complain.
"Sir," said Valpy to him, 81 logged
your son because he richly deserved it.
If he again deserves 1t, shall fog him
again. And" rising, ''if you come here,
sir, interfering with my duty, l shall
fog you"
The parent fied.-London Mail.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01
A Prophetic Dream.

The following prophetic dream is
related by the president Of a theolog-
ical seminary: 1t had been the GUS
tom of one Of the professors to invite
all the students, with members of the
faculty, to dinner at a hotel on the
annual Thanksgiving day. On the
morning of that day the wife of this
professor suddenly fell dead in her
dressing room at 8 o'clock.
That morning at Z o'clock one of
the students woke up from a bad
dream. He had dreamed that he sat
down with the usual company at the
Thanksgiving dinner and that i'm
mediately one Of his fellow students
rose in his place, saying that it was
his painful duty to announce to the
company that the wife of their host
had suddenly died at s o'clock that
morning.
This dream, however, he had In
instantly banished from his mind as
an uncanny probability, and had
thought no more about 1t. But on
going to the dinner and taking his seat
with the company he was unspeakably
amazed to see the student seen in the
dream rise and to hear him make the
announcement made in the dream
Kansas City Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

In the Dutch army a man must be
able to swim as well as to fight. More
over, If he is in the cavalry he must
have horse which will take river as
easily as a hunter takes a fence.
Swimming maneuvers are part of the
regular drill there. CollapsibIe canvas
boats manned by few oarsmen, lead
the horses, SO that they do not attempt
TO land on stone quays and other diff
cult points The men swim across with
their horses and on them. They do it in
swimming costume and in all the ac-
couterments of war
There are few nautical emergencies
for which the Dutch army is not pre-
pared. Some of the officers have even
reached degree of proficiency that not
only their horses and kit cross the river
with them, but their pet dogs sit upon
their shoulders and are borne over al
most without getting wet. STRAY
Stories.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01

King of Ethiopia and the Toys.
Formerly very little sufficed to enter
tain Menelek, and it is even related
that the first sugar loaf which was
presented to him caused him ecstasies
Of pleasure and that he and his con-
sort were discovered with that blessed
product of civilization between them,
licking it vigorously. But those good
times are past. Europeans have brought
him so many toys that he has become
critical. When a new traveller is an
nounced, he awaits with impatience
the customary present trying to find
out beforehand whether it is some
thing new, in which case the audience
is speedily granted. He is much inter-
ested in all machinery, which, includ-
ing watches, he invariably takes to
pieces Sometimes he deigns to be pres
ent at the unpacking of the travellers
boxes and to appropriate any little OBJ
ject that pleases him. Such informal
examinations amuse him vastly. "If
had not been king" he remarks at
times, 81 should like to have been a
custom house officer. "-Vicomte de
Poncins in Nineteenth Century.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-01
ESTABLISHED 1879.

bright light he saw around the fire.
place circle Of young people busy
peeling chestnuts.
'My faithp' said Jacobus. 81 heard
your laughter up stairs, and it made
my mouth water Will you make room
for me at your side, Mile. FrancelineY
And then, in sending a tender look
toward Franceline, he saw all of sud-
den that that place was taken. A
young man of about 80 years, for
ester, was seated on the same bench
with the young girl and was very close.
While her friend opened his great
bullying eyes the landlady said to him,
advancing chair: "Come near me, M.
Jacobus; I'm going to give you some
news. We are killing two birds with
one stone. We are feasting the st.
Sylvestre, and we are toasting the be-
trothal of our Franceline with M. lie
Garde General Saudax. Take, then, a
glass and drink with us. They will be
married the I'd of February From
the French of Andre Theuriet For
New York Press.