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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-01-04
Home Matters in Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27.-Sena-
tor McLaurin was among the callers at
the White House to-day. His mission
was to discuss several presidential
postoffice cases of interest to his State
now pending. incidentally the ques-
tion of the future military movements
of MajOr-Gen. NJ. C. Butler were re-
ferred to. The president spoke in the
highest terms of the military and exc
cltive ability displayed by Gen. But
ler, and stated that he does not propose
to dispense with Gen. Buffers services
in the near future, unless obliged to do
80 by extraordinary circumstances. He
said that Gen. Buffers military train
ing and experience in national affairs
had enabled him to render the govern
ment exceptionally valuable services
in camp and also as q member Of the
Cuban commission, therefore it is the
present intention to retain General
Butler in the volunteer service as lpng
as possible.
Senator McT.aurin was enabled to
send Mrs. Belle McCaw Alston timely
Christmas remembrance in the shape
of pension of thirty dollars per month
through the energetic efforts of the
Senators. The claim in Mrs. Alston's
behalf was filed and put through with
in less than q week.-Netcs and Con-
rier.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-01-04
Buttsrn,ilk in Tin.

ATLANTA, Ga, December 23.-Rob-
ert Frasier. the ten-year-old son of
Robert A. Frazier, who lives on Lee av-
ehue just outside the city limits, died
to-day in great agony, and the death
of his seven-ye year-old brother is expect
ed. Their sudden illness and fright
full convulsions have given rise to the
theory that they were poisoned by
drinking buttermilk at supper We'd
nesday evening. The death of the
boy was caused by ptomaine poison,
generated by the liquid and tin coming
in contact.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-01-04
success at anything
Mew's This.

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars reward for any
case Catarrh that canuot he cured by Hal's
Catarrh Cure.
We. thu under ,!kn.d have knownF :. Cheney
for the sst,t5 years, aud believe him perfectly
honorabis'in all business transactions aud fnan
cially able to carry out any Obligations made by
WE.r 4 TRuAx, Wholesale Druggiats Toledo. O.
WALnINa KIyNAE & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug.
Hails t'atarrh Cure is taken Internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sMrfacea OF
the system. Testimonials seut free. Priee 7ss.
or bottle Sold by all druagisss.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-01-04

we'll as Of the Confederate dead. In
both Senate and House bills have been
introduced to formulate what is be-
lievcd by their authors to be his policy.
These gentlemen will. doubtless, make
special efforts to ascertlin if their the
ory of the Presidents position is cor
rect, and the result will be awaited
with interest.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-01-04

- Do a favor rather than receive
obe, if sou would be free.
"A successful hypocrite ia never a
success at anything else.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27
CHAPTER XIII.
RoBB1NG THE CAVE.

Hank Bowers had been keenly aware
of what was going on about him. lie
had worked steadily at his claim, and
would have considered himself lucky
dog had he not seen the men opposite
him carrying their findings TO the cave
each night in heavy canvas bag, of
which they had large supply.
They're diggin' fer me-
This was his secret consolation and
apparently it satisfied him. His plans
babe fair 10 come out we'll If the sailor
kept his word and returned. This was
the only disturbing thought. 1t was
the fear that his associate might fail
him that induced him to delve with all
his might in order that he might have
gold of his own honestly If he could
get it no other way.
On the morning of the twelfth day
he saw the others were all at their work
before he made his way to the top of
the cliff. Although he knew the young
girl would see him, he did not suppose
she would attach any particular i'm
portance to the matter.
The sun was just showing above the
horizon as he glanced sharply toward
the distant bowlder. where mans fig
ure stood outin plain sight. Even as he
looked it disappeared.
He's got more sand than thought"
muttered Bowers as he made his way
back to his claim and worked away
with feverish energy. II must risk II
tonight or neverl"
He retired to his tent as usual that
night, but not to sleep. He had other
work to do, AS soon as he was satisfied
the rest were asleep he made his way
cautiously to the cleft in the rock which
led to the plain below. On one shoulder
he carried the results of his two weeks
labor in the shape of a weighty bag OF
gold, while in his hand was rope lad
der which he had fashioned at his lei
sure.
To fasten the last to the top of the
obstructing bowlder was an easy task
aided by the light of match, which
could not be seen outside. Down the
ladder he felt his way, and after some
trouble reached the plain, where the
starlight made the rest Of the way COM
paratively easy.
AS he approached the rock he saw a
dark figure fastening to meet him and
a moment later Obed Rider stood before
him, saying:
as it you, Bowers?"
Eyes, Rider, it's me an yer brickl
Right on tme!"
II got here yesterday. Sold the
horses for $3.50 apiece and put the coin
In q safe place there. Got three horses
with me back here. What sts yor
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27

IF you only heard List play, and
didn't See him, you lost half the pleas
ure," so wonderful was his personal
ftv
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27
Financial Advice.

Here's man." said the old citizen,
"who lost $1,000 in bank, whar he
put it fer safe keapin'. Bill, don't you
ever take no risk like that Eff ever
you gets holt of any money do like yer
father before you done-bury it an
spen' the rest of yer life settin' over it
with a hotgun."-Atlanta Constitu-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27

Mail by Pneumatic Tube.
The pneumatic tube between Paris
and Berlin carries letter from one
city to the other in thirty-flve minutes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27
ITO be continued
The Color That Counts.

Once upon time citizen conceived
that he was going to be elected to the
United States senate.
"For!" he argued, "I'm dark
horse!'
The legislator listened courteously.
"Let me see the color of your mon
cyl" urged the legislator when the citi-
zen had done speaking. Detroit Jour
nal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-27
0
E n De R
SKI N E D
M EN-

Shave with CUrcURA SHAVING SOAR, and
before cleansing the face gently anoint with
CUrIcUEA (ointment), purest of emollient
skin cures Wash with CUTICURA TOILET
SOAP and Hot WATER. This simple and in
expensive treatment will prevent unpleasant
dryness and roughness, and prove a great COM
fort to those with tender, easily irritated skins.
Sold everywhere. Price, GuricuRA SuAvrNo Soar,
l,e; T1,sr Soar, &c; CrricunA tointmenH. 5oc
nJ-"A! About the Skin. Scalp, and lair" free.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02

of government agents, Five hundred
thousand sheep have been dipped up to
January 1, 1899, and all danger from
ticks has been effectively removed
Gratifying as this showing must be
to the farmers of the central, western
and southern states, they must be still
more pleased with the predictions Of
the leading Chicago grain and livestock
operators to the effect that while the
speculative market will be dull all
through 1899 there will be steady
cash demand for all kinds of grain and
stock.
The export trade. which has become
an important feature of the produce
market, will consume all the surplus
products of American farms for at
least another twelvemonth at prices
that should be satisfactory even TO the
chronic kicker.
American diplomacy has been instru-
mental in persuadng a number Of Eu-
ropean governments that western
meats are not only wholesome, but su.
perior to the home article In some in
stances persuasion had to take the
form of threats Of retaliation, but the
result in every case has been a victory
for the American hog and corn-fed cat
tie, American grain is destined to be
used in Europe for some time to come,
as the years Russian and Indian wheat
crops do not promise h good yield.
Altogether it looks as if the American
farmer had entered upon an era of fat
years and prosperity extraordinary
T. may, however, be permissible 10 add
that much Of his prosperity will depend
upon the grain and produce merchants
of our large cities who know how to
control foreign markets for the benefit
of American producers, Chief among
these great international commercial
agencies is the Chicago beard of trade,
whose members handle more grain
than the merchants of all other west.
ern cities combined. Helce upon the
Judgment, wisdom and disinterested
ness of these men must, in large
measure, rest the pecuniary welfare of
every tiller of the soil. And that is am
other reason why producer and dealer
should come closer together instead Of
permitting themselves to drift apart,
Their interests are mutual whatever
demagogues may say to the contrary.
G. w WEIPPIERT.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
A CIVIL WAR STORY.
1t lis Recalled by the Finding OF
Knife Sccreted During
the War.

Officials of the Columbus CO., peni-
Tertiary lately found knife that was
probably secreted by Thomas w. Bull
lett, of Louisville, KY, who was one
of the Morgan raiders, who was i'm
prisoned with the famous confederate
in the prison during the civil war, and
who was one of the number to escape
from the prison. Mr.. Bullet recently
told how and where he had secreted the
knife and expressed the belief that it
was still in the place where he put it
years ago. 1t was said that the knife
was one of II which the prisoners of
war had made, which were hidden
when the fact of their possession was
exposed. The place of concealment
was said to have been in an air shaft
used as ventilator, and after persist
emit search it was found at the bot
tom, where it had dropped at some
time since the raiders left the prison.
1t was ruSt-eaten and the handles of
wood had nearly rotted away. A Sec
ond knife was also found in the tun-
mel, The discovery is of interest, since
it settled a much-mooted point-the
means of escape of the prisoners. The
most of the prison officials believe that
the first knife is the one described by
Mr.. Bullet, and if that be true lit proves
beyond question that the Morgan raid
ers made their escape, as has always
been claimed, by the tunnel route and
not by the aid or connivance of any
Of the prison officials. This point is
given emphasis, too, by the fact, as
stated by Mr. Bullet, that the raid
ers took no stock in Warden Marion;
In fact, disliked him, but he was anx-
lous that the truth should be known
for the truth of history, and in order
10 relieve the warden's memory of any
odium that might have attached to it
by reason of the escape of Gen. Nor
gan and his siE companions st. Louis
Republic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
GROUND PLAN.

gates working with lever from the
alley should be suspended above the
troughs, to shut the hogs away from
them while putting in the feed.
A platform the width of the alley,
with the proper incline and at the end
of the alley most accessible to wagon,
furnishes a very convenient way Of
loading and unloading hogs. The
small doors opening from each pen to
the alley makes such platform avail
able. The location of piggery should
be high and dry, and a southern cX-
posure is desirable because more sun
shine, especially in winter, is thus made
available. The pen should be reason
ably warm, so that close budding of
the swine will not be necessary in or
der to be comfortable. Good ventila-
ton without direct draft is imperative.
Farm and Home.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
PUMPKIN sWINDLES.
Light Thrown ON nm Industry That
Has Contributed Wonders to
Oregon County Fairs.

"Let no one open his mouth from
establishment the next time he sees u
big 100 or 2OO-pound pumpkin at
county fair, It's all fake, and the
pumpkins are not on the square" Thus
spoke man who had recently been in
Prinevllle, the pumpkin center Of Ore
gon, He further relieved his mind to
an 0regonian reporter as follows:
"Now, ! have always at county fairs
looked with amazement at the mon
strous squashes and rutabagas and
pumpkins, and thought how great Is
nature, slightly aided by mans skin
in obtaining high state of culture.
But | always thought these big veg
etables were square, not in FORM but
that they were 'on the square, and
now know that we always have been
jobbed.
"Will you believe me when tell you
that found man out in Prineville
who had established an industry of
furnishing pumpkins Of given weight
to ambitious farmers who desire IN
take prizes at the county fairs? How
does he grow them? Simple enough,
when you know how. This pumpkin
manufacturer feeds the pumpkins
milk, just good, rich milk, and when
the pumpkin has grown to the weight
called for in his order from the am
bilious farmer he,cuts it from the vine
and turns it over to the one ordering it.
"Ihis is the manner in which he does
1t: Every day he fills quart measure
with milk, places it on the ground,
and connects 1t with slit in the pump
kin vine with rubber tube. The vine
draws in the milk by capillary or some
other attraction, and the vine thrives
and it grows to enormous proportions.
ut was extremely interesting to go
out in the evening to the pumpkin fac
tory and see the owner feed the pump
kins. The vines had become so used
to 1t and appeared to like the milk so
we'll that they actually rustled as the
man with the milk approached, and the
big, broad leaves waved in a transport
OF delight; and, when the milk had
been consumed, the vines settled down
for the night as contentedly as a band
OF cows chewing their cuds. Portland
0regonian.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
PETS AND PRIZES.
A Soldier who Carried n hive Full
of Decs without Receive
ing IA sting.

Among the various experts Of an in
fantry regiment was one individual
who had been bee hunter. For some
reason which he declined to state, bees
would never sting him. So one Sun
day mornng-at Centerville-in the
presence Of Gen, sherman, he captured
large old-fashioned beehive like
those we see in the pictures. This was
made OF twisted straw and was liter
ally crammed with honeycomb, He
bore the hive triumphantly on his head
"Let him 60" said Gen. Sherman who
had just issued an order against all ma
rauding, "he has taken his punishment
into his own hands!" And sure
enough, the bees followed in angry
swarm, but such was the magic Of our
bee tanner that the hive arrived in safe
ty, and its contents were divided among
the company, while not sting bore out
the prophecy of the general.
On the morning Of the battle Of
South mountain bevy Of quail were
started by regiment advancing in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02

Many people who keep sheep Under
sheds on an earthen floor in cold wealth
err make the mistake of not providing
bedding enough, thinking that it will
interfere with properly packing the
manure which is trodden into hard
mass by them. But little dry straw
should be scattered over the floor at
night, and it will be none the worse
IL it is the refuse of what the sheep have
picked over during the day. Even the
fattening sheep will eat some straw
each day as change of food, and it will
select the upper part of the stalk near
the head. Dat straw is the best for
this purpose. The sheep is very impa-
tlent of wet, and besides, it is injurious
to the wool to have it soiled by manure.
If the ends of the wool are closed by
filth this stops its growth, just as it
does on the tags, which, even after they
have been secured, are not worth as
much as clean wool from other parts Of
ii bcdy,-American Cultivat0r.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02

line. Many were caught, and several
of the birds flew for refuge to the
breasts of the soldiers, hiding under the
blouse. trembled for the future, but
so strong is the petting instinct in the
young soldier that these quails were all
tanned and kept as household pension
ers in the rude huts which were to be
our winter quarters. | was greatly
shocked, however, to learn that the
cock birds were often pitted against
each other in fight, following a we'll
known (Chinese) custom, which pre-
fers quail to game cocks,
One of the most extraordinary incl
dents that | remember of pet life in
camp was the infatuation which our
big California major inspired in the
fluffy bosom of young rooster Tor
cockerel, as they called him in Virgina),
This ungainly bird, with waddling gait
and ragged plumage. would follow the
object of his devotion with an assiduity
as absurd as 1t seems incredible, One
night, an alarm of pickets having awak
ened the camp-we were in biyouac and
Gen. Early was in front of us-this
young rooster was discovered sitting
on the toe of the majors boot, head
under his wing, fast asleep. 1t was the
famous attack by Gordan's division at
Cedar creek, when Sheridan was "20
miles away" All who were aware Of
the chaos and confusion of that day,
which made Sheridan famous, can re-
alize how that little cockerel was los.
in the fray and doubtless fell into the
ruthless hands of the confederates,-
Forest and Stream.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Broom corn has been on boom, bring
ing from $40 to $50 ton, and even $75,
it is claimed.
In working the farm economic in
labor and time. A penny saved is
two pennies earned.
Put weather strips on the doors and
windows. If you burn coal they will
save you good deal
1t looks very much as if there would
Gbe scarcity of corn. 1t is noticeable
that many cribs are empty.
The most essential substance for pro-
noting egg production is nitrogen.
This is best fed to hens in the shape of
lean meat.
If you have pond that is good-or
can be made a goldfish pond, stock
it with fish. Fish culture is astonish-
ingly neglected. They make cheap
and healthful diet.-Western Plowman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
A MODEL HoG-HoUsE.
Plan of n Structure That In COnven'
Iently Arranged and Reasonably
Easy 10 Ventilate.

The piggery illustrated herewith is
70 by 32 feet with eight.foot posts and
has ne-quarter pitch roof The four
pens are arranged along the south side
of the building and each pen Is pro-
vided with door 2h feet square. In
order to secure a maximum amount of
air and sunshine, window three feet
square is placed in each pen, four feet
from the floor, Aplank floor extending
the width of the pen and four feet long
should be placed under the trough and
furnish place for feeding. The ground
plan shows the arrangement OF pens,
troughs, doors, alley, feed bins, etc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
WATER GATE.

is hung, and when the gates are open
the outer end is four or five inches high.
err than when closed, and they will close
when the pressure of the water is re-
moved. There is but one bolt in each
board, so that the gate will give mp
when open. When the gate is open the
gate head is behind the post and will
not catch any drift. AT C there is tight
panel running at an angle of As degrees
with the creek, which conducts all OF
the rubbish through the gates. The
posts can be anchored and fastened to
the bank so they will be perfectly Sc
cure, or willow trees can be grown for
a support in few years, The Stats
want to be set on the opposite side OF
the gate from which the water comes.
A. S. Forsman, in Ohio Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
GOOD YEAR AT HAND.
Extraordinary Prosperity in Store
for American Farmers.
Chicago SIN In the Greatest Crab
and Live stock MnFket In the
Western World = Figures
Prove the CIRi-l.
Especial Chicago letter.

Chicagu's two great industries are
it's grain and live stock trades. 1t
was said some years ago that Kan
sas City and Omaha would outstrlp
dhe western metropolis as stock
markets and that the same cities,
Duluth aud Minneapolis would crowd
ii pretty close as grain markets.
Official figures Of last years transac-
tions of the Chicago board of trade
and the Union Stock yards, furnished
10 me by the officers of the two corpora
tiOns, prove that the Illinois city still
is the greatest trading center in prod
uce OF every description, and indica-
tions that II will remain the leader
for mnny years to come are reliable.
II Is possible that the famous Letter
wheat deal, which was floated in April,
1897, and collapsed July l, 1885, had
something to do with the enormous
totals OF Chicago board of trade bank
clearings, but certainly not enough TO
affect the city's commercial standing.
The Letter deal was responsible for
crowding the price of wheat up to 81 ,s5,
in the face of government crop reports
confidently predicting yield of ESQ.,
,O00,00O bushels. Elevators were full
to overlooking when the collapse came.
Levi u. Letter, the father Of Joseph,
otherwise known as the Napoleon of
the wheat market, had to come to his
sons rescue and mortgaged and sold
Chicago real estate to the amount of
.S6,0O0,O00 in order to save the family
name from commercial failure. Com
plete stagnation followed the col
lapse. yet in spite of this the total
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-02-02
SAFE WATER GATE.
a Self-AdjustIng Device Which Saves
Lots of Work and n Heap
of Worry.

The generality of gates along small
streams consist of a long pole set in
crotches with gates suspended with
wires or chains or else wires stretched
across the creek, all of which in time Of
high water catch full of drift or wash
out entirely and are very troublesome
tokeep in repair so as to turn stock. The
accompanying cut represents the half
of a gate which will do away with all OF
this trouble, for it is self-adjusting. In
time of high water it will open up and
let the water and drift all through and
as the creek runs down the gates will
close, being Constructed so that the
brace-rod GAY is set on the opposite side
of the post at b, from which the gate