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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19

piled Christie, ~ never got In with \
fifer so hard to follow with snare
drum as you. But didn't we used to give
II to 'em, thought"
"reminiscences followed and a half
hour was spent IN Capt Barney's coy
apartments.
Mr.. Christie comes from st. Adams.
lie is a shoemaker and is about going 10
work in shop in Auburn, Mr., Wal
dron comes from Pittfeld and has been
IN Auburn only short time. Twenty
five or thirty years ago they used 20
pay fife and drum together and were
prominent in many Of the public gath
erings OF the day in central Maine. NJ.
Waldron enlisted as private in the
Ninth regiment and was detailed to the
drum corps, The gentlemen had not
met for over 20 years, That evening
they were attracted to the armory by
the sound of the drum and fife, They
went In at different times, aud were not
together till they met as strangers in
the small armory.-Lewiston (Me.)
Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19

burlap is stretched before it, A few
crosspieces are laid across the corner
at the curtains upper edge, and on
these is piled lot Of waste hay, maxi
Ing very warm roosting place, The
Leghorns delight to fly upon this hay
and lay their eggs, under the impress
sion that they are stealing away their
nests, Humoring Leghorn in this
way is conducive to laying, and the
eggs can easily be reached AS the
whole thing can be put up in five min
utes' time, there is no excuse for frost
ed combs on the Leghorns,-Webb Don
nell, in Orange Judd Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
snft Eond nnd DIncnne.

There is Partially for soft foods, be-
cause by their use many substances in
fine condition can be given; but It is
a mistake to feed soft food oftener than
once day to three days in the week
Too much soft food causes the gizzard
TO be idle, and, being deprived OF its use,
the fowl becomes diseased. The giz-
zard is an organ that performs GER
tain duty, just as is required of the
heart or liver, and any system of feed
ing that takes largely from the gizzard
the duty which devolves upon it will in
the end prove detrimental. tits not out
OF place to allow soft foods, but the
larger proportion of the food should be
ruground, so as to keep the gizzard ac-
tive; hence whole grains are essential
to success. When too much soft food
is allowed the crop frequently remains
full and food does not pass through the
g;zzard.-Farm and Fireside.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Farm fewer acres and rent the bal
ance Of the farm.
Sawdust is good absorbent when
used as bedding.
1t is claimed that artichokes are a
good conditioner and preventive of
swine disease.
Chicago commission men keep owls
to keep rats and mice away. They are
better than cats, it is said.
Winter time affords an opportunity
to make repairs of implements and ma
chinery for next seasons use.
With a homemade wooden snowplow
and a horse all the walks about the
house could be cleaned of snow in few
minutes.
Grow plenty of grass and keep all the
stock that it will support. Farmers who
have made money usually have made it
through live stock.
The wind that comes through a crack
in window or door is biting cold in win
ter, and it is just as cold where it comes
through the crack of the stable.-West-
ern Plowman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
An unexnected Trent.

During a foraging expedition in con-
nection with Sherman's march to the
sea captain in charge of company
of soldiers, marching through the
woods some distance away from the
main body of the army, in rounding a
sharp curve in the road came suddenly
upon house almost covered with
foliage. In front of the house was a
woman picking up chips. Her back
was toward the soldiers and she had not
noticed their approach. The captain
motioned to his men to halt, and, tip
toeing up to the side of the woman, he
put his arm around her waist and kissed
her. Stepping back pace or two he
waited for the bitter denunciation he
was sure would come. The woman,
however, Strengthened herself up,
looked at the officer moment and then
said, slowly! captain. you'll find me
right here every morning a-picking up
chips, Col. c., in Detroit Free Press
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19

his application to go the rounds of the
several headquarters, and that even
then success was not certain.
az must see my father before he
dies he said, and then, as if grasping
at n straw of hope, he continued; III
90 to President Lincoln-that's what
III do. If can only see him l know
| can get away to-day. Just give me
note saying as good things as you
can of me--that you believe me honest
and all right-something Of that sort,
and please hurry
81 did not discourage him by speak
ing of the difficulties | was sure ne
would encounter in trying TO see the
president but gave him the note and
wished him success. Arriving at the
white house, he was decidedly told that
he could not see the president, but
while he was earnestly pleading his
urgency Mr.. Lincoln CHANGED to make
his appearance, and, noticing the SOL
der, inquired what he wanted.
"Oh, Mr., Lincoln, said the boy, i
was told / couldn't see you, but | do
see you. l want furlough. My
father is dying, Mr.. Lincoln. just
want few days-only few days--so
l may see him once more, Please read
these, handing the president the tele-
gram and the note.
",The president read them, and,
kindly placing his hand on the boy s
shoulder, said; OF course you want n
furlough. l am going to the war de-
partment, so come with me and we'll
arrange it,
son the way the president asked his
age, about his father, mother, family
and other kindly questions, Mr.. Lin
coin procured at once a war depart
ment furlough for ten days, delivered il
to the young man in person, and, with
warm good-by handshake, said: My
boy, hope you will find your father
better, and that he may live to see you
safely home again, after the war is
| over
"The New Jersey soldier boy was
back from the white house in less than
two hours. and with tears of gratitude
told me the simple story of his inter
view with his great-hearted COM
mander in chief."-N. Y, Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19

full playing of martial music, and when
they had finished they were given a
tiger and an invitation to come again.
Gentlemen" said Capt. Barney,
4'step into my room and have a cigar.
I have been very highly entertained
with your music, and want the pleas
Mre of your acquaintance"
Gen. Sprague and Journal reporter
were also invited in. Capt. Barney in
.quired the names of the strangers, and
when he did so he unconsciously opened
up the romance.
"My nnmc." spoke up the drummer,
ais Christie-George S, Christie"
"Christie!" CALCULATED the ffer, step
ping forward George S, Christie, the
George S. Christie who used to play the
snare drum with me 80 years ago."
stranger things have happened" re-
piled the drummer. whats your
ngme?"
"Waldron-Eben Waldron. As told
the boys out in the armory just now,
used TO play the fife"
The recognition was mutual. "Iguess
you could play the fife, old fellow" re
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19

Every farmers kitchen should be fur
njshed with sink, into which both hard
and soft water should be brought by
pumps. 1t is not always convenient 10
have the we'll water thus brought, but
there is no reason why the cistern water
should not be. The sink should connect
with a drain for the carrying away of
waste water. If water must be brought
into the house in pals, it surely is too
much to ask that it be carried out in the
same manner and thrown on the ground
to make spot offensive to sight and
smell and breeding place for flies. AT
one end of the sink a long, broad shelf
makes good place to put dishes as they
are wiped, and under this should be
drawers for dish wipers and kitchen
aprons, and cupboard for teapot and
coffee pot.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
Quality Determines Price.

Make it a point to have your poultry
of the best quality before shipping to
market, says the New York Produce
Review. One who is not accustomed to
visiting the large markets knows moth
ing of the enormous amount of inferior
poultry that is sold and which largely
affects the prices, yet there is always
n demand for that which is good and at
a price above the regular quotations.
The asserting of the catcasses before
shipping also leads to better prices. Old
rcosters, which seldom sell at more
than half price, should not be in the
same boxes or barrels with better stock,
and to ship poultry alive and have
ROSTERS in the coop with fat hens is
simply to lower the price of the hens,
as the buyer will estimate the value by
the presence of the inferior stock. In
fact, never send any poultry to market
unless in first-class condition, and un-
der no circumstances ship the inferior
with that which is better.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
AN EXCELLENT IDEA.
Roasting and Nesting Device for Leg
horn Fowls which Prevents
FreczlrE of Combs,

The cut shows very excellent roost-
Ing and nesting device that has done
duty in the cold of n Maine winter, 1t
is in use for small pen Of Leghorns--
breed that must be kept warm at
night, II eggs are to be had at this sea
son of the year, The roost is put across
the corner OF the pen, and piece OF
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
HOW TO ANCHOR POSTS.

considerable work and more or less un-
certainty in these plans, while the one
suggested herewith is easily put in
force and makes a very firm corner.
Stones are piled up against the post as
shown--in both directions, or at right
angles If the post be at corner, Where
stones are plenty, as they are all
through the northern and eastern
states, such corner can quickly be es-
tablished,-Orange Judd Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19

The first object sought in fertilizing
should be to correct the acidity of the
soil and to set up the processes of de-
composition of the organic matter and
notification so as to convert the ;Hsrt
into valuable plant food. Liberal appii-
cations of decomposing manures, such
as barnyard manure, in connection with
dressings of lime, have usually been
found effective for this purpose.-Farm-
ars' Review.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
ANCHORING POSTS.
An important Item I'm the COnstruc-
ton of Durable ma Satisfnc-
tory Wire Fences.

The great secret of getting a salts
factory stand" of wire fence is to have
the end and corner posts most firmly
braced. There are various methods
with wooden braces, making sort of
truss between the end and the neigh
boring posts, as well as by wires an
chored to huge powders sunk in the
ground outside the corner, There is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
Ownership of wedding Presents.

A recent decision in Springfield.
Mass, as to the ownership Of wedding
presents is that where such presents
are sent to the bride before marriage,
as is the custom, the presents are her
property, and remain so even II a sep4
aration takes place altar marriage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-01-19
The Differences.

as there any difference between
sick and ill?"
"Why, it's just like this; the man
who gets sick sends for DOCTOR while
the man who becomes i'll summons a
physician" PUCK.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
CITY BREvITIEs.

DR.. A. Avery Ritenour. of Alexandria. has beer
appointed assistant physician at the Columbi;
Hospital, this city.
The teachers OF the Business High School vii
give a reception to the graduates of that insttu
tion at the school building from TO 10 o'clocl
this evening.
National Hive. No. l. Ladies of the Maccabces
will give a musical and literary entertainment al
the Maccabee Temple, 5l3 Ninth Street north
west, tonight.
The North Capitol and lexington Citizens As
sociation will hold its next regular meeting on
Monday evening, April -, at the corner of Lin
coin Avenue and r Street northeast.
The Biological Society will hold its 3o.th reg
uar meeting tomorrow evening at o'clock in
the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club. coun-
Gil meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
At O'Clock tonight DIR. Mitchell Carroll, Of
Johns Hopkins University, will lecture on '.Tbe
Acropolis Of Athens under the auspices of the
National Geographic Society. The lecture will
be delivered at Columbian University.
The following pensions have been granted to
residents Of the District: Stephen Grggs, Sol
diers' Home. S.; increase. Henry Ellis, Wash
ington, $12 to $l1; original, Mary c. Walker.
Washington, SS; minors Of Beverly Ashton, WASH
ington, $12.
An orange tea will be given at the Universalist
Church, Thirteenth and L Streets northwest this
evening by the Legion Of Loyal Women A mn.
steal programme will be followed by Cuban and
Porto Rican experiences, narrated BY Clara Bar.
ton, Myron N. Parker, and others who partici-
pated in the stirring events Of Iae past year
The affair will conclude with reception.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
TRADE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
American Company Supplies Ir0
Piping for JOhannesburg.

American Company Supplies Iron
Piping for johannesburg.
An interesting summary Of trade affairs
In South Africa has just been received at
the State Department from Consul General
Stowe. dated at Cape Town. The report
says that the Pittsburg Iron Company has
received an order for the supply OF iron
piping for johannesburg. South African
Republic, which, it is estimated, will
amount to 81, 600, 900; but, as ii was Sc
cured through London house, the iron
will not appear In the imports to South At
rica from the United States. This is only
one of the items for which South Africa
does not get credit as an importer from
America.
The South African Republic has appoint
ed consuls general to Washington, London,
Berlin, and other capitals. Vice consuls
will be placed In Rotterdam, Flushing,
Antwerp, Bordeaux, Marseilles~ and Ge-
noa. The Argentine Republic and Austria
Hungary have placed diplomatic consuls
general at Cape Town.
The recent drought in South Africa is
over. soaking rains having fallen and
rivers being now overfowing.
For the month Of February, 1899, the
as against $605, ,52S. 80 in the same period
for 1898. The exports for February, 1893,
were: Merchandise, $f70. .Ss201: diamonds,
$1S9, 1884; gold (raw3. ST.. 2.290.8O; total,
81 .072. .342.35. In 1898. .fhestotal was $685.
S97.19.
Goods were entered at the ports of Cape
Colony, during February, for removal to
the South African Republic and other
states outside the customs union, to the
value of $157. .634.67, - against $124, ,53374
for February, 1898.
There were recently lamled at this port
from the United States IS cows. % fine
horses. 53 mules, and d Mrino rams. For
ty-four mules are on the way for Cecil
Rhodes vineyard. and 81 for general sale.i
The evening times., 1899-04-21
COFFEE TRADE IN HAMBURG
Enormous German Consumption oi
.r the Fragrant Beverage.

the Fragrant Beverage.
Much has recently been written regard
ing the increasing consumption of coffee in
the United States, says W. X Anderson.
Consul at Hanover, in a report TO the State
Department. 1t may not be without inter-
est TO see some figures regarding its i'm
portation into Germany, where the average
person indulges in the fragrant beverage
from three to four times day.
Hamburg is known to be one of the
greatest coffee markets of the world: cof-
fee is It's most important article of trade.
In the course of the last half century this
line has developed to enormous propor-
tions. In 1S49 imports amounted to about
100000 pounds; in 1898 they reached
440. 600, 900 pounds, exceeding those OF any
previous year.
The year 1898 was. however, an unfavor-
able one for the trade. on the whole. owing
to the continuous downward tendency Of
prices. In 1896, the price went down 30
per cent, and in 1897 the reductions con-
tinued, until they were As per cent lower
than at any previous period. Although
there was but a small reduction in 1898
below 1897, the additional slight decline
was like the last straw on the camers
back. In 1898, the price of good average
Santos was 81 Ia pfennigs GA cents) per
pound. as against 80 1-2 pfennigs G97
cents) in the previous year.
About half Of all the coffee imported
comes from Santos. Brazil; but all sorts
are used. The stocks of coffee kept on
hand correspond to the Importance of the
trade. At the beginning of this year,
they amounted to nearly LOG, 000, 600 pounds.
or more than six times as much as fifty
years ago.
In 1897. the sales on the exchange at
Hamburg reached grand total of 3.7s3. 600
sacks. In 1898. they were fraction less.
or 1858, 500 sacks.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
THINGS THEATRICAL.

The first performance In public of John
Philip Sousa's new march, Hands Across
the Sea- was the principal attraction of
the concert given by the composer and his
band yesterday afternoon at the Lafayette.
1t served TO bring ont a goodly audience.
which was somewhat disappointed in the
effort. Hands Across the SEA" is slightly
more ambitious than were its predecessors
and consequently neither so swinging nor
SO rythmical II will never become as pop
ular as The Stars and Stripes Forever"
or the melodies that went on before.
The remainder of the programme given
was rendered as Sousa's Band renders ev-
erything-magnifcentl The list includ-
ed number of novelties and ranged in
weight from selections from Wagner's
"Siegfried'' 10 Strauss Beautiful Blue
Danube All OF these were encored and
in response series Of Sousa marches was
given. The soloists of the afternoon were
Nine Juiiette Corden, soprano: Bessie
Bonsal. contralto; Sada. violiniste: George
Leon Moore, tenor, and Leland II. Lang
ley. bassO.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
POSTAL OFFICIALS CONFER.
for a Parcel Exchange
With Venezuela.

As the result of conference yesterday
in the Office of the Second Assistant Post
master General, announcements has been
made that parcels post convention with
Venezuela will probably be completed
within the next three months.
Those who took part in the discussion
were Second Assistant Postmaster General
Shallenberger. now Acting Postmaster
General; Captain Brooks. chief Of the di
vision of foreign mails, and Senor Don
Jose Andrade the Venezuelan minister.
The last named was empowered by his
government to conclude all arrangements
for the exchange Of parcels post with this
country. 1t was agreed that the rate Of
postage shall be the same as that with
most OF the other countries now exchanging
packages of merchandise with the United
States-12 cents per pound-except that in
Venezuela an extra charge may be i'm
posed for delivery.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
On Trial for Larceny.

The trial of Fannie Kidwick. Richard
Holmes. George Shields, and Peter Meyers,
all colored, who are charged with larceny,
was commenced today. The complaining
witness against them is Charles A. Be-
craft Maryland farmer who alleges that
the defendants robbed him in a house in
Adams Court, on the night of March 81
locf
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Killed by an OK Cart,

Cambridge, Nd, April 21.-Isaiah Ward,
colored, aged fifteen years. was severely
injured on the Neck Road Wednesday af-
ternoon by the wheel of an OK cart passing
over his head. He was brought to the
Cambridge Hospital by DR.. Sidney A.
Stokes, but 1t was apparent from the first
that his injuries would prove fatal. He
died Wednesday night.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
SENTENCED for A..auIt.

Samuel Williams. colored, who was in
dicted on last Wednesday for assault with
intent to kill and pleaded not guilty, to-
day withdrew his plea and pleaded guilty
to simple charge of assault. He was
sentenced by Justice Clabaugh to impris-
onment in the District Jail for a period OF
eleven months and twenty nine days.
The evening times., 1899-04-21

5'Export,, and "Culmacher" Beers
are finest. "a bottles delivered in unletteret
wagons for only 81. Is. Write or phone. Wash
ington Brewery Co., 4th and ne.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Refrigerators and Water
Coolers.

One of the largest and most complete
lines in town.
The Ranney Refrigerator. solid hard
wood. antique oak finish, lined with gal
vanized iron, with sliding shelves, "a 70
80 inches high; regular price. So. ~
The Ranney Ice Chest, solid hardwood,
antique oak finish, lined with galvanized
iron. size 25x24; regular price 81 60
Nursery Refrigerators and Water Cool
ers combined, lined with galvanized iron,
with nickel-plated faucet; regular 81 Q5
$2.4S... >u.JJ
Water Coolers, nicely japanned in as
sorted colors with nickel-plated exc
faucet, 1-2 gallon size. W
The evening times., 1899-04-21
2t5C,
48C
soc.

Genuine Pelpcrell Jean Drawers stockine string
booms double fiat ". V. D.. pattern: best
made sell forJ Zoe Where: size TO
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Our China and Housefurnishing Department
The Following Are Our Saturday Specials:
Plain and Decorated China

Dinner and Tea Sets. English china.
first quality, 100 pieces. new shape, deco
rated in assorted colors; regular "a QQ
Blue China 1sa Sets. SO pieces. new,
low shape, handsomely decorated. q *
esg-shape teacups: regular price Sc. .SJ.SJ
Decorated English China Dinner and
Tea Sets in single pieces for summer
homes at less than price of plain white:
The evening times., 1899-04-21

Egyptian Cotton and Balbriggan Under
wear. such rs are usually sold for see and
csc. All seams covered with patent over
lock safety stitch; drawers have inserted
double gusset and satsen-faced Wristbands
and suspender straps. Undoubted Y the
most varied assortment of patterns and
colors shown in town.
Plain shades-in tan, blue. pink and
brown.
Ribbed-in blue, god flesh. tan.
Fancy pesigns-Random stripes. pin
stripes, in all cOlors. All sizes.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
soc.
30C.-

"Acme" Tnlaundered Shirts. 4ply bosoms reenforeed
body all feld and donbe sitched-for which
have always paid J0c Sizes 16 16 H. liz !5c.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Seasonable Underwear for Men.

Balbriggan Shirts. finished with French
neck and Wristbands. pearl buttons; draw
ers have ribbed ankles. 3-button bands.
Blue. brown, blue and white, and pink
and white stripes-mottled. tan and white
gauze: all sizes to "A.
Fast color Percale Shirts. with two sep
arate turn-down collars tc match. Piqae
and Fancy Whipcord Negligee Shirts,
white neekbands. plaids and stripes, pisin
shades, pink, blue and white. All sizes.
Lace Lawn and Striped Lion Puff hos
ON Shirts. with muslin holy, for neglisoe
wear. 81 value.
The evening times., 1899-04-21

A complete line of SIPS and 81 SIX
Stripe and Madras Neligee Shirts. Neat
designs: all desirable colors. together
making the scale of sizes complete. Fro n
IA to II H. Separate link cuffs TO match.
Silk bosom Shirts. made with cambric
body and linen neck and cuffs bands. 69c
value.
The evening times., 1899-04-21

French Isle thread underwear. for
strength. comfort and appearance cannot
be excelled, in shades that cannot be ooun-
terfeited in cheap goods-light blue, hello
trope, golden brown, and pure white. The
acme of perfection in make and finish. All
Sizes Drawers to match.
Madras .pajamas, the most comfortable
sleeping and lounging garment made, up
to-date patterns. All sizes.
U. s. Government model jean pajamas-
exclusive with us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-22

Editor N T Blackwell. of the Dallas tTtx.1 Democrat. was in th- city Monday. Mir. Black well is il sonsof Col T. W. Black well of this city. He is an experienced and able newspaper man aud is well known in Jeffer sen, his native county. Nr Black we'll was CD route to St Louis in the interest of souvenir edition nf the Democrat, which he k soon to issue. It will be most elaborate issue and 50.000 of them will te printed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-22
NOTICE

The officers aod members of Pine Bluff Camp No. 6, Wood men ef the World, are requested to meet at ther hall Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock for the purpose of meeting the remains of the late Sovereign
 V. Dixon. which will arrive over the Aitheimer Branch Toad at l0.3O o'clock. C. k. tITzHUGH,