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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
GYPSUM IN THE SOIL.
Experiments Demonstrate That ths
Substance Is Not Inimical to
Plant Growth.

| 1t has generally been supposed that
gypsum, when used as fertilizer, is
valuable largely because it attracts
moisture and furnishes some material
| which nourishes the plants in extreme
| ly dry weather. AS aSoil for producing
vegetation, it has never been consid-
cred, indeed it has not been supposed
| that plants would grow in it, but some
| experiments at agricultural stations
| show that plants will flourish in pure
gypsum and make an almost phenOm-
email growth. Grain and plants were
raised in this soil with most surprising g
results. Experiments also have been
| made in growing plants and grain IN
clean, white sand The results of these
efforts may, it is said, almost revolu-
tionize the growing of certain forms Of
vegeta ton. AS a case in point: Some
years ago a family moved into a new
house which was built upon an un.
promising gypsum bed. The mistress
of the house was extremely fond OF
flowers and bewailed the fact that she
could have no flower garden. Finally
her house plants became so trouble
some that she turned them into the sand
bed, digging holes and dropping them
in regardless of order or system, and
left them, as she supposed, to die. Her
astonishment may be imagined when
she grew such verbenas, petunias,
geraniums and other plants as she
never raised in her life. The neighbors
insisted that she must have used some
commercial fertilizer, but the fact was
that the roots found abundant nour-
ishment in what would usually be con-
sidered absolutely worthless soil
Journal of Agriculture.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

having slit in one side and a gsoove
around the inside. Light frames are
made, strung with mesh of varying de
grees of openness, and, as wanted, one
or another of these frames is slipped
into the groove and a sieve of the righ1
sort is at hand. One excellent use for q
set of sieves at this season of the yeal
is in getting out of cracked corn JUS
the right sized particles for chicks
when first hatched, for those a couple
of weeks old, month, and so on
Cracked corn is splendid feed fol
chickens, but it must be graded to Sc
cure the best results. In the same ex
cellent way grit of proper size fol-
chicks of varying ages can be provided
Once get full set of these sieves, and
you will be surprised at the great mum
Der of uses to which they can be put
n. Y. Tribune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

that here was one who had conquered
himself, and knew how to rule.
"Now, sir" he went on, the animation
in his tone dropping to cold and frigid
note, proceed with your tale"
1t was a thing easier ordered than
done; but l managed it somehow, try
ing to be as brief as possible, without
missing point. Sully listened with
| out a movement of his stern features,
| only his eyes seemed to harden like
| crystal as l spoke of Biron and Zamet.
| When l told what l heard of the death
| of Nine. de Beaufort, he turned his head
| to the open window and kept it thus un
| til ended. When he looked back again
| at me, however, there was not trace
| of emotion in his features, and his voice
was as cold and measured as ever as he
asked: and your reward for this
| news, chevalier?"
'Is not to be measured in pistoles,
monseigneur."
II see-and is this all?"
His tone chilled me. 1T is all-no,"
and with a sudden thought, give me 20
men, and in week l put the traitors
| in your hands"
He fairly laughed out: "Corboeuf!
NJ. lie Chevalicr, do you want to set
| France ablaze?"
at seems, monseigneur, that the torch
rs held at Anet," answered, little
sulkily.
But not lighted yet-leave the deal
| ing with that to me. And, monsieur,
| the king is at Fontainbleau, and for a
| month nothing can be done. And see
| here, monsieur, l can do nothing for
| you-you follow. At the end of month
go and see the king; tell him your story,
| and, If he believes you, claim your re-
ward. l will go SO far as to promise
that you will be received"
All the little hope l had begun to
gather fluttered away at these words
like a scrap Of paper cast in the wind.
| "Monseigneur," l said, and my voice
sounded strangely even to my ears, "in
a month it will be too late"
"Leave that to me-" he answered.
81 thank you, monseigneur, but there
is one little favor ask"
"And that isP"
Inc ming Pca'c uhIh SEC Ihc
king"
"You would be safer in the chatelet,
assure you, but as you wish-stay; there
is one thing. Not word of your inter
view with me-even to the king"
My hopes rose again. son my faith
| as n gentleman l will not mention it."
As finished he struck his bell sharp
ly twice, and Ivoy entered.
"Ivoy, do me the favor to conduct NJ.
d'Auriac to the gates yourself, and i'm
press upon him the necessity of keeping
to his lodging. The air of Paris is un-
healthy at present. Good day, mon
sieuE."
Ivoy bowed with a slight upraising of
his eyebrows, and we passed out. Going
| down the stairway, he said to me with a
smile: II see you dine at home to-day,
chevaler."
AT the Two Ecus," I answered, pre-
| tending not to understand his allusion,
and he chuckled low to himself. At the
| gates I observed that the guards were
doubled, and a whispered word passed
| between Ivoy and the officer in com
mand. But of this also | took no notice,
and wishing them the day, rode back as
| came.
[To BE Continued
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

traitor than Messieurs de Guise, de May
pardoned us all. Why should fear to
come to you? 1 have come to do you a
service, or rather the king service"
Thank you. May l ask if you did not
receive a warming at La Fere and an
other at Bidache?"
From NJ. d'Ayen-yes, monseigneur.
refuse to believe what l heard"
"And yet your name heads list of
half a dozen whom the kings peace
does not touch. One of my reasons for
receiving you was to have you arrest
ed"
''It is a high honor, all this bother
about a poor gentleman of Normandy,
when Guise, de Mayenne, Epernon and
others keep their skins whole"
You have flown your hawk at too
high a quarry, monsieur"
"Then that painted ape, d'Ayen, told
true tale" burst out, in uncontrol-
able anger. "Monseigncur, do what you
will to me. Remember that you help to
the eternal dishonor of the king"
The words hit him, and the blood
lu9b'd bti MY biiS PrtAN oAi'S VI
the mans cheek.
monsieur, you forget yourself"
ut is not |, but you who do so. You
who forget that your name is Bethune.
Yes, touch that bell. / make no resist
ance. 1 presume it will be the chate-
let"
His hand, half stretched toward the
button of the call bell before him sud
denly stayed itself.
Were my temper as hasty as your
tongue, monsieur, it would have been
the chatelet in half an hour"
Better that" | began, but he inter
rupted me with quick wave of his hand.
M. d'Auriac, a time will come when
you will have reason to regret the words
you have used toward me. | do not
mean regret them in the place you have
mentioned, but in your heart. In this
business the honor of Bcthune as
well as the honor of the king is at
stake. Do you think l am likely to
throw my hazard like an infant?"
vas siteDt; Sut n dim ray of hope
fickered up in my heart as looked at
the man before me, and fe't, I know not
why, in the glance of his eye, in the
tone of his voice, in his very gestures,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Growing pie plant in winter has
passed the experimental stage and be-
come profitable industry. Thousands
of dollars are paid the gardeners each
winter for the product, which is bought
at high prices, both for home consump.
ton and for shipment. Any cellar or
outbuilding which can be made abso-
lutely frost proof and light proof will
answer the purpose. There is no OBJ
lection to the house cellar, as no ma
nure and very little water are re-
qaired, so no odor or dampHess will
arise. The labor of growing is so lit
tie and the profits so large that tho
most greedy ought to be satisfied with
the results.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
SYNOPSTS.

Chapter I-D'Auriac, commanding out
post where scene is laid tells the story.
De Gomeron has been appointed by Gen.
de Rome to examine into charge made
against him. Nicholas sergeant, brings
in two prisoners, a man and woman, who
are from the kings camp at lie Fere.
D'Auriac, ,angered by insulting manner of de
Gomeron toward the woman, strikes him.
A duel follows, and during the commotion
the prisoners escape. De Rome happens on
the disorderly scene, and d'Auriac, upon
giving his parole not to attempt escape,
hears this remarka BILE sentence: "To-mor-
row....yo must die on the field. Win or
iose II l catch you al the close OF the day.
I will hang you as high as Haman'
Chapter II-D'Auriac next morning takes
his place as usual on de Rone's staff. In
the course of his ride over the field he saves
the life OF Nicholas. the sergeant, who, a
victim of de Gomeron's malice. is found in
Imminent danger of almost instant death.
Chapter III-After the battle In which
King Henry utterly routs de Rone's forces.
dA'uriac lying severely wounded, sees
the forms of a man and woman moving
under cover of the night among the dead
and wounded. They find golden collar
on de Leyva's corpse, and Babette stabs
Mauginot cher partner to gain possession
of the prize. After this hideous scene
Henry with retinue, among whom Is the
fair prisoner who had escaped from the
hand of de Gomeron, rides over the Held.
Chapter IN-DAuriac in the hoSpltal OF
Ste Genevieve discovers his unknown
friend Is the heiress of Bidache. She vis-
its him daily, and when he is well enough
is taken to her Normandy chateau. Here
he learns from Maitrc Palm, the madame y
chaplain, that the king is about to force
upon the woman very diStasteful mar
riage with NJ. d'Ayen. With Jacques, his
steward, i AuriaC leaves for the aVoWed
purpose OF preventing their marriage.
Chapter V - D'Aur!ac's horse casts
shoe. This causes delay at village of
Ely, whre he comes upon Nicholas, his
old sergeant, who says de Gomcron Is in
the neighborhood with the kings commits
sion, and that he (Nicholas) has evidence
of treason brewing among de Gomeron and
certain associates against the king.
Chapter VI-Led by Nicholas, d dAuriac
goes by night 70 where de Gomeron is sta
toned. Standing beside broken pane
they hear something of the outline Of a plot
against the king. Burning with revenge,
Nicholas fires through the window at de
Gomeron, but misses his mark.
Chapter NII-The two men fly for their
lives, and think themselves almost beyond
pursuit when they come suddenly face to
face with Biron, one of the traitors to the
king, whom d Auriac cuts down, and with
de GOmeron, who makes short work Of
Nicholas dAuriac escapes.
Chapter VIII - He comes to Rouvres
where Jacques, by previous arrangement.
had prepared to have him received.
Chapter IX-DAur reaches Paris and
is struck by the aspect of gloom the city
wears.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
A NEST OF SIEVES.
Day In Every Variety of Farm
Work,

The value OF set of sieves with
meshes of varying degrees of fneness
Is too apparent to need argument.
Their use is called for almost every day
upon the farm. They are useful in sep
arating weed seed from grain that is to
be sown. In fact, all seed grain ought
to be sifted with a mesh just fine
enough TO hold the sound, plump, per.
feet grains, and to let all foreign seed
and shriveled grain pass through
This is but cne out of the many i'm
portant uses to which sieves may be
put. 1t is important, however, to have
a whole line of these articles, else just
the right mesh will always be lacking.
A very handy arrangement is shown in
the cut. A boxlike framework is made
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
CHAPTER lX.-CoNTISUED.

'"1ardieu, monsieur" exclaimed
Jacques, as we turned up the Rue de
Ia uarpe, hard by the hotel de Cluny,
zone would think the king himself
were dead, these gentry pull such long
faces" My servants chance observa-
ton sent sudden shock through me-
What if Henry was dead! What if
had got only one thread of the plot that
was weaving at Anet? | did not an
swerJacques, but observing a Capuchin
priest advancing in my direction, l
reined in Couronne, and giving him the
day, asked what it was that had be-
fallen the city. He looked up at me in
slight surprise, and then observing
my travel-stained appearance, replied:
Il see you are a stranger, sir; but
have you not heard the news Pit should
have gone far by this"
81 have not, as you see-but what Is
1t? Surely the king is not dead?''
"God forbid" he answered, "no-not
the king, but she. who in a few weeks
would have been the queen of France"
'The duchess de Beaufort"
Exactly"
to say that the city is in mourning for
the mistress of the king"
mo, my son-not for the mistress of
the king, as you call her, but for the
open hand and the generous heart, for
the kindly soul that never turned from
suffering or from sorrow-for Mag
dalen bountiful, and, let us hope, Mag
dalen repentant."
Palms directions were clear, and
after crossing the pont st. Michel, a
wooden bridge, we kept to the south of
Ste Chapelle, and then, after many a
twist and turn, found ourselves in the
Rue des DeuN Mondes, before the doors
of Pantin's house.
The master himself answered my
knock and stood in the doorway, u
small, wizened figure looking at us
cautiously from gray eyes, shadowed
by bushy white brows.
Good day, monsieur. What is it
can do for you?"
"You are Maitre Pantin?"
"At your service"
"And | am the Chevalier d'Auriac.
have come to Paris from Bidache on
business and need a lodging. Maitre
Palm has recommended me 70 you"
Enough, monsieur lc chevalier Nv
friend Palms name is sufficient, and
have need of clients, for the house is
empty. If monsieur's servant will lead
the horses through that lane there he
will find an entrance to the stables
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

up the courtyard and up the stone
steps to the entrance door. Here l was
met by the same statement that Sully
was unable to receive to-day, but, on my
insisting, the secretary Ivoy appeared
and asked me my name and business.
Il have given my name twice already,
monsieur" | answered. Il am the
Chevalier d'Auriac, and as for my
business it is of vital import, and is
for monseigneur's ear alone-you will
therefore excuse me if decline to men,
tion it to you"
Ivoy bowed "It will come to me in
its own good time, monsieur. VIII you
be seated. will deliver your message
to the duke, but l am afraid it will be
of little use"
az take the risk, NJ. d'Ivoy."
"But not the rating, chevalier," and
the secretary with a half smile on his
face, went out and left me to myself.
In few minutes he returned.
"The duke will see you, monsieur
this way please"
"Pardieu!" muttered to myself rs
I followed Ivoy, she keeps as much
state as if he were the chancellor him
self. However, have a relish for mon
seigneur's SOUP"
Ivoy led the way up winding stair
case of oak, so old that it was black as
ebony and polished as glass. At the end
of this was landing, where couple OF
lackeys were lounging on bench be-
fore a closed door. They sprang up at
our approach, and Ivoy tapped gently 1T
the door.
"Come in," was the answer, given in
cold voice, and the next moment we
were in the room.
an. le Chevalier d'Auriac," and Ivoy
had presented me.
Sully inclined his head frigfdIy to my
bow, and then motioned to Ivoy to re-
tire. When we were alone he turned to
me with a brief "Well?"
81 have information of the utmost
Importance which I wish to lay before
you"
II hear that ten times day from peo-
pie. VIII your story take long to tell"'
THAT depends"
"Then for your important news, mon
sleur. 1t must be very important TO
have brought you here"
81 do not understand"
He looked at me, keen inquiry in his
glance. "You do not understand?" he
said.
Indeed no, monseigneur."
"Hum! you are either deeper than
take you to be or born fool. Look you,
are you not Alban de Breuil, Sieur
d'Auriac, who was lately in arms in the
service of Spain against France as a
rebel and traitor?"
II was on the side of the League"
Monsieur, the League died az Ivry."
But not for us"
He made an impatient gesture. 'We
won't discuss that. Are you not the
man l refer to-say yes or no."
Il am d'Auriac-there is no other of
my name; but no more a rebel or
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
TIE MAN WITH THE MAIL.

The man with the mail-God bless him
Comes in all sorts of weather;
Letters and papers, books and cards,
ALI In his bag together;
He will come and go in the rain and snow,
On his beat you will ever find him,
Leaving his missives of veal and woe
In the varied homes behind him.
Tender epistles of youthful love,
Uttered in softest breath,
And tear-stained tales of the passing away
OF the loving and loved in death:
letters of friendship from far away,
And greetings from neighbors near;
Some that beguile the hour with smile.
And some that educe a tear.
Sad, sad news and glad, glad news,
In the sunshine and the snow,
The faithful mailman brings to me,
And yet he does not know;
It may be a message to lift the soul
To a nobler. truer part,
Or tender woman may read and give
The wall of a brokensheart.
u. Pollock Hutchinson, in Chicago Rec
ord
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
LTo BE Continued
The English GentIem man.

1t is often asked by foreign critics
why the manners of aristocratic Eng
lishmen are so much better than those
of their womenkind. The answer, in
deed, is not far to seek. The training
and education of the boy lies in very
different lines to that of his sister. The
public school, the varsity, the smart
regiment are one and all schools of good
manners. The English girl of to-day is
brought up like tomboy-with the
happiest effect, it must be owned, on
her health and appearance-and though
she can win a golf match, ride across
country and beat her brothers at tennis,
she does not always know by the time
she is "presented," how to receive a
dozen guests with perfect ease of man
ner. She has become in the last few
years a daughter of the gods" as far
as inches are concerned; her pretty
head is stuffed with Greek and algebra
and she prefers Browning's Men and
Women" to Tennyson's ''Idylls of the
King" but only too often she is gauche
and shy, and not so much at home in the
drawing-room as her great-grand-
mother was, who knew naught but
how to work a sampler, play cribbage
and direct the stillroom maid. The
simple truth appears to be that with all
these demands on her muscles and her
brain, on her time and on her intelli-
gence, the modern girl has small leisure
to cultivate the graces. Yet in real kind
liness of heart, sympathy and good
fellowship, she is hard to beat.-St.
IOuiS Globe Democrat
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

The car of Russia owns over .0Oo,0C
square miles of private property.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
A Dormant Pig,

That animals may exist for length
ened periods without nourishment in a
quiescent state is shown by the fact
that, after a great fall of earth on one
occasion from the cliff at Dover, which
buried a whole family, a hog was found
alive five months and nine days after it
had thus been buried! 1t weighed about
seven score when the accident hap
pened, and had wasted to about 80
pounds.-Household Words.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Think Of it," said the girl in brown
as she put down the paper. ''He gav.
her kiss and she sued him for dam.
ages"
The girl In blue was very properly
shocked.
THE idea of asking payment for &C
cepting luxury!" she eXclaimed.--Ch;.
cagO Post.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

When people are patient it is because
they found out that they had to be
Every one kicks until satisfied that tha
which he is kicking against is harde
than patience.-Atchison Globe.
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AMONG L|T|CAN1S.
A Guardians Accounts
Approved.
Various Answers, Motions, Return
mentS Filed.

IN the equity case of kananimauloa
dover, defendant has filed demurrer
alleging a misjoinder OF parties.
Judge Perry yesterday approved the
accounts of Dr. c. B. Cooper as guar
The account shows receipts amounting
| TO S97S.93; disbursements. S9S0.55; bal
ance due the guardian, S1.62.
The typewriter deposition of John
Chun Quok Man ct al VS.. w. c. Achi.
has been placed on file.
The accounts of Samuel Haanio Of
Keauhou, North Kona, Island of Ha-
waia (k.) of Honolulu, have been filed,
showing receipts $50, disbursements
SGT, balance on hand s13
In the ejectment suit of Kaiwae VS..
See Hop defendant has filed an an
swer of general denial.
Deputy Marshal Hitchcock makes
return of service of summons in the
equity case of Rose X. Anahu and 9th
| ers against Mary Kamiki and others,
a bill for partition and accounting.
In the bill to foreclose a mortgage
entitled Makaio, plaintiff, VS.. Adamu
and Albert Horner, defendants, Depu-
| ty Marshal Hitchcock has filed the
| usual return of summons.
In the case of Eva Power VS.. w. H.
Bradley, the defense has served no
tice of motion for permission to amend
his plea by noting at the bottom of
said plea that he relies upon the spe-
| cial defense of release
In the case of Thoy ChOy VS.. Mrs.
Wahine Kaiu, a notice has been filed
in the Supreme Court that the consent
to discontinue the action given on
July Is, 1899, is withdrawn by the
plaintiff for the reason that the de-
fendant has not carried out the terms
of the settlement and has fraudulent
ly executed a certain lease Of the
property involved in the suit subse-
quent to the bill of sale made by de-
PENDANT to plaintiff.
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TYPHOID AND MALARIA.

In a discussion on typhoid fever oc-
curing among soldiers of the late war
with Spain, ten cases of typhoid fever
complicated with malaria are mention
ed in the New York Medical Journal.
There was no doubt about the clinical
diagnosis. The majority of the pa
tients had no chills before the typhoid
developed, nor until late in the dis
ease, possibly during a relapse. The
chill was followed by a marked tenn
perature rise and sweating. The course
of the fever wos slow in all Of these
patients, lasting for more than four
weeks. One case existed without
chills The practical conclusion is
htat doctors ought to examine the
blood for malaria1 parasites in all
cases Of typhoid with prolonged and
irregular fever, or with chills, or with
frequent relapses. From sixteen to
twenty grains of quinine given daily
for few days was found to be suffi-
cient to break up the fever. Smaller
doses We're then administered to full
convalescence.