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The National tribune., 1900-09-06

State over 5000 farms of / 900 acres
each, while the average farm comprised
over AGO acres. Ranches of 10000 or 20,-
600 acres are still common. Big farms
suggested big implements. California i'll
vented and contributed to the farming
business of the world the multiple gang.
plow and the combined harvester and
thresher, which subsequently aided the
Dakotas and other Northwestern States
in the great production of wheat by which
st. Paul and Minneapolis, and afterward
the phenomenal city of Duluth, were made
thrifty and notable.
To the amazement of all who expert
mented or to those who looked on with
the sneer of the cynic at the experiment
ers, the farming proved as fruitful as the
mining. By merely scratching the sur
face the wheat growers obtained yield
of 30 to 100 bushels to the acre, and at
an expense in cultivation, through the use
of the gangplow, as light as 40 cents per
acre. Vegetables grew the year round.
fat and happy, running their weight anu
size to such unusual figures as 5O pounds
for cabbage and 200 pounds for squash.
Muscatel grapes produced five to 16 tons
to the acre. The wool clip averaged seven
pounds per animal, against an average of
four pounds for the United States.
This exceptional agricultural richness
was made known abroad only less rap
IDLY tlun Ine puDllCdllOu VI lne Ctdtc
mineral richness. Thus California began
her farming as she had begun her min
ing-in an unusual way, on 4 large scale
and with a strong pull on public atten-
ton. Ranching, including stock raising,
became popular. 1t was taken up as an
investment by individuals who had made
money in the mines, and was traded in as
mining properties were traded in. Efforts
were made to promote immigration, and
habit of self-advertising in a manner be-
fitting the States prolific resources fixed
itself upon the people. This habit devel-
oped in 1856 into the phenomenal boom
in Los Angeles and Southern California.
Possibly because no one loves so well or
knows SO well as Il happy cleric of the old
type what good wine is, the padres of the
Spanish missions had surrounded them
selves with vineyards of wine-making
upon and found them to contain the same
great possibilities of the soil when it was
stirred for wheat, and of the rocks when
they were washed for gold. Shrewd men
foresaw occupation and wealth in winer-
les and entered at once upon the study
and practice of wine culture. In the 30
or 40 years which have since elapsed Cal
ifofnia has advanced to the position of one
of the greatest wine and brandy producing
in the world. Since 1867 the
total vintage has been 363, 129, 900 gallons, |
and the average annual vintage at the
close of the past year was 3O,OO0,OOO gal |
Ions The largest vineyard in the world, |
of 1000 acres, is to be found
within the State. European royalty now
drinks California wines, in many instances
preferrng them to the older and more
famous brands of France and of the
Rhine
The National tribune., 1900-09-06

fires. which the enemy took to be handled
by thousands of men. After they had
burned a while and Gen. Ewing had got
ten all his men who were able to march
well out on the Rolla road, and the white
flag hung over the hospital, then our men
were called in quietly, and guarded their
retreat, first setting fire to the cars and
Government stores that were left behind
Capt. X. Baker having in charge the de,
stroring of all property that might fall in
TO the hands of the enemy and thereby be
a benefit to them. The pickets were left
out to be captured, but the boys were too
wise. When fired upon they retreated, and
finding our men gone THY hastcned on and
came to the column on a run.
Capt. Baker now lives at Brooklyn,
Tenn, and is Postmaster.
Before the war Capt. Baker was n
minister of the Gospel in 10 Davis Co..
ILL.,. and was never known to pray for
Jeff Davis and his lcgions. He gave Cop.
perheads Hail Columbia from the pulpit,
and when thoroughly aroused his sermons
would assume a decided political tendency.
He is a man Of warm heart and generous
impulses.
The first religious services ever held in
our regiment were in Capt. Butts's com
pany, when Capt. Baker preached from
| Peter. 315: BE ready always to give
reason for your hope" While on detached
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camped for the rest of the night. learned
that one of these rebel pickets had the day
before entered q farmhouse and used in
sulting language to the lady of the house.
The husband coming in, heard enough,
and then shot him dead. His remains lay
ON the floor until morning, when our men
buried them. The husband had fed after
shooting his man. Next morning we
passed a large drove of cattle, being hur-
ried away from Prices army, their backs
covered with dust. Here we turned north
ward, the fiankers on each side thicker
than q heavy skirmish line, our carbines
resting upon our thighs, when, ''Halt!'
Forward; steady men; keep your line"
We were going into battle; the column
which we saw through the trees had halt
ed. and we were going to fight. Hark
'Hurrah. hurrah, hurrah!' We heard
the loudest yells again and again; it
seemed they would never stop cheering.
What did it mean? We saw Gen. Ewing
advance and grasp our commanders hand
1t was our own men, feeling thankful that
we had come to relieve them. They We're
Ewing and his men, who fought so hard at
Pilot Knob. They had a hospital full of
their wounded, and expected Prices COM
ing momentarily. We gave them three
rousing Illinois cheers. Col. Beveridgc
and his men got there just in timc having
penetrated with his 400 the rebel army.
The National tribune., 1900-09-06
Weddings in War Times.
London TitBits.

One of the most notable features in con-
nection with the siege of Kimberley is the
callous way in which the inhabitants
treated the Bocr bombardment, even find
ing time to celebrate three weddings dur
ing the progress of hostilities.
However unique this may seem, refer
ence to past campaigns will reveal other
cases of Il similar nature. Even after the
slaughter of Waterloo two weddings came
off in the field, one being especially pa
thetic in detail. A young officer in we'll
known cavalry regiment sent direct from
England was ordered to leave home few
The National tribune., 1900-09-06
= -npT Missouri B4Ch
54s@ s@sh g. Prairie
By IRA M. MALLORY, Sergeant Co. G, 18th III. Cav.
Prices Raid.

Maj. Fisher the Sd. The beginning of one
of the biggest raids of the war was now
made-one never to be forgotten by its
participants.
TIE PRICE RAID.
1t was late in August, 1864, when the
18th left Rolla. Going north through light
second growth timber. in a country thinly
settled. we marched to St James. a vii
lage of 200 people. situated on the ST.
Louis and Rolla Railroad. arriving about
nightfall; thence on TO Cuba. Here a reb-
el picket fired at us and ran. We then
The National tribune., 1900-09-06

What is her MEDIUM of EX-
CHANGE. weights and measures?
Why is the EMIGRATION of Chinese
restricted by foreign countries?
How about the LABOR of China
and the WAGES PAID?
What is China's DEFENSE for the
atrocities committed
Who ARE THE BOXERS?
Who is PRINCE TUAN?
Who &c Tho DOUIhCIT
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"a DESCRIPTIVE ATLAS)

WHO are the Chinese?
What about their PAST history?
How VAST is the Empire of China?
What is the RELATIVE POSITION
of other countries 10 China?
1t is said the population of China
is very great-What ARE the TRUE
figures?
What is the RELIGION of the Chinese?
Are they ADVANCED in education :?
What DOES China produce?
NTl.t o~o HID
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
A Ffsherman,s Trick.

"One day l was talking fish with . number of friends" said an old fisher man, "and l made a bet that l could catch more perch than any other man in the party In a given time. The crowd picked out the most experienced fisherman In the lot. and we set a day to try our luck. The day before the match l got a large glass jar. filled 1t with water and put some minnows In 1t. Over the mouth of the jar I put piece of parchment In which 1 had made some small holes. Then l went to a point just east of the waterworks. picked out a likely spot and sank the jar in the river, first attaching a cork float to 1t by which I could locate it next day.
 'tWe went out for the fishing match the following afternoon, and l soon found my float and anchored there. The other man located a short distance away. end we began. The perch were just beginning to run. and In a little while had pulled in 1S0 perch. while my opponent got only 24. Then he gave up. and won my bet
 "I showed the boys the trick before we left the fishing ground. You can of fish that will swallow minnows. The sight of the bait in the jar always att tracts a crowd of fish and seefhs to put them In good biting humor."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
General Markets.

New Orks June 70. FLOUR-State and western again unsettled and in some cases offered lower, although nominally held at old prices; Minnesota pat ents. taa5 20; winter straights, s4.I0a4.30; win ter extras, 32.8Oa3.l0: winter patents, S4.35a I75.
 wHEAT-Weak and decidedly lower in an- ;wer to heavy unloading from all quarters hearish cables and showers in the northwest; July, 871saS9I4c.. September, 87asaseasc. RYE-Quiet: state, 64a65c., c. 1. f., New York. carlots: No. 7 western. 69c.. f. O. b.. afioat.
 CORN-Weak. declining under cable news. the drop In wheat and favorable crop news; Jnly, 46a48 5-lbc.: September. 4Gzai7c. OATS-Inactive and weaker: track. white, state, .9Isa3jc.: track, white. western. 29ixa35c PORK-Easy. mess, sI3ala 50; family, sl376 a14.50.
 LARD-Weak: prime wester.. steam, 7.l0c. BUTTER-Firmer: state dairy. 1515alslSc. creamery. extras. i6tSals34c.
 CHEESE-Unsettled; large, white. 9<c; small, white, 9ISc.
 EGGS-Irregular: state and Pennsylvania. at mark. l3l6al5c.: western, ungraded, loss off l4c.
 SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining. 3-lsc centrifugal. G test. 1i-16s.: refined strong: crushed, 6.30c.: powdered. 5.e0c. TURPENTINE-Steady at 45Ifa46c- MoLASSES-Steady: New Orleans. 44a55c. R1CE-Firm: domestic, &4a61xc.: Japan, sks43Sc.
 TALLow-st Steady; city. 4Ac. nominal: snntry, 4lza44sc.
 HAY-Quiet: shipping sSS7oo.: good to keise. sOssstfs.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Plausible, but Failed.

The cunning of children Is we'll rec ognized 70 be of very superior kind. and 1t Is seldom If given a chance that they cannot inveigle their elders Into seeing things their way. The follow Ing Is an instance of where little girl slipped up on this by not taking into consideration that her mother had had enough experience with children to have an Insight Into their nature.
 The girls birthday was a couple of weeks of. and her parents had told her that they were going to give her a handsome present upon that occasion. She had been counting "the minutes" for several days. but thinking she could not possibly await her birthday without knowing what her present would be she stole softly up to her mother and begged her to show her the present
 Why. 1t wouldn't be right to show 1t to you now," her mother answered. because we want to surprise you on your birthday"
 ''Oh. that's all rightw exclaimed the little one. "I'll forget what 1t Is before then."-Memphis Scimitar.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

Trains stop only on slynai, or whoa ctnduo- or Is notined. Daily except sunday. .Dal'y. Daily except Saturday and tununy { ntur- lay and sunday only
 Additional trains leave pouRhkeepsi fof aieh- and and New Paltz t7; 8. is'm, sni0, 'iniA uI.s5 a m. siano noon. .i:is sRo1 fsiia fRtA. &lh. sss0 .al % co. isos. 70 IS, fA4u, fdtA 9.IC. so 1;I enys ave Isw !sS P.s far uvnland ana Poughkeepsie ts 10, 'a0l stool .il A a n q .o6, u ss faO0 E2la, IS 00, tsUh tS So. flta. A sh fh O. BaiA gUO, ka Ob, 90 ba as .90, Es.Oa D m
 qraIn No ayes Mlnsted q al a. m. Nnr- folk Tts, ana sii. salihbuty sst. t.akcyl le ,st. Arrive a. il etton sts m, Nuw iofk
 Train No 10 .ves Ne, York ssp m MI. erton c 0l. lakt yille c 4g aisbury le ansan l85. No folK 70 htfiye at Minhtpd iaa p m
 Trains and it carry thrun sh coach hfi wesn winsted and 0'and Cent al siRti .n, Ncw lofk nA Miiorton and Harlem pivisiUn N rr.
 Trains leave hineciin a00 tu., QRi p m. arrive at Stivernais 10 a a ma a3i D n
 Trains leave Silvernalls Il A3A m | na n m. arrive at Rhincclin IN bs D n, aa tn
 Trains leave poughkccpsie for tinpewell Junction 80 and n a. m, s b and n5 D. m Trains leave Hopeweli Iot for PouR hkeepnie eo and 10 ~ a m, 70 and so m
 Passengers for Millerton On the lR.l1 D. m rriving at Mile ton at aip.m m
 Western Express, train 1. makes direct olp- lection at Campbell II all with fast ex press via Ontario Western Ky for the West, due Chicago onowfng day n30 D. m. Sp ctni attention nven to wcstern travel Rates Of fare tt to "a ower than any other line
 Tickets to al points In the west at reduced Ntes sold at tbe Poughkcensie once.
 ", !, Marlin. ocn. Pass Agent, hartford, e
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

wnlcn comrorted us here fn the dark day of lnterment, and we will want to talk over with Christians who have had trials and struggles, and we will want to show them the promises that especially refreshed us. I think we shall have the Bible In heaven.
 Oh, I want to hear David with his own voice read, '.The Lord Is my shep- herd;" I want to hear Paul with his own voice read, Thanks be unto God that giveth us the victory" l want to hear the archangel play Paufs march of the resurrection with the same trum- pet with which he awoke the dead! o blessed book, good enough for earth, good enough for heaven! Dear old book-book bespattered with the blood of martyrs who died for its defense, book sprinkled all over with the tears of those who by 1t were comforted! Put it In the hands of your children on their birthday; put 1t on the table in the sitting room when you begin to keep house; put 1t under your head when you die. Dear old book! press 1t to my heart; press 1t to my lips.
 " nere sLuil EO! Sulu uyihk Hindoo to the Brahmitic priest to whom he had given money to pray for his salvation. Where shall l go after I dieY The Brahmitic priest said. You will first of all go into a holy quadruped" But" said the dying Hindoo, where shall l go thenT Then you shall go Into a singing bird" But" said the dying Hindoo, where then shall I goY' Then" said the Brahmitic, you will go into beauti- full flower" The dying Hindoo threw up his arms in an agony of solicitation as he said, But where shall I go last of allY Thank God. this Bible tells the Hindoo, tells you, tells me, not where shall go today, not where shall go tomorrow, not where l shall go next year, but where shall go last of all
 Copyright. 1900. by Louis Klopsch.l
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
ONE TRIAL
 

r EFT us set you right if ( our heading is mis- leading-This is not a patent medicine ad- vertisement. It is a shoe ad- vertisement. but it is not all about our shoes. No. Some of it is about the other fellows
 A good many of the shoes you buy are not quite up to snuff. They don't wear as good as they look. Some people buy such shoes over and over again. One trial ought to convince them that the shoes are not worth the money they pay for them, but 1t doesn't.
 Different with our shoes. One trial convinces. One trial proves them to be the best shoes money ever bought. One trial makes a permanent customer for us.
 Have you tried our shoes!
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Baby's OverpIus of Brain.

"Oh. John." exclaimed the fair young mother. "l nm glad you're home. I have been so worried"
 Why. dear" he asked. whats the matterY'
 Its about the baby. I tremble to think of 1t. You know they say chill dren that are too smart never grow up."
 'Yes, yes." he cried: "go on. What Is It? Where Is our darling? What has happened? Go on."
 "John." she said. putting her arms around his neck and sobbing upon his breast. he said. 'Da. da.' today. and he Is only 9 months old."--London Tit Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Tennessee Declare. For HILL

Knoxville, June 27.-Sixteen of Ten nessee's 24 delegates to the Kansas City convention boiled by The Sentinel ex- press themselves unqualifedly for Hill, two more are for Hill with reservations, four are for "a man who can carry New York;" one for Il man lon whom New York and Indiana unite," and one is for "the strongest man in full accord with the platform" No delegate expressed himself specifically in favor of any other candidate than Hill
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

All the latest patterns in Prints and Light Weight Dress Goods.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
,EHTRlL nEN ENGLAND RAILWAY COIpln.
EAsrvAt.D

In Effect saadnY, Juno Srd, 1900.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Colev Wanted For Governor

When Comptroller Coler was asked if there was any truth in the current talk that the Democratic leaders of the state were going to nominate him for governor of New York and were determined to force him 10 take the nomination in spite ,f any opinions he may have expressed n the matter previously, he said that it was substantially correct. He would not gay, however, that he would accep. the nomination.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
7rapelers' Guide.
Berkshire Division

bCTk6UtTc btNtSIOH
 NY, N. H. & H. RAILROAD. .z
 Commencing Sunday. May 20. 1900. 2.
 GOING SOUTH Leave North kdams c 20 am, pittsneld IS UanRan 20 Arrive New Haven 10 bo Bridgeport II SO. Now York II 70. Leave Albany 2 10 am, State Line | co, Pitts neid 6 10, Canaan Q 70. Arrive Bridgeport IA 0J p. m. NewHaven i2, 40 New York i.bs. Leave Albany 10 80 a. m., State Line II bs, North Adams IA 10 2. m.. Pittsneld ! se' Canaan 4i. Arrive Bridgeport c 06, New Haven S5, New York 6.lo. Leave Albany 10 30 a. m.. State Line II bs. Pittsneld IA t5 p m,, Canaan A ~. Arrive Bridgeport 7i5, New Haven 7to. New York 900.
 Leave Albany q 20 p. m., State Line . tI. Pittsneld 20, Canaan a7. Arrive Bridge port i5. New Haven 70. Sew York e. rive Bridgeport 10. New Haven 7.so, New York S.0n.
 Sundays oulyl Lowe Pittsneli 500 ?. m.. Capaan 10. Arrive Bridgeport G tS, New Haven 20, New York ss. Sundays only) Jeave Pittsneid s1b D. m. oanaan 7.26, Arrive New York iots.
 oorNo NORTH Loave New York 70 a. m. Bridgeport ' Ca New Haven 10, Canaan 60, Arrive Pitts utiu IT Vot clttAf itlus " NAt htHhhy IF " Fs m. Saratoga q ib. North Adame II bs. Leave New York g co q. m., Bridgeport o.BS. New Haven Q Ss, Canaan 2O9 ?, m. Arrive Piltsield no ?. m., State Line t.22, Albany 235.
 Leave New York 9 co a m., Bridgeport . sb New Haven 0 ss, CanHan i2 32 P. m. Arrive Pittsned % ?. m., State Line l 22, AL bany 2 S5 Baratoga ( 20. Leave New York 900 a. no, Bridgeport 10 tS. Now Haven 9 s5. Canaan 4.57 ?. m. Arrive. Pittsneld sos D. m.
 t.eave New York 80 ?. m. Bridgeport ( 2o, New Haven h7, Cannan 2a. Arrvs Pitts. neld 7ss, North Adams sOs. State Lins 500, Albany e1b.
 Leave New York 2 30 ?. m., Bridgeport sa New Haven b7, Canaan 0f. Arrive Pitts. A i'd sb. State Line %. Albany ate. (ssaiurdRys onlyl Leave New York so p. ms, New Haven l205. Bridgeport i2t0. Canaan 42b. Arrive Pittsneld b.s5.
 Sundays onl,l Leave New YorN iq iaa. m.. New Haven 10, Bridgeport 2 702. Canaan 9.40. Arrive Pitlt field n Uh.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
: Early and Late.

Plodder Cat 6 a. m.)-Hello. Roundor. What are you doing up so early?
 Rounder-Hello. old fel. What arc you doing out sho late?-Phlladelphi Record
The National tribune., 1900-08-09

Rev. John 81. Watson testifies in the
New York World that it has saved him
from the edge Of the grave when dying of
Kidney disease and terrible suffering when
passing water. Mr.. Calvin G.. Bliss,
North Brookfield, Mass, testifies to his
cure of long standing rheumatism. Mr..
age of eighty-five, writes of his cure m of of
Dropsy and swelling of the feet, Kidney
disorder and Urinary difficulty, which
compelled him to rise many times during
the night for relief Many ladies, in
Guiding Mrs. c. G. Fowler, Locktown, N.
j., and Mrs. Sarah Tharp, Montclair, Ind, d.,
also testify to its wonderful curative power
in Kidney and allied disorders peculiar to
womanhood.
That you may Judge of the value Of the
Great Discovery for yourself, We send you
one Large Sample Case by mail free, trust
ing you will recommend it to others. 1t is a
sure Specific Cure, and can not fail Ad-
dress, The~Church Kidney Cure Company,
No. 421 Fourth Avenue. New York City.
The National tribune., 1900-08-09
Oregon Ladies of the GAR.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wands, who was elected
Department President of the Ladies of
the G. A. R., at the recent Convention in
Eugene, has established headquarters at
Salem.
Other officers of the Department are as
follows: s. V. p, Mrs. Clementine Reis-
ner, Eugene; J. V. p, Mrs. @. A. Flock,
Roseburg; Chaplain, Mrs. Jennie NJ.
Brown, Albany; Treas.f Miss Jennie e.
Rowen, Oregon City; Counselor, Mrs Amy
Livingston, Albany: Delegate to National
Convention, Mrs. Jennie nj. Brown, Al
bany: Alternate, Mrs. Clementine Reisner,
Eugene.
The following. appointments have been
made: Sec, Miss Clara McDermid, Sa-
lem; ms. Mrs. Miller, Cottage Grove;
Correspondent Secretary, Mrs. Theodician
Fairbanks, Salem; Librarian, Mrs. Edith
Carol, Pendleton; Patriotic Instructor,
Mrs. Lizzie Maranda, Lebanon.
The National tribune., 1900-08-09
South Dakota Officers,

The recent Encampment of the Depart
ment of South Dakota at Mitchell was the
most largely attended aud enthusiastic
meeting of the g. A. II. held in that State.
Gen. Palmer, the retiring Commander,
| Is the only representative of the Navy
who ever held such position in the South
Dakota Department.
The people Of Mitchell exerted them
selves to make the occasion one long to
be remembered, and the old soldiers fully
appreciated their efforts.
During the year the Department had
been placed upon sound financial basis,
owing to the strenuous efforts of the ex-
ecutive officers. Many were the compli-
ments showered upon Gen. Palmer for his
most excellent administration and his pop
ularity with all of the old boys was
eyinced on every hand.
Officers elected at this Encampment
were as follows: Com, Philip Lawrence,
Pierre; S. V. c., f. d. Powers, Mitchell;
J: V: c., Henry Wyttenbach, Sturgis;
Chaplain, Oliver Williams, Scotland; Medi-
cal Director, Il. w. Foster, Armour; Coun-
Gil of Administration, George w. Snow,
of Springfield; II. NJ. Thomas, of Huron;
II. z. Packard, of Redfeld; Il. II. Couse,
Of De Smet. and b. d. L. Dudley, of Can
istota. The delegates to the National En-
campment are ]. S. Perriton, Ashton;
John Morris, Arlington, and II. G. De
Jean, PlankingtOn; and the alternates Mel
vim Grigsby, Sioux Falls: w. X. Stowe,
Brookings, and Il. G. Dudley, Yankton.
The first order announces the following
staff: A. A. g., Il. u. Blanchard, Pierre,
S. D.; A. Q. NJ. e., A. B. Nelson, Pierre;
Judge Advocate, John l.. Jolly, Vermi-
lion; d. Ins., Thomas Reed, Arlington;
Chief Mastering Officer, Perry Oldfield,
Pierre. Personal staff: w. l.. Palmer Chief
Of Staff, Carthage; G. S. Blodgett, Kim
ball; J. W. Abbott, Webster; A. b. Con-
ners, Hot Springs; G. G. Bennett, Dead
wood; w. II. Stowe, Brookings; Charles
Marshall, Rapid City; Warrent Osborn,
Yankton; Melvin Grigsby, Sioux Falls; N.
l. Lowthian, Milbank; Byron L. Pay, Vol
ga; w. w. Havens. Mitchell.