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Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07
Jersey Hermit Proves To Sc
An Astronomer
From His Lonely Hut on the
Raritan Hills He observed
the Great Eclipse.

The New York World savs: At last
Leopold Swarizberger, who for ten
wears has lived the life Of hermit, ias
come out OF his retirement, but it took
the recent eclipse Of the sun to bring
about The wonder.
In June, 1890 little, dried mp, erizyl-
al man came TO this town and bought
small rlnce two miles from here in Dog
Watch Hollow. on the crest of the hills
which range the Raritan Valley. Ne
one knew him, nor did he make friends
with any one. Some time after his ar
rival a great quantity 81 haggage ar
rived. which he placed in his little cabin.
From that day he has lived The life OF
reclnse. speaking to no man. and ex-
sting no one seemed to know how. II
was only last Saturday. when news
paper man tramping over the hills mel
the Hermit of Dog Watch Hollow" as
he is called. that his secret was learned
It WAS to be seen at glance that the
man WAS cultured and educated. When
the recent eclipse OF the sun was mon
toned the hermit's face lighted up and
he began to talk of the great event
1t developed that in 1893 he was pro
fessor OF astronomy in Berlin univer
versity. Family troubles caused him 10
leave Germany, bringing his telescopes
and scientific Instruments with him. He
has made his own calculations and fig
nred the time Of The eclipse without ont
side aid He has not seen newspaper
since his retirement and when he learned
Of the great preparations which have been
made to observe The eclipse his pleasure
knew no bounds, He told the reporter
Ut his preparations to view the phenom
enon, bat under no circumstances
could hs permit visitor iasi1s his
cabin.
"rhe total eclipse OF the sun which
occurred on May 2sih is one of immence
interests aud significance" he said. "A
total shutting ont Of the sun ia beau
tifnl and impressive spectacle, but what
gives unusual Importance 10 the eclipse
OF 1900 is that large portion Of the peo-
pie of the United States could see it. !
myself have gone TO the ends OF the
earth and spent freely Of time ana
money for the chance To catch glimpse
at what thousands SAW without NOV
ing from their doorstep. The conve ~
iense Of the present conditions may be
more fully appreciated when it is ex
planned that out of the seveniy-two
eclips,s OF various degrees of totalty
which have occurred in the last hundred
yeats only eight have been visible on
the North American Continent, while the
nsxt one will not occur until 1918.
IAN eclipse of the sun is a gigantic IL
lustration of the mechanical principle
that penny may shut ont the sun if
placed near enough the eye. Those
who desire to see an eclipse can best
do 80 by using common opera or spy
glass. across the front OF which should
be fastened strips of dark colored glass
glass of high magnifying power IN not
as practicable rs an ordinary glass mag
nifyiug ten diameters, as it il to widely
dissemiuates the light of the corona
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07

The issuance of bench warrant for
the arrest of w. 8. Taylor. former Rov-
ernor of Kentucky, was the first official
notice that an indictment had been re.
turned naming Taylor as an accessory
TO the murder of William Goebel. The
Indictment was filed and entered Of rec
ord on April 10. 1t accuses William s.
Taylor of being accessory before the
fact to the wilful murder of William
the sheriff or other arresting officer to
arrest William 5. Taylor and deliver
him to the jailor Of Franklin county.
Six persons were killed by an expios-
ion of dynimite in the home Of Will
liam Broehm. one mile north Of Forest
Junction, Wis. The dead are; William
Broehnl, Mrs. William Broehm aud
three Broehm children, and Mr. Steb-
bins, brother-in-law The house was
was completely demolished, Bro.
chm was wealthy farmer and we'll
known in the county, The cause of the
explosion is unknown.
In fight between cowboys and Mex-
ican cattle thieves on the Rio Grande,
Tex. two Mexlcans were killed and
Decatur Graves. IA cowboy, was mortal
~ wounded
The widow of w. Y. Gladstone Is seri.
ously i'll in London, aud her recovery
is not expected
Congress is to adjourn this week.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07

An Ass once enveloped Himself In
Lions Skin. hoping that he would
thereby Escape Annoyance from the
Rest of the Brute Creation.
But seeing Tiger approaching. and
fearing his inability to look as fierce as
his Assumed Character required. he at
once turned his back toward the Tiger
apd remained Motionless
"Ahw said the Tiger 10 himself "for
once mine ancient Enemy. the Lion,
has relaxed his usual Vigilance. I'll
steal upon him from Behind, and
there'll be Funeral in the morning.
But bis Vicious Spring was met by
the Heels Of the ASS and 10. the Tiger
had Predicted his own Funeral.
Moral-Its usually Policy 10 Attack
the Enemy IN the Rear but there are
Exceptions to every Rule. Always re-
member In dealing with an Ass thu
inan or otherwise. that the end con
tanning his Brains Is less Dangerous
than the one furnished with Heels -
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07

in carriage robe. eyes closed, month
open, lips blue. and face the color OF a
khaki Pretty? | can well believe The
story that on their wedding tour to
Europe the sea sick husband. glancing
at his seasick bride, said 10 tha passing
deck steward: "Please spread this shawl
over my wife. ! cant bear the sight OF
her"
| hope 10 he in Paris in day or two
after this letter is mailed. then little
while to see, compare and study and
shall write impressions of the Exposi-
tion for Your RECORD readers who can
not see for themselves. pARnEssrs
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07
Fourth Of July Celebration
At GARDMERViLLE
Under The AKpicpS Nf Ihr GardnelyiIh Br,

An Immense Pavllo, viii Be Erected Corner Gilman
Avenue and Main Street.
industrial Parade l. o'clock NJ Will Form 'FRONT.'
Az clock short Literary at the
Address by Hon n Packard
by Merrill Turner the whole nu
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07

Bachelor pedagogues OF Hoiyoke,
Mass, have been ordered to marry. Ii
they do not they are to be dlsin ssed.
W. j. Breckenridge, II druggist of
Los Angeles. was held up, and shot by
two footpads recently. He has since
died from his wound.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-06-07
FOOTWEAR FOR ALL.

The most complete line of Ladies,
Gents, Misses, Boys and childrens sehos,
can be found at our store. We have just
remodelled and fixed up, and are now ready
for your trade We offer all the inducements
in low prices g,ol reliable goods of very
best manufactures in the East and West
Our Gents S3,50 Walk Over shoe is among
our specialtes Ladies Queen Quality $500.
All styles Your mail or express orders
will receive prompt attention. We are de-
termined to secure your trade at all hazards.
\ full line of leather nails, and all mater
ial for repairing.
E. BURLINGTON, CARSON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20

ROYALTY REJECTED NY DEMoCRA-
TIC BACHELORS CLUB.
A congratulatory letter from the Due
d'Orleans to a c~aricaturist who had
published an offensive cartoon Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20

The floral decora-
tons at the church
cost 800, 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20
CAPTAIN cHApw1cKs FRIENDS CLAIM HE WAS TREATED TOO
SEVERELY 8#E @A8@s

sey City and played Thermos to win at
10 to l. The horse easily fulfilled all that
Pete" Lewis had promised by winning in
a gallop. The ward detective learned the
result of the race from a ticker near the
station house and was probably no hap
pier when his friend handed him his win
nings of a hundred dollars thar when he
later received this telegram from Pete. :"
'Thermos was pretty good, but wait
until we pull off the next. I'll send you
Pete"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20

The floral decora-
tons at the house
did not cost more
than S125, 000.'
The collection cost
$4,000.
The music cost
$25, 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20
What

The prisoner before the bar of justice
was charged with having stolen a dog.
A darby witness was being examined.
You say the defendant passed the yard
and whistled to the dogs' Intercepted
the attorney.
Yes. sah," replied the witness.
Then what?"
Den what?"
yes. You say the defendant passed
the yard and whistled to the dog. Then
what followed?"
"Oh. Why de dog, OBJ ou'se,"-Ohio
State Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20

Teacher-I am surprised that you should
have such a bad lesson, George. 1 ex-
pected better things of you.
Pupil-My pa says 1t is the unexpected
that always happens. Funny a teacher
didn' know t~hat.-Boston Transcript.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20


regard to the expenditure at the Hastings
Benedict wedding at Greenwich, Conn, on
April 50. contrasted with the facts:
MEASUREMENT. FACT.
The wedding cost 1t didn't cost more
81, oUu, 600. than SIC ,OGO.
Mr. en- Q d lets No check whatever
present to the bride was given; bride and
was a check tor ST., groom have indie
600, 900. pendent means
A special wedding No music was
march was written written for the oc-
lor the occasion by lcasion. Familiar mu-
V,n,or Baver. sic was played.
The Oldest tapes No tapestries were
trtea IN the word bought; some were
We're bought for the borrowed.
occasion.
The brides tros- 1t probably didn't
seau cost $780, eo. cost $500. and was
all bought here ex-
cept one Paris gown.
The floral d~ecora- Except some smi-
tons at the churchilax sent from the
cost 100000. South they came
from Mr.. Benedict's
garden. The only
other cost was d
dozen mems work
for hall a day.
NJ. Benedict fol- He did not.
lowed the English
custom and distrib-
uted $1,000 in gifts to- -
servants.
At the house the Mr.. Damrosch who
tuIl Damrosch or-iwas a guest, was the
chestra played. only member of the
orchestra present.
Mr.. Benedict put The Oneida cruised
the steam yacht with the bride end
oneida at the dis-igroom from Green
posal of his daugh- witch to the foot of
ter for a cruise to East Twenty-sixth
the Mediterranean street. The couple
at a cost of $500, GOO went to Europe on
the Saale. Fifteen or
twenty cruises to
the Mediterranean
on the Oneida might
Ecost 5000, 900.
The floral d%ecora-I They did not. They
tons at the house consisted of flowers
did not cost more from the garden, ar
than Sl25,0 900" ranged by the house
hold.
The collection cost 1t cost between ST.
$4,000. 700 and $500.
The music cost 1t cost just $3.50.
$25, 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20

They Like Her, But Then she's Not They Can't Choose Hin without Re
a a jectng n Woman.
Secretary Long, Senator Hoar an Admiral Sampson all worship in the
Unitarian Church Of All Souls in Washington. This church now has a ques-
ton to decide which would bother Solomon. The Rev. Ida C. Eultn and
the Rev. John Van Schaick, Jr, have preached against each o.her, and the
congregation is undecided whom to choose. Mrs. Huhin is the favorie of
many, but-shes a woman, and that's against her..
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-05-20
Yellow
New York Sun.

new 1OfK sun.
Here are some of the m~isstaterlents in
regard to the expenditure at the Hastings
Benedict wedding at Greenwich, Conn, on
ADril 30 contra tad with thu foctc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
COUNTRY WAYS LONG AGO.
WOULD YoU CHANGE PRESENT CoNDI-
TIOSs FOR THosEy

Long ago, before the spinning wheels
went out of fashion, winter evenings
were spent by girls In spinning hsx for
summer use, and summer evenings were
devoted to preparing wool for the winter.
There was q good deal Of reading in the
long winter evenings. The few books
they had were learned by heart, and al
most any very old cOuntry-bred woman
can repeat long passages from "P1lgrims 9
Progress" Fox's MARTYRS" Hervey's
"Meditstions" or Baxter, from having
read them 90 diligently as girl.
Youug's might Thoughts" Aontgom-
ery's "Ocean," Doddrige's works, tales
of local affairs, all the Tories did 10 the
Revolution, and Benedict Arnold's tres-
SON beguiled grandms's childhood. The
only communication with New York city
was by sloop, and the time Of departure
was entirely dependent upon wind, tide,
and the whim Of the captain. SO the
moor farmers wives who wished to send
their butter and eggs to the city had to
guess at the time for carrying them TO
the landing.
News circulated by word Of mouth,
and the freshest European gossip was at
least ak weeks old. II stray newspa-
Der from one of the large cities did dnd
its way into the country, IL was pretty
sure to be pretty old before 1t got there.
Fruit could be preserved only by dry
ing, and, as apple-drying was usually q
great undertaking, 1t WAS customary to
hold apple-bees, Just as they did quilting
bees and huskiDg frolics. At these the
fiddle was the only musical instrument,
and even that Was considered little
disreputable. A man who openly play
ed the fiddle, making no excuse Tor the
exercise was looked upon as shiftless,
lazy fellow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
BROWNING and the Cook.

To Robert Browning man was
man. whether he was served by many
people or was the servant OF others.
On one occasion his son Barrett had
hired a room In 4 nelghborlng house
to exhibit his pictures, and in the tenn
porary absence Of the artist Mr..
Browning was doing the honors TO a
roomful OF fashionable friends. lie
was standing near the door when an
unannounced visitor made her appear
ance, and OF course he shook hands
with her. greeting her as he did the
other arrivals.
"Oh. | beg pardon" she exclaimed.
"But, please. sir, I'm the cook. Mr.
Barrett asked me to come and see his
pictures"
"And I'm very glad to see you" re-
turned Mr.. Browning. with ready cour-
tesy. Take my arm and | will see
you round."-New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27

The following Is taken from a hotel
advertisement In the Calcutta Times:
Gentlemen who come In hotel not say
anything about their meals they VIII
be charged for. and II they should say
beforehand that they are going out TO
breakfast or dinner. eic.. and II they
say that they not have anything to eat
they will be charged. and II not so they
will not be charged. or unless they
bring It to the notice Of the manager OF
the place. and should they want to say
anything they must order the manager
for one. not any one else. and unless
they bring not 1t to the notice OF the
manager they will be charged for the
least things according to the hotel rate.
and no fuss will be allowed afterward
about It."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
NUMBER 9.
IMPERTINENT SiMlANS.
An Experience In the Monkey TsD-
pIe nt Benares.

pie nt Benares.
On the occasion Of our visit TO the
monkey temple at Banares we had
provided ourselves with popcorn and
other goodies which we expected TO Of
fer their holInesses. But the monkeys
did not give us chance to do that
They snatched the dainties from our
hands, and when our supplies were ex-
hausted they amused themselves by
mimlcking Us.
One OF our party, who had bad
cold. used his handkerchief with con-
siderable emphasis. Scarcely had be
replaced his handkerchief In his pock-
ct when n monkey seized the protrud-
Ing end, pulled II out and gave an ex-
cellent Imitation OF the act. Then, OF
course. some OF us had kodaks, and
after we had taken several pictures
another personlfcation Of impudence
picked up little block OF wood which
lay upon the ground and with 1t took
several snapshots at us.
A third III conducted simian IN vain
female. who deserted her infant for
the purpose) grabbed from my shoul-
ders a red chuddar scarf and In few
flying leaps carried II TO a lofty NINA
ret. There she put II on and evidently
"fancied herself immensely. But she
was not allowed 10 retain her prize.
In about three minutes at least 40 mon
keys had bit piece Of my precious
chuddar.
Then our native guide Informed me
that the monkeys were very fond OF
scarfs and that they captured great
many on the stone "ghats" near the
temple while their owners were bath
Ing in the river. Perhaps on the prin-
ciple that misery loves company be
seemed 10 think his item OF news
ought TO console me; but, although the
"monkeyshines" continued as long as
we stopped In the temple compound
no longer found them quite SO lu-
dicrous. us.-Chautauquan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
(ro BIZ CONTINUED


An Englishman hailing from the
north went into the Chatham hotel, In
Paris. recently and cautioucly asked
the price Of q whisky.
zone franc. sir" replied the bar
tender.
"And a whisky and solar
zone franc. sir. All drinks are the
same price"
The EngIlshman sat down and, to bis
astonishment. found that the place
was run on American lines and that
the customers helped themselves al
their own discretion. He punished
that bottle Of whisky till 1t was near
" empty. Az be went out he paid
down his franc. but the manager call
ed him back and said. You have for
gotten your change"
81 thought that the drink was q
francT
'sThat ls 20. SIR" was the reply
sThat 10 the retail price. but there 10
reduction when you buy Wholesale.
And be handed back 8 sous.-Londos
Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
CUTTlEFISH INK.
The Peculiar Liquid which This Gu
rious Animal Elects.


The cuttlefsh are caught In great
numbers of the Cornwall coast and
are used as a bait for the conger eel,
for which this part Of the world Is cell
ebrated. The cuttlefish possesses no
real mouth. but has long. cylindrical
sucker with which IL adheres firmly to
the bait. The method Of capturing the
fish Is as follows: A long line from
which are suspended from 200 10 800
hooks baited with portions OF pllchards
almost the only bait the cutuefish Will
take) is let down into the sea and al
lowed To stop there for about half an
hour. II Is then drawn mp. and the
cuttlefish are found hanging by means
Of their suckers to the bait.
The moment that they leave the wa
ters they eject with considerable force
a great quantity OF deep. black. yiscous
substance which Is about the consisten-
cy OF trcacle. and the stain made by IL
upon the clothes OF the fishermen Is
permanent II II happens to fall upon
them.
had a conversation with one man
who has several times received n full
charge In his face, and he assured me
that beyond the smell, which Is most
nauseous. he felt no Inconvenience at
all. no smartIng or pain in his eyes and
no bad after effects.
II any OF the liquid gets upon the
nets. II rots them beyond repair un-
less II Is washed of Immediately. An
other curious fact Is that this fluid
will not injure cloth in the slightest
degree beyond making permanent
stain. one man told me that he had
used a jersey for several years which
had been squlrtsd all over at different
times by these ccphalopods, but that
except for the cloth being stained IL
was as good as ever.
When this link" Is elected under wa
ter 1t hangs in n sort OF cloud and does
not spread London Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
nEep pLowlNc ouEsTIoNeD.

It is an open question whether or not
deep plowing Is good thing for the soil
or not says q writer 10 the "Epitomtst." ="
MANY farmers are of the opinion that
deep plowiug is detrimental TO the land,
and on the other hand there are those
who keep plowing little deeper every
yesr, and by go doing believe that they
are improving the producing capacity OF
the land. do not believe 10 extreme
plowing. What that extreme Is depends
considerably on the kind OF soil. Ihe
larger part Of the humus Of the soil Hes
within four or five inches Of the surface.
Deep blowing that ls going TO turn this
under and place the bottom soil on top u
not what the writer would term proper
depth. To be sure, this humus must 80
to the bottom Of the furrow, but any
plowing that Is 80 deep that an overly
amount Of soil Is placed on top, u not
good blowing. Everything taken Into
consideration, believe that eight Inchel
on most soils win Be entirely sumciena
for depth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
Two Eating Stories.

At Somersley we used constantly to
meet Tom Price, a great friend Of the
Darlington family, a fine rider and
very greedy. One day, eating a good
dinner. he said. This Is my idea OF
heaven"
YES" said a neighbor, such q din
ner as this without money and with
out priceT
He always reminded me OF the
greedy man who, coming down stairs
in the morning before breakfast, said,
"Food has not passed my lips since
last night, and tomorrow will be the
third day."-"Sir Algernon Vests
Recollections."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
sur-ndinr Hapviness.

81 have but one rule that follow ab-
solutely In this life, and that Is to make
other people as happy as possible"
"well." Be replied. you ought to Dc
gratified then at what heard young
lady say the other day."
"What was thatT
"She said that whenever she saw you
dancing she had to laugh."-Chicago
Times Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
CAN FARMERS FIX PRICES!

While talking one day to merchant
who deals in farm and dairy products,
farmer drove up and addressed the mer-
chant thus: "Whst will you give me for
nv potatoes? | don't know the market
price; have made no inquiries. What
will you give meg' In looking at the po-
tatoes the merchant pronounced them
very small, but with an eye to business
and profit made an offer, which was at
once accepted. In my humble opinion,
il that farmer had picked three or four
bushels Of the small ones out Of ten,
then, with the six or seven bushels Of
good-sized ones left, had canvassed the
dealers In town, getting posted, he could
ss easily have got as much money, II not
more, to take home, and still had the
small potatoes for feed.-"Barre Ga
zette."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
EAcE TO FACE TALK.

II You have an institute In your reach
this winter do not fail to attend 1t will
not do to conclude that the speakers
cannot tell you anything new. You may
read the papers and study books, but
there Is nothing equal to face-to-face
talk on the subjects that are of interest
to you in your calling. Then there are
other ways that you can help the iusti-
tute to do good. There are in your
neighbOrhood many mentor they are
in every section, unfortunately-who
will not take the papers and will not
study their calling. Try 10 get these
men out at the institute, and you may
awaken 10 them desire to learn more
Practical Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27

hEftte 00QQcQ, ana ME Ht1CS eVVO
gradually RELAXED.
"But what arc you two doing down
theref''
I'VE disagreed over question OF
Judgment. He said this ship isn't safe
and l shouldn't ( have the chance to take
her home. say there's nothing wrong
with her that can't be remedied. and
home I'm going to taxa her anyway. 1t
may be the one chance in my life. sir,
If getting balance at the bank. and
I'm not soing to miss it."
"Ho," said Dayton-Philipps.
"If you don't like to come. you need
not, /" said Kettle. "But I'm going to
have the stone macon and the dago and
those two coal beavers. Perhaps you'd
better 20 back. It win be wet. hard
work here; no way the sort OF job to
suit soldier"
Dayton Philips flushed slightly. and
then he laughed. ~ suppose that's in
tended to be nasty, I" he said. well.
captain, I shall have to prove to you
that we soldiers are equal to bit d
manual labor sometimes By the way,
don't want TO interfere in . personal
matter, but I'd like 1t a. favor II you
wouldn't kill Straks quite Irathsr liks
him"
Anything TO oblise." said Kettls,