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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
An Experience with Clovcrs.

would like to report some good re-
turns from small beginnings in clover,
If only to encourage. more Of the same
undertaking and on a larger scale. In
April, l soWed a small patch Of al
falfa, putting it on rather hard, ston.'
ground, but sowing it in rows about
q foot apart. 1t came up like magic
and l hoed it twice, though without
wedding the rows very much. The
plants were so rampant that they soon
Outstripped all the weeds, and by the
end Of June were, think, fully q foot
high in the rows. which bulgad so that
the spaces were about taken up. 1 did
not want the plants to go to seed, so I
have mown the plat and now look for
still more rampant and bushy
growth. What can prevent this degree
of success on a larger scale?
A small plat of crimson clover was
sown some time last fall. Fowls wal
lowed some Of the seed out before it
came up, so that it was very patchy,
but what did grow was very stocky
and it wintered perfectly. In April,
filed in the vacant spaces, and the
seed came up so rapidly that there
were soon no bare spots in the plat.
The old plants blossomed profusely,
and by July 1 were heavy with seed,
which will be gathered and sown in
the chaff, probably in the corn field at
last working. The new spring sowing
grew so fast that it was also in bios
som early in July, and but for having
to be cut with the other would no
doubt also bear seed.
1t appears that the secret is early
sowing for spring; otherwise, wait till
the soil is moist in the fall. I am 60
ing to try some alfalfa in the fall also.
With a good start it is independent Of
the weather, and it is pretty sure of
this if there is not a dry spell right
away after the sowing. We lose red
clover mostly at such times also; so
that alfalfa and crimson clover are
not such great exceptions after all.
Our cows eat the freshly-mown al
falfa greedily, though they have all
the pasture they want.-John Cham.
berlin, in the Country Gentleman.
The foreign-bofn population of tn,
Usited States more than 100000
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
61As0 .-.-7fH1gs

Little gunmetal buttons are attrac'
tive on dark waists.
Cut-out cloth will be used extensive
~ as trimming, both on velvet and
silk.
Knots of black chiffon, mousseline
de sole or narrow velvets give q fin.
ishing touch to gown
Fichus and pointed bodlces are e..
pected to be conspicuous in the even.
ing models for the autumn.
Silk dresses win be more fashion
able than ever this winter, and taffeta
will retain its popularity, vying With
the softer silks.
The half and three quarter length
coats, made in Powered silk, cloth and
velvet, will be very much worn this
season as outside garments.
Killed founces are to be worn dur
ing the winter The founces are quite
Old-fashionedly simple, and are ar.
ranged in three tiers around the skirt.
Black and white remains a favorite
combination. 1t is seen to special adj
vantage in a light weight cheviot hav-
ing q grayish white background with
raised dots in black.
A rough wool frieze in black and
white is among the newest materials,
and frightened with touches of coral
pink or Ochre-tinted plain cloth, it is
exceedingly effective
Painted flowers are used on every
thing, silks and velvets being made
now, covered with these hand-painted
blossoms, which give us a touch Of
summer amidst the bleakness Of win
ter weather.
The pOmpadour designs are carried
out in the painted flowers, large
punches Of gorgeous colorings on pale
grounds. Pompadour silks are to be
used a great deal, especially in the
| Empire designs. -.i..--.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29

Wash and trim a head OF cauli.
flower, blanch Il by dropping for ave
minutes Ia boiling sailed water, and
then in cold. Cut It into smalllsh
branches, and boil until tender. not
crumbly. Cook half n dozen young
beets thoroughly tender. peel and
slice them lengthwlse, and arrange the
slices star-fashlon in the bottom Of a
bowl Heap the caullnower upon
them, keep very hot and pour over
them a dressing made by mixing a gill
Of the best salad oil. n tablespoonful
OF lemon Juice, n salt spoon OF salt,
half as much dry mustard and a dash
Of white pepper, smoothly together.
In serving stir so every bit OF both
vegetables shall have It's proportion
Of dressing. This is much rellshed by
caprlcious appetltes, but many prefer
the bects and caulinower dressed
simply with clear melted butter-not
drawn butter-and dashed with vine
gar at the moment Of eating.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
without Gloss.

The dainty maiden who takes de-
light in manlcuring her finger tips is
advised against polishing her finger
nails until they shine like mirrors. A
little polish only Is permissible. First,
the long claw-ends Of finger nails, sug-
gestlve Of birds of prey, went out Of
fashion. Now, the experts declare,
the high glaze nair' is vanishing. A
slight point in the middle Of the finger
nail is the prescribed fashion for cut
ting. The nail is cut either just a
trlfe longer than the finger at this tip,
but often the nails are trimmed level
with the end Of the niger.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
Found In a BibIe

The following story is being told
in Hamburg about a most welcome
find of money in a Bible, writes our
Berlin correspondent. A business
man, with a large growing family,
began to find himself in serious none
tary troubles. His wife fell i'll, and
the doctor sent in a very long bill,
which he was unable to pay. The
debtor in his distress made up his
mind to sell the family Bible. On
turning over the leaves before taking
it out of the house he found a sealed
letter inscribed with the words, ITO
the finder" He opened it and found
the following letter inside:
I'm the sure knowledge that man
does not turn to his Bible to read
the word of God until he is in the
greatest distress, I have placed E1OO in
notes between pages al and 142.
TDwn %
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
Knaaded Bread For His Mother.

President Loubet once when he was
Prime Minister, made a flying visit
it was between two stormy sessions
of the Chamber of Deputies-to his old
mother at the farm in Dauphiny. The
old dame was In the kitchen kneading
bread for the fortnightly baking,
which is still a custom in the old fami-
lies of the Midi. She put her tloury
arms around his neck and kissed him.
"Ah, mother, you should give over
this heavy work." said The Prime Min
lister.
"And sit with folded hands on bak-
ing day" the good old housewife cried
Indignantly. mo, no-but must adj
NIT it is not SO easy as it was"
well, to-day you shall fold your
hands-sit down, mother, and talk to
me-" said the first Minister Of France,
and he took off his coat, rolled up his
Ashirt sleeves and kneaded the bread.
When he had finished and heard all
the gossip of the farm he kissed the
good old mother and went back to his
more conspicuous duties Of statesman.
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
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~ RECIPES =.
SgggEESe tor-S.-s-s~s~-s>s. -.a-4-.-.-.-.-. e,

Peach Marmalade-Pare and cut I'D
the peaches in small pieces, and to a
pound of fruit add a pound of sugar.
When the sugar is dissolved set it over
the fire and let it boil till it is a smooth
paste. Stir 1t all the time it is boiling.
Put it in the Jars while warm and
paste them over the next day.
Egg umplings-One-half cup water,
One-half cup butter boiled together.
Sift in one-half cup -four and one
fourth teaspoonful of salt. Boil until
the mass forms a lump. When partly
cool beat in two whole eggs Add to
the soup in teaspoonfuls five minutes
before serving time, and boil until
light, keeping the kettle well covered.
Bread Pudding-To make dread
pudding" with oranges take a pint Of
grated bread crumbs and soak them in
one and one-half pints of milk; add
one well-beaten egg, one-Quarter of a
cup Of sugar and butter the size Of
q walnut. Pour about two-thirds of
the mixture into a buttered pudding
dish, and on top lay a cupful Of
sliced oranges. Add the rest Of the
pudding and bake in a moderate oven.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
oocupatlons OF Glover Woman.


Woman having entered the business
world is constantly looking for fresh
worlds to conquer. Among the latest
of odd occupations which u young
woman has taken up is the repairing Of
bric-a-brac and she finds it quite re-
munerative, too. This clever girl has
opened a modest place in the second
story of a New York building, display
ing her single from the window Her
success from the start has been very
great, as she is an exceedingly smart
nd skillful patcher Of broken vases,
Wantique furniture and articles of virtu.
1t is told Of her thai she mended q
vase, beautifully, that was broken in
700 pieces In the case of slight chips
p where the decoration is married she
very cleverly covers with her own
u lsh. She is reputed to make a most
eellent living in this way.
Eeminine interior decorators have
been in the business for some time.
but q bright Chicago woman has hit
lpon the clever plan of an added serv-
&c that brings her much custom. This
us to open or close The country house
at the proper seasons, suggest the
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
CONVERTED INTO A cREAMET

milk cans in ice water. A row of
cans are set about the outside, while
ice occupies the centre space. A close
fitting cover keeps out the heat A
wooden faucet or plug can be used
for drawing off the water when de-
sired This is designed particularly
for small cans holding eight and a half
or ten quarts, but may be adapted for
forty and fifty quart cans.-New Eng.
land Homestead.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29

Every morning after baby's hair has
been washed and well brushed do not
leave It nice and smooth and tidy, but
with the tips Of the fingers rub the
head all over very gently with q short
circular motion from right to left
This causes the roots of the hair to
twist, and curly hair will be the result.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29

agreeable favor 1t was introduced
into this country at the time Of Ra-
leigh's voyages to Virginia, and has
steadily increased in popularity ever
since.
Every school child is aware that
potatoes are classed as starch foods,
and that their bulk is made up large
! ly OF water. The accompanying dia-
gram, prepa-ed for the Department Of
Agriculture, shows graphically the
proportion Of edible and inedible con-
tents Of a potato. 1t is chiefly on ac-
count of the starch content that po-
tatoes are eaten, and while they are
apparently not economical foods, ow-
ing to the large proportion Of water
which they contain, this is not actual
ly the case. In other foods, as for in
stance, rice, there is four times as
much nourishment as in an equal
weight of potatoes, but then water or
milk is added to the rice in preparing
it for the table, so that when ready to
VIC GdLCh II NGAJ AluNA 4NoCA4lbACD BO-
tatoes in the assimilable proportion,
bulk for bulk. Equal weights Of the
two foods do not cost as much in each
case
Being chiefly starch the potato is
valuable as a source Of muscular en-
ergy and does not serve to build or
repair the body tissue, except in a very
small degree. This explains why po-
tatoes are generally served with foods
rich in tissue making properties, such
I as meats, and why it is that large
numbers of the country population of
Ireland and Germany are so poorly
nourished. Potatoes alone are a very
one-sided diet
The accompanying table shows at
glance how the potato is proportional
as regards its food value:
Water........ ...... .......78.3 per cent.
Starch, or energy-producing
material ........ ......... 1874 per cent.
NitroGens, or tissue-producing
material ...... ..... ....... ~ per cent.
FaJS...... ........... ........ .Ul per cent.
Mineral matters, chiefly pot
ASH saltS.',... .............l. U0 per cent
1t is often asserted that the potato
is unwholesome, but there is no scien-
tific basis for it. Eaten alone pota-
toes, of course, would form very
badly balanced diet. AS a matter Of
fact its universal popularity and con-
! sumption are evident from the statis-
tics above quoted, that it forms near
ly fourteen per cent. of the total food
Of the people Of this country, furnish
ing about four per cent. Of the total
proteins, or heterogeneous foods, and
nearly ten per cent. of the total carbo-
| hydrates or starches.
A word of warning. Potatoes that
have been stored for a long time and
which have begun to sprout, should
not be eaten, as they are apt to con-
tain an undue amount of solanin, or
poisonous substance. Numerous cases
Of poisoning are on record resulting
from this cause.-Philadelph Record.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
ARE PoTAToEs EssENTIAL7

Chay Furnish About Fourteen Per Cent
OF American Nutrinent.
The threatened potato famine, or NJ
least short crop. IN the light Of the
statement OF DR.. Langworthy, Of the
Office OF Experiment stations, that po-
totoes constitute nearly fourteen per
cent. of the total food consumed by
American families has a grave slgnil-
cance. The popularity Of the potato
as q food stuff Is well founded, and ID
due TO It's prolific yield, superior keep
Ing qualities, ease OF propagation and
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
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! FARM TOPICS 8
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- Ynlno of I.tnerlmenl..

Experiments are OF more value to
the farmer when praeticed ON the
farm than at the experiment stations.
Five dollars expended In that manner,
on small plots, Will be money well In
vested, which may return nfty fold in
the future.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
An Anlmnl,s nlsnnslilon.

The disposition Of an animal Is very
important. 1t is more difficult to find
n safe horse for tlmld persons than
to secure n well-bred animal. There
are gentle horses, but they do not all
combine desirable qualities for gen
tleness Of disposition.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29
Homemade MIX Coolor.

The illustration shows the end Of q
large hogshead cut off and fitted with
q cover to serve as a tank for putting
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29

Travellers in Eastern S.sers cay
soups in sacks. They are fross- <ol:d
X e+~-e snd Lee, ;,d.f~s..f -l.i,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29

The foreign-born population of tn,
usited States more than 100000
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-11-29

agreeable favor 1t was introduced
into this country at the time of RAJ
leighs voyages to Virginia, and has
steadily increased in popularity ever
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24
Fleeing Bank Notes.

am told at the treasury department
that it is not possible for person TO
defraud the government by what they
call ''piecing'-that is, by clipping off
small slices of several bank notes and
fitting them together to resemble a
complete note. Such offeDses have
been committed. and the guilty persons
have been sent to the penitentiary. but
the treasury never redeems the bills,
and the loss falls upon the persons who
send them in for redemption. There
are several ways Of committing frauds
of this nature. and they are done so
skillfully as to escape detection except
by experts. There Is now $500 note
on exhibition at the treasury which
Is made up Of l6 slices of other notes
so skillfully fitted together as to es.
cape the notice of number of banks
and many people who handled it.-Chi-
cagO Record.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24
ahe My.tery OF Lady Byron.

w. E. Henley writes vigorously Of
Lady Byron In The Pail Mall Maya
zine. In the end they were married
by special license; a year and fort.
night after the wedding Lady Byron
left her husband never to return to
him, and the great heart Of the public
rose to the occasion. A bride repudiat-
Ing her groom! A young mother fee.
ing the embrace of her frstborn's ia.
ther! Obviously she-young. innocent,
high principled, above all. virtuous-
was the victim. BY specifying nothing
and so suggesting the unspeakable, she
captured the general Imagination and
set 1t working to her sole advantage.
"He is completely lost In the opinion
of the world" and II look upon him
as given up to every worthless excess
for the rest Of his life;" thus Miss
Godfrey to her friend, Thomas Moore,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24
An Opera Air Iu Church.

Those of my churchgoing readers
who are familiar with Mozart's opera
of Don Juan" and Lave even sung it
in church in
| am conscious of an interruption
anu protest at this point. denying the
allegation and defying the alligator,
but must insist on the truth of my
statement The tune Smyrna" is not
sung so much in church as it used to
be. but you could find it in plenty Of
tuneboOks % years ago. 1t is a beauti.
ful melody but not devotional except
as 1t expresses the devotion of the fic-
kle coquette in the opera as she con-
soles her bruised lover. - Irish Inde-
pendent
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24
The Duke and the Dean.

The late Prebendary Rogers used to
tell how Lord Rosebery Joined him In
petitionfng the Duke Of Wellington to
open Apsley House on Sunday after
moons. so that the public might see the
pictures. The duke and Mr.. Rogers
met in the park and began to speak
about the memorial.
among all these signatures" said
the duke. II find only one respectable
name. and that Is your own"
Mr.. Rogers replied that Dean Stan
ley had signed.
"Oh," said the duke, II don't call him
respectable"
"Well. but there is Lord Rosebery."
II don't think much Of him." answer
ed the duke; but. as you assure me 1t
is all right. will see what can be
DONE"
1t was finally agreed that visitors
should be admitted on condition that
they wiped their feet on the mats and
did not sit down on the sofas.-West-
minister Gazette.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24
the HOME GOLD CURE.
An ingenious rreAtment by VIII eh
0sunkasde are 0eing cured
Daily In Spite 81 Themse selves.
No 0oxtouo Dos .. No Weakening
Of the nerves. A Peasant and
Positive Cure for Tho Lluour

1t is now generally know 4 ard ,n
dersrood that Drunkenness ia diso on
and not a weakness. = oody fed
with poison. and ner ses omnletsl,
shatter. by periodical or constant
use Of intoxi at ng liquors. REQUIRE an
antldote capable Of neutralizino ., 4
eladlcallng Ills poison, and destroy.
ing the era ding for intoxicants. suf-
1erers nay now cure themselves It
lone Without publicity or loss Of time
rom business by tnis wonderful
HONE GOLD CURE" which has
been perfected after many wears IT
close study and treatment Of iuebri.
ates. The faithful use according to
directions Of this wonderful discovery
is positively guaranteed to cure the
most obstinate case. no matter how
hard drinker. Our records show
the marvellous transformation OF thou.
SANDS of DrunkardS into sober in
dustrious and upright men.
WIVES Gu RE YOUR HUS.
BA NDs!! CHILDREN CURE YOUR
FATHERS!. This remedy is in no
sense noStrum but is a specific for
Inns disease only: and i, So ski!lfully
devised and prepared That it is thor
ougly soluble and pleasant to taste SO
that 1t can be given IN cup OF tea or
cof1ee without the knowledge OF the
person taking it. Thousands of Drunk
ards have cured themselves with this
priceless remedy. ard as many more
have been cured and made TEN perate
men by having the CURE" admin
stored by loving friends and re.atives
without their knowledge in coffee or
tea, and believe today that they dis
continued drinking of their own free
will. DO NOT WAIT. Do not he
deludtd by apparent and misleading
"lmprovemenJ." Drive out the dis.
ease at once and for all tine. The
"HOME GOLD CURE" is sold at the
extremely low price Of One Dollar
thus placing within reach of every
body treatment more eff, ctual THAI
otheis costing S2o to $50. Full dir
ecllons accompany each package
Special advice by skilled physicians
when requested without extra charge.
Sent prepaid to any part of the world
IN receipt of One Dollar. Address
Dept D 526 EDWIN B. GILES &
COMPANY, 1880 and 1882 Market
Street, Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly conf
len tial.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24
HE ROUSED JEFFERSON.
Why the Hotel Porter Walked Jef1er.
son From His Sleen

| Leslie's Weekly tells this story about
Joseph Jetferson: A number of years
ago he played one night engagement
In small Indiana town. appearing in
, his favorite part Of Rip Van Wrinkle.
In the hotel at which he stopped was
an lrishman recently lapeed," VIZ
acted as porter and geneE 'ssistt j
Judged by the deep and ssf4v1s liter
est which he took in the house, he
might have been clerk, lessee. and pro-
prietor, rolled into one
At about 6 o'clock in the morning
Mr. Jefferson was startled by a violent
humping on his door, When he strug-
gled into consciousness and realized
that he had left no "calP' order at the
Office, he was naturally indignant. But
his sleep was spoiled for that morning,
so he arose, and soon after appeared
before the clerk. ".ee here" he de-
manded of that individual, why was l
called at this unearthly hour?"
Il don't know, sir" answered the
clerk, III ask Mike"
The Irishman was summoned, Said
the clerk: Mike, there was no call for
Mr.. Jefferson. Why did you disturb
himr'
Taking the clerk by the lapel Of the
coat, the Hiberian led him to one side
and said. in mysterious whisper: HE
were SNORING loike z horse, sor, and
Ord heerd the b'ys say as how he were
Onct afther shaping FUR tWinfV wears.
90 OF sez to mesilf, SEE OF, 'Moike, it's
cooming onto him ag'in, and it's yer
July to git the crayther out O. yer
house Instantly"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-24

In other parts Of the country the
street railroads are being used for the
mail service with satisfactory results.
On short line in the southern part
of New Hampshire this plan has been
carried out with great benefit to the
people living along the line of the
road. A regular mail car is run on
schedule time and the people there
get the benefit Of many more mails
as we'll as free rural delivery. Per-
haps q similar plan could be put in
operation here on the local street
SO asto give additional mail
communications between Montpelier
and Barre as we'll as free rural delivery
along the line.