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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06

pie device which any beekeeper can
make. Find a suitable crotched stick
and remove the bark. Make a ring
about twenty inches in diameter out
of stout wire, telegraph wire is about
right. Next take piece of burlap and
sew into bag shape, then sew the wire
ring into the mouth of the bag and
fasten 1t into the crOtched stick, so it
will swivel, and the device is ready for
use. 1t is well to have on hand one
or two poles of different lengths and
two short straps with which to unite
them.
This device will reach a swarm thir-
ty feet from the ground. The great
feature of it is its lightness, and no
matter at what angle the pole is held
the bag is always perpendicular To
hive a swarm whose queen is at large
with the bees, bring the swarm catch
er right up under the cluster and give
it a sharp jerk upwards and the clus-
ter will drop from the limb right into
the mouth of the catcher Carry to
the hive and turn the bag inside out
and the bees will drop in front of the
hive and run into it.-F. G. Herman, in
American Agriculturist.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
The Detection Of Peach Yoiiows.

The premature rlpening of peaches
is an unfailing symptom Of yellows,
and Is considered the first stage. To
master this inspectors and fruit grow.
ers should be thoroughly posted about
the time Of rlpenlng Of each variety.
The time Of ripenlng viii vary with
location and weather conditions. When
peaches are found rlpening two or
three weeks ahead of time, It is a
pretty sure indication Of yellows. Do
not let peach prematurely ripened
by a worm or some other cause fool
you. The characteristic nothing or
dappling Of a yellow peach is a good
guide.
The second and third stages of yell
lows are easily detected at any time.
The development of dormant buds into
broomlike punches is characteristic.
Here again there is chance for error,
as the punching may be caused, in
some cases, by other factors. Be on
guard at all times, as yellows inspec-
tors often get into trouble Fellows Is
a peculiar disease and many men are
found in any nelghborhood who know
all about it, while scientists are still
cropping in the dark. In the nursery
look out for strings around the bud
that have not been cut. The trees will
yellow and shoot out buds resembling
second stage yellows below the tie.
Watch for aphis on roots and the
peach-mite on the terminal growth.
There are many other points which ex-
perience alone will make clear, but by
all means be cautious in dealing with
this mysterious disease. Get rid of
it as soon as possible by grubbing and
burning the trees.-New England
Homestead.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06

Novelties In Jeweiry.

Novelties in jewelry are constantly
appearing. Both new and smart is n
long chain of Eastern cut gems, and
irregular pearls and turquoise strings
wound about the neck are gaining in
favor rapidly. A lovely brooch Of
shaded enamel is made like a Wild
rose, but has the odd addition Of a
cherub's head in raised gold In the
centre. Amethysts are worn, once
more, after long dlsuse, and often are
combined with diamonds.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
Penoeful N1lsslon For Cannon Ralls.

The authorities at one of the British
naval arsenals were rather surprised
recently by an inquiry as to whether
they had any old cannon balls for sale
fourteen and twenty-eight Founders,
such as Nelson used at Trafalgar. It
turned out that they were required by
the owner of a Welsh slate quarry.
When a large slab Of stone has to be
detached a slit is opened behind it,
and small cannon balls dropped in.
The workmen then 'jobble" the part
ly loosened block to and fro with their
crowbars and at every movement the
cannon balls drop deeper. Very SOON
larger balls can be inserted, and then
the whole block falls forward, com
pletely severed.-Cardln Western Mail.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
Tho PonnInr Girl.

The type of girl that everybody likes
Is she who appreciates the fact that
she cannot always have the first choice
of everything nor does she want 1t.
She Is the girl who is not too bright
to be able to find brightness in every
one, and pleasure in everything; she
Is neither aggressive nor a tale bearer
nor a fault finder. She is tactful, kind
and pleased with every attention. She
is, in fact, the girl who makes the
world a pleasant place because she
is part of it. and you like her because
you feel she likes you.-American
Queen.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
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! FARM TOPICS |


There are many places which need
drnlning only because of some spring
which does not discharge at the sur
face, but rises near It and then satur-
ates the soil all about It. until It finds
some place where It can drain off. We
have seen such place well drained
by shallow, open ditch that led no to
the spring, changing the entire prevl-
GUS bog meadow TO firm land with
running brook Of pure spring water
through It, Other places need the
more thorough drainage given by the
tile drains at about two rods apart, to
carry away not only any spring water
that may come up through them, but
the surface water that comes down
from surrounding higher lands. One
Of the readiest methods Of distinguish
ing these Dogs is that, where there is
hidden spring the land viii be wet
even in a dry season. while the other
may get quite firm in times of drought.
The spring, also, may often be found
by the fact that the snow melts earlier
during the winter and the grass starts
earlier in the spring, and keeps green
during the dry spell in summer or fall.
American Cultivator.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06

It Is claimed by those who have
made observation IN that direction that
fruit trees growing by the roadside are
less liable 10 attack from insects than
those growing In the fields away from
the roads. II Is believed that this Is
due to road dust which assists IN keep
ing insects away from trees to a Ger.
tain extent.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
Serious Pest to Strawberry Crop.

0NH7NI'3" J" NV W ~ - " WHY wv
The insect is a small BEETLE, known
as the strawberry weevil, shown in the
illustration, adapted from drawings
by Riley and Chittenden. In 1898 it
destroyed half the strawberry crop OF
Maryland. The greatest loss was re-
corded In 1892 when two-thirds the
crop was ruined by It, The female
drills a hole into the bud with her
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
Preserre the Forests.

Out of q single tree in Dyer County,
Tenn, it is reported, Edward Johnson
got four cords of firewood, three gal
Ions of mountain dew" and honey
and five raccoons. It is an old saw
that one cannot get all the 'coons up
one tree. but this comes as near it as
any report that has Gene in.-Colum-
bus Enquirer-Sun.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
Valet as Courier.

Every year shows an increase in the
number of women who in travelling
employ Wallets instead Of maids. The
valet acts as courier and attends to
the luggage. Some of the fashionable
women who sailed recently for Eu-
rope have registered in several in
stances themselves "and valet
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06
A slmple swarm Cntchor.

I have tested quite a few swarm
catchers, but have found none to give
such thorough satisfaction as this sim
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-09-06

snout, afterwards depositing an egg in
it. She then cuts the bud off with her
scissor-like mouth parts. The young
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
SABBATH OBSERT4NCE.
PETITION To BE CIRCULATED REQUESTING,
THAT THE GATES OF THE PAN-AMERI
CAN EXPOSITION BE CLOSED
ON SUNDAY.

All the members Of the Woman's National Sab
hath Alliance who were present at the meeting In
the Madison Square Presbyterian Church. at Tween
ty-iourth-st. and MadisOn-ave., yesterday morn
ing, signed petition that the gates OF the Pan
American Exposition. to be opened in Buffalo I'm
May. be closed Sundays. The name Of DR.
Hathaway, secretary OF the American Sabbath
Union headed the petition which to be circulated
through the educational institutions OF the State
TIE churches and the religious societies and asso-
Citations. Mrs. James r. Tacott. who presided In
place OF the president Mrs Darwin r. James who
il III with the grip. objected to the term "Ameri-
can Sabbath in the document. and thought Il
should read Christian Sabbath One of those
present stated that compromise has been sug-
gested and that many OF the ministers Of Buffalo
favor closing the exhibits on the first day of the
week. but keeping the gates open and allowing
concerts 10 be held Another regretted the ten
dency or ministers TO compromise on many
questions
The corresponding secretary was directed to
send letter Of commendation from the society to
the Paris bicyclers who declined $4,000 contract
which required Sunday riding. and accepted one at
5000 which demanded work for only six days
week.
letter written by butcher stated that the
common that meat cannot be kept without
ice from Saturday Sunday is without grounds
because that will not keep from ten IN
twelve hours without ice is unhealthy and should
be under the supervision of the Board of Health
In reply a protest by the alliance a milk
SUNDAY
delivery az long as a sufficient quantity milk
days could be brought TO the city on Sat
uriay but that this is no longer possible
Mrs McEwen, wife Of the Rev H. T. McFwen
formerly pastor of the Fourteenth Street Presbv-
terrain Church at Fourteenth-st. and Second-ave
who is now I'm Amsterdam. y. Y. stating that sey-
enteen churches in chat city Were cooperating in
the work of obtaining Sabbath observance. OF the
TWENTY-FIVE thousand or twenty-siX thousand in
habitants. fourteen thousand employed I'm the
mills and "A large number Of these are foreigners
who have regard for the day. They work from
6:45 a IN. 10 p. m, without Saturday haIf-hoi-
daV and Sunday is consequently employed in out
door recreation and in visiting friends She thought
The Sunday entertaining in the home of young
people do med tc hall bedrooms boarding
houses desirable. but decried the growing practice
of holding Sunday receptions musicals and dinners
Mrs Russell Sage announced as a new mem
ber of the society.
The Woman's National Sabbath Alliance has just
closed its sixth year. 1t has seventeen auXiares
in this State and in Connecticut. New-Jersey, Ohio
Minnesota and Washington. d. 9. The organiza-
tion aims 10 extend a proper observance of the
SABBATH among Christian people and its members
nIedre themselves to refrain from desecratng the
5ay bv ordering supplies from tradesmen Sun
day. and from the various forms OF Sabbath break
I'm
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
BR1TE FIREMAN KILLED.
SUFFOCATED BY SMOKE WHICH WAS NEAR
LY Fatal. To SEVERAL OTHERS.

At fire at No. 424 West Forty-seventh-st yes
terday morning Fireman Frank Featherston lost
his life and several of his companions narrowly
escaped death by suffocaton. The fire started
little before O'Clock in the cellar of the building
which is five story tenement house. A dense
smoke arose at once. and warned by Policeman
Houlihan the tenants all succeeded in getting out
of the building in safety. Engine Company No. "a
the first to arrive upon the scene in charge OF
Captain Michael A. Burns. and Ffremen Frank
FeatherstOn. Frank MauseT. Thomas W Smith and
Clarence f. McNeilie dragged hose through the
front hall and down into the cellar by the stair
way, while Engine Company No. .. which arrived a
few minutes later. a down by the stairs
from in front.
Work had been going on for about fifteen min
utes, when a cry went up that man had fallen.
Chief Binns. who was directing the operations ran
back into the hall and met Burns MauSer and
McNeilie staggering up from the cellar. They were
in no condition TO give any information. and got
into the fresh air best they might while
the Chief made his way down the steps There was
smoke everywhere, and worse than that the place
filled with illumina ting gas which was escap-
ing from a pipe the lead connection in which had
been melted by the heat
Halfway down the stairs Binns stumbled upon
the body Of Smith lying unconscious upon OF
the steps. He got hold OF him. and with much diff
hculty dragged him up into the hall and out into
the street II dark that he did not see
any one else in the cellar and supposed the men
all out. Binns then ordered Engine Com
pany No. to take a hose through the hall and
into the cellar. and also set Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. q. which had then reached the spot.
work lighting the flames. When the Of No
got into the cellar they found FeatherstOn lying
on his face dead from sufrocation
Captain Burns said Featherston lived at No. 5+2
West Fifty-frst-st. that he had been in the De-
partment thirteen years. and was married. with a
wife and three children living. He said that he
was a first class fireman, and although he didn't
know that he had any medals for bravery, he was
that his name was on the roll OF merit. Smith
was so exhausted that coming out OF the house
he was taken TO Roosevelt Hospital. where he Is
now said be In a very precarious condition
Mauser McNeilie and Captain Burns recovered
after coming out into the air, and were soon able
10 work.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
A WOMAN'S FIRST Duty.

J.. N Townsend i'm Woman's Home Companion.
Now. ] am not II that number who believe that
all a mothers time should De given her chill
cren. 1 believe THAI for the highest good of both
they should have "A time each day apart: but this
Of relaxation does not necessitate the
ing ones babes TO the street the mercy
OF ones neghbOrs.
Attend church matters, sing in choirs. belong
10 clubs II We must, ye mothersi-I would not
curtail your priVieges-but remember that your
first duty 10 your God and TO society is to your
children. Remember, TOO, that children need some
thing more than mere restr amt and government:
they need love fellowship and sympathy IN order
70 allow the budding faculties 10 grow. As chill
onen learn conduct by direct imitation they should
have their models constantly before them, and
these must be supplied by the persons who help
20 form the environment. II viii therefore not do
10 in one way and instruct IN another, 10 have
standard for ones self and quite another for
them. Yet this is what parent and guardians
with less pretence regularly DO Con
sftency, thou art a 1ewcl!
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
PLAN TO SUE DIRECTORS.
ANGLO-AMERICAN SAVINGS AND LOAN
COMPANY'S TRANSACTIONS.

Shareholders of the insolvent Anglo-American
Savings and Loan Company, who live in Titusville.
Penn, Newburg, y. Y, and Washington, whose
claims aggregate sJOOO0. have organized a share
holders committee and preparing to protest
against the turning the Empire Realty Com
pany of the 'Pearce'' mortgages. aggregatng more
than 100000. These shareholders. ii was learned
yesterday, getting ready to sue directors. many
of whom considered to be of large means.
Many shareholders who consented TO the transfer
proposed by the directors of the cOmpany's real
estate holdings have withdrawn their consents.
A close inspection of the State Banking Depart
ments records goes to show, it was asserted yes
terday, that the Anglo-American has been insol-
vent for three years. and that its deficit last
year s1s5.OOO Argument with reference TO the
acceptance of the referees report the ad-
visibility OF adopting the proposed realty scheme
will be heard in Brooklyn on Thursday 1t was
said yesterday that the receivers will vigorously
protest against the proposed transfer.
The manner in which many of the shareholders
have lost money is illustrated by the experience
Of q Washington shareholder who borrowed $500
at the same time subscribing for $500 of the
stock. On his loan he paid per cent interest and
in addition premiums of per cent His stock
of the 'instalment'' sort, and his payments
this amounted to $3.50 year. Up to the time
had paid in s2.7gO in instaments on his stock.
and yet the books show that he still owes for the
original 8, 800 that he borrowed. having paid FOR
only $100 OF IT. Although assured he would receive
from to 10 per cent interest on his investment ne
never received dollar on account.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
ACTRESSES DESERTED By MANAGER.
THEY TELL. A soRRowFU1 TALE TO sUPERrN-
TENDENT BLAIR OF THE OUTDOOR
POOR DEPARTMENT.

Two fine looking young women and a third
woman young appeared in the office or
Superintendent Blair of the Outdoor Poor Depart
ment yesterday afternoon ask for aid in getting
money from a theatrical manager who. they
claimed. had deserted them They said they were
stranded with the Moulin Rouge Company In
GIoversvilIe. " Y The young women gave their
names as Irene Rousseau and Maude De Lisle.
and the one young refused her name, saying
she plays in vaudeville with her husband, and 1t
might injur her reputation If her name and plight
became known.
They said they had reached Goversville when
the manager whose name they gave Frederick
Ryder. told them they would have to walk back
to New-York. They said there were no funds. and
that the manager told them to get out They
started for W-York, and got 10 Albany with
three other chorus girls. They got lawyer there,
but they said he deserted them. and they got to
New-York after time They said Ryder took
train from Amsterdam to this city They said they
were In a theatrical boarding house kept by Mrs.
TobIn No. 245 East FOurteenth-st-, but were put
out because they had no money
that not the place for them, and he referred
them TO the Legal Aid Society place where
they could probably get aid. The young women
were very much nettled at what they said was
outrage. and the older one said that if she did not
get satisfaction according 10 the present plan she
Intended TO horsewhip Ryder
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
HELD FOR ROBBING THE MAILS.
THE PRISONER FAINTs AND FALLS ON COM
MISSIONER sHIELDS'S DESK.

Chief Postofice Inspector John d. King had a
prisoner before United States Commissioner Shields
yesterday afternoon for whom he and his staff OF
inspectors have been hunting for nearly year.
The prisoner was William ]. Zimmerman, who
has been clerk in Postofice Branch 4, in Greene
ST. since his appointment. over ten years ago.
He is about thirty-hve years old. and lived with
his wife and three children at No. 30 West Eighth
st, in a neatly furnished fiat He broke down
completely when the charge was read to him in
court. and fell in a the Commissioners 5
desk He accused Of Systematically rohbing
the mails for nearly year. and Is said 10 nave
realized a large of money.
Ten months ago the firm OF J. Lynn & CO.
dealers in novelties No. 4S Bond-st, complained
to Chief King that their mail being stolen per-
sisen,y, and that their losses were assuming such
large proportions that they could not stand 1t any
longer. They declared that in the two months pre-
cedng they had had To apply TO the Postotlce ior
duplicate money orders to the number of 82& chief
King took personal charge of the case, and. with
Inspectors James and Jacobs, has been at Work
il ever since Every clerk at Branch A; through
which Lynn Co. receive their mail, has been
under surveillance. and shadowed for weeks at a
time In all. chief King had seventeen lRsPe[ sPs
tors working under his orders, but the thief Dat-
Zimmerman reported for duty at 73O o'clock
Sunday morning and was kept under close watch
all day. He could not make a movement that was
seen. When he left the station In the evening
he was arrested by Chief King ana inspectors s
i .iu -. ,+ - 80, ttitr9ge The in sDertors
ana declared that II was an oHlttsf 81 e. II d
searched him. however and found Sll IN cash anu
unopened letter addressed To J. Lynn Il Co Tim
norman locked up in the Ludlow street jan
for the night. and yesterday taken 10 Chet
Kings once in the Postohice Building; There ac-
cor,iing to Mr. King the prisoner broke Gown
completely and cried like child; lie Is SAID 10
have admitted that the money and postage stamps
found or him when ne arrested Were taken
from letters addressed TO Lynn K co. lie Is also
reported have said that All the letters Coit co, tam
Ing checks money orders. express orders ana oIdl-
nary letters which h opened he threw into me
sav.sr lie said that his stealings covered period
or year. but that al first he stole only IN IN a
small way lie showed the effects or hard drlnSlhg i
when ne was arraigned before Commissioner
Shields His eyes red, lie moaned, on my
vIFe and Childreni What will they do lie plead
ed not guilty and when the Commissioner held MIN
fntnted and fen on the Commissioners desk. He
uuirkIr recovered however, and was taken back
~ - LnlloM Street Ilil
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
Or. B4BCOCK'S VIEWS UPHELD.
WOMEN AGREE WITH HIM THAT CARD
PLAYING FOR PRIZES SHOULD CEASE.

Dr Babcocks sermon playing cards for prizes,
winch he characterized gambling. has made
small sensation in the world OF clubs where the
hablt Is prevalent. Miss Adele Fiede of the Soci-
ely Tor Political Education Post Parliament and
other clubs, expressed herself with emphasis say
ing; / am strongly opposed to games OF chance.
NO one should derive profit except through indus
Try thrift and trained intellectual effort Any
other method IS contrary economic doctrines
and ethical principles This applies TO women as
well as men. To play games for anything but rec
reation is distinctly immoral in my opinion
Mrs. j. Woolsey Shepard. president of the Society
Of New-Engand Women sale: Il can't say that |
really approve of playing for prizes Personally
would prefer not to, but / think that TO call II
gambling is going rather too far. l certainly do
not like the greed and avarice that have been
shown at some large public games his winter, and
/ shall never again attend Some Of the
h.bitions have been nothing less tnan disgusting.
Still. do think that ;rifing prizes in private
gathering are very wrong
Mrs. Theodore Hellman first vice e-president of the
Society for Ethical Culture, said: 1T does not
seem TO me that there is any harm in playing for
Irizes OF small value that offered merely 10
give Zest to the game But when any game ceases
to be played for diversion and the prize is made
the real object the ethical values are at once
dis turbed and the spirit becomes that Of gambling
\ well known club woman who wished to remain
through unless large prizes offered The
omen go just for the prizes. and often IN
Ntry questionable means TO get them she CON
tnued. Cheating has been practised at several
cara parties given this winter for charity some
times causing open scandal II is a bad thing TO
encourage anc am glad that some has taken
New-York tribune., 1901-01-29
THE HEIGHTS BEYOND.

Let the strong soul aspire. and boldly climb
The hills that to bound the world at even;
Lo. there are hills beyond that like the clouds
Culver in violet mists and melt In heaven.
Still let him follow, follow where sublime
Crag after crag among their icy crowds
Point into space. still over them will shine
The separating azure that shall be
Beyond his utmost, and the paths divine
Beyond the treadng OF his feet: and he
Shall find the heavens higher than their gIeatns'
Higher the thoughts of God than any dreams
Shall he lose heart then his joyous quest
Droop as a leaf where the worm drills way!
Nay, for forever and forever rest
Before him. limitleSs in lines OF llght,
Bathed in a loveliness of perfect day:
Those shining paths where an Almighty Hahu
Beckons him from far 10 farther heisht -,
Where love and hope and faith ana JOY nave
spanned
The gulf between. till full of new might.
He turns with sweeter life and warmer glow
And holds his hands to those that ciimo peIo";
-CHarriet Prescott Spofrord In The Congregations
aliSt