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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
VALLEY FORGE PARK.
Plnu 10 Preserve the Revolutionary
battle-ground.
sd Corrcspondence.l


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II. Twenty
miles from this city as the crow flies
is a little place of histo ic interest
which bears mute evidence of the
DcGiect. forgctfulness AMI ingratItude
Of the republic. Its name is one ia
miliar TO every boy and girl IN the
land as that OF the scene Of hardihood,
suffering and patriotism unsurpassed
in orr annals. Valley Forge occupies
too afrectiouatc a place In the hearts
of oil true Americans and possesses
too much Of historic interest for the
fate that jta@ OvcrtaIcn it. At last.
however. the good tidings have come
that congress is about To rescue the
dear old spot and make it national
mark. so that lovers of our traditions
and history need not yet despair even
Il previous reports to that effect have
been cruelty false.
Tho story Of Valley Forge Is or
ought TO he too well known TO need
repetition Here from Dec. 10, HI,
TO June Is. 177S the Continental army,
under George Washington, lay encamp-
ell aud suffered such privatiOns and
hardShips that at orc time even the
patriotism Of those noble Americans al
most gave way. and only by the most
strenuous cxcrti0nS was open rebel
lion prevented Lack Of food. Of shell
ter. of clothing, of fuel. disease and
- r oil ncfr,fp n
to weaken the fOrtitudc of the men
whom British valor could not conquer
and British gold could not tempt. But
love Of country prevailed, and they
withstood all and in the summer OF
ITS went forth to carry on the fight
to it's glorious conclusion. 1t is to pre-
serve for all future generations the
scene of such memorable sufferings
that the movement to protect long
neglected Valley Forge has been start
ed. and IL any of the spirit of '76''
remains in American breasts 1t should
succeed.
Valley Forge is an extremely pictTr-
esquc spot II lies in n corner of Mont
| gomcry county, formed by the con
| junction Of the Valley creek and the
Schuylkill river. The country is roll
! ing and diversified. with woods and
| meadows. ravincs. miniature canyons
and many points of observation. 1t is
very quiet and undisturhcd, save by
| the occasional patriotic visitor. and the
creek mcandcrs along in its lazy way
| through ground that has remained al
most exactly as il was a century and
a quarter ago. The country that owes
So much 10 the men Of Valley Forge
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20

Suddenly one of the party spied an
ostrich's egg lying near 10y on the
ground.
Here let's take this with u.s." he
cried The people here charge a dol
lar for an egg. Wen get this for
nothing"
After making sure that none of the
employees was watching the stranger
wrapped the egg in a coat. tucked 1t
under bis arm and tried TO appear IN
concerned as he approached tho gate
way. where couple OF the attendants
were stationed. When bnt q few feet
from the exit. the purloiner of the egg
stumbled and fell sprawliDg to the
earth. The egg broke with q crash as
II struck the ground. and the h9pless
visitor was covered from head to foot
with the liquid which filed it The
farm attaches laughed heartily At the
visitors discontinue and insisted on
his paying the full price for the de-
mclisbed souvenir.
FREDERICK 4. TooMBs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
Popcoru Candy.

Having popped the corn nicely. salt it
and sift il through the fingers. that the
extra salt and the unpopped corn may
escape. Have ready some candy, made
by cooking together one pound of mo-
laSses. one-half pound brown sugar.
tne tablespoonful OF vinegar and from
~ TO ounces of fresh butter. When
this is all hut ready. stir into it as
much of the popcorn MS it will take up:
then turn it out OH to buttered or oiled
dishes or shape it into balls.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
The Rntterinr Ram.

The battering ram of the Romans
was like the bin of a huge woodpecker,
the walls of the enemy being the tree
trunk. The hattering' ram was so call.
ed because at the end Of the beam.
from GO TO 100 feet long. was fastened
a bronze rams head. The beam was
hung on ropes in n shed and worked by
from 90 TO loo men.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
FLORIDA OSTRICHES.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BIRD THRIVES
IN TIE SOUTH.
of the Valuable Fumes
Supplied TO the Homo Trade-LiEht-
ed Pipes and Eyeglasses Part OF an
Ostrichs Diet.
[snecial Correspondence.l

JACKSONVILLE. Jan. II. Ostrich
farming is feature Of southern com
mercial interests that has never be
fore been brought to the attention of
the American public. Nevertheless,
within the city limits of Jacksonville
and but few minutes ride from the
middle of the city there is an ostrich
farm Of large proportions, where the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
[sneclal CORRESPONDENCE ]

FORT LIE. y. j.. Jan. 1.-THE world
famed Palisades, those lofty and I'M
posing guardians Of the Hudson, are
to bc preserved. The despoilnG of the
mighty cliffs which has been going on
for many years has ceased. and the
avariciOus quarryman in quest OF
stone mEst hunt FOR pastures new"
This gratifying result In" been brought
about through tie untiI.u5 "t.gts Of
the New York auI New Jersey Pal
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
HUMP IRE vs.
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTMENT.
One Application Gives Relief.

1t cures Piles or emorrhoids-External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas. Relief i'm
mediate-cure certain.
1t cures Burns and Scalds. The relief
instant.
1t cures Inhamed or Caked Breasts and
Sore Nipples. Invaluable.
1t cures Salt Rheum, letters, Scurfy
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters,
Sore Lips or Nostrils. Corns, Bunions,
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings of insects,
Mosquito Bites and Sunburns.
Three Sizes, &c, soc. and $1.oo
Sold BY Druggists or sent prepaid on receipt Of price
HUMPHREYS MED. CO.,
Cor. William d. John sts.. NEW YORK.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20

Tucks have lost none of their popu-
lari:y. but stitched bands barely half
an inch in width are cut to shape from
the same silk or material, and this is
favorite and newer trimming for
hlouses and coatS
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
THE vENIKE.

Va'i-e fer the :tbree weeks term Of the
First Dietrict Court OF Louisiana in and
for the parish Of Caddo, commencing on
Mcnday. January Is. 1901:
FOR wERK COMMENCING MONDAY.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
ARTICLE VI.

This charter may he changed, modified
or amended the capital stock increased or
decreased or this cOrportion may be dis
solved at a general meeting Of the stock
holders convened for that purpose with
the assent of three-fOurths Of the entire
capital stock, whether present or repre-
sented at such meeting notice of such meet
ing to be given according to law.
In case Of dissolution or termination OF
this corporation either by limitation OF its
charter or from any cause. the liquidation
of its affairs shall be conducted by two
commissioners. selected from the stock
holders, with like assent. and at meeting
called for that purpOs", rs above set forth
in this charter
said commissioners shall remain in office
until the affairs of said corporation shall
have been fully liquidated. In case of the
death of one or more OF said commissioners
the survivor OF survivors shall continue to
act.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
SAVE THE PALISADES
FAMOUS HUDSON RIVER CLIFFS TO
BE PRESERVED.

Good Work of New York md New
Jersey state Commissioners Pro-
iected Park aud Speedway to Be
Finest In the Country.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
ARTICLE VII.

No stakeholder of this corporation shall
ever be held liable or responsible for the
contracts or faults thereof, in any further
sum than the unpaid balance due the
company on the shares OF stock subscribed
for or owned by him, nor shall any in
forrnality in organization have the effect
of rendering this charter null, or of expos
ing stakeholder to any liability. beyond
tie unpaid balance if any, of his stock.
This done and passed at my Office in the
city OF Shreveport, La, on the 9TH day of
January, 1901, in the presence of f. b.
Herndon and VIM. Winter, competent
witnesses of lawful age. and residents OF
this city. who bereunto sign their names,
together with said parties and me, notary,
after reading of the whole
J L. Means. 90 shares.
3 |. Munger, 80 shares. per j. l.. VI.
r ). Munger. 30 shares, per j. Il. VI.
Attest
f. B. Herndon.
Vim Winter
WIN II. WISE. Notary Public.
State of Louisiana Parish of Caddo-
Having examined the foregoing act of in
corporation and finding nothing therein
contained contrary to law, hereby APP
prove the same, this 9TH day of January,
1901 JOHN X. LAND.
District Attorney lst Judicial District of
Louisiana.
llttl anu TtGOihtu TUG fNu
day of January, A. ID. 1901.
f. A LEONARD.
Clerk and Ex-OfficiO Recorder.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Caddo-
I hereby certify that the above and fore
:-oing is "a true and correct copy Of the orig
inal act as the same now appears on file
and Of record in IN; office
Given under my hand and seal of Office,
this 9TH day OF January, 1901.
F. A. LEONARD,
Clerk and Elk Officio Recorder
January Z. 1901.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20

e J. L. Means Machinery Com.
\ panY. Limited.

OF Louisiana, Parish of Caddo. per.
came and appeared the parties.
iines are hereuntO subscribed. ali
- ege, who declared that. availing
o,t Fes OF the provisions Of the laws Of
e: relative TO corporations. and es.
of Act 30 Of 1883 of the General AS
~ Louisiana, they have covenanted
ed, ana by these presents covenant
&c, and bind themselves. as well az
Z &her persons as may hereafter be
associated with them. to form and
ute corporation and body polite
Tor the purposes and objects. and
the stipulations, articles and condi-
j following, to-wit:
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-01-20
ARTIcLE '.

The boara ot1)irectors shall have full
power 70 nhvacancies in their number
s..used p4 9ath, resignation or otherwise,
Bghg the stockholders Of the corpo-
Wfl1H
The said Board shall have full control Of
Tie property of this company and shall 80
kondnct. manage aud use the same as in
their discretion they deem ut, and that is
consistent with the objects of this company
g the welfare of the same.
he said Board Is further authorized to
frame and adopt such bylaws, rules and
xsRnlations as the affairs and business OF
I tnR corporation may require and as it may
ufen necessary for the conducting and
nlnnaKement thereof: provided. tue same
nne'l not conflict with this charter, or with
tas iaws Of the State, or Of the United
ihe said Board shall elect or appoint a
n'tary and such other officers. agents,
'Ip{es, servants and clerks as il mag
ls'A necessary for the conducting of the
1''SHfss OF the corporation; fix their com
'.AtQn, term Of service, with the right
asm.ss them ut said boards pleasure.
4 >ela Beard shall hs-5e the right to Tx
s' Qe.ermine the salaries Of the several
*Hssss herein provided for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
FAMOUS FOREIGNERS.

Cecil Rhodes is an invcterate
smoker. He has a strong cigar be-
TWEEN his lips all the time he is in
doors during the day.
President Diaz of Mexico is a most
abstemious man. His daily fare is
almost Spartan and even when he at
tends official banquets he departs but
little from his regular diet.
NJ. Ge Blowitz, the famous Paris
correspondent of the London Times.
said in a recent interview: II have
got SO used to writing for publica-
ton that even my personalletters have
a sort of printed tone. l dare say
I'll die with a pen in my hand"
Minister WI is of the opinion that
the easiest way to keep his country
men out Of the United States is to i'm
pose an educational test on all Chi
nese who wish to land. He says that
the Chinese to whom the exclusion
act applies are exceedingly ignorant,
being generally unable to read or
write their own language, so that
the means he suggests would put q
stop to nearly all the smuggling of
human contra band,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
ON RAILS OF STEEL,

Only India and Germany earn over
five per cent. on their railway lines.
The worlds average is 3A per cent.
1t was held recently in a London po-
lice court that no one has any right
to force his way into a railway car
riage already full.
Germany led Europe in length of
railroads at the end of 1899, with a.
069 miles, of which 600 miles were
opened that year. Russia came next,
with 2s,745 miles. an increase of 2,164
in the year.
new idea in table decorations was
evolved by Charles De Cordova in din
ner given by the New York Athletic
club to P. r. Todd, recently elected to
vice presidency of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad. In
the center of the table was a large bank
of roses, around the edge of which
was constructed a miniature railroad,
on which locomotive, baggage car
and passenger coach, operated by
electricity, whirled about the table at
a speed.of about so miles an hour.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
UNDER The BRITISH FLAG.
Newfoundland, Iceland and Irel

Newfoundland, Iceland and Ireland
are all very nearly the same size,
India produces 100000 out of the
worlds crop of 100000 tons of to-
bacco.
Sidney, Australia, kitchens are gen.
orally on the top floor. Clothes are
dried on the roof.
Twelve hundred and thirty-siS
miles CT wire fencing against rabbits
have been built by the Australian
government,
The discovery of coal in the Klon.
dixie has brought forth an order from
Ottawa that IA royalty must be paid
on coal, just as on gold. This order
was recently received at Dawson and
caused a general protest, as CON
sumers say the price of fuel is al
ready sufficiently high without the
addition OF royalty
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
Hnrrison,s Courtesx.

Harrison was always very seur-
teous and honorable in his dealings
with the young attorneys on the other
side" said one of his associates. "And
he was always very kind to the en..
ployes in his office, When | first be-
gan reading law with him, if he found
| had made any error in work for him.
he never scolded, but would say: How
is this, HowardY and had nv chance
given me. If could say anything for
myself, | might say it, Or, if | could
show that he was mistaken, it was all
right, Then, if it TRANSFERRED that the
FAULT was mine, all he would say would
be: Fix it, have seen him very in
dignant over injustice done his clients,
bat | never saw him angry, or lose his
temper, or get out of fix; and that is
a great thing to say when have known
him for "a years. christian Endeayor
World,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
CELEBRITIES OF THE DAY.

Elk. Gov. Llewcllyn Powers, the new
congressman from Maine, is GO years
old, and has been active in politics
since 1864. He owns 10000 acres of
timber land.
Elihu Root, secretary of war, made
up his mind when he was ten wears
old to be lawyer, but a combination
OF circumstances made it impossible
for him to take up the study of the
law until he was over 21 years of
age.
Calling, the famous gunmaker,
does not confine himself to devisinS
means for the destruction of human
life. He is continually trying to i'm.
prove agricultural machinery. Gu,
rionsly enough, his first invention
was seed sowing machine, while his
latest is a horseless plow
Montana's new senator, Paris Glib
son, is popular man in Minneapolis.
Mimi. He started the first wooden
mill in that city, but failed in the
panic of 1877, owing his employees
nearly $4,000. Soon after Gibson
went to Montana and a decade later
returned to Minneapolis and paid off
every cent of his indebtedness, with
interest at seven per cent.
Prof. Edward a. Ross, whose dis
missal from Leland Stanford univer.
sity has caused much unfavora BILE
comment in the newspapers, has been
elected professor of sociology, at a
large salary, at the University OF
Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., and has also
been made university lecturer in So
GEOLOGY at Harvard university. The
University of Nebraska will give him
leave of absence to deliver his lee.
lures at Harvard next year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
A Joke from Scotland.

MAN Sandy, is that you?" ex-
claimed in surprise an old man in the
street the other day. MAN, thocht
We were deed. l heard we were
drooned!"
Sandy, solemnly. at was ma BIRTH
err
Dear me, dear mel" murmured the
old man. whit terrible pity!"
There was a somewhat thoughtful
look on Sandy's face as he wandered
away.-Tit-Bits
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

+ few who will work with us
The fortunate are praying for the man
whose head is bowed.
They are asking God to help him in
his need
They are praying for the weak ones who
are jostled in the crowd,
Who must suffer for the strong OPP
pressor's greed;
They are praying for the woman who
must stitch from break of day
For a pittance till the evening shad-
ows fall,
But they haven't time to succor them
that totter by the way,
And they want the Lord above to do 1t
There is help the strong could give
To the weak that want to live,
But they ask the Lord above to give It
all.
The mighty men are praying that the
weaker may be strong,
To so the way the righteous ought to
The lordly take the earnings of the ones
who toll along.
And wonder at the wickedness below;
They pray for him who grumbles at the
hardships he must bear
They wonder why the tempted ever fall
They pray that those who sigh may never
have another care,
But they want their God above to lift
them all
There is help the strong could lend
To the weary ones who bend,
But they ask their God above to lend II
all.
Oh, It's easy to be hopeful and It's easy
to be good
When the ways we go are clear and
smooth and broad;
It's easy to stand up and talk for ''hu-
man brotherhood"
And it's easy to leave all the rest to
Godi
It's easy when the bells ring out upon
the holy day,
To piously obey the solemn call,
And it's easy to kneel down and com.
passionately pray
The Lord to help the hopeless ones who
fall
It's easy to advise,
The good God up in the skies
How to parcel out His blessings unto all
S. e. Kiser, in Chicago Record Herald
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
Between Friends, of Course.

"There is woman in London" re-
marked the naughty and self-satisfied
one, just by way of saying something,
who is said to be remarkably suc-
cessful in making over society faces"
"Ah," replied the envious one, THAI
explains it."
Explains what?"
''Why, from the first moment that
1 heard you were going abroad 1 in-
sisted that you would not make a pur-
poseless trip, like some foolish, friv-
olous girl" Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
Ligh That Shine.

"Do you think the present genera
ton will produce men as great as
those who have gone before?" asked
the worried man.
Il don't know" answered Farmer
Corntossel. ut pears to me like you
don't hear as much about young men
studyin' by pine knots an taller dips
as you did them days. Cigarettes an
fireworks seems to be more in demand
now. "-Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

Towne-Hear about Goldman? You
know he had picked out a site for his
new suburban residence, made all his
plans and was just about to buy the
land when some other fellow sneaked
in and bought it. He's simply crazy
about it.
Browne-I thould think he would
be crazy. Out of site, out of mind"
you ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
He Hnd His Doubts.

You seem strangely depressed"
commented the companion of tho
man who was leaving home to as
sumo a new official position, land yet
l should judge that you were ex-
tremely popular"
why 500" asked the new APP
pointee.
."They cheered you so heartily when
you left"
But may it not have been because
was leaving?" demanded the pessi-
mistic one.-Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
Literary Criticism.

We notice that women in novels
say "iia!" Notice is served on the
novelists that we have known women
in our day, having bought of them at
the stores, eaten their cooking and
spoken to them on the streets, and
that we never yet heard woman
say: "Ha!"-Atchison Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
A Slight MfSnrlnt.

"Wel, that's enough to try the pa
thence of job" exclaimed the village
minister, as he threw aside the local
paper.
"Why, what's the matter, dear?"
asked his good wife.
Last Sunday l preached from the
text, BE We therefore steadfast,' &" an
swered the good man, but the printer
makes it read: BE We there for break
fast "-Glasgow Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

Clara-He boasts that he kissed you
the first time he ever called on you.
Jessie-Thank you.
Clara-What do you mean? Why do
you thank me?
Jessie-For saying he boasts, when
you might have said that he reluctant
ly admits.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
An Exchange of Confidence.

Church-How is 1t you get along
so well with your wife, and l can't
get along with mine?
Gotham-Why, my wife doesn't
know how to cook. /
Neither does NINE"
''No; but l understand she's ali the
time trying to."-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

"Why did you send for me, Mrs.
Youngwife?" asked DR.. Redlight.
There is absolutely nothing wrong
with the baby"
'Oh, l am SO glad, DOCTOR"
but what made you think there
WASP"
"Why, doctor, he hasn't cried bit
all the morning''-Tit-Bit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

Lawyer-It is reported that you
have frequently expressed yourself
as opposed to capital punishment?
Deacon Highsoul drawn for jury
duty)-l won't have no scruples in that
mans case. He cheated me on boss
trade once.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

You can never cure dyspepsia by dieting.
What your body needs is plenty of COOL
food properly digested Then if your
stomach will not digest it, Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure will. 1t contains all of the uat-
pral digestants, hence must digest every
class of food and so prepare it that nature
can use it in nourishing the body and re-
placing the wasted tissues, thus giving
life, health, strength, ambition, pure blood
and good healthy appetite. Eli T. Reyn-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
olrt Of Cecil county will be held on tn
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executor
Administrators and Guardians, wantin,
their accounts stated, will please bring i
tn cir vouchers q few DAYS before Court.
Test. F. f. LAMAR, REGISTER
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
So They Were Married.

81 could die for you," he cried.
But the girl gave no sign of recipro-
cal affection.
"And my life" he continued, SIS in
sured for $4,000"
Il am yours" she sighed. It'll DEATH"
Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

~ am indebted to One Minute Cough
Cure for my present good health and my
life. was treated in vain by doctors for
lung trouble following la grippe. l took
One Minute Cough Cure and recovered my
health. Mr.. F. H. Wise, Madison, Ga
Eli T, REYNOLDS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05
NOTICE

by THE ORPHANS CoURT FOR CECIL. COUNTY,
January Is, 1900.
ORDERED. That all Administrators, Elk
&c itors md Guardians that have not state
an recount within year, come forward an
do the same, or show cause to the contrary
or they VIII be cited up.
T@st: e. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

A bad complexion generally results from
inactive liver and bowels. In all such
cases, DeWitt's Little Early Risers pro-
duce gratifying results. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-05

The piles that annoy you so will be
quickly and permanently healed if you
use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware
of worthless counterfeits. EFT. Reynolds.