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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

the grant made by Colombia to the
United States of the right OF translt
across the isthmus. Mr.. Spooner SAID
it was right and grant OF sover,
eighty, and that in return the uhlteu
States had undertaken to MAINTAIN neu-
trality on the WHOLE isthmus. Tnls on
legation had, he argued, descended 10
Panama. :.
"The Senator's contention then, IS
this" said Mr.. Patterson, that tnls
country yielded the right to MAINTAIN
it's own sovereignty over it's own terri
tOrY?" ,
yes responded Mr.. spooner, SEN
tentiously.
1T is too absurd" Mr.. Patterson
Ment on. "for the Senator from WIS
-consin to believe for moment.
Pure Food Bill.
The House spent the day consider
ing the Hepburn pure food bill. IL
was not completed when the House
was ready to adjourn, and, on motion
of Mr.. Hepburn, a recess was taken
until 1883 tomorrow. This will re-
tain the bill before the House without
interruption for consideration tomor
row. Just before the recess an amend
ment coming from the Democratic
side was adopted inserting the WORD
"wilfully," relative to the sale OF
prohibited adulterated goods by re-
tailers, which would make it incum-
bent upon the government to prove
knowledge on the part of retailers
that the sale Of sucn goous was con-
trary to law. The principal speeches
of the day were made by Messrs. Hep.
burn and Mann in favor OF the bill
and Adamson, Bartlett and Clark In
opposition. Mr.. Adamson elaborated
the views he expressed in, minority
report. He said such legislation was
unnecessary, as local communities
had ample power to correct evils, Mr..
Clark believed the present bill should
be modified, especially the sections
pertaining to the acquisition of sam
samples, which, he said,> required a
man to furnish evidence against him.
self, which was unconstitutional.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
Coffin Factory Burned.

Burlington, N. c.. Special.-One
Of the most disastrous fires in
the history of Darlington originated in
the factory building of the Burlington
Coffin Company of this place about
10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The
plant consisted of three large buildings
besides the engine and boiler house,
dry kilns. storing sheds. ETC., and was
one Of the largest business enterpr1s-
es Of Burlington, as we'll as one OF
the principal casket factories south OF
Baltimore, and has been doing very
prosperous business" Owing to the in
tensely cold weather this morning,
work in the factory building was not
resumed. The origin of the fire is un-
known, for when the fire was discov-
cred the entire second story OF the
factory building was in, flames, which
soon reached every part Of the build
Ing and spread to the engine and boil
er house, the dry kilns, and to an I'M
mense quantity of lumber on the
yards. The factory was equipped with
. very complete outfit Of machinery,
most OF it being Of the latest and most
improved designs, all Of which was
lost. together with the entire stock. of
patterns. coffin bits and machine
room. An immense quantity Of lumber
was in stock. more than 100000 feet
OF which were burned, together with
large stock of covered casket shells.
The total loss is estimated at from
SET, 900 to $4,000, with about $4,000
insurance on the factory building and
the machinery. 1t is understood that
the company will rebuild, probably
upon an enlarged plan, at as early
date as practicable AZ
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
Governor and Judge Fined.

Pope, Ark, special.-In the mayors
court Tuesday Governor Jeff Davis
and Associate Judge Carroll d. Wood.
of the Supreme Court, the two candi-
dates for the Democratic nomination
for Governor, were fined for assault
The trial is the result of the encoun-
ter between the men in the joint de-
bate here on December 10 last. After
hearing the testimony Mayor Black
fined each defendant $40 for a breach
of the peace and in addition assessed
fine Of $50 against Governor Davis
aggravated assault. Both filed notice
that they would appeal.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
seorge Francis Train Dies After a
Varied Life
ne ACCOMPLISHED MANY THINGS
Starting in an tumble Capscity, ne
Forged Ahead to the Front RANKS
in the World.

New York, Special.-George Francis
Train who died here Monday night,
probably was one of the most pic
turesoue figures in the history of
America. Only year ago, when ne
was then IA years old, he dictated the
"reminiscences Of his extraordinary ca
reer. and the result was published IN
book form Summarized In his own
curious fashion. this contained lnfor-
nation about his life:
Shipping clerk, 16; manager, 10;
partner in Train & Co., 20, with an
income Of $4,000; established the firm
Of George Francis Train & Co.. Mel
bourne. Australia, 1858; agent White
Star Line, income 100000; started 40
clippers to California in 1919; built
railroad connecting Erie with Ohio and
Mississippi; pioneered the first street
railway in Europe, America, Australia
and England: built first Pacific rail-
way. 1862-1S69; owned 5000 lots in
Omaha, worth sS,000,000; been in Is
ails without crime
Mr.. Trains parents, with several
brothers and sisters, died at New Or
leans from yellow fever and his child
hood home was on his grandmOthers
farm in Massachusetts. Not long after
entering the Boston shipping house
founded by his cousin, he went abroad
and from that time on he wandered all
ever the globe.
In 1878 he began career as lecturer
and agitator, and held public debates
with some Of the ablest orators In the
sountry. A few years ago he made a
trip around the world in 60 days, say
ing afterwards, that his psychic force
enabled him to overcome all obstacles.
When Mills Hotel No. / was 0lFned
several years ago, Mr.. Train went there
10 live, and since lthen fAada it his
headquarters. One of the features OF
his eventful life was his admiration for
children, and for years familiar spec
tacle in Madison Square was Citizen"
Train on bench surrounded by a
group of little ones.
Mr.. Trains last adventure occurred
last summer, when he was quarantined
at Stamford, Conn. in smallpox iso-
lation camp and threatened that city
with a suit for $4,000 damages. He
was the author of at least so books
and frequently asserted that his
psychic power eventually would make
him the most potent sovereign OF
the earth.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
King Peter to Abdicate.

Vienna, BY Cable.-King Peter, Of
servia, according to a report from
Cottinje, Montenegro, is prepared vol
UNFAIRLY to renounce the throne. The
Prince Of Montenegro is said to have
received a mandate from Russia to
clear up the precarious situation in
Servia, and King Peter is alleged to
have recognized the untenability of his
position and to be willing to abdicate.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
rlany People Homeless.

Boston, Special.-The latest reports
to the American board from the relief
centers in Macedonia show that there
are now 100000 persons who are
homeless and without means of sup.
port for the winter. OF this number
between $4,000 and $4,000 are in Mon
astir vilavet. The Turkish govern.
ment is affording some relief and
funds are coming from America and
England. There is fear on the part
of those on the ground that unless
some decisive steps are taken during
the winter there will be another poll
teal outbreak in the spring.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22

A sensible man is Baron Won Echt,
an Austrian, who has been travelling
in this country, who is in raptures
over his treatment here. II do not
believe" he says, shat such hospita-
BILE treatment would be accorded q
stranger in any other country In the
world. I have sojourned In many
lands. but in no other have been re-
ceived with such marked courtesy and
open-hearted hospitality. My tour OF
the United States convinces me tAat
the American people in many respects
are superior to the inhabitants OF all
other lands"
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
Lees Birthday.

Atlanta. Special.-The anniversary
of the birthday Of Gen. Robert E. Lee,
of the Southern Confederacy, was OBJ
served throughout the South Tues
day, many schools and banks being
closed in his honor. Memorial SER
vices were held in this city. The an
nual banquet of the Virginia Society
was held at night, many prominent
speakers being present, including
Gen. Thomas l.. Barry, Governor Jos.
M. Terrell, Mayor Evan P. Howell and
others.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-01-22
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY

rouble Daily seryics.
Between New York, Tampa, Atlanta, Nes
Orleans and Points South and West,
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
Conan DOyIe a RAND Worker,

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is remark
ably quick worker, most of whose time
seems to be given up to the healthy
enjoyment of life. He seems, however,
to. be able economically to combine
work with play. For instance, one
may see him engaged in q vigorous
game of cricket or golf in the early
afternoon, and the game may be fol-
lowed by brisk country walk with a
friend. Returning from the walk, the
novelist will say TO the friend: I'VE
dine at S o'clock; perhaps you would
like 10 take q stroll round the garden
before dressing, while l go upstairs"
and he retires, presumably to enjoy
short rest. After dinner he may make
some such quiet remark as this to his
friend: by the way, 4 rather happy
idea occurred to me during our walk
this afternoon" ucreupOn he gives
the outline of very ingenious plot,
What a capital idea for short story"
eXclaims his friend. so | thought"
remarks the novelist We'll. will you
do it," "Oh, I've done it, comes the
authors calm reply. Il wrote the story
while you were walking in the gar
den"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
SUGAR FOR HORSE FEED.

An English live stock paper says
that horse feeders in that country
have long recognized sugar as valu-
able adjunct in horse feeding, and con-
tinues: For horses, as for other ami
mails, this substance has been found
to produce very satisfactory results. A
striking Illustration of this is afford
ed by the case reported from the Ar
gentine of some horses that, owing
to the imperfect roads and severe
transport work, became exhausted and
fell ready victims to disease. Sugar
was added to the food of these ami
mails, and the effects thereof were
quite surprising, as it is stated that
not only was fatigue overcome by the
inclusion Of a small quantity of sugar
in the daily ration, but that several
animals that had become quite useless
regained strengths and capacity for the
work.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
WINTERING HOGS ON ALFALFA
HAY.

Many readers will doubtless be sur
prised when l say that the majority
of farmers in this part of the country
try to winter their stock hogs on roots
alone without any grain. l was talk
ing to one man two winters ago,
which, by the way, was a very severe
winter, when he told me that ne had
already lost seven of his largest hogs
and the rest looked as If they were
going to die, and that he was giving
them all the carrots they could eat.
I told Linn that if I were he l would
try feeding alfalfa. He looked little
doubtful, but said he would try 1t.
When next saw him 1 asked him II
he had tried it; he said he had and
that the hogs began to pick up at
once. l do not recommend feeding
alfalfa alone to hogs, but with a small
allowance of grain night and morn
ing, hogs can be wintered over cheap
err and in better condition on fine al
falfa hay than anything that l have
ever tried. 1 have found the third
cutting to give the best satisfaction,
if cured properly-The Epitomist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
Fruit in California.

Old Mrs. Donnelly was convalesc-
ing from a severe attack of illness
and warm-hearted Mrs. Williams had
presented the invalid with an attrac-
tive basket of fruit.
The old woman, who was unaccuS-
toned to many of the luxuries of life,
was frankly puzzled by two large,
round, lemon-colored objects in the
center of the basket.
What might thin Beg she asked,
touching one of them cautiously.
grapefruit" returned Mrs. Will
liams. They were Sent to me from
California where Mr. Williams has an
orange grove"
"Sure, I've heard that they grow
fine fruit in Californy," said Mrs. Don
nelly, approvingly. "Lookin' at thin
there, ma'am, 1 can we'll believe it;
but sure, darlint. if the grapes are the
size of that where in the wurld do
they find room TO grow any pump
kinS?"
In 1880 the average New Yorker took
1872 rides in street cars; last year he took
415.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
HAVE THE NESTS NICE.

To keep hens cheerful and have
them lay we'll in winter, clean, soft
nests of warm hay or straw, placed
where they will be protected from cold
winds, snow and ram, should be pro-
vided for them. They should be clean
ed out occasionally and fresh hay put
in, and when an egg is found broken
it should be removed at once, for,
aside from the fact that the more en-
terprising layers might out of curl
osity taste of it. and thus acquire the
hateful egg-eating habit, single
broken egg in a nest will soon cause
millions of lice which, once they have
secured foothold, are not to be eX-
PEELED without more or less heroic
treatment 1t is advisable to have
either tobacco-dust or earth saturated
with carbolic acid convenient for scat
tering in the nests when they are
cleaned.-New Yorker, in the Epito-
mist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
PROPAGATING ROSES.

It is difficult for some to succeed
in propagating roses. One method
which has been recommended is as
follows: Good cuttings Of roses are
placed in a bottle containing water,
and the bottle is then suspended on
the sunny side of a wall and there
left, more water being supplied as
fast as that in the bottle evaporates.
The water becomes warm in the sun
shine, and in short time the cuttings
form each a callous, and in less time,
and with more certainty, it is claim
ed, than in the soil. They are then
planted in pots in the ordinary way.
Some good hybrid perpetnals have
been raised on their own roots in that
manner. The experiment is easily
tried and costs little or nothing.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS.

Father" said Jimmie, one even,
ing, when they had the porch to them
selves, can you keep your third
finger straight out while you clinch
the other fingers on that hand:'
Jimmie's father smiled-not too
knowingly. Jimmie had been camp
ing out with his Uncle Jack and the
boys. But he tried it. With his left
hand first, Cor he was just a little
proud of doing things with that hand.
He often said that if he had not been
fOrcibly discouraged in infancy he
had been perfectly natural to handle
his spoon with his left hand, but his
mother would not have it.
After Jimmie's father had expert
mented a little with the third finger of
his left hand, he remembered that he
had another. Pretty soon he said it
was queer But with Il little prac-
tice-'
Il know some other things you can't
do" said Jimmie, with calm direct
ness. He dashed into the house. and
when he came out he had several
matches, an egg and q towel. "NOww
he said, putting the matches and tow
el on a chair and handing his father
the egg.
Now" repeated Jimmie, put the
egg lengthwise between your two
hands and try to crush it,"
The egg, still intact, was soon in
Jimmie's pocket, and the towel was
over his fathers eyes. He took out
his watch. Now" he said, keep
perfectly still for five minutes"
That's easy" said his father.
you moved your lips" said jim
ME. unwinding the towel and pass
ing his father a match.
Put the match across the nail of
your second finger. Now break it,
commanded Jimmie, with the first
and third fingers of the same hand"
When the match, unbrOken, had
Joined the egg, Jimmie told his father
to sit squarely in his chair. Not ON
the edge" said Jimmie. Now get
up, daddy, without bending forward
or putting your feet under your chair.
Now" began Jimmie. But his
father saw Jimmie's mother coming,
and fastened to correct q too haSty
impression of insanity on his part by
reaching for his newspaper. When
he had secured it he turned again to
Jimmie and said, Tell me, can you
do those things"
You can't catch me on any of
them" replied Jimmie, evasively-
Youths Companion.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
TRAP NETS

Unquestionably blood meal is one Of
the best preventives of scours in
calves, and as it is also food it can
be fed to advantage, as suggested in
this department some time back. It
should, however, be fed carefully in
order to obtain the best results, and
from several years of experience
with it we think the following plan
about right. Take the calf when ten
days old and add some skim milk to
that which the calf gets from the COW
and about one-quarter Of a teaspoonful
of blood meal to each feed mixed in
the milk. When the calf is a month
old it should have skim milk entirely,
from two and one-half to three quarts
at feed with one-haIf teaspoonful of
blood meal in each feed
This quantity can be gradually in
creased until the calf is having two
heaping teaspoonfuls of blood meal di-
vided into two meals per day, using al
ways in the skim milk. Blood meal is
one Of the things that should be care
fully fed. and after all the best way
way to feed it is to do so in accord
ance with the needs of the individual
calves and in accordance with the eff
feet on each, taking the quantities
named above as a guide. 1t must be
retaught to eat grain and hay Just
the same when feeding blood meal
and, in fact, we think they will learn
to eat with both earlier. 1t is worth
experimenting with blood meal.-In-
dianapolis News
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20

ion which nature has provided to
foot when it impacts the road when
the animal is in action. To ruthless
ly sash away the outside horny COW
ering and let the soft semi-fatty tissue
of the frog come in contact with the
ground is barbarous, and must handi-
cap the horse in travelling until the
frog shall nave again grown a pro-
tecting covering for the more tender
parts of the great cushion which has
been placed in the center of his foot
to take up the jar and keep his legs
sound. 1t is positively wonderful why
farmers will insist in thus having their
horses feet maltreated. 1t is not
right, of course, to let the toes of
the feet grow too long, but it is better
to err on this side than to have them
filed off to fit a shoe that is too small.
Most horses work better with plenty
of iloof than with their toes too short.
Comparatively there is such small
bearing surface in the foot to carry
the weight Oh the morse IHdI IHe leSS
cutting there is done the better. A
good big foot is a good thing on any
horse. A good thick sole and a big
healthy frog are Indispensable. Skill
ed smiths will not essay to slash the
foot to pieces if they know the owner
wants the horse properly shod. On
the other hand, if they know the own
er likes to see the sole pared away,
the frog half amputated and the bars
split in twain, he will meet the wish
es expressed and so earn his money.
It would pay all farmers without ex-
ception to learn about the structure of
the horses foot in order that the skill
Of the smith may be availed of for
benefit and not for damage.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
NERV OUSNESS AND
WEAKNESS CURED
BY PE-RU-NA.
Miss Sadie Robinson, 4 Ran,

Miss Sadie Robinson, Rand street.
Maiden. Mass. writes:
"peruna was recommended 10 me
about Il year ago as an excellent remedy
for the troubles peculiar to our sex, and
as | found that all that was said Of this
medicine was true. | am pleased To en-
dorSe it.
al began to use ii about seven months
ago for weakness and nervousness,
caused from GverWOrk and SIeepieSs-
ness, and found that in q few days 4
began 10 grow strong, my appetite IN
creased and began to sleep better,
consequently my nervousness passed
away and the weakness i'm the pelvic
organs soon disappeared and ! have
been well and strong ever since"
Address Dr. :. y. Hartman, President
of The Hartman Santa rium, Columbus,
o.. for free medical advice. All corre-
spondence strictly confidential.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
Pith OF a Tree Used as Food.

According to the report of NJ. r.
Ga!lerand, a French scientist. the
Sakalaves Of Madagascar use the pith
OF certain palm tree as an article OF
food.
The tree is found in the Ambongo
region and is known as the satranabe.
According to Pernir, it is the Medemia
nobllis. nearly related TO the Hy-
phaene. In that region the satranabe
covers vast spaces either along the
seacoast or bordering rivers. After
cutting down the tree the natives take
out the pith. which runs from four to
ten pounds per tree, then dry, powder
and Sift it, thus forming Il kind of
Hour. Some Of this -four was sent to
MarSeilles to be analysed at the indus
trial boratory.-Scientitic American.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20
Talk on Advertising by c. ". Post to Pub
fishers at Banquet at Battle Creek.

In his address to Publishers at the
Battle Greek banquet Mr.. Post likened
the growth of modern commercial
enterprise to the growth of an apple
tree. Good seed, plenty of work and
water are needed. but the tree will not
bear apples without sunshine.
plant is publicity secured by advertis-
ing.
1t is impossible even with the hpavi-
est advertising to make 4 success I'M
order Merit is the good tree and sun
shine makes the apples grow. \ good
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-20

salesman who knows how to talk with
his pen can present the logic, argu-
ment and salesman ability to thou
sands of customers at one time
through the columns Of the HewSpa-
per, q strong contrast to the Old flash
Toned way of talking to one customer
at time.
He spoke Of the esteem of the adj
Eertiser. for Il publisher that takes
especial interest in making the adver-
Using announcements attractive. Adj
vertisements should contain truthful
information of interest and value 70
readers. The Postum methods have
made Battle Creek famous all over the
world and about doubled the popula-
ton