HOG-RIPENED WHISKY
An Old-Time PennHylvnnla Tavern
Keeper Who Knew How to
Advertise.
There are but few people who can
be induced to believe that there ever
was such a drink as “hog-ripened
whisky,” but among the older gener
ation it would be no trouble at all
to secure affidavits that such a bev
erage was well known in this im
mediate vicinity. There was in the
days gone by, in a village only four
miles from here, says the Philadel
phia Record, a man who kept a tav
ern that soon became famous through
its proprietor’s unique inventions and
ingenious contrivances to attract at
tention to his hostelry. Then, as
now, to succeed meant the necessity
of being well advertised. Tn his ef
fort to do something new “Uncle
Billy,” as he wras called, conceived an
invention that was potent in making
his tavern the most talked about one
for miles around. The result, as
known to the patrons of the inn, was
some good whisky, of some age, that
had been continuously agitated while
within the oaken casks within which
the drinks were kept for “ripening.”
What the curious ones discovered
about the invention was this: When
they went to see the ripening of the
whisky they found a hogpen with a
plank floor, so balanced as to swing
like a big barn scale. There was an
open side farthest from the feeding
trough, and the sides were fenced.
The way the thing operated was
simple enough. The hogs were out
in the yard nosing around, when they
heard the splash of the feed as it was
put in the trough. Naturally, as the
weight came first on the side farthest
from the trough, that side of the
floor tilted down under the swine’s
weight. When they all got over tc
the trough that side, in turn, went
down. And so the plank floor was
rocked hack and forth every time a
how wrnit in or out.
Connoted with this swinging plat
form was another one which re
ceived equivalent motion, of course,
through the medium of a long lever.
On this second platform were set the
casks of whisky which were to under
go the ripening process. Of course,
every time the lower floor rocked se
did the upper likewise, and the whis
ky was shaken around with every mo
tion.
Naturally, Uncle Billy’s hogs were
fatter than anybody’s else’s, because
they were fed so much oftener. Part
of the ripening depended on feeding
the hogs, so as to make them rush
in through the open door and thus
shake the platforms.
SWISS FLAG SWINGING.
Ancient National Sport Now Dying
Ont to He Revived and
Popnln ri/.cd.
In all th# modern athletic exercises
the Swiss excel as much as any other
people, but skilled though they are
in them, they nevertheless are as par
tial as ever their forefathers were to
the old national sports of the country,
and at their annual merry-makings
none win more applause than the
champions of these old sports.
Persons outside Switzerland know
very little of the latter, and there is
one old sport which few foreigners
have ever seen, for the reason that
there are not many to-day who excel
in it, and the exhibitions of their skill
are not given in those parts of Switzer
land which are frequented by tourists,
This sport is known as “flag swing
ing,” and it is always accompanied
with music. When the musicians an
nounce that they are ready, an athlete
| in appropriate costume steps into a
' large circle, around which stand hun
dreds of his countrymen, and, taking
from the ground a flag, which is 12
feet square, proceeds to juggle with it
in a marvelous manner, llound and
round he twirls it, now slowly, now
* rapidly, according to the time of the
music, then suddenly he sends it high
up into the air in such a manner that
it describes a graceful circle and final
ly, as it falls, he catches it ere it can
Sj, touch the ground, and then continues
1 to twirl it as at the start.
To manipulate the large flag in this
manner requires long practice and an
unusually strong wrist. In two or
; three outlying hamlets there are a few
Sjj elderly men who are marvelously ex
pert at the sport, and at a perform
ance. recently given by one of them,
5 says the New York Herald, the en
p thusiasm was so great that there is
talk of taking effective steps toward
the revival and popularization of the
*port throughout the entire country.
StrciiKili in Veseinble Diet.
,k , The strongest animals exist entirely
on vegetable food. It is the feorcity
of the lion rather than his strength
that makes him formidable. An ele
phant is a match for several lions, and
is a vegetarian. The animals with
most speed and endurance—the horse,
the reindeer, the antelope and others
—are also vegetarians.
An AHiiirliiK' Hen.
Jagwell—What makes that hen in
your back yard cackle so loud?
Wigvvay-—Oh, they’ve just laid a cor
nerstone across the street, and she's
trying to make the neighbors think
ahe did it.—London Tit-Bits.
The-^ciervtific production
of a laxative of known value and distinctive
action is rapidly growing in public favor, along
with the many other material improvements of
the a^e. The many
who wc-Il informed
must understand quite clearly, that in order
to meet the above conditions a laxative should
be wholly free from every objectionable quality
or substance, with its component parts simple
and wholesome and it should act pleasantly
and gently without disturbing the natural
functions in any way. The laxative which
fulfils most perfectly the requirements, in the
highest degree, is
Syrup of Fij$s
The sale of millions of bottles annually for
many years past, and the universal satisfaction
which it has given confirm the claim we make,
that it possesses the qualities which commend
it to public favor.
Louisvillc-.Ky.
for 5*le by &II druj
fi ew York.N.Y
Price fifty cents per bottle
is due to the originality and simplicity of the
combination and also to the method of manu
facture, which is known to the California Fig
Syrup Co. only, and which ensures that per
fect purity and uniformity of product essential
to the ideal home laxative. In order to get
({s j^enfrfici&l
always buy the genuine and note the full name
of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—
printed on the front of every package. In the
process of manufacturing figs are used as they
are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal
virtues of Syrup of Figs are obtained from an
excellent combination of plants known to be
medicinally laxative and to act most beneficially.
It5 Exce-IIervcs
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Johnuy Obeyed.
"Children,” said the teacher, while in
structing the class in composition, “you
should not attempt any flights of fancy,
but simply be yourselves and write what
is in you. Do not imitate any other per
son’s writings or draw inspiration from
outside sources.”
As a result of this advice Johnny
Wise turned in the following composition:
“We should not attempt any flites of
fancy, but rite what is in us. In me
thare is my stummiek, lungs, hart, liver,
two apples, one piece of pie, one stick lemon
candy and my dinner.—Baltimore Ameri
can.
Her liUelc.
He—You will admit that man is the most
sensible of all animals?
She—I’ll admit that he thinks he is. It is
for that reason it is so easy for a woman to
make a fool of him.—Boston Times.
Persons contemplating a journey East or
West should be careful that the rates paid
for their transportation do not exceed those
charged by the Nickel Plate Road.
This company always cilery lowest rates
and the service is efficient. Careful at
tention is given to the wants of all first
and second class passengers by uniformed
colored attendants. The dining car service
of the Nickel Plate Road is above criticism
and enables the traveler to obtain meals
at from thirty-five (35) cents to $1.00 but
no higher.
The Pullman service is the usual high
grade standard. Semi-weekly transconti
nental tourist cars ply between Atlantic
and Pacific Coasts. Confer with nearest
agent of the Nickel Plate Road.
One Good Feature.
She—So you don’t like these Wagner con
certs?
He—Well, they have one redeeming fea
ture. They’re so loud you can’t hear the
man next to you whistling his accompani
ment.—Philadelphia Times.
What’* the Use?
The captain of a down-town Salvation
Army corps noticed the other day that one
of the most zealous women of his flock
had been absent from meeting several times
in succession. He sent her a note of in
quiry and received in reply the following
pathetic letter:
“Dear Captin: It ain’t no Spirrital trou
ble—praise god, I'm all right there, but it's
beeaus 1 got a bad cold & my Nose runs.
Now they ain’t no use goin’ to meeting
and praying when your Nose runs and spoils
all youre enjoyment. So Glory to god.
good Bye.”—N. Y. Times.
A Good Spender.
Gizzam—Who is that young millionaire
•topping at the Seaside hotel?
Gazzam—He’s no millionaire; he’s only a
dry goods clerk on a ten days’ vacation.—
Ohio State Journal._
Doesn’t Soil a White Vest.
The Lackawanna route from New York
to Buffalo and the West has been making
the announcement that one might travel
the whole length of its road, and not soil
a white vest. The writer tried this the
other day and sure enough the trip on the
Lackawanna Limited left his linen in bet
ter condition than it would have been after
a day’s running about in the city. The
value of such service to ladies is obvious.
This unique service is made possible be
cause hard coal is used exclusively in the
passenger service. It is useless to speak of
the scenery of the mountains as we traverse
them all day—such a relief from the dull
monotony of the flat country and its weari
some sameness. It’s the luxury of travel.—
The Evangelist.
Sized Him Up.
“A man is known by his works,” declared
the irresponsible reformer, who was ad
dressing a large and enthusiastic audience.
“Yours must be a gas works!” shouted a
rude, uncultured person who occupied a
back seat.—Baltimore American.
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“WHAR DEW I COM IN?”
(Being the Soliloquy of a Farmer on the Free Raw Sugar Question.)
Thar’s a mighty lot er talkin’ about farmers ’n thar rights,
’N the wonderful prosperity thet beet growin’ invites.
Thar’s er heap of foolish crowin’ ’n the “beats” begin ter shout
’N holler fer the Tariff ter keep free raw sugar out!
But I notis thet the beet-producin’ farms are very few,
An’ the farmers through the country aint got much ef it ter dew.
The hull land aint a-raisin’ beets, ’n aint goin’ ter begin,
Beet growin’s right fer sum, I guess—but, whar dew I cum in?
The farmer gits four dollars now fer every ton o’ beets—
A hansum price, I must allow—but hidin’ sum deceits.
Beet sugar manyfacterers admit es they hev found
Thet “granylated” costs ’em sumthin’ like tew cents a pound.
In fact thet leaves a profit on which they’d greatly thrive —
And—if it kin be sold fer three, why should we pay ’em FIVE?
It seems ter me es thet's a game thet’s mighty like a skin—
But—if thar’s any benefit—waal—whar dew I cum in?
When Uncle Sam’s in want o’ cash we’re glad ter help him out,
’N we’ll stand all the taxes thet are needed, never doubt,
But when his pocket-book’s well lined an’ nary cent he lacks,
Et seems ter me his duty’s ter repeal thet sugar tax.
Them fellers wot is interested sez it’s to protect
The beet-producin’ farmer thet the duty they collect,
But I guess thet explanation es a little bit too thin—
The sugar maker,—he's all right;—but—whar dew ice cum in?
Take off raw sugar duty an’ the price will quickly fall,
To everybody’s benefit, fer sugar’s used by all.
The poor will bless the Government thet placed it in thar reach—
(’N millions of our citizens free sugar now beseech)
The dealer ’ll be delighted—less expenditure fer him—
More demand ’n bigger profits—which at present are but slim.
An’ the farmer ’ll be as well paid as he ever yet lies ben—
But he’ll buy his sugar cheaper—thet’s whar he an’ I’ll cum in.
Now, whar’s the sense er reason of the sugar tax to-day,
When our treasury’s a-bulgin’ an’ we hev no debts ter pay?
The duty on raw sugar’s Fifty million every year—
An’ the people’s got ter pay it—thet’s a fact thet’s very clear.
Fifty million ! Great Jerusha 1 Ter protect beet magnates, too,
Why should they tax ALL the people—just ter help a scattered FEW T
And the FEW ? Beet-sugar MAKERS ! Don’t it really seem a sin
Thus ter help an’ fill thar coffers ? Whar dew you an’ I cum in ?
The farmer growin’ beets hes got a contract price fer years,—
Free raw sugar wouldn’t hurt him, an’ of it he has no fears,
But mebbe, like myself—he's also growing fruit so nice—
Ter preserve it—at a profit—he needs sugar—at a price f
The repealing of the duty, surely cuts the price in two—
Thet’ll make a mighty difference, neighbor, both ter me an’ you I
Let the sugar manyfactrer make such profits as he kin—
Ter him it may seem right enuff—but whar dew I cum in?
An’ I aint agoin’ ter swaller all the argyments they shout
Thet the farmers need protection—an must bar raw sugar out.
Common sense is plainly showin’ that the people in the land
Want raw sugar free in future—an’ its freedom will demand.
’Tis a tax no longer needed—hateful to the public view,—
Taxing millions of our people to enrich a favored few.
They can't blind me any longer with the foolish yarns they spin,—
While they’re busy makin’ money—whar dew you and I cum in ’
I’m agoin’ ter keep on hustlin’, talkin’, pleadin’ with my frends,—
Aint no sense in lettin’ others gain thar selfish privet ends.
I’m agoin’ ter write termorrer to my Congressman ’nd say
Thet he oughter do his best ter kill that tax without delay !
Feller-farmers, do your utmost— whether you grow beets or not—
To repeal the tax on sugar—you can but improve your lot!
Cheaper sugar helps your pocket, greater blessings you can win—
When we’ve three-cent granylated—that’s whar you an’ I cum in!
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