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About The Nebraska advertiser. (Nemaha City, Neb.) 18??-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1898)
h ' w i .T a.- fe PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Tho Greatest Thoroughfaro in tho Capital of tho Nation. Tlio New City Tout Ofllcc tho Firm UulldliiK ilcnlly Worthy oC n l'lnoe 4111 the IiuiiohIiib Btrcct. Special Washington better. You have nil rend of Pennsylvania avenue, the great thoroughfare of the national capitnl. It is the grandest parade ground in the world, and will some day be the greatest avenue on earth for beauty, comfort and pleasure. To-dny Pennsylvania avenue is noth ing like the splendid public highway that the people generally imagine it to be. You shall see it through the eyes of one who knows every inch of the ground, by riding over it, driving over it and walking its entire length for many yenrs. You will be disillusion ized. It need scarcely be said that JMnj. L'Enfnnt, the civil engineer who planned the city more than a hundred years ago, performed a piece of work which daily demonstrates his wisdom and sagacity. The capital city of the new republic of the new world was without form and void. The site was selected by Washington, but the civil engineer saw before him nothing but unbroken forests in which aboriginal men and women roamed. There were morasses, ponds, a sluggish creek named the Tiber, a lot of high lands, and a lot of lowlands, all of them in n state of rugged nature. Witli only this prospect before him, Slaj. L'Enfnnt planned the city, laid out its streets nud avenues, located the public buildings, nufny of which were erected from 50 to 100 years after his his death. He was a wonderful man. With pencil, pen and paper he first located the great capitol building, in which the congresses should sit and de liberate l'or the general -welfare. With that as a center, he drew his lines and marked out streets and avenues which should be developed ns the city might grow. Even at the beginning of our civil war the trees of virgin forests were growing In profusion, with a wil- y-U NEW CITY POST OFFICE derness of undergrowth, within half a mile of the capitol building. It is only since 1872 that the city has grown tip and spread out in accordance with the plans of the civil engineer. Even now, with a population of nearly 400,000 peo ple, the capital city is practically in its infancy, although It has fully assumed the forms and outlines intended by the brainy man who thought it nil out so many years ago. Pennsylvania nvenue cuts diagonally across the city from Georgetown to the navy yard, u distance of more than three miles. If it were continued in a direct line it would go directly through tjic center of the capitol. But the grounds around the capitol ore very large. They are well cared for, and have been developed by the best land scape gardeners in the world. Tiie great avenue passes around the capitol nnd runs along B street, past the new congressional library building, and then resumes its diagonal course ens' vard to the eastern branch of the Potomac river a stream which is no longer navigable and over which the government will ultimately build arches and convert it into n sewer, just ns Tiber wos long since hidden from view. There nre ninny thousands of people here to-dny who never snw the Tiber and who never even heard of it. Westward from the cnpitol, at Fif teenth street, the nvenue deflects from its course and passes around the treas ury building and the executive man sion. At Seventeenth street it resumes its diagonal course to Georgetown, crossing Bock creek, n stream which di vides Washington city from ancient Georgetown. This stream will nlso soon be nrched over, and will live only in history. East of the capitol Pennsylvania ave nue amounts to almost nothing. It will be many yenrs say 50 years, at least before the great thoroughfare will be attractive in that section. It was the intention of the founders of the city to have it built up east of the capitol. But real estate dealers were as avari cious then as they are now. They held lip prices so that home builders went Srffilfl Iff fwj fflUtMSUSSS ( s iMiita. J-rZ--.uriCTVfiJli" m ' ( K Mi I.UHJOTUMtULS&if .. ' to the west and northwest and built up the city In that section. Consequently the population on Capitol hill is com paratively small, and along the line of Pennsylvania avenue, cast, there are no public buildings of consequence except ing the congressional library, ond there are no residences there to make the uve nue attractive. West of the capitol, where oil political business is done and where all hotels of prominence are located, Pennsylva nia avenue is really a natlonnl disgrace. True, it is the broadest n venue in the world. Its surface is splendidly con creted and its sidewalks ure broad, lint the buildings arc old, neglected, dirty, and a majority of them squatty. On the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, west, which you will remember is the principal part of the nvenuc, for four blocks from the capitol the houses are inhabited by Chinese, wicked men and women of the white and black race; and the ground floors nre generally oc cupied by saloons and low dives. There is more vice within a stone's throw cf the capitol on tills end of Pennsylvania avenue than can be found in a similar distance on any public" street in uny other capital city of the civilized world. Fifteen years ago Congressman Springer, of Illinois, Introduced n bill providing for the purchase of the en tire north front of the avenue, and he made strenuous efforts to induce the congress to buy that property and de vote It to public buildings which would be a credit to the nation. Put all of his efforts were wasted, because very few men in congress had the artistic sense to appreciate the necessity for such action. Since then, although the land is still possessed by the wicked, the property has more tlinn doubled in value; and it would cost an almost fab ulous sum to buy it for the government to-dny. On the south side of this historic thor oughfare, extending three blocks west of the capitol. the botanical gardens are located. It would be well for the gov ernment to always maintain them there. But from Third street to Fif teenth street west, where the avenue reaches the treasury, the south side belongs to vice, crime and degradation. But there is an innovation at last. The south side of Pennsylvania nvenue has one adornment. At the corner oi Elevtnth street, where for many years AT WASHINGTON, D. C. the lowest kind of saloons were main tained and where n vile theater for vile men nnd vicious women wns a promi nent feature, n public building hos been erected. It is a beautiful piece of ar chitecture and is the only building on the entire avenue which is worthy of a place there. The congressional mail Is annually increasing, and hence the business ol the Washington city post office is con stantly increasing. Five years ago the congress made an appropriation for a new public building for the city post oflice. With wisdom unusunl for a congressional committee, this site was chosen. The building is now al most completed and will soon be occu pied. Senators, representatives, visitors and residents here are proud of this building. Moreover, it is going to be a landmark for the future. It marks the beginning of an era. Every thinking man nnd womnn, looking nt this build ing, entertnins nnd expresses the thought: "Pennsylvania nvenue should be beautified with such buildings nil along its line." This thought will crystallize Into ac tion. On the corner of Fourteenth street, three blocks west of this new building, there is a block of vncant ground, upon which the secretary of agriculture is looking, longingly. A new building Is needed for the depart ment of agriculture. There Is a splen did site only one block from the treas ury, and only three blocks from tho white house. It Is just the place for a grand edifice for the new department of the people. We ennnot expect the congress to make an appropriation for this purpose at once; for the treasury is poor. But it is now simply n ques tion of a little time when there will be erected a building on Pennsylvania nvenuc for the department of agricul ture; and that will emphnsize the .ne cessity for the improvement of the nv enue, by the erection of public build ings, in plnce of the unsightly nnd crime-stained rookeries which now dis grace the place. SMITH D. FRY. AGRICULTURAL HINTS WHITE PEKING DUCKS. The Stnmlnrri llrccd for l'nrm nnd I'rnctlcnl 1'urnonen. Of all ducks for farm nnd prnctlcnl purposes none stands higher in popular esteem than the White Peking. It is valuable for raising on a large scale, and is the most easily raised of any. It is a very timid bird and must be handled quite carefully. The Peking duck has n distinct type of its own, nnd differs from nil others in the shape and carriage of its body. By some it is credited with having a shape much like nn Indian ennoe, ow ing to the full growth of feathers un der the rump nnd the slngulnr turned up carriage of the tail. Tile legs arc set far back, which causes the bird to walk in an upright position. In size these ducks ore very large, some reach ing ns high ns SO pounds to the pair. Their flesh is very delicate nnd free from grossness, ond they arc consid ered among the "best of tabic fowls. iAto rtSfo' & WHITE PEKING DUCK. They ore excellent layers, averaging irom 100 to 130 eggs each in a season. They are nonsetters, hardy, easily raised, and the earliest in maturing of any ducks. Other ducks are judged for practical qualities by the Peking. The standard-bred Peking has a long, finely-formed head, a bill of medium size, of a deep yellow color, that is per fectly free from any mark or color other than yellow. The color of the bill is very important for exhibition birds, nnd it is not infrequent that one of the best ducks in a showroom is disqualified for having a faint tracing of black in the bill. The eyes are of deep leaden blue color. The neck of a Peking should be neatly curved; in the drake it should be large and rather long, while that of the duck is of medium length. The back is ldng and broad; breast is round, full, and very prominent. The body Is long and deep, and thestandnrd gives for adult birds a body approach ing the outlines of a parallelogram. The wings are short, carried closely and smoothly against the body. The birds cannot sustain flight, a two-foot fenc ing being ample to restrain them in nn inclousure. The tail is erect, more so than in any other specimen. The curled feathers in the tnil of the drake are hard and stiff. The thighs nre short and large; shanks short nnd strong, nnd in color nre n reddish orange; toes straight, connected by n web, and reddish orange in color. The plumage is downy, nnd of n faint crenmy white throughout. Recently it has been noticed that preference in the showroom is being given to birds of whiter plumage. The breeders are se lecting as their show birds those that have the snow-white plumage instead of the creamy white, as given in the standard. The standard weight of the adult drake is 8 pounds; adult duck, 7 pounds; young drake, 7 pounds, nnd young duck, 0 pounds. Bulletin United States Department of Agriculture. AMONG THE POULTRY. Whatever else you do, don't over crowd. Dirty eggs should never be sent to mnrket. Salted eggs are not fresh eggs and cannot be. The Plymouth Bock holds its own in popular favor. White turkeys are gentler and more docile than the bronze. I In charring corn for poultry the old er and ilryer tlie corn the better. The hen and her product amounts to $200,000,000 a year in this country. The guinea, in consequence of its roving habits, is a great bug destroyer. It is cluimed that a ilock of 20 will keen i in pretty good control the insects on a 100-acre farm. Soak scabby legs in warm water for five minutes, then break the scales with a stiff brush and apply an oint ment made of lard, ten parts; sulphur, three partb, and crystallized carbolic ucid, one pnrt. Western Plowman. DuckH on the Fiirm. Ducks may be kept in larger numbers without danger of loss by disease than any other kind of poultry, perhaps, but they are not the most desirable to have nround unless n business Is made of duck raising, as it is now carried on by a few in this country. There are two or three duck farms In the east con ducted on a large scale, where thou sands are kept and disposed of yearly. Carried on to this extent, the business Lb said to be very profitable. f 1 S3SS5WP?' FATTENING SHEEP. Dry, Ciimfortnlitc Quartern Ccrtnlnly In the Flrnt IIoiiuInHc. To make sheep most profitable on the ordinary form none should be kept but what con be sheltered comfortably and fed so as to keep them In thrifty con dition. All nbovc this number should be fattened and marketed in good sen son. The flock kept for profit should consist largely of young, thrifty ewes that can be depended upon to bring a good lamb, as well as to grow a good ileccc of wool. In preparing for mar ket it will pny to take considerable pnins to fatten well, ns the increase in price with the heavier weight will re turn a good profit for the feed and ln bor. The time required to fatten sheep de pends considerably upon their age nnd condition nt the time of commencing to feed. Old ewes thnt have passed their prime require n longer period of feed ing than young, vigorous sheep that are In thrifty condition. In fattening old sheep It Is nearly always best to feed ground grain, us usually they have poor teeth. Clover hay that has been cut in good season, properly cured nnd stored away is the best forage. Next to this is millet, but good cornfodder nnd unthrcshed onts can be used to good advantage in making up n variety. Three parts corn, or cornmcal, nnd one part wheat bran, to which a little oil meal hns been added, makes one of the best rations thnt can be given to fat tening sheep. Corn or cornmcal should be made the principal ration, yet some thing of a variety should be given in order to maintnin a good appetite. Gradually increase the rntlon until they nre given all that they will eat up clean, taking care at nil times not to overfeed. Of all slock usually kept on the farm, sheep are most easily and most serious ly injured by overfeeding; often they will require four or five days to over come the effect of one overfeed. With core in feeding, keeping them on full feed, with n good fattening ration, sheep can be fatted in six weeks. But to fatten most rapidly they must have dry, comfortable quarters and be kept quiet. They should be fed regular ly, have all the water they can drink and have access to salt. Have fiat-bot-toined. shallow troughs in which to feed grain; tiiese are better than the V shaped, for the reason that the grain ennnot be bunched so ensily, nnd each sheep has a better opportunity of secur ing a share. Backs or mangers should also be provided in order to avoid waste. With sheep, as with all other stock, it is quite an item to lessen the cost ns much as possible. Market as soon as Hilly ready. It is no advantage to feed after, the sheep are ready. St. Louis I(cxub!ic. HOISTER FOR HOGS. A Very ISnny Method of Ilmifflni; Any Sort of CtircsiHH. In the cut below, the bolster repre sents u homemade apparatus that hns been in use many years and it hns been a grand success. The frames a a, a a, nre of two by four scantling eight feet in length; b b arc two by six inches and two feet long with a round notch in the center of the upper surfnee for a wind lass (d) to turn in; c c arc two by four eight feet long or as long ns desired, and are bolted to a u. Ten inches be- EASY METHOD OF HANGING A CAR CASS. low the windlass (d) Is n four by four inch piece witli arms bolted on the end to turn the windlass and draw up tho carcass, which should be turned length wise of the holster until it passes be tween e c. The gamble should be long enough to catch on each side when turned crosswise, thus relieving the windlass so that a second carcass may be hoisted. The peg (e) is to place in u hole of upright (a) to hold the windlass. Brace the frame in proportion to the load that is to be placed on it. The longer it is made the more hogs can be hung at the same time. C. F. Brattain, in Farm and Home. (rliidliiK (J nil n for Stoulc. A vigorous animal, either horse, steer, sheep or hog, will grind corn cheaper than furmer& can have it done for them in many localities. There has been a vast amount of misplaced labor in husk ing, shelling, grinding and mixing corn witli corn stalks, where it first was, as food for beet cattle. Soaking hard corn frequently repays its cost. Young ani mals usually mnsticutc their food bet ter than older ones. I would go to little cost in grinding corn or oats for calves, colts or lambs. Wheat, unless possibly fed unthrcshed to hogs is usunlly un wisely fed whole. Prof. G. 13. Morrow, iu Farm and Home. SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR. Ho Wn IVnltliiw to Sec AVImt More Trouble Life ContnliiN. "Yes," said n tall, sallow-faced, mel ancholy looking man, nttircd in a thin, pair of trousers, a fall overcoat, a pair of dilapidated shoes and a Inst year' derby hat, "I've never had anything but bad luck. I've worked html all my life and only made a bare living, .y health broke down years ago; most, of 1113' friends have died off or moved west. I've got literary and artistic tastes and can't gratify them. Every thing 1 undertake to do Is n failure, ami I don't seem to be of any use in thiB world." . "ITavc you no friends with political influence enough to get some kind of nn. easy job for you 7" inquired n well dressed nnd prosperous-looking man. "I've tried Unit," snid the miserable man, slinking his licnd. "Every time I get a position a political landslide comes along, nnd I get thrown out of the snap." "Why didn't you open an intelligence oflice or start a real estate agency?" asked a man in n fur cap and heavy ulster. "That sort of business doeBn't require much capital." "I've tried 'em both, my friends. Got burnt out In the first business and n partner ran oil' with the profits In the other. Xo use." "Ever try canvassing?" inquired an other sympathetic ncqunintnnee. "Yes; often. Had n good suit of clothes like yours ruined In thnt busi ness by n vicious dog. Thrown down stairs once or twice. 'o use, man I'm not in it. Ln.st week my pet parrot died, yesterday morning I lost a quarter, and to-day I've got an earache. That's (he way it always goes. If it isn't one trou ble it's another. There's only oue thing that keeps me from committing suicide, nnd ending the whole wretched busi ness." "Wlint's thnt?" "Curiosity to know want blamed mis fortune is going to happen to me next." Washington Star. A PERFECT FLOORN COVERING. JdiittlttK In Ilolh Winter nnd Summer AiiMwerN All KetilreiiientM. If only all housekeepers knew tho value ond comfort of matting, how much worry nnd work would bu saved, how many dull houses would look cheery. I f you own your home and have hardwood floors, thank kindly destiny and dismiss the subject. But if you live in a rented house, or cannot afford hard floors, if, for any reason, you arc considering the subject of floor cover ings, pause long before passing over the advantages of matting. It is clcnu, fresh and easily cared for. It Is a per fect floor covering in summer and an excellent background for rugs in win ter from the cheapest to the richest adding to the cheerfulness of a room, yielding all accumulated dust to light brushing, possessing, indeed, almost every advantage that a floor covering can have, witli no difcadvantoges. In making a move or refitting a house every yard of it can be utilized. It is easily renovated (by soap and salt wa ter), and enn be matched or pieced, us ing the whole or parts in two rooms to make one good, complete room. Last ly, it is cheap, its growing popularity having so encouraged its manufacture or importation that it is to be had al most everywhere in great variety at moderate cost. To sum up its merits, mntting gives a house a fresh, clean feeling, a sense of cheerfulness that no other floor covering gives, its soft, new, coverings make it available in the moAt carefully studied coloru sehemcsf it is pleasant to walk upnyA is npvnclieol protest against dust and microbes, is, in fact, both wholehuriie" and satis factory. Philadelphia Times. DoliiKT the ItlKht Thluir. Some people arc gifted with the pow er of doing the right thing in the right wny and at the right time. They nre kind, gentle, sympathetic and re sponsive. They think of others. They anticipate danger and point it out. They nre on the lookout for service nnd ready to perform it. They make It easier for those about them to be good and to do good. They hesitate not to lend a helping hand at every oppor tunity. They speak the encouraging word. They straighten out the tunglcs that perplex and annoy companions. They smooth rough places. They go out of their wny to relieve distress or to supply n need. In their presence the day passes pleasantly. Away from them things look drenrier and burdens grow heavier. Welcome and blessed nre life's helpers. Detroit Free Press. Coffee Creiim. Sonk one-half box of gelatine In cold water one hour. Put one-half cupful of ground coffee Into one pint of boil ing milk and allow it to stand ten min utes. Strain through a thick cloth upon a cupful of suignr, and then add the yolks of three eggs well beaten. Stir the whole until it becomes creamy and then add the gelatine and stir until it is dissolved. Set away in n cool place, and when it begins to harden whip and add a cupful of whipped cream. Hos ton Budget. Stand nnd shine! Lift up thy face to the divine airs. Beflect the light. Perchance only this is required of thee. Prove thy willingness to serve, nnd that thy service is a labor of love, and broader opportunities for the more in terior action of the spirit will open out to then.- Trinities and Snneii'tiex, K 1C wy u& i?& V!K JOrV WMMTVl-'! u