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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Mapacement of Rank Grass.

A vast amount of time and useless labor, are
spent on farms every season, in cutting lodged
grass and clover. 1t is very difficult TO cut
them with mainline, and the machine is likely
to be broken in the operation. The hay made
from lodged grass and clover, is hard to cure,
and of very poor quality when it is made. Most
kinds of stock will reject much Of it, if they
not driven to eat it by hunger. The sod ON
which lodged grass and clover rest, is always in
jured by being covered by a substance that acts
like a mulch Grass and clover are sometimes
blown down by a violent wind, or beaten down
by storms. When such is the case, il is neees-
sary to cut and cure them best can. In
many cases. however, the farmer can see by the
condition of the plants, that they will lodge I'M
less they are cut very early. The stalks are so
high and the foliage is so heavy, that it is diff
cult for the plants to sustain themselves. When
this is the case, no time should b0 lost in put
ting in the mower or scythe. BY cutting early,
lodging will be prevented and the hay will be of
good quality. This practice involves the ne
cessty of cutting the grass clover second
time. but it is much easier to harvest two crops,
that stand upright, than one that is stretched
out on the surface of the ground. With the pre-
sent means for harvesting the hay crop, the la
Dor of cutting and curing is slight, when there
is no delay in consequence of distinctions. Heavy
grass and clover shonld be cut early, in order
TO prevent stalks from becoming large and coarse.
BY cutting twice, large amount of hay can be
obtained, and it will be of the best quality. That
Obtained by the last cutting, will be of special
value for young stOck.-Chioag0 Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
A MOSQUITO Crusade.

The song of the mosquito is again heard in the
land, and there comes great wall from the H.
yer Sides and ocean beaches of Delaware and
New Jersey, a cry to heaven against the inva-
ding myriads of pesteriferous and patienoe-ex-
haustng insects. Down in Delaware and the
Eastern Sho,'" the inhabitants have lighted
their great fires, and filled the whole country
with smoke in desperate attempt to drive back
the countless hordes. In some portions Of New
Jersey, where the mosquitoes have been terrible
plague in the past, the experiment of growing
the castor bean plant has been found to produce
gratifying results. 1t was known that the cas-
tor oil plant was fatal to flies, and that it can
be grown successfully in New jersey. As it
drove away the flies, it was argued that 1t would
prove as deadly foe to the smaller insect, with
the attenuated probOscis and the most siren song
of all the insect tribe. Where the experiment
has been made, the mosquito has skipped for
more pleasant pastures and less fatal fields. In
view of this fact, there has been great boom in
castor bean planting 1t is believed that at last,
the most relentless enemy to the seaside soiour-
ners' peace can he met with an engine of de-
strmction which will guarantee to human exis-
tenee OH the oceans brink, charm it has never
known before. One enterprising hotel keep
er at Atlantic city has already made prepa-
rations TO set out his castor bean beds.-Phitd-
deiphiG Record.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Eall-Sown Rive.

Fall-sown rye makes the best early green food
for cattle. BY sowing broadcast from two to
four bushels to the acre, in September or 0cto-
Der, in the corn-feld, or where apotato, cabbage
or any other crop has been gathered, and har-
rowing it in, there will be succulent growth,
fully three feet high, to cut in April. After cut
ting the stubble can be turned under in time to
plant corn and garden vegetables, such as beans,
peas, cabbaSes, melons and potatoes, and espe-
cially sweet potatoes. Within the last week or
two, Prot. W. n. Mcdonald has expressed to us
his thanks for having suggested to him this plan
of sowing rye in the fall for the benefit of his
cows in the spring, and he says that the rye fed
in April astonished them all in the wonderful in-
crease of butter that it caused. 1t produced at
once a large flow of rich milk from cows that
previously were almost dry. This experience
shows quite clearly how much the quantity of
the milk is influenced 10y the kind of food.-Fdr-
mey's Home Journal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Prenare for Winter Flowers-

Those who have small greenhouses or cultiva-
ted flowers in their windows, have set ont their
geranums, and other quick-grOwing plants for
summer. Many make the mistake of taking up
these plants in autumn, after they have grown
all the season in the open ground, and pOtting
them, to be replaced in the window green
house. The result will always be ''long-legged,"
miSshapen plants, which, instead of blooming
satisfactorily during the winter, will take long
time to recover, and never be worth much rs
new plants from cuttings. Such plants may be
prepared for, this month and next, with very
little trouble. Of course those who have green
houses with appliances for propagatiug, need no
directions, but many lovers of flowers have to
content themselves with sueh plants as may he
grown in the windows of the living rooms.
These become attached to their plants and when
one is set ont in the bed they expect it back
again. When snch plant goes out, consider it
thrown away, for il may well he, and set
about replacing it, The following method will
give few plants with little trouble. Take a
common store box, such a starch soap-box,
knock OFF both cover and bottom, and if need he
strengthen with extra nails. Tack over this a
piece of cotton cloth and the frame will be ready
Select place where the soil is light aud sandy,
or if the ground is all stiff, spade in some sand
or coaldust to make it light and open, and place
the frame it. If cuttings of geraniums,
cupheas verbenas, or other such plants are
placed in the soil and covered with the frame,
they will soon take root and form nice speci-
mems, which, when they begin to grow, may be
potted and be ready for winter. If the frame is
where it will be shaded at midday, all the bet
ter; if not, tilt il little when the sun is very
hot, to give ventilation and prevent overhead
ing.-AmericaR Agricglt1rist.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
MIR. SIMMONS REVENGE.

While Mr.. Simmons was awaiting the dis
trbution of the mails at the village post-office,
the other morning, welldressed and courteous
Young man approached him. and asked to he
furnished with list of snch persons of Bell
town rs would be likely to subscribe for work
he represented, THE History of the World from
the Creation of Adam to the Resumption of
Specie Payments" Just then, Mr. Simmons
remembered that he had recently been made the
victim of very bewildering joke, in the con-
coction Of which a score so of his friends had
participated, and thinking this would be good
opportunity To crafty n lurking desire for re-
venge, he gave the agent their names. That
day he walked the streets Of Belltown, inflated
with sense of his superiority as a strategist.
He smiled on everybody he met, in n most
usual way, and at the dinner table he broke out
in fit of uncomfortable laughter, the cause of
which he attributed to the sudden remem bTance
of little story he had read that morning, and
which being related between bursts of Taught
his wife pronounced pointless, and said he was
getting foolish. But what was his surprise, The
next morning, to see the agent himself walk ill.,
to his library?
"Oh, yes" he commenced, helping himself to
n seat, lyon are the gentleman who gave me
those yesterday. Well, sir, several of
those men told me that your Endorsement of my
work would help its sale amazingly, in this
place. They say ynu are regarded as sort Of
gnide in literary matters here"
''But don't want your work" said Mr.. SIM
mons; "my library is already half full of his
torical works, covering the entire history of
mankind"
Bnt he changed his mind afterwarl During
the forenoon, he summed himself in the Garden
of Eden. the pyramids built, witnessed the
fall of Nineveh and Babylon, waltzed around
ancient Troy, listened to Socrates in the streets
of Athens, applauded the Philippics of Demos
themes. with Alexander when he cut the
Gordian knot, followed Cesar in all his cam
paigus, and fell in love with Cleopatra. After
dinner. the agent found him in his office, and
then Mr.. Simmons noated down through the
Middle Ages saw the rise of Charlemagne, went
on eight crusades beheld the fall of feudalism,
was with Columbus ut the discovery of America,
took whirl round the world with Magellan,
and finally, after labyrinthine journey to many
climes and nations was about to see General
Jackson inaugurated President when he gave
up and subscribed. The work is in ten volumes,
and will cost forty dollars. Mr.. Simmons says
he will donate it to the public library. He is
now suffering from a severe attack of hypo-
chondria.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20

CURE FOR SUNsrROkE.-As soou as yon reach
Your patient, take hold of him, or her, and carry
him. or her. into the shade. Place tbs body in
sitting posture, the back against a wall, with
the feet and legs resting on the sidewalk, and
extended in front of the body. Get iee-watcr and
a bottle of strong essence of ginger. Pour the
iee-water over the head copiously, never mind
the clothes Then put two tablespoonfnls of
the ginger in half tnmbler of water, and make
the patient swallow it quickly. Keep the head
cool by using little of the ice-water, and in
ease there is not mnch of a glow upon the body,
give more ginger. II this is promptly used aud
fully carried in every the board OF health
well never have death to report from this cause.
Ii is no experiment or quack remedy. 1t costs
but few cents and half hours time. Ginger
is by far the best to nse but where it cannot be
had quickly, two three good drinks of brandy
will answer.-Ner Orleans PiodyaHe.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
ONE BY ONE.

One by one the sands are flowing.
One by one the moments fall:
Some are coming. some arr going,
DO not strive to grasp them all
One by one thy duties wait thee,
Let thy whole strength 90 TO zach;
Let no future dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach
One by one, bright gifts Of heaven,
Joys are sent thee here below;
Take them readily when given,
Ready, too. Ia let them go.
One by one thy griefs shall meet thee.
DO not fear an armed band
One will fade n others greet thee,
Shadows passing through the land.
Do not look at lifr's long sorrow,
See how small each moments pain;
God will help thee for tomorrow;
Every day begin again
Every hour that fleets 50 slowly.
Has its task to do or bear:
Luminous the crown. and holy.
II thou set each gem with care.
Do not lingcr with regretting.
Or for passing hours despond;
Nor, thy daily toll forgetting.
Look too eagerly beyond.
Hours are golden links, Gods token,
Reaching Heaven but, one by use,
Take them. lest the chain be broken,
Ere the pilgrimage he done
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Our Strap Book.
ADDRESS TO THE ALAsAsTER sARcopH.
Lately Deposited In the British Museum.
By HORACE SMITH.

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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Astonished at His Popularity.

Ike Schwindelmeyer is a relative of old man
Schwindelmeyer, of the well-knOwn Galveston
firm of Schwindelmeyer 81 Co. Ike is a recent
importation from Germany, and travels for the
firm. He has very good opinion of himself,
and thinks that Schwindelmeyers own this
world, and have a builders lien on the next.
Not long since, young Ike Schwindelmeyer Wis
tied Houston. On the morning of his arrival,
after breakfast, he started up the avenue. 1t
happened that the funeral procession of prom
inent citizen also proceeding up the ave-
nue.. Ike was abreast of the hearss, and the
gentlemen on the sidewalks removed their hats,
and remained uncovered until the hearse had
passed. Ike took all this TO himself, and polite
ly returned the salutatOns with some pleasant
remark, beautiful morning, shentlemens"
or show ish yerself to-day"
There was a larger crowd of gentlemen at the
corner of Pecan Street, and when Ike and the
heaTse came, they all took of their hats reyer-
emily. Ike was moved at this universal hOm-
age, and exclaimed, half coniidentially to him
self:
Il wonder who tOle EN- | wash travelling for
Schwindelmeyer q Co. !'-Gdl. Ners.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Commencement Day-How and Where the
Term Originated.

The term commencement is an Ainericanism,
or, more properly, a New Englandism, origiua-
ting many years ago among the Yankees in Con-
necticut, whose vocation it was to direct the
education of the young. With shrewd BUSH
ness sense, they determined that the then grow
ing practice of distributing premiums might
with advantage be adopted at the beginning in
stead of at the close of the term. All who ex-
pected prizes of distinction were thus tempted
to continue at school after the close of the sum-
mer vacation, the prizes being awarded and be-
slowed at the commencement" of the term fol-
lowing that in which they had been merited,
and only given to those who had renewed their
scholarship. The scheme became generally
adopted, but was in vogue only few years
when the former custom was renewed, but the
exercises retained the name, and this piece of
Yankee ingenuity is the real reason for the pc
culiar term in question.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
THE MOTHERS HAND.

A wandering orphan child was l.
But meanly, ut the best, attired;
For, oh my mother scarce could buy
The common food each week required;
But when the anxious day had fed,
1t seem'd 10 be her dearest joy,
To press her pale hand on my head.
And pray that God would guide her boy.
But more each Winter, more and more
Stern suffering brought her to decay
And then an Angel passed her door,
And bore her lingering ssul away!
And I-they know not what is grief
Who neer knelt by dying bed;
All other woe on earth is brief
Save that which weeps 4 mother dead.
A seaman's life was soon my lot
Mid reckless deeds and desperate men!
But still never quite forgot
The prayer / ne'er shall hear again;
And oft, when half induced TO tread
Such paths as unto sin decoy
I've felt her fond hand press my head
And that soft touch hath saved her boy!
Though hard their mockery TO receive,
Who ne'er themselves 'gainst sin had striycI
Her who on earth dared not grieve
could not-wOuld not grieve in heaven;
And thus frum many an action dread,
Too dark for human eyes to scan,
The same fond hand upon my head,
That blessed the boy, hath saved the mani
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20

How To PRESERVE BUTTER.-Will yon tell me-
through the eolums of your valuable paper how
to preserve butter for winter use / have an
overplus at present, and wish to know the pro-
per manner of preserving ito. $. West, Phil
adelphia.
II well made, butter will keep almost indef-
nitely, when placed in air-tight vessels and the
top of the butter kept constantly covered with
saturated brine. Mr.. c. G. Taylor, a we'll known
dairy correspondent of this paper, packs butter
in jars on all sides, and covering the Jars with
earthenware plates, and the whole with fine
salt. The butter must in all cases be thorough
IN well made
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
THE ANGELS WHISPER.
81 SAMUEL LOVER

IA superstition of great beauty prevails in Ireland thai
when child smiles in its sleep il is talking with angels
A baby was sleeping:
Its mother weeping,
For her husband was far on the wild, raging sea;
And the tempest was swelling
Round the fisherman dwelling;
And she cried, 'Dermot darling oh, come hack TO ne
Her beads while she numbered
The baby still slunbered.
And smiled in her face. she Bonded her knee;
20, bl-st be that warning
Ny child thy sleep adjoining.
For know that the angels whispering with thee.
And while they are keeping
Bright watch Ter thy sleeping.
Oh pray to them softly my baby, with me-
And say thou woudst rather
They'd watch DER thy father.
For know that the angels whispering to thee"
The dawn of the morning
Saw Dermnt returning.
And the wife w-pt with joy her babes father To see;
And closely caressng
Her child with blessing
Said Il knew that the angels were whispering with thee
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
WHAT IS A YEAR,

What Is yeari 'Tis but a wave
On LIES dark, ruling stream.
Which is 50 quickly gone, that We
Account il but dream.
lis but single earnest throb
Of Times old iron heart,
Which tireless is, and strong as when
II first with life did start.
What is a yeari It's but turn
OF Times old brazen wheel;
Or but page upon the book
Which Time must shortly seal.
It's but a step upon the road
Which we must travel Der:
A few more steps, and We shall walk
Life's weary ruad no more.
What is yeart 'Tis but breath
Frum Times old nostrils blown.
As, rushing onward DER the earth,
We hear his weary moan.
It's like the bubble on the wave,
Or dew upon the lawn
As transient as the mist Of morn,
Beneath the Summers sun.
What Is a yesri lis but type
IF Life's oft-ehanging scene
Youths happy morn comes gaily on.
With hills and valleys grr-n;
NeNt Summers prime succeeds the Spring
Then Autumn, with tear,
Then comes old Winter-deafh and all
Must find level here.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
Admired His Genius,

care YOU travelling alone r. asked a tall az
ricultural looking gentleman, approaching Ia
DIV who occupied two seats in a crowded car.
..Eo, SIR she replied.
a.Nay ask you who's with you" asked the
man, looking around vainly for some other place
TO store himself
any husband" snapped the lady, with fash
ing eyes. MY husband is travelling with me"
..Oh, ali, excuse me-" and the tall man
Strengthened up, and prepared to take stand
ing ride.
Els this seat engaged 7" asked a dashing,
weIl-tlressed yonng fellow of the day, five min
utes later.
''So, SIR" she replied, and down he pumped.
81 say, ma'am :" protested the tall man, sis
that yOur husbandi"
''E0 il isn't, and you needn't ask any more
questions retOrted the woman.
"But you said you were travelling with hin" "
persisted the tall man.
$50 am," snOrted the lady.
s'Where is he :" insisted the tall nam.
"ie's in the baggage car, in q coffin, replied
the lady.
81 beg pardon, ma'am," said the tall man,
humbly, II honestly beg pardon. / won't ask
if he's dead, but You'll excuse me for thinking
that if you and he have been married long, he's
deuced smart to travel around screwed up in n
box, if you on the trip, and it's likely
10 last long. BRAKES TrdrelleTs' Magazine.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20

DRY LIMA BEASs.-Wash one quart OF dry
Lima beans in two warm waters; soak three
hours, drain, and put on to cook in enough boil
ing water to cover them. Cover the pot with a
tin lid, adding more hot water as it boils away,
boiling rapidly one and half hours, when there
should be only water enough to come up to the
top of the beans-just sufficient to make nice
dressing Five minutes before taking up sea-
son with salt and pepper aud stir in a dressing
made of one tablespoonful each, of -four aud but
ter rubbed together until smooth. This is a de-
licious dish.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
THE SWEETEST SONG I EVER HEARD.
BY MRS. n. I. ELDgEDGE


The sweetest song ever heard,
Was one calm Summer night;
Twas like the carol Of bird,
II thrilled me with delight;
II seemed not like maiden's voice,
1t was 50 low and clear,
1t trembled on my spirits chords,
And forced peariy tear.
sought q sylvan bower hard by,
And met the sopgstress there
She was . child some twelve years old,
With flowing auburn hair;
Tell me, said /. sweet child Of song
Whence gushed that thrilling layt
Didst learn IL at thy mothers knee
In childhood's earliest day."
Her mild blue eyes were bright with tearr
She sweetly answered, Yes,
It's full Of tender memories,
A mothers smile and kiss
never knew that others priced
The song ! love 10 sing;
wonder, lady. that you weep,
1t is a simple thing"
And often, now, when am sad,
And deem the world unkind
The pleading looks Of that fair child
Come thronging DER my mind.
Though oft I've heard sweet. duleet strains,
That turned my thoughts above,
ne'er shall hear a song again,
So full Of truth and love.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20

DREAMED Characteristic for cold slaw,
aud stew in a covered saucepan till tender; drain
it, return TO saucepan, add gill or more of rich
cream, one ounce of butter, pepper and salt to
taste let simmer two or three minutes, then
serve. Milk may be used by adding little
more butter; or have deep spider hot. put in
the sliced cabbage, pour quickly over IL q pint
of boiling water; cover close and cook for ten
minutes, then pour off water, and add half
pint of rich milk. When the milk boils, stir in a
teaspoonful of flour moistened with milk; season,
cook moment, aud serve.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20

PEA SoUP.-Tske quart of shelled peas; boil
the pods in q gallon of cold water until all the
substance is boiled out of them; then skim them
out, and put two pounds Of beef in the pot. AZ
ter the meat is boiled to shreds, skim the soup
well, strain and return it to the pot; add the
peas, with little parsley, and let it simmer till
the peas are quite tender; season with pepper
and salt; thicken with little butter and -four
let il boil up once, and serve.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20

How To CATCH CRows-A gentleman writes
us that he has succeeded in catching several
crows from his corn-feld, in the following man
ner: 81 arranged a number of large Irvine strings
with slip-noose in each, and placed them on
stumps in the fields, in snch manner that when
pulled, the stump would not interfere with the
closing of the moose. / stood hidden at n con-
renient distance, and would almost invariably
catch the crow when he alighted on the stump
l canght eleven in one morning in this manner -
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-20
SUMMERTIME.
NJ MARIE 5. LADD.

The fragrance of the wild n,se ills
With odnruus breath. the summer air.
And snig of rubin clearly trills
Along the dusty thorOughfare.
The grassy lane with clover sweet.
That leads beyond the naples shade,
Invites the wanderers lingering feet
Along the path the herd have made.
The slope whereon the white lambs Craze,
Is frightened By the morning sun,
That Ger the landscape softly PLAYS
And gild- the day but just begun
The rustic bridge across the stream
I.o,ks picture-like. There OFT is heard
The heavy tramping Of q team,
Or the light carol Of a bird.
All nature throbs with its delights.
And that has speech which once seemed dumb
Sweet harmnny the ear invites
Frm Whispering grass tn insects hum