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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
Apple Leaf Crumpler.

The apple leaf crumpler was discovered by
Prof Walsh IN lS60, and named by him. 1t
works not only upon the apple tree, but also
upon the plum, the cherry and crab apple, and
really does much more injury than il gets credit
for. These pests do not work together, but be-
ing scattered over the orchard, few only on a
single tree, the damage they do is not always
realized. When the trees are in full foliage, the
leaf crumpler commits its greatest depredations,
and il requires a very careful examination to
discover them. Ii is sometimes the case that
they destroy both fruit and foliage of large or
chards. The erumpler passes the winter the
trees. under a clump of dried leaves, which are
bound to the twigs by silken cords. Some
times the dried leaves are found hound tightly
to the tw y.
When such is the case the sheath that enclos-
es the larva is most generally fOund glned To
the twig itself the bark being gnawed off where
the attachment is made. In other eases the
leaves hang more loosely, and the worm iuhabi-
ted case may be found sometimes two or more
cuTied up and fastened with silken cords. When
about one-third grown the worm goes into win
ter quarters. In the spring when the leaves ap
pear, it moves from its old quarters and makes
a new shelter of fresh leaves. coming ont of the
ease to feed, a rule, at night. Ii is not al
ways satisfied with eating the leaves, but buries
itself in the side of the fruit aud will also eat
the bark of the twigs. The case which it in
habits for shelter, when il is not feeding is
made of the excrements of the worm, and the
refuse of the leaves on which u feeds. The i'll
side is lined with silk.
When of full growth, the worm is about six
tenths of an inch long. Its head is of a dark red
dish brown color, covered with horny looking
plate. which extends over the first and part Of
the second segment. On the side of the second
and third segment there is a black protubeTance
and there is a small black spot the side of
each of the other segments, and in each of these
is single light brown hair. Early in june, it
passes into the pupa state, usually in the case,
and in abont two weeks 4 moth is developed
from the chrysalis. The wings of the moth cx-
tended measure seven-tenths of an inch. The
color of the fore wings is pale brown, patched
and streaked with silvery white; the color of
the hind wings is Il brownish white. The
der side of the wings is pale whitish brown,
that of the hind wings being paleT. The moths
lay their eggs on the leaves, and the eggs hatch
out the latter part of the summer.
The best time to fight the crnmpler is while II
is in winter quarters. 1t can then he easily
found, and these insects being single breeded,
if they are thoroughly destroyed in the winter,
that will Ice the end of them. Therefore we adj
wise the gathering and destruction of them in
the winter. but that advise will not avail now.
We, therefore, advise the Use of Paris green. If
the trees are sprayed with solution of Paris
green, when the worms are feeding, il must ne
cessarily prove fatal to them. ANY poison will
UesterH RHrdl.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
How to Pet Canaries

Says a writer on oanaries: In this way | ans.
wer the question, ''How / had such luck with
the birlsi" Simply by allowing the birds to at
tend to their own affairs, and by letting them
understand that their mistress wOuld never
harm them. Also by accustOming them to plen-
~ of air, light and company, rather than is adj
yertised in books, keeping a cage in a dark
room for fear of frightening the birds. Make
Just one half the fuss directed IL: bird book over
the matter, and you will doubtless have success
raising birds. Never give them sugar. but all
the red pepper they can eat; it is the best thing
for them. And If your bird is hoarse at any
time, pnt piece of salt fat pork in his cage
and see how the little fellow will enjoy it, Give
him taxseed once in a while. and if h.. appears
dumpy occasionally, give diet Of bread and
water. with red pepper sprinkled in. Open the
cage door aud give your pets the freedom of the
room. soon they will come at your call. and tiy
TO meet you whenever your VOICE is heard /
had one that came regularly to my desk as |
sat writing each day, and disputed with fintter-
ing wing and open beak my humble right to the
inkstand. Another would fly up and down stairs
TO me whenever called him, and many times
when have been ont, he has welcomed my re-
tnrn by flying down stairs and singing at the
top of his voice all the while, until at last
perched on my shoulder, he would accompany
me 10 my room.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
THE TWO MYSTERIES.

We know not hat il is dear this sleep deep and still
The folded hands the awful calm the cheek pale and
chill;
The lids that will lift gain Though We may call and
call:
The strange white solitude of peace that settles all
We know that means dear this heart pain
This dread to take daily and walk In IL again
We know not To what sphere the loved who leave CO.
Nor why were left to wander still; snr why do not
know.
But this know: loved and dead il they should
come, this day
Should and ask What is life, not one of US
could say.
Life is mystery as deep as ever death can be;
Yet Oh how sweet it is this life live and
Then might they s-these vanished blessed is
the thought:
$50 death is sweet to beloved though may tell you
nanght;
We may tell to the quick-this mystery Of death
We may not tell II We wou the mystery Of BREATH
The child who enters life with knowledge or
intent:
So those who enter death 90 little children sent
Nothing is known But believe that Cod is overhead
And as life is to the living death is to the dead.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
One Rogue in the Crowd.

The huntsman of a well known English pack
returned home lately by rail in third-class
carriage in which were already five men, and,
as he entered, seeing parcel of thin papers on
the floor under the seat, he picked them up.
Looking at them and then at his companions,
he asked if any gentleman had lost n bundle of
papers. Each man said No." and the hunts
man handed the bundle to the stationmaster.
saying. As they seem to he bank notes. had
better leave them with YOU The men agreed
that h. had done right, but after time, one
began TO feel in his pockets, and. with many
impreeations of his stupidity. announced that
he had lost u bundle Of notes received that day
at the market. 4 discussion ensued rs to what
should he DONE and it was agreed that the best
thing was for the owner 10 get ont at the next
station, take hack, and go back A. fast as he
could. As the victim hurried off. the hunts
man laughed quiet laugh. and said: Il
thought there would be one rogue out nf six
men II WIS a hUudle of MAY hills
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

IL one of the many picturesque hamlets which
stud the banks Of the River Ayr. one of Her
MaiesiyS inspectors was having his annual iu-
sPeetI"n Of the parish school. He was sxamin-
tnS class IA Scottish history, and. wishing to
elicit the historical fact IF James " 0uarrel
with his queen, Mary of Lorraine asked the
question. Why Was Mary. Queen Of SCOTS.
born at Llnlithgow ?" when up starts a little
fellow aud shouts. .'BecauSe her ni,her was
there. Well, replied the Inspector, there
might have been some doubt as to the answer |
would have given. Int there can he none about
NouTS
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
srlrrt goetrp.
GRANpMorHER's WHEEL.
ny MRS. c. L. sIIAcKIoCK.

In the garret's solitude.
Side by side
With the wrecks of years il stood.
Cast aside;
But such relics quaint and old
Nov are worth their weight in gold.
And the ancient wheel l. soli.
Once her pride;
With the priceless china ware.
Antique cupsand gilded vase.
Costly fabrics rich and rare.
Dainty lace:
Gems Of art from every land.
Relic Of the past twill stand,
Polished wheel with faded band.
In its place.
When the hair. which now is white
As the snow,
Fell in ringlets brown and bright.
Long ago;
When my grandmother was young.
How her merry laughter rung,
As she turned her wheel, and sun.
soft and low.
There was music in its sound.
Like the wind. 50 passing sweet.
As she turned IL round and round.
While her feet
swiftly on their GRAND went.
As she spun her daily 'stent.
On the pleasant task intent.
As was meet.
She is near the evenings close.
And will wait,
In the calm Of sweet repose.
Til the gate
For her entrance opens wide;
She will reach the other side,
And in perfect peace abide.
Soon or late,
Like the beauty Autumn brings
To the leaves before they fall
Like the glory sunset filings
Over all.
Is the halo that is shed
On the dear and sanity head.
Who the years forever fisrl
Would reeall'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

WRITER to the Prairie EaMfr tried the ex-
pertinent Of fiat and hill culture on vines. This
yeaT squashes, pumpkins, melons and other
vegetables were planted. part in hills and par,
Hat. He recommends the level cultivation as
the best, as hot weather did greater damage in
the hills. In ten days the difference was very
marked. Although the flat cultivation was SUI
perior for dry season, the hill system is pre-
feTahle for q wet one
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

Gan you give me ten cents, sir p implored
a ragged chap, accosting gentleman ON the
street: Il haven't ate anything for a week.
hat do you mean 10y telling NE surh a sto-
~ a. that y asked the gentleman Il saw Won
at dinner ia the eatins-hoUse not an hour a:,o.
''Ah. but Hou misunderstood me- replied the
tatterdemalion when said hadn't ate any
thing tor week, meant next week.
He got the ten cents
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
BEFORE THE DAWN.

Before the dawn begins to glow,
A gho-fly company keep;
Across the silent room they creep.
The buried forms Of friend and foe.
Amid the fhrong that come ago,
There are two eyes that make me weep
Before the darn begins 10 glow.
4 ghnstly company keep.
Two dear dead eyes, l love them -,
They shine like star light on the deep;
And often. when am asieep.
They stop and kiss me, keDdihg low
Before the dawn begins to glow.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

INDIANS NEVER KILL DEFIANT MAN.-s.In-
dams are like children said Mr. Kirkpatrick.
in recounting his adventures to a reporter of the
Philadelphia Times. III you gain their conf
dcnce, Won can do what you please with them
never made a promise 10 an Indian that did
not keep, and that is why / made plenty of
friends among the tribes. They like bravery,
too. and will seldom hurt man who shows
no fear when ovrrpoweTcd. When the Indians
get you in n corner, il you stand up and bare
your breast, and tell them to shoot, they will
never dn it. | have had to do that twice and
so speak from experience; but l never knew
them to kill prisoner who defied them"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

Another fraud that has been practiced is work
ed as followS:- \ farmer receives a circular
through the mails, stating that a new variety of
winter wheat has been discovered aud the seed
Will lie furnished free Of Charge. until a good
crop of said wheat is raised. on condition that
he sends 81 to pay for packing, etc. The dollar
Is sent, and nothing more is heard of IT,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
WHERE ARE THE SPRINGS OF LONG Aoor
BY EDITH N. THOMAS.

Come near. o. SUMO south wind. blow,
And be the Winter captives freed
Where are the Springs Of long ago.
Drive underground the lingering snow,
And up. the greenward legicns lead;
Come near, o. SUMO south wind. blow
Are these the skies We used TO know,
The budding wood. the fresh blown mead
Where the Springs Of long agoi
The breathing furrow will We SOW,
And patient wait the patient seed;
Come near, o, sun-O, south wind, blow.
The grain Of vanished years will grow,
But not the vanished years, indeed,
Where are the Springs of long ago.
With sodden LEAKAGE, lying low,
They for remembrance family plead
Conc near, q, sun-O, south wind. blow.
wherr are the Springs Of long ago,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

THE quality of wool is tested by taking a
lock from the Sleeps back, and placing it ON n
surface representing an inch in length. Ii the
spirals coant from thirty to thirty-three in that
space, the wool is equal TO the finest ELECTORAL
or SaNony wool. The staple is inferior accor-
DINGHY as II takes a lesser number TO fill the
same space.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

Mr.. Isaac Page, of Lowell has an apple tree
which never blossoms, and yet is loaded every
year with fruit. Crafts from IT blossom. The
seeds are frequently partially or wholly exposed
to view at the outside of the blow end of the
fruit, while the centre Of the fruit i, a. COM
pact as that of a turuip
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

FASHIONABLE Austin lady. immediately ac
ter the death of her husband married his broth.
er. \ visitor a; the house, noticing the mic
tnre of her late husband. asked who II was
1t isis, she replied heSitatinslv. ..my de,
ceased brother-iu-law~
milne. too, laeonically remarked the new
husband.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

\ CORRESPONDENT Of the RrraI N,,r YoyIy,y has
found that the wounds in apple trees trimmed
when the tree begins to make wood. saw the first
Of June, immediately commence 10 heal over.
While those trimmed earlier bleed more or less
aud have an unhealthy appearance.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

A MAN at q hotel fell the whole length of a
flight of stairs Servants rushed TO mel hin
up. They asked him if he was hurt. No" he
agent Hold Nail
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

MAN, saws Victor Hugo, was the comm
drum Of the Eighteenth century: woman is the
conundrnm OF the Nineteenth century" An ed
itOr adds: I'VE can't guess her. INF We Vii
never give her up-no, never
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

foR GAPEs.-Dip a feather in tar-oil. aud put
II down their throats. This is said to be a sure
cure. Never tried it myself. but will this sum
mer, for We always have gapey chicks
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
Our watehful Guardian and faithful Pro.
tector restored to active duty again.


AZ, ..x, y
"
Providence, L. l., for many years the faithful
and yiglant night watehman Of the Barstow
Ca. 9. ~.
''''
having been confined to his home several weeks
byayery distressing Illness n, rcs,,y,in,r his dr.
's' AsA-' ~'"ii' AiiHSeii VI TINS carry 'ifoi'~-
nifty for stating briefly few plain fac
Mr.. WATERMAN says, -
"a few months ago was taken down with =
severe sickness. which confined me 10 the bouse
quite long time, and much of the time was SO
very lame as to be unable TO walk and nv left
leg, from the hip to the toes. became monstrously
swollen, and suffered extremely from the con-
slant intense Mains produced by so great inflaIn-
nation: Twas irving the various so-ealle,I cures.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
Sackcloth and Ashes

The real sentiments of the Israelites in re-
gard To Jerusalem and the Holy Land. was adj
mirably illustrated hy a conversation overheard
on Austin Auemur. only few days ago. Nose
Schanmhurg met SYLVAN Levy. and the former
said
Levy, don't forget dot next Chews,lay We
Chews mnst put IN Sackcloth init ashes. and
weep like der teyfcl.
Ivy should We Chews weep next Chew stlay
more ason any udder day ," asked Levy
'Pecause next Chcwsday vas dot day ON
which Jerusalem vas destroyed 10y de Romans =
''lsh dot 81 ?"
1T is chust 50"
But don't " should weep uu dot
Chewsday Yea Jerusalem wash DESTROYED any
more den om any nddcr day. We don't avn anv
ting in dot town"
Dots vot say" was the philosophical re-
Sponse.-IniHgS
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

SoME sensible New York doctors saw that
fresh air in large doses, day and night, Is the
hest preventive in the world for cholera.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

PiiiiANIHRorIC passenger TO Irish emirrant
with small hnndle-''Where's Your trunk PatF'
"Phat wUd do wild thrunE -
''Pnt your clothes in it,
''An' me go naked 2"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

QUARTZ claim-that pint and half make
q quart boX of straw berries
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

The NET REsULTs.-A certain travelling man
and his wife, whose union had not been blessed
with children, called another couple who
were in the same condition. At the door they
met the host and hostess. and Il pretty little
house dog.
Hello said the visitor. 'you'vc got a dog,
haven't y0u!"
yes"
We'll, we've been married eleven years. and
we've got a bird"
Then they all smiled. aud the door was clos
ed Ia the outer world
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

Non So VERY CRAZY.-MoseS Schaumhurg
had leaned Sam Rngtom seven hundred dol
lars. As MusCs had not seen Sam on the street :
"f Austin for several days it u, CURED to him TO
call at Sans house. and find out how he was
coming en-. He did not see sam. but Mrs Bling
tom was at home. She looked very sad. and
had black rings around her eyes
am IN great distress, Mr.. Schaumhurg'
Vat iSl de matter p
''Mr Bngiom has lost his mind, aud has been
taken ont into the country
did he leave dot money nit You To- nav dot
note. what comes due next week -
30 no, Mr.. Schaumburg. he is not crazy
enough Ia do that. He has not lost his reason
ing faculties entirely. ,-Niffinns
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

And you. Willie Jones'
The clouds IN III" iar-away SKY triumph
nntly replied Willie.
and you. johnny
Eggs" said Johnnie: and the class laughed
during the rest Of the recitatiun.-HGELsgr
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
AS BAD AS DYNAMITE.

How N Brooklyn Househelder Fixed the
Tramps md Pcddiers-And How, in the
Course Of Human Evests. They Finally Gsst
Even With Him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

JueT before Easter. eggs were very costly at
Steuhenvile. Ohio. 4 hoy named Johnnie had
heard his father complaining about the ..hirh
price Of eggs" Ahuut that tim. the class of
which lac was member. was called upon tn
give definitions. Said the teacher:
Tommy. name something very high"
he big trees of California" said Tommy.
And ynn name something Jimmy"
"Th" IIimalaya Mountains" answered Jim
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
TRUE
Temperance

IS not signing 4 pledge
or taking a solemn oath that
cannot be kept, because Gf
thenon-removalofthe cause
liquor. Thewaytom make
a man temperate is to Kill
the desire for those dreadful
artificial stimulantS that car
ny so many bright intellects
to premature graves, and
desolation, strife and IN
happiness into SO many
families.
Itisaiz,i. Browns IRoy
BITTEES. lfae noa-llcohol-
&c tonic, made in Baltimore,
Nd, By the Brown Chemical
Company, who are old drug
siSt, and in every particu-
lar reliable, will, by remov-
ing the craving appetite of
the dTunkard, and by curing
the nervousness, weakness,
and general i'll health result
ing from. intemPerancc, do
more to promote temperance,
in the S;Tictest sense th-n
any other means now known.
1t is a well authenticated
fact that many medicines,
especially bitters,' arenoth-
ing but cheap whiskeyvilely
concocted for use in local
option countries. Such is
not the case with BRowN's
IRON BITTERs. Itisamedi-
cine, a cure for weakness
and decay in the nervous,
muscular. and digestive or
gans Of the body, produc-
ing good, rich blood, health
and strength. Try one bot
tie. Price SI.oo.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24
Chr fun Of Ching.
SPRING.

We know thee. gentle Spring! thy feet do tread
The earth with many eloquent reminders
OF blossom ladden trees and scenes bespread
With veniant thinss-to-Wit the organ grinder
Thy breath IL laden with hundred scents
Thai : dOlOrnns-frot roadway, lane and sfnbbie
Cone waves Of balm. and y hen turn from thence
" s"t sweet drafts Of burning garden rubhie
AT ihN sweet kiss the lips Of each sToS moister
Thou Wakesi unto life each floral sleeper
And even though tboa tax II away the oyster.
Thou dost amend by making eggs the cheaper
And bless thee. gentle Spring with blessing
Aas true thOse of Antony for Caesar;
For art hou not, for months at least, suppres-ins
The sSnsagechopper and the griddle greaser.
MOTHERS SMILE.
Always keep smile for mother:
Do not drain the festive jug:
Leave enough, somehow OF other.
Just to m0isten her old mug.
, Touch il lightly: leave some in IL
Just a little, that the style;
What you'd drink in half a minute,
l. enough f1r mothers smile.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

LADIES approve of your smoking Little Joker
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1883-05-24

MANNERS are the shadows of virtues.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-11
What of the Dead?

All wish for happiness beyond this
life. All hope 20 meet again the loved
and lost. In every heart grows this sa-
cred flower of eternal hope. Immortal.
ity is word that hope through all the
ages has been whispering to love. The
miracle Of thought we cannot under
stand. The mystery of death and hope
we cannot comprehend. This chaos to
the world has never been explained.
The golden bridge of life from gloom
emerges, and our shadow rests. Beyond
this we do not know. Fate is speech
less, destiny is dumb, and the secret of
the future has never yet been told. We
love; we wait; we hope. The more we
love, the more we fear; upon the ten
derest heart the deepest shadows fall.
All paths, whether filled with thorns or
flowers. end here. Here success
and failure are the same. The rag of
wretchedness and the purple robe Of
power lose difference and distinction in
this democracy of death; character aIone
survives, goodness alone survives; love
alone is immortal. But to these comes a
time when the favored lips of life long
for the cool, delicious kiss of death.
Tired of the dust and glare of the day,
they hear with Joy the rustlirg garments
of the night. What can we say of death?
What can we say of the dead? Where
they have gone reason cannot 60, and
from thence revelation has not come !;
but let us believe that over the cradle
nature bends and smiles, and lovingly
above the dead in benediction holds her
Outstretched hands.-R. G. Ingersoll.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-11

found the vegetables insipid, and had to
use sauces and pickles to get them down.
As soon as he became accustomed to the
diet all condiments were put aside ex-
cept little salt. The desire for tobacco
and alcohol left him spontaneously.
Then all his digestive functions became
regular, and he found himself wholly
free from headaches and bilious attacks
After three months a troublesome rheu-
matism left him, and at the end ola year
he had gained eight pounds in weight.
He believes he can do more mental
labor than before, and thatall his senses
are more acute. For breakfast he has
brown bread, apples and coffee; dinner
consists of two vegetables, brown bread,
fand pie or pudding; for tea he rejoices
in bread and JAM, with milk and water;
and for supper, bread jam, cold pud:
ing, and, as a luxury boiled onions.
Eggs, milk, butter and cheese are used
only in very small quantities. The
dietist is doctor, and his statement ia
drawing out many similar ones from
medical men.