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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11
FARM EXPERIMENTS.
4 Bene,cial:.Praetice: which Il Rapidly
Gaining Ground.

4 Benedcial.. Practice. Which Il Rapidly
Gaining Ground.
A few years ago there was little or no
experimenting done by farmers; this
was left to the experiment station; but
we predict that there will be much more
experimental work done by the farmer
n the next decade or so than ever be-
fore. He is waking up to the fact that
it is economy to know what to buy be-
fore he buys it, to know what to sow
before he sOws it and what his soil needs
before he feeds it. A small portion of
the field or garden should be set apart
to experimental work in testing differ
ent varieties of grain or fruit. the effects
of different fertilizers on his soil, etc.
Thus theories may be brought to per-
sOnal, practical test, and he will gain an
experience which will enable him to act
wisely and judiciously on a larger scale.
One thing, however, is to be avoided,
VIZ: pronouncing too quickly on the re-
suits or generalizing from 4 single trial.
For instance, under certain conditions,
concentrated fertilizers will do more
harm than good. The time and guam
tity. the method of application must be
varied. What will produce good results
on one piece of soil would not on an
other, and some popularity of climate
might make vast difference in the sue
cess with which even the best of ferti-
lizers could be applied. So in the trial
OF new fruits, new implements, new
methods of any kind; do not be in haste
to pronounce against them; give them
. fair trial Grst.-RurGl Honaa
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11
AssoReENTS.
Wlnter Preparations to be lGsds By 1vsry
Landowner.

winter Preparations to be lGsds b 1vsry
Landowner.
Every farmer who keeps q stock Of
cattle should be prepared, at all seasons
of the year, to have under cover a suf-
ficient stock OF absorbents to prevent
any waste of liquids in the barn, for it
is believed by scientific men that the
liquids exceed in value the solid ma
nures, providing proper measures are
taken to prevent waste. While every
farmer has not at hand a peat bog,
where he can readily obtain all of the
muck he needs, there are very few, If
any, farmers who can not, If they COM
meEce in season, get enough dry loan,
sand, or leaves to bed their cattle during
the winter season. Whatever material
is to be used should be collected ard
placed under cover during dry weather.
One of the best absorbents is fine, dry
muck; but to have it in proper con-
dition it should be dug out at least two
years before it is used, and it should be
so spread as to secure the full action of
the frost of winter and heat of summer,
so that it will be not only well pulver-
lied, but also thoroughly dried. There
is, however, muck that is so thor
oughly decompOsed in the bog, and
which contains so little acid, that one
winter and one summer will so thor
oughly pulverize and dry it that it will
be in good condition to use; but this
is an exception to the rule, especially if
"a duo ont -arorol f,o< b<,1ox, 81
surface. The great and almost uni
versal mistake which is made in the use
of muck is in using it in a green, or par
tally dried state. One cord of well pull
verified and thoroughly dried muck is
worth more as an absorbent than five
cords which is but partially dried; another
mistake is made by not housing muck
when well dried.
Next to dry muck, the material which
can be readily obtained ON most farms
may be named dry leaves as an absorb
ent; it il true it takes considerable guam
titles of leaves to absorb all the liquids,
but when well saturated with urine, and
mixed with the solid manure, leaves
make one of the best of fertilizers.
While every farmer can get some leaves,
there are some who can not easily get
enough to carry them through the
season. On farms where neither muck
or leaves can be obtained, resort may
be had to loan, which, when well dried.
makes very good absorbent. and this
is material that can be dried in few
weeks. if spread but few inches deep
during the hot, dry season. When
nothing better can be obtained, dry sand
is much better than nothing; in fact. #
the manure is to be applied to moist !
meadow land. il is very good material,
although it requires a much larger
quantity to save the liquids than it does
OF dry muck. or even dry loan, and it |
does not retain the ammonia as we'll
PioughMaa.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11
AMATEUR ARTISTS.


Fair Hsnds Klndlng Enplsyaeat for Ina
Moments 1t the Easel.
The craze just now among the young
ladies is for painting" said . society
man to q reporter. IAN the art schools
are full to overflowing with pupils. and
young ladies who are unable to attend
them are either taking private lessons or
endeavoring to become accomplished in
this line of work through the medium
Of books of instruction and patient, i'm
dustrious practice at home. The art
Department. of the Cooper Institute never
was SO crowded rs now. and a vacancy
there does not look probable for from
two to three years to come. In large
number of the schools, so great has be-
come the interest in the art, professional
artists are taking part as instructors.
The regular technical schools connected
with the Metropolitan Museum and the
Academy of Design have both become
of increased importance and attract
large attendance" said a representative
of large Fulton street firm. dealing in
art materials, to the reporter.
The craze is particularly noticeable
for painting in oil on brass, silk. velvet.
plush, china, tapestry. etc. A set OF
artists materials in oil costs from six to
ten dollars, and while the work is so de.
eidedly the fashion a great many young
ladies' earn considerable pin-money by
what they paint, selling their work tn
dealers in fancy articles. Lustra paint
ing is just now quite the thing. Lately wa
have sold one thousand sets of lustra
paints. and the demand for them il in-
creasing every day. The designs chiefly
painted are flowers, fruit and birds, and
they are especially satisfactory on velvet
or plush. These lustra colors are not
regular paints. but are metallic colers.
and on velvet OK satin they give very
brilliant efiect-more 20 than tube
paints. A set costs three dollars and
fifty cents. 1t is quite the fashion to
paint with them on pOrtieres. Only
yesterday lady was in here with pair
of portieres which she had painted
that were worth fully seventy-five dol.
lars. The rage is especially for deco
rating room ornaments. such ~ plac.
ques, vases and Limoges ware, the lat.
ter of which. when painted in oil. has
the full effect of the imported ware and
at one-third the cost. A new thing in
this line are reliefs of models. They are
made in France, Of white cardboard.
and include heads, figures. flowers and
in fact every design for the student in
modelling. Their advantage lies in the
small expense. saving the buying Of
casts. and that they do net break. We
can not get them fast enough. and to-
day We had an order by telegraph foe
one hundred sets, which we can't sup.
ply. Y. Nail and Express.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11
WIT AND WISDOM.

Hope is the yeast that causes the
cup of life TO bubble over.
What is the Light of Asia?' " asks
q subscriber. We have never been
there, but presume it is the sum r.
Graphic.
"A man who wanted to see the last
eclipse got into q cab and told the dri-
yer to take him as close to it as he could
because he was ncar-sighted--Chicag0
Herald.
The true test of civilization is, not
the census nor the size of cities nor the
crops-no, but the kind of man that the
country turns out.-Emerson.
Money and time are the heaviest
burdens of life, and the unhappicst Of
all mortals are those who have more Of
either than they know how to use-N
Y Mail.
Pretty Nov. Johnny
Wells. can you tell what is meant by a
miracle?" Johnny ..Yes, teacher.
mother says if you don't marry the new
parson it will be . miracle" Teacher
''You may sit down. Life
Johnny Cat the dinner-tablc)-"Win
ner. Mr.. Featherly?' Young Mr..
Feathcrly "a guest)-'About what es-
cape, Johnny? have had no escape"
JOhnny-'.Yes, you have. The fool
killer, you know. Pa told sister yester-
day that he wandered how you had es-
capped him so long. Adro-
cate.
A orsfor,op v,out into an aat:,c
house where they sell basins of soup
for penny, and having consumed his
basinful, began complaining that he had
not had his pennyworth. the soup was
bad. and he had found piece of worsted
stocking in it. Ibid We think we can
put bits o. silk stockings in soup at .
penny . bowl?" was the repiy.-Bosto7
Post.
Minister Gust before church service)
How is our worthy brother. Deacon
Smith, getting on, doetor9" Physician
-''He is in a very critical condition
was at his house three times yesterday
and once this morning. Minister with
concern)-Indeed! will ask the prayers
of the congregation in his behalf -
Philadelphia North American.
"A California critic was listening to
3 vocalist, eminent, indeed, in her pro-
fession, but rather affected in manner,
who was warbling to her own great sat-
isfaction, 20, would / were q bird"
when he gave vent to his feelings in
echoing notes with these words. %.
would l were gun. ''-PidstarJ3
Chronicle.
Now, you tell me I have a fair
memory, great capacity for learning
languages, and well developed head
generally?" You have said the
phrenoloSist. '.Is there anything"
asked the man under examination. in
the exuberance of his JOY. ..that my
head meets to make it absolutely per-
fect?" YES" ''What is it, prays"
asked the man. "a shampoo.
cago Tribune.
The Hen and the Swan: A farmer
one day came upon Hen and Swan
which were having a Fierce Dispute,
and when he Inquired the cause of il
the Hen explained: '.Why, ] expressed
my Belief that the Swans neck was too
long, .'Oh, IS to that" replied thu
Farmer, Il was about to Suggest tbs:
your own neck was Altogether ton
short, and that you are Sadly in Need tt
new Tail-Feathers" Moral: DON
criticise man who Toes in when y0,t
run your own Boots Over at the Hes
Detroit Free Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11

1t has lately been discovered that
the gum which exudes 90 copiously
from some trees is simply the result of a
disease, and can be produced very
quickly by the incubation of q bruised
tree with the gum exuded from another.
The incubation is similar to the method
used in smallpox. and the disease com,
municated results in vegetable scIptl-
ration. The scientists add that this does
not hurt the gum for chewing purposes.
IN T. Iii6xAe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11

The Indian names of Boston were
recently described by Prof. Horsford.
They are: Accomonticus, meaning BE
he-hill-Ettle-coye;' Messatsoosee.
(siassachusetts), Great kill mouth"
Mushanwon,uk. Canoe place." and
Shawmut, Near the neck. ''-Bostoa
Budget
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11

Drinking water. says hygienic
writer, may be tested in this simple
way: ''Fill pint bottle three-quarters
fus of the water. Dissolve in it one
half teaspoonful Of the best white sugar.
Set ]: away in warm place Tor forty
eight hours II the water becomes
cloudy il Is unfit to drink y
1yibaR<.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11

"A man charged with having sold
the products of land for which lie had
failed to pay the rent was recently SEN
fenced to one minutes imprisonment at
Clarendon, Ark.-CAicGqo Times.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11

eoio inc NHai uaO taAcu pace. MS
tale was this:
After we had parted company on our
return from Scotland. Carriston went
down to the family seat in Oxforishire
and informed his uncle of the impeEd-
ing change in his life. The Baronet.
an extremely old nan. infirm and all
but childish, troubled little about
the matter. Every acre of his large
property was strictly entailed. so hi,
pleasure or displeasu-e could make but
lit alteration in his nephew's pros
poets. Still. he wac the head of the
family, and Carriston was in duty
bound TO make the important news
known to him. The young man
made no secret of his approaching
mar age, so in q very short time every
member of the family was aware that
tae heir and future head wss about to
ally himself 10 a nobody. Knowing
nothing Of Madeline Rowan's rare
beauty and sweet nature. CarriSton's
kinsmen and kinswomen were sparing
with their congratulations. Indeed.
Mr.. Ralph GARRISON. the cousin whose
name was coupled with such absurd
suspicious. went SO far As to write .
bitter. sarcastic letter, full of ironical
Fluctuations This, and Charles Car
riston's naughty reply. did. no;A make
the affection between the cousins any
stronger. Moreover. shortly afrerward
the younger man heard that inquiries
were beng nsde in the neigh
borhoo1 of Madeline's home rs to
her position and parentage- Feel
ing sure that only his cousin Ralph
could have had the curiosity to institute
such inquiries, he wrote and thanked
him Tor the keen interest he was mani
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-12-11


to the honest people, his informants
The girl had gone, but she had sent
word whittier she had gone True. they
did not know the reason for her depart
ure. so sudden and without luggage of
any descriptiou-true, she had not writ
ten as promised. but no doubt they
would hear from her tomorrow Car
riston knew better. Without revealing
the extent of his fears, he flew back to
Calendar. Inquiries st the railway
station informed him that she had gone.
or had purposed going, to London, but
whether she ever reached it, or whether
any trace of her could be found there,
WAS at least matter of doubt. No
good could be gained by remaining in
Scotland, so he travelled back at once to
town. half distracted. sleepless and
racking his brains to know where to
look for her.
''She has been Gecoyed away" he
said, in conclusion. '.She is hidden,
imprisoned somewhere. And I know.
As well As if he told me, who has done
this thing. can trace Ralph Carris.
tons cursed hand through it ALL
glanced at him askance This NOR
bid suspicion of his cousin amounted
almost to monomania He had told
the tale of Madeline's disappearance
clearly and tersely; but when he began
to account for it, his theory was a wild
and untenable one. However much he
suspected Ralph Carriston of longing
to stand in his shoes. could see no OBJ.
iecs for the crime OF which he accused
him, that of decoying away Madeline
Rowan.
But why should he have done this?'
l asked TO prevent your marriage?
You are young-he must have foreseen
that you would marry some day."
no BE CONTINUED.
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Charlottesville

johnson Clare is in Texas on health tour.
Mrs. W. W. Mills is visiting in Cincinnati.
Miss Laura Mahorney will entertain her friends
next Tuesday evening.
Miss Mary Fl. Krout has returned to her du-
t;ss on the Peoria Call
The Charade Club has postponed all sessions
until after the holidays.
hrs Newt Ramsay gave tea and Newmarket
party on Friday evening.
st. Johns Industrial Society met at Mrs E. A.
Binford's on Thursday afternoon
Center Church choir is under the leadership of
Prof. j. M. Coulter, of Wabash College
Miss Grace Paul. who has been visiting Misses
Alfrey. returned to Indianapolis Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goltra gave an enter
tanning Newmarket party last Saturday evening
DR.. De Witt, of Lane Seminary, Cincinnati
preached at Center Church last Sunday morn
ing.
The young ladies Of the Methodist Church are
| making arrangements to hold fair in the near
future.
Rev. Fl. L. Clode Bradlon, of Delphi, will con-
| duet services to-day at St Johns Episcopal
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Ramsay entertained their
friends on Thursday evening, with q Newman
ket party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zach Mahorney and Mr. and Mrs
j. P. Mahorney will give large party on Mon
day evening.
The G. l.. s. G. met at the residence of Rev j.
w. Green last evening and laid plans for the
winters study.
George Graham and wife entertained their
friends, on Wednesday evening, with New
market party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Hornaday gave tea party
on Friday evening in honor of the parents Of
Mrs Hornaday.
The members of st. Demands Catholic Church
will give a fair, commencing Dec. IT, and
lasting one week
The young ladies of Center Church were very
successful at their fair on Monday and Tuesday
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PERSONAL MENTION ELSEWHERE.



Mrs. A. Ettlinger is visiting with friends in
Chicago.
Judge Gilbert. of Warren, o., is guest of his
brother. A. l..
Mrs. George Hay and Mrs r. T. Leyman re-
turned from Chicago on last Friday.
George G.. Kimball receiver of the C.. & G.. S.
railway, arrived in the city yesterday.
Prof. Lewis of Wabash College, lectured here
on Friday evening, and is spending several days
with friends here. The Professor will soon lead
to the altar one of Attica's most popular ladies.
The gentleman friends of A. L. Gilbert, ticket
agent of the Wabash railway gave him a sur
prise on last Friday evening, when he was the
recipient of several handsome presents. Mr..
Gilbert is one of the most popular agents the
Wabash has on its line, and his friends were out
in force on this occasion.
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How To Be Beautiful.

The representative of the wel-known beauti-
flying cosmetics by the Parfumerie Monte Christie
is pow in this city. These goods are well known
in New York and all prominent summer resorts
They are admitted to be high priced but the
best EuGenies secret of beauty. the beautify-
ing mask, face powders. indellble face and lip
rouges, etc. are referred to by permission by
such well-known actresses as Minnie Palmer,
Lillian Russell, etc. Further to convince the
public. the representative has temporarily located
at M. +. Phelan's hair store, 164 East Washing
ton street. where he will be pleased to test these
goods and apply free of charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-13
Muncie.

Muncie.
Mr. Edward Olcott is spending Sunday at New
Castle, where he conducts services at ST. James
Episcopal Church
Muncie Commandery, No. IS, K. T., will at
tend the funeral of l.. w. Study, at Winchester.
to-day taking with them Muncie band.
Mr. James Boyce has just completed putting
IN, in number of the business houses of this
city, apparatus for lighting by electricity.
The Edison light is to be used and light will be
turned on early in the week
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berger of St. Louis,
who have been spending their honeymoon season
with friends and relatives in this city, left on
Friday for their home, attended by the best
wishes of all.
Mr. Milton Hamilton a popular young gentle
man living near the city, a few weeks ago went
to Jefferson county, Montana whore, on last
Tuesday evening, he was joined in marriage to
Miss Hattie McArde. They are expected home
aboutthe holiday season
The Muncie Dancing Club, composed of the
best young people of the city, has decided to give
a grand public ball on Thursday evening, Dec.
81. Many invitations will be issued to young
people of neighboring towns, and pains or
means will be spared to make the occasion one
of great enjoyment.
The last meeting of the Muncie Literary Fire
side was held with Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Orr, on
Friday evening, and was an unusually interest
ing one. DR.. S. o. Budd read an excellent paper
on THE Wisdom of Life" which was thoroughly
discussed by the members present The Muncie
Glee Club, composed of Messrs Ed
Tyler, Smith Morris. Leslie Machtel and Will
johnson. was in attendance and favored the so
ciety with some excellent songs, we'll rendered.
Hon. X. G. Bell, of Fort Wayne, accepting an
invitation from his friends here was present,
and read highly interesting paper
upon Robert Burns, the Scotch Poet
The paper was interspersed with many of the
better quotations from Burns Taken as a
whole, Mr.. Bells production not only reflects
credit upon the author. but was a means of edit
cation to all who heard it's reading.
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SOCIETY AND PERSONAL GOSSIP.

ran matters of interest and items of news whether
In tie city or State proper for this department., viii
Be printed IL properly authenticated-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-13

On6 OF the most charming ana novel evening
parties of the season was the Mikado progressive
euchre party given by Mrs Edward G. Egan, on
Thursday. The card parlors were exquisitely
and deliberately decorated with Japanese bric-a-
brac and curios, interspersed with flowers and
plants. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bird, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Coe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cooper Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Stout. Mr. and
Mrs De Souchet. Mr.. and Mrs. Casterline Mrs.
Bixby. Miss Copeland, Mr. and Mrs, W. C. Nichols,
Mr.. and Mrs Theo Pfafiin, Mrs. Belle Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs Alex G. Jameson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Mr.. Dunlap and Mr.. Deschler The
evening closed with q delightful supper. The
The residence of Mrs. Robert Browning pre-
sented q festive appearance on Friday night, the
occasion being the novelty tea given by the
Woman's Exchange. Upon entering the house
variety Of amusements were found. There was
tea served, fair and bazaar from which to So
lect both useful and ornamental articles, and
ment The ladies' of the committee fitted about
In fancy-cut caps, aprons and kerchiefs Of white,
attending to the wants of those present
Those In charge of the tables were In costume
Miss Emma Thompson was dressed as Marie
Stuart; Miss Mary Stowell as Queen Elizabeth;
Miss Gertrude Jordan as Ceres; Miss Blanche
Dolens as Priscilla; Miss Elizabeth Parker and
Miss Bessie Sanborn in old style dress. with kerr
chief and powdered hair, and Miss Lille Sam
mons as an old fashioned girl. The scales were
In charge OF Misses Parker and Sanborn while
little Louisa Jordan acted as flower girl. In the
concert room programme was rendered py Mrs.
Prunk. Miss Emma Thompson and Miss Mary
Stowel The attendance was very large, and
everything met with ready sale. The unique
invitations sent out received many odd aud
curious answers. The energy and skill mani,
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Tested in the management of this undertaking
have received universal compliment and the
ladies are to be congratulated npon their sue
cess.
Owing to the approach of the holidays the
studio of Mrs. A E. Ferry presents a scene of
unusual activity, as many of her more ad
vanced pupils are busily engaged on
Christmas work. Miss Jessie Fisher,
most beautiful and talented young
lady, is working at a pianocover, upon which
she is placing an exquisite border in lustra. She
has just completed the decoration, in delicate
and dainty designs, of complete set of French
china Mrs Ovid Butler has also displayed ex-
cellent taste in the decoration of several
odd pieces of beautiful china, as have
Mrs Phipps and Miss Jameson. Miss
Leonora Norris, of Rushville, a lady
of rare ability and taste in matters Of form and
color, has completed decidedly meritorlous
painting which represents. in q wild, pictur-
esque marsh, prairie hen with her brood of
young. For an amateur, the piece is a gem.
The same lady has nearly finished stock picture
of less merit. representing the various kinds of
blooded stock on her fathers farm in Rush
county.
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Knightstown.

Mrs. Julia Holloway and family departed this
week for Atlanta, Ga.
Harry Bowman has returned from the West,
and will remain here during the winter.
Mrs. Ed Kahn, of New Castle, is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Heller, this week.