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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13
FOR APicULTURisTS.

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the Use Of Foundation.
This is one of the first difficulties that
the beginner in bee culture will meet
with, if he has not some good book TO
refer to, and even some of these only
tell how to do it by using comb founda-
ton. l believe l have never seen an
article in any book or journal which
told how straight combs could be Sc
cured without the use OF foundation.
Although it is the best and cheapest in
the long run. it is not every beginner
who has the money to invest or wishes
to purchase the article, therefore the
question arises how to get along with
out it.
The plan which I am about to give
to the reader was given to me by a
brother bee-keeper. I have since veri-
fed it to my satisfaction.
When hiving swarm. if you have
already a movable frame hive contain
ing straight combs, take out one, or
better. two combs, replacing them
with empty frames or division boards.
Insert these frames in the new hive
which the swarm is to occupy. putting
them near the center. with an empty
frame between them. The bees will
cluster on these two frames of brood.
and will be sure to commence work on
the frame between them first, and hav-
ing straight wall on each side will be
almost certain to build it straight. If
honey is plentiful this frame will soon
have q straight comb started along its
top bar, but should they build any side
combs remove them. Now part these
frames and put two more empty frames
between, leaving the frame with the
newly-made comb in the center, an
empty one on each side of it, and the
two finished have frames containing full
combes on the outside of these.
Continue in this way until all the
frames have q small straight comb
started along under their top bar.
after which very little attention will BE-
necessary TO insure straight combs.
Until then be ever attentive, not allow
ing them to work more than two or
three days without examining them.
and cutting of all combs that may be
started where you do not want them.
You can get along with one full frame Of
comb to start with. or even without any.
but in that case you must be vigilant and
never allow the bees to start building
the combs crosswise Of the frames.
Some beginners seem to think that all
they have to do is to put the bees in the
hive, in the belief that they will know
how to manage things The result Is.
the bee-keeper has movable frame
hive in which the frames are not NOV
able after being filed with combs.
know Of q case of this kind just across
the river from here. Bees, if allowed
to have their own way in frames not
having foundation starters, are, think,
just as likely to build crOsswise as
of the frames.
With a little experience in this way.
the beginner will soon have no trouble
in securing combs as straight as can be
secured with foundation. can show
plenty of such in my apiary. / might
add: We have had the best results in
frames with triangular strip Of wood
fastened to the underside Of the top
bar, instead Of the comb guide in COM
mon use at the present days. 3.
Egey, ~ Eern, Fed e.d Ssoeemes.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13
BARBARIAN BRIDES.
How Some Sweethearts Are Won
and Welded.
Presentations I'm South Africa--The Part
Played by the Old Fol<s--Respects
Duo the Mother-in-Law---
Marriage Feast.

There are barbarian regions where
wives no doubt have hard times,
but as rule they have not much tC
complain of in South Africa. DR.. Liv.
ingstOne bears testimony to this.
Among the Makalolos, for example,
should young man have a liking for
a young woman he can not marry hel
without the consent of her parents, and
that granted he may not take his wife
to his own home. He must reside with.
in the jurisdiction of his mother-in-law,
to whom he is bound to pay more re.
spect even than to his wife, inasmuch
IS when he comes into her presence
she is expected to sit with his knees in
bent position. as putting out his feet
toward the old lady would give her
great offense." Should he, after awhile,
grow tired of this state OF vassalage,
and wish to return to his own people,
he is not at liberty to take his children
with him. His wife's parents have on
them claim that can be set aside only
by his making them compromising
present of goats and oxen.
As was shown in the case that came
for settlement before an English tribu-
nal. horned cattle play conspicuous
part in the South African marriage
rites. Among the Kafirs it is the
swain's father who in the first instance
negotiates for daughter-in-law, and if
his overtures on his sons behalf are
favorably received an OK is killed and
partaken OF in common, after which the
marriage arrangements may proceed.
More cattle appear on the scene, not,
however, as the brides dowry, but as
compensation to her father and mother
for the pains and trouble they have
been put to in bringing her up and
in making her the delightful young
creature she Is, as well as for their
loss of her services, now that she
has grown to be strong and useful.
The marriage day appointed, there
is gathering of friends on either side
and the presentation oxen are paraded,
and. as . rule. after much haggling, &C
cepted. By the brides father. that is.
The mother, who is not present. has a
little business to do on her own account.
Her husbands demands satisfied, she is
seen approaching with few matronly
cronies. attired in rags, and she comes
bewailing her hard fate that a woman,
poor as she is, should be deprived of
such valuable daughter. It is a
recognized feature Of the programme,
and therefore no one is surprised. A
zine animal, called the COX of the
nurse" has been kept in reserve, and
this being presented to the wailing
mother, she is appeased.
The young man does not there and
then claim his bride, however. He
goes OF to prepare her home, and at
Length an intimation that he Is ready
now to receive her reaches her parents
p lbe2e Of . necklace th,t has been
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13

81 All communicable for this paper should
be accompanied by tie name OF the author;
not necessarily for publication. but as IN evf
fence OF good faith on the part OF the writer
Write only on one side Of the paper. Be
particularly careful In gising names ard dntes
70 have the lette-s and figures plsiA as6
dt9ttnct,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13

The costliest piano in this country
Is owned by H. G. Marquand, of New
York. 1t was made in London and he
paid $46. 900 for it. He also owns the
highest-priced billiard table at $26, 900.
The costiest side6oard is Judge Pack
er's, at Mauch Chunk. representing IN
outlay Of ~, 900. The costliest paint
ing is Meissonier's '.lsO7," for which
Judge Hilton paid tes,5oo,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13

Judge Lambright, of Brunswick,
Ga. has an eleven-year-old dog which,
ten years ago. he repeatedly whipped
for following him to church. Since then
the dog will follow him on week days
and Sunday afternoons, but no kind of
coaxing can induce him to follow the
Judge Sunday mornings. How the
animal knows when it is Sunday is a
con1ndrum, but he does, and has re-
fused to follow the Judge on Sunday
mornings for ten years.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13

Tho very first step toward action q
tie death warrant q doubt. -
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-07-13

Opia," Mr.. Hutchinson makes us ac-
quainted with the ceremony of matri-
mony as observed at Fernando Pc. A
Crown Princess, the daughter of the
King of IssapOO, was about to make a
connubial contract with an eligible
swain while the European gentleman
above mentioned was in the neighbor-
hood, and he was invited to be present
at the great event. He was introduced
to the bridegroom while that supremely
happy individual was being dressed for
the occasion by his mother-in-law in
prospective. She had adorned his ebony
body and arms with q profusi0n of
'sTshibbu" strings, and then proceeded
to plaster him with putty-like paste
made from tola, he meanwhile holding
in one hand and contemplating with .
steadfast gaze kidney-shaped piece of
yam, in which was stuck red feather.
1t is q Ferdinandian belief that q person
is never in such peril from evil infiu-
ences rs when he is on thee Of taking
a wife. and the feather surmOunted yam
is supposed to have counteracting influ-
ence. His toilet completed he was led
out to meet his bride. Her bridal attire
consisted of a fine coating of
white cement that covered her face and
the upper part of her body, and then a
veil Of little shells strung together was
thrown over her head, covering her face
to the chin. Over this again, by way
Of a wedding bonnet adorned with or
ange blossoms, was helmet made of
cowhide, and 30 arrayed she stood in the
open. under b|ezipg cum. p The
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06
o TO WIN FAME.

II can't do it. I haven't time enough"
Eyes, you have.''
Il don't see how you make that out"
replied the first speaker, who was discuss
ing with a friend the ad~visability Of taking
up a certain course Of scientific reading.
Il work at my desk in the Office from 0
O'Clock to > o'clock every day except Sun
day, and | must take recreation in the
evening
"TH prove to you that you can. You
get up at G o'clock, say, have breakfast at
Z and finish at 80. That gives you an
our for your luncheon, aud then you man
age to spend another hour every afternoon
over yonr pipe and newspaper, don't
you?"
Eyes"
"With less time than that Garfield be-
came a classical scholar; Gladstone be-
came one Of the most widely read men in
the world; Disraeli made himself a ia
nous author and Edwin Arnold wrote his
Light of Asia"
Yes, but they were men of genius"
H'True: the genius Of hard work. I will
cite another case of which | have personal
knowledge. Some years ago l knew a
bright young man named Leslie Bulgrove.
He was a postof1ice clerk in indianapolis,
Indiana. He was one Of the most accom-
plished men | ever saw. He devoted his
three hours of leisure every day to various
mn tG rifc He 1txfdal 41,av, - ,tl. ,~-o rv
ing method. This is what he did in five
years. He had read and committed to
memory all of Shakepeare's plays. He
could read Latin, Greek and French fluent
ly. He was an expert flute player. He
was one of the best natural historians
knew. In addition to this he is proficient
in every line Of fencing and Workmanship,
and although he did not weigh more than
$50 pounds he could strike a underground
blow with his fist. He simply in turn de-
voted half an hour q day to each subject.
he kept this up unremittingly for five
years, and finally attained such a degree
of proficiency in each that he might nave
been called a master. The secret of his
success vas hard work. He wasted no
time. 1t is true that he might have devot-
ed his time to more profitable studies, and
had he done so he might have made a great
name for himself. ! only instance his case
to show you that you and almost every
man of your acquaintance waste enough
time every day to make him great had he
devoted It to its proper use."-N. 7. Mail
nna Ern4ee6.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

ionable conductors; amt a road in the
country where passengers feel more at
home. No passes; every passenger pays
full traffic rates for his ticket. Wesleyan
air-brakes on all trains, too; pretty safe
road, but 1 didn't ride over it yesterday"
perhaps you tried the Baptist 90 I
guessed once more.
sab, ah :" said the brakeman, ''she's a
daisy, isn't she? River road, beautiful
curves; sweeps around anything to keep
close to the river, but it's all steel rail and
rock ballast, single track all the way and
not a side track from the roundhouse to
the terminus. Takes a heap of water to
run it through; double tanks at every sta
ton, and there isn't an engine in the shops
that can pull a pound or run a mile with
less than two guages. But it runs through
a lovely country; these river roads always
do, river on one side and hills on the other.
and it's a steady climb upthe grade all the
way till the run ends where the fountain
head of the river begins. Yes, sir, Tlltake
the river road every time for a lovely trip.
sure connections and good time, and no
prairie dust blowing in at the windows.
And yesterday, when the conductor came
around for the tickets with a little basket
punch, | didn't ask him to pass me; but I
paid my fare like a little man; twenty-five
cents for an hours run and a little concert
by the passengers assembled. tell you
Pilgrim. you take tho river and when you
want
But just here the loud whistle from the
engine announced a station apd the brake
man hurried to the door shouting
'tZionsville. This train makes no stops
between here and indianapolis y
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06
TnE SONGS or HOME.

When Mr.. Douglas and his accomplished
bride were sojourning in Paris, among the
many notable people who entertained them
was Mrs. O. d. Barrett, the distinguished
American artist, who is the ~weil-known
'~.Sappho'' in the world of art and litera-
ture.
Mrs. Barrett parlors and studio, which
look out on Avenue Kleber, are a biIou
gallery of all that is dainty, recherche and
classical in the domain OF art. Always
surrounded by the most cultured people of
Europe and America. Mrs. Barrett's busy
brain delights to furnish new attractions
for her guests. Her regular Friday even
ing receptions are especially noted for the
high order of talent which is always there
represented.
At one OF these, Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass
were among the guests. The Baroness de
Friedberge and Mile. Bardout, both great
pianist is connected with the Conseryatorie,
Monsieur Magnus, the noted yiolinist and
Mile. Gutzwillier the harpist contributed To
the evenings entertainment Last but not
least was the singing of Miss Bertha Jones,
Mrs. Barrett's colored maid, who possesses
a voice of such rare beauty and fexibility
that connoisseurs pronounce it worthy of
the highest cultivation. Attired in her
tasty serving-gown, cap and apron, Bertha
took her stand near the piano, and with
the grace and pathos which only one of her
race can command, she sang the old plan
tation songs which Frederick Douglass
himself had often sung, when as a boy
slave he toiled in the cotton fields in the
South. At the plaintiye strains of 'sSwa-
nee Riber, " Dixie Land Nellie Gray"
and sold Kentucky Home the states
mans white head was bowed, and tears
coursed down his cheeks. When the mu-
sic ceased he exclaimed How shall |
express my feelings To think that | in
Paris should hear the old plantation songs
sung by a colored girl! These songs are
to me The sweetest music in the world r.
Ella H. Jacobs.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06
EARLY PORTRAITS OF CHRIST.

ears ago the writer saw a picture with
this inscription: 'The only true likeness
of our Saviour. taken from one carved on
an emerald, by command Of Tiberius
Cesar, and given from the treasury OF
Constantinople by the Emperor of the
Turks to Pope Innocent VII, for the re-
demption of his brother, taken captive by
the Christians" Further search discov-
cred the same picture associated with diff
ferent Incidents, and led to a study of the
pictorial conceptions OF our Lord in sacred
art.
In the time of Christ superstition had
suppressed all pictorial Jewish art even in
portraiture, and through skillful and ingen-
ious in all else, no Jew dared to paint a por-
trait, and no strict one would even allow his
own to be painted, for fear of d violation of
the second commandment. Portraiture was
therefore almost exclusively in heather
hands, and, consummate as was Greek art
in painting the faces and forms of men, it
had small scope in that little Syrian prov
ince of the Roman world, where a paiuter
was an outcast. The first pictures of
Christ were probably the work OF some of
his v disciples, and gradually, as those
who loved Him desired to see His face with
the eye of sense, the less scrupulous gnos-
ties, with their ruder form of Greek art.
repeated again and again some prototype
we'll known to them, but unknown to us.
Very early in Christian history-as
early, indeed, as we have any history
outside of the gospels-there was some
well known ideal, and many copies, though
varying among themselves, distributed
among the Oriental churches, in Asia and
Africa, not always the same in every de-
tall, but so uniform in general hat they
were distinguished at sight. The earliest
known historical mention of such works,
though only incidental, is made by Tertul-
iian (born IN A. d. 1G0), who eritieises a
picture of Jesus as incorrect, > and want
ing resemblance" This implies that there
was a correct type, which 4 true picture
should resemble. Nothing better illustrates
INC Hutiipc4 anu dboiiubs VI SuCH FiOtutSS
than the fact that the earliest ecclesiastical
historian, EusebiuS, in $40, speaks of them
as very plenty, and some of them already
very ancient, and associated with traditions
of miraculous origin. Augustine, in the
next century, speaks Of variety Of num-
berless pictures, and allndes to some of
them as ancient.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

We do not know that faulty posture in
infancy is the cause of disease other than
the occasional distortions of the body; but
it does cause much discomfort, and, if dis
ease already exists, the enforcing of an I'M
welcome attitude may increase the distress
or aggravate the trouble. Very little ba-
bies are unable to turn themselves, or to
sny great degree to change the posture of
the trunk. Judging from their ordinary
inclination when they are able to suit
themselves, and from the habits of all sim
ilarly constructed creatures, the position
upon one side, or even a little more turned
toward the front, is the easiest one, and
skillful nurses usually put an infant down
in that position. 1t is well, unless the
child manifcsts 4 desire or inelina-
ton otherwise. e., seems to rest more
comfortably upon one side than the other
I'D turn it in a long sleep and IN short
maps to let it lie upon both sides alternate
ly. There are ailments in which frequent
change OF posture is decidedly beneficial;
as, for instance, in the bronchitis of young
infants, whose power of expectoration is
very slight, when the frequent movements
facilitate the discharge Of the bronchial
secretion and prevent accumnlations which
might prove dangerous. When a child is
a few months old it viii move itself freely,
and its inelinations should generally be re-
spected. Many a robust infant lies mainly
the front Of its body, or as nearly to
it as a comfortable disposition Of the limbs
will permit. There is often a struggle be-
tween the child who desires to occupy a
certain position and the attendant who
wishes to arrange the bedding in a certain
way. As far as possible the clothing should
be arranged in such a way as 70 protect
the child without hindering its freedom OF
motion, even If The sleeping-bag OF the
Northern camper has TO be used--Baby-
hood.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

Hires Root Beer, a delicious snmmer
drink, one bottle. 10 cents, makes gallons
of beer, for sale at L. Il. Humphreys
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06
VOL. v.
RECOMPENSE.

Straight through my heart this fact Today
By Truths own hand is driven:
God never takes one thing away,
But something else is given.
l did not know in earlier years
This law of love and kindness:
But without hope, through bitter fears,
Imourned in sorrows blindness.
And ever following each regret
For some departed treasure,
My sad, repining heart was met
With unexpected pleasure.
| thought-it only happened So
But time this truth has taught me:
No least thing from my life can go,
But something else is broughtnn me.
1t is the law, complete, sublime,
And now, with faith mistaken,
In patience L but bide my time.
When any joy is taken.
No matter if the crushing blow
May for the moment down me;
Still back of ii waits Love. l know,
With some new gift to crown me.
Ella Wheeler Uitco3,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

That we can, in connection with the MONITOR,
secure you Il subscription to any paper or
magazine published, ut u much lower price
than the regular rate, and you will do well to
let us know if You are contemplating a sub
scription to any publication.
THE MONITOR, Woodstown, Nj.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

cinder or any foreign substance in the eye,
will instantly begin to rub the eye with
one hand, while hunting for the handker-
chief with the other. They may and some
more frequently they rub until the eye be-
comes inflamed, bind a handkerchief
around the head and go to bed. This is all
wrong. The better way is, not to rub the
eye with the einder in it at all, but rub the
other eye as vigorously as you hke.-ned-
zeal Summary.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06
reun.I Dead.

Last evening a person giving the name
Of G. II. Thompson registered at hunts
Hotel, desired 10 be called in season to
take the 12 p. NJ. train for Chicago. Be-
ing unable to awaken him, the room was
entered by means of the senti!ator over the
door. when the gentleman was found TO
be dead. He was advertising agent for
SULPHUR Bitters, which has an extensive
sale. The coroner returned "a verdict OF
death from heart disease. His body will
be sent east immediately.-Cl CONNER
cial.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

We often see a person holding change
for a moment in the mouth, probably not
knowing that investigation has shown that
disease germs can be carried by money.
If one eonld see through what hands the
money has passed, they would hesitate be-
fore using such a third hand. Silver money
is as bad rs paper money; but while many
would hesitate to hold a dirty bank note
in their mouth, they think that a silver
piece, because bright, is apparently clean.
Cigars may convey eontagion. Cigar
wrappers are in the cigar factories, espec-
tally IN Cuba, moistened with the lips and
tongue, and the girls who roll the wrap
pers are by no means Of the highest repu-
tation. Disease can be carried in this way.
Tobacco, contrary to the common belief,
does not destroy disease germs, and smok-
ing will not confer immunity from con-
tagion.-TeeIHics.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

To clean the teeth and prevent their de-
strnction. use a moderately hard brush
and plenty of cool, not very cold water
every day. As a rule use nothing else;
but, if to conform to an inherited notion, yon
must have some ''tooth powder, use moth
ing more than prepared chalk and orris
root, and this not more than once a week.
The dentriices sold at the shops generally
demand and command your money, and. If
used. destroy your teeth Composed
largely Of pumice-stone and alkalies, they
will unquestionably remove tartar and
other things. but, as unquestionably. they
win destroy the enamel, and leave the bone
structure exposed to decay. Keep diges-
ton good, avoid very hot or very cold
drinks.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06

PRUDENCE dictates that great care
should be taken in the selection Of a sewing
machine. We commend the Davis Ntff1ehlT
Feed. This machine ~ Il Geu. which, once CD
tanned. VIII never be exchanged. IL ~ The n
vorife for The fam ily, and the pc~stssof ~ one
is always glad To recommend ~ Ills tiit Only
n1arhfne on which ali kinds ~ ewing can bf
done without hasting. For sale by Ms H. a
lippfncotf, Woodstewr. Nh.