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Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02

Last week there was placed in the IL
brary of the Agricultural college at Man
haitian, says the Industrialist, copy of
the history of the famous Hartford con-
vention, written by the secretary, Theo-
dore Dwight. This convention. COM
posed of men opposed to the war of 1912.
placed the seal of secrecy upon its pro-
ceedings and sealed the secretary's rec
ords, thus laying itself open TO the accu-
sation of its enemies that it was secretly
plotting the destruction of the govern
ment. No answer was made 10 these
accusations for number of years. until
the secretary, Mr.. Dwight, placed the
books containing the complete records
of the convention, still sealed, in the
hands of the state authorities of Massa-
chusetts. The publication of the work
has failed to reveal any plot against the
government. And the publication of
Mr. Dwight's history clearly explains
the actions of the convention. The
work has been out of print since 1882
and it has taken years time to find the
copy now on file in the State college
library.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
lis Hind Sight Was Raised.

From The Topeka Lance.
Having been fired from the governor
ship of Wyoming territory, Tom Moon
light lit upon the treasuryship at Leaven-
worth. We believe this to be the longest
range ever ASHAMED by political gun.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
"On to Oklahoma"

Emporia Republican.
Yes, good many are cen to" it, and |
they don't consider it much of a snap
either.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
Can Farmers Afford the Best?

Can the farm provide for its best for
the family table and also be profitably
conducted on the surplus? This is a
question frequently asked but rarely an
swered. Too many farms are run on
the principle that the best of the produce
must be marketed and The residue con-
sumed at home. 1t is certainly false
economy TO feed frozen or decaying veg
etables to either family or live stock. If
a crop has suffered, the first loss is the
least; get the bad portious quickly out of
the way and guard another year against
a ike loss. On dairy farms where but
ter is made at home. no second grade OF
quality can be pardOned: the competi-
ton is now so keen that only top prices
remunerate the dairy farmers; therefore
the family should have the best butter
made in the land. When poultry
are bred and fattened for market
purposes, the owners should literally
feast on fat things. On poultry farm,
lean chickens, starving chickens and
fabby ducks. together with gaunt geese
should be unknown. When spring
chickens are worth twenty-five and
thirty cents per pound, fat capon worth
twenty-five cents per pound can grace
the home table. There is no wisdom in
meanness at home, and placing on the
market an inferior article, because such
is readily produced. A high standard
for everything produced makes home
more cheerful and swells the profit at
the close of the year. Good land, well
cultivated, good stock well kept, and
the farm home literally supplied tend in
themselves to enrich the farmer, and TO
advance the widest interest in the COM
munity
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02

Should Have Been Justifable Homicide.
Atchison Patriot.
The mother of Henderson who shot
and killed his stepfather, Bailey, at
Leavenworth, is not expected to live.
the injuries received by her from Bailey
having been very severe. She was beat
en- over the head with baseball bat.
Those who know the family say that
young Henderson always gave his earn
ings from the coal mine where he was
employed. to his mother and that Bailey
would take the money from her and
drink 1t up. The coroner's jury found
the shooting to have been felonious in
tent
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02

work it should be allowed to stand
in the stable until it is cool and comfort
able before being fed. A little water
may be given, and if little good hay be
put into the rack it will occupy his at
tsntion, and besides requiring proper
mastication, will further lave the effect
to stimulate the stomach to secretion
and prepare it for the reception of the
feed which is to follow. Shonld horse
require more food than usual to supply
the extra waste of tissues caused by hard
work, give it by all means, but let it be
in excess in its albunoids or nutritious
constituents, and let the horse be fed
oftener and not in increased quantities
at time.-Exchange
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02

The office OF chief executive in the
United States is invested with dignity
which would belittle no hereditory mon
arch, and the American people regard
their rulers with measure of loyalty and
affection which is more eloquent in its
significance than the divinity which doth
hedge king. 1t is the position and not
the man TO which the nation pays this
homage, and in the act of exalting their
chief executive the people affirm their al
legiance TO the governing power and pro-
claim their fidelity TO their chosen head
Kansas City Star.
If this were true, exclusively, it would
make little difference who the people
chose to occupy the exalted station: but
it is fact worthy of note that the ques-
ton of personal fitness enters most large
ly into the work Of selecting the person
to be thus elevated. 1t is the pride and
boast of Americans that those who have
been chosen to the office of chief execu-
tive have in their persons and official
actions upheld the dignity of the position
the filling of which is so great an honor.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
The Protection Of Boilers and Steam,
Pipes.

Pipes.
From the Safety Valve.
The amount of pecuniary loss that is
occasioned by the exposure OF pipes or
boilers containing steam, hot water, hot
air, etc., is hardly realized. even by those
familiar with their surroundings. As
much as 80 per cent of the effective
caloric developed by the fuel is often
wasted where steam pipes and boilers
are inadeqaately protected, and III to
20 per cent is quite frequent loss and
excites little comment. There are, how
ever, various factors beyond the i'm
mediate loss of fuel efficiency to be con-
sidered in discussing this question.
An unprotected steam pipe, passing
through building, may be a source OF
discomfort or loss, owing to the high
temperature it produces in the apart
ments it traverses, while coming In con-
tact with combustible substances, or
such as are liable to spontaneous COM
bustion, it will greatly increase the risk
of fire. In factory structures, cold stor-
age buildings, ETC., these are often very
serious objections, and the extent to
which they can be remedied by the COW
ering of the pipes removes all excuse for
the neglect of this very simple precau-
ton. The idea that by keeping the tenn
perature of pipes and boilers few de-
grees higher the loss by radiation will be
to a certain extent neutrallzed, Is alto
gether fallacious; the radiation of heat
varies according to the difference in the
temperature between the two bodies.
The hotter the steam pipe, therefore. the
greater the loss by radiation will be.
1t is not the loss of the actual number
of units of heat in this manner that Is
the principal objection, but it is the at
Tenant results which cause a much
greater loss in other ways. Condensa-
ton which takes place in a steam pipe
leading to an engine has two serious fea-
lures about it. In the first place the
condensation carried into the cylinder is
likely to cause an accident or break
down, and in the second place it should
be remembered that only about one
tenth of the heat put into steam is avail
able for producing power, and 1t is only
upon this one-tenth tina. radiation has
any effect; hence every unit of heat lost
by radiation from steam pipe leading
to an engine means the loss of ten times
as much heat from the coal pile.
This at first sight may appear aston
ishing, yet it is, nevertheless, true, and
in the case of the commoner kinds of
engines more than true, because in them
the available part of the heat is often not
over one-twentieth of the whole. In
such cases it is not uncommon to find
nearly one-half of the coal thrown away
by allowing boilers and steam pipes to
remain unprotected.
In view of the low price at which eff
fective insulating substances can be OBJ
tanned, there is really no excuse for ne
glect to protect steam pipes and boilers
with their aid. Many of these coverings
can be applied without any particular
skill or experience, and are obtainable all
ready for use, and no steam user who
studies economy will neglect to take ad-
vantage of these simple devices.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
they never have ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Grant Co., Plainman.

Grant Co., Plainman.
Professor Byron D. Halstead, botanist
to the New Jersey experiment station,
desiring to learn which of the common
weeds in the United States are beiieved
to be the most injurious to the farmer,
has invited observers to send hlm lists OF
such as they may consider the worst.
Secretary of agriculture Rusk, is said
to be worth 81 100000. Who says farm
ing does not pay? Write the secretary
for instructions how to go tG work to
make something like that. 1t Is his
sworn duty to tell you.
An acre of fruit, especially Of straw
berries. will sometimes pay better than
five acres of grain. 1t should pay the
farmer to have a sufficiency of fruit for
his own use alone. A large quantity can
be canned for winter use, and 1t affords
an agreeable change without much cost.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
Odd Notes.

At present, the settlers of western
Kansas have much to encourage them
and but little to discourage them Free
quent I'D abundant rains for two
months asst have thoroughly soaked the
earth wifh moisture Winter wheat and
rye promise a big yield, a big area of
other farm crops is being planted and is
being put in in the best manner ever
done in this part Of Kansas Truck.
patches and kitchen gardens are looking
well, the garden truck being well ad-
vanced. Farmers are buoyant with
hopes of big crops The grass
on the prairles has made an I'M
usual growth for the season, and
range stock are shedding their old coats
and are already in best Of shape for good
beef Milk cows are showing the effects
of the new grasses bys liberal show Of
the richest milk, and the butter 70 be
found in our markets and on the farm
ers tables now is of that sweet flavor and
rich golden hue never expected until
June. in the eastern states Upon the
whole we think ti1e western Kansas
people have reason 70 feel encouraged as
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02
THE BIGGEST YET TO COME.

April so, SO.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02

A change in time over the entire Santa
Fe route will go into effect on May II,
the time card now being i'll course OF
preparation.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-02

The warrants have been issued by the
state auditor 20 the treasurer Of the
state board Of charities for the expenses
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-08
CORN MEAL FOR SALE.

In any quantity, at lowest market price, also
nic middlings and bran. w, Ii. Orr, North
terrisburgh, Vt. WITT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-08

compiled from Lesson Helper Quarterly 10y par
mission Of II. s Hoffman, publisher PhildJe-
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
Pen Picture of an Arab Marc.

She was tho most beautiful mare } have ever seen, of pure Najdblood, grey, with flea bitten spots, eyes too largo for her head, nostrils thin and expanded, the throat of game cock, the hair her mane and tail SO fine and soft that the most beautiful woman might have been proud of such texture, aud her skin so thin and soft that the thorn bushes through which I rode her used to tear it; and after many of my runs through the jungle I have had hor, bleeding from the thorns, looking as if she had been practiced upon with light sabre. She was what you consider in England pony, fourteen hands one and one- half inches high; but she was as broad almost as dray horse, and hor tail was set up so high that as she moved about her loose box you could, stoop- ing, walk between it and the ground Her feet were black and hard, and the tendons below her hooks and knees wcro like harp strings. Add to this that hcl her head was so lean that you might have boiled it without obtaining any flesh from it and you have picture oi what this desert born mare was, Major Shakespeare. -Horse and Stable.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
Curious Facts About Malaria.

In certain experiments made by the help of the Prince of Teano, an examin- ation of air taken from the Roman marshes shovel that in malarious dis. tricts the poison is raised above the level of the ground even before tho time when the in lection becomes manifest in man. That cultivation of tho soil de- stroys malaria was proved by this experi- ment. Two rabits were inoculated with soil from Roman garden, the one from some long used vegetable mold, the other from some adjacent clay; in the former the fever was much more marked than in tho latter. Peat is said to have powerful antiseptic properties to mala. ria. Thus there is no malaria in certain marshy districts of Ireland and Scotland because of the presence of peat nor in our own Dismal Swamp for the same reason. It is found also that malaria is not uniformly spread, a wayside hedgc or belt of trees acting as a filter and the leeward or windward side of mound making & difference between security and danger. Thus in the Roman Cam pagna one house will be fever-stricken, while another, few yards off will be free from diseaso.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
The RhinOcerOs.

This animal is disagreeable looking beast and of no especial use to man. It does not seek the society of mankind nor does it encourage any human at- tempts to cultivate its acquaintance. It has long been envied by truant boys on account of its comfortably th:ck hide. The rhinoceros is probably very convi- vial beast, though nothing definite is known, but at all times and every where it goes it always takes it's horn, and it has been known to give others horn, too. This animal is hunted, not for his tallow or ivory but for his hide, and the fun that the hunter can get out of it.
 The rhinoceros is distant relative of of the elephant and there is that lack of cordiality between them that is often noticeable among relatives. e The ele- phant looks down upon the rhinoceros because it is larger animal and be- cause the rhinoceros is poor and has no trunk, though this should not be taken to heart by the rhinoccros, as it is we'll known that it is not always the largest trunk that contains the most dress goods, and there are times when thick skin is better than all the trunks in the country.
 Ifsome ons would offer medal, no doubt the utility of the rhinoceros would be discovered and properly cul- tivated.-Teras Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
The Locomotive in Palestine.

If the Turkish government consents it is probable that Palestine will be in. vaded by locomotives, and that before long the conductor will have an oppor- tunity of calling out; "Galilee-all out for Galilee!' and in good Turkish: Damascus passengers will please re- tain their seats till the train comes to . full stop!" Application has been made by Joseph Elias, formerly government engineer of Lebanon, for commission for railway from Haifa, on the Medi. terranean, about midway between Tyre and Cesarea, by way of Lake Calico over the River Jordan to Damascus. Authority for the navigation of the lake and priority of right for the cx- tension of line over any other appli- cant for three years is asked for. The line is to follow the River Kishon for six miles, going within three and thrce- fourths miles of Nazareth, and then as- cending the valley to the watersheds of the Jordan. The line will proceed along the northwest of the lake closo to the plain of Genesaret, up the Jordan, crossing it about two miles below Merlin. From that point the line turns toward the east to Damascus, a distance of 105 miles from the coast.-Phila- delphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
Justice in tho Rough.

A newly elected Justice of tho Peace not a thousand miles from Milford, de- livered the following charge to the jury the other day: ''Gcntlemen of the Jury-Charging jury is a new business to me, as this is my first case. You have heard all evidence in the case as we'll as myself: you have also heard what the learned counsel have said. If you believe what the counsel for the plaintiff has told you, your verd jet will be for the plaintiff; but if, on the other hand, you believe what the defendants counsel has told you, then you will give a verdict for the defendant. But if you are like me, and don't believe what either of them said, then I'll be plagued if know what you will do. Constable, take charge of the jury. ."--Milford (lnd. ) Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
Thoroughbred and Standard Horses

1uOrOuS uUIcU dHu OGduuuIU 1AVASOSs
 A horse may have been bred up to a certain ideal or approved standard, 1" and yet be far removed from thorough bred animal. Then again, thorough bred may havo faults and b!emishes which may be sufficient to exclude him from position of "standard" ol model animal; consequently tho word is not always an equivalent nor synonyme of thoroughbred when applied to horses. In Europe the name thoroughbred is applied only to the English racehorse, and it means full blooded or a breed descended from the best blood and through long line of ancestry without admlxture with other animals or varie- ties of the same race. The Cleveland bays, Clydesdales and several other English breeds are considered pure bloods, and have long been bred to q certain approved standarl of excellence. Still they are rarely referred to under the name of thoroughbred, although some European authorities admit thai the Cleveland bay is now nearly thor. oughbred.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
German EtiQuette.

Perhaps the best criterion of the min- uteness of German etiquette is the little unwritten code on pocket manners. Ger man good form is shocked by the helter- skelter condition of the American pock- ct. A well-b bred German never allows his keys and his jackknife, his small change, his shoe buttoner and his cigar cutter to jingle about loosely in his trousers pocket. The greatest offense against German pocket manners is to carry small silver coins loose in the pocket. A German lieutenant may have only half dollar to his name, but he carries as big purse as if he owned all the notes of the Imperial Reichs- bank. In paying for five cents worth of beer he goes down into his trousers and draws out his fabby pocketbook with dignity, thanking heaven that he is mannerly, high born Prussian and not vulgar trades man like the Ameri- can at his side who has just slapped down on tho table mess of gold, sll- yer, keys and manicure apparatus. The small German schoolboy is not even allowed to carry his car fare without . pxrse .= Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
Volcanic Japan.

Japan is the land for the observation of volcanic phenomena. Not only are there earthquake shocks nearly every day in the year, but these tromors are varied by peculiar eruptions such as that at Mount Bandai-san, which transformed the face of an entire district. Now, comes the report of destructive erup. tion of volcano on Oshima island, which destroyed half the houses on the island and the opening of the ground in Ishikawa-ken, which left huge crev, asse HOO feet long and three feet wide. The ground sank also in some places leaving curious hollows. Atthe Tokic university accurate seismic observations are made, but the causes of many o1 these disturbances arc still undetermined, and the subject is far removed from the stage of scientific accuracy.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
The Effect of Thunder on Dogs.

An interesting story was told last year of supposed mad dog out in Litchfeld county that was killed be- cause of its strange conduct, and after ward it was found to have been only frightened by the thunder. It had run 12 miles and then taken to a strange house, run upstairs, and refu,ed to stir, and so was shot. It was Scotch col lie, and those dogs are peculiarly sus- ceptible to and utterly cowed by thun- der.
 There is one in this city not quite so bright as sunshine in far weather that becomes an utter imbecile as soon as tho thunder or even fire cracker is heard. Recently, amid the distant rum ble of far-rway storm, he laid aside his intelligence and ran wildly off from home without it. A long search for him proved futile, but in couple of hours he turned up, all wet and muddy, at his owners office, ready to be escort cd home. On tho penltential journey homoward they met another dog, not quite so big as this one, and at sight of the large and ruffled collie, the strange dog dropped flat and lay cringing and trembling, the victim of abject fear, un- til the dog scared by crack of thunder had walked proudly by. There are all sorts of towards. Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10

The opinion has teen expressed that before very many years the horse will have lecome an extinct species of ani- nal. 'The effect of the Water street car motor law,' rema ks the New York World, twill probably be to strengthen what little belief there may be in this prophecy. Steam has already done much to supplant the horse as the servant of man, and is on the road to doing much more in that direction. Electricity i5 also being made a substi- tute in some respects. Should all the street car lines In the city under the operations of the new law gradually dis peuse with the use of horses it would dimi nish the number of those animals here by more than fifty per cent. The day of road wagons driven by stored power is not far off in all proba bility, and even on farms team has begun to replace horse power. Bit, without looking so far ahead, it can be seen that the discontinuancc of the uso of horses for street CUTS will vi,ibly affect tha .nnskst of stoei.saissfs
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-10
The Silent Land.

 The Silent Landi What undefned d. Wakes at these words like to the lambsnt
 fire Seen over mershland wastes, at dead of
 night Pickering afar in weird, uncanny hightl . The Silent land, which poets love to name! Mysterious region, where the present frame Of all that i., beyond our fancy's range, Doth yield itself to supcrsensual change. The Silent Land, where dread as oldeu
 fateA Vague, sombre shadows guard tho entrance
 gates, And where glide through the sapor sudden
 glealns, AS 'twere . spectral days sunsetting beams. The Silent Land, whereon that wan sun Spreads as red moon-ray OCT the plains of
 snow, Upon which birch trees lean across tho
 tracks Whore wolves aro wont to race in fanished The Silent I4and Q broad domain 10 sttla ], That its deep quiet gives tho hcarta thrill, As when night fowl sail by on noiseless wing X thrill such as no sound hath power to
 bring. The silcnt Land, which stretches on and on, Dim outlined as the mist-veiled hills of dawn; vistas where human vision feebly gropeA Midst tho long cypress boughs that gloom the
 slopes. Tle Silent Land! No breeze; and yet what
 waits Are thcsc which play about the portal shafts Chilling the white-lipped wanderers who
 wait To pass tue boundary of tho unknown statef
 --Willianl St,1.the,s.