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Uncomfortable Animals.

There is no one who does not believe
that it is necessary to keep animals
warm and comfortable in the winter.
There is no one who does not know very
well that hole in the stable means a
bigger hole in the grain bin, and yet it
is surprising that that knowledge is dis
regarded in so many cases. In travelling
over the country we shall find many
stables that have great cracks between
every two boards. Through these
cracks the cold winds of winter whistle
and the SHOWS drift Now, there is no
sort of reason why these cracks should
not be closed. If it cost any thing to
speak of either in time or money, there
might be show of excuse for not doing
it. But few laths or even pieces of
cloth nailed over them will make the
stable tight, and while such stable
might not be the best, it would be
greatly improved with the cracks thus
stopped We wish that we always
knew how to make money.so easily and
certainly as the man who follows the
advice to stop up the cracks can make
it-Western Rural
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CHAPTER III.

Mary Ann Scroggs was not an orphan.
1t would have been pleasanter for Terra
Del Fuego if she had been. The father
wore boots-large, broad, hard boots
and Fancisco did not like them we'll In
other respects, however, Mary Ann was
all that could be desired. Her hair was
several shades redder than it might
have been, and she was more muscular
than San Francisco would have chosen,
but these objections were washed away
in the great wave of passion that tossed
about the hero of this tale.
Mary Ann Scroggs was the daughter
Of old Mr.. Scroggs, and old Mr.. Scroggs
was the proprietor of an establishment
wherein Mortimer Fran SO forth was
seeking rest. Mary Ann WIS the god
desss of the ancestral hearth-the chro-
mo which came with country board.
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BEE CULTURE.
Some Pertinent Inquiries Answered-The
Best Time to Transfer Bees.


Best Time to Transfer Bees.
A subscriber asks the following ques-
lions: Can he take bees in old box
hives, that have occupied the same for
ten or fifteen years, and transfer them
to frame hives, and Italianize them sue
cessfully, at less cost than to buy
Italian bees already in frame hives?
Also, at what time of the year is it best
to start in either case?
We think it much cheaper, says the
Ohio Farmer in answer to the above
inquiries, to invest in Italian bees in
good frame hives. In quite good
many instances We can purchase such
at very reasonable figure. II the
box hives of bees can be had at a
mere trifle, it may be cheaper to use
them. The experience and knowledge
gained by thus going through the work
of transferring and Italianizing is Of
much value to the amateur, and such a
one would do we'll to thus commence,
but an experienced apiarist need not be
told which of these plans is the cheap
est and best. The great trouble that
arises from transferring is that we can
seldom obtain set of combs that we can
handle with satisfaction. Old combs,
when used, are more or less crooked and
uneven, so that it is troublesome to get
them in and out of the hive. There is
much Of the old comb that is not fit to
use on this account, and after transfer
ring all the brood combs we would not
use any comb that is not straight and
nice, but would fill up the remaining
space with foundation comb. The work
of transferring and Italianizing is all
right, if we are successful in getting
straight combs so that we can handle
them to an advantage.
The best time of the year to transfer
bees is during the early spring months,
and after warm weather has come. Dur
ing fruit blossoms is considered the best
time to transfer bees; in fact it is almost
impossible to transfer later, as during
the honey season the combs are so full
of honey and so very tender that We
could not do it successfully. Hence
early in the spring, when the combs are
light and but few bees in the hives, is
much the best time for this operation.
During spring time is also the best
time to buy bees. 1t is true they cost
more, but you do not run the risk Of
wintering and your investment is sure
to pay you we'll. 1t is cheaper to pur-
chase the best and strongest colonies il
thew do cost more. The first of April is
a very good time to procure them If
they are in good condition, but many
times bees at this season are not in good
condition, and often they die at this
period. Colonies that have been affect
ed with dysentery badly during the
winter often die out in April and con-
tinue to do so until May, or until nice
warm weather has made its appearance.
If the season is very backward it is soon
enough to start with bees in May.
To get the best results bees should be
fed daily during spring, at all times, I'M
less they are gathering honey. This
feeding should be continued up to the
commencement of the honey harvest
By this means we have strong colonies,
and large force of bees to store honey,
which makes all the difference in the
world in the honey crop.
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which the good farmer had purchased
to pack eggs in, and sat down to his
task.
Five minutes passed-ten. The COW
digested as much of the sawdust mash
| as she could, but it left an unpleasant
taste in her mouth, and she seemed
trife disappointed. Then she won
dered what Frisco was trying to do, and
the moro she thought about it the
more she wondered. Then she swung
her tail and tapped him playfully on the
cheek. Del Fuego made a remark and
turned again to his work. The COW
overheard the remark and did not ap-
prove of it. She swung her tail several
times until it had accumulated consld-
cradle momentum, and then wrapped it
firmly around Del Fuego's neck. Morti-
mer arose and foolishly yielding to a
base impulse he kicked the cow. Then
he saw that the pail with its modicum OF
milk and white froth was in danger. He
stopped to rescue it-but, alas, too late!
A hoOf was in it. There was whirling
motion of the bright tina rushing
sound, sudden shock, binding pain,
strangling sensation, a feeling that one
thousand steam hammers were descend
ing upon him-and all was dark.
They found him there a half-hour
later and drew him out-all that re-
manned of him. They placed him upon
a board and carried him into Mary Ann.
1t was melancholy sight. The white
foam still chung to his garments. The
periphery of the pail was about his
neck, and the bottom of it was inextri-
cably mixed up with his light brown
Dunlap.
When he saw Mary Ann he smiled
family, closed his enc eye-the other
was already sealed with large plaster
of the sawdust mash-and raising his
right hand, which still grasped a frag-
ment of the pail-handle, he murmured:
'I-I got there" and expired.
Mary Ann sank in swoon. She re-
covered, however, upon the application
of burnt feather, and several weeks
later she was married to the village
butcher.
The true object of a novel is not
simply to amuse, but also to instruct.
Unless it inculcates some moral princi
pie or practical truth it is debasement
of art and an insult to common sense.
This novel is one of the ideal kind and
has moral. 1t has several, in fact,
any one of which may be selected, &C
cording to the taste or requirements of
the reader. There is no difference in
the price.
1. Let not ambition mock your hum
BILE toll.
2. Put not your faith in woman.
8. A man with cheap name is not al
ways fool, but most always he is.
4. The fathers hard boots do not nee
essarily make an ugly daughter.
5. Never try to do that which you
have not done before.-Chicago Times.
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POULTRY HINTS.
Ess waits on industry.

SUCCESS waits on industry.
The profitable hen is happy one.
The tool shed is poor place for q
chicken roast.
A FIRE-PRooF brooder would I'LL q
'1ongfelt want"
THE hen that lays in winter does not
breakfast. dine and sup on cold corn
and ice-water.
POULTRY raising on paper is far more
profitable than it is on poultry farm
Beware of wild estimates
THE light airy coops so convenient
for shipping breeding fowls by express,
are not adapted for cold weather. They
should be replaced by substantial boxes
of light lumber closed on all but one
sida
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The Popular Line

To the East is the Burlington Route
(Hannibal & st. Joseph railrOad). The
service by this line has been constantly
improved until it has reached degree
of excellence surpassed by none. and
equaled by few. The BurlingtOn's
ELI" is probably the finest and most
popular train running between the Mis-
souri, river and Chicago, being solid
through Vestibule train of Pullman
sleepers and free chair cars. Leaving
Kansas City, Atchison and st. Joseph
after supper, the passenger arrives in
Chicago at 9:15 in the morning. Hav-
ing taken breakfast ON one of the Bur-
lingtOn's world renowned dining cars,
he is ready for the days business, or in
ample time to make all Eastern con-
nectiOns.
For the convenience of passengers
from Kansas City eli" takes a dining
car out of Kansas City on which east
bound passengers are served with a
supper which is equaled by few hotels.
The BurlingtOn's st. Louis line,
though comparatively new, is becoming
better known and growing in popular
favor every day until it bids fair in the
near future to be the favOrite line be-
tween the Missouri river and st. Louis.
This train, consisting of through sleep
ers, chair cars and coaches, leaves Kan
sas City, Atchisen and st. Joseph after
supper and puts the passenger in St
Louis for breakfast, and ample time to
make all cOnpections.
You are also requested to bear in
mind that the Burlington Kansas City,
st. Joseph & Council Bluffs r. r. is
the only line running through Pullman
Buffet Sleepers between Kansas City
and st. Joseph and St. Paul and Mime
apolis. This is the short line between
Kansas City, st. Joseph and Omaha.
Through daily trains with sleeping and
chair cars.
In whatever direction you travel be
sure your tickets read over the Burling-
ton Route, thereby insuring yourself
the greatest amount Of comfort, with
the least expense of money and time.
Write for all information, circulars,
ETC., to H. G.: Orr, General Southwest
ern Passenger Agent, 800 Main street,
Kansas City, or
A. c. DAWES,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
st. Joseph, Mo.
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not think it. He had rooms in a Michi-
gan avenue fat, and was the center of
an admiring circle of friends and ac-
quaintances.
The scene referred to in the opening
chapter occurred in farmhouse in Wis
consin. The cares Of business and the
effort of accounting each night for short
age in the cash had worn upon Del
Fuego to such an extent that he felt he
needed rest.
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FOIIED.

ing pearls and all that sort of thing,
and the song of the thrush and the lin
net mingled melodiously with the vocal
ization OF Farmer Scrogg's litter Of
white Poland shotes. 8at
Suddenly weird figure enveloped in
a linen buster and light brown hat
stole carefully out of the back door and
directed its steps toward the stable. 1t
was Fuego Mortimer Terra San Fran
cisco. He had determined to milk the
COW. tEft I4Iff
There were several COWS, but he
chose the mildest-mannered one-a
gentle creature, whose sad, wistful
eyes, as they looked at him through the
stanchioR. had never asuspicion of guile.
Mortimer mixed up mash Of sawdusts
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joined together, the inner bark OF both
being in close contact on one side at
least. The joint is then firmly wrapped
either with narrow strips OF waxed
paper or cotton cloth, or with cotton
warp drawn through melted grating
wax, and are then packed away in sand
in cool cellar. They should be planted
in nursery rows in the spring. setting
them in the soil as deeply as shown in
Fig. 2. Handle them carefully.
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CHAPTER IL

Mortimer Francisco Del Fuego Jones
was an orphan. No successful romance
was ever written without an orphan, and
on this occasion Mortimer will be forced
TO make the sacrifice. Mortimer Fran
cisco Del Fuego Jones was not, however,
an inmate of founding's home. Do
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ROOT-GRAFTING.
Best Method of Performing - The Best
Time to Insure Success.

limo 70 insure 6ucCcss-
Root-grafting, says a writer in Farm
and Fireside, may be performed from
January to April with success, and 1
have root-grafted as late as May. 1t is
best TO have the work done by the first
of March. The stocks or roots used are
grown from seed for the purpose
Thrifty, one-year roots are better and
more easily worked that two-year roots.
Do not use crab roots except for crab
trees, for they make the large-growing
kind dwarfish in habit. The roots
should be dug and the scions cut in the
fall and should be kept dormant,
buried in saw-dust or moss in a very cold
cellar or pit The method of union is
known as whip-grafting, and consists
mainly in fitting the two parts so closely
together as to insure union of inner
bark of both graft and stock. Pieces Of
the root are sometimes used to graft on,
but the whole root is much the best
The cuts are made and put together as
shown in Fig l.
The stocks are washed to take off the grit
that if NAV not du1l tho thin sharn Uni fa
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He Admired Courage.

Briggs-What the dickens are you ap-
plauding that jay for? Why, he can't
sing that song any better than four
teen-year-Old boy.
Braggs-I know he can't; but thought
/ would applaud him for his magnif-
cent exhibition of nerve.-Terre Haute
Express.
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Tho Why and Hhsrefore.

Banks is a very popular fellow, isn't
hep"
81 should say so. He'd lend his last
cent to friend in need"
"But thought he was poor?"
$50 he is; that's the reason."-N. z.
Sun.
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his eyes, but with superhuman effort
he Gained himself, raised his head, and
stood alone. The moon looked coldly
down upon his agony and silvered the
drop of concentrated woe that had &C
cumulated in the left-hand corner of his
off eye. He looked back, stared the
silvery orb full in the face, raised his
clinched hand on high, and said, proud
": "She thinks me Weakling, but l
will do the deed or die"
These were his words, spoken in a
tone Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
heroism that made the cucumber vines
tremble upon the front fence.
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The Handsonest Train in the World
Runs from Kansas City to Chicago over
the Santa Fe route. It leaves the
Union Depot every night at six o'clock
and arrives in Chicago the following
morning at nine. This time gives good
connection for all points west of Kan
sas City and for all points east of Chi
cago. 1t carries free reclining chair
cars, Pullman sleeping cars and dining
cars. 1t is of the Vestibule pattern and
lighted by electricity; an electrician ac-
companies the train to look after the
lights and signals.
JNO. ]. BYRNE,
Asst Gen1 Pass. Agt.. Chicago.
II. A. BONN, Western Pass. Agent,
e12 Main street. Kansas City.
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APPROACHING his UNsUsPECTING VICTIM.
he was a weakling and dude, and he,
after consideration, had made up his
mind to perform an act which she had
told him he could never accomplish
deed which should prove him worthy of
her hand.
We left him down by the front gate
staring at the moon. 1t is unfortunate
that we have been obliged to leave him
there so long, as he has probably taken
q severe cold. After having determined
upon his desperate course he struck his
breast forcibly three times with his
right fist, heaved sigh of resolution
and musk lozenges, returned to his attic
chamber and went to bed.
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CHAPTER ".

They had quarreled. Not Mr.. and
Mrs. Scroggs, you understand-that was
the normal condition with them-but
San Fuego and Mary Ann. She had
laughed his love to scorn; had told him
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Onnrnhrinn. Entthata.

''Mr. Jones and Mr.. Robinson had a
dreadful quarrel, hear" said Mrs. Fam
gle.
You don't sayT" exclaimed her hus-
band.
Eyes, do; and Mr.. Robinson applied
the most oppressive epitaphs to Mr..
Jones. "-Harper's Bazaar.
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MEssEs Of all kinds fed in cold wealth
er should be simply warm, not hot No
more should be given than viii be eaten
up clean at ono
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necessary for this
operation. Their
tap roots are
shortened and
the tops are re-
moved at the col
lar of the root
with a smooth,
sloping, upward
cut; in the center
a downward cut
leaves a tongue.
The scion is cut
on its lower end
with a sloping,
downward c u t,
and a tongue is
made on it to fit
the tongue on the
C orr e $ onding
cut on the root.
The two parts
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AISE calIlH, get
thee gone!"
The words came
in a hoarse whis-
per, and Mortimer
francisco Del
Fue GO ] o n @ s
dashed wildlydown
to the front gate
and grasped the
hitching-post. For
a moment the land
scape swan before
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. E&OUUS
To New Orleans.

For Tickets, Sleeping Car Berths and further
information apply to nearest Ticket Agent or
III. LYON, W. P. A, 52S Main street,
Kansas City, No.
W. II. NEWMAN, Gen. Traffic Manager,
H. C. TOWNSEND, G. p. Agent,
st. Louis NO.
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CHAPTER V

1t was early morning. The bright
sun rose over the eastern hills, scatter
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-01-30
MoRTIMER,s AMBITION.
His Attempt to Redeem His Honor
and How It Failed

CHAPTERL
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The Handsomest Train in the World

General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
st. Joseph, Mo.
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The stocks are washed to take off the grit
that it may not dull the thin, sharp knife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-13
Track aud Stable Gossip.

Tbs management of the Augusta Driv-
ing Park has decided on two days meet
on July 3 and I next. There will be three
good trots each day with other attractions
which will draw to our city one of the
largest crowds ever seen in Augusta. Ma
tional holidays are the great pleasurinR
days Of the people. and the managers of
the Park are determined to give them seine
of the best sport Of the season.
Most horsemen say this has been the
worst season they have known for raising
colts They have grown fast enough but
there has been little chance to exercise
them.
Maine is coming rapidly TO the front in
the horse business, and il is gratifying to
know that Aroost oh leads the State 10 the
mum Der Of her horses. II has total of
9,9t4, Kennebec being second with 1904.
Ii may be added that the day is coming
when Aroostook will lead in the quality of
her horses, As well as numerically. She is
too far from market to sell hay, but Aroos-
took grows the best grass in the Union and
her farmers are sure Of good market for
It In the form Of horses. sheep. dairy pro-
duets and beef cattle.
Sixteen hand horses are the comiog brand.
We haven't got enough of them now to sup
ply the demand, bu, we must go to breeding
them. The fashion in this respect 10 n Of
likely to change for long time to come.
George Goodwin Of Waterville, has re-
Gently purchased of F, L. Conant a fine pair
eff four year old Clydesdsle colts, bred in
Indiana. that promise to develop into about
the finest span Of draft horses 10 town. they
nov weighing l 300 pounds each. These
animals had never been shod until they
came into Mr.. Goodwin's charge. but he
proposes to put them into active labor at
ooce.
Mr.. II. @. Foss Of Auburn, formerly had
. fast trotter in Dudley Buck, q son Of
Winthrop Morrill, While in the hands Of
Mr.. Foss there we're few horses in his see
ton that could brush successfully with him
on the road. He showed Mr.. Charles Mil
iiken of Augusta, a full mile in 2 So at
Lewiston track, and MIR. Milliken thought
we'll enough of this performance and the
horse to pay a long price for him. The
next fall Mr.. Miiliken trotted him at the
State Fair winning his race. Last year he
won in the . 80 class at Bangor, aud got a
mark Of 2 a3 At the State Fair st Lewis
ton he Vas close second in the 2 80 class
in 22.i. While his record does not place
him in the charmed circle Dudley Buck is
rated by the knowing ones as capable of .
mile in better than 2 rs. q pointer which
the devotees of the Eastern Circuit had bet
ter bear in mind, when they commence to
size up and estiu ate the probable winners
during the coming season.
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Have Q Garden this Year.

one haif the living OF family can De
furn'shed oy small piece Oh ground well
taken care OF. Inc garden furnishes the
pest ana the heaithiest part OF tnat living.
aud 10 the gafden sood cow ana most
Families nave means OF support when
ought TO put them In comfortable condiuon'
But garden 10 expected TO De success
IL must De gwen proper Atsention. 90 many
gardens are neglected thas the owners nave
come to the conclusion thss gardening on
small scale does not pay IL 10 not the fauh
OF the garden oat OF tnemseives' Ihey
noe tneir corn tney cuIu'Ate thoroughly
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TOWN ELECTIONS.

ALTON. Selectmen. A Hatch, Jr, o E
Gerry, d Sargent; town clerk, + L Nc
Kechnie; supervisor, DR.. A II TwitchelI.
Money appropriated: schools, e400; high
way, $500; other purposes, 800 for sup
port Of poor; $3.50 for contingent fund
Party lines we're not drawn in the election.
Di1MoNr. Selectmen, L Toothxker,
A rhorndike, Stephen Mudgett; town
clerk, r D Crocker; school committee, L
P Toothaker. Money appropriated: schools,
5000: highways, 1920; other purposes,
$500
Selectmen, John L Abbott,
L NJ Rideout, f Gerry; town clerk. u
E Knight; school committee, F A G. Emer-
son. c II Whiting, Matilda Gerry; Money
appropriated: schools, Sll00; highways,
$500: poor, 600; other purposes, tow u
charge, $1,000; Memorial Day, 925. Of
6cers elected all Republicans.
La ORANGE. Selectmen. Martin Smell,
Marcellus Mason. n p Stearns; town clerk,
Origen Fuller; supervisor, A H Stsnhope
Money appropriated schools, 5000; high
ways, cash, $3.50, to be worked, $500; other
purposes, 500. Party lines werenot drawn.
MAcwAHoc. Selectmen, o NJ Randall,
Charles Shanno. John Martin; town
clerk, F E Libby; supervisor, F P Kim
ball. Money appropriated schools. $3.50 (;
high~ays $500; plantation charges. SO.
WALDO --Selectmen. James L Chase,
Warren Johnson, Eli Whitcomb; town
clerk. Clarence H Smith; supervisor. James
g Harding. Money appropriated schools,
S575; highways, $1,000; other purposes,
$685.. The supervisor, treasurer and clerk
were made . committee to attend to the
school books.