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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
HOW FARMS ARE LOST.
A SOLUTION TO THE QUESTION:.
'DOES FARMING PAY?"
Results Show that 1t Does Ot-Triccs Of
Farm Products Have ccrcascd While
the Farmers Outlay Has Increased
fall Into Line.
NllY Elrl,lcrS Fail.

1t is easy to see how men lost their
farms who went in debt for them.
Men who bought farms for $50 an
acre when wheat was worth 81 a bushel
and went in debt $1,000, thought they
could pay out with | 900 bushels Of
wheat. l heard of one man; says a
writer, who was told that he need pay
only 5000 year, besides the interest.
SO he went along paying 5000 a year
for five years All his time the price
of wheat had fallen just about as fast
as he had reduced the debt. Wien
wheat struck 81 bushcl he surprised
himself one day 10y happening to
think that he had been paving $500 a
year on his principal all these years,
but that it would still take ZOO bush
els to pay The debt.
About this time wheat tnmiled to 60
cents, his gravel road bed tax added to
the other taxes he had to pay run up
to $50, he lost horse or two, and the
result was he failed to pay the interest.
He gave his note for it and borrowed
some to pay his taxes. Next year his
wheat crop failed again, he got sick
himself and hired Il hand, everything
went from bad to worse. lie got dis
couraged and went to drink. and was
finally sold out by the sheriff. He still
thought that if it had not been for the
Internal Democrats he might have
pulled through. He was good Re-
publican, one of the kind of whom
Abraham Lincoln said: You can foo!
part of the people all of the time
His great financial mistake was not
turning his whole farm into wheat
field while wheat was high, and l'y
working himself anu his wife and chil.
dren early and late he might have paid
out. But he, honest soul, thought that
this being government of the people,
by the people, and for the people.
money being plenty and prices good.
it would always be SO, and he could
live like white man ought to and still
pay out. If he had received a copy OF
the Hazard letter, and could have
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

daughter Florence, aged about fifteen
years, and son Herman, who is perhaps
seventeen years Of age. The house is
comfortably and tastefu'ly, though not
ex'ravagently,. furnished by the State,
and the State also pays the expense of
heating, lighting, and of caring for the
grounds. The other household expenses
are paid by the Governor out of his
private purse. Governor Fifer and his
family are what may be called plain
livers, and yet they live in manner be-
fitting their station. Mrs. Fifcr is an
unaffected and refined lady-a splendid
type Of the American wife and mother
and is very much in love with her hus-
band and children. She is an excellent
performer on the piano and entertains
charmingly.
Governor Mckinley.
Governor Mckinley has his home at
the Chittendcn Hotel, as the state Of
health Of his wife prevents keeping
house. The Governor lives very quietly,
and is not much given to society. He
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

the residence embrace more than an
acre. and are always maintained in ex-
cellent order. The house is very roomy,
and Is furnished in handsome style.
Governor Peck lives quietly, yet ele-
gantly, and entertains but little. The
absence of social entertainments is,
however, due chiefly to the delicate
health of the mistress of the establish
ment, who twenty years ago was the
wife of an impecunious printer,
occupying a humble home on a
back street of La Crosse That printer,
however, is the present Governor Of the
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

SautiN tHuu were any WV N-'
of his predecessors. When the new
capitol was erected, at a cost of S2,O0n.-
900, apartments We're arranged for the
judges Of the Supreme Court not resi-
dent in the city, and for the Lieutenant
Governor. The latter was supposed to
be there only during the meetings of tho
Legislature, and he was provided with
two rooms, one for his private Office and
the other for sleeping apartment. AS
Lieutenant Governor, Chase took Ios-
sessinn of these apartments, and
when Governor Hovcy died he al
SO succeeded to the latter's elegant par
lors. He still continues to occupy the
rooms allotted to him as Lieutenant
Governor. The office is furnished with
Il desk, bookcase and chairs, and a
Brussels carpet covers the floor Fold
ing doors connect it with his sleeping
apartment, which is similarly carpeted,
and contains folding bed, easy chairs
upholstered in damask and plush, marble
top washstand and dresser. and small
writing table and wardrobe, the furni-
ture being in oak to correspond with the
finishing of the room. The windows are
draped with damask, and altogether
the Executive has apartments that are
hardly surpassed in the city. Tho Gov
ernor's family reside at Danville. Mrs.
Chase had the smallpox some eighteen
years ago, and when she recovered from
the disease it was found that her sight
had been very seriously impaired. She
continued to grow worse, and some eight
years ago became totally blind. The
family is comfortably domic;led at DAN
vile, and it is understood that Mrs.
Chase is averse to taking up her resi-
dence in Indianapolis.
Governor BoieS.
Iowa as yet has no gubarnatorial
mansion, and Gov. Boies lives at the
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

best the market affords upon his table.
He is not rich man, but possesses
enough OF this worlds wealth to enable
him TO cratifv his desires in this direc-
ton. lie is not selfish. and likes to
have his fricn Is about him and TO dis
pense hospitality with liberal hand.
As yet he is new to the capital, and his
future mode of life is not yet known,
even to himself. Circumstances will
have to determine such questions. In
the meantime he lives in modest and
unassuning though comfortable quar-
ters, entertaining as cxpediency may
dictate or pleasure command. Those
who know him best say that Governor
Boyd will not be lacking in the social
amenities of his pOSition
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
O'sULLlvAN PASSES AWAY.
The Iccman Brca:hs His Last In Joliet
Penitcntiary.

At the prison in Jol'e ct, ILL.,, Patrick
O'Sullivan. imprisoned for life for COM
plicity in the murder OF DIR. Cronin, at
Chicago, drew his last breath at 7:4O
o'clock Thursday evening. He passed
away peacefully. as if falling asleep.
No one was with him but brother from
Iowa, his sister, Miss O'Sullivan, and q
brother from Wis; onsin. He was in a
condition of scmi-consc;eIsness for tho
first time in week. and recognized his
sister and DR.. Ferguson, the prison ply
sician, but said nothing The doctor
was not with him when he died. Ho
was conscious just before his death and
knew the end was approaching. His
last words were: Tell tho world I died
proclaiming nv innocence to the last. I"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

oil their meals. The great protection
champion is man Of decided domestic
habits. He spends every spare mo-
ment Of his time in the company
of his Invalid wife, and his unfaltering
devotion to her is shown by his every
effort to provide for her comfort, and so
far as possible make her life one OF
constant sunshine.
Governor Il. cl's Home.
Governor Peck occupies, perhaps, as
handsome n home as any State Execu-
tive in the country and it is too q home
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

commonwealth. The Governor is par
ticularly at home at dinner party or
banquet, where the men have things all
their own way. Then he overflows with
fun and is delightful neighbor. He
tells story in rattling fashion and has
big stock Of good ones always on tap.
He enjoys humor wherever it develops,
and is an admirable auditor to the droll
narrations Of others. The house in
which the Governor lives was the same
in which Ole Bull, the famous violinist,
courted Miss Thorpe, and 1t was there
that he won and welded that talented
young lady. Ole Bull died abroad
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
Sure Cure for Germs.

Mix min, parts of salieylic id with
one part Of extract Of clnnahis indica
and forty-c ght larts Of c llodion.
After bathing the feet in warm water
apply this mixtu to the affected
larts with camci's hair brush. Do
not resume the st c<ing until the
foot has bee ,mc pcrfcctly dry.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

urCS 1n1I impress GOV. WINASS.
one very favorably, and can on occasion
express the kindness and gentleness Of
a woman. His hair is iron gray, and a
mustache OF like color adorns his face
and sets off, very attractively, pair of
bright eyes that seem to inspire conf
dcnce in the man.
When away from the capital city the
Governors time is generally spent at
his handsome country ho re, one mile
out from Hamburg, Livingston County.
and which comprises farm of 400 acres
of the best of farming land, and is de-
voted almost entirely to diversified
farming.
Pestcrcd by Cranks.
Kansas boasts Of one Of the finest
capitol buildings in the country 1t is
nearing completion and will cost ST.
OOO, 900. The first of the four wings was
built twenty-three years ago and appro-
priations for continuing the work have
been made at each session of the Legis-
la.ure. At several sessions bills have
been introduced providing for the pur-
chase or the erection of IN executive man
sion, but they have invariably failed of
passage. SO that the Governor has been
compelled to either rent and furnish hie
own home or take up his residence ct
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

because NJ ic h i
gan, heretofore
one of the strong
G s t Republican
S tat es, wen t
Democratic while
his name headed
the State ticket.
In appearance
the Governor is a
Eaan Of command
ing figure, tall,
straight, and mil
itary-, in g,
with decided feat
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

and Mrs. Mckin-
ley have n pretty
suite of rooms at
the Chittendcn. in
addition to parlor
and private rooms.
the Major has a
snuggery or libra
ry, and there is
also a private
dinin where
Gov. nd Mrs.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

one Of the hotels. Gov. Humphrey
decided upon the latter course, and
select ID a suit of two pleasant rooms at
the Copeland, the recognized Rcpubli-
can headquarters Of the State. The
Copeland stands directly in front of the
main entrance to the State Capitol, one
block distant. The Governors living
room has q bay window overlooking tho
Capitol. 1t Is cozily furnished, and
heated hy steam and an open fire. The
vcxations and annoyanccs which come
to the Governor are legion. The office
seeker and his hacker are ever present,
and their staying qualities would DO
worthy of emulation by the youth Of
the land if cx,r;cd In another direction.
A day rarely passes when one Of them is
not on hand to offer his advice and good
offices to tho Governor as he struggles
to arrive at a conclusion that will be for
the best interests of the State and
people.
In Ncbraska's Capital.
Mol Sl-nh hns
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
To Whitau the Hands.

Melt a pound of white CASTLE SOAP
over the fl with Il little water.
When melted, perfume slightly with
any one Of the extracts, and stir in
half a cupful of common oatmeal.
Use this preparation when washing
your hands. and you will be surprised
at the improvement in their ap-
Dearlnce.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

rich in historic associa-
tions. AS the illustra-
ton shows, the house
is located among tow
ering elm trees on the
bank of a lake-Men-
dota. in the euphonious
language of the Indians
with whom it's banks
We're in primitive times
a fayorite haunt. The
location is charming in
t h G cxtrem me. The
<en.,,rI~ r-r~,, Il ~ r.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

walks from the hotel to the State House
for the sake of the fresh air and the
exercise. He seldom goes out in the
evening. Ever since he has been Gov
ernor he has been almost overwhelmed
with demands upon his time. He really
is not given sufficient time for his
meals, and he finds it impossible to give
prOner consideration to his mail. GOV.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

Savery Hotel in Des
Moines. The Coy
elnor's home is at
Waterloo. For many
years he lived in a
III cd G st one-story
cottage, with broad
verandas openin &
out on spacious and
we'll kept lawns, but
during the last year
he built a new home.
1In has been twice
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

was first occupied
by William II. Bis
sell, who was elect
cd Governor of the
State in 1856, and
who died in Office.
Then followed John
Wood, RE Il ard
Yates. Richard J.
Oglesby. John NJ.
Palmer, Richard J.
O.lesby, John l..
Bevcridse, Shelby
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

residence suitable to
the dignity of the Office
to which the sufrrases
of her people have
called them. But, while
a mansion is not pro-
vidcd for the residenca
of its Governor, it 5
present executive, b y
an odd coincidence, is
domiciled more elc-
papflv than wcr. any
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

. ~ - - ~ WV
coin Hotel, which is
the most pretentious
hostelry in the city,
and here he can re-
ccivc and entertain
his friends in q
handsome manner.
Governor Boyd is
fond of COOL living,
though not given to
extravaganza, and
always wants the
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

ABEDcoRD that is said to be almost
everlasting is in the possession of Mr..
Moody, of Winterport, Me. 1t is made
of the sinews OF a whale. and has been
in constant use since 1883.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

The Ocala Banner asks, "1s murder
a crime? That depends on whether it
is committed by an individual or o
gang of politicians.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

A MINISTER in this State was, it is
said, successfully a barber, a bartender
and variety theater actor before he be-
came converted.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

II you are waiting. what are you
waiting for? SurIls 10: on free wool
Congress.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
HOW GOVERNORS LIVE
MANY HAVE POOR PROVISION
FOR THEIR COMFORT.

Home OF Private Joe Fifer and His FAM
ily--Pcck Enjoys Himself at NlscOnsin's
Capital--Exccutivcs Of Some Other states
Fare Badly.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
Elfcr and gits Homo.

The mansion which the State OF Illi-
hOis has provided for its chief executives
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
! Ncbraska's Capital.

Nebraska has no executive mansion,
and GOvcrnor Boyd resides ut the Linz
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
kind. He is a plain, everyday Ameri
can citizen.

Michigan's Governor, Edwin B. VII
mans, of Hamburg, has become one of
the best known executives in the IniOn.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Following 10 a showing OF the standing at
each OF the teams Of tho different assOctA-
t}onS.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12

Iowa as yet has no gubernatorial
mansion, and Gov, BoiCs lives at the
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-05-12
about ten years ago, and soon afterward

about ten years ago, and soon afterward
the property was sold to Governor Rusk,
and by him later to the State. Cover
nor Peck lives surrounded by distn-
guished people. Senator Villas hand
some home is but a block away, whilo
judges, university professors, State OFF,
cials and capitalists are all about him.
1t is congenial neighborhood, full Of
culture and refinement.
Indiana's Executive.
1t has long teen Il reproach to tho
State Of Indiana that her chief magis-
trates have not been provided with q
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-08-27
THE AWFUL SCARE
Thas Hunter Gave a foor Mountain
lion.

THAT Hunter Gave a Poor Mountain
lion.
II never believed in that old super
stitiou said tho orator Of tho even.
ing about getting 50 frightened that
your hair would stand on end until |
had practical experience Of ID; but
gentlemen. ! tell you It's true. aud
none Of your tiguratiye yarus as some
folks insist upon
Iell us about K :" said ono 81 the
crowd while they exchanged sly
wlnsA
Why sou see IL was this way.
was out in Arizona up on the
MogoIlon mountains hunting elk mud
deer when one day left camp 10 get
water from a spring a quarter OF d
mile away. didn't carry my rifle
along because wanted both hands 10
fetch the water and wasn't afraid
OF lnJuus cause the Apachcs were
friendltes. But Just as I went around
bend OF rocks close TO the spring
'fronted mountain lion so close that
! felt his hot breath on my face
nat was close cali remarked
ono Of the company
IT was gentlemen II was And
was that scared that my hair. which
was long they wear the hair loug
out there rose right up on my head.
and my hat rose up with it aud tha
theTo wonderful feat Of nature scaret
the lion rs badly as It did me. Gen
tlenan he turned and ran like a deer
and my hair settled down again. but
was weak w caild when got bacl
70 camp"
That mountain lyin." began on
Of the chaps who had been listening
but as all hands were ptped 70 IL,
bar he never finished, and 20 tn
story goes without contradiction
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-08-27
SKULLS TO ORDER.
Made, Not for Skeletons, but for Living
Customers.


Made, Not for Skeletons, but for Living
Customers.
Well might Narcotic ask: What
will we probably come top when the
medical journals credibly inform US
that a French medico. Prof lame
longe. makes skulls to order for living
customers. For years the leading
surgeons OF England Continental
Europe and America have contended
that idiots were such on account of a
lack OF skull space rather than on
account OF any defect Of the brain.
After having thoroughly studied the
relations OF the brain to the skull
space DIR. Lannelouge resolved to try
putting an addition to the bony brain
pan OF poor idiot girl OF the French
capital, and it is not saying too much
to remark that astonishing success
attended his first efforts This era OF
skullmaking was inaugurated by DIR.
Lannelonge in May. 1890. since which
time he has performed a number Of
these difficult operations eighty seven
per cent of the operations being pro-
uounced successful AS mentioned
above, the initial case was that of a
little girl 4-year-old. a chattering
idiot in every sense. neither able to
walk nor stand. Although her sur
roundings were the very best she had
never been known TO smile or
take notice of anything during her
four years OF existence. On first
examination the learned doctor con-
cluded that the abnormal narrowness
of the skull acted as an obstruction to
brain growth or expansion, and that
the removal OF the impeachment would
throw light on what would surely be
dark and gloomy life were no meas
ure taken for the relief OF the poor
child. The doctor called assistance
and opened the scalp from the fore
head to the base OF the skull Next
he made a long incision in the center
OF the skull clipping away narrow
strip OF the bone from the left side.
The result was really marvellous.
Within less than month she could
walk and feed herself besides being
able to make known her many little
wants in an ineligible manner At
last accounts she was able to walk
talk and play; and although not near.
ly as intelligent as the average child
Of her age is far from being an idiot
She is now between five and six years
old. and is said to have. as much
knowledge of the ways OF the world
as the average two .year-old. In point
of actual human existence she is moi
yet two years Old.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-08-27
SEA OTTER.
How They Are Diyested of Their valu,
able Goats.

How They Are Diyested of Their vaIu.
able Goats.
a full-grown sea otter is from four
to five feet long and perhaps foot or
more wide. When a hunter secures
one he loosens the hide from the nose
and head and. without cutting it
lengthwise at all. he pulls the skin
down over the body. the hide being SO
elastic that this is not difficult job.
1t is then stretched over a smooth
board six and one. half feet long. nine
inches wide at one end and ten at the
other end. Each end of this board is
tapered to point Another board ex.
actly the same size is then inserted
and the skin is stretched foot or
eighteen inches longer than its origi-
nal length. A third board half the
length of the others is wedged In and
the skin lightly tackled at the ends to
hold 1t in place. II any flesh adheres
to the skin it is then cut of and the
hide is cured and dried In this condi-
tion. In few days it is taken of the
boards and turned fur side out when
iS is ready for market
The most valuable fur is that OF the
darkest color. A rich nearly jet black
fur with long silver hairs scattered
through is the most priced of all. and
such pelts bring the hunter from $3.50
to $3.50. The clear black comes next
in value and the brown is the cheap.
est OF all and brings from s75 to 800.
! These prices do not indicate the true
value of the skins for the locality ls
long distance from the railways, and
it is very difficult and expensive to
get freight 0 any kind from this out.
of-the- way beach. A skin that the
hunter sells $3.50 more than double:
in value by the time it goes through
several hands aud reaches good
market.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-08-27
FEmrNlNlTlEs.

a dress does not mike woman, bit
often breaks man.
Why are bushes like girlsq--Becausc
they become women.
Love is the only thing that always
pays more than a hundred cents on
the dollar
A miss Is MS good as a mile. This 4
probably why man doesn't feel the
distance when he's got q nice girl with
him.
In society it is never good after.
noon It is good morning" up 10 ak
o'clock, and after six IL Is good
evening"
a camel" and beauty" are syponv.
nous in Arabic. An Arab widow
generally mourns her husband with
the cry Of 30 my camel!''
Mrs. Hattie Day, Of East Buekport
Me, has sold $50 worth Of brnids rnnde
from her own hair, and yet she hns
abundant black tresscs, 3 feet n
length.
When their daughters are infants
mothers are anxious 10 keep matches
out Of their reach; TO nut matcbo,
within their reach is their great anx
iety when their daughters are older.
The best part of woman's Iovp /.
worship; but it is hard TO her 20 be sen,
away with her precious spikenard 70.
jected, and her long trcsses, too. tba,
were let fall ready TO soothe N,
wearied feet
Chamaret, small French TOWNSHIP,
of about 600 inhabitants, has n wind
fall which will forever relieve N,
jewellers of that happy spot of the bur
den of taxation. On the will of an 81,
miser being opened 1t was found that i,
had bequeathed 600, 0O0f, the whole =
his boarded wealth, to the communist,
This will bring in yearly revenue .,
Of about $1,000, sufficient, IL Is said. /,
defray all the expenses OF the parish
Miss Lena Woodland, of Thorn Crae,,
Wash, sowed the seed from ono No.,
OF barley four years ago. She harvnstn,
the crop with pnir Of shears a.,
sowed the amount received the nay
year, again harvesting the amour
with her shears. The third cron NJ
father cut with grass scythe. gettin,
enough barley from this crop 70 80,
forty acres which averaged gor,
bushels to the acre when threshef
maldngaa total yield Of 1000 busbel
from one head Of barley in four wear,