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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

PRICE OF CoRM-Not a few careful
observers of the signs of the times pre-
dict that before the new century dawn
corn will reach q higher price than
wheat, which can be produced the
round world over. Already the money
value of this distinctively American
crop is nearly double that of the wheat
crop OF the country. AS a food it is
fast gaining high favor among the peo.
pie OF the old world. 1t is easily raised
and does not exhaust the soil and has
been the surest and greatest source Of
wealth for this country. The corn
belt is a limited one considering our
immense area. Land within Its limit
has never shown any permanent de-
probation In the course of events
farm values in this corn belt must
range higher and prove more profit
able than mines of mineral wealth
Dubuque Globe
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04
A Few Words About Roses.

Before a convention of farmers in
Ottawa, Mrs. Lambert said: Some
years ago, when l was invited to write
paper on roses readily consented.
| was then enjoying my first success
in cultivating my favorite flower, and
felt possessed Of such an unlimited
fund OF informationon on the subject
that was ready to instruct any one
who stood in need Of such knowledge.
But since then years have put to the
test some OF my pet theories, aLS, l
must confess, put many of them to
flight, and now l only feel capable of
saying few words in the matter. 1t
must be understood that whatever l
now say is intended for the novice
only l no longer aspire to teach the
experienced foriculturist. The first
necessity for rose growing is morning
sun. do not believe that any salts
faction can possibly be obtained, even
though the sun should beat on ones
roses from midday to midnight. 1t is
the early morning sun which is the
source OF life and strength to them,
and if after midday they are in the
shade so much the better. Rich soil,
a shelter from north and east winds
By shrubs, or fence not too near,
and plenty OF room for ventilation be-
tween the bushes-under these condi-
tions any rose except standards NAV
be grown with perfect success in
Ottawa. Of course nearly all of them
must be covered in winter, and the tea
roses much more heavily than others.
Rosa rugosa, all the briars, including
the two yellow roses, and all ross
roses, are better for being left quite
unprotected. All should be heavily
mulched bsfore the first of July. The
most important division, to the gar
dener, is that of remontant and non.
remontant, or summer varieties.
The former bloom on shoots of
the same years growth, while the lat
ter must have 2-year-old wood before
they will show 10 a flower. AS to
pruning: II ones roses are all remon-
tant the experience of Canon Hole, the
well known rosiarian, will serve as a
guide. He said that his roses had
never been so glorious as they we're
the year they had been pruned by a
donkey that had broken into his gar
den and cropped his remontants to the
ground. According to this one should
cut out as one does with its cousin,
the raspberry bush, every shoot that
has borne, and shorten the new
growth, while with the others only
2-year-old wood must go. If I could
only grow one rose it should be a
Jaqeminot, and if 1 could have six
they should all be the same, but if
more might be mine for the choosing
! should say three La France, three
Nine. Victor Verdier, three Baroness
Rothschild, three Merveille de Lyon,
one Gracilis moss, and Old English
moss, and one crested moss There
are, of course, dozens more, perfect
dreams Of loneliness, but some weak
ness of constitution or shyness of
blooming would make me wait until
years success with the varieties /
have named had given me strength to
bear the trial of a possible failure with
the host of beauties which rise before
lie at this moment and plead in vain
for word in their behalf.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04
A Forgotten Breed Of Fowl.


It was not ever a quarter Of cen
fury ago that the Sicilian fowls were
attracting considerable attention in
:he country, and many breeders Of
6ne and practical poultry were using
them for their daily work, writes
Annie c. Webster in Rural Canadian
But since then the breed has gradually,
for some reasons, dwindled in popular
estimation, and it is quite rarely that
one sees full blooded flock now. But
on account of the practical value OF
the breed they should be revived, and
general egg-raisers would find it to
their advantage. 1t is not on account
Of their fancy points that they deserve
more attention to-day, but on account
OF their practical everyday laying
value. With the same amount Of feed,
attention and pleasant surroundings,
the old Sicilians will yield more eggs,
summer and winter, than either the
Leghorns, Wyandottes, Langshans
Plymouth Rocks, Minorcas or Buff
Cochins This is a strong statement
to make, but from all present and past
accounts of this breed they have
always been very prolific layers, and
that is regarded as their chief point Of
excellence. The pullets begin laying
from five to six months, not quite as
early usually as the Leghorns, but at
a good early period in their lives.
They continue to lay with great regu.
larity, and especially in winter do
they pay their way well by producing
a great number of eggs. Of course
this means when the birds are given
warm food, mixed food, and warm,
pleasant quarters. Under poor and
careless management it is not so easy
to predict just what they will do.
There are strong points in favor of
this breed, and others that are against
her. For one thing she is non setter,
and it is waste of time and patience to
attempt to make her raise young
chicks. Leave that to less gamy birds
and to the motherly old hens of the
farm yard. Give the Sicilians the
right to lay all they will, and they will
be doing their duty. The birds resemble
the Leghorns in shape, only weighing
on the average pound more, and with
plumage resembling that of the Golden
Penciled Hamburg, a very pretty and
ornamental fowl for any fancier's
flock The birds are reasonably hardy,
enduring our cold winters fairly well
when properly protected, and they
mature early. These are the chief
points for and against the Sicilians,
but they are sufficient to show that
the breed is good, practical one for
the average farmer or poultry man
who lays special stress upon the eggs.
The early Sicilians were imported to
this country many years ago, but
some think that this genuine breed
died out and that another one was
originated with the same name. At
any rate all owners who had any ex.
perience with the fowls agreed that
they were the most prolific layers they
had, but the trouble was they died
out as they were non-sitters, and no
systematic attempts were made to set
their eggs under other breeds. Of
late years efforts have been made to
revive the breed, and there are some
handsome focks of the birds now in
the country.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

MEXICAN FARMING. Mexican farm.
ers, according to Prof. Blount of the
New Mexico agricultural college
plow their crops once and irrigate six
times. The professor believes in re.
versing the order, however, and cult.
Yates from four to six times and ir.
rigates from one to three times. II is
said that by this method he raises
from ten to twelve times as much pro-
duce as the Mexicans. Prof. Blount saws
that a great deal too much water is
habitually used by the native and
American farmers upon orchards and
crops. He is irrigating fruit trees
only twice year, viz, in March and
November, and finds that by using
this small amount of water the wood
opens better, and the fruit, if rather
smaller, is of decidedly better flavor
and keeps better. Many vegetables
also need no more water than is neces-
sary to start them into growth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

REsowN FIELDS IN NEBRASKA
Time has demonstrated that there was
no small acreage Of wheat and oats
plowed up and put to corn last spring
at a rather late date for corn planting
that would have made a respectable
harvest. Parts of fields that were
left, and other fields entire, that it
was matter of doubt whether it should
be plowed up or not, have given in
many instances an excellent yield of
grain OF the very best quality. 1t is
our belief that those who gave the
small grain the benefit OF the doubt.
where there was any doubt, Jared
best.-Nebraska Farmer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

the public treasury. The success o.
this method Of retaining the lands
in Victoria is shown BY the following
statement: when it is recollected
that the first trusts in the colony were
not formed until 1882, and the first
irrigation trust not until 1884, the
progress that has been made may be
estimated in a general way from the
fact that there are now twenty-four
water trusts covering an area OF
100000 acres, and six irrigation
trusts covering an area of $50, 7SS
acres, in addition to fifteen applica-
tons for the constitution of new irri.
CATION trusts which will cover nearly
1000, 900 acres more" 1t would seem
from the above facts and conclusions
of the British commission that they
had adopted the irrigation district
principle now in vogue in California
under what is known as the Wright
act" that the communal principle and
the irrigation district principle are
similar, except that in Victoria the
government oversight of the irriga-
ton trust is so strong and vigilant as
to prevent abuses and failures, which
have sprung up, in some instances,
under the irrigation district system of
California.
IN WYOMING.
So far as we have proceeded in this
matter as state, we have made no
mistake in our legislation. We have
observed the fundamental principles
which underlie the problem, and are
now the admiration of the students of
the problem Of irrigation in the west.
In the states control Of the water
with its system of administration,
we find that under the laws of lS9O-91
provision is made for the formation of
water divisions for administrative
purposes The superintendent of
each water division, who is appointed
by the governor, by and with the con-
sent OF the senate, together with the
state engineer, make up our state
board of water control, whose duties
are clearly outlined by law. Now it
would be an easy step in harmony
with present irrigation laws, to make
provision for the creation of irrigation
districts upon the communal principle
OF Victoria, with municipal or quasi
municipal powers for the sole purpose
OF retaining land. These irrigation
districts would vary in size according
to locality and the amount of land to
be reclaimed from and under the same
system of bitches. Our present sya
tenn OF water control would still stand
as an excellent method of state con.
troll and administration of our water
supply, by which all parties would be
protected in their priority of water
rights and in the adjudication of dis
puted claims.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04
Buttermilk Drinkers.

"If the demand for butter milk in.
creases each year as in the last few
years" said the proprietor of one of
the largest bars in the city Yesterday,
ut will soon be rival to beer as a
popular drink" says the Pittsburg
Dispatch. Never before has the de.
mand for this cooling beverage been
so great as it is this year. It is not
heralded and advertised by signs in
saloons, for the reason that there is
more money in beer. Nevertheless
one would be surprised at the large
quantities consumed. One bar gets
away with ten gallons a day, while
another that l know of uses six gal
Ions 1t is the great bugbear to the
bars now, and the demand makes them
keep it, no matter how they may seek
to hold it in the background. Butter
milk is destined to be the drink of the
future, for among the many advan-
tages which are claimed for it is one
that will appeal to the vanity Of men
it will not cause a flushed face nor
a red nose, as other drinks do, but, on
the contrary, is considered a good
specific for both. Any afternoon you
can find what are now derislvely
termed butter milk brigades' lined up
in front Of any of the larger bars,
guzzling butter milk, happy in the
knowledge that it will soon erase the
expensive coloring on their faces
which old king alcohol has painted
not in water colors either. The COW
may yet, in a way, take the place of
the brewery"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

AERIAL SAUcE-Beat to cream half
a teacupful of batter, adding gradually
one teacupful of powdered sugar, and
constantly beating. When beaten to
creamy foam add three tablespoon
fuls Of wine or brandy, a little at a
time; and, lastly, add quarter of a
teacupful of cream Of rich milk, beat
ing all the time. When the whole is
beaten smooth set the bowl containing
it in q saucepan of hot water, stirring
constantly, but do not let it boil. Fla.
vor to taste.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04
Crimson Clover In Southern IllIDo


The Illinois agricultural expert.
ment station last season arranged tor
trials OF crimson clover in different
parts OF the state. The unusual
drouth caused failure at the station
and most other points. Mr. F. Helms,
Belleville, an intelligent and care
fully observant farmer, makes the fol-
lowing report: 81 sowed about one
half acre on my farm and one fourth
acre on my neighbours, sowing in Au-
gust. GrasshOppers and dry weather
ruined the latter entirely last fall,
and nearly so on my farm. What
little remained was frozen, killed to
the ground the latter part of March.
1t was a long time before it got
well started again. 1t stooled out
well, ripened considerably earlier than
the common red clover, but was not
so tall. In order to test it on poor
soil and hardpan, l gave little of the
seed to two friends living about ten
miles south Of my place The seed
was there sown about the middle of
October, after showers had fallen. II
came up in a very short time. On a
patch where red clover had never
taken the least hold, the crimson did
exceedingly well; had very large, well
filed seed heads. The result was a
complete surprise to the old farmer
who had lived there more than fftv
years On soil like mine and where
red clover generally does well, I do
not think crimson clover is very valu.
able. But it may prove great boon
to the hardpan or marty clay local.
ties"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

IT is impossible to make profitable
crops and maintain the fertility of the
soil without stock. 1t can not be done
by simply using commercial fertilizers,
no matter how literally they may be
applied
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

Do NOT feed young chickens, ducks
or turkeys too much at q time, but
feed them often.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04
FARM AND GARDEN,
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AoRlCULTURALISTS.

Some Up to Date Hints About Cultiva<
tion of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture ViticuIture and Flori.
culture.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

FREQUENT cultivation keeps tbs
ground moist and mellow.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

CLEAN cultivation prevents fungus
ard insect disease.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

CLIMATE and soil influence quality
and size of fruit.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-10-04

The Investigations of this British
commission led to the adoption of
what may be called the Communal"
principle for retaining the arid lands
OF Victoria. Water trusts are formed
somewhat similar to the irrigation
district in California under the Wright
act; but these water trusts BY law are
under governmental control, and can
only be carried forward by the sane.
ton OF the government, which passes
apon the feasibility of the scheme, and
also the available water supply for
the uses of the proposed water trust.
The irrigation act of 1886 in Victoria
declares the water of all streams to
be the property of the crown, pro.
vides for the extinction of any riparian
rights that might prevent the use
OF water for irrigation. author.
ICES the construction Of national works
BY the state, and enables trusts
directly elected to carry out their
schemes with money advanced from
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
Trenl's Nensalinn.

The deposition Of L.. g. Trent was
taken before Justice Of the Peace
Harvey today, to no used upon the
trial Of the case Of Fraser & Chalmers
W. l.. G.. Trent.
In the course OF his examination,
Mt. Trent was asked In regard to what
Claim he had 10 commission on the
order for machinery given to Fraser
ana Chalmers by the Copper plant
company. lilo replied that he nego.
iiatod the order and stood In with
Stahlman; that they went around 10.
getheF, drank champagne, etc, aud
through his frlendliness with stahl.
man he rfont) succeeded In getting
the order 10 was arranged that
5tahlman should have $4,000 as bis
share, and this amount was 10 be nd.
ded on 10 the iuyUlce. Stablmau told
witness that he had bought house
and lot In this city ami wanted 10 get
enough out u this deal 10 pay for II.
Siahlman Il supefintondent Of the
Copper plant company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
As 10 Ret GlChnGlt.
SOME ECONOMIC SUGGESTIONS TO
THE "CITY DADS"

We notice tuAt Tue Cay Council Ia
endenvOrlng 10 fuiiil tnuir "hefOTe
election" promises OF rigid economy
In the running o the municipal aiiairr
OF the city, which IN certainly apprecl-
ated by Ail good citizens, AMI all hole
they may succeed in saving many
dollars 10 the Over.bufdened Taxpayers.
Wa would suggest, however, that they
should avoid diminishing the men on
the police force aud In the fife depart
men, This might result In the 10.
verse OF economy.
II might please the taxpayers Just al
we'll 10 dispose Of extra sessions Of
the council and devote lees time IN
discussing personal character aud more
tune 10 genuine public benefits. In
their "eiloTts tO stop tho leakage ut the
spgot, We recommend that thvy SOC
that the bung Is securely plugged before
they roll the barrel over"
These are times when all should use
their careful efforts In the practice OF
true TetIenchment, both In public anu
in private stlaits, aud assisting In this
very laud able purpose each individual
may RssiHt "a community aud each
community the commonwealth. 80
let each individual be- careful 10 make
every dollar expended DO tor some
necessity and sec that 10 Ia used when
its purchasing power will DO greatest,
ana all should try 10 prepare for the
coming winter by providing them.
selves with necessary fuel, food and
clothing while the opportunity exists,
aud before the increased demand In
cfeascs price. THIS is especially true
with regard TO clothing. During this
slack season we are Offering some great
bargains, aud those who are fortunate
enough to no able 10 anticipate their
next winters necessities by ordering u
full suit now, eau save enough TO 20 a
long way towards tor OF coal or other
needed necessar!eF,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
Before Judye Merritt.

The following cases On the law and
motion calendar came before Chief
Justice Merritt this morning:
II. =. Margetts ct al W. Hardy,
Young ct al. Plaintiffs allowed 10
amend complaint.
Is. X. Bloch & Go. W N. L1chwilz.
Leave gwen TO amend complaint In
this case also.
+. A. Wally Va John Beck, aud j.
Il. johnson W John Beck. Motion to
set aside judgment In each case heard
together anu both oveffuled; exception
tagon anu five days' stay allowed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
Utah Man Killed in Idaho.

A special dispatch to tue Bolse
Statesman from Pooatello, Idaho, uh'
dsr cate Of the Let inst, says; Henry
Vogle, an emplOye VI the round house,
while attempting to get on the tank Of
engine 70l, was run over and killed
Instantly yesterday morning nj 4
O'clock. lie was horribly manglod
and was under tho pilot OF the engine
whom found. No one IL blamed for the
sad accident. His remains will be
taken 90 Logan, Utah, Tor burial, where
his parents live.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
linn Quinlan's Acquitted.

When all the testimony WIS in In tho
css, Of Dan Qulnlan, the state street
saloonkesper, whore trial began in
Judgo Bartoh's court yesterday after.
noon. The arguments commenced ami
we're proceeded with up to tue hour Of
adjournment Assistant District At
tofney Howat this morning made the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
COMM Err IAL
sAIr LAItr cLnAnlNu HOUSE.

FALI LAItt NIlEAhINI HVUaLs
ToIay's clearing house eKohanges
amounted to s23i,8li. Same dBy
last year, $3.50, 1855.
ToDAY's QUOTATIONS..
New York.--Sllver, 90; lead, s3.O5,
London.-Silyer, 20.
ORE AND nuLLIoS.
II. II. Jones a %, received today
Ores, 1890; bullion, $500. Total,
1880.
Mccormick & CO. received today;
Silver And lead ores, 50. 1850.
Wells, Fargo & 90. received today
Penn. bullion, si,l24.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
Suit for Foreclosure.

Ralph Guthrie brought n suit for
foreclosure In the Third district court
today against g. ID. Hanks, on an as
signed promissory note, the same hav.
ing been given by defendant 10 one
Wan. McQ lsfrie 10 secure payment OF
5000 on the purchase OF certain horses,
h buggy, saddle, etc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04

cloeing argu ment for the prosecution.
Quinlan u Indicted Tor assauiting
Police Officer n. II. Walker, on June
10Th, 1893, with intent TO do bodily
harm.
The jury after several hours' deliber.
ation acquitted tho defendant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
Election Judges Appointed.

The Utah Commission met again
this forenoon AID appointed election
Judges for all the counties but Weber,
except NJ TO TOW precincts. These
latter will be supplied within the next
few days. Tbs Weber county election
Judges were & DO named nj n session
held this afternoon at O'Clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04
uEAL ESTATE

nans,eri a'si N ne oEos Of ne County Re.
eorier of Sil Lts fttugGJa ~ ~,
isiieriav.
David Noarsley OF VA 10 Jeremiah
hechuck, part OF lot q. black IS,
plat N, ciiY.s,.,.............,..... ..sf 500 lI
Adelbert Arden 10 John DraNiorlois
diuon..,.,........ .,.....,.........,,., 6Ool 60
Elizabeth lromAyno 20 WIN. a. Tru-
mhyno, lot o., block Z, i've acre q,
hig Held uryoy.....,,......,--.. go %
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-10-04

$1,000 stock Of Clothing and Cent?
Furuishing Goods, for ais CHEAP, or
,Xohange, whole o. part.
boutwell, q MCCoNAuGIY,
199 =. Fret West.