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besides, Now, we will suppose you have
everything ready to do the work. Have
an empty hive or box to brush the
bees in as you take the combs from
their old hive Go to the hive you wish
to transfer, give the bees good smok-
ing at the entrance of their hive, and
pound heavily on 1t with your fist or
stick for a few minutes. This is to
cause the bees to fill themselves with
honey, and this is the main secret in
handling bees at any time without
getting stung. In this condition they
are almost as harmless as flies. After
this is done turn the box or gum on its
side and remove one side of 1t, or split
1t open, as the case may be, SO that you
can best get at their combs. Now take
an empty hive or box and set 1t where
the old hive was standing, for the field
bees to cluster In, and to rush the bees
in that you brush from the combs as
you remove them from the old hive,
Now proceed to remove the combs and
brood as rapidly as possible from the
old hive, taking them out in as large
pieces as convenient, being careful not
to mutilate brood any more than You
can help. Don't drip and daub the honey
about any more than you can help, as
1t would be most sure to cause robbing
later. After you have all brood and
honey taken from the old hive. and
bees brushed into the empty hive or
box fixed on the old stand for them.
take all the old pieces of the old hive
clear out of the yard, as the bees seem
to won't to cluster on any part of the
old hive that they can find. rather than
go to an empty box or hive. Take all
the combs and brood to some warm
room and fitthem snugly In the frames
keeping the brood in as compact form
as possible, as some of it will get
chilled, otherwise. IL you do a neat
job of 1t, it will need little or no
fastening in the frames. But to make
sure, it is a good idea to tack thin
strips of wood on either side
of the frames after you get the
combs in them. After few days
you can remove them, and the bees
will have them fastened to the frames.
After you have all the combs fastened
in the frames fill up the rest of the
frames with comb foundation, if you
should not have comb enough to fill all
the frames (which is not likely you will
have. Now hang all the frames in the
hive, putting them with the most brood
In them in the center, and set the hive
where you wish 1t to stand and hive
the bees on the transferred combs as
you would any natural swarm, and
your work is done. OF course there
are other ways that transferring can
be done, but I think this one best for
the beginner. l forgot to say in its
proper place that | would leave out as
much of the drone comb as l would in
transferring the combs, as we do not
care to raise any more of those worth
less consumers (the drone) than we can
help B. Smith, in Farm and Ranch.
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"HOG AND HAMONY."
Talk That Applies Equally Well to Cow

Talk That Applies Equally Well to Cows
Your last issue contained several
echoes from the great Waco Swine
Breeders meeting. Uncle Snort and
others cause us all to wish that we had
been present to hear and take part in
the ''hog and harmony" talk, of which
every breeder in the state should feel
proud. If we do not all attend the
next meeting, wou may rest assured
that it is because we can't keep our
pigs out of the orchard" or because of
some other pressing business.
Meetings, such as that at Waco, are
sure to result in harmony among the
breeders and much good to the state at
large. An honest pull together" by
the members of any influential interest
will result in much good to the indi-
vidual an to the community. And
now that the hog men have agreed to
work tremendously, let the ''eow
men," the dairymen of the state, say
that they will tremendously furnish
waste milk to every hog in the state,
and lend a golden color to the states
production of animal fat.
With pull together" the Jersey
and Holstein breeders can rid our
state of the nasty oleomargarine with
which we are now flooded. Harmo-
NOUS action at this time will give
good state dairymen's association,
able to cope successfully with ''hog
butter" authorities when our next leg
islature meets. The extensive sale of
this stuff in Texas and other southern
states is reproach to our intelligence
and thrift. At a respectable hotel in
one of the largest cities of the state |
could get nothing to eat for butter but
oleo, nothing to drink for milk but
Illinois condensed milk. And yet this
state is the stoclSmans paradise.
Our states dairy interest can not pros
per under existing abuses. Many men
are no doubt making money in the
dairy business-A know of sueh-but
our general intS@ests as breeders and
milk producers are not thriving as
they should. So long as the unfavor-
able legislation in the north and west
forces the producers of ''oleo" to ship
south-we may expect more and more
of this 10 and 12-cent butter (?) to glut
our markets. Legislation in Texas, UNI
favorable to this sham, will run it out
of the state, and double and treble our
home demand for butter. Every pound
of bogus butter consumed kills the de-
mand for two pounds of the genuine
article that would otherwise be eaten.
Under our present constitution, laws
can be so framed as to practically ex-
elude oleomargarine by forcing all of
the stuff to bear its own proper name.
Recent decisions in the higher courts
are favorable to the enforcement of
exclusion laws. What is the win Of
Texas dairymen? Let them speak out
through the state press.-J. II. Cornell,
in Texas Farm and Ranch.
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gether again. In the morning she went
to church with distracted mind, but
as soon as the joyous and beautiful
Easter anthems were sung all her
doubts were gone.
Il have loved the creature instead of
the CREATOR" she said, and gave her
whole soul to the service.
s'He is risen.''
''He is risen, indeed
The scent of the lilies and the grand
notes of the organ drove out all
thoughts ''of sin or folly born" When
the benediction was pronounced she
was filed with sweet compassion for
all weak and suffering humanity, and
in that spirit she passed out and met
Philip Neff face to face.
It was well that she had made an
Easter Offering of herself that morning.
She was friendly-there was no need to
be more. She did not take his out
stretched hand, but she said to him in
a composed way;
"Come to me at two o'clock, | have
an engagement for you then
81 will come" he said, and there was
glad look in his eyes that caused her
moments pang, it was so welcome.
He found her, to his surprise, ready
to go out, but he cheerfully aequiesced
in her wish that she should accompany
him, even when she informed him that
her errand was to a hospital.
The young assistant of st. Jude's
was there awaiting them. Some flowers
had been brought from the ehancel to
adorn the little table drawn uf to the
side of the sick girl. She had partalien
of the feast of Easter, aid was lying
back on her pillow when Marion led
Philip Neff to her bedside, and waited
for a mutual recognition.
But the young man seemed to feel
himself an intruder at this sacred
scene, and looked distressed, and Mabel
scarcely glanced at him before turning
her head YEARLY away.
sDo you know her?' asked Marion.
"I? No, Miss Armitage, never saw
her in my life before" answered Philip
Neff, firmly, and without hesitation.
"Then why does she claim this ring?"
asked Marion, stepping forward and
lifting the thin hand to view.
THAT is my ring came the faint an
swer from the sick girls lips.
"Who gave it to your asked Marion.
my husband, Philip Neff."
"Ohle exclaimed Netf, stepping to the
side of the narrow white bed then
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charge. Easter Sunday was drawing
near, and she had arranged that the
young minister who assisted at St.
Jude's should conduct a service in the
hospital ward.
She had looked forward to the day
with unspeakable longing. The stran-
ger who had made such an impression
upon her young heart in that far-off
Sicilian town would present himself
no longer a stranger, but almost a
friend, for she had received letters and
credentials, and soon he would speak
for himself. There was nothing to
fear, but all things to expect, and
now
philip Neff is my husband"
These were the words spoken by the
pale lips of the sick girl, and Marion
knew that they were true.
But she had seen anger and jealousy
in the eyes of the woman she had be
friended, and, cruelty hurt, she had
Withdrawn from any contact with her
until Mabel had sent for her to come
and make full explanation.
What was there to explain? The ring
had dropped from the hand of Neff
when he laid the flowers in the lap of
Marion, as he explained in answer to
her letter of inquiry. He had asked
her to keep it until he came, as it might
be lost in returning it to him, and that
was all. Other letters had passed, but
there had been no phrase of sentiment,
nothing but the well-turned sentences
of graceful writer, such as he might
have written to the chaperoning aunt.
If Marion had colored them with the
hucs of Imagination, who then was to
blame? Not he. surely?
Little by little Mabel told her story,
and it revealed a sad state of affairs
between herself and the man who had
married her. She had worn out his
love with her jealousy, and ran away
from him in fit of pique TO hide with
an old nurse. She was a creature of
impulse, and he had not known how to
manage her. And he had gene away
without a word-where, she did not
know, nor did she ask if he had made
any provision for her. Passionate and
reyengeful she declared she would die
in the hospital ward. and be buried in
the potter's field. rather than ask help
of him.
Marion lay awake all the night pre-
eeoing Easter Sunday trying 10 com
fort her own disappointed heart. and to
evolve "a plan to bring those two to
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THE HONEY BEE.
Some Hints In Regard to Handling the
Busy Insects.

Some Hints In Regard to Handling the
Busy Insects.
| think it best for any one Just start
ing in the bee business to buy their
first hives and frames from some one
who is making speciality of doing
such work, as you would be more apt
to get hives and frames accurately
made than you could possibly make
them, if you are ever so well skilled
with tools. And, then, too, you would
have your factory-made hives to work
from If you should want to make your
hives in future; and have all alike and
of the same size. And let me caution
you just here about having two sizes
of hives and frames in the same apiary,
for sure as you do, you will regret it
later ON, for no bee keeper worthy the
name will tolerate two sizes of hives
and frames in the same apiary, for
reasons / shall not attempt to give
here.
We will now suppose you have your
hives and frames made up, and hives
all neatly painted-white will give the
best satisfaction in this hot climate, as
dark colors will absorb the sun rays
and make it too hot for our little pets.
We will now proceed to transfer your
bees. l would not transfer bees in this
climate earlier than the LIST of March,;
perhaps the 18th of March would be
better in most seasons. And whatever
you do, don't attempt to transfer your
bees when they are not busy at work
in the fields, for II you do you will be
sure 10 have trouble with robber bees,
spd perhaps lose your colony Of bees
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The Origin of Easter.

The English name Easter and the
German Ostern are most probably de-
rived from the name of the feast of the
Teutonic goddess 0stra, which was
celebrated by the early Saxons in the
spring of the year, and which was sup
planted by the Christian feast. The
old word oster, which means rising,
adds significance to the name, the time
of the resurrection of nature beng
an appropriate time to commemorate
the resurrection of Christ. 1t is from
the heather feast. however, that the
customs of Easter fires, Easter eggs
and the like have their origin.
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HERE AND THERE.

The more cotton you plant this
year, the less money you will get for it
next fall Now, go right along and do
as you please about it, but don't forget
that we told you what would happen.
-Osceola Tenn Times.
Farm products are cheaper than
ever before in the history of this coun-
try. This may be good for those who
farm not. but consume farm products.
Taxes are higher than ever before, ard
this may be good for those who pay NO
taxes, but consume the tax money in
salaries and official fees.
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Ring. bells of brass, with clear accord,
Chime out your music sweet and clear.
Ye tell the rising of our Lord
With Joy that all the world may hear.
Ring, flower bells. your message brave
Is sent to those who hold you dear.
Like Christ, We leave a silent grave
And rise-our first fruits OF the year
Ring. holy bells of prayer and praise
More sweet than any flowers we ken
More strong than hrazen tonRues-ye raise
Glad songs 10 Christ. who's risen againl
Judith Spencer. IN Good Housekeeping
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Easter again. And we are sorry, with
transient human pain, for some who
have missed it, as if the more typical
keeping of Easter could compare with
that Easter which they have entered
upon.
/" Our lilies bloom and pass away,
But theirs shall live and bloom for aye"
Marion had made very curious dis
covery after The steamer had left Pal
ermo. She had found in the folds of her
dress, as if 1t had been dropped there,
an antique rlng-a curious arrange
ment Of ancient gems, set in silver,
which she had noticed on the hand of
the American, Mr.. Neff. Her first i'm
pulse was to snow it TO her aunt; her
next, to keep it as a bond between them
until she could forward it to him. Then
the idea occurred to her that he might
have given 1t TO her purposely-but no,
she did not think he would have ven
tured to do such a thing-yet love was
daring, and Marion ended the matter by
forgetting it until she reached home.
After that she wore it as a souvenir of
travel, intending TO return it when its
owner came home.
But a strange thing happened before
that time. During the Lenten season
Marion had devoted herself to chart
table work. She had gone into the
slums to rescue the most wretched and
degraded. She had visited the charity
wards of the hospitals, and in st. Mary's
she had found a young creature who
was fast leaving a world that had been
most cruel to her. She had helped this
poor soul up into the blessed sunlight
Of divine peace, and knowing that she
had cruelty suffered, had sought to win
from her the story of her life. But her
lips were sealed. She admitted that
she was wife abandoned by her hus-
band. Since she had lost love she would
have nothing else, and had stolen away
to die in a fit OF jealous despair.
It happened one day that Marion wore
the souvenir ring, and as she bent over
the sick girl, who was known only as
Mabel, the eyes of the latter rested
upon 1t. She gave a great cry.
"My husbands ring!" she exclaimed,
and tainted.
1t was days before she rallied, during
which time the ring reposed on her
own finger; then she proved her right
to it by naming the letters engraved
en- the inside.
Marion did not at once return to her
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you are the wife of my Cousin Philip.
He is in South America, and he gave me
that ring before he left"
The sick girl frowned and turned her
head aside. The pain-distorted soul
was almost at peace, and resented the
intrusion of either earthly love or hate.
The compassion in Philip Neff's face
and voice were alike lost on her now.
The solemn tones OF the young minister
broke the stiffness. He was singing
canticle of Easter:
a" The strife is DER the battle done
The victory of life is won,
The song of triumph has begun,
Alleluia"
Philip Neff knelt by the side of the
dying girl and gently chafed her cold
hands. She smiled, and her lips FAINT
ly responded: "Alleluia." Then one of
the sisters approached, and Philip drew
Marion away. She was crying softly,
and he said:
''She has found her Easter, and our
Sunday of joy dawns. Alleluia!
Mrs. NJ. l.. Rayne, in Detroit Free Press.
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The Norae "ael."

In Morse mythology ali persons who
die Of old age are consigned to Hell
lone '1"), region If perpetual mist
and fog.
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only yesterday" we say, and now 1t is
Easter again. And we are sorry, with
transient human pain, for some who
have missed it, as if the more typical
keeping of Easter could compare with
that Easter which they have entered
11Dou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-18
NEWS FROM WlSCaSSET.
Three Organizations Held Their Annual Meet
ing-Thc Officers Elect.

Wiscasset, Jan l7.-(SpcciaN. The
Maine Shipbuiiding and Navigation Co.
held its annual meeting, Jan. Is. The re
ports of President Lcnox and Treasurer
and General Manager Rundlett showed
the company's vessels to bo in most ex-
cellent condition. A ii per cent. dividend
has been declared for the year The fol
lowing officers were elected President
Fred Lenox; treasurer and general mana
ger, 4. T. Rundlctt; directors, Henry In
gals, r. L. Rundlett, Fred Lenox, A NJ
Card, Lincoln Gibbs, GuStavus Rundlett
4. Fl. Z, Taylor.
Jan. II, the First National Bank Of
Wscasset elected officers and directors for
the year: President, Henry Ingalls,
cashier, f. w Sewall directors. Henry In
gals, Andrew Lacy, Stephen q. Hodgdon
Edward B. Neal, Albert NJ, Gard, j. p
Tucker, +. H. Woodbridge. The bank
has made good showing tor the year and
Is in prosperous condition.
Jan. H. the Wiscasset Bridge Co held
its annual meeting and elected the follow
ing officers: President, A. NJ Card :;
clerk and treasurer, j. c. Budd; directors
Henry Ingalls,, A. NJ. Card, Lincoln Davis.
VIM. d. Patterson, c. A. Peaslee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-18

The position of chief of fire department
in big city like Minneapolis, with lis
acres of valuable building property,
crossed by numerous railroad lines and
dotted with factories where the fires are
never banked IS one Of the utmost
responsibility, and can be entrusted only
TO man Of unqucsiionod character and
ability
August II. Runge. who has filled this
responsible position for several years with
50 much credit to himself and to the city.
was born in New York in 1852, where he
received common school education.
What such man rs this has to say can
scarcely fail to carry weight with it,:
With the hope that what l say may in
some way be brought to the attention of
Others who, like myself, have suffered
without any apparent cause. | feel con
strained TO rccite brief tGlu regarding an
experience which I trust may never be
repeated in my case
few months ago, owing doubtless
to the exacting nature of my duties as
head OF the fire department. I began to
feel sort of languor and listlessness. to
disguise which ] was compelled to bling
into play al the strength Of will | could
command. The feeling grew upon me.
however, and in a short time it took such
possession OF me that it affected my
appetite and caused insomnia. / an
preached my meals with feeling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-18
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE pressure
has fallen in tie Lake regions and the
middle Atlantic states, and has risen in
New England and the Northwest The
storm is central off IIatteras, and heavy
rains have fallen on the middle Atlantic
coast. The pressure still remains high in
the Northwest being highest in ASSN
boina.
A second area of nigh pressure is CEN
trail ut the mouth Of the St Lawrence.
The weather is generally cloudy through
out the entire country. Light snow falls
occurred in the upper Lake region. the
upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys.
Higher temperature prevails in the up
per Lake regions, the upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys, while it has
again become colder in the Dakotas. The
temperature changes have been slight in
the Southern and Eastern districts.
Light rain or SNOW is indicated for
southern New England and on the coast
of the Middle states The weather will
remain fair in northern New England and
the interior Of he Middle states.
Fair weather is indicated throughout
the South. the upper Mississippi and the
Missouri valley, and fair weather in the far
Northwest. Over most OF the country the
temperature changes Will be slight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-18
GREATER GOOD WILL.
Changers Propose TO Add Cottage TO Number
q! Good vii, Farm.

Waterviile Jan. IL (SpcciaD The
following circular is to be circulated
among the Changers of Maine. 1t tells its
own story:
Worthy Patrons: At the meeting Of
the Maine State Grange at Bangor in
December last action was taken looking
to the building of cottage at Good Will
farm. to be known as Grange cottage.
The object being worthy one, was re-
ceiyed with much favor and enthusiasm.
A committee was appointed to formulate
a plan and bring the matter before the
Oranges of the State
The cottage is to lie built by free will
offerings Every patron in the State will
want an interest in the home for the home
less. Let each give as the Lord has pros
pered them, remembering that bread
scattered upon the waters Will return
again after many days. send your offer
ing bv bank check or post office TO the
treasurer.
Each Grange will receive credit for all
sums sent. Each Grange is requested to
vote which they prefer a cottage for boys
or girls, the majority SO voting to ruic.
Brothers and sisters of our grand and
noble order, let US take hold of this work
with earnestness and enthusiasm. Let Us
nut shoulder to shoulder and make tins
enterprise a grand success, and bulld for
ourselves a memorial at Good VIII farm
for the benefit of the homeless.
COMMITTEE: Edwin Wiggin, Augusta,
chairman; Ansel Holway, Skowhegan,
secretary; and treasurer; Mrs Lewis
Beals, North Fairfield, E. L. Mayo, Water
vile. Mrs A c. Goodwin, North falr-
field, Mrs. s. +. Watson, Oakland, Mrs.
Maud Fletcher, Starks. "