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The advocate., 1897-03-17
Farm Notes.

OF everything.
Pruning ought not to be neglected in
the early spring.
An Ohio farmer says he has had best
success, in the pork lire, with hogs fed
on peas,
When pruning trees Of any kind, wash
ing the wound with grating wax will be
found useful.
Rotation Of crops, especially in eastern
Kansas, has never failed to be profitable
in the long run.
The transplanting of all trees, shrubs
and vines ought to be done before the
buds have started.
At recent sale of English horses,
forty animals brought total Of $4,000,
One mare sold for even $4,000.
A good cross for flesh and eggs is that
Of White Leghorn cocks mated with
Light Brahma or Buff Cochin hens.
AS between spring and fall transplant
ing Of trees and shrubs, the spring work
is usually attended with better results.
1t is claimed by those who have tried
it, that hog manure is not good on
ground intended for the growth of cab
bage.
1t is said that rubbing on fresh lard
will remove warts from horses. Twice
rubbing daily during a week usually
works cure.
The people of Great Britain purchased
1880 horses from farmers of the United
States in 1896. The total number of
horses imported into that country last
year was 40,677, and the average value of
those shipped from the United States
was about BIAS.
The average quantity of wool imported
into the United States during the last
five years is 163 million pounds. At six
pounds to the fleece, this would repre-
sent 81 million sheep. Why can't we
raise the sheep ourselves and supply our
own market with woolP
There seems to be a unsnimity among
farmers in the hope that the new Secre-
tary of Agriculture will get closer to the
farmers Of the country than did his pred
ecessor. Nobody doubts the honesty of
Mr.. Morton, but his disposition to run
the country got him off wrong.
A New Hampshire farmer passes the
following eulogy on the mule: "Mules
are more easily raised, are not subject to
disease, are not likely to run away, are
longer lived, will do more work, and re-
quire less feed and attention; they are
stronger, come in earlier and, ready for
light work when years old, will then do
enough to pay for their feed, and after
having attained the age Of years, are
ready for all kinds of farm work. The
working life Of the mule can be esti-
mated at thirty years, that Of the horse
at ten; while mule is wearing out,
three horses will be required to do equal
service"
A new association of farmers in south
ern Indiana has been reported. 1t is
organized for the purpose of enforcing
economy among its members. A Gin
cinnati Enquirer correspondent says the
people who belong to this new orgsniza-
tion pledge themselves to buy no farm
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The advocate., 1897-03-17


or fodder, and more commonly this
should be the aim when 10 ls sown for
soiling uses. But for these uses the sea-
son Of soiling on this food will be pro-
longed, IL a first portion Of the area is
sown early, a second portion twelve TO
fourteen days later, and perhaps a third
portion twelve to fourteen days later
than the sowing Of the second portion.
In moist seasons this plan will work ad-
mirably. In dry seasons the yield will
be light in proportion to the lateness OF
the sowing.
"Mode Of Sowing. Whether the seed
is sown for pasture, soiling or fodder
uses, the grain should be mixed before
sowing it. It can be sown to best advan-
taRe with the grain drill. The seeds
should be buried at least three inches in
the soil to insure a sufficient covering for
the same. If the peas are not put we'll
down in the soil and a shower should
fall within the next few days, some Of
the peas would be washed bare il sown
broadcast and covered with the harrow.
When the first blades Of the crop can be
discerned, harrow with teeth slanting
backward should be run over the ground.
The surface being thus stirred retains
moisture much better in dry weather,
and the weed seeds that are just sprout-
ing, it may be, numerously, on the sur
face of the ground, will be destroyed. In
dry areas, the narrowing thus given will
prove exceedingly helpful to the crop,
and in any locality it should prove very
helpful unless there is 30 much moisture
in the soil when the grain is beginning
to appear as to forbid dealing thus with
the land. The practice is somewhat
common in the United States to SOW the
peas broadcast on the land, and then to
plow them in four to five inches deep
and later TO SOW the oats by hand and
cover with the harrow. In the opinion
of the writer this laborious mode Of put
ting in the mixed crop has no advantages
over the mode outlined above, and as
compared with the same it has some dis
tinct disadvantages: First, spring -plowed
land loses moisture much more readily
than land plowed in the fall. Second,
the crops could not be sown so early.
Third, it would involve more labor at a
busy season. Fourth, the harrow could
not then be used to the same advantage.
"Amounto Seed.-The correct amount
Of seed to SOW will depend on many con-
as the object for which the
mixed crop is grown and the character.
Of the soil and climate. The farmer
must ascertain this for himself. For
pasture it will be we'll to SOW not less
than two and a half bushels per acre of
the mixture, and usually in equal pro-
portions For soiling aud fodder uses,
about the same amounts Of the miy ture
should be sown, but in varying proper.
tions. In Ontario one bushel of peas
and one and a half Of oats per acre gave
good results in the experience Of the
writer, and these proportions, it may be,
would be about right for New England.
On rich Minnesota prairies one part oats
to three Of peas would not be far from
the correct proportions, otherwise the
oats would overshadow the peas. On
the other hand, in the Gallatin valley of
Montana. unleas the pronortion oP the
The advocate., 1897-03-17
About Farm Work.

[NoTR.-After this week TWO PAGES-2 and
S--will be devoted to matter relating TO Che
work Of farmers exclusively.--EDIT0Rl
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
TELLER IS AGAINST BRYAN.
Thinks He Doesn't Know Enough +,

Thinks He Doesn't Know Enough 10
Manage the Chinese Mission.
Washington, Dee. 1S.-In reply to a
question. Senator Teller said today that
ne would oppose the confirmation Of
the nomination Of Mr. Charles Page
Bryan to be minister to China.
Il have" he said, known Mr.. Bryan
for many years, as ne was formerly a
resident of Colorado. and my PERSONAL
relations with him have always beeen
amicable. Ny opposition to MS confirm
alton is based solely upon the ground
that ne mas had no experience or train
ing that would justify tnis government
in selecting him for the most important
mission We have al the present time. It
cannot be doubted that certain Eropean
countries inted, If tiTey can possibly find
an excuse for doing 50, TO dismemoer
China and divide the great territory be-
tween them. l do not believe that such
higih-haRded outrage should be perpe-
trated and if it is attempted 1 think
mat other self-respecting nations not
engaged in the division of the spoils
S-ApH-u r44lCf Il NtiS NA5OiOdS piplcSI.
This attempt at the dismemberment Of
China will in all likelihood give rise to a
seriou. and complicated diplomatic con-
troversy, in which this country will be
involved. It is hardly TO be supposed
that under the circumstances we would
be uncorcerned spectators of such pro-
ceeGlngs. For this reason we should
have in China one Of the abIest and
most experienced OF public men, The
mission to England, France, or Russia
is at This time Of less importance than
is the Chinese mission. My opposition to
Ms. Bryan grows out Of the recognized
necessity of having a strong man al this
important post and do not believe that
the friends of Mr. Bryan will contend
mat ne meets these requirements.
Lima, Peru, Dec. 17.-via. Galveston,
rexas.-The efforts OF Senior Pedro
Montt to form a cabinet have collapsed.
and Senor Orrego Hueco is now trying
o construct a ministry.
London. Dec. 1.-THE conference be-
ween the representatives Of the strik- |
ng engineers and the employers sat late !
-onignt and arrived at provisional
agreement except on the eigat-hour
question. As TO the point despite A
ong discussion, the employers declined
o yield even in the slightest degree.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
WESTERN BASEBALL LEAGUE.
Magnates Hold an Importan: Executive
Session in Chicago.

Magnates Hold an Importan. Executive
Session in Chicago.
Chicago. Dec. 1S.-Magnates of the
Western Baseball league held an execu-
tive session. at the Great Northern hotel
today. Those present al the meeting
were Ben Johnson, ". F. Gait, Indianap-
oils; T. J. LOTUS, Columbus. o: G. A.
Vanderbeck, Detroit; NJ. r. Kiiilea, Mil
E-aukee; c. \. Comisksy. St Paul; J. II.
Manning. Kansas City, and c. H. Sauls-
paugh, Minneapolis. Several matters Of
Importance 70 the league came up at the
meeting. The question OF awarding the
franchise formerly held by Grand Rapids
Was the most importan; and discussion
over this lasted until late in the after
noon 1; is expected hat final action in
the matter will De delayed for day 9.
two. Several cities want 10 be represent
ed in the Western League. Omaha and
Wheeling. ". Va. both making offers Il,
the meeting. Khile ne claims % Grand
Rapids for retention in the league were
aiso pu: forth The delegates also con-
siGeTed the amendment - the national
agreement submitted 70 tnen by rhe
league at the Philadelphia meeting ard
laIeT referred back oy the Nationa.
league vita an important addition The
latter clause IS Questionable 20 the We<.
e-n league. as i provides that the major
crga anization can sst piaye- from tae
minor BODY. hol3 him thirty days and
taen return HIM + be S found wanting.
I.AVIGEE-GRIFFo FIGHT.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
WESTERN COLLEGE BASEBALL.
COMMITTEES on Ru,es suffers the With
1rawal os Nsmoe-

COMMITTEES on Ru.es Suffers the With
Jrawal ot Member.
Chicago. Dee. 1S-Tae committee o.
three western college representatives
which was appointed several weeks ago
oy the Western IRter-oolleglate Football
league t. revise the rules fe- fo5t5ali for
tae season Of 1ssS. - as to eliminate 5ru-
taiity from the game. vas disrupted ID
day .. the msetin- q the Chicago Beach
hotel by the withi-swal c J =. El@om.
the representative o the University o.
Wisconsin. from the conference.
When he committee. consisting OF Pro
fessor Stagg. ot ne University os Chi-a-
20. and II. H. Eysres- q she University
% Illinois. besides the representative OF
met. he subject os 2 chsngs
OF The rules vas irr.-1ledia.el b7oscae5.
u oplnion Ess ssi,ei AMI
Delegate EIsoas Immediately took ne
flsor and stated that Re had be~n isi-
ssructed BY MS university 70 BE- party
10 no revision of .he rules ts2- wolid -
made giShcu: .hs advice zni co-ops-a-
tion ot s2reSsntGtives - eastern col
!eges- h sad shst -ais vas the ultima
tun q ais cc.le,ye ard tA2- IN case the
COMMITTEES refused - invite eastern ath-
etss 70 take part II the confs-ence he
Sould withdraw. TEe p7opositscn vas
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
TRICKED BY A NOBLE SCAMP.

But Nobility Can Get Too Rank Even
for an English Court.
London. Dec. 1S.-Judgment in the
case OF Spencer Clay, an officer of the
Guards. VINO on November - was sued
by sam Lewis. the London money lend
er. to recover s55, ,5s5 due on two prom:s-
sorry, notes given by Lord William New
ille. with Gays endorsement, was rem
dered today. It is 10 the effect that
Clay is not bound by the signatures CO
tsineI from him by Lord Neville. be
cause, in effect. they were forgeries.
At the trial Sir Edward Clarke. Q. c..
representing the defendant, alleged that
the endorsements were secured by trick
cry. Lord Neville having asked Clay TO
witness his signature 70 documents of
d family character, which, IN reality,
wece the proniSsory notes.
Clay is the son Of former member ot
parliament, who vas one Of the iarges;
shareholders Of the Bass Brewing com
pany.
Lord William Neville is ;he fourth son
ot the Marquis Of Abergavenny.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
RUSSIA AT PORT ARTHUR.
Rumored that Her Virtual Possession
is 10 be Made Actual.

Is 10 be Made Actual.
London, Dec ia dispatch TO the
Standard from Vienna says it is rumo--
ed that the Russians nave occupied Port
Arthur. watch is situated at the extrem-
ity of the Loa Tung peninsula, and tas
practically been in the hands of Russia
for some time past. After the japanese
evacuated t,le port during the war with
China, Russian engineers began super
vising the reconstruction OF the docks
and forts whicn had been destroyed by
the japanese previous to leaving the
place.
Previous to the war between japan
and Chins Port Arthur was the largest
naval station possessed by the Ciusse
and was strongly fortified. There was a
naval dock yard, one 400 feet long, and
facilities for repairing ships of all sizes.
The foundries and workshops were con-
structed on the most improved models
and contained the best modern maehin-
ery. Japan Was very anxious to hold
Port Arthur permanently but Russia
strongly objected and would nave back
Cd up her objections by force. Russia's
great anxiety 10 possess Port Arthur is
due 70 the fact that the narbor is free
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

promptly vetoed by the other delegates,
and Delegate Elsom withdrew.
Messrs. S;dgg and Everest proceeded
with the meeting and talked informally
Of the prospects of the game for next fail
and Of the probable changes that would
be acceptable to the teams in the league
Professor Stagg announced that al least
three weeks would be consumed in a
proper consideration OF the alterations
in the rules that have already been pro-
posed as being imperative for the future
OF football In the west. Delegate ElsOm
said that the University OF Wisconsin
would not withdraw from the league un-
til after the result of the committees de-
loerations had become known. and that
such action would not De taken then un-
less the changes in the rules were SO rad
ical Jilat contests between teams Of the
east and OF the west would be made i'm
possible. The colleges composing the
league are the universities OF Wisconsin,
Minnesota. Illinois, Chicago. Michigan,
Northwestern University and Purdue.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
WITH TROOPS FOR CHINA.

land on Conquest bent.
Kiel, Dec. 1S.-Tne Northern German
Lloyd steamer Darmstadt having on
board half the number OF volunteers
bound for China and an immense
amount of war material, left mere today
for the east. The steamer Crefeld viii
follow in a fortnight with the rest OF
the volunteers and more war material
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

from ice all winter. which is not the
case with Vladivostock. the present
headquarters of the Russian fleet. II is
proposed to connect Port Arthur with
the Russian railroad now being built
through Msnchuria, which Ia turn viii
connect with the great Traps-Sfoeriaa
railroad.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
LAvIGNEGRIFFo FIGHT.

A.Eau s-IneiifS MaAIll- LlI o ln8lIg II
OF 81 Oakland
San Francisco Dsc- fs-John L. Her
got. bstter known as Young Miteaei,.
vent - Oakland ias. evening 70 see
Lsrigre ah51c hs~s coming iEht 9ish
Griso and t1e adviss bility OF pulling or
-se match n Oakland. 5u; he Eas Il
forIaaj tna- Lsrigle az bis brother
had ieprs;ed f9r the e2st On ne erssins
train. Mitchell < q the opinion tas1
Lavigne @ill return - Oakland n tiuss
&c sight
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
TRAITOR TO GREECE
BENEDICT ARNOLD rs a WILLIAM
TELL TO KING GEORGE.
In Order to Garry Out Certain Petty
Private Ambition of His, He Fooled
With the Hellenic Jingoes Untu They
Were Beyond Control-Then He Agreed
With Russia to Make the War q lay
Down Provided Turkey Were Held to
ThessaIy-secret Orders Issued to the
Grectan Commanders


london, Dec. 1s-The crown prince
and crown princess OF Greece, otherwise
the Duke ana Duchess Of Sparta, viii
soon leave Athens TO bea bsent for a
year. Prince Constantine Is suffring from
severe nervous prostration and he and
MS wife, the Princess Sophia of Prussia,
viii go to the Riviera and then to Ger
many and England.
Henry Lobouchere is the author of a
sensational article in Truth, the authori-
~ for which is a. vel known foreign dip
loElat. The article says:
Greece was involved in the war with
Turkey owing to the endeavor of King
George 10 bluff the car into hurrying
the marriage of Princess Mari. The ear
declined 70 interfere, and King George,
knowing that Russia was most desirous
that there should be no disturbances in
the south of Europe, played with the war
party until il got beyond mis- control.
The car then warned King George that
the Turks would occupy Athens and that
his dynasty would cease TO reign. King
George finally entered into an arrange
ment with Russia, the latter promising
that the Turks should not 60 beyond
Thessaly, provided no real stand was
made against them; that he Greek
forces in Epirus would not seriously op-
crate against Janina, and that the Greek
feet would remain inactive. All these
arrangements were carried out, the
crown prince, Prince George and Colonel
Vassos all having secret orders from the
king"
The Daily Chronicle, which continues
TO champion the cause of the Greek royal
family, proposes to show that the story is
untrue, but it is generally believed.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
WANTS CHoYNsKE TO sAu. IN.

san Francisco Promoter Asks Hlm
10 Challenge McCOy.
san Francisco. De- IS-As sool as i
wss learned mere nat McCoy Asi Ecl
the ags1:, Eide Grzaey sent telegram
70 Jos ChoyRSkl asking him 70 csaueazs
NcC0y Cor a contest ic this city. as the
National Athle1ic club had oGece. 4
purse os sie.csl
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
2. 3. PARSONS
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.

8veDasss furnished ca q eiaases cf
o0o0z6D atker n lily - csueuy Jos
ysRk = c1fy Dtven careful aftesfson o.
Ses u es1o LAvrsaes svnsa w7chf,A
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
BRACED UP FOR WILLIAM.

But Bismarck mas Now Relapsed and
is Failing Fast.
London, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Hamburg says: Prince Bismarck
who braced up for the emperor's visit
has relapsed into his former weakness,
dependency and persistent insomnia
Mentally and physically Price Bis
marck is rapidly declining.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
GOOD POOR FOLKS WEATHER.

London's Grand Annual Exhibit of Mis-
cry Not Up to the Usual Mark.
London. Dec. 1S.-The extraordinary
good weather continues. 10 the manifest
advantage Of, London's poor. The reg
ular Christmas misery does not appear
80 heartrending as usual. The shopping
streets are bazaar-uke, the curbstones
being crowded with vendors of a won
derfsr variety OF marvellous penny toys.
The court left for Osborne, Isle OF Wight,
at 10 o'clock yesterday, where there will
be larger Christmas parties than usual
Of the Batterbergs, COnnaughts. Lornes
and Albanys, though the festival will be
OF the quietest description. The only
entertainments will be for the children.
The Christmas tneatricals a Blen-
helm Will include two playlets written
for the occasion by Mr.. Malcolm, in
which the Duke and Duchess Of Marl-
borough ard Lady Randolph Churchill
Will have parts.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
STAGE DAMNS THEN
SWEEPING DIOrUM OF A LONDON
CRITIC on MORAL PURIFY.

ing Pure ana an Actress at the Same
Tune For Very Long-If She Holds Her
self Above The Pollution She Is stung
Out of the PROFESSIONALS. Scott Sub
sequentiy Qualities HIS Ctterance
London, Dee. 1S.-Clement Scott, the
dramatic critic, has stirred up a storm
by the circulating OF advance sheets &C
an interview for Great Thoughts, at
tackinS the morals OF the stage. Hl=
utterances are based on the most inti-
mate lifelong acquaintance with the
personnel OF the profession and his posi-
ton as dean of London critics gives mis-
views Importance. Seeing tae advance
reception Mr.. Scott requested the editor
not 10 print the interview, which ne re-
fused 20 do. Mr.. Se7tt in the interview
said it was nearly impossible for a wo-
man to remain pure who adopts the
stage, adding that the freedom OF life,
speech and gesture behind the curtain
TENDERS it almost impossible for a wo-
IlGI ~ p4SSELNE l-ldE SlAisJ44NALt VI
cer which is her greatest charm"
WHAT is infinitely more to be de-
plored," ne added. ''is that a woman who
endeavors to keep her purity is almos,
az a necessity foredooned to failure. Il
is an awful thing to say, and. still more
terrible, 1t Is true, but no one wao knows
the life OF the greenroom dare deny it.
MF. Scott says ths English stage is
the worst because the English are the
least artistic people in rhe world and
more completely without the saving
grace of any other nation
Being interviewed on this subject Mr..
Scott protests That it is not an attack
or the stage; that he mas not been ac-
curately reported and that it is not fair
10 quote extracts, as he was speaking
for religious paper and from moral
standpoint.
''Many actresses ne continued, dead
noble lives and the children of actors
VINO are forewarned OF the dangers sell
dom go astray.''
Christmas pantominnes will absorb the
attention and ttIe money OF London
theatre goers and theatrical managers
throughout England during the next
fortnight. In London alone there will
be fifty pantomimes staged for the
holiday season, mostly at the music
halls and the suburban houses. The two
chief attractions will be presented al
the Drufy Lane and Garrick theatres.
THE White Heather which has been
drawing enormous houses at the Drury
Lane. will be temporarily withirawn to
make way for The Babes in the
Woods" The story is practically a.
burlesque Of the old nursery tale,
brough UP to date.
The Grand theatre in the suburb OF
lslington has been the scene OF the re-
play in which Mrs. Potter fig
ures as Charlotte Corday and Mr.. Bel
lew as Ma-at, which has often been
seen in the United States, but never be-
fore in England. Their supporting COM
pany was very able ore and the audi
ence was quite enthusiastic over the
gruesome ASSASSINATION scene, which
the principals enacted with great power.
CnnD /.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14

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