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The advocate., 1897-01-13
Meals on the "OrderD Plan

Are now served in the dining cars run by
the Great Rock Island Route between Kan
sss City and Chicago. This change has
been made to suit the convenience of the
travelling public, and with the belief that
such an arrangement will better please our
patrons.
All meals will be served la carte, and
at reasonable prices.
While the system Of serving meals has
been changed, the traveller may still rely
upon the excellence Of cuisine and perfec-
The advocate., 1897-01-13
ABOUT CASTOR BEANS.
A splendid Crop to Raise ON Light But
FsrtiIa gOll

A splendid Crop to Raise ON Light But
Fertile Soil.
The cultivation of castor beans does
not differ materially from that of corn.
In country where the seasons are
short the richest ground is not desir-
able as it has tendency to make too
much stalk; therefore ON good, rich
soil, where there is no fear of chinch
bugs, IL Is not the most desirable crop.
But upon light soil, where fertility
must be fostered, it is a splendid crop
TO raise, as 1t withstands dry weather
and is not ait all disturbed by chinch
bugs. After the ground has become
warm in the spring, as early as possible,
70 avoid ell danger of frost, after the
beans have sprouted, plant aud culti-
yate in hills same aa corn. When the
first pods have matured, select dry
piece Of ground, 80 to 60 feet square,
according to the size of the crop, fully
exposed to the sun, and where no water
will stand in any event. Scrape il per-
3ectiy level and bare Of all grass or
weeds. Surround it with two-foot
boards, cheap muslin, or anything TO
keep beans from popping out of the
Enclosure. The favorite way to cut is
TO have one-hUrse sled with box
thereon as large as will slide between
the rows where the stalks are not too
high. A two-hOrse wagon is sometimes
used, as in gathering corn. The stems
are cut as the pods mature and are first
piled upon the yard until they have
dried and commenced to pop; they are
then spread thinly over the ground.
~ tlssse 70 room ON the yard they may
The advocate., 1897-01-13

IL Assures Fine Joint and Quicker Cow
erlnR OF tho Stub.

crAnB OA Ono 5buD'
We find the following in an Austria
Liam exchange: The accompanying en-
CRAVING, writes Robert Smith, lecturer
ON horticulture to the Shropshire
county council, depicts what con-
slider an improved form of grating
The method of preparing the scion Is
shown at the right Of the engraving.
Each graft ought to be about four
inches long and have four buds. A
thin piece of wood as well as the bark
The advocate., 1897-01-13

spring. Write TO Mr.. G. P. Atmore, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, for
particulars as to schedules and arrange
ments.
The advocate., 1897-01-13

tion Of service that have earned for
the Rock Island the reputation Of main
tanning the best dining car service in the
world. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. s. 7. A.
Chicago, Ill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

do And if had to linn that Devil,
should paint woman
"Ah, now you are growing sarcastic
said, laughing
"You do not understand" he answered
impa,iently, rising and pacing the rooi'''
Il should paint beautiful wonan-a
woman with face grandly, pityingly sor-
rowful. face scornfully impatient OF the
narrow. or the mean, or the sordid-a face
moulded by suffering and passion and cen
turtles of splendid, silent loneliness
believe thought he was mad ! re
member the saying that We are all mao
upon one point or another But now al
fer all these years dare not express an
opinion can only tell my story IN all 1t,
hare reality Up to that time Bernard
Green had given but little promise OF any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

ljgous man. in the ordinary meaning OF
the term his strongest and most deeply
rooted belief was in the existence OF
Personal Devil
"Thcrc :, nothing lurid about my men
tai picture Of the Dell he sad once ''
we sat togc her in his studio. " seem to
see always the fallen angel-the splendid
creature who siuned. and sinned grandl'
and We, was a, grandly defiant who Was
a, far above the heavenly sroundlinss who
merely sang nj worshippcI as the lark is
above q Gagged canary, piping il note IN
placid cou,entmcut in IL prison.
You aye bla,phcuou-. said. wiki
something Of yir,uou>.> uneasy hush.
co. no." lie rcp.icl lightly. 90 The
nj ic,, appeals strongly To NE. be''eve
in the Personal Devil. and in the personal
hep OF that Devil to those who believe as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

real genius. True. he had worked hard
and he understood thoroughly the techni-
cali,jes of his art. But he painted pictures
As so many others paint them-as pant
them to this day-skiliul del;neations OF
certain hackue, Ell subjects absolutely
correc, from the schools point OF view OF
form and color But lie hunSered ioF
something more he cried out that this was
TO, Art. And one night his hunger found
expression i'll words that will haunt HE
until 7 follow. with the trembling hope
tina, may find him in The Land OF Sh@d-
ows.
We were sitting together in the room he
used A, studio, almost III darkness j
was a gus,y nigh, III March with the "ind
from the river bAt,erius * .se.ess.y against
the old house and rafting lis crazy Win
lows. \ hundred ghost.y noises seemed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

to be about the place; almost though,
again and again. that heard ghos,liks
rustling movements on the cchoiny sta;,
way outside The FIRE burnt with = duli
red glow, faring up now and then and
sending the shadows dancing weirdly ahou,
the walls and on the discolored ceil;ra
We had been sitting silently for some linn.
watching the freight, when he sudderl,
spoke with quick, passionate earne,,ue,s
that was startling. The room Was dart ~.
the moment; the fame, had died dow,
and could scarce SEE his face
90 for the power 10 paint a, man b,.
never painted yet TO be done with al ~.
dim cropping. and striving, and mediocr,,
TO achieve once-only once A ,r;u,,,h
that should make men gasp and yo,Js,
and women shuAder and weep, O ,,s.,
liend. Of whom b,,..5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
FULFILnEN1.

T. had our studios
on different floors
of the same house
Bernard Green's be
ing on the top floor
mine Immediately
below. It was an
old house III a
quaint by-street !"
Chelsea house
with strange and
unexpected hooks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

,,d crauuies. AS though the rooms anu
49," .1;-.,s.s had been designed indlscriIn'-
ra,ely by different hands, and had "e'',
- ,ooe,hcr properlv; only Time hah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

whom ! have ~orslrippd
come to me from out the awful
males'y Of thy lonely centurie,
and AID me with the strength Of
thine internal power rr
He had 'taried to hi, fee, q.
he finished speaking. with HI.
gaunt band, stretched On, -,
ploringly Iaw that he ~.
absolutely Unconscious Of me-
presence I Saw, too. tina, hi,
face had suddenly changed.
and tat he was staring acro,,
the room al something he saw
benin NE. The wind ratified
furious against the window A.,
and then died away: the fire
fame mp ior a moment. and
turned qaickiy, with a new and
awful horror upon me. to 100,
behind There, in the yer,
-. ..,....
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

s,a;rcascs had been desiS"e" ~
ua,elv. by different hands, ana !,
fitted together properly ohiY
shaken them together somewhat
and suoothed the angularl''e''
We both had dreams oi All We
we're TO do in the world OF art AT
tina, time. I believe we each
s,w IN A sort of mental picture,
stone tablet fixed outside our
resncctive windows, proclaim
inc TO future worshippers OF
GENIUS the fact that We had
STAMPED our respective person.
ali,ies ON that particular set OF
room, So far aS | am con-
cerued the dreams have re-
manned dreams ! am sun a
rank outsider, from my own
noiut of view, though probably
admit the fact to myself alone
IN nv own severely practical
moments. Rut with Bernard 1t
WAS different, a. all the world
knows: he made his own merry
mark on the scroll OF ilnlc-
made il, too. at the eleventh
hour. True, it WAS but ono s.id-
den flare. comet-like, among the
more steadily shining si'T'' but
=, i, remembered still. and It's
radiance has not quite died away
probably !, never will lie
WAS always q strange being.
filled with many Nupcf'u'ioh'
and uncanny beliefs only those
intimate with him knew any
' thing OF the curious lights and
. shadow, OF hi, character.
Though not BY any means re
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-08

Rational farm School.

The first pupils have been received at the National
Farm School at Doylestown. They number eleven,
selected by the board OF governors from large num-
Der OF applicants from all parts of the country The
boys were taken to the school last week bv the Rev
Dr. Joseph krauskopf, and received BY Carrot Scott
voorhees,, the head master. The ages of the BOYS
range from fifteen to nineteen years Three are resi-
GENTS OF Philadelphia, one of Chicago, two of New
Orleans, two OF Atlanta Ca two of Pine Bluff Ark
and one OF Wilmington Del. Seven of the bows have
attended school, one was apprentice one a cigar
maker, one a printer, and stock boy Six were
sent from various Jewish orphan asyums through
out the country.
The boys were put to work the farm at once
and participate in of the domestic work of the
institution library is being added to the school,
and preparations under way for the erection of
building to serve as carpenter and black smith shop
and implement shed. The entire school BUILDING IS
lighted with gas. which is made on the nren,;ses
Quite number OF donations of live stock and farm
ing implements have been recently received
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-08
Wben the luar Enoeo.

Many people think Appomattox marked the end
OF the war, as Sumter did it's beginning Asa matter
OF tact the war did not end officially until August 90
1866, when President johnson issued proclamation
announcing that war was at an end and that peace
order and tranquility and civil authority existed in
all the States While Lees surrender was not the
END OF the war; 1t was the beginning of the end
Johnston surrendered on prl Goth Dick Tayor on
May 4th, and Kirby Smith not until Nav Goth On
May 18th, more than a month after Lees surrender
a sharptght took place at Palmetto Ranch in Texas
winch is called by Jefferson Davis and other author
tiles the last battle of the war The commander of
the Union troops, mostly colorcd SAYS in his report:
The last volley of the war it is believed was fired
by the Slxty-second United States coored infantry
about sunset on May 10, 1865 between Whites
ranch and the Boca Chica, Texas" In this foht
Which tot k place on the American side of the Rio
Grande river, the Mexican Imperiasts sent over ,
body OF cavalry, Which aided the Confederates j.,
their last and successful attack. On June 18th Ten
nessee was declared at peace June 23d the block
was raised July 22d Grant made his last official re
port; April 2, 1866, proclamation that Georgia
South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina Tennessee
Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas Mssissipn; and
Florida were tranquil issued bv the President
august 20, 1866, war officially declared ended
he latter date III SCI fixed BY CONGRESS- s the
olcal and legal date Of the close of the war-Neu
York World -
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-10-08
Che story OF the "Me33u3ab."

known the 'Mezzuzah' said Captain Gus. c.
Melssonnicr, general manager of the Anchor line
steamboats,. The mezzuzah is asmall tube open at
one end and containing miniature roll of parcl-
ment on which is written the Ten Commandments in
the Hebrew language"
Captain Meissonnicr pulled from his vest pocket
small tube, an inch in length and made of solid gold
At one end was clasp, which, when opened, revealed
the roll of parchment
= lsador Hernsheim, of New Orleans the second
largest cigar manuac in the United States made
trip to the Holy Land time ago. continued
the Captain, and when he returned he presented me
with this mezzuzah. and told me to carry it in my
pocket to ward off the evil spirit The mezzuzah is
supposed to be talisman to bring good luck and
from It's sacred origin is deemed far superior to the
left hind foot of rabbit which has be en- killed near
graveyard at midnight. Well, within one week after
began carrying the mezzuzah, entered on a career
OF bad luck, strange to say. While driving in buggy
my horse became frightened, the vehicle turned
over, and was thrown out and sustained badly
spralned right ankle. The next dav was ln1pino
over a small wooden bridge down in Mississippi
when one plank gave way and | had my left shin
barked to the knee WhleI was hobbng around on
crutcfes received news that one of our boats the
City of Vicksourg, had lost wheel and was laid up
tor repairs along 18th myself Now / cou In stand
that sort Of luck sent the nezzuzah bv mail back
to Mr. Hernsheln and also wrote him a letter de-
scrtb1n9 my 1l-luck and AUTOMATICALLY insinuating
that the mezzuzah was hoo doc handed down from
the Witch OF Endor. By return mail received the
meZuzah again, With letter from Mr. Hernsheim
SAVING: i am surprised at your dense ignorance of
necromancv, my dear Captain. You fool don't YOU
know that If YOU had not been carr, ING a mezzuzah
II your pocket YOU would have broken YOUR neck
When YOU fell from the buggy went through the
bridge, instead OF escaping With spraned ankle
and q barked shin Don't YOU know Captain that
YOU had not been carrying mezzuzah that tea
instead OF merely losing a wheel, would have sunk
and perhaps caused great loss of life and certainly
or property. ANY sane man clearly that It
was the mezzuzah Which far Wardte off evil as to
save Your own lie and the boat. If YOU have any
common sense let YOU will accept this mezzuzah
again and carry It constantly III Your pocket,
acknowleo ged the corn, concluded the Cap
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary of the Daily News.
wAsHINGToN NOTES.

HAShlNNlON NOANAo'
COMMISSIONER WRIGHT, Of the bureau
OF labor, has transmitted to congress,
in obedience toa joint resolution direct
ing the investigation, a report relative
to the employment of men, women and
children in the United States.
THE acknowledgement has issued an
order establishing the house-to-house
mail collection and sale OF stamps by
carriers to patrons ut Omaha, Neb.
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Cleveland gave
their annual reception to the army and
navy and marine corps at the white
house on the night of the 18th. twas
the final state reception of the official
term of Mr.. Cleveland.
THE close of the second week in Feb
ruary found the deficit in the federal
treasury for the month $685., O6S, 9nd
for the fiscal year--that is, since July
1--S47, $3.50, 1874. Nearly every day in Feb
ruary has shown an excess OF expendi-
lures over receipts.
A WASHINGTON special on the 18th
said that the retinue Of ex-Queen Liliu-
okalani were greatly alarmed by warn
ings that an effort would be made to
assassinate the eX-queen, because as
long as she lives she is an obstacle to
the cause OF the anneXationists in the
Hawaiian islands.
THE federal supreme court on the
18th decided the case OF Joseph Il. Dun
Top, editor of the Chicago Dispatch,
charged with sending improper matter
through the mails The verdict of the
district court, which was against Dun
lop, was affirmed.
SECRETARY CARLISLE, Postmaster
General Wilson and the members Of
the Virginia congressional delegation
left Washington on a special train for
Winchester, Va, to attend the funeral
of the late Hon. Randolph Tucker on
the 10th.
A WASHINGTON special on the 10th
said that Maj. William Warner, of
Kansas City, Mo-, had accepted the po-
sition of assistant secretary of the in
terror, with the assurance that If Judge
McKenna left the cabinet and went
upon the supreme bench he (Warner)
would be promoted to be secretary of
the interior. Maj, Warner, however,
denied any knowledge of the matter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
Minor State News.

Thirty creameries in central Kansas
pay to farmers $4,000 a month for
cream.
In her collection of plants'NIrs. Dun
gan, of Sedan, has an orange tree bear
ing fruit,
The e. A. r, men at Hutchinson are
booming Thee Botkin for the position
Of department commander,
Newton proudly boasts that there
has not been single appeal for chart
ty in that town this winter,
Examinations for positions under the
civil service will be held at Topeka
March 20 and at Wichita March 30
Kansas is said to have two candidates
for consul-general to Mexico-Congress-
man Kirkpatrick and Judge Vapdiyert,
Alpha Stone, q 19-year-old Topeka
lad, accidentally took hold of live
electric wire and the shock made him
crazy.
Mrs. James Ayers, wife of young
farmer near Fort Scott, decided she
liked the hired man best and eloped
with him,
Fhe legislature is being urged to es-
tablish a canning factory in the re-
formatory at Hutchinson to keep the
boy inmates employed.
The president has appointed these
Kansas postmasters: Mrs. Jennie w.
Beard at Hutchinson and Stephen
Breeze at Cottonwood Falls
Kansas Royal Arch Masons, in SEES
sion at Salina, elected G. L. Mcneil, of
Kirwin, high priest, and j. w, Smith,
Of Minneapolis, grand scribe.
Coy. Leedy has signed the bill abol-
lshing Judge Samuel w. Nandivert's
judicial district, composed of Rush,
Edwards and Pawnee counties.
c. c. Georgeson, professor of agricul-
ure in the state agricultural college
college at Manhattan, is being urged
for assistant secretary of agriculture,
Willmep Carvep, agent for the Hart,
ford insurance company at Tonganoxie,
who was accused of forgery and en-
bezzlement, committed suicide rather
than face the shame.
Judge Schoonover, of the Eastern
division, Southern department, of the
court Of appeals, has appointed w. o.
Champe, editor Of the Garnett Agitation,
as clerk of his court to succeed Frank
I. Brown.
Charles S, Martin, al salina, was
elected assistant reading clerk of the
Kansas house. He is republican, and
once served as reading clerk of the ma
tional house.
]. Railsback, an ex-conyict attorney,
Is under arrest at Lansing charged
with embezzling. Railsback was sent
up from Columbus few years ago for
the same offense.
State Superintendent Stryker was re-
ported as having discovered gross ir-
Irregularities in the affairs of the state
school fund commission. Among other
alleged losses Is 500, 700 acres of land,
which Stryker says was stolen from
the state,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
INSANE OF KANSAS,
According to Topeka Paper Mental Di
eases Arc Increasing.

According to Topeka Paper Mental Dis
eases Arc Increasing.
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 16,-The Topeka
Mail has discovered, from official
statistics, that insanity in Kansas is
increasing. 1t says: "June 80, 1890,
there were 723 insane people in the
Topeka asylum and 5O4 in the Osa-
watomie asylum, making total Of l.
227 insane people in the state. In 1892
the number had increased to
749 in Topeka and $40 at Osa-
watomie, making $50. In 1894 the num-
Der had reached 753 in Topeka and 657
at Osawatomie, making total of 1,410.
In 1896 the number had increased to
1,736, These figures do not cover all
the insane of the state, for there are in
every county a number of insane pep
pie who cannot get into the regular
asylum for lack of room. The
population of Kansas has de-
creased SINCE 1890. The United States
census showed the population of the
state to 10 1,493,4S5 in 1890 The
decennial census of the state in 1895
showed that the population was 1884
734 on March of that year, and the
probability is it is even less now. With
a decrease in population since 1890 of
perhaps 100000, or about one-four-
tecnth, we have an increase of over 800
insane, or over Il per cent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
WANTS A PARDON.


DeGaulter Howgate's Daughter Making
Efforts for Her Fathers Freedom.
WAsIHNGToN, Feb. IL. = President
Cleveland is to be asked to pardon
Capt. Howgate, who was convicted of
embezzling public funds while disburs-
ing officer of the signal office Is years
ago, escaped from Jail in 1882 and for
10 years lived in New York city and
carried on a business as bookseller.
After three trials he was convicted
on two indictments two years ago,
and sentenced to four years imprison-
ment on each count. He has been in
prison only little more than a year.
If Capt. Howgate secures release by
virtue of the presidents leniency he
will owe his good fortune to the efforts
of his daughter, who has worked most
devotedly in his behalf.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
Mrs. NTcKlnley,s Gownn.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1G.-The ten costumes
shipped from a well7lsnown establish
ment Of this city to Canton, o., and
which are to comprise the inaugural
outfit of Mrs. Mckinley, will be among
the most magnificent ever displayed in
Washington society, not excepting
even those of Mrs. Cleveland, whose
reputation for tasteful and elegant
dressing is pride to the fashionable
world.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
Trensnry Deflclt GROWING.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The close Of
the second week in February finds the
deficit for the month 81. s35, OGa, and for
the fiscal year-that is, since July l.
S416S0,s54 Nearly every day in Feb
ruary has shown an excess of expendi-
lures over receipts. At this rate the
deficit for two-thirds of the year will
be S5O,OOO.OOO. There is now S146, O9O,-
9s3 of gold in the treasury and $40, OOO,-
600 of all other kinds of money,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
Lost Health and Family.

Joseph IIildebrandt, formerly pros
porous farmer at Maryville, died in a
Chicago hospital recently of cancer.
When he was taken with the fatal
malady about two years ago his wife
took charge of the farm. Driven to
despair by the certain knowledge of
her husbands fate, the poor woman
poisoned her eight children, seven of
whom died, and strangled herself to
death.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
The Leayenworth Soldiers, IJome.

There were $56s,777 expended at the
Leavenworth soldiers home last year.
There are 1916 pensioners in the home
and they received 1921, 23O during the
year in pensions The home library
contains 5000 volumes. There were
1874 deaths, 81 cases of insanity and 10
of blindness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
KANSAS STATE NEWS.


Capt j. II. Churchill, of Dodge City,
is positive that as q wheat and corn.
raising country western Kansas is a
failure and that the irrigation prob
lem has not been solved. But he says
cattle can be raised there cheaper than
anywhere else in the country, as they
can be kept on the range II months in
the year, and enough stuff can be
raised in the valleys to feed them the
other month. Abandoning farming
altogether last year, Capt. Churchill
bought cows at S22 per head. OF the
number bought 90 per cent raised
calves and he sold the calves at an av-
erage of Sl1 head. He thus realized
n so per cent. dividend the first year,
and within another year will have paid
for his cows through the increase.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
Wheat and Oats Together.

j. S. Miller Doniphan farmer, will
sow wheat and oats together this
spring. He says this is regularly done
in Minnesota, and the threshing ma
chimes separate the cereals without
trouble. lie also says that when oats
grow with wheat chinch bugs will not
modest the wheat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-02-18
Death Lit Numbers SIX.

GQpYERNEpB, \. Y, Feb. 1G.-Work
of rescue in the Freeman mine, which
caved in Saturday afternoon, pro-
crossed all night. Six of the eight
men who were in the mine at the time
of the accident were killed, and their
horribly crushed bodies were recov-
cred. Each left large families.