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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Few CONNECTIONS are more delicious
than candied fruit, and few sweetmeats
are more expensive, so cents a pound
being the regulation price, and pound
represents very small amount. They
can be prepared at about half the cost,
however, at home, If care is taken.
Cherries, currants, pineapples, april
cots, pears and peaches are best expe-
rimented upon. The two former can
be used in punches; the pineapple Is
sliced across the fruit, each piece be-
ing a good Quarter-inch thick; apricots
are cut on one side and the stone slip
ped out, while pears and peaches are
halved, and, Of course, peeled.
Make a very thick syrup, pound for
pound, adding for each pound a small
cup Of water. Boil the sugar first, then
drop in the fruit, and when they have
boiled clear take out and drain from
the syrup. II the cherries are stoned
(the red ox-hearts make the finest, be-
ing not too sweet as the white and
without the rank tartness Of the sour
red ones), it is nice to string them on
a broom splint, as they can be more
easily handled.
Sprinkle literally with powdered SUI
gar, lay on sieve and set the fruit in
a warm oven. l used a wire dish, such
as our grandmothers kept fruit in, set
within another dish to catch the syrup.
In two hours turn the fruit, sprinkle
with sugar again. Keep this up until
the sugar has all drlpped out. On no
account have the oven hot, as It will
dry the fruit and leave it like SO much
leather. And, of course, the fruit must
be laid in single rows when drying.
When the juice has eVaporated and
the sugar has formed a glazed surface,
put away in boxes in a dry place. Wax
ed paper should be laid between each
layer. A bureau drawer is as good a
place as any to keep them.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
Taste for Appi,a.

Meehan's Monthly: The super
abundance of the apple crop last year
has had one good result for the fu-
ture of the orchardist. It rendered
apples so cheap that the consumption
was greater than ever before. A taste
Of this kind once stimulated generally
continues; consequently the demand
will be larger in seasons to come than
It has been hitherto. This year apples
have been in Philadelphia markets the
whole yea through. Last years sup
ply Of late varieties, such as the Bald
win, had scarcely disappeared before
the Russian variety. Tetofisky, came in
from Virginia. These, of course, will
be followed by better kinds.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
A nr1ss1oNARY MEDIOCRE.

., Cleanliness mines begins within. Il man isn't
constipated sinner is a stencil in the nostrils
Of the Deity. A man whose food sours In
his stomach, and whose liver is leaden,
can't help looking at the world hatefully
with jaundiced eye, and conjuring up evil
thoughts in his tortured brain. Cleanli-
ness Of person begets cleanliness Of thought.
Cascarets, Candy Cathartic are the mis-
sionary medicine which purifies mems
bodies and minds. Pure, fragrant, pala-
table, mild and positive, they clean out the
intestinal canal, stimulate the liver and
strengthen the bowels. Then a man enjoys
again feeling Of charity and brotherly love
for his fellows and recommends others to
take Cascarets and be as happy as he.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

New Centres Of Distribution.-The
big shipping points or production dis
tricts are now the big distributing
points Of the country and not the large
cities, as heretofore. Whether this will
work to the advantage of the producer
or not is an interesting subject for de-
bate. The prices for a car are tele-
graphed broadcast to every town large
enough to consume a car OF potatoes,
melons, tomatoes or any other product
raised for distant markets. The great
est losses to the distributors come from
the class that orders the goods and then
refuses to accept them on some pre-
text when the market fails to reveal a
margin on arrival of goods.-Frult
Trade Journal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Burning Straw Stacks.-A country
correspondent reports that farmers are
burning the straw stacks in his neigh
borhos4 to get rid OF them, says Ne
braska Farmer. That is more heathen-
ish than the burning Of corn for fuel
There is some show Of reason for that.
But straw stack is an innocent thing
on the farm, and it may be turned to
great good. A farmer had better keep
his hands in his pockets when he be-
gins to think of burning his straw
stacks.-Ex.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

employed, lengthy stretch Of perma-
nent grass and about thirty acres Of
arabic land, lying between wild moor
and large river, was Infested" with
moles, and many hard days work !
have lad in leveling the hillocks and
scattering the soil over the surface OF
the land. The farmer who employed
me was greatly In advance Of his
times, and his theories as to the prac-
teal usefulness Of moles, weasels, and
almost every kind of wild bird, were
the subject of much bucolic ridicule.
That is nearly forty years ago, and
that farmer is dead, but not his theo-
ries. These were founded on long and
close personal observations, and their
absolute accuracy has long since been
recognized by all Intelligent field nat
uralists and agriculturalists. AS far as
moles were concerned, the land where
they most did congregate" was natur-
ally poor, but in course OF time the
moles improved 1t, and out Of curios-
ity / visited the old stealing and land
last summer and found 1t rich, infin-
itely superior in heart to that Of many
other holdings where the demon mole
catchers were still employed in the ex-
pensive and destructive work.
The mole, like ourselves, is not per-
fect-it has more than one "redeeming
vice." but, taken as whole, it Is a
friend of the farmer. 1t destroys vast
quantity Of injurious grubs, and in Its
searchings for these insects, it GER
tainly does injury to the roots OF GER
calls and other plants, more particular
ly when the soil is light and in very dry
seasons. The destructive leather
jacket" is a great source Of its subsist-
ence; 1t destroys mice, and 1t even does
good as kind Of subsoil drainer OF
the land. 1 may conclude with an ex-
tract from a letter addressed some
years ago by a Yorkshire farmer to
well-known naturalist, a portion Of
which appeared some years ago in a
work dealing with ornithology, ento-
mology and mammology in relation to
agriculture. To kill moles is to leave
the corn and turnip crops upon light
lands, such as sand and deeply-soiled
void land) to the ravages Of the wire
worm, the grub (cockchafer) and other
insects. farm, and have farmed, from
a thousand to fifteen hundred acres In
different parishes, and have noticed
that when you try to exterminate
moles, rocks, sparrows, etc., you have
far more destruction of crops. An old
mole-catcher came to me and asked me
whether would have the moles killed
on my land. 1 said, mo; if
had no moles / should have no
crops" He said, you are the first
man whom I have heard say that, but
you are right" He then proceeded to
say: II was employed by gentleman,
who had a large, sandy field, to kill on
the moles. 1t used to grow nice crops,
though H. was so full Of moles. killed
them all, and the field never grew any
thing to speak Of afterwards. The
grub, wireworm, etc., used to eat the
roots Of everything that was sown, and
the young plants died Of"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Protected the Birds.-A pretty anec.
dote is related of a child who was
greatly perturbed by the discovery that
her brothers had set traps to catch
birds. Questioned as to what she had
done in the matter, she replied; 81
prayed that the traps might not catch
the birds" Anything else?" YES"
she said. 81 then prayed that God
would prevent the birds getting into
the traps" and, as If to illustrate the
doctrine Of faith and works, she added
"Then went and kicked the traps ali
to pieces"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
Flrat Trip Into Town.

"Here's some more Of the horrible
work Of them blamed monopolists,"
said Farmer Hayricks, as he hung his
coat over the foot of the bed. Good
ness, where?" asked his wife. Here's
a sign what says Don't blow out the
gas I spose they make these folks
burn 1t all night. SOS to run up their
bills on 'em. Gosh, don't know what
this country's comm toy
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
CoaA Of an Acre Of whent.

James Glover OF Harper county, Kan
sas, sends the state agricultural de-
partment an estimate, which he says
many good farmers approve or have
verified, showing the cost at which
wheat can be and is raised for in that
county on lands that can be bought
for $40 to $12 per acre and give yields
ranging anywhere from is to 40 bush
els per acre. His figures are as fol-
lows:
Interest on land ($15 per acre. at
3 per cent ..,.,..,,,,,,........Y l.zO
taxes '''................. 10
FloWlng ...................." .oV
narrowing twice ................. 10
nrllllng .................... 40
heaulng ......".....,......... 1.VO
SEED, average ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .oO
AOtal .'''''''''''''' '''''''' 'P1'AO
On the foregoing basis he places the
cost per bushel on different yields per
acre, including cents per bushel in
each instance for thrashing, thus:
Is Blu. per acre cost "a cents per bu,
10 blu. per acre cost 20 cents per Blu.
20 blu. per acre cost q cents per bu.
rs Blu. per acre cost 22% cents per blu.
1t is on record that in 1889 e. F.
Burchfeld Of Harper county raised an
average Of AZ 1-3 bushels on a 2O-acre
field; ]. P. Marker Of Ellsworth coun-
ty the same year raised so bushels per
acre on 100 acres; Israel McComas of
Jackson county had 81 bushels average
on a 19-acre field, and Warren Fulton
Of Pottawatomie county harvested "a
bushels per acre from Is acres. Sec
rotary Coburn has no doubt later
thrashing will show that these figures
have in many instances been surpassed
this year in Sumner, Cowley and othei
counties, but suggests it would be
mistake for everybody to rush into
wheat" expecting to acquire fortune
through often realizing the phenome.
nal yields mentioned.
=
The Farmers Review would like the
opinion of its readers on the above es-
Inmates.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

An English paper says: The profess
sional mole catcher was quite an in
stitution in my youth. Like rat-catch-
ing, poaching, bird-snaring and fish
netting, nighttime setting, and even
spearing Of salmon in the close sea-
son. mole catching ran in families"
and have known 1t to run through
feveral generations. These men
went on circuit" and carried their
implements Of destruction with them,
and undertook, for a stipulated price
per dozen earcases. to clear the farm
Of molea- On large farm where was
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Small Ridges.-The small ridges left
by the drill should remain. They pro-
tect the young plants from the wind
and from heaving in the winter, for
the same agency that pulls the plants
up by the roots molders the ridges
down at the same time. In dry
weather the plants find more moisture
in the valleys than II the surface were
level plain to be swept by the wind,
az q floor is swept with a broom.-Ex.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
Horses Sore Mouth.

Many horses, especially during the
hrst year Of their working period. are
constantly in possession OF a sore
mouth, and this not only causes the
animal great suffering and usually loss
OF flesh, but is also matter of great
inconvenience to the driver, says an
exchange. This, II continued for sew
eral months, is also liable to leave the
animal with chronic habit, such as
throwing the head while hitching or
unhitching. We have in view one very
valuable young horse, owned by a
neighbor, which became almost worth
less on account of the habit of throw
ing its head, and at the same time lung
Ing sideways into the bitches. The most
effective plan which we have ever tried
consists Of winding any ordinary bit at
the corners and down on the same for
about an inch, with tanned sheepskin
(Which can be procured at any harness
store), being sure that it is not too
thick and heavy. With this well wound
on, now have cup Of sulphur. and
each time as the bit is placed in the
horses mouth molsten the leather and
rub on little of the pulverized arti-
Gle. 1t is we'll also to lengthen the bril-
die as much as possible during this
time and not drive with a tight check
ing rein. After having adopted this
plan we succeeded in curing a young
horse Of a very sore mouth which was
contracted during the working period
the past season.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

On the day of his marriage a Yon
kers man jumped out Of hotel win
dow and killed himself. 1t must be a
good deal of trial for woman who
has never worn but one Of her we'd
ding gowns to go into mourning.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The stomach that is not turned thus by 4 shak-
ing up on the "briny wave" must be we'll forti-
fed one. The gastric apparatus can be rendered
proof against sea sickness with that Rtomachic
so popular among travellers by sea and land
HOstetter's Stomach BitterS. 1t defends the sys-
TEN against malaria and rheumatism, and sub
dues liver complaint. constipation and dyspepsia.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

On account Of the great quantity Of
fine Gbrous roots growing near the sur.
face, gooseberries should receive a
heavy mulching about the time growth
commences, to remain ON till fall.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

A Kansas woman tried to cut off the
head Of chicken with Ratchet and
severed her thumb slick and clean. A
woman and Ratchet is a frightful
combination.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

A Kansas City negro burglar who at-
tempted to steal time will soon begin
doing time. A fifty cent alarm clock
is hardly worth FIVE years in the ME
tentiarY.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

A shrewd spinster who keeps four
cats finds q scuttleful Of coal in her
back yard every morning. By strict
economy she buys only half a ton Of
coal year.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

If any joys are headed this way the
telegraph never hears Of it, but it
makes the announcement that the. grip
will ravage this country again this
winter, with more serious results than
followed its last appearance.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

There Is such thing as an aggra-
waited wrong; have an enemy so stupid
that he doesn't know it when get
evdn with him.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Shredded Corn Fodder.-The woeful
fashion of waste with corn fodder will
stop. Cut up, shredded and baled, 1t
keeps green and sweet, and is a rich,
nutritious food. In this shape 1t prom
lses to be an important item Of food in
the future.-EX.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The great polar explorer pronounces
his name, Nensen, but that will not
affect the price of lectures in this coun-
try.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The tomato needs rotation with 9th
er crops.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Cover the Bulb Bed.-Be sure to give
the spring blooming bulbs nice warm
winter blanket Of leaves, litter from
the stable, or brush, or a combination
Of all. and do not be in a hurry in
spring to get them out of their winter
clothes. Don't rush out the first warm
day and clear away all the brush and
litter just because 1t is unsightly look
ing. The crocus and snowdrop will
not need 80 warm covering as the
other bulbs and can be uncovered
earlier in the spring. But from the
tulip, hyaclnths, etc., gradually remove
the covering, leaving the finest uf the
stable litter on the beds permanently.
-Vick's Magazine TO- 4ember.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Chicago's new library is to be kept
open on Sunday. This ought to keep
a good many people out of the muse.
ums Of anatomy.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The criminal lawyers in Buffalo are
bemoaning the destruction by fire of a
sausage factory in that town.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Electric or steam power shears are
now largely used by the large flock
owners.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Mr.. Ben Garland, one of our cattle
kings, lately bought in the Panhandle
1000 cows with calves, for which he
paid S25, 900.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The number of sheep in the world is
estimated at $50 OOO, 900 and 9bO, ZOO, 900
of these are supposed to be merinos.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

About the worst piece of luck that
can happen to busy man is to make a
favorable impression upon bore.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
a God-send to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept. II, 1895.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The best breed of stock TO keep is
the one that will secure the most rap
i'd and greatest gain in the shortest
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Chicago's woman street commissioner
will probably place tides on all the
hydrants.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

1t is said that most fools are good
looking.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

A Kansas City man is nursing sore
shin which he barked looking oyer his
right shoulder at the new moon for
lhnnlr
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Have you found any better pasture
than alfalfa?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Gloxiana seed can be sown either in
the fall or spring.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

A Maryland negro fell thirty feet
into the hold of a steamer and was
saved by lighting on his head.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Let the pigs have the windfalls of
the orchard.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure $50
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

given which indicated that barnyard
manure had produced increase OF crop
70 the value Of $3.50 per ton Of man
use in the three grain crops Of i've
crop rotation, leaving the residual eff
Iect on the two grass crops yet to be as
certained. By an unfortunate lapse Of
memory, however, the mistake was
made of computing only half the guam
Eity OF manure actually used, as it had
been used on two crops in the three
years, namely, corn and wheat, at the
{ rate Of tons on one plot and tons on
another on each crop, making a total
application to the two crops Of sixteen
Ions and eight tons respectively, and
reducing the value Of the increase due
TO the manure to about SLIPS per ton.
The manure used in this test had been
accumulated from horses and cows in
IN open barnyard during the winter
Ind summer previous to its applica-
lion, and was under, rather than above
the average open yard manure in quail
Wy. A similar comparison Of manure
and fertilizers has been made at the
central station, beginning Immediately
after the relocation Of the station in
Wayne county, on the same crops, corn,
pats, wheat, clover and timothy, grown
In a five-year rotation. Four wheat
crops have now been taken in this ro-
Eation, three crops each OF corn and
pats and five crops of hay, the mead
Ows thus far being mown but once
year. Five tracts Of land are included
In the test, each tract containing thirty
plots of one-tenth acre each and so
managed that each crop will be repre-
rented each season after the first rota-
ton Is completed. At this stage OF the
work only partial results can be given,
rs a full rotation would include nVe
crops each Of the cereals and ten crops
Of hay; but 1t may be useful to note
The results already obtained, which are
Is follows, the value Of the Increase
being computed on the bases Of SS 1-S
cents per bushel for corn, rs cents for
oats. sc 2-3 cents for wheat, So per
ton for straw and stover and So for
hay:
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Secretary Wilson says that we make
In this country the finest cheese and
butter in the world, but are handi.
capped by the adulterated stuffs thai
are palmed of on the foreign markets
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
FARM IAND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AoRIcULTURIsTS.

yome Up-to-Date Hints About Cultiva-
tlOn of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, vIticulture and FlOrl-
culture.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

The Farmers Review some time age
asked its readers as to the kind Of looi
most serviceable in a poultry house
The majority of the replies favored .
board floor.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Thoroughly rinse the buttermilk out
of your churn with cold water before
scnldinp IL
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo,
Lucas County,

Lucas County,
Frank Cheney makes oath that he p
the senior partner Of the firm OF r y.
Cheney G. Co., doing business In the CITY
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN
my presence. this 9Th day Of December
A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. W: GLBASONi
Notary Public.
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send FOR
F. 6. CHENEY g CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
, Halls Family pills are the best.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Above all things don't be close-fsted
and mean; mean man is despicable
creature.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

South Dakota pays so cents per
bushel for the destruction Of grasshop-
pers, thus fixing the market price.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Prairie soils will seldom prove sat.
iafactry in the growing Of orchards.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup
For children teethnR softens the gums reduces inham
ation allays palm wind collie. IS cents bottle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

rrHTIIrn(l Geese and Duck Feather Pillows Beds,
kkHIUtuN holsters and Cushions, Write for prices.
lLnIIlLlO Kansas City Feather Co., 1870 WalnutsA
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
value Of BARNARD Manure.

ULLETIN TIA, Ohio
Experimental Sta
ton: In a newspa-
per bulletin Of the
Ohio Agricultural
Experiment Station
(No.172) giving the
results of expert
ments with fertiliz-
ers on the clay soil
of one Of its sub
stations.a table was
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14

If you like man show it by refusing
to laugh at his enemY's Jokes.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-10-14
Ask your dealer for

DnAFlNR The best Red Rope Roofing for
KNIlnPIMA11o 10. per "a. IT,. caps and nails In.
ubSSs usu0 oludad Substitutes for Platter
Samples free. hsFAYMANILIA ROOFING Co. CandenH