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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

The one which has been most abun.
dant this season is the strawberry root
worm. The mature insect. is beetle
about the size of radish seed with q
shining black or brown surface, and
two antenne resembling q pair of its
legs. 1t is quite active on its feet,
but when disturbed it ''plays the pos
sum" and rolls into the ground. 1
have found as many as five at single
hill of plants. These beetles are, of
course, the consequence of the root
worms or Larvae which last fall were
feeding upon the fibrous roots of the
plants. The worms are small whitish
grubs, which when they are full grown
pupate in earthen cells under the sur
face of the ground and therefore are
out of sight while doing their greatest
damage.
The other insect found is the straw
berry crown borer, which in the beetle
stage resembles n weevil, though it is
not one. The larva OF borer is whit
ish, yellow-headed grub resembling
the root worm except in being footless.
1t is one-ffth OF an inch long, and
lives in the crown of the strawberry
plant, weakening it so that it cannot
survive the winter. The crown-borer
pupates within the cavity formed in
the crown of the plant but emerges as
the adult beetle. which is gray in
color, one-fifth of an inch long, about
September OF October, remaining in
the fields until spring, when eggs are
laid for the new brood.
Both these insects become particu-
larly destructive in old beds of straw
berries, or in new beds on old straw
berry ground where no other crop has
intervened. Neither travels far from
its birthplace, therefore rotation of
crops is the most practical preventive
Treatment Old fields should be
plowed under as soon rs the crop of
fruit is off, If small section is to be
retained for plants, their removal
should be accomplished as early as
possible. III the beetles are found
about the young plants ir.ended for
n?z. years frditage, spraying with
paris green L., =. sa-mer will kill
such as are feeding upon the foliage
at that season. George G. Butz in
New England Homestead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Good Results From the Garden.

IT does not require an expert to OBJ
tain good results in the garden. Select
good, warm, early piece of land, en-
rich it well with either good, old, we'll
rotted barn manure or commercial
fertilizer, have the ground well
plowed and thoroughly narrowed,
then plant the seed, each variety in
its proper season. Then be sure to
keep the weeds down, and you can but
reap good results. The garden can
be made to produce something new
and fresh for the table for almost
every day, from early in the season
until late fall, if we only take advan.
tage of what may be grown in our eli
mate. New York Weekly Witness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Cream RipeniDg.


The vessel should be so kept that
the cream will ripen evenly, thus
avoiding loss in churning. The tenn
perature should be kept between sixty
two and sixty-eight degrees until the
cream is ripe, and it should then be
cooled before churning. Well-ripened
cream should be so thick that it will
run in a smooth stream like oil, and
when the paddle is dipped into it and
held up the cream should stick all over
it like thick coat of paiirt, and have
a satin gloss of surface. The churning
should be continued until the granules
are the size of wheat kernels, then
draw off the buttermilk and wash
through two or three waters, whirling
the churn around few times. From
a pint to a quart of water to the pound
of butter should be used, and this
water Should be at a temperature of
forty to .forty-fve degrees in hot
weather, and from fifty to sixty degrees
in winter, depending upon the solid.
ity of the butter, size OF granules and
warmth of room.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
The Career of a Hat.

"The life of Panama hat, that is,
if it is Il good one to start WITH" ex-
planned hat dealer, compares some-
what with the life of the owner of it.
One eau run through either in hurry
or hang on for long time if it is de-
sired. If carefully kept a Panama
hA should last all the way from ten
to forty years. know gentleman
who resides in East Washington who
has owned and steadily worn during
the summer months Panama hat for
nearly forty years. 1t has been
bleached every couple of years since
apd trimmed and refined, and it is to-
day to all intents and purposes as
good as when first saw it thirty
years ago. know of another Pana-
ma hat now worn by physician in
this city, which has had almost az
long life. Long before he got it his
father wore it. know dozens OF
them which have been in use from ten
to twenty years. The lining wears
out, but tue body Of the hat keeps
good. OF course. care has to be used
to keep them such long time, but
the Panama itself is almost indestruc-
tible. The original cost of the hats
that / refer to was not exorbitant.
none Of them costing over Ill.,"
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Raising Poultry Eoo,Is.

The profits in poultry raising depend
quite as much on obtaining the food Mt
a small cost as on anything else.
Every raiser Of poultry on the farm
should devote portion of tho soil 10
this purpose. The plan of picking up
the leayings after tho harvest for the
use of the poultry is well enough as
far rs it goes, but bruised vegetables
will last only short time, aud one is
left, at the period when green food is
valuable, with nothing OF that nature
to foed. Wheat, oats. millet. barley,
corn aud rye should he raised in small
quantities, as we'll ~ fair amount of
clover, timothy,or sorghum for winter
use. Dried clover hauis unsurpassed
as winter food for fowls, aud it PAYS
TO feed 1t even when it must be bought.
but it can be easily raised and cured
and fed chopped at great profit. Such
vegetable crops as cabbage, potato es,
turnirs, onions aud the like should
not be neglected. They are easily
kept through the winter and when fed
will add greatly to the egg production.
The expense necessary to grow these
foods is small and the return ON the
investment very large.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

When the cycling season is over, the
gay Parisienne, seeking a safe retrea'
In which she may store her wheel unit
the springtime comes again. simply
pawns 1t. The 'Mont de Piete" afford,
an effectual and inexpensive means Of
storing ones bicycle when not required
for use. Effectual. because the insti
tuition is under State control, and the
authorities bind themselves to keep tn,
machine safely; inexpensive, becaus,
the cost of storage for four months 4.
only two to three francs. Lucky peo
pile, those Parisians. to be able to hous,
their wheels on such terms.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Talking 1t over.

Miss Macfall-I wouldn't marry Z
man who was less than 80 years old.
Miss Kittish-Ah, selfish to the last
see.
Miss Macfall-What is there selfish
about that?
Miss Kittish-Why, you wouldn'i
want, when you died Of old age, t.
leave your husband In his prime ant
have n chance to get some young CIR
and be happy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
hoods Pills cure all liver ills. 20 cent,
Bicyclists and Dogs.

II frequently happens that bcycn It would
like TO drive of an annoying dog, but doesn't
hitting bystander, nor attract the attention
which a cartridge explosion Is certain TO do.
The dog Is sconsequently encouraged Go try his
trick on the next rider. soundless pistol,
shooting water. ammonia or other liquid, II
now mailed postpaid for 30 cts. in stamps by
the Union Supply Co, l@ Leonard St. N. Y.
City. One OF these will drive off the most
victous animal, and still not really iniure IL
A few drops of ammonia in the eyes, nose or
mouth of any animal give it something to
think of other than botherinv cyclist 1t is
boon to wheelmeB and wheelwomen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Protecting Orchards From Frosts.

To protect orchards and gardens
from frosts, have plenty of "smudges"
prepared, i. g., piles of sawdust or
other material that will give much
smoke, then one hour after sunset, ii
air is still and dry, sky clear, aud the
temperature under forly-tve degrees,
look again at nine o'clock and if thir-
ty-eight degrees or less. watch closely,
and if thirty. five degrees Is registered
fire the smudges at once.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Some writer's on this subject advise
the cultivation OF the ground, believ-
ing that the stirring of the soil and ex-
posure OF the cutworms to tile sun will
destroy them. While thorough culti-
vation is undoubtedly Of great benefit
70 the soil no amount of stirring aud
exposure to the rays OF the sun will
destroy cutworms, for when exposed
y requires but : brisf space q time
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
TuftetI pausies.

The pansy is a species of violet-vi-
ola tricolor. Some thirty years ago
some Scottish nurserymen crossed u
wild violet of Scotland, violet
amoena, with a garden pansy, aud
the result was beautiful hybrid.
Other species of wild violet were sub
sequently tried, until the distinct race,
known as tufted pansies, was pro-
duced. Monthly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
! FOR FARM And GARDEN.
Sowing Land TO Glover.

All land sown to wheat should be
sown to clover. IL but one seasons
growth is to be expected, this short
growth will be worth quadruple the
cost of the seed. A clover sod of one
seasons growth is much superior to
wheat stubble only for plowing under
for corn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Couldn,t Eat II.

Friend--I suppose you've had some
hard experiences?
Returned Klondiker-Oh, yes! I've
seen times when we hadn't thing but
money.-Tid-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Soldiers and sailors accustomed to
smoking, and who have lost their sight
in action. continue to smoke for short
while. but soon give up the habit. They
say 1t gives them no pleasure when
they cannot see the smoke. and some
have said that they cannot taste the
smoke unless they see II.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

The mostly costly tomb in existence
Is that which was erected to the MEM
ory of Mohammed. The diamonds and
rubies used In the decorations are
worth 1000. 600.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for ehiidrea
teething, softens the gums, reduces nfiamma-
ton, sliays pain, cures wind collie. Coca bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Resutv IA Hood Deem,

Clean blood means a clean skin. No beauty
without It. Cascarets, Candy Cathartlc clean
your blood and keep 1t clean, by stirring up
the lazy liver and driving all impurities
from the body. Begin to day to banish
pimples, boils blotcbes. ackheads, and that
sickiy bilious complexion by taking Cas-
for 10 cents. All druggists,
satisfaction guaranteed. luc. 2Oc. 25c, Soc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Rev. II. p. Carson Scotland, Oak. says:
1.-Two bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure com plete-
ly cured nay little girl" Sold by druggists, 15c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for 20 years.-LIZZIE FgRREi.
Camp st. Harrisburg. Pa. May 4, '9t
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Her view and HE.

she-what an imposing figure Maj
Borrows has.
He-Oh. yes; naturally so.
: She-And why naturally?
He--Hefs always imposing on SOM
one.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Steamboats, ere displaclng gondolai
in Venice,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Among every 1000 bachelors there are
3S criminals; among married men the
ratio ic only is per ], 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Public drinking troughs for horses
are condemned by the ex-President OF
the Royal College of Veterinary Sur
geons, on the ground that they propa-
gate certain diseases peculiar to
horses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Holman Describes How She
Wrote to Mrs. Pinlxham for
Advice, and Is Now Well

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before using
your Vegetable Compound / was
great sufferer. / have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
In both sides of abdomen, sore feeling
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

The marriages of minors in this coun-
try are per cent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Tobacco seeds are so minute that q
thimbleful will furnish enough plants
for an acre of ground.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
inexpensive anu Enectua,.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartlc. l0c or2jc
IfC. g. Q. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
80 Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
ioc, Zoc. III Z. &c. fail. druggists refund money
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
No-To-Bnc for FIFTY Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc. 81 All druggists
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
To Cure A Cold I'm One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 30.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
a Birthday Party.

Editor Graphic:
Here I come again, this time
to give An account of the last gather.
ing of old soldiers which took place
at Comrade Hodson's. on Saturday OF
last week, it being his 5lso birthday.
COmrade HOdson served during the
war in Co. d of the 18th Iowa vol. in.
fantry. There were. ABOUT 30 peoDl,
present and everyone seemed to enjoy
themselves and be in the best of spirits.
Possibly the very nice rain we had the
day before had something to do with
it. There was a departure from the
usual dinner of chicken and turkey
fixings, and pies and cake. There was
beans and pork, cold boiled ham,
mashed potatoes, sauces, preserves,
drinks, etc. A very fine dinner we
thought. The afternoon was spent in
social chats, vocal and instrumental
music, patriotic speeches by the COM
rades. Mrs. Eodson's brother, w. D.
Javel. CT Hutchinson, was present. He
came up to visit his sister and help
his brother-in-law celebrate. ComraGe
Heason has out 50 acres of wheat, l2G
acres Of corn. Last year he had
about 1900 bushels of corn and l 400
bushels of wheat. Mr.. Rufus Buchan-
an was present and took two negative.
of the party. The next to celebrate
viii be CUmrade Butler, OF Feilsbrrg.
which will be on Thursday, May 18th.
All old soldiers and their families in
vited. Conraae.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
An Enterprising Druggist

ing than Porter & Co. who spare nc
pains to secure the best of everything
in their line for their many customers.
They now have the valuable agency
for DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. This is
the wonderful remedy that is produc-
ing such Il Juror all over the country
by its many startling cures. 1t abso-
lntely cures Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all affections of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at
above drug store and get trial bottle
free. or a regular size for so cents and
S1.00. Guaranteed to cure or price
refunded.
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COSTERS' ENGLISH.
At Least 1t Is Supposed to BE English,
but 1t Doesn't Look Like 1t.

At Least 1t Is Supposed to Be English,
but 1t Doesn't Look Like 1t.
English costers have 4 language of
their own. There is nothing very re-
markable about it, it's chief character
istic being palpable kind of back
spelling, says Tit-Bits.
In money matters a coster will speak
of a halfpenny as "fiatch," while
gen. is a shilling; but "teaich-guy'
is eight shillings. Coulter" means a
sovereign, "net-gen" passes for half a
sovereign, half crown being given the
somewhat unpronounceable term,
''fatchynork.'
Acurious method of expressing multi
pies is shown by ''erth-ewif-gens,' .
meaning Is shillings. ga doogheno''
means ga good market" "dabheno," a
bad one ga regular trosseno" stands
for "a regular bad one"
eyes" and mo" are represented by
mo" and "say." Tumble to your bar
rikin'' expresses understand you
"Flash it" signifies ''show it, Gross
chap means a thief. "Showfuls" is an
equivalent for bad money.
do the tightner''-a very expressive
term, the derivation of wf;ch is not
difficult to understand-means ''go to
dinner" "Nommus" stands for ''be
eff" and "tor' is a 'share."
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
NEW BOOKS.

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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
CORRESPONDENCE.

LEWIS
A Splendid rain Saturday night, II
made the farmers rejoice.
Mrs. Peter Ostrander started east,
Wednesday, to visit her father.
Mr.. Roll Manuel made very pleas
ant visit to his friends in the vicinity
of Lewis, last Sunday.
Quarterly meeting was held in
Lewis the 23-4 of April.
Mrs, Ida Mclean retained home
last Wednesday evening,
Mrs. F. P. Smith entertained COM
pany Sunday.
The Cabinet meeting of the EpwortIl
League elected delegates to the con-
vention to be held at Sterling June 1.
jeff Bacon is working OH Albert
Rays new house.
Mr.. Hardy's house is greatly i'm
proved in appearance by new coat of
paint.
Miss Lis Brewer entertained Miss
Ola McGaren last Sunday.
Items are very scarce this weef.
We hope We can mention more of oar
friends next week.
Unique.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
Excursion RaheN.

Hutchinson, May 19,-People's par
~ Congressional Convention, one and
one third fare for the round trip.
Topeka, May 26-Annual Conven-
lion Republican League: one fare for
The round trip.
Hutchinson. May 31-June 3-Kansas
Musical Jubilee, One fare for the
round trip.
Topeka, June 9-12, Kansas Chris
5ian Endeavor; one fare for the round
"Trip. q. A. t-o*e, Agent.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
Another Ease of Rheumatism Cured by
Chamberlain's Pain Balm

My son was afflicted with rleuma-
tism which contracted his right limt
until lie was unable to walk After
using one and half BOTTLES Of Cham
herlain's Pain Halm he was able to b.
about again. l can heartily recon-
mend it to persons suffering from
rheumatism. John Snyder, Freed,
Calhn"" Co., W. Wa. For sale by
Porter & Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
GRUB NOTES.

Giving to this bad weather the Vyo
mans Club postponed the ever IN.
meeting uasil ceAo Y edpe51av, at hal
past seven o'cl ocl1, "hsn the program
VIII be carried oot. This montI
" hitter will he the subject Of study
aud or nax5 Wednesda afternoon hi,
life Will be given by Mrs. l.. W. His-
gins. Visitors cord aliv invited.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06

Webb McNall scores another vic
tory. Two insurance companies which
have settled losses at less than the
frce value OF the policy, have sent him
money to pay the insurance in full.
In zone of the cases hal the insured
expressed any dissatisfaction.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06
COUNTY CONVECTION.

A peoples convention is hereby cal
led tomeetin the court housein Kinsley
on Saturday, May IA, at o'clock for
the purpose of electing three delegates
to the congressional convention to be
be held at Hutchinson, Thursday, May
10, 1898, and two delegates to the
state convention to be held at Topeka,
Wednesday, June Is.
Tie basis of representation is one
delegate at large and one delegate for
each 10 votes or major fraction there
of cast for Judge James E. Andrews
in 1897. Under such apporti onment
each township will be entitled to the
following number of delegates:
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06

Republican politicians. who have
been telling tale of woe for years
about their profound sorrow oyer.t.le
TACT that tEey We're too young to fight
In the late war, are now volunteering
to serve their country as postmaster,
congressman, governor, and in such
places. Few Of them are enlistinr
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-05-06

All Free Silver voters ere invited to
take part in the primaries.
1t is recommended that the primar-
les in the various townships be held
between and p. m. at call of town.
ship committeeman on Thursday, May
IL, 1898.
It is further recommended the COM
mitteemen of each precinct be elected
at this primarily.
G. F. Tassel, Chairman.
H. J. Noble, Sec.
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SOUTH BROWN.

Three inches of rainfall since last
Thursday.
Cora planting is at standstili be
cause the farmers cannot set i.:to the
ii Ids Oh account of mud.
Wheat and grass are growing rapid
ly,
Mr. Winslow, Mullinville was in our
midst this week, buying hogs.
j. G. Gibson has been placed in
charge of the Wendell circuit. and was
over at Fairview and Fellsturg filing
the appointment on the east end OF
the work last Sunday.
Bethel Sunday school has re-organ
lied by electing l.. E. Harsadime sup
erintendeut.