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The Advocate and news., 1898-02-23

at all. The speakers who were most
violent in their remarks had nearly
all done the same thing at some previous
time.
Notwithstanding the fact that the vote
in favor Of municipal ownership at Neo-
desha was about ten to one, a fellow bobs
up with an injunction suit to prevent
the plans from being put in operation.
The previous election was oVerWhelm-
ingly in favor of municipal ownership
but was knocked out in the same way.
The corporations are naturally very
much opposed to permitting any change
OF this kind in municipal affairs and will
exhaust their resources, IL necessary, to
defeat the will Of the people.
Not satisfied with having been a can
didate for generation Farmer Funston
now wants to run for Governor. 1t is
alleged that he hopes to control the Sec
ond district by forming a combination
with Jack Harris, who wants the Con-
gresstonal nomination. II a Second dis
trict man or an Allen county mans name
Is to be used 1t should surely be Charley
Scott Of the lola Register. He is a rep
resentatiVe Republican, he is living in
this day and generation and Is a cleaner
man than any other who could be named.
The officers reports of the A. o. U.
w. Of Kansas for the year 1897 are out,
showing the net loss Of membership dur
Ing the year to be nearly 1000. The level
plan of assessment is blamed for 1t. The
report shows that the men under "a years
of age paid in $4,000 and drew out
$4,000, while those over 80 paid in only
$4,000 and drew out $166,O0O. There is
a feeling that unless the order substi-
tutes the classified plan for the level plan
that its membership will decrease still
more. The membership of the order
in Kansas at this time is 29,6OO in round
figures.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-23
THE STATE GOVERNMENT.

The hearing In the Wichita coal rate
cases will take place March l.
Secretary COburn is sending out blanks
for assessors statistical reports.
S. f. Glasscock has been appointed
Coroner Of Wyandotte county by Gov
ernor Leedy, to succeed DR.. Mcleod
(Pop.), deceased.
The State Treasurer has received 1880
from the government, it being its quar-
terly contribution to the support of the
State soldiers home.
The Live Stock Sanitary Commission
ers have returned from Blue Rapids,
where they have been investigating a
new skin disease in cattle. 1t Is not
believed to be contagious or very Sc
rious.
Attorney General Boyle has written
an opinion in which he holds that the
attendance Of the Sheriff at the opening
of Probate court is not necessary. Pro-
bate Judge Lott, Of Ottawa county, raised
the question.
Governor Leedy has removed the en-
tire police board at Fort Scott and has
appointed Thomas Cochran, Robert Os-
born and J. F. Cottrell as new commits
sioners. The first two are Populists and
the last is Democrat.
The damage suit of the Metropolitan
Insurance Company against Webb Nc
Nall has been dismissed. The company
has settled the cases of loss about
which McNall made complaint and it has
been re-admitted to the State.
Assistant Attorney General Smelling
has written an opinion in which he holds
that County Clerks are entitled to fees
received for acknowledging deeds and
similar instruments, which work Is not
part of their official duties. In some
counties it had been contended that these
fees belonged to the county.
The State Board Of Charities will go
into the Supreme court asking for an
order compelling the Rock Island to put
into effect the rate fixed by the Railroad
Commissioners for switching coal to the
Topeka asylum and Reform school. The
Rock Island is endeavOring to collect
$13 to SIG per car, while the commits
sioners say that SO to $4 is enough. In
the meantime the coal is being hauled in
wagons.
Webb McNall says that "the fire COM
panies who have not paid the differences
under the valued policy law and the life
companies who have not complied with
my requirement in regard to salaries, by
whatever date set in March, will not
be issued a license to do business in
Kansas during the coming year. If they
attempt to continue business, there will
be some more injunction suits connected
with this department"
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-23

We offer liberal terms to experienced
salesmen to handle our lubricating oils
on commission. The Euclid Oil Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-23

The Iowa Senate defeated woman
suffrage measure by vote Of so to Az.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
PUZZLED THE SAvANTS.
Wise Men of Washington We're Filled
with Alarm.

with Alarm.
In one of the many glass cases in the
Smithsonian Institution Mt Washington
is a stuffed owl. This particular owl Is
the one, in the words of the late Presi-
dent Hayes. that Jared the Washing
ton monument" and therein lies the
story
During centennial year Congress re
solved to provide the necessary funds
for the completion Of the monument,
which up to that time had been work
ed at only while the several smaller ap-
proprlations lasted. 1t was discovered,
however, that the original foundation
was likely to be incapable of sustaining
the enormous weight OF marble neces-
sary for carrying the shaft 800 feet
above terra firma. A new foundation
was therefore needed. and architects
thought a solid concrete bed 100 feet
square and nearly IA feet in thickness
would accomplish the Strengthening
desired.
During the operation of replacing the
old foundation II was considered expe-
dent to provide means for noting care
fully the slightest vibration of the
walls lest the monument might be in
danger of collapsIng. Accordingly a
heavy weight was suspended by stout
thread from the apex to pan of thick
syrup located on the base, so that no
chance draught of air would be likely
to sway the weight. An ingenious con-
trlyance was so attached to the weight
that the slightest vibration of the shaft
would be faithfully recorded, and Its
Insecurity would at once be an estab-
llshed fact.
One morning a few months after
these careful precautions had been
taken there was great commotion
among the workmen. A complete rec
ord Of numerous perturbations and
tremblings had ben written on the In
dex, showing conclusiyely that the
mammoth obellsk had Jared. swayed
and settled during the night. Scientific
heads were obviously shaken.
After much persuasion one Of the
men finally consented to go 10 the top
and examine into the cause. The as
tonishlng report into the midst Of the
anxious throng below that an owl in
seeking shelter In the lofty tower had
somewhat managed TO catch It's wings
In the thread and was stlll hanging
there, suspended to the interior of the
monument. and innumerable happings
and struggles OF his owlship had all
been recorded by the index as testl-
mony against the stability of plumb
laid marble blocks ana solid concrete.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
How the Whale Eacap-d.

A whale Is seldom caught mapping,
When, however, one Is walked from his
after-dinner sleep by n passing vessel.
he makes off from the intruder In great
haste. The author of "a recent book,
with Russian Pilgrims" has good
story TO tell of whale thus disturbed.
One day at sea, when | was a chap
lain on the Vancouver. big whale
created a sensation. The upper deck
was covered with loungers. for Il was II
lovely summer afternoon. and all the
deck chairs had their novel-readlng oc-
cupants.
The whale was sleeping In the sun
shine, and suddenly felt his tail tlelSled
by the passing monster. He leaped
bodily out of the water In his anxiety
to hurry away The fashionable crowd
gave shout; novels flew and chairs
emptied themselves quickly. as every
one rushed to the rail; but the whale
dlved, and an infants voice said: Ma.
did the whale jump oui Of the cabin
Window
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
Some Erroneous Notions.

1t Is a mistake to try to grow good
fruit and vegetables without knowing
anything about their pccullarltles.-
Farmers Voice.
II Is mistake TO let the fruit tree
agent select varieties for you. even II
he Is honest. Observe the kinds that
do well In your vicinity aud take them.
1t Is n mistake to think that seed
lings are longer lived than grated
trees. II Is all dependent on the tree.
A Seeding may he as short-lived as n
grated tree.
II Is o mistake to walt until the last
minute before preparing for the work
of the year. A day spent In looking
over the tools now may save time When
days are precious.
1t Is n mistake to judge new fruit by
one or two years experience. Some
great failures have promised well, and
often good varieties do NOT show their
good qualities at first.
II Is n mistake to think you can make
money by trying 10 originate new yarIe.
ties. The man who first introduced the
Concord grape died very poor. Bette
let the other fellow spend time and
money In this direction.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09

The second number Of Experimental
Station Work, prepared under the di-
roctlon OF Director A. c, True. has been
published by the Agricultural Depart
ment rs farmers bulletin. 1t con
tains great deal of information on
topics of interest to the farmer, the
most important Of which probably Is
that relating TO the value Of common
crops for forage and discussion OF the
question whether farmers can mix their
own fertilizers economically. On this
latter subject the bulletin says the
unanimous conclusion reached by the
experiment stations which have given
the closest attention to the subject Is
that 1t is entirely practicable and eco
nomical under certain conditions for
farmers to buy the different fertllizlng
materials In the crude stock and to mix
them on the farm. and they have made
every effort TO encourage and assist
them In the practice. There Is no doubt
that ashes are valuable fertilizer
when used With proper care and l. g.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
nroad.Tlred Mheels.

A wagon going uphill takes more
force TO draw II than when 1t Is moved
on a level. When wheel sinks In
soft soil there is an elevation of the
ground In front of 1t equal TO the depth
of the sinking When narrow wheel
sinks three or four inches In the
ground the effect Is precisely the same
as II the wagon was going up the same
incline; when the broad wheel Is used'
If It does not sink in the ground, THIS
obstacle does not exist. The SURFACE
of the wheel does not interfere In the
least with the draught of the wagon,
even on solid, hard ground, and 1t must
he evident that the broad wheel VIII
not cut into the road as the narrow one
viii and thus on soft roads must be
easier draught BY the use OF broad
tired wagon when new road Is being
laid out. 1t will soon he rolled hard and
solid. so that even narrow-tired
wagon will not cut in, but attempt to
make a road during the average har-
vest, winter or spring season with mar
row-tIred wagons and the job will
usually prove a fallure.-Roy Stone, In
Farm and Home.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
Cow Food Economic.

Cheap foods do not give the farmer
any advantage unless such foods can
be produced Oh the farm at small
outlay for labor. When foods are pur-
chased, however, the cheapest kinds
are those that give the most product.
Ten quarts of milk can be produced for
almost the same cost as five quarts I'M
der same conditions, because the labor
required in caring for the animal Is the
same when only quart Of milk is de-
rived as for ten quarts Every addl-
tional quart gained Is almost clear prof
1t, and for that reason the object dur
ing all seasons of the year should be
to so feed the cows as to keep them at
the maximum of production, never
overlooking the fact that there Is al
ways n cost 10 meet. and which Is re-
duced pr0portionately to the produc-
ton. II Is cheaper to spend 50 TO make
$40 than to spend 81 TO make So.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
The English Walnut.

posaIhlv few trees In the old world
are more profitable than the English
walnut. which thrlyes in England and
all over the northern part Of the con
tinent of Europe The wood Is espe-
clally useful for gunstocks and for
many articles of furniture, and Is found
profitable from trees of ten years of
age and upward There is always good
demand for the nuts; SO that there are
two distinct lines of proht-by the tim
Der and by the fruit In our country,
they thrive in any portion of the East
ern States. although. as they progress
northwardly the tips of the last year
shoots are destroyed by winter. The
living portions push out again, how
ever. and generally bear as abundantly
as before.
In the vicinity of Philadelphia there
are numerous trees, planted by the
early German settlers, which bear ev-
cry year. Single or isolated trees some
times fall to bear fruit, on account or
the pollen bearing flower maturing and
scattering pollen before the nut-bear-
Ing flower IS In condition to receive IL;
and. for this reason, crops are more
assured when a number of trees are
planted together In this way, some
of the bearing catkins are condi-
toned so as to be In bloom before the
time that the nut-bearlng flowers make
their appearance.-Meehan's Monthly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
OURrEgRA!lR!Y
.EyRa 8REa'ER
GNl1d l..g. " 8 AlI:z1t

Admirers of John Oliver Hobbies and
her stories with long titles will be EN-
abled 10 purchase Some Emotions and
Moral" The Sinners Comedy" a
Study in Temptations" and "a Bundle
of Life" In n uniform edition In the
near future.
II. q. Wells Is reeasting the War of
the Worlds" and very considerable al
terations will be made before 1t appears
In book form. In addition TO extensive
rewriting. four new chapters will be
added, including an account Of the Mar
tians IN their cncampment.
The novel called THE Londoners,"
which Robert Hlchens has lately com.
pleted. Is yet another new departure
made by the author OF FLAMES" from
which book 1t differs totally. II Is said
10 deal In NOT 100 serious vein with
society In London and at Ascot
Some unpublished letters of Robert
Burns are soon TO he brought out Ia
volume entitled The Correspondence
Between Burns and Mrs. Dunlop" The
correspondence contains the poets
views on religion and proves what was
never known before that his friend
tried TO secure for him professorship
In Edinburgh university.
Secretary sherman recently signed
an order authorizing the printing OF
daily special edition OF the Consular
Reports. The reports are TO be issued
In each case rs soon as possible after
their receipt from consular and dlplo-
matte representatives abroad. The
daily edition Is TO he especially FOR the
benefit Of trade organizations. business
firms and the newspaper press
An English trade Journal says. The
Klondlke Morning Times X. we should
say, the dearest paper In the world The
price per copy Is II los. Here are
few selections from It's advertisements:
California hmm nj Soapine Sans, only
l0d an ounce: Cariboo steak with on
Ions al the Greyhound Restaurant, l2s';
shave. Us, close shave. Is Cd. hnir cut.
13s, hair cut, London style, Ice four
men wanted at La Dues sawmills.
Nothing 10 do but work. Pay f3 day
and three drinks mule outlet, a. I'd;
dog tenderloln. Zoe g. The Times has
a poetlcal department, humorous Illus
trations, and thrilling account OF an
ASA ssinatlon In saloon over cheating
at cards
The total number OF books published
In 1877. 296-shows an Increase OF
1883 on the fgures of the preceding
year. Those who may regret the In
crease OF fiction from 1854 to 1860
total exceeding the number OF books
published In any other department OF
literature by 1.o6s-may find some COM
fort I'm the fact that on an average only
one OF every three works Of fiction has
passed first edition. Perhaps. too.
they may derive consolation from the
increase In books on theology from 5O3
TO 594, In educational works from ODD
TO co., and IN hooks dealing with po-
lltlcnl aud social economy, trade and
commerce from III 10 53l. But fiction
alone has entered the thonsands-lit'
erature.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
What He Meant.

II legal phrases are sometimes puz.
zling TO the untutored And. certain col.
loqulal expressions may be equally
puzzllng To the legal mind, An exam
pie Is given In London Law Notes.
AT an examination before Lord Mans.
field a witness exclaimed, Il was up to
him"
"Up to him." said his lordshlp. What
do you mean by being up to him.
Mean, my lord? Why, was down
upon him.
up to him and down upon him" said
his lordshlp. what does this fellow
meang'
why, mean. my lord, that as deep
as he thought himself, ] stogged him.
When his lordship still Insisted that
he did not understand what was meant,
the witness exclaimed;
Law, what n fat you must be-
III he had only said on TO him, :
said his lordship later, II should have
tumbIed to him"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
The CoraI Berry.

This Is the most unique and remark
able berry ever introduced. 1t Is "A
distinct type of fruit. differing widely
from any variety of berry cultivated at
the present day. The coral berry Is a
bush of very vigorous aud stout habit
of growth with large spreading tops
and attaining a height Of from 10 q
feet. The foliage Il very handsome.
finely cut, and Of beautiful silver
color. The fruit, which Is produced In
the greatest abundance, Is Enclosed In
IA burr or bush until II starts TO rlpen.
when the burr opens and exposes the
berry The berry IS of good Size. aud
when fully ripe Is of an Intense. fiery,
crimson color This berry Is most de
liciously favored. being Of rich acid
flavor. and splced with delightful
aroma. entirely different from any other
berry. The fruit of the coral berry Is
used for all purposes that strawberries
are used for The coral berry Is propa-
gated by suckers. like the ordinary req
raspberry.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
Peculiar Custom In Norway.

Some friends who have just returned
from a tour In out-of-theway parts OF
Norway tell me Of O capital hotel sys-
TEN in vogue there which might be
adopted with advantage in some parts
OF scotland and ireland, In every VII
lage where no hotel exists some one OF
the more prominent inhabitants is sub
sldlzed by the Norwegian Government,
and In return Is bound to provide an-
commodation for not less than four
travellers: he may take In more II he
chooses, but four Is the minimum. My
friends made frequent use OF these sub
sIdized hostelries and are enthusiastic
concerning the excellence OF the accom-
mediation and food supplied. did not
gather whether the tariff was regulated
by Government, but ! presume II Isl
anyway, the charges are absurdly mod
crate. Norway owes much OF her pros
perity to tourists, and she certainly
| treats them well.-London Sketch.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09

The famous Quincys, father and sou,
of Massachusetts, were SO much alike
at one time, In spite of their difference
In years. that IL was hard to tell them
apart. Once at a public dinner, where
both father and son were present, u
toast was given to the father Instant
" the younger Quincy rose to his feet,
and, pointing to his venerable father,
said, My son will respond" This Is
thought to he the only instance In
which a son has ever claimed to be his
fathers father.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
An Interesting Venture.

The new daily Paris newspaper. la
Fronde, is TO be conducted wholly by
women. The Office boys" and print.
er's devils" are active young maldens,
smartly attired In simple dresses and
eoquettsh aprons. The ''press men,"
machinlsts, compostors. telegraphers,
photographers. photographers, proof
readers, clerks, advertising agents, de
livery and circulation agents, the fore
man" of the press room, the foreman"
Of the composing room, reporters, ar
lists, foreign correspondents, dramatic,
musical and literary critics, writers
and editors, are women, one and all of
them. and, as In Paris all the newspa-
per stands are kept by women, 1t may
fairly be said that La Fronde Is even
sold by women. 1t has handsome
building of its own at IA rue st.
George where its staff Is luxurlously
quartered. Madame Marguerite Durand
manager. She is one of the most
charming and intellectual women In
Paris. There is nothing about her sug-
gestlye Of the "blue stocking" or of the
popular conception Of the new WON
an" She is essentially feminine in all
her Ideas and tastes. La Fronde will
devote itself to the theaters, music,
pretty dresses and dainty hats. to ten
mis-, golf, cycling, motor carriages, and
will also be mindful of the pleasures
of the table and good cooking. Among
Its contributors will be some of the
best known women In France, includ-
ing Sarah Bernhard and Calye.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
.oats as Spring Crop.

one OF the early spring crops Is oats
which can be seeded down as soon as
the ground permits. The ground should
be plowed as deeply AS possible ana
well narrowed. About five pecks of
seed are usually used, but 1t would be
well for those seeding In oats TO try
drilling the seed In drills, not too close,
and even to experiment on small plot
by working between the rows with a
wheel hoe. No doubt such a method
may seem novel and laborlous, but a
very small plot Will answer for an ex'
pertinent and may prove valuable.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09
TOPICS FOR FARMERS
A DEPARTMENT PREPARED FOR
OUR RURAL FRIENDS.
If the Land Is Properly Fed, 1t Will
in Return Feed You-Nalue of the
English Walnut-Why Broad-1ired
Wheels Pay.
Feed the Land.

The Importance of having the great
est possible quantity Of manure Is gen
orally understood by farmers. even
when they fail TO give proper attention
TO the matter. Every crop taken from
the land, every pound of meat sold from
the farm represents an aseertained
amount OF fertility Withdrawn. and
none will deny that we cannot continue
10 draw from the soil without making
returns any more than we can draw on
the bank without making deposits. The
best blooded COW ever stabbed could not
furnish rich milk on a diet of straw.
Now, the bank that never fails and
cannot be broken Is nature. and If we
make the necessary deposits OF tertillz-
Ing matter into soil we can be sure of
getting back the principal with good In
terest \ good crop of wheat-say
twenty-five bushels-has taken out or
the soil in the form of straw about IL
pounds of nitrogen. 23.2 pounds OF
potash and 10 pounds OF phosphorc
acid: In the form of grain, y pounds
nitrogen. 81 pounds potash and i
DUuHuS DuOsDllOiiA ANfAis AiHAthS - -
tai drain of 43 pounds nitrogen, BIB
pounds potash and 22.4 pounds phos-
phorlc acid. 1t will take three tons or
good unbleached barnyard manure to
restore those elements TO the soil. Our
richest soils cannot endure such drain
for many years without showing II.
Our uplands have to a great extent been
so impoverished that 1t will cost the
value of the land to restore them TO
their original vigor and our wonder
full bottoms. although frequently en-
riched by floods and clover do not yield
as heavy as when they We're new.
When farmers pay as much attention
to raising the highest quality, It VIII
be a comparatively easy matter to raise
premium crops Feed your land and 1t
will feed you.-.Agricultural Epitomist
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-04-09

have tried many remedies for this
complaint, all of which failed to give
satisfaction until | got a llnlment, Of
which the following is the recipe: One
ounce spirits turpentlne, one teacup
two-thrds full of cider vinegar, white
of one egg. Put all into bottle, shake
thoroughly, and 1t Is tit for use. II
ways shake before using. had a
heller this fall with udder as hard as a
stone. Three teaspoonfuls applied N
three applications removed all the cake
and Inflammation, and had no more
trouble with it.-E. Van Allen.