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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30
Oxford nown Sheen.

This is cross-bred sheep, the prog
eny Of Hampshire ewes and Cotswold
rams. 1t is the largest of the so-called
"Down" breeds, the produce of the
Southdown rams with various inferior
but generally heavier races Of ewes.
These were as rule coarse, and I'M
thrifty in comparison with the highly
cultivated sire. The face is not so
dark us the Hampshire, and some times
merely spotted or smutted, nor Is the
body so broad or heavy as that Of this
larger animal. 1t is one of the best Of
mutton sheep, and the lambs are excel
lent and thrifty feeders In some tests
made at the Experiment Stations, this
breed made the second highest score
for dressed weight of carcass, making
over GO per cent, the Leicester alone
surprising It, and making sixty-two
and three-quarters per cent. 1t is an
excellent breed for crossing on com
mon range flocks, and is hardy as well
Mt thrifty. 1t has the advantage, too. of
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

me objection to millet hay for horses
is Que to the fact that 1t is seldom cut
at the right time and properly cured.
There are only two or three days in the
growth Of millet during which It is lust
at the right stage to cut for the best
hay. II should be cut the very. day that
the first beads are noticed to commence
to turn yellowish from ripening. This
Is when about half the heads are full
grown, but before any Of the seed has
matured. 1t should then lie In the
swath until fully cured, but no longer.
When dry It should be raked into long
windows with horserake by going
back and forth at right angles to the
swaths, and at once put on the wagon
with hay-loader and stakcd or put in
the barn as rapidly as possible.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

Shrcwd operators have become con
vnced that with the end OF the war
win come break In the mule market
This win be due to two causes. Con
sumption OF mule meat by the Spanish
aoldicry WIN cease. and the Govern
mont VIII enter the market as heavy
seller, with "A large. vnrlegated assert
mcnt OF browns, blacks. claybanks,
ofrs. highs and every other known spe-
Giles OF the patient animal. Good clay
banks that have been paying the Gov
erninent \ per cont. on the Investment
since the war began. win cense declar-
Ing dividends and prepare for liqulda-
ton. Bell mules that have guided pack
trains half over the province OF san
tlago DE Cuba. Will lind their occupa.
tlons gone and no fodder for the hun.
cry Choice spring mules. just pass.
Ing the pln-feather stage. good. little,
hnndy-lcgged broilers. VIII fall on.
along with the older Spanish boarding
house favorlto that used to work IN
Into Saints ana ragouts and pate In
Toral In Santiago before the advent OF
Skaters army. Buyers win turn sell.
crs and mules VIII stand on tho bar.
gain counters eight deep. adding their
soulful songs into one great paean like
the twittcrlng harmony Of bird store
aud making the mule market blossom
with the flowers OF song.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

There 10 a perfect reason for the at
tachmcnt OF the Immigrant TO the Uni
ted states. II Is because II IL the coun-
try OF his choice. No portion OF this
country has ever been n penal colony.
a Botany Bay or Il Slbcrin. Tho immi-
grant to the United States from the be-
ginning has been yolunteer-one who
considered the matter and concluded
that his condition would BIO Bothered 10
some way In the great, now. strong
country beyond the Atlantic. whore
there was more land, moro room, more
work. more money, more opportunity.
more liberty for him and his children
and their children.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

Milking should be done at regular
hours, dividing the. twenty-four hours
as nearly MS possible. Rub Off udders
before drawing milk and obviate get.
ting dirt into milk, as every particle
that enters the pail destroys the chance
for the manufacture Of Il choice butter.
Remove mt once from the odors Of the
stable and prepare 1t for raising the
cream by some deep process or by sep
aration with separator. If by the lat
ter process, be careful to reduce the
temperature at once of the cream ana
hold at least twenty-four hours before
ripenlng, when raise temperature to 30
or 20 degrees and ripen TO n delicate
taste of fermentation, known as the
Tactic acid state, which gives to butter
its delicate and delicious aroma
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

A leader is that man who has best
prepared himself for opportunity. His
hour may never strike, but. II II should.
he is ready. Every forward movement
In the worlds history has brought to
the front the man OF patient prepare
tlon, and he has paced OF the ground
for the advance. But more than indi-
vldual fitness and opportunity Is re-
quircd to make a leader effective. Be
hind the man must be the mass-a uni.
ted people. willing 20 follow. and, at the
same time. lmpclling him forward. as
In a dying wedge of football PLAYERS
each one impels the man at It's apex to-
ward the goal Napoleon was uncon-
querable while the whole French peo-
pie We're behind him; Lincoln's splendid
qualities were useful to his country
only because the people OF the Northern
States were at his back. SO. IN the war
with Spain. we have developed worthy
and effective leaders. the men OF prep
hration. who. at Manila and Santiago.
found their opportunity. but this was
solely because the American people as
unit were ready and have done their
part Spain has not lacked men OF
mind. OF executive ability. Of splendid
courage-men emlnently fitted for sue.
ccssful leadership. As individuals,
they may have been prepared; but as a
nation, Spain was not
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30
The Original .nubhernock. :"

"The terms 'rubherneck or goose
neck which have crept into current
slang" said ID. o. Burus, OF New York,
''got their origin about the poker table.
There Is nearly always sure to be some
fellow who, In the progress of game.
tries 10 overlook the cards held 10y the
players sitting next 70 him. In order
to get peep at the hand OF his neigh
Dor the inquisitive sport VIII clongate
his neck until he stretches II to Its ut
most capacity. Often II he succeeds In
getting a dash OF the cards It will aid
him materially In his play. This goose
necking' Is considered an unfair trick.
and In cases where It Is adhered to con
stantly. expulsion from the game is the
penalty. AS n matter OF fact only anna.
tours hold their cards In such a way as
TO be seen. Your veteran devotee OF
draw holds the quintet dealt very close
to him, and skins them out In way
TO defy the rubberneck." Washington
Post
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

This is made by soldering IN pint
tin cup the device shown In the lower
part Of the illustration To the mar
mon shaped piece of tin is attached the
long rectangular tube The short round
tube at right angles to this reaches al
most but not quite to the bottom OF the
cup. The top Of this short tube Is on
a level with the bottom Of the long one
BY partially filling the cup with any
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

II Is a mistake idea that pecans viii
not grow and thrive on high land II
is Of the same class and nature rs tho
hickory, and win thrive on any soil that
the hickory win grow on. The pecan
may be successfully grated on the
hickory by saving the hickory stock
one to six or more inches In diameter.
after the sap has started, so rs to allow
the bark to be readily separated from
the wood Cut CRAFTS while dormant
and keep dormant until ready for use
Shape the graft about one and one-half
Inches In all on one side, and take OF
the bark -on opposite side Just so as To
touch the wood. and insert In the stock
by pressing 1t with the shaped side
against the wood and between the
wood and bark. Have the CRAFTS about
six or eight inches long, and mound IN
to top of graft with fine earth well
packed on.-Exchanra.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

kind of an insccticide and blowing into
the long tube fine spray can be ere
ated. The little device is not patented
and any tinsmith can make one. With
kerosene a small herd of cattle can be
sprayed for lice or to keep off flies In
q very short time. For house plants
1t is especially adapted and convenient
Pure kerosene must be used very spar.
ingly ON either plants or animals
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30
Poultry Notes.

POultry Notcs.
Do not allow fowls to drink stagnant
water.
Soft shelled eggs are largely due to
overlooking.
In fattenlng fowls cooked food is bet
ter than raw.
Be sure that the young chickens are
fat when sent to market.
Always feed turkeys and ducks
where You want them to roost.
AS soon MS sufficiently grown, give
the young fowls the run Of the farm.
In a majority OF cases It will pay to
sell Off the old hens as soon as they quit
laying.
1t is n waste Of feed to keep more
ROSTERS than are actually needed for
breeding.
Keep nll of the best of the early
Matched pullets; they make the best
winter layers.
To grow as they should little ducks
require almost twice as much food as
little chickens. ';e
Especially from this tipe on If the
hens are crowded disease Is almost GER
tain to appear.
More or less experience is absolutely
Necessary to making a success with
poultry keeping.
When a fowl or animal Is making Q
rapid growth Is the time to aid In order
to make the most out Of 1t.
One reason that fowls given a good
range are healthier is that they receive
food best for digestion. with the neces-
sary grit.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

The interesting discovery has been
mnde by an up-to-date physician that
the bicycle Is a sovereign remedy for
insanity, n specific whereby any non
compos may be clothed In his righi
mind and get into the push with safety.
The discoverer evidently bases his the
ory on the well-known axiom, 1.-THE hair
of tho dog Is good for the bite ana he
hopes, eventually, to do away with
scorchlng and rclegntc the centurlan to
the great army OF has-beens. Through
the agency of the bicycle, II Is conii'
IDENTIFY expected. lunatic asylums VIII
fall into innocuous desuetude and bed
lam soon become forgotten name
How snugly the idea seems to ht In
with Hahnemann's great discovery
that ''like things are cured by Ike
thInQs." Wheels for wheels. rotation
for cranks, or cranks for cephalic rcvo-
luton! When a mans thought factory
slips n cog and begins to buzz with alb
normal rapidity the doctor mounts him
on bike and he stralghtway pedals
into mental tranquility, taking no heed
for the morrow us he humps himself
ns mover did dromednry Of Araby, the
blest. the wheels beneath. meanwhile,
neutrallzing the rotary motion In his
uppcr story until the cranial machinery
moves without wabble end as smooth
ly ns II on ball bearings. This is n
great triumph for the bicycle. Hitherto
this pleasing and popular instrument Of
progression has been anlmadverted up
on In severe terms by the medical pro
fcsslon as being the prime cnuse OF a
vast number OF bodily Ills, ranging from
ambllyopy to zymosis NIL tending ulti-
mntely to the permanent deformity of
the race through hereditary transmits
sion. Only n short time ago an eminent
French doctor declared that n long ride
on the wheel resulted In 'paraesthesia
In the diglts and impaired sensibility
and parcsls In the intcrossei. lumbri-
cnlcs and the abductor polllcis." This
was alarming enough. but fortunately
proved to be case OF mistaken dag.
nosls. for the patient very charming
young woman. was only suffering from
mild case OF pneumatic prostitution,
caused by her back tire coming down.
All Of these pcssimistic Trades against
the bicycle have been promptly pune
tured by practical use of the machine,
which continues to roll into public ia.
vor more and more every day. Instead
of producing disease II gives health and
happiness: II strengthens the brain as
well MS the calves Of the legs. aud
makes the blccps of the fair damscl
look as big az n cocoanut But It's
greatest glory is the announcement
that under its sway the straight jacket
must give place to the "knlckers" and
divided skirt, the padded cell to IN,
saddle, and the forbiddlng and gloom,
walls OF the asylum TO green lanes
shady. serpentino roads and the Joy OF
motion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

The daring feat OF Lieutenant Hob
son has recalled to the minds OF Amer
leans two similar Individual deeds OF
desperate bravery which occurred dur
Ing our war with TripoIL 1t is hardly
credible that this country once paid
large sums to the pratical Barbary
states for leave TO navigate the seas
without assault During the admins
trations Of Washington and Adams the
ships OF our navy were several times
employed In carrying silver coin by the
barrel to the Dey OF Algiers and the
Bashaw of Tripoli. BY command Of the
Dey the American flag was hauled
down from the mast of the George
Washington. and his own flag holsted
In Its place. and the country suffered.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

exceedingly pro
ductive. This va.
T city requires
g o o d soil and
clean culture to
obtain size and
uniformity, q n d
for nearby mar
ket will pay for
rich soil and care
full culture. The
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

The borcrs work from June to Sep
TENDER. or. rather, the moth is always
busy attacking the trees. Careful ex'
animation should be made for the boref
at least every two weeks, and If the
trees show Indications Of being attack
ed cut the borers out. If such work Is
delayed the borers will 90 into the trees
deeper and their destruction become
more difficult
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

A game OF baseball was played In
New Jersey the other day. II was a
model game, lnaemuch as there was no
swearing at decisions, no kicking and
no cry XIII the umplror Good balls
were called bad, strikes went us balls,
fouls were pronounced fnir and fairs
foul; yet neither side reyolted. The
umpire was John l.. Sullivan.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30
eALLADs or HvpsReoLe.

When the Past is bright with its golden
glow,
And your heart is full OF the days OF old,
or the doughty deeds OF the long ago.
And you thrill with awe as the tale Is
told;
Then knights In search Of the dragon
strolled
And the monster slew with single Blow
Then maids were blessed with defenders
bold
But remember this never was really So
There's the Princess fair, whom so well
you know
Crhe one In the tales by romancers told.
With the check OF rose and the neck Of
snow
And the sapphire eyee and the hair Of
gold,
Who was Beauty's self set In Virtues
mold,
Fer true to her Prince while every beau
For her smile would sue till his heart
grew cold
Oh, remember she never was really sol
When you hear Loves word spoken soft
and low,
And the blood In waves to your check Is
rolled,
While your heart beats glad with no
thought Of mo"
And you're filed with Joy almost uncon-
trolcd;
When you hear your beauty and grace
extolled
With warmth that Love can alone be-
stow,
When Of days to come fair tale is
told
just remember il never IL wholly so.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

In delivering sentence tho other day
Georgia Judge said ut n always
probable that something improbable
VIII happen" People who wish to avoid
being taken by surprise should bear
this In mind.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

making one of the best kinds Of rams
for crossing on farm flocks or for farm
ers' use In its pure-bred form. 1t is
remarkable for the depth of It's fore
quarter, as shown In the Illustration.
which is portrait of first prize ram.
Its fleece is of the worsted class, and
used for n large variety of fabrics
noted for their excellent wearing quail
ties. The fleece averages seven pounds.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

At last one OF the latterday alchem-
isis seems to have succeeded In getting
rich by exploiting scheme TO make
gold lie has gone to Europe simuIta-
ncously with the money OF his stock
holders.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

~ single six-inch shell would sink
the Gloucester" remarks n Philndel-
phin paper. Not II II Is fired by a Span
ish gunner: shot which doesn't hit
sinks nothing hut the nation which toll
crate such Fundamentally.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

for long time without protest. similar
indignities from the Bashaw. At last
the insolence could be tolerated no
longer. and war was declared. The next
year the frlgate Philadelphia struck a
rock In the harbor Of Tripoli, and was
seized by the enemy, the officers were
thrown Into prison and the crew OF
three hundred men reduced 10 slavery.
The Turks raised the vessel. and began
10 rcfit her for uso. Lieutenant De
catur, In n little vessel named the In
trepid, with half-dozcn daring young
fellows crept into the harbor at night
fall and made fast TO the philadelphia
under pretense Of wanting anchorage.
AS they grappled the huge ship the
Turks leaped to their arms, but tho
Americans were already on board.
They drove the crew over the side
heaped combustiblcs In the hold, set
fire to them, and escaped Ia their little
boat 10 the war frigate waiting for
them, while the Philadelphia burned to
the wnter's edge. Six months later the
harbor Of Trlpoli was blockaded ~
Commodore prcble. Lieutenant ltich-
ard somers and eleven men volunteer
Cd TO NJ up the intrepid as fire-ship,
TO take her into the harbor and explode
her In the midst Of the Turkish Meet
to destroy Il. Twenty thousand pounds
Of powder and two hundred shells were
packed her In her hold, and slow fuse
attached. On dark night Lieutenant
somers sailed with her toward the
Turkish squadron; but she was seem
struck by a bomb, and set on fire. She
exploded and sank, doing no damage TO
the enemy. Richard Somcrs ana all OF
his crew were lost. But when we talk
OF the brave deeds OF today which are
successful let us not forget those
American boys who long ago gave th1r
lives to their country-in vain.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

main objection Is the time Of ripening.
which brings It into the market In mid
season at a time when even Its large
size Will not command an extra price
The accompanying illustration is about
half the usual size of the berry.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

G.fs 49, 't'''< IOms
'''nen came from Persia.
ne hilbert Is native of Greece.
"r'''ps came from Rome.
Gus are Mediterranean coast plants
oicnes were first at home In Persia.
1ooseberries are said to be indigo.
nous 70 Great Britain. Thcy,are found
VIVA IN many parts of the United
0A'es' and In such cases are ALWAYS
splny or prickly.
oage came from the South Of Europe.
ounces are natives of Greece.
Inc Romans found pears In tho East
and improved them.
beans are from Egypt; so are cucum.
bers.
Melons have long been known in both
ASA and Africa, growing wild in some
portions OF both grand divisions, but
tney are not the "Gawgy" variety.
Damsons took their name from Dw.
mascus.
Maize-corn-was found in South
America
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30
Value of Horse Manure.

Different valuations are given horse
manure. as It is made from many dir
ferent substances. 1t Is estimated tina,
q ton Of manure contains about ron
pounds Of nitrogen. ten pounds Of NOT.
ash and four pounds Of phosphoric acid
the value Of which is about 81. 1t wnl
be Interesting for farmers who Inv
manure to consider whether It VIII nav
to haul manure long distance unless
1t is Of the most valuable kind. Manure
from livery stables. which is composed
mostly Of straw, is not worth as mucb
as that which is free from litter. hence
when the farmer gives his labor and
that OF his team to haul a ton OF ma
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

miss Doodle ought to be pattern
society woman"
why How soT'
Because she has been cut out by ell
the best people. "-Philadelphia Bull
letin-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

Michael, what kind Of tree is
thatf'
1.-The one beyant the binch. mumT
"Yes, that large tree"
avid the little green one TO the liftr'
'Yes, what is III"
''They do be calling that shade tree,
mum. brooklyn Life
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

When a girl does considerable talking
about the probability Of being an old
maid. she Is between a proposal and
the announcement OF her engagement
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

The Glen Mary strawberry is rather
soft, as are most berries of large size,
but of good quality. form and color and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

and nj mile or more. as well as load
tbo, I :, '' It he may pay more for It
on ~. ), = worth. Fertilizers are cheap
: ,on e'' The manure IS worth over 81
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-30

Princess, your fancies Of life enfold
a place. no doubt, for a dream chateau,
But beware that you are not o'er-cajoled,
And remember how little is really so.
Life
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-12-13
nlrd., wnrninrn.

Birds have separate notes Of warming
to indicate whether danger is in the
form of hawk of a cat or of a man. If a
hawk, cat or owl is on the move, the
birds. especially blaekbirds, always ut
ter Gathering note, constantly repeat
ed, and chickens have a special sound
to indicate the presence of hawk. But
when disturbed by man the blackbirds
have quite different sound Of alarm,
and the chickens also. Animals ON tho
march are usually silent, but the ham
adryad baboons use several words Of
command, and the cries of cranes and
geese when flying in ordered 6ocks are
very possibly signals or orders.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-12-13
0A8ToRHA
Bouru the The Kind You IIaTa Always Bought
sis5s:''' 5''; : '' N(1azzzzz5Ssz. & i 3 q.
Hnhitn In rurcnnr.

Many medieval habits still survive
in Tuscany. The dead are buried by
mysterious men in long, black masks,
carrying huge torches ''Palmers"
walk the streets with bare feet and rag
ged cloaks, telling their beads on their
way to pilgrimage; mendicant friars,
with colored crosses sewed upon their
breasts, solicit alms, and religious pro-
cessions, comprising all sorts of ecclesi-
astics in old fashioned vestments, arc
so familiar that they scarcely attract
any attention as they pass