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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Valuable Sword. Of Honor.

A carved sword of honor, owned BY
the Gackwar Of Baroda, India, is by
far the most valuable in the world.
its hilt and scabbard being encrus.ed
with Diamonds, rubies and emefalds
of the rarest kind, the whole being
valued at 100000. Several of the ma
tive Indian princes have swords Of
honor Of more than half the value Of
that belonging to the ruler of Baroda,
the golden hilts being studded with the
most valuable precious stones. The
Shah Of Persia had a sword valued at
upwards Of 10000 which he wore on
his visit to Great Britain. The car
Of Russia and the sultan of Turkey
possess swords, set with diamonds and
ether precious stones worth thousands
of pounds. The sword of honor pre-
scented to Lord Wolseley by the Egyp-
tians is set with diamonds and valued
at $4,000.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

American-Grown Chicory. - Ameri-
can-grown chicory has to contend
against strong prejudice upon the part
Of ignorant foreigners who have be-
come accustomed to a certain brand in
the mother country, and insist upon
having it here. There is also bitter
opposition on the part of men VINO
have established factories in this coun-
try for finishing the root imported
from Europe, in some instances from
their own estates or farms. AS far as
quality is concerned the American root
is fully equal to the imported article,
and would win its way upon its merits
were it not for the two mentioned
forces opposing it. The department
feels confident that, were the opposi-
ton overcome, the American market
could be supplied with homegrown
chicory, and the money which has been
annually going abroad could be re-
tanned among our own people. It is
gratifying In this connection that prog
ress u being made. and that American
chieuGy IL now seen upon the market
in fair quantity.-Rurxl New Yorker.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

The fish may be represented by OBJ
long pieces Of cardboard Gf mamma
has time. pictures Of fish may be past.
ed on these, the under side of each
having a number to tell the child the
weight of the fish he has caught. On
the upper side place small double
pointed tacks, into which the hook Il
caught. The fishing hook may be
made of a bent pin, and for the pole
a long pencil will answer. On a rainy
or snowy day the little ones will en-
JOY this sport hugely, and there viii be
no catching cold.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
Prevention of Smut In Wheat.

The Ohio Agricultural Experiment
Station has. for several years past,
conducted experiments in the proven
ton of the smuts In wheat. There are
found on wheat in Ohio. loose smut
and sinking smut The loose smut
is that noticeable at poisoning time,
which destroys. usually, the entire
head. 1t is, perhaps, more general,
though usually much less destructive
than the sinking smut, which converts
the kernels Of wheat into masses Of
dark brown, ill-smelling fungus spores.
This station has been successful in
preventing both Of these smuts and
recommends the following methods:
For sinking smut in wheat.-In all
the methods employed for sinking
smut It Is probably advisable to i'm
merse the grain first in cold water,
with stirring. and to skim OF the smut
balls which will, in this manner. rise
to the top Of the water. After this Is
completed either Of the following treat
mants may be employed:
L Hot Water. Immerse this skim
med seed, contained in gunny bag or
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
l HAVE CALLED. SIR.

tor. and that the injury he had re-
ceived was a dislocation of the shout
der blade and the doctors orders were
that he must rest himself for some
days"
Mr.. p. could not forget altogether
what had been told him about his
drinking habits, and wondered II, after
all. Sidney Stanton could possibly be
playing a trick on him. In order to
confirm the truth or otherwise Of his
story, Mr.. P. the same evening dis
patched a junior clerk to the house in
which Stanton boarded. giving him
particular instructions not to allow the
message with which he was entrusted
to be delivered secondhand, but to see
Stanton and deliver it himself.
And so he did. AS he was ushered
into his room he was amazed to see
Stanton reclining upon his bed, with
both arms thrown up. resting on the
pillow, his fingers locked within each
other. resting across his head.
1t was nearing the end Of the week.
and a part OF the message the junior
clerk was given to deliver was for him
to make every effort to be ct business
on Saturday. II you cannot use your
arm for taking orders or for parceling.
you can take the Office and act as
cashier. and the cashier will assist Us
At the counter"
A question which Mr.. P. had in
structed his messenger to put to STAN
ton was: To what doctor did you go?"
His reply to that question was re-
ported to be prompt and positive. as if
1t had the ring Of truth in it: but
unfortunately IT had rot-rather was it
the deathkneIl of disappointed hopes.
Between then and Saturday morning
there was ample time for making full
inquiries as to the truth of Stanton's
statement. He had given the name Of
DR.. M. but as there were two doc
tors whose names were SO nearly alike
@ to be somewhat confusing unless
very distinctly pronounced. and Is they
resided in very close proximity to each
other, Mr.. p telephoned to each
An turn asking IL yorn~ maa answer
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
CLEVER LITTLE STORIES.

Judge Wheaton A. Gray, recently ele-
waited to the Supreme court commits
sion, was hearing criminal case Id
Fresno, and on a warm day, at the
end Of long harangue by the prose-
cutting counsel, he noticed one OF the
jurymen asleep. AS soon as the argu-
ment was completed, the judge address,
ed the jury in this peculiar manner:
Gentlemen of the jury, the prosecut-
ing attorney has completed his argu-
ment; wake up and listen to the in
structions of the COURT"
Since Joseph Choate's appointment
as ambassador to England one OF his
wittiest sayings is being retold. 1t was
made over a private dinner table at
which he and Mrs. Choate were guests.
Someone inquired of him who he would
like to be II he could not be himself.
He paused a few seconds. as II think
ing over the list of world celebrities.
and then his eye rested upon his wife.
"If," he answered, 81 could not be my
self, l should like to be Mrs. Choate's
second husband"
Senator Caffery's constitutional ar
gument was listened to at one time by
six senator's. One of these was Mr..
Spooner Of Wisconsin. Senator CAT
fiery read an extract in the course OF
his remarks, which attracted Mr..
Spooner's attention. Perhaps it Lad
familiar sound At any rate he began to
manifest some curiosity. From what
is the senator reading?" he asked Mr..
Caffery. The Louisiana senator turned
around with a surprised, not to say an
injured, air. Il am reading" he said.
with crushing emphasis, from the con-
stitution of the United States
Mme Modjeska and her company
were playing one winter in the extreme
north, much to the discomfort of Count
Bozenta, the Polish stars husband,
who hates the chilly northern climate.
But at that time the show business
was at a very low ebb in the south.
One particular cold day Nine. Modjeska
found the count shiver:ng from head
to foot, in spite of the steam heat in
the hotel "Oh, my dear, my dear!"
he implored, ''let us go south for the
rest of the season. This climate will
kill u.s." But, my DEAR" replied
Madame, "the south is dead" YES"
said the count, but she is such a
beautiful corpse.
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ing to the description given, had called
| In their services during the past TWEEN
ty-four hours for . dislocated should
er blade and had he called upon them
at 3 o'clock e. m today: the hour at
which Stanton. In telephoning, men
toned that he had seen the doctor?
They both stated. most positively.
that no young man had called upon
them at that hour; nor had they been
asked to set shoulder blade.
Saturday morning came. and STAN
ton came, too, carrying his arm In a
sling. They solem-ly informed him
that his story from beginning to end.
was false. and a fabrication
He vainly endeavored to wriggle out
Of it-by telling Mr.. P that he
must have made inquiries OF the wrong
doctor. as there were two by that
lame. living very near together.
Mr.. F" was quite prepared. how
ever. for this remark, and promptly
informed him that he had commune
Gated with both.
With few words of salutary advice
and counsel, from his erstwhile en-
ployer. Sidney Stanton. with detected
countenance, sad heart and slow step
walked out into the street
Where Is he today? He, the bright,
promising young man; with culture
and grace Of manner anyone might al
most envy?
Walking the streets without a char
acter.
That is what Gle" cost him.
In conversation upon the street.
with one who knew under what Pc
culiar circumstances he had left Mr..
P"'s employ. Stanton said: Il have
lost one Of the best situations I ever
had, and all through lie! God help
ing me, l will. never, never tell an
other"
Would you give him another trial.
and his position back again If you
were in need Of a clerk?" asked a
friend. interested in Stanton.
That is no easy question to give
an immediate answer to-" said Mr..
P. IF it was only a slip from
sobriety which he had made, would
have no hesitation in receiving him
back again. for he was. I think, the
smartest young man behind the count
er that l have ever met during bust
ness career Of more than thirty years;
and that is saying great deal. But
he is a liar. l would never know
where he was spending the time after
the way he has deceived me-" and
judging by Mr.. P@'s facial express
sion and voice. he uttered the words
with a sad Eeart-a fair prospect and
success, which seemed so well assured.
suddenly extinguished by falsehood.
Wherefore, putting away lying.
speak every man truth with his neigh
Dor, for we are members of one an
other" Eph. 4:25.
II Sidney Stanton had done this,
what humiliation and disgrace, what
loss Of character and unhappiness he
would have spared himself.-Ram's
Horn.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
FARM AND, GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AORICULTURISTa
So0oCp-t0-Dato Hints About CUT
tiv.tion Of the Soil and Yields
Thereof-H0rtieulsur vItIculture and
Eloxicultufe.

The Question Of Soil Moisture.
An Oklahoma Experiment Station
report says:
The heavy rainfall Of 1898 had its
influence on the farm crops. In gen.
eral plants grew ranker and taller I'm
der similar conditions in plcwed land
the soil moisture was Is per cent high
er for the whole year than in 1897 In
ordinary prairie sod there was almost
per cent increase. The differences
in soil moisture and yield OF crops on
plats under different treatment was
not so marked as in dryer season. OF
eight plats plowed at different depths.
one plowed four inches deep and one
SUBSIDIZED to a depth of fifteen inches
gave smallest yields. The SUBSIDIZED
plat contained more moisture than any
other Of the eight. Two plats contain
ing 17.6 per cent Of moisture during
March were plowed similarly one week
apart The plats plowed April con-
tanned 1853 per cent during April; that
April IL. al per cent. Stubble ground
plcwed about June Is had 14.9 per cent
Of moisture July Is; while that not
ploved had 1913 per cent. Wheat stub
Bile plowed July % had one-fourth
more moisture on August 30 than stub
Lle not plowed. September the stub
BILE that was plowed July % had one
third more moisture than stubble
plowed September 1. Rolling the soil
in the spring did not increase the mois-
ture in the surface foot. Bottom land
planted in corn had more moisture in
the surface during July and less dur
ing the first half Of August than upland
with the same crop.
Oats sown March IA, at the depth of
one and two inches came up several
days sooner and 10 to so per cent bet
ter than when planted four to six
inches deep. Planted March 25 there
was but little difference in the num-
Der that came up when planted one.
two. four or six inches deep, but the
deepest paintings came up slower. In
dian corn planted March IA came up
very poorly. None planted six inches
ceep came up. Planted March % there
was fair stand at different depths.
Planted March % one and two inches
deep gave almost perfect stand,
while that planted four and six inches
deep gave poor stand. April and
IL the best stand was secured from
planting four inches deep. For later
paintings corn came up better when
planted one and two inches deep. In
general 1t is best to plant shallow In
moist soil and early in the season. In
late planting and in dry soil more
satisfactory stand can be had and the
corn will come up sooner if planted
about four inches deep. Kafir corn is
much more easily harmed by wet and
cold weather than Indian corn and
should be planted about month later.
Planted one or two inches deep it will
come up better than il planted deeper.
It may be counted good stand if so
to Is per cent of the grains planted
come up.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16
HER BONNET.
Caaght Aflfe While the speakse Was
AdArassinx N Audience.

Caaght Al1fe While the speakee Was
Addressing n Audience.
New York Sun: At meeting OF the
Society for Political Study yesterday
the bonnet worn by the speaker Of the
day. Mrs. Belle Gray Taylor. caught
fire from a drop-light on the speakers
desk, and had it not been for the pres
ence Of mind and feet-footedness Of
Mrs. Almcn Hensley would have been
totally destroyed. Mrs. Taylor said
afterward that there was no insurance
on the bonnet. although there were
several other things, including gold
braid, blue velvet and black ostrich
tips. When the accident happened the
speaker was prefacing her talk, which
was on woman's intuition, with few
remarks about fve-minute papers. she
having been asked to prepare one OF
that length.
"a long, dull paper is intolera5le In
this rapid history-making age" she
was saying. while a long, good paper
has so much in it that you wish to
consume"--
''Oh! OH" Gracious me-" Fire!
FIRE." cried feminine voices from ev-
cry part Of the room, and the one man
present looked at Mrs. Taylor's fam
ing headgear helplessly. He said aft
erwards that he might have known
what to do if a woman had been in
danger In a burning building, but that
he was absolutely paralyzed at siHit
of a burning bonnet. But no one bet
ter knows the value of fine bonnet
than Mrs. Hensley, and before the lone
man had recovered sufficiently to open
his mouth she rushed to the platform
and smothered the flames.
What is it," asked the speaker.
calmly, when the danger was passed.
Your best bonnet On fire." exclaln-
ed many voices.
well, for once I've created sen
sation," retorted Mrs. Taylor. For
once I've been actually brilliant. La
dies the last word l uttered was con-
sumo" and then she went on with the
remarks that had been interrupted by
the threatened conflagration.
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The Ago of Wind.

Mars, watch affairs on earth close
IT," began the exalted Pluto, as he
famed himself with section Of halo
in the midst Of the great hereafter,
land have become of the opinion that
you are losing vigor. Everything war
like, from pugilism and the Spanish
wars up to the general warcloud that
you have had hanging over Europe for
the last forty years. ends about the
same way" THAT is true" replied the
illustrious god Of war. but. the fact Is.
I have sold out my whole business to
AeoluS."
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From Farmers Review: Leaf hop
per, Thrip and Erythroneura Wits are
all different lanes for one small in
sect, which is often very numerous on
grape vines during summer. 1t is about
an eighth Of an inch long, Of a light
color, and marked by three dark red
bands. They fly from their position
on the under side of the leaves when
the vines are shaken and soon light
again. To combat them in the sum-
mer when their destructive work is
noticeable is difficult. Now is the time.
They may be found under the leaves
near the vines. If the vineyard Is
cleaned of all litter and this promptly
burned many will be destroyed. The
insects remaining on the ground can
be killed by spray Of coal oil emul-
sion.
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WHAT A LIE COST.
By Sidney Stanton.


copyrighted. 1899. by F. L. Chapman
It was into q large and handsomely
ltted retail grocery establishment, re-
splendent with mirrors, which re-
flected the dazzling brightness shining
from many suspended bulbs OF light
that young man, some Is years OF
age, entered in reply to an advertise
ment for "first-class clerk"
The store was situate in the aristo-
cratic quarter of metropolitan city.
and as the proprietor was well known
as man of answering integrity. ac-
tuated in his dealings always by Chris
tian principle, and withal having a
thirty years experience. gathered from
both sides of the Atlantic, behind him,
1t was considered no mean privilege
for any young man to be in his employ.
Standing near the door as the young
man entered, Mr.. p. bowed slightly,
asking what he could have the pleasure
of doing for him, when the young man
removed his hat and with a radiant
smile which seemed to suit him well,
and in tone Of voice which gave good
evidence Of refinement, said: Il lave
called, sir, in reply to your advertise
ment for a 'first-class clerk
Being questioned as to whom he had
served, or was serving, and replying
satisfactorily, Mr.. p. was so favorably
impressed by the young mans bearing
and manner that, without demanding
references" as to character or ability
or both, he at once engaged him to
enter upon his new service at the be-
ginning of the following week.
Promptly at the hour appointed Sid
ney Stanton was at his post. He soon
sprang into favor with Mr.. p, who
warmly congratulated himself that at
last he had found what he had SO long
been seeking-a young man who was
quick in his every movement, thor
ough salesman and with an address"
as natural as it was pleasant. He was.
indeed, his beau ideal of counter
hand.
1t was not long, however before a
kind (O friend whispered to Mr.. P.
that Stanton was addicted to drinking.
and that he had lost mere than one
situation by 1t. But it made no differ
ence to Mr.. P. His only reply was
that he had found in him a young man
of superior ability. and that so far he
was we'll satisfied with him, and that
even II the story were true, he should
here have another chance given him
to retrieve his character.
Nothing was said to Stanton about
this, and he had probably hoped and
persuaded himself to believe that Mr.
p. knew absolutely nothing.
He had held his position for about
six months, to the most perfect salts
faction of his employer, when one
morning a telephone message come to
Mr.. P, stating that Sidney Stanton
was unable to come to business on ac-
count of an injury sustained by falling
from the street car in going home last
night; the roads were in a slippery
condition after the rain, and in alight-
ing he had fallen"
About two hours later Stanton him
self telephoned, stating that he had
'.just returned from a visit to the doc
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

suitable wire msah vessel, for ten min.
uteo In hot water. ct . temperature Of
133 degrees Fahrenheit Then dry on
smut-fres surface. cooling quickly BY
thoroughly stirring, or cold water may
be employed to cool the grain. Re-
member, these temperatures are to be
determined by a thermometer: longer
immersion than ten minutes, at tina.
temperature. may injure the grain.
2. Bluestone. Copper Sulfate. Make
a solution at the rate of one pound to
Eve gallons Of water; in this solution
immerse the seed wheat, freed front
tho smut balls as before described. for
ten minutes. Allow to stand ten min
utes in sack to drain, then spread and
dry with air-slaked lime, shoveling ov-
er frequently.
Or by sprinkling. use the above So
bushel Of grain in heap. Apply by
sprinklirg-can at intervals Of five OF
ten minutes; stir the whole so as to be
uniformly wet; at the end. say, of one
hour. shovel over and dry with lime.
II desired.
3. Formalin. This may be used at
the rate of one pound to fifty gallons
OF water and the seed treated by
sprinkling or by immersion for thirty
minutes.
For loose smut Of wheat-Modified
hot water treatment as follows: Soak
the seed grain for four hours in cold
water. let stand four hours more in the
wet sacks; then immerse for five min
utes in hot water at temperature Of
13S degrees Fahrenheit; spread at once
on smut-free surface to dry, and SOW.
Use one-half more seed to replace that
injured by the treatment.
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E,sx to Prove.

MARY, is your master at homer"
"No, sir. he's out" 81 don't believe 1t. !"
We'll, then. he'll come down and tell
you so himself. Perhaps you'll believe
him."
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

The japanese are very fond OF ar
ranging all ferns in the most pictur-
esQue forms. The foundation for these
designs is generally soft. porous bark
Which readily absorb moisture. Maid
en- hair and five-6ngered ferns are very
frequently used in carrying out these
designs. Hanging baskets made from
the bark Of trees and filed with ferns
are very beautiful.-Ex.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Merchant-What are your qualiAea-
tons for this business? Applicant-J
can't get anything else 70 do.-Puck.
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who r.ys It:

Interviewer-Do you feel tho effects
Of the var tax? Druggist-Ny custom
err do.-Tit-Bits
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Observe and enforce the utmost
cleanliness from the time the COW i'll
brought to the barn uctil the butter
= on the marks
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Hiring Farm Help.

II a farmer does not hire farm help
by the year, which is the better way.
he should. at least. secure it as early
as possible, says the American Guilt
vator. II he gets really good help, the
extra pay for a month before much out
of-door work can be done will not
lessen his profits. for a thoughtful
hired man will find much to do. even
now, that will lessen the labor re-
CURED during the months when work
is hardest. All the supplies of wood
for the year should be secured this
month. II you wait later. when SAP
begins to rise in the trees. the wood
will take longer to dry and be les,
valuable. AS for the extra wages
which it will cost to hire a qualified
efficient man, they will be saved over
and over during the summer. A care
less, shift!ess farm helper, hired be-
cause he will work for low wages. will
waste and lose during the year more
than the wages of a man who thorough
ly understands his business.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-03-16

Building Wire Fences-In the build
ing of all wire fences, whether barbed
wire or woven wire. one important
item is the setting and brac;ng Of the
corners and end posts sc that they will
not give: otherwise the wires are GER
tain to sag and this naturally lessons
the effectiveness of the fence. Consid-
ering the small amount Of extra fence.
it will always pay to take time to build
in a substantial manner and to use
good material; otherwise there is con-
tinual bill of expense in keeping in re-
pair. Plan out the farm so as to reduce
the expense as much as possible. ana
then build what is necessary substan-
tial.-Wisconsin Agriculturalist.