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Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
SHEDS FOR MACHINERY. !.
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It is a fact which cannot be denled
that farm implements will last mucn
longer if frequently painted and II 1ney
are protected from wet weather and the
scalding sun as much as possible. Inc
machinery will not only last much long.
er, but, as rule, will dobetter work ana
will require less repairing at busy
times. for if a machine is allowed TO
stand out in all kinds of weather there
is more or less warping, shrinking anu
getting out of shape, causing oolts 70
more readily become rusty or ora"n'.
which results in great deal OF preak'
age and loss, besides failing to do the
work as properly as it would be done II
the machine was kept in good ORDER
All implements on the farm, from the
hoe and corn knife to the harvester or
header, may be housed and at very little
expense. Most eastern farmers in the
older settled communities, have large
barns where they have more floor room
than is necessary after the hay and tod'
der are stored away, and this space may
be utilized for plows, harrows, seeders
and drills. In the west, where barns are
scarce, and smaller, it is not very ex-
pensive to build large straw shed
which will hold all the implements and
machinery used on the farm. A shed OF
this kind may be made by setting three
or four rows of two by six posts and
placing timbers of the same size at the
top for plates. Next cover over with
cheap lumber and brush, together with
sufficient amount of straw to prevent
any leakage. Build up wall of straw
at the sides, six or eight feet thick, ex-
| cept at the east side, which should be
left open for the purpose of driving in.
Port hay may be used in the building
| and will make it more durable. A shed
of this kind is'quite inexpensive and
at the same time will adequately protect
the implements from rain, snow and
sun. Notwithstanding the ease with
which good shelter may be- obtained,
there are far too many costly machines
allowed to go to wreck for want of
proper care. This is one of the leaks
that prevents profitable farming in
many localities in the great west, or at
least, robs the farmer of much that he
might enjoy as his own.--John F. Coul-
ter, in Prairie Farmer. II
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
Europe Wants 0urwhe.t.

Beerbohm's London List estimates
that importing countries will require
1900, 1000 bushels of wheat this year,
and the United States and Canada will
have to furnish 212, 900 100 of it. Rus
sia, Roumania, Bulgaria, Turkey, India,
Australasia Argentine and other ex-
porting countries outside of the United
States and Canada will furnish 160, ,00o,-
600 bushels, against 173,6so,ooo last
year. The situation suggests the prob
ability of higher prices the latter part
of the season. Broomhall's Corn Trade
News estimates the surplus Of export
ing countries at 4oo, ,ooo, 600 bushels, and
it costs the highest price, - Americas
Cuitivator. :-~--.:s E.5z.s: ~ b.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
Why the Heat Kills Hogs.

Prof. John A. Craig, of the Iowa ex-
pertinent station, explains why the
hog succumbs so INTERESTINGLY when
overheated. The man or horse when
overheated soon has his body covered
with perspiration, and the evapora-
ton of this at once begins to reduce
his temperature. Nature has made no
such provision for the relief of the
hog when heated by exposure to the
gun or by excessive exercise. This is
reason enough why it should have an
abundant and convenient bathing or
Vallowing place, whether on summer
pasturage or confined lot, and have
plenty of green food that is laxative
and cooling.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
FACTS ABOUT HIDES.
Recently Adopted By
the Hide Dealers and Tanners
of Chicago.

Green Hides-Hides just as they
come from the animals, never having
been salted.
Part Cured Hides-Hides that have
been salted, but not long enough in
salt to be thoroughly cured.
Green Sailed Hides-Hides that have
been salted long enough to be thor
oughly cured.
Creep Kip-All veal skins running
from Is to 25 pounds shall be classed
as veal kip. All long-haired and thin
skins running from eight to 25 pounds
shall be classed as runners.
Green Calf-All veal skins running
from eight to Is pounds.
Deacon SHns-All calf skins under
eight pounds shall be classed as dea-
cons.
Dry Flint Hides-Are thoroughly
dry hides that have not been salted.
Dry Sailed Hides-Are thoroughly
dry hides having been salted while
green.
Grubby Hides-Hides having one or
more grubs.
All dry kip and calf shall be classed
the same as hides. All hides shall be
free from salt, dirt, meat, dung, horns,
tail bones and sinews; and before be-
ing weighed all such substances shall
be removed, or a proper deduction
made from the weight; and when the
head hangs to the hide by a narrow
strip, it shall be cut Off; also when
the head is not split in the center, it
shall be made straight before being
weighed.
All bull, stag, tainted, grubby, bad
ly Scared, cut, scored, and murrain
hides, both green and dry, shall be
classed as glue stock. Dry hides,
which are moth-eaten, sunburned or
weather beaten, shall be clasesd as
damaged. All kip and calf, both green
and dry, shall be trimmed the same
as hides, with the exception that the
sail bone may be left in calf skins.
All green cured hides of 60 pounds
and over shall be called heavy and all
green cured hides under 60 pounds
shall be called light hides. All dry
hides 1s pounds and over shall be
called heavy and all dry hides under
18 pounds shall be called light hides.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13

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GREAT FODDER. CROP.
The Cowpea, Which Has Been Stead.
lily Growing In Favor with
Western Farmers,

Herewith we illustrate the cowpea.
AS will be seen, it is more of bean
than pea. Bulletin 102 of the United
States department Of agriculture says
of it: The, scowpea has been cultivated
in the south for at least $50 years. It
was probably first introduced on plan
tations in South Carolina, the seeds
having been brought from India or
China. From this original introduction
and from subsequent importations it's
cultivation has spread to almost every
farm and plantation in the southern
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13

How deep shall the tile drain be laid
in clay soil? This is question that
has been agitating farmers for some
years. At first it was believed that a
drain in clay soil should be shallow.
but more recent Investigations seem
to indicate that drains should be laid
deep in both sandy and clayey soils.
The effect of the draining in clay soils
is to render the soil above the drain
more friable. The ground is also
more subject to what is known as the
aeration process. This aeration is in
dry weather of great Importance. The
warm air being forced into the ground.
or rather drawn in, carries with it
much moisture, which is condensed bv
the colder soil and thus helps to add to
the moisture in the soil,-Farmers'
Review
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
- coms,"I whispered to Margaret.

and creeks, and obstacles of every
kind, and when we followed the roads
they all led the wrong way. However,
the nearer we got to our goal the bet
ter Margaret knew the way, and at last
she was enabled to point it out through
by-paths and patches of wood till we
came to the base of the hill. Slowly
we climbed the ascent, and at last,
standing on the summit, by the light
of early dawn saw beneath US the plan
tation.
Thank heavenl There are the stars
and stripes flying in the yard, the white
tents, the sentinels pacing, the lines of
horses tethered to the horizontal poles.
oh, the exhilaration of the sight!
"Margaret,' I cried, 1--WE are safe.
See, there is the plantation"
I'm glad for your sake"
"Why not for your own?'
She shook her head mournfully. In
a moment the position she occupied oc-
CURED to me.
"oh, Margaret, how could you break
your parole?"
She was silent.
''You agreed not to aid the rebel
cause, and you went straight from our
camp to theirs
Still, she gave no reply.
Then fell to thinking, conjuring up
all sorts of plans by which she might
escape the consequences of her act.
They were all worthless. At last in
despair exclaimed: "Go back; rejoin
the confederates, and never see the
general again"
She laid her hand on my sleeve to stay
my heated judgment, but did not speak
made no defense. Then she started
on. hung back.
"Are you coming?"
She turned and looked at. me. In
my fathers house at home hung pic
ture Of Iphigenia going to the sacrifice,
turning to look at the musicians behind
her. The melancholy of the girls eyes
had haunted me from boyhood. 4 saw
it now in Margaret's.
"You shall not" cried, with almost
a sob.
She came back and~took me by the
arm. I suffered her to lead me on,
The light was broadening, the stars
were fading, the hills were growing
into being, their green sides tinted
with the red, yellow, brown and ma
roon of autumn. On a neighboring hill
was vedette. He was sitting on his
horse, the butt Of his carbine resting
on his thigh, looking for all the world
like q statue Of bronze, an ancient fire.
worshiper watching for the coming
sun. Oman elminence beyond sat an.
other, while still farther on we could
distinguish the dim outline Of third.
Then came the growing Of a. cock,
whose tiny figure we could discern
Strutting about N the yard below at
the base OF the staf that bore the flag.
While the sun was thrusting his broad
face above the horizon We were lan-.
4uidly moving down the road that
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
CHAPTER VIII.-CONTINUED.


At last it was all up with us.
"Hev y sarched the hay?" he called.
Heaven be praisedt He was rn:stak-
ing me for one of his comrades.
Reckon" replied.
"Nothin' thar?''
"Nothin' but fodder"
Without, . word he started off down
the creek.
Come" l. whispered to Margaret, as
soon as he was out of sight.
She crawled out; 1helped her to her
feet, and we started for the wood. And
now suppose we should encounter some
of the searchers in the timber? 1t was
cied it full Of armed men and every man
pointing a carbine at me, ready to call
on me to surrender the moment I
reached the edge. And no sooner would
they discover the man I had left in the
creek than they would dash my brains
out with the butt of a gun or shoot me
down.
We hurried on and at last reached
cover. Once there, we stopped and lis
tened. All was still. We leaned against
a tree, not so much for rest as to give
our hearts time to stop humping. But
we dared to remain only moment. l
took Margaret by the hand and led
her trembling onward. looked up for
the north star, got my bearings, and,
turning to the southwest, there was the
crested hill. .
do you see that hill?" asked of
Margaret.
EYES,"
''Isn't it near your home?"
EYES,"
"Good! We'll go for it,
We started on, walking briskly, for
hope had come to give us strength.
There was timber on either hand; we
kept a sharp lookout ahead, intending
to dodge into the woods in case we
should stumble on any of our pursuers,
Passing plantation, I trembled as
heard the low growl of a dog, but we
shot in among trees on the opposite
side and got by without further at
tracing his attention.
Sometimes we left the road to take to
the woods, sometimes crossed fields,
followed by-paths, always keeping our
eyes on the crested hill. When ex-
hausted we rested in a secluded spot,
then arose and trudged on till we were
again exhausted, then rested anew.
The distance we traversed was, as the
crow flies, not more than six or seven
miles, but there were hills and ravines
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
Moderate Morning Rationx.

The National Fanciers' Journal we'll
says that "fowls which are overfed in
the morning are sluggish all day anu BE-
come lazy and 60 out of condition. It
is exercise of muscle that creates proper
functional tone. All birds are active by
nature. IF productiveness is expected.
natural laws must be observed. Feed
moderately in the morning, especially
when the flock is small and kept in linn
tied range" =:
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13
CONTROL OF DOORS.
4 Clever and Easily-Made Contri.
vance for Holding Door Open
at Any Point.

The illustration shows a device for
holding door open at any point, for
ventilation or other purposes. A black
smith can make this contrivance in Is
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minutes, and it will be worth dollars
when put in use. The rod can be at
tached inside the door frame if pre-
ferred. Use three-eighths inch round
iron and attach high enough up so that
one can walk under the rod when in use.
American Agriculturist.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13

Ample room keeps fowls healthy with
~ leaSt trouble.
Willmar tribune., 1899-12-13

used when addressing her as Miss
Beach.
"Arc you content to remain per-
jurer?" ."
.''For my acts am accountable to no
human being" ,..,.~ -
There was short silence, during
which the two regarded each other
intently. In the generals face I could
see nothing but condemnation, while
1 fancied saw a'quick glance of re-
proach in Margaret's dark eyes, like the
flash of a gun at night. .....
"From this moment" !" the general said,
"your fate is: in other hands than mine.
You will be tried by court-martial, and
must expect the only sentence ever
pronounced on one engaged in secret
SERVICE"
Z Itled Margaret back to the house.,
where an order soon followed to place
her in close confinement. :: - -. ''
''There's going to be the devil to pay 2
said Walter, half an hour later. The
general has got one OF his fits on.'''
Even the men seemed to know that
something was ii the wind. Old salt g.
Of the sea could not more certainly
predict foul. weather in the sky than
the troops could see hard fighting In
the generals face. About dark we got
the first flash Of the coming storm.
The general called ne to him and Or. or
dered me to ride to the headquarte Of
the different commands, directing each
commanding 8 1 officer TO send two of his
best men, especially fitted for scouting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
The Sewer Question.

The sewer question is now puzzling
the city government. Only a small
sum of the sewer appropriation, which
was made as small as practicable. now
remains. The recent break in the
sewer has made an unexpected outlay
necessary. The fall cleaning of the
sewers is now at hand and must be
done. This city pays 10 cents per basin
where other cities pay as high az S1.50
The entire job will cost in the neigh
borhood Of $500. The sewer appropri-
alton IS. however. almost exhausted
ana it is question where the money
now needed in this department is com
ing from. There have been petitions
for sewers which would cost S1l00. but
these probably cannot be granted. this
year. The smallpox expenses of last
winter, the railroad subscription and
the deficit of last year has brought the
tax rate up, this year. although the
actual running expenses could be paid
on tax rate of 10 and three fourths
nils. Some action will probably be
taken at the next meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

Rev. Mr.. Miller of the NJ. +. church.
will leave, today, for n vacation at
Hedding, \. H, where he will join
Mrs. Miller. who has been there for the
past two weeks. Theyl will remain in
New Hampshire for two weeks, and.
after visiting friends in Vermont and
Massachusetts. will return to Halo
well, before Sept. TO- During Mr.. Mil
ler's absence from this city the sociaI
meetings through the week ana sun
day evening, also the Sunday School.
will be held at the church as usual
with competent leaders. Sunday. Aug
%, Rev. a. a. Lewis Of Gardiner. win
preach al go i. NJ There vii be no
preaching. Aug. q, unless later an
nounced. Sunday. Sept. 3. Rev. G. +.
Parsons. former pastor. now presiding
elder. viii preach in the morning ana
hold meetings in the evening as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

a y. Page Of Shawmut. recently
built a nice little summer house a short
distance from his house. He had just
completed it when some boys went into
il when no one was near to prevent
them ana smashed the furniture ana
did All the damage that they could. Mr.
Page was naturally rather indignant
ana Al once began To ~ some detective
work. II was not long before He had
located the guilty ones and coming
down here swore out warrants for their
arrest. They We're arrested by officer
Jewell Of Shawmut. and at the hear
ing were sentenced to the reform
school. This sentence was suspended
but viii he held tover the boys to pre-
vent their doinga further mischief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
troublesome to the Army.

burlhS the Civil War, as we'll as in
our late war with Spain, diarrhoea was
one oil the most troublesome diseases
the army had to contend with. In
MANY instances it became chronic and
me Old soldiers still suffer from il Mr.
DaVid Iaylor OF Wind Ridge. Greene
~ "a. IS one Of these. He uses
Collie, Cholera ana
Diarrhoea Remedy and says he never
found anything that would give him
such 7ack relief 1t is for sale by
Iho. coushlin, III Water ST., druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
11th Maine Regimen. Reunion.

The Fighting 11th.' a famous old
regiment. will hold its annual reunion
in this city, Aug. 10Th. 18th and 18th.
1t is said that only one regiment. the
18th, lost more men in action than did
this one. 1t had many colonies and
most of them were promoted from this
regiment. General Hill, at one time
its colonel. is expected to be present
At Deep Run, where he lost an arm
the whole regiment charged to save
him from capture after he had been
wounded. He had fallen from his
horse and the enemy had surrounded
him and We're about to take him pris-
oner. when the 18th, seeing how things
We're going. charged without orders
and rescued it's colonel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

Among the visitors, Saturday. were:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w Simonton. Fran
ces A. Snow, Carrie S. Simonton. lose
phine A. Simonton. Portland: Mrs. n .
{. Burleigh. Kate II. Burleigh. Clara
NJ. Burleigh, Myrtle A. Burlcigh, Cora
;. Burleigh, Nj. c. Freeman, VassaI-
boro; Miss Mary f. Garland, Win
slow; Clara L. CVlark. Randolph:
Dora b. Meader. Chelsea: Maud G.
Parsons. Alma: Mamie f. Given. Jno.
{. Meader, Chelsea; Thomas Hereby,
Revere. Mass. r. +. Moore. Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

The railroad commissioners have
given notice that there will be hear
ing at Augusta, Thursday, for the tx
tension of a branch track Of the Maine
Central up the Cobbosseecontee
stream. There will be but one hearing
needed in this case and it is expected
that all the work will quickly be done.
There is no reason why the work can
not at once begin. one who is in a
position said that he did not doubt
but what the work would begin, one
week from today. The last step to
take was the meeting of the commits
sioners and this will have been done by
this time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

The matter Of organizing an athletic
club is being agitated in the city. out
side of the college gymnasium there
never has been well equipped one in
the city. The college and schools have
hitherto monopOlizcd the athletics in
the city but now the young men are
confident that a good athletic associa-
ton can be formed and supported here
The matter seems to he meeting with
much favor although the plans are not
formulated 1t has been suggested.
however. that rooms b. hired ana fit
tea NJ for first-class gymnasium.
The organization that has been sug-
Eested is that Of q social and athletic
Clnh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

The cyclone which was scheduled to
strike this section of the cuuntryASat
urday. struck the city about II o'clock.
saturday evening. No one would have
imagined it To be cyclone. however
unless the weather bureau had not
kindly labelled it. The evening was
the warmest Of the week. At about II
O'Clock it was calm ana sultry The
wind came up suddenly ana blew with
considerable force but not enough To
10 any damage. 1t was very refresh
ing after the hot evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

There was not 81 much riding on the
Electrics, Sunday. as there vas a week
ago. which was a record breaker. Tn
usually large numbers took the ride
over the TWO roads to Benton Falls.
The Benton Road. anticipating a larger
crowd. yesterday. had TWO cars run
ming all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

Union services are being hold at the
C"nEreSati,naist church This month.
This plan of having union services r,
each "f tnc churches i'm turn Is WORKING
admirably here ;his summer. Ey this
method the small summer audiences
dreaded - much hy most ministers. ARE
avoided ANA tho church " wei hIled
each sunday Tha pastors alSp have 4
chance tx enjoy their vacations know
ing that thc.r people arr nut neglected
while they arv away
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Lipton's, Limited the tea. groceries
ana spirits business in which the own
er or the shamrock made his money.
mas been in hot water of late. The
Nonconformists started to boycott it
when the company added whiskey and
wines to the goods it advertised. A
little while ago it was fined heavily
for selling tea underweight. a test case
being made on the practice of weigh
ing the paper bags with the tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

mel 'l Foi5ce Frank Thompson arrest
:" Il man giving the name of Dennis
donovan ana claiming to live in Boston.
edIurday morning, for drunkenness
donovan made considerable disturbance
~ ne morning, ana when arrested VII
found II the TOP Or the covered bridge,
where he had climbed, IN AZ said. 10 III
cape people who We're chasing him. There
seemed TO be traces ~ insanity about the
man. lie was given 20 DAYS in iaiI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

There is 4 rumor afloat that the woolon
mill. which has been idle for a long time.
will again start up. At the present time
nothing definite can be ascertained, bus
it is learned that upriver parties are con
tempIating taking the plant ana at once
set it in running order. employing a.
many as can be set to work. All hope
that this is 50, as this will employ a large
crnf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

IN unusually fine Concert will BE given
in coburn ham this evening. The artists
being Carolyn Yraton pianist; Grace
Haskell Earnum. soprano. ana Hubert
Arnold, trio Of celebrated musicians
who are passing the summer in Maine
The concert has been long anticipated
with pleasure by our music :locing people
Reserved seats are on sale at Sampson's
drug store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

The many friends Of Mrs. Florence
wife Of benjamin w. Chamberlain will
be greatly grieved to hear Of her death
Sunday afternoon. For the last four
months, she had been suffering from a
complication of diseases and has born
her sufferings with great courage She
was 81 years of age and is survived by
husband. The funeral will be held.
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, at
her late home on Higholborn street,
Rev. j. l.. Quimby officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

There are now good chances for the re-
covery Of II. g. Foster though he ~ not
Yet out Of danger. The city IL watching
his progress with the kcencst interest ana
the news that he IL out of danger will
give universal pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

At the present time, there is an aver
age of about 5000 tons of ice shipped
every day on the river. Unless we have
remarkably warm weather. there will
be carried over. next winter about
250, 900 tons of the frozen crystals. Last
year there was none of il carried over