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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14
Poultry Notes.

The egg trade Of Germany and RuS-
sla is said to be developing very rap
idly, but the movement of eggs 10
toward Germany and from Russia, so
far as these two countries are con-
cerned. In 1880 Germany paid other
countries sS,498,OOO for eggs, but since
that time her imports Of eggs have In
creased to such an extent that during
the first eleven months OF last year
the value of her imports Of eggs was
SIG, 993, 900. On the other hand Russia
Is building up fine trade In export
eggs. In 1881 the total value OF eggs
exported from Russia was $2S7OOO. In
1894 1t had increased to S9,252,OOO, ana
for the first eleven months OF last year
1t was Sl799O,OOO. The raising OF
poultry for the production Of eggs has
become an important factor In Russian
husbandry. In 1894 freight on the Rus
sian railroads was reduced, and TINS
gave an impetus to the infant industry
o
Little Is known generally OF the leai
character Of what we call "black-head
In turkeys" Previous to the year 1894
even the cause was unknown, as no
scientist appears to have investigated
1t thoroughly. In that year DR.. Theo-
bald Smith, Of the Rhode Island Ex-
pertinent Station, set himself the task
Of finding out the cause Of the disease.
He requested persons having birds sick
with black-head to send him parts OF
the birds that died. The parts re-
ceived were sections of the heads and
lntestines, particularly the liver. The
latter is always affected in this disease
The liver is covered with notifies OF
brownish, greenish or yellowlsh color
A microscopic investigation showed
the trouble to be due to minute para
site Of the protoZoan order, The life
history has not, so far as we are in
formed been determined, hence 1t Is
difficult to say If the parasite has an
intermediate host, such as some anil
NAL or insect, that 1t must 60 through
before being able to, live in the turkey.
Whenever the disease breaks out in a
flock 1t is certainly we'll to isolate the
sick birds and remove them from the
pasture ground over which they have
been roaming,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

odd thing, Kitty; | stored 1t up to tell
you--that was what / came to say,
You have always been jealous Of Mad
anne Arnaud-and l used to think you
had reason to be Jealous; but now
well, now, am not sure
what was II that she said?"
"She was thanking John for having
given her so much Of his precious
time.
owe know she said, that every
minute spent away from Kitty Is a
minute you begrudge. You have been
very good; you have never let me feel
how my, affairs have bored you.
"'They have not bored me, said
John; we made a compact of friend
ship long ago; and what is the use OF
friends II they are not ready to serve
in time Of need?'"
John is a paragon to the end! How
has he been serving Madame Armand,
Kitty? What are her affairs that
have been boring him and taking up
his timer"
81 don't know. / don't want to tell
you, Meg-not now"
you are little contradictory, dear;
but never mind, mystery Is the order
Of the day. DO you know that Madame
Arnaud came and went away in dress
and bonnet and mantle that made her
look quite an old lady, an old lady OF
sixty or over? looked through the
ichinks Of the venetians and saw her
go out She had puffs of gray hair be-
meath her bonnet; her gown was
punched out at the sides; she looked
slxty-quite, What does 1t all mean,
Kitty? What Is the mystery?"
II cannot tell you, Meg"
But you know? Kitty, you are
trembling; what is the matter with
your"
Nothing, Meg-nothing!" returned
hastily. Il was thinking-trying to
think"
But, try as I might, my thoughts re-
fused to shape themselves. One idea,
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NT"TY'S
CHAPTER XV.-(oontInued,J

SAAahA AeAh - " NWN8NHN@NNNff
Arthur 81, John-alias Leslie
something else, no doubt, nowadaya
He looked like a man OF ATTY. but |
knew him; knew him almost In a
moment"
you couldn't be sure,' said doubt
fully.
Meg smiled, but did not contradict
me. But the smile was eloquent-it
despised my folly,
II had gone down stairs carly" Meg
continued, leaning back In her chair
and pushing her hair from her brow
with a nervous impatient little gesture
tits not my way to get up early, Is II?
But was restless, | couldn't sleep, and
thought | should find a novel II |
went down stairs. The servants
weren't moving; but there was fire
In tho study, The blinds were all
down, but the fire looked cosy; went
In and stood before II and warmed my
toes, ] dare say | was looking UNI
tidy, Kitty; ! think he took me for
an early housemald; he came into the
room quietly, and came up behind me,
and-and he kissed me, Kitty, hadn't
heard any one come In, and nearly
screamed. But as l turned my head
round quickly saw his eyes, and
knew him, and didn't scream--I was
too frightened to move or make a
sound"
go on, Meg"
"Then all at once John called to him
from the passage He called In very
quiet, mysterious sort Of volce-lmpa-
tient, too.
"'st. John, he said, your sister is
waiting, Come.
HE opened the street door quietly
and led some one in, They didn't come
back to the study as / feared they
would; they seemed to be setting out
on some journey, and time seemed to
be pressing, They stood for minute
speaking softly and quickly in the hall
Do you know, Kitty, whose voice
heard? 1t was voice not to be mis-
.aken-Madame Arnauds voice. She
was thanking John. She said such an
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14
CHAPTER XVI.

John was In the breakfast-room. He
was seated In an armchair beside the
Are, his elbow on the table that stood
near, his head against his hand. ! was
standing close to him before he saw
me.
John" said In a quick voice that
| tried In vain to steady, don't let me
so away from youl don't want to
go, john"
lie sprang quickly to his feet, his
face lighting up,
did | want you to so, Kitty" he
asked reproachfully, Your wish to
leave me has been the bltterest trouble
| have ever had to bear. needn't tell
you that, need /? You know 1t only
too WE'LL"
He had taken my hands In his, but
would not let him draw me near him,
II have been Jealous, john" said,
bringing out the words In sharp,
labored way 81 have been jealous Of
Madame Arnaud!"
Jealous, Kitty! Have you cared
enough for me to be Jealous, dear?" he
asked, sadly. "You have had no need
to be jealous-nonel Yet 1t is good
news to me- all the same"
1T wasn't your love for her. John,
that minded" went on TREMENDOUSLY,
the tears sprlnglng unbldden to my
eyes. Perhaps-perhaps did mind
that, too; but that wasn't what
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

one horse can build such q house. II
the poles are close by. In six days, and
with cash outlay only for nails, win
dow and door. Such houses are prao-
tlcable only where poles are plenty.
When the walls are whltewashed In
side such house will look very cozy,
especially OF n cold, windy day. The
roostlng poles will be fiat on top and
made level, and these, with few nests,
will constitute all the furnishings In
the roostlng room. The roosts Will be
placed TO allow OF one passing entirely
around them, to allow OF better and
quicker removal Of the droppings.
In the shed will be placed the box
containing their bath, which will con-
slst of road dust and slited ashes, re-
newed as often as necessary; drinking
fountain, grit and charcoal box, several
nests and great amount OF litter In
which a little grain win be scattered
In order to induce them to exercise
The litter will be renewed when neces-
sary, often hope, for the more they
scratch and wear out the litter, the
more eggs we will get Common boxes
will be used for nests, entirely separate
from other furnishings and from each
other, for while they will take more
room than continuous row of nests,
they are much easier cleaned. Wheat
or oats straw will be used for nesting
material. A curtain made of gunny-
ks--burlap-wlll be used to conhne
the chicks to the shed OF stormy days.
Old carpeting would do all right Poul-
try-ralsers who do not need to count
the cost can pass this article to some
one not 80 lucky.
EMMA cLEARwATERs.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

Feed cattle OF the best quality that
you can buy, says Wallace's Farmer
In selecting cattle for the feed lot,
quality Is everything, Tho ago of the
cattle Is of minor Importance. II the
quality is all right and the feeding
conducted on right lines, II Is not 30
much difference whether you feed
calves, yearlngs or two-year-olds.
The calves will give you the largest
returns for n bushel of corn, he year
llngs next, and the two-year-oldB next,
but the larger cattle are likely 10 sell
at the higher prices,
In putting cattle on feed, you are not
likely to go too slow, We think there
are more mistakes made In getting
cattle on full feed than ut any other
period Of their management after
breeding. The best feeders think a
month rather too short time, In
experienced feeders often think they
should have been on full feed In 0
week or ten days, They are delighted
with the great gains In weight and Inn
aglne they have at least hit on their
proper vocation, Before they are
through they wonder what Is the mat
ter. They find their steers are not
gaining conclude that the business Is
mot what II Is cracked up to be" and
sell them before they are half ready
for the market and often 80 out OF con-
dtion that 1t Is dlfIicult for even q
skilled feeder to get them back to q
condition where they can make a
profitable use of corn. Cattle should
be brought on to a full feed Of corn
80 gradually that the digestive system
really never notices the change from
grass to grain,
Prices of feeding steers are high,
that Is, Of good ones, and are likely to
be high. There seems TO be no great
surplus In this kind Of stock There
Is all over the West an abundance OF
fall pasture and there is probability
OF about an average crop of corn, In
some sections much Of 1t will be UNI
merchantable, however, and OF COM
paratively little value unless fed to
cattle or other live stock. 1t is likely,
therefore, that feeding steers will come
high this fall. On the other hand, the
price OF beef cattle Is steadily advanc-
Ing and with good reason, There are
not too many for the. market. The
laboring classes, who are great beef
eaters, are fully employed, there IL a
tendency on the part Of everything to
advance, and we believe that the mar
gin between feeders and finished cat
tie will be as large or larger than II
has been for three years past, and
hence there is as good chance for
profit. The advance in the price OF
meats by the butchers which has taken
place In the large cities and in all
cities will no doubt tend to check con-
sumption, and II hogs had not adj
vanced in price there would doubtless
have been less beef and more pork
consumed. The advance In hogs and
the good price that sheep bring will
thus tend TO prevent rs much decrease
In the consumption Of beef as would
otherwise be expected
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14
Breeding tho Dairy Cow.

henry WHlluCe says
1--WE have no hesitation In saying
that the farmer who has good dual
purpose cows will learn how to mate
them, learn how to grow calves on a
balanced ration, can grow as good
calves as ever followed their dams,
and at present prices can sell them to
feeders at 80 months old for $50 per
head and over. There is money in
this, and plenty of 1t, but 1t Is only the
skillful breeder and skillful feeder
that can realize 1t, He can, sometimes
he does, in time, as rule, he will, but
only when he gives close attention and
learns how to balance his skim milk
ration with corn"
We agree with Mr.. Wallace. lie
means that the man who owns dairy
cows should not be satisfied to breed
to any old bull, but should select one
that will get good feeders and beefers
Where the dairyman breeds to raise
the female progeny the matter is diff
ferent He must breed to a dairy bull,
but the thousands of dairymen who do
not raise calves might make more by
breeding calves that will feed well for
beef. Skim-milk, being highly nitrog-
enous, requires carbohydrate like
corn to balance 1t, as Mr.. Wallace sug-
gpata
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14
HUSBAND
By Author Of -EEetty," Etc.

and only one, had taken possession OF
my mind, John had had business mat
ters to talk OF with Madame Arnaud!
II was business that had taken him
there 30 often'-buslness that they
talked about In such lowered, conf
Dental voicesl My spirits had sud
denly grown buoyant, my voice almost
gay.
Meg, stay here for a little while"
l pleaded eagerly. 81 want to see John
all alone"
IAN uncommon wlsh!" laughed Meg;
but the soft little glance with which
she looked back at me robbed the
mocking speech Of all Its sting,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14
Some Can't.

Miss Daintee-What an awful occu-
patton! To be employed in place
where they tin meats Mr. Edgemore-
Well, 1t argues a certain ability. Miss
Daintee--Ability? Mr. Edgemore-
Certainly. They only employ those
who can.-New York World.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

When cattle come off pasture in fall
to enter the stables or feeding yards,
an attempt should be made to kill the
young MARBLES" which are forming
upon their backs. Most Of our read
ers will know that we mean by war
bles," the large grubs to be found
In rounded assesses upon the backs
of cattle in winter time. Years ago the
Farmers Review showed in an ex-
haustive series Of articles how serious
Is the loss caused annually by these
grubs which puncture the hide, set up
irritation and inflammation aud con-
sequently hinder the fattening ,rocess
or milk production. 1t Is claimed that
the young grubs may be killed nov
by bathing the backs of the cattle with
brine and this plan should be tried
and again later on, should this method
fail, a little mercurial ointment rubbed
upon the MARBLE will usually kill the
grub, which is also sometimes dis
patched by the thrust OF large
needle. When, however, the grub has
grown to large size and is surrounded
by puss 1t may be squeezed out and
destroyed.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

Butter and Other Pure-Food Laws in
France.-They have contracted a pure
food enthusiasm in France, and now
the senate is considering law that
provides for Imprisonment for from
three to twelve months and fine OF
from $40 to $1,000, or both, for deceiv-
ing the purchaser either respecting tho
nature and qualities Of the goods or
the amount sold. II false weights are
used the punishment can be doubled
and the offending scale smashed up.
Another years punishment can be
added II the goods sold should be hurt
full to man or beast.-Merchants' Sen
tinel.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

High Priced Cattle.-The prices Of
choice cattle on the market sound
most encouraging. Sales at over SO
are not uncommon now, and a number
at $500 to $685. have been reported.
This gives the owner Of feeding cattle
nerve, but 1t must be considered that
the class of cattle that Is bringing
these fancy prices was high and that
the country is not yet abundantly
supplied with feeding cattle that are
capable OF being brought to such
prime condition. 1t takes good breed
ing to produce the animal Of the high
beef type and only such animals, even
In the hands of the most Intelligent
feeder, can be made to top the market.
It is generally understood that there
Is only small proportion Of the feed
ing stock offered in the market that
can be so handled as to finish them
up as choice beef or export steers. The
men who own them can get big prices
whenever an intelligent feeder buyer
comes around, but scrub stock must
continue to go at less prlces.-Texas
Stock Journal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

1t is an excellent practice to break a
colt to halter at weaving time, for the
younger the colt is taught to lead, the
more easily is the operation accom-
pllshed. Youngsters halter-broken at
weaving time are more than half har-
ness-broken when OF age for service.
1t Is quite an undertaking to round up
or A year old colt and break 1t to
halter, which feat is necessary before
the process of harness racing COM
mences. At that age they are so strong
and frequently make such a protracted
and stubborn fight that the animal is
spoiled. It not infrequently happens
that the horse rears and breaks Its
neck in the operation. All danger may
be avoided, and the labor necessary to
educate the colt to lead will be min
imized by halter-breaklng at weaving
time. A colt will soon yield to the
tension OF the halter II pulled at an
angle, and it quickly learns that to
follow the breaker relieves 1t from
pain. The resistance is brief and the
subjugation complete,-Ex.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

Some kind of meat food several
times week will prove Of value.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-12-14

Australian Opal Mining.
Opal mining is one of the greatess
Australian mineral industries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

ROME, Jan. 27.-Tbe newspapers
here allege thai The anarchist plot
against the Kaiser discovered at Cairo
last fell was a fake arranged by the po-
lice for the sake of the rewards.
VIENNA, Jan. 27.-Russia is inform
ing the powers that the reports that
she is increasing her armament are IN
true, and that nothing she is doing can
be interpreted as hostile TO the Cars
peace manifesto.
MADRID. Jan. 27.-Spain has accept
ed the invitation to take part in the
Cars universal peace conference.
ROME, Jan. 27.-The three cardinals
standing the best chance to succeed to
the papacy after the death of Leo Nil
are Oreglia, Gotti and Svampa. The
youngest of the three, Dmenico Svam-
pa, mas, it is believed, the best chances
of success.
LONDON, Jan: 27.-The Manx House
of Keys has passed bill legalizing
relations with deceased wife's sister.
VIENNA, Jan. 27.-Wine, women end
cards have caused the mental aud
physical breakdown of Prince Alfred,
only son and heir OF the reigning Duke
OF Sax Coburg Gotha and grandson OF
Queen Victoria.
BELFAST, Jan. 27.-P. & NJ Shields, bank
ers, have failed. Their liabilities are $780,.
OO1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

The CADETS PUNIsHMENT.-Aiter
another all-dsy session, spent in exam
lining the members present OF the dis
missed first class, the board Of visitors
of the Virginia Military Institute, at
Lexington, yesterday ordered the re-
instatement of the thirty-6ye cadets,
which was made public to-day in spe-
cial order to the corps of cadets. The
conditions imposed upon them are Sc
we're. The board adjourned. The fol-
lowing are the conditions imposed:
First-That they shall not be eligi-
BILE to appointment as officers until after
the expiration OF a period of sixty
days.
Second-That they shall be deprived
of ell privileges that are usually grant
ed to the class 10 which they belong.
Third-That they shall each be de-
quired to perform ten hours of penalty
duty, and be on strict probation until
the end of the session.
Fourth-That they shall not be pub
licly graduated, and that the diplomas
Of those who may qualify for them
shall be awarded in such a manner and
at such time as the superintendent may
determine, not earlier than September
l, 1899.
Fifth-That when they report for
duty they shall sign such articles of re.
enlistment as the superintendent may
prescribe.
All the members of the dismissed
class who were in Lexington were
brought singly before the board and
rigidly examined in regard to the mo.
tives which prompted them in commit,
ing the excessive breace of discipline.
The greatest penalty on them is their
being denied public graduation and
the Withholding of their diplomas.
They are greatly rejoiced. The other
members of the class who were not
present nave been telegrsphed inform
ing them of their reinstatement.
The cause of their dismissal was the
gross disobediepce of orders in defying
the officers by display of fireworks on
the top ofthe barracks on New Years
eve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
FROM WASHINGTO TON.
roorespondsuce Of the Alexandra Gazette
WASHINGTON. Jan. %.

WASHINGTON, Jan. p.
Joseph Il. Choste, the newly ap
pointed Ambassador TO the Court OF
St. James. called on the President this
morning. They talked chiefly about
the Nicaragua Canal, the understand
ing being that England is ready to con-
sent to the abrogation Of the objection
able clause in the Clsyton-Bulwer treaty
on condition that English battleships
be allowed to pass through the canal in
times of war as well as peace.
The democrats in both branches OF
Congress are practically as one in oppo-
sition to the steamship subsidy bill.
They say that it has been the policy OF
their party to oppose subsidies for the
past 20 yesrs, and that they will resort
60 every means to defeat this measure
The Eagan court martial re-couveD.
ed at the Ebbitt House this morning.
Msior Mills, recorder of the war
board, was asked whether the Presi-
dents promise of immunity to witness
es before the war board had been put
in writing. He answered, mo, not 10
nv knowledge" Judge Advocate
Davis submitted to the witness the ad-
dress of the President to the war board
at its organization. 1t contains no ref
ence to promised immunity. No other
formal instructions are on record.
Recorder Mills was present when this
address was made and heard subse-
oueutly q conversation between the
President and the commission.
"We must protecs our witnesses"
General Dodge suggested. Members
of the army and navy may testify with
out fear of further responsibility" Mr..
Mckinley replied.
Secretary of War Alger was the next
witness and the court did him the honor
of rising st his appearance. He detail.
ed the conversation between Esgan and
himself when the former excitedly ex-
pressed the desire to prefer charges
against General Miles. Under the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
Philippines Prepared for War.

HONG KONG, Jan. 27.-The Filippi-
nos here declare that Aguinaldo vii
not declare war against the United
States but will wait for the Americans
to begin the fighting, as he belives this
will strengthen his position. They say
if war occurs, however, the insurgents
are prepared to fight for years if neces-
sary. They are adopts at guerilla war
fare aud after striking blow can retire
to the dense jungles Oh the islands ano
prepare for further attacks. The Spar
iards were never able to penetrate these
jungles.
LONDON, Jan. "a dispatch from
Hong Kong declares that Aguinaldo hai
officially Motif ed General Otis that the
Philippine republic has been proclaim
ed.