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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-07

quoted above. The navy department
is to appoint a board to examine
Schley, while Sampson is to appoint
his own medical board. Indeed, &C
oording to the New York Suns cor
respondent, there will be no necessity
to inquire into his mental and moral
fitness. His mental, moral and pro-
fessional record Is perfect, and there
will be no question raised against his
promotion on that SCORE"
This is merely another move in the
conspiracy against Schley, and at the
bottom Of 1t Is the intention of the
Sampson cabal to retire him from the
service. AS the Post says, this is the
meanest and most impudent chapter
in the whole history of conspiracy,
persecution and cabal All fair-mind-
ed men will agree to that statement.
From the very beginning, the atti-
tude of Sampson is without parallel
in the history of our navy. which has
been singularly free from sham heroes
and frauds. He has displayed sor-
did selfishness and has made such
open manifestation Of 1t as to disgust
all intelligent and reasonable men. He
had his fame In his hands. II, after
the Santiago affair, he had sent to
Washington fair and modest report.
giving credit where 1t was due, and
paying tribute to the eomnandsrs
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Practical Inscruction.

The State University of Missouri Is
taking a greatly advanced step in fur
nishing short winter courses Of instruc-
tion to farmers, dairymen and stockmen
upon subjects of practical interest and
Importance to them. No previous prep
aratiOn or examination is required, and
these courses Of instruction are open to
all who desire to attend them. This is a
wonderful innovation and in exactly the
right direction. 1t will enable many
farmers and farmers boys and girls to
get taste Of practical college education
which they never could get under the
old way of attending school. The Globe
Democrat, in referring to this subject,
says:
Practically all of the pressing work
Of the farm will be finished by the
Christmas holidays, and spring work
does not begin until the latter part Of
March. This interim In January, Feb
ruary and March is often spent by the
young men of the farm in comparative
idleness. The Missouri State Univer-
sity at Columbia has provided two splen-
did practical short courses, one for the
stockman, dairyman and general farmer;
the other for the market gardener, or
chardist and nursery man, to enable the
young men and young women OF the
farms to utilize this leisure time to the
best possible advantage in improving
their knowledge Of their profession.
These courses are open to all without
entrance examination, and ought to be
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Farmers' Telephones.

Telephones connecting farmers houses
with towns are becoming quite common
in some parts Of the country. In some
places they are attached by wire from
the houses to the upper wire Of barbed
wire fences and over highways by a
wire attached to tall pole on either side.
For short distances these work very well
and seem to answer every purpose. For
longer distances extending several miles
an insulated wire is attached to the top
OF fence posts by using porcelain knobs
every ten or twenty rods and the wire
is carried over highways by the use Of a
couple of long poles. These do excellent
service and are put up at a small ex-
pense. Several houses, or as many as
needed, can be attached to the same wire.
and by using code OF signals, such as
one short ring of the bell for Jones, two
for Smith, three for Peters, and so on,
they can talk with each other. The
telephone instruments are now sold for
sever or eight dollars each, and almost
any sonoolboy con put them up so that
they will work well. In neighbOrhOods
where they have been tried they are
found to be very great convenience and
save the farmers many useless trips to
town. They are also useful matter Of
diversion for the members of the faml-
ly in conversing with their neighbOrs.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Topping the Market.

The demand for pig pork is not so
great as it was a few years ago. Baby
beef and pig pork had quite run and
for time topped the market. But now
good we'll matured medium weight hogs
and steers generally top the market and
hogs weighing $50 to 300 pounds and
steers weighing 1,4OO to 1000 pounds are
the weights which bring the best prices.
Form, quality and condition have more
to do with fixing the price than the mere
question Of weight. A heavy hog or
heavy steer IL in good form and prop
erly fattened will bring higher prices
than those of lighter weight and inferior
in quality. It is quality that commands
the price now rather than the question
of weight. But other things being equal
the medium weight is preferred in the
market to the extra heavy or the very
light. Where the price is as good, or
nearly as good, there are some adVan-
tages to the farmer in selling both cattle
and hogs when a medium weight is
reached. This is especially true with
hogs. The first two hundred pounds Of
hog and the first thousand pounds Of
a steer are, or at least should be, more
cheaply made than subsequent weight
OF the same animal. What Is put on
after that should be done not only for
the increased weight but also for the
purpose of finishing for the market, and
this is, or should be, done with higher
priced food than is used in the early
growth OF the animal There is more
or less risk from disease in all animals
and the larger the animal the greater
will be the loss in case the animal dies
Hence If the market price is fairly good
it is better and safer for the farmer to
sell at medium weight than to take the
risk of keeping in order to make a
heavier animal.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
TRIMMING Dogs.

Most dogs can be trained so as to be-
come very useful animals. A we'll
trained dog will save a farmer many
steps. A good shepherd dog will take
the cows to the pasture In the morning
and bring them up at night, and will also
mind a flock of sheep. A good watch
dog will protect the premises from
tramps by day and from burglars by
night and see that the hen house is not
robbed. A boy who drove butchers cart
In Chicago had great Dane pup that he
taught to ride In the seat with him, hold
the driving lines in his mouth and pull
back on them when the horse undertook
to start. In this way the dog was taught
to hold the horse while the boy was
away from the cart delivering meat. A
short time ago the dog was trotting be-
hind the wagon when the horse became
frightened and SHE'D to one side so
quickly as to throw the boy out Of the
and then ran away. The dog looked at
the boy trying to scramble to his feet
and then at the running horse with the
lines dragging behind on the ground.
Then he ran quickly after the horse,
caught the lines, which were buCkled to-
gether at the end, in his mouth and
pulled back on them with all his might.
The horse soon realized that he was not
loose after all and was stopped by the
faithful dog before any damage was
done. What the boy had taught the dog
as mere novelty or pastime was thus
turned to good account and the boy was
we'll repaid by saving the horse and
cart from a damaging runaway.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Flghtlnr DestructIve Inaects.

In fighting insect enemies few simple
rules will greatly aid the farmer In the
use OF the different remedies or insecti-
cides. For fungus growths or diseases,
Bordeaux mixture is considered the best.
For biting insects, such as eat the leaves,
paris green is most destructive. For in
sects that suck the sap from the bark,
kerosene emulsion is most beneficial.
For the destruction of insects that form
in scales, washes made with soap, salt
and sulphur should be used. And for
current worms, white hellebone pow
dered and sprinkled over the bushes, is
the best remedy. Paris green should
never be applied In the form Of powder
as 1t is a most dangerous poison and the
imperceptible dust from 1t which floats
in the air will be unconsciously breathed
into the lungs and might act as a deadly
poison.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
A Corner In Kansas.

Broom corn Is one of the products in
which central Kansas exceIs. Some Of
the finest broom corn in the world is
raised in the vicinity OF Sterling. There
was a shortage Of the broom corn crop
in 1898 and the Kansas product more
than held the balance Of power Some
speculative gentlemen discovered the
fact Of a shortage and quietly bought all
the broom corn in sight and 1t is claimed
that they have most effectually cornered
the market so that broOms, and especl-
ally whisk broOms made from the dwarf
broom corn, will be materially higher
in price than they have been for many
years. Sterling, Kans., seems to be the
storm center of this corner and the Kan
sas farmers who still have broom corn
will be likely to get high price for IT,
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04

NO person who has an orchard ought
to be so greedy as to think that he can
successfully raise crop Of apples and
q crop Of hogs In the same field. Hogs
may be good thing to keep down the
weeds In an orchard, but they will also
keep down the crop of apples as well.
No stock of any kind should be kept in
an orchard. The weeds should be kept
down by the use Of the mower and the
disc harrow and after the trees come into
bearing che ground should be kept well
seeded to clean red clover Stock Of any
kind, hogs. sheep, cattle or horses will
tread the ground hard and cause II to
dry out. and this will rob the feeding
rOotlets Of the trees Of the necessary
moisture and nourlshment and keep the
trees from bearing crops Of fruit.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
American Timber.

Russia is supposed TO have inexhausL-
ible forests OF timber, but 1t does not
seem to be suitable for railroad con-
structiOn. A new Russian railroad Is
being constructed and the builders come
to this country for the principal timber.
It Is taken from Oregon and shipped
across the Pacific ocean to VladiVostok
and from there by railroad to the river
Amur and thence by water to the line
OF the new railroad Thus America con-
tributes from her wonderful natural re-
sources to the improvement and devel-
opment OF the old world.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Choking Cattle.

Il sometimes happens that cattle when
eating whole potatoes or apples get
chOked by small apple or potato getting
lodged in the gullet. The animal is
helpless and cannot get it up by cough
ing nor down by swallowing. The OBJ
structlOn in the gullet presses against
the windpipe and prevents the animal
from breathing. Unless relief is soon
afforded the animal will die from
strangulatiOn. One OF the simplest and
easiest methods for relief is to feel with
the hand along the under side OF the
throat until the hard lump is found
and then by pinching the gullet between
the thumb and finger on the lower side
Of the obstruction it can be gradually
forced upward until 1t reaches the mouth
and comes out the way it went in. If it
is too low down to be forced upward it
may be forced downward by pinching on
the upper side until 1t is made to pass
out Of the gullet and into the stomach.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Preserving the OuallS.

The Kansas Horticultural Society re-
Gently held unanimously adopted a res
Olution requesting the Legislature Of the
State to enact more stringent laws for
the protection and preservation Of the
Quails. The Legislature should act upon
this suggestion and prohibit the destruc-
tion OF the Quails. Pot hunters and
ruthless boys kill great quantities Of
them every year Quails are among the
farmers best friends. They are con-
stantly working for the farmer by de-
stroying the insect enemies OF the
farmer In return the farmer should
protect the quails. They are innocent
and beautiful birds and SO tame that it
is very easy matter to snare or shoot
them. They live very largely upon in
seCts that are destructive to the farmers
crops and they should have every pro-
lection that the law can give them.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
stable Manure.

Carefully made experiments show that
fresh manure taken directly from the
stable to the field Is worth about double
as much to the land as old manure that
has been piled up and allowed TO rot and
decompOse through the winter And 1t
would lose far more Of it's fertiliSing
qualities In the summer months than In
the winter. The gases which escape and
the liquids which run away from the ma
nure pile are what the land needs. 1t
will pay any farmer to keep q handy
wagon standing where the manure from
the stable can be thrown into 1t and ns
soon as q load Is accumulated haul 1t
onto the field where 1t is needed most
AIS II decomposes on the field the fertiliz-
ing elements will go into the ground and
enrich the soil.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
JANUARY 4

largely patrOnized. It is certain that IL
the farmers and hOrticulturists Of tFa
State appreciated the value of the IL
struction that will be impaired at the
university this winter in these short
courses at least one student from every
township in the State would attend. This
is an opportunity that no one can afford
to miss. Begin at once making prepara-
tions to attend this winter, and write to
the university for an illustrated pamph-
let describing the courses. The entire
expense, including railroad fare, will not
exceed $50 for the average student,
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
ReIf-aucklnR Cowe.

A simple and effective way to prevent
milch COWS from sucking themselves Is
TO put leather halter on the head and
girdle around the body just back Of
the f0relegs and attach one end Of a
strong stick to the halter ring under
the chin and pass the other end between
the fore legs and attach 1t to glrdle under
che belly. This will not only prevent
the cow from sucking herself but will
also prevent breechey COW from jump
ing over the fence or crawling through
between the wires OF a wire fence.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
IlrantIr,a Gnrette.

The Christmas number Of the Breed
er's Gazette is an elegant number for the
admirers Of fine stock The illustra-
tlons are very fine and are well worth
years subscription for that valuable
stock journal. Many of the pages are
we'll worthy Of being framed and hung
ON the walls as perfect specimens Of
thoroughbred stock Shorthorns. white
faces, Aberdeen-Angus and Jerseys as
leading types OF cattle are finely repre-
sented, Percheron, Clydesdale and Hack
ney horses are beautifully illustrated,
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04

and Berkshire and POland-China swine
are shown, all drawn from life, and some
of the illustrations are tinted In natural
COlors Such an elegant number is a
cOmmendable tribute to the tact and
skill of the enterprising publishers Of the
Gazette and will act as a stimulus to
owners and breeders of fine stock
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
SensIble Horse Talk.

Don't let a horse go out on frosty
morning unless it has rubber-heel pads
or its shoes roughed, for should it not
fall down 1t may strain one of its joints
and be lame for a month.
Don't let your horse go out this cold
weather before it has been given break
fast. You know how you feel when you
go out without it yourself.
Don't put your horse away at night
until you have groomed it thoroughly
and dried it about the ears, collar and
saddle-b bearings.
Don't give your horse cold water.
First take the chill off it and then the
horse will be less liable to collie.
Don't forget to sponge the horse un-
der It's tail. It gives comfort and helps
the horse to cool off.
Don't let your horse stand about on
the street while you are shopping, es-
pecially if clipped.
Don't clip horses to be used for slow
driving or business purposes. A horse
compelled to go slow or stand still at
times should have natures coat to keep
it warm and healthy.
Don't put your horse away without
examining seat of collar and the seat OF
the pad. Should there be any soreness
at these places have the collar and pad
repaired.
Don't let your horse be undeTfed dur
ing cold weather, for the animal heat
can only be maintained by nutritious,
hydro-car bonaceOus food.
Don't put horse away after having
been out in the snow until his legs are
rubbed dry and wrapped with WOODEN
bandages. This will prevent scratches
Don't let your horse go out in the
snow without dressing its legs, especi-
ally the heels, with vaseline, which will
prevent these parts from becoming
chilly.
Don't leave horse standing on the
street without being covered with u
heavy woolen blanket which actually
covers the body and chest.
Don't put your horse away at night
without examining the feet. A nail may
have been picked up or stone wedged
In the cleft Of the frog of the foot, which,
being removed at once, will save Sc
riOus trouble.
Don't allow your draft horses and
mules to travel on the city pavements
during frosty weather unless their shoes
have been roughed. 1t will save many
an accident
Don't feed dirt with your oats and
corn. The feed should always be sitted.
If you haven't a sieve in your stable
buy one, and thus save your horse from
being liable to have concretions, called
calculi, form in the stomach and by OBJ
structing the bowels end the animals
life
Don't allow the shoes to remain on
the horses feet longer than month
On any account, IL you wish to preserve
the economy Of the foot. DIR. Robert
Ward.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Naming Fruits.

The State horticultural Society Of
Iowa, at its recent meeting, adopted the
following rules for naming fruits:
Names OF varieties shall consist of one
word, or, at most, two
Simplicity, distinctiveness and conven-
fence are the objects.
General terms like Seeding are not ad-
mlssable
Nouns must not be used in possessive
form.
No living mans name should be used
Numbers are only used in trials.
Use oldest name.
In full citation the name of the author
should be given, such as America, Bur
bank" These are used only in elaborate
works
No two varieties Of apples, plums, or
any one group should have the same
name.
No one is authorized to change a
name.
The usual causes OF roup are cold,
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04
Practical Farm Notes
From Actual Experience.

Agriculture Rh Most v'' and Most Noble Employment Man."
George Washington
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-04

The usual causes OF roup are cold,
danpness and exposure.
A laying hen should have her food and
drink at regular Intervals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08
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beginning OF ono or MS great moves
and filled with a sudden excitement, I
awaited his next words as tyro awaits
the first unfolding Of the plan he has
seen working in the brain of some fa-
nous strategist.
"Miss Knollys''-his very tone was
changed, changed in way to make us
all start Notwithstanding the prepara-
tion his momentary silence had given
us-"I have been thus pressing and per-
haps rude in my appeal because of
something which has come to my knowl-
edge which cannot but make you of all
persons extremely anxious as to the
meaning Of this terrible mystery. am
an old man and you will not mind my
bluntness. have been told-and your
agitation tells me it is true-that you
have lover, Mr.. Ostrander''-
"Ah" She had sunk as if crushed
by one terrific blow to the earth. The
eyes, the lips, the whole pitiful face
that was upturned to us remain in my
memory today as the most terrible and
yet the most moving spectacle that has
come into my by no means uneventful
life. "What has come to him2 Quick.
quick, tell me-"
For answer Mr.. Gryce drew out q
telegram.
"From the master of the ship on
which he was to SAIL" said he. sit
asks if Mr.. Ostrander left this town on
Tuesday last, as no news has come from
him."
"Loreenl Loreenl He passed down
that way" shrieked the girl, rising
like a spirit and pointing down the road
toward Deacon Spears. "He is gone
He is lost, but his fate shall not remain
mystery. I will dare its solution. l.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-08

followed MN IN time to sec him SET
his foot upon patch of rosemary.
"You will begin at this place, /" he
cried, "and work east, and, gentlemen,
something tells me that we will be sue
cessful. I"
With almost simultaneous sound
dozen spades and picks struck the
ground. Thedigging up Of Mother James
garden had begun in earnest.
I staid about that gate most of the
day. If moved away, imagined that
Mr.. Gryce was uneasy and wanted me
back under his eye. So as Lucetta was
invisible and Loreen in strained and
anxious mood, followed the example
of many of the other villagers who had
ventured into the lane for the first time
in months, and now stood watching ev-
cry shovelful of earth that was thrown
out, disappointing as the task had be-
come as hour after hour passed without
any discovery.
Along toward noon had diversion
if the rest had not. Mr.. Trohm came
riding up in his buggy, and somewhat
later in the day Deacon Spear came
boldly upon the field, though none too
near our gate, at which Saracen sat
growing. Tho talk I had with Mr..
Trohm was of a delicate nature, not bear
ing repetition, but the few curt words
I exchanged with Deacon Spear may
amuse the reader or at least satisfy some
of my good friends that am not so
given over to vanity as to be misled by
every passing compliment a man may
pay me.
He was, as I was saying, drawn up
on the opposite side Of the road, but
when he saw me he made very low
bow and sidled step forward. This
made me draw myself up bit, though
had no idea what was coming. He
seemed to take that for an invitation,
for, pointing toward Saracen, he asked
if tho dog was quiet, and when I in q
superior way answered that he was as
quiet as lamb he edged up to where
was standing and sheepishly held out
his hand.
ST have been thinking" he drawled,
"that it was only neighborly for me to
call upon you, Miss Butterworth. But
this business which has occupied the
lane these last few days has put us all
into such mood Of unpleasantness that
there was no use of trying sociability
on any one.''
His hair was SO sleek, his eyes SO
small and so twinkling. that began to