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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
LIFTING WEAK HORSES.
Many a Valuable Animals Life Can
BE Saved by Pursuing the Plan
Here Outlined.

1t often happens in every community,
If not on every farm, that through: dis
ease or accident, horse becomes I'M
able to get on its feet when down, or
stand for any time when lifted or
helped up. For animals in this condi-
ton, convalescence is always slow,
even when the animal RECEIVERS at ALL
Many bad sprains or even break that
has ruined horse might have been
cured if this or some other method of
relieving the limb of the weight of the
body had been used.
Take a number of thicknesses of bur-
lap or gunny sacking, as it is often
called, folded so that it will be about
IS to IS inches wide and about five feet
long. As this is to bear the weight of
the horse, there should be enough to
insure strength to bear all the strain
put upon it. Knot each end to strong
rope. If it is in stall, fasten pulley
block to beam above, through which
run the rope, after having placed the
burlap under the horse, just back of
his front legs. Spread the burlap to it's
extreme width, so that the weight will
be distributed over larger surface.
Two men can now handle the horse
easily. If the horse is unable to stand.
lift him just high enough so that his
feet may rest firmly on the ground, and
at the same time he can rest by letting
his weight be borne by swing. He
will soon learn to let himself rest in
this way, so there will be no danger
of overtaxing weak muscles. We saved
valuable animal in this way after it
had been ION the lift" for two months.
j. L. Irwin, in Ohio Farmer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
The Potato Crop of 1899.

The potato crop is estimated at 242,-
100000 bushels, with a yield of 1S1
bushels per acre. The verage price may
be placed at so cents a bushel, which is
considerable addition to the income of
the farmers in certain sections. While
the value of 500 per acre is not equal
to that of many crops which are grown
by gardeners near large cities, it is
fairly remunerative one, and has the
great advantage to many people that it
does not need to be taken to market
every day, like strawberries, nor at just
the moment it is fit for use, like many
garden crops, but it can be stored and
sold when the owner is ready to attend
to it after his hurry of harvesting it
over. A very small potato crop is re-
ported in Europe generally, and we may
have to supply them before the season
is over.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Care of the FINGER Nails.

Great attention should be paid to
keeping the nails brushed at least twice
day, not with stiff brush, but with
soft one, preferably camel's hair
brush, and the skin around the lower
part should be kept down by rubbing
with soft towel. In this way the
moons are exposed, and these are in
dicative both of health and beauty. The
habit of running a pointed instrument
around the nail under the flesh is not to
be advised, as it makes the skin tender,
and, if the material of the instrument
is cheap metal, sometimes brings on
blood poison. The sides of the nails
need clipping about once during the
week. If they become stained wash
them we'll with a pure soap, and after
rinsing off the soap brush them with
lemon Juice.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07

= person has attained this age, and she
proposes that her grandchild shall be-
come used to seeing vast audiences be-
fore she has become old enough to be
tainted with this one grave fault.
She herself appeared upon the stage
when she was eight years of age, and
that, she believes, is the reason why
sin has never realized that a crowd of
people had their eyes fixed upon her.
AS it is, she never sees an audience, and
the vast sea of faces that so terrifies
many players has no effect upon her.
Little Miss Craig is to be- given the
same advantage.
The next two years of the child's life
will be spent in the theater. AS often
as possible she will be upon the stage
during the progress of the plays. At
first she will be given no lines, but she
will have her place and she will be ex-
pected to fill it creditably. She will
also be permitted to play about in the
wings. She will become well acquainted
with the uses of scenery and drops.
She will learn all about wigs and paints.
Costumes will become an old story to
her.
During this time no one will be al
lowed to flatter her. Judicious praise
may be given, but little of it, and she
will be taught to believe that the only
way to do thing is to do it well.
While she is undergoing this training,
however, her physical training will not
be neglected. She will have plenty of
fresh country air. She will play in
the fields. She will wear loose clothing.
Every thing will be done to make her a
perfect specimen of healthy woman
hood. Whether she is at home or on
the stage, she will be surrounded by
the best of people only.
When little Miss Craig is nine years
of age attention will be paid to her or
binary education. She will learn to
read the best books. She will be taught
to see the beauty in blank verse. She
will study the dramatists. She will be-
come familiar with the people and Gus
toms of all ages. She will learn to
play upon musical instruments, to
sing, but above all, she will be taught to
observe people. When all this has been
accomplished she will be ready to 20
back to the Chicago Democrat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Story of a Hot Steak.

A Mississippi farmer while in Mem
phis recently entered well-known
cafe and ordered sirloin steak. A
bottle of tabasco sauce was on the
table, and, installing it for catsup, he
spread it quite lavishly on the steak
and settled down to enjoy the meal.
He cut off big piece, sopped it
around in the tabasco and stuck it in
to his mouth. Then he began to feel
as if his tongue was on fire. He
twisted and turned, and soon had the
eyes of everyone in the dining hall
fastened on him. The more he twist
ed his face the hotter the steak in his
mouth got. He could stand it no
longer, and, reaching up his hand, he
jerked out the burning bite, threw it
on the floor and exclaimed: 'Now,
cOnfound you, blaze!"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Feed so as to make the most out of
the feed, as well as the most out of the
stock.
1t is cheaper to kill and cure suffi-
cient meat now than to buy next spring
or summer.
AS soon as the groun&freezes hard
apply more covering to the fruit and
vegetable pits.
After an animal is reasonably well
fattened the lighter feeding usually be-
comes less profitable.
A lot of stock uniform as to size, COL
or, weight and form will bring better
prices than mixed lot.
1t is not the amount the stock sells
for, but the amount of profit derived
that counts to the farmer.
The team that is expected to do the
hauling during the winter should be
well shod, and should have good blan-
kets to protect them at any time they
may be left standing in the cold.-N. j.
Shepherd, in Kansas Farmer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
THE LINEN COLLAR.
How to Transform a SOiled, Crumpled
One Into Fresh One in
Five Minutes.

Rail against linen collars as one will
they hold a place for trim morning
or street toilets that has not yet been
filled by any of the numerous styles of
neck lingerie exhibited in the shops
just now. To transform a soiled, crum-
pied collar into fresh, clean one NAV
be made the work of few moments
without so much as visit to kitchen or
laundry. A cheap little affair that fits
on the gas fixture or large lamp will
insure hot iron, and with the aid of
bit of white CASTLE soap and little
powdered French chalk, a nice finish
may be given to the linen. The latter,
however, must not be confused with
the high polish no longer desirable.
When the linen has been washed and
starched in the usual way ("elastic"
or cold water starch does away with the
need of boiling water), place the collar
on the ironing board we'll stretched,
and just before applying the hot iron
rub first with damp cloth rubbed
over with the soap, then with another
upon which the chalk has been sprin-
killed.. This application and the ironing
is all to be done on the right side. Do
not attempt to dry thoroughly while
ironing, as this turns linen yellow, but
finish by drying in the sun if there is
no heat convenient. The use at the last
of white CASTLE soap and French chalk
gives coating to the linen that helps
much in the washing, as after few
minutes soaking in tepid water the dirt
slips off without having penetrated the
whole. This hint will be found very
practical one, as it insures against the
ingrained dust and grease which is so
difficult to deal with in quick laundry
work. This does not, however, do away
with the need of thorough rinsing.-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
DOORS FOR A PIGGERY.

rangement allows of a feeding trough
in front between door and wall, saves
space of one door, thereby allowing of
a more narrow pen, and pigs can be
changed readily from one pen to the
next. In another piggery, without the
V-shaped door arrangement, the pens
are square, as shown in the lower fig
ure. Besides, door (a), which swings
ineo each pen, a door (b) is also hinged
so the aisles may be closed or penned.
This arrangement allows of extra
emergency pens, for the letting out of
SOW for service, or for changing an
imals from one pen to another.-Farm
and Home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
RIGHT AND WRONG POSITIONS,

made in several pieces, or be made up of
spiral springs, so that all parts are in
dependent of one another, and the
springs at the center are stronger than
those at the head and foot, because they
have more weight to support. In this
way it becomes possible for the tired
man or woman to obtain the greatest
possible amount of benefit from the
hours devoted to sleep. If they will
use moderately hard mattress, of
cotton or hair, never of feathers, and
not too high a pillow, seeing that when
they are in bed the body is not curled
up in knot by the poor springs and
that the feet and back are in almost
straight line, the repose gained while
lying either on the right or left side
will prove refreshing and healthful.-
Chicago Record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Carelessness Is Expen.ive.

We are constantly hearing of patches
of butter brought into the market in
such condition that it has to sell far
off the regular price to be disposed of
at all. Butter poorly packed, poorly
sailed and poorly worked, is no uncom-
mon sight. In many cases the butter
would have been good if properly treat
ed. Over it all seems to be written the
word "carelessness." To this word
might be added the word ignorance"
and the whole truth would Re out.
More study and more applications of
the lessons learned are necessary if
butter is to bring the price it should in
the market.-Farmers' Review.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07

she proceeded that the commanding
general would break up the inquiry,
asserting that her statement was all he
needed to prove her case. But I looked
in his face in vain for anything to in
dictate the impression she was making.
When she had finished, he asked:
''What proof have you that it was
your brother and not your sister who
was with you-that he was the real pos
SCISSOR of the plans found on you?''
MY sister will testify to that effect,
also Lieut.. Hall, who saw them both
together"
Neither of these witnesses would
gain credence in a court of law, both
of them being much interested to save
your life. Is there not some one whose
testimony is unbiased?"
"There is one, but you cannot sum-
mon him."
'Why not?"
''He is confederate officer within the
confederate lines"
do you know where he is now?'
II met him few days ago near the
tile might be reached"
II do not wish it,
The generai-in-chief looked at Mar
garet, surprised. His eyes plainly asked
an explanation.
''He would bring evidence" Mar
garet said at last, ''of the guilt of one
who has told me he is inonccnt."
The words, spoken in clear, soft
voice, a simple assertion of confidence
in one who had never given her the ben
eft of single doubt, seemed a re-
bulze from Heaven. Gen. Heath bent
his head. He seemed dazed. Though
all the vigor of his persuasive tongue
was needed at this critical moment in
one great effort to ward off the calam-
ity that had been brought about by
his incredu]ity, he seemed in no condi
ton to make protest. The command
er-judge waited for him to speak, but,
us he did not, spoke himself to Mar
garet.
II cannot consider evidence you are
unwilling to produce. The evidence
that has been brought forward in your
behalf is not only simple oral testi-
mony, but the testimony of those deep
~ interested in you. The facts are
all against you. First, you were caught
with the plans in your hands; second,
you visited the enemy while under pa
role, presumably to bear information;
last, your statement as to the north
ward movement of Longstreet's army
is contradicted by written order. My
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Fattening Fowls Quickly.

Always fatten a fowl as quickly az
possible. Ten days is enough to get
fowl fat, and it should be confined
either in coop or number in a small
yard. Give plenty of fresh water, and
feed four times day, beginning early
and giving the last meal late. A mixture
OF corn meal, three parts, ground oats,
one part, shorts, one part, crude tallow,
one part, scalded, is the best for the
first three meals, with all the corn and
wheat that can be eaten up clean at
night. Weigh the articles given, and
do not feed by measure.-Facm and
Fireside.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
XXI.
WHERE LIES THE HEART.
XX.-CONTINUED.

WHERE LIES THE HEART.
In the iving-rcom of house on the
north side of the Tennessee river, op-
posite Chattanooga, sat the silent sol
der. Before him stood Gen. Heath, at
at window sat Margaret and Georgia
Beach, while I leaned against the wall.
But had no idea of stretching N.Y.
self or even seating myself in the pres
ence OF the commanding general, though
it was his exalted position rather than
his commanding appearance that de-
TERED me. He was sitting sidewise, one
arm over the back of the chair, his
hands clasped negligently, his legs
crossed, boots undiscovered, the prl-
Yates overcoat he wore thrown open,
showing bit of wooden shirt under his
chin. In his mouth was the ever pres
ent cigar. He had come at Gen. Heath's
request to hear the evidence in the dis
puted question as to where Gen. Long,
street had gone, and to decide what
should be done with Margaret Beach.
At signal from the generalin-chief
that he was ready to listen, Margaret
and Georgia came forward, and Gen.
Heath spoke: !
ION the til of October you directed
me to head an expedition with a view
to determining the truth or falsity of
a report that Gen. Longstreet's corps
was to be detached from Bragg's army
and sent to crush Burnside. I followed
your suggestion to cut my way through
to the railroad, but was seldom per-
mitted to get near it, and never at a
time when the troops were passing. At
last determined, as suggested by you
when received my orders, to send a
small detachment with q view to con-
cealment near the road to watch the
passage Of trains. Lieut.. Hall COM
manded the detachment, and this girl"
pointing to Margaret acted a.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
How to Feed Corn Fodder.

The old way of feeding corn fodder
should give way to the new as fast
as men can afford to invest in fodder
cutters and shredders. By the old
way, waste was encouraged. The large
ends of the stalks were uneaten and
had to be cast out as rubbish. They
were not even fit to be used for bed
ding. Where shredding is possible
these same stalks are not only rem
dered fit for the cows to eat, but if, bv
chance, anything be left, it is suitable
tor beading-Farmers' Review.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
WOODEN WATER PIPES.
How the Farm Spring May BE Divert.
ed to House Or Barn Mt Almost
No Expense.

Where water is to be conveyed under
ground a wooden pipe can often be used
at great saving of expense. Use cedar
or some wood that will not readily de-
cay under ground, and make in either
of the forms shown in the cut, "tongua
and growing" the joints that are at the
bottom, filling the joints with white
lead before putting them together.
Water can thus be conveyed from
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
The Size Of AnEora Goats.

The Oregon Agriculturist says: 1T
appears quite certain that the size of
Angora goats has increased in the
United States and South Africa, and
that as 4 result of cross-breeding thew
are now larger in Turkey than they
were half a century ago. Mr.. Henry O.
Binns, who was in the goat district of
Turkey as buyer of goats and mohair,
as we'll as breeder of goats, wrote to
Mr.. schreiner that pure Angora ram
of the original type was, in his prime,
about the size of a fve-months-old Cape
kid"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Warming Food for Stock.

Most of the advantages of cooking
food, and especially of food ntaining
much water, come from feeding it
warm. If grain of any kind is fed it
will do more good if ground and fed dry
than if cooked. Heat expands all sub
stances that contain starch. If fed dry
the animal eats more than it supposes
it is eating. The expansion occurs in
the stomach, and the animal, if rum
lnant, lies down to chew it's cud and in
dulge in the long sleep that insures
good health and good digestion. If
horses are fed too much it often causes
colic
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Oblixinu Lamp.

ri noticed you started to smoke last
night when Miss Sweetey was enter
tanning Mr.. Slowpop," remarked the
piano stool.
Eyes," replied the parlor lamp. II
cav she was just waiting for an excuse
to turn me down. Catholic Standard
and Times r. II,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
1t May BE Better So.

Miss Walsingham-We can trace
our ancestry back to the Norman con-
quest, can't we, mother?
Mrs. Walsingham (sadly)-Yes; but
we don't know where your father was
last night.-Somerville Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
DOORS IN PIGGERIES.
A Plan Tint Has Been Carried Out
with Much Success at the Guelph
Experiment Station.

Convenience in the 'piggery should be
considered in building new quarters.
The plan outlined herewith is much
liked at the Ontario experiment farm at
Guelph. In the upper figure, a a
represents doors to pens ID BY. The ar
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Renarfee.

my daughter has a great ear for
music"
swell, that wouldn't be so bad, if
she didn't think she had a voice for It,
too.'-Chicago Times-Herald.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Assistant Adjutant General"


Gen. Heath handed the order to his
commander, who read it carefully, then
without comment nodded his direction
that the hearing should proceed.
I was next called, and began recital
which only showed an anxiety to vindi-
cate Margaret. The commander de-
parted from his usual silence to ask
me several questions, and my replies,
though I answered truthfully, seemed
to prove that was lying. When I had
finished, I sat down overwhelmed with
confusion, and, unconscious that was
speaking aloud, blurted out: IF any
one is to be hanged, it is for fool"
A faint smile passed over the lips of
the general in chief, and Margaret
Beach was called to tell her story.
Margaret made what to me was per-
fectly clear case. and expected as
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
OF the GhaSt1icst Genua

Papa, what is 'ghastly joker"
'Your mother saying that it would
be a good joke on her if it should rain
the night of her lawn party."-N. X
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07

Bees, when not gathering honey, ,oon
settle down to quiet condition, dur
ing which time there is little wear and
tear on the system.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
Remarkable.

HE must be wonderfully clever with
the pen.'' -. -"
"Why?" X
"Even his wife sometimes reads whist
he writes. Chicago Tmes-Herald
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07

guide. The party gradually became
dispersed, Lieut.. Hall and Margaret
Beach returning to report that they
saw number of trains passing north
ward, loaded with infantry, artillery
and pontoon bridge, and body of
5000 cavalry marching. Private Mel
lodew, who accompanied The expedi-
ton, returned with written testimony
indicating that Gen. Longstrect had
been ordered in an entirely different
direction. I have suggested that you
hear the evidence bearing on the case
here rather than in your own head
quarters for reasons of convenience, as
will appear as we proceed.
"Another matter claims your atten-
ton. Margaret Beach was caught with
plans of Burnside's defenses in her
hands. was tried for a spy by drum
head court-martial and condemned to
death. Subsequently I availed myself
of her services as guide, promising
that if her efforts bore fruit the magni-
tude of the benefit to the union cause
might warrant your interceding with
the president in her behalf for an par
don. Her life therefore depends upon
the evidence which is to be brought up
for your consideration and your SUBJ
scquent decision, either to approve the
finding of the court or recommend
clemency."
Gen. Heath then gave his commander
a history of the case from the ti1ue
we first met Margaret Beach to our
return to Chattanooga. When he had
finished, Private Mellodew was called.
He came into the room with his usual
grin, which it was now plain came from
overstrained nerves. Hc had begun by
lie, and had no choice but to continue
in lie. He asserted that no movement
northward of any large body of troops
had taken place, and that Margaret and
/. in order to save Margaret, had con-
spired to report the passage of few
scattered bodies of cavalry as a move
ment of Longstreet's corps. Not will
ing to be party to this fraud, he had
left us to make his way back to the
plantation alone. Meeting messenger
about to enter confederate camp with
a dispatch in his belt, he, Mellodew,
had accosted him, won his confidence.
stolen the message and brought it in
for the information it contained.
At this point the general took paper
from his pocket and read:
Headquarters Army of Tennessee.
November -th, 1863.
"Col. Roger Archard:
"Colonel-You will watch your opportun-
ity to rejoin with your command Gen.
Longstreet, who has been ordered to
march through the gaps in Lookout Noun
tain, and take your position at or near
Browns Ferry, with a view to cooperat-
ing in a general attack on the enemy at
Chattanooga on or about November -th
You will doubtless be able to cross the
river from the north bank either opposite
or below the point Of rendezvous.
"By order,