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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-12
WOMAN AS A MATHEMATICAL PROPOSITION.

Looking Mt her from mathematical
point of view" said the thoughtful man on
the rear platform, "she is something
worthy the study of nl."
"Iiuh?" said the conductor. What did
you say?"
81 was thinking of something" SAID the
thoughtful man dreamly. "Go on collect
ing your fares. Never mind me-. TIL,
conductor stared unutterable things. while
the thoughtful man went on, softly:
81 saw her when she got on, she
weighs probably n hundred pounds net.
Her height | should put at about five rect
three inches, Her width is somewhat
prcblematicnl, Let us say, for the purpose
OF argument that she could naturally oc-
cupy Finch seating capacity, and have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-12
PLEA.
Q vagrant feot that stray through WOO

warrant feet that stray through WOOD
and field,
Re careful where you tread,
Lest that sweet joy the living flowers
yield
Beaeath your heel lies dead.
And, Idle hands outstretched In fdieneSs.
Oh, be you blest as such.
So that no flowers fade when you caress.
Or wither at your touch.
o thoughtless hearts. that fond deyotIons
pay.
And bow at beAuty's shrine.
Why will Won bring dead flowers TO array
The hum0n form dvinep
And at your altar. strewn with petals red
o soul, how can you pray
That YOU may live, when Gods own now'rs
lie dead,
Stlll sweet in their decny7
or! leave them be. beauty and a JOY.
Sweet messages from God.
The characters His loving thoughts EN-,
ploy
TO wrltc them on the sod.
And happy Is the heart the whole year
round,
And proof against all woe,
That kneys litsie space of hallowed
Where little flowers grow.
-Iohn T. siolander. In the Period.
Cedar Sayou, Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-12
SHE STILL HAS HER USES.

.Trilby dies hard After the exhaustlne
reasonably to be thought that we had
heard the last of the girl with the be-
wllching feet. Apparently the thought was
premature.
certain progressive proprietor OF
Lohg Island summer hotel has decided to
cnli upon the favorite Of the Latin quarter
no public announcement of his plans rs
yet, but he Is quietly working up the d.
tails of a plan of entertainment which he
Is sure VIII make his house notable for the
period of rest and recreation. To this end
ne mas engaged number of peasingly en-
dowed young women, who are to make the
opening a success
1t Is his present plan TO have one hun
ured neatly footed members of the emp.
tiNatlng sex on hand when his house
throws open Its doors. The season will be
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-12

encc. Blue with the black and white is
ehective, but red, so extremely popular
tan are n ha lest IS 20 g. a sr"y ans
irock which / saw had Just an edge OF
white, strapped with black, showing at the
Loot The bolero jacket Is finished ia
IRE straps Of the velvet attaching It to the
bclt, while below the JACKET Is seen n white
slh blouse. long fitted walstcoat of red
aud white br0eade is fastened with snnli
gilt buttons, while u long white silk tie
helps 10 tone down the rather vivid color.
ing Cloth. SIR or yelling can be used for
THIS style OF gown, or any one OF the ash
ionahie col0rs will make up well with the
black and white trimming.
Dinner gowns are now made rather more
SIMPLY than was the fashion during the
winter. The waists are cut higher In the
neck aud almost always have sleeves, ct-
bow length or In a short pun These are
formal dinners, not for formal entertain
ments or dances where II regular low neck
gown Is the. correct style y charming
gown which ! noticed Is made OF silk and
applique. The points of the silk slip a
short distance below the waist, where
there Is yoke of Jet or embroidery. The
waist Is or tucked net with points Of the
SILK md lace applique and embroidery OF
the waist.
In an embroidered crepe de chine silk
gown which have seen, the skirt Is quite
pain over the hips, and with the fitness
ol tue back, gathered into as little space
us possible, hut the beauty of the skirt Is
The vide baud Of embroidery which covers
the skirt more than half way. An odd and
rhther trying fashion Is the hlghcut low
neck waist, with sleeves failing off from
the shoulders. Embroidery to match the
skirt Is scen on the lower part of the
wnNt and the ruftles on the elbow sleeves
This model can he utilized for both lace
ana embroidered muslin robe gowns
SilS gowns are always most useful ana
attractive for summer wear, and It seems
to be rather fnd OF the moment TO nave
them lnndc MP quite simply. A gray tafrcta
gown is churmingly dainty with gathered
iloqncc headed with band of lace Insertion
and waist trimmed with band of the in.
sertion on either side of the chiffon front,
and another band finishes the sleeve above
~" chinon uudersecve.
Quite the smartcst gowns of the year
arr those of combined taffetn silk and
cloth, md the model In Fig illustrates
most perfectly the details OF these fns-
chatting gowns. The skirt, with full
nouncc If the SILK and the overskirt cut
IN points and trimming cut with effect Of
the tnffetn. is of most becoming shane
The short jacket Is trimmed to match the
skirt, and has revers and collar of white
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stretched across ono end of the hall room
behind this will stand the young women.
Ing OF shoes and hosiery, and the curtain
VIII be at an elevation of about six inches
from the floor, in order that the medal
points of the Trllbys may lie seen TO the
best advantage.
on the other side OF the curtain. In the
greater part Of the ball room, the mon
guests Of the hotel will he stationed and
VIII bid for the privilege of possessing this
or that pair OF feet as dancing partners for
the evening. a well known monolog Ist
u would be strange, Indeed IL .he did NOT
Keep every body in good humor during The
sale, When pair OF feet have been sold
ihelr owner will step from behind the eur.
lain and join the gentleman whose bid So
cured her company. The proceeds of the
snle viii he devoted 10 charity, So that
all around
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SIR embroidered with narrow silver braid.
lais style OF gown Is made In black or any
color as the tloth or of white, never In a
contrasting color.
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In the German empire the psjtssVa
persons living IN cities OF Owe n
hahitants has increased tr9n 40
in 1882 TO 1911 per cent - -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

make an almost square frame. using
II of the lath pieces, as if making q
box with one corner left out. On in
side of this frame, at desired height,
nail two heavier and longer pieces for
handles. A couple of 3x1-inch boards,
proper length, and with one end
of each narrowed down to tit
the hands, will answer for the
handle pieces. On the bottom of
frame, nail lath or boards, letting the
two nearest to center project about
six inches in front. These two should
be little heavier than the others, to
prevent springing. Between the pro-
jecting ends, place a small wooden
wheel six or eight inches in diameter.
This wheel may be circular piece cut
from a l or lH-inch board, and have
a light iron band fitted on to keep 1T
from splitting, or be q wheel from an
old barrow or something similar. "A
light, wire spoke wheel from toy
wagon is excellent for the purpose.
Axle on which wheel revolves is at
tached to under side of the project
ing pieces Of frame by staple driven
over it into each piece. The two rear
upright pieces of frame extend down
level with lower rim of the wheel to
act as feet. Put braces across front,
as indicated by dotted lines, to
strengthen frame and hold in the
straw. Other light strips may be
tackled on side of frame to serve the
same purpose. If the contriyance is
mrde of the right material. it will
combine strength with lightness, and
be very durable. The exact dimen-
sions may be made to suit the wishes
of the builder. If made only Hx3x4
feet, it will hold a considerable guam
tity Of straw, and be found time
and labor saver for the work for which
1t is designed.-J. G. Allshouse, in
Ohio Farmer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
ABUNDANCE OF FORAGE,
orchard Grass Yields 1t Year After
Year and Requires Hardly Any
Attention.

Can anyone tell why orchard grass,
one of the most common as we'll as
one of the most valuable forage plants
in the United States, is not better
known and more appreciated? Many
farmer does not even recognize it at
sight, though he has had chance to OBJ
serve it al his life. A veritable gypsy,
it has found a home in every country of
Europe and America, in northern
Africa and iu Asia. Cheerfully adapt
ing itself to nall soils and conditions.
it flourishes in wet or dry weather,
sun or shade, and in porous subsoil
will send its roots to a great depth.
This perhaps accounts for it's per-
sistencc. When once it has secured
foothold it may be relied upon to
yield an abundance OF forage year aft
er year with no attention except that
it thrives best under cropping. In the
spring it is fit for pasturage consider
ably earlier than other grasses, and
five days growth will give u good bite.
Its bloss oming season is the same as
that of red clover, and they are fire.
quently sown together by farmers
who have learned the value of the COM
bination. a Kentucky stock grower
who relies upon it for his pastures
once said relative to it's capacity for
sustaining itself when other grasses
are dried up: 1T will make more
growth in one summer day than blue
grass will make in a week." Such Il
commentator from the land of the
famous blue grass pastures is surely
a great tribute to it's good qualities.
\ farmer in northern Ohio has writ
ten enthusiastically of a piece of orch
ard grass on his own farm which seed
cd itself &c years ago and which has
been cut annually every June since.
This season it stood higher than any
rye in the vicinity and was so heavy
that it lodged. For early soiling and
long pasturage he considers it supe-
rior to any other grass, but he uttcrs
caution about cutting it as soon as
maturcd, for if allowed to get dead
ripe it is of little account.
Like other drought resisting grasses
it shows disposition to grow in tus-
socks, but this may be prevented by
thorough preparation of the ground
before sowing and an abundance of
seed uniformly distributed. Two
bushels of sec'i to the acre are usually
considered sufficient, or half that
amount when sown with clover. 1t
is said to be much less exhausting to
the soil than timothy, which is so often
grown with clover, 1t was Introduced
into England from Virginia in 1764,
and is there so highly esteemed that it
has taken rank as one of the most
valuable forage plants produced in
the tight little island" The lux
uriance of it's aftermath makes it es-
pecially fine for pastures, and stock of
all kinds relish it. Sheep, it is said,
will leave all other grasses to feed
upon it.-Farmcr's Review.
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cluded to take a stroll, wind up at
his club, and consider the matter quiet
" over bottle of wine.
As he entered the club-room, Ned
Travers, INSTRUMENTATION,
accostcd him:
"Hello, Ralston! You must be debat-
ing questions of state from that seri-
Gus mug you have on. So The Family
Party is broken up! Well, you carried
it through admirably"
"What do you mean?" queried Raj
ston, coming to standstill. Il don't
quite catch your drift"
"You don't mean you are not on to
the very latest! I thought, being on
the inside, you'd have an advance tip,
of course"
Ralston's face was as blank as a
dead wall.
"Why can't you say what you meon?''
lie cried, inpatiently, without beat
ing about the bush?"
''Now, Ralston, that's rather over
doing the thing. Go tell it to the ma
rines that you've stood looking over
the garden wall while another mans
shears were nipping the buds! You
are too experienced 4 gardener to let
thing like that be done under your
nose without your knowledge or con-
sent"
''If you insist on ia liking in riddles,
Ill admit that I'm not good at conun-
drums" and Ralston would have
passed on in undisguised vexation; but
Travers stood in his way and regarded
him blankly.
whats to pay, old man." he said.
"Your ideas seem rather dense to-day.
You don't mean to say that you had not
heard that Edith Westmoreland and
Lavice Preston drove out to Neubert's
this afternoon with Charlie Hobart
and Van Kirkman and the couples came
back-married!"
Ralston ground his heel into the
moquette beneath it and ejaculat ed, AZ
he turned away:
swell, I'll be hanged"
The next night, for the first time in
two years, he rang the dainty little
widows doorbell.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
Stacking Fodder Out-Of-Dcors.

An Iowa correspondent wants TO
know whether we would advise stack.
ing corn fodder out-of-doors. We GER
tainly do not advise such practice, if
the idea is to stack the fodder in the
same way that hay is usually stacked
in the western states; that is, by build
ing it up in ricks and leaving it exposed
to the fall and winter storms. If foG-
der is cut when in proper condition,
and left in the shocks until it is thor
oughly cured, it can then be stacke d un-
der cover to very good advantages; but
far better practice would be to get a
good shredder and run the fodder
through it. and then you will have as
nice feeding product as you would care
to handle; besides in this way you save
the expense Of husking the corn by
hand.-Prairie Farmer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
PROGRESS IN ENGLAND.
A school for Women Farmers Con.
Quoted Under tho Auspices OF
the Countess OF Warwick.

In Woman's Home Companion Miss
Knobe tells about 1.-The Lady War
wick School for Women Farmers"
I'm this rural spot, on the outskirts
of Reading, only an hours run from
London, the beautiful and accom-
plished countess of Warwick is spon-
soring a most original scheme where
by English girls may be coached in
agriculture. There are agricultural
colleges, to be sure, wherein limited
instruction is given the wrongly named
weaker sex; but in this singularly in
teresting school in England exclusive
~ for women-the only one in Eng
land, if not in the worlds a thor
ough poetico-practical course, if it
may be SO called, from the raising OF
cabbagcs and chry santhemums to the
building of pig-sty and the making
of hay-mound. These sturdy daugh-
tcrs of Ceres, in other. words, are fit
ted to run q farm.
This unique school was opened in
October, 1898. The minimum period
of training is two years, and at the
ed. The theoretical part Of the course
is systemati cally pursued in the agri-
cultural department of the adjacent
Reading college. Many of the lee
lures occur in the winter, with rigid
examinations at the end of each term,
while the practical demonstration is
done at the hostel by the girls. There
= hA v71o
horticultural instructor, who comes
three times week. A registry dc.
partment has been opened. Some of
the students have already secured
good positions. while others have
started Independently. In the mean
time the students are gaining snug
income by the sale of their produce.
These girl students are receiving
more than a scientific course, for the
socia! and athletic side is not to be
overlooked. Though some of the STU
dents are up with the lark-and at
Warwick hostel the lark is scheduled
to soar at precisely four-thirty-at
tending to tasks in the field, there arc
hours during the day and evening set
aside for recreation. Lively con-
tests in boating, tennis and hockey arc
arranged.
THAT this work is excellent from the
competitive standpoint of the world
may be acknowledged when it is said
these fair farmers dote on entering all
the big agricultural exhibits there
about, and carrying off string of the
prizes, moreover"
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Just the gentlest sort of pressure be-
meath the table.
Don't forget, Dcwdrops," he con-
tinued, as they prepared to leave the
cafe, the girls for their dancing club,
and he for some nebulous "business"
of which, upon occasion, he made
profert. Don't forget, Dewdrops, it's
to be Joe Jefferson in Rip Van Wrinkle
tonight. The old mans not quite what
he was century or so 4 so, when I first
heard him, but he's Joe Jefferson,
nevertheless, and The Party must be
there. Tell Pater and Mater, both of
you, that we'd be charmed to have
them come along. Shall send the NJ
tickets:''
The season wasnearly over. Through
it's entirety ''The Family Party had
Gifted hither and thither; or, as Miss
Harcourt phrased it, "pranced" in the
most gossip-defying manner. There
was an impartiality and thorough air
of comradeship about the whole pro-
ceediEg that put the sleuth-hounds ut
terly at bay.
(Which is it," they asked with hated
breath as THE Family Party" APP
peared at ball, opera, or club dance
always Ralstou, de bonair, devoted, i'm
partial-always the two girls. fresh
fair, Notwithstanding upon Ralston
and upon each other.
(Which is it-which can it be-
queried Society.
(Which is it?" queried Ralston's own
inner consciousness. The feeling that
it only rested with himself to say
which was as much part of his inner
con seriousness as The question itself.
The child as it stands poised between
two flowers, of which it only can pos
sess one, never doubts that both flow
ers are alike, waiting to be plucl1ed;
and that each will yield up it's sweet
ness uncomplainingly. If Ka!ston had
admitted doubt as to the possibilities
Of his own proves, that doubt might
have aided in solving the problem that
was perplexing him.
Its time settled down." Ralston
confided to his cigar. "A man can't go
all the PAGES forever. I find that my
mind hoyers more and more over the
Domestic Idea. Dressing-gown and
slippers allure me IN way they die
not several years ago. That tiny bald
spot don't yield to treatment as had
hoped it would. Heigh, no, Oldham!
you are getting along in years, and
you may as we'll face the fact. You'd
better settle down with pretty young
wife before the lights go OUT
This brought him back to the orig
inal dilemma: (Which should it be? ."
OF course it couldn't be both, and it
was hardly possible to maintain the
present status much longer. He con.
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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
HANDY THING TO HAVE.
Straw aud Hay Barrow That Will Ne
Found q Genuine Time and
Labor Saver.

When straw is stacked outside the
barn and some of it is wanted in the
stable for feeding or bedding pur-
poses, the usual plan is to carry
in little at a time on o fork
or in rope or strap sling. This,
in the use of fork, is anything but
a speedy operati IN, next to impos-
siblc ON windy day, and with u sling
a very unpleasant job in cold weather.
The illustration shows an easily and
cheaply made convenience to facilitate
moving the straw, which may also be
useful for transporting small guam
titles Of hay from place to place. TO
made it, procure first some light latb,
say three-quarters by inches, and
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
Corn Phenomenon in Iowa,

Director Sage. of the Iowa weat her
and crop service, is receiving reports
from all sections of the state that
many corn fields are developing phe-
nomenon in the nature of second
tassel, from which the silks are being
fertilized, and kernels are developing
on ears that heretofore have been
bare. The hot winds of July stunted
the tassel, but left the silk green and of
fair quality. Mild weather, accom-.
panied by rains, has acted like magic,
and reporters now say that the crop
will be a good one and the corn of fair
quality unless cut short by early frosts.
Chicago Daily Sun.
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use 500
ALL DRUGGISTS.

taste good. Eat them like candy: They
remove any had taste in the mouth, leav-
ing the breath sweet and perfumed. It IS
ikspd ee aspeeia IT, by eh R anu ' arc
sweeten the stomach by cleansing the
means. they stop undigested food from
ns the ana k Gaease
of any kind that breed and feed in the en-
tire system.
are purely vegetable and contain no mer-
ent or other p99n They
and form q combination of remedies UNI
equaled to make the blood pure and rich
and make clean skin and beautiful COM
plexlon.
tone the stomach and bowels and stir up
the lazy liver. They do not merely soften
the stools and cause their discharge, but
strengthen the bowels and put them into
ton natural
never grip nor grippe. They act quie thy, pos
lively and never cause any kind Of uncoIn-
Portable feeling. Taken regularly they make
should. They keep the sewerage Of the body
properly moving and keep the system clean.
increase the flow Of milk in nursing moth
ers. # the mother eats tablet. 1t makes
but certain effect on the baby In this way
nursing infant.
taken patiently, persistently. will cure any
oen oar hats 6HT oS
are bsolutely guaranteed to cure any case,
or purchase money will be cheerfully re-
funded.
cost 1oc. CSC, soc a box. Samples gent fres
but sell Cascarets on their merit under abb
sol1lte guarantee to cure. Buy and try a
a a0d boeKst or write US for free samples
Address eTERLISG nENEDY CO. CHICAGO ar NRw Yopx
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.I0nrnalixtic Prince.

The crown prince Of Denmark may
have a future as journalist. \ polit-
ical controversy had given rise to a
good many discussions in the papers.
and one article particularly caused
much comment, though nobody knew
the name of the author. 1t has now
transpired that the article was wit
ten by the crown prince
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
Protecting Stock from Flies.

To Keep flies of the Following mix
ture is recommended as an applica ton
for the dairy herd. Fish, seal or tam
ner's oil, one gallon; crude carbolic
acid, four ounces, and coal oil, one pint,
all we'll mixed and rubbed on al! parts
except the udder. Two applications
per week can be easily given at milk
ing time, and will render the cows quite
repulsive to all kinds of flies, bots, etc,
but not at all Objectionable to attend
ants or mixers. 1t is expedient to at
tend to this matter, which will prove
both humane and pRoftable.-Tarm-
ers' Voice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
HOMEMADE CORN KNIFE.

lines. The blade is cut partly across,
two feet, and part hammered back
eight inches, to use as handle. 1t is
then Enclosed with two pieces of hick-
DRY or other hard wood, which may be
held in place with wire banus.-Farm
and Home
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

reader of this
DHUV III VAND substitution,
'something just good" Casca1es call
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
CORN CUTTING KNIFE.
blade In Made from an Old Scyth(
and Enclosed with Two Pieces
Of Hard Wood.

For cutting corn the homemade
knife, portrayed herewith, has been
found very useful. The blade is cut
from an old scythe, Us shown by dotted
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06
ternal and Internal Treatment for Every humour

"Your boy is speaking likeness of you"
II don't agree with you. He's more of a
bowling likeness of his mother. Town and
Country.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-09-06

1t must he heavenly to be a baby and be
privileged to screw up your face and howl
whenever people you don't like speak to
you.--A: Gibson Globe.