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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-08-17
Test. with nordsaux Mixture.

Tests with Bordeaux Mixture.
In Germany tests were made to as
certain the effect of number of fac
tors upon the composition of Bor-
deaux mixture, as shown by the sep
aration of the different mixtures upon
standing. Among the experiments
were those to determine the effect of
iron sulphate, which is commonly
present in commercial copper sulphate.
different quantities and qualities OF
lime; different concentrations of mix
lures; order of combining the solu-
tions. and temperatures of solutions.
The presence of iron sulphate was
found to cause more rapid separation
of the liquid. Within the limit of the
experiments, separation was inverse
ly proportional to the amount of cop
per sulphate used. The quality OF
lime affected the mixture very appreci-
ably, the mixture containing the best
lime precipitating the slowest- The
proportion of lime exerted the same
effect as the amount of copper. Fresh,
wel1-s1aked lime gave a better mix
ture than poorly slaked, but fresh, air
s1aked lime was about its equal. Old
er air-slaked lime produced a mixture
that separated very rapidly. Allowing
the milk of lime to stand for two days
was practically without effect upon the
different mixtures, the results with
milk of lime that had been exposed to
the air being almost Identical with
freshly made. Bordeaux mixture made
by pouring the lime into the copper
solution was much inferior to the
| others. Where the copper mixture was
poured into the lime, and where both
mixtures were poured into a third
vessel, the mixture was about the
same. Heat was found to cause sep
aration in the mixture in proportion
to the increase of temperature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-08-17

An old house has been discovered
In Lisbon which dates from the great
earthquake of 1855 1t Is thought that
a whole street of burned houses lies
in q line with the one disco~e~ed.
An egg train of twelve refrigerator
cars left Newton. Kan. the other day
for California
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-08-17
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
i ACRICULTURISTS
Come Cp-to-Dste Hints About Cultiva-
fsOn of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture. viticulturs and EloricuI-
turo.
Harvesting sweet Potatoes

D. NJ. Nesbit, in Farmers Bulletin,
129, says: A small crop of sweet pota-
toes may be thrown out by common
turning plow provided with a revolv-
Ing coulter or other device for cutting
the vines, but such a plow leaves many
of the tubers covered, and the labor
OF gathering them is much greater than
when special sweet potato plow is
used. In large operations one of the
most efficient implements for harvest
ing is the scoop digger" which passes
under the tubers and sewers all roots,
but leaves the plant, with vines and
roots cut. in the same position it occu-
pied before. The tubers remain at
tached to the stem and are easily and
rapidly lifted out of the ground. They
are then left to dry several hours be-
fore gathering. In hot weather they
should not be long exposed to the Sun.
This method leaves the vines uncov-
cred, and it is easy to gather them for
stock feeding. The tubers are sorted
in two sizes and laid carefully (not
thrown) into baskets which hold one
fifth of barrel. They are hauled in
these baskets to the potato house, or
to the buyer at the railroad station or
steamboat landing. The small roots
are left on the field or gathered for
feeding stock. 1t is of prime impor-
tance to avoid cutting the tubers in
digging or bruising them afterwards
by rough handling.
The yield of sweet potatoes varies
widely according to variety, quality of
land. season, fertilizers, culture, etc.
Under favorable conditions, in check
planting a barrel of primes from 100
hills is a good yield, or a barrel from
125 plants 18 inches apart in a row.
In good crop there may be barrel
of seconds to every 5 barrels of primes.
more or less, according to the meth
cd of sorting. Extremes of yield go
far ahave and drop as far below the
igures here given.
1t will be understood that only
sweet potatoes of good quality for
table use are referred to in this esti-
mate. Some of the coarser varieties
used for stock feeding, or even the
finer varieties grown in rich land,
where they are apt to be deficient in
quality, may be expected to yield 400
or 500 bushels per acre.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-08-17

1t is hard to believe that a mistake
has not been made in the report of the
large amount of fruit in Hamburg
found infested with San Jose scale.
This fruit is from the United States.
One is tempted to ask IL the scientist
there knows San Jose scale when he
sees it. The number of packages of
all kinds of fruit received from the
United States is put at 2,S02, of which
3.12 per cent was found to have San
Jose scale. OF the apples received from
the eastern part of the United States
1-S4 per cent are reported infested. This
Is the most astonishing claim of all,
for we have believed the apple orch
ards. at least of the region east of the
Rocky Mountains. little affected. 1t is
further claimed that of all the apples
shipped from California to Hamburg
4244 per cent were affected, and of the
apples from Oregon 51-A per cent The
moral is that our own orchardists had
better educate themselves up to the
point of knowing the San Jose and
other scales, and then carefully inspect
all fruit to be shipped to Europe. We
wish to foster the European trade and
to do so must send them fruit above
suspicion Through slack methods we
may arouse a sentiment in foreign
countries against the admission of our
fruit, and the presence of such things
as the San Jose scale gives them a good
excuse for keeping out our products.
Doubtless the European rafsers OF ap-
pies would be glad to see an embargo
against American fruit. which Is GER
tafnIy competing severely with them In
their home markets.
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Nor. Evidence on Ki.ner.

From the Farmers Review: 1 have
been interested in your articles on
Kieffer pear pollinations. 1t may be
of interest to you to know that in 1901
l have very carefully gone over the
ground again and the results this year
are practically identical with those
published in our last annual report.
OF 366 crosses on Kieffer with Bartlett,
Duchess, CARRIER, LIE Conte and Seckel
pollen, III, or A per cent, started to
grow. OF 687 Kieffer on Kieffer. 5
weak fruits have started, but will
probably not Develops. Harold Pow
ell, Horticulturist Delaware Expert
ment Station.
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Tn. scrapine of rres..


Prof. L. H. Bailey of Cornell Uni
versity writes to vicks Magazine as
follows:
Now and then hear that a man who
calls himself ''The Cornell Tree Prun-
er" or something of the kind is scrap
ing all the outer bark from fruit ana
to use the name of Cornell University
to advertise his abilities as a tree
pruner or tree doctor.
The question is constantly arising as
to whether trees should be scraped of
their outer bark. This outer bark is
dead tissue, but it may serve as a pro-
lection to the tree. The features of
this outer bark are also characteristic
of the different kinds of trees and con-
tribute no small part to their beauty
and interest. I certainly should never
scrape the bark from trees which are
grown for ornament. unless there were
some particular reason for It. This
paticular reason might arise when
there were a serious incursion OF some
insect which finds a harbor underneath
the bark, or when some species of body
blight attacks a tree and it is neces-
sary to remove the bark in order to
get at the dif1cuity. These are spe-
cial and comparatively rare cases,
however. Certainly the general rule is
to leave the bark on all ornamental
and shade trees. To take it on does
no good. and 1t robs them of very
much of their characteristic beauty.
In case of orchard trees, it is often
advisable to take on the hanging bark
in order to destroy the harboring
places OF codlin-moth and other in
sects- Even in that case, 1 should not
scrape down to the light colored or in
ner bark, but take on merely the
rough, loose exterior. Orchard trees,
not being grown for ornament, often
present a more kempt and tidy appear
ance If the old bark is removed 1t is
to be remembered that the ideals
| which underlie the care of fruit trees
may not obtain with ornamental trees
have understood that this itinerant
tree pruner asserts that he is able to
destroy the pear blight by dusting
some material on the trees which he
has scraped- It is only necessary to
say that little need be expected from
such treatment.
| It is often asked what one shall do
for "moss' on trees On old and
rough bark. moss does no harm, and
| it often adds q distinct charm to shade
and Ornamental trees On young trees
| or young bark. the moss generally in
dicates lack of vigor and vitality In the
tree The remedy is to make the tree
more vigorous by tillage. enrfching the
soil, pruning sprayingand other means
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
House Cleaning in
New York.
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1t is not generally known that several New
York women are engaged in the business of
putting houses in order and keeping them
so. They are 'hOusecleaning contractors
and, although they don't advertise, yet their
orders are constantly increasing. They have
engagements ahead until the middle of De
cember.
The scheme was the result of constant
complaints of househoIders who leave town
for the summer, and after the tiresome
process of swathing their establishments in
camphor and linen, are called upon to spend
the pleasant autumn days in unbandaging
and airing their belongings.
This spring and fall cleaning is as much
dreaded by the Fifth avenue residents as by
occupants of Harlem fats. The more ex-
tensive and valuable their possessions, the
greater the necessity for personal super
vision So, from the desire for exemption
from this duty has risen the supply of these
clever, capable and entirely valuable
women, who for a consideration offer to re-
lieve the burdened chatelane.
Their qualifications are given in the shape
of high references and enthusiastic indorse-
ments from those they have served They
prefer to have a house turned over to them
in the summer in order to get clear idea
of the mistress taste before bric-a- brac,
draperies and so on have been removed.
With this knowledge they begin a the gar
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08

As | pass on l catch a glimpse of sunny
landscape by Ziem, the superb bearing of
man-at-arms by Roybet; then again flowers;
snowballs and rinks, combs, gold pins, reti-
cules with gold meshes, bags with clasps in
crusted with precious stones, gold key rings
set with a stone, fancy frames, enameled
pendants, letter paper with gold monogram,
card cases of precious leather, tiny watches,
scent bottles, paperknives, pencilholders,
plotting cases, inkstands and necessatres of
every kind; pincushions, tides, bracelets,
chemisette buttons, boxes, caskets. cases,
knick-knacks and fancy objects, such as val
liable porcelain, watchhooks scentburners,
waistband buckles, corset buckles, shoes "et
tuttl quaint"
And | come away stunned, daZzled, as
though I had returned from exploring some
marvellous country, which l have indeed
done, since each succeeding expedition of the
kind results in the discovery of fresh won
ders.
How can it be imagined, after such walk,
that there can be any difficulty in the selec-
tion of a present?
Therein lies the remedy to avoid it; walk
along the Rue de la Paix.
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designs. Then. rs contrast, a whole series
of black and white. recalling to mind the
'.Jourdes Morris" Beside them are pretty
blouses of soft satin in very light colors,
made with tiny pleats, between which are
rows of wheat-colured guipure insertion
embroidered in colors, or garlands Of pom
padour bouquets.
one delightful corset is made Of No. sky
bIue satin ribbons, crossed like the meshes
of net with valenciennes flower in each
square.
A little further on I find pearls. gems,
enamels. superb ceramics. massive crystals
and fragile porcelain, exquisitely decorated.
Then more pretty hats, among which
notice soft white felt covered with ede!-
weiss: another wreathed with frosted fol
iage: near it a stylish marquis hat with
lopophore feather.
Next comes a shop displaying ancient fur
uiture and prints Of a superannuated style,
which are particularly attractive.
Lastly, l came to a window filed with
mysterious figures, foreign, scented provi-
sions. and I stop at that former desert. the
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I3 tbQ Rue de Ia PAX.
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liant series of jewelers. in all branches.
l am an enthusiastic admlrer of the riyiere
form, so felicitously replaced by the undu-
lating form of a serpent The cut stones
look like the rings of the terrible reptile,
The eyes are rubies and the head is marked
by an enormous emerald.
Next, I admire an umbrella handle, repre-
senting an admirably chased gold chimera
holding in its claws monstrous baroque
pearl
A little further on ! find sautoirs of rose
diamonds set in platinum; others of pearls,
the regularity of which is broken by larger
stones or bright-colored stones, resembling
the ''paters" Of rosary, or else composed
of links of colored enamel as brilliant as
gems.
That living casket of jewels, the peacock,
serves as a theme for the most dazzling
fancies on the part of the lapidaries. l no
tice neck ornament in incrusted enamel,
representing two pins crossed like hatpins,
gold arrows with diamond feathers, etc.
In the way Of rings, saw many with very
large stones, set in old style on plain
round ring This enables people to wear
several on the same finger. The marqulse
ring is superseded by the auricular, ana
rings for the foretnger of very large dimen-
sions are coming more and more into favor.
A new pendant I should mention. 1t is
composed of tiny camels carved in jet, ri
valing the white elephant so much recon-
mended by Nine. de Thebes What can
one think of this new fetch?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08

Paris, Saturday.-A walk along the Rue de
la Paix sufhces to show that tout Paris"
has resumed possession of the city. The
brilliant equipages, with their paving
horses stand before the doors of the famous
dressmakers, the strident horns of auto
mobiles warn imprudent pedestrians to Keep
out of the way, and, lastly, the Fashionable
crowd is hypnotzed by the sparkling Ola
monds and Jewels in the shop windows
One is everywhere charmed with the lnge-
NOUS and beautiful novelties exhibited by
the different tradesmen.
After the dangerous crossing Of the Place
de POpera, which is ever in motion, like the
waves of the sea, the pretty Rue de la PalA
is like harbor of refuge. The crowd,
moment since hurried and busting Is calm'
polite and amiable. as though there ena-
mated from the supreme refinement Oh the
surroundings an ambient air of poiteness
and courtesy. 1t is a veritable promenade
for at every step the eye is caught by some
marvel to be admired.
Here is a somewhat discursive account of
the two hours spent in wandering about
the most brilliant artery of Partisan fash
ion, Illuminated by the mild rays of the
beautiful autumn sun.
To begin with, there is whole shop win
dow filled with instruments Of precision,
such as watches, clocks, eyeglasses, Their
memeters, compasses and baTometers, all of
them charming The eyeglasses have long
handles Of translucent enamel and are deco
rated with the most gallant" designs. They
are more novel, less fragile and quite as
pretty as handles of Dresden or Sevres por-
celain. The tortoise-shell face mains
is superseded by the double gold trimmed
"lorgnon," with handle of the same metal.
stole for the Belle Otero."
Close by is the dazzling exhibition of the
adornment Of one of the most reputed for
,gn "ballerines,' trelis work Of gold,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
CRUEL.

Miss Oldgrl-Have you hung up your
mstletoe yet?
Miss Youngthlng-No, indeed 1t isn't
necessary for me to use bait
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Some Elegant
Tapestries.
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When the Shah was in Paris he was TO
see the famous Gobelin tapestries. and among
them there was one which especially inter
ested him. 1t was a beautiful Persian car.
pet, on which were embroidered many quaint
notices and devices. The Shah read these
from beginning to end. but to the disap-
polntment Of the Parislans who accompanied
him, did not translate them into French.
A few days ago, however, courtIy for
eigncr, who proved TO be the director of the
imperial tapestry works at Teheran. pre-
sented himself at the Gobelin factory with
the object Of studying the French method Of
work. and, at the request Of the manager
Of the factory, he translated the words on
the beautiful Persian carpet.
Here they are:
"A carpet for the sovereign Of the world.
Superiority for his feet. Look at it and see
how beautiful ii is. 1t is Intended for prfvate
chambers. and thus will learn the secrets of
kings. Any spot in which you place it will
become pleasant as Paradise OF truth.
this carpet is more pleasant than the acad-
envy Of the Persian painter Mari, for It con
tains all the colors Of China. The nightin-
gale that alghts on it finds It 50 beautiful
that it can never again fly away. So bril-
liant is the coloring Of this carpet that
neither autumn nor winter can ever change
any Of the tints.'
That this carpet, which is three centuries
and a half old, Is skilled in the art Of sing
ing its own praises cannot be denied. So ex-
ouisite is the work, however. that the mag
niloquent language does not seem at all out
Of place.
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enormous Place Vendome, which fashion,
magician like, has repeopled within the last
few months.
do not stop here, however. l content my
self with watching the carriage wheel round
the foot Of the bronze column and disappear
In the background formed by the Tuileries
Garden. cross the road and spend a long
time in contemplation before the shop of one
OF the master jewelers., where I find tend
ency to still further ornament the two places
at the bust where the sautoir entwines.
On very simple chain l notice beautifully
executed punches of grapes with foliage
twined The grapes are formed of pink
rubies of very pretty color. This innoya-
ton will certainly take, and win be extended
to all kinds of artistic combinations.
Then comes dress, pure and simple; stylish
toilets, children's costumes of pink velvet
covered with guipure, with a corset bras
siere" supporting the chest; yet more jewels,
pins headed with a seagull, the body in en-
amcl and the wings in precious stones; and
then comes the disquieting seduction Of the
products of the art nouveau."
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starred with diamonds, Sapphires and emer-
aids. forming a point at the bottom OF the
back, rising in the form of braces over the
shoulders and forming a bolero over the
corsaCe. like unto coat of mail of precious
stones. Then, in the midst Of display Of
a thousand tempting trifes I notice a post
age stamp box of engraved crystal The
transparency Of the material enables me
to distinguish the contents Of the many
commandments. This charming object is
mounted on a chased bronze stand in the
Empire style.
The "art nouveau' harmonizes delight
fully with the Empire style. and admire
fan. with mountings Of mother OF pearl
and gold, with modern designs spangled
with gold, set upon gauze.
Then there are flowers which lack nothing
but scent. notice a large toque entirely
Of dog roses. which seems a striking homage
to the refined taste of the Empress Of Rus
STA whose favorite flower it is. Another
toque, composed Of gigantic sprays OF edei-
weiss, is equally original
After q famous perfumer comes a bril-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
THE art NOUVEAU."

Here there are strange beasts made of var
nished ware, crawling among vases in the
forms of flowers and women.
Yet more jewels. Pearshaped turquoises
set with brilliants, mounted on flexible wires;
placed like a diadem in splendid head of
hair, they would look like the antennae of a
marvellous butterfly.
Another fascinating shop, filled with old
curiosities, charms by the variety of its
mixed display and then comes a great fur
rier, with a profuson of chinchllla stoles,
enormous muffs and plsses fit for princesses.
After this come dealers in "frivolities.
notice a fluffy petticoat of pink mousseline
de sole, incrusted with flowers of black
chantilly lace; a blouse of sky blue liberty
satin, fastening down the side, and trimmed
with arabesque designs of cloth to match
a combined neck trimming and scarf of pale
blue taffetas, braided with comet velvet rib.
bon; others of tulle illusion ported with
chenille. These ruches are daily becoming
more like those shown in Vatican pictures:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08

Swiss Wristbands beaded with steel and so
on.
Once more comes the seduction Of jewels,
this time In the form Of an art nouveau'
diadem, with two orchids initiated in enamel
ornamentlng the forehead, binding it round
in the style of the belle Ferronniere."
Beside it is the perfection Of comfort, rep
resented by an ingenious folding table that
can be used while in bed for the happiness
Of fair id:ers and convalescents.
l also admire the wise precaution Of wrap
ping the handles Of metal cups with leather.
Nothing can be more odious than an unex-
pected contact with heated metal.
Everything teaches something here.
learn that the fetch for December is the
pearl and find a fine Orient pearl enshrined
in a nugget Of gold, charming pendant that
can be varied u times year.
am still pursued by the oppressive vision
Of marvellous Jewels, in all forms, applied
to all the uses in life. Here see a rock
crystdl paper weight in the form of a snail,
there a double eyeglass mounted in ivory,
with delicately carved garlands Of flowers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
Shopping.
BY W. WALLACE wHITELocA.

l went with you the other day
A-shopplng in the rain
] love you very dearly,
But wen never go again;
We tramped around this blessed towk
Full twenty miles, know,
And ! carried all the bundles, for
You said twas safer SO.
We went Into a mammoth store
To get a spool Of thread,
And in a tiny shop to buy
wardrobe and a bed;
To save ten cents on tafeta
You made me take a cab,
And we kept it then two hours
TO match a shade Of drab.
We couldn't find the proper thing
In satin on Broadway,
But we found IT out in Harlem
At the closing of the day;
And then, when wet and weary,
We struck the homeward track,
You held your umbrella so
1t trickled down my back
At last when home, sweet home, was reached
You found that had lost
A yard Of silk, a remnant that
Had been reduced in cost;
Oh, you said 1t didn't matter,
That It really wouldn't do!
But | went and found that remnant,
And found pneumonia, too.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-08
~ a Game For Two. ~

Once upon a time young gentleman and
younger lady were alone in bright parlor
in front Of a cheerful open fire, with Il table
between them, playing cards. As they con
tinued to play and chat the table was not so
much between them, for they both got
nearer the fire and played the game on one