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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
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A Champaign County (lII.) Orchard.
Last week the writer had the pleas
ure of visiting the orchards of Sena-
tor H. M. Dunlap, at Savoy, Illinois.
One of the orchards covers an area
Of 100 acres and contains about 5000
trees, all winter varieties. The trees
are already we'll into fruitage and
promise great things for their owner.
The trees in this orchard are set about
80 feet apart each way, which is re-
garded by Mr.. Dunlap as the proper
distance apart to set ordinary trees.
A second orchard consists largely OF
old trees and covers 60 acres, but the
senator counts this as forty-acre
orchard, as that area would contain
all the trees IL they were set at proper
distances. The third orchard covers
20 acres and contains only summer
and fall varieties. In addition there
is located on this place and under the
control of Senator Dunlap one OF the
trial orchards belonging to the State
Horticultural society. This Is for the
trial of trees and vines whose hardi-
ness and fruitfulness have yet to be
found out. There are thus 100 acres
in apples alone, besides cherry, plum,
pear and even peach trees In abun-
dance. Small fruits of all kinds are
being grown and marketed. One may
obtain liberal education in things
horticultural by going through these
orchards with the senator, who knows
and can tell about every experiment
that has been tried there.
There" said he to the writer, "is
where my father had 400 trees. When
he was away one August my brother
and myself thought we would do
something great. So we put in the
pillow and gave the orchard a good
going over. We got the ground into
fine shape, and the trees soon showed
1t by starting to grow vigorously-at
the wrong time of the year. The re-
suit was that the cold caught the wood
unripened and the whole 400 trees
were dead the next spring."
There are few men that care to
publish failure, but Senator Dunlap
says that he tells about his failures
as we'll as his successes that others
may take warning and avoid his mis-
takes. These orchards at Savoy will
repay a visit at any time. Their own
er is doing great things for the horti-
culture Of Illinois by the object les
l. =, 1k11> Itch I'd
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
RuaseIl s.aa and Charity.

About once in 80 often Hhere hobs
Up a rumor that Russell Sage has
made a will in which the requests to
charity and philanthropy are 80 great
as to place the name of Sage in the
same gallery of fame with those of
Peter Cooper, George Peabody and
other great benefactors Of the human
race. The rumor was on duty again
last week in New York. but the aged
capitalist refused to discuss it. Mrs.
Sage, however, was less reticent and
said: There Il absolutely NO truth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
Matted Barley as Horse Feed.

]. H. Shepperd: Matted barley is
not an economical feed for WORK
horses, and the addition Of one part
Dran to two parts of malt, as meas
ured by the dry barley, from which
1t was produced, is neither cheap
nor satisfactory feed for hard worked
horses. That splendid finish can be
put on stock by feeding malt, has
been pointed OUT by Lawes and Gil.
bert. These gentlemen base their
conclusion upon trials in feeding
soventy-four animals upon malt in
comparison with an equal number Of
similar sort upon other foods. It is
probable that animals which are not
thriving or are worked down, and
those which are low in vigor from
any cause may often be built up rapid.
ly by ration containing malt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
Apple Twigs and Apple Stems.

The attention of the writer was last
week called to the value Of apples as
governed by their stems and the char
acter of the twigs on which the ap-
pies hung. In block of the Duchess
after the great storm in central ILL
nois the ground was found covered
with the fruit. The owner Of that
orchard said it was due to the lack of
pliability on the part Of the twigs Of
the Duchess. When these twigs are
switched by heavy wind they are 80
rigid that they snap off the apples.
It was otherwise with some Willow
Twigs near by. The long and 1.-the
twigs had SO much pliability that they
did not snap of the apples, but would
need most severe agitation by the
wind before they would part with
their fruit. After a great storm of
last year these same trees were
switched for hours before beginning
to drop their fruit, but in the end
dropped 1t heavily. A short storm
works little havoc with them. and few
BCOrmS are 30 Violent lot hours aS W
cause fruit to fall finally.
The stems of the apples also count
for much in this regard. The Pewau-
kee has such short stem that If the
apples are not picked as soon as ripe
they are found on the ground. Even
before ripe they fall off in large guam
titles if they are exposed to high
winds. They lie naturally so close to
the twigs that only little shaking Is
required to detach them.
These things count greatly in Sc
lecting apples for a commercial ORCH
ard. The Duchess is a great apple,
but this is one of its weak points.
1t is very hardy, the very standard of
hardness, but 1t needs to be protected
from heavy winds If possible. 1t is
an argument for the shelter belt, at
least in connection. with certain orch
ard varieties. If man have a shelter
belt he can more readily plant Ouch
ess than If he has to set out his orch
ard on location exposed to high
winds. The same rule should make
the Duchess of more value near the
Great Lakes than farther west, where
high winds are more common and
more constant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

WANTED for u. 8. ARMY; able bodied unmar
ried men between ages Of 81 and IS. citizens of
UNITED STATES. of good character and temper
ate habits, who can speak, read and write ENG
LISH. For information apply to Recruiting Oficer,
l16 West 9th ST., Kansas City, Mo-: Masonic Temple.
St. Joseph Mo-, 3S College ST., Springfield Mo- 522
Main st. Joplin, Mo. or 4th and Ohio Sts Sedala, Mo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
TRY ONE PACKAGE.

II Defiance Starch" does not please
you, return to your dealer. If it does.
you get one-thirG more for the same
money. 1t will give you satisfaction
and will not stick to the ircn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
Commercial Fertilizer. and Onions.

Commercial Fertilizers and Onions.
In Bulletin No. 206 of the Geneva
Experiment station another fertilizer
problem is discussed, one Of particu-
lar interest to onion growers, but also
one which again enforces the lesson
needed by many farmers, of economy
in the purchase and use of CONNER.
cial fertilizers. The experiments of
four years, when different quantities
of high-grade commercial fertilizer
were used, show that 500 pounds per
acre was the most profitable amount
to apply. With good prices assured
for onions, larger quantities of fer.
tilizers might be used, but consider.
ing all factors the onion grower runs
great risk of diminished profits when
he uses $500 and 1000 pounds of
commercial manure per acre." In
case of one set Of tests on rich soil.
it was found that even the smallest
amount of fertilizer was improbable
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

lido not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has IN equal for coughs and colds-JoHN =
BoYlR, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. IL. 1900
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

A man is seldom a cynic unless hi
has something wrong with his digest
i've apparatus.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Miss Frances Beverly, colored, was
recently awarded $75 damages in her
suit against theater company in
Chicago, alleging that she was refused
seat in the house. although hglding
ticket.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
INSIST ON GETTING IT.

Some grocers say they don't keep. De-
fiance Starch. This is because they have
a stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only IL OF. in a package. which they
won't be able to sell first, because De-
fiance contains 16 o. for the same money.
Do you want Is OF. instead Of u OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUu
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to st. Louis
AMI points east should 90 via the Kar'
sas City gateway, thereby securing
the advantage of the Chicago & Atoms
fast night train, leaving Kansas City
at 9 D. M, arriving in St. Louis at 7:Os
q. m. Chair cars free Of extra charge
Compartment sleeping cars. The Al
ton keeps their light a'shining just
ahead Of the rest. Write to L. d
Cooper. Travelling Passenger Agent.
Chicago = Alton Railway. Kansas City.
M. for lovest ratek
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

The widow is so innocent slip of
a girl can teach her anything she
doesn't seem to know.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Many fellow has asked to be pre-
scented to a girl who wouldn't take
him as a gift.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

1t is more difficult for some men to
collect their wits than their bills.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
TO Enjoy THE SECRET

Of perfect health take Py.ro.gen (Sarasy's
Triple Trea -uent). 1t cures Dyspepsia Nervous
Debility, Liver Trouble or Constipation. Send
this coupon to r. J. Sarasy & Co., GAINESVILLE,
Wis. ,forfree treatment Absolutely guaranteed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Chickens require no food whatever
for "a hours after Matching, as there is
sufficient nutriment in the egg to sus-
tain them for that time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

People who find fault look in vain
for reward in the lost and found
columns.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Before some preachers condemn
sin they investigate its financial
standing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Some husbands are devoted to their
wives and some are devoted to them
selves.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOwf
Then use Defiance Starch, u will keep
them white-16 OF. for 10 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

II you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large os.
package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Any candidate who is knitted at the
polls is apt to feel somewhat cut up.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADEDf
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large OF. package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

When people fall in love at first
sight they often live to regret that
they didn't take another look.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

1t is deplorable fact that a girl
can never get her first kiss but once.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
MORE FLEXIBLE AND LASTING,

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
ono-third more for same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

TYPFWRITERS-wE. SELL Ii, ANY =,
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The MODEL MANHATTAN S60.O0.
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18

Chalk is the milk in . white lie.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-18
CHOLERA AND SWINE PLAGUE.

Now IDENTIFY h.
Prevent hem Send 20 cents or RECEIPT S3
.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Mrs. M. M. Miller Seriously Injured by
the New York Explosion.

Three BrattlebOro people had head
quarters in the Murray Hill hotel in
New York city, which was wrecked by
an explosion of dynamite Monday. an
account of which is printed in another
column, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Miller, who lives at
the Brooks House, was seriously hurt.
the others, Judge II. H. Wheeler and
Clarence Menzies Miller, Mrs. Miller's
son, escaped injury, Judge Wheeler be-
ing at the time elsewhere in the city
presiding at a session of the United
states circuit court. A telegram from
Judge Wheeler was received Monday
afternoon by j. L. Knowlton, which
stated that he was not hurt. On the
same afternoon Mrs. E. s. Bowen re-
celVed telegram from Mr.. Miller
stating that his mother was seriously
injured and was in a hospital. Mrs
Bowen received letter from Mr.. Mil
Ter yesterday afternoon. He said that
ms mother was sitting at window in
her room, which was on the street
nearest the scene of the explosion, so
that she got the full force of the shock
She was struck by a falling window
casing, receiving a cut three inches
long over one eye. She also received
2S cuts on other parts of her body and
was mass of bruises. 1t was feared
at first that she would lose the sight of
one eye. She is doing we'll now.
although in nervous condition. and
VIII come out all right in due time.
letter received from DR.. F. w.
Gwyer of New York (summer address
sunset Lake, Immersion Hid saws
that the force of the explosion was felt
IN an alarming way at his house five
docks away. At the instant of the
explosion, the Doctor was on his way
downstairs to go to the Grand Central
station. There came a terrific noise
which he thought was in his own
house, and he Immediately made n
search for fire. Four windows were
blown out of the front of the house.
w. II. Minor was on Park avenue
-FOUR blocks below the scene of the
disaster, and Fred Adams on Fifth
avenue five blocks away when the CITY
was shaken by the explosion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Toll Gate Inn Comma AGAIN.

Toll Gate Inn," that powerfully
strong play of old Colonial DAYS will
be the attraction at the Auditorium
Tuesday Feb. II. Two seasons ago
our theatre-goers will remember il
proved one of the most enjoyable per-
formances ever seen in Brattleboro
and 1t is pleasure to note its return
when, no doubt, the Auditorium will
hold one of the largest gatherings of
the season. Few plays like Toll Gate
Inn have been offered amusement seek.
ers In recent years, but we only enjoy
them the more when presented as they
prove delightfully."- refreshing. novel
entertaining and instructive Toll
Gate Inn" takes us back to those good
old days of '76, when John StarlI's
Green Mountain boys were devoting
their energies to driving out the Brit,
ism redcoats. The play does not con
nne itself to discussing solely the
troublous times of that period. but
charms and amuses with its delight
fully told love stories, and quaint char
acters, making it a stage performance
calculated to entertain and give en-.
joyment to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury

s mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous sIr.
faces. such articles should never he used
except ON prescriptions from reputable phy-
siclans' as the damage they will do is ten fold
TO the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured bv r I
Cheney Co., Toledo, o., contains no uerc,,r,,
ana Is taken internally, acting directly uno1
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system
the genuine. 1t is taken internally and n5da
IN Ioledo ohio, by +. j. Cheney Co. Testi-
sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
Rev. Frank Fuller Of Mantle ConD

Rev. Frank Fuller of Mantle. Conn.
has been the guest this week of his
cousin, G. c. Averill.
Judge E. l.. Waterman has been in
attendance upon the session of the SUI
preme court in Montpelier this week.
Howard c.. Rice, who was i'll two
months with typhoid fever, came
down street this morning. He was
out Tor the first time Wednesday.
Or. A. II. II. Lewis, who has been
critically i'll at the Brattleboro House
several weeks, is a little more com.
fortable, but shows no decided change
for the better.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

Those persons who do not need Iron lint vh.,
ul NY 'roupled with nervousness and dyspepsin
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a Woman Saws .

me first bottle of the new medicine. Calcura
solvent sci up my nerves like tuning IA fiddle.
! oegah 10 ger good sleep. After that | felt
hungry and when smelt breakfast I ,yosn,t
long gettlng down stairs. picked IN weight
ana strength, and no wonder believe in H.
DaXld, Kennedy. of Kennedy Row, Kingston
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31

lackachc is almost imlnediotel,, ,olio,.o, l..
wearing one Of Carriers Smart Weed and Relit;
Gonna liackache Plasters Try one and h 'F fec
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why don't You try Carriers Little Liver Pills
They are a positive cure for sick headache ard
All the Ills produced by disordercd liver. Only
one pill dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-31
BE Orrmoat QbCnit.
Announcements.

Beautiful framed pictures, and new mould
ings at Clapp loncs's.
Diaries, amanacS and calendars at Clapp Il
Joncs's
The store now occupied by Morris Gregg
on High street VIII hC for rent ~ soon rs va
Gated 10y the present occupants, anl II will bc
fitted up to suit tenant. Apply to CROSBY
ADAMS.
Smith Premier Typewriter
To rent, * Chaplin street.
c. M. Park, Tutor,
Principal Of the BRATrLEBOBO PRIVATE
SCHOOL, X, Chapin St
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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-05-31
Spanish War Veterans.

The Grand Army of the Republic,
with stately tread and martial mein,
and to the music of the fife and drum,
has visited the last resting place of
the heroes of 81 and IS, and placed
garlands of flowers and the colors of
our American republic upon the
graves of their revered comrades. The
different camps of the legion of Span
ish war veterans followed the patriot
ic example and the glorious teach
ings of the soldier and sailor boys
of the war of the rebellion and visited
the cemeteries of their beloved dead
and with uncovered heads and rever-
entail awe placed upon the Spanish
American war veterans graves a tok-
en- of tender remembrance and the
starry flag of red, white and blue.
The need OF the country found the
youth of '98 as ready to respond as
were their noble fathers at the call
of Abraham Lincoln.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-05-31
The Last Charge.

BY J. WHITFIELD SCATTERGOOD.
Copyright, 1902. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Dressed in his only suit Of navy blue.
Old Weak-Eyed Jones sat uncomfort-
ably on one of the backless benches in
front of the speakers stand. The post
adjutant was reading the post orders.
The boys in blue, scattered hither and
thither, bent an attentive ear and held
their yellow-corded hats to one side to
shade their fading eyesight from the
waning sun.
Far away under the trees Of the park
lounged hundreds of people. Polite
attention prevailed among those with
in hearing distance; farther away the
hum of voices and shouts of unsup-
pressed laughter arose on the air in
unmistakable volume. This was sac
ri1ege to the ears of Weak-Eyed Jones.
To him no event was more solemn
nan the present, and it seemed the
ame dignity and reverence he felt
Ihould actuate the conduct of others.
The air. was suffocating. Early IN
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-05-31

Old Weak-Eyed Jones sat on one of
the backless benches in front of the
speakers stand.
the day the heated atmosphere had be-
come saturated with clouds of choking
dust, which rolled into the city behind
hundreds of incoming farmers con-
Veyances. But Weak-Eyed Jones took
it all with a generous degree of hui
mility and accomplishing. A young
couple at his elbow INDUCED so busily
in conversation he could not hear the
voice of the adjutant, yet he bore it
silently. Even though his obscure
sight, years before made almost use
less by a rebel mimic ball, which car
ried away the bridge of his nose and
grazed both eyes, was powerless 20
penetrate the dust-heavy distance be-
tween him and the speaker he was Sc
cretly happy.
His meditations were cut short by
sudden commotion at his elbow. Peo-
pie were hurrying from their seats;
the program must be over. He was
carried along with the rest, towards
the speakers stand, but he hadn't gone
far when he noticed some one trying
to speak. Above the noise he just
caught the last phrase: Twill close
with a selection by the young ladies'
quartette.'
Then it wasn't over yet! There was
to be one more number! He tried 70
be seated, but buxom country woman
jostled hard against him, nearly send
ing him off his rheumatic legs.
The quartette commenced to sing
but their voices were drowned in the
tumult of confusion.
Presently a drum corps somewhere
out in the street struck up Marching
Through Georgia''-the line COM
menced to form. Hurried along with
the throng, Weak-Eyed Jones took up
a marching position with others of his
blue-coated comrades. The heat was
still more sitting here, as they stood
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-05-31

waiting for what seemed like hours.
Presently Weak-Eyed began to grow
faint. The morning had found him
physically indisposed, but never yet
having missed meeting with his SOL
der comrades on the thirtieth of May,
he didn't propose to to-day. It might
be the last time-probably it would
but he'd &C this oncei
The band up the street struck up
THE Star-Spangled Banner"-he was
conscious of the column moving. He
had stood still so long his legs were
almost stiff and action made him stag
ger, but with the use of his cane he
maintained his balance and managed
to move along. Shouts of ''Hurrah."
Hurrah!" greeted his ears from every
side Proudly he lifted his head and
threw his shoulders back with unc-
tiOus military dignity.
The ovation continued with increas-
ed enthusiasm as they passed up the
street. Someone tried to retaliate
with "Hurrah for the boys of '61!"
but the voice was lost in the lusty
tide of cheering for THE boys of 1881"
Following the squad of soldiers came
N,
and, lastly, wagon loads of flower
girls dressed in white-wagons for
strong, healthy girls. while decrepit
old veterans must go afoot.
AS the long line rounded a corner
and passed from the boulevard into an
east and west thoroughfare, Weak
Eyed Jones tottered. Bravely he pull
ed his remaining strength together
and ambled on, his faltering footsteps
unable to beat time to the rapid mu-
sic. Many of his comrades, too, had
long since forgotten how to march.
And how few they numbered now
these veterans!
Mount Zion cemetery was a beaut1-
full spot-lifted above woods and sky
just beyond where the lake nestled
quietly between two hilIsides-the val
ley with it's ribbon of rivulet, wind
ing verdure-laden at its woody base,
the azure heavens outlining it's great
white gates, its marble monuments,
its Towering shrubbery, its trees of
green, with rare exactness beyond.
Weak-Eyed Jones raised his eyes to
the hill yet in the distance. He could
see but the outline of the haIlowed
spot rising against the lurid sky His
spirit was awedI The heavy march
was telling on his weakened body, his
steps were getting more and more I'M
certain. A momentary dizziness came
over him.
''Hark!" Suddenly the music of the