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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-11-20
GIVEN TEN YEARS IN PRISON.

Youthful President OF Trust Company
Behind the Bars.
New York, Nov. 19.-Ronald F. Ben.
men, twenty-five years old, who rose
in two years from the position of office
boy to that of president of trust COM
pany which he organized. has been
sentenced to Sing Sing for ten years.
He was charged with securing money
Under false pfetenses By fling false
satisfaction records Of mortgages on
the property Of persons whom he did
not even know. vtf
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-11-20
Brazilian President lnauaurated.

Rio Janeiro, Nov. 17.-There were
brilliant festivities here in honor of
the Inauguration of President DR..
Rodriguez Alves. They included an
imposing procession and a ball at
which the officers of the United States
battleship Iowa and of the British,
Portuguese, French and Argentine
warshipS were present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-11-20
REBELLION IN SIAM.
Several Encounters Between Troops
and Insurgents.

and Insurgents.
Saigon, French Cochin China, Nov.
Ian insurrection has broken out In
Northern Siam owing to the alleged ex-
actions Of the government agents.
There have been several encounters
between troops and insurgents. A num-
Der of important chiefs and many of
the inhabitants of the disturbed dis
trict have sought refuge In French ter.
ritory.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-11-20
Slams Crown Prince Engaged.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Evening
News announces that the crown prince
of Siam, Showfa Maha Vanjiravudh, is
engaged to marry the eldest daughter
of the Emperor of Japan. The prin.
cess is fourteen years of age.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
TALLMAN-KENNEDY-

Msrried-At the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Ms. c. o Tanman.
northeast OF Valley Center. wednesday.
August p Miss Zoe Eta Tsuman 70
Mr.. z E kennedy
Promptly at I O'Clock the bride ard
groom. attended by Nr. Harry JOKES Of
wichita and Mss Grace kennedy. sister
OF the groom. entered n. par,cr where
the ceremony was performed b Rev 6
w Haucher OF Valley Center Immedi-
steiy after the cerneny and cougTatula-
lions a bountifuI eizner was served The
table was decorated with cut flowers and
vines.
The bride Is vel known and IS worker
in both TIE church and aid sociSty e
valley Center. Her weddife gown ~ss
Il cream silk naIi. trimmed with six zs-
pliaue and tSfTeta ribbon she carried 3
beautiful boquet Of white gsrzn.urs-
The bridesmaids dress was pink STRIPED
Iz<n.
Mr Kennedy 5 = young farmer Whe
has lived near Valley Center since child
hood. ard = wei sske3 ~ All
Fer r. present Nr. ard Mrs Ksnnec7
Wiz make their hors- with The BRIDE
PARENTS TAcse present were
Rev. And Mrs C W Ea0cher Szd baby
LII. .. r Alis1. Er2acf2saes q tss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
FEASTED BY GEORGE H. THOMAS
REGIMENT

The Woman's Veteran Relief union was
entertained on last Monday evening by
the George II. Thomas regiment No. >
in their hall over TaPp & Hsnshaws
The boys opened the field OF action BY
an address OF welcome. which was ably
given by the colonel OF the regiment.
Veteran Rokh. Mrs Helena s Mason.
IN behalf OF the W Y. r. C.. made the
reply. which was humorous. witty and to
the point Then came Captain Hawiey.
James Tapp and others. which were In
terspersed by selections by Mrs. Cope
land. Several patriotic songs were sung
Mrs Mason reported her entire command
present The colonel at once commanded
the commissary 70 issue rations The ia
hes were placed n order. Lemonade.
ice cream and cake we're served TIE
sisters al departed feeling that az the
opening meeting IN September they viii
retaiiate by making a counter order. at
which the union is expected to report At
the ". V. P L hail between and S
o'clock D m and see what they win
see and hear. They may also and a han
quet such SIS has not been given lately
su their honor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
LITTLE ELSIE OLDFIELD
ENTERTATNS

Yesterday afternoon from to 6. on
the large lawn of her grandpa on Ex-
position avenue, the little friends of
Elsie Oldfield gathered to make merry
her 9Th birthday. Many were the games
played by the little ones, after which a
lunch was served. Miss Elsie was made
happy by receiving many pretty pres
ents. The invited guests were: BERTHA
Trout. Marie Freeman, Eva and Edna
Shreve Lily BRAZIL. Lulu BRAZIL. Lucy
Monyhan, Ernice Jones, Helen Christie
pher, Evelina Clark, Mildred Clark, Irene
Christopher, Edith Oldfeld, Carl Bodine
Edgar Smith. Chas. Christopher. Ernie
Monjay, Fred Tullis, Clark Shreve.
Lcyd Oldfeld, Chas Oldheld, Oliver
Warner. Mrs. oldfeld was assisted in en-
tertaining the little ones by Miss Lena
Warner and Miss Lena Larimer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
LOOK PLEASANT, PLEASE.

Photographer c. c. Harlan, of Eaton.
o., can do so now, though for years he
couldn't, because he suffered untold ago.
ny from the worst form OF Indigestion.
All physicians and medicines failed to
help him till he tried Electric Bitters,
which worked such wonders for him
that he declares they are a godsend to
sufferers from dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. Unrivaled for diseases of the
stomach, Liver and Kidneys. they build
UP and give new life 10 the whole sys-
TEN. Try them. Only 50 cents. Guaran-
teed by Gehring.s Pharmacy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
ENTERTAINED SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASS

Miss Seamans entertained her Sunday
school class at the home of Mrs. F. w
Alright. $40 East Third street, last Mon
day evening. She was assisted by Miss
Gabrile Hennian. Bessie Fuller and
Cora Seamans. The tine was spent in
games and music. Refreshments were
served at a late hour. Those present
were: Masters Ben Blackman. Geo. GaIu-
sha. Strong Human. Harold Jackman,
Claud Kfse. Harold Kise. Wilbur Kice,
Earl Palmer John Upton. Walter Ultch.
George Wilson, Dale Feller. Paul Wis
dom. Ralph George. Willis Ward. Russell
Ward, Carroll Saunders. Fred Dickman.
Wilbur Millison. Richard Meredith. Max
Houston, Theodore Osborne, Misses Reba
Damon, Grace Carruthers, Esther Car
Tuthers, Dorothy Johnston Hazel John
sion. Alma Palmer, Evelyn Palmer. Ruth
Smith. Mary Smith. Mildred Slower,
Helen Upton. Jessie Wilson. Helen
Wright Myrtle Rebstein Genevieve
Saunders. Gladys Warren, Mildred VIII
son, Alice Pierce. Margaret Osborne,
Ellice sielye. Avanen Saunders.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
SCALE FACTORY FOR WICHITA
N. ID. Flanders of Iowa Wants to Lo-
cate Here.

NJ. D. Flanders Of Knoxville IA. has
written TO the Chamber Of Commerce.
asking FOR a location for a farm scale
and weli-driLing machinery factory. He
wants some property near the outer edge
OF the city and plenty Of room. He manu-
factures al kinds of platform scales and
VNell-driiling machinery and takes con-
tracts for deep well drilling and coal
prospecting He desires TO locate in this
city in order 70 expand his business and
get into new fields. which he says he
eannot dot az his present location. Mr.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
PRELIMINARY MEETING OF PRO
GRESSIVE WOMEN

Circle No. 6. Progressive Women, met
on Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs E. S. Groves. This meeting was
held as a preliminary one to get ready
for the years study. Officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows: Mrs
Blackburn, president: Mrs Charter. vice
president Mrs. Blakeley, recording sec
rotary; Mrs. E. S. Groves. corresponding
secretary. The society decided to take
up the study Of English literature The
discussion of topics at each business
meeting will. of course. be continued. as
viii the book reviews. Mrs Charter Will
conduct the work in English. Each reg
ular or business meeting will he held at
the home Of the president. Mrs Black
burn. during the year, beginning the first
Thursday in September. 4 list OF ex-
ceedingly interesting subjects for discus
sioh during the year have been sent out
by the new director. Mrs. Viola Van Or
der Of Willmette. III. The one to be han
died at the next meeting is Woman as a
Reformer; How Great Is Her Influence in
That Directiong'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
CAMPING PARTY AT BENTON HAIR
ROR

Miss Charlotte Chain entertained the
Kappa Sigma girls at her pleasant coun-
try home near Benton last week. The
girls went UP Thursday morning and re-
turned Saturday. They went prepared TO
camp. and they all report very Jolly
time.
Those who went IN the party were.
Nettie Hollingsworth, Hattie Lawrence.
Matte Howe Nina Allen. Edith Bishop.
Juanita Taylor. Ruth McCabe. Edna Dill
man, Bess Morgan Of Lamar. Nd: Iva
Cole Jean Dean, VIVA Oldfeld. Hor1ense
Imboden and Hazel Mccoy. =
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
NEW PHONES ARE HERE
They VIII he Installed in Police De-
Dartment In Few Days

The new phones of the police depart
ment have arrived and the boxes are ex-
Pected in a few days and viii be installed
in short time. There are ten OF these
boxes. which VIII be located in various
parts OF the city. The wires are TO be
laid in the same conduits with the wires
Of the new telephone company The
boxes ROW in use are old style and are
not safe for the patrolman TO use during
storm
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
PARTY GIVEN FOR LITTLE
BROTHER

Miss Erceu Keegau gave party
August Is. 1900, in honor Of her 4-year-oid
brother. Homer. The afternoon was
srent IN playing games. after which a
dainty lunch vas served Those present
were Misses Dorthy Johnston. Hazel
Shuts. Mary Noyse. Bell Hobbs
Lucille woodford. Mildred Massey.
Josephine and Nae McCliman, Master
Homer Keegan. Francis Price. Charley
smith. Mss ErceH Keegan, Miss Teua
Clever. and Miss Mabel woodford chap
eroned the party
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
BAND CONCERT TODAY
he VIII he Given This Afternoon in
North Riverssde.

Sanford's band viii give their regular
Sunday concert this afternoon in North
Riverside park. The following progrom.
which has several new pieces, viii be
given, commencing at 4 o'clock:
Msrch-"The Searchlight'' .............
.--..-...................-. c. W. Munnen
''The Burgomaster" ...... ". Il Mackie
Grand Sacred Potpourri ................
.-..................- Arr. by E. W. Berry
Selection King Dodo" w. H. Macllie
March eligioso" COnward. Chris
tiau Soldiers-D Nv. p. Chambers
"Florodora" selection 80. Leslie Stuart
The Holy City .......-- stephen Adams
SAmerica' ............................
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24


TROLLY RIDE BY SOUTH ENDERS
Last Tuesday evening the neighbors
around the corner of Kellogg and Lin
coin streets gave a trolley ride over the
lines Of the city. The party met at the
corner of Main street and Douglas ave-
nue and took the car at that point. Re-
freshments were served after the ride.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. A. G
Schaefer, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Semester,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus A. Miller, Mr. and
Mrs. w. c. Herman, Mr.. and Mrs Jake
Thurmn, Mr.. and Mrs. Price. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Rumbold, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
O'Brien, Mr.. and Mrs. Lampard. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Lloyd. Mrs. Hargett. Mrs. E.
S. Henry. Mrs. E. B. Bailey, Miss Alice
Miller, Miss Iona Herman, Miss Lizzie
Semester, Miss Carrie Schaefer, Miss
Nina Miller, Miss Cecil Barlow. Miss Mel
lie Hunt, Miss Winnie Mercer, Miss Vir-
gina Henderson. Miss Carrie Rumbold.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Cadwallader, Mrs. Elsie Petit
cord, Mrs. Winnie Thurm, Mrs. Ethel
Hargett Miss Floy Lloyd. Mrs. c. H
Kosman Mr.. Geo. Semester, Jr., Mr..
Edwin Schaefer. Mr.. Alvie Schaefer, Mr..
Willie Miller, Mr.. John Parry. Mr. NJ
Vetter, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos Herman, Miss
Alice Bailey
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24

Smith Of the Chamber of Commerce has
taken the matter up and begun a cor
respondence and Mr.. Flanders has given
notice that he will visit Wichita in a
short time TO look into the matter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
RECEPTION GIVEN FOR HUTCHIN-
SON FRIEND

Mrs c. E. Bascom gave a thimble
party at her beautiful home. 700 South
Topeka, in honor of her friend. Mrs
Sam Hirst, of Hutchinson. The afternoon
was spent in needle work, conversation
and music. A dainty lunch was served
at $50. The table was decorated with
smylax. pink and white carnations. Those
present were: Mesdames: Tony Vein
schenk, J. f. Daniels. Ed Gum. Gus
Anderson, Julius Luling, Frank Owens,
A. C. Goodin, Guy Truck. Harry Sump-
ton, Bascom, Hoely and C. E. Bascom.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
MRS. VIII. scHNITzLER SURPRISED

MRS VIII. SCHNITZLER SURPRISED
Mrs. William H. Schnitzler was q
years old last Monday and she probably
would not have thought that another
birthday had come around had it not
been for her husband and numerous
friends reminding her of it in the form
of a real surprise party. Mr.. Schnitzler,
intending that she should never again
forget the day of her birth, presented
her with a beautiful cabinet of china
ware-something that will always keep
her memory active. After congratula-
tons, the friends and neighbors of Mrs.
Schnitzler proceeded to spend a very
pleasant evening at the Schnitzler home
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
SODA FOUNTAIN FOR CHURCH.

SODA FOUNTAIN FOR CHURCH
The young people Of st. Johns Episco-
pal church, after a vacation Of some
months. plan to resume work in rather
novel way. The genial druggist. Mr.
stanford, has placed at the disposal OF
the Young people his soda fountain next
wednesday afternoon and evening. They
are to have all they can make on the
sale Of all the bewildering contents Of an
up-to-date soda fountain, the proceeds TO
be devoted TO special improvements in
ST. John 5 church. OF course new drinks
OF rare ambrosisl sweetness may be
looked for. invented and concocted by
the charming young ladies Of 81. Johns
parish They viii be there to add 10
tho Measure Of the drink. the charm Of
their own presence. They cordially invite
an their friends 10 meet them at Stan
ford's drug store next Wednesday after
noon and evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
cTvEx FAREWELL PARTY

CIV f--N III y Eli Z III
farewell party was given Friday
evening So the Misses Juiia snd MAJ
Gibbons iz2s fremont avenue. IN honor
CT Miss Erna crzbtree. who goes 20
szaka hsr h0ne In okIahoz2 5000 ne
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24

time was pleasantly spent in games and
music. Refreshments were served at a
late hour. Those present were: Erma
Crabtree. CalIie Hall, Bessie Slough.
Erma slough, Clara Underwood. Alma
Maurer, Myrtle Pryor, Josie Tracey.
Bertha Cole, Lulu Carton. Fred Slough,
John Cole. Lloyd Pryor. Frank Parks.
Clifford Cole. Lloyd Borden, Ben Cole,
Charles Libbey. Amos Wilson. Forrest
Cole Claude Hail.
Those who assisted in entertaining
were: Mrs. W. w Gibbons, Miss Stella
Furnish, Miss Bertha Bloss-
MISS OPAL GIVEN PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. McNabb gave their
daughter. Opal. a party Thursday even
ing at their home. s07 West Central.
The evening was passed in various games
and music Dainty refreshments were
served late in the evening, after which
the young people returned TO their homes.
Those present were: Ervene Latham,
Annie Daily, Fay Gutenberg. Opal Nc
Nabb, Floyd Thomas, Harvey Mccoy.
Hazlett Martz. Joe McNabb- Mrs.
Litzenberg and Mrs. Marts assisted Mrs.
McNabb in serving refreshments.
ENTERTAINED FOR HER MOTHER
Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Geo.
Bryant of SOP South Lawrence avenue,
entertained in honor OF her mother, Mrs.
Annie z. Marclay. The pleasant hours
Of sociability were enjoyed by those pres
ent, who were: Mesdames: T. Hash
barger, Keegan, C. Diehl. B. Whitlock,
W. Waller, ]. Mccoy. T. Peck. II. Misel-
dine, Hotchkiss. Swope. Love, -
Mccoy, Misses Alice Hotchkiss. Zepha
and Myrna Waller, Mary Mccoy and
Master Francis Bryant. Mrs. Marclay
and son, Arthur. are from near Whining
ton, Del. and have been visiting in Wieh-
tia and vicinity since the first of last
May. They left last Thursday en- route
TO New York city. where they viii re-
main indefinitely. visiting another daugh-
ter and sister.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24

groom; Mr.. and Mrs. P. Kennedy, par
ents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Cain OF
Greenwich; Mrs. Ellen Allen and daughter
Of Sedgwick. Misses Ella and Stella Rud-
die of Greenwich. Mrs. ]. w. Skinner,
Wichita; Mrs. Sarah Losh and family,
lxechi; Mrs. Maude Skinner and daughter,
Wichita; Miss Grace Kennedy. Mr.. Dave
Kennedy, Miss Rose Kennedy and Mr.
Jones of Wichita; Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert.
Valley Center; Messrs. Charles and VIII
Kennedy, Miss Pearl Losh. Kechi; Mr..
John Skinner, Wichita; Miss Winnie Skin
ner, Wichita; Messrs. John DRESSER, Jas.
Tallman, Wallace Tallman, and Harry
Jones, Wichita: Miss Ursa Tallman, Rob
ert and Leonard Tallman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tallman, parents of the bride.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
GIVEN A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Friday evening being the anniversary
OF Mrs Frank Owens birth. her friends
took advantage Of the occasion and called
upon her in a body at her home. 1910
South Lawrence, without notifying their
hostess of their intention. They took
with them refreshments OF all sorts and
a beautiful present Of china as remem-
brance. Departing at a late hour. the
guests wished Mrs. Owens many happy
returns of the day and promised her
surprise party upon each returning an
niversary.
The guests were: Messrs and Mesdames
Al Goodin, c. f. Bascom, Harry Sunp-
ton. William Hays, Guy Truck, George
whitlock, Frank Daniels, ]. o. Berges-
SER Julius Luling. Gus Anderson, Frank
CALENDER and II. G. Lands.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24
TROLLEY PARTIES
ARE IN VOGUE
Among the Society People of
This City.
HELD LAST WEEK
Other News of Wichita'S
Social Circle.

A most enjoyable trolly ride was given
by Mr.. CoIer Sim and Mr.. Sedgwick
Levy. The party met at the residence
of Mrs. Sim and at Sis proceeded TO
Topeka avenue, where the car was in
v Waiting. After a ride to Riverside and
Paramount, the guests returned 70 the
residence of Mrs. Levy, where refresh
nents were served. The remainder of
the evening was spent in dancing. Those
present were Misses Barrie Berry, Leila
Purdue, Helen Pratt. Marie Ashton, Lucy
Lewis. Olive Magin. Maud Rix, Dena
Leoher, Myrtle Reese. Vivian Stanford,
Bess Allen, Eva Leighton, Mary Biting,
Daisy Lynch, Miss O'Neal. Mabel Magill.
Bessie lines, Louise Mcnamara, Irvaline
Mosier, Mabel West. Miss Pope, Ethel
Brooks, Anita Woods, Estelle Richardson
Daisy Wood, Carrie Cogdill, Edna Battin,
Miss Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs Morrison;
Messrs. Raymond Wright, Gordon Old
ham, Delos Woods. Mr.. Moeser, Max
Oliver Keith Balfour, Lieut.. Edwards,
Harry Pottinger, Hume Franks, Arch
A nderson, Walter Hess Harry Stinson,
Graham Campbell, Jesse McClees, Roy
Allen, Givin Hagny. Berry Wall, Eek
Joseph, Ray Campbell. Arthur Noble.
Guy Levy, Bruce Priddy, Karl Zeininger.
Lawrence Bird, Lewis Biting, Lock
Davidson, Verne Garland.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-24

TROLLEY PARTY FROM WEST SIDE.
One of the merriest trolley rides of the
season was given last Monday night,
when about fifty neighbors in the vicin
ity of Maple and Oak streets, West Side,
took a special car at the corner of Syca-
more street and Douglas avenue. Light
refreshments were served. Music was
furnished oy a photograph.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bell, Mrs. ]. Siegerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Slaven, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Holliger Mr.. and Mrs Frank Barnes of
Kansas City, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fortman, Mr.. Charles
Holden, Mr.. and Mrs. ". NJ. Arnold, Mrs.
Hattie Cooper of Springfield, Mo; Mr..
and Mrs c. F. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
L. G. Carney, Mr. and Mrs. John Weed,
Mrs. Susie Corns, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Nc
Donald, Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Heron. Mrs.
G.. T. Riley. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Covault,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindsay, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. ]. Arnold; Misses Graces Holl-
ger Virgie and Rhods Carney, Myrtle
Webb Halle Weed, Bessie Fortman;
Messrs. John Mcdonald. jr., - Deans,
Guy Weed, Lloyd Mcdonald and Walter
Herndon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-09

The modern hog i a very uumer-
Gus and popular animal on the farm.
He 5 very different from his anees-
tors. who used 10 live three to six
years. as a rule, if he could ind
acorns and beech nuts enough TO live
on The modern hogs average life. of
the commercial tribe, Is six TO eight
months only. and the parts not pre-
served for food are made into glue.
combs, brushes, buttons, fertilizers.
the squeal alone being a waste prod
uct- Mr. LoEejOy, in Blooded Stock.
charaeterizes the modern hog as fol
lows:
Hardly a day passes that we do
not hear the remark: As dirty as a
pig This l consider a ~villifcation of
the animal which Franklin's coIored
servant said was the only gentle
man in England from the fact that
he was the only animal that did not
work IN that country. In that re-
spect he much resembles the mem
oers of our legislatures. He calls TO
order and adjourns to eat and sleep.
eAG mug Il AAC hADSE
eleanly Of "a domestic animals, if
raised as it should be and given a
chance TO roam about and not be
confined TO very close quarters
1t has been said that the .Ameri-
can hog is a machine that oils him
self, puts ten bushels of grain into
less space than a bushel measure,
and IN SO doing doubles its value:
then carries it q the market on its
back Corn loaned 10 a welI-bred hog
IS money at big interest. 1t is like a
mint, while the American STAPLE.
corn Is the bullion. which. put into
the hog, Is transmitted into coin. 1t
5 an honest rsint. and gives 10 ounces
svoirdupoiS 0f edible material. Prop
erly bred, fed and inteIiigentIy ham
He'd, this a~utoerztic porker will nav
IN our debts. place \ piano in the
home. 4 surrey at the door for your
self and family L ride to town in.
educate your boys at the agricultur-
al college and leave a balance in the
bank for a rainy day---Montana
Farmer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-01-09

The best time for deep thinking is
when other duties are not pressing.
Long winter evenings have always
been famous for developing mental
processes and ~perfecting intellectual
merchandise IL is a time when the
host Of experiences may be assem-
BLEED in battle array and subjected to
a rigid inspection, and each intangi-
bic individual questioned a. 70 its
right TO exist as a factor in future
operations; when cOnteudin- theo-
ries may be culled. a. a fancier culls
his eockerels. the palpably worthless
abandoned. the possibly worthy sub
iected to further experimentation
and new and better one initiated In
all undertakings there Is a period for
thought that necessarily precedes in
telligent action. 1t is the ~initiatOry
process and Indispensable To begin
action without mental preparation is
like Singing a ROOF from the top
downwards-leakage and labor lost
will be the sure result This Is as
true in agriculture as elsewhere The
farmer should read everything he
can get hold Of concerning his BUSH
ness. lie should carefully sift the
chaT from the sound grain He
should keep in touch with the expert
ment station work. in his state. at
least. and let no valuable Informal
tion pass him without taking toll Of
it.-TexaS Farm and Raneher-