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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
THE MACHINE THAT TALKS.
Graphophone Excited the Wonder o
General Cronje.

Graphophone Excited the Wonder of
General Cronje.
The graphophone is beginning to
figure as a considerable American ex-
port, and certainly it is one of the
most curious and interesting. While
its commercial uses are beyond the
comprehension of the needs OF the Per-
lander, each of them is fascinated by
an invention which reproduces the ia
miliar sounds of the human voice and
entertains him with grand and light
opera and orchestral music. Captain
J. w. Webster of the transport Mil
waukee, who took General Cronje to
St. Helena. amused the old hero and
his wife with graphophone. AL
though the instrument is common
enough in Johannesburg, the general
knew of 1t only by report Il heard
you had a box that talked like man."
he said to Captain Webster, through
an interpreter. Webster, telling the
story, goes on: eyes, general l re-
piled, and If you and Mrs. Cronje will
come into my stateroom ! will give
you an exhibition They sat down
soberly in front of the talking box,
and slipped in cylinder containing
Moody and Sankey's hymn. 1.-THE Nine
ty and Nine which / had been told
they sang in their own language. The
effect was startling. They recognized
the tune at once. and Mrs. Cronje
burst suddenly into tears. Her hus-
band turned away and wiped his eyes,
and / could see by the spasmodic
clasping and unclasping OF his hands
that General Cronje himself was deep
ly affected. To relieve the tension I
put on a record with lively banjo
solo, and in a moment the old gentle
man began to smile and beat time with
his feet and head, his gray beard wag-
ging to the melody. 1t was funny to
see him. When the music had ceased
a black Kaffr boy servant, who had
followed the party in, said awesomely
that there was devil in the box.
Cronje frowned down the suggestion,
but asked whether it wasn't done by
some trick like ventriloquism, making
an expressive gesture with his lips.
To satisfy him took the machine
apart and explained the principle. and
he seemed deeply interested. left the
instrument at st. Helena."-H. e.
Armstrong in Ainslee's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
mot you." said Jack. this gentle

mot you." said Jack. this gentle
mani"
"Oh," said Foster, with a sigh Of
relief, for at the moment 1t occurred
to him that Jack might be the spokes-
man of others stationed without and
bent on their capture.
your time will come. no doubt"
said Jack; but am not the man that
will bring you to the gallows."
Foster stood in an attitude Of self
defense. Dick calmly awaited Jacks
further disclosures.
What do you mean?" asked Foster.
his hand upon his pistol. I'VE are at
home here, the landlord is in our SER
vice. You are one of us, is that what
you wish to say?"
mo, | am not one of you; IL had
not sworn to help you--not you'll"
turning to Foster, Il would hand you
over to justice now, in spite of your
landlord and your pistols. you damna-
Bile ruffians. There, make the most of
that, and take you hand from your
pistol, or I'll scatter your brains op
the wall"
Jack as he spoke leveled formida-
BILE weapon at Foster, leaving Parker
to do what he pleased.
Foster showed his hands straight
and turned deadly pale.
THAT is well, you coward" said
Jack; II am not here to arrest you.
| am the messenger of heart-broken
girl, to save you, Richard Parker, the
nobleman with a sneer), and, out OF
my love for her, extend the reprieve
to your companion"
Foster eyed Jack suspiciously.
81 am that fool, a doting lover"
went on Jack, who thought kindness
and devotion would count something
to a woman--good conduct. and an
honest name. 1t was for you to come
to Kirkstall and show me what fool
| was; you, highwayman, thief, .
murderer"
Parker sat like statue staring at
his rival while Jack flung these de-
mandatory sentences at him.
Foster moved uneasily, seeking an
opportunity to attack the passionate
countryman, who turned toward him
to say eff you make move, so much
as handstir, I'll shoot you! Why lay
another deed of blood on your soul?
tell you am not here to harm you. but
to warn you, because / have sworn to
save the ruffian who has stolen my
place and robbed me of my life, and
because l am a fool
"Swear you do not mean to modest
us, or to obstruct our escape" said
Foster in a whisper. land don't speak
so loud"
81 will swear nothing to such as
you; if you doubt me. leave the room
and take your chance; this man. your
friend, knows l speak the truth; his
black heart has white enough in it
to tell him So"
you have said it," Parker replied.
ITO be continued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

the following: In view Of the growing
demands for all kinds of poultry prod
ucts and of the natural conditions of
soil and location, as well as the good
home markets, we believe our state Of
fers exceptional advantages for this
branch of farming. The poultry de-
partment is well equipped with some of
the finest specimens Of the leading
breeds Of fowls, and with incubators.
brooders and other facilities to aid in
giving valuable instruction. The course
will include classroom instruction in
such subjects as breeds of fowls, breed
ing, selection, care, feeding, emDry-
ology, incubating, brooding and dis
eases of poultry. 1t will include. also.
laboratory and practical work in dress
ing and preparing fowls for market. in
caponizing. in the management of in
cubators and breeders, in the general
care of fowls and in the construction
of poultry houses. The afternoon of
each day will be given up mainly to
practical work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

I'm so glad I'm dead" safi the
shade Of George Washington 10 the
wrath of Benjaman Franklin. eWhy.
my liege?" "a were alive. nthsn.
might court-martial me for compelling
CORVALLIS to surrender
Henry. how is the plot of that sea
novel running?" well, Just at this
chapter there is terrible storm, and
the passengers are afraid the boat will
go to the top" You mean to the Dot
tom" No; this is submarine boat"
Old gentleman-"Why do you shed
such bitter tears my boy?" Boston
Child (pausing in his grief)-"Really,
| cannot conceive that my tears differ
as to their brackish quality from other
lachrymose emissions. have never
heard Of saccharine tears"
Mrs. Goodsole-"Why. Johnny. are
you just going home now? Your
mothers been looking for you all after
noon" Johnny-"Yes'm, l know"
Mrs. Goodsole--"Just think how wor-
ried she must be-" Johnny-"Oh. she's
near the end Of her worryin.' Ina just
beginnin' nine"
The Horrors! The light
ming express wrecked and totally de-
stroyed by fire!" Young artist-"Hur-
rah! Good" The visitor-"Are you
crazy" Artist-"No, but expressed
a drawing on that train, and l valued
1t at fifty dollars. Now the express
company will have to pay for it,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS or INTEREST TO AGRI-
CULTURlSTS.
some Up-to-lJats Hints About Guilt
walton of the Soil and Yields
Observation-Disclosures. viticulturs and
Floriculture.
Suggestions by Gaylord.

From Farmers Peview: I am past
76 years of age and have been up since
before daylight shredding fodder all
day. | have finished milking seven
cows, and am now reated at my desk
looking over my many farm papers
AS usual, catch up the Farmers Re-
view among the first, for the reason
that always find something practical.
interesting and Instructive, especially
in its horticultural columns. The ar
ticle in recent issue headed Leaf
Crumpler" is worth Its weight in gold.
The leaf crumpler has done me hun
dreds of dollars worth Of injury, and
till now l have never known how to
destroy 1t. have seen the crumpled
leaves and have examined them, but
did not know that they had been rolled
up by the insects that have eaten out
and ruined so many gratis before the
buds had little more than started. !
shall go over my orchard and gather
every crumpled leaf and burn 1t.
In your issue of November 81 find
two very interesting articles; one
headed Distance Apart to Plant Apple
Trees" So far as the article goss,
where the writer of it lives, it is prob
ably all right However, In all the
great Northwest the theory there ad-
vocated is inapplicable. The writer. In
speaking of an orchard set rs by rs
feet. says the man does not know
what to do with it, 1t Is set SO closely.
| would say to our friend Doerr, Just
move that orchard over here, for 1t
is just the thing for US. We would.
however. recommend slight change.
We would set the trees thirty feet
apart east and west and only 20 feet
apart north and south. He advises
cutting OF the long branches. We &C.
ccpt this advice, as In very many cases
here we need to thicken up the top.
especially on the sunny side, SO as to
shut out the sun and avoid one OF the
worst difficulties that faces us-sun-
killing, which kills more bearing trees
than any other thing.
All experienced orchardists in this
part Of the Northwest head their ap-
pie trees very low. SO as to shade the
ground on the sun-side as much as
possible. We strive to close up all
openings on the sun-side, and shade
the ground or the sun-side to keep the
roots as cool and deep as possible. We
always head in" here. II at all. on the
sun-side, SO as not to let in the sun.
but to thicken the branches and close
up open spaces in the top. II we thin
at all 1t is on the northeast side, for
two important reasons. First, to open
the top so as to give the picker a
chance to get up into the tree to pick
apples or destroy insects. Second, to
force the sap into the branches ON the
sun side, so as to increase the branches
on that side. Insmany instances here
this is an imperative necessity.-Ed'
son Gaylord, Floyd County. Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16


Is that developed in England in the
vicinity of Essex. and hence known
as dwarf Essex rape. This variety
has a decided advantage over all 9TH
ers, at least over all others known on
this side Of the water. 1t has a heavy.
thick, succulent leaf. The plant it.
self is a biennial, while there are
many varieties of rape that are an
nuals. For forage uses the biennial
is far superior to the annual for this
reason: The biennial makes only a
succulent growth the first year. max
ing woody growth and forming seed
the second year. The period of wood
end seed formation is a stage at which
1t is of very little use for forage. But
this can be avoided by pasturing 1t
only the first year. making a new
seeding each year. The annual, on
the other hand, make all of their
growth during a single season. They
give material for pasturage while they
are in the succulent stage, but soon
become woody and begin to form seed.
when they are of very little value for
hNe StoCh.
The Dwarf Essex rape is very sue
culent. both as to its leaves and stems.
On ordinary soil 1t will produce ten
tons of green fodder, and on very rich
land has been known to produce twen-
ty tons. Great care is needed In Sc
curing seed. For some years 1t was
almost impossible to get the true
Dwarf Essex when II was ordered. To
illustrate the difficulty of getting good
seed, we cite the fact of one Of our
American experiment stations that
sent to Canada and obtained seed
from the same importing firm that had
been supplying the station at Guelph
They purchased 800 pounds; but the
rape that came up proved to be an an
nual variety of rape known as Hybrid
Bird Rape.
Rape may be sown from early spring
till late summer, even as late as Au.
gust. The best results as to crop are
obtained by seeding about July first.
Sowing broadcast is practiced, but
Grill sowing is preferred. for the rea-
son that less seed is required; the
plants can be readily cultivated; and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

As is well known, certain species of
snail form favorite dish with French
gourmets, and the cultivation If these
land mollusca is conducted on a large
scale in the outlying suburbs of Paris,
particularly in the Department OF
Aube. where there are large snail gar
dens. with plantations Of thyme, mint,
parsley and chervil for the animals to
feed on. When Frenchman takes
snails wild, he leaves them. II prudent,
few days to digest their last meal.
for there is current belief that they
may be dangerous II they have recent
ly fed on poisonous plants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
p,mcu,ti.. Of Cranberry Grower.

Difficulties of Cranberry Growers
Reports concerning cranberry yields
from various parts of the country in
dictate that the crop of 1901 In WIS
consin and other Western states is be-
low that of last year. The Western
cranberry crop has been pretty well
cleaned up, but considerable portion
of the Eastern crop. which was large,
is being held by growers in expecta-
ton of higher prices. The marketing
of the fruit has given occasion for COM
plant over the uncertain standards of
quality. Judge Gaynor Of Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin, 1t is said, will en-
deavor to have the National Cranberry
Growers Association at its next an
nual meeting in January. pass reso-
buttons defining:
LIST. "Pie Berries" as berries that
will go through % inch screen or as
berries whose longest diameter is rs of
an inch or less.
I'd. STANDARD Berries" as crop
rum" with the pie berries" out. All
the pie berries can not be taken out
by screening. but not more than five
in a hundred should be left in.
Sd. Crop run" berries as being all
the berries in given crop, Just as
they come from the field. with the dirt
and chaff removed, without being run
through a sizing screen.
4th. Fancy Berries" as berries well
colored and Of diameter of " inch
and upwards.
9TH. Sound Berries" as berries in
which there appears not more than 2
per cent discolored and decayed and
not more than per cent soft berries,
not discolored or but slightly discol-
ored. and not more than 10 per cent
defective or blemished berries.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The rape plant has come into good
deal Of prominence during the last
ten years. Rape is known botanically
as Brassica campestris. variety napus.
Brassica is the family name for the
cabbage, turnip and mustards. The
rape plant is SO closely allied to the
cabbage and turnip that in the early
stages Of their growth the similarity
in appearance is very striking. There
are many varieties of rape, just as
there are many varieties of cabbages
and turnips. These varieties have
been largely created by European cul-
tivators.
While the rape plant has been
known in America for little more than
ten years it has been known and ap-
preciated in Europe for long time.
Some varieties are grown in Europe
for their oily Feeds. from which is
made an oil of commerce. European
stock-raisers have long been devel-
oping some varieties of rape for a
stock feed. One of the best varieties
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Detroit, Mich. Jan. ia sensation
al statement is made by Mr.. BENJAMIN
Major, whose home is at the corner Of
Jane and Hurlbut Ave-. this city.
Mr.. Major says that he has found
remedy which win positively cure all
Kidney and Bladder troubles. He suf-
fered himself for long time with these
diseases in the most painful form. and
during his illness Experimental with .
great many medicines without getting
any relief. Finally he tried Dodd's
Kidney Pills. and to his great JOY was
cured completely.
The statement he makes seems to
have ample confirmation In reports be-
ing published every day Of wonderful
cures by this remedy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Varied rations give best results in
feeding for eggs. This is truth quite
generally proven. We cannot reason
the matter out because we know little
OF the action on each other of the diff
ferent kinds of foods. II is not enough
to say that one kind of food contains
so much nitrogen and another kind so
much. That does not indicate the real
value of any food. There are unknown
actions produced by food combina-
tons. or oats it has been said. They
contain stimulant not shown by the
analysis" Some have even tried to
name this stimulant "avoin." We do
not know much about 1t. We do not
see 1t. We only see its effects. This
may not be a condition confined to
oats. 1t may be possessed in some
form by other foods. When we feed
variety we are very likely to be build
ing better than we know. Make the
poultry ration as varied as possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Late information from Miss Ellen M.
Stone. the missionary. and Nine. Tsil-
ka indicates that their condition has
been so far ameliorated that they are
able to obtain rude comforts. The bril-
gands complain tina. Miss Stone is try
ing to convert thea to Christianity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

From Farmers Review: We think
turkeys that roost out of doors the
year through do the best. They can
Withstand wind. rain and snow without
injury If they are used to 1t. A wind
break Of some kind may be of ad-
vantage, but our turkeys always show
a decided preference for trees to roost
in. Turkeys will not do well in a
small Enclosure. One spring we con-
fined four hens and one tom with ten
chickens in pen Of one-third acre,
with the result that our turkeys wor-
ried, got poor and laid very few eggs.
but che few proved fertile. Since then
our enclosure for turkeys is of about
three acres. We only confine them
during the egg season, and they do as
well in every respect as turkeys which
have unlimited range and are much
less trouble.-Nellie Bullock.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Poultry Short Course In Connecticut
The Connecticut Agricultural college
is taking up the work of instruction in
poultry science in earnest. A short
course In poultry has just been an
nounced for this winter. It begins
Ian. ThiHR announcement contains
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

the animals in pasturing do not tram
pie 1t down SO readily.
We are certain that the rape plant
should be given a larger place in our
American agriculture than 1t now oc-
cupies. 1t is plant well adapted to
varied conditions and especially SER
yiceable in emergencies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
A Young woman in New York ,

A young woman in New York who
allowed herself to be inoculated by a
physician with tuberculosis germs from
an infected cow. IN November. is said
by the doctor tc have developed the
disease. He thinks that he has proved
conclSsively thai DR.. Koch's theory is
wrong
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
Cold =. n stimulant.

One rule cannot be established that
Will apply to all farm animals. The
dairy COW is at one end of the line
and the sheep at the other. A certain
amount Of cold is a stimulant to farm
animals, especially to those with warm
coverings. The natural covering of
the sheep is a much better protection
from the cold Of winter than that pos
sessed by most other domestic anil
mails. 1t is evident that with cover
ing that permits little escape of heat.
the food required to supply heat 10
greatly lessened. Among the keepers
OF sheep there Is wide divergence of
opinion concerning the extent to
which they should be housed in winter.
There are cases extant where sheep
have been fattened in open. pens and
compared with sheep fattened in
closed pens. The ones the most ex-
posed made the largest gains. Also.
where sheep have been fattened under
natural conditions as to temperature.
a close record of the gains and of the
daily temperature have shown the
greatest gains during the coolest pc
RODS. In such cases it is evident that
the cold was a stimulant. II SO. then
cold has as certain a value in feeding
operations as have the various feeds.
The problem is to find just where cold
ceases to be virtue. and becomes a
menace. This field of, inquiry is as
yet practically untouched.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

Already in the child's face are rooted
the whiskers that make r. man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

A fool can ask more auctions In
seven minutes than a wise man can
answer in seven weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

The hay harIsted in the United
States in 1901 amounted to 100000
tons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16

1t has been suggested that sugar
might sometimes be made out of sugar
melons. This perhaps has naturally
suggested itself because Of the great
sweetness to the taste of the white
feshed melons. The fact, however,
that the sugar In all melons is in the
form of dextrose is likely to interfere
with the plan Of making sugar out of
them. OF the edible part of any kind
of melon two things constitute about
the whole-water and sugar. The an
alysis of the edible portion Of large
number Of sugar melons gave an aver
age Of water 95.15 per cent, sugar
(dextrose) 3.430 per cent, total for
the two of 1888 per cent This leaves
only LAP per cent to be divided be-
tween the potein. fat. nitrogen-free ex-
tract, crude fibre and ash. 1t may be
surprising to learn that analysis of
large number Of water melons showed
them TO have larger amount Of dex-
trose than did the sugar melons, Civ.
ing water 93.690: dextrose 4.210.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-16
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chiidr,

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
N the Children's Home In New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over $1,000 Testimonial
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen =. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Few of the worlds great men were
born in palaces. )
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-09-03
WEST DANVILLE.

A large picnic was held at Lake St.
Joseph from Danville last Thursday. DIR,
Aldrich's steamer gave them all free ride
round the pond which the children enjoy
ed immensely.
Mr.. and Mrs F. d. Perkins and ther
son Grover are visiting relatives in Grove
ton, N. H.
f. c. Judd has moved into the tenement
vacated by II. S. Wiley
George w. Gill and wife are working
in st. Johnsbury,
About twenty prominent men and their
families from this town attended the lee
ture in st, Johnsbury by Percival w
Clement. All reported pleasant time
and thought the fireworks were magnif
| cent.
Mr.. Goss closed his stone shed unit
| Wednesday of this week.
Mrs. George Armstrong has returned
from St, Johnsbury.
Mrs. Welch and children from Concord
n. H., visited Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Hun
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Conley of ST. Johnsbur,
are visiting his brother, Jack Conley.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-09-03

Miss A. Brady, Corresponding Score
tary Illinois Woman's Alliance, writes
from 2725 Indiana avenue, Chicago, ILL.,.
"Lasf year from continued strain In
literary work became very much OK.
hsusfed, my nerves seemed to give
way, and I had backache, headache
snd serious Indigestion.
Zone of my friends suggested that
try Peruna. II certainly acted ike
magic on my system. .r-'71-Ts
"Whhin ten days I felt new life and
health given mo; and by taking an oc.
casionaI dose off and on when I feel
extra tired, keep my system In per-
feet order. "---MLSS A. BRADY.
Mrs. Fanny Klavadatscher, of Sum-
mitsville, N. Y, writes as follows:
"For three months I suffered with
pain in the back and in the region of tho
kidneys, and dull pressing sensation
In the abdomen, and other symptoms Of
pelvic catarrh.
"But after taking two bottles Of Peru
ma 1 am entirely well, better than ever
was."-Mrs. Fanny Klavadatscher.
Send for "Health and Beauty" written
especially for women by DR.. 8. B. Hart
man, President Hartman Sanitarium,
Columbu O.