davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Why Buttermakers Quit.

1t is a fact, l think that butter
makers leave the business after a
shorter period Of service than men do
in other lines of business, for we see
very few old buttermakers. Is it not
that the daily grind gets monoton-
Gus, and the risk of ones health in
the too often unsanitary conditions
that surround the creameries forces
itself on the buttermakers attention
and reminds him that he can stand
but a few years Of such labor? He
reflects on the early rising, and the
long days he has to put in in order
that everything shall be ready for the
next days run, and the uncertainty
that he should be so fortunate as to
remain in one place for any length of
time, and that when the time does
come when he will be unable to get
around with his old time vigor that
his employer will be casting around
to find another man for the place.
forgetful Of the responsibilities which
have been so manfully borne, and tHD
fact that through him alone was the
success OF the business possible.-J. g,
Moore.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Reducing Water in Butter,

In order to decrease the water con-
tent where it is necessary, the follow
ing rules should be observed, says a
Swedish buttermaker.
Churn at low temperature, wash
the butter thoroughly and drain well.
Add the salt before the working is
commenced. After the salt has been
added, do not work the butter more
until after it has become hard, prefer
ably the next morning, but then
thoroughly and not in too large pieces.
Place the butter in an ice box or
refrigerator after the first working
and not in water. At all times in
making and working the butter the
quality must, of course. be considered
in the first place and the water con-
tent only in the second High water
per cent is no hindrance for high quall
ity but must not be gained at the
expense Of the quality AS one OF
the requirements for high water per
centage is that the butter is to be
worked while it is still soft, the butter
after 1t is packed in tubs must neces.
sarily be kept at low temperature. II
there are no affective means for cool
ing the butter at hand, a method of
working must be employed, which, at
the expense Of the water content,
gives the least grain to the butter.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
A Lesson from the Forest,

II the forest fails to coax . greater
amount of rain from the clouds, 1t
does not fail to make good use of
what does fall. The water which
reaches the ground may follow two
distinct courses. Part Of it may run
away upon the surface, to quickly
swell the streams and produce the
spring or autumn freshet. Another
part percolates into the soil, being
held there to be used again by plants,
or, passing downward, supplies the
underground flow of springs and
streams. The proportionate amount
OF these two factors is of the highest
Importance to the welfare Of the farm
er and OF the adjacent communities.
This proportion Is determined by the
topography of the region. the nature of
the underlying rock, the character of
the soil and Of its surface covering.
OF these only the surface conditions
are within the control of man. No
better surface conditions for inducing
underground flow are to be found
anywhere than those which the forest
floor presents. Its irregularity, its
holloWs and hillocks, its mulch of
leaves and its coating of moss, the
loose, granular condition of the soil
beneath, and the large admixture Of
humus near the surface. all tend to
hold back the rain and afford 1t an
easy entrance into the soil. It may be
said In passing that this large admix-
ture Of humus is one of the most i'm
portant factors in rendering virgin
soil SO productive. 1t not only per-
mits water to penetrate the soil more
readily, but 1t also enables more water
to be held. 1t furnishes the mechani-
cal condition best adapted to plant
growth and least favorable to harden
ing or baking. The farmer may well
take lesson from the forest, and en-
brace every opportunity to add humus
to his soil.-Rhode Island Station Re
port.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Glover in Failing Orchards,

Western prairie lands are generally
sufficiently fertile for an orchard
growth and need no enriching until
the trees begin to show signs of
weakness in vigor from crop bearing,
and, even then, may be invigorated by
use Of crops of red or crimson clover
grown among the trees, allowing the
crop to fall and decay upon the ground
each year. By this treatment a large
amount Of decaying vegetable matter
will accumulate upon the land, rich in
plant food and forming a moist pro-
lection from hot summer sun and
deep freezing during winter, a con-
dition conducive to health and vigor
in trees. All lands lacking in humus
can have this element restored to a
great extent by such treatment, and
orchards which have been treated thus
with red clover maintain greater lon
gevity, fruitfulness and greater excel
lence in fruit product, besides such
treatment dispenses with the costly
necessity Of using special fertilizers.
AS to the indications when bear
ing orchard needs stimulating, the
eminent pomologist, DR.. Warder, once
said: when the growth of the ter
minal branches fail to make an annual
extension Of at least one foot in length,
the trees should be stimulated by
manuring the land and giving it thor.
ough cultivation"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Crystal, scowling up ard down the
street Why didn't you keen near
the docks. Five shillings hires me .
room Ind a clean turn-up bedstead
Just out OF the Commercial Road"
Captain Pope pulled the bell of the
house. The door was opened after 4
considerable passage Of waiting-duf.
ing which Pope continued to curse tho
sea as the most poverty-stricken of
callings-by dirty little servant who
seemed a compound of flue and blacE.
lead. The Captain pushed in.
They refreshed themselves in a
dingy little bedroom, adjoining the par,
lor. There was a handsome sea.chesr
here, and a sparkling long telescope.
That's what it's come to-" sail
Pope, pointing to these things. 81
Captain Pope. and as good and careful
a mariner as any as sails out OF thu
ports OF this kingdom, cannot get a
ship"
There are scores Of u.s." said Crys.
tal drying his face. MY money sinks
and the ships depart. and l return
to my dirty little lodging sick with
cursing the times have fallen on"
And disappointment and poverty
don't raise hell and the pirate in your
heart. hey?" cried Pope. staring with a
wild stormy look into the other's dark
face.
How do you know that it Cont"
answered Crystal. picking up a hair
brush.
I'D rob a church. have no hon.
esty left. l mean to set up as VII
lain, and you shall help me make a
fortune for us both, Crystal"
You're not thinking OF the high
way are ye. Pope?'
"Ay, the highway that reflects the
canvas of rich keels. But step into
the next ROOM He pulled out a gold
watch. "I'll tell you what's in my
mind. and we can debate it over a
pipe after we've supped."
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
How BIackIea Spreads,

The state veterinarian of Missouri
says: 1t is often very difficult to tell
how blackleg gets introduced into Ger.
tain neighborhoods. 1t often breaks
out in county where nothing of the
kind has ever been heard of before
and where the manner of its intro
duction is not apparent. Yet It is
known that the disease never breaks
out anywhere unless by some means
the germs have been introduced there.
Let us observe that the disease is due
to a very small germ, the swelling
which it causes containing millions of
them. Although these germs do not
thrive In the. presence of the oxygen
OF the air, they have sufficient vitality
to live, in the form of spores, for an
indefinite period on pastures or any
grounds that once become contami.
mated with them. AS a rule the hide
Is taken from the carcass of the calf
that dies with blackleg and sold and
the carcass is left lying around on the
farm. Hogs, dogs, buzzards, etc., eat
or the carcass and spread pieces of it
over the country, and in so doing
spread the germs Of the disease. TAX
ing these facts into consideration it
is really strange that there is SO lit
tie blackleg instead of so much. Once
scattered over the surface of the
ground, the germs are washed into the
streams and carried long distances,
and during overflows are spread over
low ground. When the carcasses are
left lying on the surfaces of the
ground the germs have a chance to
become generally distributed,
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Where the Grange Thrives.

A report made by Bro. J. H. Satting
Of Manchester Grange No. SOL, On
tario County, N. Y, to the Ohio
Farmer states that the county named
boasts Of 16 oranges, the largest hav-
ing 1T members. The total grange
membership is s21. Relative to meet
ings he says:
Current topics are discussed; bills
before the state legislature and con-
sress are often read and discussed;
resolutions are drawn up and signed
and sent to our representatives and
are often effective. Thus we influ
ence for the good Of ALL.
Exchange Of seed and stock often
occurs at meetings; methods of pro
ducing the best crops are asked for
and freely given. Music, instrumental
and vocal, enlivens the young and eld.
erly as well. Quotations of famous
authors are often rendered in response
to roll call; histories of first settlers
Of each town are often given in con-
densed form. County Pomona oranges
are attended by delegates who are
expected to report the most interest
ing parts of these meetings.
THE Patrons Fire Relief Associa-
ton saves thousands of dollars to
members. Usually the cost is about
half that in stock companies. The
grange Is this section is a success in
every respect"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
The Two Captains
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.
Copirh F. Copynh; by MedaCo
By W. CLARK RUSSELL.

coast. and he and his father-in-law
and Mrs. Jackman went ashore. When
Jackman returned to his ship, the men
seized him, swearing they were not
going to be hanged for pirates, ana
they locked this Jackman up in his
cabin, and carried the brig to the
Thames and handed her over. Jack
man sprans through the cabin window
and was drowned. He did well. He
was ruined man and a felon."
THE biggest fool" said Captain
Crystal. that ever took charge OF
men Only think of shipping = crew
on representations of honesty, to tell
them before they were ont OF sight
of Execution Dock, that the brig s
colors were the black flag.
Il have a mind to view this brig
said Pope. I'VE require permit from
the owner, and that is one reason why
l am calling on him. Come with me
and view the brig, Crystal.
Right" said the square shaped sea
man: land II you have the cash for
the purchase of her slowed away in
some old stocking in an inshore chin
ney, I'm your man as first mate
They entered the shop of nautical
instrument maker. Mr.. Staunton. the
owner OF the brig. dwelt over this
shop.
This is your notice. suppose?"
said Captain Pope, pulling out the
paper, and putting his hand upon the
advertisement. What's your price,"
Not a penny less than six hundred
pounds" replied the money-lender
Have you seen herr"
No" answered Pope, with a
gloomy grin, we're here to ask for
leave to look at her"
MIR. Staunton quickly and eagerly
began to write, talking meanwhile.
His writing was soon ended. SHOW
this, gentlemen" said he. TO my ship
keeper. and / hope you'll lose no time
in taking the vessel off my han g"
We'll view her" said Pope, pock-
eting the permit.
The two sailors went toward London
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
CHAPTER u.
The camperdown Public House.

The Camperdown Public House.
well, now, what's your scheme"
said Crystal, when they had entered.
it's piracy Or you shall choke me-"
Captain Pope's eyes cleaned. PR
acy it is; the most gallant of trades
If had my way l would not choose
a brig. She should be the swftest
schooner that ever sailed out of an
American port. coppered to the bends,
with buttons Of trucks melting to the
stars"
He laughed, rubbing his hands in a
glowing way.
Crystal said, High enough. But you
are broken man. How, unless you
run away with her. are you to come at
brig or a schooner. swift or Slow"
"If you want to go upstairs" ex.
claimed Pope, you take one step
at time Some take two, and those
are the fools. How much money have
you got, Crystal?"
$50 help me as I Sit" cried the
square, rugged seaman. half starting
out of his chair. with his eyes all in a
heat at once. 81 cannot muster four
guineas In this accursed world of toll
Isand want"
He tore few coins out of his pocket
and dashed them in a small handful
upon the table. Pope, folding his arms,
leaned back on the sofa and eyed the
money with mingled sorrow and dis
dain; then after pause he exclaimed: ::
Put that coin up, Crystal, and cease
to fret. l can muster eighty pounds
and a gold watch, and trifies"-here
he heaved a deep sigh-''which might
be worth thirty pounds more to me.
With this capital l mean to go to
work"
Ito be continued)
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

looking man of about forty-fve years
of age. He showed cutlass scar over
his nose, and it fixed the expression of
a surly frown upon his face. He was
very broad, as powerfully built as
Pope, dressed in sailors worn clothes
but as in Pope. so in this man, there
was wickedness in his looks.
Captain Pope closed his knife and
fork and watched the other for some
minutes in silence. Then he got up and
looked over into the box on either
hand, then sat little closer opposite
Crystal, and said, This is the adver-
tisement I was telling you about" He
read in low voice as follows:
Brig Gypsy-This beautiful and
admirable clipper ship having been
condemned by the Admiralty, has been
purchased by private gentleman, who
has laid out considerable sum of
money in completing her equipment.
She is now for sale, and may be had
at very great bargain. Parties dis
posed to purchase her will apply to
Mr. Staunton in the Minories."
Its the strangest matter that ever
i heard off, said Captain Pope, speak
ing with a cautious face. "A man had
a father who left him a brig and a
tri1e in cash. Jackman was his name.
He got command but it was plain the
sea didn't satisfy him. He came
ashore with a bag of fifteen hundred
pounds. and pretended to have been
knocked down and robbed. There is
no doubt he stole the money. The
owners did not seem able to prove
anything, and the next traverse this
man Jackman set out to work was
the painting and equipping of his brig,
and the preparing her for sea as a
what dyer say"
Il heard it, Piracy" said Captain
Crystal
'He got men under the pretense that
he was bound out on some liberal
undertakng-it was a story of treas
ure, fancy-and went away down
Channel. His game was suspected and
he was followed out of one of the
reaches by government cutter. They
exchanged shots, and the pirate
brought the cutters mast down. Jack
man in the Channel brings his men
aft and tells them the truth He is
going for a pirate, he says The men
heard him. In time they came abreast
of some caves which Jackman had
purchased down on the extreme west
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31

Bridge. A hoy was proceeding from
London Bridge down the river, and the
two captains boarded her for Deptford.
There they landed, and took oars, as
the expression then was, for a brig
with the topgallant mast housed, lying
in the stream within convenient pull.
She appears in very good condition" !"
said Pope. directing searching looks
about him. and letting his eyes rest
aloft. III give her royal stun sails and
by the saints, there shall be nothing
afloat she shan't be able to overhaul. "
"Oh, ho!" muttered Crystal so
that's the lay
He looked at Pope and burst into a
horse laugh.
''Tis a pity, though" says he. that
there should be difficulty Of six hun.
dred pounds in the way"
How am to get this ship?" said
Captain Pope. standing on stretched
legs. He spoke in soliloquy. His com.
panion seemed not to heed, merely
eyed him askant, and then after
whistling softly for a bit while he
reflected, he said: 81 never heard of
ship stolen out Of the river Thames
in my life"
There was the Dorothy" said Pope
swiftly; 'and there was the Arethusa.
small West Indaman; in each case
company of men entered, gagged and
pinioned the ship-keeper, softly let go
the fasts and slipped away on the
stream without hail from shore or
water. Both those vessels were lost to
their owners; what became of them
| don't know"
ut was a midnight job" said Crys.
tai. and then both men went on deck
and entered the forecastle, examined
the caboose, lifted the main hatch and
locked at the guns in the hold; next
hailing their boat, the two captains
went ashore
Pope had asked Crystal to sup with
him, and the rugged seaman had con.
sented. 1t was dismal street The
Captain seemed struck. He paused
grasping Crystals arm.
What sort of lite can that be?'
said he. that lands man in this sort
of thing? Yet, SO help me God" he
cried with Irish emphasis. "after using
the sea since was lad of fifteen,
can do no better than this first floor
at seven shillings week"
Its dirty part Of London" said
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
rtaFARMaN
.ya6M:(3,. HM9Sk
&sCELENsTY1' II
Value Of Soft Feed.

From Farmers Review: Ny e
perience in feeding both mash an
cooked feed to fowls and chicks s
that it is tie best morning feed or
can give have obtained better re.
suits from feeding mash once a day
than by feeding all hard grain. Nj
hens lay more eggs, the eggs ar
more fertile and my fowls are
healthier when I feed a mash once a
day. think it necessary because it
furnishes variety, is economical and
allows one to utilize feed that woulc
otherwise be wasted, and it is beue
fetal because 1t permits one to mix
certain ingredients that will keep
your fowls healthy. My experience
has been that the right kind of l.
condition powder is OF as much bene.
fit to poultry as it is to horses or
cattle or as blood purifier or tonic
is to people. Powdered sulphur and
linseed meal Is given at the proper
time and is one of the best muscle
and bone forming feeds. Feeds of this
kind should be fed in the mash for
on farm and have always had
poultry. and my fowls have free range
now. l take full charge of all Of them
When / feed hard grain in the morn
ing the fowls in summer will hunt
shady place and sit around for O
couple Of hours and in winter some OF
them will even go back on the roost,
but when I feed mash they don't seem
to be satisfied and so have to scratch
around for more. l find the mash tc
be the best morning feed because 1t is
very nourishing and digests much
quicker than hard grain or any other
feed. l have obtained better results
from this method than any other and
have never mad any disease among
my fowls.-David o. Bootz, Peoria
County, Illinois.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Yeaninq Of Sh eep.

As the result of several years ex-
perience, the Wisconsin station pub
fishes the following conclusions:
l. From the breeding records of 514
ewes at this station we conclude that
for such animals and conditions as
ours the normal period of CESSATION
ranges from 144 to $50 days after the
date of service and that more ewes
will lamb 146 days after service than
at any other time.
z. There is no appreciable differ
ence in the period of CESSATION for
male and female offspring in sheep.
3. There is an apparent relation
between the duration of the period of
CESSATION and the period required for
reaching maturity. Quick maturing
breeds appear to carry their young for
a shorter period than those breeds
requiring more time to mature
4. Large lambs are on the average
carried in utero for an appreciably
longer period than small or medium
lambs.
.. Lambs dropped before the 144th
and after the 149th day of pregnancy
are lacking in strength and vitality at
birth.
6. Shropshire ewes were more pro.
l1fic than any Of the other breeds and
crosses except the fourth cross of
Shropshire rams on a Merino eve
foundation.
Z. From the data presented it is
apparent that twins are the normal
increase for ewes of the mutton type.
Z. One year old rams are not SO pro-
lific as those two or three years old.
Ewes also average a larger percent
age of increase in lambs after they
reach full maturity at three years Of
age until after they are six years old,
when the rate of increase diminishes,
9. The amount Of service required
OF the ram in breeding has an influ-
ence on the percentage increase in Off
spring of the ewes that produce
lambs. Ewes bred early in the sea.
son of mating to single ram dropped
a larger percentage of lambs than
those near the latter end of the sea.
son.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
CHAPTER l.
Pore and Crystal.


1t was one Tuesday in the city OF
london. in the early part Of the last
century. and the large dining-room OF
the Mitre tavern was full OF hungry
men sitting in boxes and giving hoarse
notes to their wants. The beet. pot
foamed at their elbows as they ate
with will. They bore the true aspect
of the children OF the deep; you would
have known them when they hove in
sight mile off by their clothes and
cut.
jenkins. n went about nodding to
this man and to that, calling deep
pitched answers in response to friend.
1y greetings. He stopped at a box at
whose table sat one figure only. This
was captain in the merchant service
named Pope. P fine, tall man of very
noble build. He had a merry eye with
something careless and cruel In its
glance and light; an Irish eye blue and
arch. But to-day the face that over
hung his plate. chewing steadily, with
Jenkinson staring at him, was long
one.
well, Ndplaiu, Sdlu
have you got ship YETI"
Don't talk OF it," cried Captain
Pope with passion. THE pavements
are full of helpless idlers. They wander
starving and forlorn.'
Jenkinson smiled sarcastically.
Don't tell me- he said. There are
always plenty of ships, and where
there are ships there is demand anG
room for good men,"
The other shrugged his shoulders
and bit his food with anger
Just then a middle-sized man came
to the entrance Of the box, and Jenkln-
son stood up.
How dye do, Captain Crystal?
What are your commands" Crystal
named his joint. and seated himself
opposite Captain Pope, and Jenkinson
went away.
This Crystal was a very rugged
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
THE FEAR OF LAUGHTER,
In Our Day the Joke Is Fast Becoming
MiQhtier Than the Pen.

III SuT LAY tn9 SokC Is dSL becoming
Mightier Than the Pen.
Men who fear nothing else shrink
from joke upon themselves Sol.
diers who do not finch before oppos.
ing guns dread to be made ridiculous.
Woe to the national hero
who makes one trifling mistake which
may subject him to clever caricature!
His meritorious career is henceforth
shadowed by one colored illustration.
A comic paper will tip the scales OF
his extended palm and rob the orator
of his choicest laurels. A brilliant
satire will mar the fortunes of the
greatest statesman; a laugh will turn
the tide of political convention. In.
deed, the joke is fast becoming might.
ier than the pen The orator has learn.
ed it's value, and even the clergyman
resorts to it when he desires to stir
the tagging interest in his flock. It
furnishes sufficient excuse for the i'm
pertinence of children, and in its name
the daily papers deride the highest
national dignitaries. What is the
meaning of its steady growth in power
and what results may we predict from
its humorous tyranny? Is there a
chance that our keen relish for fun
may finally produce a kind of humor.
Gus dyspepsia resulting from over.
indulgence, unless with epicurean dis
elimination we demand quality, not
swallow other than that which should
appease wholesome, nay, cultivated
appetite in jokes Atlantic.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-07-31
Reed as a Joker,

When William A. PETER was senator
from Kansas he met Gear" Reed one
day and in the course of conversation
complained of having headache. 81
don't understand it," said the senator.
Il guess I will have to see a DOCTOR"
"A doctor for trouble with your head?"
returned Mr.. Reed. No, no! You'd
better see a wheelwright"-Bo
Post.