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The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28
Wheat as Horse Feed.

Wheat as food for horses was test
ed at the North Dakota Experiment
Station. The results are published in
Bulletin No. 20 OF that station. The
wheat was fed at the rate OF IA
pounds daily. and the horses were
given an average days work. 1t was
found that wheat alone was not
satisfactory grain ration for a Work
horse. There was tendency for the
horses to get "of feed" and for the
digestion to become deranged. No
tests are reported where wheat
formed part Of the grain ration for
work horses; upon this point. DR..
Salmon, OF the Bureau OF Animal In
dustry, U. s. Department Of Agricul-
ture, gives suggestions in circular
OF information issued in 1894.
There are certain points to be
borne in mind when one is commen-
cling to feed wheat. Our domesti-
Gated animals are all very fond OF it,
but are not accustomed to eating it.
Precautions should consequently be
observed to prevent accidents and dis
ease from its use. 1t Is a matter OF
common observation that when full
fed horses are changed from old to
new oats they are liable to attacks OF
Indigestion, collie and founder. II
such results follow the change from
old to new oats, how much more
likely are they to follow radical
change, such as that from oats to
wheat? For this reason, wheat should
at first be fed in small quantities. 1t
should, when possible, be mixed with
some other grain and care should be
taken to prevent any one animal from
getting more than the quantity in
tended for it. These precautions are
especially necessary when wheat is
peculiarly liable to collie and other
disturbances of the digestive organs,
accompanied or followed by laminitis.
Cattle, sheep and hogs frequently
crowd each other from the feeding
troughs. in which case some individ-
uals obtain more than their share.
and may bring on serious or fatal at
tacks of indigestion. The best form in
it into a coarse meal. 1t may then
be fed alone, or mixed with corn
meal or ground oats. When ground
fine it is pasty and adheres to the
teeth, gums and cheeks so that it is
not so readily masticated or eaten.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28
CHAPTER V.-Continued.

Lee bow" came down the answer,
ragged with the wind, as the man,
painting. made for the crosstrees.
When the brig scared to the height
Of the white-heade sea. the sail was
visible in the glass. Pope looked and
saw three spires rocking solemnly. A
full-rigged ship was sailing southwest
hull down, and Captain Pope called to
the wheel:
Let her. go OFF couple OF points.
Weather braces. Mr. Crystal. we'll
take a look at that gentlemen"
Sail was trimmed; the brig rushed
with each heave, roaring white into
the green and freckled hollows. She
left a path as brilliant as sunshine
Astern, and Crystal, watching the men
drag upon the braces. marveled to
himself that Pope should dream OF do
ing business in the English channel
But the truth is Pope had come to
sea i'll equipped in his lazarette, by
which l mean he was very meanly
supplied with stores. Fresh water he
had taken in in abundance. but not
very mucl 10 eat 1Or 1he CABIN or the
forecastle. He had therefore resolved
that he would fill his larder as he
went along by helping himself from
the holds Of vessels he passed or
Overhauled. This was quite consist
ent with the traditions of the pirates,
and in sober truth Pope could not
have determined otherwise. for after
he had paid Staunton four hundred
pounds cash and the bills, and ad-
vanced money to his sailors, purchased
powder, rum and SO on. the proceeds
from the sale of the plate had dwin-
died alarmingly, and he was short of
money when he began to think of pro-
visions.
The vessel they had altered their
course for held on very stately and
tall, an English East Indiaman. and
one of the finest specimens of her
noble kind.
1t had been imagined by the crew
when the brigs course was altered
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28
The Two Captains
By w. CLARK RUSSELL.
Copyright
By w. CLARK RUSSELL.

, We're not bound TO the Bay OF
Campeachy TO trade thence with the
West Indies. but to plunder ships and
enrich ourselves, so that We may dis
perse and settle down and live like
gentlemen on our means. In word,
he shouted. tourishing his cigar,
we're pirate
He ceased at this, running his eyes
over the people among whom there
was a considerable stir, indicative Of a
variety OF sensations and passions.
A seaman shouted. so much the
better"
Another, "Ha' yer guns enough
And another, What was the good
of that roasting lie about Campeachy? =?
I'd ha' been right to hear the truth. >
at which well-turned phrase there
arose a murmur that lighted up Cap
tain Pope's face.
Il understood you was letter of
marque, cap'n," said the boatswain
Grindal, who stood little forward of
the others. Not that it matters
though
We're a pirate: all of you know
what that means. | am a man of few
words; this is what | stand here to
say" said Pope, planting himself firm
ly on outstretched legs, the terms are
half the plunder for the crew and the
brig herself when I've gone ashore
and got enough. If we take ten thou
sand pounds out of ship, five thou
sand is divided among you. Is that
good enough? But who's going to
stop at ten thousand pounds provided
you're willing and prove. yourselves
men"
He paused at this, and a loud hum
of assent went up. Captain Crystal,
gazing anxiously, saw very easily
that the hands were willing. No mur-
mur or curse of resentment was audi
BILE as though the fellows had been
duped. But in sober truth the major
ity had shipped with a clear concep-
ton that something more was meant
by this cruise than Campeachy and the
West Indies.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28

for the ship behind the sea that some
thing in the buccaneering way was in
tended. The most eager of all who
glanced aft. the most expectant in
expression, was the boatswain. Hap
pening to come near Captain Pope
when sail was again being trimmed
after the brig had been brought to her
course; he said, Had you meant to
speak her. sir? She's fine vessel.
I'll allow"-here he swore-"that
there's specie enough in her to sink
as by a strake."
Pope answered the boatswain Grin
dal thus There may be gold in her
to sink us by strake as you say;
but our men are undisciplined; they
are but thirty, and you may swear
she's a full ship, and l have yet to
6nd out that all hands of US will be
willing to plunder her"
Grindal turned his evil eyes over
the decks and answered. Il think
you'll find EN- all willin'. Where's
the risk? We've a letter Of marque,
amt we, sir?"
entity" exclaimed Pope sternly, with
that strong air of command and power
which rarely failed him when he dealt
with seamen; and he gave Grindal an
order which dispatched him forward.
Pope took some time to rehearse
and make up his mind, and frequently
stole a glance at the men. By this
hour 1t was drawing on to four
O'Clock; the weather had impDued. 1t
still blew fine sailing breeze, but the
dingy thickness had been blown out
of be sky.
"Mr. Crystal Che Mustered his friend
in times of duty in the hearing OF the
men; there could not be two cap
tains), tell the boatswain to pipe the
whole ships company aft"
In few minutes all hands had as
sembled upon the main-deck-a for
midable crowd, as they swayed in
their varied, wild. romantic attire
with the heaye Of the plank.
I've called you aft, my lads" said
Pope with a look round, ito explain
the nature Of this cruise am gen
tleman Of fortune; my friend Captain
Crystal. who is your chief mate, rows
in the same boat, SO does every moth.
er's son Of you"
At this a colored mans wondering
face broke into a grin.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28
Easily Exclaimed.

AS DR.. Reginald John Campbell, OF
the City Temple. London. faced the
densely packed throns of clergymen
of three denominations assembled
Monday noon at the PRESBYTERIAN
building to do him honor he turned
to DR.. Bradford. who was about to
present him. and said in an under.
tone: How in the world do you
account for such a multitude of
preachers?
Easy enough to explain it" was
the answer. The Campbells are
comm"
only an American would put It as
prettily as that" was the famous Brit
ishers response.-New York Mail and
Express.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28
Notes on Nut Trees.

There Is an ever-increasing demand
Tor hickory. chestnut and walnut lum.
Der. The supply of these trees is very
short indeed. and the price that good
one Will bring increases from year to
year. 1t Is altogether probable that
the price paid for such lumber fifty
years from now will be very much in
advance OF the price paid now. 1t is
therefore suggested by men who have
looked the ground over pretty thor
oughly that 1t would be a good invest.
ment to plant quite heavily Of these
trees now where land is unsuited to
general farming purposes. That there
is an abundance of such land we all
know, for we see it here and there
bearing only scrubby growths OF diff
terent kinds Of trees of small value
II trees are to be grown at all, why
not grow valuable ones. Besides, the
nuts OF some Of these trees have some
value in the market.
we realize that it is difficult to grow
chestnuts in all situations. The tree
seems to be one that will do we'll only
where given proper conditions of soil
and moisture supply. Yet there are
certainly many waste places where
chestnut trees might be successfully
grown. The nuts would prove quite a
valuable annual receipt while the main
harvest OF timber was being waited
for. He who plants these trees plants
lot mis- children unless he himself is
very young man, but most men de-
sire to do something of the kind.
some years ago an enthusiastic
Pennsylvanian came into the office of
the Farmers Review to show some
large chestnuts of the Paragon yari.
ETY.. He told Of new company organ
lied In his state with the object of cul-
uvating this nut. Since that time the
company mentioned, the Paragon Nut
and Fruit Company, has been doing
good work in reforesting hilly and
rocky land in that state. They began
work about eight years ago, purchas.
ing 2OO' acres Of hilly mountain land.
rms land contained much native
chestnut, which was cut down and per.
mitted to sprout from the stumps.
These sprouts were then grated. The
sprout, with full-sized root under it,
grows with great rapidity, and the
graft will bear some chestnuts in a
very few years, and will become prof
liable in few years more. Other tracts
OF land were bought in subsequent
years and treated as had been the first
tract. Now the company has about
800 acres Of land, on which are grow
ing $4,000 trees. There is always a
demand for chestnuts, both for eating
boiled and roasted and for confection-
ers' use.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28

For fertilizing no exact rules can be
laid down; nor can anyone say that
such and such manure is an in.
fallibly good manure for a certain
crop in all places; nor does 1t follow
because a manure gives good results
with one farmer that 1t will equally
please another.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28

The eggplant is of tropical origin.
and was introduced into England from
Africa in 1897. It derives its common
name from small white variety simi,1
lar in shape and appearance to the egg
OF goose.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28

In order to put stop to Uncle
Toms Cabin" shows, the Howard
County (Mo.) court recently decided
to levy tax Of 5000 day on all such
shows.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-28

Seventy-seven per cent Of the
women and 62 per cent OF the men
taking civil service examination are
able to pass them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25
AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK.
Washington Post.

Washington Post
A remniscentia CLEAN crept into the
barber, with the long low, suddenly
rested his hand while shaving
lean, nervous-looking
II King Louis XIV. of France last night" the
barber, suddenly the still
above the lean customers Adams apple
The customer binked and breathed hard The shaved
side his nearly white
other side
wait minute he said placing shaking hand the
BARRIERS shaving
straight in look,
then made bolt for the door.
''Wow!" he yelled went. what escape! King
Louis XIV! Bughouse! He wouldn't a thing to
me- and with the towel streaming in
of his still lathered, Hoped
long, to
the door and stared after the gaoping with
'We, I'll be dad binged" muttered ''Now,
what kind has that teller in his
tryn to tell him that King Louis
masquerade night goin
mile record!'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25
THE HOME MARKET.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
George is going to call tomorrow, papa"
"Who is George?'
"He-why, don't who George is?'
'No, but if he is protege of that
job for, there is his coming have
I use'
"He-he isn't looking for that kind of job, papa
Eth? Then what
"He-he wants better place.
"The dickens he does Like to be partner, maybe?"
FL Eyes, papa
"Good, good I like his modesty. Who's backing
hinMorgan Rockefeller, of the Vandcrbits?"
I'll backing him, papa
yes, papa. You m wants him.
'You-you want hm?" She a brief silence en-
The old scowls horribly "We, what's prce?''
He will tell think you will find him quite
cheap if make cash transaction. But, please
beat He-he'ssa bargain
we'll Send him I'll look him over A
the same time"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25

my dear madam, you must first ten who 10
your husband" said Mr.. Wheeler, gently.
The lady said more, returned London
the next train in search of her husband. She is still
looking for him. Mr.. Mniver, acting under Wheelers
directions crossed to Havre another that
and there commenced long
world in company with his friend Wheeler. AS matter
of precaution he travels under the Smith,
by the help of Sias Minivers money his friends
society, forget
sense, at all events, family man.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25
JOHN BURROUGHS, CREDENTIALS.

Saturday Evening Post.
Early in the sixties, when Hugh McCuloch been
appointed controller of the organize
partment under the provisions national bank act,
there walked into his office
dressed in 'sore clothes" wearing long
My name is Burroughs-John Burroughs said the Wis
tor l should like to have position in department.
What do you know about bankng?" asked the
troler thinking perhaps unique stranger might
be discovered some genius of actuary accountant
"Unhapply nothing replied applicant.
who sent you here?"
mo one.' ~
WELL who's congressman; to whom can you refer
II know congressman" =
And you expected to get government position without
qualification for the position without
backing of character?'
Il think I office work here and the salary
would be great help to in literary
oh you're writer, you? What's your Poetry,
perhaps?
Il try to write poetry confessed the visitor
Got Of it with your" asked controller now con-
sideraby amused IF so, let's
The poet-nauraist produced song redolent Of early
spring. 1t treated of the chewink,
Carolina wren with dainty reference forest
hepatca.
This great" controller its right out
$.
(Which is than of author" observed
Mr.. Burroughs thinking of finance which he
seeking to invade.
The controller laughed. "And you
of credentials?'
II have poems a home" was the bland and
sincere reply.
much summoned an assistant.
Here's tie most astonishing instance of righteousness
have encountered in public fe" said
there applies for position
hackers that he this depart
ment is not political somehow inclined put the
fellow to work. I'm captvated by the
plicity"
So John Burroughs o treasury clerk.
No appointment before had been secured
basis and since has temerty, asking
government job to cite birds and wild flowers his
only references.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25
A Delicate Scale.

The most delicate scale is made by fixing
of glass. The atom weighed placed at
the degree the bending
to be done under glass magnifes
100 times
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25
Cotton In Turkestan.

Russia fifteen has encouraged the cultivation
Turkestan and she
crop was rs estimated production fol
1903 win be 504, 900 bales
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brute said the lady, and withdrew to the other END
of the carriage.
Half way to Dover her husband pulled his hat
eyes and sleep. At Dover lady spoke to
him sharply. He aWoke, looked about him, glanced at
the lady and smiled
Shrek the signora brought ready guard to
the door of the carriage
What is it, madam? Anything wrong?"
THAT mamie is not my husband!"
my dear madam, it is an honor never aspred to-
said the stranger. S
asked the guard
HE pretended this time he was my hus-
band-I thought he was quite taken in by him.
My m have been left behind"
do you want to make charge against gentle
repeated the guard in less bland tones than be-
fore
1T? No That u.s. didn't do anything, or say any
thing, he believe
"All right, mum Best, perhaps speak about to the
captain said guard slarn1ning the
door. 80 - ss
Are you going to tell me where my husband s?''
demanded the lady, coming close to the stranger
Stunning very threatening air
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DANGER IN LORENZ METHOD.
The Philadelphia Medical journal
Warns AgninSt Indiserimin-
ate Practice.

In an editorial considering the
Lorenz method the Philadelphia Med
zeal Journal says: ''Undoubtedly
many looked with profit npon his work
and i'll the future viii do as good work
as LCrenZ, but we cannot refrain from
sounding a warning against the indis-
criminate practice of this method.
1T is accompanied with dangers.
AS the author of il acknowledges. ac-
cidents have occurred TO him at home.
they have occurred to him in this conn
try and in wisely selected cases. Any-
one attempting this treatment must
look well into the character of the
parts to be manipulated and must not
expect at first to accomplish the re-
suits as easily as does Lorenz. but must
remember that the Iatter's deftness
comes with long experience and mas
been obtained after serious mishaps."
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JOINS HIS FATHERS TROOP.


James NJ. Lockett, son of Can.
James Lockett, of the Fourth caval.
ry. commanding l troop of that reg.
imcnt at Jefferson barracks. St
Louis, in his eagerness to secure A
commission and follow in "a career
in which his father has won distinc-
ton, has resigned n cadetship at
West Point and enlisted as n private
in his fathers troop. lie has arrived
at the barracks from West Point and
has drawn his uniform and equip
ment from the post quartermaster
and will take up life with the bar
racks troopers. The young solder
of 10 realizes the difference between
the life of West Point cadet. who
receives much attention and admira.
ton, and a cavalry private, who musS
curry his own horse daily, but such
Is his desire to receive a commission
as soon as possible that he is ready
to undergo any hardship that may
fall TO his lot. His father approves
his course.
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the back, serious troubles follow.
It's only short step to urinary
arrangements - diabetes, dropsy,
Bright's disease.
Read how to be cured:
CASE NO. 24.6l3.-Mr. Joseph
Gaines. foreman of the Harter mills,
Fostoria, o, says: 81 just as ar
IDENTIFY recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills to-day, and it is the month OF
October, 1899, as / did in the sum-
mer of 1896. when, after taking a
course of the treatment. they cured
me of kidney complaint and back
ache, which was often so acute that
1 was unable to sleep ut night and
had difficulty in remaining on my
feet all day. i am still free from
the lumbago or any annoyance from
my kidneys, and unhesitatingly de-
clare that 1 am only too pleased to
re-endorse my opinions of Doan's
Kidney Pills"
y FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price 50
cents per box.
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IS AARoBBuRR's SON.
Han 0ae Hsnased and Eight Years
Ola Returns TO Detroit After an
Ab~ence Of Thirty Years

Charles Henry Burr Crosby. who
claims he is a son of Aaron Burr. vice
president of the United States during
the hrst term of jefferson. has re-
turned to his home in Detroit after
an absence of 30 years. He arrived in
Detroit Thanksgiving morning. MIR.
crosby is now in his one hundred and
eighth year and is fast nearing his
ninth birthday over the century mark
The elder Crosby's story of>Burr's
last days is an interesting one. When
Burr came back TO this country his
once mighty brain had deserted him.
Poor in health and with little of his
former vast fortune he managed O ex-
ist on meager law practice. His wife
had died, and when he met squaw of
negro and Indian blood he fell in love
with her. The squaw's father had
been taken from Africa as slave.
The bride of Burr was n handsome
woman and for her station in life fair
~ refined.
The old man in Detroit SAYS that he
was their only son. Crosby saws his
mother was sent to England because
of popular indignation against the
union. He claims TO have roamed the
world, and in one of his sea voyages
asserts he learned that Theodosia
Burr, his half-sister. as he calls her.
was forced 10 walk the plank by pr
rates who captured the ship in which
she and her husband, Joseph Alstin,
left Charleston for New York in 1888.
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Settlrd Him.

Mr.. Pitt looked with something like con.
temptuous amusement at the collection az
oriental curios IN has wife's boudoir.
so that's what you call your .Japane,e
corner, - IT," he said III look III
rather II childish business for a fulpro,,n
woman 10 waste he time on"
Yes, she replied 1T mny he son, e " hat
childish, but it's entirely honest and rr.
spectacle. Can you ,ay n much for .ue
wheat corner you ace putting your TING
and money INTO building upt"--Chicryp
Tribune.
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Wom~n's Inhumnnsy TO MIN.

Prominent note l. made of the TACT that
woman clerk in the posi- Office drnart.
ment at Washington gave up her husband
rather than lose her situation. The order
OF the postmaster general L. cruel No tell
ing now many poor husbands will be driven
out tins cold winter TO make taei. own
hving.-tincinnati Enquirer
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1he world is more inclined 10 take man
a. his own estimate of himself when ne
PAGES i low than when he puts il bigb.--
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Hnms nnrn nIn.a.
IN Thess. 5:l4-NO

Deep digging must go before high
building.
The love is not faultless that fall
tcrs at fault.
The heart is only clean when il Is
wholly clean.
IS You cannot make an encmf with.
out losing a friend.
What God assigns is always better
than what man designs.
The good in It man may be known
by the good he secs in men.
Al Inc editce of character cannot DO
b0sli Ayiihont an architect.
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Better and more attractive than ever
N the great Southwest. If you are inter.
.sted write for pamphlets. Address James
Barker, Gen'l Pas. Agent, NJ X. 4 T. Rv..
ioi Wainwright Bldg, ST. Louis.
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Mamma Don't b. 80 selfish. let yotr
baby brother play win 'Our marbles a iii.
Tie while. Tommy But ne rncan, 10
keep them always" Mnmina-"O. | anc,s
not. Tommy--i gues. yes, cause the'.
swalIered m!7--PaiIadelphia Press
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-01-21

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of
Ave, y. Minneapolis MINI. Jan. G. 1900
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Six and n Half Dozen

Mrs. Ninthrop--Can we really afford to
g. sonth for the winter. my dear!
Ni4lhrop-lt cant Cosi any more INN
staying here and buying coal.-Town Top
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~ people were compelled to follow the
aJ.iee theN give tlere would soon be an
advice famine Chicago DAILY News.
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Mntn tie evolution 81 history i, hc,5
Horn wan