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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12

1t is related of Robert s. Mccormick, United States ambassador to
Russia, that he has conforned to the precedent st by his immediate
predecessor, Charemagne Tower, in wearing court dress, but that, mind
full of the propreties, he has improved upon Mr.. Towers costume by
adding several yards of gold braid and presumably a few modest feath-
ers and a little lace. E@S|@H@M
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
Hogs on Sweet Potatoes.

Bulletin 122 Of the Alabama Sta
ton says: From November 10 to De
cember IS, 1900, a period of IS days
two shoats were penned on sweet DO
tatoes growing on poor sandy soil, and
furnished daily per head with two
pounds ground corn and one pound
ground cowpeas, which was regarded
as a half ration. The total weight at
the beginning Of the test was 231
pounds, and during the five weeks the
two shoats made a total gain of 81
pounds, requiring besides sweet po-
tatoes, S.1S pounds Of grain per pound
Of growth, The potatoes were not
eaten with much relish, and after be.
ing rooted up they were left on the
surface, some of them remaining there
until they decayed. Probably the
waste would have been less II less
grain had been fed, The composition
of the sweet potato leads us to expect
that 1t would be advisable not at any
time to conine shoats to sweet po
tatoes alone, but to give them while
on tho potato field little heterogeneous
food, such as cowpeas, peanuts, etc.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
Where the Grange Thrives.

A report made by Bro. J. H. Stating
Of Manchester Grange No. sol, On.
tario County, N. Y, to the Ohio
Farmer states that the county named
boasts of l6 oranges, the largest hay
ing III members. The total grange
membership is S21. Relative to meet.
ings he says:
Current topics are discussed; bills
before the state legislature and con-
gress are often read and discussed;
resolutions are drawn up and signed
and sent to our representatives and
are often effective. Thus we infu-
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,
1.-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 Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
Wh, Huttermakers Quit.

1t is a fact, | 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 1t 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 buttermaker's 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 10 Get
around with his old time vigor that
his employer will be casting around
to find another man. for tho place.
forgetful Of the responsibilities which
have been SO manfully borne, and the
fact that through him alone was the
success Of the business possible, Ell. s.
Moore.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
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 quail
lty 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 it Is packed in tubs must neces.
sarily be kent at a low temperature II
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30

( chamber to take last farewell 0
their uncle, for whom they had an in
tense reverence.
As they entered the younger chill
dren awe.struck and frightened, begar
to cry, but the beauty of the scene
soon quieted them and lney ceased tt
weep. The little party advanced or
tiptoe, and, circlirg around the bed
fell on their knees and Joined III the
prayers of the penitentiares.
Presently the visitors arose and
slowly filed past the bed kneeling To
liss the dead hand as they passed
Count Camille, ore of the nephews,
who knew him best, accompanying him
always when he went into the gardens
CT the Vatican, was completely over,
come,
The quiet of the evening on the day
Of the Pope's death was broken by a
chorus such as the world has seldom
heard On the stroke of 5 all of
Rome's 400 churches commenced to
toll bells for the passing of the soul OF
Leo XIII. From the seven hills and
from every quarter of the city which
contained churches came the constant
clang until all was one vast reverbera-
ton
The harsh Jingle of the smaller
chapel bells striking quickly and more
often was not drowned by the solemn
strokes that came in mourning meas
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
A Lesson from the Forest.

II the forest fails to coax a greater
amount Of rain from the clouds, II
does not fail to make good use Of
what does fall. The water which
reaches the ground may follow two
distinct courses. Part Of 1t 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. 1t 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 Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
How BIackIeg Spreads.

The state veterinarian Of Missouri
says. 1t is often very difficult to tell
how blaclleg gets introduced into Ger
tain neighborhoods. 1t often breaks
out in a county where nothing of the
kind has ever been heard of before
and where the manner of Its intro
ductlon is not apparent. Yet 1t 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 1t 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
of the carcass and spread pieces of 1t
over the country, and in so doing
spread the germs Of the disease. TAX
ing these facts into consideration 1t
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 overfows are spread over
ow ground. When the carcasses are
left lying on the surfaces of the
ground the germs have a chance to
become generally distributed.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
Value Of Soft Feed.

From Farmers Review. My ex-
perience in feeding both mash and
cooked feed to fowls and chicks is
that 1t is the best morning feed one
can give. | have obtained better re.
suits from feeding mash once a day
than by feeding all hard grain. My
hens lay more eggs, the eggs are
more fertile and my fowls are
healthier when feed mash once
day. think 1t necessary because 1t,
furnishes variety, is economical and
allows one to utilize feed that would
otherwise be wasted, and 1t Is bene-
fetal because 1t permits one to mix
certain ingredients that will keep
your fowls healthy. My experience
has been that the right kind Of a
condition powder is Of as much bene.
fit to poultry as 1t Is to horses or
cattle or as a 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
best results. l was born and raised
on farm and have always had
poultry, and my fowls have free range
now. take full charge Of all Of them.
When | feed hard grain in the morn.
Ing the fowls in summer will hunt
a shady place and sit around for
couple Of hours and In winter some OF
them will even 90 back on the roost,
but when I feed mash they don't seem
to be satisfied and so have to scratch
around for more. find the mash to
be the best morning feed because 1t Is
very nolrishing and digests much
quicker than hard grain or any other
feed | have obtained better results
from this method than any other and
have never had any disease among
my fowls.-Dayid 0. Bootz, Peoria
County, Illinois.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
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, q con-
dltlon conducive to health and vlgor
in trees. All lands lacking In humus
can have this element restored to
great extent by such treatment, ara
orchards which have been treated lhu.
with red clover maintain greater Ion
gevity, frdltfulness and greater excel
ence In fruit product besides such
treatment dlspenses with the costly
necessity Of using special fertilizers.
As to the indications when o bear.
ing orchard needs stimulating, the
eminent pomologist, Dr. Warder, once
said: when the growth Of the ter
mipal branches fail to make an annual
extension Of at least one foot In length
the trees should be stimulated by
nanuring the land and giving 1t thor
)ugh cultivation"
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
HODTICU IL lpF'

Locating the Peach Orchard.
In spite of the disasters experienced
by peach growers during the last
five years, peach orchards are be-
ing planted in considerable numbers
and on large areas. This is q wise
thing to do, as a big crop now and
then help to average up the lean
years and the years when the freezes
destroy large areas of peach orchards.
Gradually localities are being found
IN most IT our states where the dis
asters '9me rarely and where crops
Of peaches are common.
Soil for peach orchards may be
Of almost any character, except
swampy. Wherever situated 1t should
contain enough sand to permit Of a
sort Of natural drainage about the
roots. Where there is q hard, com.
pact clay beneath, peach trees should
not be planted, as the roots Of the
trees find 1t difficult or impossible to
penetrate 1t and are compelled to feed
only in the surface soil. When the
water in the surface soil Is gone, the
roots are exposed to the drouth.
When they 60 into winter In this
condition they are more easily affect.
ed by the cold. 1t Is now believed
that moisture in the soil has a very
important influence In bringing trees
through severe winters unframed. In
addition, where there Is a hard pan
that will hold water, some Of the
trees will most likely be set in basins
that will keep their roots immersed
for weeks during the wet weather.
This often results in the destruction
Of the tree, as the roots Of peach trees
must have air as well as water to
enable them to grow. The texture
Of the subsoll has much to do with
the success Of the peach orchard. 1t
must not be so inpervious to water
as to hold it for long periods and 1t
must not be so porous as to permit
it to leach away too readily. The soil
should be loose enough to permit the
passage Of water but must DO close
enough to keep the law Of capillary
in operation. A good
yeach soil Is neither too rich nor too
poor. A too rich soil gives wood
growth at the expense Of fruit.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30

passing the bronze doors, which art
closed for the first time in a quarter
of century, The courts and cor
ridors were deserted Only the pom
tfcial policemen guarded the doors
Of the Pontiff's apartments.
When Lapponi assisted by five Vat
lean physicians, embalmed I-eo's body
they found the Pope practically with
out a stomach. The body had been
absolutely outworn. All the organs
were sound.
Despite the reports to the contrary,
the Vatican has not and will not in
form the Quininal officially of the
Pope's death.
The Pope's grandniece, Anna Pecci,
daughter Of Count Camille, sketched
the dead Pontiff yesterday.
Cardinal Oreglia strongly resents
the visits Of the Popes relatives at
the Vatican. The Cardinal succeeded
in excluding the Popes three nephews
but their wives visited the mortuary
twice yesterday despite Oreglia's or.
ders, L'Italie last night said,
1.-THE numerous prelates at the
Vatican cannot conceal their con-
Germ at the approaching visit Of Cardl,
nal Gibbons On his position will de-
pend the politicoreligious attitude the
next Pope will take regarding Italy
and other countries,
Gibbons, as an American cardinal,
is the living incarnation Of the hui
man progress the church should fol-
low to-day He is an orator, per-
suasive and enlightened, especially
regarding the trend Of modern
thought. Hence his arrival is
anxiolsly awaited and there Is
burning desire to ascertain how he
will use his influence in the conclave."
M rorror; d,ototod tbo fo,1owirg
doaor,ntinn of tbo pono'c laot moments
w. W. uostordav.
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=, n soa,.es w. ~ a,,,na Af,or
~. .no h hupe :, ortio,,,o mortis tho
wy a., us"s .a,,,as It. N a,,os ,nto,,,non.,,,
f pyns tho n,n,,oro ont ~ .ho oar,
' '''., 'A' ''''s'S' VI WV ~
'' ..1Js r.,,oa NJ. nonhon ,na
:, . az . 'S Sasaas,,' osort to riso' IN h,s
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
CONcLAVE WILL BE SHORT.
Cardinal Svampa Does Not Expect
Lengthy DeIberation.

Carolina Svampa Does Not Expec'
Lengthy Deiberaton.
Cardinal Svampa, archbishop Of Bo
logra, who has quite recovered from
his stroke OF paralysis, said in an in
terview:
~ believe that the conclave will be
very Snort, as were the last two. AT
the utmost ! think it may take one
week, as cow there does not exist in
the sacred college the marked political
differences of ether times. Therefore,
1t will be possible to arrive at an I'm
Outstanding more easily and quicker"
The interviewer asked the cardinal
what he thought the policy of the flu.
ture pope would be in regard to the
so.called Roman question.
mo one to-day can say with certain
ty anything about It," Cardinal Swan.
pa replied, "but 1t must not be for
gotten that whoever is elected will
bring something personal into the at
titude Of the holy see regarding that
question, something which more Or
less must differentiate from the att,
tude of the former pope"
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
THE POPE'S LAST MOMENTS
Dr. Lapponi Describes the Scene as Leo XIII Passed
!. Away Died with Blessing for All the World
on His Lips

The Chicago Examiner prints the
following from M. J. Conway, Its
special correspondent at Rome.
The personnel Of the Vatican spent
yesterday in weeping and sleeping
after the exhaustion of the past fort
night. The most pitable figure at the
Vatican is Contra, who constantly
kneels before the dead, weeping, his
head buried in his hands.
1t is well known the Pontiff wore
false set Of teeth. They were taken
away by his nephew, Camille Pecci,
who will treasure them as family heir.
looms.
Cardinal Rampolla was leaving the
Vatican last evening when he met
Oreglia. The latter prevailed on him
to remain in the Vatican. Rampolla
dismissed his carriage and remained,
thereby giving a quietus to the re-
ports Of a quarrel with Oreglia.
| was in the Vatican last night,
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
Yeanlng Of Sheep.

As the result Of several years ex
perience, the Wisconsin station pub
fishes the following conclusions:
l. From the breeding records Of 5l4
ewes at this station we conclude tina
for such animals and conditions al
ours the normal period of CESSATION
ranges from 144 to $50 days after thu
date of service and that more ewes
will lamb lag days after service thar
at any other time.
2. There Is no appreciable differ
ence in the period Of CESSATION fol
male and female offspring in sheep.
8. 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.
5. Lambs dropped before the 144th
and after the A9th day OF pregnancy
are lacking in strength and vitality at
birth.
6. Shropshire ewes were more pro.
life than any of the other breeds and
crosses except the fourth cross of
Shropshire rams on a Merino eve
foundation.
T. From the data presented 1t Is
apparent that twins are the normal
increase for ewes Of the mutton type.
Z, One year old rams are not so pro-
life as those two or three years old.
Ewes also average 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 dlminishes.
8. The amount Of service required
Of the ram in breeding has an inAu-
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.
SIM
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30

| ur9 from the great dome Of st. Peters.
1t was as II a great fire ragged and
every bell in Rome was vying with
every other in anxiety to warn the
popllace, Except in Its common mo-
tive and common sorrow it was an
amazing discord which continued an
hour ard which will recur nightly I'm
Ill the obsequies are over
Cardinal Rampolla intended to leave
the Vatican Immediately after the
Geath Of the Pope when, having Off
eially announced the demise of the
pontiff to the diplomatic body accred.
tied to the Vatican and to the papal
r,incios. with Instructions to have the
news communicated to the various
foreign rulers, he considered his du-
ties as papal secretary OF state to have
been ended. Rampolla was Oh the
pcint Of leaving when Cardinal Oreglia
insistertly begged him to remain in
the apartment he had occupied for
ever sixteen years, and the secretary
Of state acceded to the request.
Cardinal 0reglia will be assisted by
the deans of the other two orders Of
Cardinals, Cardinal Macchi OF the
Cardinal deacons, and Cardinal Ram
polIa for the Cardinal priests, the last
However, merely as a substitute for
Cardinal Netto, the patriarch OF Lis.
bon, who when he arrives, will take
over his own duties.
Mgr. Caglano, the major domo, as
sisted by the papal notary, and Mgr
Blsleti, master Of the chamber, sealed
Al the drawers and boxes in the papal
apartments, making a minute inven.
DRY of all objects of value found,
These were intrusted for safekeeping
. Prince Rospiglosi, the command
mt of the noble guard.
According to a statement coming !
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30

When a ligature Is bound closely
round branch, the obstruction that II
imposes to the descending juices
causes an enlargement or swollen ring
above the ligature.
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from high ecclesiastic, arrangements
at the Vatican are being pressed for,
ward which will enable the conelayc
IF Cardinals to begin sitting Aug. /.
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eyes. His breathing was almost I'M
perceptible. An interval Of lucidltJ
came, and feebly raising his right
hand, he said in a childlike voice. !
bless this world; all my friends and
enemies.
He then quickly lapsed into tn
consciousness. His breathing became
superficial, the pulse imperceptible
and @ rattle was heard In his throat.
Contra raised the pontiff's head and
tried to give him wine and water The
patient could not swallow, Nothing
remained but to moisten the tongue
and lips
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30

The "hufl' consists Of the soft
downy feathers about the thighs, chief.
ly developed in Asiatics.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-30
TAKE THE LAST FAREWELL.

Relatives Of Pope Leo Visit the Death
Chamber.
There was a touching scene at the
Vatican when the nephews of Leo,
with their families, entered the death