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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

He stole Hiss. "Now that" cried she,
an have you understand,
Is really petit larceny"
"It's not" said he; tits grand"
Women take back their presents to ex-
change not because they want to change
them, but to find out how much was paid
for them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

A good deal OF time is spent in most
families washing dishes, and when two are
employed in that task, try some mental
work while the hands are busy. Try
naming cities or towns in alpha betical
order. one taking A, the OF her B and so
on; rivers, mountains, can follow, or take
books; let one tame book or poem and
the 9th give It's author. Name artists or
composers Of music; give quotations, and
thus occupied, that which through con-
slant repetition has become to some of
you disagreeabe TASK, will be completed
before ypu a e aware, and in your minds
will be fixed some facts worth remem ber-
ing. Vary the mental work according to
the age OF the helpers, oily be sure to
make IL plessurable-bette qdotation
from "Mother Goose" than mental arith-
metic unless it is enjoyed.
AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

Neglected colds make fat graveyards." DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps men and
women 70 a happy, vigoI GUS old age.-Adrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
g M%~.r

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOm0=Qu Tablets
the remedy that cures cold in one da,y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
Dear Aunt Mudge:

Though I no longer reside In Maine, and
although / have not written to you for n long
while. have not lost sight of THE AMERICAN
and the NJ B. column, and now 1 have stopped
my wanderings and settled down for while
with ego" with or near me, shall have a
weekly message from you and hear from the
others more regularly, hope.
l would like to stop long enough to tell you a
few things have learned the past summer. but
don't know as there Is room for all ] could
write, and do want to send this little poem
which think Is beautiful.
will say this, however, Johnny cake or Indian
meal mufins mixed with cream instead of but
ter are much nicer.
To have the breakfast coffee good and hot,
have a pitcher of boiling water brought TO the
table ami fill each cup with it, allowing 1t TO
stand long enough to heat the cup, then pour It
back and then pour your coffee, and you W Il
have the satisfaction of good hot drink-not IA
luke warm cup of coffee as one is likely to
get these cold mornings. Warmed milk is also
good, but both hot milk and hot coffee poured
into cold cup lose part OF their goodness.
Never boil sweet potatoes and white potatoes
together-neilher good.
In wipink knives, forks and spoons, sort them
as you wipe them and they are all ready to put
away.
To cleanse and remove the taste and smell of
onions ill with hot water and put In a generous
| teaspoon of cooking soda.
A very nice salad dressing easily made is as
follows: One tablespoon tnOt heapedl of mus
tard, moisten with cold water mix to paste
with a silver fork soup plate is very good
to mix 1t In; then pour on II little oil-beat-a
little yinegar-beal-and then more oil, beating
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
Dear M. B Friends:

Dear N. B Friends:
1t is SO long time since we heard from
"Naillil' th,t it gives me much pleasure
to have her good letter, full OF helpful
suggestions, occupy the space it does in
our column this week. We are not afraid
that you have tod u all you knows, but
you are giving Us proof positive that you
have gai nered up many useful he ps and
hints during the long months of silence
on your pat, which now you are willing
to share wit b US.
The beautiful poem you refer to, which
heads our column, is in the book of poems
entitled 1.-THE Cham Der of Peace" (Which |
have alluded o before) but no authors
name Is affixed to it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01
THE RANCH

quarts had been filled an assistant COM
pressed the two teats and my massage the
gas was distributed through the glandular
tissues This operation was repeated with
the other two quarters, the whole work oc-
cupying only about 10 minutes. Gradually
the treated cow showed signs of recovery,
first raising her head, next shifting into
comfortable position, and soon getting onto
her feet.
In two instances a relapse occurred
through the COWS having been MIXED too
soon, but another treatment quickly re-
stored them. M. Knusel believes that if his
treatment be applied soon enough it will be
successful in all cases He suggests, as the
explanation of the effectiveness of oxygen,
that the poison formed in the udder and
passed into the general circulation OF the
animal is produced by microorganism,
which may be anaerobic, and therefore I'M
able to live in the presence of oxygen.
This remedy may not be readily obtain
able here now, but it is matter that Our
veterinarians should investigate and prepare
themselves to use it if found to be as effec-
tive as the foregoing indicates
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01

something over 5000. Another class has
been added to the list of premiums in the
horse department, which should meet with
favor by the horse men.
The fruit department has also been re-
vised, and additions been made to the old
premium list, as we'll as higher priced prem
t1ms, which should guarantee much better
exhibit in this department than formerly;
works of art and fancy work have also been
revised with another class added-pyro-
graphy.
The culinary and floral departments have
each been revised sufficient to warrant
much more attractive exhibit in these de-
partments While the commission would be
pleased to offer still better premiums, they
have offered the best the finances will per-
NIT, and trust the exhibitors will reciprocate
in making better exhibits, as well as more
exhibitors than formerly.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01
A NEW MILK FEVER REMEDY.

The following treatment for milk fever IS
reported by M. Knusel, veterinarian OF
Lucerne, Switzerland:
The treatment consists of the injection OF
pure oxygen into the udder. M. knusel had
previously practiced the comparatively new
treatment with iodide of potassium, (the
Schmidt treatment) administered some
times through the mouth and at other times
by injection into the udder, but had found 1t
to tail in serious cases.
his led him to try the oxygen treatment,
which he had applied in ~ cases when he
reported Some of the cows were in an ex-
tremely dangerous condition, Frustrated,
nsensible, and with labored respiration, &C
ceIcrated pulse and paralyzed tongue Yet
IN 20 to 90 minutes after the injection they
had SO far recovered as 70 eat and not one
of hem died From to 10 litres OF oxygen
were injected, the gas being compressed to
Is atmospheres in an apparatus, which con-
taaS valve for regulating the pressure
fter washing and disinfecting teat ne
Introduced the teat probe, and slowly opened
the tap to release the oxygen. When two
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01
ATTRACTS THE STOCKMEN.

The TranScOntinental Passenger ASSOc1a-
ton has authorized rate of one fare for
the round trip to and from Portland for
the annual meeting of the National Live
stock Association, which is to be held in
that city during the second week in anu
ary. This is the lowest rate ever made,
that to the Kansas City Livestock Conven-
ton having been single fare plus So.
The last meeting at Kansas City was at
tended by $1,000 persons. Kansas City,
however, is centrally located for cattle grow
ers and several thousand found it possible
to be present there who will not be able to
come to Portland. The estimate OF an at
tendence of 5000 is apparently extremely
conservative, especially in view of the rate
lust granted and the fact that most OF the
cattlemen reside in the Middle West.
The meeting of the livestock association
is merely the first of big series OF Ma
tional gatherings to be held in Portland prior
to and during the Lewis and Clark Fair.
The meeting are all intended primarily to
advertise the big exposition and the West
ern country.
Railroad men see in the special rate grant
ed Portland for the livestock associations
gathering clear indication that the general
passenger agents will deal literally with the
Lewis and Clark Fair. 1t is altogether
probable that rates will be given for that at
traction which will result in bringing thou
sands of Eastern visitors who would not
otherwise make the trip to the Coast. The
interest of Western lines III developing the
Coast country is sufficient to induce special
w low rates for all of those affairs that serve
to attract attention in this direction
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01
STATE FAIR NOTES.

The State Fair Commission has the prem
ium list for 1903, ready for the printer. They
have received assistance from the Hereford
and Shorthorn Breeders Association, where
by premiums amounting to $1,000 will be
offered on shorthorn cattle, part of which
will be limited to the breeders of this state,
which should enthuse the shOrthOrn breed
ers sufficient to warrant a grand exhibit of
this breed: And the assistance received
from the Hereford association enables them
to offer in premiums on the Herefords 5000;
all other breeds will be offered in premiums
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01

,,,b1e farm product for such it is), as to
,+;1;ze If in the most practicable manner pos
lille in sustaining the fertility OF his farm
.od in increasing the mechanical and physic-
u conditions of the soil.
Some of the more important points in the
..,mmary are given below:
BARNARD manure represents fertility
AVN from the SOIL which must be re-
,.rned if productiveness is to be maintained.
The value of manure obtained in cattle
{. ding often represents largely the profits
oi feeding
Manure contains the fertilizing ele
=, 1ts of the soil renders the already present
81 nents more available, improves mechan-
;c.t conditions, makes it warmer and enables
= +, retain more moisture or draw it up
from below.
The urine is the most valuable part of
+hr excreta, containing much nitrogen and
notash in easily available forms. The nitro
oen easily escapes into the air unless the
manure is mixed with the solid eXcrement
or straw.
(. Poultry manure ranks highest in fer
t1izing value, while sheep, pig, horse and
cow manure follows in respective order.
6 In a given class of animals the value of
their manure is determined more largely by
their food than by any other factor.
7. Deterioration of manure results from
fermentation or by teaching or weathering.
8. When possible It is generally best to
apply manure in the fresh condition, espe-
cially for improvement of the mechanical
condition of heavy soils. Well-rotted ma
nure is best for improving conditions OF light
sandy soils.
O. Fresh manure mas forcing effect, and
it is therefore better suited to the growth OF
grass and forage plants than to cereals
TO- Direct application of fresh manure to
root crops often proves injurious.
II. Manures should be spread on the land
uniformly and not left in heaps. And 1t
might be added that eveness of application
is best obtained by use of the manure
spreader. Unless the manure is applied
evenly, the soil is only fortified in spots and
the best results, cannot be expected.
r. Mixing Of manures often conduces to
rapid fermentation and the consequent loss
Of nitrogen by evaporation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-08-01
WINDMILLS AS A SOURCE OF FARM
POWER
POWER.


1t is doubtful if many farmers realize the
full possibilities of using windmills for run
ming farm machinery. In some sections
windmill may be seen on every farm, while
in other parts in the country person may
ride for miles and not meet with one. The
windmill will economically run all kinds OF
stationary farm machinery, such as feed
grinders, fodder cutters, corn shelters, buzz
saws, tanning mills, grndstones, churns, to
say nothing of pumping water, which is the
most common use to which it has been put.
The only objection which can be raised
against the use of a windmill is that the
wind sometimes does not blow when power
is wanted That is not a serious Objection,
because as the power costs nothing, one can
afford to utilize the wind when he has 1t.
Usually the wind blows more or less during
every "a hours, and it is an uncommon oc-
currence when there is not enough wind dur
ing period of three consecutive days to
give power enough to pump water or run
feed mill. A windmill to be used for pump
ing purposes only is a simple machine. 1t
has merely to be geared so as to give the
pump slow, easy, safe motion, and thus
avoid wasting its power and destroying the
mill and pump by jerking the pump plunger
against the solid and unyielding column OF
water On the other hand, the power wind
will is geared up SO as to run the vertical
shaft at high rate of speed for wholly dit
ferent purpose.
A windmill for power purposes is general
1y set on top the barn. The mast must be
firmly set and the shaft we'll braced to keep
it in perfect alignment and make as little
friction as possible. At the lower end is
attached pulley or a series of cog wheels to
transmit the power to the machinery. Some
times the feed grinder is geared or attached
directly to the lower end of the shaft. Every
effort should be made to avoid the use of
line shaft, unnecessary gearing or very
long belt, as by such means large percen-
tage of the power is absorbed, particularly
where shafting is operated at high speed
A test of power windmill by Prof. f. 5.
King at the University of Wisconsin showed
that a I2-foot wheel would grind from 1926
pounds corn per hour, with wind velocity
of IN miles, to 1913 pounds with wind vel
ocity of $50 miles. With 2omile wind
wheel of this size will grind ten to IS bushels
corn per hour, or it will run buzz saw as
fast as two men can care to handle cord
wood, or fodder cutter fast enough to keep
two men busy supplying cornstalks and feed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31
Sizjnu Him Up.

There is one New Yorker just now
who is wondering if his wife has found
him out. Ordinarily he is a man of the
most exemplary habits; but at long in
tervals, especially when he is away
from home on business, his desire for
conviviality overcomes his good res
olutions Remorse always follows these
lapses and he has made it his custom
to give a present to his wife equal in
value to the cost of his foot
Recently while in Chicago, the tempt
ations OF the Windy city proved too
much for his self-control, and it was
three days before he found out whether
he was in Hong Kong or Hoboken. He
figured up what he had spent and then
sent a two hundred-dollar diamond ring
to his wife. informing her by letter that
he was well and happy. although he
longed to be with her.
A few days later he received reply.
There was no mention of the receipt of
the ring, but there was a postscript
which read: well, you MUST have en-
ioyed yourself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31

rapidity. We knew every victory and
every reverse which took place in the
Orange Free State and the Transvaal.
and have known of several instances
where the news came by the gourd air
line hours ahead of the message by
field telegraph. You can readily I'M
derStand how this surprised the mill
tarygoff1cers.
1.-The same system is common to
many of the African tribes, and the Sc
cret is always confined to the few
trained men in each village, who are
chosen for their fidelity to the head
man or chief. Who first devised this
system nobody seems to know. 1t has
been in use for centuries. Among the
Pondos, the Tembis and the Buchuanas,
whose tribes l visited in connection
with my work in Africa, I frequently
observed the gourd communication in
operation. The drummer receives the
orders from the head man to send
certain message, and he goes out, and
in a few minutes he can be heard
pounding out on the gourd short taps,
long taps and taps in little groups, taps
with pauses between. and taps close
together, like the roll of a drum.
There appears to be no difficulty in
sending any kind of message by the
code, and it was just as easy for the
operator, comparatively, as it would
be for the man who sits at the key in a
telegraph office. / have known of mes
ga ges being sent nearly one thousand
poiIas ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31
MARCoNlS OF AFRICA.
Basutos Got Boer War News by Sys.
tenn of Wireless Telegraphy.

MarconiS system of wireless telegra-
ply has a rival, which is already CEN
turtles old, and was in operation long
before Franklin drew the electric spark
from the clouds down kite string or
before Morse devised his system of dots
and dashes over the electric wires. The
Rev. c. A. Rideout, a missionary of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church of
America, who returned to this city
lately on furlough after four years la
Dor among the native tribes of South
Africa in the territory lying west of
Natal, described this remarkable sys-
tenn of wireless communication to the
writer.
shortly after 1 began work among
the subjects of King LerothrOdi, the
hereditary ruler of the Basutos, l dis
covered that they had a system where
by the villages could communicate with
each other, used in times of peace to
convey messages from one chief to an
other, and frequently to the monarch
himself, and in times of war to trans
NIT the intelligence of victories and de-
feats. In every village there is a class
who are utilized as scouts. Among
these guards there are always two or
three men trained to the use of the
gourd drum.
"a large gourd such as those grown
| in the United States is followed out
and thoroughly dried. Then kids skin.
stretched out and dried by a native
process. which makes it is hard and
thin as parchment, is stretched across
| the hollow of the gourd. 1t is beaten
with a padded drumstick, and gives
| forth a sound which can be heard dis
tinctly at a distance of from five to
eight miles. The Basuto country is
mountainous, and the villages lie along
| the mountain sides and in little valleys
or glens, seldom being at a high ele-
walton.
"The guard who has been trained to
the use of the signal code-which is
practically an African Morse alphabet
beats the message on his drum in the
open air, and the sound is carried
across the valleys and glens to the next
village, where it is interpreted by an
other guard. There is always a guard
on duty ready to receive these mes
sages. He can tell at once whether the
message is for his chief or the head
man of his village, in which case he
goes to the head mans hut and makes
the communication verbally. If, how
ever, the message is for a distant part,
he repeats it on his gourd, and so it is
carried from village to village, with
very little loss of time, until it reaches
the person for whom it is intended.
Il was granted the privilege by King
Lerathrodi Of using his gourd telegraph
system to send any message to our 9TH
err workers whenever ! wished, and Of
ten availed myself of it. It is not con-
sidered necessary to repeat back the
message to the sender. 1t is simply
carried along from gourd to gourd, and
1 don't know Of single instance where
it failed to reach it's destination proper
ly.
During the war between the British
and the Beers we who We're hundreds
of miles distant from the scene Of hos
tilities got all the news with surprising
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31

With the president Mrs. Towle, in the
chair, the regular meeting of the Togus
Christian Temperance Union was opened,
Tuesday evening, in the usual form, with
recitation of the Scriptures by many of
those present and prayer by Brother La
mont The recording secretary being alb
sent Brother JeWett was appointed Sccre-
tary pro tenn The evenings entertain
ment consisted of songs and recitations
by Misses Ethel and Lillian Chute and
Mabel Storey and remarks by Sisters Lib
by AMI Dearborn. In the absence of Miss
Wyman, the regular organist, Miss Mad
dnx of Augusta, officiated in that capac.
ity Two new members We're added C
the rolls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31

1T think that early next spring, re-
Gently said a prominent citizen to the
Journal, that some preparation should
he made for due observance of Old Home
week. few years ago, when the new
citv building was dedicated general ana
sub-committees planned for the home
coming of Hallowell's sons ana oausii'
tiers, and the Reunion day with 'he at
tending exercises. was pleasant anu
long to- aforementioned occasion especial
w for those who came from distant states
and hadn't been home for years. IL
about time for another reunion. ana on
an appointed day in next summers old
Home week. l hope that everything VIII
he in readiness for such an event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31

For the past several years the mer-
chants of this city have taken one DAY
in the summer for an excursion oaS'
closed their places Of business ana taken
either train or boat and left town LOT
days outing. These AFFAIRS nave always
been pleasant ones and like affair IS
now being talked up among the business
men, To unite in trip of this kind men
toned and previously experienced AFFORDS
no end OF pleasure and merchants OF sew
erai other cities have taken the same
mode Of recreation and find that the day
business that is lost is more than OFFSET
by the pleasure derived from the trip.
It is hoped that satisfactory arrangements
may be made so that all the merchants
with their families and friends can this
year enjoy the privilege and pleasure OF
a merchants excursion of more sue
cessful character even than like events
have been in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31
MEN QUIT WORK
Because Street Commissioner Wouldn't
Discharge Nom Union Man.

The most recent action of the various
unions in town is the suspension OIL
work by nine men employed by Street
Commissioner George II. Webb. Ihere
was but one man, Bert Daggett, IN MI.
Webbs force who is a non-unlon man.
and has refused to join the union. he
was one of the most capable and re-
liable workmen in the force, but the
union men didn't care to work win
him. A committee of three men calleo
on Mr.. Webb asking that he discharge
Daggett. Mr.. Webb expressed ms I'M
willingness to do this and the result
was that notices were posted by the
union and nine men went out on strlke'
There is no question of wages m
volved. the only complaint being the
employment of non union men. There
seems to be but little chance OF the
two parties coming to an agreement
very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-31
Charles Lewis.

Charles Lewis of <itteiy, died at the
hospital. Wednesday c'enia =. aged n
years. Mr. Lewis en,iTteG in the navy
at New York, in Do sn''tr. $50, as
- seaman. He se9"r! ", ouGhout the
war, rising to the rUl': Of Grirtermas-
ter, and continued ia the y until
April, 1887. He was adm o. to the
Home in 1894 and RENAME TREE years,
was discharged and aGa in became a
member of the Home in April, 1901.
His funeral will be held at the chapel,
at 9 o'clock this afternoon.