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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20
A KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES.

A man to be successful in any
branch of plant culture must under
stand the principles of plant growth.
Most men do not understand these
principles and whatever they do is
done either because their experience
seems to pronounce it good or the
course has been recommended to
them by someone else. 1t not infre-
quently happens that q man will de-
scribe his methods to another and
that latter will adopt them to his loss.
Thus one man said that the use Of pot
ash on his land would give very good
results and urged his friends to go
and do likewise. The men put on the
potash, but could get no increased
results from it, and they forthwith
declared the fertilizer worthless and
that the first man was mistaken. That
showed a lack of the understanding
of the principles. A man that looked
into the case found that the land of
the first man was deficient in potash
while on the land of the men that had
used it unsuccessfully there was an
abundance for every purpose. The
men should have known the condi-
uons of their soils in the first place.
Unless a man makes q systematic
study of them he is little likely to
learn the principles of plant life and
nutrition. A principle is law that
applies in all places, yet is modified
by circumstances. Thus one kind of
plant needs one kind of pruning and
another plant needs another kind, yet
both must come under the law that
says winter pruning tends to in
crease wood production and summer
pruning tends to increase the fruit
yield" Principles have been made
known by the experiences of the
many.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20
A SANITARY MILK PAIL.

a SANITARY MILK PAIL.
We illustrate here the kind of milk
pail used in the experiments at the
Storrs' Experiment Station in Con-
necticut. Bulletin Is OF that station
says: Two kinds Of milking pals
were used In these experiments. One
was a regular, open pail; the. other
was pail of special design. An IL
lustration of the latter is given In the
cut below. 1t is an ordinary milk
pail with a closely fitting cover, which
has an opening near one side into
which is soldered a funnel four inches
in diameter having a wire gauze of
fine mesh soldered across the bot
tom. This funnel extends slightly
above and below the cover, and slopes
somewhat toward the side of the pail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20
POULTRY POINTS.

The so-called "egg-producing"
breeds are generally poor sitters. The
men that have handled them for some
centuries back have done their best to
drive out of them the sitting procliv-
ity. This win have to be taken into
consideration by the man that Is try
ing to raise chicks from any of the
Mediterranean class of fowls. Too
often such a fowl shows an inclina-
ton to sit and is given a sitting of
eggs. She hoyers them for a few
days, and until change has begun In
the eggs; and then, some morning the
owner goes out to the poultry house
and finds Mrs. Leghorn sitting on the
roost and the eggs chilled beyond re-
covery. In raising this class Of chicks
matrons from another breed is de-
sirable.
The best egg producers are sup
posed to be those that have large
combs. The presumption is that .
supply of blood must be kept for re-
inforcing the organs that produce
eggs. But these large combs are very
susceptible to the effects of FROST
This IL especially true of the single
combs This has led to the breed
ing Of "rosecombs," but these, when
very large, are also easily taken by
the frost. The only effective method
Of preventing this is to have warm
quarters for the fowls and have them
tree froyu drafts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20

Langshans are natives of Northern
China They were introduced into Eng
land In 1872. and later into this coun-
try. They have already taken high
rank as a breed They are great win
ter layers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20

By pruning away a part of the leaf
buds, the fruitfulness of a tree may
be increased; and by pruning away
the fruit spurs, bearing may be pre-
vented and more vigor thrown into the
remaining shoots
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20

Dairying rightly conducted tends to
improve the land This means the
use of rotation crops In providing feed
for the animals and the purchase of
concentrated feeds to balance the pro
tein that is carried on in milk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20

Behavior is mirror in which every
pne displays his own image.-Goethe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20

Another funnel, which is loose, hts
inside of the first one. When the pail
is to be used, a few layers of clean
cheese cloth are placed across the
opening OF the lower funnel and the
loose funnel is pushed in to hold the
cheese cloth in position. The whole
apparatus is simple in structure and
can be easily cleaned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-06-20
SMALL MEETINGS OF pAIRYMEN

1t has become customary in some
localities Of the West for the man
ayers of creameries to get together
their patrons and discuss matters of
mutual interest. Sometimes two or
three creameries are interested, es-
pecially If they be all under one man.
agement These small meetings are
frequently more effective than are
large ones. as the speakers are freer
in their remarks and get down to the
problems that are continually coming
up for solution. Such meetings make
it possible for the butter maker or
manager to get better acquainted
with the patrons of the factory and
lind out a good many things that are
bound to work to his advantage, IN
his efforts to hold his milk makers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
Happenings at Slower.

Slower, Dec. Civilian Cook kill
ed large wild cat Tuesday, near Strib-
ling Springs. It measured about four
feet Sam Cook also killed one recently.
The Misses Vance of Highland coun
ty, spent few days last week with
their aunt, Mrs. Wesley Driver.
Mr.. James Roller of Harrisonburg.
was here on business last week.
Miss Sallie Hiner returned Monday
from a visit to Staunton. She is now
staying with her sister, Mrs. A. R.
Gilkeson.
Mr.. G. N. Hiner of Bridgewater
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. Pifer of Sangerville. is here
visiting her sister, Mrs. Wesley Driver.
Miss Cora A. Whitmore spent Sun
day with her. uncle, Mr.. Fielding
Whitmore.
A little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. S. N. Karicofe last Saturday.
Mr.. R. L. Floyd. wife and baby spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Mr.. A. r. Gilkeson wentto Staunton
Monday where he took train for Po'
cahontas county, w. Va, on q week Z
business trip.
Little Annie Blair Dlnkle has beer
much complaining for some time, but
is better now.
Mrs. VIM. Hogsett will 60 to MOssl
Creek today to visit her sister, Mre
James Reeves.
| Miss Lou Silling visited her sister
Mrs. M. Bruce Whitmore last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
0. FRED MNBsYROM, PAST CRANE MASTER 1. o. O. u

o. Fred Lindstrom, Past Grand Master
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past
Chancellor Twin City Lodge, No. SO,
Knights Of Pythias, also Past Chief Patri-
arch, Ridgely Encampment,N No. 22,writes
from 1928 University Ave, st. Paul, MINI.
"Peruna has my hearty endorsement.
There is no medicine I know of which
can compare with 1t. I contracted a
severe cold several years ago, which
from neglect developed into urinary
trouble, and threatened Bright's disease.
As one of my friends was cured of
Bright's disease through the use of Pc
runa thought would try it also, and
used it faithfully for three and one-half
months, when my health was perfect
once more. have never had any trouble
since, and therefore think it is but just
ASK Your Druggist for a FRI
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11

to give it unlimited praise."-O. Fred
Ltndstrom.
Catarrhal Inflammation Of the mucous
lining of the kidneys, also called
"Bright's disease" maybe either acnte
or chronic. The acute form produces
| symptoms of such prominence that the
serious nature of the disease is at once
suspected, but the chronic variety may
come on SO gradually and insidiously
that its presence is not suspected until
after it has fastened itself thoroughly
upon its victim.
At the appearance Of the first symp-
tom Peruna should be taken. This rem
edy strikes at once at the very root of
the disease.
A book on catarrh sent free by The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. o.
20 Parrrua Almanac f0vsr00
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
E. NJ. CUSHING DEAD.
One Of Staunton's Oldest and Best Kuswn
Citizens Passes Away.

| Monday evening about Z clock Mr.
e M Gushing the veteran auctiOneer
died at his home in W est End o.
acute pneumonia, after an illness Of
only few days. Deceased was ma
tive of this city, having been born
here 10 years ago. He was son Of
Merrill Gushing and Anne Barnes
His father moved to Virginia from
one the New England States, and
soon afterwards located in Staunton.
In early life Mr.. Gushing married Miss
Elizabeth Mccoy. daughter of the late
Judson Mccoy. During the civil wal
he was most efficient member OF the
Confederate commissary department.
and was also an organizer and charter
member Of the famous Stonewall
Brigade Band. After the war he took
| up the practice of auctioneering, and
his ready wit and good humor soon
won him a place in the community
which he held to the day of his death.
He was one of the best knewn men in
this section Of the State as we'll as one
OF the most popular. and our readers,
many In distant States, who have gone
from the old home county, will regret
to learn of his death. He was for years
a trustee Of the Methodist church, and
a devoted and active member. Every
one recognized in him man of ster-
ling worth and character. He was
the best posted man on the past histo-
ry of Staunton that we knew, being
able to state accurately details of
events that had long since passed from
the minds of Others. He always had
good word and helping hand for his
fellow creatures. He is survived by
his wife and four childr en-Messrs.
VIM. A. and E. JudsOn Gushing, Mrs. |
R. e. Anderson and Mrs. w. Starke
Miller, and by one sis ter, Mrs. E. R.
Y cunt, all of whom reside here. Mr..
Cushing was prom inent member of
Staunton Lodge No. 10. A. F. & A. M,
Stanton Lodge No. 1855, knights of
Honor, and the Knights of Pythias.
The funeral services over the remains
Of Mr.. Edwin NJ. Gushing at the Metho-
dist church, South, at II O'Clock We'd
nesday Notwithstanding the prevail.
ing snowstorm, were largely attended,
the whole auditorium being filed with
relatives and friends from city and
county. Rev. Isaac w. Canter, DID,,
conducted the services. The hymns
''Abide With Me" and death Rides
on Every Passing Breeze" were sung,
and Mrs. A. Hume Sprinkle sang with
much tenderness Good night" The
Masons. Pythiahs, Knights of Honor.
Veterans and Stonewall
Band attended in body, and at the
grave the beautiful ceremony of the
Masonic Lodge was performed.
The pall.bearers we're: Active
Messrs. W. B. McChesney, W. Arthur
Wilson, J. H. Blackley, j. N. McFar-
land, Joseph s. Cochran, g. F. CARRIER,
j. T. Bocock, and j. A. Fauver.s
Honorary: Messrs. Charles E. Haines,
Robert A. Hamilton, John M. Kinney,
F. W. Hager, James Bumgardner, Jr.,
and Chris Miller. .
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
MIddIebrook Personals.

Mr.. Samuel Benson is layed up witt
a very severe spell of sore throat.
Miss Nina Glover is out after an ill
ness OF several weeks with tonsilitil
and rheumatism.
Mrs. f, G. Helms left last week FOL
visit to her mother, Mrs. Silling OF
Dayton. She will soon join her hus.
band in Kimball, w. Va. where they
will reside in the future. Their many
friends wish them success In their new
home.
The protracted meeting which was
held at Bethel church for several weeks
proved to be very successful. There
were about twenty uniting themselves
with the church. The meeting was
conducted by Row. Mr.. Miller.
Mr.. D. N. Smith, who has been away
from homo for several weeks. returned
home last Sunday and has been con.
fined to the house With a largo car
buncle. He Is able to be out again.
Mrs. John Il. Fauver and daughter
have returned home after an extended
visit to relatives in Indiana.
Miss Beulah Beard is anticipating a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Stone of Fluv-
anna. She will start in few weeks.
The public school of this place is
progressing very nicely with Mr.. A. l..
Terrell of Essex county, as principal
and Miss Rose Garnett as assistant.
Mrs. Annie Gale Is out again after
an illness of typhoid fever of several
Mrs. Samuel Goode is ill at this writ
ing. Her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Con
nell of Staunton, spent Sunday with |
her.
Mrs. D. M. Smith Is ill with sore
throat at this writing.
d. M. Smith is going on a business
rip East In the near future.
There seems to be an epidemic of
lore throat, going around this vicinity,
many cases of it,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
1.-The Greatest Thing in the World.

A society drama written by Harriet
Ford and Beatrice de Mile. who wrote
1.-THE Wife" and 1.-The Charity Ball.
will be presented here by Rose Coghlan
and capable company in the near
future. Miss Coghlans remarkable
performance in "Ulysses" early this
season at the Garden Theatre, New
York, is said to be surpassed by her
renditi on of the part of Virginia Bry-
ant in 1.-THE Greatest Thing in tie
World"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
Shot Himself.

Monterey, Dec. 7.-As the result of
the accidental discharge of shotgun,
Andrew Beverage, a young farmer liv-
ing few miles north of here, was seri-
ously injured on Thursday last. He
was hunting over rugged territory, ard
let the gun fall. In his effort to catch
it he received the load of shot in his
neck and shoulder, after having torn
away part of one hand. His physician
does not pronounce the injury fatal.
The demand for turkeys in Highland
is unprecedented. Buyers are riding
in every section of the county, and the
farmer is allowed TO choose between
10 cents in merchandise or II
cents in cash. Under such circum-
stances, the Thanksgiving bird has
cause to ''strut -
i OCKETS AND CHARMS. We
have most complete and beanti-
full assortment of the newest styles,
with the prices ranging over SO wide
field that we can supply the article to
please your taste and come within
your means. H. L. Lang.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
An Augusta County Monument to its
Confederate Soldiers.

ii The following communication from
a prominent Confederate veteran O
hockbridge county in the Times Dis
patch, relating to monument to thu
Confederates of his county, will be
interesting to Augusta people in view
OF the fact that bill has been passed
by the Legislature authorizing the su
pervisors of Augusta county to make
an Appropriation for the purpose OF
i erecting q monument to Augusta
county Confederates.
The supervisors will shortly be asked
TO make the appropriation, and it is
hoped that Augusta will soon have a
handsome and creditable monument of
that character erected on the court
house square.
BUILD A MONUMENT TO ROCKBRIDGE
CONFEDERATEs.
The Grand Camp of Virginia at Its
recent meeting at Newport News,
adopted the resolutions Of its history
SSAA AAAoCCO3 A1Cu lCCOu uCuu6u ludt
every county in Virginia should at
once take steps to perpetuate the mem
DRY of the brave men who were actors
in the civil war by the erection of a
durable but not expensive monument
at the county seat of every county in
Virginia.
In number of counties they have
done this, but certainly not in IS per
cent. OF them. There has been no
move whatever in Rock bridge looking
to this end. It would certainly not
be in bad taste to suggest to the
Daug hters of the Confederacy, an or
gained body, that they undertake this
patriotic work. With the help of the
Sons of Veterans they could make a
success of it from the first. and there
would be no such word as fail.
One gallant man. one patriotic, ell
ergetic woman, ent hused in this mat
ter, would be like "a blast from Rod
erick's horn" worth a thousand men.
There will be no need of much mon
~. The board Of supervisors of Bed
lord county last week appropriated
81 500 for the purpose of erecting such
monument in tie court house square
If Bedford City. Wouldn't Rock
BRIDGES board of supervisors do like
wise : Committees could be appointed
n the several magisterial districts of
he county to solicit subscription for
he purpose, and monument worth
Y, 500 could be erected at once in
ckbridge's court house square
Rockbridge. above all other counties
D Virginia, should have monument.
q 1861, the year of the commencement f
the civil war, Lexington had pop ,
lation of ], 452 and it furnished the
ar Governor of Virgin one lieu
snant general (Stonewall Jackson),
'ho has been compared to Napoleon
nd Marlborough, and gave other gen
'als, twelve col0nels, four majors,
'urteeu captains and twelve lieuten-
nts, and approximately. from Fl rst to
st, z, 800 men from Rockbridge Car.
ed Enfield lifts. Five hand red IF
lese were left dead or the bat Ie field
persisted in Federal prisons, or died
hospitals. This is an incompatible
cord
Think about if. and act before the
st CT these old soldiers have passed
the silent majority. What pleas
It refle ction it would be to them in
e evening of their days to know that
cir splendid courage, fortitude and
I'd urance would be matter of per
tual record.
i. -,-- J. SCOTT MOORE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
ON NORTH COALTER STREET.

Lot 60 feet front, running back 200 feet,
rooms in house above basement and
rooms in basement, in good repair. Good
stable and other outbui idings, and is well
suited for raising chickens. There are
plenty of fruit trees. Will make desira-
BILE home for any one engaged in business
in the citv of Staunton. Ten minutes walk
of DOstof1ce and churches.
For price End any information apply to
WIN. LARNER, P. o. Box 512, StauntOn,
Va, or at the property on North Coalter
st. nov IL I'm
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
Mr.. Watts 10 Give a Banquet.

Sheriff N. G. Watts, who will retire
from Office on December 3lst, has sent
out number of invitations inviting
the county and city officers and large
number Of personal friends to banquet
to- be given by him on the evening of
the 31st. at the Palmer House. The
menu is one that will tempt the ap-
petite of an epicure, and that it may
confidently be expected that all of Mr..
Watts friends will he present.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
Accidental Death.

4 very sad and distressing accident
occurred on the Chesapeake Western
Railway about mile aud half west
of Mt. Scion on Monday evening last,
resulting in the death of Mrs. Phoebe
Stoutamoyer. The facts, as gathered
from the witnesses, are about as fol-
lows: Mrs. Stoutamoyer, who lives to
the left OF the railroad going west, had
been over on the right of the railroad,
gathering walnuts, and as the train
approached. she seemed, to have elm bed
the fence on the right of way of the
railroad, and started to walk toward the
track. She was wearing sun bonnet
and being deaf person, evidently did
not see or hear the train. The engineer,
W. 81. Maxwell. states that he was
only about a hundred yards from her
when he first saw her, and she was
moving toward the railroad, and as it
was about the point he whistles for
Hiser's crossing, he blew the crossing
whistle to warn her. She did not seem
to notice this and kept on walking d.
rectly toward the track, but the eng1-
neer's impression was that she was go.
ing to Immediately cross the track as
she still had time to do. His first in.
timation that she was not going to
cross the track was when she reached
the middle of the railway, and started
to walk directly up the track in the d.
rectiOn in which the train was going
with her back to the train. At this
moment, he applied the emergency
brake, and blew the danger signal, but
it was then impossible to stop the train.
He did not see the accident at the
moment of its occurrence, it being
impossible from bis position in the cab
to have done so, but evidently she must
have been thrown to the side of the
engine and the train did not pass over
her further than that her left arm and
leg were both severed. When the train
was stopped, the body was lying imme-
diately at the end of the last car, and
the lady had expired. A coroner's jury
was summoned by Justice J. w. Hope
we'll, consisting of II. G. Hanna, John
A. Kiracofe, G. D. Kiracofe, Joseph A.
Ralston, and Peter Driven, and after
viewing the body, they found that
Mrs. Stoutamoyer, being deaf, and not
able to hear the signals, had come to
her death from being struck by the
train, and exonerated the railroad
from any blame. John Dull, the fire.
man, and L. J. Shull, who is nephew
by marriage, Of Mrs. Stoutamoyer,
gave similar testimony. The accident
cast a gloom over the neighborhood.
Deceased was the wife of Alexander
StoutamOyer, VINO survives her with
three children, the youngest of whom
is about twelve years of age. The flu.
neral took place from the home of the
deceased on Tuesday evening. and was
largely attended.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
The Transformations Co.

This company has been the attrac
tion at the opera house this week, Civ
ing up to date shows at popular prices
Their pieces are new and we'll played
and the vaudeville features are excel
lent, They give three more perform
ances-tonight, tomorrow matine.
and tomorrow night. The matine.
prices are 10 and 20 cents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
Live Stock Markets.

Baltimore, Dec. 3.
Cattle-Receipts for the week 37O3 head
against 1884 head last week.
81 car loads on sale. Market slow and
dull and from 10 to Is cents lower on all
grades.
Quote-Steers, export. a .65a4 80; butch
er, $4.25a4.75; heifers, 81 50a4 90; COWS
81 5Oa3 %; bulls, 81 25a3 90.
Hogs-Fair supply and market slow
Quote-Westerns. light, $5.15 from
other points, 81 60a4 80; roughs. 50 75a4 2.
Sheep and Lambs-Fair supply, market
steady. Quote-Sheep, $1.75a3 10; Lambs
$i.50a5 Is.
Calves-Fair supply: market steady.
Quote common to best $3.5Oa7. 90.
Fresh Cows-Fair supply: market stea
[dy. Quote-common to best, $20a60 PEI
head.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11

Hon. John w. Churchman has intro
duced in the general assembly bill to
reimburse Mr.. Geo. P. Fuller of this
city for the expense of his long illness
from typhoid fever contracted while
serving as member of the Staunton
Rifles in the street Car strike in Rich
mond. Mr.. Fuller lay eleven weeks
in the Kings Daughters Hospital.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11

BROOCHES We are particularly
= proud of our assortment of brooch
es this year, and are quite sure that
no such selection has ever been shown
in Staunton before giving a range of
prices SO uniformly satisfactory. H.
L. Lang.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11
HosDltaI Board.

The monthly meeting of the Western
State Hospital Board was held yester-
day. Among those present were Col.
Lane. Judge Treadway. DR.. Foster,
DR.. Drewry, and Mr.. a. A. Hans
brough.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11

Mr.. A. K. Young of the Churehville
neighborhood, who left Cass. w. Va,
on THANKSGIVING Day for Riverside,
California, has arrived at his destina-
tion, and is much pleased with Cali.
fOrnia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-11

Miss Ina w. Johnston of Brooklyn.
has been elected instructor in the
manual training department of the
public school in place Of Mrs. J. w.
Wiltshire, resigned.