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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
EXPERIMENTS in Steer FEEDING.

Prof. H. J. Waters of the Missouri
experiment station has been carrying
on some very important experiments
in the feeding of steers. These are
reported in a recent bulletin of the
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Cow pea hay showed up well as ra-
ton. The average daily gain Of a
steer on the timothy hay ration was
1.69; on the cow pea hay ration 2.64,
and on the clover hay and corn fod-
der ration 1874. This was the result
of the first test lasting 119 days. The
second test covered los days, corn
being fed with the coarse fodder, as
in the first test. The average daily
gain was with timothy hay 1877; with
clover hay 2.S4; with cow pea hay
2.84; with clover and corn fodder
2S5; with clover and wheat straw
2.6S. Prof. Waters says that the ad-
dition of clover hay or COW pea hay
to the ration induced better and
cheaper gains. The steers consum-
ing these hays have always gone to
market in better finish, with better
coats and with finer blooms than ami
mails fed on the other kinds of coarse
fodder. The use of leguminous hay
to balance the ration proves to be
very satisfactory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Sails for Skaters,

Considering the number of persons
in this country that indulge in skat-
ing, it is somewhat of a surprise to
see how few of them have ever used
a skate sail, or in fact have ever
heard of such thing. However, in
the last few years this sport has be-
come better known, and it is not an
uncommon sight to see dashing hith-
err and thither among the dark forms
of the skaters, the glistening sails of
the skate sailors.
To the onlooker it seems at the first
glance that the sailor must certainly
lose his balance and topple over. so
sharply does he lean backward
against his sail; but so strong is the
force of the wind exerted against it
that this expected fall is seldom a
reality. When it does happen the I'M
fortunate is usually a novice.
There are but few requisites for the
enjoyment of this pastime. First
and of the most Importance is pair
of sharp skates. A few yards of cot
ton cloth and some small poles fur
nish the rest of the material. From
these any person can with little care
fashion a sail that will furnish him
with many. a happy hour.-Country
Life in America.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Illinois swinebreeders, Meetlna.

The fifteenth annual meeting OF the
Illinois Association of Swine Breeders
and Expert Judges was held in the
agricultural building at Champaign,
H., Tuesday and Wednesday, January
9th and 7th. 1t was one of the most
profitable meetings in the history of
the organization. The program as
published in the Review was carried
out with but few exceptions. Only
three of the speakers failed to re-
spond. Several very interesting pa
pers were read and the discussion
was general and instructive. Resolu-
tons were passed favoring the con-
solidation of the PolandChin records
and in favor of selling for cash or its
equivalent. The meeting closed with
a banquet at the Beardsley Hotel, to
which about one hundred guests sat
down. officers were elected as fol
lows: President, Fl. o. MINIS OF
Edinburg, H.; vice president, G. l.
Burgess of Bement; secretary, Rainey
Miller, Champaign; executive com.
mittee-A. G. Woodbury., Danville; j.
F. Kelly, Sullivan; ]. A. Rosenberg,
Goodwine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Checking Evaporation.

At the Wyoming station expert
ments were made to determine to
what extent the stirring of the soil
prevents the evaporation of water. To
have all conditions under control
twenty-fve-inch cylinders were used,
and the water table was kept within
twenty-five inches of the surface of
the soil. The soil in the various cyl
inders was then stirred once week,
in one to the depth of two inches, in
another to the depth of four inches
and in a third to the depth of six
Inches. The first retarded the evapo-
ration to the amount of 10 per cent;
the second retarded it % per cent,
and the third As per cent. This shows
the tremendous value of cultivation
in a dry year, when As per cent in
crease in the water supply of plants
might well make the whole difference
between the loss and saving of an
entire harvest. 1t is somewhat sur
prising to learn that the six-inch
depth is so much more effective than
the two-inch depth. Doubtless this
arises from the shorter time required
for the two-inch mulch to settle back
into a condition where capillary oper.
alton is possible. This would differ
much with different soils. The nat.
two-inch stirring twice week would
be about as valuable as six-inch
stirring once a week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
DINERS WHO BECAME NOTED.
Miner, schreiner and steyn Guests at
Inner Temple, London, Years Ago.

Miner, schreiner and Steyn Guests at
Inner Temple, London, Years Ago.
Some twenty years ago there used
to dine at the Inner Temple, London,
three young men whose careers in life
were destined by fate to cross in
very remarkable manner. At that time
these three young embryo lawyers
were comparatively unknown to each
other; their names were Miner,
Schreiner and Steyn. The position of
each of these young law students is
now too well established to need much
comment. Miner now rules the
TraIsvaal colony, Schreiner is the for
mer premier of Cape Colony and Steyn
the former president OF the Orange
River Colony. Their names are IA
miliar to everyone in the civilized
world, but their work is by no means
over; indeed, in the present position
of affairs it seems likely that their
names will be much before the public
for some time to come in connection
with some movement or other.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

ordinary influence had been used To
procure 1t. Katherine was under age.
and yet subject to her fathers author,
ity. In spite of book and priest and
ring, he could retain his ch..d for at
least three years; and three years,
Hyde-in talking with his aunt
called IAN eternity of doubt and des-
pair" Fortunately Joanna's wedding
day was drawing near, and 1t absorb
ed what attention the general public
had for the Van Heemskirk family.
For it was a certain thing, develop
ing into feasting and dancing; and it
quite put out of consideration sus-
picions which resulted in nothing,
when people examined them in the
clear atmosphere of Katherine's
home.
In the middle of the afternoon of
the day before the marriage, there
was the loud rat-tat-tat of the brass
knocker, announcing visitor. 1t was
Mrs. Gordon, and she NODDED and
laughed in triumphant way that
very quickly brought Katherine to her
side. my dear, l kiss you. You are
the top beauty of my whole acquaint-
ance." Then, in a whisper, Richard
sends his devotion. And put your
hand in my muff; there is a letter.
And pray give me joy; I have just
secured an invitation. l asked the
councillor and madam point blank for
it. Faith, | think l am a little of
fayorite with them! How is the
young Bruce? My dear, if you don't
make him suffer, l shall never forgive
you. Alternate doses of hope and
despair, that would be my prescrip-
ton
Katherine shook her head.
ION my wedding day, as left Rich.
ard, this he said to me, My honor,
Katherine, is now in your keeping
BY the lifting of one eyelash, will
not stain it."
My dear, you are perfectly charm
ing. You always convince me that |
am a better woman than l imagine
myself. l shall go straight to Dick,
and tell him how exactly proper you
are. Really, you have more perfec.
lions than any one woman has right
to-"
Tomorrow, if have a letter ready,
you will take it?"
Il will run the risk, child. Now,
adieu. Return to your evergreens
and ribbons" And so, lightly hum.
ming Katherine's favorite song, she
left the busv hOuSe
Before daylight the next morning,
Batavius had every one at his post.
The ceremony was to be performed in
the Middle Kirk, and he took care
that Joanna kept neither Dominic de
Ronde nor himself waiting.
Katherine looked for Mrs. Gordon
in vain; she was not in the kirk, and
she did not arrive until the festival
dinner was nearly over. Batavius was
then considerably under the excite
ment of his fine position and fine fare.
He sat by the side of his bride, at
the right hand of Joris; and Rather
inc assisted her mother at the other
end of the table.
Ito be continued.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Saves Money In Vines.

Instead of blowing down coal in
mines by means of dynamite an Eng
lishman intends to make use of a n.y.
draulic cartridge, which is said to
obviate the wasteful shattering of the
fuel. The cartridge is 20 inches in
length. Orifices along its sides admit
of the application of pressure of
some three tons per square inch. The
total pressure is about sixty tons.
When inserted in hole the cartridge
is coupled up with small hand pump.
It is said that in a few minutes after
the apparatus has been at work the
coal breaks up and falls in great
blocks. About one and one-half pints
of water are used in the operation.
One colliery proprietor who has adopt
ed the invention for use in three mines
computes that each cartridge saves
SIS per week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
BUYING at DIsperslon sales.

1t is always time to learn lessons
when old established herds are dis
persed, as it is then seen what the
special aim of the individual breeder
has been and what type he has chiefly
been associated with. At dispersion
sale, purchasers who are forming new
herds are well advised If they care.
fully note the grouping of various fam
lilies in the catalogue or follow the line
of breeding which has chiefly contrib
uted in the manufacture OF the best
specimens In the herd. says Mr.. John
Hill, an English authority. The ad.
vice that can be offered to beginners
is to go carefully through the herd
and mark the best animals of the diff
ferent ages and then go and look out
their dams. 1t Is often that the best
breeders in a herd are overlooked;
probably their maternal duties have
taken away something of their natural
bloom and wealth of flesh, and the
value of these priceless matrons is un.
recognized by the novice. The "old
hands," on the contrary, are on the
alert, and pick up the bargains which
the best breeders usually turn out to
be. 1t does not at all follow that the
best looking females are the best
breeders-I mean from a Snowman
point OF view. If it were so, breeding
would become certainty. Like pro-
duces like" is the theory, but unfor-
tunately 1t is not always carried out
In practice. In Hereford you would
look for a nice feminine character,
mild, expressive eye, nicely turned
horns, rather of an up-turning curve
for choice, well sprung ribs, good back
and lengthy quarters, roomy body, and
well-developed udder. She may be
trifie small and what some would call
mean in her general appearance, and
perhaps somewhat light in the fore
quarter and neck, but, if she is
handled, you will find that her touch"
is perfection, that her hide will fill
your hand, and that she is covered
with an ample coat of hair, or with
undeniable evidence of having such
before the winter days require it. If
such cow as this is found in an old
established herd, and is also found to
be the dam of some of the plums
among the younger animals, the wise
man will keep on bidding as long as
his purse will permit him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
[AGRICULTURE
Igsanssss ALAkssa
Present outbreak Of Foot.and.M outh

Present Outbreak Of Foot-and.Mo uth
Disease.
The present epidemic of contagious
foot-and.mouth disease in New Eng.
land was first discovered near Boston,
where it rapidly spread into many
towns in eastern Massachusetts, and
into Rhode Island and Vermont. The
history of its outbreak in Vermont is
as follows: Sixteen cows bought at
sale at Acton, Mass, were shipped
to Gassett's station in the town of
Chester, and received on November
21st, whence they were driven to a
nearby farm. Thirteen of these cows
were sold and driven to Chester sta
ton, four miles distant, on November
oath, where they were distributed
among the farmers who purchased
them. These infected cows caused
new outbreak of the disease at each
place where they went, and also in
fected the highway over which they
travelled. Four Of them were driven
fifteen miles further to a farm in the
town of Windham, from which in turn
other farms have become infected. No
vember 26, two days later, the original
Vermont buyer, becoming alarmed,
drove the diseased Massachusetts, cows
back to his own farm. Before becom-
ing aware of the presence of the dis
ease in his herd, however, he sold two
calves to two parties living near
Perkinsville in the town of Weathers-
field, in whose herds foot-and-mouth
disease now prevails. Two herds in
the town of Springfield are quaran-
tined on suspicion because of exposure
through these Perkinsville cases. No
cases are now known to exist outside
of this area. Inasmuch, however, as
highways, the feet of animals passing
thereon, the shoes Of pedestrians, of
visitors to infected farms, ETC., may
bear the infection, particular watch
fulness and care are called for on the
part of all stock owners
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

CHAPTER vII.-(Continued.)
Now, here was the real Katherine.
Her very presence, her smiles, her
tears, her words, would be a consola-
ton so far beyond all hope, that the
girl by her side seemed a kind OF
miracle to her.
She was far more than a miracle to
Hyde. AS the door opened, he slowly
turned his head. When he saw VINO
was really there, he uttered low cry
of joy,-a cry pitiful in its Shrill weak
ness, In moment Katherine was
close to his side. She kissed his hands
and face, and whispered on his lips
the sweetest words of love and hdellty.
Hyde was in a rapture. He lay stu,
speechless, motiOnless, watching and
listening to her
Hyde could speak little, but there
was no need of speech. Had he not
nearly died for her? Was not his very
helplessness a plea beyond the power
of words. And so quickly, so quick
ly went the happy moments! Ere
Katherine had half said, Il love thee,
near the noon.
Then we must part, my Katherine,
for little. When will you come
again."
This was a painful question, because
Katherine felt that, however sac
might excuse herself for the unfore-
seen stress of pity that all unaware
had hurried her into this interview,
she knew she could not find the same
apology for one deliberate and pre-
arranged.
"OnIy once more" Hyde pleaded. Il
had, my Katherine, so many things to
say to you. In my joy, | forgot all.
Come but once more. Upon my honor,
| promise to ask Katherine Van
Heemskirk only this once. To-mor-
row? No. Two days hence, Them"
1.-TWO days hence will come again.
Then no more"
He smiled at he-, and put out his
heads; and she krelt again oy his side,
and hsaed her farewell on mis- lips.
And, as she put on again her cloak
and veil. he drew small volume to-
wards aim, and win trembling hands
tore out of it scrap Of paper, and
gave it to her
Under the lilac hedge that night She
read it, read it over and over,-the bit
OF paper made almost warm and SEN
t!ent By phoedrias tender petition to
his beloved:
when you are in company with
that other man, behave as if you were
absent; but continue to love me by day
and by night: want me, dream of me,
expect me, think of me, wish for me,
delight in me, be wholly with me:
in short, be my very soul, as am
yours"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Few Old Men Can Say This

Lakefeld, Mimi, Feb. 2d.-Wm. E.
Gentry of this place makes the follow
ing statement: .
For over forty years | suffered
with misery in my back and-at times
could not pass water without great
pain and burning sensation. have
had to make water as often as sixteen
times during one night-just a little
at time. l tried many kinds of kid
ney medicines, but all without any
good result, till at last l tried Dodds
Kidney Pills, and my pains are all
gone" .....
II took six boxes and l am cured
completely. am II years of age and l
feel better now than l have for over
fifty years and l attribute it all to
Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Dodd's Kidney Pills have made some
remarkable cures in this part of the
state, and many old men and women
are praising them highly as cure for
lame back, kidney and bladder trou.
bles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
CHAPTER VIII.
1.-THE Silver Link, the SiIken Tie"

1.-THE Silver Link, the Silken Tie"
If Katherine had lived at this day,
she would probably have spent the
time between her promise and it's full
filment in self-analysis and introspec-
= tive reasoning with her own con-
science. But the women of century
ago were not tossed with winds of var
ious opinions, or mede foolishly sub
tile by arguments about principles
which ought never to be associated
with dissent A few strong, plain
dictates had been set before Katherine
as the law of her daily life; and she
knew, beyond all controversy, when
she disObeyed them.
In her own heart, she called the sin
she had determined to commit by its
most unequivocal name. Il shall make
happy Richard; but my father | shall
deceive and disobey, and against my
own soul there will be the lie" This
was the position she admitted, but
every woman is Eve in some hour of
her life. The law of truth and wisdom
may be in her ears, but the apple OF de-
light hangs within her reach; and,
with full understanding of the conse-
Guences of disobedienCe, she takes the
forbidden pleasure.
There are women who prefer secrecy
to honest, and sin to truthfulness; but
Katherine was not one of them. II it
had been possible to see her lover
honorably, she would have much pre-
ferred it, but she knew well the storm
of reproach and disapproval which
would answer any such request; and
her thoughts were all bent toward de-
vising some plan which would enable
her to leave home early on that morn
ing which she had promised her lover.
But all her little arrangements fail
ed; and it was almost at the last hour
of the evening previous, that circum-
stances offered her a reasonable ex-
cuse. 1t came through Batavius, who
returned home later than usual, bring
ing with him great many patterns of
damask and figured cloth and stamped
leather. At once he announced his
intention of staying at home the next
morning in order to have Joanna S
aid in selecting the coverings for their
new chairs, and counting up their cost
He had taken the strips out of his
pocket with an air of importance anc
complaisance; ant Katherine, glanc
ing from them to her mother, though
she perceived a fieeting shadow of {
feeling very much akin to her owl
contempt of the mans pronounced self
satisfaction. So when supper wa!
over, and the house duties done, she
determined to speak to her. Joris wa'
at town meeting, and Lysbet did no
interfere with the lovers. Katherin,
found her standing at an open window
looking thoughtfully into the autumn
garden.
Min moeder."
Min kind"
Let me go away with Bran in thu
morning. Batavius | cannot bear
About every chair cover he will call II
the whole house Moeder, you know
how 1t will be- Tomorrow | canno
bear him, Very near quarrelling hav
we been for week"
Il know, katherine, know. Leave
then. with Bran, and go first to MAJ
garet Pitts, and ask her II the ney
winter fashions will arrive from Lor
don this month And look now, Katf
erine, peace is the best thing; and t
his own house Batavius will go in
few weeks
Min Moeder, sad and troubled ar
"a looks. What Is thy sorrow?'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
Lequnnes.

Bulletin 45, Arizona: The legumes
constitute group of plants of so
great Importance to the farmer, and
information concerning them is so
much in demand, that a brief state
ment as to which ones may be grown
in southern Arizona is deemed advisa-
Bile. The great Importance of the
legumes is due largely to their ability
to obtain the nitrogen they need from
the air mixed with the soil in which
they are situated. This they do
through the agency of minute organ
isms, called bacteria, growing in large
colonies upon their roots, and by ir-
ritation producing there the nodules
or wart-like bodies so characteristic
of them. The group is a very large
one, and members of it are found in
nearly all parts of the earth. Among
the ones best known to us are peas,
beans, clovers, alfalfa, vetches, lupins,
locust trees, mesquite, acacia, palo
verde, ironwood, and the ground
nut" In some parts of the world.
especially the temperate and warm re-
gions, these plants constitute a con-
siderable part of the native vegeta-
ton, and have for ages been adding
to the nitrogen of the soil by growing
and decaying in it. In some regions
the legumes are principally ANNALS,
in others, perennial herbs, and in still
others, shrubs or trees.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
The Merest TrifIe.

Cholly--I find that it's the twifies
that worry me most in the world,
don't you know.
Miss Pepprey-Yes; I've noticed
that you think about yourself entirely
too much. for instance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Apropos of the recent death of his
daughter, Mrs. Jessie Fremont, a char
acteristic anecdote is revived of Sena-
tor Benton, of Missouri, showing his
tenderness and devotion to his invalid
wife. 1t seems that during her later
years her mind became impaired by a
parasitic stroke, but she never failed
to recognize her husband, and was
fond of being near him. Once, when
her distinguished husband was enter
tanning a foreign prince in the draw
ingroom. Mrs. Benton came to the
door, in state of undress, and stood
gazing at her husband The attention
of the company being attracted in her
direction, Benton turned to see what
the attraction was. On perceiving his
poor wife, he Immediately rose, went
to her, took her tenderly by the hand,
and, leading her into the room, said:
my dear, Prince So-and-So; prince,
Mrs. Benton, SIR Then affectionate-
ly placing a hassock for her by the
side of his chair he resumed his seat
and, leaving one of his hands in hers
for her to toy with, he went on with
the conversation. The prince was
quick to take in the situation, and
adapted himself to the occasion with
consummate tact, while all the Mis-
sourians were deeply affected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

About 100000 of London's inhabi-
tants get no medical treatment save
that of charity dispensaries or hospi
tails, and i. is said one in four of them
go to bed hungry every night Of their
lives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Wiggle-"He has one foot In the
grave already" Woggle--"Why he
looks young enough; explain yourself"
Wiggle-"He left it in the Philip
pines"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Father Visiting son at college)---
Pretty good cigars you smoke, my
boy; | can't afford cigars like these"
Son-"Fill your case. dad; fill your
case"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05
burned or scorched milk NAV have

Burned or scorched milk may have
It's unpleasant taste removed by the
following process: The saucepan
should be taken very carefully of the
fire so that the burned part may not
mix with the milk at the top and
placed in a pan Of cold water until
the bottom Of the saucepan is quite
cool. Then pour the milk carefully
away, leaving the burned part at the
bottom.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

McCarthy's "EZ Foot Comfort" is
guaranteed to cure your Chilblains.
Ask your druggist. Price Csc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

He-"I don't see how you can say
such terrible things about another wo-
man." She-"You don't understand,
you silly. Why, Carrie is my dearest
friend"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

Mr. Roques (severely)-"John, did
you drink that alcohol gave you to
clean the windows within" John
why, no, Mr.. Roq-hic-s. / breathed
II on the Wind-hic-s, sir.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-05

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLowS
III so. use Rusc Bleaching Blue 1t will mako
them white as snow. All grocers LOG