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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-03-21

Those states which are noted for
the production Of forage crops not
only have maintained the original
fertility of the soil, but they spend
for commercial fertilizers less than
one per cent OF the annual value
OF their crops, while those states
which pay least attention to forage
crops have impoverished the soil and
spend annually for fertilizers from
6se te nine per cent. Of the total
value OF their crops.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-03-21
os-m%ay.s city Governments.

The governments Of German cities
were, prior 10 the law Of 1892, which
Bismarck chamPioned. notoriousiy
corrupt through sPoils OF politics
but are to-day the models of efii-
cheney and honesty The prominent
features Of the law which caused
their deliserance are home rule, COM
puisory service Of the citizens Ia mu'
nseipsi snsiFs. long tenure o8 oflos
sod e3ya sgFgffA
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-03-21

The fastest bicycle record is that
Of sn American, who made a mile IN
a minute in the suction Of a railway
train. planks having been laid upon
the ties TO furnish a track. Now a
Frenchman has made so miles in an
hour riding behind motor pacing
machine having q wind shield
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-03-21

KitsSato, n japanese microscopic
first showed that the pin-shaped mi
crobe Of lOckjaw lives Sn the earth.
In order that il may snultiply and
poison the blood il must DC deep in
a wound SO that air does not reach
it.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-03-21
ORIGINATED RAILWAY MAIL.
The Great service First Thought OF
ny PoEtmaster nj sc.
Joseph. NO.

II ran across an old memorandum
II looking through the files the other
eay that showed very clearly the orr
gin OF the vast railway mail service
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
ST. EDWARDS COLLEGE
BURNED.

ST. Edwards College at Austin
was DESTROYED by fire last Thursday
night. The building and effects
were a total loss. The students
we're all out of the building at the
time. They viii be provided for
temporarily in Austin and all will
be returned to their homes in var
ious parts of the State. The build
ing and contents was valued at
$4,000; insurance. $4,000,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
DlsTRIcrrcuRT.

District eonrt YES opened at .
O'clock Monday afternoon with
Judge NJ. Kenron in the chair and
District Attorney w. NJ. Atkinson,
and District CLERK, e. 7. Lorg in
their respective puces.
The grand jury WAS rapidly formed
the followingtwclge yemen composing
same: Robert Eschonburg, fore
man, T.. G. East. J, NJ. Miller, Will
iam McMurrayi J,M. Smith, w. NJ.
Smith, Joe Dufner, james f. Nor
row, William Boenning, A. C. Leslie,
W. I. Brian and }, w. Cook. They
form an ideal body and will doubt
less transact their business with
credit and dispatch. Joe Woytek
WAS appointed door baliff.
Judge Kennon's charge to the
grand jury was exceedingly short
but to the point. He first ascertained
whether their poll taxes we're paid.
as that constituted the fret quaiiii
cation for a juror. He stated that
they were doubtless familiar with
crimes by observation ond the def
milton of crimes beyond the differ.
ence between felonies and misde-
meanors was not necessary. He
requested them not to return bills
unless they we're morally certain
that convictions would be secured.
The law requires special reference
to rape cases, but as there are no
cases of this character on the docket
this term lie only referred to it
briefly. The sale Of deadly weap-
ons to minors was touched upon =
Halletsville Herald.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
District Court Notes.

Halletsville, Texas, April 49,
The grand jury has returned eigh.
teen felony indictments during their
five days work. A majority Of
these are for theft and burglary
They will be kept busy the whole
Of next week and many more bills
will likely be returned.
The case of Charles Moehlman,
charged with the murder of Nc
Mnrry near Yoakum several months
ago, has been set fortrial on May /.
Moehlman was yesterday admitted
to bail in the sum of $250O.
The nonjury civil docket was
practically disposed Of this week.
Beginning tomorrow the jury cases
on the civil docket will be called
aeveral damage suits are set for trial.
Eggs for, Matching from pure bred
Piymcth Rocks, so cts. per setting.
Apply at Gazette office.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
Cortez Jury Disagreed.

Goliad, Texas, April s,-Thej jury
in the Cortez case, charged with the
murder of Sheriff Morris of Kaipes
county, on trial here on a change of
venue, came into court today and
reported that they had agreed to
disagree and they were discharged
for the term.
The case was removed entirely
out of this district and will be-tricd
on change of venue in Wharton
county.
The jury stood as follows; Seven
Jurors were for hanging the defend
ant, four for conviction for murder
in the second degree and one for
acquitial. No undue excitement
prevailed ut the verdict of the jury
other than in ordinary cases,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
DILWoRTH LETTER.
News OF THE WEEK-C Corners AND
GoERs-CRoP CuLL1Nes.
Dilworth, Texas, April 5

80. Dilworth Texas, April 9;
4 pleasant caller in town today.
Mr.. ]. c. Shutting visited Sinner
yesterday.
Varieties ofcrops, including oats,
knGir corn, millet, garlic, sorghum,
potatoes, tobbaco and melons, will
be planted in this locality this sea-
son. aside from cotton corn and
truck. Work is progressing smooth
ly and everyone busy.
Mr.. Charlie Frierson and Miss
Matte Pogue, one of Lang's leading
bellies, visited our burg yesterday.
Mr.. Chris. Wagner ofShiner also
visited this city today in the inter-
est of the Lone Star Brewery.
Mrs. and Miss Meyers of Stone
wall were in town today.
April 10-Miss Lille Mae Stult-
ing of Maurin was in Gonzales today.
Messrs. Edgar Kridler and G. B,
Ryan also visited that city.
April 1l-Mr. Sid Foster of Lang
was a pleasant caller in the city
today.
The soil in this vicinity is sim
ilar to that of the Ottine oil land
Who knows what may happen2
Meesrs Albert Helms and g.
SCHNEIDER of Lang we're in town
today,
Mr.. Charley Teuton has beer
i'll for sometime past. but is conval
escent at present.
Four children of Mr.. Aug. Pfiefe,
have been i'll, but are better at thil
writing.
Rev. H. NJ. Rowland Of Flatonil
passed through the city Thursday
enroute to Hamon.
April 12-Dr. e. S. Dayie of Cts
tern left today accompanied by Mis-
Louise Dsvie, his neice, who vii
visit his family.
Messrs. Pink Cobb: Penn Woo
and Elias Pogue Of Lange were il
town today.
Mr.. W. P. Fischer of Willo'
Springs ranch was also here.
Meesrs. Geo. and win Kridle
we're hero today.
Mr.. J. L. Arnold Of Mourin wa
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15

The first week of district court
was devoted to civil business and q
large number of cases were disposed
Of. Judge Kennon seems dieposed
to rush matters and not waste any
time. The grand jury is still in
session and doing good work. The
following murder cases have been
set:
Gus Schmidt, murder; set for 2Sth
and special venire of 60 men ordered.
Marshall Mitchell, murder; set
for 10Th and special venire of 80
men ordered.
]. R. Tinsley, murder; set for 9th
and special venire of 100 men or
dered.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
in town today.

in town today.
Corn is coming up; grass good;
young vegetables we're served today.
There will be church at Guada-
lupe Baptist church next Sunday.
= sfhsFeaJfssis pdBAatlea asusRu1R
day as Poasumtrot today.
Mrs. Arnold visited Maurin Fri
day.
Mrs. D. B. Kelly Of Guadalupe
visited the homefolks this week.
Some illness prevailing in the
country, but nothing very sorions.
NJ.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle
showing that it is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Soc.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15

An excursionsisssd win 30 run to
the Ottiae oil fields on Tuesday,
May s, from Yoakum To- Ottine.
The yorktown and ShineI brass
bands will take part to enlivsn the
occasion.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15

Mr.. Stewart Sellers was elected
marshal of Gonzales by a majority
of twelve voteH,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
To gnre Z Gold IN One Day

TO Jure UoId IN Une Day
Take LaxativsBromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure e. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-15
NOTICE.

A full stock Of Sweeps, Plows,
Cotton and Corn Planters, for g9lee
tiers and Sweenstocks, are made by
A. Pfaender. Blacksmith and Wheel
wright, Sinner, Texas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
A Shin on shore.

Mensa, native African, who accom-
panied r. A. Freeman on his journey
through Ashanti and Jaman, seemed to
regard all the hardships and discom-
forts the party encountered as a joke.
He had once been laborer on steam
er. and was very fond of personating
a ship, to the amusement of the other
carriers. Mr.. Freeman describes this
Joyous African as follows:
As he sat on the ground. devouring
a plantain. he would inform the as
sembled company that he was taking
in cargo; then he would sit for a while
and get up steam. and when the buSle
sounded the advance he would rise and
take up his load and start himself with
great ringing of imaginary bells and
loudly spoken orders to go full speed
ahead, and finally trudge off with his
machinery clanking and his propeller
humping an imaginary sea.
When we waded across the streams
he usually took soundings with his
feet, and announced the depth by
shouting in genuine nautical style.
And a half-tive," or whatever he coa-
sidered the depth to he; and once.
when he slipped over head and ears
into swamp. he emerged dripping
and griuning, hawling, NO soundings."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
Festive Grasshopper Gives the Ant
Some Points on Industry.

Festive Grasshopper Gives the Ant
Some Points on Industry.
One cold and blustery day a glss-
hopper, wearing a handsome panama
hat, strutted airily to the door of the
residence of the ant and rang the bell
with an insisting clang.
Good morning said the ant, as she
opened the door.
Good morning. answered the
grasshopper, resting one of his legs
against the side of the doorway.
Have you any coal?"
II think" began the ant, in her
severest tones. that this is nice time
of year for you to begin worrying
about the coal problem. 1 have no.
tIced you off and on, all summer gall
wanting around with that panama hat
on, and conducting yourself in highly
hilarious and reprehensible manner"
But, madam" interrupted the
grasshopperd.
Don't stop me-" advised the ant.
me. Here you have hoped around
during the warm weather, and never
acted as If you had an idea that win
ter was coming. And now you come
to me, to my humble abode, which is.
if l do say it myself, the abode of
and you call my attention indirectly
to the fact that it is getting cold. Oh,
yes! l know all about this go-to-the-
ant thou-sluggard business. but [ want
to tell you that it's played Opt in this
neck of the woods There is nothing
doing. What little coal have l intend
to keep, and what little panama lat
you have you may keep, Tut let it be
a lesson TO you next summer, If, in
deed, you have it left to contemplate
by that time"
IF you have quite finished. madam"
smiled the grasshopper, removing the
panama hat that the bracing breeze
might play upon his forehead, IF you
have quite finished your highly edi-
flying remarks, l beg to be permitted
to say what l had intended saying.
1t is that l am now in the coal bust
ness having decided that | must get
q hustle on during the winter. AS to
the panama hat, you will observe that
1t is felt-iined and very comfortable
indeed. ! might further add that 1
had a pretty good time last summer,
whesr d. .lian't have to work, and that
my outlook for the winter is roseate.
indeed. If you wish to favor us with
any orders. we are at your service"
With these few words he took his
departure, leaving the ant speeches..
This teaches us that we should not
rely entirely upon tradition, but should
always be on the lookout for sur
prise party of some sort.-Baitimore
American.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15

The prize for the best 100-acre farm
or less in England was won by a farm
or who farms eighty-one acres of grass
land. forty-onc acres being in pasture
He kept tifty-two cows, and spent Sd
600 extra for food for his stock each
year.
\ steer that produces the most choice
beef is one that is not only fat, but
also well supplied with lean. Tailow
often secures the prize NJ fat stock
shows in preference to meat that is
intimately inttrspersed wish lean and
fat. Weight docs not ALWAYS Indicate
quality of flesh
There is on advantage in growing
strawberries in preference to other
fruits. which is that less capital Is re
ouired and the < 1ps come sooner
plants set ont this spring viii send out
runners and form matted rows full Of
berries next year. aud if kept clean
the rows VIII give two or three good
crops. with a partial crop after the
bed Is old. The proper moue. however.
Is to make new bed each year, as the
cost Is but little comparatively.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
Tile Draining.

Tile draining will undoubtedly be
given more attention in the future than
it has been during the past. On land
that is naturally wet the drains will
pay for themselves in two years, provid-
ing there is good outlet and they are
properly put down. 1t frequently hap
pens that thorough system of drain
age is not necessary. providing the
sloughs are under drained These are
generally the most productive parts Of
the farm when they are brought into
condition by removing the water. On
level lands one can make considera BILE
fall by cutting the drains more hallow
at the upper end. Filling out land under
any conditions is expensive work. and
it will generally pay to employ the SER
vices of surveyor, providing the own
er is not expert in the use of the level
In the past there has been considerable
waste on account of using small tile.
FOur-inch tile seem to be the smallest
recommended for lateral drains. Out
let's should be built up with brick or
stone so as to keep them in good shape.
Iowa Homestead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
pishwater for swine.

lt is a general custom among farm
ers to feed the dishwater to swine. the
idea being that they are thus given the
greasy water that comes from the dish
es used on the table. This plan might
be valuable were it not that soap is
used in dishwashlng, and soap of a
cheap quality, as a rule. 1t does not
seem as If it were necessary to use
the dishwater for swine, and the prac-
tice should cease. Where there is a
dairy of considerable size on the farm
and the separation is done by hand,
the skim milk can be used TO advant-
age In mixing the bran or grain fed
to the swine or the water used for
cleansing the milk pals can be used
for this purpose. and would be much
better than using the dishwater. If it
were possible to wash OFF the grease
from the plates in clear, warm water
which did not contain any soap. then
there would be no objection to the use
of dishwater, but it is doubtful if the
value of this water would pay for the
trouble in thus obtaining it. If the
plates from the table were scraped
clean of grease and all the particles
thus gathered fed to the laying hens,
the returns would be more profitable
than when fed to swine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
CHAPTER WI

Brice's eyes followed the direction in
dicated by Barbara's. The yawning stair
way was a dark, blurred spot: a current
of cold air swept up it! no one was in
sight.
"Oh. we dare not go down. Barbara
exclaimed unconsciousy wringing her
hands He is lying in wait somewhere.
We know how revengeful and determin-
ed he is"
There was terror in Barbara's face,
but not a qualm of fear was visible in
Brice's. Did she care for him so much
that she was so deeply concerned about
him? The thought sent thrill through
his veins.
DO not be needlessly alarmed, Miss
Bradlcigh, either about yourself or about
me-" he cncouragingly said. 1T may
have been but a fancy on your part"
mo. nol' she cried, excitedly.
I'VE cannot remain here" Brice said
III there is any peril we cannot do 9th
ervise than face it."
Permit me to go first" pleaded Bar
bara. Hell not modest me. and l may
be able to give you warning"
Il could not think of allowing you to
descend first. Follow me, Barbara
Possibly he did not know that he had
called her by her Christian name. She
noticed it, aud a pleased smile came 10
her lips.
He began to descend the stairway, Bar
bara behind him, her hand in his, he
clutching it tightly to assure her, and be-
cause he liked the palpitating contact.
He was not in the least uneasy.
though he peercd keenly about him. so
| as not 10 be taken unawnres. They
| reached the lower floor, then stepped
| out into the bright, free air.
You are still very nervous" Brice
said.
The danger may still exist" suggest
ed Barbara. Lurking behind these fall.
en- walls, he would have a fearful ed
vantage over you. cannot get him out
of my mind. Let us get away as quickly
as possible"
Since you wish it. Brice said.
They picked their way across the opeT
space to where their horses were tied
Barhara's ho-se robbed his nose agains
her hand,
Examine the saddle girths," Barba-'
said in an undertone.
Brice looked at the girths,
| lbuIs IL intact. 1 ne NUtu W ht.
saddle has been slit with a knife b
said. 1T will serve me, however. unit
we reach q farm house"
He helped Barbara to mount. thei
vaulted lightly into the saddle, A lev
minutes later they were on the highway
galloping briskly forward
'OA, I'm so glad" cried Barbara, he
face serene again.
Your alarm may have been grutui,
GUS" Brico remarked
No" Insisted She "Wssn't the grit
cut2 Who did it, . not the prowler:'
. Coming TO a lane they turned into
and stopped at farm house. wher
Brice replaced the almost severed Eirt
with one that was entire. The farme
knew Brice very wei. ana was quite ],
quacious. Barbara finding much 10 anus
her In his drawing zone ana the eues
way he had Of clipping his words.
THAT is Miss Wentworth's horse. ism
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15

itf' Brice asked. nodding to a horse with
lady's saddle upon it.
Yes" replied the farmer. Here she
comes
Miss Wentworth came walking from
the house, right royal looking in her pur-
pie velvet riding skirt and jauntily plum
ed hat
She nodded pleasantly to Brice. though
internally vexed at SEEING him with Miss
Bradleigh. The latter she received as
graeiously as her jealousy would allow.
II suppose Mr.. Rutherford told you OF
our talk about that letter. Miss Went
worth said. combatiyely, her black eyes
flashing upon Barbara.
"Oh, yes" the latter simply said.
You were rather free in your express
sions about duplicity," Miss Wentworth
maliciously reminded.
80 were you, if Mr.. Rutherford re-
ported you correctly" replied Barbara,
in her quiet way. II didn't write the let
ter. l didn't concoct anything"
Come. ladies'" good-naturedly inter
posed Brice. such being the case. why
reed we bother ourselves about the real
culprit or about it? had the most rea-
son to be offended and-and-perplexed,
but | don't care that about it." and he
snapped his fingers. "Will you ride lack
TO Croyands with us, Miss Wentworth 2"
mot to-day" was her reply, rufiied
look upon her face.
Bnce helped her into the saddle. She
bent her black eyes upon him for ino-
ment in a thankful. yearn!ng, regretful
way, then, waving her hand to Barbara,
she rode off
ITO he contfnuedl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
coloring Matter Not Injurious.

The dairy commissioner of Mime
sofa has been carrying on scientific
tests of the effect of butter color on
animals to determine whether or not it
is injurious. 1t is reported that he has
fed colors to quite number of rab
bits. guinea pigs, cats, etc, and in ev
cry case death was the result This is
an old experiment; but, as no one is
in the habit of drinking hutter color as
hot weather beverage. we see no
cause for alarm. Only very small
amount of it is used in a pound of but
ter-not enough to inIure any one but
the manufacturers OF oleomargarine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
SOFT COPE

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to do
their proper work.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
SOC. and 500; all druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15

against hogs il the wires are put close
enough together. One of the difficulties
one has in building wire fences is to
find some way Of effectually bracing
the posts. No better plan is in use than
the one shown in the cut, which con-
sists simply Of fastening strong wire
strand to the corner rost of the fence,
carrying it off eight feet and looping it
about the brace post, as shown. This
brace post should be made of tough
wood and driven into the ground far
is a simple plan and works success
fully.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
Total for five lamps. 70 can
,,eafnsss Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
Tay 10 cure Deafness, and that IS by constltu-
tionaI remedies Deafness Is caused by an ~
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inft2Int. i
mo and when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness q
the result and unless the Inflammation car De
taken out and this tube restored TO It's eSftnai
nine eases out Of ten are caused by catarrhi
which is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
ease of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot
he cured By Halls CataFrh Cure Send for cir
s''N'' F.J. CHENEY 8 CO., Toledo, o.
GE- Sold by Druggists. 76c.
HalFs Family Pills are the best
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-15
Farm Water supply.

send sketch of my water supply
which may be of interest to some. l
find 1t very handy in summer. | hard
ly ever put my mill out of gear and |
am never out of water, and water al
ways cool in house. A is the windmill,
B the pump. G is the manhole or dry
well. u is pipe leading to house tank.
F. is house tank; holds thirty gallons.
+ is overflow to house tank leading
back to supply tank. G is sink where
/ also have hot and cold water and well
water. III is waste pipe to sink. is
the tile drain for sink, cellar and dry
well, and supply tank overhows. is
pipe leading TO supply tank. K is 35-
barrel supply tank about 100 feet from
house and 30 feet from windmill. l.
is outlet for supply tank to stock tank
about 60 feet f. the supply is govern
ed in stock tank by float and other