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The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
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Ponds for Geese.

From Farmers Review: Not
knowing Just what is meant by the
term ponds. will treat the subject
on the more general term. all waters
for geese, whether ponds. running
streams or pools of water We have
raised geese for twenty or more years
on farm where geese have access
to all of these retreats. We must not
forget that the goose is water fowl,
and water seems to be her chief
source OF pleasure. AS to the bene-
hts to be derived from running
stream. its chief benefit is in the
early spring. when ponds and pools
are frozen. They seek these retreats,
and in their sportive exercise, frolic-
ing and bathing. they are led to CO.
habit early in the year, so that our
early eggs are just as fertile as the
later ones. During the long and in.
active winter these occasional outings
produce a healthy and vigorous body,
this being conducive to the fertility
OF their eggs. OF course these bene-
fits accrue also from the pond after
tho season opens Were asked
whether l considered the pond of
much value in goose culture, would
say emphatically. yes. Our geese
(true to goose nature) seek out these
ponds and pool retreats, and have
many times remained in and around
them for several days at time, when
the season is warm and wet, and have
remained several days without return
ing home, and then only to lay, and
of again for these summer resorts of
the goose family. Aside from the
healthy exercise they obtain much
rourishment in variety Of forms.
While our geese are out thus forag-
ing. some Of our neighbors' geese,
which are less fortunate, lounge
around on the meadow or rest a con-
siderable part of the time. l have
also noticed that some of our neigh
boris geese apparently wait until
shower furnishes a pool in order to
make it convenient for them to CO.
habit. 1t is certainly true that pond
conduces much to the fertility OF eggs,
in stimulating their sexual organisms.
We breed only the two buff varieties.
and in keeping careful record of
eggs set. find that from so to 100
per cent of eggs in setting have
hatched. OF course not grain stuffed
until abnormally fat. Had no water,
would certainly have at least large
tub planted level with the ground al
ways filled with water during the
early spring and during the mating
season. l have said nothing Of bene-
fits derived in growing geese, but for
them from the point of rapid growth
think the pond very valuable after
the gosling has grown it's wing feath-
ers, and even very young geese we
have allowed to run to these places
and they seemed to grow with that
mushroom speed SO peculiar to geese.
IT ponds are infested with turtles, no
goslings will long survive if allowed
to enter the pond.-J. H. Leathermap.
Medina county Ohio
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and very little seaman in a yellow
sou'west cap. clung and wriggled like
a monkey at the end of the long TIL
Ter. A few sailors looked on from the
forecastle
Brig ahoy!" sings out the tall
man. What brig are you. and why
did you fire at me?"
ITO bring you to-" answers Pope.
I'VE are the brig Gypsy, Of and from
London, and L going to put gentle
man aboard ye.'
Stop" shouts the tall man. I'VE
There's no accommodation for pas
sengers ere" And he sings out to his
me, Lee forebrace," and Immediately
after, Il wish you a good voyage,
gentlemen"
Hold" roared Pope, in voice that
arrested the motions of the brigan-
tines seaman, as though they had
been paralyzed, ''if you touch a brace,
or attempt to proceed before | have
put gentleman on board Of you, by"
and here he swore most horribly
Il will go on firing into you until
sink you"
Captain Pope" exclaimed the Earl,
you are aggravating my misfortunes
by sending me to New York. have
made my personal safety of great
value to you; why will not you hand
me over to ship that is homeward
Aound?"
"The brigantine will do that for you
my lord" answered Pope. I'VE place
the most perfect confidence in Earl
Fitzgibbons' honor"
So saying he motioned. not without
courtesy, but with very intelligible
significance. to the gangway, under
which the briggs boat lay ripping and
bobbing with four men in her, while
Crystay waited at the head of the
short ladder. Pope preceded the Earl
and Crystal descended into the boat.
Il wish your lordship farewell"
said Pope. "A happy voyage and a
safe return"
He spoke without a smile. No
body could have seemed more in earn
est. The Earl coldly bowed his head
and with much caution and serious
grasping of the man-ropes. put his
legs over the side, and without disas-
ter, though the swell sank and rose
the little craft, gained the stern
sheets. Crystal then put off and in a
minute or two the Earl was on board
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Right astern. sir"
Shorten SAIL" said Pope to Crys-
tai. Let her overhaul US"
Canvas was reduced, and the brig
washed slowly onward. A quality OF
swiftness resembling steam was in the
vessel astern, for in less than an hour
she was shining steadily upon the far
blue throb.
Run the ensign aloft, half-mast
high" said Pope. She shall think us
in Distress
No sooner had the flag been hoist
ed than
mo Earl this time roars Pope.
by the devil, she's in chase of u.s."
He had marked the flash at the
schooner's bow. He saw the white
smoke stream away like a veil of silk
to leeward; the gun may or may not
have been shotted. He instantly grew
wild and excited.
Rig out stunsail booms and hoist
away. Put all your beef into this Job"
he shouted. She's government
boat, and she's after US. Look at
her."
The pirates rushed about with won
derful swiftness and alertness, heap
ing on canvas, and hoisting studding-
sails, till the little brig f1oated large
as moon. When the Gypsy shifted
her helm, the schooner altered her
course; there could then be no doubt
she was in chase.
Another gun; and the flash of the
round shot where it hit the heave
of blue waters past the Gypsy's wake
was like feather of light
When this shot flew, Pope ordered
the stern-chaser to be loaded, and a
dose was slapped at the pursuer in a
roar OF thunder.
What do you make of her, Crys-
tal?" said Pope. after prolonged
look through his telescope.
Hanged if l can understand it,"
answered the square man. She's no
government ship. believe; do you
twig the flicker of a pennant?"
Another flash from the schooner's
bow. This time the shot fell close :;
the blast of the gun came in dull
thud on the wings of the wind.
Captain Pope says Grindal, with
a strangely contorted face looking
round from the long brass piece upon
whose breech his gnarled and knotted
hand rested, curse me. il don't
think she flies our flag"
Tie conjecture was revelation to
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
CHAPTER XII.
The luiia Morton.

nc "OFkOHs
The pirate brig Gypsy duly arrived
on the grounds where Pope proposed
to cruise while he waited for the
Madre de Dios to heave into sight. A
man was stationed throughout the day
and throughout the night. If the
weather wac clear. on the fore-topsal-
liant yard, and reported every sail he
described. Whenever a sail was sight
ed a course was shaped for her, but
the chase was promptly abandoned
when it was seen she was not the
ship the pirates waited for.
They had been cruising three days.
In these times they had trimmed sail
for few distant ships which did not
turn out to be what they wanted. A
fourth morning broke. Crystal was
in charge and Pope walked the planks
by his side. On high. seated upon
the fore-topgallant yard, with
ships glass slung on his back was
the figure of a seaman. His white
breeches shook with the flight of the
wind. His left hand grasped the tie.
and with continuous slow motions of
the head, hungry with the passions
of the expectant heart-sickened pirate.
he sunk his frowning gaze into the
distant sea-line.
Then he sung down loud and clear,
sail no."
Where away?" instantly shouted
Pope.
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The Two Captains
BY w. CLARK RUSSELL.
| Copyright by
'By w. CLARK RUSSELL.

the brigantine, and Crystal was re-
turning to the brig.
Pope saw the Earl go up to the long
man. and some gesticulation and
pointing followed. The Earl seemed
exhorting and endeavoring to per
suade, and for twenty minutes this
went on, the brigantine's fore-topsail
remaining aback: then Pope, dropping
his glass, burst into a roar Of laugh
ter.
IN be hanged" he cried to Crystal,
"if that yellow skipper isn't sticking
ber straight off to New York after all.
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London correspondents announce.
that it is the policy Of the British gov
ernment to hereafter govern the Trans
vail as a crown colony In the strictest
sense of the term, that is. by officials
appointed from England and backed
by large and permanent military gar
rison.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

The permanence Of effect is one of
the most valuable characteristics of
farmyard manure. as, If once applied
in a rotation, it benefits all the crops
in the rotation.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02

No man can hope to be happily mar
ried unless he is good listener.
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Raspberry Came Blight.

From The Farmers Review: VIII
some reader of the Farmers He'lew
please tell me what is the matter WIN
my red raspberry bushes? Inside OF
two days something like blight came
on them. which destroyed all clusters
Of promised berries. They looked as
II they were burned up; but such was
not the case as we had plenty OF rain
and favorable weather. Would you
advise cutting out the old brush as
soon as done bearing? At what sea
son shall cut back the new growth?
| break them of just before they get
above the fruit bearing branches. W
At what time should cherry pits be
planted? Must they freeze before
coming up? Will the Oxheart cherry
grow to bear in this country.-F. L
Gage, Fond du Lac County. Wis.
The queries were submitted to Prof.
E. P. Sandsten, of the Wisconsin Sta
ton, who replies as follows:
a. 1t is difficult to tell what the
trouble is with your subscribers rasp
berry canes. There are several dis
eases which infest them, but judging
from the description l should say
that it was raspberry cane blight. 1t
is supposed to be fungous disease
1t generally attacks the bearing canes
causing them to turn black at about
time when the fruit is one-half ripe
The disease appears during all kinds
of seasons, and it in many instances
causes considerable damage. The
young canes are, as rule, not in
tested. AS soon as blghted canes ap-
pear they should be carefully cut of
and burned. 1t will not make any
particular difference whether the
canes are pruned back or not. Prun.
ing, or pinching, as it is called has
not proven to be of any particular ben
eft to the fruiting capacity of The
canes, Spraying has not proven ef.
fective against this disease. 1t is al
ways advisable to cut out the old
canes as soon as they have fruited,
giving the younger ones which are to
fruit the next season a chance to de-
Selop.
(2) Cherry stones or pits should be
kept as follows: The whole cherries
may be left in pail or barrel until
they become soft and decay so that
the pits will separate and wash out
easily. They should then be placed in
boxes as follows: First layer of
moist sand in the bottom of the box,
then thin layer of pits. another layer
of sand and SO on until the box is full.
The box should then be buried in the
ground about four inches below the
surface in a place well drained, and
left to remain until the following
spring. This would give the pits a
chance to freeze and thaw during the
winter, thus making it possible for
young plants to break through the pits
after they are planted. The pits are
generally planted in rows three feet
apart and about one to two inches
apart in the rows. They should be
given frequent cultivation throughout
the season. The Oxheart cherry has
not proven a success in Wisconsin.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-10-02
Feeding the Brood Sow in Montana.

Feeding the Brood Sow in Montana.
A bulletin of the Montana station
says: The brood SOW can forage the
greater part Of the year. During the
later stages Of pregnancy little
grain food should be supplied, the
amount depending upon her condition
of flesh; this, however, will not be
necessary during the time she is
cleaning from the grain fields. The
forage in general being leguminous
any one of the cereal grains may be
used as supplementary food. While
nursing the litter access should al
ways be given to the forage grounds
when possible. and liberal grain
ration fed. Immediately after far
rowing a light ration of sloppy feed
consisting of skim milk, shorts, bran
and oats is most satisfactory; the
heavier grain foods can be gradually
added. During the period of rest or
early pregnancy in the winter months
the brood SOW can be maintained on
sugar beets, carrots or mangolds with
one-third grain ration added.
Spring farrowing has hitherto been
favored, but the climatic and food
conditions are such that fall litters
can be handled almost equally well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
PERSONAL MENTION.
q. wingate is in the city

G.. Wingate Is IN the city.
w. e. Tallant returned from Salem
last night.
Miss Gertrude Stockton is visiting in
Portland.
Mrs. P. A. Stokes has returned from
Portland.
wnl Madison has returned from the
Salem races.
Captain A. M. Simpson. the millman,
Is in the city.
Prof. H. S. Lyman returned from
Portland yesterday.
Miss Rose Smith is visiting with
friends at Brookaeld.
Mrs. A. j. Megier has returned from
visit on Grays Harbor.
w. J. ingalls, came In from his Lewis
and Clark ranch yesterday.
Mrs. T.. w. Stahl has returned from
q visit in Salem and Silvertcn.
Miss Thomas and Mrs. Wilkinson re-
turned from Portland last night.
Rev. Ernest Harris and family will
leave for California on the Elder to-
day.
Samuel Elmore and o. I. Peterson
have returned from the state fair at
Salem.
DR.. J. futile and Captain E. p. Par
ker were among hose returning from
the state fair yesterday.
Miss Parthenia Dukehart, who has
been the guest of Miss Cole. returned
yesterday to her home in Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
COMMERCIAL CLUB BALL.

On next Thursday night ball will
be given at the Commercial Club gym
nasium for the benefit of that adjunct
to the club. The large hall will be
prettiIy decorated for the occasion and
the new floor placed in excellent condi-
tion for dancing. The Columbia or
chestra will furnish music. An admis-
sion fee Of 50 cents win be charged gem
tlemen; ladies free. Buy ticket and
help a worthy cause.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
GOOD STATE FAIR.

The Astoria delegation that attend
ed the state fair at Salem report good
races. large crowds. and fine exhibits
Of stock and agricultural displays. The
state fair as now conducted is benefit
to the state and an institution the peo-
pie Of the state Of Oregon may well feel
proud Of. o. /. Peterson. of Astoria,
together with Harry West captured
second prize on their herd of Jerseys.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
OPENING A SUCCESS.

The opening night of Charles Wirk-
kala's management of The Louvre was
a most decided success, Long before
eight o'clock last evening. the place
was crowded and all joined in we'll
wishes for the success Of Mr.. Wirk-
kala's venture. Music by full orches
ira was discoursed during the evening
and splendid luncheon was also one
of the attractive features.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
LAST NIGHTS DANCE.

Professor Dennie's initial Saturday
night social dance took place at Han
thorn's hall last night and from the
standpoint Of beginning was an un-
equalied success. As has been an
nounced, these dances win continue to
be given every Saturday night. To-
morrow evening from to 10 the class
for adults will hold forth, this being the
first assemblage Of the season for that
purpose. From the encouragement the
professor has already received, it is
reasonable to assume that quite large
class will materialize.
The class for children will be held on
next Saturday afternoon from to 4,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
ALIrE SAVER

Many lives are annually destroyed by
diseases resulting from faulty plumbing
Be sure your plumbing is done by an
expert, and save annoyance and dan
ger. Gas and steam fitting. heating,
timing, etc. Fixtures in stock.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY,
4o5 Bond street. Phone 1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
TO BETTER COAST SERVICE
Artillery Reserves Recommended
by Gen. Macarthur.

Washington, Sept. ls.-General Me-
Arthur, commanding the department of
California, In his annual report says
that the Importance Of artillery reserv-
es for the Pacific coast cannot be over
estimated, and recommends that the en-
tire organized militia, located within
easy distance of San Francisco. be in
vited to participate in the course OF
coast artillery training at the Preside.
He says l3iS men deserted during the
year, of whom a14 were from the garri-
sons and represented approximately 20
per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
STILL IN TIE LEAD

Dainty eaters, people with hearty
appetites theater parties, and all other
parties find what they desire and some
to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster
house. The choicest viands In the mar
ket are there served in most pleasing
style. Open all night. Private rooms,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

Are you interested in the establish
ment of a gymnasium? If so, buy a
ticket for the Comercial Club ball next
Thursday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
HATS TRIMMED FREE

Just received a fine line of ladies and
chidrens fall and winter hats. Cal
and see them before buying elsewhere.
viii also sell shirt waists. skirts, child
ren's clothing and summer hats at cost
MRS. r. INGLETON,
welch Block, opposite Budget.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
OCCIDENT SHOP

Four chairs at the Occident barber
shop. No use to miss everything wait
ing for shave. First-class artists and
by the way. this is the place TO get a
bath. Everything the very best. IT,.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

We have $50 boxes Of choice Oregon
apples at prices ranging from SO cents
to a.25. JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
CIGARETTES.

The newest and latest in cigarettes
Pail Malls; cork tips. at P. A. Truls
linger's. Two stores.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
ELECTRICAL WORK

Interview Trullinger & Hardesty,
lSs Commercial street, about your elec-
trical wcrk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

Fir slabwood, stove lengths. $3.50 per
cord. Boxwood $3.50 per large load
Phone 2211 Black. Kelly. the trans
fer man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
BASEBALL SCORES.
pAcIFIc COAST

At Los Augeles-Los Angeles 8; Oak
land 4.
AT San Franciseo-San Francisco /;
Sacramento 4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
BEST RECENT MEAL.

You will always md the best l'c
meal In the city at the Rising Sun res
taurant, No. 6l2 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
NEW BARGAINS FOR TODAY,
JAPANESE GOODS.

New stock of fancy goods just arriv-
ed at Yokohama Bazaar. Call and see
the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
PIANO TUNER .

For good, reliable piano work see
your local tuner, TIL. Frederickson
2O7l Bond stree. Phone 2074 Red.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

PACIFIC NATIONAL.
At Spokane-Spokane .; Butte 3.
At Portland s: Seattle 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

Don't fail to attend the Commercial
Club ball next Thursday night at the
gymnasium hall, old \. F. c. building.
Admission so cents; ladies free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

Winter rains have no terror for those
that have C. H. orkwitz repair their
umbrellas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20

A large shipment Of fine California
grapes just in. JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-20
DENsMoRE TYPEWRITER

We ssh, rent, and repair all makes Of
typewriters. Write for new catalogue
of New Densmore.
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CHEAP FUEL.

Huxley, Ryan & CO.,
So Fourth Street. Portland. Or.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-26
STORY OF A STORM
is TOLD by PASSENGERS OF THE
MENOMINEE.
STRUCK BY A HURRICANE,
THE BIG SHIP WAS THROWN UPON
HER BEAM ENDS.

Most Of the Passengers Were in Bed
when the Mighty Wave struck
the Ship-Were Thrown to the
Deck, With Furniture Piled Upon
Them-One Seaman Was Killed.
Steering Gear Disabled, Ship Was
HeIpIess-Put Back to Falmouth.
New York. Dec. 25.--A number of the
passengers who were on the Atlantic
Transport steamer Menominee. bound
for this port, when she was struck by
a hurricane Dec. and disabled so that
she drifted at the mercy OF the storm
for five days, arrived here to-day on
the Cedric. They told a thrilling story
of their experience.
The Menominee left London Dec. 8.
Four days later she ran into a terrific
gale, and a huge wave, which the ships
officers said was sixty feet high,
struck the ship, throwing her on her
beam ends. 1t came with such force
as to crash in the heavy dead lights
of the cabin ports on the starboard
side, and the state rooms were flooded.
Most of the passengers were in bed
when the wave hit the ship. They were
thrown from their berths to the floor
with bedding, baggage and everything
movable on top of them.
The utmost confusion prevailed for
a time among the passengers, accord
ing to the story told to-day, and the
officers had difficulty in quieting them.
When the ship righted herself it was
found that her rudder post had been
snapped off. leaving the steering gear
disabled and ship helpless. One sailor
was caught in the back wash of the
wave and rushed against the bulwarks,
receiving Injuries from which he died
an hour later
Three other seamen were seriously
injured by waves which broke over the
ship while they were trying to make
repairs, and it became necessary to lock
the passengers in their cabins Oil
was used to still the waves, but with
little effect.
For five days the ship rolled in the
trough of the sea, Capt Lucas and his
officers remaining on the bridge night
and day. Finally at noon on the fifth
day a temporary steering gear was
rugged, and the ship limped back to
Falmouth, where the passengers were
sent to Liverpool and such of them as
chose were sent to New York on the
Cedric
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-26
PANAMA WAS PLEASED
because of the Recognition Given
by Great Britain,


Colon, Dec. 25.|Colon just now is in
a state of joyful excitement following
up the news that the British govern
ment has recognized the republic of
Panama.
This news, which was conveyed ear
ly in the day by the British consul at
Panama to the Junta, was received
here last evening and Immediately cir
culated. The foreign population of
Colon is largely composed of natives
of Great Britain, and the British sub
Jects Joined the natives in their jubila-
ton.
Senior Porferio Melendez, the civil
and military governor of Colon, rightly
Interpreting the feelings of the COM
munity, gave permission to the inhab-
itants to celebrate without restriction,
and full advantage was taken of this
permission.
At o'clock last night Melendez ac-
companied by a band and a military
escort and great crowd of the in
habitants, assembled in front of the
British consulate, where the band
played old English airs and the crowd
cheered most enthusiastically. A
torchhght procession was afterwards
formed, the crowd marching through
the street singing God Save the
King" This sentiment is heard ev-
eryWhere.