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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Test the Seed Corn.

Again we call the attention of our
readers to this important subject. al.
though we have already touched it
several times in our columns of late.
Only two weeks ago we published an
important communication from the
University of Illinois on this subject
showing how easily the testing could
be done as well as the Importance of
it. In an ordinary year the matter
would not be SO pressing as it is this
year. The last growing season was
SO wet and continued wet so long that
the corn was slow in drying out. and.
as a result, much of it must have had
the germ injured by the frost The re-
ports that come to US from widely
separated states show that the trouble
is very widespread The testing
should be done at once, so that IL the.
supply now on hand is not found to.
be reliable, there will be time to se-
cure seed from other points and test It.
before seed time comes. 1t is not
always possible to determine the
worth of seed by the number of kerr
nels that germinate, for some OF them
ssrminate SO weakly that they would
not uake good stalks in any case. The
real foundation for testing should be
the kernels that send out stroag
sprolis.-Farmers' Review
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
How Cholera Is Spread.

Without doubt the best way to keep
hog cholera out OF q herd Is to pre-
vent any hogs that have been exposed
to cholera coming into the said herd.
The next precaution should be to pre-
vent men that have been where hos
cholera Is. going into pens and yards
where there are healthy herds oil
swine. We have frequently spoken of
this as means of bringing in cholera.
but 1T is doubtful If we attach the inn
portance to it that we should, A man
that was for some time connected off,
cfally with one of our leading experi
ment stations told the writer a few
days ago that the cholera had been
brought to that station again and
again by visitors from farms where
the hogs had the cholera. Men would
come to the station and want to see
the hogs They would get over into
the yards, handle the animals. and be-
fore leaving would carelessIy remark
that they had been losing a good
many of their hogs from cholera. In
due time after their visit the hog
cholera would break out in the ex-
pertinent station herd.
1t Is not possible for the station of.
hclals to cross examine every man
that wants to look at the hogs. but
the men themselves should have
enough intelligence to realize that
tney are likely to carry the disease
from their own herds to others. No
man that has cholera in his herd
should visit herd having no cholera.
unless ne wears clothing he is reason.
ably sure is free from hog cholera
germs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
SpayinQ.

Spaytng.
Prof. N. S. Mayo, OF the Kansas
Agricultural College, in his book on
the Care of Animals" has the fol-
lowing to say on spaying:
There are three general methods of
spaylng- First, through the vagina.
This method is applicable only to
large animals, as cows and mares,
where the vagina is large enough to
receive the hand. The animal is con-
nned In a standing position. The left
hand is inserted into the vagina or
uterus. An incision is then made in
the upper front part of the wall of
the vagina, just in front of the uterus.
Inc left hand is inserted through the
inc1slon, the ovaries are found on
eilner side of the uterus and removed
with an ecraseur or emasculator made
Tor this purpose. This is an excellent
method when it can be used.
Second.-The flank method. This is
used mostly for heifers and sows,
though some surgeons also use it for
oltcnes- Heifers are confined in the
standing position, in stanchions, and
crowded against a wall on the left
side. The hair is clipped from a space
about six inches long and two inches
wide, between the point of the hip
and the last rib, antiseptics used, and
an 1ncision four a five inches long
made through the skin and muscles.
some operators prefer the left side,
but the "rumen" or ''paunch" is some
what in the way. The left hand, pre-
vlously cleaned and oiled, is inserted,
the ovaries found lying on either side
OF the uterus or womb, and removed
with an emasculator or spaying
Th0
two strong stitches, antiseptics being
useo Both ovaries are removed
through one incision.
A SOW is laid on a table, the mouth
firmly tied with a strip of strong
cloth to prevent biting. The incision
can be made on either side. The
tube connecting the ovary with the
uteruS is found and followed to the
ovary, which can be removed by tear
ing on with the thumb and finger.
The other ovary is removed in like
manner through the same incision
Third.-Through the belly This
is used mostly on bitches. 1t is also
used on sows and heifers, but is not
so good as the flank method, on ac-
count OF the danger of rupture fol-
lowing, and because of the difficulty
of making the stitches hold
In all animals the ovaries can be
distinguished by the firm dense struc-
ture, which, if once felt, is easily
recognized. The ovaries are ovoid in
form and vary in size from a large
hickory nut, in cows and mares, to
the size of a pea in small dogs and
cats. After cows or sows are spayed,
they should not be turned with males
till the wounds have healed They
should be watched to see that flies do
not attack the wounds and deposit
eggs. which develop into maggots. To
prevent the attacks by flies, tar
daubed over the wound is excellent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
FEEDING the Driver

The driver, being a road horse, and
one used to draw the family carriage,
needs to be wellfed if he is to be
enabled to keep up his action" So
called, which is a part of the thing
we call style. A driver that has been
fed only a rough feed for a month or
more will go onto the road with little
indication of the style his owner
wishes him to show. Give him a good
feed of oats twice a day for some
weeks and his whole character seems
to be changed. He will then go onto
the road and display a style that will
be the delight of the man that is
driving him.
For the driver there is no better
concentrated feed than oats, and this
fact has come generally to be recog-
nized by the breeders and develop
ers of carriage horses. Yet we have
known men to feed their driving
horses uniform diet of timothy hay
and corn the year round, and then
complain because the animals did not
show the proper spirit on the road
How many oats should be fed, will
be a question answered in all kinds
Of ways by feeders and drivers. For
a good-sized driving horse ten or
to be sufficient, when the horse is do
ing fair amount of work.
Barley, wheat and bran, enter large
1y into the ration of the driving horse
at times, but these can fever take
the place now occupied by oats. They
may take the place of the oats for
short time to give variety A feed
of bran now and then will have a
cooling effect
1t is usual to allow enough hay to
bring the total weight of the daily
feed up to % to 25 pounds. The horse
reason some people have got into
the habit of feeding too much con-
centrates and too little Of the bulkier
kind of rations- As a result, good
many of our driving horses are over
fed and urder-exercised. This sort of
treatment greatly lessons the life of
the usual driving animal Where an
animal is driver little, heavy feeding
should not be practfced, especially of
the concentrates A horse is Tar lase
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

IL 70 TO !oolKS. DeIt and Tie OF
blue ribbon. The plain back with the
tucked fronts are much liked, and the
sleeves are the favorite ones that are
snug above and full below the elbows.
The waist consists of fronts and
back, the former being tucked at the
shoulders and finished with regula-
tion box plait. The sleeves are cut in
one piece each and are gathered into
straight cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 31a yards 81
or 27 inches wide, or 15s yards A
inches wide.
The pattern46s5 is cut in sizes for
misses of II, IA and 16 years of age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
The Horn FIv.

The horn fly is one of the importa-
lions we have made from Europe. 1t
made the most trouble during the first
few years after its advent. but since
that time has given considerable
cause for complaint in different parts
OF the country. 1t resembles the COM
mon house fly, but is somewhat small
er. These flies generally appear i.
great swarms and light on the heads
OF cattle by. hundreds, the annoyance
TO the cattle of course being very
great. Their habit of collecting near
the base of the horn is what gives
tnem their name. AS they live on the
blood OF the cattle it may well be seen
That an attack by few hundreds of
them is serious matter. They are
very persistent in their attacks, and
usually have to be killed before they
Will give up. Their power of extract
ing blood from the animal is not the
Only tn1ng that makes them a serious
pest. Iney inject a fluid into the
wound the obvious purpose of which
Is 10 make the blood flow more freely.
ms MUD, whatever its character, has
tne Interior result of making the ami.
mais very uneasy.
Some of the remedies used have
oeen busting insect powders or finely
ground tobacco over the insects. Oils
OF various kinds have been used The
eggs are laid in the fresh droppings
OF the cows, and it has been sux.
gested that their Matching might be
prevented by covering them with lime
In pasture, however, this is not
No remedy has vet been
employed that is entirely satisfac.
tory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Sheep Feeding Corral.

IN the west sheep feeding corrals
are quite extensively used. When
ieeoing racks are used the sheep get
mucn OF the hay out of them and
trampie 1t under foot The most eff
AectiVe' convenient and economical ar
rangement for feeding sheep has been
iouno IN corral constructed of Sec
.ions OF board fence SO arranged that
hay can be scattered along one side
of the fence, while the sheep are on
the other side. The fence should he
boarded tight up to the height of the
sneep's neck space should then be
lert OF proper size for the sleeps
neao. No hay is pulled through the
renee by the sheep while feeding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

p II Oy themselves
about the house or
in such occupa-
tions as painting,
typography a n d
the like. Those
i / ! u 8 t r a ted are
quite simple and
easily made and
are suited to den
i'm, linen crash
and all the materi-
ais used for gar
maDtS Of tho sort
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Art EnameIs.

Beautiful products of the enameler's
art play SO important part in our
surroundings of to-day that we wonder
how we ever did without them. Some
of the buttons on the velvet coatees,
with their paste gems introduced into
the midst of the enamel, are veritable
works of art, and the small jeweled
charms, as also the bonbonnieres, all
enameled in vivid colors, are quite a
revelation Some of these represent
automobiles and are filed with choco-
lates, or, if intended to hang on a
chain, sometimes with scent.
This kind of jewelry lends itself so
well TO the velours supline, which can
be draped like satin. In Paris velvet
carries all before it, simply made in
the perfection of style, which necessi-
tates not only a good dressmaker, but
handsome ornaments
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

either combination
and is eminently
G T a C e full and
smart. The model
is made of pale
blue messaline sat
in, with yoke and
cuffs of cream
lace, and is tucked
between the plaits,
but all of the
soft and pliable
materials of the
season are apprO-
pirate and Shir-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

ply massed with these exquisite vel
vety blossoms, from the wooden tip
to the slender ivory handle.
Violets, pansies, carnations and all
the floral favorites will figure promi-
nently in this new fad, but, of course,
such a parasol can only be carried on
very dressy occasions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

l1m1tleSS variety OF
material. T h i s
pretty and stylish
waist is adapted
both to the gown
and to wear with
the odd skirt and
to the entire range
of seasonable fab
rics. The model,
however, is made
of pale blue mer-
ceriZed chambray,
and is worn with
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

Every attempt co make others
happy. every sin left behind, every
temptation trampled under foot, every
step forward in the cause OF what is
good. is step nearer the cause OF
Christ--Dean Stanley.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

convertible The quantity of material
required for the medium size is
yards 21. 81 yards 81, or 2A yards
A inches wide, with is yards of all
over lace.
A May Manton pattern, No. 1850,
sizes 32 to 40, will be mailed to any
address on receipt of ten cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Youth's OyeraIIs.

Overalls are essential to the neat
ness of the youth who is engaged in
any manual pursuit, whether for pleas
ure or profit, just as aprons are es-
sentia1 to that of the girls who en-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

likely to over-eat on hay than on,
grains. When not at work, the grain
ration of the horse should generally
be reduced from one-third to one
half in amount.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Fancy Blouse.

Box plaits combined with tucks or
shirrings are among the novelties that
are genuinely attractive as well as
new. This pretty waist admits of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
more fashion

No combination is more fashion
able than white with corn This styl-
fsh waist shows the ecru in represe
lace, the white in cream crepe, and is
charmingly attractive. When liked,
the sleeves can be made in elbow
length and the yoke quite separate,
so making the waist with both high
and low neck and rendering it easily
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Xtt1speK<&

Wide-shaped girdles are the proper
waist finish.
Insertions of colored lace trim some
of the sheer white blouses
Tucks of all sorts of circular and
crescent-shape design are used.
Hand work is more in evidence
thar ever in the fashionable ward
robe.
Stiff little hedges of foliage and
flowers encircle few of the hat
crowns.
Surplice waists are to be m,ch
worn by the woman with a pretty
throat.
Those printed bobbinets in big flow
cred designs are wonderfully attract
i've.
A sheaf Of flowers lying on the arm
Is said to be the most convenient
form for the bridal bouquet
There is a tendency at present to
relegate the trimming of skirts
toward the middle when it is applied
horizontally.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
Misses, Blouse or Shirt Waist.

Shirt waists and shirt waist gowns
grow more popular with each incom-
ing season and are shown in almost
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

27 inches wide or ~ yards 80 inches
wide will be required.
The pattern 4o83 is cut in sizes for
youths OF 10, II, IA and 16 years of
age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

Rugs Cdn Do substituted 1Or the CucKS
whenever preferred. The drop yoke
and the deep gauntlet cuffs make
noteworthy features and the crushed
belt is both fashionable and in har-
mony with the design. The back
blouses slightly over the belt but can
be drawn down snugly when pre-
ferred.
The waist consists of the lining, the
front and backs which are arranged
over it. The yoke is separate and is
arranged over the waist after the
sleeves are sewed in, the closing be-
ing made invisibly at the back edge
of the yoke and beneath the box plait
The sleeves are the favorite ones of
the season and form soft full puffs
above the cuffs but are tucked to fit
the upper arms sungly.
The quantity of matrial required
for the medium size is yards 21
inches wide, yards 81 inches wide
or yards A inches wide with 1s yard
of silk for belt and 1as yards of all
over lace.
The pattern 4ee4 is cut in sizes for
G 81, "a, SO, SO and 40 inch bust meas
ure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23
A Hint to the Clever NeedIewoman

A Hint to the Clever Needlewoman.
The new fishnet, Arabe-tinted cur
tains, show mercerized applique orna-
mentation, which gives a stained
glass effect to the curtains when the
light CLEANS through them. They
furnish a suggestion to the clever
needlewoman- Why should she not
decorate f1shnet with applique work of
her own designing and obtain much
more artistic results and at one-ouar-
ter the cost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

Pretty Waist That May Be Made in
Two Combinations-SimpI and
Some Beautiful Products of the Art
of the EnameIer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-23

Readers Of this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filling out
al blanks in coupon. and mailing. with 10 cents,
90 =. E. Harrison s. Co., IS Plymouth Place. Chi.
-ago. Pattern will be mailed promptly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-28
VISITING SCIENTISTS.
Greeted by the President and Enter
tanned BY the Cosmos Club.

To the members of the International Con-
gress of Arts and Sciences who were re-
ceived by him yesterday afternoon Presi-
dent Roosevelt made brief speech, as fol-
lows:
Professor Newcomb Mr.. Munsterberg,
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Il wish to say that I peculiarly appre-
ciate the privilege of greeting this body.
Perhaps the happiest feature of our mod
ern world life is the steadily increasing rec
ognftton of the fact that 1t must be a world
life; that no nation can hope for the fullest
development II it confines itself exclusively
within Its own boundaries; that progress
must come from frank recognition of the
fact that each nation can help others and
can be helped by them feel that not only
do associations and gatherings such as this
mean much for the scientific, the artistic the
intellectual development of all the nations
taking part in them, but feel also that
these gatherings all help to prepare the
way for the time when the great rules OF
right and of equity shall prevail among the
nations exactly as they now in highly
civilized countries prevail among indiyid-
uals
Il welcome you here 1 feel that YOU are
doing a great work and that it is an honor
on behalf of the American republic to greet
you
The delegates, among whom were many
of the most distinguished scientists OF
Europe and America, were then introduced
to the President by Professor Newcomb and
Professor Munsterberg.
The delegates to the congress were given
a reception last night by the Cosmos Club.
whose members are mostly scientific men,
Otto H. Tittmann, the superintendent of
the coast and geodetic survey, and presi-
cent or the club. welcomed the guests, the
introductions being made by DR.. Marcus
Benjamin.
A reception will be given at Rauscher,s
this evening, in honor of the foreign mem
bers, by Prof. Newcomb, Mrs Newcomb
and citizens of Washington, COMMENCE
ing at o'clock. The invitations to the re-
ceptfon are signed by Simon Newcomb. A.
Graham Bell, Clifford Pinchot, John Hay.
John w. Foster and Daniel c. Gilman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-28
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Democrats Get Together and Organize
Club-General and Personal.
of The Evening Star.

Snecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, September q. 1904
A large number Of the democrats OF ROCK
vile and vicinity, representing all factions
Of the party, met in the court house mere
last evening and organized Parker and
Davis club. Mr.. Edward c. Peter, at whose
instance the meeting was held, called the
gathering to order. Mr.. Peter was unani-
mously chosen president, Notwithstanding
the fact that he expressed the wish that
some one else be given the honor. On mo-
ton the chair appointed the following COM
mittee to nominate the other officers:
Messrs Spencer c. Jones, Hattersly w.
Talbot, Charles w. Fields and DR.. Clai-
borne H. Mannar. The report of this COM
mittee was unanimously adopted, the Of
GERS selected being as follows: Recording
secretary and treasurer, Ohio II. W. TAI
bott corresponding secretary, Clifford H.
Robertson; vice presidents, William Dorsey,
William H. Rabbit, William R. Lyddane,
Charles Veirs, Robert E. L. Smith and John
H. Harriss. About seventy-five members
were enrolled, but 1t Is hoped to largely in
crease the number at subsequent meetings.
1t is understood to be the purpose of the
club to meet every Friday evening during
the campaign. Several rallies will be held.
one Of which 1t is hoped to make the big
meeting Of the campaign In the county,
when all the clubs throughout the county
Will QOuDtieSS De dshSO " Pal liClpdtc AHC
registration and getting out of the party
vote will be carefully looked after and party
interests generally will be taken care of,
The Rockville Business Mems Association
is again making an effort to establish
wrapper factory here. Baltimore parties
have agreed to establish such plant, pro-
vided the association provides the building.
An effort is now being made to raise $1,000
for the purpose of purchasing the lot and
erecting the building. Three-fourths of this
amount has already been subscribed by the
citizens of Rockville and 1t Is stated the
balance will be raised without difficulty. If
the required labor can be procured the es-
Establishment of the factory is said to be
assured The officers Of the association are:
Washington Hicks, president; David H.
Warfield. vice president: Willis B. Bur-
dette secretary: William w. Welsh treas
urer.
Messrs Clarence L. and Lindsay r. Hick-
erson of this vicinity have begun the erec-
ton of a large Touring and general grist
mill near the Baltimore and Ohio depot here
and this is expected to be In operation with
In the next six weeks. A number of other
buildings, including $4,000 high school