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The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-23
WHETriNc THEIR BLADES
Disappointed Hearstites Do Not Con.
ceal Their Soreness.

indianapolis, May %. - That the
Democrats of Indiana have not heard
the last of the bitter war between the
Hearst and Parker fellows for control
of the delegation to the national con-
vention at st. Louis was evident today
from the statement of one very prom
inent party leader, who, however, for
obvious reasons did not care to have
his name used publicly with it. He
confirmed the reports that the disap-
pointed Hearst men in the Second dis
trict are now hot on the trail of Repre-
sentative Bob Miers of Bloomington.
The latter, he said, was on out-and out
Parker man until he saw that the
Hearst crowd was making great head.
way in his district, then he backed
water and his close friend, John r.
East, made i harmony speech at the
convention, pleading against instruc.
lions and expressing the opinion that
neither Hearst nor Parker would be
the man nominated Your correspon
dents informant says that not only
the Hearst but the Parker men as well
in the Second are mad at Miers and
are threatening to go after him during
the campaign. Word has also been
received here indicating that the
Hearst men in the Twelfth may refuse
to support Congressman James Robin
son because of the stand he took in ia
vor Of Parker. Confronted with the
prospects of loss of two of their dis
tricts, the Democrats are not at al
pleased over the result of the conven
ton.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-23
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
Ser are ont of order
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-23

1t looks as if this IS going to be
year in which hoy candidates" are to
have a show. Several leading Demo
Gratis of the Fifth district are authority
for the sta cement that Claude Bowers
of Terre Haute is to be nominated for
congress. Bowers is a young news
paper man who is noted as a brilliant
speaker He formerly resided here
and took an important part among the
young Democratic politicians. There
was talk Of running him for congress
here before he moved to Terre Haute,
but it died out. However, the talk now
about making him the Fifth district
nominee seems serious. He is willing,
it is said, to tackle the proposition in
the face of the big Republican ma
jority Many of his friends believe
that he can outdistance the veteran
congressman Elias T. Holiday if the
vote on the presidential and state tick
cts should happen to be close In this
district there is some talk among the
Democrats of nominating Frank ?. Ba-
ker for congress. He is another "bOy
orator" and was formerly a member
of Bowers crowd. He is we'll liked,
however, and is a haru worker. In the
Thirteenth district there is talk among
the Democrats about renOminating
Frank Herring Of South Bend for con-
gress. He is another member of the
"boy orator" class, but he made an
excellent impression in his race two
years ago. Among the Republicans
Fred Lands of LOganspOrt is so far
the only boy orator" and his reputa-
| tiCn is we'll established.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Potash In Agriculture.

Official statistics show that the Ger
man mines produced in 1903, ! ,55I ,2i3
tons OF kainite. worth at current prices
$5,20S, ,154. and 2,O76,IT1 tons OF other
potash salts, valued at Si,9T9,912. OF
the kainite and sylvlnlte 501 ,3S5 tons
Were exported to various countries,
and of this amount 2T5,302 tons, or
more than "a per cent. was taken by
the United States, where it was used
mainly in the manufacture of chemical
fertilizers. The remainder, something
over million tons of crude min
erals, was used for fertllizing the
farms and gardens of Germany, with
results SO startling and incontestable
that they may well serve as an object
lesson for agricultural scientists In
other countries. Exact official records,
in which only the percentage of potash
contained in the raw minerals used Is
taken into account, show that the con
sumption OF potash salts in German
agriculture increased from II ,2S2 tons
In 1892 10 10000 in 1903-that is
trebled in ten years. During this
period there has been steady advance
in the yield of the staple farm crops
which corresponds closely from year TO
year to the amount of potash used.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Washing Irish Potatoes,

A Michigan farmer who handles over
20OO bushels of potatoes each year,
washes every bushel. He says
For five years | have washed all
potatoes and have never lost g bushel
by rot after | put them away in the
cellar. / pick Up the potatoes as fast
rs they are dug. They are then hauled
TO a suitable rack for washing, where
a mill hose is turned on them with 40
lbs. pressure. In this way 100 bushels
are washed clean enough in 10 minutes
to bake or boil. | let them lie for a
few minutes only, then pick them up
and put in one bushel crates. after
which they stand in the sun or wind
for from two TO three hours, long
enough TO dry nicely. The potatoes
are then packed away in a cool, dry
cellar, where they remain until wanted
for use or to sell.
II have found this to be the most
practical way to care for potatoes or
other roots. The potatoes being in
bushel crates are ready to sell by the
load or bushel and can be handled very
quickly and cheaply. No measuring
is necessary, no weighing is required
all ready to sell. use or plant. Ma
tional Fruit Grower.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
BY EDWARD JONAS

ner that evening. Clarence came home
that afternoon feeling i'll at ease. His
reStlessness did not escape unnoticed
by his sister Evelyn. who was watch.
ing him closely. and when he said he
was going out that evening she fol
lowed him. Clarence went straight to
the corner, where he met James.
"Well," said the latter, ARE you
ready to tell me your plan?'
Yes" answered Clarence, "but you
had better come up in our barn"
SO off they trotted. closely followed
by Evelyn. Once in the barn. they
bolted the door and seated themselves
comfortably on some old scrap bags
when Clarence divulged his scheme.
you know" he began. "that Frank
has won the prize. when wanted il
so much"
well, what of it? What has that
TO do with fun?" questioned James.
81 will tell YOU" answered Clarence
I'VE will till bags and other things
with stones and sand pack them in a
basket, put them on Franks doorstep
and watch the fun"
"Capltal"' shouted James.
flush" some one will hear YOU
said Clarence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

made OF tan colored cravenette cloth
and 1t stitched with cortlcelli silk at
edges and trimmed with tiny wooden
braid, but all ralDproof cloths are ap-
propriate and, when liked, the cape can
be omitted and the coat left plain.
The wide sleeves are u particularly
advantageous feature as they allow
OF wearing over those of the waist
without inconvenience or danger or
rumpling
The coat is made with fronts and
back, fitted by means OF shoulder and
under-arm seams. The back Is full
and partially confined at the waist line
by means of a strap held by buttons.
The sleeves are made in one piece
each and finished with roll over cuffs
and the cape is circular. The little Hat
collar is joined to the neck and rolled
over with the fronts TO form apels.
The quantity OF material required for
the medium size fourteen years, Is
four and one-kalf yards forty-one
inches wide, or three yards flfty-elght
inches wide.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Brief Farm Comment.

The following notes are culled from
the Massachusetts Ploughman.
The COW will make most milk from
corn put into sllo, husks and all.
Let 1t be nearly ripe.-J. l.. Hills, Bur-
lington. VT.
We have used cement floors with
boards under the cows. and they are
all rlght.-W. l.. Carlyle. Madison,
Wis.
The men quit exactly at six o'clock.
throw the horses lille hay and of
to the corner grocery, Farm labor Is
so scarce in this neighborhood that In
many families the women of the house
hold are out In the fields plowlng and
narrowing. or course, that necessi-
tates letting the housework take care
of itself, as 10 one dreams OF looking
for servant any more. They are as
extinct as the Dodo.--C. G.. L., Middle
field, Conn.
Many people believe that IL corn
field Is caught by the frost that the
sllage Will be worthless, but my ex-
perience has been that there was not
enough difference to be noticeable. As
far AS l can see. the cattle eat 1t and
do as well with 1t. providing always
that the corn Is matured.-C. p. Good,
rich. 1T. Atkinson. Wis.
4 sample not unusual in the rssultz
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Protect the BuinbIeI,ees.

| The bumblebee is one of the most
valuable farm assistants known to the
agriculturist. He is necessary in the
polleniZing of blossoms in the orchards
and meadows. He destroys but little
fruit, and seldom attacks the cherry
or apple until 1t is too ripe for market
or family use. His mission on earth
is that of peace and prosperity. In
| Germany his life is protected by legis.
| lative enactments. Here he is chased
about by the farmer boys and killed
on sight. His services as farm and
orchard assistant are not appreciated.
Red clover blossoms do not form seed
until the pollen Is thoroughly mixed.
For this reason, 1t Is argued In many
sections of the country, the first crop
or clover Is failure as seed producer
The bumblebee does not come from his
winter resting place in time to work
on the clover blossoms, and hence the
pollen is not handled as 1t should be
to form seeds. In the early days of
agriculture this was merely a theory.
Now it is published as fact. and not
denied by any one at all familiar with
the nature of plant life.
Some interesting experiments have
been conducted at agricultural colleges
to demonstrate the value OF the bum
blebee in growing red clover seed.
Last year at the Iowa station patches
of clover heads We're covered with
mosquito netting and similar sized
areas left uncovered. The experiment.
tai plats were six feet square Cow
cred patches for the first crop gave no
seed. while those uncovered returned
10 per cent of an ordinary crop. For
the second crop the covered plants
seeding We're only two. while those un.
covered numbered G12 that produced
seed.
Plants near the nests Of the humble
bees always produce the best crops of
seed. In a space of six square feet
over two thousand heads of red clover
formed excellent seed. The bumble-
bees had built nests in the clusters of
clover roots. Those who are inclined
to kill every bee that comes about
should study the nature of bees and
plant life. The bees are perfectly
harmless. They never try to wage
warfare on any person except in de-
fense of their homes or lives. Let
them alone, and they will make the
farmer and orchardist rich and thereby
help in building up the county,
Seattle Post-Intelli7encCr.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

New England the Thanksgiving eve
rattle Of turkeys, geese. ducks and
chickens is no longer part of the an.
hual program. During these ratfies
the shrewd Yankee banker" never
lost an opportunity to unload tough
birds when the gambling fever was at
lis height. But IL we have no longer
the rattle as Thanksgiving accom-
paniment we still have its legitimate
Successor-the very exciting and dl.
vertlng game Of keno. This game Is
carried on in secluded back rooms OF
many prominent places during the fes.
tai season. when II Is the height of the
dead game sports" ambition TO win
n Thanksgiving turkey; aud he will
often spend the price of numerous tur.
keys for the satisfaction of winning
one. Like the rattle, the old time
shooting matches are also almost ex-
tlnct, though they stlll obtain in some
sections of the country, notably the
far West
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Horse Industry Profitable,

Horse breeding, when judiciously car
ricd on. has always been and is likely
to be profitable bu-i"-s> for the
American farmer. The gr'at danger
in the business is that nj - 'esent
time, owing to the fact ;hat horses
are scarce, the horse of no particular
breed or class is commanding fair
price, and many farmers are led to re-
gard 4 horse of this kind as n profit
able animal to produce. Such horses
should not be bred because, even when
the greatest care and precaution posi-
bic are taken in breeding for definite
types, there will always be large
number Of the so-called mislits. which
are the first class of horses to be af-
fected by overproductlon or any other
thing that Is likely to cause n depres-
sion in the market.-Indiana Farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Working Brood Mares.

Most horse breeders prefer that
mares in foal should have regular
exercise in the form of light work, but
jerking and straining should be avoid
ed under all circumstances. For best
results it is good plan to use three
horses for work that would be re-
quired of two under ordinary clrcum-
stances. This is not done at an ad-
ditiOnal expense of one-third, because
three horses will do more work than
two, if the speed alone a. considered.
Then 1t often happens that plows and
cultivatOrs may be set an inch or two
deeper and the extra work thus accom-
pllshed is worth n goSd deal, although
it may not show on the surface. A
man can drive three horses faster than
two and rest less at the end of the
row.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
Results of Intense Cultivation.


/ now have the second crop in the
barn from my eleven and e-eighth
acre field, which is all l have down to
grass this year. The first crop yield
was 12O,173 pounds, the second crop
$3.50 pounds; total for the year on the
eleven and one-eighth acres, 1889
pOunds-over seven and three-quarter
tons to the acre in the two crops.
The seven-elghths acre field, now
seeded fifteen years, cut this year:
First crop, 14,I2S pounds; second crop,
1850 pounds; total, 22,37S pounds.
Please notice this year in the two crops
over eleven tons. / think the yield
remarkable for the fifteenth year after
seedlng-over eleven tons of well dried
hay. One word in the matter of dry
ing my hay. The first crop this year
had an average of three full days
good sunshine, The second crop had
eight days without rain, five OF them
bright sunshine. 1t was well teddered
and spread and heaped up every night.
This is my method of drying hay. II
readers will send me two-cent stamp,
| will tell them how TO produce similar
crops.
have promised to give results of my
1925 Japanese plum trees. and here
they are: The orchard covers five and
half acres; the trees are set twelve
feet on centre apart In trne rows at
right angles-1O0 Red Junes, 725 Album.
dance, 800 Burbanks and 100 Wick.
sons. The first year after setting
the blossoms were full, but frost
killed them. The second year the
blossoms We're full and produced 800
large baskets. The third year the
large baskets. The fourth year the
blossoms We're full, but frost cut all
the fruit off. The fifth year the bios
SONS We're full. and produced 5000
large baskets, final results of this
years crop.
The plums, when allowed to ripen
fully on the trees and sold In the home
market, brought an average o. about
AZ cents basket, but when picked
greener, which is necessary for out.
side market, the price was less. so
that so far as / can see / came out
square, the receipts and cost about
balancing. The second and third year
gave about the came results. Now, l
think II l had only from 200 to 500
trees, just what could handle myself.
with the aid OF some light help, and
the plums could have been allowed to
ripen more fully, and with home
market would have done very well.
The difficulty with my plums il they
mature too quick. The Wicksons are
the best in that respect. With them
you have ten days TO two weeks, but
they are shy bearers. One has hardly
a week with the Red Junes, Burbanks
and Abundance, and, with storm or
two mixed at that, as ! had this year,
the time Is limited. The only relief
there was In the time OF these plums
was one weeks difference In time OF
ripenlng, but for that could not have
handled half the crop.--George "
Clark, In Tribune FarLer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
strin"s as Ha, Trimmings.

Strings of thin satin are 10y no means
exceptional. and make an effective lin.
ish to picture hats, says the Millinery
Trade Review Black liberty strings
are attached under the brim of black
velvet hat, and knotted together once,
so that the knots rests on the wearer's
right shoulder This hat has the brim
somewhat raised on the right side.
while curving down III he brim. The
trimming consists Of loops of the rib.
bon. each pleated irto the shape of
dahl!a petal. arranged in two halves,
embracing two-thirds Of the crown,
joined by handsome cut steel buckle
of shield shape, ana plume of ostrich
tips placed rather far back
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
fbE ct amy >

following tile drainage In Wisconsin
marshes is that of forty-acre tract
which was previously listed OH the tax
toll as swamp land" 1t was consld
cred waste space, with the exception
that an inferior quality and scant
quantity of marsh grass and weeds
were produced, and peg shoes were re.
quired to enable teams to work upon
It, The place was tile drained at a
cost of SIG per acre, and the latter pro.
duced as large crops of corn and hay
as regular farm lands costing higi,
prices. = L. Reichenbach, Jefferson,
Wis.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

Very many coats slant away in the
skirts. Some pretty little examples are
cut away en- panler. This is quantity
coquettish, Much more extreme and
very greatly liked for dressy toilettes
are the long tails. at the back only
which distinguish a number OF smart
costumes. In most Instances the coats
Of which these streamer-llke tails are
part are OF velvet over skirts OF cloth
or SILK. More truly In the spirit OF Ia
Merveilleuse OF the time OF the Direc-
tory Is the coat with lace tails. Such
a garment is part of a creation des-
tined to appear at a reception. The
dress Is In the exquisite ivolre hnes.
with some shadings OF Persian color
ings. At the front of this much-cut-
away coat there's any amount OF lace
richness to balance the streaming sec
tons which float out the full length Of
the skirt. These tails are edged with
mink. sNsa
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

mother. "and trust in God. He will
surely help u.s."
Mamma" said little Bill. "are we
going to have turkey and pumpkin pie,
like other peoplcT'
This wistful query pierced Franks
tender heart. and he thought. "If ]
only had some money! Then he
broke down completely.
Don't take it so hard" said his
mother, and she coaxcd smile to his
lips but the boys heart was heavy
with Encouragement.
The great day at last exclaimed
Clarence Martin. as he thought OF his
trick.
That night two boys stole TO the barn
and carried the huge basket into the
street. They went directly to the
Wheeler cottage. and. rapping loudly,
set their burden OH the steps and hid
near the indow. The knock was
soon answered 10y Mrs. Wheeler. who
exclaimed. clarence! come and see
thls--a large basket of goodiesr'
The hearts of the boys under the win
dow gave a sting of remorse. But
what was their astonishmcn whon
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

But he was already overheard by
Evelyn, and she in her mind was form
Ing plan.
Tomorrow night" continued Clar-
ence, 1--WE will meet here and ill the
bags so all will be ready. But now we
must be going" and 80 they parted
In his own home Frank Wheeler was
exceedingly happy. for now. he
thought, through his good fortune,
they could have Thanksgiving din
ner. But. after considering that they
all needed clothes. II was decided that
his money should be spent In another
way. Frank felt disappointed about
II. but his spirits kept up braveIy and
ne waited patiently. thinking that. per.
haps. he could get extra work. He
tried all over. but never In all the days
mat passed could he find any. so
thanksgiving must pass without the
hoped for dinner
The night before the plan had been
partly carried out EVELYN Martin
stealiilliy crept from the house and
hurried TO the barn. She carried yarl-
Gus parcels In her arms and seemed
frightened lest she might be seen.
II Will battle them" she said TO hef
self, "Tbey shall not play such mean
tricks on poor family" and she hur-
riedly took the bags from the large
basket. and put others In their places.
When she finished she stole back to
the house. She noticed Clarence smile
mischievously. and thought that he
would not see "the fun"
All that day Frank Wheeler contin-
ued his search for work. but had been
sadly disappointed.
"Bs Of good cheer. my boy" said his
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT.

they heard the words, Turkey. pump
kin pie, apples and pudding" called
out by Frank. They could not believe
their ears. At last Martin whispered
Some one must have heard us, for
thought | heard a step that night ir
the barn"
And both boys returned home, each
secretly pleased that their plan had
miscarrled, and that there was joy ir
the little cottage instead of disappolnt.
ment and observation-disclosures Free
Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

The high price Of grain the most of
the time for several years has caused
many dairynen to give scanty ratlons
to their stock with the mistaken idea
that milch cows would get a rest and
do as well or better than when full
ration was given. The goo cows of
the present time are the result of the
good care and feed Of the cows of the
past. The good cows of the future
will be the Offspring of c,ws that have
good care continually a. the present
time.-J. II. Andre in The Epitomist.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

When q sow has proved h-rself to be
a regular breeder, has large, healthy
litters at regular intervals, and has in
variably such good flow OF milk as
insures the proper sucking of the
young porkers, then keep such SOW
as breeder just as long as she proves
profitable. for the older she gets the
better will be her pigs until she gets
beyond the breeding age.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23
MAKING THE CHOICE

Clarence and Frank were the best
pupils in the school. and they knew the
prize would belong either to one or the
other.
The day OF the contest came. and all
were ready 10 begin. At the end 1t
was found that the prize belonged 10
Frank Wheeler and the principal
handed him 50 gold piece. with many
congratulations,
For the first time Clarence was jeal-
ous. aud be determined TO ayenge him
Solf ~rs"ivirg was drawing
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-23

q" Leg O'Mutton" and Full Coat Sleeves.
The new coat sleeves are Ill full at
the shoulders, but nevertheless offer
variety inasmuch as both the "leg o.
mutton" sort, which are plain at the
wrists, and those that are gathered or
pleated into cuffs are equally correct.
The two models shown are admirable
In every way and will be found pecu-
litarly well adapted TO remodeling.
The sleeve to the left Is shown In
brown broadcloth stitched with corti-
cell silk and finished with piping Of
velvet. The one to the rigbi Is In bot.
tie green chevlot simply stitched in
tailor style and finished with handsome
buttons
The full sleeve Is pleate at both up.
per and lower edges, the pleats al the
cum being collected In narrow space
AT the outer portion. The Gun 10
shaped and the wider end Is tapped
over the narrower The sleeve to the
right Is cut n two pieces ana In true
'leg o'mutton" style Is large and full
above the elbows, plain and snug fit.
ting below.
The quantity OF material required