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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE RESULT.

The first person TO reach the scene
of the tragedy was Urbano, the counts
valet, who while dressing his master
had accidentally looked through the
window just at the instant when Max
had turned the revolver against his
breast. Without waiting to say q word
ie had rushed from the louise INTO the
grounds and knelt beside Max, who was
apparently ~lifeiess, n dark red ever-in-
creasing stain showing where the
blood welIed from his self-intiicted
wound. Urbano's frantic haste, he un-
Ineligible phrases muttered in his
own language, and his wild gestures
startled the butler and a couple OF foot
men as he tore past them, and VINO
followed close upon his heals, believing
him to have rome a When, new
ever, they saw the Two sure lynls ~
sensible on the ground they began TO
understand and to share the vaiets
what has h~appened?" the butler
asked. bewildered by the sight which
shook him out of his usual placid de-
meanor and left him wiid-eyed with
horror.
explained. II saw 1t from the window,
send for d doctor, quick, quick, before
it's too late" he cried out, wringing his
hands.
one Of the footmen ran toward the
stables that he might dispatch a groom
In all haste for the doctor.
But Miss Cowley," said the butler
seeing that Urbano took no notice OF
her. SIS she wounded, too?"
mo, no." the valet almost snapped
"she has only tainted"
The butler, not knowing what else
to do, was about to lift his young mis-
tress up, when he caught sight of Lady
Bysshe running ~distractedly from the
house, followed by a couple of fright
ened servants, for the news had al
ready spread indoors.
What's this? MY God, what Is this ?"
she asked. as with a horror stricken
face she caught sight of the PROSTATE
figures.
(Continued Next Week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

archistic and revolutionary literature
inte Russia aaa said that in n of
twenty-five pamphlets which a been
given him for translation ii said that
ttnothfng could save Car Nicholas IL
from sharing the fate Of his murdered
grandfather, Alexander II,
When questioned on the witness
stand by the attorney for the defense
the socialist, Liebknecht. he could not
remember or point out In which PAM
phlet this sentence could be found. and
cut so miserable a figure that Lfeb-
knecht at last succeeded In proving
thai in the translation words and SEN
fences had been added which were not
contained in the originals at all.
The judge finally had TO come 10 the
consul generals assistance n forbade
the attorney for the defense 10 ask any
more questions.
A well known Berlin authority. Pro-
fessor Balm, who had been expected
TO strengthen the case OF the proSecu-
ton, testified that the pamphlets were
absolutely harmless.
The affair win undoubtedly be taken
up i'm the reichstag by h socialists and
Is sure to give the chancellor of the
empire many unpleasant hours.
German Army Abuses Again.
The case against Corporal Peschel,
WHO HOiJlE TIME hkO Nd0 Apulfo 6uiAAN
and sentenced TO prison on 316 com-
plants OF abusing private soldiers, has
had an epilogue.
One of the soldiers. a private named
Fuchs. who had been most brutality
treated by Peschel, was one OF the chief
witnesses against the corporal.
On the advice Of his father Fuchs had
kept a complete diary Of all that hap
pened in the regiment. He had filed
HNa Nnflfrnag with tho daily fanfaG
which he had given the title OF
Memoirs of a Private Artillerist.' When
his diary was seized by his superior
officers ii was the evident sincerity and
frankness OF these notes which more
than anything else served to convict he
corporal.
But the other day Fuchs himself APP
peared as accused before a court
martial charged with having used dis
respectful language about his officers in
his diary.
With a courage that has won for
him the admiration of every justice.
loving man in Germany, he declared
that he needed no attorney, as he was
able to defend himself.
When he stood up to make his plea
TO court and jury a scene ollowed
never before Witnessed IN a German
court.
In mastery speech which made a
strong impression even Upon the stern
Judge, he said Those memoirs which
you have confiscated | wrote for that
very purpose, that they might put an
end 20 these abesaiaahie abuses which
I have witnessed and under which /
have suffered, that those who are called
TO serve under the colors after me
might not have 10 suffer as l have
suffered. If this Is a crime, then I
am indeed guilty and ask o to con-
denim me-
The court martial did not dare to do
so and Fuchs was acquitted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Tombstone Prospector: Every symp-
tom points to a tendency to spread on
style In Tombstone. Among other ms
tincts In this direction, the boys bought
a pair of beautiful barber pole suspend
ers and presented them to the amiable
dispenser who shove the amber ex-
tract Of cheerfulness over the mahog-
any OF the parlor saloon. He promptly
donned the innovation. but claimed that
he felt like he had a rail fence on each
shoulder. Then. when they became
oyerburdensome he would inhibition
them and permit them to dangle In
front, but he finally got them dowr
fine enough to go to church In. Several
old timers, c-olspicuously court at
tendants from the other n OF the
country. have fallen into the habit oil
wearing boiled shirts. and 1t looks as II
sky blue overall3 might be discarded
as a full-dress costume. Getting pow
trful tony IA town nowadays.
N..Nt Wf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
CHAPTER XVII.
MAX IS MADE DESPERATE.

Max had been in town some weeks
and was feeling very much pleased
with himself. He had already met a
couple OF old college friends, who in the
plentiful leisure allowed by their stud
les for the bar, were not averse to hands
OF whist and games OF poker, and he
hid made himself pleasant to his fellow
students at the hospital in whose on-
pany he enjoyed himself; so that he
was far from feeling lonely, or allowing.
his thoughts to dwell persistently on
the inmates of Knowiesworth hail.
He was particularly lIght-hearted
and self satisfied one afternoon when.
having left the hospital he crossed
Westminster bridge and o his way
tention or calling on a friend.
With the red light shining In his
eyes. Max scarcely recognized a famil-
lar figure coming toward him, until IL
was close at hand. Had there been
means OF escape he WOULD have taken
1t. but there was not, with great pres
ence OF mind he hurried forward with
outstretched band 70 meet Lord Sur
MY dear chap Max said with ex-
cessive friendliness. II have beenp won
dering IL you had come back TO town
or when I should see you. and here you
are. Funny isn't tt?'
Il have been thinking OF you." Sur
reyrnore replied, with q GOODNESS thal
sharply contrasted the others ~effuslye'
ness.
X know / ought to have written Il
you long ago, but I'll tell you why
didn't Max stated. with q plausible
and confidential air. II lost every pen
ny that / had at that COMPOUNDED place
and felt ashamed to let you now Wha'
a. fool L wns.r
S~urreymore had expected to receive
ne could badly AFFORD TO lend. which
was given under pressur> and in {
weak moment that he had ever since
regretted.
II expected. he said, while his man.
ner Stifrenod, you would have KEEP
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Youths Companion: Among the Pc
culiar ''geniuses" of Byfield, Mass, a
place to be remembered, and worthy Of
the bookwhich ]. L. EweIl has written
about 1t, was q man in the north Of
the parish who was asked by a ladder
vender Ii he would like to buy.
How much are the ladders a foot:"
he asked.
Twelve cents" was the answer.
Very WELL" said he. srH take a
foot"
The ladder vender Jumped down
from his load, pulled down a ladder and
sawed OFF a foot.
The purchaser took ii. paid the price
and remarked quietly.
That's just what I've been wanting
to pick huckleberrics with"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

Neary-Yes. indeed. In London 1 was
presented at court.
Wraggles-what did they charge YOU
VITA?
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12

The Professor-You know, Cornell
University possesses the heart OF
Jumbo.
The sport-My. It's no wonder those
lads can roWt
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-03-22
TALKS ON INSECT PESTS.
ia Little General Information on the Subject.
Editors Progressive Farmer:

Before go further with these ''talks" it
Will be we'll to impress some matters firmly upon
the minds of Progressive Farmer readers.
First. The work of the eutomologist in this
State pertains strictly to insects and insect pests
He has nothing to do with preventing the rusts,
rots. bights scabs, etc., trees, fruits plants
such inquiries should be addressed to DR.. F. l..
Stevens, West Raleigh n. @. Nor has he any
thing to do with the selection of varieties of
fruits or vegetables, the fertilization or cul-
ture of them; such inquiries should be addressed
to Prof. W. F. Massey, Raleigh, N. G. But all
matters pertaining to real insect pests, such as
cutworms, grubs, caterpllars, flies, butterflies
maggots, grasshoppers, scale insects, etc.. should
be addressed to the eutomologist, and he will be
glad to give his careful attention to any such in
quiries
Second 1t is not to be expected that we shall
extermlnate insect pests even by the most pains
taking work. You will never find determination"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-03-22

necessary, to make the plants produce seed or
fruit in proportion to stalk and leaf.
The main Offices then, of phosphoric acid and
potash are the opposite to that of nitrogen and
are directed toward increasing the number of
ears of corn, bolls of cotton, grains of wheat,
ETC., and to make them mature earlier. Large
amounts of acid phosphate in mixed fertilizers
or by itself will not only make cotton boil more
heavily, but will hasten very materially the open
ing of the cotton. This should be especially borne
liz mind in the fertilization of land which grows
this crop late where it is liable to be caught
and damaged by early frost.
Potash has tendency to rather prolong the
growth of crops, but, like phosphorc acid, it aids
very materially in the fruiting of them.
These facts relating to the parts played by the
three fertilizer constituents in the growth of
plants should be kept clearly in mind in selecting
fertilizers for different soils, only by observ-
ing what the land will do itself the fertil-
izer constituents be combined in such a way to
produce the best proportion of stalk and fruit.
The first essential in the production of a good
crop of any kind is good-sized stalk to bear the
crop. Nitrogen is the prime constituent in doing
this, after which phosphoric and potash need to
be combined with it in such proportions as will
give the largest yield in cotton, corn, or what
ever else is being grown.
In of the preceding articles (fertilizers
for tobacco and cotton) the materials furnishing
nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash have been
combined on basis of the observation of farmers
and experimental results in such a way as to give
good development of the different parts of
these plants. In future papers it is proposed to
discuss and present in a similar way formulas
that will furnish the three fertilizer constituents
in good proportions for our other main farm and
garden crops. B. w. KILGORE
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-03-22
The Progressive Farmer.
FERTILIZERS: OFFICES OF NITROGEN, PHOS-
PHORIC ACID AND POTASH I'm PLANT
GROWTH

While all three of the fertilizer constituents
nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash-are neces-
sary to the full development of plants their most
important offices functions are directed more
particularly toward the development of special
partG of plants.
Nitrogen has for its most important office the
production of stalks stems and leaves, rather than
fruit or seed, the effect of too great an amount
of nitrogen in fertilizers being to plants to
produce weed at the expense of seed. Plants of
rich green color and good size are not IN need
Of nitrogen while small pale, sickly ones are in
want of it. Soils that grow large plants have
more nitrogen prOpOrtiOnately than the other two
constituents and need phosphoric acid or potash,
or BOTH to aid in the fruit seed producing
function.
Where large applications of barnyard manure
have been made, there is always a heavy weedy
growth; frequently in the of cotton the
stalks are very large and the bolls few, and the
maturity of the entire plant is greatly delayed
by the prolongation of the growth of stalk. Ex-
anirles of this kind in the small fields
surrounding barn lots where it is convenient to
distribute the manure and not Infrequently the
washings from the barn lots carry the best part
of the manure in this way to the adjoining
around the barn. This large excessive growth is
also true of corn after heavy applications of
manure, though corn will stand of this
Kind of fertilization without detrimen the yield
of ear than will cotton. In like manner where
there has been a heavy growth of peas, clover, or
other soi-improving crops of this class, there is
also large, stalky growth. The main fertilizer
constituent in barnyard manure peas and clover
is nitrogen and in the growth of crops after peas,
clover and manure the nitrogen in them mani
tests itself very strongly in this One-sided, but
very important phase Of growth, if the quantity
be large Black rich soils contain a very large
amount of vegetable matter which carries nitro
gen its main constituent, and as a conse-
quence. on these lands there is larger develop
ment of stalk and leaf than fruit A good ex-
ample of these is found in the pocosn soils in the
eastern part of the State, of which contain
much one-haf of 1 per cent of nitrogen,
and do not need any of this constituent in the
fertilizer applied to them to produce good crops.
In all the cases referred to above, where there
is a large development of stalk and leaf at the
expense of fruit, nitrogen is needed in the
fertilizer, but applications of phosphoric acid
and potash in of the materials supplying
these are extremely beneficial, if not absolutely
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07
PEpRIcKTowN.

The Gypsy Encampment, under the
auspices of the Social Department of the
Epworth League, given on July 18th, was
pronounced a grand success. The masses
of people that gathered on the spacious
lawn expressed themselves as never attend
ing a more unique affair. The small tables
daintily arranged and attended by young
ladies in gypsy attire was very attractive.
The music by the Pedricktown Cornet
Band was also highly appreciated. The
Gypsy Fortune Teliers" did rushing
business While some were much displeased
with their future, others were delighted so
much so that they made a second visit to
Queens Madge and Marie. The amount
realized at the encampment was about 800
The money will be used for repairing the
interior of the church.
Mrs. William Richman, of Bridgeton,
will spend the remainder of the Summer
with her husband here.
The choir of the Baptist Church met at
the home of Samuel Snyder on Friday
evening. A pleasant social time was en-
joyed, after which refreshments were served.
Captain Garrison took a number of
friends to Woodland Beach on his naptha
launch on the Fourth.
Mrs. Wesley Sparks is quire i'll at this
writing. Mrs. Davis Stanley is also re-
ported i'll.
Harry johnson, of Phila., is spending
the Summer with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
II. T. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Leynn were seen in
town during the week; they will be at
home to their friends after Aug. %.
Mary R. Justice escaped what might
have been very serious accident on Thurs
day last. Her horse became frightened in
front of Sweeten's store, but one Of the
clerks being near at hand went to her
assistance,
Hubert Shoemaker and wife, of Phila.,
visited at F. G. Sparks over Sunday.
A number of this vicinity attended the
races at Salem on Monday.
Maurice Penrose, with number Of
friends, spent the Fourth at Island Heights.
Isaac Derrickson and wife, of Repaupo,
also Henry Shoemaker and family, Of
Phila.. visited at the home of Andrew
Parker on Monday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07
HURFFvILLE.

heavy wagon got stuck for two hours
in the loose dirt at the unfinished culyert
on Friday.
Joseph Kelley has moved into NJ. NJ.
Chew's tenant house.
The high wind on Friday night broke off
considerable corn for some of the farmers.
The M. E. Sunday-school will picnic at
Grenloch Park on Wednesday, July 30th.
The petition received by the Board Of
Education desiring that schoolhouse be
built at Grenloeh does not contain the sig
natures required, although committee OF
investigation has been appointed. Tax
payers it is for you to say.
George Hannold, clerk in R. C. CIark's
store, has been confined to the house with
measles.
Mrs. Abbie Hurf is having her house
treated to coat of paint.
Harold Hannold has his engine and
thresher in good condition for the harvest
which is at hand.
Albert johnson has moved into the house
vacated by Joseph Kelley.
Farmers have experienced some difficulty
in gathering hay on account of frequent
showers.
The culvert which has been in course Of
construction for sixty days was opened for
travel on Saturday.
The wind blew heavy limb of tree on
the electric wires at Mrs. J. Kelley's on
Friday night, necessitating the cutting OF
the wires before it could be removed.
Members of the M. E. Church choir have
an article which they are going to sell. II
you are not invited to examine it just call
it to their attention as it is very useful as
we'll as ornamental.
There are two positions for school teachers
| yet vacant in the Township.
We understand there is to be a peach
social in September.
We understand that the letter carriers are
not overly pleased with the change of law
modifying the distribution of papers.
| Our farmers still continue to purchase
the up-to-date shelving wagons.
| The ladies out numbered the men at the
sale of household goods at Walton II.
| Chero's on Saturday,
Those who assisted in the work of clean
ing away the dirt made at the lawn social
deserve credit for putting it in such con.
dition that you would never know that
such had taken place.
Everybody is earnestly requested to be
present at the M. E. church on next Sunday
night to hear the sermon to be delivered by
Rev w. i. Peterson the subject of which
will be, "a Love Story This is chance
for the young people to receive valuable IN
formation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07
PAULsBoRo.

The hail storm of Friday night last was
the most severe ever known here. Some of
the truckers haye lost their entire years
work, and given up their farms and gone to
work by the day.
Over one-hundred members OF M. E.
Church took sacrament at the service Sun
morning last.
S. r. Deyault and wife Of Camden were
over Sunday visitors with relatives here.
Sedwick is former Paulsboro boy
Samuel Huff and family of Phila., spent
the Fourth in Paulsboro.
Samuel E. Gaunt and family also spent
the Fourth here with relatives
W. d. Turner, wife, Glenn Turner. wife
and child, and Dayton Corson wife and son
spent the fourth at National Park
w. FL. Campbell has had a new portico
built the entire length Of his house, add
ing much to the appearance to the home
The Paulsboro Base Ball team played two
games July Fourth
Paulsboro Borough Council had regular
meeting at the chamber Tuesday night
when the street and highway Committees
seemed to have great deal on their hands
1t seems property is becoming valuable and
owners of property are awakening to the
fact that streets and lots fronting on streets
no matter where, is worth looking after.
A hearing was given to owners of property
on Penn Road and an unopened portion of
Wood ST., and quite heated discussion
was allowed, but the matter was referred to
the street committee without any action.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07

BRIDGEPORT.

The Hon. John Cadwalader, of Phila.,
has bought the Laurence farm adjoining
Cadwalader's Island, at the mouth of the
creek.
The Fourth of July passed off very quiet
ly at this place. Casualties from fire
works were quite limited, none being of a
serious character.
On occount of disability by sickness, D.
d. S., M. Robinson has appointed Bro.
Miller, P. g.. of Osceola, No. rs, I. 0. O..
F., to install the officers of the different
Lodges of this district.
Township Committeeman, William F
Justice, has commenced widening the road
along the creek coming from South Bridge
port to Bridgeport
The many friends of Mr. S. G. Steelman
gave him grand party on last Saturday, ii
being his Goth birthday. Mr.. Steelman has
spent his entire life time in this place, and
was always considered one of our best citi-
zens. Mr.. Steelman has been under the
DOCTORS care some time, but with the APP
parent improvement he has many more
days ahead Of him.
The following officers has been elected
for the ensuing term by the differnt Lodges
Enterprise Lodge, No. 139, /. 0. o. F.
N. c., James H. Hewes; Y G., John Ma
gin; Sec, John F. Truitt.
Logan Lodge, K. of Pc. c., William
Indie, ST.; V. c., Amos Haines; NJ. of W,
Matthew Baker; M. of A., Julious Chees-
man; Prelate, William Moore; l. G., Chas
McKeag; o. G., Charles Parker.
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, Bridgeport Council No
238: c., Harry Newman; V. c., Charles
Risler; A. R. Wallace McKeage; Conduc-
tor, George Hires, Jr.; Warden, Oscar Rich
man; 1. S., Ira Baker; O. S., Wagner
Gruff; Trustee, Wallace McKeage.
The steamer Florence made its first
trip to Philadelphia, July 5.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07
eLAssRoRo.

Mrs Chas johnson and daughter of At
lantic City is visiting this place.
A. j. Mann has sold his place Of bust
ness to Mr.. Messenger, Of Downer.
Edward Finger, 9-year-old son of Ed,
Finger, was struck by Cape May train OF
the West Jersey last Saturday afternoon
and killed.
Mr. VIM. Long and family have return &c
home after stay Of nine months in Olean
N. Y.
The Glassboro home team, in game on
Saturday with Clayton, was closed out BY
8 to 0.
The married men, and the glass blowers
win have game Of ball on Thursday a
$50, here.
Mr. Victor Robinson who has been work
ing at Olean N. Y, has just arrived home.
Mr.. Walter Richard was married las
Saturday night to Miss NJ. Simpson, bot
Of this place.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07
SEWELL.

The people of the vicinity of Sewell and
Barnsboro, believe the county authorities
should take cognizanee of the visitation to
Tyler's pond of the Eckert Association Of
Phila. The last visit of this association
was on Sunday, June 10, when about sixty
members came down in BUSES, bringing a
wagon load of beer. By evening the party
was in condition to cause great disturbance
in the community. Our local constables
are unable to cope with so large party,
and must have help if the peace and good
order of our county is to be maintained.
We will probably need Company 'I'' OF
your city in assisting us to maintain the
peace the next time they come.
Joshua Scott has just harvested eleven
acres of fine wheat, in fine condition.
J. L. North, agent for the Star Back
Cleared ball bearing steel wind mill is
erecting a 10 feet mill on the property OF
the West Jersey Mari & Transportation Co.
near here. It is to be placed on fifty
foot tower, with a tank Of 1890 gallons
capacity.
The new Baptist parsonage is progressing
toward completion. j. A. Tomlin, Of
Barnsboro, is the contractor.
The meeting Of the Blue Jay Social had
good time in the parsonage on Saturday
evening, and cleared nice sum for the
treasury.