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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
GAMBLERS OF MONTE CARLO
Side Light on the Methods of the Man
ayers of the Notorious
Casino.

In Sir Henry Maxim's book on Monte
Carlo, lately published in London, he
tells this story of how the managers of
the great gambling establishment
boom things for the benefit of their
money-making game, says the New
York Times. Referring to the methods
OF the bank in its dealings with Lord
Rosslyn, of the famous SYSTEM" and
the late Sam Lewis, he says:
Upon one occasion these two gentle
men approached trente-et-quarante
table and each staked maximum of H.
900 francs upon black Black came up,
and the bank paid them "a 900 francs.
Again they staked the maximum on
black, and again black came up. They
continued stalking on black till they had
scored seven consecutive wins, when the
bank was said to be broken. A bell was
rung, and an official of the bank ap-
preached with considerable ceremony
demand was made, also with consid-
cradle amount Of ceremony, for more
money; again, with considerable cere-
mony, it was delivered, and the play
went on. black coming up every time
The bank was again broken; more
money was sent for-more ceremony.
This time there was great excitement,
hundreds of people were crowding about
the table, and everybody that could
stake a louis staked on black; and black
continued to come up for II times.
Then, on the eighteenth coup, which
was red, Lord Rosslyn and Mr.. Lewis
each lost 10000 francs
This" says Sir Hiram, was the
longest run l ever witnessed at Monte
Carlo. However, my suspicious were
aroused. l did not believe for mo-
ment that the bank had actually been
broken. l know that there had been
a great deal of play that day, and that
the winnings at this particular table
must have been heavy indeed.
Il therefore remained to see the
money taken from the table, when I
found that it was exactly as l had ex-
pected. There was at least peck of
large banknotes. 1t had not been neces-
sary for the bank to send for money at
all; this had only been done for effect
1t was telegraphed all over the world
that Lord Rosslyn and Mr. Sam Lewis
had broken the bank three consecutive
times in single evening. True, the
bank had lost money, but they turned
it into a valuable advertisement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Live Stock in the Orchard.

Now and then We see the advice given
to pasture the stock in the orchards.
But if the orchard is a modern one, We
doubt very much if the advice is good.
1t might have been all right in the. old
fashioned orchard that had trees head
ed high, and of which the stock could
not eat the lower branches or gather the
fruit from them. But in some of our best
orchards the trees are headed so low that
the branches almost lie on the ground,
and in the growing season very large
amount of fruit would be within the
reach of the stock whatever kind i
might be. Poultry is about TIE only
class of farm stock that can be given
access to the orchard without running
great chances of extensive injury result
ing.-Farmers' Review. ~.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Reforming the Man.

Henry said Mrs. Penhecker, you
have not yet told me what good re-
solve you have made since your BIRTH
day."
"Why, my DEAR" protested Henry,
you know that have no small vices
or bad habits at all. Don't you know
that you have induced me to stop card
playing and smoking and drinking
and going out at nights, and everything
else used to think wanted to do?"
eyes, love-" answered Mrs. Pen
hecker, sweetly; 'but it sometimes
seems to me that you read the adver-
tisements Of liquors and cigars with
sinful satisfaction It would be better
for you if you should sternly and firm
ly resolve to shun them hereafter
And poor Henry shrank farther and
father into the nice new house-coat
that she had made for him from her
old dolman.-London Tit-Bits
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
INCREASING THE PROFITS.
It Can Be Done by Giving the Hogs
More Range and Free Access
to Pastures.

A very common practice, and yet a
very injurious practice among farmers
is to confine their swine in close pens,
not allowing them free range and a
change OF atmosphere. The original
hog had the freedom of the woods,
where he could dig for roots and OBJ
tain other things possessing medicinal
qualities; consequently he was much
healthier, and less liable to cholera
and other contagious diseases All
animals like a change of diet This
they can get when allowed large
pasture to roam over as there will be
found there so many kinds of weeds
that they will RELISH which will great
ly improve the appetite. Notice the
difference between two punches of
hogs; one which has been closely con-
fined, the other which has had plenty
of range and change of sleeping ap-
partments. You will readily notice
the difference in appearance, health,
growth, etc. Another very poor prac-
tice is to allow hogs to sleep on piles
OF manure, or around old straw stacks,
and when allowed to do this, ere long
the hogs will show the effects of such
| poor practice-as some will show
signs of poor health and also stunted
condition from over heating and over
laying. Grain being more costly than
the grasses it is therefore a point in
economy to gain as many pounds as
possible by the use of grass 1t has
been we'll said that variety is the
spice of life This is as true of the
life of animals S of man. Don't feed
! those pigs so much grain, give them
such food as will be conducive of more
growth and less flesh Prepare a pas
ture especially adapted to the needs
and wants of the pigs. such as
clover. peas. rape. etc. and you will
have stronger and better hogs. Hogs
weighing about 200 pounds, we'll fat
tened, are bringing the top Of the mar
ket now. The large coarse hog is no
longer in such demand: this works
great saving to the producers. as it is
possible to make market toppers in six
to nine months, so that it is not neces-
sary to winter anything but the brood
sows; spring pigs being marketed in
the fall. In this way too. they can be
matured at much less cost than those
that have to be wintered before fat
| tening. Think it better plan to give
even those hogs that are on full feed
chance to roam some as they will
not to do this if water is handy to the
feed n.-Ag-icultural Epitomist.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
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THE COTTON BOIL WEEVIl.
Scientists Have Made Some PROGRESS
in Their Efforts to Externin-
ate the Pest.

The United States census report re-
Gently issued gives some startling fig
ures as to the great damage done to the
cotton industry in the last year through
the ravages of the boil weevil. The re-
port gives the total crop as 1O,045.614
bales Of a 500-pound standard. This is
about 900 bales less than produced
last year. The total loss to the state of
Texas up to date is about $125, 600, 900.
During the summer Of 1894 planters
along the Rio Grande and southwestern
Texas discovered in their cotton fields
the presence of small. grayish. long
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
ENSILACE FOR DAIRY COWS.
One Cubic Foot Of Silo Space Should
Be Provided for Each An
imal Per Day.

There is no longer any question
about the value of the silo and silage
for dairy COWS. The testimony in be-
half of this is unanimous. and very
conclusive where silage is fed to the
cows Here are some practical refer
ences to the construction of the silO
and quantity Of the silage, by Prof.
Thomas F. Hunt, of the Ohio State
University and Agricultural College:
zone cubic foot of silo space should
be provided for each COW per day. 10
obtain the size of silo required multi
ply the number OF cows to be fed by
the number of days it is desired to feed
ensilage and the result Hill be the Gu
bic contents of the silO required. Silos
should never be less than 20 feet deep.
and 80 feet is very much better. The
ensilage should always be fed off the
top, keeping not more than eight
square feet of surface for each COW fed,
and five square feet is better. It is
sometimes more economical to get this
relationship by increasing the size Of
the herd than by reducing the size of
the silo The amount of weight by en-
silage that a silo will hold depends
upon several factors. as the size and
shape of silo and the ripeness of the
corn used, but in general the number
of pounds of ensilage a silo will hold
can be determined by multiplying the
cubic contents of the silo by 80. A
ton of ensilage will thus fill Sc cubic
feet The number Of tons of ensilage
which can be grown per acre is mat
ter upon which there is much differ
ence of opinion. My experience leads
me to believe that II tons of ensilage
per acre is a fair average yield of
properly ripened ensilage."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Air to Clean Streets.

A Michigan man has invented a
pneumatic STRENGTHENING machine de-
void of any brush or broom appliance
When the cleaner is drawn over the
surface it draws up the dust and dirt
by means of an exhaust, which takes
the place of brushes and brooms. The
device draws the dust and dirt into a
repository, where it is held until
dumped into a cart, and so the dirt is
not allowed to stand in unsightly piles
around the streets waiting to be hauled
away by wagons.~The inventor claims
that his machine will clean a street So
thoroughly that it will not need sprink-
ling, but the surface to be operated On
must not be damp.-N. r. Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
CHINESE AS BANK CLERKS.
Their Methods Appear Primitive Yet
Their Calculation Is Rapid
and Accurate.

China has a way of getting hold of
some OF the first principles of things,
even though she may not have devel-
oped them into elaborate and scien-
tific systems. The method of calcu-
lation used in the Chinese banks may
seem primitive to the foreigner; never
theless it is carried on with rapidity
and accuracy, says Youths Companion.
An English officer, staying in Hong
Kong, tells of his visit to one OF the
banks.
AS an Englishman he was received
with great civility. "Schroff!" shouted
the head clerk. This word is not, as
it sounds, German, but corruption
OF the Hindu ''sarraf," or bankers as
slstant. In response to the call ma
tive cashier appeared, noiseless and
deferential, with smooth-shaven
skull, fourfoot pigtail and spotless,
flowing garments. He carried neither
paper nor pencil about him.
With great rapidity he made the de-
sired exchange of notes, doing his cal
culating on an abacus-a frame of
wire and beads, similar to those used
in country schools years ago. His
long, 1.-the fingers moved over the
beads more quickly than the eye could
follow, but there was no mistake in
the total.
The officer wanted large piece of
money changed into small coin. In
stead of going through the WEAKNESS
involved in counting out the 300
pieces included in this transaction, a
simple, ingenious device was en-
ployed. A fiat, wooden tray was pro-
duced containing 100 recesses, each
just big enough to lodge one coin and
just shallow enough to prevent the
possibility of two lurking together.
The pile of small coins poured out
on this tray, and with one jerk OF the
clerks wrist the hundred recesses
were filled and the surplus swept off.
During the performance the clerk kept
his enormous sleeves tucked we'll up,
in order to disarm any possible sus-
picion of dexterous pilfering.
The officers change was correct to
the last penny, and was obtained in
an incredibly short time
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Refuse Meat for Poultry.

Meat will be found equal to any food
for inducing hens to lay, but meat
should not be fed in excess. The refuse
from factories, known as chambers
scraps, comes in pressed cakes It is ex-
cellent when fed moderately-about a
pound day to 20 h~1s. If fed in larger
amounts, to the exclusion of other foods,
it will cause the hens to become overfat,
as it contains quite an amount of carbo-
naceous material that escapes the heavy
pressure required to extract the grease.
1t should be used only as an assistant
with the regular supply of gra;n.-Farm
and Fireside. .-&..E
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
THE STATESMEN WHO WORK
Leaders Who Play Star Roles in Con-
gress Do Not Take Part in
the Drudgery.

Inc average citizen, interested in the
history OF his country and rather proud
OF his knowledge of men and events,
II asked to name the leaders in legis-
latlVe craftsmanship, would glibly refer
to Senators Spooner, Lodge, Depew, AL
llson, Bailey, Hoar, Teller and Repre-
sentatives Cannon, Payne, Dalzell,
Grosvenor, Hepburn and the men who
share with them the glory of star roles
and speaking parts in the presentation
OF the congressional drama. These,
says Leslie's Monthly, are the men who
receive the applause of the audience
while the actual work, the drudgery,
even of the artistic kind, is performed
by minor persons in the play, although
everything is apparently planned to pre-
pare proper stage settings and scenic
the last rs years it was possible for a
member of congress, particularly of the
house, to make his influence felt by his
oratory. During the term Of Mr.. Car
isles speakership there was growing
disposition to limit debate, and this
ed discussion of any topic, unless ia
vored by few leaders, when Speaker
Reed formulated and forced the adop-
ton of his now famous rules When the
democrats later secured control of the
house the very liberty, amounting al
most to license, which marked the reac-
ton against the Reed rules was so gross
that it caused their adoption by the
democrats These rules are still in
force, and under them, by the power in
vested in a few important committees,
much oratory is impossible. AS result
the "gum-shoe" brand of craftsmanship
has been developed. Important prob
lens, the solution of which are demand
ed by national necessity, are no longer
settled on the floor of the house. They
come to that body from committees, and
the rank and file of the membership
of the house has little to do but to regis
ter, more or less faithfully, the mandates
that come from the committee rooms.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
What about you, Number Six! Can

What about you, Number Six! Can
you handle the ribbons?'
mo, l can't drive at ALL" responded
the councillor addressed.
HIM! Your education's being neg
lected. How about you, Number
Seven?"
"I'll drive" replied, promptly; I'm
quite at home at it, and know London
WE'LL"
Capital. That will do, then. Now
to settle the other preliminaries.
The details of these "other prelim-
inaries' may be spared the reader.
Before the train reached Southend
everything was settled-the day, or
rather night, for the series of explo-
sions fixed, and the time and place of
meeting.
1t was nearing II o'clock as, with
all my villainous crew inside, l
whipped UP the horses as we ap-
preached the gray walls of Holloway
prison. My instructions were to pass
the main entrance at a slow trot, and
Two tap twice at the carriage window.
Outside the entrance man was stand
ing. His attitude was that of a
lounger, but the queer way in which
he looked up and down the road, every
now and then, belied the indolent air
he had assumed, and as we trundled
towards him, he started, took a step
for ov1 nd irpr
himself, stopped short, and stood stiff
and still like well-trained setter at
sight of bird. 1 felt that the mans
eyes were upon me and upon the car
riage, and raised my whip to lash the
horses. He saw the action and snapped
out the word, "Now," like an officer
giving the word of command, and the
next instant we were level with the
entrance. Jerking my right rein vio-
lently, switched the horses round at
right angles, whipping them up merci-
lessly meanwhile, and dashed into the
prison yard at gallop.
AS the ponderous gates swung to be-
hind us, Hall, followed by lubbock,
leapt out, but, almost as their feet
touched ground, the black shadows on
either side swarmed suddenly into
men, who had seized and secured the
four conspirators before the echoing
clang of the closing gates had died
away
The psychological moment for which
| had waited so long-too long-had
come.
What does this mean, Number
Seven?" Kissed the now handcuffed
Number Two as got down from the
box.
). 1T MEANS said, that have been
a spy upon you all along, and that
told the governor of the goal why we
were coming here tonight, and ar
ranged with him that the waving of my
whip should be the signal for the gates
to open.''
my Cod" he said, quietly, land I
mistook you for gentleman"
The case has not come on for trial
yet, as the police are completing their
investigations and their chain of evil
dence. They tell me that what l know
against the conspirators is but dust
in the balance compared to the calen-
dar of crime of which the syndicate
has been guilty, and that, in effecting
the arrest of Number Two, I have
been instrumental in bringing to JUS
tice one of the greatest criminals of
modern times.
All the same, do not feel very proud
of my share in the matter.
THE ENID
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Mere Melodies.

The first duty of the Korean woman
is silence, and even on the festive &C.
casion of her wedding her tongue is
not unbridled She is looked upon as
a nobody and is not even distinguished
by name of her own, being called
''Kosiki'' (What-You-May-Ca Call Herr.
Her life is spent in the greatest seelu-
sion, and she is strictly forbidden all
Intercourse with men.-Detroit Free
Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Agriculture in the Schools.

The idea of teaching agriculture in
primary schools is growing steadily,
despite well-intentioned but really
groundless opposition. The greatest
stumbling block has been ignorance
of teachers concerning scientific agri-
culture There is now little excuse for
any teacher remaining ignorant of a
few of the general principles of crop
production. Anyone if he makes up
his mind can fit himself for teaching
how to prepare soil for planting and
cultivate a few of our leading farm
crops Agricultural papers, agricul-
tural books, nature study, literature,
are within the reach of every teacher
OF course consolidation of country
schools will render the teaching of
agriculture comparatively easy, but
until this is accomplished much can
be done.-American Agriculturist.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Market Values of Dead Rats.

A New England senator tells a story
of certain wealthy business man in
Providence, r. L., whose reputation for
tightfistedness in business matters is
matter of common knowledge, even in
neighboring states.
Not long ago the man of strict BUSH
ness principles engaged professional
ratcatcher to undertake the task Of
Kidding his warehouse cellars of the
troublesome rodents that infested
them.
The ratkiller presented his bill,
showing that the Providence man was
indebted to the former in the sum Of
$40.
"Good gracious!" exclaimed the
tightfsted man, as he glanced at the
bill, "$10!" Then, after a seconds
pause he anxiously asked: -" ~
" Don't get anything for the rats1''-
N. Y. Tribune Sy ss sz f b 4. & .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Ceraphima's Criticism.

r "'Clar ter gracious!'''' said Aunt Ser
aphima when the white lady entered her
cabin, "dese yere plicemens suttinly is
gwine drive me plum crazy wild DER in
sanitary rules"
What is the matter now, aunty?"
asked the visitor. ....
why, jes' dis mawnin' long cum one
OBJ desc yere, copstabbles an toll me dere
80 much militarial fevah gwine round
dat we mustn't drink muffin, but pilfered
Watah. Judge. sss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
Information Wanted.

my DEAR" said .Rounder the. other
evening, as he was about to start
downtown, my club now has all the
comforts of home" H.
indeed" exclaimed Mrs. Rounder,
"and when is our home2to have all the
comforts Of >club?"- Cincinnati En-
Quirer. j .<:= :.s & zs@ S .sS III
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01

rail or scantling near the top is used
for two purposes. Horses and cattle
can see it easily and are not apt to be
damaged by running into the fence. 1t
serves as brace and the wires are more
easily kept taut than when it is omitted,
a most important item in hog fence
made of barbed wire.-Orange Judd
Farmer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01
A HOC-TICHT WIRE FENCE.
It Is So Constructed That Horses and
Cattle Are Not Apt to
Run Into It.

A barbed wire fence that will turn
hogs is shown in the accompanying il
Illustration and is self-explanatory The
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-01


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land and had a trial Michigan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-19
II PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER or HON

N PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER or HON
Aener c Thomas. SURROGATE of tn. County OF New
NOTICE IL hereby Svsn 10 all
SSs,nss John L. Hanilion late II the County OF Sra
.oft deceased. present the
ne s1hscTber at the place tIansactIng b,S,o...
&C. 20 Wssi 2Ib street IN the City OF New Yorx On
81 before she 10th day OF October next -''~' W
DATED SeD York. TIE 3lst Gay OF Marcn 1a).
3APGARET II. HAMILTON
THOMAS L HAMILTON.
ALEXANDER II. HAMILTON
THOMAS j DRUMMOND 49,
SOBrr y1,-.rx EreeutIlz q Executor.
street. Brooklyn. ~ Z. ~ "'1''
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HER DSMAN.-By ScOtchman. 20. single
long experience With geaIlemans herd !.
can give them Uest sttentiOas fine hsllker :;
tesJ reference. ALEX. ~ Carpenters. 1S4
6ih-aVe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-19
RARToN. FREDERICk oTIs-N pUR,

BAHiUN' FhEDEhICh UTIS.-N PUR-
. sosEce OF. order of Hon. Abner - Thor,..
1srTYg.te - The Comfy Of New York is hereby
Barton late OF the County OF New York Seceass1 -,
Present the sans 3th vouchers thereof 20 ths srh
sc-ioers at their place OF trhnEacting business
snee of Guthrie. CTavsth HsEderson, No 80 HiiIsns
hueeL BoIough o. Manhattan. City OF Sew 49,
Hn " tefsis he ist day Of October next. A
Date1 NsN b.k -" 22nd dag Of March
MARY LOWELL BARTON and ~
TIE KSickFRBocRER TRUST CoMPANr
Administrator.
Administrations. - william Street Borough ~ Ma
haitian. City Of New York. 1850
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MANHATTAN BEACH

Via L. l. r.. r.. Leav' N 7. foot Of e 34th st. $40.
6.5o. 40. $50 hoo IL TO- and half hourly from
10 $40. 40. So 80. $40 10. 40. So $40,
$50 and le52 m Trains stop at Manhattan
Separate table Sunday.
Vim n. Il. I. ELEVATED TRAINS
Leave Brooklyn side OF Bridge. SO BIS a. m. and
half hourly from 40 $40 m. Leave y Y.
tPark Noyy) half hourly from 9ss m 5 80.
40 - and 100 10 1886 p. m Separate table
Saturday
Via s9TH ST. (BROOBLYN) FERRY:
Leave whitehall 100 m and every 40 min
o 9 40 m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-19
OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY.
No. i Siuauway.
New York August sth. 1904.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HOMEsTAKE MINING COMPANY.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORs or LORD {

TAYLOR have rhls day declared the regular semi-an
tusl dividend OF three Preferred Of
the Company, payable Thursday September 1904.
The transfer will be closed 9th
September LIST. both inclusive
JOSEPH II. EMERY,
SeWTork August Is 1904. Secretary.
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HASTINGS, FANNY DE GRoor.-IN PUR

III ASIlNGS, FANNY DE GROOT.-IN PUR-
susnee Of an order of Hon. Frank T. Fitzgerald. g.
St me equity ot New,YoTk notice 10 hereby
eroot Hastings. late Of County OF New-York de-
esseo 70 present the with vouchers
ezrciloef at HE place Of transaciing business the
osce OF his attorneys. Agar. Ely Fulton No 81 Mas
- S9eeI IN the CITY OF Newfo!k, before 18th
Cay OF January 1905.
D-ieo Ne"-fork- the 5th day July 1904
II ~ Executor
AGAR. LILY & FULTON. ATTORNEYS Tor F.ec,tor n
Nassau St. Manhattan. Nsw-York Citv '' %