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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-11
SNOW in the Catskills

Kingston, N. Y, New. There was
a heavy fall of snow through the
Catskill mountain region Saturday
night, the first general snowfall Of the
season. The mountains and foothills.
are everywhere snow-covered.
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children to Be. Admitted Eree.

st. Louis, Nov. "a resolution
presented by the executive committee
Of the worlds fair was approved by the.
national commission, which stipulates
that on and after next Saturday, Novem-
her s, all children, IA years Of age and.
-under, shall be admitted free into the
exposition, providing there are not over
five in one party, accompanied by an
adult paying the regular admission fec
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-11
Fine Hall Burned.

Lowell, Mass, Nov, Huntington
hall, the largest and finest public au-
ditorium in the city; was burned Sun
day. The loss is about $4,000.
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Robbery Rich Haul.

Warsaw, N. Y, Nov. 5.-The safe Of
James l.. Blodgett at Hermitage was
blown open early Friday and from $751;
900 to $50 1000 stolen. =.
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Ireland Day Observed.

st. Louis, Nov. Ireland day was
observed at the worlds fair Saturday,
and the regular attendance was con-
s.derably augmented by the members
Of the United Irish Societies Of st.
Louis. 49, ~ lie
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Business Block DESTROYED.

BUSINESS Block Destroyed.
Akron. O., November 1.-THE new Dob
son block, six stories high, was nearly
destroyed by fire Sunday morning, the
loss being estimated at $4,000. -
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SAVED BANK 5 Cash
!. B | lost HIS life
CASHIER REs1sTs ATTACK OF
ROBBERS IN CODY, wYo., AND
Is SHOT DEAD. =
Murderers Escape to the Mountains
and 4 Big Posse Il In Hot Pur-
suit-Their Capture Thought to Be
Certain. = 's

Cody, Wyo., Nov. 2.-Four heavily
armed outlaws from the Hole-in-the-
Wall country Tuesday afternoon raided
the First national bank Of this place.
The bandits got no money, but in the
fight that was put up by Cashier Mid
daugh he was shot to death. The bank
has hundreds of thousands of dollars Of
government money on deposit, and it
was to secure this that the hold-up was
attempted.
Just before the close Of business a
party of four roughly-dressed men rode
up to the First national bank. Three
men dismounted and entered the build
ing. The fourth stayed out and guarded
the horses,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-11
Aged Mans Fakal Error

Aged Mans Ea&al Error.
Burke, Idaho, Nov. 4.-Mistaking a
can Of lye5 for one OF cream, Ed. Benja-
min, aged Is, drank Of the poison Thurs
day and died In terrible agony.
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Well-Known Author Dead.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Nov. 7.-Mason
Long, well known temperance lecturer
snd author, died Saturday.
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Cashier Killed.

As soon as the outlaws entered the
bank one of them covered Cashier Mid
daugh, who grabbed revolver and
made game fight Middaugh was ex-
cited and his bullets went wild, while
the single shot sent from the outlaws
gun passed through the bankers brain.
The shooting attracted the attention
of party of hunters, and as they rushed
around the corner of the hotel they
opened fire. Under cover of each 9TH.
er's fire the outlaws mounted and rode
away into the prairies and from thence
into the mountains.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03

To remove rust from steel cover the
article with sweet oil and leave it for
two or three days, then dust it thick
ly with finely powdered, unslaked
lime and rub till the rust disappears.
Lemon juice will remove most stains
from the hands and grease from kitch-
en- tables. This being the case, it is
well to save the sQueezed-out lemons
used in cooking for cleansing pur-
poses
Flatirons should be washed every
week and always kept in a clean, dry
place. Few housekeepers use suffi-
cient wax in ironing. Do not allow
your irons to become red hot, as they
will never again retain the heat. 4
To remove iron stains on marble ap-
ply to them a mixture of oxalic acid
and methylated spirits, leave it on a
short time and then rub dry with a
soft cloth. Lemon juice will some
ties remove the stains
When winds blow and there is frost
in the air put handkerchiefs, collars,
cuffs and all small articles in the wash
to dry in a pillow case. The fabric is
spared whipping by the wind, they will
freeze dry and be quickly gathered for
ironing.
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blouse or Shirt Waist.

This shirt waist will be found most
excellent for all the waistings of the
season, cotton, linen, silk and wool
and is as smart as it is simple, besides
suiting stout figures well, there being
no greater mistake eXtant than the
theory that such are at their best in
plain waists. The wide tucks at the
front that give ample fullness below
the stitchings, and the broad box plait
at the center, are both new and desir-
able, and combine most satisfactorily
with the plain back. The model is
made of cheviot, white with lines OF
blue, and is worn with a blue linen
stock. But this last can be anything
one may prefer, or can be omitted al
together in favor of ribbon tied in
big bow. although it really is admir-
able both for this special waist and as
a model for the odd ones of which
there can never be too many.
The waist is made with fronts and
back that are fitted by means of
shoulder and under-arm seams. and is
gathered at the waist line, the back
being drawn down smoothly, the fronts
made to blouse over the belt. The
sleeves are the accepted ones of the
season, and are finished with straight
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03

Colts and Nutrition.

Without doubt the size and vigor OF
colts depend largely on the nutrition
of the mare before the birth of
the colt. A well-nurtured mare will
bring forth a vigorous colt. If the colt
have perfect ration he will develop
into a strong horse. Bad nutrition is
the cause of physical and mental in
feriority in the human family and the
same is true of the equine race. The
mentality as well as the physical force
of the horse is governed by the food
question. 1t is certainly true that
some of the animals that are depend
ent on man are more poorly nurtured
than they would be if turned out to
hunt grass for themselves. Who has
not seen brood mares worked so long
on poor food that they were merely
skin and bones," to use a common
expression Yet such animals in such
condition were permitted to bring
forth colts. The prenatal influences
OF such animals are against them.
They will be backward in physical de-
velopment and will be to a consider
able extent more stupid than other
colts that have been born under better
conditions.
The mare must be well noFished
if good colt is to be secured from
her The owner will need to study
the laws of nutrition a little if he is
to get the best results. Too many OF
our brood mares are given only corn
and timothy hay, which is a very bad
ration for an animal expected to in
crease the horse population of the
world. Where timothy hay is fed,
oats should be substituted for corn.
That is, the protein element in the
food should be supplied. When tim
othy hay and corn are fed the protein
is painfully deficient.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Preservation Of Hen Manure.

1t has been a fact of common knowE
edge for long time that, as ordinar.
lily stored, hen dung loses a large part
of its nitrogen. Because of the small
rzinsber of hers kept hy most farmers,
little attention has been given to
means of preventing these losses. The
Maine Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton has made a careful study of the
effects of chemicals upon the loss OF
nitrogen, and reached the following
conclusions.
By itself, hen dung is a one-sided
nitrogenous fertilizer. AS usually man
aged, one-half or more of it's nitrogen
is lost, so that as ordinarily used IL
nitrogen. Because of its excess OF
nitrogen it will be much more econom
ically used in connection with manurea
carrying phosphoric acid and potash.
AS both acid phosphate and kainif
prevent the loss of nitrogen, it is pos
sible to use them in connection with
sawdust or some other dry material
as an absorbent SO as to make well.
balanced fertilizer. For example, q
mixture of 80 pounds of hen manure.
10 pounds of sawdust or dry loan, lie
pounds of acid phosphate, and eight
pounds of kainit would carry about
1.25 per cent nitrogen, AS per cent
phosphoric acid, and per cent pot
ash, which, used at the rate of 2 tons
per acre, would furnish so pounds nj
trogen, 1S5 phosphoric acid and 80
pounds potash.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Popular Separate RIouses.

Again and again it has been prophe-
sled that the separate blouses must be
put one side, but as yet practical wom-
en- will not give them up The 1nbe-
tween blouses, dressy enough for the
ater or luncheons, but hfgh-necked and
long sleeved, seem to get prettier and
prettier. The loyeliest of them all
are made of those exquisite flowered
silks-with shadowy flowers that fade
in out of the background in so artistic
a way. Those exquisite soft crepes
with flower prints are charming
draped and trimmed with tiny hand
run tucks, or puffigs, or lace. Soft
drapy silks are very. good-but so are
stiff silks. and a combination of both.
The soft chiffon failles, in exquisite
1y soft shades of pink, or blue, or vio-
let, make up into beautiful blouses.
But, besides silk, soft fine woolen
stuffs-mostly white. are being used a
great deal. Albatross, silk-and-wool
stuffs, soft wool crepes and dozen
others are made up into as attractive
blouses, in their way, as the silks are
in theirs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
WHILE THE
TEA DREws

Bolero lines, to be at all modish,
must cling close to the figure.
One handsome black velvet gown
had applique of white kid for trim
ming.
Moleskin will certainly be worn by
those who purchased garments thereof
last winter.
Broad bows of pink and blue velvet.
covered with glittering sequins, are
shown for the hair.
A questionable fad is a slender
watch chain encircling the waist and
suspending the watch in front.
Silk belts that match the gown are
draped tight without buckle, delineat-
ing the suppleness of the waist
There was never a more favorable
time to get out odd bits of old trim
ming and use them to good advan-
tage.
Narrow toes have broadened and
wide toes have narrowed and the COM
promise is a sensible and pleasing
width.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Weapon for Policeman.

A Chicago man has combined a po-
1iceman's club and revolver in one
weapon, and the combination is so ar
ranged that in his peaceful moments
close scrutiny alone would show the
officer to be armed with anything
other than the old-fashioned mace.
The club, which is of ordinary appear
ance, comprises a handle portion and
a club portion, screwed together. The
handle carries a hammer or trigger
mechanism, and when desired the han
die and club may be separated and a
revolver cylinder applied between
them, thus converting the mace into
a revolver.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03

pla1rs at the lower edge. The model
is made of embroidered batiste, with a
band of heavy lace applique, but all
the pretty soft stuffs-silk. wool, cot
ton and linen-are equally appropri-
ate. The shirred yoke is much liked
and is always pretty when the figure
is slender, but when, as often is the
case in young girls, additional bulk
at the belt is to be avoided, the plain
yoke made of lace or of other fancy
material is to be preferred.
The skirt is cut in one circular
piece, straight lengths of the material
being sewed together to give the nee
essary width, and when shirred is ar
ranged over the foundation that also
serves for the plain yoke when shir-
rings are not used.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 619 yards Il
inches wide, yards 27 inches wide,
or 31s yards A inches wide, with Az
yards of applique and IL yard of all
over lace when yoke is used.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Maonificent Evenino coats,

One of the novelties of the season
in the way of an evening coat is cut
on the lines of mandarin's coat, rich
ly embroidered in colors and gold
thread and lined throughout with Chi
nese sable. This sable is even rarer
than the Russian fur and is less ex-
pensive. 1t has a very long nap and
is in two distinct colors, rich mouse
gray near the pelt and cinnamon
brown at the tip. Among the newest
evening coats are those made of flow
cred satins and silks They are quite
full around the skirts and profusely
decorated with lace and touches of
fur.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Cold STORAGE for AppIes.

The experiments to determine the
best processes for the cold storage of
apples are being carried on with
great promise of success. In fact they
have already resulted in much benefit,
in the way of pointing out methods
that are not best. In Illinois for a
time it was thought that some of the
cellars under dwellings could be fit
ted up to take the place of cold-storaze
plants. Many cellars were altered at
considerable expense and plans of
them were circulated, for it was be-
lieved they were a success. But the
experiment station comparative tests
showed that most of these were ineffi-
cient and that the percentage of loss
in rotten fruit was too great to war
rant the labor and expense of so keep
ing apples or other fruit
The University of Illinois has ex-
tended its scope so far as experiments
of this kind are concerned. The Farm
ers' Review some time ago gave an
illustrated description of the cold stor-
age plant at Neoga, where about $500
barrels of apples were kept from fall
till the next summer by the use of
about 100 tons of ice. That was by
the use of natural ice alone. Expert
ments are now being carried on to
determine the relative value of ice
and mechanical refrigeration.
What is perhaps more important is
the determining of the best tempera-
ture at which to keep each of the
varieties of fruit common to Illinois.
1t is ascertained that the same degree
of cold is not best for a Ben Davis
and a Grimes Golden, this having been
demonstrated both in the experiments
made in Illinois and by those made in
other states.
What kind of a wrapper is best for
fruit when the latter is to be placed
in cold storage? This is a problem
worth solving and the station named
is trying to solve it. Some people
say paper, others say sawdust, while
yet others would leave the fruit un-
covered but shut up in tight recep-
tacle. All of the opinions are based
largely on guesswork- The station
people are trying to get away from
that and are endeavoring to reduce
the matter to one of exact knowledge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Worn at CHICAGO Horse Show.

An effective and elaborate white
gown in India lawn and lace insertion,
seen at the Chicago horse show, had a
narrow pointed bodice girdle and
above the girdle were puffs of lace
and the material, which fitted the
tlght-ftting lining perfectly This ex-
tended to the line of a yoke, where a
lace bertha was set. about the shoul-
ders. The sleeves were made of puffs
of the lawn and lace and ended at the
elbow. The hats worn at the horse
show were very elaborate, the Gains
borough. Reynolds and Victorian styles
predominating. Black hats with col
ored plumes are much in evidence.
Velvets are the rage for evening
coats There are several kinds, and
hDerrS and chiffon velvets are deemed
the most desirable.-Chicasn Record
Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
The Prairie Dog Nuisance.


Prairie dogs have been declared to
be nuisance by the laws of Nebraska
and other states. The Nebraska law
goes SO far as to declare that any
one having land infested by prairie
dogs and not getting rid of them is
maintaining a nuisance. The harbOr-
er OF these animals is made liable
for damages committed on other land.
Highway commissioners are instruct
ed to see that the law is enforced.
In the discharge of his duty connected
with the determination of prairie dogs
the commissioner is allowed $500 per
day and expenses and instructed to
add the amount to the taxes of the
land where the work of exterminating
prairie dogs is done.
This makes it necessary for the
owner of land to be vigilant in the
determination of the nuisance. The
quickest and cheapest way to get rid
OF the dogs is to poison them, and
this is generally resorted to. In max
ing up the poison three ounces of
strychnine and half a pound of potas-
SUM cyanide are put into one quart
of boiling water. To this two Quarts
of molasses and a teaspoonful of oil
of anise are added. Then a bushel of
and the mixture is poured over it..
1t is then stirred, while four pounds
OF finely ground corn meal is poured
into it. The mOlasses makes the liquid
adhesive, SO it will stick to the grains
of wheat. The object of using the
corn meal is to absorb the superfiuous
Liquid or syrup and thus enable the
grains of wheat to carry a larger
amount of the poison. This poisoned
grain is sown about the places in
| nabited by the dogs. They eat it and
die in large numbers.
There is, however, a decided senti-
ment against the use of the poison.
Ranchmen and farmers hate to handle
| it and birds are frequently poisoned as
well as the dogs. There is also some
| danger to live stock and children.
Carbon bisulphide has been used for
many years in the determination of
| burrowing animals. 1t is costly, but it
| is effective and is still being quite
| generally employed. 1t has the ad-
| vantage of reaching all of the ami
mails; for there are always some prai-
| rie dogs that will not eat the poisoned
| grain. The chemical mentioned is put
| into the burrows and changes to a
| gas that kills the animaIs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
HQQTICInN
The Smyrna Fla in America.

IN past issues we have discussed the
Smyrna fig in the southern end of
the semi-arid belt 1t may be inter
esting to note the growth of the fig
growing industry in the United States.
Until few years ago all fine figs
used here were imported from across
the water. The growing of the COM
mon fig of commerce, White Adriatic,
began some time ago, but the inability
OF this hg to compete with the Smyr-
ma fig led to a Californian, George c.
Roeding. who lives in the Joaquin
Valley, attempting to grow the Smyr-
ma fig. But for him we might still be
without trees of this variety
He began the enterprise in 1888.
Eight years before California paper
had distributed cuttings of the Smyr-
ma hg tree to its readers. and many
thrifty trees were the result. But
when the trees came of bearing age
they persistently refused to produce
the fruit for which they had been
planted The figs on these trees set
but never matured. They dropped
from the tree before getting half of
their growth. 1t was evident to any
investigating horticulturist that the
figs were not po1lenized.
An investigation of this Smyrna fig
showed that it was only the female
OF the Capri fig and that pollen from
that fig must be introduced into the
flower of the Smyrna fig to enable its
fruit to reach full development
and maturity. In the country where
these figs are produced there is a
little wasp called the fig wasp that
does the work of introducing the Ca
pri pollen into the Smyrna fig. This
inc iC &I H.
the name of Blastophaga grossorum.
1t is small insect in spite of its big
name.
This fig wasp is born in the Capri
fig, but leaves it while the fig is still
in blossom. 1t crawls out through
the blossom and covers itself with
pollen as it docs SO. 1t takes refuge
in the Smyrna fig blossom. crawling
down into it and leaving it's pollen
for the use of that fig. This pollen
enables the Smyrna fig to mature and
ripen.
Mr.. Roeding tried growing both the
Capri and the Smyrna fig trees, but
| they did not help each other. He
| tried hand pollenizing and succeeded
| thereby in getting some fruit. Then
| he tried importing the fig wasp, but
| in all cases for several years the fie
wasp was dead on arriving in this
| country. 1t took eleven years to gel
| the wasp introduced alive and then sue
| cess came. In 1899 the first fig wasps
| began work in this country and quick
| ly pollenized the Smyrna fig. The
| next year the experimenter went tc
Asia Minor and spent some months
in studying the practices of the fig
| raiserS there.
| For three years the industry has
/ been growing greatly in Central Cali
| fornia, new orchards being planted
| as fast, as trees can be Obtained
| Farmers Review.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Velvet Ribbon Trimming.

A most modish trimming for taffeta
dresses is supplied by narrow velvet
ribbon A chameleon silk, sheening
blue and crimson and berufied from
head to foot, has each ruff1e trimmed
with four rows of crimson velvet rib
bon, the widest stripe half an inch
wide and the narrowest scarcely an
eighth. It is not permitted to put
these ribbon trimmings on by ma
chine. either; they must be painstak
fngly put on by hand
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Millinery.

The hat scarf differs from the veil
In that it is wound about the hat,
never over the face. New scarfs are
OF lace in black, white and colors.
with embroidery in self color and
contrasting colors.
Ribbons of all descriptions are to
be used upon the new hats. Among
the new ribbons are the plaids, the
floral, the moire and double-faced col
Orings, satin and taffeta.
The high crowns will lead in the
large hats, the Directoire and the
Gainesborough being the most popu-
lar
The English round hat will be a
favored hat this season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Don't Market Unfattened Stool

We have seen the travelling buyer
of chickens drive up to the farm
house and ask for poultry. We have
seen the farmer get out a pan OF
corn and toll the hens and roosters
about him, then, draw them into the
henyard and the work of selecting
begin. The cockerels were sold with.
out an hour of fitting They were
gauE and lean shanked. They
weighed light when put on the scales
or hung on the steelyards. The farm
er got out of them very little for the
care he had bestowed on them. These
birds should not have been sold with
out being fitted. Shut them up and
give them at least three weeks of good
feeding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Wrinkle About Portieres.

To prevent portieres catching unoer-
meath the door when opened quickly,
screw a small ring (such as are used
for picture frames) into the center
of the door frame. to this fasten
blind cord sufficient to reach to bot
tom of curtain. Put another ring in
the center of the door at the top,
thread the cord through and tasten to
the bottom of the curtain, and as the
door is opened so the curtain rises.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03

there are many landings that are
equally good in style Fancy braids
are many and oriental embroideries
are exceedingly handsome in quiet
tones. The coat is eminently simple
and is loose and ample, with a big be-
coming collar at the neck. To make
it for girl 10 years of age will be
required 5 yards of material 81, 3h
yards A, or 2A yards 50 inches wide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Mastic Taffeta and Lace.

Coats of light-colored as well as
black taffeta are among the smartest
Of all wraps for little girls and are
most charming. The model shown is
in the lovely shade known as mastic,
trimmed with applique of heavy ecru
lace and large dull gold buttons, but