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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
DeyelopinR the Boar.

F. D. Spaulding at meeting of Kan
sas swine breeders said: AT weaving
time the boar pigs should be separated
from the gifts and If possible put into
a pasture with plenty Of water. shade
and grass. THIS pasture should be-
away from any other lot or pasture
where other hogs run. 1t would be
better to have all the pigs in one lot
than to have them in adjoining pas
lures. BY being together they become
acquainted, but IL separated by fence
they will fight through it, become rest
less, stop eating and go to fretting or
roofing. When they get to that state
the only thing to do is to put them into
a small pen, each one separate from
others, where they cannot see or hear
other hogs"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Cenriny LIN ErnNh Ian q .

The use OF Angora goats in clearing
np the cut over lands In northern
Michigan has been tried now for sev-
sral years and apparently with salts
factory results to those who have In
vehlcu in them. The lands have been
numbered, the pine cut out and then
let to grow up into brush. Upon these
lands the Angora has proved very ef'
fcisnt MD In clearing them Of brush
and putting them In shape for culdva'
tion or to grow into grass. Neither
aheep nor cattie would do this WORK ~
well ss tho Angors.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Cowpens For the Soil.

The plan Of sowing cowpeas to oc.
cupy the soil after harvesting fall
wheat or oats is as good now as ever,
says Rural New Yorker. With a fa.
vorable season the cowpeas make a
large growth and can be piowed under
in time for another crop Of grain or
grass seeding The soil is left in much
better shape than 1t would be If left in
stubble and weeds. The trouble about
the plan this year is the difficulty In
obtaining cowpea seed. There seems
to be little if any left In the country.
We are thinking OF using white beans
In place Of the peas.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

Grccnleaf Davis, the hermit OF Mount
Katahdin, tells Of blue jays nest that
contained the shells of more thhn 70"
ecgs, which the Jays had stolen from
the nests Of song birds and taken home
for their young to feed or. Hidden IN
one side Of the nest was gold Watch
which n hunter from Worcester had
lost the previous autumn ana had ac-
cused his guide Of stealing. The watch
had been hung on the limb OF lean
to camp st night, and when the hunter
woke in the morning the timepiecs vas
missing.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Ez4z ||E;.asl 4zneNs
- -
USED ONE PEN IA YEARS.
Also Carried . Knife Eighteen Years
and q Pencil Five Years

The constant use of 4 pen point for
fourteen years, Il penllnife eighteen
years, an ordinary indelihle lead pencil
Ave years and key ring nineteen
years TO the ordinary person sounds
Incredible, but such is the case with
Carl Burba, a clerk in the general Gus
toms Office here.
business at New Hope for more than
ten years, is now using constantly u
pen point he secured. second hand,
while IN the drug business, and since
be has been at work for Uncle Sam he
has continued to use It, preferring it
to any other. During that time he has
worn out two penholders, but the point
is still in the prime of condition, kept
30 by the care bestowed upon it by its
swner.
matter of care of pens yesterday, when
Mr. Burba remarked that any pen or
article of any kind would last for years
II given the proper care. To prove his
claim he drew from his pocket q knife
which he had carried eighteen years.
The blades gave evidence Of numerous
whettngs, but not u gap or break
could be seen. The knife, Mr.. Burba
said, had done full share of work
since he had owned 1t, and Is good for
many years yet.
After exhibiting the knife Mr.. Burba
drew forth a key ring bearing the date
Of 1885. 1t is a souvenir of the Louis
Vile exposition, was purchased as such
by Mr. Burba during the festal occa-
sion and has since done constant serv-
ice. Mr.. Burba has a special pocket
for all these articles and they may al
ways be found there. He says he new
er breaks the point from pencil, never
loans 1t but that he watches it closely
and sees to it that it does not get
away; never leaves the pencil, key ring
or knife lying on his desk, but replaces
them in their respective pockets when
not in use, and by such inviolate sys-
TEN and care he always has them
about him.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Prof table Chicken Fecdfuu

Many careful tests in chicken feed
ing have shown that as great gains
are as cheaply and more easily made
when the chickens, in lots not to ex.
cesd 100, are put In house with a
floor space Of rs to 100 feet and a
yard Of corresponding size as when
they are divided into. lots Of four birds
each and confined in latticed eoops
just large enough to hold them. Four
weeks have been about thelimit Of prof
fable feeding. both in the large and
small lots. Chicken gain faster while
young. Birds from 150 to 10 days old
give comparatively small gains.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

Farm and Ranch, IN answer to the
inquiry as TO the best method Of dis
solving bones for farm fertilizers, says:
Without expensive machinery SUI
phuric acid cannot be used to dissolve
bones and prepare them as Il fertilizer
FOR farm crops. Instead Of this, sub
stitute unbleaehed ashes and dissolve
bones almost entirely In tho following
manner: Put down a layer Of bones
six inches thick In circular form.
Cover these with strong wood ashes
six inches deep and on this another
layer Of bones until depth Of three
or four feet has been reached. Keep
this Pile thoroughly moist for some
six or eight weeks, and at The end Of
this time the aAhes will have dissolved
a large per cent of the phosphoric acid
and lime contained in the bones.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Ills Hands Werc Crossed.

A short time ago the Rev. Thomas
II. Sllcer of New York was on what
may he termed parlor chr missionary
trip. His itinerary included Atlanta,
where Il large congregation turned out
to hear him. He had Just finished his
sermon, and as the congregation sang
the last hymn Mr.. Slicer stood In tho
pulpit with his hands folded on tho
open Bible.
AS the last verse was reached and
the New York Clergyman was begin
ming to think OF the benediction he
glanced at the page Of the Bible open
before him, and the first line he saw
was:
The fool hath crossed his hands."--
New York Times.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Hissouri's Farm King.

David Rankin of Tarkio, Missouris
farmer king. was given n handsome
leather couch by some OF his employees
on his sevcnty-ninth birthday, which
arrived the other day. Boys" said
the vigorous old man. I've got lot
OF these things in the house. but new
er have time to use them Although
10 near an octogenarian, Mr. Rankin
drives day after day over bis $1,000
acres, telling his men how to do things
and seeing that they mind. He Is still
as tough as pine knot and seems good
for many years yet.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

A test was made recently on two
loads Of hogs numbering 121 hogs.
They were 3elghed just as they came
from the ears before feeding or water
ing. After being sold, fed ana watered
they were rewelghed and showed gain
OF 500 pounds over and above the first
weights. The owner Of the hogs did
not know this test was made. Country
shippers who think hogs do not gain
when properly handled should paste
this In their hat."-Chicago Live STOCK
World.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

Whnt The Trrp Nest shows.

II poultymen could be persuaded to
use trap nests they would be surprised
to discover what differences IN egg
production exists between hens from
the same flock. In the Maine expert
mcnt station test one White Wyan-
another not one. or four Plymouth
Rocks one laid six eggs and the other
three 237. 240 and ri respectively. The
general use Of the trap nost would dou.
BE tho profits Of poultry Keeping with.
In Eve years Poultry Herald.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

Willet r. Cook, advertising manager
Of Judge, tells the following story Of
=, :, incident that happened at Schenec.
= Libra recently, says the New York
Time. nirited baseball game
the first bas~ Knocked sense
less by the swift ru. 4 one OF tho
players. For some time II was thought
the man was actually dead. Relays Of
ball players were employed In working
the arms Of the PROSTATE man. After
considerable time he began to breathe
feebly When consciousness returned
he slowly opened his eyes and remark
ed:
Has any one got a cigarettei"
Great Scott!' said one OF the by
standers. 'IIe has just come from the
Jaws of death and now asks for nail
for his cottin.''
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
The Valuable sheep.

Sheep excrement IL one of the rich
sst and most valuable fertilizers which
can be applied to growing crops. and
the animal which makes It brings In
nauy other valuable returns for the
tcsi uud care bestowed upon It The
enYcass and tho fleece are, under ordi
nary conditions, sources Of considera-
Bile income 70 the farmer. and the ani.
mai Is almost indispensable In SUB
DUNG fine lands.-Farmer's Advocate
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Profitable Poultry Breeds.

In answer to question from q
reader as to which is the best all
around bl Nd Of chickens for laying
and market the Poultry Advocate
says: The general purpose breeds are
the Plymouth Rocks. Wyandottes and
Rhode Island Reds. II you handle
them properly you will certainly be
pleased with any one of them Tie
Plymouth Rocks stand at the head as
a fanclcr's fowl, with the Wyandottes
close second. 1t does not matter
which variety Of these breeds you
choose. as that is only matter OF
feathers"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Lime For Fowls.

The best way to give lime to fowls
is in the form Of bones, either fresh or
finely broken or burned and in ash.
Then the lime win be digcsted easily
and supply the needs Of the fowls
healthfully. And, as all animals that
feed ON vegetable food need salt TO
refresh the gastric fluid and restore
the wastes Of the body, this is the
best and most safely given in small
quantities with the food every day.
Salt In excess Is most acrld poison
Farmers Advocate.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

The best manure for the garden Ia
that obtained from the barnyard. Some
farmers consider horse manure worth
twice as much as that Of the COW or
pig. Experience shows that few crops
draw more heavily on the soil than
vegetables This is explained from the
fact that sometimes two or more crops
are taken from the same garden in one
season: therefore II does not pay to
stint on tcr,iiizcrs.-American Agri
culturlst
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
A CHARMING PASTlME.
Bee Hunting Can De Pursued Wher-
ever Flowers Grow.

Bird study as a fad is beginning to
pail on the vacationist who has not tlns
true love Of the feathered folk. and a
new outdoor recreation is wanted. Some
bright young women who spent last
summer in western Massachusetts
town, tired Of hunting birds which
never are still, felt this need and Sup-
piled IT, says the Housekseper. They
turned bee hunters. Discovering vet
eran bee hunter and overcoming fem
inine distrust Of the little insect which
10 sharply resents interference with her
affairs, they We're initiated in the art
OF lining bees, and thereafter every
tramp afield was with an object n
view.
Bee hunting possesses a charm pecul-
iarly its own, and it can be practiced
wherever flowers grow, even within the
limits Of the town. Yet, seemingly,
there are few who know this or are at
all aware Of the stores of sweetness to
be had for the seeking.
The necessary outfit consists Of box
three inches square and as many deep.
This is divided into an upper and lower
story by means of a slide. The cover Is
fitted with glass window. In the
lower compartment is placed piece Of
comb filed with a sirup tf sugar and
water. The slide is pushed into place
and the nearest posy bed or clover
patch is sought. With the box in one
hand and cover in the other 1t Is an
easy matter to trap honeybee busy
robbing the flower Of its sweets. Watch
Ing her through the glass window, the
moment she quiets down the slide Is
gently drawn. 1t does not take the bee
long to discover the strip, and she at
once begins to load up with this treas
ure.
The box is now placed on a post and
q sharp watch maintained. Presently
the bee is sated, and, circling for her
bearings. starts straight for the hive or
tree. When she comes back-for she
will surely return-she will bring an.
other with her. and in turn this one
will bring a third, and so on until a
line is established. Then while one or
more fill with the sirup the cover Is re-
placed and the box carried forward
along the line Of fight. From the
stopping point new line will be start.
ed, as before. Thus in time will the
bees be led straight to their home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
Music and Matthew n tics,

In Syracuse Adelina Patti during her
recent visit told reporter how she
little American girl.
This little girl" she said. "is 3 de-
light. Her questions and answers are
as entertaining az a comedy. The 9th
er day | was explaining TO her the
meaning of the signs r. and r. '"T"'
! said, means forte Now. If "f' means
forte what does IF" meanT
eighty said the little girl"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

The largest coil Of rope ever seen on
the Pacific coast was towline for a
big raft OF pillng towed recently from
Portland to San Francisco. The huge
foil contained $50 fathoms OF cable
~ inches In diameter, weighed little
over three tons and cost In the neigh
borhood Of $1,000. 1t needed to be
stout and strong and perfect In every
fiber, as the raft towed contained CO.
600 llneal fe It Of piling, equal to Oooc.'
20 feet lur her n1eaSUr@
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24
CnuEht the PrOfeaaOr.

Professor Drum of Bucknell univer-
slty, Lewisburg, Pa, went on Il fish,
ing excursion Memorial day. While
on his way home he fell In with an
affable stranger, who, seeing the pro-
fesSor's fishing tackle, asked him.
"What luck?"
The doctor showed his catch. where
upon the stranger remarked:
"Mphm. I'm Fish Warden Burkley.
You've been fishing out Of season."
And the days outing cost the professor
something close to $50.-Omuha Bee.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

Polls OF the first voters In various
portions OF the country indicate that
80 per cent OF the young men VIII Tote
for Roosevelt. There is something at
tractlye nlout the president and his
career that appeals strongly to the
youth OF the land
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-12-24

Harry Lchr and John Jacob Astor
visited Philadelphia recently in a mo-
tor car. They remained overnight in
that city, and during the evening
number of young men called on them.
Mr. Lehr was in good spirits. His
conversation was amusing. The talk
happened to turn to sea voyaging and
he said:
"Oncc crossing the Atlantic, a tre-
mendous row arose among the sailors.
They fought down In the forccastle
like pack Of wild beasts. Luncheon
was going on at the time, and the first
officer left the table to see If he could
quell the disturbance.
'IIe had only been gone a little
while when the hubhub began to dlo
down. Everything was quiet when he
returned. The captain called across
the saloon to him in approving tone
"Things seem TO be smoother nOw.
eyes replied the first officer, we
have lrOncd the sailors, sir. Pitts
burg Dispatch.
Guinea Hens on tho Fnrm.
Guinea hens, both as useful and or
namcntal birds, should have place
on every farm. The only objection
usually made against them Is on ac-
count Of their noisy outcries. One
soon becomes accustomed to their Pc
cullar music and hardly notices 1t or
dlsrcgards it on account OF their many
desirable qualities. They are attrac-
tive to the sight, amusing in their hab-
its and actions, and by many their
flesh and eggs are considered superior
articles Of dict.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-01-21

considering his age and leaving his vo-
cation out OF the reckoning, his per
Torrance was amazing. 1t is not GER
tain that the blow dealt upon Govern.
or Hamilton's jaw by NJ. Roussillon
was n sitter one than that sent
straight from the priests shoulder
right into the short ribs of Captain
Farnsworth, who thcrcupon released
mighty grunt and doubled himself up.
Adricnne recognized her assailant AT
the first and used his name freely dur
ing the struggle. When Father Beret
appeared she cried out TO him.
"Oh, Father Father Bcret. Help me.
Help me-
When FarnSWOrth recovered from the
breath cXpelling shock Of the jab i'm his
side and got himself once more in
vertical position, both girl and priest
were gone. He looked this way and
that, rapidly becoming sober and be
ginning TO wonder how the thing could
have happened 50 easily. His ribs felt
as If they had been hit with a heavy
hammer.
by Jover' he muttered all to him
self. THE old prayer singing heather.
BY Jove" And with this very brilliant
and relevant observation he rubbed his
sore side and went his way TO the fort.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-01-21

IL believe you are the young lady
ed, smiling contemptuously.
She looked az him with a swift flash
OF indignation as he uttered these
words .
IL am not thief. could not steal
what was my own helped TO make
took it because ii was mine. You
understand me. monsieur"
Tell where 1t is and your fathers
life will bc spared"
She glanced at NJ. Roussillon.
mo, Alice" said he with a pathetic
ally futile effort TO make fine gcs-
ture, don't do IL. / am brave enough
20 die You would not have me act
the coward"
No onlooker would have even remote
~ suspected the fact that NJ Roussil-
Ion had CHANGED TO oycrhear a CONVEX
sation between Hamilton and Farms
worth, In which Hamilton stated that
he really did not intend 10 hurt VI.
Roussilon I'm any event, he merely pur-
posed 10 humiliate the big wind bag"
'Ah. no. let me die bravely for hon
or's sake. | fear death far less than
dlshonor. They can shoot me, my little
one. but they cannot break my proud
spirit" He tried 20 strike his breast
over his heart.
Perhaps IL would be just as well to
let him be shot" said Hamilton gruhly.
and with dry Indifference. Il don't
fancy that he's Of much value 10 the
community AT best Hen make good
target for squad. and we need an ex-
ample"
do You mean IT. You ugly English
brute Would you murder himf' She
stamped her foot
Not II get that flag between now
and shutdown Otherwise | shall Ger
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-01-21

"Oh, Father Berer Help mel'
muffled in a wrap, partly through fear
and partly to keep warm. and had gone
brought 10 an abrupt stop by the arms
OF a man. She screamed sharply, and
Father Beret, who was coming out OF
a cabin not far away, heard and knew
the voice.
Ho. no, my little lady" cried
Adrienne's captor in a breezy, jocund
tone You wouldn't run over a fellow,
would your The words were French,
but the voice was that Of Captain
Farnsworth, who laughed while he
spoke. you jump like a rabbit, my
darling! Why, what lively little
chick OF girl II ISL
Adrieupe screamed and struggled
recklessly.
"Now, don't rouse up the town"
coaxed the captain. He was just drunk
enough TO be quite fool, yet suffi-
GENTLY sober TO imagine himself the
.Jst proper person in the world. II
don't mean you any harm, made
moiselle. I'll just see you safe home,
you know; 'scort you to your residence.
Come on. now-thats good girl"
Father Beret hurried to the spot, and
when in the deepening gloom he saw
Adrienne fiinging herself violently this
way and that. helplessly trying to es-
cape from the clasp Of a man. he did
to perfection what priest is supposed
to be the least fitted % do. Indeed.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-01-21

e
good pdpdf'
tainly have him shot. II is all in your
hands. mndenoiselle. You can tell me
where the flag Is" Hamilton smiled
ngain with exquisite cruelty.
Farnsworth stood by gazing upon
Alice In open admiration. Her pres
ence had power in II 10 which he was
very susceptible.
You look like low, dishonorable,
soulless tyrant." she said TO Hamilton.
and If you get my nag how shall
know that you will keep your promise
and let Papa Roussillon go freeT"
Il am sorry 10 say that you will
have 20 trust me, unless you'll take
Captain Farnsworth for security. The
captain is n gentleman. | assure you.
VIII you stand good for my veracity
and sincerity, Captain FarnsworthT
The young man smiled and bowed
Alice felt the irony. and her perfectly
frank nature preferred 10 trust rather
than distrust the sincerity Of others
She looked AT Farnsworth. who smiled
cncouragingly.
THE flag is under Father Berets
floor" she said.
Under the church foorW
NO, under the floor of his house"
Where is his housef'
she gave full directions how TO reach
IT,
Unite the prisoner" Hamilton or.
dered, and IT was quickly done. M.
Roussillon, l congratulate you upon
your narrow escape Go 10 the priests
house, monsieur, and bring me that
flag. II would be we'll, assure you.
not TO be very long about II. Captain
Farnsworth, you will send guard
with NJ. Roussillon. a guard OF honor,
fitting his official dignity. corporal
and two men. The honorable mayor
Of this important city should not 80
alone upon so important an errand. He
must have his attendants"
Permit me 90 so myself and get
II" said Alice. IL can do It quickly.
May |, please, monsieur
Hamilton looked sharply at her.
Why, certainly, mademoiselle, GER
talnly. Captain Farnsworth, you will
escort the young lady"
1T Is not necessary, monsieur"
"Oh, yes, II is necessary, my dear
young lady, very necessary; so let's
not have further words. I'll try to
entertain his honor, the mayor. while
you go and get the Nag feel sure,
mademOiselle. that you'll return with
II In few minutes. But -ou must
not go alone"
Alice set forth Immediately, and
Farnsworth, try as hard as he would.
could never reach her side, so swift
was her gait
When they arrived at Father Beret's
cabin, she turned and said with Inn
perious severity:
Don't you come in. You stay tout
here. TIL get II in minute"
Farnsworth obeycd her command
The door was wide open, but FATHER
Beret was not inside: he had gone TO
see sick child in the outskirts of the
village. Alice looked about and hest
tated. She knew the very puncheon
that covered the flag, but she shrank
from lifting II. There seemed nothing
else to do, however; so, after some
trouble with herself, she knelt upon the
floor and turned the heavy slab over
with great thump. The flag did not
snrear She pee2ed! WIDER sthe. other,
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-03-15

The town is situated three miles east of Reno and
1856 miles east of Sacramento, on the line of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, the overland route from
San Francisco to New York. The railroad company
is building a