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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Mrs. Shopleigh-What! Pay S1499 for
hat like that? Why. it's outra geous! ss.
Salesman-But, you forget, madame, It
has been especially reduced from SIS.
Mrs. Sob, in that case, I'll take it.
You see I didn't know it had been re-
duced.-Was arlington Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Does your paper get out a coIored sup
pIement on Sunday?' asked the northern
visitor of Col. Blood1eigh.
Not at all! The niggers read the same
paper as the whitesr' replied the distin-
guished editor.-New Orleans Times-Dem-
Ocrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Obadiah" said his wife, who had been
reading the Rev. DR.. Gladden's latest pro-
nouncement, would you take retainer if
you knew it was tainted money!
Lawyer Sharpe looked dxedly at her,
know about business, anyhow Chicago
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

MY DEAR said old Skinner, did it ever
occur to you that all the nisers you read
about are single men?"
Yes" answered Mrs. s., with tinge of
sarcasm, married misers are so common
the newspapers evidently consider them
unworthy of notice. Chicago Daily
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

But, Bertie." said his mother, you
asked for two cakes, and I gave them to
you. Aren't you satisfied ?"
No, 1 amt, gTowled BERTHE. you was
so easy I'm kickin meself now cause
didn't ask fur four. philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Graft is surprisingly common" said the
apprehensive citizen.
That is where you are wrong" answer
ed Senator Sorghum. "A real good graft
is getting to be one Of the scarcest things
in our once proud and luxurious civiliza-
ton. ''-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

The Crocodile-Whati Trying to get a
in.-Punch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

She strikes me as woman of constant
singleness of purpose. She's So
She does seem likely" interrupted the
spiteful thing, TO be a woman of constant
singleness, but I wouldn't say of purpose
think she can't help herself. ''-Philadel-
pEia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

DO you think that mosquitoes carry
malaria?''
Il Dunno answered Farmer CorntosseI
They never took any away from here -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Yes said the veteran of many wars.
Il have participated in seventeen en-
gagements-"
sfWhat!'' exclaimed the pretty grass
widow And you are still a bachelor p
Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Church Worker-Would you assist US,
good sir, to send missionary to the can
nibals?
Mr.. Gotrox-Not much-Tm a vegeta-
rian-but III assist you to send them some
easily digested cereal!-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

DO you keep fresh fsh?" asked the la
dy customer.
Not if we can help it." replied the VIII
lage butcher. I always aim to sell them
right away. ''-Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

D'Auber-Is sketchleigh much of an art
list?
Smearitt-The illustrator? No, he copies
everything. Couldn't draw his salary with
out using tracing paper.-Cleveland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Upgardson-What has become of your
new automobile? I haven't seen it for
month or more.
Atom-I don't know I haven't either.
It blew I'D soon after I got u.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

The young man was struggling for a
kiss.
Don't! Stopr'
Twas thus the young lady adjured him.
The young man was wise in his genera
ton. He didn't stop.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Feminine Art Student-What became Of
Mr.. Hilight, who showed much talent here
last term2 None of his work has been
published. has it2
Masculine Art Student-Oh. yes, but 1t
isn't signed. Hilight's on The Evening
Saffron. He draws those crosses in pho
tographs which show where the crime was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

..Oh, yes, Jack loves me- but he never
says so. He is fearfully business like in
everything he does. He's SO devoted to
system and habit that he does some very
funny things"
'.What?" for instance
why, he files my love letters in a
pigeon hole marked routine reports -
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-26

Do you believe that story-that
John D. Rockefeller's Bible is most
thum marked at the passage about
the rich man, the camel, and the
needles eye?
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

at the thought. and AIked about moth
Ing else; and 50 the 9, ealhg glided pleas
antIy along until II was time TOR me 70
go.
Clara came 10 the door with me, and
We stood for few minutes upon the
step, looking up at the clear, frOsty sky,
glirtering with stars took her In my
aims. kissed her. and wished her good
night. fingered for a few moments
after she had closed the door, as though
10th to quit the spot. | gazed Al the
house. and thought % the many happy
days | had spent ia lt-ot the oRe that
was just psst--the happisst. aud yet the
most miserable OF all
Was there no pFeaentiment mingled
with this melancholy. that the end Of all
this had eomsg Darker aud darker,
closer aud closer. gather the shadows
round me. mast iinger NO longer upon
the road. Events are fastening thlek
and fast; aud l have much to tell ere |
shall leave them behind, aud reach the
end
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

young, thrifty, growing hog will
turn grain into money quicker than
amy other kind OF farm stock. Every
GARNER who has not an extensive range
for his hogs should sow rye to give
them green winter feed. Rake up all
the cOrncobs, burn them, and when In
the form OF bright Goals, throw water
on them, thus making charcoal for the
hogs. A little salt may be added. Try
to feed young hogs regularly: never
feed late. especially the evening meal
Watch the hogs closely to see II their
digestion Is good. for II they are not
healthy they will not thrive we'll To
get your hogs ready for market they
should be on full feed OF corn; but
after they are as fat as they can be
without detraction from their comfort.
put them on the market at once, for
they are unsafe to keep, because hogs
fattened on the corn diet are very ten
der and cannot stand any abuse or dis
ease. The hogs kept for breeding pur-
poses should never be put on corn diet,
but require feed that has more bone
and muscle-prOducing quality. Keep q
few more good brood sows: they will
prove to be the best investment on
the farm before another year Is gone.
Don't waste good corn by feeding Il to
hogs In the mud. Your hogs will be
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

The Rural New Yorker says: The
only cure for the dog evil Is a law re
quiring the owner Of Que male dog to
pay a small sum for a metal tag, with
the name and address Of the owner
and the date. placing a practically pro
hibitory tax on additional dogs and
female dogs. making 1t the duty Of the
proper officers to kill all dogs not tag
ged- When a dog Is killed while wor-
rytng sheep or other domestic animals
or fowls. the tag would show the own
!er and recourse could be had for dam
ages done. A law something Ike this
was on the statute books OF Indiana
several years ago and worked well:
the revenues from that source were
frebled, and the dog population de-
Creased twO-thirds. but for some rea-
pom It was repealed IL a majority
BIZ farmers could be induced to put a
Inall flock OF sheep on their farms
sentiment would soon be nodded to
back such a law. Now the dog owners
are in the majority and sentiment
trends the other way. The same com
plant may be made in most sections
OF the country.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
Pin Eenfhern.


Do not expect eggs when the hens
are moulting.
II the fowls be stinted In food they
cannot lay up material for eggs.
Aside from the question Of eggs a
warm quarters Is a great saving Of
feed
Chickens that are of n marketable
size should be fattened now as soon as
possible.
In having food constantly before
fowls the great risk run is Of having
them too fat
Ten days after the hens are cooped
up with a eockerel the eggs will hatch
true to the mating.
From this on chicks cannot be ex
pected to grow very rapidly unless
particularly we'll housed and fed.
Kerosene on the roosts prevents lice
on the fowls. An ounce OF kerossns
Is worth more than q pound OF lice.
The purity Of one bird is not i'm
proved for breeding purposes by being
bred 10 another Of a different breed.
Now Il the time to store a good lot
Of dry earth. None IL better than drain
cd and dried peat or muck. and none
win absorb more gas and liquid
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
A Fine Table Fowl.

For some years the old English game
fowl Of England has been coming TO
the front. We see much in print about
the revival OF the old English game
This fowl occupies a foremost place
as table poultry. They are most deli
cate and fine favored fowls, a we'll
known fact to those who have Toasted
on what we call pit game. In fact. 1t
Is said that they Outrank the pleas
ants In delicacy when served on the
table. They grow very fast and are
always plump and ready for the spit
any time after they are six weeks old
The eOlors bred are black breasted
reds. brown breasted reds, duckwings,
blue reds, piles, black. white and span
giles, the latter the most popular. AS
shown by the illustration. these fowls
are beautifully built and free from
the long shanks OF our standard games.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
AMERICAN ARCHERY SCORES.

Bsat OF Reasons Why England Holds
UasquaiCd Records In This spot.
The scores made by American arch.
ers have never eauaIed the best Eng.
lIsh scorgs. for the aufirient rrn ann
that the sport has never been prncficpd
In this country to the same extent.
either In point Of time or IN the mum.
her Of those who cngagc i'm Il. aa In
England, where for more than cen.
fury past target shooting has been
steadily and consistently pursued hy
gentlemen Of leisure and by ladies'
who have developed n high degree Of
skill. There have however. been some
very creditable American scores. The
best American score at national
meeting. made by Col Robert VII.
Ilams, Jr.. at Eaton, Ohio. IN lsss. at
the double York round GEl1l il bare
~ short OF the 1000 mark which il a.
ways ciassed rs notable score by
English aFchers, The American cham.
piOuship scores made at the national
meetings have usually ranged between
GO and $50. In 1903 the score waa
$50: In 1902. GJ2. L. W. MaHwpIrs
six championship scores have ranged
from 7i3 to 1B W. II. Thompsou's
best championship score Is 7GO. Col.
Williams has twice exceeded a score OF
300 at a national meeting.
IT seems needless to say that Amer.
leans. II they choose TO apply them.
selves, could excel in archery. Marks
manship II an instinct with Americans,
aud. with natural aptnesV. all that IL
further necessary Is PEI B ering prac.
tiee and observation Of the new funda.
mental rules which govern correct
method. The requirements for a good
archer, rs stated by Ascham. are "apt.
mesa, knowledge and use Century.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
CHAPTER XVIII.

On the Saturday morning following
the day with which closed the last
cl apteF, as the church clock Was strik
ing twelve. Mr. Montgomery brushed up
aud cleaned ap with unusual cafe, might
have been seen ascending The dinsy stair
case that led 20 the Offices of MersTA
Fcgls 4 Quick, GFsy's iun
Presenting himself 10 the CLERKS once,
he inquired II either ~ the principals
was disengaged As IL hapBSugd. 10th
we're disengageL Ills name VAS taksu
iu, and Immediately artprw ards thr utwar
senger came back 20 announce that
Mrssr= FogIr Il Quick would zee hBn
lie was nshercd into an Inner fOatu
where he found himself Ia the prrsrar~
% Two drv tarttugu booking gvhtbrsaen
Of some hfty 10 SIXTY years % ase Mr..
Montgomery placed himsrlf 10 sarh a
position that 49, Fny ~ hsht should TALL
upon his face Ills voice, tD5, would
have sounded strange fstgnrd ID the
ears ~ those familiar with IT. Isaal
tones
Mr.. Fogls dema ad~d his business 10
the tone % a maa sith Hhom time -
money. while Me Ozark yuntiuusd his
examination % a boA % deeds, after
Mr. MontgOmsEy's answer vas % ro.
duce . copy u the previous days mas .,
paper fron bis pa-kst. amt po,nt 10 "a
advertisement Whiyh has bewh alrvaAy
copied inge these pages. lie was 20
lite In bis manner. although vsry aparlng
% bis speech.
But ypu are ngt silas CaIton. .ail
Mr. Fogi~. sharply,
Il am not bat I am bis rvpr~s~n'a
tive" mumblsi Mr. Aontsgmrry. with
a bow
Have you bis wrttsu authority "a
represent him
There was the slightest SHADES II
Hesitation in Mr. Montgomery na rnst
a. he prpincrl FROM hts pnrkrthaos a
paper purportinE 70 be wrtJrn By Slas
CaF~toa. KivinE him the bssrvr n4l
power o. set a. bic, the abjA Sslaa taeu
tou's. representative Ia rrar~rf - ray
communication that Mrsara Fuzfs \
Quirk may have 60 make. The ta .vt
minGteiy scrutiuikrd the dnrumvuE -nH
thrn The bsnrrr Neither serrsI g.
Inspire him With profound seusIsar-
iiow DO we Enpw that Silaa Carvt7r
has, written thtsTs be uskrd. auapIetaus
y why does not silas gsrstsa rptu,
herr hims~ifl Where Ia BE- uop p"
lie ranapt come bimsrlf Your sec
oEi question I profoundly regret "a say
I cannot answer I have prumisgd al
friend Carstnu not 10 DO 80,
Mr. FuEis pasagd the paper 10 Mr.
Quick. Who also infinitely examined it
shook bis head. anil turned sxaiu sn III
dovunsnt box without altering : word
We are nat satisfied with your en-
tborifJ. AMI decline giving yaa ans in
/ fprmR tian. Mr. Cnrutou must coms htul
/ self. :" said Mr. Fogis. rurtly.
Then presume you viii return m,
/ that pap~r1''
Certainly not. ~ shall retain ls. ar,
hand Il over 70 Mr CAEston uhru NJ
/ So him
The Professor was posed. but he wal
/ too praetierd = disssmblsr 70 b~tray /
| hy any outward sign. Tor the lawyerI
/ eye was upon him.
There was whispered conference, 10
/ n moment between the two partpcru
/ Then Mr.. FoEIe aaid. stay We vii
/ give you our clients address. unds
4 those instructions We are artiuE gh
! cnn use her own discretion a. 10 whrtha
I she pleases 10 transact business viii
/ yon We thus relieve ourselves Of I'll
/ responsibility either way"
/ lTa be rnufinuadt
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
white washing the Trees.

Whitewash may often be applied to
fruit trees, especially apple trees. to
good advantage. For this purpose the
brine may be sIaked in the usual man
ner with cold water. though hot water
Is preferable for that purpose. BY add
ing some skimmilk to the wash It can
be made to adhere better to the bark
To make II adhere still better. some
people add a thin solution Of glue to
the wash. This whltewash should be
OF such a consistency as to be easily
applied with a spray pump. and the
application should be made In the
spring. II aids in keeping or fungous
disea ses and insect pests
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
DO Prerent smnt in Wheat.

To Prevent Smut In wheat.
Wheat should not be sowed without
being first treated II it has any indica.
tons Of having been exposed to smut.
The trouble can be obviated by dip
ping the seed wheat In a solution that
Is sure to prove effective. Smut is ear
ried over from year to year on the
seed wheat The mode of treatment
is as follows: Dissolve enc pound Of
copper sulphata In twenty-four gal-
Ions OF water. Soak the seed In this
solution for twelve hours, after which
it should be drained OF. Then the
seed should be soaked for ten minutes
in lime water made by shaking one
pound of lime in ten gallons of water
The seed should then be dried as soon
as possible. Care should then be taken
that the seed wheat Is not eaten by
chickens or other stock, as the sulphate
is deadly poison. 1t Is the expert
ence of farmers that land that bore
smutty wheat the previous year will
not bear smutty wheat II the seed Is
properly treated, the smut spores In the
ground having been all killed by the
cold weather
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

worth the extra cost OF a feeding
trough Try keeping an account with
your hogs; charge them with every
thing they eat and give them credit
for everything they bring in. and you
viii be surprised to see how much bet
ter they pay than any other animal on
the farm. All kinds Of stock are
source Of proht on a good farm. And
the farmer who thinks he can leave OF
stock growing Is sure to and his mis-
take. The pasture must be utilized
and fertility Of the farm maintained
Agriculture Epitomist
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

The story is told Of a man whose
wife had arranged an "authora' even
Ing" and persuaded her reluctant hus-
band to remain at home and hclp her
receive the nifty guests wno were asked
To pnrtake IT this intellectual feast.
The first author was dull enough. but
the second was still duller The rooms
we're intolernbly warm. and on pre-
tense OF letting In some cool air. the
unfortunate host escaped 10 the hall
where he found the footman comfort
ably asleep on the carved oak settss.
Wake upf" he said, steFnly, 10 the
mans ear. wake up. I sayl You must
have been listening at the keyholer'
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

A German spieure comes 10 the res.
cue 81 the Chinese In regard TO their
alleged habit OF eating rotten eggs.
The egss he says. are simply pre-.
served In lime until they get con.
slateocy Ike that Of hard butter. and
ih"y taste somewhat like lobster. lie
declares them one Of tho choicest dull.
encies he has ever eaten. lie thinks
there are 40 better cooks In the world
thnn th" Chinese When he went 10
I've among them his friends predicted
he would starve. but he had = good
time. aud gained welght-more than
be wanted to- New York Tribune.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
Draft Colta on the Fnrm.

Grooming Is all important The colts
should be well cleaned twice a day.
Before breakfast they should be thor
eughly brushed. the cnrrycomb not be-
fng used too freely, especially in the
summer when the hair Is short After
the days work Ia done and the team.
ster has had his supper-the horses
win be dry then-they should receive
their second cleaning. Be sure to re-
move all the sweat and dirt and leave
the horses in shape to take a comfort
able nights rest. The names and tails
should be well brushed. and, above
all things. do not cut Oh any Of the
name or forelOek. The name IL some
times cut OF under the collar and
bride and does not lO0k % bad Whsn
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
Hou 10 Rerirs sreadou,.

Where meadows show Indications Of
falling, give an application Of manure
this winter. leaving It on the surface.
In the spring apply fifty pounds OF
nitrate OF soda, 100 pounds OF sulphate
Of potash and 200 pounds Of acldulated
phosphate rock. This should be done
n April. the bare places TO be seeded
with seeds OF a variety Of grasses.
Keep the cattle or until the grass
makes considerable growth.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

One Of the London dailles tells the
following characteristic story Of ford
Kitchener. ION one occasion the Cor
ernor Of Natal wired 70 the Com.
mander in.chief. My ministers and
myself consider We should be vouch.
aafed further newa.' This was Kitch-
ensr's repiyi ! do not agree with
sither you or your mlnlssesa,-K,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

This last. II observed by Mr.. Mont
gomery. conveyed no meaning TO him, as
| had told the episode. to which it re-
feFred. Only TO Martha.
Had l seen and attended to those ad-
veFtisements. how different might have
been the catastrophe OF this story!
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
OLD ENaLIsH GAMES

They have full. plump breasts and
longer bodies than our exhibition
games. In fact, they are the same as
our pit games only they are bred to
exhibition form and color and not for
the pIt-CouRtry Gentleman.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

plenty Of light and permits egress to
yards outside. While this barn is only
ten feet at the side. II gives ample
storage for hay and large amount OF
room without any waste space. The
cost viii not exceed 500.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
Practical shaen Barn.

The plan shown Is Intended for a
sheep barn, although 1t would answer
equally well for cattle, and Is arranged
In such a manner that hay is stored
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

tina harness IL on, but suppose buyer
comes to look at the colts on the hal
ter, what do they look like beside
those with full manes2-Breeders Ga
Eette.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25

A man Is never 30 on trial ns In the
m0utnt Of excessive good fortune
LSS Wallace
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-03-25
A $500 BARN.

over the pens at the sides. and this
space is filled directly from a wagon
driven through the center alley.
The space at each side Of the alley
IS divided up into separate pens by
the feed racks and each pen has sep
arate window and door. This gives
Yukon Valley news., 1905-09-13
Suit Filed in the District Court by Diver and Lane Against
 Richard Hudson.

Fairbanks, Sept. o.-From the News. 70. A. Diver and A. H. Lane have filed suit with the clerk of the federal court against Richard Hudson for the possession of a mining claim on Pioneer creek, adjoining the claim of H. F Thumm in Rampant district.
 The complaint alleges that T. l.. Henry located tue claim January, 1905, for the defendants by mark ing the boundaries. Mrs. Mamie Beattie had located 1t in 1902 and in 1903 hired Diver aud c. w. Williams 10 sink a shaft for her, which they did and discovered gold. The complaint alleges that she neg lected to do the assessment work for 1904, and that Henry relocated 1t III January, 1905, and that May, 1908, he sold his interest to Diver, and thereafter Diver sold an inter- est to the other defendant. Last July Hudson appeared upon the scene and began sinking shaft, j. and they ask that he be restrained and that they be given possession of the mine and S 1000. It seems the plaintiffs are holding the claim by virtue of the discovery made in the shaft sunk for-Mrs. Beattie. It will involve some new points of law not touched upon before.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-09-13
CHEALANDER HERE
In the Interest of the Seattle
 Fair of 1907.

Godfrey Chealander was pas senger on the Cudahy last Saturday bound for Fairbanks. He is on pulse-feeling tour of Alaska with relation to the proposed fair in Se- attle ill 1907. A certain amount of opposition is apparently about to be manifested i'll some quarters on account of prejudice first against the Canadian territory the rush to which the fair is to commemorate aud second, against Seattle itself. For our own part we wish Mir. Chealander and his undertaking all kinds of success; because we be- iieve in advertising and do not be- lieve in letting petty jealousies override good feeling and good sense.