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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-23
August Belmont Pulls Out.

August Belmont Pulls Out.
New York. June 23.-August Bel.
mont has rendered his resignation as
a director Of the Equitable
Attorney General julius M. Mayer
has arrived here from Washington
last night and will remain several
days investigating Equitable affairs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-23
General Weyler
Again at the Helm

Madrid. June %. King Alfonso to-
day approved Of his new cabinet.
It includes Montero Rios as prem
Ter and General Weyler as minister OF
War.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-23

on the most timely subject, Prepare
tions for Life"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-23
President Back at capita,.

Washington, June 23.-President
Roosevelt reached Washington at 2:05
this morning over the Pennsylvania
railroad on the return from his New
England trim.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02
THE NEGLECTED SIDE OF THE FARMER


AS the majority of agricultural t
dents will eventually return to the
farm IL may be we'll to consider one
side OF our chosen vocation which is
usually neglected by the average
farmer.
With the great beneficial changes
which are taking place in agricultural
methods as a result of scientific in
vestigation and educational work, a
new dignity has been given our oc-
cupation. In the light of present day
knowledge of agriculture, more will be
expected Of the mar from the farm.
1t is necessary, then, hat he make
himself worthy of the new social es-
TEEN which is now accorded TO his
calling.
No one is to blame but the farmer
himself for his name being as a SYM
onymous term for all that is uncouth,
ungainly and green. The trouble does
not lie with the occupation. AS we
are learning then those principles
which enable US to improve our condi-
ton financially, let us not fall be-
hind in cultivating that side of u
life which will give to our calling that
social prominence which other profess
sions enjoy.
In the first place we should not mar
row ourselves to that one particular
phase OF agriculture in which we are
interested, but be so informed that We
may talk intelligently with men inter-
ested in other lines. Also keep in such
touch with current topics that in con-
versation with business and profess
sional men, they will not feel con-
strained to ask foolish questions about
crops 1t is right here that the farm
er, being the financial equal of men
in other professions. usually falls short.
He is not so able to express himself;
does not have that smooth flow of
words which seems to come so easily
from the mouth OF the city man. Again,
1t is not entirely because he is a farm
er, but because he has neglected this
part of his training. His advantages
and opportunities are now of such a
nature that there is no longer any
excuse for this falling. For mere tribes
the best or periodicals may be had,
and through them he is able to keep
in touch with progress n the doings
of his fellows.
In the matter OF dress there is room
for great improvement, or course in
farm work, comfort above all things
is desired; but when he Is off the
farm, and mingles with other men in
town. or at public gatherings, or dur-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02

United States in point of practice. He
was born June IA. 1924, at Lyndon, VT.
File received his education In the public
schools OF his native town, and after
ward studied medicine with DR..
swayae, OF Springfield. Mass. AT the
age OF "a years, I'm the year lS4S. he
commenced the practice OF medicine as
a homeopath physician, continuing UNI
I'll the close of his earthly career. This
gave him a service OF ffty-seven years
In the medical profession. -Four years
or the time he aracticed in Vermont.
twelve years in Wisconsin and the ball
ance OF his long practice has been at
Knoxville. Atlantic and Sibley, Ia,
twenty years OF which had been at Sib-
ley.
Or. Wilder had always been promi-
nert- "a nel.tte cal e.rc!e=. HS rad DrrIf
a life-long and loyal republican, and
had held a number of different Offices.
In Cass county he was coroner for sew
eral terms and was oyerseer OF the poor
in the city OF Atlantic for seven years.
and was also chairman Of the republf-
can central committee Of Cass county
During his residence In Sibley. DR..
Wilder had held the position OF county
coroner several terms and had acted
In the capacity OF chairman OF the re-
publican central committee, besides
serving as mayor OF the town several
terms. Only his advanced age caused
a change in the mayoralty a year ago
last spring, Ii being deemed advisable
by the citizens at that time TO place the
executive office OF the town In younger
hands.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02
ON GROWING
BY GRACE r. BARKER.

Give the soil a liberal dressing of
unleached ashes before planting radish
seed: by this means an element very
necessary to this crop is furnished. and
the radishes are also less likely to be
wormy. says Grace Il. Baker In the
Farmers Sentinel.
plant the seed thickly and when hoeing
hoe the soil away from the rows, in
stead of toward them. Such bulbs grow
better when not entirely covered, and
the necks are never thick and bulky.
IL, I'm ~cultivating. the earth becomes
scattered too thickly over the onions
take an old broom and sweep it OFF,
and keep the bulbs uncovered in this
way as long as they make any growth.
When tomato vines make too ram
pant growth, or in early September.
after the vines are well covered with
green tomatoes, cut off the ends of the
branches with a sickle. The crop will
then ripen up and The strength will go
into the fruit instead of the vines.
When squash vines have made
twelve or fifteen inches growth cover
the joints nearest the root with earth,
and later, when more growth has beer
made, cover a place here and there
with earth to induce the vines to
throw put roots from the joints. AS
borers enter he root and soon Kill the
vine, this gives each vine more than
oi.e root TO depend on. so IL the old
roots is killed The new ones will support
the vine so ii a continue growing
N mature the crop.
When PLANTING seed that is very slow
TO germinate. like parsnip. one has
trouble In keeping the weeds out, as so
many OF them have a chance to grow
before the plants appear 10 show where
the rows are. To avoid this trouble
place a radish seed every few inches
in the row with the regular planting,
and as those seeds terminate In a very
few days the rows will be plainly seen,
so one can hoe on each side OF IL and
pull weeds In the row. making 1t much
easier to care for the regular crop
when the plants appear. The radishes
viii be ready for use in - short rme.
and can be pulled before Niey will be
in the way OF he p~arsnips.
When early cabbage heads are ready
for use. II they are cut carefully 10 az
TO leave ali the large cav on the
stem. new heads Will start out In sev-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02

ing leisure periods about his home, he
should be as well dressed as the oc-
casions demands and his means allow.
With his broad shoulders and that ele-
ment OF strength about him, he Is as
we'll fitted TO wear as good clothes as
any man. It is very easy to be care
less in these matters, yet nothing viii
help more in raising the dignity Of our
calling. If he is careful OF his personal
appearance he will not stand out so
differently from other men, and make
the name OF farmer a subject for jest
and scorn.
Then let us make u homes attrac-
tive. Nothing is more pleasing and
gratifying than a country home made
beautiful. 1t stands alone a thing of
beauty and does not share it's attrac-
tiveness in a row with many others
of similar design. TX is true that we
may be somewhat isolated, but we
nave the more opportunity to make
our surroundings attractive. Choice
trees, shrubs and flowers can be group
ed about our houses in true artistic
beauty, n with il all carry an air
of convenience and comfort. In our
homes let us cultivate all those little
niceties of speech and which
make life pleasant n refined. Be
careful about our daily table etiquette,
SO hat we may be at ease in any com
pany, n friends and strangers par
taking of our hospitality will feet that
they are in a home of refinement, the
equal of those found In town or any
where.
While in college here let us, as we
are learning the technical things nee
essary to our success, also keep In
mind and cultivate those qualities
which will broaden our view, give more
pleasure to our lives. and raise our
calling to such a dignity, that 1t will
stand socially as prominent as that of
any other. 1t has long been regarded
the most honorable and independent,
and needs only to be raised to a higher
social standard In order to take Its
place at the very top.
Thus with the object or " adj
vancing the aus of agriculture, let us
make ourselves men, who will stand
for the highest ideals in our profession,
and who will be the equal in breeding,
manners and intellect OF those in any
other profession or business. That will
be a man who can mingle anywhere,
and who will not stand distinctly alone
in any gathering except for that
healthful complexion and look which
only a farm IA give.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02
FARMERS BULLETIN NO. 214.
From the Farmer and Breeder.

0As tAO ttt 8A0
We nave from the United States de-
p%aTtnient OF agriculture a bulletin on
the beneficial bacteria for Legumin-
Crops" II any of our readers have
not fully satisfied themselves that the
growing OF legumes is necessary to
the fertility of our land IL might be
worth while for him TO send for this
publication and be convinced against
his will. There is much OF interest In
the bulletin for most OF us. Those
who have not been successful in rails
ing any special kind Of a leguminous
crop should ask for some of the bac-
terra suitable for that crop and try
again and report the result.
Separate bacteria is furnished for the
different varieties OF legumes for thus
quicker and surer results are obtained
though the nodule-forming organism is
q true micro-organism and there is but
one species. The nitrogen is fixed by
the bacteria In the nodule and becomes
available by the action of the plant In
dissolving and absorbing the combined
nitrogen in the organisms. While 1T is
desirable that artificial incubation be
made at time OF planting, experience
al shown that under certain condi-
lions crops of several years standing
are improved by adding bacteria to the
soil. incubation Is usually OF no bene-
Mt TO soil already containing the proper
bacteria, although there may be ex-
ceptions. 1t need not be practiced
where the soil is already rich In nitro
gen, because In such soils nodules arc
formed with dificulty and are OF little
benefit. The incubation OF seed and
and soil by means OF pure cultures
grown and distributed according to
methods devised by the department OF
agriculture II shown BY the reports OF
practical farmers to be DC distinct al
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02
PROLIFIC SOUTH.

From the Farmer and Breeder.
Some few years ago an Iowa farmer
went to Virginia and bought a farm OF
1,ls5 acres for $4,000. and made a
payment OF $4,000. Since that time
he has completed paying the balance
and last year sold $5,s5s worth of crops
raised on the farm. This was much
more than the former owner had been
in the custom OF raising and was the
result of better fertilization and Guilt
walton. These lands VIII not produce
equal TO the prai-ies OF the Missouri
valley, but the price of land Is low.
There are many Germans in parts OF
southern Virginia and they are doing
well. Their method of cultivation is
different from that of the negro
and the crops are likewise better. This
man had a large portion OF his land
in corn. In a personal letter to the
a former resident OF Iowa who
Is now In southern Virginia expressed
himself as highly pleased with the
change and thought he was living
more pleasantly han I'm the north He
was raising egumes and enriching his
farms as TO raise a crop OF corr that
would compare with his old custom.
He had been feeding cattle and sheen
In his former home.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02
ThE ROMANgE
Of 2iYK3S a 3 IS s'. q, !'s!|'::.
NsRRssNiSgssa, T IJs1 " sIs Mk HIsnHssssssyeo

The next instant he was delirous once
more, her name mingling with incoher-
ent rawlings. but Ina could not for an
instant doubt that he had recognized
her.
"AIl my fault. Ina, he moaned, faA
my fault, and you're letting me die, you
won't save me, though love you. Yes.
| love you and yet ] hurt YOU, and l
was glad; / liked to: at least Oh,
heaven, | didn't mean to lose you. You
mustn't leave me, ma-Ina, don't you
see I'm sinking down. down into this
awful creyasse, all for want of you.
It's all bIackness at the bottom, and
above it's light, and l can see you. And
IL you would you could save me; oh,
don't let me go, hold me tight, tight,
tight; / want TO live now, for you love
me-"
His grasp on mas hand was agony,
but it was a pain she delighted in.
Dearest, you are safe. / am with
you" she said. soothingly. "Oh. Edgar,
If / hadn't been utterly selfish, l hould
never have left you, never
II love you, / low you, | low you"
he muttered hoarsely. Il can't say that
often enough; 1 love-I love"
1t was growing dusk. and Edgar was
Ina. and asked her il she could go down
~ ~ BSfeEh ~ - A@&. - 1888 -
curing after Mr.. Lindsay.
The nurse hesitated.
IF she won't keep me long" she said
obviously, Il al just speak two words
TO her.
In the great drawing room she was
confronted by a very dazzling vision, a
creature all golden hair and appealing
brown eyes, and wearing a gown that
was the acme of ruinou simplicity.
ooh nurse I am an sorry tO disturb
you"-the voice was as sweet as the
face-'but how is Mr.. Lindsay? l never
heard till / came to town yesterday
that he was ILL.,"
He is better, / am glad to say" said
Ina. wondering who this exquisite little
person coud be. In fact. he is out of
danger"
out of dangeri And II had not
the slightest idea that-that- Oh,
nurse, how dreadful! How thankful |
am / camel"
There were tears in the lovely eyes,
and Ina looked on, while her visitor
ton.
Perhaps" said the sweet voice
perhaps / had better tell you who /
am, or you must hin me very strange.
But h fact is-Mr. Lindsay and l are
engaged.
You look surprised she added a
little petulantly, but / don't know
why you should. / am nearly %, and
he is-oh-there isn't a young man to
be named in the same day with him"
She looked at the nurse, who had not
said a word; she thought she had never
seen a living person so absolutely coll
orleSS, even the lips were clay-color,
and she decided that nursing must be
an unhealthy occupation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02

3lo,d me. Help me-or / shall be gone
down, down. and it's all Shiny. and |
can see snakes and s~nakes-and moth
ing but snakes, II they'll stifie me!
ones coiling across my mouth, anoth-
er'S crushing MISUNDERSTANDING
Inc. hold me; put out your hand-just
touch mine, only touch me-! That's all
I'm slipping-sliding
He threw out his hands with a
scream. and Nurse Ina took them in
her strong grasp and supported him in
her arms, resting the poor weary head
against her shoulder.
The doctor paid his promised visit
and looked very serious, the nurse knew
that look upon his face, and her heart
sickened within her,
lie is worse" she forced herself 10
say quietly, though her life seemed to
depend on the answer.
HE u.s." said the doctor gravely. II
tear. / very much fear. / think his
people ought TO be notified as TO the Sc
rious state he is in."
why, he has no people spoke Ina,
p~assionately, and without thinking. AT
least none who care for him. Leave
h.!.i to me, / ~
She stopped. conscious that the doe
tor was cycling her curiously.
II knew him-once, years ago she
said more quietly. He is very much
alone in the world. The relations he
has, you yourself said, do not trouble
much about him.
There's nothing more to be done,
nurse. Wen pull him through ii We
can"
Yes. said ina in a low voice; we
will
II vas even to her, used TO many
sad nights, a CHASTITY vigil; had she
beer attending "A stranger II would have
been painful, that the patient was the
one creature in the whole world whom
she loved made her task one of torture
TO her.
AS the hours went by, he seemed 10
be slipping away from her, the little
thread OF life was growing so slender;
the only consolation was that his poor
voice was husled; he was almost too
weak. as it seemed. TO draw his breath
AS the graw dawn stole silently into
the room. and the sooty spalrows out
side on the leads welcomed il with
cheerful chirpings, Ina had her reward.
so she thought, for the many years of
sad unlovedness, the heart-hunger she
had endured.
For a feeble ray OF light feel upon
her weary. tear-worn face. as she bent
over him. and there came a CLEAN OF
consciousness into Edgar Lindsay's
beautiful eyes. he gazed at her steadily;
she saw he was surprised or puzzled.
then a sudden look of perfect rest n
happiness appeared, he o his lips,
and Ina heard q weak whisper.
Ina. my Ina have you forgiven
me-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02

eral places. IL one is selected and the
others are remoyed that one will grow
TO a solid head of ordinary size, so tina
IL Will be ready 10 ruse in the fall.
or can be stored for winter use. I'm
less the ground is in excellent condi-
ton an application of rotten manure
will be needed among the plants after
the first crop is off. Ii 1t is rich enough
mulch with straw or litter TO keep the
ground moist and cool.
For a constant succession OF sweet
corn all through the season plant as
early as 1t is safe an early. a medium
and a late sort. About three weeks
later Tepsa the work. then I'm two
weeks plant an early sort and about
July 4 still another planting OF an early
variety. This gives a succession from
about the middle of July until frost.
All vines such as cucumbers nj
melons, do much better If the ground
Is mulched among them. The mulch
should be applied before the vines have
made much growth, and any material
can be used that is a poor conductor
of heat. IL serves to keep the ground
around the roots cool and moist and
he vines wilt less when they do not
come In contact with the hot baked
earth.
Early beans planted the second week
in August In this climate will mature
a good crop of string beans for the last
two weeks before frost. and will be
greatly welcomed by the family as a
pleasant change In the bill Of fare.
To make summer head lettuce sue
coed ave the ground mellow and rich.
give me plants plenty OF room and
when half grown mulch the ground
heavily with straw or litter. X should
be done directly after a heavy rain or
an artificial watering. Should the sea-
son be unusually hot and dry a tenn
porary frame over which a canvas can
be stretched, two feet above the plants,
will help to protect them from the
heat and allow them to grow and head
properly In spite or adverse conditions.
II II seems necessary to water the
plants to bring them through a dry
time the mulch gives q chance to do
80 without danger Of the lower leaves
being injured BY Il. as the water can
be poured on the mulch AZ some dis
lance fron the plants and VIII soak
through i 70 the ground Without
touching b plants
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-06-02

Perhaps the gracious vision be-
gan, with just "A faint touch Of hesita-
tion-"perhaps I'd better tell you that
that Mr.. Lindsay quarrelled just before
he was i'll. 1t was all my fault" she
said nenitentiy II @2s horria. aidn {
hear from him for some time. till quite
casually last night at a party someone
mentioned that he was very Ill.
You can imagine how wretchedI was.
| determined 10 come and find out for
myself, but l could not get away till
now. And then you. tell me he is out
of danger To thin1 that l nearly lost
him; that | never knew"
Ina regarded her visitor stupidity. She
could scarcely grasp the meaning of the
latter's flow of words. Engaged-Ed-
gar L~indsay-on whose lips her name
had ever been during his delirium. who
had, she was persuaded. recognized her,
and addressed her i'm terms Of the deep
est affection, be engaged to this beau
tiful, dainty being, who was young
enough to be his daughter, IT was in
conceivable. Desperately she chung to
the last vestige of the happiness which
was drifting away from her.
You are going to marry Mr.. Lind
say. sine said; your"
Yes, and oh, nurse, / want YOU TO do
me a favor'--the appealing brown
eyes were brought to bear on the
nurses impressive c~ountenance. Here
lis a letter, only a tiny note, containing
just two words When he is well
enough, give it to him. He will un-
derstand it-it viii make il all right"
Ina conquered a wild desire TO tear
the offered missive into many pieces,
as she took 1t from The little out
stretched hand.
You are making no mistake" she
said, you are sure Mr.. Lindsay will
understand"
''of course The girl looked a little
surprised. why, nurse, 4 hope-I
think that my note will do him more
good than all the doctors stuff in the
world
II don't understand. the
nurse wildly. "Oh, what does it
mean?"
And continued the other happily.
you will come down to me every lay,
won't you. nurse. and tell me how he
is? l shall be so anxious till he is out
OF danger"
The nurse laid her hand heavily on
the silken shoulder. her haggard eyes
gazed full at the smiling, daintily-
beautiful face.
Tell me your name she said
hoarseiy. quick. quick"
For a sudden awful thought had come
TO her. and she stood motionless as the
o from which her textures seemed
carved, ID the girl answered:
MY name II lna-Ina ~colquhoun..
Postmaster General COrteIyOu II