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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08
His INTELLIGENT DoQ.

Il have known some peculiar cir
cumstance in my life," said the man
with the purple nose. "Once | had
a dog that was very devoted to my
little boy, years old. One seldom
saw Harry without Tige or Tige with
out Harry. One day in summer on
my front veranda | had dozed off to
sleep early in the evening-ju after
dinner in fact. When l went to sleep
Harry and Tige were playing on the
front lawn Pretty sooner SO, at
least it seemed to mel woke to
find Tige whining and scratching at
my chair. 1t had grown almost en-
tirely dark in the meantime, but
couod see the look of anxiety and I'M
easiness on that expressive canine
countenance.
Now and then the dog would utter
sharp bark and run swiftly toward
the river, only few hundred yards
away l looked for Harry; he was
nowhere to be seen. 1t is unneces-
sary to say that was instantly
alarmed hurried with the dog to
the river bank, where the animal
showed still greater excitement and
uneasiness. He leaped up and down
and looked out at the ripples widen
ing at disturbance in the middle of
deep place in the stream.
With void cry rushed back to the
house and aroused the family.
my wife came running out on a
balcony and waved her hand to me.
AS paused for breath with which to
break the awful news, she said:
'Sh-h-h Don't hoop like an
Indian that way. I've just got Harry
quieted down in bed after his musk
rat hunt with Tige, and you'll get him
all excited again.
Then / went and beat that dog
shamefelly.
"Since that time have been in no
mood to listen to the stereotyped tale
of the intelligent, life-saving
kioodle.-Chicago News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08
3mprise 9a''t4
st Hhe zines
Katherine E Mcgee in Republican

Emma Jane, face upwad lay
full length upon the grass beneath
the wide-spreading branches of giant
chestnut on the lawn of the great
house, to all appearances with the
true appreciation of her race for the
occupation, just "doin' nothin' tall"
Looks, however, are often most de-
hard at work thinking; an occupation
so unusual and stupendous that the
very efforts II required caused the
little kinks of wolly hair In their hra-
ness of strings to fairly stand up
right all over her head.
Emma Jane had but recently re-
covered from severe attack OF de
chill n fevah," during which Mis- AL.
ice,' her mistress, had tended her with
such tender solicitude that ever since
the pickaninny's heart had been swol.
len with gratitude crying for an out.
let
1t was not until that very day,
though that the form OF this outlet
should take had been clear to Emma
Jane, and then the suggestion was
prompted by a conversation she over.
heard at the house about the Fourth
of July, which would fall on Wednes-
day OF that week, and its attendant
jollities. Now, though Emma Jane'H
ideas of independence were Of the
vaguest, she knew that the day was a
red-letter one, and, for that reason,
more suited to the inspiration whicI
had come to her, and which, as she
lay on her back under the old chest
nut, she was turning over In her brain.
A surprise dinner for her mistress
this was the inspiration that had
come to Emma Jane. The details Of
the dining, such az would have given
Mis- Alice the livliest concern. troub
ed her hand maiden not at all: for
when, reasoned Emma Jane, was
there a time that the larder, up to
de great house, boosted, not enough
and TO spare? OH! no; these minor
matters troubled not Emma Jane. Tine
thing which did stretch her brain on
the rack was, how to get word 10 the
guests. None knew better than she
that surprise dinner on her own ac
count, no matter what motive prompt.
ed II, was sure to lack appreciation
by de quslity," and on such momen
tous occasion no others were even to
be considered.
At last after much brain tagging.
Emma James lax conscience suggested
bold plan. She would slip out in the
early morning while her mother,
Aunt" jules, eyes were still heavy
with sleep. borrow Dixie, the child.
ren's pony run the risk OF scolding
from her mistres s and a drubbing
from Aunt Julie, and deliver the in.
vitations in person.
To the astonishment OF the Rock.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08
IF WE ONLY UNDERSTOOD.


Could wesbut draw back the curtains
That surround each others lives.
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the action gives.
Often We should find it better,
Purer. than we Judge we should;
We should love each other better
If We only understood.
Could We judge all deeds by motives,
See the good and bad within.
Often we should love the sinner
All the while we loathe the sin.
Could we know the powers working
To DER throw integrity
We should judge each others errors
With more patient charity.
If we knew the cares and trials
Knew the effort all in vain,
And the bitter disappointment,
Understood the loss and gain.
Would the grim, external roughness
Seem, / wonder, just the same,
Should we help, where now we hin
der,
Should we pity where we blame.
OH We Judge each other harshly
Knowing not life's hidden force;
Knowing not the fount of action,
Is left turbid at its source.
Seeing not amid the evil
All the golden grains of good;
Oh! We'd love each other better
If we only understood.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08
The OTHER SIDE.

Mrs. Tom L. johnson OF Cleveland,
in a discussion of the Cleveland school
of household scicnce-a school to At
young girls for any position in domes-
tic science-that she is helping TO
found, said:
This school, when 1t is established.
will do away with the sickening dis.
appointment that so often seizes US
when, having engaged person reput-
ed to be a good cook, we sit down N
her first soufflee or ner first mayor
naise.
ut is dreadful disappointment that
seizes us with that first mouthful II
is disappointment like that OF q
British soldier who. out walking with
MS con. saw an old blind beggar with
the inscription on his chest:
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08

wood pickaninnies Emma Jane barely
exchanged mutual 'howdies" and
grins with them, although they used
all their known wiles to toll her of to
the quarters. Her errand dispatched,
and the additional message: Mis-
Alice say as how she lex ter hab yo'
all spen de day n TEX Fo'th July
dinneh wild heh,' Emma Jane was on
Dixie's back and away to Walnut
| Grove, then to Midlothian and then,
in turn, to each of the other neighbor-
| ing plantations where she delivered,
in substance the same invitation
1T does seem a little strange" said
Mrs. West of Grove Hall TO her nus
band, that Alice did not write 4
note instead Of sending verbal mes.
sage by that harum-scarum Emma
Jane. But | suppose it's all right; and,
as It's only two days off, Alice la very
busy. You know EmrAa Jane said the
whole neighborhood was invited
And the good lady. knowing the rec
ord of The Pines for hospitality, fewt
the invitation.
The next day was one OF excruciat-
ing torture for Emma Jane, who was
| In constant fear that her scheme
would be disclosed for some cnance
| visitor. But again fate was merciful.
Night closed In and her secret was
still her own.
The Fourth dawned fair and warm.
| Emma Jane was up early, so early IN
fact, that when Aunt Julie opened her
eyes with the day, they rested upon
an unusual sight-Emma Jane up and
dressed, standing In front OF the bit
OF looking-glass which hung above the
table, untying the stifY little twists OF
hair that were only undone on special
occasions.
"Fo' Gawd's sake, chile, what al,
yo dom )" burst out Aunt Julie. Then
In softer voice, for to her supersti.i
Gus mind everything unusual had
some significance, rs yo' sick honey
Dis ain Sunday"
Law, no nanny, I ain SICK and
Emma Jane showed double row d
teeth OF pearly Wilderness. dis air IL
roth OF July, m | gwi eel brate. "
"Sho' nun" said Aunt Julie. re.
hectively and in much relieved tone
] did heah de chill'ns tawkin ter dee
paw bout fotch'n' dey some dem
, squlzzin' things fo'de Fou'th. But
ain low der gwi' call on yo' all ter
fab dem off, an Aunt Julie chucl
ling over her little joke, proceeded 70
make her own hasty toilet.
II worried and preoccupied on tn
preceding day, Emma Jane was a.
together absent in the spirit on tn.
morning Of the Fourth. and It was r
genuine relief TO Aunt Julie whel
she was summoned to the nursery
amuse the baby.
Those were the days when spendin
the day was taken literally yet j,
O'Clock came and not a single visit.
had arrived. Emma James neryou
ness turned TO distress. Could Il
That ner secret had been discoyere,
She was Just on the point OF COME
Ing all and throwing herself upon q
mercy OF her mistress. when. at &
stroke Of 1890, ner ear caugb. IN
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08
A COMMENTED TEACHER.

Every college professor in writing
his confessions seems to be giving an
Apologize pro vita sua His loudest
complaint is about the salary. Small
as mine is l sometimes think it is as
large as it would be had l gone into
some other occupation but, as
said before, l am so COMMONPLACE
that my example has no bearing what
ever on the argument for higher sala.
ries for college men. In one of the
most recent publications giving the
woes of the professor there is lam
entation to the effect that his house
is plainly furnished without even the
luxury of an oriental rug. and that
one of the pleasures of his family life
is the annual ride out into the coun
try. This is pathetic, especially as
for many years his regular salary has
been $4,000 year. Nor does he
live in great city. l must have the
genius of homemaker, for with 9
salary that averages less than his we
can go driving into the country many
times year and we have the luxury
of walking over several antique orr
entail rugs. For ten years | have
been carrying ten thousand dollars o.
endowment insurance, which will ma
ture when l am about fifty years old
And during each summer we car
spend part of the vacation on farm
paying our board, too, and some years
we go even to the seashore. Without
going into detail, may be believed,
hope, in saying that our social life Is
not one of parsimonious barrenness.-
Atlantic.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08
flowers for the fall planting

Peonies may be planted fall or
spring. 1t Is more satisfactory to
plant them in the fall so the earliest
warmth of the spring may start them
growing. They should be planted in
a rich soil; the blooms will develop
better il in a slightly shady situation,
though they do well when exposed to
the sun. After planting they require
little except a mulch of manure and
plenty of water in the growing sea-
son.
The older a peony gets, the better
it blooms. 1t Is nothing unusual to
see a bed that has been undisturbed
for from ten to twenty-five years.
This was the favorite flower of our
grandfathers, and II is regaining its
popularity and coming new glory. So
many different colors are now avail
able, ranging from snow white
through red, yellow, rose, purple and
delicate pink, that the peony has be-
come rival of the rose. During
its season it floods the flower mar
nOsS, oihhoSs W INC SAViuSlUu VI Otutf
| flowers.
The plant increases rapidly. 1t
has been estimated that a vigorous
plant will produce 1000 plants in ten
years. Another good point is its
| freedom from disease. New plants
are obtained by division of the
roots or tubers of the old ones. They
may be taken up in the fall, or in
the spring before growth starts. New
varieties are generally produced by
planting the seed of hybridized flow.
ers, but this is a process that it is
better to leave to the experts. Peony
roots may be purchased at this time
of the year from any florist, the Older
plants being most expensive.
| ~ - ~
Hardy Dutch Bulbs.
Dutch bulbs are not natives oil
Holland, but the soil and climate oil
the Netherlands is so adapted tc
growing them we'll that most of those
sold here are imported. Those most
generally known are the hyacinths
tulips, narcissi, and crocuses. Those
four general represent numerous va
rieties of different colors, perfume
and form. Planted outdoors at this
time of the year for spring towering
or in pots for indoor blooming, they
are sure to produce gorgeous blooms
For spring Towering they should be
planted in the open ground before the
last of October. Drainage is a prime
requisite in a dubbed. Prepare a
soil of well rotted manure vel
spaded with earth and a small guam
tity of sand. Dig out the beds IN
or feet deep and put broken pots
gravel or rocks in the bottom. Put
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08

the soil on this and raise the surface
of the bed a few inches above the
level of the surrounding lawn, for
better drainage on the surface.
In planting place a small quantity
of sand beneath each bulb to pre-
vent decay. Before the ground freezes
cover the beds with several inches
of fine we'll rotted manure to protect
against the alternate freezing and
thawing of the ground. This some
times causes the roots to be broken
and prevents the bulbs from flower
ing.
These directions are particularly
for tulips and hyacipths. Narcissi
may be planted in a border without
protection, although protection helps
them. They are especially effective
- - -
Lilies.
In spite of the beauty of lilies
and the ease with which they may be
grown, few of them are seen in
private gardens. This lack may be
remedied by following few simple
rules. There is vast variety OF
lilies and among them may be found
those suitable for almost any kind of
soil.
The first requisite for successful
lily culture is good drainage, not only
on the surface of the bed but at it's
bottom as WELL This may be obtained
by raising the bed several inches
above the surrounding level and plac-
! ing broken crockery, pots, or stones
in the bottom, spading the bed two
feet deep. The best soil is loan
enriched with thoroughly rotten ma
nure. II the soil is heavy a liberal
| quantity of sand mixed well will
insure better drainage and prevent
decay. A little sand directly be
meath each bulb insures against de-
cay The beds should be kept free
from weeds and cultivated occasional.
ly in dry weather Moisture. may al
SO be saved in dry, hot weather by
mulching the beds with straw or old
manure.
The bulb should be planted five to
eight inches deep. This depth OF
earth will enable the plants the bet
ter to Withstand drouth and cold. A
covering OF leaves, straw or manure
should be used to protect the bulbs
from the alternate freezing and thaw
ing of the ground in winter. This
mulch should be removed when the
shoots appear in the spring. As the
amateur gardener proceeds with lily
gardening from year to year he will
learn needs of each variety, but In
general the foregoing instructions
will suffice.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08

Philadelphia Ledger.-President
Roosevelt has had nothing to do dur
ing his vacation but supervise the
Maine campaign. conduct the repubB
can politics Of New York state s~d
handle the Cuban question
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-11-08

After having rested, we resumed our
march. On the way steep rocks and
romantic grottoes, silvery rills and
tumbling rapids, did alternate with
verdant glades and sylvan groves, -
a scenery so contrasting In its details
yet so wonderfully harmonious in its
entirety. Towards twilight we reach.
ed a spot where the valley terminates
into an avenue OF old and branching
trees leading straight back to Else.
mach. An hour later we were cozily
seated in our hotel. doing full justice
to the merits of the supper before us,
for the days tramp had sharpened our
appetites. Democrat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

operations, fertilize the soil and facil'
tate the termination OF bis crops BY
electricity. Prof. Guerini, Belgian
scientist, claims that electricity pass
ing through a plant decomposes car
bonic acid gas in the chlorophyl,
which facilitates plant growth. Pass
ing currents, be says, also decompose
the soil chemicals and increase the
circulation Of sap 90 effectively that
grain so electrified has shown an So
per cent increase in growth over grain
not so treated. AZ to the first part Of
the Suns prediction we are not wholly
incredulous. One can easily imagine
an automobile Cultivator. But the
prediction that the scientific farmer
Of the future will only have to sit in
the .best rOom," presS q button and
let Niagara grow his crops for him
seems too much like the millennium.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

The Chapman habit Of keeping
punches Of 500 bills in shoe boxes ID
bedroom closets up to $4,000 is moi
to be commended. 1t is unsafe to
keep over 100000 in the house, though
doubtless many Kansas farmers
grow careless through handling their
increasing wealth aud do not realize
how large q sum they have on hand.
II ia q good plan for farmers to count
their money every week or two and
deposit all above 100000 In some
good bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

A new Ingalls, is msking himself
felt 10 Kansas incorporation 20. e.
Ingalls,, editor Of the Washington Re-
publican. He is q relative Of Kansas
brilliant senator, resembles him in
appearances, lie bright talker, good
writer and fearless fighter. Ills
paper is one Of the best 10 Kansas aud
is becoming . power in the Fifth dis
trict. 1t will do to watch the new
Ingalls,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
Good Sense from Gov. HOch.

Governor Hoch gave 8 most sensi-
BILE interview last week on railroad
rates. Its . particularly Intelligent
view, and expresses the opinion OF
thinking men both in Kansas and else
where. He said;
..If the maximum rate law Is nm
lust to the railroad nobody in KansaS
wants to see 1t on the statute books.
II IL is equitable to both the state and
the railroads It should remain there
lama firm believer that when the
Legislature meets the sensible rail-
road men and the real statesmen will
get together and agree upon legisla-
lion that win protect the people and
At the same time deal fairly with In
dividual and corporate investors
in this rate discussion there is .
10, Of iroth and stiervsscencs on both
sides. When the trOth bss been
cleared away and the sasrvs'Osnos
has qalstsd down, which time will
surely bring about, you viii see that
Ali interests win have no trouble 10
rs.tiug together and ihs fair thing
win BE- done by Ous toward the other.
I have faith Ia the common sense Of
the Legislature prevailing. Il The
law Il an unius. one Of course ii
ought 70 10 repealed bat Il Il is :
rOod ous e ought 70 remain on the
statute books. Bat % losg q .h'
nsrinun iF,lghs law Il On he book
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
Ths Nav Liquor Ordinance.

The new liquor ordinance adopted
by the city council apd just put In
effect does not mean that there has
been any change in plane "iOr rev.
enus.r II was adopted to conform
with the state statutes. 1t lie Kan
Sas law that 9 city ordinance shall
not ipfllct less PuniShmsnt than 3
state law for the same crime. The
old city OrdInunOs made the least
punishment for liquor selling $50 OR
90 days in jail. The state Law makes
1t 800 AND so days. 1t has been an
Abilene custom to make the punish
msnt $50, which amounted to fine.
One day the defense was made that
this WAS illegal because the jail SEN
tence was not also added. The coun.
oil consequently has adopted . new
ordinance 10 cover the matter. The
punishment is 800 and 80 days.
II the old license system is resumed
there will have to be . new arrange
men, to cover the jail part. Possibly
that portion Of the sentence will not
be carried out. Bat that ls remote
possibility. Abilene is 50 good now
that it is lnconesivtbls that u can
ever again Be wicked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

Congressman Calderhead has acted
wisely 10 voting against the state
hood bill because 1t compelled Ari-
IONA and New Mexico to unite In
order to be admitted; and the only
purpose Of this policy was to prevent
the vest from having four senators
from two separate states. 1t was an
unwise provision to load this on the
Oklahoma statehood bill. Oklahoma
is entitled to statehood and probably
10 the end the Foraker amendment
allowing the territories to vote
separately on the question OF union
will DO adopted, and Oklahoma and
Indian Territory will be admitted as
one state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
Knn,na Congre.srnen.

II the people only send men to CON
gress to give them q pleasant vacation
then one term is enough. Good
things should be passed around. But
Il congl essmen are hired to serve the
people in the way Of doing certain
neces ary and important business
then competency is far more impor'
Ttant than any other consideration.
In congressional work large element
Of Nom ber's usefulness depends on
his length Of service-his experience.
Except as regards men Of extraordin-
sry endowment, the most important
differences between members Of con-
gress are the differences due to ex-
perience In the work. For Kansas TO
discard men. against whom IL can find
no fault for new men who are entire
experiments would be folly OF the
tirst class. Men like Curtis, Scott,
Calderhead, Miller, Campbell and
Feeder are Just At their prime in pub.
lie work, and should be kept in hAr-
ness. Any other COURSE would DO .
wrong one. TX. @. Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

The sudden announcement Of Col
Little that he 10 not . candidate ioF
congress is Z confession q weakness.
In bis actIve campaigning which con-
tiuued up to Monday aiternoon be
evidently found the sentiment q the
Repu blicans to be exactly what the
REFLECTOR declared Lin favor q
straight Republicanism and opposed
to houoring those who swap parties
for Office. The sudden withdrawal iS,
however, part Of . trick to get control
Of delegations by giving an impress
that no effort Is being made when To
fact Mr.. Little and bis sympathizers
are holding nightly caucuses in order
to gst footing for the Colonel. The
Repu blicans who are such from Prin-
cipal are not deceived and they will
see to It that the delegations favor
Republication that stands for some
thing beside the Col. Little idea.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

One thing is certain the Dickinson county
delegation to the Democrat state convention
will not be in favor Of resubmission plank.
--LNews.
Oh no, Indeed we rather expect to
see the Dickinson delegates favor
plank making it q capital crime pun
ishsble by instant death to take
whisky and quinine for an attack Of
grip Their unrelenting enmity to
resu omission and their strong belief
In testotalism and prohibition is we'll
known. Nice Democrats. How sweet
1t Is to be Truly Good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

The Herington Sun feels called on
to remark concerning the editor OF
this great moral and political guide:
at is q matter for regret that so
talented man should devote his God.
given energy to the rottennesS and
political meanness be identifies him
self with" We have never had the
pleasure Of meeting the Sun man but
he is evidently in his own estimation
a VERY Holy and Pure Person. Won
der II he ever heard the story Of the
Scotchman who made fortune BY
minding his own businessP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
R.rminr hH RlnntriaItY.

AIsv ysars ago Il vas predicted
that IN The near future houses IS we'll
AZ rsfrlesratOrs would Be cooled By
liquid air. 50 far We have not noticed
ssy marked inerOsSs Of figidIiy IN
sammsr weather. The New York
Sun predicts tat The suissthe farmer
Of ne iusnrs wn eonausi bic farming
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

|. The Republicans OF Dickinson cOun-
ty are not likely to be miSlsd BY any
fake rsiormers. They are sizing up
things With great care and will insist
on Republication Of the Roosevelt
klnd-nOt the hot air, Ssmi-PoPuliSt