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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-07-01
killing Johnson Grass

II seems that using geese for
hoe hands in the cotton field has
more to recommend i, than
secmed likely some time ago.
The use Of geese for this pnr-
pose IL nothing new. but rather
an old practice that has no, come
into a. gcneral use a. i, should
The question OF how 20 get rid
Of johnson grass ~ n that
makes MANY a farmer do some
hard thinking and no LITTLE hard
working.
The Gazette has received d
number Of letters and also a re-
port from MIR. Arnold who fur.
nished the first article III the
Gazette on the use oil geese for
hoe hands, indicating that al
least under certain conditions
geese will keep down Johnson
grass. At the present time II
canno, be stated how high this
grass will get before too tough
for them TO bite off. 1t docs
seem very likely that frequent
cultivation OF land infested with
Johnson grass and planted in
cotton will enable geese 10 pre-.
vent il from growing 10 any con-
siderable height. Anything that
keeps the blades OF con-
tinuously will sooner or later
kill the grass. Theroo,s canno,
keep on growing without leaves
ID the sunshine to work up the
sap into plant food. While the
fatal resul, il slower IN coming.
ito final caec, il about the same
- depriving a man Of the III OF
bis lungs.
II there IL much johnson
grass IN a field. the number oi
geese would probably have TO be
increased, but that would be
faster than 10 kill such grass by
ordinary methods. Those who
Gao reportcxpcricncc With geese
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-07-01
The Poultry Industry

The poultry industry contin-
ucs 10 develop rapidly. For
years there have been those
who asked whether poultry rais-
ing is not about 10 be overdone.
The reply TO the question Is ,ha,
the prices of the poultry pro.
ducts continue 10 rise. People
arc just learning 10 know the
real value oil poultry products.
In those sections ia which poul-
try raising is carried on mos,
extensively there ~ still a grow
ing demand for more ,n.orma.
ton OF a practical nature rcIa-
tive 10 the industry.
An Instance OF this ~ tho az
ton oi the Iowa Agricultural
College IN creating a new posi-
ton IN the animal husbandry
DEPARTMENT. 80 that instructions
on poultry raising may be given
The tntsed States Department.
OF Agriculture not long SINCE
held a com pcti,ivc examination
10 determine the most desirable
men 10 take charge OF poultry
work Tor the Department.
These arc mcrclr straw~
showing which way the wind il
blowing. and certainly indicate
that there arc more Hooks OF
poultry and larger ones, and
that more money will be nc,,cd
from the industry. Poultry
ratsers, like those engaged IA
other lines os agricultural work.
need 10 study how they can &c,
the largcs, income at tho least
hat - something
that the South needs today. and
every agricultural school aud
every experiment station should
recognize The value OF the indus
try and have strong men 10 give
such attention 10 poultry matters
~ ~ gwen TO any other branch
al farming. No other line %
work will reach such i. large
number Of homes. Poultry
questions concern practically all
who live 90 farms and morc than
hall al those who live III towns
and cities
Those who are n the poultry
industry or thinking - entering
=, need have no fear that = u
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-07-01

Egg. Eggs. 81 S per Is. Barred and
Buff Plymouth Rocks. Brown and White
Leghorns. Stlvcrlaccd Wyandottes.
Nv pens arc we'll mated Satisfaction
guaranteed, r. Bradshaw. Ell lie,
Miss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-07-01

Fine Buff Plymouth ko
sitting of IL. The best
poultry raised. j. +. J
Miss
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-07-01
Killing Bugs

q. ". Sledge. Duck Hill. Miss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
THE CURSE OF MlLlTARISM.

Quebec Telegram-ln a day or two,
we may expect the supreme court of
France to pronounce that Dreyfus
was innocent of the treason of which
he was convicted by packed court
martial of his enemies, and that the.
the unspeakable Esterhazy was guilty.
The facts are already established in.
the lay mind and it is only necessary
now for the legal seal to be put upon
the innocence of a fiendishly-wronged
man. Much as he suffered, how
ever,-says the Montreal Witness
he is to be envied in contrast with the
fate of his prosecutors. Suicide,
exile, disgrace have been theirs, and
they have reaped what they have
sowed in full measure. Nemesis has
pursued them remorselessly into the
outer darkness, while the one they re-
viled and prosecuted steps again in
to the light Surely a more impress
sive illustration of sin meeting with
punishment could not be thought of.
1t seems to be the curse of militar-
ism that instead of giving countries
examples of honor, as tits traditional
ly supposed to do, IL breeds in every
country a nest of contemplate scoun-
drels who assume to be the lords of
all, who get their positions by favor
or privilege, and for whom nothing
Is TOO mean.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
CHAPTER VII.

II was the morning after Mr. Brad
stones elaborate picnic, and the
clock was striking twelve as Olivia
with her hat and Jacket on, knocked
at tho door of the sQure's den, as
the room in which he kept his guns
and hshing-rods, and in which he
transacted his business as Justice of
the peace, was called
She knocked twice, then, having
received no answer, opened the door
and entered.
To her surprise she saw her father
seated in his we'll worn leather chair,
bending over the table his head lean
ing on his hand. Before him was n
goodly--or ovil-array of papers, and
his face, as he raised It, wore that
anxious and troubled expression
which Olivia had seen upon 1t so of.
ten of late.
Il beg your pardon, papa" she
said Il did not want to disturb you,
but | knocted twice, and. thinking
You were out ventured in. | won't
book Tor Bessie
The squire was an nveterate novel
reader and there was always a good
ly stock of popular fiction lying
about the den.
"A novel. Yes, my dear" and he
made an attempt at rising. but olivia
went to him quickly and put her hand
upon his shoulder.
Now, you shau't trouble. dear |
can find 1t. You are busy i can
see"
"Busy?" he said In a dull way. ooh,
yes, | am, rather" and he sighed.
is it anything very troublesome,
anything can help YOU with?" she
inquired, as she turned over the pile
of yellow-covered volumes, q can
sometimes. YOU know"
Ho shook his head with mirthless
smile.
Il am afraid not. my dear" he said
cheerlessly, This is a matter which
---" He stopped and gazed at her
with sad, vacant expression, Have
you found book FOR Bessie? BY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
The Bishop and the Bath.

A certain bachelor bishop, very
fasudious about his toilet, was espec-
tally fond of his bath and exacted ex-
IRENE care of his tub.
Once wher about to leave town he
gave strict orders to the house maid
about the care of his "bawth" and
said that mo one Was to be allowed
the use of it,"
The temptation grew on her and the
girl took plunge. The bishop re-
turned Unexpectedly and, finding
traces of the recent stolen bath, he
questioned the maid so closely that
she had to confess that she was the
culprit, Eying her sternly, he saiu:
Mary, your using my tub is bad
enough, but what worries me most 10
that you would be willing to do any
thing behind by back that you would
not do before my ce."-Judge's
Magazine of Fun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
THREE KISSES.

When first kissed you, twas fluff on
your mouth,
Red as a blackbirds cherry. You
recall
Twas spring, the soft air smelling OF
the south,
The whole world gay and you gay
most of all.
You laughed-that low, sweet, tender,
bird-like trill
Which made the very bobolink be still.
When next ! kissed you, twas upon
the cheek,
Nodded just round enough. Twas
autumn then
And you were graver grown, and did
not speak,
But seemed in wonder at the ways
of men.
And yet you smiled. So dear a smile
it was
That it seemed sudden summer over
When last l kissed you, dearest
Heart of Gold,
My lips just brushed your forehead
You were sad,
And it was winter. All the world
was old.
But at the touch, my love swelled
fierce and glad;
For then | felt you tremble, and saw
fall
Two great slow tears. All, that was
best of all.
Post Wheeler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
COCKFIGHTS IN HAVANA
BY ROBERT KUESTERMANN

infiicting some bad gashes on their
bare bodies. aAll of a sudden one
of them turned tail, eagerly pursued
by the other. After having IN this.
manner chased around the ring
awhile, the pursuer, being too i'm
petuous, lost his wind aud gave out.
At this instant the tables were
turned. The deserter, who had
spared his strength, Immediately
turned upon his adversary and finish
ed him in no time. The stratagem
had proved a success. In this as
well as the succeeding contests the.
cock taking to his heels at the begin
ming always came out ahead in the
end.
The moment one of the two fighters
did collapse, the seconds picked I'D,
their proteges, wiped the blood from
their nOstrils and bills, and with a
handkerchief dried their eyes and
wounds. Then, grasping them from.
behind, swung them up and down.
The effect of this operation was re-
markable. The birds, as trim as
ever, resumed the fight with the same
vigor as in the beginning, again
hacking and picking, now in the CEN
ter of the arena, then near the en-
closure, till finally one of the fight
ers gave out, dropped, and, all COW
cred with gore, lay motionless. This
was the end of the fight
Soon after, another pair was brought
in and the spectacle began anew, and
so throughout the whole day until
sunset one fight followed the other.
The spectators, thanks to their
betting, were all excitement and pas
sion. With eager eyes, yelling and.
gesticulating like savages, they
watched each move of the cocks. The.
noise was deafening, and every mo-
ment the affair threatened to turn out
an all-around fight.
AS passed out of the cockpits
noticed, piled up in the corner of a
little room, a lot of ROSTERS, dead
and severely wounded all in one heap.
II had not been considered worth
while to separate them, an addi-
tional proof of what l have observed
again and again while in Cuba-the
utter insensibility of the people there
for the sufferings of our dumb fellow
creatures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
NEEOLEWORk HELPS.

A new silk petticoat can be made to
last twice its usual length of time if
an underruffie of sateen be made and
placed ON the inside of the silk founce
at the edge.
The imported dresses invariably
have the foot plaitings very full and
edged with the inexpensive cotton
laces, white or black, that one buys
by the bolt and sews on with the hem.
When hemming new tablecloth If
the edges are slightly dampened with
warm water in which some soap has
been dissolved they will be soft and
much easier to work on when dry.
Garden tools are very simply deco
rated for cotillion favors. The meal
portions are gilded and the handles
are wrapped with green or any shade
crepe paper desired, and tied with
pretty bowknots or finished with an
occasional band of gilt.
A foulard gown that has a rose
ground and white polka spots has the
foundation slip of white lawn, the
plaitings all edged with narrow
black lace, which gives a pretty, very
'Franch" touch, and adds to the dura-
bility of the lining very considerably.
Taffeta slips easily made at home
are very desirable, and given the pos
session Of several of these, ones
whole wardrobe may be made up in an
unlined style and worn over a black,
white or colored lining at will. 1t is
needless to point out to any quick
witted woman the various advantages
that will accrue If this style Of dress
ing is adopted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12

The cockfght, a sport as ancient as
the bullfighI, is even at the present
time one Of the popular amusements
among the Romantic races, Chinese,
Persians and others. Though to be
condemned from the standpoint of the
moralist and humanitarian, and not
in accordance with the civilization of
our day, it must be admitted to be the
most sportive of all similar contests
in vogue, for it has all that is es-
sential TO true sport.
Like being created for the arena,
gameness and cunning are natural to
the cock, especially to the Spanish
gamecock He has no need to be
trained to it. The moment he meets
his adversary he knows where the
same is most assailable and which
stratagem to follow.
Cockfights in Havana come off on
Sundays and holidays, rarely during
the week, and usually begin at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, right after
mass, and last until sunset. But one
pair of cocks fight at time.
When we entered, the cockpit, with
a seating capacity of about 300, was
nearly filed. In the ring stood the
referee and, each carrying his bird
under his arm, the two proprietors of
the rivals. A beam, from the ends of
which two bags were suspended, was
hanging in the center. The ROSTERS
were put into these bags to be
weighed, for unless they are of equal
weight they are not admitted. There
after the cocks made the rounds of
the spectators, their fighting propen.
stiles being highly commended by the
owners. Bets were made, and the
probable outcome of the match com.
mented on. On closer examination we
found that chest and body of the
game-cocks were plucked, the natural
spurs Topped, and gaffles or steel spurs
put in their places.
AS soon as the referee had given
the signal for the beginning, the own
ers, who likewise do the seconding,
hurried back to the ring and put
down The cocks simultaneously.
The cocks had impatiently been
watching for this moment. At once
they flew at each other, picking and
pecking, pulling and Juggling, and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
i O l. | Y | a i
sx 1T WAS FOR HER SAKE
By CHARLES CARvlCE
o. 1T WAS FOR HER SAKE
By CHARLES CARVlCE

and talking BARLEY Bradstone was
recovering his composure and feeling
pretty comfortable again, when he
heard the sound Of horses hoofs, and
looking up, saw man on horseback
riding into the glade.
The horse was a hunter OF good
character, and his rider was evidently
so lost In thought tina he had thrown
the reins almost on the animals neck,
and was perfectly Indifferent to the
course It was taking.
All the picnic party stared at him,
and Mary Penstone had just time to
whisper to Olivia What a handsome
mani" when BARLEY Bradstone sprang
to his feet and seized The horses
loose rein.
1t was bad enough to have his
grand picnic interrupted by ill-condi.
toned gipses, but that an unknown
rider should dare to intrude was sim.
ply intolerable.
Here, you sir" he exclaimed,
angrily do you know you are tres
passingY'
The gentleman pulled up, and look
ed from the angry face below him 10
the rest OF the party with a half
awakened expression
Then he drew the rein from BARLEY
Bradstone's grasp, and looking at him
calmly said:
beg your pardon. did not know
was trespassing,"
But you are" insisted the giver of
the feast This is private land, and
you ought to know IL! Confound
1t, sir you've no right to ride over
private property like this"
The strangers face flushed; but
before he could speak BERTHE sprang
to his feet and approached the two
men.
"Mr. Bradstone," he said, this
gentleman Is a friend of mine, and
can assure you that he, bad no de-
sire TO trespass--"
BARLEY Bradstone looked from one
to the other with his characteristic ex-
preston of moody suspicion.
"a friend of yours! OF course
that makes a difference. suppose
It's all right"
olivia had risen and came slowly
towards them. The rest kept their
seats.
yes, this is friend OF mtne--Mr
Faradeane," said BERTHE; and he laid
his hand upon The bride Of the
strangers horse.
He looked from BERTHE to BARLEY
Bradstone and then at Olivia, and on
her face his eyes seemed fixed.
Although friend of Lord Gran
vile | am still trespasser," he said
"and beg your pardon" and he
turned and rode off.
Both BARLEY Bradslone and olivia
turned upon BERTHE.
is he friend Of yours, Lord Gran
ville?' demanded BARLEY.
Olivia said nothing, though her
eyes were eloquent enough.
The color rose to poor Bertles
face.
TIT is Mr. Faradeane, of The
Dell" he stammered-fn The
Chorub stammeringl--'I made his
acquaintance the day his dog ran
loose, Olivia, That's all"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
The Meaning of Oklahoma.

The name Oklahoma was suggested
by Colonel Elias c. Budinot, a half
breed Cherokee, an able lawyer and
an accomplished gentleman, who was
said to be a grandson of the famous
Elias Boudinot of New Jersey, who
was called the Indians friend The
name Oklahoma means red mans
country or red mans land. Okla
homa is a Creek word and not Chloe
taw, as has been asserted recently by
territorial etymologist,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12

The first week of July finds Newport
somewhat depressed. Many fashion
able residences are tenantless. This
condition is attributed to the failure
OF the tax assessors to regard the
feelings of cottagers. The recent
slump in Wall street is also named as.
a contributary cause.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
Cucumber bbons.

Cut thick slice from both ends OF
cucumber; then cut erosswise in
one-inch slices. Cut the slices round
and round TO form ribbons, using a
small sharp vegetable knife. Plunge
into cold water and let stand half an
hour that they may become crisp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12

! AGAIN SuGA a luOIOuSu hluO-lSdIleQ
| gentIeman-ah, and true, brave
handed man, miss-is crying
shame"
They speak i'll of him! Who?"
asked olivia.
Afford looked rather embarrassed,
as if he had said more than he had
intended
oh, miss, you know what Hawk
wood folks be! They give every
stranger a bad name If they don't
know his mother and his father and
al! he's been and what he is. And
as they don't know nothing about Mr.
Faradeane, why, they just black
guard him, that's ALL | was in the
George last night just looked in for
drop o. brandy for Bessie, in case
she wanted it," he put in hurriedly
and with a little cough, land I heard
some of 'em a-talkin nonsense about
him; but l set 'em down, did, miss,
and pretty smartly. Harry Tucker
says cracked his skull; but don't
yol believe that, miss, it's impos-
sible-it's too thick"
Olivia could scarcely repress a
smile at this naive statement.
I'm afraid you will get into trouble,
Afford" she said, with her gentle
gravity.
ooh, no, miss" he responded, cheer
fully, don't you be afraid of me.
But If 1t meant six months in jail I'd
stand for the gentleman as saved my
Bessie"
And | think you're right" said
Olivia, with a sudden warmth which
astonished Afford, and made her blush
moment afterwards. II mean
that of course it is absurd to suppose
thai because Mr.. Faradeane is a
stranger he must necessarily be dis
eputable-and-and unworthy. Why,
Afford wicked man would never
have risked his limbs for Bessie, as
Mr.. Faradeane did"
DO not be too sure of that, Miss
Vanley" said a voice, and Olivia,
starting, turned and saw the man she
had been defending. He had come
round the bend by The thick garden
hedge unperceived by either Afford
or herself
olivia stood with her hands on the
gate white and red by turns, and AL
ford coughed and shuffled in awkward
confusion.
Mr.. Faradeane regarded them with
a faint smile that was more sad than
mirthful.
AS rule listeners hear anything
but good of themselves, Miss Vanley,"
ne said, raising his hat. This is
the exception. Thank you for your
efense,, but I fear that it is not, as
tho lawyers would say, sound one"
Olivia fought down her strange shy
ness-strange because it had never
until now attacked her in the pres
ence of any man.
was it not?" she said in a low
voice. Il thought it was a very rea-
sonahle proposition"
He shook his head still with the
same grave smile.
Some of the worst men have been
conspicuous by their courage as well
as their crimes. There was a con
Wet the other day who stood up on
behalf Of a warder who had been at
tackled by the rest of The gang, some
fifteen in number When they came
to inquire into the mans antecedents
thew found that he who had defended
his keeper at the risk of his own life,
had been sentenced to penal servitude
for a particularly bad case of man
slaughter. That's a modern instance.
Ancient history Is full of examples
IF bad men who have exhibited, not
once, but many times, extraordinary
courage-have even done Drawer
things than stopping a small pony"
and he smiled.
To be Continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12

Jane Corcoran is to star next season
in The Freedom Of Suzanne, a new
play which was tried in New York a
season or so ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12

Virginia Harmed has gone to Europe
for a short vacation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-12
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

Judge Charles Field of Athol, Mass,
who was appointed to the first district
court of northern Worcester in 1884
has just entered upon his ninety-sec-
|ond year, but daily sits on the bench
Two or three times a week he has to
make a judicial trip to Gardner and
return, matter of thirty-four miles
Judge Field is a rare type Of the old
fashioned gentleman and lawyer
Common sense, humanity and An
appreciation of the frailties of human
nature enrich his purely technical
and professional abilities.
D. e. Brown, superintendent of a
big steel company in Pittsburg, got
married few days ago and with his
wife visited Cleveland, where he has
many friends. Next morning a Cleve-
land paper had an advertisement Of
fering work to 200 teamsters and la
borers, directing applicants to call
on Mr. Brown at his hotel, Several
hundred strapping fellows were there
by breakfast time. The bridegroom
attempted to explain, but the crowd
was too great and as new arrivals
came pouring in he and Mrs. Brown
were forced to steal away from town
at once.
Rev. Walter Lourie, the young
bachelor rector of fashionable Trinity
church. Newport, has caused a stir
by announcing that he will hold
"popular' services on Sunday even
ings. Millionaire supporters Of the
church, male and female, are rather
disposed to shake their heads at the
innovation. Not long ago Mr.. Lourie
held services on the beach one Sun
day for the benefit Of excursionists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-12
LAlD At REST.
Funeral Of Arthur Harrein Largely
Attended.

Funeral Of Arthur HarrsIn Largely
Attended.
From Fridays Daily.
The funeral of the late Arthur Har.
rein, who was killed by being struck
by an engine at Eagle Lake, took place
from the Methodist church at that vii
lage at two o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Rev. N. B. Foot conducting the SER
vices. The attendance was large, and
the floral offerings many and beauti-
full. The pail bearers were six young
friends of the deceased. The interment
took place at the Eagle Lake cemetery.
The young man was popular with all.
and like the other young men of the vii
lage was full of life and vigof. He
possessed happy disposition, and his
sad death was source of sorrow to
all.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Kseder,
who died upon hearing of the death of
Arthur Harrein, will take place tomor-
row or Sunday.