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Middletown transcript., 1906-12-29
THE FARMER,S PAPE

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and the broker in tonch with the i
of Baltimore, Norfolk, Charlesto
York, Chicago, Philadelphia aud
important points in tile United
and other countries. All of VIII
reader gets for one. cent.
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THE W0MAN.S PAPH

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additit the news Of sfe day,
lisiles tbs est features that can I
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cellaneons writings from men and
OF note and prominence. 1t is all
tor Of tie highest character, con-
stimulating to noble ideals in Hudi
and national life
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well as every other day Of the weel
BY, Mail the Daily sun, So yel
cla1ing the Sunday sun, "a The
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Address
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AZ tlle gaze.
lu tue group on the steps the
former clearly saw BIT one. The
expression ID his eyes made his
! facs very II laia. There M s :.
thrilling ring IT glad Ness IN
voice Is he called ga
And SO. Miss s.
| yourself 4. i r.,ta.
Isadmired Miss Sylvia
Evidently made D valiant
e for q moment to await the
gkippers approach sedately on
the porch then, with a little cry.
Of I thought you would never get
here, run half way down the
walk to meet him. She seemed
unconscious That she had for
COTTON to Withdraw her hand
from Lis. And there was a radi.
anee in her lovely face that made
il perfectly clear to Van Tassel
Lee, as well as to the mate and
the lad, thai the skipper cer-
tainly allad handicap so.
much so that it would be idle for
anyone else in the wide world to
compete with him. Not to the
superficial gallantry of q pro
fessional ladies man, but to
sincere and strong manhood had
the woman in her instinctively
yielded.
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Mems and BOYS Shoes
Young Mems Hats.

Real Value Sale Price
81 90 Fine AL Wool Hat SOC
1.50 Fine Stylish Fedora Csc
200 Fine Stylish Derby sl.0o
800 Dunlap Black Derby $l.50
90 Very Latest Alpine a.50
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hi the porch an *
arer and ash gent.
,icked these fine Der.
led iii assent, backin z
cious ones they are !?
u several. / won
MT buy these,
Il e are just on d
BIT We Iaa
seef and
Il blew
z Of hard tack on
= attractive lhan his
~ J, - = - :, =. - = :. !.
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/, a slight child, in a
ron, burst from The
Of the house and tore
g barn. Racing after
~ abandon, and hold
kn IN one hand and d
n the other, came an
& Dodging, laughing,
1 PERFECTLY unconscious
night By chance be
aced about house and
before ! take it !
ore + take I'll ,,anfnf1
Middletown transcript., 1906-12-29
sep her headed f0F tlaE
|Ioy. cut iii the skipper.

= - =
take a look al the snaIey wake
you are leaving:
Presently the head lands were
far behind. Heavy gusts came
charging down from the open
sea, and the gale screamed
viciously il The rigging How
differently the little ship bore
herself ! She was neither indo-
lent nor frivolous then, but high
bred and resolnte
About that time you went BEL
low ? Queried the mate.
Shan't + take The wheel while
you nail al thai Ii your note.
book for thai series of Appre-
ciations I Suggested 80 zip-
per. Bring her i d j. 1ibe
her.
Oh; well e had s5mething
neat and 10 The pointlo say about
her obedience and trustfulness
under her shippers guiding hana
q delicate compli insat ii your
masteffulness, Old man Bat
I'll just suggest that ola adage
Of pearls before swine.
The skipper rolled Up bis chart.
I'm not familiar With this part of
the coast. but | take II We shalt
find the harbor entrance behind
that clump of birch trees ahead
Fire fathoms and good anehofa g.
almost ang where right il IL she|
shore.
The skipper ! rugged fareefui
butsensitIve face N;s aelpW r. ith;
the beauty of the: III roundings
Under The shelter II khe islands
tlley 21aa run uE1N 81 F01g4a @si feE
and we're slipping along elose
under y wooded pdifls IL lend
fragrant with Iii balsAlli
While Va afe ou tlle auaj3et IL
varied ana charming personal
tiles. al y9u think / Hln going t0
encounter any diiIienl6ies II 1llEll
ing down Miss sEl9ia I3fooh
asked Van Tassnz saa
This Ii the neigh bofbooa aIl
right, answered fIe shipper But
haven i Aliy notion i IsieIi lze5
house II take II, though. 5hs
8 must ~ 0ne III iIlese a.ktl aili
on ahe polnl
/ never ilaB u1Y lseakt sp seI ia,
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g that even Van
= too moved to call
certain impression
be affected TO see with
es of his pei school of
IS. He was a manly fel.
fine mind, rare taste in
matters, and of great
e, but somewhat spoiled
much admiration of his
-hero presence setting
much by externals, and
rather sensational aztec
+ opinions and habits.
two neared The farm
g was disposed to be
natic on the subject of
existence and charac-
vas for the moment dis
amin touch with a
ay Of blinking ia
4
Iironment
rs at both ends |
ming, with the |
y I rare biz OF bay
a slight child, in a !,
ron, burst from The
Of the house and tore
2 barn Racing after
~ abandon, and hold
~ III one hand and q
n the other, came an
Dodging, laughing, |
Perfectly unconscious
night BIZ chance be
aced about house and
before ] take it y
Ore take il painted
th wonderful grace
all the while shout
reats at The top Of I
girl finally corner
NOW she commanded, +
hold your nose ana open your
mouth.
Pardon me. said Van Tassel
Lee coming forward, lest lie
should lose his chance to speak
70 this country lassie. We wish
70 buy some milk and eggs.
At the startling sound Of d
voice the girl wheeled around. |
lAt the sight of two strange
yachtsmen The pretty coloring
dew to her face, and, girl-fasllion,
she instinctively felt her disar- |
ra.ld i II with berry stained
I Lee was very mind.
lnrssqneness Of the
pet dangling over
her shdel the rich, soft, dark
hair parted and hanging Id two
heavy braids, the startled gray !
eyes, and the humor Of the tonic
dripping from the bottle down d
faded checked apron, the girls
confusion mixed with d light
hearted desire to go Off into
merry laughter He was mind
fnl also that she was the person. H
lcation of health, high spirits, II
femininity and shyness, and Withal
quite the most engaging picture
ile had seen in bis varied expert,
ience for, critical as he usually L
was Of woman's dress, lie was
keenly alive 70 the possibilities
of even an apron and sunbonnet
il keeping with their surround Il
ings.
Lee was enchanted with The
prospect of 8 chat With this
pretty creature. He was per-
feetly conscious Of bis own fairy
laee appearance, and took tile
lie negotiating, leaving
RIlQw as he would.
! ! ! ! ! : : ! !
ce in his Z
ine eyes ]
be re- !
some milk and !
Ii
ppose 50. d
b as anything D
II conceal her Il
stde 4 pail of
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nat buy these
he IRE just on
xflt We iaa
that we jus
Of hard tack ol
attractive Than Til
the caressing mannel
50 many hearts
yon pity a. be pleaded
sh milk and eggs would tasts
. Refreshing g
I'm afraid we haven't any foi
sale.
Don you keep q COW
Yes, one. but
Oh, just little will help ii
out for tomorrow.
But
Do you milk her yourself 2 Hi
reflected that all country girls il
plays aud novels MIXED cows.
have, sometimes, she an
sWered, with a swift smile.
Can't We wait for d glass u
foamy new milk? And isn't your
mama here Can't she tell Us
about the resi-
She's inside.
Van Tassel Lee, who always
prided himself on the correctness
with which he could enter a
drawing room, interpreted the
answer as an invitation, and step
ped through the low door. The
mate noticed that the girl drew
herself up With some hauteur,
but catching q reflection of her
self in the darkened window,
giggled-
a violet meath d messy stole,
Lee softly quoted. He did not
remember that in the homes of
these natives the front doors are
popularity said to be opened only
once or twice year, and that
the parlors are closed and dag 4
ened. But as be epushed his way
into the living room, for once in
his life the irreproachable Van.
Tassel Lee was completely en-
barrassed, or, US the mate de-
scrlbed him after ward, taken.
back, with everything Stating
In the wind.
For the living room was so un-
mistakably that of refined and
even luxurious country home.
Papering, rugs, furniture all
was SO tasteful aud 50 iii keeping
with the renovated farm. A
boxing woman, seated
befure The fireplace reading rose
Is lie entered. u greet siul
Lee made . gailaEt effort O.
right himself, for be vas b gem
tleman, though Il slightly super
cilions one, He was profuse in
bis explanations and apologies,
his blood running cold as he
realized more and more the cad
lie must have made Of himself.
TO expiate their withdrawal,
the mate put In, Here comes the
skipper. We were TO meet him.
AS they stood fn the door they
all could see the two figures APP
preaching the taller character
lied BY u aeertain careless dignity
n his long strides
The girl gaze one glance and
whispered hurriedly 10 her
mother.
I've got 10 get off this apron.
Ssike it seem all right, dearie
In q dainty chinfz-Iung room,
with an admirable dispatch, that
did not, however, admit Of hang
ing up the discarded dress, or
restoring boots and feminine d
pointments to their well ordered
places, The girl had twisted the
soft hair into j bewitchina mass
II the back Of her head, slipped
-nto dainty shoes and crisp
white tailored suit. The youn-
ger sister helped excitedly.
There were suppressed giggles
md breathless whisperings Of
How funny !
! couldn't help that conceited
oeauty's walking right into his
,wn trap, could sis2 Are
Iou sure I look all right Myl
.ollar ? You know / want tol
ook better than I ever did Be. |
ore.
Van Tassel Lee was backing |
lown the front step. still pso-
use ii his explanations wien
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aaS - - sss 80 m tile lad
slyay, that II her husband told
Der ID put On her rubbsrs She
couldn love him unless she FIJI
she'd Just have 70 put them on.
He looked bis unboandea admir-
ation Of the skippeF as be added,
think girl would feel she'd
have q put On her rubbers for
you. even though she had never
seen oi1 bring this boat through
I tight place
The skipper gave tie lad j
friep lapon tie shoulder as
se took ii wheel from Van I'as.
sel ee The yacht, gliding
through i narrow entrance be1
tween 3 green island and 1 poiilA
ran into q perfectly still In
harbor closely shut Ii III wooded
cliffs At one side were i few
shabby dwelling q places. village
Store, and several fishing vessels;
~ The other j glorious sweep 81
meadow land elumps Of lard.
wood Trees, and beyond against
Y background of pointed Hrs, i
laos ritabIe farmhouse With lis
content ii'sasslIy haee barn After
Che azeifitIg aae II run, iii the
gaelatsliseil felt tho wondrous
yeaee aud charm If shnir sur
roantlings.
A. shipper rounded tie Aeht
Il into The uiAa tllN jibs esslIle
IihgIiilg dpsss. and slss anchor
elssaiu went rasla.is lllnaugis lhe
9its. PrasentIy tIae lDaislsisil laF
III elanas fplds 81 tlle deck
aels j. VA fi3e work Bf only 4
AIs|sls willie Ii faal sui, coli odd
ends II rope aud leave every
slsiag slz5pshape
liell e;sine i seHssa lie ea;
slsln II I'LL s:.!.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-04-01

other compound or arsenic now in use.
Prof. Volck, of the California expert
ment station, in his experiments in
the Pajaro valley found that "Dispar-
enc" and Swift's Arsenate of Lead
caused no damage to the foliage but
that the latter was more effective
than the former. He recommends for
the first spraying the use Of six
pounds of the arSenate of lead to one
hundred gallons of water. He recon-
mends that for the second spraying
four pounds to the hundred gallons
be used, three pounds for the third,
two pounds for the fourth and each
subsequent spraying. He recommends
nine sprayings in all. He reckOnS the
cost for nine sprayings at IS cents
per tree for large bearing trees or
about one-half the value of one box
of apples. If the trees yield from 10
to 20 boxes each, which is not an I'M
reasonable estimate, then the cost will
be somewhere from two to four cents
per box for clean apples. We can
we'll afford that expense. This in
cludes everything. Many of our best
men would not exceed five sprayings
which would reduce the expense to
one and two cents per box. Prof.
Volck says that in his experiments
from 95 to SO per cent of clean fruit
was secured. 1t must not be forgot
ten that there is probably not a worse
place in existence for the ravages of
the cooling moth than the Pajaro val
ley. Where the work of this insect
is less destructive the number of
sprayings may be reduced or the per
cent of clean fruit be considerably i'll
creased.
One thing must be constantly kept
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-04-01

in mind in spraying for the codling
moth, and that is that the cost of the
material for each tree is not very
great Prof. Volck found that the cost
of Swift's Arsenate of Lead for nine
sprayings was about Fl cents for each
large tree. The other expense was
for labor The labor would be as
much, or more, in preparing and ap-
plying as any other spray material.
1t is an easy matter to prepare the
arsenate of lead for use. If a COM
mon barrel holding fifty gallons of
water is used take from one to three
pounds of the arsenate of lead and
mix it with from one to two gallons
of water and stir it till it is like thin
paint, when it may be poured into the
barrel. Stir the so gallons thoroughly
when it is ready to apply to the trees.
But little if any agitation is needed
This is a point in favor of this COM
pound. Paris green does not remain
in solution unless thoroughly agitated
all the time. After thoroughly test
ing all these spray compounds, the
writer prefers the lead arsenate to all
others.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-04-01

assisted by Prof. N. o. Booth and o.
M. Taylor. The various apples that
are raised in New York or have been
tested at the experiment station are
described and illustrated by the use
of colored plates. The names by
which apples are known by pomolog-
ical authorities are given, and the va
rious synonyms by which they are fire.
ouently known in local circles. have
no work in my library nor within easy
access that is so valuable to me as this
work. In fact, | doubt if any work eX-
lists that is so thoroughly up to date
as this volume of 400 pages. | have
reason to remember Prof. Booth for
his great kindness to me. Once he and
I. while out assisting in holding farm
ers' Institutes, had to go to boat
mile away over a dark and dangerous
road in the night. If he had been my
own son he could not have been more
kind to me- This is characteristic OF
the man. l am very grateful for this
further remembrance of me in sending
me this valuable book, which, as | I'M
derstand it, is not for sale.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-04-01

Don't Forget that we handle large
quantities of Peaches, Plums, April
cots, Apples and Pears. Send us trial
shipment. Send for Stencil. We want
only first class pack and shippers. A. D.
Blowers & Co.. Seattle Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-04-01

In the Palouse country there is
good demand for horses at the present
time, buyers from Spokane and other
points being there and picking up any
thing good in horse flesh that they
can get at reasonable figures.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-01
JOLLY DOZEN ENTERTAIN.
Delightful Entertainment in Gibbons
Homo in Bloomfield.

D..
Bloomfield, Nov. 2s.-one of the
most delightful social events of the
season was the banquet which the
Jolly Dozen men rendered their wives
ct the A. O. Gibbons home on Tues
day evening. Tha nature Of the en-
tcrtn;ninent was as was intended a
surprise to the women, who, arriving
at the Gibbons home at 80 O'Clock
were introduced to Lieutenant Coioile!
Setrop (Will Dunlap. His Satanic
Majesty Crank Black), the hallot
dancers (lchn Cecil ani Arinur
Welch), the "Old Maid" (Will Wise
man), and Old Aunt Dinah GIonor
Ranking. The characters were well
impersonated and the "get up of the
entertaining party all that it should be-
The women met the surprise prepared
for them by appearing in their wedding
gowns which was an unexpected pleas
ure to the masqueraders. The banquet
consisted of an elegant four course dim
ner served by the hostess. assisted by
Mrs. w. w. Wishard. The Ladies'
Home Journal furnished the artistic
design for table decorations. A prettily
carved pumpkin basket filled with fresh
fruits formed a yery attractive center
piece. The table was lighted with red
and white candles and decorated with
red and white carnations. From the
chandelier red and white twisted crepe
paper ropes were drawn to the four
corner of the table. The effect was
beautiful. The after dinner hours were
spent socially and the men were voted
delightful entertainers.
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six men and one woman. The latter
is believed to be negro. Those killed
were:
PRESIDENT SPENCER,
DISPATCHER DAVIS.
PHILIP SCHUYLER
ENGINEER TERRY.
FRANK T. REDWOOD.
CHARLES D. FISHER of Baltimore.
Since the arrival Of the wounded
negro passengers in the city Lucretia
Allen died on an operating table.
Porters Seek Plumber
One Of the worst phases of the acci
dent was the heartless manner in
which few passengers and some por.
tiers of the Atlanta train ransacked
the wrecked cars for plumber. From
Curtis, jamestown, N. Y, passenger,
saw q negro porter go through
ladies' grips and throw away such
things as were of no value to him and
appropriate things he wanted. A large
number of valuables much scat.
tered about the wrecked trains was
taken. Curtis was the hero of the
hour. 1t is claimed by some of the
passengers that to his work and gen.
eralship belongs the credit of the res.
cue of dozen persons who would have
persisted but for his efforts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-01
PRESIDENT SPENCER OF SOUTH.
ERIN RAILWAY KILLED IN A
COLLISION
Is FATAL TO OTHERS
Philip Schuyler Of New York, Train
Dispatcher, Engineer and Unidenti-
fled Man All victlms-President's
Private Car is Burned.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 29.-President
Spencer of the Southern Railway was
killed ana his body burned beyond
recognition at Lawer, eleven miles be
low here this morning. Phillip Schuy.
Train Dispatcher e. w. Davis, Engi
neer Terry and one unidentified man
were also killed. Eight negroes were
injured, one probably fatally. The &C
cident resulted from collision be
tween the Washington and southwest
ern vestibuled limited train, which
ran into the rear end of the Jackson
We limited. Spencer's private coach
was entirely burned.
Private Car Burns.
The Jacksonville train stopped or
the top of very heavy grade to g
pair slight breakdown and before, il
is said, the flagman could get back
to protect the train the Atlanta train
dashed into 1t. The heavy engine
plowed into the private car Of Presi
dent Spencer in which he and mis-
guests were supposed to have been
sleeping. Immediately the private
car caught fire. The wreckage piled
around the engine as though placed
there by human hands to be consum
ed. Every piece of woodwork on the
engine burned. 1t was under the loco
motive the burned body Of Spencer
was found. 1t Is evident that he was
killed instantly and did not suffer the
tortures of being burned. Schuyler
private secretary to Spencer, was in
stantly killed but the body was res
cued by the passengers. Mr.. Merrill
also secretary to Spencer, was severe
ly injured. Davis was badly crushed
and was dead in short time. Terry
was the engineer of the Atlanta train
and he was killed Immediately.
Cause Not Known.
Two other members of Spencer's
party are reported missing. They
are Charles D. Fisher, of the firm d
Gill & Fisher, commission merchants
Of Baltimore, and Frank T. Redwood
a broker of Baltimore. Two othe,
cars, Pullman and a club car, were
destroyed, but all the passengers es
capped. The cause Of the wreck can
not be learned now but it is under
stood that the operator in charge o.
the block office at Rangoon allowet
the Atlanta train to enter the blocl
before he had given a clear tract
| from the next block station, five miles
below.
Six Are Killed.
Up to 1 o'clock it appears the pas
sengers killed outright were seven
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-01
Unusual Interest in Fleet Races.


IN races where a NUMBER OF poats
representing several snips OF meet
ale concerhea, lneh lnere IS an unus-
uai interest," manirested. me crews tnat
man Inc poats nave peen IN training
TOT perhaps q year. Inc test comes on
THANKSGIVING Gay, ana al on poard
the vessels from the adnlral down 70
.me sl, 4sas pos, eWatch the contest
Win SURFING interest.
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.NoI5NIWHvI

Pennington, Nov. 29-Miss Jane
Therme of Keokuk who has been visit
ing relatives here, left for her home
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Fred Schaal Of Fairbanks, Alas
ka, arrived Tuesday morning for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S
Coleman.
G. M. Newbold of Hillsboro was the
guest of his son, W. B. Newbold, last
Thursday.
Miss Georgia Wright came down
from Bonaparte Saturday and spent
Sunday with her parents.
Mrs. Willis Barton returned Satur-
day from three weeks visit with rel
atives near Larned Kansas
Miss Ora T. Boyer Of Keokuk is Wis
iting Miss Rickmeyer.
One Of the most delightful P. E. o
meetings was held Monday night al
the home OF Mrs. Thomas Robinson
Misses Emma Fichtenmueller ant
Dorothy Hartrick were initiated into
the mysteries Of the sisterhood and al
the conclusion of the business meeting
chocolate, Marguerites and bon-bons
were served.
Mrs. William Lerche was a Bona.
parte visitor Saturday.
Miss Daisy Benjamin was hostess tt
the Kensington club Monday night a.
the home Of Mrs. Harry Dunn. Re.
freshments were served and mos
delightful evening was passed.
Miss Easling of Bonaparte spen
Tuesday afternoon in the city
William Stone was an Ottumwa Wis.
itor Thursday.