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Free press., 1907-10-12

Twenty-six lots tested by Professor
Roberts contained an average of AL
per cent of impurities. including
eight different kinds of foreign see'is
amounting to 45 per cent, trash and
dirt 4 per cent, and S5.S per cent OF
what was really alfalfa seed was not
germinable
One of the samples was 95.2 per
cent impurities, and 43.4 per cent OF
the rest was not germinable. But
20.2 per cent of the seed was true
to name and capable of germinating-
Using this sample as an example
Roberts says that computed on the
basis of the cost of standard alfalfa
seed it would have taken 73.9 pounds
per acre of this seed to give as much
of a stand as could have been secured
with Is pounds of standard seed. To
secure such a stand from the seed in
question it would have necessitated
the purchase of so much seed as to
bring the actual cost up to $11.92 per
acre. making the actual cost $49.26
per bushel. But this is not ali:
There would have been sown on the
land over four million weed seeds of
various species, or 105 to the square
foot" Of another sample he says,
''the low termination per cent would
have raised the cost per acre to $5.75
besides sowing the land with $4,000
plantain seeds, $4,000 dodder seeds
and $4,000 seeds of foxtail-or in all
10000 weeds of various sorts"
OF course, as matter of fact,
where bad seed is sown the actual re-
suit is a weak, poor stand of alfalfa
and dense growth of weeds. The
land has to be plowed up and re-
seeded, the use Of the land for year
is lost, and it has become foul with
weeds, many of which will be newly
introduced and noxious in character.
These findings pointedly suggest
that 1t is safe to buy seed of only a.
thoroughly reputable dealer or grow
er whose name and guarantee stand
for something. Get samples early
and test them. Learn positively that
it is alfalfa seed, and not something
else, and that it will grow If more
than ten per cent fails to grow don't
buy it, for something is wrong.
Choice seed, the only kind worth
sowing, always commands a good
price, and is worth it. The Agricul-
tural Department at Washington. or
your State Experiment Station. will
test samples of seeds sent, and re-
port on them without charge-F. d.
Coburn, to the Shawnee County,
Kansas. Alfalfa Club.
Free press., 1907-10-12

guage had stated did not under
stand. If they were rude, had acted
in manner unbecoming a gentleman.
Still, 1 was somewhat on the defen-
sive. I took out my watch. My hour
was up.
'T regret that must be off, said
ruefully. 'It is much pleasanter here
than on the road"
II can not ask you to remain here
You will find the inn very comfort
able place for the night" was Crotch
ems suggestion.
Before 1 go, may I ask in what
manner 1 might serve as a witness ?''
Ere the words had fully crossed my
lips 1 recognized that my smartness
had caused me to commit an unpar-
dOnable blunder for man who wished
to show up well in an adventure of
this sort. (But fate had hand in it,
as presently you shall see.)
Gretchen laughed, but the sound
was harsh and metallic. She turned
to her companion, who was staring at
me with startled eyes.
What did 1 tell you? You can not
tell q gentleman in the candle-light.' -
AZ A4AO GIG SSAAQs LnOUSAI dS
You have heard Faust in Paris, but
you know nothing of the French Ian
guage. You claimed to be a gentle
man. yet you have permitted us to
converse in French"
WAS it polite Of you to use it?'' 1
asked. "All this" with a wave Of the
hand. appears mysterious. This Is
not a residence one would expect to
find inhabited-and by two charming
wolnen!" 1 bowed. Your presence
here is even less satisfactorily ex-
gained than mine. If I denied the
knowledge of French it was because
l wasn't sure of my surroundings. It
was done in self-defense rather than
In the desire to play trick. And in
this language you speak OF witnesses,
Of papers. Of the coming OF a man you
do not trust. 1t looks very much Nke
conspiracy" gathered up my
gloves and riding-crop. believed that
l had eXtricated myself rather well.
This is my CASTLE said Gretchen,
gently shaking on the warning hand
OF her companion IF I desire to oc-
cupy 1t for night, who shall gainsay
Free press., 1907-10-12
Kansas Low Death Rate.

Kansas Low Death Rate. The
salubrity and long life proc,oting
qualities of Kansas climate is forcib-
~ illustrated by the biennial report
of the state board of health which
gives the death rate in Kansas. per
1000 population, for both 1905 and
1906. as 7.5 per cent. In the Eastern
states the death rate per LOGO runs
from Il to IS per cent. the figures
that point out the story forcih1y are
embodied in the reports from the
various counties showing that the
majority Of the people in Kansas die
between the ages of co and so years.
The smallest number die between 10
and 20 years. In 1905 and 1906. 1G4
people died between 90 and 100
years, fourteen between 100 and 10
years, and three above 10 years The
total number of deaths in Kansas for
1905 was 11,O29: End 12.257 for 1905.
Of the 11,G29 people who died in
1905, 1896 were above SO years Of
age, or 30.5 per cent of the people
had attained an age beyond the me-
ridian of life.
\
circular sent out headed "Po~r Old
Cttowa County tells that Ottawa
county has a population OF 1882:
and per capita Of S12311. Reckon
ed on basis of FIVE persons to the
family the deposits in the hanks Of
the county make a sun equal to
s616.55 to each family. TIE county
has eleven banks and their total de-
posits are s1,37G,757.55
Half Million Fish. = within the
next three months over 5o00G9 fish
will be distributed over Kansas. Del
Travis, state fish and game warden.
viii leave Pratt with his new fish
car loaded with fish, crappie and
bass, within few days. He will go
all over the state and will leave fish
In every stream, lake and pond. Then
he will attempt to fill every aDplica-
ton that has been made to him for
fish. He may not be able to furnish
the number Of fish asked for. but ey-
cry applicant will get fish. This dis
tribution will be made this fall SO all
Of the time next spring can be put in
working on the hatcheries in Pratt
county.
Took no Action.-After meeting all
afternoon with Gov Hoch the board
of managers of the state reformatory
at Hutchinson, took no action in the
case of E. E. Marshall, superiDtend-
ent Of the institution Marshall was
charged with cruel treatment of In
mates.
Convict Adjudsed insane. - Mulli-
gan McNulty. degenerate prisoner.
who was serving his fourth tern In
the Kansas statepenitentiary was
adjudged insane and taken to the
state asylum.
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me? II leave the latches down, that
is due to the fact that have no one to
fear. Now, sir, you have eaten the
bread OF my table. and I demand t.
know who you are. If you do not tell
me at once, I shall be forced to con-
fine you here till am ready to leave"
"Confine me!"-nonplussed. This
was more than 1 had reckoned on.
Yes She reached out to strike
the gong. q can not be blamed fos
surrendering so tamely. I didn't know
that the cid servitor was the only man
around.)
'T am the American consul at
Barscheit."
The two women drew together In
stinctively, as If one desired to pro-
tect the other from some unknown
calamity. What the deuce was it all
about? All at once Gretchen thrust
aside her friend and approached. The
table was between US, and she rested
her hands upon it Our glances met
and clashed.
did the duke send you here?" she
demanded repellently.
The duke?" l was getting deeper
than ever. The duke?''
'Yes. am the Princess Hildegarde.
Free press., 1907-10-12
Copyright. 1905. Bobbs-Merriu Cos
SYNOPSIS.

The American consul to Barscheit. a
principality OF Europe, tells how the
reigning grand duke had tried to find
Il husband for his rebellious niece, the
princess Hildegarde. finally decreeing
that she wed the Prince OF Doppelkinn.
an ugly old widower, ruler of the neigh
boring principality. Though he had been
in the country for six months the Amer
lean consul had never seen the princess.
While horseback riding in the country
night overtakes him. and he seeks accom-
mediation in a dilapidated old castle.
While seeking admission he is startled
by a beautiful voice breaking into song.
The place is inhabited by two young
women and an old servitor. They give
ton that he leave within hour. They
are seemingly bent on a secret eScapade
OF some kind with one Steinbock.
Free press., 1907-10-12


Court House Corner Stone Laid. =
The corner stone Of the new court
house of Osborne county was laid
with Masonic ceremonies. Grand
Master E. w. Wellington. Grand
Secretary A. o. Wilson and the grand
lodge of3ciated. A crowd of 5000
citizens witnessed the ceremony.
Eight hundred lodge members and
pupils of the city schools were in the
parade. which was the finest ever
seen in Osborne.
Of to the Philippines. = Three
special trains over the Santa Fe bear
ing the greater part of the Eighteenth
Infantry, left Fort Leavenworth for
San Francisco, enroute to the Philip
pine islands. This makes the third
trip to the islands for this regiment
in nine years. The Eighteenth has
been abroad almost five years out of
the nine.
Kansas Making Sugar Again. -
Garden City's big sugar factory has
started again. It is expected to slice
, up, grind and turn into sugar 1000
tons of beets per day for the next few
months.
For Game Law Violations. = State
Game Warden Daniel MCGOWAN. OF
Ernporia. has made his forty-third ar
rest in Kansas and states that many
others are to follow.
Walked of With JeweIs-A day
! light robbery occurred in Topeka
when a well dressed young man walk
ed into the home of Mrs. N Van
Croft, at 125 East Tenth street, al
noon and walked right out with $500
worth of jewels. No clue to the
identity of the man has been s1e7oy-
cred :
Free press., 1907-10-12
CHAPTER III.

The Princess Hildegarde of Bar
scheit! Ny gloves and riding-crop
slipped from my nerveless fingers to
the floor. A numbing. whiting sensa-
ton wrinkIed my spine. The Princess
Hildegarde of Bascheit! She stood
opposite me, the woman-ought 1 not
to say girl?-for whom 1 had been
seeking, after a fashion. all these
months! The beautiful madcap who
took the duchy by the ears, every now
and then, and tweaked them! The
princess herself, here in this lonely
old castle into which 1 had so care
lessly stumbled! Romance, enchant-
ment! Oddly enough, the picture of
her riding a bicycle flashed through
my brain, and this was followed by
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-03-09
TRUTH

ten is honest" tina. the people OF
Utah are traitors, disloyal, etc. There
is so much rot, falsehood, vitupera-
ton, and SANDER against Utah being
spread abroad by Dr.. Paden, The
Ministerial Association, the Tribune,
the Presbyterian Board OF Home
Missions and the leaders Of the
American" party, that it appalls the
decent citizen of Utah when he learns
of it. How long, Oil Lord" are the
loyal citizens of Utah going to stand
it?
Yours Truly,
V. S. PEET.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 2S, 1907.
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ON FIVE DOLLARS A WEEK.

One of the most pathetic things i'll
the world is the worry and pinching,
the bitter and persistent economy
necessary to many faithful, hard
working girls in the large cities. A
writer in the New York Sun relates
a conversation which took place in a
late subway train in that city. The
car was nearly empty. Among the
passengers was little party of shop
girls bound for the Bronx. They
were discussing the possibility of
girl living on fifty cents day, for
food, in New York City The girl
with the red hat declared her belief
that it could not be done.
But | say it can rejoined the one
with the green pompon, land I've
done it."
For how long?" asked the red hat,
skeptically.
We'll, for one whole year
ooh, how did you do it? Please
tell how you managed cried the 9TH
ers.
And may hear, too?' begged
timid little stranger, coming across
from the other side Of the car.
We'll, it is great deal simpler il
you like doll mattresses began the
green pompon.
Doll mattresscs?' repeated the
stranger.
She means excelsior biscuits" ex-
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jure and cast reproach upon UtaE
Dr. Paden succeeded in getting the
following resolutions passed:
Resolved, That the Presbyterian
Ministers Association of Philadelphia
express its profound appreciation or
the efforts of Rev. DR.. Paden to save
our country from the disgrace of re-
tanning in the United States Senate
an apostle of Mormcnsm. with its
blasphemy OF God and its defiance of
the laws of the country"
The word "blasphemy' was insert
cd because of the testimony of Dr.
Paden, who stated that he once heard
the head of the Mormon church pound
with his hand the Book of Mormons
and exclaim, 81 want our enemies to
know that we can make Bible as
good as theirs"
1t is not surprising that these Pres
byterian preachers would pass a reso-
luton to prosecute anyone who does
not believe in infant damnaton, fore
ordination, predestination, and Gods
eternal decree 1t vas John Calvin
who was the founder Of the Presby
tcrian church and the greatest Pres
byteran of all time, who apprehended,
prosecuted, and had Michael Servetus
burned at the stake i'll Geneva i'll 1853,
just because Servetus did not have
or carry the same brand of religion
as Calvin thought he should. And
now the Presbyterians are getting
ready to celebrate the 10th anniver
sary of the birth Of JOHN Calvin,
which will occur in 1909. The Chris
tan Observer makes the following
statement: "No man deserves recog-
milton at the hands of the Presby-
tcrian churches more than John Cal
vim. for he is to them what Luther
is to the Lutheran churches Let the
supreme courts of these churches take
early steps to celebrate his BIRTH
1t is not surprising that any gang
of preachers who will celebrate the
birth of John Calvin. who burned his
fellow man at the stake, and ddvo-
Gated the eternal roasting of infants,
would pass resolutions to injure Utah.
These preachers are not unlike the
mob that stood before Pontius Plate
and yelled with one accord, cruelty
him, Grizzly him"
The papers announced that Dr.
Paden would give some public anti
Utah lectures here DR.. Paden has
undoubtedly learned from, Senator
Dubois, or DR.. Tiff, or Dclos Fink,
ar the Rev Mr. Robinson that civ
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Paden may give little anti Utah talk
in Mrs. Frederick Schoff's parlor or
he may entertain the would-be Wet
Nurses Association along similar
lines when he knows that there is no
one present other than those who
carry the anti Utah trade mark; or
he may give, on the quiet, an anti
Utah interview for some newspaper,
but he will not come cut in the opcn
and sing his Infamous anti-Utah song
in Philadelphia at the present time.
Another one of Dr. Padcn's helpers
and a plugger for Tom Kcarns and
the leaders of the american" party
is Mrs ]. J. Dicfendorfer. Mrs. Die
fendorfer is advance agent for Hans
Freeze and president Of the Woman's
Home Missionary society She states
in the Philadelphia Press. Feb. Is,
1907, that she has just returned from
the west and she is acquainted with
one instance where Mormon has
married Grandmother, her daughter,
and her daughter, each having been
married as soon as hey became old
enough These three women repre-
sent three generations, are all living
in one house with the same man as
husband" Mrs. II. w. Lippincot,
president of the National League Of
Woman's Organizations, who works
in league with Mrs. Dicfcndorfer
stated in the Philadelphia Press, Feb.
IS, 1907. "Polygamy is not dying
out, it is on the increase, we know
whereof we speak. Seven or eight
girls have been decoyed ;way from
West Chester, Pa, ard are no doubt
living polygamous lives" The Pres
byterian Home Mission Monthly of
New York the exponent of the
Presbyterian Missionaries in Utah.
stated in the Oct, 1000 number that
in a town Gin Utah) there are fifty
Mormon women, who, if they could
leave in a body would make their es-
cape, but dare not so out singly.'
This number of the paper also con-
tains Dr. Robert NJ. Stcvenson's
SANDERS on the University OF Utah,
published in "Truth'' about June 10,
1000. Robert NJ Craig, superinten-
dent OF Presbyterian Mission schools
in Utah. says in the above number
OF the Home Mission Monthly: The
public school system can never meet
the educational needs of the state in
which Mormonism holds sway The
child of the rankest Mormon may
take in the whole publ school sys-
too, as T1tob and yet he ~ hettar q (
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-03-09
ECZEMA and PILE CURE FREE

Knowing what il is to suffer, will give FREE OF
CHARGE, to any afflicted positive cure for
Eczema, Salt Rheum Erysipelas, Piles and skin
Diseases. Instant relief. Don't suffer longer
Write +. w. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Avenue
New York. Enclose Stamp.
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MONDAY,
TUEDAY,
WEDNESDAY
March nth, 18th and 18th.

The showing will prove de-
light to every feminine heart
The colors, the contrasts, the har-
monies, are superb. To see this
showing is to have a clear knowl-
edge of the correct-stylish ideas.
Every creation displayed is au-
thoritativc.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-03-09

YOU ARE CORDIALLY
INVITED TO ATTEND
OUR SPRING OPENING
DISPLAY OF FINE
IMPORTED MILLINERY.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
Stock Market Again Weakens De.
clded--Bad Augury for Re.
neWaI Of Advance.

New York, Feb. 9.--Thc stock mar.
ket showed a heavy tone from the
outset today and weakened decidedly
after the appearance of the bank
statement. This early check TO the re
coyery which Sc, in after the middle
of the week was accepted as bad
auGury for a renewal of the advance
and as evidence that covering by over
extended shorts had been principally
responsible for the rally. The de-
crease Of $l2,000.00O in cash holdings
is difficult to trace to any known des
tination
The loan expansion failed to show
the expected effect Of large financial
transaction Of the week in payment
OF New York City bond subscription
and taking up Of a number of rail.
road note issues. The hardening Of
the call money market yesterday is
sufficiently explained by the show
ing of the banks The time money
market today was reported firm and
active for Saturday, in
sympathy with the rise loan rates
The market closed weak al consid-
cradle declines. Total saltes of bonds
at par value 100000.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
DRUNKENNESS CURED.

II will be gratifying TO all lovers Of
temperance and happy home to
know that a simple and scientific cure
for the whi.koE and beer habit has
been discovered O,rine never fails
10 cure drunkenness if il is used in
accordance with the simple directions
in the package, aud the discoyerer
has so much confidence in the treat
men. that we are authorized to sell it
with an absolute guarantee to effect
a cure or the money will be refunded
Il is in two forms No. ] to be
given secretly and No for those
who wish to be cured 81 each
Mothers and sisters have told us of
husbands and brothers who since
they were given Orrine in many
cases without their knowledge, have
lost all desire for drink, and we are
glad TO recommend the remedy Mail
orders filed The Orrne Co., Wash.
ington, D. c. or Paul G. Schulz C
Sons, Cairo, Ill.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
Stocks - Bonds " Cereals
SHOWS HEAVY TONE BULL SENTIMENT
Demand for Grain Becomes Active
On Receipt of Russian
Famine Report.

Chicago, Feb. WHEAT. The
early market was weakened by free
selling by pit traders who made am
estimate Of ten million bushels for tie
worlds total movement for he week
About the middle Of the day the de-
name for the week About the middle
OF The day the demand became much
more active and the sentiment be-
came bullish. Increased buying Was
due TO foreign adVices confirming the
previous reports Of famine in Russia.
A report from S.. Petersburg that
large issue Of government bond.
would be authorized in order to meet
famine requirements, while cable
grams from several European grain
aenters announced purchases Of wheat
for shipment 10 Russia. Shorts Gov
cred actively the last half hour and
caused an exceedinly strong close
may showing a gain of "a Sc.
CORN-Coln was easier early be-
cause of the weakness Of wheat and
The local receipts were higher than
had been estimated The late advance
in wheat caused an improved demand
for corn and made q much tirmer mar
kot. May closed a shade higher
OATS Easy at opening insympa
Thy with wheat and corn but later
gained strength on active demand by |
commission houses and cash inter-
ests May closed up &c
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
NOTICE

The City National Bank Of Cairo.
located at the City Of Cairo, in the
State Of Illinois is closing its affairs.
All note holders and other creditors
of the Association are therefore here
by notified 10 present the notes and
other claims for payment.
]. S. A1STHORPR. Cashier.
Dated January End. 1907.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
at Suits to a T"

The clause. n Suits to r. mean
ing il fits exactly. is as old as the
familiar instrument, the T-square. or
T-rule (so-callcd from its resemblance
to the letter T., used by mechanics
and craftsmen for making angles true
and for obtaining perpendicnlars. The
expression was in common use in the
time OF Or. Johnson. who IS quoted b.
Boswell as saving of Wharburton,
You see they'd have fitted him TO
a T."-S1nday Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
Too Much Of a Hurry.

There is nothing like being stylish.
even at funerals. An example OF this
comes from The Back Bay. where an
Investigation OF The reported death OF
millionaire's wife. known to be very
u, was found TO have arisen through
ner husband having ordered mourn
ing livery for his butler. coachman
and footman Boston Herald.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10

London's lord mayor gave the mem
bers Of the Savage club. at their an
nual dinner not long ago. a sentence
which. he informed them. he proposes
TO inscribe in letters Of gold over the
entrance TO the Gmldhai and in the
Egyptian hall Of the Mansion House.
il ran. Nobody likes long speeches
except those WhO maze them
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected to February list, 1907.
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-10
The Bitter Bit.

A close-fisted man bargained with a
California photographer for a half
length picture Of himself at half price
and when the artist delivered p fine
view Of the subject from the waist
band down the yictlmizsi sitter in
dulged in remarks more f0rciUie than
rDilta