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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-12

District court in Rico adjourned and
the court officials and lawyers came
home Saturday night The case OF
the state against Lum Scott and a fel
low named Campbell, charged with
stealing two burros and calf, was
continued until next term.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST.
Importance of Making Careful SeIec-
tions from the Years Hatch.

Every fall, at or before the time for
the young stock to go into winter
quarters, comes the culling time. We
want only strong, vigorous, healthy
birds for future breeders or layers.
Any birds other than these, not only
will not make the best and most pro-
life layers, but are unfit for parent
stock. | know a man who is noted the
world over for the excellence of his
stock, writes a correspondent of Gar
dening. He keeps but one breed. He
Is a fancier, pure and simple, but his
stock is strong and vigorous, and its
excellence from the fanciers stand
point is borne out by his practically
sweeping the boards on prizes
wherever he exhibits. He has raised
this breed for many years, and is at
the top in it. OF course, he knows how
to mate, and how to handle the birds
in every detail, but l believe one i'm
portant point in his success Is the fact
that he will not tolerate a chick on
orous. When first Matched, every
weakly one has its neck pinched, and
any that develop serious weakness are
at once put out of the way. On Gull
ing closely, we find many. at the open
ing of winter, that are not up to the
mark, and go into the fattening pen
for a, time, where few weeks stuffing
makes them into excellent foundation
stock for chicken pie. This same fate
should be melted out to the surplus
growers. Half the farmers keep too
many males. Not only are they null
sance, but in such numbers as | have
seen them on many farms are posi-
tive detriment to the layers. Can you
afford the loss?
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with a comprehensive glance at the
men, went on. However, I'll beat her
on one point; I'll go bail for those that
would rather stop In my den for a
smoke than serve out sentence in the
parlor." He rose and slid back the
old-fashioned, glass-paneled, walnut
framed door, giving Esther an affec-
tionate look as she passed through.
Phineas was the only one who ac-
cepted bail, and the smoke was short.
Alfred was singing when the two men
entered the parlor, and Esther saw the
malignant CLEAN Phineas sent the un-
conscious singer.
BY a ruse that cost him some time
to perfect, Mr.. Montague succeeded
in sequestering Esther in the bay win
dow. There he held her by an intermin-
able story that would have been good
If 1t had not been diluted for times
sake. AS Alfred finished his song he
noticed the two seated apart.
Esther saw his look, and turned a
more interested face to Mr.. Montague,
heart and brain throbbing wildly with
the old love she had thought dead or
safely asleep. Would she meet him
often? How, oh, how should she be
able to show him ever a placid face?
Presently she rose and went for
ward to her hostess.
I'm sorry to go so early, Mrs. Har-
mon; but Mrs. Snow insisted, even II
| didn't arrive till after the play began.
| fear it will be half over; yet there's
supper-they'll have enough of me, l
think"
She passed around the room with
gracious farewell for each guest, as
daughter might have done. And AL
fred, watching, acknowledged with
pang that Esther outshone his most
ambitious dreams for his Stella of the
long ago.
Pausing before Amabel and Alfred,
she made some bright, impersonal re-
mark that included them both, bowed,
and, with a smiling goodbye, moved
on toward the hall door, where the
Judge awaited her.
Both Phineas and Mr.. Montague
pressed forward, but the Judge warned
them back. mo, you don't Not one
o you young sprigs shall cheat me out
of my goodnight kiss. But you needn't
grudge me; you wouldn't get it,"
The door closed on them and a mo-
ment later Esther was speeding to her
next engagement.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip of the
Overland Mail" through the Rocky
mountains. Uncle Billy" Dodge, stage
driver, Alfred Vincent, young man, and
Phneas Cadwallader, introduced. They
come across the remains of a massacre.
Later al Anthony's station they ma the
redskins have carried their destructive
work there also Stella Anthony, daugh-
ter of Anthony, keeper of station, Is IN
troduccd. Anthony has been killed
Vincent is assigned his work in unearth-
ing plans of enemies of railroad being
built. Vincent visits town where railroad
men are working on the road and receives
token of esteem from Stella. The old
stage driver decides to work close to
town in order that he may be able TO
keep fatherly watch over the young
woman. She is engaged as tutor for
Viola Bernard. daughter of hotel land
lady. Vincent visits society circles OF en-
emies of the Central Pacific railroad and
each showing signs of love for the other.
Phineas Cadwallader pushing railroad
opposing Central Pacific, reaches mining
town. She writes to Alfred Vincent his
boast. Stella hears from her lover,
Gideon. and of his phenomenal success.
Finds letter of Importance involving
plans of opposition road. Plot TO destroy
companys ship Flora is unearthed and
discriminating evidence against Cadwalla-
der found. Phineas Cadwallader faces
prison on charge of wire tapping. per
plot to blow up Flora" Stella and Al
fred show love for each other despite
hostility of Gideon. In showing Miss
Hamilton. a niece of a railroad official.
about the camp, Alfred somewhat neg
lects Stella. who shows pain at treat
ment Banquet in railroad town is scene
of more monopolization of Alfred by Miss
Hamilton, with determination on Stellas
part TO change her temperament. Alfred
writes passionately to Stella, decrying
the attention which he was compelled TO
give Miss Hamilton. Mrs. sally" Ber-
nard announces riches. Gideon makes
threat against Alfred's life. Quickly
search of Vincent. Race to beat opposi-
tion company's stage success. Stella
fails 70 hear of Gideon. Stella receives
a letter: Promise TO marry Gideon In
gram or Alfred Vincent will die" After
conference Stella decides to flee. Years
pass. Stella becomes known as Esther
Anthony, becomes a rich woman, edu
cates herself at Nassar and steps into
highest San Francisco society. Kidnap-
Ing changes Alfred greatly and Uhen
he and Stella meet in Frisco society, abe
passes him without recognition.
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Method of Cleaning separators.

method far more rapid than any that
has been used in the past, and it re-
suits in separators just as good as new,
If you wish them So One hand is
not almost worn out from holding a
knife, as in the old plan.
The drawing shows the plan fully.
Just 1SA inches apart we nail on it.
at the ends, pieces of section stuff
Bx1$x5 inches. On these, and pro-
jecting "a inch inward, nail cleats
Ax19sx5 inches. This gives the cleated
board complete, as at A. The cleats
provide recesses at ID d to engage the
ends of the separators.
This cleated board is mounted as
at c, with one end last to a joist, the
other supported by a diagonal brace.
b shows how the separator is to be
put in place by springing it so the
ends just go under the recesses at
ID ID. 1t then lies fiat, as shown in G.
Now stand at NJ and take the drawing
knife by the handles. Keep the blade
nearly at a right angle to the separator.
With very thin separators you will find
1t necessary TO do most of the cleaning
from the middle toward you. and from
the middle away from you, or the sep
arator may spring out of place.
With thicker separators you may
go at them rough-shod. When one
side is clean, turn the separator over
and repeat the process. Keep the re-
cesses clean, and brush the loose pro-
polls off the board occasionally.
After a little you will acquire the
knack, and you will find this the cas-
lest and most rapid method of clean
ing separators-a method that any
hired help can easily MASTERPIECE Cul-
ture.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
THE FERTILITY OF EGGS.
Conditions Which Go to Affect the
Vitality.

Officials of the department OF ag-
riculture have been collecting data re-
garding the factors which affect the
fertility of eggs, the question having
been carefully studied at a number
of experiment stations in the United
States and elsewhere.
Too warm quarters for laying stocks
and overlooking are commonly be-
lieved to exercise an unfavorable in
fiuence on egg fertility as well as
does a cold season. The way eggs
are handled or stored is also believed
to affect the proportion which will
hatch, as will also the conditions I'M
der which incubation occurs.
The vigor and character of the par
ent stock and the length of time the
male bird has been with the flock are
also important questions with respect
to egg fertility. At the outset 1t
should be pointed out that fertility
and "hatchability" are not necessarily
identical.
An eggs may be fertile and still the
germ does not have sufficient vitality
to produce healthy chick under the
ordinary conditions of incubation. 1t
a series of incubator experiments at
the Rhode Island station, of S,677 eggs
tested, SO per cent. were found to be
fertile, while only 46 per cent. of the
fertile eggs, or 1876 per cent. of the
total number of eggs, Matched under
the conditions of the tests.
The various observations made,
while not entirely conclusive, indicate
that in order to secure fertile eggs,
which will hatch, the laying stock
must not be kept in very warm quar-
tiers or overfed; the males must be
kept with the hens continuously and
that only eggs should be used which
are produced after the male has been
with the hens several days.
Only the fowls from very vigorous
parent stock and those known to pro-
duce a high percentage of fertile eggs
(hens vary widely in this respec)
should be used; the hens should be al
lowed rest after each laying period,
while the eggs should be handled care
fully, not subjected to extremes of
temperature in storage and used only
when comparatively fresh.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14

temptations that would have made the
Devils layout on the high mountain
look like a dime with a hole in it.
Perhaps you don't know that Nor
ris and l are planning to make you
United States senator Bevins said in.
sinuatingly as last hot shot.
"Tll be senator without any of
your helpl' the governor sent back at
them savagely. Gentlemen, your re-
quest is useless. You shall never have
a chance to wreck the Central Pacific
railroad
I'D have given a chassez down the
golden streets to have seen the two
faces that looked into the governors
just then. 1t was Norris who spoke
first. Wen send your road to-hadesv
But that isn't the name he gave the
place.
Yes Bevins said, with more pro-
family; well fight you till you haven't
rail or a rag to your back
Ill see you both dead in the poor
house firstl' the governor shot back at
them and was gone"
by GEORGE! the Judge exclaimed.
Norris and Bevins are doing pretty
we'll for their threat; but the gov
ernor's will come true first, or I'm no
prophet"
please don't talk shop any more,
Judge. The railroad will win, Of
course. even against such a power as
the Clarion; for Gov. Stanford and his
company stand for destiny as well as
for their own success. Let's go into
the parlor and have some music" Mrs.
Harmon rose as she finished.
The judge pushed his chair back re-
luctantly. she always separates folks
just wien they've spotted good
time" he grumbled amiably to the
women 90 either side of him; and
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clear up to the time when success APP
peared ceratin; then the paper sud-
denly became the companys worst
enemy. One day, not long after the
first mountain so miles had been ac-
cepted, | was in the Clarion Office cor
recting proof for some company print
ing when | heard the two editors and
the governor enter the outer office.
They were in earnest conversation, but
it never occurred to me to let them
know of my presence was only a
cog in the machine to them-till had
heard so much had to keep still.
"'And now we claim compensation,
Norris was saying as they entered.
But, gentlemen. your request is
impossible the governor replied. We
have no such block of stock to spare
to you
"'You discriminate in the disposal
of your stock, do your Norris sneered
1--WE claim that right, the governor
said quietly.
"'Yet you acknowledge the Clarions
part as factor in your success?'
"Yes, we do the governor as
scented, still self-controlled; though
even where | was l could feel lightning
in the air.
Then what are your reasons for
denying us a share of the plum we've
helped you pick from the government
tree?' l fancied | could see the blue
sparks swapping from Bevins eyes
Gentlemen, my associates
knew something was going to break
loose then-'my associates. Mr.. Hunt
ington, Mr.. Hopkins and Mr.. Croker
with myself, have made compact
never to gamble, in stocks or in any
other way; never to become connected
with men or enterprises that can pos
sibly jeopardize our great undertaking.
You would gamble the hair off your
heads! You shall never gamble with
the Central Pacific Railroad stock so
long as we four, or any one OF us,
hold controlling interest. That's ALL
In the instant of silence that followed
| heard him turn toward the door. The
others were breathing as hard as a
stage team.
Then the two partners tried to
bride the governor with a string of
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
scALY LEGS IN FOWLS.
Treatment Which Should Be Given the
Afflicted Hens.

A remedy for scaly legs in fowls is
recommended by Farmers Voice.
This is caused by a parasite not I'M
like that of mango of the cat and dog
1t is rather contagious, but does not
spread rapidly. 1t is most frequent
in old fowls and more conspicuous in
the heavy breeds, as the Asiatics.
These scales, If allowed to con-
tinue unchecked, will grow to be
large, unsightly knots, and event
ually may cause the fowls to go lame.
We are not troubled with this NAL.
ady, but We once brought some new
birds TO the farm that had slight at
tack, and perfect cure was effected
by using this treatment: Coal oil, one
part to four parts lard. Apply once
daily with a small cloth for week.
Kerosene alone is applied with good
results, but this is more harsh than
is necessary. A stock solution of kero-
sene emulsion, If at hand, gives most
excellent results il thoroughly ap-
piled, and few applications usually
effect a cure.
For thorough work, the poultry
houses should be perfectly cleaned
and disinfected. 1t is also an excellent
idea to apply coal oil literally to the
roost perches.
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strikes me the Big Four have come
nearer creating their own wealth than
anybody; just built 1t out of Gods
own capital, pluck and unpreempted
terra firma!"
do you know why the Clarion hates
the Central Pacific generally, and Gov.
Stanford specifically" Phineas ques-
toned of the Judge.
Judge Harmon shook his head non
committally; but Mr.. Montague haz-
AIDED a guess. Because the company's
figure isn't high enough?"
You're away OF there, MontagpN."
the Judge interposed. "All the money
in the Nevada bank couldn't buy Nor
ris or Bevins. They have no price"
81 think they did have" Phineas said
quietly.
"Hey?" The judge looked up sharp
ly. by Jove! Cabs got a story.
Out with it, man. Earn your dinner"
Some years ago." Phineas began
after slight hesitation, Il worked in
the Clarion Office long enough to learn
something of the two men who do as
much TO shape Issues In this state, per-
haps. as any other two living. Do you
think I'm right, judge?"
You're not so far wrong as I wish
you were, Cad"
Il never say any one who could flip
the ivory and the pasteboafd to beat
Norris, or Bevins, either; or any two
who could look more like preachers
when they were at II. But once in
their editorial rooms they changed
coats, and the paper stands, as 1t has
always stood, for the best side OF life. .
It'll they turned against the rail.
road" Mr.. Montague interrupted.
Phineas nodded and went on. You
know, the Clarion was solid for the
company from the first days work
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though. What was it," The judges
tone was brusque.
The paper arraigned the company
for refusing to receive and carry
merchants freight; declared that
President Johnson would not, and
should not, issue bonds to the COM
pany till their methods and business
were thoroughly investigated de-
clared also that the company was COM
posed of men determined to get rich at
the expense of Others"
Great Scott" the Judge burst forth.
Il wish the company would buy out
that calamity bowling Clarion! Put
'em out of business! Our people are
fighting against hundred odds-lack
OF time lack of iron, lack of every.
thing! And the Union Pacific coming
west like-well, two-forty!" He
scowled and smiled at the same time
down the table at his wife. The
state. this city, the Clarion, all who
should be their proud friends fighting
EN-, Injun fashion, in the back! The
last outrage is the Goat Island propo-
sition. It's the very spot for term
mus, but these blooming chumps are
going to beat the company out of it..
Worse yet. this city refuses them land
for their depots.
The company has more than it can
do to move its own material. It's a
wonder they won't stop work to haul
gold watches and silk stockings to
Nevada, now, amt it? Getting rich at
the expense of others, are they? 1t
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
CLEANING SEPARATIONS.
e. E. Atwater Tells Of His Quick
Method of Doing Work.

One of the most monotonous, tire
some and unpleasant jobs connected
with large-scale comb-honey produc-
ton is the annual cleaning of vast
number of bee-gummed separators. In
many localities the separator must be
thoroughly cleaned every year or else
the necessary fixtures cannot be crowd
ed into super. Another result, but
not at all bad one, is that the Sec
tons will hold more honey, as the
propolis acts much like cleats on the
separator. For this reason some bee
keepers seldom clean their separators;
but when they do. then they have a
job of no small proportions. AS no
rapid and satisfactory method of clean
ing separators has ever been given to
the Bookkeeping public, will describe
a method of my own invention-a
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
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I'tl'f1|ffIEE|FiEIf'7

getting the bulk Of the feed. The cor
respondent of Prairie Farmer says that
he selected a convenient place near a
picket fence and inclosed an area
about four feet square by driving
pickets into the ground for a few
inches. Around the top of the stakes
he wove light wire, as shown in the
illustration. He removed one picket
before taking the picture, so as to
show how the wire was interviewer,
and how easily one picket may be re-
moved IL desired.
This sort of pen Is also used to
hold the turkey hen with poults pro-
viding it is not desirable to give her lib
erty, which is often the case during
the early part of the season.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER XIV.
Sally 3. cultivates Aristocracy

SdlIy .. OuItlNdteS ArlStOCTdCy.
Esther stood at the door of the Ber-
nard mansion in Oakland. Sally B.
was crossing the hall when the colored
butler opened the door.
ooh, honey! Stel-Esther meant"
She flew down the hall and caught the
girl in vigorous embrace. I've been
dying to see you ever sence-sence l
read in the paper you'd got back from
your tower. Come right up to my
boodwar."
Il only learned last week, at Judge
Harmon's, where you were," Esther
said as soon as released. You've been
away most of the time lately, and this
Is my first opportunity to come since
you returned from the springs. Why
Calistoga in the winter, of all places?"
Sally b. was fussing about happily,
helping her out of her wraps. wis
ben peaked lately. an | took her up
fur--for the sulphur water. That's
good in the spring, you know"
Yes; but February"
ooh, well, any time near Valentines
days spring around the Bay. Stella!
You've growed TALL and that elegant"
Grown, madame" interrupted a
quiet voice.
Esther glanced curiously at a de-
mure figure sewing in a corner of the
elaborate room.
I've been-been turribly i'm"
Terribly, madame"
Esther saw a shade of annoyance
pass over Sally BIS face; but she
went on again.
I've been terribly impatient to show
you my new house and our gold-plated
traps"
I'm sure I'm Just as impatient to
see them ALL How long have you been
here?"
I'VE bought a little better'n eight
months ago-got a bargain. 1t only
cost us"
Private expenses tabooed subject"
the even voice broke in; though the
girl never lifted her eyes from her
work nor showed the slightest interest
in the conversation.
Sally b. turned swiftly, shot an
angry glance at the young woman
and opened her lips with a spring that
Esther well remembered. Yet her
anger faded quickly. Thank you,
Marie" she said, and continued set
sit down, Esther. | bet you'll have
"a"
"T bet is not quite elegant, mad
ame."
Sally B. whirled on her heel In
quite the old way. Marie, you git"
The girl rose and walked quietly out
of the room. Before the door closed
Sally b. was calm again. There 60"
she said. That's two dollars she gifts
gets to-day, an 1t ain't-isn't two
o'clock"
Esther did not try to conceal her
laugh. Two dollars for what?"
For my bad language. l hired her
to keep vi up in her French, but most
ly to correct my bad grammar. pay
her twenty-five a month, and a dollar
every time say slangy things to her.
She's gittin'-getting rich!"
II should think she'd retire when Wis
itors arrive" Esther ventured.
Her orders is Say! do you say
orders is or 'areY"
Are l think" Esther struggled
with too persistent smile.
Her orders are to stick to me like
a cookie burr to a mules tail; let up
for nobody except when receive big
bugs In the parlor. An I'm sorry for
her, that l am"
How long has she been with your
| "Oh, ever since we bought"
(To BE cONTINUEDl
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-14

This sign is permanently attached
to the front of the main building of
the Lydia K. Pinkham Medicine
Company, Lynn, Mass.
What Does This Sign Mean?
1t means that public inspection of
the Laboratory and methods of doing
business is honestly desired. Itmeans
that there is nothing about the bus
mess which is not "open and above
board"
1t means that permanent invita-
ton is extended to anyone to come
and verify any and all statements
made in the advertisements of Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Is it a purely vegetable compound
made from roots and herbs = with
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Come and See.
Do the women of America continu-
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Come and See.
Was there ever such a person as
Lydia K. Pinkham, and is there any
Mrs. Pinkham now to whom sick
woman are asked to writer
Come and See.
Is the vast private correspondence
with sick women conducted by
women only, and are the letters kept
strictly confidential
Come and See.
Have they really got letters from
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Have they proof that Lydia T..
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This advertisement is only for
doubters. The great army of women
who know from their own personal
experience that no medicine in the
world equals Lydia K. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound for female ills
will still go on using and being BEN
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sake, be taught confidence, forshe also
might just as well regain her health.