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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

the cIstern The top layer of stone
NAV be improved on by filling the
yotds between the stone with SAND
The sand IS covered with cheeseeloth
stretched on wire and the cloth ana
wire held IN place with one or two
stones A small wooden plug or faucet
is placed at the lower end of the bar
rel to drain same after a rain or when
washing out the filter. Give the barrel
two or three coats of paint provide
close fitting cover and your filter will
do the work just as well as any twen-
ty.ave dollar filter In the land.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
SEED SELECTION.
Much DEPENDS on the Care Given This
Imp2rtent Matter.

important Matter
The time for selecting seed corn is
before the harvest If one wishes tc
have his own corn ripen earlier he
should 90 through the field and mark
those that are the first to ripen. If he
wants a more prolific corn let him
mark those stalks which have two or
more perfect ears ana those that pro
duce the longest ears well filled to the
end. Save these at huskiug time and
| later on go over them again 10 choose
the most perfect ears, those that have
| large kernels and small cCbs, as such
cure most quickly without molding and
| produce the most grain to a buShel of
ears. Put the best of these where they
will dry perfectly and be safe from
damuness and from rats and mice. If
one cannot -et enough such ears To
plan. all he desires To grow let him
plant tie best Of these in a field apart
tcuu tle rest and the next year select
s@r.. il the sIue way from that field
Z gwen good cultivation these seed
plots veil. show such Improvement over
-L- ---=-s t1 one or two years as TO
l-.Ze / -a--=r proportion Of stalks that
-.-L --r ears or more. and from the
=a-s -asr ara large AM ripel early he
v-. largely Increase his percentage Of
perfect sced ears. This is as true Of
seed corn Is Of field corn.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

the bottom ur btal urupcr SIX ,r
seven inches ct ,UsrSc gravel or bro
Ken stone are next placed ul tie false
bottom, and on this stone "a layer oi
Ch1rual six ct seven inches thick is
placed, and GA the charcoal a seeanl
layer Of stone Ur gravel In al ft
should b. about eighteen or twenty
Inches thi.k. The water enters the
barrel al the bottom between the head
and the false bottom through the reg.
ular down spout. which f. clearly Illus
trated Il passes NJ thrauEh the
gravel and charcoal and out az the top
throw Z. sec--a -, VIII I-7Es L.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
How TO Handle Sick Stock.

Place the sick animal in a well dis
infected and dry box stall with plenty
of bedding and sunlight (avoid drafts.
In cold weather place blanket on the
animal and feed sparingly with digesti-
BILE food, such as bran mashes made of
! linseed tea. Keep manger sweet and
clean. Water should be pure and
| clean and warmed when necessary.
1t is always necessary for new milk
cows to be given warm water. An in
| lection of warm water should be given
all sick animals, excepting those you
can be sure do not require it.-Dr. Da-
vid Roberts, Wisconsin State Veteri
r'o-
Success In Breeding Hogs.
A farmer who has been breeding
hogs for twenty-five years and has
been unusually successful was asked
how he did it. His replY, in substance,
was that he provided good, decent quar-
ters, plenty of shade, good pasture,
variety Of good food. good water, al
ways fed for vigor and gave the hogs
regularly ashes and charcoal. This is
all simple, but all good.
TO MY SWEETHEART, A WHITE
WYANDoTTE.
o beautiful. silk feathered, snowy white
hen,
So gentle, so tame and so true,
You're the loveliest hen that God ever
madel
No wonder you win the blue.
Cool rills may trin as they trIckle down.
hill
And nightinsales carol all night.
But you are my prima donna delight,
o queen of the fancy footlght!
I've read of the grace of mermaids so
fair,
OF wood nymphs so fairy of form;
The summer girl, too wears an up to
date shape
As she floats in the wavelets so warm.
But you. o my sweetheart. are ideal in
grace!
You're so perfectly rounded, old girl,
You simply just knock my heart out of
place
And set all my senses awhirI.
o Mother Goose, Mother Goose. why did
you lie?
Your goose never laid golden eggs.
Twas cackling. snowy Wyandotte hen
With rose comb and bright yellow legs.
Crow loud. crow long. you big wyandotte
cock
Your mate is the queen of them all.
You're the breed for the need and far I'm
the lead.
And you1l stay there until the stars
fall
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
The Msnura srrtsdrr.

The manure spreader Is a compare
lively recent device. which Is not only
considerable labor saver. but a con
servator OF fertility. The practice Of
dumping manure in Piles In the ar.d
and then spreading with the fork Is
uneconomiral and, moreover. causes
ioss In fertility unloss the manure q
spread Immediately, WiIeh Il not al
ways possible.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Removing Horns With caustio.

To remove calrs horn buds to de
stroy the horns obtain stick of cuus-
ur potash from the druggist Wrap
all but half an inch In paper SO it will
not burn the fingers Dip the cud in
water and rub Il on the head where
the horn button Is just showing. and
do not allow IL 20 spread beyond the
button. II It does spread ON the skin
use some vinegar To ncutralizc the
caustlc, There VIII be no after effects
from the use Of the caustlc
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

qulres large quantities of both vegeta-
bic and mineral matters. Unleached
wood ashes are excellent.
Horses that are idle in the winter
should not be fed much feed that is
rich IN nitroSen--as. for instance, clover
hay. If horse does not receive regu-
lar exercise he cannot assimiI1te such
feeds. and consequently the system be-
comes clogRed and the disease known
as nzoturin takes place. Horses TO
keep In good condition should have
daily work or exercise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

be suspended from the ceiling SO as to
hang near the milk sheet, which can
be tackled 20 board and hung on the
wall or fixed on an inclined shelf pro-
jecting from the wall.
After the milk from each COW Is
weighed a sample should be taken
and placed in the jar bearing the cows
name or number The sample bottles
can be arranged on either side Of the
milk sheet or, If convenient. above IT,
II there are two or more mixers the
sample bottles can'be arranged In the
same order IN which the COWS are
mIlked. This method saves time in
finding the right sample bottle
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
HoW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
my case of Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F J. CHENEY & CO., Props d, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. ]. Che.
ney fo1 the last 10 years, and believe him per-
iectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDIyG, KISEAH g. MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Care of Lambs.

An experienced breeder says that in
the case of twins 1t is well to place
them with the mother in snail sep.
arate pen for day or two in order
that they may became acquainted and
to avoid the danger Of one of the
lambs straying away. which may
cause trouble. Wien lambs are born
weakly more care is required, and I'M
less the shepherd III with them to see
that they are suckl2d soon after birth
they are liable to become chilled and
die. If the lamb Is too weak to stand
up and suck it should be held up and
some milk MIXED into its mouth,
when It will soon take the teat and
help itself, or the eve may be gently
laid upon her side and the lailb
brought 10 the teat on its knees or
side and helped as above indicated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Commercial Manure.

Commercial manure IN dry season
does not wori; out as we'll as stnble
mature Growing two or more crops
cniis for large amount Of water, The
first crop may find enough but the
second Will not, and unless the soil has
been richly provided with organic mnt'
ter tho second crop will be disappoint'
ting, On Il dairy farm manure will take
caro- Of problems
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

circular form o. wood about twenty
inches In diameter or q hoop Of from
the same diameter and about four
inches in height. Place the round
form IN position on top Of the cone Of
earth. then cement around on the cone
with the concrete up to the top Of the
hoop. About six inches in thickness is
sufficient for the neck.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Hiahest peuree Of EertiIitv-

Some Of the best farms I'm PennsyI-
vania have been brought to the high
est decree Of fertility by the use Of
clover. lime and manure. The farmers
who have accomplished such results
have aimed TO save every pound Of
-'rure ard el-o to =-c.erve Il IN the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Eeonomieal Cistern Filter.

\ practical filter is necessary fnr
the ciStcrn. one may Ice CONSTRUCTED
Of any good. sound oak barrel. us
shown in the Illustration herewith
One head Is removed and Scvnr1l holes
bored in IT, It is then drn A o inside
ana forms a false bottom as shown.
leaving a clear space between IL and
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Barley For Stock Food.

Barley as a food for live stock is
much commoner in European coun-
tries than it is in the United States.
In this country 1t is confined more
largely to states Of the Pacific slope.
Byproducts left from the breweries
are usually good as stock feed Bar
ley is crop that can be raised in a
great many different climates and is
surer Of maturing crop than some
other Of the small grains.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
aArE OPENED by MEIaur.

both sides and using two weights. But
there is no advantage. and it is more
expensive. also rather dangerous. as
sleet will sometimes form ON the gate
and add SO much to its weight. and I'm
falling these gates have several times
injured both animals and men
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Honanoade Butter Worker.

The butter worker here described
has been in practical use for some
time and is said to be superior to the
high priced factory butter workers
now on the market The top, or bed,
should be of hard wood if possible.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Sold and Recommended bv
sTAFRIN DRUG COMPANY

best manner, Lime Is used extensive
ly by those who know that lime is an
essential Ingredient Of plants and also
because It is excellent for increasing
the clover crop. Glover enrlches the
land by promoting the supply Of nj
trogcn In the soil; hence line and clo-
yer make an excellent &C animation,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

Cows should be removed from the
stable In which the herd IS kept at
least fifteen days before due to calvc
aud should not be returned until at
least three days after calving. Care
at this time may save losses.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

Ratlons should be supplied regular
ly. for the dairy COW Is sensitive 10
such change. and her milk flow is
affected.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
Wide Stalls Best.

A horse needs a wider and more
exclusive stall than does COW. II
should be wide enough so that the
horse can lie comfortably and stretch
out its legs. but not so wide that he
can roll in it,
Exercise In the Winter
The horse that is to be kept in the
barn much of the time in winter
| should be guarded against becoming
soft Some farmers try TO save money
by feeding their idle horses on hay
during the period of slack work. The
result is that they begin work in the
spring with soft muscles and little
energy. Some grain should be given
during all the winter, enough to keep
the muscles in good form. Exercise is
absolutely necessary to keep a horse
in good trim.
Discouragine Wind Sucking.
Wind sucking is associated with
"cribbing" and is a habit learned by
imitation or induced usually by irrita
ton of teething. A tendency to the
habit is supposed by some to be trans
mitted by the affected sire or dam.
This is questionable There is no cure
so far as medicine is concerned, but
the habit may be discouraged by keep
ing the animal in a box stall from
which everything has been remored |
upon which the teeth or chin could be .
fixed or rested to perform the act. III /
tasting liquid or salve (aloesD may be
smeared upon things used by the horse
In wind sucking or cribbing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
CEMENT LINED CISTERN.
Impurities In Ranwater May Be Eas-
lily Extracted.

To provide against a water famine
during Il dry time an extra cistern or
| two is a good investment The purest
water we get is rainwater, a fact that
has been brought TO the attention of
different states by the boards of
health.
Disease germs follow rainwater down
into the soil to percolate through
to the well. Persons using the water
continually become immune, so they
may not contract a serious disease for
years. but a severe cold may weaken
their vitality and disease resisting
power so they may become infected at
any time.
Strangers drinking the water are es-
pecially liable, because their systems
are not fortified against the peculiar
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02

A successful horse raiser SAYS be
counts the number q swallows his
horses take while drinking a pallful
When be is on the road and comes 20
his horses drink, 50 that they VIII not
take too much az once. He waters
often and 50 keeps his horses free from
bowel trouble caused by 0venirinking
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-02
THE HORSEMAN.

A clean wooden box makes an ideal
salt box. but don't salt the feed. Put
the salt On the trough occasionally.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
CIRCUIT JUDGE KEPOIKAI
ASKED FOR RESIGNATION
Charged With Having Borrowed
$1,000 From Ward of Court

HONOLULU. Jan. 14.-United States
Attorney General Charles ]. Bonaparte
has asked Circuit Judge A. N. Kepoikai
of Maui for his resignation.
This action follows the investigation
of the charges filed against the jurist
by Governor Frear of Hawaii to the
effect that Kepoikai had borrowed
$1,000 from the funds belonging to a
ward of the court. giving In exchange
his own note unsecured, which. at the
time the charges were made. was over
due and unpaid.
The ward in question was Japanese
minor, whose father had died, leaving
an estate OF $4,000. Judge Kepoikai
appointed a guardian, who converted
the entire estate into cash. when, 1t
is alleged, the Judge borrowed the
81 ,000 Since the charges were pre-
ferred he has repaid that amount with
interest at the legal rate.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
REL|NQU|SHES CLAIM
TO BUDD'S ESTATE
Mrs. Dumouriez Sends Deed
From Self and Daughter to
Ex-GOvernOr's Widow

The threatened contest over the
estate of James H. Budd, ex-governor
of California, has been averted and the
mystery of his friendship for Mrs
Daisy zilla Dumouriez may never be
explained. AS strangely as she en-
tered into the life of the late governor
has Mrs. Dumouriez reIinquished her
claim to any share in his property.
For some time before the death of
Governor Budd it was known among
his friends that strong attachment
existed between him and the beauti-
full Mrs. Dumouriez. In fact, it was
even known to the members of Budd's
Budd. But the public was in ignorance
Of this secret in the life of the former
executive and learned of it only after
he had passed away
The knowledge reached the public
through the conflicting claims of Mrs.
Budd and Mrs. Dumouriez to portions
of his estate. July 81, 1908, the day
after Budd's death in Stockton, there
was recorded In this city deed trans
ferring city property from Mrs. Daisy
Zilla Dumouriez to her daughter, Lima
A. Dumouriez. Four days later Mrs
Inez A. Budd, the governors widow,
recorded a deed of prior date transfer
ring the same property from Mrs. Du-
mouriez to James H. Budd.
The property in dispute consisted of
two lots in San Francisco, one on the
south side of Oak street near Fill
more. and the other on the north side
of Filbert street west of Hyde
All difficulties were adjusted yester-
day with a suddenness that has marked
the course of all the proceedings in
this case. A quitclaim deed was duly
recorded by which Mrs. Dumouriez and
her daughter transferred tc the estate
their full interest in the property in
dispute. The consideration was named
as $40.
The surrender by Mrs. Dumouriez
of her claim was made by mail from
Mojave- Sne sent the quit claim deeds
to Mrs. Budds attorneys. and with
them she inclosed a note saying that,
inasmuch as Budd had treated his
brother John with so much considera-
tion in his will, Mrs. Dumoiriez relin-
quished her claim to the property in
controversy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
SURPRISE BURGLAR
AT WORK IN BANK
Patrolman Balzer Causes Cap
ture of Man Fumbling
With Safe

Through the vigilance of w. Balzer,
burglar who had broken into the Swiss
American bank at 622 Montgomery
street last night, was frightened from
his work of fumbling with the safe,
and after chase In the dark, arrested
by Policeman Springett.
Balzer saw the man crouching near
the large safe in the rear OF the bank
about s o'clock. He unlocked the door
and entered the counting room when
the man heard him and sprang to his
feet, drawing a revolver, which he had
stolen from drawer in the desk
The thief covered Balzer with the
weapon until he had backed to the side
door and escaped in the darkness The
down Merchant street, blowing his
whistle At the corner of Merchant
and Sansome the burglar fell, but i'm
mediately sprang to his feet and again
pointed the pistol at Balzer and started
north in Sansome
Balzer again pursued the thief, who
turned up washington street, and at
the corner of Montgomery Policeman
Springett succeeded in arresting the
fugitive.
took from the drawer of a desk nothing
had been disturbed. At the city prison
he claimed to be an electrician.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
GRAND JURY WILL
HIRE PROSECUTOR
Viii Probe Alleged Irregulari-
ties in Conduct of Various
County Officials

REDWOOD CITY, Jan. 14.-when the
San Mateo grand jury. which has been
In session for several months, meets
tomorrow morning steps will be taken
to have special county prosecutor ap
pointed to assist tfe grand ja-y in
probing alleged Irregularities in the
conduct of various county officials. Be
fore adjournment is taken Superior
Judge Buck will be asked to appoint a
special prosecutor
Members of the grand jury declared
tonight that the conduct OF District
Attorney Joseph ]. Bullock. during the
present grand jury's term. has been
effectual only in handicapping the
work of the inquisitors. It developed,
according to a grand juror, that GER
tain interlineations and changes made
in the building specifications for the
new county courthouse in this city
were made by Bullock, which, 1t is
claimed, were without proper authority
and contrary to the law. County Clerk
]. III. Nash, who appeared before the
grand jury, asserted that he did not
make the changes. Bullock, upon the
witness stand. admitted making the
changes. which. although irregular,
were not explained by the county's
prosecutor.
A secret investigation into the al
legged irregularities in connection with
the courthouse contracts, has been un-
der way for some time. under the direc-
tion OF P. H. McEvoy. newly elected
chairman of the board OF supervisors.
Disclosures of a sensational nature
were made during this investigation
and at the next meeting of the board
Of supervisors the investigation In open
chambers will begin.
Among the contractors who have
been summoned to appear before the
supervisors are j. ]. O'Brien & Co.,
Rainey & Phillips. Glen Allen, an arch
ftect, and County Auditor w. H. I'm
derhill
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
EMPEROR OF KOREA
RETURNS FROM TRIP
Departure Gave Rise to Rumors
of Japanese Kidnapping

SEOUL, Korea, Jan. 1.-THE emperor
OF Korea has returned from his visit to
Fusan, which he made with Prince Ito,
the Japanese resident general.
F'usan is about zoo miles from Seoul
and the departure of the emperor from
the capital in company with Prince Ito
sand a strong escort gave rise to rumors
throughout the country that the Jap
anese would kidnap him to Japan.
1t became necessary for the Japanese
constabulary to disperse crowds OF
Koreans who attempted to intercept
the party at various places along the
route.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
LOST AUTOIST RESCUED
FROM THE DESERT
d. v. Williams of Randsburg
Without Food Seven DAYS

RANDsBURG, Cal. Jan. 1.-THE last
one OF the lost automobile party, d.
v. Williams of Randsburg, has been
found and brought in. He is in good
condition. considering his terrible ex-
periences. He was found near teaches
Point by Searchers McComber and
Flanagan, who went out from Ballarat
Tuesday morning. Williams says he
was without food for seven days. and
without water for three Williams suf-
fered agonies from cold. wet and hun
ger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
Two Jurors Temporarily Passed in Calhoun Trial. Which
sEnvened Bitter Clashes Between Opposing Attorneys

fSHREE days of impeachment
to try Patrick Calhoun the charge of offering bibe
former Supervisor Fred Nicholas been almost
of results One hundred summoned
Tuesday morning, but o2 of which
qualified
examined RI These examinations have occupied all of days
of third and but passed temporarily These
two Joseph Dixon and Peter Anthus Sr both of ho
through
challenges the
examination, while drawn.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
JUDGE REBUKES
CALHOUN LAWYER
Moore Is Threatened With
Contempt for Objectionable
Tactics Employed

runnuo for position through the first laps Of
and opponents 20
all Calhoun
found their stride the Of the real beginning Of
where trial had dfted tedouly
yesterday with the smash and bang Of bitter
poeness good
the underlying intensity OF feeling but all day rmh which
hide There clash after clash which held the
crowd bea there determined effort ptted against equally
determined effort there contest every point to be
reached beyond tables
from @ the hsns ve % Do % HS peS % ss @ @ the 5 p P Of %
Feney and Moore Aggressors
snd though Assistant
struggled and fought every
resulted in the first Fsnl @ paGsTsS, % Of @ trial 5 ES % a score Of % n
and when adjournment was ordered at o'clock It was with two men
himself Of
the eontsndlns Ing a04 and it WAS ] only after severe erTa % that & sR %
emf trial
Calhoun Is Least Conspicuous
Calhoun wa. the principals
from the stage by the stress & Of & action IN him IN which tine
na dwarfed comparison to that which turned the constantly
be that Francis Hsnsy waves his fun 9Th did Samson
n jaw 00ssS % ps % . the set of his non @ s m @ % % % @
trim He was alert every question for the defense and
every answer % given given by witness tn ne % f0a9m1d & every turn and twist % &
after challenge at his opponents when the
Court Session Lively Throughout
ET0 the sf9 Sss4nns @ @ Of s the @ SIns & 5 % Tn . % &
mar hared dior forth & there Were % uan s t n ven e H olFs n
their minds and which in several cases they guarded with persistent ealOu
n
after the
him in stood
had made o
heads
to
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