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CACTUS MAKES GOOD FEED.
Great Objection Is That Spines Are
So Numerous and Sharp That Live
Stock Cannot Eat Them.

For many years it has been known
that the prickly pear. or spiney cac-
tus. was good feed for cattle. and
other live stock. in arid regions. when
other feed gave out. But the objec-
tion to the cactus Is that the spines
are so numerous and sharp thai live
stock cannot eat them with the spines
left on. A spineless cactus has been
developed. but 1t will not thrive on
large areas OF the desert range re.
gions. hence II Is practically useless
for the purpose for which 1t was In.
tended.
The spiney cactus grows on wide
areas OF the arid regions In abundance
simply because It can hold its own on
account OF its thorny defense. These
cacti can be used for live stock feed
and are excellent in times OF drought
because OF their high water content
But to prepare them for feeding. the
spines must be removed. which Is
done by burning. Two methods are
in use. One is to hold the cacti over
brush fire till the spines are singed
OF. and the other is to do the singe
ing with gasoline torch. such as tin
| smiths and plumbers use. This Is q
slow way of preparing feed for q
large number of animals. yet 1t is ar
effective way OF keeping them alive
when water and grass fail In the desert
regions of the west.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03

president Taft indicated in ,aIr.
with callers while at Beverly. Mas.
that In his message to Consre.s r.,.
december he will strongly urge the
early establishment of a postal saw.
ings bank system. He will ask that
the Republican platform declaration
In favor Of postal banks be fulfilled
as speedily as possible.
Dispatches from Melilla sav thu,
expert opinion has been justified. as n
has been found impossible to cut the
Marchia canal under four month";,
General Marina. commander of the
Spanish forces. decided to commence
the advance to Restinga along tn.
sea front In intense heat. The men.
however. appear glad that the Iona
suspense Is ended. and that the war
has really begun. They displayed ex.
cellent spirits. and are greatly en-.
couraged by the presence among them
OF the Duke of Saragossa and the Mar.
quis OF Vallecerrato, both of whom are
serving as privates, and are treated in
every respect like the men. The Mar
quis of Vallecerrato travelled direct
from Cambridge University to volun
teer.
Superintendent James W. White,
VINO presided over the recent Indian
land drawings. announced that the
Cheyenne River and Standing Rock
Indian lands in North and South Da.
kota will be opened in October. This
Is the largest compact area OF Indian
lands left unopened. being 80 miles
long and from 80 to S4 miles wide,
containing approximately 2,OlS,OOu
acres in South Dakota. and 2l7 900 in
North Dakota. Applications will be
in much the same manner as for the
Couer d. Alene and F'lathead reserves.
Registration days have been fixed be
tween October and October 90, the
registration points being Aberdeen,
Pierre, Lennon. Lebeau, Mobridge
in South Dakota and Bismark. North
Dakota. Judge Witten will hold the
drawing Of numbers at Aberdeen.
South Dakota. the last week in Octo
ber.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
RAPID GROWTH OF TOMATOES.
irrigation Causes Plant to Flourish
and Preparation Should Be Made
for Care Of Ripe Fruit.

The tomato grows rapidly under ir
rfgation and 1t will not be long before
the truckers must prepare to handle
the ripe fruit. says Denver Field and
Farm. The first thing to be procured
Is the packages. Small baskets are
sometimes used for early fancy stock.
but for general use the larger basket
and the four-basket crate is the thing
demanded by the market. Twelve
large fancy tomatoes will fill one OF
these baskets and 1t Is good rule
not to sell for fancy stock unless they
come up to this standard. The crates
should be neatly made of good stock
and put together in workmanlike
manner. Misdriven nails, rough ends.
and untidy appearance lessen the mar
ket value of the goods. no matter how
excellent the fruit. The first fruit to
show signs of ripening requires COM
paratively longer to complete the
process than later in the season. For
this reason they should be allowed to
take good deal of color before being
gathered. For distant shipping the
later ones may be picked as soon as
pink at the blossom ends. for they
ripen while en- route and will be in
good condition when they arrive at
market. The field should be picked
daily and care should be exercised to
get all at the proper degree Of ripe
ness and none too ripe. II is best to
remove the stems as soon as the fruit
Is picked.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
ORCHARD SUGGESTIONS.

Young apple trees may be protected
against the ravages OF destructive an.
imal pests by wire netting
In the warmer climates every one
who wishes beautiful shade tree
should plant the pecan. 1t will not
only give delightful shade. but the de-
licious nuts raised may easily be
made n source of profit.
Cultivate COW peas and red clover
in your young orchard. This will ben
eft the trees and at the same time
give you an income.
Cultivate around your trees with n
hoe several times during the year
and keep mulch OF grass over the
cultivated space.
When trees commence to bear use
fertilizer rich in potash. Wood
ashes can be used to advantage nj
that time.
The value of the fruit crop In Wash
ington. Oregon and Idaho last year
was almost s2O,OoO.00O.
If spraying is done late and the
fruit has formed. never use paris
green in the spray.
White hellebore Is substitute for
paris green. 1t may be applied to the
bushes dry. mixed with three times
its weight of flour.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
,ntersive Agriculture.

Intensive agriculture always follows
in the wake of scientific methods,
which involve more thorough tillage.
Every inch of ground is employed to
best advantage, SO that ten acre
farm will often yield as much as so
acres did before. and with less ef-
fort. Irrigation has intensified farm
ing tremendously. 1t has ushered in
the era of small farms-closer neigh
bors = rural society - and better
homes. 1t eliminates chance in agri-
culture. While rainfall is uncertain
irrigation applies water to each crop
exactly when 1t is needed-to produce
best results. 1t is scientific opera
tion. But the value of irrigation Is
not fully understood until we consider
the tremendous acreage and fertility
of arid soil-needing but the magic
touch of water to bring forth law
ishly.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
Her Face Was Partially Hidden BY q

gentle and singuiariy beautiful face.
Almost unconsciously he moved a
little closer SO as to observe her
better. A chord IN his memory seemed
to have been touched. Surely he had
seen her somewhere before. When
and where could 1t have been? Not on
the stage or in a picture. he felt GER
tain. He thought long and earnestly.
but the riddle remained unsolved.
Then by different channels his mind
travelled back through the years. to
the home Of his boyhood. the little
village, the river he used to swim in
and his farewell to Chelsea.
And at this point memory supplied
the missing link. It was she-Lucy
Mayburn-the same little girl he had
thinking tenderly OF the night he left
for the great city. when he kissed her
good-by and promised some day to
claim her as his wife. He even re-
called the tears that glistened on her
face under the starlight OF his last
hours at home. mist obscured his
vision and something suspiciously like
q sob fingered in his throat. Ten
years had passed. How quickly one
forgets. and sacred promises are
broken, while youthful affection dies
in the cold atmosphere OF the struggle
for fame and riches. A nameless long
ing oppressed him. How he wished
he could talk to her. Perhaps through
the baby he might manage 1t.
The child responded to an invita-.
ton to come and hear his watch tick.
No persuasion was needed to keep
her on his knee. for she was easily
amused. Presently the warm at.
mosphere, combined with the motion
of the train. exercised soothing ef-
feet upon her. the blue eyes closed
nnguidly. and baby drifted into the
shadowland Of slumber. 1t was new
role for Leith to play. this Of nurse to
a sleeping infant. but he performed
It with xest which would have aston.
ishsd his many bachelor associates.
had they been witnesses. To the
mothers offer to relieve him of his
burden he returned . hasty negative
and begged to be allowed the pleasure
os retaining bis charge. She had
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03

As the train rolled steadily on its
way, Horace Leith leaned upon the
car window sill gazing out upon the
New England landscape. There was
nothing particularly attractive In the
prospect. but 1t was many years since
he had taken this route which led to
his old village home OF Chelsea. and
he was endeavoring to recall certain
features OF the journey which had
once been familiar. 1t was q tar cry
from those old days to the present.
when he had gained recognition as q
successful business man in New York.
Suddenly his musings were inter
rupted BY q jerk OF the car and the
sharp call OF the brakeman for another
station. He turned arClnd and watched
the passengers who we're entering and
leaving the car. A slight woman
black. took the seat directly In front
Of him and drew his attention for a
moment. Tho train started again. and
hs leaned back in his former position.
Presently the baby climbed back on
the seat. in one hand rubber doll and
the other ciutch;ng the plush cushion.
In her efforts to attract Leith's atten-
tion the doll fell to the floor and two
red little lips issued an impsrious
command:
"Man. get baby's doll." she lisped.
sad Leith. reaching down. obeysd the
mandate. Whom he returned the doll
the owner smiled rapturously. She
~as . very attractive child and Leith
settled himself to watch her and lis
ten TO the prattIe she poured out In
broken seatsaees.
0lanoing at the mirror In front of
hin. he became aware that hs could
obtain . full view Of the hgure Of the
baby's mother therein. Her face.
however. was partially hidden BY a
crepe veil. After awhile she ap.
peared to grow restless and threw
back the veil. disclosing two flushed
checks and . pair Of dark blue eyes
dropping under long lashes. It was .
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
GENERAL NEWS.

PEAR that the bubonic plague may
communicated to Mexico has
used the Superior Board of Health
order the rigorous examination of
persons from San Francisco touch
al the West Coast ports. The
Fasure was taken on the receipt OF
'e'esram from the Mexican consul
sah Francisco stating that case
Tue plague had been discovered in
ehinese district OF that city. The
''''as OF the Board of Health here
greatly concerned over the situa-
IN San Francisco and close tele-
apnic communication with the con-
IN that city is being maintained.
''rs' Frances Kubyack of Chicago
mirty days in which she must
va now to prepare a savory pickle
Hu"ich, the favorite midnight lunch
of her husband. John kubyack.
mus restore the domestic equilib-
VI their home. Municipal Judge
anlhs' before whom Kubyack was
a'shed on the charge OF refusing to
pport his wife, listened to the hus-
u story and. when he learned that
hubyack could not furnish her
0aha favorite Wand, continued to
II. u" 'ne secret of making this sand
w. MRS. kubyack told the court
husband grew angry at her inabil-
T" prepare him pickle sandwich
~. "e mad finished his work at mid
a' s. ana drove her from home with
oroomstick.
special dispatch from Matehaula,
uas '' says that fifteen miners were
kona, ana thirty entombed by the
na rphe u. OF cage into the La Paa
AN mere. The cable parted and the
dropped fifteen hundred feet.
a"ouhcement =. OF the officers elect.
.ne annual convention OF the
|or,s osSa''onal Iewelry Workers OF
W america. held at Providence,
~. I" last month. was made az fol.
h,.. PRESIDENT, william C, wuff.
Ee,ssso first vice president, A. b.
|eors.a Denver; secretary,
|nnse pnessenser. Newark; treasurer,
~ basstak. Buffalo. 45-l y
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
SHEEP NOTES.

Always have plenty of fresh. clean
urinking water handy.
The successful shepherd is the one
hat carefully cares for the little
things.
One of the very best feeds for ewes
with lambs is oats and wheat bran
mixed.
sheep have excellent digestion and
hence they utilize food to the greatest
degree.
Keen the floor of the sheep quar-
ters dry. and to this end use plenty
of bedding.
If sheep are not kept constantly In
good condition the quality of the wool
Is affected.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
Curino the Hay.

With dry air above and dry soil be-
meath, hay will cure very fast under
the hot sun. Cut in the forenoon. 1t
will be ready to put up In the after
noon. II the hay is not very heavy
and IL the air and soil are dry 1t 10
best to rake In windrows an hour aft
er moving and allow 1t to cure slowly
there. Leave some Of the natural
moisture in the hay to give It taste
and flavor. Hay too ripe and too dry
Is not only tasteless, but is less d.
gestible than when II is put up green.
Or with some Of the natural sap in Il
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
eaom THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
RING THE PAST week
scoap OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
WESTERN NEW8.

RI Johnson, heavy weight cham.
n, the world, and Al Kaufman OF
Francisco, are matched to fight
rounds at Coffroth's arena In San
.cisco on September 9. The men
weigh catchweights and II they
both on their feet at the end OF
tenth round no decision will be
Sn.
O. Milliken. disciplinarian OF Has.
institute at Lawrence. Kas, de-
nd TO the Associated Press that
story OF alleging traffic in Indian
attending this school is absolute.
ptrue. Mr.. Milliken insisted that
d was no basis for any such story.
stated further that there was no
hght OF asking the federal author
to make an investigation. as their
nothing to investigate.
BIN Schively state insurance COM
sioner, on trial for impeachment
bre the state senate at Olympia
Ellington admitted that 1872 in.
hnce companies from 1905 to
y and that each had paid an ad-
Ice fee OF from 800 to 5000. max.
a total that ranged from $lS.2O0 to
aOO, OF which no record was ever
h He said that each sum as II was
J to him was divided equally be
len Sam II. Nichols and himself,
hols At the time being secretary
state and insurance commissioner
pfficio.
liss Glendora Fair. the first white
a born in Phillips county. recent
made final proof on the quarter
hon OF land on which she was born.
. unusual proceeding came abou,
her parents mistaking the location
Their land twsnty-three years ago.
pns TO an inaccuracy in the govern
bt survey. The claim was alter.
)ely filed upon and abandoned until
s Fair reached her majority. when
! successfully contested 1t and won
case. In the past two years she
improved and cultivated 1t with
hey earned by teaching school.
Is week she cooked a meal for her
Peshers. the larger part OF the food
ping from her own garden and
fnyard.
Fhef Sam Resurrection. one OF the
Pchieis Of the Flathead Indian tribe.
+ found in dying condition beside
Northern Pacific railroad tracks
p Bonner, Mont. Circumstances
Prounding the case cause the Off
2 to entertain the suspicion Of foul
y. His skull had been fractured
though from a blow with heavy
Ptrument. and his left wrist was
Pken. He was unconscious. Chief
PsurreStion was an important wit.
fs against Missoula saloonman.
Picted for subornation of perjury
connection with the sale of liquor
indians. and was to have appeared
FORE the Federal Court at Helena
september End to testify in the
BE-
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
Testlno the Well.

Before going down into a well test
the purity of the air by lowering a
lighted candle or lantern. If the light
burns dimly or goes out the poisonous
carbopic acid gas "damps" can be
driven out by lighting a quantity Of
turpentine and rags in kettle and
lowering to the surface Of the water
and then later pour several bucketfuls
Of water into the well from the top
Test again with the lantern and note
the improvement.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03
Close to Nature.

The essential charm of the farm re.
mains and always will remain: the
care of crops. and of cattle. and OF or.
chards. bees and fowls; the clearing
and improving of the ground; the
building of barns and houses; the di.
rect contact with the soil and the ele-
ments; the privacies with nature
with bird. beast and plant: and the
close acquaintance with the heart and
virtue of the world.-John Burroughs.
The Ordway new era., 1909-09-03

What sweet enjoyment It 10 to be
able to shed little happiness around
us! What an easy and agreeable
task 10 that Of trying to render others
happyi-Baker. r.
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GEORGIA.

The social held at the town hall Friday
evening was n success in every way.
The proceeds We're about $50, This clos
es the Epworth League contest the eide
wearing the red badges being the win
ners.-Among those who spent Thanks
giving day at their home were Miss
Grace Bragg of Lyndonvlle. Wellington
Bragg of the L. V. NJ, Miss Louise
Newton Of Burlington, Miss Marguerite
Bliss of Fairfax. Raymond Bliss Of the
L. V NJ, Park Newton of Fairfax, Mr..
snd Mrs. Erwin Newton Of Burlington.-
H. r. Wood was in Rutland last week,
Mr. and Mrs F. w. Bliss spent Thanks
giving day with his brother c. c, Bliss,
Of Burlington. REV. and Mrs, c. w.
Clark spent Thanksgiving day in Lyn-
don.-Willam Evarts has purchased the
farm Of viii Wilbur and is moving there,
C. NJ Austin lost valuable mare last
week.-Mrs., Oscar Ladd and daughter,
Gertrude spent Thanksgiving day In
Springfeld.-C. NJ. Austin has sold his
house at the Center occupied by Carmi
Preston to William Wilbur.-Miss Ethel
Newton and brother. Ralph, started fol-
Tacoma, Wash, Monday night-Capt,
Winfred II. Carr, stationed at Fort Riley,
kans is spending the holidays with his
father, JudsOn Carr.-Schools in town be-
gan the winter term Monday. and the
academy will open Dec. 6.-Mr. and Mrs.
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CAMBRIDGE.

Mrs. Harlow Wires OF Essex is at Mrs
a. Hatch s-Miss Pearl Smith has
finished her work as bookkeeper for II.
n. Gray. where she has been employed
for the past three years. and returned
to her home in Burlington.--Mr and Mrs
w. NJ. Smith spent Sunday in Williston.--
Mrs. Alden Brush was Il visitor IN Bur
llngton Saturday.-Mr. and Mrs Arthur
hawes of Burlington passed Thanksgiving
at Mrs. II. a. Hatch's.-Mrs. A. Leach
spent Thursday with her granddaughter.
Mrs. 7. Hanley. at Essex.--There will be
Il service at the Congregational Church
Sunday morning: all are requested to re-
main for Sunday school as preparations
for Christmas exercises will be made
there will be special music at Christian
Endeavor service and the conservation
meeting will be held Sunday evening"
Mrs. NJ NJ. Reynolds has returned from
Rhode Island. where she has been sew
eral weeks with her daughter Mrs
George ONeil.-Mrs. w. Clark and
daughter were guests of Mrs. J. 7. Nc
Clure Saturday.-Miss Laurette Gates re-
turned to her school work at Saxtons
River Monday after spending Thanks
giving with her parents. Mrs. Gates ac-
oompanied her as far an Burlington
Misses Marjorie Newton and Della
Brtggs returned to their school at Morris
Vile Monday.-Conroy Leavens OF Hard
wick spent Thanksgiving at the home Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Leavens.-
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on Friday cvcninR.-Lewis ROGUE is
moving to the farm purchased by him
OF Andrew Blow and Andrew Blow Is
taking possession OF the house which
he has purchased ut the village
Harry Davis of Essex was in town Sat
urday and Sunday.--The sleighing
which has been quite good for sew
eral days is now rather thin and wag-
ons are again in use.--Ethel- Wright
ana Hazel Robinson. who were home
for Thanksgiving. have returned to
Potsdam where they are attending the
normal school. Miss Robinson Is taxi
ing the teachers training course and
Miss wright vocal and plano lessons.
Charlotte Osgood and June Martin
were in town over sunday the guests
of Mrs. Juan Robinson. Miss Martin
has just finished successful term of
school in West Milton and returns
for the next term.--Mrs. Ella Gordon
Is soon to leave for Petersboro, Vir-
ginia. where she has already spent
several winters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-02

The Lowell Lumber & Asbestos COM
pany shipped from this station tc
cars of asbestos last week has Il car
loaded on the siding ready to go and
has orders for three cars more to ship
at once. They make grades which bring
from 5000 to s., 100 per car of % tons each
They find a ready market for all the
best Crades.--E. +. Jose the new manag-
er of the American Mineral company is
putting new machinery to make the finest
grade of tale. When the machinery is
installed T.. a. Hulctt of Rochester will
operate the plant.-A. j. Gould has his
new house nearly completed ana his son
anticipates building a house next sum
mer.-The Rev. l.. r. Tenney will deliver
his lecture on THE Southwest Thurs
day evening December . with the OK
hydrogen light.
Morris Xiii end family were in Hard
wick over Thanksgiving .-Mrs c. J. Bell
and daughters spent Thanksgiving with
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Stearns.-Mrs. Ber-
tram Mills is ill--Mss Ruby Parker has
returned from Observation-Disclosures Chap
ter. y. +. :, have recently purchased
a nice star and the same has been placed
in the Masonic hall.-Mr and Mrs q. V
Moseley spent Thanksgiving with their
son in Winooslii.-Pa and Stearns' mill
was shut down three days while they
rebuilt their furnace
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FRANKLIN COUNTY.
EAST BERKSHIRE.

4 very pretty wedding was that of Miss
Saran Harriet Pond and Adds Ruben
Combs. which was celebrated Wednes-
day Nov. "A. at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Pond. Rev.
w. c. Bernard OBLIGATED. using the
double ring service. The ushers were
Richard II. Pond, brother Of the bride.
and Birney F. Combs, brother of the
groom. The wedding party were unat-
tended. Music was furnished before and
during the ceremony by e. Fuller Raw
som OF Enosburgh Falls A reception
followed during which dainty refresh
ments were served. the tables being in
charge OF Mrs. W. G. Mansfield and
Mrs. p. H. Halle. The out of town
guests were Mrs. r Ryan, Jr.. of New
York city, Mrs B. l. Caswell and dausht-
er Of Gardner, Mass. O. II. Rawson of
Newport, Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Carpenter,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Locklin, Mr.. and
Mrs y. =. Laid, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Comngs. Mr.. and Mrs. \. NJ. Pond of
Richford, Mr.. and Mrs, D. W. Anles
Miss Helen Cramton of Enosburgh Falls
Rawson Halle Clarence Halle. Miss
Dorothy Parker, Mr.. and Mrs Corte7
Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. John Combs, Mrs
Emerson Combs. Mr. ana Mrs. Charles
RobertS OF montgomery, MIS-. GeOrS.
I-amphere and two children Of Eden
Carl Peterson returned to Burlington
Friday-Rev. w. c. Bernard has beer
passing n few days in Burlington and
Swanton.-Miss Irma Dcmar returned Il
burlington Monday.-Dr. Fred Brown and
family of sheldon ana Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Norton and son of Enosburgl
were guests Of Mr. and Mrs. II. +
Comings THANKSGIVING Miss Bradley OF
st. Adams was at Mrs. r. a. Perley's
Thanksglving.A missionary tea anC
thank Offering was held at Mrs. NJ. ]
Olds"s Saturday afternoon.-Mrs. Stone
the vce-presdent Of the Womans Aux
Hilary, addressed the ladies' Of the Aux
ilary at the home Of Mrs. Daniel MoroI
Wednesday afternoon Miss Grace Rous,
OF Burlington and Miss Florence Rouse
OF Franklin We're at home Thanksgiving
day.