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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-01-26

McCool-"What's my bill?" Clerk
eWhat room ?" McCool-T slept on the
billiard table, Clerk-"Fifty cents an
Chicago ally News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-01-26

Amazing results have been achieved
at the ultrapowerful Marconi wireless tele-
graph station near Pisa. Communication
was established with stations in Ireland
and Canada and Massowa in the East
African Italian colony of Eritrea.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-01-26

Snow was twelve feet deep in Nevada,
and six feet in California on the rsth.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11

will require fertiliEing. and once in
three or four years the plants will be
bettered by a division OF their roots.
This Is about all this class of plants
will ask of you. A great many can
be attended to in day, you will find.
And the work is much easier than
that OF making beds and pulling
weeds.
Where an exceedingly rich show OF
color Is desired. nothing equals the
Rudbeckia or Golden Glow" Great
clumps OF IL will be a solid mass OF
the riches golden yellow for weeks.
For cutting. We have few better flow
ers.
This plant is so aggressive In charac-
ter that II should have n place In the
background where II can be allowed
70 spread 10 suit itself.
Even where only few roots are al
lowed Il gives a beautifully ornament
nj effect.
Every collection ought to include at
least a dozen OF the most distinct varie-
dos OF perennial phlox. This plant
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11

Don't sos suppose that you have been
searched? or course you have-prob-
ably before I came. while you were
half dead on the floor. Somebody
knows that you have the gold"
why hasn't It been takenI"
For a full minute Neil made no an.
swer. And his answer. when Il did
come. first of all was a laugh.
by George. that's good" he cried
exultingly. "Of course you were
searched-and by Jeekum! lie knows,
but he hasn't made a report Of II to
Strang because he believes that In
some way he will get hold of the
money. lie Is taking big risk-but
he's winning! wonder what his first
scheme was7"
Thought Id bury Il, perhaps"
vouchsafed Nathaniel. throwing him
self upon the straw. There's room
for two here, Neil"
A long silence fell between them.
The action during the last few min
utes had been too great an effort for
Nathaniel and his wound troubled him
again. AS the pain and his terrible
thoughts Of Marion's fate returned to
him he regretted that they had not
ended II all In one last fight at the
door. There. at least, they might have
died like men instead of waiting to be
shot down like dogs, their hands
bound behind them. their breasts
naked to the Mormon rifles. He did
not fear death. In more than one
game he had played against its hand.
more often for love of the sport than
not. but there was a horror In being
penned UP and tortured by IT, He had
come to look upon II as a fair enemy.
filed. of course. with subterfuge and
which we're the laws of the
game: but he had never dreamed of II
as anything but merciful In Its quick
ness. II was as II his adversary had
broken an inviolable pact with him
and he sweated and tossed on his bed
of straw while Neil sat cool and silent
on the bench against the dungeon
wall. Sheer exhaustion brought him
relief. and after a time he fell asleep.
He was awakened by Neil. The
white face of Marion's brother was
over him when he opened his eyes and
he was shaking him roughly by the
shoulder.
Wake up, Natl" he cried. For
heavens sake-wake up"
He drew back as Nathaniel sieepily
himself.
II couldn't help It, Nat" he apollo
yized. laughing nervously. You've
ain there like a dead man for hours.
My head is splitting with this damned
silence. Come-smoke up! got some
tobacco from our jailer and he loaned
ne his pipe"
Nathaniel Jumped to his feet. A
'resh candle was burning on the table
md in its light he saw that a startling
,hange had come into Neil's face dur
ng the hours he had slept 1t looked
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
CORN REQUIRES
NURTURING FOOD
II Soil Ia Not Naturally Rich
Stable Manure Should He Ap-
pIied-Helps tn Hold Mois-
ture An Ground.

ivy " j.
The nature and habit OF growth Of
the corn plant naturally suggests n
fertilizer that will furnish plenty OF
plant food throughout the growing
season.
In selecting a soil for corn this
point should have due consideration.
II the soil is not naturally rich in
plant food Il is good idea to apply
the stable manure to the land In
tended for corn. The stable manure
is largely composed OF vegetable mat
ter which will help to hold moisture
as well as furnish plant food as II
decays In the soil.
Another point in favor OF stable
manure for corn IL that Il furnishes
most plant food during the hot part
of the season when the corn is most
in need OF regular and constant
supply of nourishmcnt
The stable manure is deficient IN
phosphoric acid and II Ia a good idea
to apply from 200 to 800 pounds Of
phosphate per acre. The super
phosphates are readily available but
the soil holds phosphoric acid well
and when applied TO the soil u win
be held for the use Of the crop.
have made u a practice for
several years To apply the stable man
ure to sod for the corn. In the
early spring Il Is plowcd under and
the ground well narrowed.
lind this to work very we'll A few
times | have also used $50 to eco
pounds Of good grade super
phosphate in addition TO the manure
and find that II pays well for the
cost and trouble Of applying
The superphosphGte Is distributed
with the grain drill. just before the
corn Is planted.
Some farmers 20 20 the trouble Of
putting the manure In the hill but
this discourages proper root develop
ment and often does not give as good
results as the broadcasting. besides II
requires much more time and trouble.
| prefer TO save my own seed corn
from well tested and acclimated
variety. Experience teaches me that
new varieties often prove unsatis
factory.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Drunkenness Amono Women.

Among the incurabie drunkards OF
London. that is. among persons
charged with the offense OF drunken.
ness who have been convicted more
than ten times. $500 are women and
$500 are men. So there are moro
than twice as many inourable women
drunkards In London as there ara
men, This sounds appalling. II r.
appalling. Add 10 this the fact that
IN the last twenty years the deaths OF
women from chronic alcoholism or.
In plain words. from drink--have In
creased 40 per cent. and there Is all
too evident a position of things thar
may well shock the English people.
and cause them 10 look very serious.
ly into the situation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11

For those who have not much time
TO devote TO the garden, there Is no
class of fowarlng plants more desir.
able than the hardy perenniale and
herbaceous plants Take. for In.
stance. the peony.
one does not have to acquire a lib
eral Horticultural education In order to
know how to take care OF them.
Most Of them viii do well in ordinary
soils and flourish under conditions I'M
favorable TO the satisfactory develop
meut Of ANNALS.
Those who have permanent homes
VIII do well TO consider the merits of
this class of plants. leaving the annu-
ais to those who are here this season
aud somewhere else next year.
Not that we would advise their neg
locting the ANNALS wholly. however
do not want TO be understood as
meaning that-but simply that col.
lection of hardy plants will be found
so much more satisfactory. all things
considered. under the conditions of
which 7 have spoken. that their cul.
tivation is to be urged In preference
to that of the other class mentioned.
which ia not satisfactory unless a
good deal Of time and labor are
expended on e.
The impression seems 10 prevail
that ANNALS require next 10 no care.
and are therefore particularly adapt
cd to the use OF the woman who has
but little time to devote 10 gardening.
The fact is, that TO grow ANIMALS
well you must give them a good deal
Of attention. especially during the
early part OF the season-several
times the amount OF attention, indeed
that will be required by a good-sized
collection Of hardy plants.
Another argument In favor OF this
class is-that once established your
plants are good for an indefinite pc
riod. Your garden does not have to be
made every season.
In spring the plants will need TO
be worked about. and freed from the
grass which will encroach upon their
II allowed to do so. the soil
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Protect All Game and Birds.

A bill recently introduced In tss
California legislature by Senator
Birdsall prohibits the shooting OF game
or game birds with automatic shot
guns or pumpguns. Statistics com.
piled by eastern organizations inter
ested in the movement estimate the
output OF shotgun shells by the four
largest ammunition companies last
year at 775.OOO.OO0. The number OF
pump and automatic shotguns manu-
featured during the same year was ap-
proximately $1,000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Longest straiehtawsy Blvd Flight

Perhaps the longest st,aightawE
fight made by birds In their miga
lions is accomplished by some OF the
shore and water birds that nest IN ths
islands of Boring sea and spend the
winter at Hawaii and Tanning islsnd.
1900 miles away.
Inasmucb as some OF these birds
live entirely on the shore and are
probably unable TO rest ON the surfaes
OF the water. IL is thought that they
must accomplish the whole distance 10
a single flight
Yet. although there are no land
marks for them upon their long jour
ney over n waste OF waters. they make
their way 20 their destination with the
precision OF a rifle shot.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
toopyrisst ipOs b. Bobbs-M srrin Oo,I
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Nathaniel Plum Of the slocp ry-
phoon. lands secretly on Beaver island.
stronghold OF tho Mormons Obadiah
Price, Mormon councillor. coufronts him,
tells him he Is expected. and bargains for
the ammunition aboard tho sloop. He
binds Nat by a solemn oath 20 deliver a
package 60 Franklin Pierce, president OF
Nat sees the frightened face OF a young
woman who disappears In the darkness.
leaving an odcr Of lilacs. II develops that
Mats visit 20 the island Is TO demand set
Ing OF his siocp by Mormons, Price shows
Nat the kings palace. and through a
window he sees the lady OF the iiiacs.
Calling at the kings Office Nat Is warned
by young woman that his life Is In dan
ger; Strang Processes Indignation when
he hears Mats grievance and promises to
punish the guilty. Nat rescucs Neil. who
lie being publicly whipped, and the king
orders the sheriff. Arbor Croche. to pur-
sue and KIM the two men. Plum iearss
Nes sister, The two s' mem or p,sn 60 essa =
on Mats sicop and take Marion and
Winnsome, daughter OF Arbcr Crccho.
and sweetheart OF Neil, Nat discovers
that his ship has been seized by tho Nor
mons She begs him to leave the island.
telling him that nothing can eaye her
ry. Plum finds Price ruvfng 'med, ,Recov-
ering. he tells Nat that Strang Is doomed,
mat armed men are descending on tho
island. Nat learns that Marion has been
summoned TO the castle by Strang Nat
kills Arbor Croche. and after a desperate
hight with the king. leaves him for dead.
The avenging host from the mainland de-
a part in sSs battle and the latter . is
wounded. Strang. whom Nat thought he
had killed. orders him thrown into dun
Eeon. He finds Neil a fellow prisoner
They overhear the Mormon jury deciding
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
DUG UP HIDDEN TREASURE
California Community Greatly En-
cited Over Mysterious Actions
OF Stranger.

The people OF this community ars
wondering who was the mysterious.
stranger who visited the ancien,
adobe but a mile north Of here a few
evenings ago and dug up box OF
can that had been buried there ffty
years or more. says an Oakland cor
respondent OF the San Francisco
Chronicle. 1t is supposed he carried
away a large quantity Of gold bull
lion that belonged to Granville Swift,
an early day miner who lived In this
hut while operating in the mines In
the hills east OF Chico. leaving IN ths
early eos with nearly $4,000 In
gold. which took six weeks to weigh
and required a pack train and strong
guard 10 transport out of the country.
The stranger WAS seen lettering
about the adobe but one evening. and
Mr.. Fawcett. who lives near, tried
to learn his mission. but failed The
next morning Fawcett found where
a box or can had been dug up during
the night. There were several stakes.
showing that measurements had been
made from a chart to locate the plaes
to dig. Only one hole was made.
When Granville Swift weighed his
gold he found two or more large por
ter bottles of II missing. It is sup
posed they were stolen and buried and
that this stranger learned OF their
whereabouts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11

whispered hoarseiy. -umcas a 4
worth" ,.
Yes! Yes!"
Nathaniel dug the sold pieces on,
Of his pockets and dropped them intc
the Jaller's outstretched hand.
I've had my boy watching wisn
some Croche's house." continued the
sheriff, white with the knowledge OF
the risk he was taking. IAN hour ago
Winnsome came out OF the house and
went into the woods. My boy fol.
lowed. She ran to the lake, got into
a skin. and rowed straight out 20 sea
She is following your instructions!"
In his excitement he betrayed him
self. He had read the note.
There came a sound up the corridor,
the opening OF a door, the echo OF
voices, and Jeekum lcaped back. Ma.
thaniel's foot held the cell door from
closing.
Where is Marion?" he cried softly,
his heart standing still with dread
Great God-what about Marion!"
For an instant the sheriff's ghastly
face was pressed against the opening.
Marion has not been seen since
morning. The kings officers are
searching for her"
The door slammed. the chains
clanked loudly. and above the sound
OF Jeekum's departure Neirs voice
rose In a muffied cry OF Joy.
They are gone' They are leaving
the island!"
Nathaniel stood like one turned
into stone. His heart grew cold with.
In him. When he spoke his words
were passionless echoes of what had
been.
You are sure that Marion would
Kill herself as soon as she became the
wife OF Strang?" he asked.
"Yes-before his vile hands touched
more than the dress she wore!"
shouted Neil.
Then Marion Is dead" replied Ma
thaniel, as coldly as though he were
talking to the walls about him. "For
last night Marion was forced into the
harem of the king"
rs h' NtNTtt WuucF
torture he meant to keep imprisoned
in his own breast he dropped upon the
pallet Of straw and buried his face
between his arms. cursing himself
that he had weakened In these last
hours of their comradeship.
He dared not look 20 see the effect
Of his words on Neil His companion
uttered no sound. Instead there was
a silence that was terrifying.
At the end of IL Nell spoke in q
voice so strangely calm that Nathaniel
sat up and stared at him through the
gloom.
Il believe they are coming after
us. Nat. Listen!"
The tread of many feet came to
them family from beyond the corridor
wall
Nathaniel had risen. They drew
close together. and their haIds
clasped
Whatever IL may be-" whispered
Neil. may God have mercy on our
souls!"
Amen" breathed Captain Plum
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11

to him thinner and whittier, its lines
eyes we're filled with gloomy dejec-
ton.
"Why didn't you awaken me soon
ery' he exclaimed. Il deserve a good
drubbing for leaving you alone here!"
He saw fresh food on the table. ITS
late" he began.
THAT is our dinner and supper"
interrupted Neil He held his watch
close to the candle. Half past eight"
And no word-from-"
mo"
The two men looked deeply into
each others eyes.
"Jeekum delivered my note to her
at noon when he was relieved" said
Nell "He did not carry II personally,
but swears that he saw her receive II.
He sent her word that he would call
at a certain place for reply when he
was relieved again at five. There was
no reply for him-not a word from
Winnsome."
Their silence was painful. Il was
Nathaniel who spoke first. hesitating-
ly. as though afraid to say what was
passing In his mind.
Il killed Winnsome's father. Neil"
he said, land Winnsome has demand.
ed my death. know that ! am con-
demned TO die. But you" His eyes
flashed sudden fire. How do you
know that my fate is To be yours7 |
begin 10 see the truth. Winnsome has
not answered your note because she
knows that you are TO live and that
she will sec you soon. Between Winn.
some and-.Marlon you will be saved"
Neil had taken piece OF meat and
was eating II as though he had not
heard his companions words.
Help yourself. Nat It's our last
opportunity"
You don't believe"
mo. lord. man. do you suppose
that strans is going to let me live to
kill himf'
Somebody was fumbling With the
chain at the dungeon door.
The two men stared as II opened
slowly and Jeekum appeared. The
jailer vss highly excited.
i've got word-but no motel" be
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Ruined BY llauor.

In late issue of tho Scientific Mag
zine, published In I.eipsic. an article
on alcohol states that the Germans in
America are largely ruined mentally
and physically. by liquor On the
foundation OF long experience in the
United states the author says that
much more beer Is consumed by the
Germans In America than In the home
country. and that this has greatly In.
creased the mortality among them.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Only Too olae to Pay Tax.

Inheritance taxes are not general,
liked by those who have to pay them.
but the eldest son OF the Swiss en-
gineer. Herr Brandt. who built the
Simplon tunnel and died In 1908, Is
paying $4,000 with the utmost ga,
isfaction. The Swiss authorities dis
covered that Brandt possessed s..
100000 worth OF property In Russiu
which he had failed 20 declare In his
will. The sOa. who vas unaware OF
the existence or this property. Is oaly
too glad to pay the fine Of s5eo. 00s q
secure a gindfail OF y2.500,09
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
CHAPTER x.-contlnued.

He shrieked the words again and
again, maddened beyond control. and
the Mormon king. whose seif-posses-
sion was more that OF devil than man.
still held the struggling girl in his
arms as he turned his head toward
the voice and saw Nathaniei's long
arm and knotted fist threatening him
through the hole I'm the wall. Then
Neils name in q piercing scream re-
sounded through the dangeon corridor
and in response TO It the man under
Nathaniel Strengthened himself SO
quickly that his companion fell back
TO the floor.
Great God! what Is the matter.
Nat? Quick! let me up!"
Nathaniel staggered to his feet. the
breath half gone out Of his body. and
in another instant Neil was ut the
opening. The great room into which
he looked was empty.
What was it?" he cried. ieaping
down. What were they doing with
Winnsome?"
1T was the king" said Nathaniel.
struggling to master himself The
king put his arms around Winnsome
and-she struck him."
That was all?''
HE kissed her as she fought-and
I yelled"
"She struck hIm." Nell cried. God
bless little Winnsome. Nat! and-God
bless her!"
Neirs breath came fast as he caught
the others hand.
I'D give my life II could help you
and Marion!"
Wen give them together" said Ma
thaniel coolly. turning down the cor
ridor. Here's our chance. They'll
come through that door TO relock US
IN our cell. Shall we die fightingY"
lie was cropping about In the mud
of the floor for some object.
IF we had couple Of stones"
TT would be madness-worse than
nadness!" interposed Neil. steadying
himself. There will be a dozen
rides at that door when they open
II. We must return TO the cell II Is
worth dying a harder death to hear
from Marion and Winnsome. And we
will hear from them before night"
They retreated into the dungeon.
A few minutes later the door opened
cautiously at the head OF the corri-
dor. A light blazed through the black
ness and after an Interval OF silence
the jailer made his appearance In
front OF the cell. a pistol in his hand.
Don't be afraid. Jeekum." said Neil
reassuringiy. You forgot the door
and we've been having little fun
with the jury. That's ALI"
The nervous Wilderness left Jee-
kum's face at this cheerful report and
he was about 10 close the door when
Nathaniel exhibited handful Of gold
pieces in the candle-light aud frantic
ally beckoned the man 10 come 10.
The iailer's eyes glittered understand
insly and with backward glance
down the lighted corridor he thrust
his head and shoulders inside.
"Eiye hundred dollars for thai
note" he whispered. Five hundred
beside the four you've got!"
'Jeekum's a fool" said Neil. an the
door closed ON them. Il feel sorry for
him"
"wbyY"
-Bscsuse he is accepting the money.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Wounds on Trees

For wounds on trees. melt rosln and
pour three parts into one part OF pre-.
viously warmed crude petroleum. This
viii not run ia warm weather nor
crack IN cold
The careful orchardlst viii see that
a tree which has been injured In any
way receives prompt attention.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11

The seed corn should not be neg
lected. II the seed does not germi-
nate well the stand of corn will not
be good and replanting VIII be neces-
sary. The seed should be carefully
tested before planting.
II II IL necessary TO purchase the
seed this should be done In plenty or
time TO test II before planting.
Last year an actual field test OF
two samples OF seed corn offered by
A scotsman showed rs per cent. ger
mination in one variety and SO per
cent termination In the other
These look rather low in ger
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
GROWING HARDY PERENNIALS
REQUIRE LITTLE ATTENTION
Those VINO Have Permanent Homes VIII Well
Consider THE Class OF Psnts-Far More
Satisfactory Than Annals.

Is to the outdoor garden what the
geranium IL TO the window garden.
Any one can grow It. II Is a profuss
bloomer. II comes In a wide range OF
colors. Group II In order TO secure
best results. but keep the lilac and
magenta varieties away from the pink
and scarlet sorts. unless you want col
or discord OF the most aggressive
kind.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
Danish 8allhead.

Danish ballhead requires long sea
son. For the most severe sections OF
the north. the seed should be sown nj
most az soon as the ground can be
prepared. II Is customary to SOW In
the open with rows about one foot
apart and sufficient seed should be
used TO give three or four plants per
each inch OF row. Thinning may be
necessary to prevent crowding In the
row
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-05-11
share Responsibility.

by legalizing this trafho We agree
to share with the liquor sellers tina
responsibilities and evils OF his bush
ness, William Mckinley.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
AeropIane 10 Simple.

The working parts of the modern
flying machine are Infinitely fewer In
number than those of the automobile.
the motor boat. the railroad locomo-
tive or the steamship. Far more COM
pick is the operation OF a high-powered
motor car than that Of high-powered
aeroplane. Far more delicately ad-
justed are the thousands of parts OF
the steam or electric locomotive than
the mechanism Of the flying machine.
1t is this very simplicity of construc-
ton and operation that has enabled
the aeroplane to Guido in continuous
motion every other known form of
conveyance. except steamers, motor
boats and sailing ships, and these
last named are able to maintain their
motion only because Of their huge
driving mechanism. out of all proper
ZION to the bulk that is propelled.