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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-06-01

Ever since the Babcock test came
into use the farmer has had way OF
determining which were his poorest
COWS or which were the ones that did
not pay for their board. However,
we find that on the whole all dairy
men have not taken advantage of this
opportunity, possibly because of fail
ing to understand the operation Of
tho test, or because of lack of time,
and largely because he has not learn
ed the value of keeping records or of
making business proposition of it.
The COW testing associations give
the dairymen chance to have these
necessary records kept at the least
possible cost, and will also encourage
the farmer and the boys on the farm
to take more interest in the work
and make it life of pleasure.
The methods of operating the test
ing work as carried on in this country
is described fully in the Goth Report
Bureau of Animal Industry. 1t says:
The dairyman usually fixes certain
quantity Of butter fat as minimum,
and if cow does not reach that pro-
duction she is deemed undesirable and
disposed of. The COW testers duty
is to study the individuality of each
cow in the herd and teach the farmer
to feed her so that she will reach her
maximum production consistent with
an economical utilization of feed.
The cow tester arrives at the farm
in the afternoon and remains there
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-06-01

and recorded tile next morning, an(
after breakfast the fat determination
is made. During the forenoon tn,
calculations are made and recorded
in the record book, which at all time:
remains IN the possession of tn,
! farmer.
The milking is done at the usua
milking time in order that the aver
age Weld may be obtained as accur
ately as possible. In the case OF
competition between the herds Their,
may be a tendency to milk earlier il
the morning of the day the tester i.
expected to arrive. In this way thu
yield for the testing day might b,
somewhat increased. To guarC
against this it is customary in som,
associations for the tester not tt
follow a regular route, so that it will
be impossible for the dairyman tt
know the exact day soD which to eX
pect him.
In weighing the milk ''shot gun
can, can eight inches in diameter
and 20 inches high, is used. 1t holds
80 pounds and has straight sides witt
handle at the bottom so that it may
be easily emptied. The empty car
should weigh even pounds so that
mistakes in subtraction may be avoid
ed. 1t has straight sides so that
accurate samples may be obtained by
the use of an instrument known as a
milk thief" as with an ordinary
milk pail with flaring top an accur.
ate sample might not always be OBJ
tanned, owing to the greater area OF
the milk at the surface than at the
bottom. If the herd is large it is de-
sirable to have two of these cans in
order to save time.
For weighing the milk special
spring balance is used, weighing tC
thirty pounds and having two in
dicators, one of which is adjustable
and should be set at zero when
the weigh can is on the scales. The
balance in graduated to tenths OF
pounds and is frequently tested sc
that stretching of the spring may
be Immediately detected. The milk
is poured from pail to pail at least
three times and the sample for testing
is taken Immediately after such pour
ing is completed.
The fat determinations are invari
ably made at the farm. The reason
for this is the difficulty in transport
ing the samples to the creamery with
out leakage, churning of the milk in
hot weather, etc., any OF which
renders correct determinations diff
fcult. Another and equally important
reason is that the dairyman becomes
more interested in the work if it is
done on the farm. He usually assists
the expert with the testing and in
this way acquires an understanding
of the principles and the use of the
Babcock test which he would not
otherwise get.
Ii COW is in heat or otherwise out
of condition on the testing day nc
sample of her milk is taken as there
is usually an abnormal fuctuation in
the fat content at such times and the
calculations based upon tests taker
then may be several pounds too high
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-06-01

NOTICE TO DAIRYMEN-I know of a cure
IN for the Red Water Disease among cattle.
For further information write to Fred Rimpel,
Box 1876, r. f. d. No. l, Port Orchard, Wash.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
IIbrarian's Requirements.

81 want the book about the toad.
hunters" said the young woman to
Miss May Greiner, who Is In charge
of the Burrows Bros Book club.
without a moments hesitation
Miss Greiner handed out Colonel
Todhunter of Missouri" the book writ.
ten by Rip Saunders of the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch. Miss Greiner isn't a
professional mind reader, she says,
but she does know books and titles.
One young woman asked for a
book, the name of which she'd forgot
ten, but ut had to do with lock, or
a latch, or something" "The Bottled
Door" was the name of the book she
wanted.
So, when another patron inquired
for THE Green Umbrella" Miss Grein-
er had not a moments hesitation In
handing out the required volume,
The Purple Parasol."-Cleveland
Leader.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07

ly recommended, and do not see how
he possibly could have substituted
the paste necklace for the real one"
Neither do l." agreed Britt. Did
either Mr.. Sands or Mr.. Griswold ever
have opportunity to pass through
Misc Holcomb's room?"
mot that am aware Of" replied
Mrs. Missioner.
Britt eyed the woman impressively.
1--WE must bear in mind" he said,
that whoever stole the jewels must
have been in possession of the real
necklace long enough to have du-
plicate made. Either that, or he must
have been so familiar with every
stone in the setting as to enable him
| to have duplicates made from descrip-
ton. The only reasonable supposition
is that the duplicate was made direct
ly from the original. 1t Is barely pos
sible, however, that some other means
were employed"
THAT is the most puzzling feature
of the theft" said Mrs. Missioner.
GLOW long have you known Mr..
Sands?" asked Britt.
From girlhood."
"And Mr.. Griswold?"
i About five years"
Both saw the necklace on you fire.
quently?"
VERY often"
After several thoughtful moments,
Britt remarked:
THE only one who could have taken
| the necklace out of the safe without
your knowledge was Miss Holcomb.
One of the original diamonds was
found in her room. II Is absolutely
clear to me that she is innocent"
do you really think sol" the Wild
ow asked eagerly.
ct is as certain as that someone
stole the necklace" answered Britt.
Then we must get her out OF jail
at once!" exclaimed the widow.
I'VE must do nothing of the kind."
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07

corrected the detective. I'VE must
allow all suspicion to be directed to-
ward her"
But It is cruel. It is inhuman, to
keep her In prison." protested Mrs.
Missioner.
1T Is necessary" assured Britt.
"My dear madam, don't excite your
self. My laundering colleagues have
done all the harm they can possibly
do to Miss Holcomb. Far more I'M
portant than the recovery Of the neck
lace Is the establishment Of her In
nocence in the eyes of the world.
With all the suspicious circumstances
of this case woven about her. your
mere belief in her innocence will not
clear her. Therefore, you will have
to leave this entire matter in my
hands"
The widow bowed submissively. A
shade of sorrow crept over her face
as she contemplated the plight of her
secretary.
May go to the jail and assure her
of my belief in herr" she asked.
THAT would be fatal" replied the
detective.
"Then what can | do must do
something for her." groaned Mrs. Mis-
sioner.
THE only thing we can do for her
is to find the real thief" said Britt.
Kindly give me the addresses OF Mr..
Sands and Mr.. Griswold"
He wrote the addresses of the two
men on the back of card and left.
Britt headed straight for Headquar-
ters and entered the Office Of the
Chief. He threw himself YEARLY into
a chair with the air of one vainly
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07

ION the night of the opera. who was
with you when you put on the collar
ette?"
Miss Holcomb. Mr.. Griswold, Mr..
Sands, and Miss March," the widow
informed him.
did any of those present help you
place 1t about your neck?"
mo. Mr.. Sands had taken the col
larette from the table, and was look
ing at It. I took 1t from him and
fastened 1t myself"
After you took the collarette from
the safe on those two nights. did any
servant enter the room?"
THE footman, of course, announced
Mr.. Griswold and Mr.. Sands. l re-
member, too, that my East Indian
servant brought my new dress"
do you believe Miss Holcomb is
the theft" suddenly fired Britt
81 cannot believe her capable of II"
she said
Then II we eliminate her." Britt
retorted, I'VE must look for the thief
among Mr. Sands, Mr. Griswold, the
footman, and the East Indian servant.
Miss March, of course, is out of the
question"
so are Mr.. Sands and Mr.. Girls
wold," came in positive tones from
Mrs. Missioner.
Britt made no comment. His eyes
moved restlessly about the room, fall
ing finally in a steady gaze on the
widow.
How long has the footman been
in your employ?" he asked.
more than fifteen years." she re-
sponded promptly.
"And the other servant"
About year. He came very high
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
CHAPTER TX.
Word From Iouan.


A week of agonized suspense In the
Tombs seemed drawn into an eternity
OF suffering to Miss Holcomb. Con-
scious of her own innocence, she had,
nevertheless, ceased to struggle
against the relentless fate that mark
ed her as its victim. Her sensitive
nature recoiled from contact with the
miserable creatures into whose midst
she was suddenly thrust No longer
could she find solace in tears, for the
long drain had exhausted the supply.
The gloom OF her surroundings pene-
trated the innermost sanctuary of her
SOUL
Doctor Fitch was In the reception
room.
A groan, as of physical pain, came
from Fitch as he beheld Miss Holcomb
in the wan light that filtered through
the window. Her distress reacted on
his sensibilities; he could utter no
word of encouragement.
'Tt is awful" he moaned. as he led
her into a corner of the room.
And they all believe me guiltyr'
she asked despairingly.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
FOUND RIGHT PATH
After a False Start,

'Tn 1890 I began to drink coffee.
"At that time l was healthy and en-
joyed life. At first l noticed no bad
effects from the indulgence but in
course of time found that various
troubles were coming upon me.
"Palpitation of the heart took unto
itself sick and nervous headaches, kid
ney troubles followed and eventually
my stomach became so deranged that
even a light meal caused me serious
distress.
Our physicians prescriptions failed
to help me and then l dosed myself
with patent medicines till l was thor
oughly Disguised and hopeless.
Finally l began to suspect that cof-
fee was the cause Of my troubles. ex-
perimented ~ leaving it off, except
for one small cup at breakfast This
helped some but did not altogether re-
however, that was on the right track.
$50 gave up coffee altogether and
began to use Postum. In ten days I
found myself greatly improved, my
nerves steady, my head clear, my kid
neys working better "and better. my
hearts action rapidly improving. my
appetite improved and the ability to
eat hearty meal without subsequent
suffering restored to me- And this con-
dition remains.
Leaving off coffee and using Postum
did this, with no help from drugs, as
abandoned the use of medicines when
began to use the food drink" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's reason" and Il is ex-
planned In the little book, The Road
to MELVILLE" In pkgs.
Ever read the above Iettert new
one appears from time 60 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
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The story opens with a scream from
dorothy Marche in the opera box OF -Irs.
Missioner, q wealthy widow. It is oc-
casioned when Mrs Missioner's necklace
breaks, scattering the diamonds all over
the floor. Curtis Griswold and BruXton
aands, society men in love with Mrs. Mis-,
S1oner, gather UP the gems Griswold
steps on what Is supposed to be the cele-
brated Maharanee and brushes 1t. Hin
doc declares 1t was not the. genuine, An
expert later pronounces all the stones
substitutes for the original. Detectives
Donnelly and Carson investigate. They
decide that the theft of the original gems
was accomplished by some one in the
house. Miss Elmer Holcomb. confidential
companion of Mrs. Missioner. Is sus-
pected. One OF the missing diamonds is
found in her room. Mrs. Missioner pro-
tests that Elinor is innocent. bat she Is
taken to prison. Meantime, in an up
town mansion. two Hindoos, who are In
America to recover the Maharanee, dis
cIlss the arrest. Detective Britz takes up
the case. He evidently believes Elnor In
nocent and asks the cooperation of DR..
lawrence Fitch. her fance. in running
down the real criminal.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
Innportant TO Mothers
RIsked Punishment for Doc.

A pleasing story Of prisoners love
for his dog comes from North Yaki-
ma, Wash. Michael Short, sentenced
to the street chain gang to work out
his fine, escaped with two ether men
recently, but somewhat to the surprise
of his overseers turned up again for
work the next morning. Mike ex-
planned to the officer that acts as fore
man that he had left his little dog
tied beneath his bed at home and that
he had stolen away to liberate 1t, as It
had been three days without food or
water.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07

trying to discern a glimmer of light
In the enshrouding darkness.
TITS going to be hard work." he
said.
Il expected 1t would be when l put
you on it," the Chief replied.
Britt recounted the information he
had gathered from Mrs. Missioner
and then walked into his own office
Summoning two subordinates. he di.
rected them to go to the Missioner
house and trail the footman and the
East Indian servant. Two other men
were assigned to shadow Sands and
Griswold
That's all I can do to-day" he muir
INJURED.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07

meath my eyes and my feet were 80
swollen l could scarcely wear my
shoes. l noticed improvement after Z
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills
and was soon cured. The swelling
and bloating disappeared, can rest
like a child and have gained ten
pounds in weight"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price 60c.
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07

ney Pills have cured
thousands. M rs.
George Earl, Madi.
son, Neb., says:
For over a year I
was afflicted with
terrible kidney trou-
BILE. I was subject to
hot flashes, became
dizzy and felt tired
and exhausted. Puff
fly spots appeared be-
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
CONSIDERING the Details.

AlphoHso-Gwendolyn, why are you
so cruel as to keep me waiting for
my answer? 1t is now ten minutes
since I asked you to be my wife.
Gwendolyn-O, pardon me, forgoti
was simply choosing my bridesmaids
Stray Stories.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
The Man In Front.

"Who is at funny man standin' up
in front of the band wavin' stickf"
THAT, my dear. is the conductor"
docs he make the music go?"
Eyes, my child
well, then, why don't they call him
the motorman?"-Judge.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
WHY BE WEAK7

Why suffer backache, headache
dizziness, WEAKNESS, urinary irregu
larities and other troubles that arise
from disordered kidneys when TO
lief is so near at hand? Doan's Kid.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-09-07
Stop the Pain.

The hurt of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and 600 BY
druggists For free sample write to
]. w. Cole & Co., Black River Falls. Wis.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-09
LOWEST LEVEL ATTAINED
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET HAD
GOOD 0PENING-CANADIAN
PACIFIC GAINED 2
POINTS.

New York. Aug. SThe stock
market opened most auspciously to-
day London selling over list OF
American stocks that ranged from
halt q point to / " over par. The
improved tone was short lived how
ever. the sidiAg o. a number OF
grades at marked decline precipitat-
ing further selling which finally
overlook the entire list and record
ed the lowest level attained in some
months.
There was no known developments
to account for the further liquidation
The selling became most urgent in
the early afternoon following Il per-
iod OF stagnaton. On the decline
prices fell sharply. In the first hour
prices revived from fractions to d
point or more in Union Pacific. Steel.
Reading and some less active issues
while Canadian Pacific reached 2
points from its extreme decline.
The monthly statement of the cop
per producers for July was favorable.
Declaration of the usual semi-annual
dividends of the Chicago and Alton
was another incident
United States Steels figures of I'M
filed tonnage to be issued ON Tues
day will make small increase over
June statements.
The bonds market was easy, total
sales par value, $2,066,OO0 United
States government bonds were UNI
changed on call.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-09
STOCKS, BONDS,, CEREALS y
WHEAT PA|CES UNDER
Tricky Market in Chicago Because
Canadian Reports Seemed
Unfounded.

Chicago, Aug la was a tricky
speculative market today in wheat
The trade was filled with selling Of
fers TO catch on expected higher
openings. A quick break resulted
and Notwithstanding Canadian fears
of frost as we'll as rust the close
was Y to n under last night.
Latest trading left corn V 10 Y.
higher Oats were irregular "a low
tr to " higher.
More short dealers figured that
with the weather cool ana wet In
Canada the price OF what would
show a bullish programme without
doubt, Corn experts declared the
atmospheric conditions just the time
to spread black rust and to hold the
glowing grain back enough to in
crease the chance of frost damage
about the middle OF the month I,
seemed as If the clever people In thu
trade had planned to sell on any
opening advance
Corn traders feared bullish crol
figures from Washington and the
market advanced after weakness
early, With the new crop OF oats
moving freely bulls hesitated about
trying to score an advance
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-09
Government Bonds.
PROLONGED SLEEO CASE
Little Girl of DuQuoin in Condition
Similar to Miss Schmidt.
New York, Aug. 3. 1911

DuQuoin,, H., Aug, ga case Of
prolonged sleep in many respects
similar to the case Of Miss Hazel
Schmidt of Vandalia was" reported
to physicians here today. Little An
ma Galeonia, for several days has
shown symptoms of extreme drowsi-
ness and all efforts to keep her
awake for more than few minutes
1t time have been unavailing. On
awakening this morning she was
taken for a short walk but imme-
diately on returning she again fell
asleep and remained SO, The ply
sicans here have made repeated ef-
forts to arouse her but without sue
cess.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-09
the List Of
Americans
Proper to Address Him
as "Your Excellency."
1900 Honored
O oCss-s-.~.-sas-s~s..-.-.-

In order 10 offend none Of bis col
leagues he must regulate his attire
as he proceeds from court % court.
For instance. IL would he mighty baa
form 10 wear Tie italian SASH ans only
German saf When hneelina Ut the
feel OF FRA sistn royalty, and tO glye uB
moro OF hts gaat front to al italian
baubie than 10 the star of IurBe*
when at tsjAeiantinopIe would posi-
lively entail International trouble
1t is Il tiG.e tidng. by the way. for
recipients III these foreign decorations
to rcmepihey iJat they are entitled tn
4 certain degi'ee u protection from the
governments }hat bestowed these fa-
Nors upon theal II is il matter III req
ord that FHnre once threatened ia
break on dlaoHatie rclatious WITH
Persia b. arse native of thar cousl-
try wha wtre hc order Of the Legion
Of Honor w Air Morgan does. was
subjected q ndlsnities by his own
country
II must iherfore be pleasant for
| Mr.. Mae ti the other decorated
America " Snow thai the foreign
order Is mo~l e. potent as a Masonic
deero or membership in some other
potent RaH.ti.attu
IL inNr eating the various orders
bestowed tpn dr Morgan one III
sirucl 81 IW Many free born Amer.
cans ria Slt similar donors with
him. a conservative estimate puts
these "a, 500 go far as may be gath
cred bs authorized lists of the bigger
orders but the probabilities are tlfsG
several hundred more woEld be in-
cluGm ~ Il complete list comprising
the lHiWmefabln smaller "hon0rsf be-
slowed by lm rafous principallties Of
Europe and the petty monarehs of the
fai easl
NNulay = Govstad, a Chicago eli-
tor Geceu,.y appointed minister to Uru.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-09
SITE FOR FACTORY
Z. HOE & co. SEEK NEW L0CA.
TON FOR HUGE MACHIN-
cry PLANT.
Will Employ $500 Men-Weekl,
Payroll $35,000-Will Leave
New York to Come West

Evansville, Aug. s. Evansville
is contender among score or
more of cities of the United States
for the location of the great print
ing press factories and foundries Of
r. Hoe and company of New York
This immense concern which has
been at one site in New York fo4
more than century will be remov-
ed within the next year, it has been
announced by the company.
Secretary j c. Keller Of the Ev-
ansville Business Association has d.
rected a letter to the concern, put.
ting in a bid for the plant which EN-
ploys $500 men and has n weekly
payroll of from $4,000 to sac, 900
st. Louis. Mo, is a strong contender
for the location of the plant, but
Evansville, due to the promptnes
Of Secretary Keller, beat st. Lonis 90
it in the early clamor. One of the
things pointed out by Secretary Kel-
Ter was the fact that this city is not
many miles from the exact pOpula.
ton center OF the United States. H.
respect to location this city has II
IN any other industrial center that
will try to land the big concern
Eyansyille's great steam trauspor
ILation lines in all directions. the
cheap coal available here for manu-
featuring purposes, the river facili'
ties, favorable labor conditions and
the low cost of living We're among
the things brought to the attention
Of the Hoe company.
Hoe Representative May Come.
Il is hoped that a representative
Of the Hoe company can be prevailed
upon to come 10 Evansville to inyes.
tigate the advantages and induce.
ment the city offers.
The Hoe plant has been on its
present site in New York for some
thing like 100 years When il
started it covered only a small corn.
er of it's present area. Now the mair
plant covers two solid blocks In ad
dition on another street is foundry
covering one large block The --latest
building erected by the company
alone has fourteen acres of floor
space.
Just what the addition of this i'm.
mense structure to the industrial
life of Evansville ould mean can be
readily appreciated when the site Of
the plant, as outlined above Is con
sidered
The company employe at present
going at full capacity, $500 men
including machinists, craftsmen
molders, pattern makers, black.
smiths, carpenters and painters ant
does an annual business of between
$4,000, 900 and 100000. In ad.
ldltion II conducts a school for lis
apprentice boys where they are in
Ietructcd in mathematics, drawina
ana all the elementary branches.