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Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
tBy f. II. HlLLMAN)

In the matter of seed buying the
lieved to be self-protection based on
the ability to judge the quality of the
seed offered. This belief Is supported
by the fact that II Ia both possible
end practicable for buyers or consum-
ers of seeds to determine very &C
curately their quality.
The impurities carried by farm
seeds have an important bearing on
the real quality of the seed Their
quantity may be sufficient to unduly
increase the cost Of the good seed and
their character may be that Of in
furious weeds.
Very few samples OF forage-crop
seeds are found wholly free from weed
seeds The methods of culture and
OF harvesting In vogue operate against
q pure seed crop. The proportion Of
the weed seeds appearing incidentally
| In the marketed seed il dependent on
| the number and character of the weeds
in the producing crop and the
extent to which the seed has been
cleaned before being marketed.
Weed seeds occurring in farm seed
are of interest to the buyer OF seed
In respect to their total quality and
In respect to their kinds In many In
stances low-grade seed contains so
much weed seed that the quantity of
the crop seed is thereby greatly re-
duced In given weight of seed. or
the kinds of weed seeds 300 to 400 are
known to occur In the various kinds
of the common crop seeds. Occasion
ally from rs to 100 kinds of weed
seeds are to be found In a single sam
pie of red clover or alfalfa seed not
exceeding a few ounces In weight.
In some instances one or more kinds
of weed seed are very abundant in
the sample. AS rule however. most
CT the kinds are represented by only
few seeds,
The important question in regard to
the kinds of weed seed found In crop
seed is whether the plants they pro
duce are injurious or relatively unlm-
portant Some of the weed seeds
commonly found IN seed produce
plants which are very detrimental to
the crop or to the land. Everyone
making tests of seed should become
familiar with the seeds of injurious
weeds. Most of the weed seeds
found In making tests are seeds of
comparatively harmless plants, and
their recognition as to kind becomes
more a matter Of interest than one OF
practical Importance.
The seed Of certain farm crops Is
often mixed with seed OF especially
noxious weeds, necessitating labor
and expense In preventing permanent
injury to the farm. Seed may have
low terminating power due to age or
to unfavorable conditions Of develop
ment or of harvesting. Seed Of
clovers and of alfalfa found on the
market sometimes comes from foreign
regions possessing less rigorous
climate than that under which the
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
CHAPTER XIX.
A Saved Situation.


He waited impatiently for her re-
turn. Bessie, he knew, might be in
one of the rooms just across the hall,
but, though Bessie was trump, he
did not go to look for her. The girl
might come back at any moment-and
he did not wish to miss one instant
of her presence.
Again he considered the miracle of
her appearance in his life, and he re-
joiced that, from the first, he had been
able to be of service to her. Those
loving, trusting words that she had
just spoken-how they glowed in his
heart! She had known that he would
succeed! He could only think that
the secret telegraphy of his love had
sent her messages of confidence.
And yet he did not even know her
name The house was just such one
as he might have imagined to be her
home-beautiful, with the air of a
longer family tradition than Is COM
monty found in the middle west-un-
obtrusive but complete. And the fur
nishings of the room in which he was
standing were in quiet but perfect
taste.
On table near him lay book.
Mechanically he picked 1t up.
1t opened at the fly leaf Something
was written there--her name, per
haps.
He closed the cover without read
ing the inscription, conscious only Of
a line Of writing in feminine hand
that might be hers or another's. No,
he could wait The name did not
matter. She was his, and that was
enough
Near the book lay an empty en-
velope addressed to-he averted his
eyes.
He found himself wondering wheth-
err Poritol was still kneeling In the
Geld and whether Maku was still run
ming. and whether the Japanese min
lister was still telling charming stories
on the porch at Arradale.
And presently, when she came
again, her face radiant, and said soft
ly, "You have done great thing, my
dear"-when she said that he could
only look and look and thank heaven
for his blessedness.
Where were the papers when you
fooled me Into leaving your she
asked.
"Arima had. them. It's quite story.
girl, dear"
Then, wait little while" she inter
rupted; I'VE have permission to see
the papers signed"
She led him through the adjoining
room and to the curtained doorway Of
a library--long, allowed, shelved with
books, and furnished with heavy leath-
90 aApazn. IN the centsr was Q large
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the scene which his action had made
possible-all for the sake of a girl.
And when the last pen-stroke had
been completed and the seated men
raised their eyes and looked at each
other--looked at each other with the
responsible glance of men who have
made history-at that moment the girl
whispered to Orme: Come" and 81.
lently he followed her back to the
room In which he had first awaited
her.
"oh, Girl" he whispered, as she
turned and faced him, oh, Girl. am
so gladi"
She smiled. Please wait for a mo-
ment."
When she had disappeared he re-
pictured the scene they had Just wit.
messed. With all Its absence of pomp
1t had left with him an impression
that could never be effaced.
Again the girl appeared in the door.
way, and leaning on her arm was her
father. Orme stepped forward. The
secretary smiled and extended his
hand.
MIR, Orme." he said, I'VE owe you
much. My daughter has told me
something of your experiences. You
may be sure that had no notion
when this affair began, that she would
have to envelop herself and others in
SO much mystery. but now that all has
ended well, | can only be thankful
He seated himself. You will excuse
me; am not quite strong yet, though
as l might say, very convalescent."
The girl was leaning on the back Of
her fathers chair Tell father the
story, won't you. please?" she asked
So Orme quickly narrated the series
Of events that began with his stroll
along State street the afternoon of the
day before. 1T doesn't sound true
does it?" he concluded
"But the marked five-dollar bill will
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

Many horses eyes are ruined by
having the stable windows so that the
light comes either from the side or the
rear Sf the horse, If possible, have
the windows In the east, west or
south side, as the light will be strong
er and the stable will also be warmer
In winter. The windows should be as
near the ceiling as possible as not
only do they give more light when so
placed, but they will not be broken by
the stock. When the building is of
stone or brick the windows should
be larger than In frame barn.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

always be evidence of its truth" said
the girl; and then, with a suggestion
of adorable shyness, I'VE must go and
redeem that bill sometime"
The secretary was bordering. He
had listened with manifest interest,
interrupting now and then with ques-
tons that helped to bring out salient
points. At the report of the converse
ton between Alcatrante and the ia
panese concerning the commissions
on ships, he had leaned forward with
especial attention. And now, after a
few moments of thought, he said:
THE Japanese minister we can han
die AS for Alcatrante, / must see to
1t that he is recalled-and Poritol."
Poor little Mr.. Poritol!" exclaimed
the girl. do you think he is still
kneeling in that field?"
Possibly" said Orme, smiling. 1--WE
will look to see when we go to redeem
the BILL"
Il think, Mr.. Orme," said the secre-
tary. that may fairly give you a lit
tie clearer insight into the Importance
of the papers which you rescued for
us. You have seen stories of the ru-
mors of negotiations with some for
eign power?"
Yes" said Orme.
But perhaps you have not known
of the secret but aggressive policy
which Japan has lately adopted to-
ward US. The exchange Of friendly
notes few years ago might as well
not have occurred. If we had done
nothing to check the tendencies in
the Pacific, we should have been at
war within another year. Only COM
plete understanding and definite agree
ment with some strong nation could
prevent hostilities. The Anglo-Jap-
Gasss alliance eliminated Great Brit,
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
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table of polished mahogany. upon
which rested a reading lamp.
The glow of this lamp illuminated
the forms and faces of a group of Sc
rious faced men-two seated, the 9th.
ers standing. In the golden light,
with the dim background of shelves,
surmounted here and there by vase
or a classic bust. the group impressed
orme like a stately painting-a tab
leau distinguished by solemn dignity.
I'VE are to remain here and keep
very quiet" whispered the girl.
Orme nodded. His eyes were fixed
on the face of a man who sat at the
table, a pen poised in his hand. Those
strong, straight features-the eyes.
with their look of sympathetic COM
prehension, so like the girl's-the lips,
eloquent In their calmness--surely this
was her father, But Orme's heart
beat faster, for the face of this man,
framed in its wavy hair, was familiar.
Where had he seen this man? That
they had never met, he felt certain,
unless, indeed, they had shaken hands
in casual and forgotten introduction.
Or was he led into feeling of rec
ignition by the undoubted resem.
blance of father to daughter? No, 1t
could not be that: and yet this man,
or his picture-ah! The recognition
came to Orme in fash.
This was the magnetic face that was
now so often appearing in the press
the face of the great. the revered, the
able statesman upon whom rested so
great a part of the burden of the coun.
try's welfare. No wonder that Orme
recognized 1t, for 1t was the face Of
the secretary OF stated And the girl
was his daughter.
Orme was amazed to think how he
had failed to piece the facts together.
The rumors Of important international
negotiations; the sudden but not Sc
rious Illness Of the secretary; his tenn
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

porary retirement from Washington
to Chicago, to be near his favorite
physician-for weeks the papers had
been full of these incidents.
When South Americans and Jap
anese combined to hinder the signing
Of mysterious papers, he should have
realized that the matter was not OF
private, but Of public Importance. But
the true significance of the events
into which he had been drawn had es
capped his logical mind. 1t had never
occurred to him that such a series OF
plots, frequent though they might be
In continental Europe, could ever be
attempted in country like the United
States. And then. he had actually
thought of little besides the girl and
her needs.
He glanced at her now. but her gaze
was fixed on the scene before them.
The brightness Of her eyes and her
quickened breathing told him how In
tense was her interest
Across the table from the secretary
of state sat younger man. His breast
glittered with decorations, and his
bearing and appearance had all the
stiffness of the high-born Teuton.
Uf the men who stood behind the
two seated figures, some were young,
some were old, but all were weighted
with the gravity Of great moment
Orme inferred that they we're secre-
taries and attaches.
And now pens scratched on paper.
The secretary of state and the Ger
man ambassador Orme knew that
1t must be he--were signing docu-
ments, apparently in duplicate, for
they exchanged papers after signing
and repeated the action. So these
were the papers which at the last
hour Orrae had restored and this was
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

seed would be grown in this country
For this reason such seed is undesir.
able. These results of tests made in
the laboratory are fully corroborated
by the experiences Of farmers engaged
in growing crops.
Seed testing on the farm Involves
little expense, and considering the
little effort and time required, Is more
than justified by the practical informa.
ton gained by it,
One of the first steps in testing
seeds of the forage crops Is to deter.
mine II the sample is true to name,
and 1t Is necessary that these kinds
of seeds be recognized with certainty.
While most farmers, as rule, can
recognize red clover seed. for example,
when they see It in bulk, 1t Is not SO
certain that they would recognize In.
divldual seeds OF red clover under all
conditions, as one must In making
tests of this seed. Again, alfalfa seed
In bulk is recognized by most farmers
| because they contrast IL with red
! alsike, and white clover seed with
which they are familiar as these seeds
| appear in bulk II Is a question, how.
ever, II the average farmer would de-
tect yellow trefoil seed in bulk or
sweet clover seed in bulk were 1t not
for the characteristic odor of the lat.
ter. But clover seed would be found
oven more deceiving
The chances for deception are even
greater with grass seeds than with
clover seeds, because of the striking
similarity between the seeds of differ.
ent kinds when seen In bulk. This
similarity and the fact that mere cas-.
ual examination is usually given seed
by purchasers making adulteration,
substitution and misbranding possible.
The remedy lies in familiarity with
the distinguishing characters of indi-
vidual seeds. BY a careful study OF
the different seeds one should be able
to distinguish the weed seed without
much difficulty.
The most conspicuous OF the various
noxious weed seeds are illustrated on
this page. The general form and
structure and the natural size of the
seeds are shown.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

In reply to query as to whether a
land roller could be made from log
two feet In diameter, with a wooden
frame, the following reply is made:
frame for roller as per illustration
can be made of all wood with few
bolts to hold same together. The log
sawn in two, put shaft or gudgeon
can be left In one piece, or can be
all the way through. Make frame out
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

tored and tried numerous remedies
but steadily grew worse until almost
helpless. | began to improve under
the use of Doans Kidney Pills and it
was only short time before l was
entirely we'll"
Remember the name--Doan'
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box Foster.Milburn Co, Buffalo, ~ Y.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

were very painful. I
was so stiff | could
hardly move, My back
ached terribly, | had
nervous and dizzy
spells. my limbs were
swollen and mornings
on arising | felt weary
and depressed. | doc
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
INEXPENSIVE ROLLER FRAME

OF about by 6inch hardwood. Braces
each side of tongue can be made by
4'inches; braces on ends, by inches
Have the doubletrees fastened on un.
der side of tongue, and there will not
be so much down-draft on horses
necks, Seat can be arranged on back,
which will help balance load, aud an
old mower seat makes good roller
seat
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
Measure Of Time.

Say" asked the first messages
boy, got any novels ter swop?"
II got Big Foot Bills Revenge, Ws
piled the other.
"Is 1t a long story?"
Nav! Ye kin finish 1t easy in tive
messages. Catholic EtsRdard anl
TtmAR
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

You are not responsible for the dis.
position you were born with, but you
are responsible for the one you die
with, --~Babcock.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
Her WAY,

Mrs. Woggs-So you keep your hus-
band home evenings? | suppose you
put his slippers where he can find
EN-?
Mrs, Boggs-No; | put his over
shoes where he can't.--Puck.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
ARE YOU FREE
FROM

Headaches. Colds. Indigestion.
Pains. Constipation. Sour Stomach.
Dnzinessp Ifyou are not, the most
effective, prompt and pleasant
method Of getting nd Of them is to
take. now and then, a desertspoon-
full Of the ever refreshing and truly
beneficial laxative remedy-Syrup
Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA. 1t is
well known throughout the world
as the best Of family laxative rene
dies, because it acts so gently and
strengthens naturally without irn-
tating the system in eay way.
To get its beneficial effects it IS
always necessary to buy the genu-
inc. manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co., bearing the name
Of the Company. plainly printed on
the front Of every package.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
SUFFERED TERRIBLY.
Kidney Trouble and Rheumatic Pains
Made Life Miserable.

M r. Wilson, Humboldt, Nebr. says:
81 had kidney disease In very agra
waited form. Kidney secretions con-
tanned dark sediment and passages
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11
To XIII Squash Buus.

1t is claimed that squash bugs and
onion maggots may be driven away by
the use of moth balls distributed at
frequent intervals among the plants.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

women. because they know where to
look for them.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

Fig. ia, Sand bur; b, wild oat; c,
chess, d. darnel, e, quack grass; Z, dock;
@, black hindwood; h. Russian thistle; |,
corn cookie !, white campion; k, bladder
eampion; |, night lowering catchay; m.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-05-11

COW cookie; n, pennycress; o, field pepper
grass, p, large .fruited false flax; q, small
fruited false flax; r, ball mustard; =
black mustard. t. English charlock
The evening world., 1911-02-20
New Home Gam for
WashingtOn's Birthday
BY Nav w. Redmond

tached questions without telling a lie.
A hfth, six questions without telling
the truth. and so on, for all her guAsts.
a great deal OF ingenuity a be
brought into play In preparing the
STUNTS" and extra amusement may be
furnished by taking into consideration
personalities and ''making the punish
ment At the crime" or, IN other words,
making the stunt" ut the person.
As each guest finishes his stunt no
takes the result TO the host. who should
be clad as George Washington. and who
will. IN return for proof OF perform
ance. exchange It for a dinner check.
When all have finished and the party
enter the dining room they will he con-
fronted by a large sign LET GEORGE
DO IT"
The only table decoration will be n
tree In the centre with a good-sized
Ratchet under It. When seated, each
guest will be served with a pie and a
Ratchet. When he has chopped the PIE
open he VIII find the inside a delicious
fruit salad and dainty sandwiches.
on top OF the pies will be cards reading
Chop, chop, chop with care.
Chop In the presence OF the hostess fair,
The deeper you chop the more you And
Eat what's inside but leave the rind.
Later the rest OF the supper Will b.
served in the usual way. Place card,
are to be in the shape o; small cherry
trees. each bearing aiott a small ias
showing the motto. Let George DO II.
The evening world., 1911-02-20

ror OF the neighborhood. She nags the
life out of that poor man. II he gave
her a swift jolt It would do her good"
'fd like TO see a man lay a hand on
me-" cried Mrs. lIankinson. forgetting
or not caring she could be heard.
You'll get one laid or you all right.
all right. II you say anything to me-
beloved Mr.. Blodgett. and ears along
the airshaft nat had been inclined
downward were now canted up.
wives won't stand abuse like they
used to stand II; that's one good thing"
whispered Mrs. Duscrbury across the
way. But what can you expect Of loaf
ers hat fuddle themselves with liGuor?"
Mr.. Dusenbury had Ncen fudd!ing a
little. and he took this as a personal re-
mark.
III women weren't always jawing ~
good, hardworsins men the mon
wouldn't be driven to drink" remarked
Mr.. Duscnberry.
'TIow dare you talk like that 10 me7"
screamed Mrs. D~usenberry.
I'll talk as I liker" shouted Dusen-
berry. And you better look out or
you'l get what's coming to you"
"It he lays a hand on her" said Mrs.
wilkins downstairs on the other side
TO her husband, 'Ill sen for the police.
lie gave the poor crcaturo one black
eye"
You mind your business, It's no AZ
fair Of yours snapped Mr.. wilkins.
1T rs an affair Of mine, n I'll tell
you right now that you can't speak 10
me in that tone!" cried Mrs. wilkins.
"O-o-o-h!" walled Mrs. Blodgett. You
! showed me-"
Help! Police" cried Mrs. Hankinson.
Murder. he's killing me-" screamed
Mrs. Dusenberry.
'~Oh-oh-oh! You monster. you brute
walled Mrs. wilkins.
Clara" cried Mr.. Jarr. Hand me
my hat n coat quick! This example
Is too contagious If l do not get out
ut once into the moral and refining IN.
nuences Of a saloon III remember al
the wronrs and %tyrannies OF years. THIS
epidemic o: masculine revolt Is too
much for moral man 20 bear! Let m
out before I land on you!"
But when he returned tho midwtnte
madness was over and peace and quiet
ness brooded over all. Genteel respecta
biEty had resumed It's wonted rule II
: this select residential district OF Harlem.
The evening world., 1911-02-20
Cos Cob Nature Notes

Spring feels pretty near. Our citizens
have not lost faith in the judgment OF
their old friend and neighoor. the
ground hog. even II o.aer things ara
not always what they seem. which re-
fers once more to our politics, Gov.
Baldwin has been asked no, 10 let the
noEnatlon OF Charles u. Burnes and
Frederick 4. Hubbard for Justice
and Associate Justice Of the horoush
get past. and Assenhlyman Robert A.
Elliott has seen a lamp and had the
nominations tabled m what IL called
tn. Legislature at Hartford. Meanwhile
folks go around and say why cannot
Johsury Maher be content to deliver
loal. kindllng wood and ice without de-
Evcr!ng Us 10 II. Jay and jim. who call
themselves Republican, while Johnny
has several times said he was o Demo
crat. but nae never proved It.
Our water company, o; which r
Jay Is the President, is asking tbs
Aforementioned Legislature to let {,
go5b,o a.. the broods and pudlles ir
and about town., so Il car sell tho NUT
&c c~s.:.@>-.er. Harrison. cts. &. .,ev
York state, while II charges Green,
wleh folks 81 a faucet and forblds u
squirting water on the lawn when tn,
reservoir gsts low irriga ting Ns7
The evening world., 1911-02-20
4 YOUNG hostess was about 20 issue
"A invitations for a party to be given

on W~aShinSton'S Birthday.
"Wo have danced n played cards
until we are bored to death" she walled.
Cant you help us out?"
"why. yes; give a Ratchet party" !
replied, md she agreed.
The invitations have been sent out on
Ratchet shaped cards and read:
Come To my party on - night,
Come ready 20 chop with all your might.
For II you don you soon will see
Not n thing 70 eat will you get from ne.
As each guest enters he will be given
a small Ratchet with n card attached to
IL by a piece OF ribbon. On each card
will be written some stunt" which must
be performed before the owner can have
his supper.
One card announces that the holder
can ave nothing to eat until he has
found a cherry tree and cut It down.
TO his Ratchet Is fastened a stout black
linen thread wound. cobweb fashion, In
and out all around the room. BY wind
ing up the string he will come. at last,
to a small cherry tree, hidden carefully
from sight. which he must cut down
anG -"tain as proof OF the performance
OF his stunt"
Another win DO given a potato and
directed to peel It with his Ratchet.
Another a walnut to crack
A fourth will be toll he can have nc
supper until he has answered six at.