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Turkey Breeding.

The turkey crop Matched previous
to June 1 should attain good growth
by the last of November. the cock
birds reaching ten or twelve pounds.
The turkey is not fully matured un-
til two years of age, and Is in his
prime at three years, and nearly as
good at four years old. 1t Is therefore
a mistake osell off all: the older
birds and retain the, young ones for
breeding purposes.
Young turkeys are of delicate ma
ture until they are fully feathered and
have thrown out the red on their
heads, which usually occurs at about
three months of age After that thay
are hardy, and may be allowed unli1-
tied range at all times.
Poultry In Ireland.
Ireland Is the greatest poultry grow
ing country in the world. 1t is far
ahead of France, though we have al
ways accepted the latter as the lead
ing country in this industry. Ireland.
with a population of not quite 5000
600. has 100000 fowls; while
France, with a population seven timea
greater. has only 100000
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Of those. on the sheltered side mere
crack. In winter when the horses
come in hot, and, in the case of work
horses. cannot be rubbed g:Eite dry.
it will often save colds to keep every
thing tight until they are dry and
have cooled off, The stable shown in
the illustration is in extra wide one,
and to secure sufficient fresh air in
lets for the central double row of
horses, it may be necessary to make
ducts from the outside to the open
ings In the ceiling over the center of
each passage, about IA by 20 inches,
and marked |, l, / In the plan. These
can be closed by board, with pin
sliding on bottom of inside. The cas-
lest way to make these ducts is to en-
close between two ceiling joists, or
If this cannot be done, make as at
B on hay floor above.
The exhaust flues for a stable of
this design should be three in num-
Der, about two feet six inches by
one foot six inches, extending from
bottom of manger clear to the roof.
Each one connects with lateral flues
below manger, so as to tap eight
stalls, and the openings to each stall
should increase in size as they leave
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
cnshinn Covers.

Brown suede leather is the cover
ing of very convenient pillow for the
weary or delicate traveller. This par
ticular small article appeals as the
most convenient of its kind. 1t Is
about ten by fourteen inches, and IL
covered smoothly on one side with
suede leather and on the other side
with noverlapping piece Of the
suede, which forms fiat pocket, into
which a handkerchief or time table
may be slipped. There is small
leather handle along the side of the
pillow, so that in the hand 1t looks al.
most like brown suede bag.
"A nautical pillow has a heavy bind.
ing cord loosely inserted through
loops in practically the same manner
that sails or flags are attached or SUE.
pended aboard ship. 1t is made OF
smoke blue linen and worked in three
shades of different colors. Service.
able boat cushions are also made OF
bright-colored ticking.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21

Nay" Medders soothed THE hal
Harry has is for his sister, Carolyn. =
NO." Harry corrected him, fearing
some further complication. "The fact
is, ] was going to give the hat to
Lucy-with your permission, Mr.. Med
ders. But / didn't like to ask your
permission before all the others here. >
Bully for you, Harry" the General
beamed. you couldn't do a finer
thing"
Thee Aast?" Medders asked. What
is 1t, Socrates?"
"A hat" Primmer announced.
Harry leaped to conclusion. In
stantly he coupled Primmer with the
mysterious man who had bought the
duplicate hat at Mile. Daphnes.
Lets see it," he said.
He opened Primmer's hat box, and
one glance was enough to confirm his
suspicion. He dropped the lid quick
ly, took the box from Primmer's unre
sisting hold, and said:
'I'il take your hat to Lucy. She'll
be-
mo. | shall present 1t to her my
SELF" Primmer declared, taking the
box from Harry
"All right" Harry said. Don't LEI
any one profane that hat by seeing Il
until it gets to the one for whom. it is
intended. And neither will witt
mine. You won't let any one see it?,
Surely not Primmer agreed. :
"All right. That's sacred compact
Let's all go in now"
And as he ushered them into the
house Harry said things to himself be
cause of his foolishness in paying
seventy five dollars for hat when the
duplicate was in the house all the
time.
"And,' he growled. I've still go'
one coming from Daphne!"
what did thee say" Medders
asked, as they went into the reception
room.
II was saying that hoped no one
was coming this evening to break uI
our quiet little party"
ITO BE CONTINuED.)
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lesser weight than an equal column of
the colder outside air. Finally there
must be material dtffareRcS IN tenn
perature, soS che stable air Is loaded
with moisture and products of ami
NAL combustion There have been
cases in northern winters of the metal
fues being almost entirely stopped by
condensed moisture deposited as ice
on the inside top end. The best re-
suits are secured from many small in
lets, instead of the few larger ones,
especially as to prevention Of injuri-
Gus drafts.
Moisture condensed during cold
weather Is the cause of the corrosion
of metal frames, and we suggest Civ
ing them a couple of coats of as
phaltum paint over the interior sur
face, especially on the sash bars.
When of metal the expansion of these
is so much greater than of the glass
that it is impossible to get perfect
seal or seat between these and the
glass, and as a result there have been
put on the market many special forms
of metal sash to remedy the trou-
BILE of drip from condensed moisture.
Under some conditions, cypress bars
may be more durable than iron
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
"come IN ont Of the night air. gen,

"Come In out of the night air, gen,
tlemen.' suggested Harry, who came
to the door just then. The trio, smil.
ing over the unconscious way in which
Medders had shaken the Count start
ed In, when a messenger boy arrived.
He carried large hat box. The
Count tried to intercept him, but Har-
ry was as anxious as the Count to get
that hat.
She turned It out quick enough
Harry murmured to himself, paying
the boy the seventy-five dollars that
was called for on delivery. When the
boy had left, Harry CHANGED to look
at the address and read:
Count Herman Won Fitz. Why, this
hat isn't for me, after all"
mo-" the Count said Il ordered it.
but il isn't for me-"
Medders turned and said:
lis there some mistake, Harry7"
Harry looked at the Count, but that
gentleman was pretty we'll satisfied
with the situation and made no move
| to correct matters.
No, there isn't any mistake" Har-
ry said
did understand Alright" Medders
| asked, that thee are paying seventy
five dollars for that hat?"
81 did-without taking chloroform,
too" Harry ruefully acknowledged.
Some hats are worth that much, I"
| the Count remarked.
"Sure!" doomed the General. my
wife often spends more than that for
| a hat"
rs it for thy sister, Harry?" Med
ders asked, casually.
81 don't know if it will fit her." Har-
ry answered, non committally.
"Wouldst thee let us see it?" Med
ders asked. Truly, hat worth that
much must be a wonderful thing"
Here the Count nervously inter
posed, afraid that the General would
become aroused If he saw the hat.
| mo, no. Der night air might spoil
| it,"
From the house came the lank form
of Socrates Primmer. In his hand he
carried the hatbox which all day he
had been endeavoring to open in the
presence of Lucy.
what is the trouble?" he asked.
mo trouble at all-until you came, "
Harry replied, drily.
Harry has simply been doing what
have often done," General Blazes
explained HE has bought a hat"
Primmer glanced at the hat box
Harry held, and then looked at his
own.
This then, is for his wife?" he in
quired, sadly.
WHAT" the General said, misun-
derstanding Primmer. Another man
buy, hat for my wife? How dare
you'll"
| Primmer shrank away from him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
EXCELLENT VENTILATION OF
STABLES OF ORDINARY SIZE
~ Plan That Will Automatically Meet All Conditions
OF Wind and Weather The Cause of
Corrosion of Metal Frames

For stables of ordinary width, the
common and most satisfactory form
of fresh air inlet Is a sash at each
stall hinged at the bottom, opening
inward, but with galvanized iron
pieces attached TO the sides of the
window frame, SO that the only air
admitted has to take an upward
course over the top of the sash,
writes George F. Weston in the Coun-
try Gentleman. This prevents direct
drafts A piece Of chain stapled to
the top Of the frame, with beheaded
wire nail projecting from the top of
the sash, allows the window to be
opened any number of links The free
edges Of the metal side plates are
turned upward SO as to make a stop
that prevents the windows from fall
ing open too wide
There is no system of ventilation
that will automatically meet all con-
ditions of wind and weather, which
at times will call for the closing of
all windows to windward and opening
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
Fall Handba as.

The plain, sturdy leather shopping
bag is entirely. out of it now, so far
as fashion is concerned. Most hand
bags are frivolous affairs that look
as though Snet nf for ornament and
not for use, but there is really a good
deal of room inside these graceful
bags The long cord handles which
may be hung from the shoulder are
the favorite sort, but for shopping
and hnockabout use shorter leather
handles seem more appropriate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
Here and There.

The wells that are put on perfect.
ly loose and that flow all around are
very popular.
Bordered foulards being shown in
the silk departments are more beau
tiful than ever.
Many girls are making their com
bination skirts and corset covers of
white wash silks.
The new trimming ribbons are
striped, plaided, bordered. brocaded.
etc., and are lovely.
Delicately colored buttons N soft
blues, pinks and Durples will be used
on silks and Gibbons.
For girls plaids will not be as
much favored as stripes and checks
with material trimming.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
TO DESTROY
GROUND HOGS
May be Poisoned Wath wheat
Soc X e. an Solution Of
Strychnine-A1so Easy
to Trap Them.
lBy WALTER. B. LEUTz.l

Ground hogs may be poisoned with
wheat soaked in solution of strych-
nine. but they can easily be trapped
at the entrance of their burrows. A
better way js to soak bit of moss or
hay with bisulphate of carbon and
Mace It we'll down into the burrow
covering the entrance with heavy
cloth. The carbon being heavier than
air 1t penetrates to the bottom Of the
burrow and kills the animals In
stantly. Great care in handling
bisulphate of carbon must be observed
because 1t is deadly poison and
must never he inhaled. The bottle
containing it should be kept tightly
corked until the moment it is to be
lSod
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
CHAPTER XII.

Mrs. Blazes opened her window ST
Iently and lowered to the ground a
rome that was fearfully and wonder
fully made. She had used everything
and anything, from pillow slips to the
cords of the portieres. She had
enough rope to let her out OF six
story building, instead of from win
dow a scant twelve feet from the
ground. The end of the rope she tied
to a table near the window. Then
she looked down anxiously.
ut is dangerous" she sighed.
The Count wandered mo view. He
ssas growing weary OF waiting for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21

the main hue, and be screened with
half-inch wire netting to keep out
rats. All main exhaust hues in sta
bic should also nave two or the oppo-
site sides made with a door just below
the ceiling, and two feet down, so that
this can be opened up against the
ceiling and take out all hot air in
summer. Frequently the hay chutes
can be SO arranged as to serve also
for exhaust fues by having tight
fitting door at the hay floor, which
is only opened for feeding They can
be of galvanized iron as far up as
the ceiling Of stable, but in such
climate as Canada. where the upper
space is much lower in temperature,
should be of wood, and it may even
pay to cover with a couple of layers
of heavy building paper.
1t is well to remember that ven
tilating fues only work when their
air contents are at a higher temper
allure than the outside air. This means
that the air is expanded and is of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21

These diagonal effects are in both
one and two tone colorings, often
lighter shade, such as blue or Bor-
deaux Illuminated the background,
while the boucle knots are in black.
These materials are called 'velours
de laine" as we'll as "ratine."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
Metal Frinuces.

Metal fringes are being much EN-.
ployed on evening dresses. These
are made from bullion cords. and are
IN both the bright gold and silver and
in tie darker antique metals. Retail
ers unquestionably will have a big
call throughout the fall and winter
season for fringes In similar effects.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21
pyeina Hint.

If you are going to dye any mate.
rial at home, dissolve a pinch of BIZ
carbonate Of soda in the water in
which you mix the dye.
This will prevent the color from
crocking and will insure its covering
the material evenly.
If you cannot buy the shade you
wish, it can easily be mixed. For in
stance, mix blue with pink to make
violet, a little yellow with green to
snake moss color, black with ecru for
yellow smoke, etc.
Be sure to rinse the material very
we'll with cold water before hanging to
dry after dyeing. Press while damp.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21

The location of some diseases of tEs
horse is shown in the illustration here
with, which is taken from the North
west Homestead:
/, Poll evil; 2, swelling by bride
pressure; 8, inflamed parotid gland;
4. inlamed jugular vein; 5. carries Of
the lower jaw; 6, fistula of parotid
duct; Z. bony excrescence; 8, fistula
Of withers; 8, saddle gall; 10, tun1or
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is used the material of the bodice
must be thick enough to hide the out
lines of the arm, for otherwise there
will be an unpleasant X-ray effect
when. the light pierces the thin tex.
ture.
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"It's gam dood thing l happened
along Blazes observed.
"A what, friend?'' Medders inquired
curiously.
"a gam dood thing doesn't count
you know when you crss backwards
Verify" Medders said, there be
times when man could cuss side
wise"
Well" Blazes said, turning again
to Count Won Fitz. Its a lucky thing
for you there was nothing in the re
port that you were with my wife to.
day. I'm jealous man. I'm desper'
ate when I'm reused
Don't rouse!" the Count begged.
"Once," the General said, Il caught
man flirting With her. What did
DOR
"vat did you do?" the Count asked
weakly.
They buried his hat" the General
said. Gust his hat! Just-his-hat!'
"Chust his hail" tho Count echoed
Mentally he wondered if it had been
yellow hat with red peoples.
Thou art man of wrath, General
Medders said "Once l grew angry
at MANN my youthful days"
"And what did you do to him, man
of peace?" asked the General, laugh
ing, while the Count listened nervous
ly.
IN those days." Medders said, y
was vain of my strength and given. te
yielding to my angry passions. went
unto this man, and seized him
4L,,e
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the coming autumn, as this picture,
showing hat of typical kind. goes
to prove.
The hat is of silk beaver, trimmed
with broad velvet band and a tall
plume of uncurled ostrich. They come
In several colors, black, brown. grey,
golden and so on
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21

-ICKLE fashion has again made a
right-about-face Last year, fem
mime headwear was all breadth,
this year it is height; very
broad brims were the vogue In 1910,
exceedingly narrow brims the vogue
in 1911. Milliners have reverted to
1850 models for their CONNECTIONS for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-21

Beforo the Count could dodge, Med.
ders held him as though in wise.
And | said unto him: Thou con-
demned wretch. dost thou not know 1t
is unwise so to conduct thyself in our
midst? And l smote him thus. and
| shook him Notwithstanding upon
the helpless Count-"and then l said
unto him that if he offended me again
shonld sfnite him full sore"
Please" begged the Count. please
don'd remember anything else!"
81 beg thy pardon" Medders said
contritely. IL did forget myself
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-18
Full LIMIT OF suREAycRAcx.
Postoffiee Department OFFICIAL Reveals
Arbitrary Methods Employed in
the Service.

( Washington.-The attitude OF the post
once department officials is now mat
ter of record with reference to the right
of the employees of the postal service to
organize for mutual protection. While
it has been known that the department
has been exceedingly active in its hostil-
ity, yet it was hardly conceived that the
chief officials would assume that because
an Individual entered the postal service
he thereby relinquished his rights as a
citizen, guaranteed to him under the first
amendment to the constitution of the
United States.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Stewart, in testifying before the house
committee on Civil Service Reform, ad-
mitted that employees in the service had
been dismissed because they were too
active in promoting a union of postal
clerks, notwithstanding the fact that
they we're highly efficient. His exact
words were as follows:
"They were discharged because of
their pernicious activity in promoting
this new union organization. The organ
ization had headquarters in St. Paul, and
1 believe they were officials of the pro-
posed union. Otherwise they were eff
ficient men. The only reason for their
dismissal was their activity in the face OF
the plain order of the postmaster general
they persistently violated. 1t was plain
case of insubordination."
Oscar F. Nelson, president of the Ma
tional Federation of Postoffice Clerks,
followed Mr.. Stewart before the commit
tee. He detailed to the committee the
manner in which he had been dismissed
from the service, the only apparent rea-
son being that he was an official in the
union organization.
Intense interest is being manifested by
a large number of congressman, who are
in daily attendance at the committee
hearings A significant fact is that the
National Association of Manufacturers
have requested to be heard, and queries
are being circulated to ascertain what in
terest this union busting combination has
in the controversy, and whether there is
some combination between the depart
ment officials and this well known aggre
CATION.
In the face of determined opposition by
the postoffice department against the EN-
ployes joining or forming unions, in
creases in membership and organization
of new unions are continued. The arbi
trary action of the officials has caused
and is causing cumulative restive spiri
among them owing to the uncertainty ex
isting as to what new plan of persecu
ton may be put into operation at an,
| time.
Several more hearings are in prospect
and it will probably be two weeks befors
testimony will all be in and the commit
tee given an opportunity to take actor
on the bill before it
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-18
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
Ex-President Roosevelt in Outlook Ex-
presses Himself and Mr.. Bryan in
the Commoner Does Likewise.

washington.-In late issue of the
Outlook, Theodore Roosevelt, after few
PREDATORY observations. continues:
20 In exactly the same spirit
state the convictions of The Outlook in
expressing its hearty reprobation of the
conduct of those labor leaders who. with
out waiting to know anything of the facts
of the case, have at once flown publicly
to the defense of the alleged dynamiters
whom Mr.. Burns has now arrested. and
who talk about the arrest as being part
OF conspiracy against labor unions.
No worse service can be rendered by
labor union leaders to the cause of union
ism than that which they render when
they seek to identify the cause of union
ism with the cause of any man guilty of
a murderous attack OF this nature.
have no idea whether the men arrested
on Mr. Burns statement are or are not
guilty; the labor leaders in question have
no idea whether or not they are. They
are entitled to an absolutely fair trial.
II they have no money to provide coun-
sci for themselves. then 1t would be en-,
tirely proper for any body of men to fur
nish them the requisite funds. simply as
an incident in securing them a fair trial.
But 1t is grossly improper to try to ere
ate q public opinion in favor of the ar
rested men simply because the crime of
which they are accused is one committed
against a capitalist or corporation. ana
because the men who are charged with
committing it are members of labor
union.
William ]. Bryan, in an editorial. has
this to say;
The country will suspend judgment
while the courts deal with the charges
against the labor Observation-Disclosures,
Mcnamara and McManigal. The crime
committed was most heinous one-too
horrible to impute TO anyone without pos
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-18
ENGLISH DELEGATE.
Musicians Of Great Britain Send Repre-
sentative to Convention American
Federation of Musicians.

Washington.-The organized musicians
of the United Kingdom have sent rep
resentative to attend the convention of
the American Federation of Musicians,
now in session at Atlanta. Ga The gen.
tleman thus honored is ]. B. Williams,
who is secretary of the general organiza-
ton of musicians. Mr.. Williams made
visit to Washington prior to his depart
ure for Atlanta, primarily to renew his
acquaintance with President Gompers,
and also to view the national capital Mr..
Williams is a prominent member of the
Labor party of England and is a member
of the Parliamentary committee He
claims to be Socialist, but is opposed
and has voted against tue Labor party
endorsing the Socialist program which.
he says, precludes any progress what
ever. The Liberal party at the present
tire is advocating numerous changes
with which the Labor party is in accord,
and Mr.. Williams is emphatic in his ex-
preston of the belief that trade union
lists should also be opportunists, of which
he is a pronounced type. The visit OF
the delegate from the English musicians
is not only fraternal, but with view to
forming a mutual alliance on trade mat
tiers with the American musicians.
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-18
RAILWAY SERVANTS SOCIETY.

Washington.-The thirty-ninth annual
report of the Amalgamated Society of
Railway Servants has just been issued,
and 1t shows that the total membership
of the society is 75.l5s. an increase over
last year of LISA. The years gross re-
ceipts was $457 900, while expenditures
amounted to $S9S.00o. The legal ex-
penses OF the organization was over $751;
900. but the suspension and out of work
benefits only amounted to $4,000 Dur
ing the last eleven years the society s
funds have doubled in amount The as
sets of the society. consisting of different
interest paying Investments. amounts to
81, ,205. 900. This showing ought to inter
est every union man in America. which
shows investment assets of the English
society that reaches approximately $40
per capita.