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tFrom Weekly News Letter, United States
Department of Agriculture.)
The results of recent tests by the
department indicate that the presence
| in wheat of more than 2 per cent of
what are known to millers as "insep-
arabic impurities lessons the value
of the wheat for milling and baking
| purposes. This fact has been recog-
nized in general commercial practice,
for wheat containing a noticeable
amount of impurities brings lower
price per bushel than other wheat.
The experiments conducted by the
department are discussed in detail in
Bulletin 1928. They included tests of
the effect of rye, kinghead, corn cookie
and wild vetch seed in wheat in va
rious quantities. OF these substances,
rye occurs the most frequently, being
found in SO per cent of the samples of
hard winter wheat examined by the
investigators and in SO per cent of the
spring wheat In one instance farm
er's wheat crop contained 14.3 per cent
of rye. On this account the farmer
IOCClfSQ o CSlto 1000 pei puoiOi theAh
the normal price.
In regard to the quantity of rye nee
essafy to exert an injurious effect up
on the quality of wheat, there is a
difference of opinion among millers.
Some believe that when the percen-
tage of rye is less than 5, the -four or
bread is not noticeably affected, while
others have held that per cent is OBJ
jectionable. The government investi-
gators found that per cent or more
of rye is sufficient to lower the quality
of the bread.
In considerable percentage of the
wheat samples examined, the presence
of rye was said to be due probably to
the fact that the seed used in sowing
the wheat contained rye. 1t is not in
frequent for rye to scatter during har-
vest and to produce in this way a vol
unteer crop. If wheat is sown on land
which was planted in rye the previous
season, this volunteer crop of rye is
harvested with the wheat. Partial |
winterkilling of the wheat increases |
the percentage of the rye, because the
latter grain is not so susceptible to
as the former.
Corn cookie, although less frequent
In wheat than rye, has a more injuri-
BUS effect The presence of even 1
per cent of this weed seed in wheat
Is likely to lower the price to the farm
,r, and certainly lowers the baking
quality of the flour. Corn cookie is an
prolific annual weed, a
single plant having been known to
vield as high as $500 seed. Further
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CHAPTER Xl-Continued.

she left us quietly, crouching Close
against the wall. until she could safe
iy peer out from behind the fold of {
ch1ntz curtain. The glow from without
REDEEMED the entire room. Nichols be
gan to groan, and mutter, but whether
the words were those of prayer or not
L was uncertain. That the fellows
brain tottered on the brink of tota
collapse was evident, and / was toe
fearful he might create alarm to de
seft my guard. Eager to learn what
had occurred / called across to the
girl:
lis it the stable, Miss Noreen?"
Yes" with a quick glance back.
ward. THE whole west end is ablaze.
1 think there are horses picketed be-
yond in the orchard, but am not sure
yes, there are men there with them.
The fire, as it blazes up, gives me a
better view"
Can you tell how many?"
No, but / didn't suppose Anse Cow
an had so many with him, did your"
why, really cannot tell, for /
have no conception either way. There
must have been a dozen altogether in
the house. and doubtless others were
on guard without. Hasn't it ceased
storming?'
Yes; wonder what time it is; why
l actually believe the sky is becoming
lighter in the east already"
She stared out intently, and then
sank to her knees.
Come over here quick! They are
getting ready for something"
| swept my eyes over Nichols, who
lay motionless. his arms folded across
his face. To my mind the fellow was
acting a part. and was not half as bad
ly injured as he pretended to be. How
ever, he could do US no great harm at
present and l stole silently across the
room, and knelt beside her She held
the curtain aside, leaving just space
enough for my eyes. For an instant
the glow Of the burning building blind |
ed me. and intensified the surround |
ing darkness. / Swallowed my eyes
with my hand.
Where are the men you saw? To |
the left?"
"Yes-back under the trees, close !
TO the first negro cabin; see! just
where l point"
Once located l could perceive the
shadowy outline, which grew more dis
tinct as ! gazed. There we're men
there beyond doubt; it seemed to me
twenty or thirty, although it was i'm
possible to judge the number. But
he shadow seemed to be disintegrat-
ng. Even as my eyes focused it, a
'ection moved to the right. and then
mother swung into the open, circling
llong the orchard fence.
There is slew of Them" / NUT
cred rnthfnkingly. "Anse meant to
ave company at his wedding"
"Oh, hush!" her hand caught my
leeve. "They-they are coming back
0 the house now"
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CHAPTER XIII.
Before Lieutenant Raymond.

berOTe Lieutenant raymond
The headlong rush stopped in star.
| tied amazement at sight of us. and
stood there staring at them, unable to
speak, my revolver lowered. In that
instant of pause. an officer thrust the
men aside and faced me. sword in
hand
What does this mean, sir? Who
are your" he questioned. sweeping his
glance over my uniform. and then be-
yond me at the two others.
II would ask the same question"
returned. not yet assured as to whom
confronted. and suspecting some trick.
1--WE believed ourselves attacked by
guerrillas. Are you soldiers?"
well, rather" with a short. grim
laugh. These are Pennsylvania cav
alrymen. My name is Raymond, and
/ demand to know, first of all. where
you got possession of that Third U. s
cavalry uniform"
Perhaps in his excitement he had
not really recognized her before; but
these words we're scarcely out of his
mouth when the lady stood beside me.
facing him. | caught one swift flash /
Of her eyes as though warning me to
silence Whatever fear she had for |
merly felt seemed to have left her in !
this CRISIS. for she stood erect. her
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-02-25
PAY attention TO
THE HORSES TEETH
Without Proper Mastication AMI
NAL Cannot Remain in Good
Health and Spirits.

The teeth of the horse are often re-
sponsible for his poor condition; espe-
cially is this true of the old animal.
His teeth often wear off irregulariy,
leaving sharp points and ragged edges,
which make mastication impossible or
painful.
Without proper mastication the an
imal cannot remain in good flesh and
spirits. The handy man can fix the
horses teeth with a float or rasp, but
ordinarily it is better to have the
work done by qualified veterinarian
Often an owner may get many years
good service cut OF horse which u
beginning to age If he takes pains to
keep the first organs Of digestion IN
good repair.
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G{lep[DN MIST
a IALF OF CIVIL STRIFE 7.
ArRANDALL PARRISH Y
I zl5S'1;E 7&i-cppHoDE5 :
IL COoE/2IC,HT
&C cCLLIPC 500
SYNOPSIS.

Confederate Sergeant Wyatt is sent
as a spy to his native county on the
Green Briar. He meets a mountaineer
gained Jem Taylor AT house beyond Hot
springs they meet Major HARDWOOD. Wyatt
rs sent to bed. He becomes suspicious,
ana finds. that Taylor has murdered Har-
wood and escaped. Wyatt changes to u.
5: uniform. and to detachment of Fed
eraI cavalry identifies himself as Lieu
tenant Raymond. Third U. s. cavalry.
captain Fox finds Harwoods body. The
detachment is ambushed. Wyatt escapes
70 the Green Briar country and goes to
I1arWoods home, where he finds Noreen
HARDWOOD. He introduces himself as Lieu
tenant Raymond. Parson Nichols comes
70 the house and tells Noreen of her ia
ther.s death. Wyatt forces Parson Mich
ois 10 confess that he has been sent in
ADVANCE of Anse Cowan. who proposes to
marry Noreen at once. and so quiet title
70 the land in dispute between the Cow
ans and Noreen's dead father Anse Cow
ar ana his gang arrive and find the
Ereacher bound in a closet Wyatt and
Noreen have concealed themselves in the
attlc The Cowan gang ransacks the
mouse. but falls to find the hidden couple.
wyatt tells Noreen who he is They re-
turn to the second floor and await the
sr to silence
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CHAPTER XII.
A Marriage by Duress.

- "'oi''oHC Wy OuFC6Ss
Daylight was coming; the gang
meant to search the house again, per-
haps fire it as they had the stable,
and then ride away before the Federal
garrison at Lewisburg could receive
the alarm. | turned away from the
window to perceive Nichols sitting I'D
on the sdge of the bed.
Whats afire?" he asked.
THE stable" answered, crossing
the room. Get down in the corner
where you cannot be seen from the
windows Oh, yes you can; you are
tot so badly hurt. Miss Noreen. is
there any other place better than this
In which to hide?"
She shook her head.
Well then we must fight it out
here If they come; you have your re-
voiver-ah! the squad is already be-
low; listenl"
We stood side by side, scarcely
breathing. close to the bolted door.
The flames of the burning stable were
dying down, yet there was sufficient
light to render every object in the
room plainly visible. Intent as ! was |
On evory slight sound below and with /
out. kept my eyes on Nichols, seated
1sjectedly u one corner. Feet trampsd
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-02-25
Study Apple Tree Carefully.

Study your apple trees carefully, es-
pecially with reference to pruning
them. They do not as rule require
cutting back as severely as the peach
or plum. Thin out all the interfering
limbs and branches and cut back only
sparingly. This is especially true if
the trees are older. Young trees may
require more at times, while shaping
them to the type you have fixed in
your mind to develop in your trees. !,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-02-25

4 cheeks tlusneu. neI cyes nanny
ing those OF tho surprised officer.
you will. however. recognize me
lieutenant" she said pleasantly. ant
extended her hand, "and If you viii
listen | think / can clear up the mys
| terry"
"Miss-Miss Harwood," he muir
INJURED, slightly embarrassed, but still
belligerent, his glance wandering
from her face to mine. Certainly
we hoped to find you here. 1t was to
rescue you we came-at least 1t was
that hope which led me to request the
sending of troops, and to accompany
them. This outrage has been commit
ted, believe. by Cowan's gang. and
this man here"
rs my friend" she interrupted
quietly. Lieutenant Raymond. IL
you will kindly order your men to re
tire | will gladly explain his presence
in the house."
You wish to speak to me alone!
mot necessarily; but ! certainly
prefer greater privacy than this. You
are in commando"
mo; Captain Whitlock is below.
He turned toward the crowd blocking
the doorway and / grasped the oppor-
tunity to breathe a hasty word OF
warning into the ear of Nichols. The
girl never glanced again at either OF
us.
Take the men back into the hall.
sergeant" the lieutenant ordered.
land look through whatever rooms
have not been visited. Request Cap
tain Whitlock to join me here"
We waited motionless. the lieuten'
ants hand on the butt of his revolver,
as though he half suspicioned treach-
cry. Twice he endeavored to open
conversation with the lady. but her
response was not encouraging, and he
evidently did not feel safe except with
his eyes on me. Raymond fronted me,
a tall. well-proportioned fellow. with
incipient mustache, black and curled
at the points; rather long face, and
eyes sternly serious. There was about
him an appearance of force-a bit OF
a bully should say-and his uniform
was new, and carefully fitted.
A man stood in the doorway. bow
ing, his mild blue eyes surveying us |
nervously. He sported a light beard.
closely trimmed. the top of his head
scarcely reaching to the lieutenant
shoulder Miss Noreen greeted him
with a welcoming smile, and he
stepped CALAMITY forward, bending low
as he accepted her hand.
$50 pleased. so delighted, Miss Har-
wood. to find you safe and we'll We
we're, indeed, greatly worried at the
hought of your being here alone"
le exclaimed, slight lisp in his
roice. You have not suffered. /
rust?"
mot seriously, Captain Whitlock;
he guerrillas were outwitted-"
"Ah. do not attempt to explain. l
reg. We understand what you have
'assed through. as We have captured
wo of the villains. You sent for me.
lieutenant Raymond"
Eyes, sir, did," the young officers
Expression exhibiting clearly the con-
empt he felt for his superior. Il pre-
erred that you decide what shall be
one with this fellow" pointing at
niger at me. Miss HARDWOOD vouches
DR. him. but fail to understand how
e comes to be in the uniform of my
egiment."
CTo BE CONTINUED I
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Quick Work,

Bill-"I see an electrician claims
to have invented apparatus by which
he can measure the ten-millionth part
of a second of time"
Jill-"Well. even such an apparatus
couldn't measure the length OF time
a girl takes to make up her mind to
say yes when man proposes mar
riage TO her
Why couldn't it?''
Because she's already made up her
mind to say yes. you know
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-02-25
Use for Frost Bitten Grass.

Frost bitten grass will do more good
as protection to the soil than it
will to fill cows stomach.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-02-25
No Smoke Without Eire-

There can no great smoke arise brs
there must he some tire.-iohn Lyiy
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-02-25
Late FORAGE Crop.

The most valuable crop for the
production of late forage is corn.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
Conservative.

There was once lady from Dexter,
Ia. who spent FIVE solid hours rooted
to one spot on the rim Of the Grand
Canyon, during which time the strong
light of the desert afternoon melted
into pools OF turquoise and purple
haze; the mile-long shadows flung
themselves into the depths or went
striding across the plateaus. . I'll
be picking the pockets Of my own soul
here In minute. But, anyway, am
trying TO tell you that this lady from
Iowa witnessed sunset In the Grand
Canyon; and when night came she
found her tongue.
"It is highly gratifying she sighed.
'Yes--highly gratifying
If you win not take my word for it,
take the word Of the Iowa lady. She
was cautious, even conservative; she
did not overstate the case.-C. u. Van
Loan. in the Saturday Evening Post.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
Who Is the Boss?

The superintendent of big depart
ment store in Boston conducts school
of craftsmanship in his establishment,
and one of the first questions he puts
to his class of beginners is: "Who is
the boss?'
After salesman pupils have guessed
every official about the establishment,
the superintendent explains. mo, no
no; he is not the boss. The real boss
in this store is the customer. It's the
customer that you and l are here to
please. It's the customer who pays
your wages and mine. Now, If you are
sitting behind your counter, doing
nothing, and you see me coming, don't
jump up; but If you see the customer
the boss-coming, jump! That al
ways makes deep impression"
The lesson is a good one to mem
orize.-Retailers' Journal.
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and clear and If not used immediate
ly should be parboiled.
Broiled Sweetbreads.--Wash and
parboil the sweetbreads and rub
them we'll with butter, then broil
over slow fire. turning occasion
ally, and Blasting with butter.
Sweetbreads boiled and pounded to
paste with cooked peas, adding sea-
soning, makes a most delicious filling
for sandwiches.
Sweetbread Salad. - Cut small
cooked sweetbreads into dice and mix
with twice the amount of finely cut
celery. Mix mayonnaise with whipped
cream. add little onion Juice and
plenty of red pepper and salt and
serve on head lettuce with slices OF
lemon for garnish.
Larded Sweetbreads.--Soak three
heart sweetbreads In cold water with
a bit of vinegar, drop them In boil.
ing water for three minutes to blanch
them, then plunge into cold water
press them between two plates for q
half hour. Lard with strips of bacon.
Put into saucepan one sliced carrot,
one sliced turnip, few sprigs OF
parsley, and one sliced onion; lay on
top the larded sweetbreads, and pour
over them cupful of stock, simmer
slowly for thirty minutes. Melt a
tablespoonful Of butter in saucepan,
add tablespoonful of -four and when
we'll mixed add to the stock; cook
five minutes. Dish the sweetbreads
and pour over them the sauce and
vegetables, or the sauce may be
strained.
Sweetbreads with mushrooms Is a
delicious combination which may be
served IN ramekins, patty shells or in
| timbale cases.
Sweetbreads and Bacon.-Blancf
| the sweetbreads, fry in bacon fat and
surround with bits of curled bacon
and few slices of fried cucumber
| for garnish.
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half cover the meat and set in a warm
place and turn the meat often. press
In with fork until it begins to look
white. Squeeze the meat dry in
meat press and salt to taste Serve
either hot or cold. If reheated take
great care not to coagulate the al
bumen.
Bread Gruel.--Simmer a cupful of
bread crumbs in pint of water until
all absorbed, Rub through strain
er, season lightly with salt and
serve hot or cold. For variety
brown the crumbs first, and flavor
with beef essence or reduce the water
to one cupful and add one-half cup
full of cream.
Farina Porridge.-Take two table
spoonfuls of farina, one-fourth of a
teaspoonful of salt, a cupful of boiling
water and cupful of milk. Sift the
farina into the boiling, sailed water
and cook till it thickens; then add the
milk, beating smooth, and cook in a
double boiler Is minutes.
koumiss.-Dissolve half a yeast
cake in half cupful of tepid water,
mix 1t with quart OF milk, as fresh
as possible: add tablespoonful of
sugar, and when we'll mixed put in bot
ties and tie the corks in with stout
cords. Let stand IL hours at tenn
perature of rs degrees, then place on
ice or turn the bottles upside down
until wanted. A champagne tap is
convenient to draw the koumiss, but
If care is used when opening the bot
tie, enough may be saved to refresh
the patient after decorating the walls
and furniture, not to mention your
self. Do not make more than enough
to last two or three days.
Norwegian Rice.-Cook rice ten
der; then reheat in well-seasoned
chicken stock. Put on a platter;
sprinkle with chopped chicken liver,
scrambled eggs and CRATES cheese.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
MANY AGENCIES At WORK
Most Active Fight Against Tubercu-
Iosis Is Being Carried on at
Numerous Points.

Statistics made public by the Ma
tional Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis show that
nearly 5000 agencies are now listed In
the fight against tuberculosis in the
United States. an increase of 1000 per
cent since 1904, when the national
warfare on this disease was started.
These figures are taken from a new
tuberculosis directory issued by the
association
The list includes 557 sanatoria and
hospitals, 15S tuberculosis boarding
houses, 90 hospitals for the insane and
35 penal institutions making special
provisions for tuberculosis. 455 dis
pensaries, $40 open-air schools. and
1924 anti-tuberculosis associations
and committees. To these are added
1853 Canadian institutions and associa-
tons, making total of 3,0S7. The d.
-ectory also gives a summary of mu-
nicipal and state legislation on tuber-
culosis.
When the national association was
formed in 1904 and the first list of
agencies was printed, only 1873 organi-
cations and institutions We're found
The second edition Of the directory in
1908 reported $40 different agencies
and lao were listed In the third edi-
ton published In 1911. On the basis
of the latter figures. the number of
agencies in the anti-tuberculosis move
ment has increased 115 per cent in the
last five years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
LIGHTNING RIO
MOT A FRIEND TO BE SOUGHT
Man Who Continually "BIows His
Own Horn" Is as General Prin-
cipIe to Be Avoided.

Beware of the person who is contin-
ually telling you of the good he's do
Ing.
Something about that man is not
right.
He has some reason for desiring to
make you think him better than he is.
He either wants to work you into
something, or he wants to reach some
one else through you.
The man who does deeds of kind
ness, prompted by heart which is
right, seldom tells of them. He might
mention one to an intimate friend, per-
haps, but then only incidentally.
The man who gives, not because he
really wants to do so, but because of
some selfish desire, will never get
credit any higher than his own roof
His desire for effect and his insincer-
ity make him a man to be avoided
never trusted.
Look out for the man who wants you
to turn his grindstone.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
Electricity Kills Insect.

A process has just been developed in
the department of agriculture by
means of which insects and pests may
by killed by electricity. The process
consists in the application Of salt wa
ter to the ground that Is to be treated,
and then causing a current Of cleo
tricity to pass through the soil. The
current generates gas which will In
stantly kill all germs, larvae and in
sect pests in the soil, without In any
way injuring the vegetation. A large
area of ground can be treated by dig.
ging shallow trenches in which a pow
erful current can be developed.
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prepare and leaving no waste.
Beef Tea.-Cut round steak in small
cubes, put into mason jar and stand
the jar on a trivet in kettle and
simmer for two or three hours, then
season well; very carefully heat, as
overheating will spoil the tea.
sraised Liver.-Make a dressing
of one-half cupful of finely chopped
suet, one cupful Of bread crumbs, one
teaspoonful of sweet herbs, a little
grated lemon rind, and salt and pep
per to taste. Mix well and set aside
while preparing the moat. Cut calf s
liver in slices, not too thin, and roll
each In flour, salt and pepper. Lay
thin slices of salt pork In the bottom
Of baking dish and put the liver on
top of them with dressing. Add wa
ter or stock to moisten and cover
the dish closely. Cook in the oven
an hour. Serve in the dish in which
1t was cooked.
Beefsteak Pie.-Cut leftover broiled
steak In oneinch pieces. Cover with
stock made from beef extract, using a
half teaspoonful to cupful of boil
ing water. Add one small onion sliced,
and cook slowly until the beef is ten
der. Remove the onion and make a
sauce of the strained liquid, seasoning
with salt and pepper; add table
spoonful of worcestershire sauce. Add
two cupfuls Of potatoes, cut in half
inch cubes, previously parboiled for
five minutes In sailed water. Turn
this mixture into q deep earthen dish
and cover with rich biscuit dough,
either in the form of biscuit or a
cover, with an opening to allow the
steam to escape. Mashed potato
brushed with egg may also be used,
which will take less time for the
baking.
Chopped lamb seasoned with
chopped green pepper and made into
croquettes is dish that is well liked.
Serve with sauce and chopped pep
per as a garnish.