Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 April 1893 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 2G. TWELVE PAGES.

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ma OrFICERS. President Will E. Strawn, Montpeller, Ind. First Vice-president Torreace M. Jackion, New Lancaster. In1. Secou-1 Yice-jresiJent Mits Sue C Parker, Kalona, I a. Recording Secretary Miss Dora Wenner, l'leassnt-ave., Indianapolis, Intl. Correipoi.'limr Secretary Miss Emma L. Herker, Emery, 111. Treasurer iliss Mary J. Kelley, Campbellstown. O. Executive Committee Alonzo Finley Jacobs, Greeneattle, lad.; William A. Clark. Anthony, Ind.; V. . Kokt-ndof'er. Montevallo, Mo.; j. C McDonald. Medina, Tenn. ; Mrs. J. 1. Darues, Lruceton Milla, W. Va. OIUECT. Fee. 2of Article 1 of Constitution 1 he object of the Howard Literary Club 1 to encourage pore l'ternture.strer gthen morality, establish sociability, increase a iesiro for Mind improvement aud literiry attainmeuts and to extend the work c f reformation. M l .i;;r.Ks. Sec. 1 of Article 'J of Constitution All persons of cood moral character who are ritensted in the ob.ei-ts of this organization aud are willinar to work in accordance therewith are eligible to membership. We mot-t oorJially invite evi-ry one tmly and uncompromisingly interested ia our objects to join our clul. letters of inquiry should be addressed the Corresponding Secrf tary with Mumi'. Tbe Howard L.terary hft neither ealari'-d Sicers nor contributors, and del ends wholly Upon its merits aud principles for aucceis. Members only ar entitled to the rare benefits of our book catalogue. All letters tor publication must be carefully written on one side of the paper only, accompanied by the writer's real iiamo and address, as well as the noi-i de plume, and plainly addressed to the editor, ('. ti. Stewart, Skntinel ofiiee. Indianapolis, In J. Members in renewing subscription for TlIK Fentinll will dease be sure to send (I to the Howard Literary Treasurer, as the club is allowed a small commission. Hue credit and prompt action guaranteed. Members, n settling their photos to the editor for reproduction on this page, must send rioin tie plume, and also real name and address. The latter will not be published except by request of the sender. HAND5 ON POCKET BOOKS. jomp 1'rnrliml Hint tu All VVla Oo to the 1 rl urn l .in hoitiou. To Tin: Ci-vi. Now tint the world's fair it the chief place of attraction and a multitude of people will be thrown together of every cla.s, olor, crt ed or cant, an intermin'Hnif cf the ood, Lai an t iadi:tcrent. and the "crooks' " trust is getting everything in regular orderen a magnificent scale of business pricriple t( enable it to reap a rich harvesl, woul 1 it not be well to be "forewarned to bo forearmed?" Not that every ecion of the promoters of free America and the continental congress ehaü be provided with a bmith "Wesson rer.er.ter, or an encased piece of polished steel with ivory handle, aa too often tl.eir use proves to be worsu than the abuse; betides, the "good" end the tolerable sellout know just whin they are being iüched of their wallet and other valuable. Th eurt st r nd eafeet way is to curry nothing but whnt i a-t;iaily necessary in tie way or valuables, and that shoul 1 be cash or dra'ts in limited amounts secreted in several inside pockets, bo that it your unwarinesa or eareleea demeaaor at any time Ehould he taken advantage of by the light-fingered fratsrnity you would cot be deprived of all you chance l to have in your peeision. It i3 beet to havo but little money by you at any time, and never to ape tha dignity of the swell or fool, as that class of feiiowd and himoney soon part, and quite of:en by a little shorter method than he ia capaLlo of finding himself. A few years ago I recollect of nesting an old pcb.ool-n.ate who had attained eome distinction in hia own locality, especially in bis own estimation, and he naturally liked to show off to hi tastes by following: every "llunkey" style extant, an i this particular time waa about hia llret trip to the city, so that of all observers he was as much observed aa one could be. As we chanced to meet at a point where a "bkin" game waa being played to attract thousands of people paesiugthat way, and to the advantage of every pickpocket west of New York, I soon eaw he waa spotted aa a subject for "picking," and gave him a warning to look out or he would De done for. I'ut our conversation ceased right there, for self conceit ia an impregnable barrier to words of warning and he disappeared in the big crowd that swaved to and fro between sunshine and shade on that sultry afternon. IVrad venture, thirty minutes later ho would have compared with his former self about like a drowned rat and the frisky oil rodent he used to be. That self conceit had taken such a tumble that (d "Hutch," or -King" I'ardrige of the Chictgo wheat pit could scarcely felt less depended whe "squeezed" for hia millions. Ah, yes; with blanched cheeks and faltering ipeech he came up with a friend and I mora Reared than Lurt, for sure enough the "fellows" in that crowd tried to get his watch and pocketbook, both of which he carried with coDppicious elTect, for She says to me after coining up, "you know I look like a man that has money." 1 had put him a little on his guard. Said he. "It was not ten minutes until two fellows tried to get my watch and money in the thickest of the crowd, but got onlr the chain, when I gave them a ditr right and left." I'robtbably hia eie end superior strength caused the good luck to him, for tie was no pigmy in manhood. Hut thousands of dollars changed hands or pockets rather that day and evening by work of the adept thief. Men reported hating lost from $100 to $2,0U),and pocketbooks by the score were to be seen next dar scattered about in different places. home msn lost ail the money they had. Including their round-trip tickst, and

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could neither boy a breakfast or get home without borrowing change from thoe more fortunate. A few lost their hats and hankerchiefs eo bold and daring w aa the operation of the thieves at the depots when people started for their homes. "Did you lose your pocketbook?" was repeated by about every third person that for sympathy or experience was bewailing, the Iobs of the pocketbook A few years ago I was at the Ohio state fair an l the evening I returned hundreds of people were waiting about the. I'nion depot for their trains, and as my train dil not leave for awhile, went into the wait-irnr-room to rest and meditate on actions of the rentiers throng as they sauntered around, thinking, is there a pick-pocket or a thief among aii th'se apparently honest fics, when at a time theri remained but a fow in the depot, two young ladies, as if in search of somu article in the hand-bag one of them carried, steppe 1 up to the mantle of the ticket window and proceeded to lay thereon from the pparious receptacle bl o articles, more or less, and among them a little fat-looking money pumywben, in an instant, noisrlexply as the treed of neat, or us if thr very air of th- room disclosed an apparition, for right before my eyes ami between where I sat and the young ladies, less than twenty feet awav, were looking over a quandary of trille. appeared a fair young man, faultlessly dressed in the fashion of clothing worn by the egotistical youth of mean.a. as he approached the young ladies at a sly like intention with his hand extended along the wall, thought I saw his purpose and gave one of the ladies a knowing look in his direction, when she in a sensible manner put out her hand for the purse and proceeded to dump the miscellaneous lot into the cooler but the young man had vanished almost as quietly as he had come. Tocketbooks and the money pur.e are like gold watches, too often carried for effect and have a real significance very often ot the chief characterists an individual possesses. Hot those traits ot character and personal display of gaudy and giddy appendages of the wearingapparal become the surest index for the fakirs and pickpockets to work their "racket" most successfully. l'rofessional pickpockets usually work by "twos" and "threes" somewhat after the manner of three-card monte men by one of them drawing on their victims in some manner scarcely noticeable to the average mind, and they are not always easy to detect in a crowd of people or on the train where chunces allord an opportunity to "pick" the unsuepcting. l'.nt there ia no one always exempt from being relieved of his valuables if he geta in a position to be taken advantage of. as they are always around and ever ready to "pinch" them on the spot. I have never been molested in any way yet. though I have frequently seen them laying for game on trains, street cars and in cities from the Atlantic to the 1'aciGc, and New Orleans to Miatrara I alls. Oftentimes they are the most unsuspecting creatures in a crowd, dressed with care and in a etyle after the latest fad ; but previous to working their victims they Blip their culls and any other appendage that might interfere with their smooth work. Saloonä and pool rooms are generally headquarters for nearly every class of robber pamea and many's the time some country chap or unwary traveler has exposed his wallet there, while taking a'little something for the stomach's "sake" if nothing more was eeductive enoueh to have "cracked" down a few eheckela because of the burning el.rect they may have had on histrouser'a pockets. My humble advice ia to take nothing with you but that is actually necessary, and safely deposit everything not require4 each day. Keep clear of the saloons and like resorts, avoid getting in a jam by keeping out of the avalance, leave your "big" red pocket-books at home with your banker and only ke?p a little cash handy for daily needs and keep right eide up with care. "Miei.lo." "FARMER ZEB." A New Member Write His First Communication to the Club. II. L. C. Friends I will take a seat OTer here with the farmers. It has been nearly two months since I was enrolled as a member of the Howard literary club, bat I had been a reader of the many well written letters for quite a lonz time. Now aa to attending the reunion and tha world's fair I think that will be a grand trip. I hope I may be permitted to attend the reunion and meet the members, and especially farmers who are members of the club. Ilehold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard; even Aaron's beard that went down to shirts of his garment. The tie of friendship exists among all civilized races and classes of people and possibly led to the organization of men into societies for mutual protection and benefit. Heboid then how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Kvery day is a leap in life. When the day dawns it is a blank. There are inscribed thereon our thoughts, words and actions. Suffering well borne is better than euE'ering removed. When we reach the blessed garden above we shall lind that out of the very bruises and wounds over which we sighed and groaned on earth have sprung verdant branches, bearing most precious fruits for eternity. "Farmer Boy." iiarnard, Ind., April 21. About Drt-niiis. II. I C. Friends As it has been some time since I visited the page I will again try my luck. Spring has again clothed mother earth in a beautiful green. How pleasant to gaze upon a peach and apple blossom in the spring time. "Sunshine"

and "Dewdrop" aro ever welcome. "Hamlet," your dream was very interesting. May you so live that you will be safely borne screws the river of death to yuur home of everlasting life and joy. On the subject cf drcatna I would like to ask a few questions and would be pleased to have anyone answer them. Can the mind act independently of the body? l'o dreams prove that the mind will survive the body? Are dreams prophetic? "Alzina lime Wintari," and others, . rite often. Wishing voa a Rood night. J "Floyd." A WORD TO "POLLOCK."

"tomfl" Thinks That He I t'neluirUable to His KtTent Gem Collection. 'Tol'ock," I am sorry my collection of "(Jems," bearing upon the subject, "The Howard Literary," did not meet your approbation. But, then, why should I be, for 1 have long since learned that it is impossible to please all. Since the reading of your article I have reread my "(Jems" to see if I could discern upon w hat ground the authors . of my "(Jems" and myself are branded as being selfish egotists. I claim that tue constituents of a club have a perfect right to throw out an occasional complimentary remark relative to their organization. It is not only a right but a duty to do eo. Are we to tell them they are selfish ? One of the gems is from the constitution of the club, another is an invitation from the president to those who are interested in our principles to join and aii us. Many of them are not declarations of what is being done but what can and mav be done on our principles. If our principles point to some grand truth are we to be branded w ith selfishness and egotism if we point them out? Are we to call the members and friends who wrote those "gems" up and look them in the face and tell them they had a sellish motive in writing them, fcimply because they grew enthusiastic at some period of their club work, and spoke a word of praise? "i'oliock." I am alwavs for the best interests oi the club, and this is penned with ail respect and brotherly love for you, therefore to conclude let me say, if the members think me a detriment in the work the president assigned me 1 will cheerfullv hand over my pen. Yours for the right," "Comlt." Motevallo, Mo.. April 16. Love of Children. "C.i'l not that in an or woman wretchod who, whnterer tils lie or tli ha to s ul'cr, has a child to lore." 7A Ann i 11. .Vinr. Tired, hungry and cold, with eager tread, To my cliorleBt homo I lias to; Yet 1 would not clinnce for lbe loftiest dome Tliat ever a palace graced. If within Its stately marblo walls I should hum hit DsUingi three, Thotis-h treisnrej untold they wouli fain unfolJ, Jint gilded tiiaiii they'd be. Why, the ll.-htiMt tones of my boy al ne, ilf bi-art like tho wind llower ftlr, And my tiny girl, pure na ocean pearl, li there au-ht can mato with her. With nere'r a word, cf my bonnle b'rd, My babe with Hi teu ler eyes, (iaziof out on ll.'e, its cares and strifo, Ia wondering tuuta surprise. Mr. r- E. ?MITU. SCHOOL BOOK REVISION. An Opinion by the Attorney-General on the Subject. There has been much discussion at the recent meetings of the state board of school book commissioners as to just what powers th e board had to order a revision of tho books which are under contract at the time of proposed revisions. At the meeting just closed an appeal was mado to Attorney-(ieneral .rnitli for an interpretation of the laws of '!.'! on the subject. The following is the opinion in full: The net of 113, which covers the eabjef t of revisiou and the introduction of new Looki, waa enacted during the term of certain existing contract relating to the supply of school books in the common schools of the state and for thst reason some of its provisions are particularly directed to the revision of Looks already under contrset at the time of the pat sae of the law, while others relate to revisions which may be ordered under contracts which hall hereafter be made. !-ec. i af tie act of IK'3 provides that whenever the contractors for furnishing books shall file their written consent to a revision thst the otate hoard shall Lave the right to order such revif ion of any or all books which it may find necessary to revise. This language clearly is intended to cover the revision of Looks whinh have already beeu contracted for. Ottierwue no consent would be ueaessary. Seo. l'i of the same act also requires that the state board shall meet and after due examination of the books now in use hall determine whether or not any book or books now under contract need revision, if it be decided that any revision ought to be ii.aIo a notice must be given to any company or Companies now furnishing tuch boons of suoh decision. This seotir.n in intended to cover and provide for all exi'tiu emergencies namely, the revision of books which are already under contrset, and to any change in which tho written consent of the contractors must be obtained. It is not intended, however, to ntrol the revision of books which may be made after the expiration of existing contract. It is clearly contemplated thst whenever any new contract is entered into that the state board shall amply and clearly provide for uch revisions from time to time, as the board itself mav determine, limited only by sec. 13, which says that in no case shall a revision of any book or books be required oftener than every five years, except ia geographies and histories. As to future contracts, in see. 10 of the law may be found the following language: "And at the expiration of any contract now in existence or whica may hereafter be made Ly the state board, etc,, for furnishing books for use in the common schools of the state cf Indiana, the books then in use in the common schools of this state uuder such contract or contraots shall be continued in ose therein at the same price and upon the same terms and conditions until such time or times as the state board, etc, shall determine that a revision thereof is necessary for the best interests of the ohoola, when such revision shall be made or a new book contracted for and introduced for use as hereinbefore specified," eta. From this it is apparent that tha state board, at the expiration of any contract, should incorporate into any new agreement entered into such terms as shall clearly enable the state board to revise any or all of the books now ia use either at one and the same time or from time to time or from year to year as the board may deem advisable, subject of course, as to the frequency of suoh revision, to the provisions of sec. 13 hereinbefore quoted. It will be ueoessary under see. 10 of the new law for the state board to give twelve months' notice to the eounty superintendents, township trustees and school boards of the state. The action of Carter's Little Liver Tills is plaant, mild and natural. They gently utimulate the liver and regulate the bowels, but do not purge. FOR THE KIDNEYS, They aro ure to be Healthy if tho I'lVIIt nets properly. For to eure the Liver is to care the Kidneys. I have suffered a thousand deaths since I left the army, and a more diseased Liver and Kidneys you oever heard of. I tried a number ofdit erent remedies aud spent fl, 800, but I obtained no real benefit nntil I bought a dozen bottles of Simmons Liver Regulator. This preparation cured me. and I must say It is the only medicine I would give a cent for ia toy case." U. Ii. II A KD. Kkbwond. lad.

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REMEDY FOR HARD TIMES.

INCREASE THE INCOME AND DECREASE THE EXPENDITURES. Soms I'ractirnt Hints from n Well-Known Farmer "ObmrTer'n" Notes o. 11 Swindles Harrows Seed I'otatoes Ashf a Ouerles Answered Tile OueMions Shallow I'lowing for Corn Care of Young l'ig- 'Sentinel' Tolntrrs Hints tor Housekeepers Some Good Itecines. Mr. Terry of Ohio is ono of the beet known farmers in the country. He is a specialist, potatoes being his money crop. In a lecture before the students of the agricultural college in hia 6Ute he under- j took to give a remedy for the hard times i which he believed, and which all know, 1 do exist. Combinations to atlect the prices of farm products he rejected as both wrong and impracticable. The remedy, as Mr. Terry sees it, lies in one of two things or both. These are that we increase the amount we receive and decrease the amount we expend. The former is attained by more careful farming and better crops. This proposed remedy is always met by the objection that our products are now so great that a surplus exists to depress prices. The objection has force, because if all took Mr. Terry's advice the wheat, corn, potato, barley' and oat crops would go begging for a market. Hut for the individual farmer the advice is good, strange as it may seem, that advice bad for the masses can be good for the individual. This is due to the fact that few will make practical use of this fact. The farmer who can double his yield of oorn with small additional expense is profited thereby, although he would not be if all farmers did likewise. The advice is good because few will follow it. His second remedy is that we decrease the amount we expend by reducing the cost of production. This may be done in two ways: First, by adopting better methods, and second by growing more bushels per acre, thus decreasing cost per bushel. He illustrated the change from poor to better methods by an account of his own practice in bis own epecialty potato growing. He had abandoned the onehorse shovel plow for marking out tho ground and uses the planter instead. 13v careful culture no hoe work is required, and the dipging is done by machinery. In this way he prvs he has reduced the cost of growing an acre of potatoes I'li ptr cent. Hut it is by increased yields that his best profit is obtained. While the average yield per aero in this country is 100 bushels he gets "00 bushels. If the average price be 40 cents per bushel inetea 1 of getting 10 an acre ho gets $S0. In this way his net profit is very great. It is quite evident that if all would follow Mr. Terry's advice and example the yield in this country would be doubled and prices halved, but he knows he is safe in recommending such a course, as few will adopt it. It is further true that very many could not double their yields of any crop as eaeilv a? it is done on some farms. The subsoil plays a most important part in nil such undertakings. If it be naturally very fertile, eo that clover roots feed in it, and bring mineral manures to the surface, the task is comparatively easy. Much depends upon the land, till, is it not true that more depends upon the man? If we are determined to increase our yields, the way can be found easily. As farmers we havo close competition. Thousands are neither reading nor studying, ard their shancea of success are not iltatering. With all, times are hard enough, but Mr. Terry s advice is eafe to those of us who are willing to do our best. As in all kind- of bupinees, we, as individuals, must study to roduce cost of production p r bushel, and this is largely accom plifthcd by iucraaiing yialJj per acre Thostwhodo thid will succeed, and if they do not do eo they will, liko other men, fall behind in the race. We don't think Mr. Terry has mentioned aL the remedies but po far as he goes the advice can safeiy be taken by every Sentixll reader. Olorver' 'ot' No. 1 1. There are more farmers reading and planning to the best of their ability than ever before. The questions that ariso in our businee8 are innumerable. Every farmer has his problems to solve. What crops can bo made to pay better than others and what treatment is best? How shall we increase fertility? Dare we borrow money for under-drainage? Will this pay, or will that pay? Our work is a constant study, and the live farmor ia availing himself of the experience of others. Only such are eucceeding in any degree, and even with hard study not a few find that it is difficult to make end meet. It is a foregone conclusion that the man who farms by proxy rarely succeeds. During the day little questions ariee that demand the presence of tha owner. The successful farmer either works daily in the field, or he goes to the farm, watching and studying, and is near at hand when needed. The best peed bed is made by pressure of the owner's foot. A man make farming a business and see its possibilities, or he can do nothing in this era of low prices and keen competition. The lazy man should quit the business, if he is in it, as it will be sure to quit him in time. There ia an element of promise in the situation to the bright boys on the farm. The time ia coming when those who do not read and study will find that hard labor alone ia insufficient to keep one from going to the wall. Many will drop out of the race. Some are doing this now. The day will com when the business-like and etudioua farmer will make more money, because the conditions demand so much more ability on the part of one who farms that many will cease tobe producers. The idea that any one can farm is being exploded year by year. There should be room on this earth for all. The "average" man has a right to a good living, or an opportunity to make one. I am not excusing those who have trade conditions harder than they should. I'.ut it is my observation that thero is room for the bright boys. Study and experiment will win when muscle fails. There are greater possibilities in a few rich acres managed by a bright man than in big farms of thin or wet land, cropped incessantly and according to the least progressive methods. Oueuveii. Swindle. The country is full of men who propose to live by their wits end who have schemes for transferring the farmers' money into their own pockets. One of the latest frauds is well calculated to catch the unwary. A man represents himself a the agent of a firm that handles butter, goes through the country offering a better prico than can be gotten from stores, but stipulating that the butter must be made in a certain way using a churn that he names. People buy these churns at a biz price and never hear anything further from the party wanting butter. Some third-rate papers advertise extensively, offering big cash prizes for the first set of answers to the very simplest questions, stipulating that 25 or öö cents in silver accompany the answer as a subscription to the paper. Thousands send in the money, and the so-called prize is

GUARANTEED CURE OR NO PAY. Nothing Fairer Than This. V.'hca we say cure, we do not mrnn dimply to EUjp It for tho tluio beiiij, but a FERMENT AND POSITIVE CURE For RlieiimntUm, Tfenralcta, Dynpp"! IlrntlacHe, t'oiiat ipat ion, lSiltonki'tra. rvuiihiu s Sit ri-hii-H, kiiiiitire IMimkI, ml all llsc:i!-t'i iiriMiii from u disordered Liver. Write for Tr:ili.sc, Testimonials, uad Free Sample llottle of DR. ROC'S LIVER, RHEUMATIC, and NEURALGIA CURE to CULLEN & NEWMAN, 201 GAY ST., Knoxville, Tenn

only atriilc1 as compared with the sum received. Tho paper is usually run only to carry advertisements and is worse than worthless. Very often one sees advertisements that bear the marks of fraud on their face, and only those get bit who are either very ignorant or else want much for little monev. Of this class of frauds is that of the Chicago firm that oilers a fine steel engraving of the landing of Columbus for SI. Kach one sending a dollar gets in return a twocent Columbian postage stamp. Harrows, Seed rotators, 1'te. To the Agricultural Editor Sir: (1) Which is the better harrow, the out away or disc? (2) Are small potatoes good for seed? (ä) Are hardwood ashes a good fertilizer for orchards? (4) What kind of a soil is best for sweet potatoes? (5) Is alfalfa better than red clover? 1. I use only a disc harrow, but the cutaway is good. Will those having cutaways give us their opinion of tho two in point of draft and excellence oi work. '2. Small potatoes grown from large tubers make fairly good seed, but 1 prefer to plant only large ones. Yes. Especially for old and unfertilized orchards. 4. A well-drained, compact, gravel soil. A loose soil lets the potatoes grow long, and stringy. Many larcte growers do not nee any rotation on sweet-potato land, as they want it kept compact. Clover or rye loosens it too much. I'low not over four inches deep. 5. Alfalfa does best in warm, sandy soils. It is adapted to hot and droughty districts and is used for permanent meadows. Ked clover is far prelerable for our soils and climate. Tile Question Answered. TO THE AUKK.-ULTUP.AL EDITOR Sir: What is the smallest sie of tile grain that should be used for laterals? 1 am laying two aud one-Lalf inch tiles and some claim that thev Are too small. Do you advise one to use such small tile? (2) los the water cuter tiles through the pore j, or only at the joints. James Y. Actos. Authorities diller much in regard to tho size of tile that should bo laid for laterals, and thi is duo both to the varying character ol . ils and to the degree of care commonly ed in laying tile. A little calculation will convince Mr. Acton that a two and one-half inch tile is capable of carrying ad the water that falls on a strip of ground forty feet wide (the usual distance between laterals) and fifty or sixty rods long, if tho tie cf mains commonly used have sufficient capacity. To illustrate: A main of ten-inch tile is eupposed to carry all the water that falls on twenty-live or thirty acres of land. Then why should the forty or fifty laterals, more or lees, bo ot four-inch tile? If they run full, the main could not discharge half the water. The fact is that a two and one-half inch tile can carry the water oil" an acre of ground, provided the grade is a good one. The only points to consider are the grade and the character oi the soil. There is some soft land that does not furnish a good bottom for drains, and tile will f ir.k and get out of line. In euch land a large tile is the pafest. Then, too, eome do not do accurate work. The bottom of the drain is not graded accurately, and tho result is that the tile fills with silt in every depression. Underdrainage must lie done with perfect accuracy. Then, if the bottom be a solid one, small tile is juntas good as any, and manv even prefer it, as they want it to run full occasionally to keep it clean.-ed. 2. The water enters at the joints. Shallow Plowing for Corn. A few of our meat advanced farmers advocate shallow plowing for corn. Their advice is contrary to that ueually given, the virtues of deep plowing having been proclaimed from the earliest days. If it were the lazy and thriftless class that favored shallow plowing we would pass it bv without comment or thought, but when successful men urge the practice upon us it is time for experiment. It is worse than idle to condemn any practice merely be cause it is not in accord with our theories. W'e are to prove all things for ourselves These men give reasons that seem to bo good. Let us name a few : 1. It takes much less labor to pulverize four or five inches of soil than seven or eight, and the success of the corn crop de pends more upon a line seed bed than a deep ono. 2. If manure or fertilizer is used, it benefits the crop more and is more quickly available if mixed with surface soil than if mixed with double tliat quantity. 3. -When a sod or other vegetable matter is to be plowed down, it is a mistake and damage to the soil to put it below the reach of sun and air, for it is by their influence that chemical action is induced, which forms the nitrates and furnishes soluble plant food, and under eome conditions, at least if the land is plowed deep, a a different chemical action is caused, which produces acids injurious to the crops. I have had tho hest success with a shallow turning of eoi. When a good growth of grass was turned under in the late p Dring, the growth of corn was rapid, as the heat decomposed the green stutf that law within five inches of the surface. But, withal, this department is not advocating shallow plowing for til of its readers. Far from it. It is a matter of Individual experiment, as much of it depends on the character of the soil. No matter if you have little faith in the practice, it is advised that you plow a portion of one field only five inches deep and thus test this matter for yourself. If the shallow plowing will give you a more thrifty growth and more bushels of corn per acre then it is worthy of more extended trial. Big yields are worth more than bushels of theory. Car of Youns P'jr. Waldo Brown says: "Tho first two weeks is a critical timo with the young pips, for they must have exercise soon after thev begin to grow or thoy will not do well and often will die outright. This is more apt to be tho case if the sow is an extra good suckler, as the pigs will get too fat and die. It is bad for them to lie in a dusty bed, and pains should be taken to keep the bed dry and clean, and the litter should be allowed the run of a lot for exercise. The next important point ia to get tho growing pigs to eating as early as popsible, and they can be taught to eat at four weeks. Provide a place adjoining the feeding place of the mother which the pigs can enter easily, but which the mothers cannot disturb, and as soon as you notice the young pies beginning to crack corn scatter a Uttie in the pen and put in shallow troughs for slop. A little miik will be a great help now, and it can usually be spared on the farm, even if the calves and family have to be put on short allowance for a week or two. but as soon as they get to eating well you can substitute slop made of bran aud oil

meal. Use about one part of oil meal to seven of bran. Stir it thoroughly and alt a little. Feed the elop warm at first, especially if the weather is cold. Never feed more than they will eat clean, and if any is left remove it and clean the trough. It is to your advantage, however, to get them to eat all that you can. for with this food there is no danger of their eating too much. My pigs at 100 days old ate each two gallons of slop por day, made about as thick as w ould run readily in the troughs. You will push your pig faster if you will give eome corn each day, but it is neither eafe nor economical to feed heavily with corn until they have made good bone and muscle and developed healthy vital and digestive organs. Begin heavy corn feeding about two months before you expect to market them and they will make heavy gains. Sentinel l'ointers. Mixed grasses make the best pastures. alt all stock before turning on grat-s. Goelowon alfalfain this climate. Barbed wire makes a good water gap.

I'eel the willows and let them stand a year. Fruit for breakfastis a safeguard against indigestion. Have all tools in good order before they are needed. Try a few southern cow peas as a manurial crop. Why not plant rough land with black locugtg for posts? Tse old rails for a post-and-rail fence. Wire rails to the posts. Keep wagon and buggy tires tight by painting the rims often. Comparatively few men scatter manure as evenly at it should be done. Faint the farm implements before thev are exposed to the summer's sun. There is pleasure in grafting favorite varieties of fruit upon worthless stock. Four all slops on tilled land, so that the fresh earth will absorb the noxious elements. Protect tho young pigs from the spring rains. Fast year's wet eeason caused the death of many pigs. The country school is more important to the farmer than all the universities. Choose good directors. Meet swindling agents with a shotgun. They are easily detected, as they generally oiler something for nothiDg. Don't let the weeds show above ground if you can help it. The harrow ehould be used more frequently than it is. The vegetable garden should be well drained and fertile. It does not pay to put hand labor on wet or thin land. Many good farmere say that fertilizers ehould not be applied to corn in the hill, as the roots of the plants will be inclined to grow in a bunch where the fertilizer is. Be fair with us, friends. Don't refuse to give other readers your opinions. Join with us in making The sentixel department the best and most practical farm page published. Hints Por Housekeeper. When the fire in the range fails to burn brightly and the draft is imperfect we decide that the chimney requires attention and the range must be cleaned, and hasten to eenk for a man who understands it to come and do the work, when, by placing a few pieces of zinc on the hot coals we will find (unless something serious is the matter with the llue)that it has been cleaned by this simple means, the draft is gool and the fire burns as brightly as ever. Never throw away a piece of zino; if it is used in the kitchen around the range save all the trimmings, when the edges become broken or ragged and must be cut otT, and when at last it is worn out and has to be replaced, save the old piece, cut it up with an old pair of shears or bend and break iv into pieces and occasionally throw some of it on the coals when you have a hot fire and it will 61 dorn be necessary to have the flue cleaned. lVn't think yon must purchase some expensive material for cleaninglthe obstinate tins which will persist in looking du.i when you want them to shine; ecour them with whitening moistened with kerosene, and you will be pleased with the result. Another simple help, easily obtained, is the use of oyster shells; place one in the tea kettle and it will keep the crust from forming on the int ide. When the clinkers begin to collect on the firebrick after using the poker, etc., until you begin to despair of getting them oil without breaking the brick, place a few ovster shells on the coals when the fire is hot, and see how soon the clinkers will ecale olf. If we only keep our eyes open we may find many helpful friends in the despised accumulation usually burnt or thrown aside as rubbish. If your chamois has been misplaced or worn out, the powder gone with no chance of replenishing it, or any of your favorite helps for rapid window washing missing, do not decide that it will be drudgery without them, but try newspapers, and I am sure you will use "them in the future in preference to the expensive helps which you used to consider necessary. Bub a largo piece of the newepaper in the hands until &oft, wipe oü the glass with a damp cloth, and quickly polish it with the paper; tha printer's ink will make the glass shine, and you will be surprised to find bow quickly it is done, A fiat tea-kettle, for instance, wide and shallow, in which water can be hurriedly boiled, is a convenience which no house keeper should be without. An alcohol lamp, or a contrivance to fasten upon a gas jet, so that the flame may spread quicklv under the surface ot the kettle, ... i . win ouen save time wnen h is necessary to heat water for an invalid's uie. Speaking of hot water, it is wonderful how many good purposes it serves. A compress of linen wrung out of hot salt and water and applied to the chest coy ered entirely and closely with flannel to prevent the taking cold, will ease pain and do away with the irritation which culminates in frequent coughing. Hot water at the back of the neck and behind the ears will cure that nervous weariness and hysteria which overcome one after a hard day's work. Hot water taken internally before a meal is an aid to digestion. No one who wishes to make a guest absolutely comfortable should forget to eupply her room with hot water abundantly.' If not on call at the turning of a faucet, a good-6ized iug or pitcher of it ehould be brought night and morning to the washetand for dressing purposes. Speaking of guests, it ii a good idea to leave a needle book with needles, threaded and ready for use on the dressing table. A braid or a button is loosened, a eleeve gives way. a bit of cloth is frayed, and the woman away from home has not always her workbox with her. A thimble and a needle book furnished as above, with a pair of scissors, are thoughtful additions to comfort, which do not suggest themselves to every mind. Good Iteelpes. Tapioca Jelly Cover one cud of granulated tapioca with a pint of water, eoak it over night, next morning drain into a farina boiler, and if the water has been nearly dissolved add another half-pint of boiling water, cook until the tapioca is perfectly clear; add one-half cup of sugar, then stir in hastily the well-beaten whites of two eeiis; drain into a mold and stand in a cold place to harden. If perfectly made this will turn out keeping the shape of the moid ; it must be as delicate as gelatine, not firm and etilT. Put a pintof milk into a double boiler, beat the yo ks of two eggs with four tablespooufuls of sugar.

moisten a tablespoonful of corn starch in a little cold milk, add to the hot milk, cook a moment; add the g and sugar, cook another moment; take from the lire, add a tableepoonful of vanilla, and turn out to cool ; serve the jelly with this cus

tard poured around it. Steamed Batter Pudding Beat two eggs, broken without separating, nntil light. Add one cup of miik, an 1 w hen thorough lv mixed, two cupa of tiour, and beat until eaiooth end lizbt; then ad 1 one teaspoonful of melted butter, half a teaspoonful of ealt and beat again. Lastly add ono heaping teaspoouful of baking powder and one-quarter of a pound of candied cherries, cut in halves and lloured. Stir quickly into the pudding and turn into a greased melon mold, l'.ou or steam continuously for two hours and eerve with foamy eauce. Angol Cake The white of eleven eggs are f, rst beaten to a etiO froth and one and one-half cupiful of powdered or fine gran ulated sugar are stirred into it. And then a teaspoouful of vanilla and one cup of flour, into which has been mixed one teaspoonf al of cream of tartar. The Hoar and the cream of tartar should be sifted four times and beaten lightly into the other mixture. Bake forty minutes in an ungreased pan with a tube inthe center. In vert the pan and allow the air to pass under the cake as it cools. A turk's head pan, one with a tube, should aiwava ba used. Scotch Mutton Broth The most famous. broths of Scotland are those made of mutton by the plow, homely method of tha cottage. The scrag end of neck of a wellfed, plump sheep is chosen. The llesh is carefully cut olf the bones and all fat re moved. The bones are covered with about a pint of water and the lean moat ia put in a large soup pot. with half a turnip, an onion, half a carrot, m stalk of celery, all minced fine with a half cup of barley. 1 our about three pints of cold water over these ingredients. Let tha mixture come slowly to the boiling point. and simmer at the back of the stove for two hourg. At the end of this time strain the water oft the bones and add it to the soup. Add also a teaspoonful of flour mixed with a tablespoonful of butter. Wet this with a little of the hot soup to prevent any possible lumping and then stir it in. Add two or three sprigs of parsley, minced fine, and then let the soup eimmer half an hour longer. This is a thick broth in which meat and vegeta bles are esrved and for this reason it ia called in eome parts of Scotland "hotchpotch." It has sometimes been argued that mutton is not as apt to induce flesh, as beef, while it contributes equally toward making muscle, and for this reason some professional trainers prefer it for diet. Certain it Is that the Scotch, who are a nation of mutton eater?, aro famous for their brawn and muscle, while the Fnglish, who are beef eaters, are apt while muscular to be rotund in figure. Sometimes a half cup of coarse oatmeal is substituted for the barley in the hotchpotch. Professional caterers make this Scetch broth of stock, which they always keep at hand. 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