Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 89, 5 February 1909 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TEIiEGRA3I, FRLDAI FEBRUARY 5, 1909.

WILL INTRODUCE A PLAYGROUNDS BILL

Provides Grounds in the Cities Of First, Second and Third Classes. SCHOOL BOARD IN CONTROL GROUNDS MAY BE SECURED, IF NECESSARY BY CONDEMNATION UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN. Palladium Bureau. Indianapolis, Feb. 5. Representative Elliott, of South Bend, has ready for introduction and will probably introduce today a bill to provide for the establishment of public playgrounds during the summer months in cities of the first, second and third classes. The bill was prepared by the recreation committee of the Childrens Aid association of Indianapolis. Elliott and Harry D. Tutewiler, chairman of the recreation committee, conferred last night on the proposition. Elliott is in favor of the playground proposition, as his home city, South Bend, is in the third class and will soon be in the second class of cities. Must Have Grounds. It is provided In the bill that the board of school trustees or commissioners in cities of the first, second and third classes shall be authorized to establish, maintain and equip public playgrounds to be used during the summer school vacation periods. To this end the school board would be authorized to use such public school buildings and grounds as in their judgment might be required and further would have the power to lease or buy additional grounds adjacent to the public school grounds or in other portions of the city. In this connection such boards would be empower ed pursuant to the laws of eminent domain to condemn ground for use as public playgrounds and to pay for such additional ground out of the school jrevenues. Provisions Made. The board of school commissioners would have full control and custody of such public playgrounds, including the policing and preservation of order, would be empowered to adopt suitable rules, regulations and by-laws to be observed by children and other persons while using the playgrounds and would be authorized to enforce such rules by the use of suitable penalties. It would further be within the power of the board to select and pay directors and assistants, who while on duty for the purpose of preserving order and observance of rules would have all of the powers and authority of police officers in the respective cities in which they were' appointed. The compensation of such directors and assistants would be fixed by the school boards. Project a Good One. Mr. Tutewiler,-chairman of the recreation committee, has made a careful study of the playground proposition all over the state and has gathered information from other states. In a few days he will issue a statement setting forth the result of his investigations. "The question of public playgrounds, he said, "is one which should be considered in the larger cities of the state. In Chicago several hundred thousand dollars was spent last year in equipping and maintaining such playgrounds. In Dayton, O., $75,000 was spent in this way. In the entire United States there are . 177 cities in forty-two different states that are regularly maintaining public playgrounds during the summer school vacation period." loop Gaby Cloalthy; Froo tJo child can be well and strong vnless its bowels move regularly very day at the same hour. Such regularity promotes good health. One passage is absolutely necessary, while two are not too many. There is one remedy that is especially adapted to the needs of children, and which thousands of American mothers are vein today, and that is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the great herb laxative compound. Its gentle action, so free from Striping, Its tonic effects, and its perfect purity, vouched for to the United States Government, makes It an ideal children's laxative tonic. Mrs. M. F. Cash, of Webb, Okla., is an Old-time friend of this wonderful child's " remedy and she says she could scarcely keep house without it. She became acquainted with It through- Dr. Caldwell's offer of a free trial bottle, which she found so effective on her baby that she now always keeps it in the house. Mrs. K. It. Stout, of Louisville. K. also first used it in a free sample, then bought it of her druggist at the regular price, which t Is only .50 cents or $1 a bottle. It gave Jier little girl a splendid appetite and a vigorous stomach. Where Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin once finds its way into the , tiome it makes a life-long friend. They soon discard salts, pills and powders. Those who have never yet used Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin should begin to do so. for they are missing a valuable household friend. In order to acquaint you with Its merits at no expense to yourself the doctor will send you a free test bottle on receipt of name and address. It has been Justly called the nation's safeguard to health In the cure of constipation, dyspepsia, heartburn, liver trouble, lek headache, sour stomach and similar digestive ailments. If there Is anything' about your ailment that you don't ; understand, or If yon want any medical advice, write to the doctor, and ho will answer you fully. There Is no charge for this service. The address is Dr. W. B.

News of Surrounding Towns

CAMBRIDGE CITY. iND. Cambridge City, Ind., Feb. 5. Roy Pritchard, a Cambridge City boy, who has been employed with the Shield Pattern Works at Columbus, Ohio, has gone to Connersville where he has a more lucrative position with the Connersville Blower Works. Mrs. Will Wagar, of North Front street, Is a victim of the grip. Mrs. Jane Driggs entertained the Rebekah Aid society Thursday afternoon. Lowell Wilson, of Mansfield, Ohio, visited his mother, Mrs. Isadore Wilson Tuesday evening. Mrs. Taylor Crook, who has been ill for some time, Js in a very critical condition. Mrs. Kate Welliver of Oxford, Ohio has returned to her home after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Amanda Kimball, at Rose Hill. Don Wright went to Rushville today to remain until Monday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beard entertained the following guests at euchre Wednesday evening: Mls3 Rose Lefel, of Piqua, Ohio; Misses Kiturah Moorman, Carrie Dietrich, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Griffin. Refreshments were served at the close of the game. Daniel Stonecipher and Mrs. Minnie Boyer, both residents of this place, were married by Judge Abbott, of Richmond, a few days ago. Ben Stalker went to Cincinnati today to purchase music for use in the orchestra which he is organizing in this place. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ogborn have moved into the property, vacated by Charles Wheeler, on West Main street. Mrs. Ada Dennis, who has been in the Reid Hospital, the past two weeks has so far recovered as to be able to return to her home in this city. Several of our prominent business men are showing symptoms of the automobile fever. Fleming Ratliff, editor of the New Castle Tribune, spent Tuesday in this city. Amos Huddleson and son Elbert, who have been spending some time in the West, have returned to their home in Mt. Auburn. Attorney J. C. Dodson spent Tues day in Wabash, looking after legal business. The services at the M. E. church for next Sabbath, are: Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.; morning service at 10:30. Subject: "The Magnificence of the Bible." Evening service at 7 p. m. Subject: "The Magic Skin, or Unlimited Desire." Epworth league at 6 p. m. Washington Once Gave Up to three doctors; was kept in bed for five weeks. JBlood poison from a spider's bite caused large, deep sores to cover his leg. The doctors failed, then "Buckle n's Arnica Salve completely cured me," writes John Washington, of Bosqueville, Tex. For eczema, boils, burns and piles its supreme. 25c. at A. G. Luken & Co. GREENSFORK, IND. Greensfork, Ind., Feb. 5. Several from here attended the Huffman sale Wednesday on the King farm east of town. Loring Brookshire of New Castle was in town Wednesday on business. Harris & Co. made a shipment of dressed poultry by express to eastern markets Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Crump spent Thursday with relatives in Richmond. Charles Cates who recently moved into the house with his father, Eli Cates, to care for him and do the farm work, is seriously ill with erysipelas. Lute Hatfield made a business trip to Richmond Thursday. Howard Gaylor substitute mail clerk is spending a few days at home. Edward Dean and John- Nicholson, progressive farmers of this vicinity attended the corn school at Centerville Thursday. Mrs. Cecil Franklin of Indianapolis will arrive Saturday to assist with the singing at the Christian church and will remain during the meetings. Mrs. Baldwin and daughter of Webster spent Thursday here. Mrs. Charles Roller has returned to her home in Richmond after a visit with relatives here. Ollie Boyd has returned to New Castle after a ten days stay with his father, Florence Boyd, who has been seriously ill -for some time. At this writing he is slightly improved but has no use of his right arm. Rev. Meyers, Liberal U. B. minister of Muncie, came to assist the Rev. Bundy In conducting a series of meet Ings at tne tTiends' cnurcn, but as the meeting was postponed he began a series of meetings at U. B. church of Sugar Grove. OLIVE HILL, IND. ' Olive Hill Ind., Feb. 5. Mrs. Dollie Tuttle and son William, visited one day last week in Centerville with her sister, Mrs. Pearl Coony. The aid society from this place fur nished the dinner at Mr. Hughman's sale Wednesday. They took in quite a little sum of money. The sale was well attended. Mr. Johnigan is quite sick with lung fever. Mr. and Mrs. John Foley went to Richmond Tuesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tuttle will entertain the jolly club Saturday night. There are quite a good number of people from this place attending the corn school at Centerville this week. Mrs. Annie Walker who has been sick is reported better at this writing. It seems as though Walter Harris has had his share of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and five children have been very-sick. Mr. and Mrs. Lem McNutt and Miss Fanine Silver called on Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McKinney Wednesday evening. Mr. Willie Homey is learning the carpenter trade with S. J. Medaris and in the spring will work with John Beck

MILTON. IND. Milton, Ind., Feb. 3. Dr. I. F. Sweeney and Dr. Luke M. Gentle were at the County Medical Association at Richmond Wednesday. Mrs. Alice Wiggan of Richmond is visiting here sister Mrs. Willis Leverton. Harry Doty has a very flattering offer to go as soloist and chorus director with an evangelist. Mrs. Alice Gresh and Mrs. John Thurman attended the Simpkins-Watt wedding in the east part of the township Wednesday. Robert Cornthwaite was at Cambridge City Thursday. Ruby Moore is home from Rushville to spend Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Moore, New Philadelphia, Ind., announce the marriage of their daughter Fanny to Elmer McClellan January 24. The Moores formerly lived here. Mrs. Noll went to Columbus, O., Thursday where she was called on account of the serious illness of, her sister, Mrs. Jennie Neff. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dodd

ridge a daughter, Thursday. Second child. The revival services will continue at the M. E. church over Sunday. Mrs. Jacob Clouds and son of Con nersville, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Rothermel. A baby daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Bertsch. Soldier Balks Death Plot. It seemed to J. A. Stone, a civil war veteran, of Kemp, Tex., that a plot ex isted between a desperate lung trouble and the grave to cause his death. "I contracted a stubborn cold," he writes, "that developed a cough that stuck to me, in spite of all remedies, for years. My weight ran down to 130 pounds. Then I began to use Dr. King's New Discovery, which restored my health completely. I now weigh 178 pounds." For severe Colds, obstinate Coughs, Hemorrhages, Asthma, and to prevent Pneumonia it's unrivaled. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by A. G. Luken & Co. HAGERSTOWN, IND. Hagerstown, Ind., Feb. 5. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Pollard will move this week from the John Holler farm to a farm of Ves Harris's near Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cain will move to the Holler farm. A game of basket ball will be played Friday night at the I. O. O. F. hall between the Swastikas'! and an Economy team. t Mrs. George Eggemeyer and daughter of Richmond, were guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Hanson, recently married, will reside at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Heiner, north of town, and Mr. Hanson will take charge of the farming. Miss Lizzie Elliott will go to Indianapolis next week to the wholesale millinery house preparatory to taking her position as head trimmer in a millinery establishment at Delphi, Ind. Miss Zelma Billhelmer returned Thursday to her home at Indianapolis. Mrs. Henry C. Teeter in company with Mr. and Mrs. Park Hadley of Clarksvilte, Ohio, spent Thursday and Friday at Indianapolis. Mrs. Carlos Burton was at Indianapolis Thursday, on business. Mrs. R. E. Price recently moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Indianapolis. Is a guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Chas. T. Knapp. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Stewart, son and daughter of New Lisbon, were entertained Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T. Knapp. John Geisler, Jr., has returned from a business trip to Indianapolis. The Secret of Long Life. A French scientist has discovered one secret of long life. His method deals with the blood. But long ago millions of Americans had proved Electric Bitters prolongs life and makes It worth living. It purifies, enriches and vitalizes the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve cells, imparts life and tone to the entire system. Its a godsend to weak, sick and debilitated people. "Kidney trouble had blighted my life for months," writes W. M. Sherman, of Cushing, Me., "but Electric Bitters cured me entirely." Only 50c. at A. G. Luken & Co. ECONOMY, IND . Economy; Ind.. Feb. 5. Dr. Gronendyke who has been a guest of Mrs. Lucinda Marshall returned to his home in New Castle Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Clark had as their guests at dinner Wednesday Mrs. Unlce Mendenhall of Winchester and Mrs. Nancy Charles of Indianapolis. Taylor & Oler were shipping stock from Modoc Wednesday. Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Clark spent Wednesday in Richmond. John Banning made a business trip to Richmond Wednesday. Mrs. Martha Atkinson and Mrs. John Manning were calling on Mrs. Rebecca Edwards Wednesday, The M. E. Aid society will give a free lunch to all voters regardless of which way they vote on election day. . Lewis Weyl has Just had a letter from his children who are now located in Texas saying they arrived there in fine shape and like their new homes in the Lone Star state far better than they expected. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morrison were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Pugh of Modoc Wednesday. Clarence Greenstreet has been having a hard case of grip to contend with. ' ; John Betaof West River was a guest of Albert Chamness Wednesday. . Paul Cain is reported ill with, something like rheumatism. Word has been received here that Mrs. Lulu Hensley of Pittsburg has a baby boy which bears the came of

MISTAKEN BURIAL DENIED AT MILTOd

News Dispatch Relating to Burial of Wandering Veteran Labeled "Fake." HOW THE YARN ORIGINATED ACCORDING TO REPORT WOMAN BURIED MAN SUPPOSED TO BE HER FATHER, THEN LEARNED OF THE MISTAKE. Milton, Ind., Feb. 5-A fake story is going the rounds of the press In connection with the alleged mistake recently made here in the burial of an old soldier. According to the dispatch it was discovered after the burial that the deceased was not who he was thought to have been. No such burial ever occurred in Milton and local people are mystified over the origin of the yarn. The news dispatch referred to which was sent out from Columbus, O., reads as follows: How the Yarn Reads. Leslie Barcroft, an old soldier who was supposed to be dead and buried a month ago, walked into Cadiz this morning to the astonishment of many persons. Word was received from Union City, Ind., Christmas morning that a man named Lester Barcroft had died very suddenly at Milton, Ind., and it was asked wha should be done with his body. His two sisters Misses Helen and Eliza Barcroft of Cadiz, were consulted and they communicated with Mrs. Carrie Henry of Cincinnati, and it was decided that the daughter should attend the funeral. Mr. Barcroft having been a wild sort of fellow, having tramped all over the country, and his daughter not having seen him within her recollection, a description of the man was furnished and Mrs. Henry went to Milton and the bodywas given a respectable burial. Today the error was discovered. The officials in Indiana will be asked to make an effort to identify the man that was buried. Mrs. Henry will probably ask the officials to stand the expense of the funeral. Mrs. Hensley spent her girlhood days in Economy and is well known here. Arthur Osborn of Spiceland is here visiting his mother Mrs. Asenath Osborn. B. W. Clark was a very sick man on Wednesday night. Miss Ida Lamb visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamb Wednesday afternoon. The Durbins and Frank Pierce helped James Jackson buthcer hogs on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Lamb were in Williamsburg Wednesday. Several traveling men were here on Wednesday displaying their goods. Johnny Williams is working on the big ditch that crosses the farms of John Manning Walter Gwin and Edmond Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Link Morrison of Green township were here Wednesday. Miss Gusta Scott spent a day in Richmond recently. Word has been received here by relatives of Mrs. Celia Shively of Bunker Hill that she is seriously ill. Ora Edwards spent Wednesday in Richmond. Mrs. Alice Fraiser was called to Richmond on account of the illness of Mrs. Jennie Gardner's baby on Sheridan street. Charley Harris was in Richmond on business Wednesday. Irvin Segrist a ten year old lad beqame unconscious Wednesday evening while sitting in a chair. He seemed perfectly well a few minutes before he was stricken and after the doctors worked with him two hours he seemed to revive and hopes are entertained for his recovery. Revolts At Cold Steel. "Your only hope," said three doctors to Mrs. M. E. Fisher. Detroit, Mich, suffering from severe rectal trouble, lies In an operation," "then I used Dr. King's New Life Pills, she writes, "till wholly cured." They prevent Appendicitis, cure Constipation. Headache. 25c. at A. G. Luken & Co. Sydney Rosenfeld once wrote a comedy entitled, "The Optimist," which achieved success after the production, but was a long time reaching the stage. Manager after manager refused the manuscript, and one day Mr. Rosenfeld, whose patience was exhausted, blurted out to his sole auditor: "Of course you don't appreciate the play! You don't even know the meaning of its name." "Yes, I do," protested the impresario. "Well. inK?stfrt Rnrtfplrl 'what' the differenofi between an ontimist and and a pessimist?" The manager barely hes-j itated. "An optimist is an eye doc- i tor, he said, "apessimist is a foot doctor." Eggs six months old are said to re tain their new-laid freshness when preserved by this process, adopted by a firm in the north or England: Acting on the theory that an egg decomposes owing to the entrance of bacteria through the shell, the eggs, by the new process of preservation, are first disinfected and then immersed in a vessel of hot paraffin wax in a vacuum. The air in the shell is extracted by the vacuum, , and atmospheric pressure is then allowed to enter the vessel when the hot wax is pressed into the pores of the shell which thus hermetically seals it Evaporation of the contents of the egg, which has a harmful effect. Is thereby prevented, and the egg is practically sterile. About once a year the Queen of Siam wears a state robe which is re

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Copyright, 1909, by American Press Association. This matter must not be reprinted without special permission. THE NATIONAL CORN SHOW. One of the most interesting and Instructive agricultural exhibits which were ever made in the United States, as well as far and away the most extensive, was held at Omaha, Neb., when the National Corn exposition was in session from Dec. 9 to 19 The managers have, interpreted the word corn to include any kind of grain or grass, while the courtesies extended on such occasions permitted the display of almost all products of the soil. An inspection of the various exhibits made it plain that no violence bad been done in the above plan, for corn was clearly king in the big Snow, the space covered by ears of corn laid side by side approximating 65,000 square feet, or better than an acre and a quarter. This exhibit was magnificent, comprising the best types and quality of corn produced in the whole country and expressing a large degree of intelligence and care on the part of the men who grew it. Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas seemed to lead in the extent of tbeir corn exhibits, but the sweepstakes prizes for single ear. best ten ears and best bushel of corn were awarded to Indiana farmers on a finely developed type known as the Johnson County White. In the suction held during the exposition the sweepstakes ear sold for $75, much below the price paid for last year's, while the best ten ears brought $180. An interesting as well as significant fact connected with these sales was that better than SO per cent of the prize corn was bid in by Iowa men. Including all the sweepstakes exhibits. This is likely the re sult of the preaching of Professor Hoi den's "seed corn gospel." Next to corn the most striking exhibit was the alfalfa palace, which, though in an obscure corner of the exposition quarters, was highly instructive, espe cially to those who were little acquaint ed with the Interesting habits and great economic value of this great leg ume. In this exhibit, which was furnished largely by Nebraska and ad joining southwestern states, were bales of sweet and fragrant bay, alfalfa seed and meal, while cookies and cakes con taining 60 par cent of the finely ground leaves were tasted and relished by the visitors. The virtues and wonders of the plant were told in a terse and original way by N. C. Dunlap, the Nebras ka state alfalfa expert and superin tendent of the 14.000 acre Watson ranch, near Kearney. In the small grain display the finest samples were shown by the Rocky Mountain and Pa cific coast states, where a limited rain fall and irrigation give ideal conditions for the maturing and curing of the grain and straw. However. Minnesota and the Dakotas exhibited fine samples of wheat and oats and Wisconsin of oats and barley. A very Instructive feature of the ex position was the practical and tangi hie way in which the work of the ex peri meat stations of a dozen or more states was represented, together with the products and pursuits In which they lead. The breeding of corn and small .grain, the diseases which afflict them, best methods of selecting the seed and preparation of the seed bed, the study of soils, milk production, feeding rations, silo construction and a hundred other practical subjects were given Interesting presentation. Among the special features worthy of mention were the denatured alcohol distillery In operation under the supervision of the agricultural department at Wash ington, the splendid exhibits of the boys and girls' clubs of Nebraska un dor the supervision of G. C. Bishop, the daily concerts and lectures, the corn show maid Illusion and, on the closing day of the exposition, the allegorical marriage of King Cora and .Queen Al falfa. The exposition was a vast un aertaklng. and a large measure of credit is due the officers of tbe national association and the citizens of Omaha for the efficient manner In which it was conducted. OAT 8TRAW WASTE. A farm byproduct that should be handled much mere economically than at present and which will have to be so handled if the" present upward trend of land prices continue Is oat straw. Feed tests show that 300 pounds of bright eat straw are equal to 100 pounds of timothy bay. yet the way It Is handled by many a farmer would lead to tbe belief that It had no feeding value in fact, was a sort of nuisance and bugbear. Cut at tbe proper time before it gets too ripe and properly stacked., tbe oat or other straw which is produced on the aver age may be made an Important source for supplying humus to the soil, while bandied to advantage In the stables and feed lots It may be converted Into tons and tons of most valuable fertilizer, which nine farms out of ten are In dire need of. Coupled with these uses Its value as a portion of the roughage for horses, cattle and sheep should be kept In mind. i ii., . . . - ,. . m uegiecieo orcnaro. uncuJUVatea, v uu f convenience aiiowea pire or nog lot. is about as unprofitable a tract of land has Is to be found on the whole farm. If its condition is as described, it would be more profitable to grub out the trees, plow up the grass and devote the tract to the growing of some other crop. The waste Involved in tbe stacking of bay in slipshod manner In low. misshapen stacks in the open it woulfl be difficult to measure in dollars and rents. Suffice it to say that it reaches an enormous amount each season. In many Instances tbe loss in value as a result of exposure and deterioration In quality runs from 15 to 40 per cent In some sections of the west central states. The time is at band when better methods should prevail if the owner of hay land Is to receive a return commensurate with the value of his land and the work which be devotes to tbe handling of the hay crop. A number of the boys and girls who may be readers of these notes and

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rrom Temar&s of their elders that "tbe school system and teaching of an early day were superior to those of the present will be Interested in a test which was recently made with pupils of the Springfield (Mass.) schools. A set of spelling and arithmetic examination paiers which were prepared for pupils of the schools in lS4t were given to a class of ninth grade pupils In 100a Iu spellicg 40.6 per cent of the early day pupils spelled the list correctly, while in 1906 51.2 per cent did so. In the arithmetic examination 39.4 of the former class of pupils solved the problems correctly, while with the latter pupUs 65.5 per cent succeeded In doing so. An Arkansas man Is certainly entitled to the blue ribbon, a belt or medal or something of tbe kind for having hit upon a most effective method of keeping his wife from going through his pockets at night after h had gone to sleep. Suspecting that she bad been up to this questionable practice, he caught a good sized bullfrog, which he concealed in one of his trousers pockets. Along in the night he was roused from bis slumbers by an unearthly scream, which froze his blood and caused bis hair to rise. Ills spouse bad got bands on tbe cold, wet frog Instead of the coveted coin. Without stopping to make further toilet she rushed from the bouse into the big woods, and it was only with greatest difficulty that she could be persuaded to return. Bulletin No. 195 of the Ohio experiment station takes up a discussion of the Interesting as well as practical question of the relative value of corn and oats as a feed for work bones. While the general ' Impression among farmers and horsemen is that oats are distinctly superior to corn as an exclusive ration, it was found vin the course of feeding experiments covering a period of forty-eight weeks that tbe corn fed horses endured bard work in hot weather without discomfort, and neither were they lazy nor sluggish. Neither did tbe oat fed horses show increased spirit or endurance. During the test the roughage was mixed timothy and clover. Where both feeds are at hand a mixed ration of oats and corn is recommended as the best and most satisfactory ration. We have in mind a lady friend who must have solved tbe philosophy of a bappy, helpful life, for, though physical infirmity confines her closely to her home, depriving her of . much of tbe sunshine, freedom and enjoyment of those well and strong, yet a glance at her face or a word from her Is always a source of encouragement, good cheer and inspiration. There radiates from her life, though seemingly limited and circumscribed, sunshine and spirit of content that put to shame scores who come within the sphere of her Influence, making her life most useful and the service she renders meet wholesome and helpful. She is one of a great company of shutins who. Instead of allowing decrepitude or disease to dwarf and blight the graces of a sweet character, hare by care and patience developed them until they deserve the name of true benefactors of their fellow women. Tbe national horticultural congress held in Council Bluffs. Ia., tbe middle of December and held in an auditorium which tbe enterprising citizens of that place had taken special pains to complete for the occasion was a rare treat to all visitors who were interested in any phase of horticulture. The exhibits of fruits, vegetables and nuts and products derived from them both in variety and quality were among the finest which have ever been shown In the history of American horticulture. Especially striking were the exhibits of apples from Washington, Oregon. Idaho. Michigan. New York and Iowa and the fruit and nut exhibit of Maryland. In quarters adjoining the horticultural ball were displayed machinery and tools especially suited to the cultivation of orchards and tbe care of trees, as well as many types of spraying machinery in practical operation. Another Instructive feature consisted of lectures by experts on a variety of subjects pertaining to horticulture. Plans are already being laid for next year's meeting, which Is to be held In tbe same place and at about the same time of year. Good, old fashioned cakes are made from Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour. Now at your grocer's. Some tropical daisies measure a foot in circumference. "MARY'S LAT.HT Opera Masle "MOKaOND RAG" Jast receives! m fresh lot of Violin StrlzHls Kccde's Uzzlc Stare 5 North Sth St. Setts Overcoats 10 No afore. No Pesf3Tdy SIS Vss.

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