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“d ”3‘98 duo IOMMS A tha‘ N'I‘ar y Rumbles hind. “ ill b! In! reel u ”) mystery. He has English politics and Is wombat of 3 Con- I?" W upon (“U 3 his oratory an x. He speaks with- raitates (or a word ' the to the high- “ he. is alwnyl jilumm with I. tum .vor ny ING ‘1 n1 STATESMAN‘ Idol u ISKbn hm in (3.. William Pitt. Mammal: is n 3 Passion for heat alobator 8 White In and dngnity 2b busing”. H [I] emu H 0'.“ Hf mum] “owed on opt Hrs-an- H ml OD- LS' ti“- ebtod. DO]! hot. tw. I" V1! large. avera; to four [nub "that agai with it at '1 which I 361: averaged fr i uu mterly opposed to the raising of ".w crops on the same land ht the emu: Lune. I do not believe we can Hw- 1pples and hay in the same 01'- "hwrd aha same yexr and have both w ' 1w .. good crops. One or the other “1 ‘uft’er. and the apples are the mu m be effected. which we can 1“»‘4' 'xt't'urd. It is conceded W11 that an)” we can properly pasture the OPThHI‘d with sheep and hogs that it h-t-i better be cultivated. But here 0')!st «number question of great. 1m- |H)x"»xn1‘e. [law shall we cultivate. and when; shall it. be done? In order to answer this question we must make a study of the tree. We see phe tree putting out. its leaves each spring and {he same leaves dropping when Lb.» mlunxn comes. but do we know u the feeding roots. those little ten- er (nod seekers that run all through mu. sucking up the soil 'water and ith it to needed elements to continue growthpfothe tree; and the mak- ‘ 41- n-‘n‘u nee Elie growth of the tree. and the mak- ing of the fruit cr0p. also die each au- tumn and are revived again in the spring. Knowing this we see it will be wiser. if we plow our orchards, ‘0 do so in the spring before these teed- 01's fill the soil. Nor should we plow very deep. In no case or on any soil shiuld the orchard be plowed more than three inches deepâ€"just enough to turn under the ve etation growing 0 the soil. After t is plowing no all»: should be used that cuts inore than two inoln-s deep. 1 know of no imple- ent for this after cultivation super- r to a smothering barrow. If this be run through the orchard once a week or 30. first one way and then teh other. it will keep down all weeds. Stir the surface so as to keep it mellow and let. in air and conserve moisture. Ilhese are all the objects to be gained by cltivation. Hanng at- tained the object of cultivation. a good growth of tree and crap of fruit It is [woeseary to provide forlthe rip- ening of wood and keep as muohi of the foliage as possible in the orchard. {l‘o do this we should hm}; put some tarOp on the ground that will take moisture and form a trap to catch and hold the leaves. Where crimson clover will grow. no crop is superior. Sown the middle of August. twelve pounds of seed per acre, and narrowed in, it comes on rapidly, forms a solid mass of fol- lugs and will furnish an abundance of nitrogen for use of trees. Common (at turnips are a. splendid crop. or Dwarf Essex rape may be substituted. 0f either sow three pounds of seed per acre. and barrow in. They will cover the ground and be worth a great. ‘deal when plowed down in the spring. ll nothing better can be had mix oats and we or cat»: and wheat'in equal parts and saw lwu bucbels per acre and barrow in at the same time."While neither of the latter will add anytlfing to the 3011 not drawn from it. 'except humus. they will help to catch and hold all elements of tertilit that. may {resume available in (JD sol and also the leaves. so that. all any be (plowed down at. the spring plowing. SU N‘FLOWERS. It a aid that. . fourteen: tore field 0! su-Bflowern W» 3 novel sight lat all on the tum of Mr. Chas. A. Wilma. near Glyndon. Pa. Mr. Councilman pm a stem. desl of attention to milk. as wall a being in oxtoneive tumor. and has amino- brtl y tested it» milk-producing qual- itles of the seed of the sunflower. when fed in connection with other provender. He says that sunflower seed contains t‘ large quantity of protein. which is rich- 'er in that important element for milk Production than cottonseed men. He feeds to his cum What he calls “bul- snced rations." A ration for each cow a day he says is composed as (follows: Four pounds of ground sunflower seed. 6 pounds of barley. 15 pounds of clover hay and 30 pounds of sweet ensilage- T his approximates the German stan- dard. Milk produced from cows fed om sun- flower seed. Mr. Councilman says.Wm bring 2 cents a gallon more than the mum! market prxce on account. of its high percentage of creamâ€"22 go 24 per cent. He does not sell milk three;- ly to the consumer. but. furnishes 1t. .thfgugp a dairy company. ‘I __ LA ‘His fourteen acres -of 'sunflowers, he sand. would produce about a thousqnd bushels of seed. When mixed Wlt}! barley, the cows like it. The seed ls gathered in September, We heads out from the stalks and the seeds threshed oqt and stored away like grain, and Will not become mouldy if propgrly drjgd Qeforgboing placed in the? lung. -vâ€"vâ€" ~v‘â€"° ‘ wwwww . Mr. Councilman has been eXperiment- lug _ for some time upon his farm w1th raising and feeding sunflower seed, and [8 much pleased with the success tlmt. has attended his efforts. The feeding of such food to cows is done infl‘lurope' Mr. Councilman says. and reading re- ports of the success obtained there led him to try the experiment. In Russxa he says, millions of tons of sunflower seed are raised annually and sent to “Demmirk. Belgium and elsewhere to be fed to cattle. Mr. Councilman, it is said, was for- merly known as the champion potato grower in the county. but of late years has not been giving so much attention p0 raising them. though his annual crop 18 still large. WATER IN PASTURES. One of the things which needs atten- tion at the present time is the water supply in the pastures. Animals must have water to drink or they will soon perish. When they are not totally de- Prived of it. but are given an insuffi- cient quantity. they suffer greatly and} their owners do not obtain from them as large a. profit as they should receive. But quantity is not the only thing: t0 he considered. Quality, also, is of great unpng‘tunce. And it is here that trou- ble :3 most likely to occur. There are very. few farmers so thoughtless as to confine their anlmels in pastures that are. even in times of severe (drought. destitute of water. but there are a. great many who are not nearly as careful as they should be to provide water that is pure. / BOLT SAVED THE TRAIN. AN OPERATOR’S YARN OF EARLY TIMES IN THE WEST. Wreck!“ were Ready to do Business when nghtnlux Illllell the Leader and Have the Alarm. 6": of r' llroad men, he playing an import- ant part in the incident. and as his veracity has never been questioned. the tale was accepted at the proper value of undiluted truth, and so passes into the record of tales undoubted from the then wild and woolly west. "In my early experience with the ”One night, after a day of the most sultry weather that lhad experienced that summer, ‘1 was detained at my office on account of delayed trains. A continuous roll of thunder, accompani- ed by sharp flashes of lightning in the distance, warned me of an approach- ing storm. 1 fretted and fumed, as: I wanted to get to my boarding shanty, about aquarter of a. mile up the coun- try road, before the storm broke. I was leaning back in my chair, musing over the events that had brought me .west, when suddenly a. voice broke upon my ears. “'Hold up your hands, quickl’” “Glancing up. 1 saw a revolver point- ed through the little window in the well through which I sold tickets, and behind it a weird mask, with‘ terrible shining eyes. In endeavoring to com- ply with the commamd, especially the latter injunction, my chair swung to the floor. "When 1 regained my was I found bei; hands, quick!”’ .w a revolver point- le window in the 1 I sold tickets,and knew he was feeling his way as tot the location of the delayed trains. I also noticed that he {requently arose- end made use of the ground wire from the switch-board. Which cut off the main office, in which was located the train runner of the division. At. fre- quent intervals sharp cracks of light- ning would reâ€"echo through the room, as the bolts struck the arrest“ on the! switch. But the men work9d on, total- with a cool, steady hand, to train No. 47 Lo takes. siding about tenlmles east of Medicine Hat, and to train N0. 48 to 98.38 No. 47 at the regular place. "These orders would have thrown the two trains. which were heavuy laden with passengers and express matter, together, near my station. “1 could easily hear the sounder, and the Would-he wrecker was an eXpert telegrapher. and thoroughly familiar with train running. Every now and then the man would raise his hand from the key, as a. more severe stroke. of lightning would come in (Her .the Wire. but he was too intent upon his deadly â€"-«‘ I‘ In; “139‘?" [15153171111161 . Mu vuvb vv-aâ€"~ v with twin running. Every now and then the man would raise ' ‘ the key, as a. more seve . lightning would come 1n over the wxre. but he was too intent upon hrs deadly work to desist. The tramp of heavy boots on the piatform outside told me that the contemplated wreck was an organized scheme for robbing the ex- press company and passengers. Mut- tered curses trequently‘ came from the .m'nna Dre-53 GUI-Hymn] Gnu ywvâ€"vw_ tered curses frequently came from the man st the key. as his plans lor ”DI and “(as a" hotthblfl whirl. ' frequently strained at my bind- buta. sev- {worth much. On account of the trains being behind time l knew they would be pushed to their utmost speed by the engineers. and if they came together the wreck would be a. frightful one. “The storm continued to increase in} force, and peel alter peal of thunder reâ€"echoed over amd about the little station. Still the man at the key‘ kept steadily at work, weaving his destruction. Suddenly he called out in a. voice of mingled satis- faction and devilish glee; “ ‘ Ah. that fixes the matter all right. Forty-seven has signed the orders at the water tank, and in ten minutes they’ll go together. Tell the men to spreadmout ‘upâ€"--" A I Ll- A nnn‘nnnn L110“ DU 0:15ku v “He never finished the sentence. A blinding flash from the switchboard. a. shriek from the man, and the office ppeared to be one mass of flame. form. The little station building was as dry as timber, the oil from the treinmen's lamps added to the com- bustible nature of its make-up. and in a mnlnent {1311108 were breaking out _w'- - in a. moment flames were breang 0111. in every part. \ “With loud cries several of the wreckurs’ Confederates (lashed toward the little room to pull their leader out, ‘but. the heat drove them back, 11688 . 11663 . “A man named Humpy Logan unâ€" tted my legs, as my hands were use- less on account of the great numbness weasioned by the tightness of the thongs, and I quickly explained the situation to him. He hunted up alam and dashed down the track an around the curve in one direction,l while I swung the lantern upon thel train coming down the straight piece of track to the station in tho other direction. My lamp was not see-n by the engineer, but the burning station acted as a danger signal and the train drew up slowly, the engineer totally ignorant of the danger he was esca - ing, and only intent upon helping o subdue the flames. Twenty-five words explained the situation to the engineer and a group of passengers that gathâ€" ered around. and as train 47 slowly rounded the curve from the east, sub- stantiating my story, the organization of a prayer meeting there and then would have been an easy matter. "The engineers of both trains, with n... nnndllnfnrR- held a consultation, Would have been an easy matter. "The engineers of both trains, with the conductors, held a. consultation, and 48 finally backedto the next sid- ing, followed by 47, and the tangle was straightened out." “The :next day the remains of the would-be wrecker were found in the ruins of the station, and the railroad company’s physician, after holding an autopsy, declared that the man had only been stunned by the lightning, and while unconscious had been .smoth- ered and then burned to_a crisp. “The next day the remains ‘ would-be wrecker were found ruins of the station, and the : company’s physician, after hol: autopsy, declared ‘that thorn L -Lkn “In all my ex erience W1Lugnnlng. that was the uckiest boltn that ever hugged a, wire,’ ’said the narrator as he finished his story, “and the lucky that ternble night.” A DEARH‘H OF COPPERS. One effect of the great Epworth League convention is a scarcity of oop- pers in Toronto. The delegates bought them up by the thousands. and carried them away as mementos of their trip. and now new-aboys and small stores are lamenting that a majority of the cent-pieces have disappeared from cir- culation. It is estimated that fully tif- ty thousand of ,the coins were taken away. and as this would only ive an average of about three to eac dale- gate. it is probable that the estimate is not too high. uUUI 5111 “I Ulu W nun , acted as a. member of the local School Board. {His worthy W “:88 crept- ly delighted at her roman: d‘gmt , and amp did not for; to let bar trim In a small village in tibia county of Edinburgh an 91d Walker was ol- 1 u)... anl “4‘ka u. it. LUDKY TAMMA-S- may a; ,- 9. "can THE HOME PALATABLE COOKERY. t t! The art of making our food palatable. . and the art at serving aredistinct. A g i: orally speaking. care for something 6 Which does not please the taste. For instance. an orange pudding will look just as attractive when bitteraswhen sweet. but who enjoys eating it? The palate has been called the conscience of the stomach. quickly telling what Willi satisfy the hunger. Many house- wives have heard the head of the houseâ€" hold say: “What have you done to this sauce 7" or "\Vhat is the matter with this hash? it does not taste right any- way andIdon't Uhfink it's good.” Per- haps the salt has been for’gotten. and most men cannot tell What seasoning to add to make food taste right. * The art of seasoning is a great point. Do not confine yourself to salt and pepper all through the year ;get a little celery seed “you cannot procure the fresh celery.am1 there are many sweet herbs which are liked: by almost every one. and which should findaplace in every kitchen garden. A pinch of sage. ' 01' thyme. oa‘ summer savory, or sweet ’ marjoram will make sonnp. ortihe little didh ofcroquettes. or hash. an entirely different thing. Never season highly. The art of seasoning is in getting 3 flavor, which can scarcely be distin- guished. Half a clove is often suffiâ€" oisemt, to give setup the desired flavor. and do noltuseground cloveiif it can‘ be avoided. The seasoning of croquettes e may be varied by using celery. parsley, 8 sage. asl'ice or two of onion or tomatoes. and a bit of spied if one likes; all are good. but of coarse but one should be used at a tin». ( 'I‘Ebonnext time you make dressing for ahfinken or turkey try the folllowing r'ullo: Make tho dressing as usual for chicken or turkey and the last minute add one bewpoomhfll OB baking powder. It will make it light. delicate, amd diâ€" egstilble. in fact a. surprise to all who have not tasted it. Try mustard in your baked beans instead otf baking soda. Why do we eat pickles and catsup. and all the little relishes we have to put up or buy? It is simplty no make our food more tasty orilnot‘her words cre- ate an appetite for food. Few things show the difference between comfort- able and sloveln'ly housekeeping more quickly than the serving of vegetables. Potatoes which are served in nearly every hmweholld once a day. are not served one time inl ten in a palatable mnrner. Murry way. to .eerve this vegetable take little more time but are enough better to play Weill. especially when old ones are used. Green vege- tables require to be cooked in freshly. boillirng, salted water, and mnoov'ered to preserve their color and appearance al- so the beat flavor, as anything that effects the collar of fruit or vegetables affects also the flavor. - ,£2_._.l LA sweets, cake and eunh for-me of food. and the substitution of sinmler and more wholesome articles. All women should understmnd that cookery is a 3(5ka and that on the choice of food and the preparation oi! it depends the health and comflort of the household. [t is not enough for a housekeeper to so mainta- 6 her ta‘iflb 10 just satiety \VAYS OF SERVING! EGGS. Egg soup is a very nourishing and. palatable preparation. A double boiler is Inecesmry in order that the will: will not scorch. Put a quart 01f. milk on to hold. Moisten a little cornstarch inn. Spoonful of cold milk. and stir into the boiling milk. also the beaten yolks of two eggs. whreln the milk should belitted from the fire. but must is made in this mannm'. Boil the eggs for twenty mimutes. shell and cut :Lenmgthwise. Remove the yolks and , _.I__j or grate some cooked hem. season with? pepper and mix with crisp bread ' crumbs and a little milk to moisten it. Lay a. spoonful in little gem pans, break an egg over each. sprinkle with eggs to be served cold are also delicious. Bail twenty minutes. shell and cut in two lengthwise. Remove the yolks to I J, bowl and mesh mother with a little alt. pepper. butter. a. pinch of mue- terd and a little milk to soften it. Re- and. bed The yolks and mm must be hrtekly beemn. and in separate bowls. Add e pinch of alt to the “115.1111“ the pen ready withe generous piece otbut» her well melted. Pour the whim into the yolks and mm: with three or four strokes of the spoon. Do not stun for fit. lets out the 311' and nedmes the light.- naees. Pour It into the hot and {tween it around um sides. hen the eggw begins to cook set it into the oven 6W minutes. mowed. hm- male:- bacon or anything (haired should he sprinkled over the top. M the ome- letbe should be folded one. over and removed to a. warm dish. Mloped eggs are delicious. Boll them hard and cut. into slices. Butter an earthen pudding dish. sprinkle a layer 9f crisp_ bread prumbs on the hot- tom. than a layer 91. 0g season with salt. pepper and bits butter. Thou alternate layers of crumbs and eggs until thb dish is full. finishin With crumbs and. bits of butter. Emir in a. little rich milk; to softcn the crumbs and bake about twenty minutes in s hot oven. Lay a few fine strike of salt rk ovar the top and it will won 11 y. Another dish to he. served warm and which is delicious is made as follows: (ht hard boiled eggs in two sod remove this yolks. Have a gator lmod thh nice squares of. gel n brown. tout LiGhltly buttered. Cut the white in ring. and spread on tho toast. Press the yolks through a coarse some and sp rimklo this over the top angl cover all with a, cream dressing msdo m the fol- lowing manner: Put ono pint of good milk or cream on to bowl. Rub into a heapm' g tsblespoomfu'l of flower u - +3.] 9311me .inr fhifl into tho mil ' ”‘0‘“ w UAW..- v' a_ heaping tablesli of flower thl smooth. Stir this into the 1 WM it commences to boil. Se: With salt and pepper. Pour over 1538's and_garnish; with parsley it w 03 very fine. Onions u a. nerve tonicâ€"A well known medical authority on nervou- diseasee says: “Onions mine a new" »a half to tx'vo hours for fresh meat, half an hour {or cooked meat. BIG FEES. Stuffed The largest fee ever marked on a brief was £40,000. and was paid to ex- President Grevy. of France. in the great it. and that is far ever received by an He had’his brief marked with the sum of 100,000 rapes. £24,000. in the famous case of Jotee Persand. and in addition received refresher fees amounting to ‘26,400 in 3.11. TH'E UNION J AOK. The origin of the. word “Jack" . Tho meaning. as nude: toâ€"day. is “something shown." a this sense the application of the is now limited to the Union flag. have wpposed it to he derived the jack or jacqm, the tunic if: - ‘â€"‘ “ nmmn f VARIOUS RECIPES. mi (11030 suffering Iron: nervous diseases." The or of onions, that in 00' o to many. is remqvod .it 98550;) with understood -n." and ill I the word want-