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Show t I l MBS. TILERS DINNER. chill . north wind swept flown across tho Dakota roaring prairies, HE I.- through' the - i leaf- f trees, the sashes rattling of the impacted farm house j and blowing saucily the skirts of a brisk little woman who ran down the path, from the houjse to She road. Good evening, Mr. Morgan. Good evening, Mrs. Tyler. Thought td bring down your mail. KnevT Lyj man couldnt get to town. did. so am ever I Wp had glad you been wishing for it. Thank you. ,And how is MrsJ Morgan and the children? All weflj thank you. How Is Lyman Setting on with that sprain? Nicely, Think he will be about in a week. I have hard work to keep him quiet now. Thank you; we may need somO, but at present we are getting on finely, I can do the- chores, and the drought harvested our corn. I know how that goes; but you are more fortunate than many aboutjhere. j You have feed for your cows. "Yes, wejhave much for which Jto be thankful, although there are only small potatoes and salt pork. in the larder. But short crops and chicken cholera j cant last fdrever. Mrs. Morgan says you have the New England grit, and thats a good thing to be thankful for these hard tfimes. But I must be going on. Its pretty cold for this time of year isnt it ? Mrs. Tyler looked over the budget of mall. Several papers and a lettdr for herself. She stopped as soon as the kitchen door had shut out blustfering wind and tore open the envelope. I Five' minutes later she stood before her husband with a comical look of disj may on her, fair face. Of all things! she exclaimed. .B'sth Cady is married to a traveling man Dunlap is his name and they are burning to spend Thursday, with us. j Thursday? The day after queried Mr. Tyler in a puzzled less poplar -- j j s to-morr- Hows that? way. Why, her husband ; is traveling through Dakota in the interest of jsome hardware firm, and she is accompanying him. They reach Milford Wednesday night, and must go on the next night, so will drive down here Thursday morning and spend the day. She and I were great chums. You remember meeting her at our wedding, do you .not? I' would reallylike to see her, but for pity's sake what can I giv her to eat? I dont want Beth to think us poor or even temporarily unfortunate, As we are, said Mr. Tyler, smiling. Never fear; Ill trust you to disarm suspicion by getting up a number one It will not be the first you dinner. j have gotten up' out of nothing. feave no meat excepting feork. But I There hai never been a time since we lived here when I Could not roast a chicken, But who wants to eat a cholera-stricke- n fowl. I do not dare healthy-looking a cook one for fear it might be just coming down with the ' j disease. j j If it were not for this miserable sprain I cciuld go down town and buy some provisions. Guess I would have to mortgage a cow or pawn a dog, though, he added bitterly. is in a state of .colMy pocket-boo- k to-morr- ow I do not suppose Mr. Morgan will(I go lapse. , , to town again or I could send some eggs that I have packed and exchange hem for meat. Confound this dried-u- p country, anyhow! exclaimed Mr. Tyler. Cant even raise white beans here! Oh, yes, we can, said Mrs. Tyler, cheerily. Above all things she did, not want Lyman to get the blues. Our crops were pretty good last year; and, that reminds me wo have plenty of beans. I will bake a jar of them with pork. And those early peas I canned will make a good sdup. I believe I have enough dried pumpkin up stairs, left over from last year, to make a pie. ,Then there are the dried apples Aunt Abbie sent. Oh, they yrill not go back to Milford hungry! I can trust you for that, responded to-morr- I I Mr. Tyler. But ont get worried fend tired out so that you cannot enjoy your friends visit. j Before she slept Mrs. Tyler had taken an inventory of the provisions on hand and their possibilities. The dried Apples and beans were in soak; the dried pumpkin was also gradually softening in some new milk. The next day was a busy one. The forenoon was spent in cooking. A large cube of salt pbrk, partially lean, was boiled two hours in plenty of water, gashes cut across ;the top, sprinkled with pepper, sage and powdered bread crumbs and placed in the oven to brown. This was to be sliced and eaten cold. The dried apples were combined with eggs and aream and converted into a handsome meringue pie. A savory pumpin pie and a frosted cake were stored away in the pantry. The pork and beans were ready io place in the oven the , next morning. If I only had a turkey or chicken, she thought to herself more than once. It seems such a meager dinner to set before guests! But neither Lyman, with hi3 sprained ankle, nor little Jennie with her troublesome tricks of helping heard of any ungratified mamma, wishes. The afternoon was spent In brightening up the neat little home. Thursday morning dawned clear and cold. Mr. Morgan drove into the yard early. Did yon ever eat rabbit? he queried, a? Mrs. Tyler camo to the door. Oh, yt A Lyman shot several last winter, and they were very good. Mrs. Mcrrr.u thought you might like t f j iUL V A 4 c t rabbit. It'j rather early for them, but it has been so cold they will be good. I killed two; this ?now gave me a chance to track them. And I am ever so much obliged, We are said Mrs. Tyler gratefully. This for dinner. expecting company so out me could I much. If will help haye soaked it awhile in salt water, 'she thought, as she quickly prepared he rabbit for cooking, it would have taken off the wild flavor; but I will parboil it a few minutes. The table was laid in one end of the feiitchen, as the house did not boast of but curtains were drawn ja dining-roowhere between that and the cook-stovthe rabbit was simmering and the beans baking in the oven. Everything was in readiness so that Mrs. Tvier could have an almost uninterrupted chat with her friend; and how she did enjoy it! And how they all seaUfyl to relish the din ner! Your Aunt Abbie is a famous cook,' said Mrs. Dunlap, as she passed her plate for a second helping, but I shall tell her when I go home that she never made chicken pie to equal this. Mrs. Tyler glanced at her husband. There was a merry twinkle in his eye, but he held his peace. Waverly Magam; e, zine. Lessons of the Drouth. To an extent never observed before crops have dried up adjoining rows of deciduous trees, often to a distance equal to the height of the wind break s a sequence, hundreds of wind breaks ave been cut down and hundreds of thers are threatened by their owners. Without discussing the doubtful wisdom of the destruction of shelter belts. Which arrest evaporation and thus conserve moisture, we .wish to call attention to the fact that trees appear in heir habits of root extension and tendency to rob the soil of moisture. In dozens of places in the eastern part of the state, where the rains came much tater in the season, we noticed corn and Other crops in fine condition close to rows of White Pine, Scotch Pine, Austrian Pine, and Norway Spruce on the south and east sides, while on similar soil and position beside deciduous belts the corn was dried to a distance in some cases of forty feet. The difference was so evident that it was a common subject for neighborhood discussion. Even on th north and west sides of the conifers the corn and other crops, including grass, were green and thrifty closer to the trees than seemed possible. This observation has been verified at so many points that it forms a strong argument in favor of the evergreen shelter belts, especially when joined with the admitted facts that the conifers more perfectly , arrest wind-swee- p than any of the deciduous trees. We also wish to call attention to the peculiarities of the Wild- Olive (Eleagnus Augustifolia). It is now well distributed over the state and miles of hedge fend low' wind-brea- k of this small tree are now found in Western Kansas and Nebraska. Wherever found it will be observed that grass and clover will grow rankly under its shade. Indeed clover among these trees will grow taller and ranker, than In open exposure. Besides hedge rows of It, found 12 to 14, feet in, height, corn, potatoes and the cereals, will make strong gtowth, while at the same distance fijom Box Elder of the same height the ciops suffer severely. In east Europe this peculiarity of the Wild Olive has been observed and the claim has been made that its roots not only manufacture nitrogen in ' the soil, but also develop the peculiar microbes needed for the healthy growth of clover. We are so impressed with the value of this beautiful silvery leaved tree ' for low windbreaks, and even hedges to turn stock, where a single wire is drawn through its center, that we have grown a inumber of thousand. plants from the seed, which we will distribute next spring at a price just covering the cost o production to those who wish to plant ornamental screens, low windbreaks and hedges. Prof. J. L. Budd ife Ex. , Borax as a Preservative. Recently much fruit has been shipped from California packed in powdered borax, and at the State Fair we noticed exhibits of plums sprinkled with boracic acid powder. It is also coming rapidly into commercial use in preserving cream, milk, butter, meat, and canned fruits, especially corn. Recently these uses of boracic acid have been submitted to our chemical and medical experts. Dr. J. H. Wiley, chief of the chemical division at Washington, says; Borax and boracic acid exercise a distinct retarding influence on the process of digestion, and the continued use of milk which has been preserved in borax will undoubtedly sooner or later produce a serious disturbance of the digestive, organs. This is especially true in the case of children. In Germany the use of boracic acid for the preservation of milk is absolutely forbidden, and I believe that some other of the European states restrict its use. It should not be used as a preservative for milk or any other food. Maj. Alvord, the present able chief of the dairy division at Washington, says; This statement needs no explanation. It seems to be a general fact that chemicals recommended to preserve human food are equally effective in pickling, tanning and preserving the lining of the human stomach and its fluids which is not particularly desirable. We have such a general distrust of modern methods of canning fruits and vegetables that wo never fail to lay in a home supply. If our home garden fail3 to supply our needs for canning we buy the fresh fruit in the market The and put it up in Our own way. needed sugar to make it palatable is all right, but the boracic acid and salicylic acid of commerce we have no use for. Iowa State Register. -- American Ilorae Trade to England. who very much desires her society exclusive of all other members of the family to "which she belongs. She lives FIRESIDE READING FOR WOMEN with a maiden aunt,' who disapproves of young men on general principles and AND GIRLS. this one in particular, not, Amarylll3 because he is objectionable, but says, Some Current Note of tlie Mode and because be comes to see her and wants Household Hints Heads and Tails of to take her away to a little home of her Animals Peril In a Fur Store Privi- own. So she sees her adored Jack only two or three times a week, and always leges of Engaged Persons. In the front parlor, which Is brilliants ACE, tulle, jewels ly lighted and has the wide folding-dooropen into the back parlor, where and fur all appear on one and the the aunt sits at her embroidery. Amar- -- same garment quite as composedly as if they had always been in the habit of mingling in such a manner all their life, when, in reality, this is decidedly an innoone vation, and thoroughly in favor with the fair sex. Many of the new capes show but little of their fur foundation. It is there, to be sure, but so disguised and covered up as to seem almost like a mere border, rather than a whole garment. The furs of smooth texture are generally chosen for this mode of decoration, and the heavier fufs would seem less appropriate. Persian lamb dresses wonderfully well; so does the lovely golden beaver; sealskin and otter, too, are among the adaptable furs. A wonderfully fetching cape is converted from a plain, Persian . -- long-head- ke - FOR WOMAN AND HOME London Live Stock Journal says: The trade in American horses to Great Britain, which during the last year or two has increased to such enormous dimensions, naturally suggests the question whether, in the immediate future, the supply of such horses for draught or carriage or roadster purposes will hold Out, or whether the kinds most in demand In the British markets will be bred more extensively than hitherto on American farms and ranches. In considering this subject, there are two indisputable facts to be kept in view, and which may serve to some extent as a guide in the solution of this important question. These facts are that a very large proportion of American horses are entirely too light and not shapely enough to be acceptable to English or Scottish buyers, and also that the total number of horses raised in America during the last four years does not exceed twenty per cent, of the number raised the previous four years. Assuming that the number raised in the years 1887 to 1891 was twice what the necessities of the country required and this Is taking into account the commercial depression of the last three years the total number now being what raised is really less than one-ha- lf the country itself actually demands. That is to say, where 50,000 horses were required 100,000 were raised during the boom years, 1887 to 1891, but since then only 20,000 have annually been Of course, these are not the raised. official figures, hut are, nevertheless, believed to he a tolerably accurate and conservative estimate of the proportions. It follows, therefore, that until the produce 'of these boom years has been absorbed or killed off American horses will be cheap and plentiful, but after the effects of the very serious curtailment in breeding comes into play we shall see a steady and most decided appreciation in values. I think this conclusion is indisputable, and the wide-awafarmersa very small proportion of the whole, however are now at work breeding horses and paying no atten tion to present-da- y prices, but going jon the principle of always moving the ppposite way from the crowd. I do not anticipate any great scarcity or advance in prices immediately; the slow revival in trade and shaken confidence of the people in horses, accom panied by the electric and bicycle scare, prevent this, but really good horses, draught and carriage horses especially, will, for the next few years, become more and more difficult to buy, and within a couple of years pricefe are likely to experience a very decided allround permanent advance. full-swe- ep i i W - r i t hj It I f O f ter, , b at treabj h i , P v s, i , ntor ti , aviul. I j , , yllis thinks this a great hardship, and t, J. .. it. do about had better she asks what j j I six bottles am free a seems from ,V rather Answer: The situation stomach and hk am no , my as the young with unfortunate one as far Mrs. dyspepsia. people are concerned, hut it might be ner, Indian Falls, N. Y. very much worse. There will be long years before them when they may bill and coo as much as they please. They certainly should be thankful that they are permitted to be so rapeh together Only to keep even with open folding-doolove them in check. Young people often Blood Puri each other much more devotedly when there are obstacles to overcome and Prominently in the public eye. $ grievances to sympathize about. Smooth highways do not always lead to wedPills ded bliss. , , ; Si - i i , Hood s Sarsapar, Is the rs (.e lia the GoUcn nether es OS: H nvc'I tl is faxsi s, ) pxican 33frr BfiQKiewi ) C obb's FJarasus f5 )Ii.clud gaining era of -- nis cf tfc cs the i. All i eujsnne ate zon rn. Th . 1 -- A th and lm ruch, The1 Moc uthern I fly in Backache is generally a form of Kidney trouble. It is often accompanied by Ner- ed vousness, -- Hobbs ds cf th' In, the "Irown .a cn th etc. cured with Bpar&gni y conm r of mo -- Kidney Fills. A few doses will relieve. A few boxes will cure. All druggists, or mailed prepaid for 50c. per box. Write for pamphlet ewhere end ci Is i MEDICINE CO, San Francuco HOBB'S Chicago. t.ral ttis stat Headache, Sleeplessness, Pains in the It is easily Hr. ( CKCKCEOKOK ny yt'ar a great krn cr dag ci e dngin Cook co lesgo th kcipally Merinos. vircnE mining b pjence o infective t life h ously t The history of the Merino in this country commences with the present century. They were imported from Spain, some of the bucks selling from one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars, and ewes as high as one thousand each. They were imported from different flocks, and generally took the name of the owner of the flock as a prefix to Merino; and from these importations, with the addition of some imported blood, has come the American Merino, which now has no superior, if any equal, in any country in the world among Merinos. I. N. Cotton. dclphia dally gr in, garde Ttringent alert the THE BALL SEASON. lamb, and is worn by; a young girl in second mourning. (Persian lamb is preeminently a mourning fur.) Great points of coarse Honiton lace are laid over the shoulders, extending the length of the cape, back and front. Through the center of the front a broad box plait of dead white tulle is laid, and ornamented with a row of immense pearls. A full ruche of the same encircles the neck, while at intervals tiny knots of Parma violets are tucked in, giving a wonderfully chic look to the whole rig. e in almost all of them, these small heads, with their knowing ears and eyes, are the productions of skillful manufacturers, but so like the genuine little beasts as to deceive many people. dreams of economy vanish. It is impossible to practice economy and dress In the mode, since to be fashionably gowned means lots of expensive furs. IThe tiniest little tot of two or three summers feels an especial delight in its first set of furs, almost as keen as that of its pretty mamma in her new sealskin. Thibet, In soft, creamy white, is '.usually the first fur worn by the dainty miss, nor does it end here, for Thibet in black is especially smart for the mammas. A very swagger jacket of sage green velvet, tight fitting and extremely Frenchy, has a sharply pointed yoke collarette of spotted net, edged with Honiton in a brownish white, the delicacy of the lace work brought out vividly by the depth of tone in the velvet. A stock collar of velvet is edged '.with black Thibet, which flares up about the face in the most approved style. A muff of Thibet is the extent of appoint at The rnicious Mndlari nnst pa a to dee -- "ds. Th mane at dcct fin bird-- h 1 deft bir best Our the orch "at. The 'a gro i c:char Peril In a Fur Store. One visit to the furriers and all your tv j, ant i Women Gardeners. The female gardener is following in the wake of the female doctor and female journalist. There are already, it is said, some excellent women exponents of the most aheient of crafts, and for some the Horticultural colof these is at Swanley lege responsiare at the college at ble. There women the present time twenty-tw- o a students going through regular course of instruction in botany, chemistry ano surveying, working hard besides at the more practical part cf a gardeners work. There are many worse professions for a woman to follow and the famous Swanley College, which is only seveafeen miles from London, is an ex- fur used, and still the fur is of such a cellent place. fluttering quality that it seems quite sufficient. Customer Yhjt do you call this electric cake? Baker's Boy I epoce becuz It lias cErranta in Privileges of Engaged Persons. Record. Amaryllis has a grievance. She Is en-t- o a EOt excellent young man, ib-Phila- aim a of fine-wool- ed flock. tl tricls If antiquity was the point to be established yve should all take it for granted In favor of the Merino sheep, flock-maste- 111 the wrei Hysteria, Joints, Anaemia, . -- , for at the time of the conquest of Spain by the ancient Romans that country Meriwas celebrated for its been had which nos, produced by that care which the Spaniards extraordinary gave their sheep, even to the washing, oiling and bombing the wool while yet on the sheeps back, and anointing the skin with wine, and housing and blanketing to an extent not known at the present day, to the sacrifice of the size and form of the sheep; but at this early day there was but little profit save the fleece; mutton had not entered Into general consumption. The lamb' was considered a rare morsel, but the old sheep was neglected as mutton. This special care in breeding and handling for a long series of years has given the peculiar characteristics to the Merino, not only in form and wrinkle, but in fleece. There appears to have been some difference in the Merino even in Its native country, the locality, its clira&te, soil and production in connection with the care bestowed upon the flocks determining the peculiar characteristics, for, notwithstanding the endeavors of man to hold any of our domesti stock to a certain type, they will deviate, and are changed to a certain extent by the geological structure of the country in which they are raised, and also by the peculiar characteristics of the forage: and still greater by the change brought r, not only by about by the his crossing and feeding, but the very tone of his voice has an influence on bis t srchis, me , 11 eU-- Hoods ( (C - True neads and Tails of Animals. Judging from the number of small beasts heads seen on the winter trappings, one would imagine there had been wholesale slaughtering during the summer. In many cases, as, indeed. 1 i i 0 A SPECIALTY titiary BLOOD POISON a high, Primar ond&rjo a perms' You can be tree - I cured In 16 toS5 days. borne for same price under samegtw-t. If ybu prefer to come here we v tract to pay rai lroad f areand hotel takec11 nocharge. If we fail to cure, if you have s have still and iodide cury,, potash, SoreTn" In mouth, Mucous Patches pain Pin pies. Copper Colored fepots, Ilf'" any part of the body, Hair or Eyebrow lbt out. It is this feecondary BLOOD we gnarantee to cure. We solicit the nioto i world oate cases and challensr the ha case we cannot cure. This disease p ba filed the skill of the most eminent Clans. 8500,000 capital behind our ' tional erraranty. Absolute proofsnt ItEMEDi erplicatlort Address COOK U)7 Masoni' nr'emple, CHICAGO, HJ' i J y D i t that lv ha kr' are " scf Ely , v Lf rt i.fra ! 'id y d ni 1 1 ipl Tl h in t i n & Cut out and send this advertlsem3 These heads are used not only as claejs Fashion Notes. Large flowered veils of lace are seen on some of the new hats. A hat in sailor shape is made of velvet put smoothly over the frame. The edge of the crown and the edge of the brim are piped with satin the color cf the velvet. TW 3 J n e poiil e. Southington x&mlner U S. V u i JTXittofWci j i L& Befit Cough fcyrup. Tastes in time. Sold bv drmnrlsjk ..T7T .tinii , t y H a wrf ijj 1 1 mlmm VoiXII. VJ. N. U. Denver. to advertisers, V.Thd writing you eaw the advertlaeiaeat la t t ri L 6:'. CURE CURE for PlLj L bn a' la u ProsecutesEf., i Successfully Principal a, fog 1 1 feTkod sfor looati laliktllAL or hidden trea-uraddress M. L. i owlir, Box 357. b D l!all' A hat of fine felt has a roll of velvet around the brim, a band of velvet around the crown, five large plumes id SDUTHVICK HAY PRESS.,;,,: clusters on either side, and a huge bow and the strongest bar prissoff AMneh c,r opening No taking of velvet over the front. It. 12 tolej 16 tons a day and full w C'f M I IIouss Raudwlch Moire i3 a popular trimming materi- dre Branch AgetL C.W. Keith, 1 letrlbg al. Moire ribbons trim skirts from Bluffs, la., or f waist line to hem, and are made into rose ruchings to trim over the shoulders and down the sides of tho front to the belt. A stylish dress of olive green benga-lln- e has the sleeves and a full length shirred vest made of black and yellow satin. Black and yellow galloon trim the ravers and the cape collar. 1 s 4 The FISH BRAND SLICKER vrarranW proof, and will keep you dry In tho hardesti' new rOltMEIj SLICKER Is a perfect covers the er tire saddle. Bewareof lmitauoB!k Is Jotonj'n y toy a coat If the Fish Brand lome free. A. J. TOWER, M 3 y' y " on fur capes, collarettes or muffs, but as fasteners on cloth jacket fronts, as ornaments on street frocks and often as hat decoration1. Tails come next in favor, and ' adorn muffs, collarettes, often whole collarettes are composed o I them; and one often, sees them lying sedately on the brim of a smart hat. The head of the ermine Is seldom seen; that is, the genuine article, for the tiny animal is quite scarce, the fur as costly, if not costlier,making than the royal sable. It has. always been the chosen fur of royalty, and is now, beyond a doubt, altogether the most exquisite fur in the market. -- F X bl |