THE WESTERN PLAINS.
Irrigation the Only Means Promising Profitable Crops.
Prof. Frank H. Snow, of the Kansas State University, said several years ago "But the fact that thousands of newcomers, from ignorance of the climate, have attempted to introduce ordinary agricultural operations upon the so-called plains, and have disastrously failed in the attempt, has placed an undeserved stigma upon the good name of Kansas in many far-distant communities, and has undoubtedly somewhat retarded immigration during the past few years. It is time for the general recognition of the fact that, except in the exceedingly limited area where irrigation is possible, the western third of Kansas is beyond the limit of successful agriculture." The severe seasons of drought which have occurred since the above conservative statement was written show the whole truth of the matter to be that the westward advancing line of settlement is by no means an isohyetal one, but that it is merely a line representing in a way the overflow of the population of our Eastern States. It needs but a slight acquaintance among the old settlers in Central Kansas to know that they fear nowadays excessively dry weather as much as they did twenty-five years ago. The people who live farther west are losing faith in the idea of an increased rain-fall, as is evidenced by the fact that over two hundred linear miles of main canals have lately been constructed for irrigation purposes nearly as far east as Kinsley, in the Arkansas valley of Western Kansas. In the Platte valley, in Nebraska, large irrigating systems are at present being projected. - Stuart O. Henry, in Popular Science Monthly.
ALWAYS DRESS WELL.
Indifference to Personal Appearance Not a Mark of Intellectuality.
There are people of intelligence who labor under the delusion that carelessness in dress is an indication of intellectual ability. This was believed to be particularly true, in former times, of women whom the world called blue stockings.
There is no degree of intelligence that can excuse slovenness. Rags and dirt are the insignia of vice and laziness much more frequently than of poverty that has resulted from misfortune which could not be avoided.
Every man and every woman should appear before the world with cleanly and well-made garments, so far as it lies in their power to do so. Of course, the mechanic who works in the shop or foundry from seven in the morning until six at night, or the farmer who must feed the stock or be in the field all day long, is not expected to appear in spotless linen and polished boots. But he can "tidy" himself when he comes home in the evening, and sit down among his family cleanly and wholesome. A bath and some change of clothing is the best relief for fatigue; infinitely more refreshing than slothful case enjoyed in a cloud of tobacco smoke in clothing stained with the dust and perspiration of the day's labor. It may also be urged that it is a difficult undertaking for a tired mother, with a family of little children to look after, who must do all the work unaided, to keep them and herself always sweet and clean. But there are thousands of women who do so, who make their homes a haven of rest, a place where comfort and order prevail always. A guest should always honor his host by appearing at his best, not only at his best in temper and manner, but he should show in his apparel that he has considered the invitation an honor conferred, and he would no sooner mar the feast to which he has been bidden by careless and untidy dress, than by disregard of the proprieties, or by coarseness of speech or manner. It is a recognition of the honor paid the guest that he should add in every possible way to the entertainment provided him, and his own self-respect should forbid that he be conspicuous from any lack in dress, which is the worst possible incivility.—Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Shopkeeping in Paris.
French Girl—Papa, a man who looks like an American is observing those gloves in the window. What shall I ask for them?
ask for them?
Shopkeeper—Twenty dollars.
Man (entering)—How much?
Girl—Twenty dollars.
Man—Sar-r-r-r!
Shopkeeper — Forty cents, m'sseer.—Omaha World.
SUCCESS IN WORK.
A Medical Man's Recipe for Winning an Enviable Reputation.
Sir Andrew Clark, one of the most successful and distinguished of English physicians, has recently had a portrait of himself presented by the staff of the London Hospital. In his speech replying to the presentation address Sir Andrew gave some account of his life and of the causes of his professional success. His story deserves persual. Sir Andrew was born in Scotland, and went to London thirty-six years ago, a young man in delicate health, and without a single friend or influential connection. He had, however, a small patrimony, and was enabled to pursue the study of pathology, and to keep himself quite free from any intrigues or quarrels. He devoted himself to work, and before many years, despite ill health and opposition, he was made physician to London Hospital. His subsequent success was slow but continuous, and was achieved without any definite expectation at first that it would eventually be so brilliant. Sir Andrew gave the following as some of the conditions necessary for success in medicine:
"firstly," he said. "I believe that every man's success is within himself, and must come out of himself. No true, abiding and just success can come to any man in any other way. Secondly, a man must be seriously in earnest. He must act with singleness of heart and purpose, he must do with all his might and with all his concentration of thought the one thing at the one time which he is called upon to do. And if some of my young friends should say here: I can not do that—I cannot love work, then I answer that there is a certain remedy, and it is work. Work in spite of yourself, and make the habit of work, and when the habit of work is formed it will be transfigured into the love of work; and at last you will not only abhor idleness, but you will have no happiness out of work which then you are constrained from love to do. The man must be charitable, not censorius - self-effacing, not self-seeking; and he must try at once to think and to do the best for his rivals and antagonists that can be done. The man must believe that labor is life, that successful labor is life and gladness, and that successful labor, with high aims and just objects, will bring to him the fullest, truest and happiest life that can be lived upon the earth."—Medical Record.
Locations of the Capital.
The capital of the United States has been located at different times at the following places: At Philadelphia from September 5, 1774, until December, 1776; at Baltimore from December 20, 1776, to March, 1777; at Philadelphia from March 4, 1777, to September, 1777; at Lancaster, Pa., from September 27, 1777, to September, 30, 1777; at York, Pa., from September, 30, 1777, to July, 1778; at Philadelphia from July 2, 1778, to June 30, 1783; at Princeton, N. J., from June 30, 1783, to November 20, 1783; at Annapolis, Md., from November, 1783, to November, 1784; Trenton, N. J., from November, 1784, to January, 1785; New York from January 11, 1785, to 1790, when the seat of government was changed to Philadelphia, where it remained until 1800, since which time it has been at Washington.—St. Louis Republic.
—The best way to do good is to take care that the good is more prominent than the doer. The pump-handle is always of less importance than the water. —Selected.
The Domestic of the Period.
"It is not on that account, Mr. Hankinson, but Bridget has gone into the parlor to take a nap on the lounge and given orders that she must not be disturbed." - Chicago Tribune.
"Mr. Hankinson, you will excuse me if I receive you in the dining-room this evening."
"Don't mention it. Miss Kajones. It is much more cozy and homelike."
"A Hartford, man. Buren County, (Mich.) man, who went West some years ago, got into trouble and the California penitentiary at the same time, and to save his family the disgrace caused somebody to write to Michigan that he had been shot and scaled by Indians. This would have made it all right if he had stayed dead, but a short time ago, while his widow was getting her tresses ready to marry a decent man, the villain spoiled every thing by getting out of prison and writing home to ask for his family.
New Collars and Ties at Abe Levy's.
A. Sign Which Caused the Loss of Two
Per Cent, on $40,000.
MIGHTY EXCLUSIVE
About a week ago a Detroit real-estate
leader became very tired and had the
following sign printed and posted on his
loot:
"No tramps need apply."
"No stamps been applied."
"No money to lend."
"Haven't a postage stamp to spare."
"No matches supplied."
"We have had the gripe."
"Have seen a dozen such winters."
"We are not 'in' to bores."
"We have no railpass pass."
"We don't want to invest in mines."
"No corn to be pared off."
"No stationery wanted."
"We don't sign any bonds."
The sign had been up a day or so when an old man opened the door very carefully and walked in, and after a bit observed:
"Interviewers will please keep out."
"I've been reading your sign out here."
He shut the door and went away, and half a day later that sign came down. The old man had $40,000 worth of land to sell, and he called upon another dealer and left his memoranda, with the remark that a man who was so mighty exclusive as that could never get near enough to the public to sell any thing.—Detroit Free Press.
"Then profit by it," was the brusque
rely.
Happiness Assured.
First paterfamilias—Beg pardon for intruding, but the fact is your son has proposed for the hand of my daughter; and as the two families are almost strangers, you knowing nothing of my daughter and I, nothing of your son, I thought it would be a sensible thing to come around and compare notes.
Second paterfamilias—Excellent ideal Has your daughter always had every thing she wanted—dresses, jewels, waiting-mails, and so on?
"No. She had to help her mother. How old was your boy before you stopped thrashing him?"
"Well, I thrushed him pretty regularly until I was nearly grown up."
'So am L.'—N. Y. Weekly.
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