The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06

formed their seasons labor, you can house
s lem I0r the winter. They cost nothing for
;O.o a. norses 90. and If they could be brought
be greatly multiplied, and the working classes
ENJOY cheap living. Oar inventors should not
rest until we have such plow. ' -'
THE EELATIoN OF WATER To Acerc y, yrpr
An old farmer in Rhode Island once t,,,d ,,;,;,
that lone year with another ro;,, IA 49,.
as much harm as good" Deen crIt;uatO.,
however, will prevent washing, If un,, as'.'a
p!ow to double depth, you would saw S ,.,."
tenths of the rich soil that is washed int me.
rivers, and wasted. -'n'so
S-tT MAKING RAINS COME Sin .-a.-
Can we have rain when we want it !? -.
Iieye go. He then explained the battle theorr
of rains, and said 1t was an instance of cause
and consequence, and that men OF science viii
vet take advantage Of tho suggestion. Dew
falls because of difference In the atmosphere
occurring-as sweats collect on the outside of
pitcher OF cold water. Atmospheric changes
can be noted, and the rise and progress of
storms published in advance, by means OF the
Electric Telegraph, until in the end, by q
study of the weather the fall of rain may be
governed Ast- 50, -t'l.I ~
IRRIGATION.
Most of the streams of your country run
idly into the river. They can be employed in
system of irrigation, which will be source
of great fertility. Water is one of the cheapest
and best fertilizers. 1t is q valuable ingredient
In the growth of plants, and should be pro-
vded in proper quantities. It can be raised
cheaply from low point by means of wind
mill and force pump, and distributed over
land IN dry time He instanced the wonder
full effect of irrigation in Italy and in Salt
Lake City, and said water may help here as
much as there By drainage streams may be
created, the water soaking through the earth
and keeping them supplied. Moleplow drains
win effect this end. s..- an :. ,-r
INSECTS AND HOW TO KILL THEM,
Insects are the great scourge of agriculture.
The grasshopper which you have is an instance
of this. But we must learn how to fight in
seets, and beat them in fair fight This should
be done systematically, and be made public
business. The destruction of harmless birds,
as robins, &C., is great cause of the multiple
cation OF insects We should seek to multiply
BIRDS, ana feed them if necessary. am not
sure but that even the prairie chicken should be
preserved. :-a .. at-r g. ge.Es.4 r.II---
Insects can be checked somewhat BY water.
They never make so many ravages in wet
weather as in dry. Salt is good protection
from wire worms. The brine from fish and
pork barrels should all be carefully saved for
use in that direction. Salt is also a very yalu.
able fertilizer. If ten bushels per acre were to
be distributed on the farms of the State. it is
probable that it's value would be returned in
one year from increased crops and destruction
of insects. .-s -
MODEL AND JOINT STOCK FARMS
Mr.. Greeley said he would like to see model
farms started on these vast prairies. There is
demand for them on a large scale. He sug-
gested the need of a large joint stock farm, on
the best prairie land, where the highest skill in
processes of agriculture should be brought to
bear. 100000 capital could be used and
would make better return than 1905, bank
or any other stock, Every laborer should be
a stakeholder. .s,
He hated the sight of fence. The fence
tax is a very grievous one. Ia all France
there are not so many as la Rhode Island
Ditches, he thought, would take the place of
fences under better system OF agricut ure.
.rs.ss. CONCLUSION. t.
% Men Of the West! You have the noblest
region on earth. You have turned your backs
on the past and may trample tradition under
feet. Let the development Of ideas be even
with the development of material wealth. The
best part of your heritage is intellectual free
dom and courage Use your grand advantages
so as to teach mankind something they need
to know. and let your intelligence and educa
ton be of the highest class ,.4
At the conclusion of Mr.. Greeley's address he
remained but q short time on the grounds, and
left to make the evening down train on the St.
Paul & Pacific Railroad, in plain and humble
conveyance. 't.. e"
The kaces.
AS usual one of the prominent features of
the day were the Races. The first match was
a. eleven O'Clock, A. M. Boys running race
single dash of mile; purse $25. The fol.
lowing entries were made:
W. b. Langley names Gen. Sherman.
T. st. German names Grey Eagle.
The horses started off lively, and GREY Eagle
led all the way, coming in winner at 2:14.
AFTERNOON RACES.
The first match in the afternoon was a trot.
tiu.. .aca best 8 in 5 mile heats; free for all
in harness; $100. The following entries were
made:
Sam g. Eaton names Crazy Jane.
J. N. Eustis names Tommy.
John Deshon names Molly.
First Heat.-Crazy Jane led 20 the first
quarter quite gaiIy at the close of which Molly
passed her, but afterwards broke badly. Crazy
Jane then closed up and passed Molly. but
Molly having come down to a square trot.
again advanced, and led down to the home
score. Tommy having the rear on starting.
kept beaiod The whole time. This was very
exciting heat. Time, ESQ.
Second HeW.-CTaZy Jane broke IN the first
corner badly, and fell far behind hut after
wards regained most of the Io-- Tommy
and Molly had it neck and neck most of The
way to the half mile post, where Molly GOT
ahead and came in winner by half a length.
The contest down the home-stretch wss sulen.
did Time, 2:52.
Third Heu.-Cnsy Jane broke again on the
first quarter, and fell behind. The others were
neck and neck quite q distance. Molly then
broke and Tommy got aheid, when both broke
and Tapped again. Crazy Jane now closed no.
but at the third qaarter-post Tommy aud
Molly came down the homestretch abreast.
Tommy fell little behind, and Molly won
the heat. Time, 2:5L The purse was award
ed to Molly. =, - :, - :
Molly. ............... / 1
Tommy. 3 "a ~
Crazy Jane. ......... 2 8 3
Time. $50 1852 2:51
rROTrISG RACE FOR srALLIoNs
The next match was Trottiug Race free
for all stations In harness, best three in FIVE.
The following entries were made.
G. NJ. Seymour names Mac.
Kent e. Smith name Minnesota Chief