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

formed their seasons labor. Won can house
t1em for the winter They cost nothing for
; ae norses do. and If they could be brought
into general use, the production of food would
10 gteauy multiplied, and the working Glasses
ENJOY cheap hving. Oar inventors should not
rest untu we have such pillow.
THE RELATION OF WATER TO AcR1c M
An old farmer in Rhode Island. oro. t,aa h;,;,
that Zone year with another. rain d,S about
as much harm as good" Deer cnit;vat;on
however WIN prevent Ssn,h washing you could
tenths of the rich soil that is washed int, .S
rivers. and wasted. 'ne
33tN Isl MAKING RAINS COME sil sso
Can we have rain when we want il? \ -
lieye go. He then explained the battle theoxr
of rains, and said it was an instance of cause
and consequence, and that men of science viii
vet take advantage OF. tho suggestion. Dew
falls because of o 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
study Of the weather the fall of rain may be
governed. 2Jia " tfzs,i n
MOST of the streams of your country run
idly into the river. They can be employed in
q 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-
vlded in proper quantities, It can be raised
cheaply from 9 low point BY means of wind
mid! 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. Mole.plow drains
viii effect this end. az = r.sw
INSECTS AND HOW 10 KILL THEM.
Insects are the great scourge of agriculture
The grssshopper 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, and feed them if necessary. am not
sure but that even the prairie chicken should be
preserved. ita q. ad-5 ga.-gFiau1 T'7r.r~
Insects can be checked somewhat by water.
They never make so many ravages in wet
weather as In dry. Salt is q 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 very valu.
able fertilizer If ten bushels per acre were to
be distributed on the farms of the State. it is
probable that its value would be returned in
one year from increased crops and destruction
of insects. 70 ..stl -.I
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 large scale. He sug-
gested the need of large joint stock farm, on
fh<a srsa A. L.
processes of agriculture should be brought to
bear. 100000 capital could be used. and
would make a better return than 1905, bank
or any other stock. Every laborer should be
stakeholder. -...5zs
He hated the sight of fence The fence
tax is very grevous one. In all France
there are not so many as ia Rhode Island
bitches, he thought, would take the place OF
fences under better system OF agricult ure
81 13".g CONCLUSION. s So,
Men OF the West! You have the noblest
region or 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.
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. 9,f.t9
$50 The Races.
(. 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 PA.
AFTERNOON RACES.
The first match in the afternoon was trot.
tiu- race best in 5; mile heats free for all.
in harness; 300. The following entries were
made: gl
Sam. 8. Eaton names Crazy jane
J. NJ. Eustis names Tommy.
John Deshon names Molly,
FIRST Het.-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 square tr0t.
again advanced. and led down to the home
score. Tommy having the rear on starting.
kept behiud The whole time. This was very
exciting heat. Time, ESQ.
Second Heat.-Crazy Jane broke IN the first
corner badly, and fell far behind hut after
wards regained most of the JOSS 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 . Ieneab
The contest down the home-stretch was spien.
did Time, 2:52.
Third Heot.- Crazy Jane broke again on the
first quarter, and fell behind The others were
neck and neck quite a distance. Molly then
broke and Tommy 40, ahe,d. when both broke
and Tapped again. Crazy jane nov closed mo
but at the third quarter-pos. Tommy and
Molly came down the hOme-stretch Abreast
Tommy fell q little behind, and Molly won
the heat. Time, 2:51. The purse Yves award !
ed to Molly. -. go ,,i 800 |
Molly. / / -, Ne
Tommy. -......-.....3 itso 2 rosa 2
Crazy Jane. .......... n 8 m
Tlme.............. 2:50 s:52 2:51 |
TROTTIN6 RACE FOR STATIONS
The next match was Trottiug Race, free |
for all stations 10 harness, best three in five.
The following entries were made.
q. N. Seymour names Mac.
Kent 81 Smith name Minnesota Chief
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