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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
She Surprised Them.

owe are accustomed to impu-
dence," says an English bookseller,
"but the other day a woman man
aged to give us surprise. She ask
ed for a particular recitation, and
after a hunt of some twenty minutes
the clerk unearthed it in a volume
we sell for a shilling.
"The woman seized. upon it and
sat down and began to pore over it..
The assistant supposed she was 60
ing to commit it to memory, but she
mildly asked if she might copy part
OF it. The assistant is long suffering,
and he said Certainly She there
upon asked if he would lend her a
piece of paper. That lend was a
dainty piece of euphemism, and he
handed over first class pad to write
on.
''Then she modestly begged for a
pencil, and when he had procured a
brand new one, she sat down and
copied every word of the recitation
from beginning to end. When she
had finished, she gathered herself up,
and without a word walked off with
her copy and the assistants new PEN
Gil. Chatter.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
The "YelloW Day."
Sept. 6, 1881, is we'll remembei

Sept. 6, 1881, is we'll remembered
in New England and parts of New
York and Pennsylvania as the "yel-
low day." Southern Canada took
on some of the characteristics noted
in the states above mentioned, the
yellow in the atmosphere having a
more greenish cast, which accounts
for the Canucks referring to it as
"the green day." In the morning
the sky had the appearance of being
clouded, but as the sun arose it was
plainly visible, and of the color of
brass. About midday a much dark
er yellow appearance prevailed;
everything except leaves and grass
had the intense yellow look, they ap-
pearing of rich velvety green. The
cause of the phenomenon, which
lasted but one day, has never been
satisfactorily explained.-St. Louis
Republic.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
Birds That Dance.

In his ''Pioneering in South BRAZIL
Mr.. Brigg- Wither relates that one
morning in the dense forest his at.
tention was reused by the unwonted
sound of bird singing, songsters
being rare in that district. His men,
Immediately they caught the sound,
invited him to follow them, limiting
that he would probably witness a
very curious sight. Cautiously max
ing their way through the dense un-
dergrowth they finally came in sight
OF a small stony spot of ground at
the end of a tiny glade, and on this
spot, some on the stone and some on
the shrubs, were assembled anumber
of little birds, about the size of tom
tits, with lovely blue plumage and
red topknots.
One was perched quite still on
twig, singing merrily, while the others
were keeping time with wings and
feet in a kind of dance, and all twit-
tering an accompaniment. He
watched them for some time, and
was satisfied they were having a ball
and concert and thoroughly enjoying
themselves. They then became
alarmed, and the performance alb
ruptly terminated, the birds all go
ing off in different directions. The
natives told him that these little
creatures were known as the "dano
ing birds"
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
A Woman Undertaken.

There is a brisk, capable little wom-
ann England who has taken up the.
profession of general undertaking.
Not that she drives the hearse or ar.
ranges the ice box, but straightway
adeath occurs she goes into the family
arranges all the details of the funer.
al, directs the servants in the pre-.
paration of the house, attends to the
necessary kilograms and messages,
answers the questions of friends,
secures the mourning, arranges
the flowers, and, in short, relieves
the bereaved family of all the painful
duties and cares incident to the pres
ence of death in the house. After
the funeral procession leaves the
door she proceeds to destroy as far
as possible allremains of the gastly
visitor, opens shutters and windows.
sets the house in order as if nothing
had occurred, and then hastens away
on some other errand of-like import.
for which she is amply paid.
In addition to this she furnishes
homes, sometimes remaining two
months in a single family before al
is in order, and she also arranges
the details of weddings in the same
manner as funerals, providing the
trousseau, supplying the breakfast.
and packing the wedding gifts after
the happy pair have fitted. She re.
Gently packed fourteen cases of wed.
ding presents for a lady going to
Germany, and not one article was
broken. For this service the receives
seven English shillings a day, and in,
sists on being treated as if socially
equal to her employers.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
THE soAREcRow.



It was regular scarecrow-man,
Made on the old and well known plan;
4 cross OF sticks in q garb forlorn,
That stood on guardin the field OF corn.
And, indeed, it made the old farmer smile
As he put it up and whistled the while;
1t would look to the crows so very ferocious,
So truly astounding and atrocious.
That 1t tickled his fancy to think how they
Would catch a glimpse and futter away.
Well, two black crows sat off on tree,
And the young crow said to the old one, "See!
Now, what is hatfrightlul thing out there?
its enough any honest crow to scare'
But the old crow chuckled and then looked
wise,
Shook in his feathers and winked his eyes;
Something tickled him, but if twas joke
His voice didn't show it bit when he spoke,
As looking down at the younger crow
He said, "'What is it?' All, don't you know?
"Why, that, as We wise ones all suppose,
1s the special patron saint Of the crowsl
We watch for his coming every year,
To tell when the Feast of the Corn is here.
See how he stands with his arms stretched
Quit
He is calling the crows from all about!
Such kind invitation is most alluring-
So very cordial and reassuring!
! think We had better accept-don't your"
And down to the field of corn they few.
Wide Awake
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
stock and Dairy Items

A handful of tansy leaves rubbed
over the cows legs before milking
will drive away the annoying stable
flies.
A feed of wetted bran with a small
handful of salt. will be relished by the
COW, and she will pay for it three
times over.
A sheet of light cotton cloth. or
cheese cloth thrown over the cow,
will protect her from flies. Calves
that are fed on milk will be very CRATE
full for drink of fresh water between
their meals.
Stop an attack of diarrhea in the
flock at the first notice. This disorder
is the most fatal to sheep at this season
and If neglected a few hours it may
change to dysentery; when there will
be pelt and a funeral.
Regularity in every respect of feed
Ing and watering soon becomes habit
with all farm animals. When cows
are MIXED on Sunday one hour later
in the morning and one hour earlier
In the evening, the yield of milk on
Monday is perceptibly less.
Those persons who think they
cannot milk a COW without wetting
their fingers may try as substitute
for this Objectionable practice, the use
of little fine salt rubbed on their
hands. This will sufficiently moisten
a dry hand by absorption of moisture
from the air to make the milking easy.
But really there is no need for it as
dry milking is easy enough.
Count the sheep every time you see
them. This is an old maxim among
shepherds. Missing one from the
count you may find it hid in a fence
corner suffering from diarrhea and
covered with blow flies. One days
delay would have lessened the flock by
that sheep. Lambs will get fast in a
fence and in a few hours one may have
struggled and died for want OF help.
1t is apout the time of year horses
and mules pasturing on second crop
red and white clover are subject to
soldering, some acridity in the herb
age unduly exciting the salivary
glands. In sections where great rag
weed. ambrosia trifda, is common, it
is fed to the SOLDERING animals and
acts as a corrective. Horses are quite
fond of this weed and while they
pointedly reject the common ragweed,
ambr9sia aSismesia felia,< they-yelisha
the other
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
Hints to Eousekeepers.

A little ammonia in tepid water will
soften and cleanse the skin.
Gas is always Objectionable in sick
room, as it exhausts the air, and in
bedrooms generally it should not be
used.
Old brass may be cleaned to look
like new by pouring strong ammonia
on it and scrubbing with scrub brush;
rinse in clear water.
Lamp chimneys are easily cleaned
by holding them over the steam from
a teakettle, and rubbing them with a
soft cloth and polishing with paper.
If the fat it the frying-kettle is hot
before you are ready for it, put in Z.
dry crust of bread. 1t will not burn as
long as it has something to do, ONLY
when it is left idle.
1t is not generally known that limo
leum can be waxed, like hardwood
hoor, and polished with regular
polishing brush. 1t is generally treated
in this way in English houses.
By spraying the region of the ex-
ternal ear with ether, Drs. Henoque
and Fridel of Paris render the dental
nerves insensible, and extract teeth
without pain or general anasthesia.
Flowers are always bright and
cheering, but they should not be left
in room at night, and care should be
taken to change the water frequently.
and not leave them there at all when
faded.
A good gargle for sore throat is the
following: Vinegar, one wineglass-
full; honey, two tablespoonful; water,
a tumblerful. Pour the water on to
the honey, and stir it up, add the vine
gar and use cold.
A rule we'll to be remembered in
baking is that all things to be brown
ed on the bottom must be set directly
on the bottom of the oven, but those
things that are to be Drowned only on
top or merely heated may be set on
the CRATE.
For burns. sweet oil and cotton are
the remedies. If they are not at hand
sprinkle the burned part with -four.
and wrap loosely with a soft cloth
Don't remove the dressing until the in
famation subsidies, as It will break
the new skin that is forming.
All delicate and fancy hosiery should
be soaked in salt and water before
wearing, and stains of leather on stock
ings can be taken out by dipping them
into chlorine water before putt NO
them into soapsuds. Black hosiery Is
dipped in water in which is a little OK
gall. o
Bags OF Chinese mating gilded with
gold paint, and tied with sash ribbon
Just above the fringe of the mating,
make pretty receptacles for papers or
pictures The bag should be hung
across corner niche, and if cheery
heads OF children peep above the wall
the corner has a very picturesque air.
A comfort in a sickroom is a wooden
ned-rest' which, when placed behind
the pillows, enables the patient to sit
up easily. Another continuance which
! have seen answer admirably is a very
long net, the ends of which were fast
ened to the bedposts, and, being passed
oenlnd the patient and containing the
pillows, formed secure means of rest
ing him when sitting up.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
~
Meal
inst AZ good now as ever It was. Meal
- -...ia a4sl1 haitian Thn

Just as good now as ever It was. Neal
and milk would be still better. Tho
meal should be sifted for very young
fowls, as the hulls might choke them,
though it is doubtful If such a case was
ever known when the dough was wet
or mixed up long enough to let the
meal swell before using. as 1t might
get packed in the crop.
Some people still have fear that
thunder will kill chickens in the shell.
This old within perhaps gave rise to
the present law in New York, provid-
ing for executions by electricity, but
as legal electricity has not yet proved
fatal, it is best to set the old hen when
you get ready and take the chances.
A stroke of lightning will kill anything
if it is heavy enough, and the jar OF
the thunder may have the same effect
that shaking the egg would, but when
thunder shakes the earth enough to
spoil eggs the hen that covers them
had better climb tree
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
Producing Better Cows.

We believe in the purchase of good
COWS, and also improvement by breed
ing from better stock on the male side.
But one method of improving the
dairy quite as important of either of
these, is open to everybody, and with
out it all other improvement would be
of little avail. That is to do everv-
thing to make your COWS produce the
milk and butter that they are capable
of doing. A cow while giving milk
Is at the same time bearing calf. If
her milk production is stimulated all
that is possible she marks her calf
with this characteristic. If she be
neglected in anyway she none the less
surely marks her progeny for poor
COW, however she may be treated.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
Grass for Pork Making.

Various agricultural journals are re-
marking that there is meat in grass
for pigs as we'll as for cattle and
sheep. 1t is very true, but it is a mis-
take to suppose that the natural diet
for pigs is grass, as it is for ruminant
animals like COWS and sheep. The
two latter have very bulky double
stomach and will thrive on coarser
fare than the pig. that has only on g
digestive apparatus. Without doubt
pigs are often fed on too concentrated
food, and are benefited by a run at
pasture, especially by the exercise it
involves. But the notion that grain
or some concentrated food is not
needed even by growing pigs is a mis-
taken one.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
A PIKETOWN ROMANCE.

LID Peter Cum
minis was down
with the rheuma-
| tiz." Consequent
fly he was very
peevish.
He b a dgered
and bullied all
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29
Poultry Pickings.

Filth breeds disease at all times, but
Is worse in summer.
Corn meal made into dough with
cold water used to be the standard food
for all kinds Of young fowls, and is
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-08-29

AOA1O LIZ 1lICU IL plOl y -OI1Veu wagon
in which was seated a man and
woman.
Although the woman was heavily
yelled and the man pulled his hat
we'll down over his eyes, the old
farmer at once recognized his young
er daughter and his former hired
man.
"Whoa!" roared Peter. swinging
his horse across the road, thus stop
ping the further progress of the evil
IDENTIFY clipping couple.
whoa! Wot does this mean, you
tarnal tramp? Git out Nv tibet wag-
on at onct, Martha, an come with
me. Dye hear? Come meow, mog
yer BOOTS"
AS the young lady made no move
preparatory to obeying the order,
but, on the contrary, chung hysteric-
ally to her companion, Peter, in or
der to enforce his command, leaped
from his wagon and approached the
other vehicle.
No sooner had he done so than
Robert Sharp, freeing himself from
Martha, jumped to the ground,
seized the husbandman by the collar
of hts snuff colored coat. pulled him
forward, pushed him backward, and
tripping him with lightning-like
rapidity, threw him with such force
as to make the ground fairly shake.
Having done this, he backed
Peters horse into the roadside ditch,
clambered into his wagon and drove
rapidly away.
Although Peter was SO dazed by
his fall that ne saw stars, he, not
withstanding, managed to get to
mis- feet before the runaways had
completely disappeared from view.
"Whoa! Whoap he roared in a voice
that would put shame to anv fog
horn ever invented.
whoa! Whoa! Come back! Come
back, Martha, an git married tew
hum. Wait till week frum tew-
night, an I'll git ye up weddin'
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04

stea for marshal and Prank II. Gil for
member IT the Board 0f Review and
EQuslizatOa On motion OF Henry
Flalick, tne nominations were ratified.
John I o evan. ol the Flftn WaTd,
nominated Edward L. Pelton Tor cleIk
of police court James DOheriy. or the
Fourth Ward nominated i J. MosheT,
and Johu Sherlock nominated john +.
Fielder.
Tie hrsg informal ballot resulted
John L. Fielder, o; Mosher, -, and Pc
ton. s.. The balI0g was made lorna
and MT. Pelton MAS declared the nom
lnee.
The FIRST informal ballot for director
of the poor resulted. Joseph kruse, 81
Adran Johnson, 9; Cornelius Neroerge,
Z. Mr. kFuse MAS thereupou declared
the nominee.
Tie committee appeared with nOml-
nee Uhl At THIS point. Ar. Uhl TOOK on
rs OyercOat and Was introduced by
Chairman Sweet. tie made al elo-
Quent speech saying that il there were
any heartburnungs, and he fclt mat
there were many, il were betlr that
another should be nominal, but
nevertheless ne accepted the ko 1r al
the same.
Geo. III. Davidson nominated Elliott
G. Brown for justice OF the peace.
John Donovan nominated Ambrose A.
Weeks
The first informal ballot resulted
Brown "a, Weeks IA, +. :. Wlgent i.
The ballot was declared formal.
y. A. Fletcher nominated Peter
Doran for chairman Of the city com
mittee, and that gentleman was elected
by acclamauOn.
The different ward delegations select
cd members of the city committee as
follows: First ward, Lee Wright; Sec
ond ward, John III. ROzema; Third
ward, Dennis Schram; Fourth ward
VIM. Hake; Fifth ward. Adolph Berry;
Sixth ward. Joseph l.. Compte; seventh
ward, w b. folger; Eighth ward, Mich
ael Tennis; Ninth ward, john o. Keith
Tenth ward, W. I. McGurrn
Henry Frallck presented resolution
thanking Mayor Klllean for his admin
lStratIOn.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04
LUCE'S PROBLEM.
Who VIII be Judge Campbell's Successor
on the Bench?

,1s4ss,Nt ye VT KtNttNsa-stsANs
LANSING, Mich, April 3.--Gov. Luce,
IN ms choice OF a successor TO tue late
Justice Campbell, Will not be haGdl-
capped by any dearth Of candidates
delegation of Detroit attorneys,
headed by Hon. Otto Krchner, was
granted a conference by the Governor
this morning. 1t is understood that
they urged the appointment OF frof.
c. a. Kent 10 the vacant Judgeshlp ana
suggested that if not Kent, then some
other member of the Detroit bar ought
TO be chosen. Ii the interview proved
satisfactory to Mr.. Klrchner and ms
colleagues they are adopts at conceal
ing the pleasurable emotion which
must have filled them, for 1t was
rather solemn expression which your
correspondent noticed upon their coun-
tenances as. they filed out OF
the executive office. They declined
to talk of their visit more than 10 state
that they were accorded a respectful
hearing, and had endeavored 10 I'M
press the Governor with the business OF
their requests. Following the Detroit
delegation came representa- ton OF
Lansing citizens, VII presented for the
Governors consideration the name OF
Edward Cahill, a prominent attorney
of the Capital City. Mr.. Cahll's can
didacy was also strongly endorsed by a
committee of the Ingham county bar,
who waited on the Governor at o'clock
this afternoon. During Gov. Luce's
residence in Lansing, he and Mr.. Cahlll
have been very intimate friends, and
there are those here who regard 1t more
than possibility that the latter may be
chosen. Judge Pealer, of Three Rivers,
is frequently mentioned as the prOha-
bic successor of Justice Campbell, and
so is Judge Hooker, of Charlotte.
Both were prominent candidates
before the last Republican State
convention, when Judge Grant, OF
the Upper Peninsula, receives the nom-
nation for supreme judge. Pealer was
second in the race, and Hooker third.
This fact is now being used IN the form
er's favor. The further fact that he
lives IN the Governors own circuit IS
recognized as worthy of consideration
IN d d.scdssing the probabilities. The
man fortunate enough to be appointed
viii probably have mortgage or the
nomination at the Republican State
convention next fall. thus lnsuring the
position to him until January /, 1896.
Ii j. expected that Gov. Luce Will sOCn
reach a decision in the matter, and
make the appointment 50 that the new
Justice NAV take his seat on the open
ing of the Supreme Court term next
Monday.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04
A DIAMOND THIEF.
His Theft Well Planned hut Poorly Exc
rmted.

CHICAGO, April "a young man,
who registered at the Palmer house
last sunday, under the name of Ralph
4. Allen, sent to Hymaa. Berg q Co g
ieweiry store this afternoon aud asked
tuem % send some diamonds 20 san for
reception. W liam 4. Bg gIer, sales
man for the firm, carried ntteen hun
dred dollars worth OF stones 20 Aliens
room After carefully examining the
Jewels Allen selected one ring and a
pm. While the salesman was repack-
lug tne remainder of the diamonds.
Allen came no behind him and struck
aim two terrible bloas with o heavy
cane on the back of the
head knocking him down and
cutting q wound two inches lOu bis
bead. The wounded man screa - and
Allen. without waiting TO ere' the
package If diamonds. rushed or The
room and ran down tine ua eav.
After an exciting chase A lien 8 t~ cap
tlred by an emp.oye Of the hotsl and
taken 20 the Harr son-st. station.
b Ei-r's wounds are not dang rOas,
unless inflammation should SGT In.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04
Clearing on the Tracs.

superintendent Baker of the cable
company has out his men AZ work again
on Bridge-street hdl from Grand-ave.
west, clearing out the conduit for the
reception of the caole. and dlgzi0g the
winter accumulation of earth off the
tracks Tie says that it Will take q week
or more 70 get the track shape. "a
the conduit is frozen foil Of ICE and
q rt m many places, and that untl the
weather settles It vii be fmooss.b'e 20
set the date for the strng.ng OF the
cable
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04

Messrs. J. r. P. Hughart. W Z.
shelby and 7. J. O'Bren. Of the r.. r.
& T.. are IN Richmond. Ind. 20 attend
the annual meeting Of the Cincn1au.
Bichmxnd 4 Fort Wayne railroad. IL
vas expected that che adjourned
annual meeting Of the q. r. 81. would
~ held IN Pttsourg az tbs tue. hu'
the fsct that President Huyhsrt = still
~ Florida makes it necessary 70 pat &c
over until 4 later sar@
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04
m Thira w.ra Tiek.t.

The Democratic Third Ward Com
task. have placed the following Hcket
- noruinsron ~uperv1sor. John
BENJAMIN. alderman. samuel sears.
collector. Cc7nehus r. De Royeer. The
asmlug o. tae co4staols vas eft open.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04

Registration beEsn il The Third.
r.ghEh. Ninth and Tenth warts vsstsr-
<av morning. snd the registration
hr,avss ~ ~ "A SESSION IN al tne wards
s,,.ssv and sssturuiay from a n. % :
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-04

sl-ls auvsa good f4Iara X T-r1tTsl 3
Hlta nooty oE4lzsa s4Fsr aaudlss 81
the star.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-07-26
FAR WATER:

Insects seem to have their likes and
dislikes as well as human beings, and a
substance or odor that ie agreeable to
species may be very offensive, and sven
destructive, to another. We have tired
various insecticides for the common green
cabbage-worm, but found none to work
as well as tar-water, and this does not IN
ANYWAY iniure the eabbages, and all traces
of the odor of tar are washed away by
the first show er. To make the tar-water,
nut q quart or two of common eoal-tar
in an old tin or wooden pail ard set 1t on
the bottom of a barrel Or other tight yes
sci, then fill up with water. Lett stano
out in the sun for a day or two, and the
water will become impregnated with the
odor of tar, and ready for use. Apply IN
the evening, With g watering-pot with a
fine rose. in order to distribute the 1tqula
e the entire head of the cabbage.
When the water has been used, fill up the
barrel again, fer two quarts of tar will
last I'd make d number of barrels of tar
water strong enough to kill tae cabbage
worms. AS there are several breeds OF
this cabbage pest, you may have to apply
the tar water as each appears; but in dry
weather a %%tle extra watering of the
plants will prove very Observation-Disclosures
can Asricultur5st.