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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14
GROWING SWEET POTATOES.
Methods OF Cultivation Practiced By :
Nebraska Farmer.

Nebraska Farmer.
We select tolerably sandy soil for
sweet potatoes Some prefer not to
pillow the land before ridging, claiming
that the potatoes are shorter and better
formed, Int we pillow the land in April
and about May 20 we throw IN ridges
by turning the burrows together with
an ordinary plow. Now any time after
a rain or during a cool spell we set our
plants frst raking the top of the ridge
to remove the clOds. We set plants
about twelve TO eighteen inches apart
in the row either making a hole with
the hand or using a dibble, putting
them down little deeper than they
grew in the hot bed. In few DAYS we
lightly rake the top Of the ridge TO
break the crust.
When the weeds begin to show we
use the hoe on the ridges and a culti-
vator in the middle. Should the vines
take root we run a hoe handle under
them and throw them over on to the
opposite side of the row Now is the
time to get away with any weeds as
the vines are not in the way In day
or two the sun win have dried up the
little roots on the vines. Then turn
from the other side. We begin digging
about September 1. Should the frost
strike the vines, they should be cut off
just 1T the top of the ground as if left
on the potatoes are injured. We use
the ordinary spading fork for digging.
We find it best as the potatoes are not
SO badly bruised as when plowed out
and cvuaaf ro+atoaG cannot - l,,-lYod
too carefully as they rot very easily.
1t is best 70 market as soon as dug
unless the best of facilities are at hand
for keeping. The seed may be had OF
any reliable scotsman. II is much
cheaper to buy plants than to grow
them unless wanted in large quanti-
ties. j f. Hoppe riley. in Western
Rural
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14
Coop ZOE CHIcks.

when hooked to different nails in the
end, holds the door at any desired in
cline, to protect from sun and rain; or
closing entire to exclude rats, wea-
sells and other depredators. The coop
is easily cleaned through the end door,
by using hoe or shovel" Better make
one Orange Judd Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

IT Is nollca ie mat the late lsmented
reform legislature did not pass a law
restricting railroad fares to two cents
per mile. nor any other legislation that
might in any way hsmper the railway
corporations 1t is also strangely coin
cideDt that the number Of free passes
granted during the session amounted TO
I5O 600.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

FIG. l.-CoMBISED MARKER AND FUR
ROVER

ROVER
are inserted which support seat at a
proper height. The front corners of
this seat are rounded and the center of
the front end cut slightly hollow 1t
is placed just far enough forward to
allow this hollow part to rest solidly
against the gauge when in a perpen-
dicular position, as in the engraving,
holding it securely while turning or ia
driving to and from the field To pre-
vent wear piece of strap iron is tackled
across the front end of the scat, and
another on the gauge where it strikes
the seat. The elasticity of the legs al
lows the gauge to pass the Slight swell
on either side. The driver can operate
this without leaving his place as would
be necessary with other forms, and
when raised bMh hands are free to use
the lines.
OF course, the distance from the
center of the machine to the center of
of the gauge marker must be exactly
twice that between the centers of the
runners The gauge marker is made
comparatively light, IA or 10 inches
high, and but or 10 inches long, the
object of making it so high being to
carry the pole above the runner. This
is rather disadvantage, for it is much
more liable to break by catching on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

A MEMPHIS young lady is recovering
from case of Tonsilitis during which
her temperature rose to 1853 Farhenhei'.
This is the strangest case in medical
annals. IS above hundred usually
means death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

ALL travel on the Midland Railroad
in Indiana was stopped Monday by
employees who seized engines and trains
for wages due. AT Anderson an engine
was spiked to switch aud the men de-
clare 1t shall rot be moved until all
thtir wages due are paid. The strikers
have The sympathy OF the people who
say they will aid them all they can to
secure their rig hts. Lawless acts are
to lac deprecated. vet what excuse can
the railroad have for not paying its
men2 If there is any business in the
world that i cash on the nail it is a
railroads No matter how far or short
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

EVANGELIST Sam Small has resigned
fr, m he presidency of the Utah Meth"
dist University. lie had been accused
of msusiDg University funds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

LOOKS as # a new political aspirant
was about to burst upon the horizon.
Old Hutch is in Boston and being inter
viewed on current events If be gets
corner on convention the people might
iust as well accept the enevitable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

The Chicago Herald celebrated its
10th birthday Sunday by unwilling a
monument of Indiana stone at Green's
burg, Ind. bearing this Inscription
Center of Population of the United
States 1891. $50 32' So" w. Long 39o
IL 56it n. Lat Erected by the Chic
ago Herald" Fully ten.thousand peo-
pie were present and a parade, speeches
etc, formed the ceremonies. II IS curl
GUS to note how perslstently the center
of population has chung to the seth de-
gree north latitude in its march west
ward during the past century. not
varying half degree f.om straight
line since the FIRST census of 1890 when
the center was east Of Baltimore, Mary
land. The monument erected near
Greensburg will be lasting tribute to
the enterprise end success of the bright
est democratic daily in the west.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

THE Bthriug Sea controversy is as
suming a more interesting phase. Mr..
Blaine pops question at Sir Julian
whose answer will be 'gerly awaited
He asks why if England hes right to
control fisheries off the coast of Scotland
outside the three mile limit. the United
States has not the same right off the
coast of Alaska. OF course this is side
issue to enl has re the right of country
to acquire certain privileges not gener-
ally accorded by maratime law, An
other hand may be seen in this CON
troversy before long if Sir Julian does
not give up his attempt to bully us.
Russia is growing impatient over Eng
lands persistent questioning of the
rights she sold the United States with
Alaska. 1t is natural she should be
interested as orr rights could not be
greater than she enjoyed prior to the
purchase England cannot hope TO
gain anything but a postponement of
the time when our privileges must be
recognized, and it is time Uncle Sam
was putting his foot down firm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

IT IS SAID Italy viii address an open
letter to the foreign powers asking
cooperation in recurring protection 10
their residents IN this country. As her
subjects here have received the same
treatment, enjoyed the same privileges
of being good citizens and acquiring a
decent living as American born citizens,
and no treaty asks more than this. we
do not see where she has cause of com
plaint If every nation who ships her
jail birds, thugs and generally undesir-
abe population over here intends to
10 follow their fortunes and demand in
denlnity ans support for their families
in case their lawlessness meets just
deserts. then The sooner orr country
knows the stand intended &c % taken
the better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-05-14

THE cordial reception rendered Presi-
dent Harrison throughout his entire
western trip is gratifying alike TO him
self and the republican party. There
is no question but what the head ex'
ecuiive should be seen and heard by the
masses Of the people. 1t creates a feel
ing and interest that nothing else can,
and lemoyes much of mythical glory
surrounding the highest office in the
land The people have a right to know
the men they honor and it should be- a
duty Of The presidential Office to become
acquainted with the different sections
of the ccaniry over which it extends.
The people have every reason to feel
prouG 81 Mr. Harrison who has proved
himself m eminent gentleman, an able
executive and every inch the President.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
HOW TO BE HAPPY IN SUM.
MER.
JOSHUA PARKER.
Dover, DEL, Aug. Is, 81.

Read the latest books.
Battle earl y and often.
Seek cool, shady hooks.
Wear lightest, lowest shoes.
Ride at morn and walk at eve.
Beleave that walters are human
Let hats be llteand bon acts arry
Eschew kid gloves and linnen
collars.
Hurry never, thus beeing al
leisure ever.
Dress in cambrics, lawns and
ginghams.
Be lavish with lauudresses, fruit
men and fans.
Court the sci breezes, but avoid
the hot sands.
Let MELONS precede, and berries
follow the breakfast.
Store up the sweet and give
small place to the bitter.
Remember that seeming idle
ness is some times gain.
Retire when in the mood aud
arise when most inclined.
Order freshest fish and corn
cake; never mind the heavy fritters.
Remember that nine-tenths of the
people are at the seashore for rest.
IfyOu feel like doing a good deed,
treat dozen street children to ice.
cream That Is mission work.
Don't tell your hostess how sweet
the butter and cream were at your
last summers boarding place.
Remember that children are only
small editions Of older people, and
that they have feelings quite as
acute.
Look pleasantly at the tired stran-
ger who glances wistfully at the
part of your Car seat occupied by
your raps, even if you do not offer
her the seat.-Anna p. Payne, in
the Ladies Home Journal.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
TESTIMONIAL TO Mr.. ARNOLD

A number of his personal friends
made up a purse of twenty-five dol
lars for Mr.. Geo. M. Arnold, as a
compliment for his manly course
on the 'coIor line" and as a slight
appreciation of his services to the
public. This sum was raised ex-
pressly to purchase compliments
ry ticket for Mr.. Arnold, as dele
gate to the Union Veterans Union,
who encamped at Cleveland, Ohio,
August 25th to 29th. Mr.. Arnold
failed to be elected as a delegate,
and attended the encampment only
as a comr8de. He has returned
the donation to the doners with his
grateful acknowledgements.
In this connection this paper de-
sires to emphasize its small opinion
of Shaw Command, who after hsv-
ing the hard work and services of
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
KNOCKEDOUT.
HIS NAME MUST BE CALVIN

Lieut.. G. H. Watson, who ia
wei kn wn in this city among the
od Idliltary .s men was greatly surpris.
eu 'nis week by his wife present.
Jug nlm with a bouncing boy
weighing IL pounds. The Lieut.
ana the BEE have been On a friend.
" dispute for the last two weeks
as 10 the sex. The BEE maintain.
ga that it would be boy. The
Lieu. took issue and declared
that ne would be the father of a
girl. The wager was if it were a
BOY, his name Is to be Calvin.
Whether the mother will permit
the Lieut., to carry out the wager
is a question that they will have
to settle. The boy and the u 9th.
er are doing well.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
KENT COUNTY JUSTICE.

10 Editor Of the Morning News:
Sir. 1t has been often said, and
said with truth, that defective as
many OF the laws of our state are
they are made worse and more
oppressive by the parties who are
entrusted to admins er them. II
Is we'll known here in Kent coup.
ty that If a man belongs to the
ring be can break any law with
immunity; but if he does
not belong to the ring.
or what is more unfortunate
II he be ''coIored" aud there is any
show of mulcting him, he certain
ly will not b, allowed to escape.
Thoroughbred suffered the penal
ty of his transgression, but Mark
er. who was guilty of a similar
ofense of the law, was allowed to
escape. To-day a negro driving a
fast horse, racing into town with a
white man driving two last horses,
was arrested by Officer Kinnsmon
taken before the alderman and
fined S., 40; but the white man,
the officer declared on oath, che
did not see."
JOSHUA PARKER.
Dover, DEL, Aug. Is, '61.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
MOUNT BETHEL BAPTISTS.
BUSINESS BEFORE THE FIFTEENTH
ANNUAL SESSION OF THE AssOCIA-
TIOD.

The Mount Bethal Baptist Association
assembled in their fifteenth annual scssi
Tuesday at Mount Bethal Baptist Church
Inc association was called to order by
Rev. w. II. dickinson, vice moderator, at
ii a. m. Rev. Noah Jackson preached the
introductory sermon.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Moderator, Rev. w. III
HOlmes, vice moderator W. II. Hikinson;
secretary, r. B. Page; assistant secretary.
A. L. Minor, and treasurer, B. Bombray.
The executive board reported for the wear
what they done.
In the afternoon Pew A. S. Thomas.
pastor of EnOn Baptist Church, preached
at 3 o'clock on the Humanity of Christ, :"
Letters from the churhes were read.
which showed the work among them for
the year was encouraging. The money
collected from the churches for the assO-
citation amounted to Sl42.
The evening services consisted of sing
ing and praying, after which Rev. Jones
Watkins pre- iched a sermon on "Faith." {"
The association convened at 10 a. m.
wednesday. Rev. P. r. Smith preacaed
the missionary sermon.
The new executive board was appointed,
with Tucker Beverly, chairman. The
pastor read an address of welcome. which
was well received, and vote of thanks
was returned by the association.
Rev. Jones Watkins, missionary for
Maryland, made an encouraging report,
which was adopted. The committee on
Sunday-schools, education, and co ldO-
lence made their reports.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29

Mr. Arnold since their birth refus.
eo 70 recognize him as a fit person
70 represent them at Cleveland.
simply because of his protest
against encamping here, and thev
erected over him some one else.
Inere are a great many people in
tnls city who do not like the meth.
od the Colonel applied, while the
great mass fully sustain him in his
vigorous campaign, but all citizens
excepting the Shaw Command hon.
or and respect Geo. NJ. Arnold,
ana when the time comes they will
snow the Union Veterans of Shaw
command that they know how to
resent ingratltude to man who
mas always been in the front ranks
In the cause of race pride and pro
gress and who has the courage TO
his convictions.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29

Ooois8S Harness attachment the thing of tn
ever put on tue market 1t is any can
secure it to any harness. three minutes without cnftng e
same IN any way right out in the be taken off the
III Wo nlues and the harness returned former
style without the least or exerOn r. saves to in bb
ing ana uahchng horse be attached to the vehicle in
less than 81 seconds and extrcated less than seconds If il
an ornament to the harness contains nothing in its par n
get 0u OF ORDER the being constructed that the stras
can Oe engthened shortened required The Bolt is m
movable secured allow spring to be removed when
"on lne particular advantage this dGyca possesses over 9th
eS CONSISTS IN the construction of the aringemants of
the straps whereby the be attached to v harness
without cutting the heretofore necessary in
order to use devices of this character.
10 The loop OF the Bolt may be attached 28 said lines m
ing connected with the driver by MEANS so bat if the
morse runs or becomes unmanageab tightening of the lines
VIII draw the bolt r. and the spring VIII east the plate IS a
SIDE and release the animal from vehicle Aav woman or child
can hltch or unhtch horse without the slightest trouble
thousands OF the attachments being every dlv
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
HE WHO RUNS MAY READ.

In spite of declarations to the contrary,
1t is possible to both read and write with
comfort while travelling, if one knows how,
says the Ladies Home Journal. Pains in
the head after reading on the cars are due
10 an unusual strain upon the muscles of
the eye, II is focus being changed almost
lhcessantly; but with an occasional rest
the muscle will not find the work to hard.
SO try the plan of reading for ten minutes,
and then: for five minutes, reviewing wat
you have read. But if mean while. YOU
wish to look out of the window, let it be
the one on the other side of the car, for
to look out Of the one next you will re-
qulre quick focal changes as tirlng to the
eye as reading.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
FOREIGN.
(RepOrts received through the Depart.
ment of State and other channelsO

| (Reports received through the Depart
ment of State and other channels)
BRAZIL. Ceara.-MOnth of June, 1891. Pop
ulation, $1,000 Total deaths, Ia, including
smallpox, l, and typhus fever, l. CAPE
VERDE ISLANDS, Neutrality-suspicious.. Under
dale of July s, the United States consul at
Santiago, Cape Verde, reports that smallpox
broke out in the city of MendlllO, Island of
st. Nincent,on June , and that the cases have
increased up to date to 30, with mortality
of Z. AS soon as case is discovered it is
II miles from the city, which cps the city
apparently clean. CUBA, Havana. The
United states sanitary inspector reports as
follows, dated Aug st S and ID, 1891: There
were l45 deaths in this city during the week
ending August +. Fifteen of those deaths
were caused by yellow fever with 80 new
cases. 8 by smallpox So new cases., & by so
called pernicious fever, by enteric fever,
and l by bilious fever. Nine of the deaths
from yellow fever We're in the military hos
pital, while the remaining occurred among
civilians in civil hospitals, etc. During the
week ending August Is there were 1877 deaths.
Fourteen OF those deaths were ca sed by
yellow fever approximately 6O new cases(,
were caused by smallpox with apprOXi-
mately IS new cases., 1t were by so-caled
pernicio1S fever, by enteric fever, l by
paludal fever, and l by measles. Twelve of
the Ii deaths from yellow fever were in the
military hospital the remaining > occurred,
l in the charity hospital. and the other in
private house. DUTCH GUIANA. ParamaribO.
Month of May, 1891; POpu alton. l2S,22l;
1Olal uealQS, lOf. including l6DfOSy L, anu
measles g. FRANCE.-Month of February,
1891. reports from 100 cities, representing a
population of 7,454.204 show total of 1926
deaths, including phthisis pulmonals, 1896;
enteric fever, 22U; scarlet fever 81; smallpox,
129; diphtheria, SIS; measles, 2il: and whOOp
i cough, 80. Marseiles. Month of July,
1891. Population, 406,9l9. Total deaths, 93l;
including smallpox, %; enteric fever, 26;
scarlet fever. 2; diphtheria and Group, 50; mea-
sIes. II; and whooping cJugh, .. GREAT
BsITAIN, England and Wales.-The deaths
registered in q great towns OF England and
Wales during the week ended August / cor.
responded to an annual rate of 1876 thousand
of the aggregate population, which is estimat-
ed at 405 los. The lowest rate was recorded in
Brighton. viz, 9.9, and the highest in Preston,
viz S5S thousand. London.-One thousand
six hundred and sixty-two deaths were regis
tered during the week, including measles. Il;
scarlet fever, 10; diphtheria, 30 whooping
cough, 4S; enteric fever Ii; and diarrhaa and
dysentery, 25S. The deaths from all causes
to an annual rate OF N.9
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29

Col. and Mrs. Murrel entertained Her.
cHles Division, No. 4, K. of P, of New
orleans, La. at dinner last Fri. eyeg.. al
tnelr residence, 92l V street northwest
Most prominent of those present were
Col: Il. B. Baquie, grand chancellor O
LOUISIANA State Senator VIM. w. Carter
ana ~ W. W: Carter, jr.; Rev. A. A. Lott,
hdltor N. Sprange, John Fl. Smyth. ex-
minister to Liberia; Commander Fl. NJ.
smith, X. of P, D. c., T. Glasco and ".
H. johnson of Concordia, La.
Col. Bapuie, in responding to the toast {
Progress of the negro,' said that the
south is the place for the negro, for his
progress there is wonderful. 'sHe is fast
ascumulating property, and in the crcs-
cent city," said he we have four uniyer>i-
ties which will compete with any in the
country Col. Baquie is the leader OF
opposition to a seperate or new depart
ment of the G. A. R. in LouisarM and
Mississippi, and won a spIended victory
at Detroit. Col. Baquie is also promin-
emily connected with the Masonic and
Pythian orders.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
WALTER +. HYSON,

Invites his many friends to call
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29
PlLGE De LNTS laLI Slal.
~N~AND~~~

TERMs OF PURCHASE: Five dol
lars cash and two dollars per
month, with no iuteresr. Halt
cash, 10 per cent discount; all cash
70 per cent discount.
Money viii be advanced topaz
ties des riur to build.
Those who apply first, will have
the frs choics Of lots.
Ii Il husband purchaser dies,
before his purchase ia Completed,
n deed IL fee viii b. given to his
widow, if the property has been
improved, or # not, the amount
already paid will BE- returned her
The above presents an OppOrtu-
nifty never before offered the Col
ored people Of the city Of Wash
ingtOu To- secure a valuable lot,
either as au Investment or for o
home on monthly payments, and
at the same time, entitled them
10 vote ana q voice IN the Gov
Of the country.
Already many have made their
homes in the "City Of Bowie,'
and lots purchased on the above
terms should double in value with
in tie mex. six months
For further information apply to
w. CALVIN CHASE, Agent,
1109 ! St., n. W.
Or CAMPBELL CARRINGTON
Owner, sos D ST., d. W.,
Washington, D, 9.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-29

On H0, nl% mat at the Civil Rights bar.
Where WI he is prepared to wait A. ",' W.
:; Ill ms old customers and the nnb.