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, 1892-07-27

of the cholera may fairly demand at the hands
of the sanitary authorities in all parts Of the
country. They cannot do wrong in making
such preparation against it as is involved in
letting no known defects in drainage, in the
disposal of sewage, in the supply of pure
water, in the preservation of milk from con-
taminatlon, go unremedied. In the counties,
we may fairly assume that these precautions
will be taken. The County Councils are for
the most part composed of men who are we'll
aware Of the danger they have to meet,
and, thanks to the careful administration
OF the justices who preceded the Councils,
the Country finances are well able to bear
the additional burden which these measures
may impose on them. We should feel equal
confidence aS regards London, if we were
quite Su that the Council would be able to
give proper attention to the purposes for
which the mum icipal revenue is raised with
out r~eference to the question by whom this
revenue shall be provided. But the Incl
dence Of taxation SO largely absorbs the time
and thought of the majority of the members.
that it is just possible that the protection Of
London against the cholera may be ~postpon-
cd, if the Russian scare subsidies, in the hope
that before it becomes absolutely necessary
to set about it, owners may have been depriv-
Ell OF the benefit Of existing contracts. 1t ia
IN the smaller towns, however, that there ia
most solid ground for u~neasiness. In some
of these-in Chichester for example-the old
inability to realise the Importance of sanitary
precautions seems as complete as ever, and
there is a very general indisposition to sub
nit to the outlay they would require. A town
may have its foundation in cesspools, and
may actually congratulate itself upon the
rapidity with which the contents thereof pass
away into the wells. No doubt such cases
are rare, but they do occur and when they
occur, they call for prompt and vigorous
action on the part of the Local Government
Board. If this is forthcoming, there is every
re son to hope that in the event-we may
fairly say, the improbable event-of the
cholera reaching England, it viii find no kind.
ly soil in which to take root.
, 1892-07-27
SISAL HEMP IN TIRE WEST INDIES.

The steps taken to obtain Sisal hemp plants
for Jamaica are detailed in the following ex-
tract from the Report of the Botanical De-
partment for 1889 -
Sisal mp.-There is considerable demand
in the island for plants of Sisal hemp. Three
years ago l tried to obtain q supply of plants
from Yucatan, but the planters there are so
anxious to have a monopoly of a trade which
brings large fortunes that only through a
special request from the Colonial Secretary
to the British Vice-Consul at Progreso was |
enabled to secure one dozen plants of the kind
under ordinary cultivation (Agaue rigida var.
elongata)
Another variety (Agavc rigida var. sisala-
SG), which ia without the teeth on the edges
Of the leaves, has for some years been in the Ba-
hamas, whore it was probably introduced from
Florida. A specimen Of the fibre was shown
at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1856
by his Excellency Sir Henry Blake, then Co.
vernon of the Bahamas. From a test that was
made in the railway workshop by Mr.. L.
Mackinnon on this fibre extracte by Kenne-
dy's machine, it appeared that it is at least as
valuable as any fibre previously tested, and
moreover, the leaves being without spines on
the edges, are cheaper to work up. The Co.
vernment of the Bahamas had forbidden the
export of this plant (called "Pita') for a peri
cd of three years, but fortunately it has been
found possible to get more than 10000 plants
from Turks Island, and q plantation has been
formed at Hope Garden. Mr.. Stoddart has
superintendent the planting. 1t is expected
that il will be found possible to import a con
siderable number of this variety Of the plant.
and several applications have been received
from planters for supplies of suckers. Con-
sidering that the price of Sisal hemp has (re-
cently) fallen from G53 to EFT per ton, eau
ton should be exercised in the investment Of
capital in the enterprise. I should hesitate
TO recommend its cultivation in any soil which
Is not suitable to it, and at the same time
worthless for other cultivation
A later account of the Sisal hemp plants at
Jamaica is given in the Bulletin Of the Botani-
cal Department for October, 1891, p. IS
I'm order to encourage the planting of Sisal
in Jamaica, the Government has imported late-
ly from Florida 25, 900 plants Of ths same va
riety as grows in the Bahamas. ThisIn sddi-
ton to over 81, 900 already supplied TO plant-
, 1892-07-27
THE
Spectator End July.)

Spectator End Juty)
The most alarming statement about the
cholera is that which asserts its dependence
in order of time upon infuenza. We have
suffered too much from the latter disease to en-
counter without uneasiness the theory that
among the other injuries it does uA must be
that Of leaving the field free for another and
more dreaded visitor. Az regards Western
Europe, however, the notion of a connection
between the two plaques rests on the slight.
est possible basis. Outbreaks of cholera were
at one time more frequent than those of in
fuenza, and the association was never close
enough to take any hold of the popular ina
gination. A certain sort of consolation, too,
may now be found in the reflection that, with
fair sanitary conditions cholera is less really
destructive than influenza. If we are equal
ly ignorant how to treat it, we at least know
better how to ward it of.
Still, the news that the cholera has started
on its journey westwards can never be other
than disturbing Medical science is seen to
be so impctent in its presence, that we are
tempted to forget the very great advance
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM.

South Dakota A agricultural College July 3 L
to August 4, 1892.
Another school year is ended and
the s. D. A. c. will send forth it's larg-
est class OF graduates. 1t is hoped
and expected that the attendance up
on commencement week will be very
large as tine program will be ofunusual
interest. The eloquent preacher w.
II. Jordan delivers the address before
the Y. P. S. G. e. on Sunday afternoon
and at 500 p. m. DR.. McLouth will
deliver the baccalauerate address.
The balance OF program is as follows:
MONDAY, AUGUST 1.
8 p. Nj. Literary Exercises of the Preparatory
Glass.
8. Pm. Literary Exercises Of the Sophomore
Class.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2.
loan. Public Inspection of Farm and Gardens
Bpm. Literary Exercises Of the Freshman
Glass.
SPIN. Literary Exercises Of the Junior Class
"WEDNESDAY, AUGUsT3.
loan. Inspection of Museum, Library, Shops
and Laboratories.
2:sOP M. Joint Graduating Exercises of the
Literary Societies.
Bpm. Military Review.
sP, M. Senior Class-Day Exercises.
THURSDAY AUSUsr4.
9:30A.M. Commencement.
ppm. Alumni Meeting and Banquet.
SPIN. Presidents Reception.
All Literary Exercises are IN the College Chapel.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
SuperstitioN Abont Salt.

Ii at the table a little salt is split
between two people the way to avoid
a quarrel is for each to take a pinch
and throw it over his left shoulder.
Salt always has seemed a wonderful
ly powerful mineral from the time
when we were small Which of us,
when child, did not firmly believe
in that old joke about putting salt on
birds tail2 l remember curly
headed little boy in kits who went
out into the garden with a handful
of salt, resolved upon catching a
bird. He was very patient, and
cautiously tiptoed around for long
while. Finally, a little discouraged,
he went in to his mother and said,
mournfully, Mamma, they all flew
away" His mother didn't laugh at
him.-Harper's Bazaar. q
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
HARD TO EXPLAIN.

Why DO The Independents Want the
School Lands Held Up.
j. Klndelan, writing to the Sioux
Falls Argus Leader from Mitchell,
says that ga plank in the Redfeld
platform, which our independent
friends will find hard to explain to the
people, is that one advocating the
withholding OF school lands from sale.
The settlement of all the lands OF the
state is what the people want tc pro.
mote our prosperity, and l know OF
no better class of settlers than those
who would be able to purchase the
school lands would tighten the burden
of taxes on the balance of the farmers
throughout the state. A large area
OF our state is not taxable yet, until
homesteads nd treeclaims are planted
and the sale OF school lands and their
settlement would at once bring us g
revenue to assist in running the state
institutions until all the government
land was patented. 'Tls better to sell
the school lands and create O large
fund which will draw interest, than to
allow them to lie idle and work to the
advantage of the next generation,
while we may just as we'll at the
present time get the benefits.
The sale of all the school lands at
$40 or more per acre in some OF the
counties would give as fund OF half
O. million or more which could be con-
trolled by each county and loaned ut
6 per cent to farmers or others need
ing loans and would knock the spots
of their sub-treasury scheme. The
size OF loans could be limited to $50
and accommodating 5000 Of q hor-
rowing population in any county.
This immense sum of money, besides
increasing in volume gradually would
support our schools and save the
present population so per cent more
of the taxes we pay, q fact which any
farmer can verify by examining his
tax receipts.
say sell the school lands every
ninety days it you can get more than
$40 per acre for them and bring the
money to be loaned to the people in
November and December, so the farm
ers ard Others can transfer their
mortgages the first of January. In
stead of doing like the Republicans
did this year, they furnished the
money after the time when nearly all
the loans were settled up so as to get
but lew takers and then loan il out
for the benefit of the state officials
another year. don't think that any
intelligent citizen OF the state will OBJ
ject to the sale of school lands If the
matter Is properly legislated upon at
Pierre this winter and know of moth
ing thnt could be proposed that could
help the farmer or the states finances
better or half as WE'LL"
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
The Demon I'm Mexican Mines,

In the mines of Mexico formerly
the descent and ascent of the shafts
were made by the aid of tree trunks,
with notches cut out of them, in
which the laborers rested the great
toe as they stepped from one to the
other. The demon in such places
was believed to have on each big toe
u huge nail or claw, with which he
would gouge out the pieces on which
the feet of the miners rested. Ac-
cording to either legend the fiend al
ways left the ladders or tree trunks,
after having destroyed their useful
ness, to tantalize the unfortunate
men who were thus imprisoned. In
terview in Washington Star.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
A Church Damaged


The Brandt, Deuel. county, CORES.
pondent to the Clear Lake Courier
says:
"The storm Tuesday night struck
the town with tremendous force and
did q great deal of damage. The big
church held it's own against the ele-
ments in good shape but never the
less it's big tlmbe-s were bent and
twisted so that it will be difficult Job
to get things in shape again. On the
east side, Halverson's two story
building was twisted out OF shape and
removed on the foundation causing
the entire glass front to break in.
The building can probably be drawn
back into shape but it will entail q
big expense. The adjoining building,
Wohler's general store, was enclosed
and shingled and this the wind literal.
ly tore to pieces and scattered over
the prairie. A big force OF men are at
work gathering up and sorting the
lumber and getting things ready to
rebuild. After the wind had done it's
work, the families of M. C. Wohler and
Lars Berger were obliged to abandon
their buildings and 20 out into tho
storm and darkness without any pro-
lection. 1t was the liveliest night
Brandt ever saw and no one wants q
repetition or the drama. No losses
have been reported from the surround.
ing country
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
ITO be continued
He's Ready for Another.

Stephen Rogers, formerly OF Indian
Run Ten Mile District, Harrison
county, West Virginia, but more re.
Gently OF Sioux Falls procured decree
OF divorce from his wife. Charlotte
Rogers on Saturday last before Judge
Andrews, the grounds being that of
desertion, he claiming that she de.
manded that he deed to her q half in
terest in their homestead in West
Virginia, or she would leave him, and
upon his refusal so to do did leave
him. Three children have been born
to the parties to this action.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
The Care of Milk During Hot Weather.

The Care of Milk During Hot Weather.
Press Bulletin No. -.
The very first requisite is good
thermometer, which car be purchased
of any druggist for fifty cents. Take
the milk as soon a. possible after it
has been drawn from the COW, strain
it, and place it in small tin vessel.
1.-THE milk pail If most convenient J set
in tuo filled with pure cold water
fresh from the we'll, the temper ature
OF which should be 46e to 4Se Fahren-
heit, and by constant stirring, or pour.
ing with tin dipper, quickly cool the
milk to 6O', do not stop at TOO or
at G5e, but get it down 30 600, (the
milk must be stirred while cooling)
before setting to raise cream for but
ter, or leaving it to stand IN the sun
for delivery to the factory for
cheese. 1tyou keep your milk in a
cellar, in shallow pans, you must see
to it that the cellar is perfectly clean
and we'll ventilated. No decayinG
vegetables can be tolerated, nor any
thing which gives an offensive odor.
1t would be well to white wash the
cellar to make it sweet and clean.
The temperature should be kept as
near co. as possible. Test it with q
thermometer, and If the cellar be too
warm, it may be cooled by occasion.
ally sprinkIing the floor with cold
water. The strong odors and tlavors
prevalent in both butter and sheese at
this time of year is largely due to
wild onions, leeks and weeds eaten by
the cows. The excessive heat daily en-
dured by her in her ramblings for
sccculent food creates an unnatural
fever heat, which is very readily, and
naturally, impaired to the milk. II
the milk be allowed to retain it's
animal heat it will rapidly develop
and intensity the odors and havors of
all the various kinds offood consumed.
BY closely following this simple rule of
cooling the milk Immediately to 6Oe
you will be surprised in noting the re-
suits. You will find that all bad
odors, and tastes are nearly perfectly
removed from the milk, butter and
cheese, during the hot days of summer
and you will also find how nearly
possible it is to make June butter
during the $50 called) "dog days" of
August. The following types of milk
~ q 1NciuCu Clio IO"Cuy.
Milk that throws up thin layer OF
cream; milk that, when sour, is spongy,
full OF holes, and has an offensive odor
not unlike the smell of the cow.barn;
milk that will not become loppered,
but il allowed to stand will become
bitter in taste, the cream OF which
has the smell and taste OF old grease;
milk produces floating curds in the
manufacture OF cheese, and makes an
open porous texture, sometimes,
having $50 cahed) pin holes, often
sinking in the center, termed by deal
ers hollow heads. All these undesir-
able features of hot weather milk can
be avoided by Immediately and
thoroughly cooling it to 600. Never
use wooden vessels of any kind for
milk. Nothing but glazed earthen
ware, glass or tin is suitable for use
rs milk receptacles.
Department OF dairy science.
A. H. WHEATON.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
SnaniSll Tea.

There will be a reception and "Span.
ish Tea" given at the Opera House,
July 20 commencing at 8 o'clock p. M.
King and Queen Ferdinand and Isa-
bella, Pocahantas, Columbus, and
Others will be represented. The pro.
ceeds to be used for the Woman's Elk.
hibit OF South Dakota at the "World' e
Fair" All are interested. Come one.
comeall. Admission 25 cts. couple;
l5 cts. single.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-07-29
Harlequin Snakes Are Not Dangerous.

The harlequin snakes inhabit
America, and are very beautiful rep
tiles, their bodies being encircled by
black, red and yellow rings, as are
also some of the American snakes
which are not venomous. The harle-
quin snakes are not large, rarely ex-
ceeding three feet in length, while
both their mouths and poison fangs
are small. They need be but little
dreaded, as they only bite under
great provocation. Quarterly Re.
view.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-08
BRIGHT BITS,

81 AN innocent, your honor. Heaven is my
witness
~ am sorry, returned the sympathetic Jus
tce. Your witness is beyond the jurisdiction
OF the court. Five years. "-Hdrper's Bazaar.
THE Young Housewife 60 the butcher)-Have
y on nice spring chicken this morningf
"Yes, ma am"
'Well, please cut out the croquettes and send
them to my address. ''-ChicaOo Aetos-Record.
miss BLIMKINs says she doesn't Dance" said
one young man to another at picnic.
Does she, thought" was the reply. well,
you should have seen her a few minutes ago
when bug went down her back. y Vdshang-
ton Star.
MISS MoBEAN tourist, from Bostonl-It's
strange that the Sphinx keeps silent in the face
of the remarks Of these vulgar people.
Mr.. Bacon ditto. from Chicego-lt wouldn't,
reckon, If il didn't have lots o. sand.-Smtth
d Grdy's Monthly.
WHAT are you crying about. my little manf'
Jimmy O'Brien licked me first an then
father licked me for letting Jimmy lick me, an
then Jimmy licked me again for telling father,
an now | suppose l shall catch it again from
father. '-LUe'S Calendar
at MAKES ME TIRED to read about these race
troubles in the south" said Touter why, we
have race troubles in this town every day"
"WhereY" asked Surething.
up at the pool rooms, pickin' the right
horses in 'em."-Bu6dlo Express
V1sIroR-What is the history of that patients
lie looks so happy.
Warden tof insane asylum)-He is. That
man, madam, succeeded in getting a white
vest that fitted him around the neck and it
made him insane with joy.-CLothier and Fur
RiSler-
CLERK-You will find this underwear the best
thing for warm weather. 1t absorbs all the
moisture in the system.
Col. Blood Qrom Kentucky(-Will it take the
water out OF my body?
Clerk-O, yes.
Col. Blood-Wrap up dozen suits.-CIotAter
and ttrntSher.
WHO is that coarse-looking fat man crossing
the strsetY"
THAT'S Hobson, the author of Songs OF the
Heart and Other Verses. >"
"And is the high-bfowed, pale-faced man be-
hind him another poetY"
20, no, that's Lardoyle, the packing house
prince. "-ChiCdgo heIOs- Record.
"WHy, Willie Green, you don't know what a
boaster Isl Suppose Tommy Toodles were TO
come to you and say he excelled ell the other
boys in their studies that he could jump higher
run faster, swim better, and could Guido every
boy in the school at everything. Now, what
would you call Tommy Toodles?"
Willie Green with decision)-A Iar.-Ltfe.
You don't want to break the will your wife
made?' said the lawyer.
Yes; that's what / came to see you about"
But there isn't anything in it that you
ought to object TO-"
'Iknow it. But never succeeded in breakin'
her will while she was Twin, aud thought I'd
jes' like to try my luck once more. " Washing
ton Star.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-08
PERSONAL

PoPK LEO possesses the invaluable gift In
statesmen of never forgetting face.
THE youthful Emperor OF AMMAN is only Il
years old, ald an inveterate cigarette smoker.
HENRY HAYs1E formerly Chicago journal.
ist, now in Paris, has been decorated by Presi-
dent Carnot with the Cross Of the Legion OF
| Honor.
THERE is no better horsewoman in Austria
than the empress. and nobody who is more
careful Of the steed she mounts or more at
tentiye TO its training and treatment.
A COPY Of the first edition of GOldsmith's
"vicar of Wakefield" was disposed Of in Lon
| don a few days ago for SAB. The author sold
the original copyright OF the book for $500.
HEIR PLrpDERMAsS, the German artist. has
collected a large number OF engravings and
drawings relating 10 the discovery Of America,
which he will exhibit at the worlds fair IN
Chicago.
Mr.. IsUDA, the Japanese gentleman who has
been in this country for five years engaged in a
study OF the Amer can railway system, is in san
Francisco, on his way home. He is accompanied
by his sister, who has been pursuing her educa
ton In the United States for some time past,
Gov. THOMAS c. JONES of Alabama, who has
just been reelected, is a native Of Jonesboro,
Ga, and was educated at the Virginia Military
Academy. He entered the late war on the stan
OF Gen Gordon at 10 years Of age: After the
close Of the war he removed to Montgomery,
Ala, and began the study Of the law.
TIE Monaghan eloquent Of this country is a
St. Louis young man. who is said 20 propose to
begin the evangelization of his countrymen in
New York. He Is about 20, and named Jue
Hawk. He was born IN China, worked in the
Chinese mission schools of st. Louis, and was
educated by friends at Drake University, Des
Moines.
FRANCIS J. KELLY of Pittsburg has the repu-
tation OF being the tallest newspaper man in
America. Mr.. Kelly is almost feet high. He
has 9een life In many varied phases, having
served iD tAe British army, squatted in Aus
tralia. and Travelled twice around the world.
His first experience in America consisted In
running locomotive cut OF New York Sub
cricket team, and thence drlfted into newspaper
work.
THE New York Herald says: 'The engage
ment of William Oothout Jr.. TO the divorced
wife Of Edgar Saltus, which has been just an
nounced, will create not a little establishment in
society. Mrs. Saltus secured a divorce from her
novel; writing husband two years ago. Much or
the time since she has passed abroad. She is
the daughter of William G.. Read Mr.. Oothout
wedding will take place early in August, prob
ably in Newport"
IT IS AS WELL for a general as for prophet TO
be not without honor at home. says the New
York World. A Chicago man visiting in New
Orleans met dapper little creole, a colonel in
the confederate army, whose admira ton for
Gen. Beauregard approached alteration. HE
was the greatest general in the world, The
south neYair see hees equal-nevair," said the
colonel. What about LeeY" asked the
Chicagoan. Lee Lee!" said the colonel "Ah,
QUIZ Gen. Booragar splk vRri well of hem."