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The National tribune., 1895-01-31

Several farmers have had mysteriousdeaths
among their cattle of late. and il was thought
they had swallowed smut which is some
times found on corn, but veterinarians now
say it is fungus growth OF crust on the
stalk. The disease is caused by feeding the
cattle corn fodder that has been poisoned
by rusty fungus growth, which attacks the
corn during its development and stunts its
growth, turning the stalks and blades a
rusty color The fungus germ is taken into
the stomach. and thence into the system.
It affects the brain, and causes paralysis, and
in many cases the animal will be found dead
before it is discovered that it is aiIing. The
first symptoms noticed is slight trembling
OF the body and the limbs. The severity Of
the attack rapidly increases until the ami
NAL is unable to stand When the victims
fall no symptoms of pain are manifested,
but they rapidly pass into q eomatose state,
and die in from one 20 six hours.
Horses have also suffered from the disease,
but not as severely as the cattle.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
stopped a Leak with sawdust.

Tostop the leakage of a boat by the
use of sawdust appears at the first
suggestion ridiculous. 1t is com
mon method, however, employed by
backwoodsmen of the Adirondack
region.
One day party having considera-
be baggage discovered upon loading
it into a scow at the end of one OF
the regular carries" that the boat
leaked badly. To delay for repairs
would occasion considerable annoy
ance, and without repairs to proceed
seemed impossible.
At this juncture one of the guides
said: II think l can fix it. Just un-
load the boat again" This was done,
and then the guide brought from a
sawmill near the spot a quantity of
sawdust. This he sprinkled thickly
upon the water on either side of the
boat.
Now" continued he, load up
again" This was done, and when
the weight again sank the boat the
influx of water through the sides and
bottom sucked in the sawdust, which
finally accumulated in the crevices,
swelled under the action of the water
and actually stopped the leakage
New York Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
Morality of one Oueensberrx Rules.

There is higher justification Of
boxing than the mere consideration
of its utility hold that thorough
course of training with the gloves is
in itself a moral education. OF all
forms of physical exercise this is the
one best calculated to promote mus
Gle and morality at the same time.
1t sharpens up, to a degree that no,
other exercise can, all those virile
qualities which are at the foundation
of all the virtues. Never forget that
virility and virtue go hand in hand.
Says John Boyle O'Reilly, "There is
character as well as strength in mus
cle."
To men who have studied boxing
at the ringside and who have person
ally endured the somewhat rigorous
discipline of getting into condition.
for a friendly but earnest sparring
contest = there are, fortunately, a
large and increasing number of such
men in all our American cities, and
that is where they are most needed
~ w LII uOO SOCIll all CHARACTERIZATION I'D
say that the reading of no books in
the English language can possibly
teach certain primary moral lessons
SO speedily and so impressively as the
two or three months of severe train
ing required to fit man for that ex-
perience.
The rules that govern the boxing
ring are in themselves a tolerably
complete moral code. The Marquis
of Queensberry, properly understood,
is entitled to place among the great
precept makers of mankind-to rank
with Lycurgus, Plato, Socrates and
Solomon and the other men whose
minds served as minis for the coin
age of maxims and proverbs that.
have passed into the common curren-
cy of wisdom and goodness. -Dona-
hoes Magazine.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
a Serious Case.

Customer-My watch won't go.
Jeweler examining it)--My! my!
Have you been in railroad collision9
Customer surprised no.
Jeweler (solemnly)-When you un-
dress, you should not throw your vest
on the floor when your watch is in
the pocket.
Customer (thoughtfully)-I never
do. l have been exceedingly careful
with that watch. Don't know how
it got hurt. How long will it take to
fix it.
Jeweler (after another exa1nina-
tion)-You'd better leave it here at
least a week, but if you can get along
without it l would advise two weeks.
Customer-Very well. Do it up
right. Good day.
Jeweler Ito assistant-Hans, blow
that speck of dust off this wheel and
charge up IS for repairs. Good News.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
The Horse.

The reins may guide the horse, the
bit may inspire him by its careful
manipulation, and the whip may
urge him forward to greater ambi
ton, but the human voice is far more
potent than all these agencies. Its
assuring tones will more quickly dis.
pei his fright, its sharp, clear, cleo.
trio commands will more thoroughly
arouse his ambition, and its gentle,
kindly praises will more completely
encourage the intelligent road horse
than the united force of the bit and
reins and the lash. No animal in do
mestic use more readily responds to
the power of kindness than the road
rse.-Ploughman.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
Merely an optical Delusion.

A very tall man was sitting in the
front seat in the orchestra, much tc
the annoyance of those behind him,
whose view of the stage was thus cut
off. Finally one of the sufferers sew,
eral rows Of seats in the rear called
out, Somebody make that man in
the front row sit down" After this
request had been repeated several
times "the tall man" became exas-
perated and slowly stood up and
looked around to ascertain who was
making reference to allusion." The
latter, much to the amusement of the
audience, exclaimed, "Great Scott
now the long legged shanghai has
got up on the seat. Texas Siftings.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
Perhaps you are run down, can't

Perhaps you are run down, can't
eat, can't sleep, can't think, can't do.
any thing to your satisfaction, and
you wonder what ails you. You
should heed the warning, you are
taking the first step into Nervous
Prostitution. You need Nerve Tonic
and in Electric Bitters you will find
the exact remedy for restoring your
nervous system to its normal, healthy
condition. Surprising results follow
the use of this great Nerve Tonic and
Alternative. Your appetite returns,
good digestion is restored, and the
Kidneys and Liver resume healthy
action. Try bottle. Price 90 cents
at w. S. Lloyd's Drug Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
a MODERN LYRIC.

II you could only always know
When the doorbell rings
just who 1t is who stands below.
Making the doorbell jingle so,
Quite frequently you wouldn't 60
When the doorbell rings.
It isn't sure to be a friend
When the doorbell rings.
IL may be Umbrellas to mend2"
Or some one with fine shoes to vend,
Whose flow Of language has no end,
When the doorbell rings.
It's always at your busiest time
When the doorbell rings.
Your hands, may be, are black with CRIME
In such case your language I'm
Quite sure I'd never put In rhyme,
When the doorbell rings.
But TO the door you always go
When the doorbel rings.
You see, you're curious TO know
just who is on the portico,
And SO outsiders get a show
When the doorbell rings.
-Somerville Journal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
A Theatrical Suggestion.

A New York manager has come to
the conclusion that the way to ele-
vate the stage is to have an endowed
theater. Mighty good idea. Itshould
have, first, an endowment of brains;
second, of actors, and, third, of people
who will pay to see the perform
ances. Such an endowment would
Indianapolis Times.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
A Hint.

Mother-I can't have that young
man staying here SO late at night.
You must give him a hint of some
kind.
Daughter Gin the evening)-I am
very much afraid something will hap
pen to you on the streets at night.
You must be more careful of yourself,
and not be out so late. If anything
should happen to you, pd-pd diel
They are engaged now. New York
Weekly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28
The Blankville Mandoiin Quartet.

In small town in New York state
a lady engaged for her reception the
services of the Blankville Mandolin
quartet. Upon the stated day there
darkies appeared on the scene with
banjos.
"Why," cried the hostess aghast,
I'll engaged the Mandolin quartet.
"Yassum," said the leader. yves
dey."- Harper's Magazine.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-05-28

Joel Fesler sold last week to Joseph
Ocher, of Philadelphia, fine road
gelding 1910.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-19

soil as do the tender, green tips. If,
then, we permit the shoots to grow six
inches or more above the soil, we make
a needless demand upon the vitality OF
the roots and the food of the soil,
merely to collect waste, worthless
product.
The green, tender parts of asparagus
should not be sent to market in punches
at all, but should be sold by the pound
as fresh mushrooms are sold.
If the writer of these notes lived in a
village, or even in a city, and owned or
controlled "yard" as large as 25x1OO
feet-a portion-if but 25xlO feet, would
be devoted to an asparagus bed. The
plants themselves are beautifully
feathery and graceful, and may be used
for bouquets or masses of green. as we'll
as the ornamental" asparagus Plu-
mosus or Il enuissimus.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-19
Sweet Potato Culture.

The general planting season Is now
close at hand. Only good ground will
pay for the trouble of preparing and
planting to sweet potatoes without ferti-
lizing. An old, thoroughly rotted COM
post, cottonseed meal or complete vege
table fertilizer will make them. In
using cottonseed meal it should be put
in the ground two or three weeks before
planting to avoid the effects Of fermen-
tatiOn.
[ have never succeeded with flat cul-
ture. think because of the time of
year and the wet season prevailing that
medium ridges are best. Hoe or pillow
together all the old grass, weeds, etc.,
you can. Upon that put light dressing
of fertilizer. Then throw two light fur
rows on it and so let it lay till ready to
plant, or till the heat of the fertilizers
has passed away. Then when all is
soaking wet throw two more good fur
rows to this ridge.
Cut vines are better than draws.
Make them, if plentiful, two feet long;
if scarce, one foot. With long vines
have broom handle with a smooth
notch in the lower end. Place the
vines across the ridges about fifteen in
ches apart. Put the notch on the vine
in the middle and sink it in the ridge
four to six inches. With the short vines
put your planting stick on one end of
the vine.
1t is supposed that a hard bottom to
the ridge is best, as if loose and soft, or
mellow, the potatoes will grow too long,
mere string. | am not sure of this, but
would advise to throw your first furrow
ON hard, undisturbed ground. think
that stringy potatoes are caused by us
ing plants and vines gathered from old
potato delds, these plants having grown
from such useless roots left on or in the
field.
Choose vines from best selected seed.
The Early Golden is as good as the best
here. | like few of the red or pump
kin yam. The Northern varieties
planted from slips early on the very best
land, may dO,5 but are not generally
productive.-W. Ell. Ell. in Times Union.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-19
Copper Carbonate Solution.

Directions for the preparation of am
moniacal solution of copper carbonate
as furnished by Prof. Weber, is as fol-
lows:
In an ordinary water pail mix ounces
of copper carbonate with enough water
to make thick paste. Dissolve this
paste in 3 pints of strong aqua ammonia;
then dilute to so gallons. If plnts of
ammonia are not sufficient to dissolve
all the paste add enough to bring about
this result Copper carbonate occurs
in the market in the form of a fine
greenish powder. The retail price is
usually 60 cents per pound. Aqua am
monia having'a strength OF 26o retails at
s cents per pound. Upon this basis one
gallon of the ammoniacal solution of
copper, carbonate will costone cent -
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-19

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:arrVes SnOr ark,
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from the arrive
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-19
Growing Asparagus.

to do, says the Rural New Yorker In
stead, "the crowns shall be a foot below
the surface" we would have them not
over two inches below the surface, since
all of the stalk from the root to and
somewhat above the soil is tough and
woody. There is just that much waste
OF stem and, consequently, just that
much waste of the plants vigor, and of
the food necessary to feed the waste for,
it must be borne in mind that it is only
the tip that grows. The tip is, there
fore. the youngest and tenderest part of
the oldest and toughest part being near
est the root. Bear in mind. too, that a
shoot once cut or frozen grows no
more.
Again, we do not see why 1t is better
to fertilize asparagus plots or fields, not
until after the cutting season is over,
and the shoots are permitted to develop
foliage. Writers argue that the roots
have stored up nutriment enough for the
shoots, and that the plants should get
the benefit of the food so as to insure
their thrifty growth and enable them
again to store up food for the next
SPRINGS crop. 1t is true that the roots
of asparagus plants are rather feshy,
but it is through those fieshy roots that
the shoots get their food, and to weaken
the growth of the plants for the rest of
ho nd fa11 hal; Of io
we do not pretend to have made COM
parative trials-that the best time to APP
ply the bone and potash is just before
the buds begin to push in the spring
Were we establishing another aspara-
gus bed, we would select only male
i plants We would allow the Seeding
4 plants to bloom and select only those
bearing male blossoms. Some years
ago it was reported that the shoots Of
male plants averaged much larger than
those Of females We marked certain
number OF our largest shoots while six
inches tall to find when the shoots had
become bushes and were in bloom that
there were as any males as females
The worst weed of the asparagus bed is
asparagus itself.
Varieties-It is an old story to our
older readers that for many years we
have raised all of the so, called varieties
! offered by seedsmen, side by side, that
their differences might be noted. Elk
cept In color, we have failed to detect
Z any. The New Columbian gives lighter
colored shoots than any other; the Red
Dutch, redder shoots than others.
Jonover's Colossal, Argenteuil, Palmetto.
Smalley's Defiance, Barr's Mammoth,
Ioore's Crossbred, Dreer's Eclipse,
tiffer but slightly in color and not at all,
hat we have discovered, in size or
uality of stems.
To increase the size of asparagus-An
interesting experiment that we have
cen trying for three years is this:
eed was selected from the plant having
ne largest main stem. From the seed
ngs, seeding was again selected from
he plant having the largest stem. This
election 1t is proposed to continue until
e find either that the stems increase or
not increase in size.
Do not cut asparagus-There is no
Ped Of it. 1t is economy not to do so.
he bed should be gone over every day
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-19

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04
Notes.

Little Teddy Pidcook, who had his
leg smputated on the Goth ult., was able
TO be up out Of bed on Ftiuay. %
February Sth, Friday next, u musical
and literary entertainment will be
given IA the Ogdsn tabernacle for
little Jeddy's benefit. Mrs. Bessie
Dean Allison has kindly consented 10
take part In tho concert.
Suit has been nled In the Fourth dis.
lrict court to recover 50, 900 ffom A. Is.
Patton, alleged to DO Jus on promis.
sorry note.
At the tabernacle services Sunday
afternoon Elder rillotson, recently 10.
turned ffJm a mission TO Great Briuin,
gave an account OF his missionary eX.
perlenoes. Elder Peter Anuersnn, who
deparls this week on a mission Nor
way, spoke OF missionary work M
labor Of love that increased our faith In
God. Bishop WinsloW Farr, OF Mexico,
ma 10 a lev remarks OF o general char
actor. The tabernacle services continue
10 DO well attended.
Mr.. Warde'- shakespeariAn lecture
At the Grand Opera hJuis Tor tho bsue-
ht Of tue Ogden public library was a
sue ess.
A negro engaged In a cutting scrape
on lower rWenty- i,th street on Salur.
day night. HIS victim, u white man,
received an ugly cash o the throat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04

ouafterg. In answer o. the court, NJ
Gardiner said the lat time he acted a.
a Juror here was year ago last ftI.
Judge Baflch stated that he would
consider the applications ami counsel
could zee him Ia chambers later Ia the
day.
THE SMITH INDICTMENT.
District Attorney Judd cailci the
COURTS attention 10 the case Of J. w.
smith, indicted under the u. q. law
Tor taking letter from tbe Salt Late
p0stuilice and then stealing a draii
therrn0m. Tne demurrer 90 i1Jioi.
meut was sustained last Saturday.
fho district attorney low stated that
he did not want the case rt-suumitted
20 tue grsni Jury, but hnal judgment
entered go tlat ho could appeal. hr
could not maRe auy stronger case be-
tore another grand iurY than lac hai
mAdB already,
Judge Baflch said perhaps not under
the u nitrd Statos Law, but there was
no reason why he should n under
the territorial statute. Tue court, Of
IL own motion, would not discharge
tue defendant.
Judge Judu said he dit not ask 10
have him discharged.
Alter some further conversation
tofmal judgment was entered diams-
sing toe United ita,os case and ~
handing tho matter 10 the grand Jury
VI tho February term, - whom iJ VIII
bo presented under tue territorial law.
GONE oyER rEhuOHARmY.
In the case Of Minnie Morley W
L. ID. Cifl 81 al, the order 10 chow
uause Tor an INJUNCTION was continued
Tor the present, THIS % tlU matter in
which II Is alleged the defendants IT,
Gently tore down porch u the CAn
house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04
Tho Perfume Of Violots
fhg purity Of the liiy, Tho rioss ~ thr ro-r.
ma thu much Of li1bo combine iu puuoa'a
Fuulruu1 Powder
$500

DR.. SHELNERDlNE will give you
the benefit of hla experience. make "a
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supply q pair g' eyeglasses or spec.
igcics tor So co. except 10 highly com.
pIicWci cases. Tic will make q careful
nd thorough examination with his
various scientific Instruments, aud a like
result obtained from each before % final
correction Is made, thereby making au
error in measurement impossible
II YOU ARE wearing improperly fitted
glasses or your sight Is detective, nave
them attended before It Is too late. as
nature will be revgngei for any neglect
OF her laws.
Every pair OF glasses are especially
ground 10 suit the pyculiartics Of each
case, and are guaranteed TO give salts.
faction,
The following Endorsements are evi.
dence Of the doctors ability.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04
AMUSEMENTS.

IA TnE rHEArER.-sadie Martinez
closed her engagement Saturday night
b light house. Katie Putnam Is
the next attraction, barring OF courso
the old folks's entertainment tomorrow
afternoon, to which no tickets are sold.
AT TUE GRAND.--Captain swirl
closed the most successful week tho
house has yut known on Saturday
night The matinee was packed, anu
the night house even larger than on
society nignt, Manager Rogers has
not yet definitely decld.d on
what limo % action 10 follow
alter the present company closes,
which VIII be week from next SAtuT-
from Glfion and NeIil that thuif
COL tact Will end ht O. time, AMI ho
has announced 10 most OF tue members
OF the present company that u they
chose 10 Stay here and Join the new
GO pany ho would organize, thry
would DO engaged Mt tho came salaries
they were now being paiI, witn any
guaranty they might require az 90
regularity OF payments. bone Il tho
members have " decided reluctance
g. leaving Salt Lake that
II Ia not improbable they may
accept Mr.. kogefs's offer. Tonight the
hfst performance ut An Unequal
Match Will bo givou.l
An ana SOCIAL HALL on Thursday
evening next Mes BAbcock anu her
pupus Will give an entertainment tor
tue benefit OF delegates 70 the National
WOmuu'a Council,
Al 1iiE rABERNACLE tomorrow
night n c0uceft VIII be- gwen In aid VI
the general charity fuu.. EK.GOvefnor
a. J., Thomas u wursing up interest
IA the affair, which Uugnt 10 bo we'll
patrOuizou, us nll tbs proceeds 70 70 n
most deserving cause.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04
mn cmAnIrH coNcrmr
Program Tor the tnteriainuien, 40 ihe
tabernacle.


Program Tor the Entertainment 40 the
tabernacle.
The following 10 she program Tor the
grand concert 10 be- given nc tho Tabrf-
uaclo vu Tuesday evening, under the
auspices NJ the AssUCIlt Ghnritics
and tho Young Ladivs' All society.
IL has seldom, % ever, teen tXcollsd
in variety ana excel rucc:
Overture. ophcua in der uuuicrvdt
Thcaiof Orchestra led by Professor Gaze o..
Male quartet q .. .....4..s...s.sN u UrtUI piece
Vocal .oi0, PROM Lca lirgion0tsI.a....
Miis Doncya Jonuuss
rpof. ni,Hes ''''''' '"''''''
TABERNACLE Choir No Jp Your Iirafs.
fruW tho Messiah led uT Prot stephens
har.'guo SOLO. Loves t..,..........
The Nigbt Alarm. tJ Is. " Gssyss tG,i.
UuTu.H faNUrtu UIrrrI
Combined uCldH amt ulnhaltgr'a Military
Violin colo.
a-Nei0dY dedicated 90 nr. DAtt
b--rauiHnpanco. arhsaic.
Annie Laurie loo. arranged BY pudlsy Back.
iarmouy oieo Cub.
Trombone Holo.... .... .s,...aIhr DYING Poet
Arthur irIor. late VI soufaa Band.
soprano so.o. Linger not Long BY Evan
SIC Anna Colburn rummor
American Patrol, see tsssss.ssssss.s.sssss
Combined Duuuhltgrb and liold's Military
Bands.
Prof Ktouts has kindly consented 10
accompany Miss Jennings, Mr.. Cor
linski ami Mr. Clive.
Prof Pcdrrson gives bic services.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04

On Friday evening tue olg-,lme nc.
quaintances a Brother ana Sister ID.
h. Peefy, by invitation enjoyed an
old'Iime sociable AZ their new mansion,
The Virginia" True Virginia hOspi.
tally greeted tho gue3ls, which num-
berod over ono hundred. Elder n. ID.
Richards dediutt II tue new home and
bIeathed firth d spirit OF gratitude for
Divine ptovidonces which nllel every
heart with love, Joy and peace. A
most enjoyable evening was passed
In tessung ana uancing, all Wishing
the geainl host aud hostess happiness
complete.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04
Thelr Tranohiacs nsvoI.ed.

BROOKLYN, Feb, 4.-The Brooklyn
board OF aldermen at q meeting this
efefnOOn adopted resolution pre-
scented by representative Of the strik-
lug on tlrmen and conductors, retcind-
Ing 10 franchises granted the Brook.
ly trolley lines connected with the
present strike. One alderman SAID tho
action Of tue board was not lcpai,
claiming TIE aldermen had no riRl to
revoke the privileges gtEnIed tao
roads.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04

been iniflnged-ihese are all ofieutes
acnirst morality, OF which the grand
Jury haa cOgnizance. In general
way | direct your attention to this
matter.
The grand Jury we're then conducted
70 theif room and the empauoliug OF
the petit jury was proceeded with.
THIS was iu progttss when court ad.
Joufned for the usual noon recess.