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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
TESTS.
Recent Experiments Conducted in Ontario
and New Zealand.

and New Zealand.
Two experiments in the feeding of
pigs have been made by Mr.. H. II. Dean,
Ontario agricultural college, says the
Farming World. The one was 10 de-
dry meal as a food for pigs, and the
other to compare sweet milk and our
milk. In the first test seven grade
Berkshire pigs, averaging 1i1 pounds,
were fed for three weeks on middlings
made into slop with skim milk and
some whole peas, and in three weeks
following the same food dry. The to-
tai gain per lot was 142 pounds on wet
food and III pounds on dry food. Prac-
tically the same amount of grain was
required to produce a pound of gain,
whether wet or dry, but the pigs
seemed to waste more of the dry feed.
The second test was with eleven Tam
worth pigs divided into two lots. Feed
ing middlings and peas, sweet milk and
soul milk with some buttermilk were
compared in alternate periods of three
weeks. The total gain of the lots while
On sweet milk was 379 pounds, and
while on sour milk ABS pounds, Il differ
tncc of SO pounds in favor of sour milk.
In the authors opinion the trial indi-
Gates that soul milk is equal to or bet
ter than sweet milk for pigs weighing
from 40 to 21O pounds. A somewhat
novel experiment is being tried with
turnips in the Ashburton district of
New Zealand by Mr.. Max. Friedlander.
He is feeding of a small paddock of
turnips with about $50 young pigs and
breeding sows, and the experiment so
far seems to be n complete success.
His plan is to fence off about an acre at
q time with strong sheep netting, max
ing a bit of a rough shelter with straw
and slabs for the pigs to get into at
night. When the pigs had just fin
ished their first break, upon whicn they
had been a month, they had cleared
every root and weed out of the land and
were looking in first-class health and
condition. Mr.. Friedlander estimates
that in this way pigs can be reared until
they are four months old at cost of not
more than a penny per head per week;
and by growing some peas to finish
them off with small farmers could
make a very safe and profitable turn.
over.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

% GO .
-FRQNT flEgHTl0N

the house, as illustrated, there will be
needed 1,175 feet ship lap, two sills
+ by g by 81 feet, Il jOists > by 6 by 1!
feet, Il rafters , by / by 10 teet. 6 pilates
2 by 4 by 16 feet, for posts one piece 6 by
e by 16 feet, old boards for roof boards
or new lumber laId close together. Lay
the shingles 4 inches to the weather,
of which $500 will be required. Parti-
tions may be of ! by , inch strips placed
2 inches apart, or they may be of boards.
In the floor plan are shown the four
windows by heavy lines, doors inside
opening to coop. The nests are con-
veniently arranged on each side of each
pen.-W. ". Porter, in Farm and Home.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
EUROPEAN

In Relation to Forcing Radical Reforms
On the Porte Tentatively Announced in
L~ondon-The Times and Chronicle Print
Leaders on the Subject, that In the
Times Being Evidently Inspired From
Oficiaf Sources.
NEW YORK, Dec IA special cable
dispatch to the Sun from London has
the following:
Not until yesterday was the press of
London given an iptination of the
momentous news of the definite agree.
ment of the powers for eTectual inter-
vention in Turkey. Toe Times and
Chronicle print leaders Il which the
fact is tentatively announced.
The Times article is by far the more
important, for it has been directly in
spired from official sources. 1t is most
carefully worded, for the government
will refrain from making any official
announcement until the uitimatum is
presented to the sultan a week hence.
The Times says: Diplomacy mas been
busy since the visit of the car at Bal
moral and Paris, and, despite many
obstacles occasioned by the diversity of
national interests and the ~jeal0usies to
which they give rise, a measure of
agreement appears to have been ar
arrived at.
If, as We believe to be the case, the
powers not emily intend to present i
fresh scheme to the sultan, but expect
him to accept it and carry it out, his
natural astuteness and innate sense of
his W interests must speedily lead
him TO realize that he is face to face
with an entirely novel and most disa-
greeable situation.
't0f course he is not likely to aban.
don his OLD and well-tried tactics all at
once. Desperate efforts to divide the
powers and play them off against each
other, and heroic efforts to induce
them to accept promises for perform
ance may be anticipated as i matter OF
routine.
But for these things, doubtless, all
the powers will be prepared, and If
they really expect the porte to submit
they will know how and be prepared
to meet and disconcert SO
familiar.
There is, OF course, but one way OF
convincing the sultan that tine powers
are in earnest. They must give him to
understand with unmistakaOie plain
ness hat unless he consents to act,
and proceeds to- act as they expect him
to do, they will concert measures OF
coercion against him. Unless that is
conveyed to him in 4 fashion carrying
conviction to his heart he Will treat
the expectations OF the powers, how
ever forcibly expressed, with cold in
difference
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
NOTES FOR SHEPHERDS.

The price of feeding sheep is simply
out of reach of some buyers who feed
for the margin there is in the bust
ness.
Sheep Or lambs must Eot be allowed
to run IN rape while it is frosted.
Wherever they touch 4 leaf with frost
on it it will break off and die.
Iowa sheep feeders have recently
purchased 10000 lambs and ewes in a
single Colorado county. They were
shipped to Iowa to be fed.
There is nothing better to sustain the
vigor of a ram than a liberal feed of
wheat bran. 1t has nearly all the phos-
pilates of wheat, and these nourish the
nervous system.
Now that sheep feeders are getting
about as much for lambs as for sheep
q zeal older. the lamb trade is de se}op-
ing wonderfully. A revolution upon
this basis seems to be working its way
through the live stock trade entire. 1t
at least assures a quicker return or
money invested.-Rural World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
QUIET REJOICING
Over the Death OF Maceo-The Body Not
Yet Discovered.

over the Death OF MaceO-The Body Not
Yet Discovered.
HAVANA, Dec. 12.-Dr. Maxine Ter
tucha, formerly Antonio Maceo's ply
stefan, who surrendered to Col. Tort
at San Felipe, has been interviewed by
q reporter for La Luchu, one of the
leading newspapers of Havana. DR..
Zertucha says that Maceo crossed the
trocha in a boat in front of Mariel
with 80 men. The boat made several
trips. Maceo was accompanied by the
insurgent leader Miro and Others.
There is a good deal of quiet rejoicing
in Havana over Maceo's death, but as
yet there have been no popular dem
o~nstratlons such as have occurred in
Spain.
The press of Havana continues to
treat of the subject in leading articles,
all expressing satisfaction at the fact
OF the insurgent leaders death. Thus
far the body has not been discovered.
The deputation of correspondents and
reporters of local newspapers who
went TO Hoyo Colorado to search for
the body are continuing their inves-
LEGATIONS, but nothing concerning tie
result of their inquiry is as yet known
here.
1t is reported upon semi-ofiicial
authority that DR.. Zertucha has stated
that Miro, Alberto NOdarse, Gordon,
en- American; Ramon Akumada, Al
fredo Justiz and other leaders who
were followers of Maceo were more or
less severely wounded and that the
leader, Bermudez, was very seriously
wounded in the stomach in the fight
with Gen. I~nclan, which took place in
the Gobernadora hills. All that is
known here of the movements of Gen.
Weyler is that he is now at Rincon, 20
miles from Havana.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
TOO SWEET FOR ANYTHING.
Spain Abandons Her Tone OF rrOgan
and Talks Sweet to Columbia

Spain Abandons Her Tone OF
and Talks Sweet to Columbia
WARRINGTON, Dec. 12.-Semi-oticial
idvices from Madrid, dated yesterday,
state that government circles as well
as the conservative element generally
are entirely satisfied with that tea
ture OF. the presidents message which
related to Cuba. The first impression
created by the meager reports cabled
to Spain was not satisfactory and pro-
.duced some irritation. When the full
text of the Cuban chapter appeared in
the leading papers of the kingdom
there was, it is reported, a complete
revulsion of sentiment and tlE presi-
dents courteous and c~onsiderate treat
.ment of the subject received general
approval. The presidents utterances
are taken on the whole to indicate a
better understanding between thetwo
countries. These advices contain the
further information that as it is the
intention of the Spanish government,
when certain OF the provinces are
pacifed, to give home rule to Cuba On
the lines indicted in the presidents
message, little fear of Intervention is
now felt, the more especially as con
.ditions are gradually charging il
Spainis favor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
Hsv-na Evidently Expects an Attack.

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-It is rEmored
that the Cubans have captured a Span
ish warship and will attack Havana
by land and sea-.
Guns are being placed on the heighCs
around the city, all pointing toward
the sea. The Qualifications of the port
of Matanzas are being strengthened.
All this is significant. The govern
ment has sent 500 laborers to GUIANA
baeoa to construct hltrenchments and
erect baericades as a ~precsution
against fresh insurgent raid 1t is
understood that the whole town is to
DE inslosed with o harhAA wire fence
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh tina can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, nave known F. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
ou. any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo. o.
WALDISa, KINNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
Warm Grains for Poultry.

It has been demonstrated that if one
flock, during the winter, be fed with
warm grains, and another with cold,
the former viii produce during
the season more than twice the num-
her of eggs as the other, and will be
even much finer in appearance. There
are two extremes. You cannot let
your poultry roost in trees in winter,
nor can you shut them up in over
crowded houses, and hen expect sue
Success does not lie on either Of
these routes.-Earmers Review.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
Garden Spots of the south.

The Passenger Department Of the Louis
vile s. Nashville r. R. has just issued .
hundred page book with the above title. It
is descriptive of the and capaplii
ties of the soil OF The counties lying a1ong
this line in the states of Kentucky, Tennes-
see, Alabama, Southern Mississippi and
Western Florida. 1t also contains q county
of the above mentioned states, ana Is
well worthy of a perusal Of any n inter
ested in the South. A o will be sent TO
any address upon receipt Of ten cents In sill
yer or stamps, by c. P. ArMoRE, Gen. Pass.
Agt., Louisville. Ky. Scmi-monthly excur-
sions South. Write for particulars.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
BASEMENT STABLE ARRANGEMENT

BASEMENT STABLE ARRANGEMENT.
hay being held up out of the opening by
a low sloping partition, rs shown in the
sketch. No one e get into this open
ing, and it is entirely out of the way.
thus taking up no room. If cattle stand
in stalls in the basement, the cribs can
be located just beneath the opening. #
sheep or young stock are penned there
loose, a feed rack can be arranged as
shown in the Experimentation
Agriculturist.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
Borne Down with InarmitIes,

Age finds its surest solace in the .benignant
tonic aid afforded By Hcstetter's Stomach
Bitters, which countcracts rheumatic and
malarial tendencies, relieves growing mac.
tivity of the kidneys, IS the finest remedy
extant for disorders of the stomach, liver
and bowels. Nervousness, too, with which
old people are very apt to be afflicted, is
promptly relieved by it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

Louise, did | sing Home. Sweet
Home with the neutrality-suspicious."
"Yes, indeed. Isabel; the way you
sang it made everybody in the room
feel like going home."-Chicago Record.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pieasantSyrup of Figs, when in
need of the laxative effect of a gentle rem
edy than by anv other, and that it is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and
1t benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup
OF Figs. is manufactured by the California
Zig Syrup Company only.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

She-Do you get OF better with your
wife nowadays?
He-O, yes: we have arranged that
ope of US shall always be out when the
other is at home. We are very happy.
Vogue.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
To Sharpen Him.

why is it that al the boys seem SO
anxious to get a grind on poor Rob
SOM"
"Oh, he's so dull, you know."-Chi-
cago Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

Hes a snail man-everything about
him is small"
You never took him out to lunch or
yoa would except his appetite."-Bay
City Chat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

WE often hear people say they will con-
tribute TO the support of the church even if
they rave to wear their old clothes to do it.
We notice they never wear the old clothes.
Washington Qa) Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
ED ElFpEILlN

it makes a fine busting place in win
ter or summer. Entrance for the fowls
is made under each window, which
should face south or east. y board
may be placed from the entrance to
the ground, and cleats nailed cn as
steps. In the construction l have used
10 to 10 inch ship lap fo]rfoorsides lined
with tar paper both sides and roof. For
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

THERE are people who think that II a fell
low doesn't like olives, it is a sign that he
hasn't been moving in the best society,"
Washington (Ia.J Democrat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

"Do YOU think. Mr.. Grufly, that Callow
has lost his mindl'' There is no reason to
hope hat he has, madam.r-Detroit Free
Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

OF an the batters of a sporty might,
That never fails to rise for glory's sake,
Give US the kind that waits on appetite
The mix that makes the luscious buck-
wheat cak
Buffalo Times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
No Reason.

When you ask a fowl what season
Does his fancy most engage,
Though a wise bird, it's no reason
That his answer should be sage"
Detroit Free Press
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

1t is sudden changes in the weather
that affect sheep AID lambs more than
anything else.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

One thing a woman can't do is to drive a
horse and use a huff at the same time
Washington ua.) Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

FEEBLE nCrveS-severe weather-neurai-
gia. Soothing cure-St. Jacobs Oh.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

WHEN love gives, it enriches itself, but
what covetousness keeps 1t takes from
itself.-Ram's Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
FEEDING IN

An Arrangement Which Is sure to Give
Satisfaction.
The plan shown herewith may be
utilized to advantage where animals
are stabbed in a basement. The front
edge Of the hay bay floor is opened, the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

As o o as thought finds a body, it be-
gins trying TO move the world.-Ram's
Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

SHOWING our best side to others will
cause them TO show their best side to u.s.
Rams Horn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

use Piso's Cure for Consumption bothin
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

EVERYONE has 4 fair turn to be as great
as he pleases.-Jercmy Cokier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

THE wise form right judgment Of the
present from the past.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

TINE counts. health gains. A quick, sure
cure-St. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

Chaff cushions are preferable to loosa
chat in packing bees in,chaf hives.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

SENSE shines with a double luster when
set in humiity.-Penn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

WHILE man is growing life is in decrease,
and cradles rock US nearer to the tomb
Yong.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

BLACKER the spot, surer the cure. Use st.
Jacobs Oil for bruises.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

Put a pain to sleep! st. Jacobs Oil does
this with s~ciatica. Torment cure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19

DoN'T snap in two. Timber up. st. ia.
cobs Oil will cure lumbago sure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-12-19
WELL-ARRANGED HOUSE.
Plan OF a Structure Accommodating One
Hundred Fowls

Hundre EOWls.
The plan below was used for the con-
struction of a house for 100 fowls, and
has been found convenient and salts
factory. 1t is built box style with the
joists placed on top of the sil!s. The
roof has a one-third pitch, oil 4-foot rise
in II. with S in caves. Place the build
ing upon costs 2 feet from the ground,
so that the fowls can get under it, and
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
Welcome Rains in New
 York City.
Thought that the Torrid Spell
 Is Over.
Eleven More Victims Have 0sen Added to the Already
 Large List.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-The rain which fell last night and this morning gives every indication that the torrid spell is over.
 The temperature has been lowered materially, but there is much more hu- midity. After the awful experience of the past week the people are breath ing in the hopes that the hot spell is over.
 Up to 80 a. m. eleven deaths caused by the heat have been reported. The victims were Felix Arndt, Edward Pepper, William Wilson, Edward Boil, Margaret Roberts, Agnes Eckel, an un- known Swede, C. D. Schmidt, Alvin Rupple, George Herring and John Martin. Four deaths have been re- ported at Brooklyn as follows: Bridget German, Julia H. Ferran, Thomas Shelley and Philip Uhl.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
MORE BANK ROBBERS Three MenLOOt an Idaho
 Bank, Cover Six Men with Their
 RevOlverS.
The Deed Was Done in Broad Day. liRht-Sheriff's Posse in
 Pursuit, F

DENVER, Aug. 4.-A special to The Republican from Pocatello, Ida, says word was received here this ev- ening from Montpelier, Ida, that this afternoon three masked men rode in town on horseback and stopping in front of the Bank of Montpelier, they dismounted and compelled six men who were standing in front of the bank to go inside. Two of the despe- radoes then covered the men with their revolvers while the third went behind the counter and emptied all the cash in sight into three sacks. The robbers then mounted their horses and rode out of town.
 Sheriff Davis organized posse of men who are in pursuit of the robbers thirty minutes behind. It is thought they are heading for Jackson's Hole, and if they reach that place, their capture will be uncertain, as the hole is known to be filled with a desperate gang who will resist capture. The bank officials refuse to disclose the amount secured, but it is believed to be fully s10,O00.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
BRYAN'S SPEECH.
It Will Prove a Most Valuable Cam
 paign Document.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-Chairman Foulkner, of the Democratic National committee, returned today from New York where he took part in the Bryan meeting last night
 'tIt was the most remarkable out pouring I have ever Seen," said he. "The people were not drawn by fire works, which usually attract a crowd, they came to hear Bryan and his speech. It was noticeable that when the candidate laid aside the manuscript and addressed the open air meeting there was wave of that same enthu- siasm shown at Chicago. The speech of acceptance is an able and scholarly treatment of the subject and it will prove one of the most valuable cam paign documents"
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15

KANSAS CITY, Aug. l4.-Dr. w. H. Vallette, formerly of Philadelphia, and who is said to have squandered within the past ten years a fortune of a quar- ter of a million dollars left him by his grandfather, died here Sunday in a boarding house, where for several months he had been provided for by friends. He died penniless. The de ceased is said to have at one time been madly infatuated with Lillian Russell, and to have began a downward career when the actress refused to longer rec ognize him. He finally drifted to Col orado, where during the miners riots at Bull Hill he became Pinkerton de- tective and was badly wounded, after which he came to Kansas City. In his more prosperous days Dr. Vallette was prominent in Philadelphia society circles and was at one time commodore of the Quaker City Yacht club.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-15
FRUIT MEN LOSE.
The Heat Spells Everything-Low
 Prices Prevail

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The losses to commission merchants in this city during the present heated spell are said to have amounted to $500, ,OOO on fruit alone, and the indications are that the heavy losses will continue. The loss does not fall as heavily on the South Water street merchant as it does upon the grower, but their interests are relatively identified.
 Carload after carload of small fruit has been disposed of during the past week at figure that would not pay for the cost of packing and shipping, and this fruit was such that under or dinary conditions 1t would have com manded a high price, Peaches that should be worth 25 cents a basket are a drug on the market at cents. and Bartlett pears from Michigan, which should bring from $3.50 to $4 per bar rel, cannot be sold for $2