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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Portland. Ora., Dec. Ill. +.
Elliot, man with remarkable his
tory, whose brother is peer Of the
English, realm has boep arrested in
Pendleton for forging check for $780,
Elliot was found almost nude and
suffering from delirium tremens and in
jail tried repeatedly to commit suicide
His brother, Sir George Elliot, is
governor of one of the British pos
sessions in Africa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

A white man named Bigger shot a
colored boy in Magistrate Salmon g
store at Summit Bridge Wednesday.
The bullet, 3S.calibre. struck the
boy in the abdomen. 1t is said that
the shooting was accidental. Bigger
took the boy to Philadelphia for sur
gical attention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Tho body of Martha ]. Munson,
colored, aged 20 years, was found on
the tracks of the p, W. & l.. railroad
near Stanton on Thursday. She left
her home about o'clock Wednesday
and had not since been seen until her
body was found
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

The Rev. William Mcfarland pastor
of Eastlake Presbyterian Church, has
received the sad intelligence that his
father, William Mcfarland, J.P., who
resided in County Tyrone, Ireland,
is dead. Heart disease caused his
death. He was one of tine Oldest mag
istrates in the county,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
Death of Mrs. Kuntz.

New Castle, Dec. 10.-Mrs. William
II. Kuntz, wife of DR.. Kuntz. died this
morning at her home In this city after
lingering illness of two years. Her
husband and two daughters survive her,
The deceased was much thought of in
this vicinity and greatly beloved by all
who knew her. Always active in
charitable affairs she will be greatly
missed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

James Gruhb of No. SO4 Chestnut
street, empln,e in the shops of the
r., W. & b. railroad Office had the
forefnger of the left .band severed on
Thursday morning while in lifting a
piece of iron.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

frequently advise change Of air and climate to
those suffering from catarrh is proof that
IL n loral and climatic disease. Therefore, nm
less You can leave home and business, YOU
should use Ely's Cream Balm. Applied directly
to the scat of the disease II effects instant relief
and a satisfactory cure after short continuance.
No mercury nor Injurious drug is contained in
the Balm -"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

has found that her little ones are improved
in need of the laxative effect of a gentle
remedy than by any other, and that it is
more acceptable to them. Children enjoy
it and it benefits them. The true remedy.
Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup COMPANY only.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

John I. Carter of Chatham, Pa, is
tine advocate of an electrical limo be-
tween Wilmington and Pomeroy, with
tho dynamo located at Landenberg and
power supplied by the waters OF White
Clay creek,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

The wedding of Miss Emma Lane of
this city and George II. Simons of near
New Castle took place Wednesday
night at the parsonage of the Union
NJ. E. Church. The Rev. j. ID. q.
Hanna performed the ceremony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
The Rev. M. L. Gates Meets with suocess

The Rev. M. l.. lGates, formerly
pastor Of Asbury M. e. Church, is
meeting with success in his new charge
at Hedding Church, Poughkeepsie, n.
Y. Since June LIST he has received SO
members into the church, and bis work
is highly spoken of. A few evenings
ago gold watch was presented 70
Mrs. Gates, showing appreciation Of
her services at recent church fair
and OF her general interest in thu
church,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

The Board of Directors of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Co. at recent meet.
ing appointed Almet E. Reed, super
intendent Sunbury division, to be
superintendent of Altoona division, TO
fill vacancy caused by the death of
Robert T., Marshall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Crisfield, Nd, Dec. 10. -ASrie Brad.
shaw was seriously injuroi list night
by the explosion of y ians- iis' hands
and arms were frightfulls a.:tasd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Jennie Bennett, the 12-years- old child
who was burned at the Kirkwood
House on Tuesday, died yesterday
morning of her injuries. Deputy
Coroner Chandler gave certificate,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

''ff7'F r'''rH q NUHkHUt NFVuFUs
Denton, Nd. Dec. 10. George Mills,
the fisherman and trapper who was
shot in the right thigh by the ac-
cidental discharge of his gun, died
this morning,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

Easton, Nd, Dec. 10. -4sNicholas b.
Leonard, a farmer of ST. Michael's
district, died to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17

In 10 years Harvard's increase in
students has been 1899; Yale's, l, $3.50.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
vogt and Huxley.

Like Huxley, his English proto.
type, Vogt was also an admirable
lecturer. Vogt never allowed the
opportunity of pun to escape him,
and his bonmots were at times
hardly more elegant than they were
appropriate, but, for all that, he was
very popular, and equally SO with
the few women students of his class
as with the men. He spoke in
French with decided German in
tonation, frequently relieving him.
self of sigh brought about by an
uncomfortably asthmatio condition.
His powerful bodily frame, dispro-
por tionably shortened through o
generous development of tissue
about the equatorial region, was in
marked contrast to the tall and
nearly upright carriage of Professor
Huxley, whose slightly STOPPING
head and shoulders reduced some
what what might otherwise have
been considered more than average
height. Huxley never entered the
class lecture room except in dress
in which he was Immediately pre-
pared to go to the street; Vogt rare
ly appeared without coat which did
not in one or more places show visi-
BILE signs of underlying shirt sleeves.
Science Monthly.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

the State the farming interest are as
profitably conducted as in the most
favored portions of our country, but
upon what system 1 do not know.
To correct any erroneous impression
that might have been made in a for
mer le. ter in regard to the enforce
ment of the stock laws in this State l
will further explain. The laws do not
allow stock to run at large, and are
strictly enforced, consequently the far
mer must keep his one or two cows un-
der control and as there are few fences
and COW shelters, the cows are usually
fastened to some convenient post and
in winter necessarily exposed. AE en-
closure is seldom used. 1t is very evil
dent that cattle, hogs and poultry are
much neglected, although more than
enough surplus to supply the local mar
k which is very limited. Much pride
is taken in their horses and mules.
They are better housed and fed, and
with few exceptions in good thrifty
bright, quick steppers and
saddle animals.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
A Word About clovers,

Lucern, or alfalfa, is not largely
grown in New York state. Most farmers
believe that red clover is, ON the whole,
better suited to their needs. We often
find FARMERS here and there who grow
alfalfa successfully. Some years ago the
New Jersey experiment station conduct
ed some useful experiments with alfal-
ia, but since crimson clover has become
popular alfalfa is not reported SO much.
Generally speaking fertilizer high in
potash and phosphoric acid and with lit
tie nitrogen Is most economical for the
clovers. Wood ashes Of good quality at
IS a ton are good or muriate of potash
and dissolved South Carolina rock,
four parts rock to one Of potash. -Ru-
raj New Yorker. ,s- s-n
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
OATS FOR FARM STOCK.

At Present Low Prices Feed This Grain
Freely-How to Feed.
Oats have long been recognized as one
Of the very best grains for most classes
of farm animals. This is especially true
Of horses and young stock Of all kinds
unless 1t be pigs. The weight Of evil
dence of many careful feeding expert
ments is against the, proftableness Of
feeding oats to young pigs except as a
small part of their ration. One year
with another oats are relatively higher
in price than is corn in most parts of
the United States. It is not alone q
comparison Of the price per bushel but
of the relative weight of bushel Of
oats and of one Of corn that must be
made. This year, however. with the
largest crop Of oats ever grown in the
country, the price is exceptionally low,
lower than for many years. There is no
reason why farmers should not feed oats
freely at present prices except in locali-
ties in which the crop was a failure or
very poor.
How, then, to feed is question
about which there is much difference Of
opinion. For horses and colts, calves
and sheep and lambs Prairie Farmer
would feed the grain unground. For
COWS, steers and hogs it is an advantage
to grind 1t. Good oat straw is valuable
food, and if the feeding is carefully done.
there is much to commend the plan Of
feeding sheaf oats. If large quantities
are fed at once, much of the straw will
be left uneaten. Where there are con-
venient facilities for cutting the sheaf
oats larger percentage of the straw can
be utilized by SO doing. The greater
danger of injury by rats and mice If the
oats are left unthrashed is about the
only reason which can be nrged in favor
of thrashing the crop in many cases.
There are horses which do not properly
masticate oats, but these are rather ex-'
cepti6hal cases. If the grain is mixed
with cut straw, hay or stover, it will
be better eaten.
Young animals usually pretty thor
oughly masticate their food, and the
authority quoted has not found sufficient
gain from grinding to repay the cost Of
the work. This does not apply to pigs,
however. 1t is better to have oats ground
If to be fed to hogs Of any age. In many
cases mixture Of oats and corn will be
better than either grain fed alone. The
younger the stock the larger may be the
proportion of oats. Many insist that
oats alone are much better than any
mixture Of corn as a food for colts. The
writer has higher appreciation of the
value Of corn, reasonably used, as food
for even young animals than have many
feeders, but he would use oats freely in
present conditions. It would be con-
much to be rejoiced over If
the present low prices for oats would
lead to the much larger use of this grain
as food for the human animal. Its use |
for this purpose has greatly increased
within the last quarter Of a century, but
1t may wisely become more general.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
irrigation by Pumping Plants.

The New England Homestead pub
fishes an article on irrigation by pump
ing plants. The belief is expressed that
certainly it will pay every grower Of
fruits aud vegetables to study carefully
into the cost Of irrigation by means Of a
ram or pump where the gravity method
cannot be used. And even for general
wops irrigation win often pay. Droughts
are too frequent to 60 uninsured against
by any farmer who is doing much busi-
ness With the improved hydraulic rams
OF today or the various engines, wind
mills. etc., it ought to be possible to OBJ
tain at small cost an outfit that would
pay for itself during drought and per-
haps be available at other times for 9TH
er purposes. +"
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Enough.

Among o lot of fresh air fund
children sent to tho seaside one
summer was one poor little waif
who did not join in the other chill
dren's games, but was found alone
down on the rocks surveying the
ocean. "Wouldn't You like to come
and play some games with the other
little girls?" she was asked. "Oh,
no. SIR" said the waif, "I'd rather
look at the waterr' '.And what do
you find to interest you in the wa
ter?" "Oh, there's such lots of it, -
said the waif enthusiastically, "and
it's the only tinio in my life I ever
seed enough of anythingl'
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
I BUSY M vEsuvlus.
Showers Of Lava Are Increasing the Noun.
tain,s Height.

/
| tain,s Height.
Year after year and century after
century vesuvius puffs away. The
FIRST recorded eruption OF vesuvius
was in 70 A. D.. when Pompeii and
Heroulaneum were overwhelmed.
Between the first and sixth centuries
nine eruptions are recorded, and
since that epoch there have been 48
great ones.
The last destructive eruption was
on April 26, 1872, when about so
sightseers were killed and more than
40, people fed from Naples. OF
the present condition of the ominous
monster the Paris Herald says: We.
suvius is 150 feet higher than it was
nine months ago. The constant
showers of porous lava have filled in
one side of the old hollow crater
and have built up the new cone,
which. from its bold outlines, has
greatly changed the appearance of
the summit and is still changing it
slightly every day. Formerly the
volcano, as seen from Naples, had
rounded top, but now it comes to
wedge point.
A year ago visitors looked into the
hollow of the old and somewhat
cooled off crater. OF late they have
gone inside the boundaries of the
old crater to get a good look at the
new cone, from the summit Of
which, atintervais of a few minutes,
there is gust of steam, laden with
red hot ashes, which are sent into
the air 200 feet or more. Before the
steam has drifted away there is an
other rumble, sound of watery ex-
plosion, and another shower of ashes.
Thus from distance in the day
time there seems to be a constant
curl of white vapor from the sum-
NIT, but at night each separate
eruption throws up a vivid light,
which then fades away in dull
glow.
The natives who live on the slope
of the mountain say that after the
new cone has been built somewhat
higher it will fall in of its own
weight and close the present breath
ing hole. Then the mountain will
be like corked up bottle. A new
vent win have to be made, and in
the making of this vent there will
be a fierce eruption, an overflow of
lava and the formation Of a new
crater.
There was, indeed, a general be-
lief that the renewed and growing
activity of the volcano would lead
to some sort of eruption, but it was
hoped that it would be nothing more
serious than a flow of lava down
over the old and hardened beds. The
last outbreak and the flow toward
Resina, in the direction of the buried
city of Herculaneum, was, there
fore, not unexpected.
The large cone is simply heap Of
binders dignif1ed by size. The ride
10 the foot of the cone consumes five
hours, but 1t requires only ten min
1tes to reach the top of the funioular
railway. Then there is walk of ten
minutes up the jagged edges of the
huge crater to the bowl, and in this
s the little cone thrown up by the
recent eruptions. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

"a married man is always telling
what his baby says"
well, an unmarried man il always
making Welsh rarebits in a. chafing
dish.''
Further, the disputants could do
nothing but glare at each other.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Feeding Roots In Cold Weather.

Full 80 per cent Of most roots is wa
ter. and when fed GELD in freezing weath.
er they reduce the temperature Of the
stomach rapidly and impair digestion.
American Cultivator says: 'eIt Is as an
appetizer that roots In winter are most
valuable. Their nutritive value is very
low In comparison with their bulk or
cost, and it does not pay to fill the stom-
.achs of animals with them, especially
in very cold weather A few every day
with other food make better ration
than will a diet mainly composed Of
them.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Manure From Clover Hay.

All the clovers are richer in nitroge-
nous matter than any Of the grasses It
follows therefore that they make an
especially rich manure. Glover alone
makes richer manure than will timo-
thy hay and corn. Glover is also rich in
mineral fertilizers It is lime plant,
and for this reason some Of it cut up fine
is excellent for laying fowls. It has been
calculated that the manure made from
feeding ton Of clover hay is worth $6
to So on the farm. It will cost as much
as this to replace it from city stables
where the manure has to be purchased
and drawn any considerable distance.
Glover should always be fed upon the
farm. 1t brings less than any other and
is better feed for cows than hay of the
grasses Some clover hay should always
be given to cows that have corn ensilage
as the larger part Of their ration. It bal
ances the nutritive qualities, and some
dry food should always go with ensilage
in cold weather.-American Cultivator.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
"a jest's prosperity lies in the ear

VI uiIa tIlHG HeHfs IT., uHNTr III Cu6 tongue
OF him that makes it."
No matter how well worded this paragraph
may be, its usefulness depends upon the
reader. It is written to tell the sufferer from
dyspepsy. derange liver, impure blood ,consti-
patton, headache, depression, nervousness
and other troubles that DIR. Il. v. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets'will cure him quickly and
thoroughly. They work mildly but efficiently
They put blood and bowels right, clear the
brain and invigorate the whole system.
Dealers everywhere.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

Hicks By Jovel Pm in hard luck.
Wicks-How SO?
Hicks-Why, here's money order
that I've just got for twenty dollars,
and the only u,an in town that can
identify me to the money order clerk is
one that / owe thirty dollars to-.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Perfectly Secure.

A country farmer once excused
himself for sic ping under the rec
tors sermons by observing, ''Lor',
sir, when you are in the pulpit, we
know it is all rightw-London
Standard.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Japan psr.immon For TEXAS.

Professor Van Deman tells that there
is no doubt Of the success and value II
the Asiatic species Of the persimmon,
Dyospyroa kaki. in Texas. It has passed
beyond the experimental stage, Tor, a.
in other southern states, there ara plenty
Of bearing trees Of many yarietj& th6i
attest their hardness and huitfnl1e !.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

Do not daily with rheumatism. Get rid
of it at once by purifying the blood with
Hoods SarsaparilIa. Be sure to get Hoods.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

Cholly: "How would-aw-like to
own a little-aw-puppy, Miss Money
ful?" Miss M: "This is so sudden,
Mr.. Softleigh."
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Fertilizers Broadcast and In Row.


A table showing comparison Of differ
ent methods of applying fertilizers to
potatoes and incorporated. in q bulletin
from the New York station makes it ap-
pear that better results were obtained
with smaller amounts Of fertilizer when
the fertilizer was applied in the row.
On the other hand, when 1000 pounds
Of fertilizer were used, better results
were obtained from applying 1t broad
cast. This is undoubtedly due to the
fact that large amount Of fertilizer ap-
piled in the row comes more or less into
contact with the seed potatoes and in
jures their terminating power. It was
apparent on most of the plots where the
larger amounts were applied that the po-
tatoes came up more or less uneven, and
some failed altogether to come up.
It remains to ascertain in the future
to what extent the fertilizers used in
excess remain available in the soil It
also remains to try similar experiments
upon lighter soil. There is some reason
for believing that there is too much neg
lect in keeping abundance Of humus in
the soil, especially where the soils are
Of the character Of that employed in
this experiment. It is quite probable
that fertilizers can be used most econom-
ically in smaller quantities than half a
ton an acre, provided the soil is kept
supplied with humus
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
CAT TARRH

the nastI Passages, Allays Pain and Infiam-
nation, Heals the sores, Protects the Men,
brane from colds, Restores the senses OF
Taste and Smell. The Balm Is applied df-
and gives relief at once. EIy's Rlmeola
8o19om is sure cure for Coughs, Colds,
&C., Price Of Cream Balm, 80 cents e. Drug
gists or by mail. &
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
The Weekly Post

Since 1861 7 hGoe been
q sufferer from cdtGrs.h. /.
7 tried Ely's Cream
Batm and to all appear
dnces am cured. Ter
ribie headaches fr om|
iOhich had long suffer |
ed are gone W. J..
Hitchcock, Late Major
U. s. Tol. G A. A. Gen
RufG1o N -
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
Washington
......Letter

'CRETARYCar-
Isle has furnish
ed the silver
Democrats with
a wedge that
will he used to
split the Demo-
cratic party, at
the Chicago con-
--&s TIL,
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
CORN OR soRcHUMi
which VIII Give More Pounds Fer Acre
In tho New England Statesf

Which VIII Give More Pounds Fer Acre
In tho New England statesf
l. Can more pounds Of sorghum be
grown on an acre than Of corn, cultiva-
tion and fertility being the same? q.
Can 1t be successfully cured for winter
use? 8. Is there any danger in feeding
it to stock, green or dry? 4. How and
when should it be sown?
The foregoing questions were recently
answered through the columns of The
Rural New Yorker. With but one ex-
ception the verdict was, "Corn is to. be
preferred for New England" Malcolm
Little Of Seneca county. N. T., who has
obtained satisfactory results with the
Minnesota carly amber cane. pronounced
sorghum as one Of the best and most nu-
tritious soiling crops, with considera-
bly, increased yield per acre over corn.
Tied in small bundles and set up like
shocks of corn, he has kept it all right.
He has fed tons of sorghum in all stages
of growth, and no injury ensued.
Cane seed should be planted like corn
and at about the same time. It may be
planted in either hills or drills, but the
seed must be covered lightly, or it will
not germinate.
@. s. Phelps. Storrs station, Conn.
wrote: Sorghum has few if any ad-
vantages over corn fodder as food for
dairy stock in New England. The crop
needs warm soil and requires more
cultivation and wedding than corn. The
fodder can be field cured for winter use
in much the same way as corn fodder,
or it may be ensiloed. 1t has been fed
green, giving fair results in the milk
flow. The crop can be grown in hills
much the same as corn, leaving the rows
far enough apart to cultivate, but with
the bills not over two feet, or it may be
grown in drills with the stalks eight to
ten inches apart. Sorghum is a heavy
feeder Of the mineral constituents Of
plant food, requiring fertile soil to
give good CROP"
William P. Brooks, Massachusetts
Agricultural college, replied: 81. No,
not under similar rule as to selection
Of varieties. With varieties both of corn
and sorghum which will reach maturity
the advantage in yield will usually be
on the side of corn. 2. If cut and stack
ed as corn is usually put up, it would
cure as we'll as corn or better. 8. There
Is no danger in feeding sorghum, either
green or dry, but it is not so well suited
for feeding purposes as corn. 4. Sow
just as early as it is safe to plant corn
and best with seed sower in drills |
about 80 to SO inches apart according to
TO the variety. Thin to about 6 or s |
inches in the drill The growth for sew
oral weeks is very slow. This popularity |
makes it cost much more to keep it free |
from weeds than it does corn. Because |
It's culture will cost more, because it
will hardly yield so much, because its
texture makes it more unpalatable,
either green or more especially dry, and
because ensilage made from it is inferior
% good corn ensilage, I do not consider
sorghum o desirable fodder crop for
New England. :"