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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
SPANS PRISONERS.
Political Captlvcs Are Most Cruelty
Traatnd.


From time TO time the horrors of
save-dealing and the barbarism with
which prisoners are still treated in GER
tain parts of the world have been ex-
posed to the public. There remains
yet, however, spot within 20 miles OF
English territory where such terrible
sufrerings and hideous tortures are I'M
dergone by human beings as to be al
most incredible. This is at Ceuta, an oil
Moorish town in Morocco surrounded
by chain OF fortresses which makes 1t
almost impregnable.
The place was built by the Moors in
J45, on the side of the ancient mountain
Abyla. All the fendish ingenuity of
which they were masters was eNerted
TO invent and construct as many soil
tary dungeons and horrible torture
chambers as possible. Just as 1t wasin
those dark ages, with as many improve
ments as were added before the Span
ish took possession in 1910, so it is to
this day.
The town to Spain is what Siberia is
to Russia, but infinitely more horrible.
Here political prisoners and persons
whom the government suspects are
| transported. As rule, the suspects"
are prominent and respectable citizens,
who, however. have committed no crime.
and against whom no charges can be
brought. No suspicious papers have
been found in their possession; they
nave no secret weapons, they have
neither made rebellious speeches nor
encouraged insurrection.
Since they have committed no crime.
they cannot be tried in the orthodox
manner, nor can they be executed.
Nevertheless, they are dangerous-they
must be put out of the way. Therefore,
they are spirited to dungeon in Ceuta,
where they will be safe. The dungeons
are hewn out of the solid rock beneath
the fortress, and run in tiers so or 60
feet deep. They measure on an aver
age eight feet square. The approach is
nude through the floor of the fortress,
down long winding stairs. The dun
geons line either side of the dark al.
leys, the only openings being small
hole about a foot from the ground.
1t is through this hole, enlarged for
the occasion, that the prisoner enters
his cell, followed by armed keepers and
a blacksmith. He is thrown on his
back, and chains are welded from his
ankles into solid rock. The keepers
then leave him and the hole is blocke
up with fresh masonry. The dungeon
is reeling with damp, is infested witt
vermin, and absolutely dark. ScantN
scraps of food are occasionally passec
through the opening by the keepers.
For a whole year the prisoner is lief
to rot in the dungeon without seeing ;
human face. Naked and starved, hi
crouches in the darkest corner, await
ing death. At the end of a years tim,
the keepers and blacksmith again en-
ter the cell and see whether the captiv,
is alive, and that the chains are in gooc
/, condition, possibly to add fresh ones
Chicago journal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

Yd,hton Press aud Ddkotidn In Yankton
County South Dakota, there arc at least
one thousand farmers who came here poor
us the proverbial turkey OF Job, and whoto-
day count their worldly possessions by
thousands. Many of them started in with
u house built of sod, and almost empty
handed so far as horses and cattle go. 10.
day they occupy fine dwelling houses, have
large barns, fine horses, cattle, hogs and
sheep, granaries filled with grain, fruit
orchards, aud money in hand We mention
this TO show that South Dakota farmers are
the prosperous class. Prosperity is the
rule-not the exception. With fair prices
for grain and live stock they would be roll.
ing In wealth Prices, however, havo moth.
ing to do with tho fertility of the soil and
the favorable character of the climate.
These natural advantng are here TO stay
and assure prosperity to hefarming classes,
A copy of an illustrated pamphlet on Ir-
rigation In South Dakota" just issued by
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail
way, can be had by addressing w. l.. Powell,
General Immigration Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
FARM AND GARDEN.
PEAT AS A MANURE.
Scientific Side OF an Important Agricul-
tural Question.

scientific Side OF an Important Agricul-
tural Question.
The economic importance of the
increased use OF moss litter, from the
point of view of manure, is incalcuable.
Prof. Fleisher points out that, COM
pairing peat and straw manure by chem
ical analysis, ii is found tina, the former,
while slightly poorer in potash, lime,
and phosphoric acid, is very consider
ably richer in nitrogen. But the diff
ference is still more in favor of the peat
manure in respect to the easily soluable
ritrates, for the reason that these orig
mate solely in the animal excrement, in
which they are present in the form
of q volatile body, which is noticeable
in the stall by its pungent smell. He
says:
I'm the power of fixing thissubstance,
which so Injuries the health of beasts,
and so materially heightens the good
operation of the manure, is 70 be dis
covered one of the most valuable prop
critics of moss litter"
From his figures it appears that in
Il stall of ten head of cattle, through the
use of moss litter, about 140 kilograms
Of easily soluble nitrates yearly, worth
at least $35, would be preserved in the
manure, which IN employing straw, are
lost.
According to the comparative studies
of Lavalard on the subject of manures
from animals fed in the same manner
the richness In nitrogen is 0.6S for peat
manure and only 0.5l for straw manure
Peat litter is also said to be the best
possible material for use in fowl houses,
on account Of its deodorizing qualities
and ITS power of banishing insects
BielawSki mentions that il Is used in tn!
great military pigeon houses in Paris
which contain more than 500 pigeons
1t is stated that the best bedding
both as regards the beasts and as re-
CARDS the manure, is layer of Straw
over good thick bed of moss litter
In this way, the animals have the most
comfortable bed and the stall looks
nice and fresh; the urine and the am
monia which the straw cannot Absorb
are absorbed by the peat below; thu
manure has the advantage of the ele
ments in which each substance il
richest, and nothing is lost cither il
the stable or outside. Farm, Field ant
Fireside.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
Loss In Glover Ensilage.

One thing which causes the loss with
clover ensilage is that clover is a rather
heterogeneous plant, and often heats in
the silo to high degree, which causes
the passing off of "a large amount of
moisture. and so produces the process
OF fire-fanging, much the same as oc-
ours in pile of horse manure; at least,
that has been my experience in ensilo
ing it. If sufficient water be ased upon
it, the heat is reduced and the cnsilage
is preserved 1t will be necessary for
the person filling the silo to watch pref
ty carefully, and If the temperature
rises above 1875 degrees, to keep water
well poured on the surface. do not
think that any injurious results will
arise from the application of water.
We have added water very freely to our
corn ensilage here, and have received no
results other than beneficial ones.-In-
diana Experiment Station.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
mlnn rnlcr nom rnrArnEs.

The John A. saizer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, pay high prices for new
things. They recently paid 5000 for
yellow rind watermelon, $1,000 for 80
bu. new oats, $500 for 100 lbs. of pota-
toes, etc, etc! Well, prices for pota-
toes will be high next fall. Plant
plenty Mr., Wideawake! You'll make
money. Salzer's Earliest are fit to eat
in 2s days after planting. His Cham
pion of the World is The greatest yield
er on earth and we challenge you TO
produce its equal.
II you WILL SEND US 1Oc, in stamps
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, you will get, free, ten
packages grains and grasses, including
Teosintc, Spurry, Giant Incarnate Clo-
yer, etc, and our mammoth catalogue.
Catalogue alone SC. for mailing, (E.)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
CONCRETE STABLE FLOORS.
How They Add to the Fertilizing Value
of Manure.

of Manure.
Some one has said that you cant
abstract fertility through concrete
floor 1t is true. Drainage away
from manure pile indicates lack OF
Drainage 1t is hard for some farmers
to understand that the liquid manure
contains all the digested portions OF
the food that are passed by the animal.
These digestible parts are soluble, and
not only quickest in their action as
plant food, but easiest to run away If
not jailed by concrete floor. AS DR..
Young says, any place that is to hold
manure should be hoored with con.
crete if possible. 1T is a wise prov.
sion of nature" says the Rural New
Yorker, that man has this power Of
grinding up concrete, and then mold
ing it to suit his will into artificial
stone to cover any desired surface with
q watertight covering. This wonder
full action is as useful in way as is the
chemical action of fire. 1t is one Of
the things placed III our hands with
which TO prevent loss, and there are
he loss of fertility. With concrete
floors and plaster for an absorbent, we
may add much to the value of manure,
not alone by saving the fertilizing raj
lie of the liquids, but by retaining
moisture in the pile"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

the spring article. The earlier lambs
can be sold in the large city markets
the higher the price. In killing, cut
the throat, making as large an insertion
as possible, but be certain that the
large artery is severed. The lamb
should then be hung up by the heels
in order to bleed thoroughly and avoid
soiling the wool about the neck or head.
In dressing early lambs, cut them open
only from the tail to the breast bone,
but as the weather becomes warm, ii
is best to cut down to the head. Re.
move the entrails, leaving in the haslet.
The head feet and skin should all lie
left on. Skin the hind legs and draw
the cau over them and well down over
the kidneys, securing it with skewers.
Slit the caul sufficiently to let the kid
neys through, and put i'm what are
known as back-sets or spreaders. These
are pieces of wood about IA inches long
for an ordinary sized carcass and point
ed at both ends. BE careful that the
backsets are not too long, or there is
danger of breaking the ribs and i'll
juring the appearance of the lamb
In putting them in, fasten one end in
the flank and the other in the breast
close up to the first rib, and place the
other stick in an opposite direction, so
that the sticks cross in the back just be-
hind the kidneys so as to open the car
cass in such Il way as To present good
appearance, making il as fat as pos,
sible.
Let the carcass hang until perfectly
cool, and before taking down see that
all the bloody liquid has been removed
from the chest. Replace the skin on
the hind legs, cover the exposed por.
tions of the flesh with clean white mus
lin and sew the whole carcass up neat
~ in burlap or bagging. The accom-
panying illustration from the Cornell
station shows the appearance it should
present. Mark the package plainly
with the names of the shipper and
the firm to whom it is sent, and ship by
express. Notify the consignee by mail
N. Y, World.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
The Holidays of 1896.

The year 1896 is leap year. When
tie wear is done, there will be no Other
leap year until 1904. The addition o.
an extra day to February this year
throws most of the holidays to the
end of the week. In 1895, for instanc"
Independence day came on Thursday
"A 1896 it comes on Saturday. Washing
tons birthday and Decoration day also
come on Saturday in 1896, and Christ
mas comes on Friday. Thanksgiving
day, being always appointed for the
asst Thursday of November, and Labo'
day, coming on the first Monday of Sep
TENDER, are not subject to the muta
tons which affect othc" holidays
Easter Sunday comes on April ), nine
days earlier than in 1S95.-Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
LIBERATED SLAVES.
Gilbert Island Natives Will Return to
Their Homes.

Their Homes.
The human cargo of the bark Helen
w. Amy, which is soon to sail from
Ocos and San Jose du Guatemala, wild
consist of the remnant of the shiplodd
of slaves brought from the Gilbert
group three years ago to work on
plantations in Mexico and Guatemala
The blackbrding scheme was that of
Capt. Ferguson, who chartered the brig
Tahiti to go to the Gilberts. After
great deal of trouble Ferguson sue
ceeded in sailing from the group with
200 men and women. His brig en-
cOuntered rough weather and was driv
en- far out of her course. landing in
BRAKES bay. 1t was while she was at
this place that her mission was discov-
cred, but there was no law to prevent
the consummation of the scheme. \
higher power interviewed, however, Tor
on the way TO Central America the brig
foundered and every soul on board
was lost.
Several months later the notorious
Montserrat was chartered to complete
the work of the Tahiti Capt. Black
burn, of the steamer, and CAPT. Fer
guson were partners in the transaction,
and they succeeded in getting between
$50 and 400 natives off the islands, all
of whom were delivered to the Mexican
and Guatemalan planters.
After finishing this work the Mont
serrat went into the coal trade and
piled between San Francisco and
Nanaimo. Last March she left Nanai.
mo for San Francisco, loaded almost
to the waters edge. She was never
heard from again. Both she and the
Keweenaw, it is supposed, foundered
in gale off Cape Flattery.
1t was part of the planters contract
to return the natives to the Gilbert
Islands, and they are now preparing to
execute the promise.
\ great cry went up at the time the
islanders were imported to Central
America, as it was claimed they could
never live in that climate. OF those
taken only 21S remain. Twcnty.two
children have been born during the
term of slavery.-San Francisco Ex-
aminer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

smoke is generated in the usual way,
and then carried through fue to the
smokehousc, where the meat is hang
ing. The damper at ID regulates the
admission of smoke, which passes out
at c. The meat should be smoked with
green wood hickory, elm or sugar
maple chips or sawdust should be used.
Pine should never be employed, as it
affects the flavor of the meat Corn
,cbs are excellent for smoking, as they
impart a sweet and pleasant flavor.
The temperature of the smokehouse
should never rise above so degrees.
The smoking should be done little
each day until the meat is suitably
colored.zS. Y. World.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
SURE WEED KILLER.
The Electric Current Is Death to the
Dreaded Russian Thistle.


Dreaded Russian Thistle.
The latest method of killing weeds is
by electricity. Prof. Woodwork, of
Michigan agricultural college, has been
making experiments which show that
the new method is both cheap and effec-
tive. a wheelbarrow or wagon is loaded
with storage batteries from which long
wires trail ;ilong the ground. The
wagon is then taken over the land to be
cleared and wherever the wires touch u
weed it is instantly killed clear down to
the roots. The professor claims that
electricity is preferable to almost any
thing else for destroying the dreaded
Russian and Canadian thistles.
These hardy pests resist most weed
killing compounds, because the roots
are not destroyed and the plants spring
up again with renewed vigor. The cleo
trio current, however, runs down to the
lowest root and destroys it. y draw
back to the scheme is the initial cost OF
the batteries and apparatus, but in the
long run il pays for itself.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
STATE OF ONO, CRY or TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he isthe
senior partner of the firm of f. j. CHENEY
IL Co, doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DoL-
LARS for each and every case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of Halls
CATARRH CURE. FRANK J CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December, ID. 1856.
r,, A. w. GLEASON,
t'"A'J Notary Poblic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of tho system. Send for testimonials,
free. II. j. CHENEY a. Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
How to Prepare Tobacco Dip.

Speaking of tobacco dip, writer
says it will require for 100 sheep 100 gal
Ions of water, and to make that strong
enough to Kill ticks and the scab it will
require the addition of all the fluid that
can be extracted from 25 pounds of to,
hacco. The tobacco should be thor.
oughly stepped and boiled so as to get
all the strength out of it. To this mix,
ture 10 pounds of sulphur should bo
added. The sulphur should be mixed
separately in a pail of hot water, and
after being thoroughly stirred should
be added to the dip. If tobacco stems
are used, at least three times the weight
mentioned should be stepped.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
FARM MEAT SMOKER.
A Device for Cooling Smoke Before 1t
Ran rhaa tho Maat

A Device for Cooling Smoke Before 1t
Reaches the Meat.
Every farmer who cures hams and
bacon requires smokehouse. There
is no need for an elaborate building.
1t may be as simple as possible, and
should not be air-tight, as the meat
requires ventilation as well as smoke
for the drying that is essential to good
keeping and eating qualities. But the
most important point in smoking is
that the smoke be cooled before coming
In contact with the meat. The accom-
panying cut shows how this may be
satisfactorily accomplished. The
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
ABOUT EARLY LAMBS.
This Article Tells You How TO XIII, Dros,
and Ship Them.

Raising early lambs is proving. u
profitable industry to those who un'
derstand the industry from START to
finish. Unfortunately, judging from
the appearance of many of the lamba
shipped, many. people fail. to under
stand that them of dressing has n
very important effect upon the price ob-
tanned. To obtain satisfactory prof,
il is essential that the early lambs pre-
sent neat and inviting appearance
when exposed for sale. This is almost
as important as care and skill in fat
tening tho lambs.
Early in the season lambs should not
weigh more than rs pounds, and MS the
season advances buyers want heavier
They should be grown as quickly as
possible to reach the required weight
and should be fat and plump. Late sum-
ner and fall lambs will not sell fer
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

On January Il and %, February II and
March 10, 1896, the Santa Fe Route will run
n series of homescckers' excursions from
the East to principal points in Arkansas,
Arizona, Southern Missouri, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory and Texas.
Ticket rate will be about one fare for
round-trip, with liberal limits and stop-over
privileges. These Santa Fe Route excur-
sons will enable you to take Midwinter
trip to a new country.
BY addressing G. 4. NICHOLSON, e. p. A.,
Monaduocl1 Building, Chicago, you can OBJ
tain free literature descriptive of the Great
Southwest
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

George say, Gus, what's happened"
You strut along the street as if yoG
owned the whole city. Fallen heir to
fortune?
Gus-No; but I've been dodging my
tailor for Is months. and to-day Eve got
the money in my pocket tc pay him.
n. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
To California In Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cars.

The Burlington Route &C., B. & Q. r. r.
runs personally conducted excursions to
California, leaving Chicago every Wednes.
day. Through cars TO California destna-
ton, fitted with carpets, upholstered seats,
bedding, toilet rooms, etc; every CON
veuience. Special agent in charge Route
via Denver and Salt Lake. Sunshine all
the way. Write for descriptive pamphlet
to T. A. Grady, Excursion Manager, 2ll
Clark ST.. Chicago.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
Man Mas Mnde 10 Monrn.

Perhaps, but rheumatism need not add TO
the calamitios to which we arc more or less
subject, when there is such au efficient
means of nounterncting the dire complaint
us Hostelter's Stomach Bltters. When The
or the Kidneys or nerves troublesome, the
Bittcrs Is also an efficient remedy. 1t pre-
vents aud remedies all malarlAl disorders.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
No Man InfRliible.

"Yes," boosted Robinson. ~ am
blessed with wonderfully retentive
memory. rarely forget anything |
hear or read"
you couldn't remember anything
Yesterday" remarked Dumley.
mo, | was on the witness stand all
day. OF course no mans memory is
infallible." Bay City Chat,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
Fest OF All

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner when the Spring time
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for
all the family aud costs only 30 cents; the
large size ST. Buy the genuine. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Company
only, and for sale by all druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

SNoBsERY --"What do You think found
last year when | was at Long BraDchN
Kuickerbockor-- "I've no idea. Was IL n
pocketbook2" Snobberly mo, ! found
that everything was very dear. h--Tcxas
Slftings
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

SEE the young woman. Is the young
woman being suddenly and unexpectedly
kisseds All, yes. And does the young
woman raise hue and crys The young
woman raises u slight hue, but no cry.-De-
trot Tribune
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03
Halls Family Pills are the best.

The child taught to believe any occur-
renee good or evil omen, or any day OF
the week lucky, hath a wide inroud made
upon the soundness of his understanding
Watts
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

"IN Paris, | understand the latest fad is
for 'impressionist menus" 81 presume
the idea is that the guests should become
accustomed 10 Nightmares before leaving
the table. n-Chicago Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

SIZE SAID THE WRONG WoRD.-"Dearest
girl, wilt thou be minel"
He asked her, and she wilted.
They're married now, but some opine
He wishes he'd been Tilted.
Detroit Free Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

THE Queen 81 Crescent. is the only line
operating through sleeper to Florida via
Asheville, N. G. Three car lines daily TO
Florida Uneaualed service
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

EXPLOSIONS of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Curein one minute
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

"YoU told me you and Harry loved ut
sight" Yes, but wequareled on acQuain-
lance. Truth
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

DUER-"It is almost impossibl, to get
seats for the grand opera, and it is poor
company, too don't understand it,
Duetl-"Well, the singers have such weak
voices that they do not disturb the CONVEX
sation. ~ Harlem Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

FRS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Motifs afteriirst days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
tie free. Dr.. Kline, 93l Arch st, Phila, Pa.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

CAN recommend Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. ID.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

No ONE will dare maintain that it is bet
ter to do injustice than to bear it.-Aris-
totle.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

A NORTHERN exchange asks: why do
most authors wear their hair longf' "Bc.
cause BARRIERS cut for cash. Atlanta Con
StitutiOn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-03

A COLLECTING agency in New York is run
by women exclusively which seems to dis
prove the adagc woman's work is never
dun. Texas Siftings,