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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
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NEW TREATMENT FOR POTATOES.
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NEW TREATMENT FOR POTATOES
Farmers and gardners have been
greatly annoyed by spots Of rot that
come on the outside Of potatoes. They
are like pits, extending in but a little
way, but are sufficient to destroy the
beauty Of the product and seriously
affect its market price. Experiments
made by the New Jersey Agricultural
College have demonstrated the follow
ing points: Manure increases the
scab and soil rot. Lime increases the
scab, but diminishes the soil rot, and
tends to make sweet potatoes round.
kainit dimnishes the scab, but in
creases the soil rot. Sulphale Of cop.
per diminishes both scab and soil rot.
Corrosive sublimate diminishes greatly
the scab and soil rot Sulphur is, all
things considered, the best remedy for
the scab and soil rot that the expert
ments suggest The sweet potato
should be planted in a mixture OF
earth and sulphur, the proper proper
ton being five parts of sulphur to one
of earth This is thoroughly mixed
and scattered in a hill when the potato
is put out. Irish potatoes may he
rolled in sulphur and fine earth before
planting, and sulphur may be scattered
over the surface of the ground. 1t is
much better in all cases to mix il with
earth, as otherwise it is likely TO form
Jumps and it is not equally distributed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
THE NEW HOG.

As compared with years ago, we
have new hog. He is new in his
make up, lives fast and dies early for
profit, and hence handled differently
from the way he used to be. The de.
mands on him are new also. Instead
of | years old, he must mature in
seven or eight months. 4 writer on
this subject says, in the Farmers
Reric,r. that now the feeding weight of
the hog OF commerce is 175 or 200
pounds, instad of 800 or $50 as former
ly. This writer says that hogs of 800
pounds Of dead weight and upward
could hardly be produced without their
being wintered over. This took all
the gliding oil the ginger bread, unless
prices were abnormally high. But
hogs weighing l75 to 200 pounds can
he brought to salable maturity in the
course Of one season. An early spring
litter of them can be fitted for market
before cold weather begins to make
feeding Improbable. Then when the
young pigs are sold of there is only
the breeding sow, or possibly two Of
them, to keep over winter, and she or
they can roam the barnyard, picking
up waste grain, working over manure
and taking comfort beside the straw
stack.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
FUNNY SAYINGS.
The ParsOn was Puzzled.

The clergyman was nervous. There
could be 10 question about that. His
duties were at an end, but he hung
around the receiving party and his
actions showed that he was troubled.
He appeared to he endeavoring to con-
vince himself that it was all right, but
without success.
Finally he tapped the young man
in knickerbockers on the shoulder
and led him to one side.
Pardon me" he said, shifting un-
easily from one foot to the other, "but
there is matter Of some delicacy that
| wish to speak to you about
"Yes ~ returned the young man
inquiringly.
"Yes," replied the clergyman. Il
trust you will take no ofiense. 1t is a
trhe unusual, but"
"Was the wedding fee too small -
asked the young man, rs the clergy
man hesitated.
"Not at all. not at ALL returned
the clergyman promptly. You see,
the fact Of the matter is that at the
last minute became somewhat con-
fused -bewiltlered, rs it were, by the
novelty of the situation-and | would
like to be assured that | got every
thing all right
"Why, of course you did"
"When il came to the question of
love, honor and obey, you know, |
was afraid l.
The clergyman paused for minute
and then he bluried out:
You're the groom, aren't you -
Certainly"
Then its all right, and you have
no idea how that relieves me. You
see | have never officated at one OF
these bloomer weddings before and
was afraid | might have made mis-
take
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
BURNING DRY LEAVES.

1t is very common in some places to
burn the leaves which collect in low
places while they are dry and will
burn readily. This is a serious waste
Of iertilizing material, which in most
orchards is worth more us a mulch
than Il fertilizer. Leaves are rich in
potash, yielding much larger per
cent. of this mineral than does the
body of the tree The leaves from
fruit trees are especially valuable,
though if the orchard has not been
sprayed, and its foliage has become
affected by mildew, scab or blight, it
may be a necessary precaution to burn
leaves thus affected. But il the foliage
is healthy, the more evenly the leaves
lie under the trees where they grow,
the better it will be for the vigor and
productiveness of the orchard.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

was rescued from window by the
tiremen in Il semi-consciOus condition.
While these scenes were going on IN
the front Of the residence other acts Of
bravery were being performed IN the
rear. Mr.. Ariniger's two daughters,
Virginia, aged -, and Eleanor, II,
were in the second-story back room.
Miss Virginia, assisted by her young
sister, made a rope Of their bed linen,
and with this Eleanor was lowered to
the ground. Fearing to trust her
weight upon the slender cord, Miss
Virginia dashed back to the bed,
grasped the mattress, pushed it through
the window 20 the ground, twenty feet
below. She then jumped and landed
thereon uninjured with the exception
of slight shock
At the thrl-story window Mr..
Riley appeared, and Immediately be-
hind him were Mrs Riley and the
three children. The crowd called To
them not to jump, and they went
back. Mr.. Riley's intention was to
let his family to the ground by life
line That was, however, the last
seen Of Mr.. Riley and his children
alive Mrs Riley again appeared at
the window.
A ladder was quickly raised and
the firemen caught the woman as she
was falling unconscious in the smoke.
She was carried to the home Of Il
neighbor. Meanwhile the tiremen
with spongcs in their mouths CROPPED on
hands and knees about the rooms.
Mr.. Riley was found lying on the
floor with Il child in each arm. All
three were dead. About his waist
was the life rope.
In the room above were found the
bodies of Mr.. Armiger and Mr.. Man
ue. Mr.. Manuel was completely
dressed, and clasping in his arms the
child OF Mrs. Champlain, showing that
he had gone down through the smoke
and fire to the widow room in heroic
effort to save life. In the rear room
Of the third story was found the dead
body of the unfortunate widow herself,
attired in her night robe.
The Coroner held an inquest to-
night, at which Chief McAfee Of the
Fire Department testified that the fire
was caused by the pipe leading from
the furnace becoming overheated and
setting fire to the woodwork, which
was dry as tinder.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

johnny, dear" said his mother,
who was trying to inculculate lesson
in industry. what do you suppose
mamma would do for you il you
should come to her some day and tell
her that YOU loved your studies -
Lick me Tor telling false hood, !"
said dear little Johnny, with the sweet
i'ramkness of youth
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

Tired people are tired because they
have exha listed their strength. The
only way tor them to get strong is to
eat proper food.
But eating is not all. Strength
comes from food, after digestion. Di.
gestion is made easy with Shaker Di.
gestive Cordial.
People who get too tired, die Life
is strength Food is the maker OF
strength. Food is not food until it is
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Tired, pale, thin, exhausted. sick
sufferers from indigestion, can he cured
by the use Of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
II will revive their spent energies,
refresh and invigorate them. create
new courage endurance and strength,
all by helping their stomachs to digest
their food.
1t aids nature, and this is the hest
Of it 1t gives immediate relief and,
with perseverance, permanently cures.
Sold by druggists Trial bottle 10
cents
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

She sat down at the piano, cleared
her throat, and commenced to har-
monize Her selection was. Il can
not sing The old songs = and gloom
that was colder and bleaker than IA
Sunday dinner fell on the company
when the stranger in the corner said,
"And we trust you are not familiar
with the new ones"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

Don't you think the mince pie is
good, Willie ?" asked the housewife
who prides herself on her culinary ac-
complishments.
Yes nj think it is, probably.
But Won have eaten three pieces. y
IL know it But can't tell for
sure till to morrow morning. | had
some mincepie last yearthat | thought
was pretty good, but it didn't make
me dream bit Washington Star.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
FLORIDA.
pcrSOnally-C y-COnductcd Tours via
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.
cents.

There is no doubt but that every
one has had at some time a desire
to visit Florida, the Land of Flow
ers." and that many have been deter
red from so doing by the thought of Il
long ard tiresome railroad journey,
great expense, and thousand and one
other objections. These have been
overcome by the Inauguration of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company's
personally conducted tours to Jack
sonville. \ special train OF unexcell-
ed equipments makes the run from
New York to jacksonville in thirty
hours Il tourist agent and chaperon
accompany each tour to look after the
comfort of passengers while cn
route and the low rates offered bring
the tours within the means of almost
every one.
The tours, allowing two weeks stav
in Florida, will leave New York and
Philadelphia ON February 25 and
March ;, 1896. The rate, including
transportation, meals en- route, and
Pullman berth on special train is
$50 90 from New York and $500
from Philadelphia proportionate
rates from other points.
For further information apply to
Ticket Agents, or address Tourist
Agent, ll96 broadway, New York, or
Room Ill, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. to whom application for
space should also he made.
You love my daughter ," said tie
old man Love her ," he exclaimed
passionatcly, why, | could die for
her. For one soft glance from those
sweet eyes would hurl myself from
yonder cliff and perish, bleeding.
bruised mass, upon the rocks 200 feet
below :" The old man shook his
head. I'm something Of liar my
self, he said, land one is enough Tor
Il small family like mine"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

No, Willie, dear said mamma,
no more cakes tonight. Don't you
know you can net sleep on Il full
stomach ?" We'll" replied Willie,
81 can sleep Oh my back"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
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A Thorough Test.-A very wise
man once said that when he began to
feel too important he got map Of the
universe and Tried to find himself ON
II
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29
PEACHES FOR 1896.

a prominent peach grower of Wash
ington county states that owing to the
severe drought last summer and autumn
the growth Of peach trees was greatly
retarded, which has to great extent,
curtailed the budbearing wood, and
the result is surprisingly low average
OF buds. Varieties which yielded big
crops last year will bear very scantily
this season. The higher lands gave
no trut last season and will likely
Weld less in 1896. The prospects of
the coming season, compared with that
of 1898, is for one-third compared
to lS94 three e-fourths of crop.
Every farmer should teach his bows
the art Of budding and grating. Va
riety and quality of fruits in small
orchard may be greatly improved by
ludiclous budding, and such work may
be made pastime which will add in
terest to farm lie, and also increase
the satisfaction from the family or
orchard.
Milk in any form is good for laying
hens il contains all the elements Of
egg food in almost the proper proper
tions; and no food will make hens lay
like wheat in some shape, with Il reg
ular ration OF green cut bones. Then
keep them comfortable and busy
This is the month To trim your
grape-vineS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-29

This is the month To trim your
grapc-vines.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12
A GREAT SURGEON.
DR.. william Tacewen of Glasgow
University Here to Deliver
Lectures

LIZ WlIIlam MaceWen, professor or sur
gerv in the University of Glasgow, and
one of the most famous surgeons in the
world, arrived here yesterday, and is at
the Palace. He has come to deliver five
lectures on the surgery of the brain at
Cooper Medical College.
The great surgeon has been i'm portuned
by many institutions over the world to
lecture at different times. He has re-
ceived many invitations since arriving in
this country, but has been obliged to de-
cline all of them.
He is obliged to hurry back because OF
lectures to be delivered at Oxford and
elsewhere in November.
Every medical man is ava re of the great
fame of DR.. Macewen. He is man nearly
six feet high, with high forehead, short
iron-gray beard, pleasant manner, and
may be said to be typical Scotchman.
For years he was recognized as one of th e
foremost authorities on bone surgery. OF
late years his skill in treating all kinds of
brain diseases has been conceded TO be
second to that of no other man.
The eminent surgeon last night discussed
at some length the great advancement in
brain surgery during the last twenty years.
been made through experiments on differ
ent minds and applying the knowledge OBJ
tanned to the diseased human BRAIN
'The study of the germs which infest
the brain is full of Interest" he continued,
''aDd in this wonderful progress has been
made. We can now open the brain and
keep it free from brain germs.
"In all / will deliver five lectures here on
the surgery of the brain. will discuss the
physical effects of various pathological
LESSONS, the chemical aspects of diseases of
the brain, its effects on germs in the brain
and abscesses on the brain.
'It used to be supposed that there were
few assesses on the brain. They were
supposed to be rare. Now it is known
that there are many"
DR.. Macewen succeeded the great Pro-
fessor Lister at Glasgow University, who
had in turn succeeded the eminent Lord
Kelvin, who was one of the founders of
the Atlantic cable. DR.. Macewen, though
a great brain and bone expert, prefers to
be known as a general surgeon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12

time. if the conduct and capacity of the person
appointed be satisfactory, the appointment is
made absolute.
The following clause is the office hold
er's safeguard to-day, preventing him
from removal for political opinions Yet
it is swept away by Bryan, as if it were a
thing of evil:
The authority and duty of removal are left
undisturbed by the civil service law and
rules except that a removal cannot legally be
made because a person in the service has re-
fused to be coerced in political action, or
has refused to contribute for political pur-
poses, or has refused to render political SER
vice. In making any reduction OF force in the
classified service, those persons must be re-
tanned who, being equally qualified, have been
honorably disc barged from the military or the
naval service of the United States, and the
widows and minor children OF such persons.
During it's existence the Civil Service
Com omission has had the aid of eyery ex-
ecutive and of the leading spirits of both
great parties 1t is claimed that every
branch of the public service has been i'm
proved and that countless abuses have
been remedied, so that men in the service,
feeling the security brought by good be-
havior, have devoted themselves to busi-
ness and dropped political maneuyering.
The report of the commission for 1893
shows how many cases of political CO.
ercion have been punished and how the
old system was full of inefficiency and
political wire-pulling.
II believe 1t is a safe thing to say," said a
prominent Democrat yesterday, a man
in the service whose name cannot be
given, that Bryan has lost 500, 600 votes
by his narrow views on the civil service.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12
GERMAN REPUBLICANS.
Appointing Committees for the
Coming Cam paign.

Appointing Committees for the
Coming Cam paign.
The German American Republican Club
held its regular meeting last night at Alb
Bush street. The executive committee
which was appointed at the last meeting
made its report, stating that it had organ
lied with DIR. F. P. Muffe as president
and r. Munk as secretary. DR.. Muffe
tated that the committee had taken up
its work actively and enthusiastically and
had already prepared a constitution and
bylaws for the government of the club.
President Captain r. Wieneke an
nounced the finance committee of the
club as: John D. Spreckels. Charles Bund-
shu, John L. Roster, e. Il. Rode, Fritz
Plageman, Captain George A. Raabe and
William Wankowski
at the conclusion of the routine busl-
ness enthusiastic speeches were delivered
by DR.. H. Muir, editor of the Oakland
Journal, William Won Rossum and DR.. B.
Paulsen.
The meeting then adjourned until Fri.
day next with three cheers for Mckinley
and Hobart.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12
BRYAN WEAKENING FAST.
All the So-Called Doubtful States
Will Give Big Majorities
Against Him.
E. Carter on the Public Pulse
After Much Travelling and
Care full Research.

According to E. ]. Carter. brother OF
United States Senator Carter of Mon
tana. who arrived here last night and who
has lately spent much time throughout
the different sections of the country.
Major McKinley's victory is certain. Mr..
Carter has lived for some time in Mon
tana, but he is now heavily interested in
mining at Mercur and Cedar City, Utah,
and in railroad contracts in the same
State. His headquarters is in New York.
II have been in a great many of the
States from New York to Montana, Idaho
and Utah." said he, 'and have talked
with the people everywhere, and promi-
nent men who should know. l spent a
good deal OF time IN Chicago and other
cities great and small. If the pulse of the
people goes for anything Bryan will not
receive as many votes as Horace Greeley
did.
'In Chicago, with the men who have
made 1T study and should know. the
lowest estimate in Illinois was $50. 600
majority for Mckinley. This was tn e
lowest estimate given by men who were in
the closest touch with existing affairs.
''As for Indiana, was at Terre Haute,
Indianapolis, Evansville and other places.
Some of the Republicans there are betting
two to one on Mckinley, but the majority
Ol tue pSOplS QOn COnSlOeT 1nQldQd In
the doubtful column at all.
"There is no question about Iowa what
ever. AS for Nebraska, it is absolutely
certain. There is no possible question
about Michigan either. Minnesota is safe
good for 10000 majority. Let me tell
you, too, that North DAKOTA is all right
for Mckinley | was in Montana two
weeks ago. Montana to-day is a doubtful
State. There is an excellent show to
carry that, and even with Idaho no man
can foretell.
"Going back to the East and McKinley's S
own State, it is predicted in Ohio that
Mr. Mckinley will carry it by 25, 600 more
than he got when he was elected Cover
nor, and he got 150, 900 then. Tins will
give him 175 900 majority. and this is the
lowest estimate made. l do not believe
Bryan will have 100 electoral votes"
With Mr.. Carter is w. r. Busen bark, for
merly general manager of the Chicago
Great Western Railroad, and now inter
ested in banking in New York and mining
in the West. The gentlemen will be here
a week or more
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12

showed that it Is both well organized and
has plenty of friends.
By 8 o'clock the Auditorium was blaze
of light. Passersby were attracted by the
glow of red fire, while the strains of
martial music stirred the blood of all
within hearing. The hall was tastefulIy
decorated, the platform especially being
handsomely draped with National flags.
Eloquent addresses were made by the
Hon. A. G. Booth, Colonel ]. P. Jackson
and Hon. Frank L. Coombs of Napa on
the issues of the day. The speakers ex-
planned thoroughly the paramount neces-
sity for protection, and punctured the fall
Iacies of Organism with shot after shot,
evoking enthusiastic applause
An appreciated feature of the success -uI
evening was the yeserving of the gallery
for ladies.
There was also very pleasant incl
dental programme. Nine Ellen Coursen-
Roeckel, assisted by twenty-eight young
ladies sang THE Banner of the Bear"
and Sam Booth and the California Quartet
and BIum's full orchestra furnished the
musical part of the entertainment, and
there were also some excellent recitations.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12
Ratification for Io,,d

The Republicans of the Thirty fifth
Assembly District, in conjunction with
the clubs from the Thirty-third, Thirty
fourth, Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seyenth
districts. will hold joint meeting to-
night at Valencia and Twenty fourth
streets to ratify the nomination of Hon.
Eugene f. Loud for Congress from the
Fifth Congressional District. There will
be open-air addresses by Congressman
Loud, John t. Dare, V. f. Northron. d.
F. MulViile, Charles L. Hedemark. Charles
NJ. Dupew and A. P. Van Duzer. After
the speaking reception will be rendered
Mr.. Loud in the clubrooms of the THIRTY.
fifth District Central Club 1889 Valencia
street. Music will be furnished by the
Noe Valley brass band. The grounds al
Twenty fourth and Valencia streets will be
brilliantly lighted for the occasion with
electric lights of various colors.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12
GREAT ENTHUSIASM
Displayed by the Large Attendance
at the ThIrtieth District
Club.

At the meeting of the Thirtieth District
Republican Club held last night at Py-
THAN Castle there was the greatest enthu-
siasm displayed, and many of the large
number who attended could not be ac-
commodated with seats. Among the in
terested spectators were quite numb Der of
ladies. 81. ]. Jackson Jr. presided and T.
L. Doran acted as secretary.
band of music which dispensed patri-
ohc airs between addresses aided to make
the meeting enjoyable.
Hon. John t. Dare was the principal
speaker of the evening, and for more than
an hour he treated the audience to an ex-
position of the principal issues to be de-
cided at the approaching election. In con-
clusion he appealed to every one present
to put his shoulder TO the wheel and aid
in the election of Mckinley and Hobart.
There were comic songs by j. T. Gal
Iagher, violin solo by Oscar Skow, ad-
dresses by A. P. Treadwell and others and
vocal duet by Messrs. Kelly and NARROW
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-12
ThIrty-NInth In Toucb.

The Thirty-ninth Assembly District
Club held a rousing meeting last
night, and President John ellison was
more than pleased with the enthusiasm
manifested by the members, who with one
accord fell into touch with the plans of
the County Committee in its call for a
primary election of delegates to the con-
vention.
On motion of W. ]. Herrin the club in
structed its executive committee to notify
the executive committee of club No. 2
that joint meeting would be held on
Sunday forenoon at IL O'Clock at the south
east corner of Geary and Leavenworth
streets, for the purpose of recommending
delegates to the municipal convention.
President Gibson, in short address,
stated that the Thirty-ninth District al
ways remained loyal to the party, and he
was glad to see the same spirit prevail at
this time, when unity alone could succeed
in electing good men to office
Similar sentiments were expressed by
Harry W. Hutton, w. J. Herrin, G.. T.
Covey. Harvey Bordell, ]. j. Sullivan,
Dave Reynolds, Thomas Morton, Captai n
John Tuttle, H. w. Mathews and others,
who promised a grand victory for the
nominees of the Republican party.