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Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
Raj ENeINEeRlNo.
An Instance Where a small Army OF Roc
dents Carried Their Point

dents Carried Their Point.
A curious case of rat engineering oc-
CURED some years ago in Brussels,
showing great ingenuity and calcula-
ton on the part of the rodents as well
as their system of discipline.
A new meat market had been built on
the Place street gerry, and. though it
was surrounded by water, the butchers
who did not appreciate rats laid their
plans to exclude the whole tribe and ma
ton, and in case any should reach their
stands they resolved to head off their
march by making the posts in their
stalls unscalable by rats. This they eff
fected by covering the posts with zinc,
and the butchers, looking at the shin
ing surface e metal, chuckled at their
victory.
But they reckoned without their host.
The rats got the meat. A Waterman
posted in the market called butcher,
who came early on the scene, to witness
the method. On a stall hung two quar-
ters of beef and leg of mutton. The
rats spied them and found them unap-
proachable. A general call for the ma
ton at large was evidently sounded, as
the rats came focling in, and an old rat
seemed to take command.
There were enough projections and
inequalities to enable them to reach the
table of the stand; but to scale the zinc
covered ioists was the task for the en-
gineer corps to decide. Their plan was
soon formed. The rat army moved up
in solid mass, the stout fellow in front.
On these climbed smaller and smaller
specimens, till n rat mountain rose.
Then some of the rats, who evidently
belonged to some rat circus or athletic
society. climbed to the summit, and one
raised himself on his hind legs, resting
his forelegs against the zinc; then an
other climbed up his back, and, taking
post on his shoulder, assumed the same
attitude; rat after rat assembled the
Jacobs ladder, till at last one reached
the cross-beam and scampered along it.
A whole regiment followed, and the
meat was attacked, the engineers evil
IDENTIFY aiming to drop down what they
could for the benefit of the army.
The lookers-on, however, were not
disposed to let them go too far, and with
all its engineering skill the rat army
had to leave the field. The whole opera
tion showed remarkable degree of cal.
culation, a system of discipline, and
ready carrying out of plans, which seem
impossible without language as a means
Of imparting the directions and wishes
of the commander.-N. Y. Times.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

1t is not difficult to see how certainly
wet soil must be cold che, since un
der the summer sun there must take
place a constant and rapid eVaporatior
of the surface water of the soil and 4
corresponding cooling of the surface
must take place. When evaporation
has progressed until the absorben:
power of the earth is greater taan tbs
suns rays, or so to speak. until che
pores of the surface are closed. then
commences the baking process 80 well
known Ia formers and 50 difficult 10
manage. Underdrainage Is the simple
and certain remedy for these evils. sine,
by removing and keeping removed tbs
surface water the soil becomes both dry
and warm, which readers II also more
frlable, aud In every dense easier n cul
Farmers Review.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
ENsILAGE RACK.

about 20 inches apart, outside measure
in front, and short reach keeps the
hounds from tipping up.
"These racks not only dispense with a
man upon the wagon in loading. but
they materially tighten the labor of the
man who takes the corn from the gavels,
for it is only the top Of the load which
need be raised shoulder high; again,
when it comes to unloading the man can
stand on the floor and simply draw the
corn toward him and lay it upon the
table of the cutter without raising tn =
corn up to again throw it down.
Ohio Farmer.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
MINNESOTA MOUND BUILDERS.
Evidences of Their Work In the Valley of
the ZumbrO River.

Evidences of Their Work In the Valley OF
the ZumbrO River.
On the north side of the Zumbro val
| ley, in section 10, Glasgow town, are
hundreds of mounds built by the mound
builders in prehistoric ages. Some arc
in perfect condition while others arc
partially or entirely destroyed. They
extend from the point of a terrace
formation or beach back over q hail
mile toward the west. and from tho
south side of the terrace toward the
north nearly the same distance, form
| ing a sort of circle. This terrace seems
to have been at one time the bank of the
river.
The largest mounds are along the
brow of the terrace and on the out
skirts of the village or group of mounds.
Back of the group of large mounds is
one which is of the usual round shape,
but having a curved arm or wing or
either side, suggesting the form of n
bird Next back of these runs n long
embankment broken at intervals, for
merly three or four feet high, but now
partially destroyed. This is now COW
cred by grove of oak. Scattered on the
concave side of the circle of mounds. es-
pecially near the point Of the ter
race, are hundreds of smaller mound ;
arranged more or less regularly and 30
to 80 feet apart. A large part of the site
is now occupied by growing crops and
the smaller mCEhds have nearly all been
leveled by cultivation. Many are of en-
tirely different material from the soil
around them. The soil of the terrace is
very sandy loan. while many OF the
mounds are made of stiTf clay which
is not found in the neighborhood.
The original use of these mounds was
probably for dwellings. This theory is
advanced by the fact that not long ago,
while eXcavating a mound for the cell
lar of the store of Dunfries. charrcd
limestone was found six feet below the
surface, evidently the remains of n
fireplace, and suggesting the theory
that these were partly subterranean
dwellings, and the comparatively small
size OF the remains above ground
strengthens the conclusion.-Minnea
oils journal.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
Roots OF the Corn Plant.

1t has been estimated by one who ha ,
had tiIre to experiment in the matter
that the roots of a single corn plant, II
placed end 70 end lengthNise, will ex.
tend fully one mile. or course, this in
cludes all the rootlets, and demonstrates
the enormous feeding capacity Of tbs
plant. Other plants also have large
root capacity and enable them to seek
out every particle of food in the soil.
IL Is better, therefore, r. broadcas,
manure or fertilizer than to place Il Ia
the hills, as Il can be more easily appro-
priated BY the roots.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
PoLlrloo-HlsroRlcAl
a Curious incident In Sasrman Ints
state Relations.

NaEouh incident In N0rmRn later
state Relations.
A "Kleinstaaterei" has been abol-
ished in Germany, says the Westminster
Gazette. The little village of Kurnbach,
which has hitherto belonged partly 70
the grand duchy of Hesse and partly to
the grand duchy of Baden, was recently
Ivy treaty between the two powers, SOL
emily and forever incot porated into
the graSd ducal state of Baden. The
oldest thing about the joint iurisdic-
ton under which the Kurnbachers have
hitherto lived was that the houses were
not allotted to Hesse or to Baden by
their position inside or outside any
frontier lire betwixt the two states,
but by the date of their erection.
Houses built at one period belonged to
one nationality" houses built at an
other period belonged to the other. One
policeman was found sufficient to keep
order for both states, and his uniform
vas, consequently, particolored, his
green coat showing that he was the
officer Of Baden, and its blue facings
and trimmings bearing witness that he
officially represented the majesty Of
Hesse. Now that the blue has been
stripped of, and nothing but the Baden
green remains, a Hessian newspaper
suggests that his old coat should be
presented to the German museum
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
AN ENsILAeE WAGON.

Plan and Description of a Rack for Haul
ing EnsIlags Corn.
We can do no better than to give an
illustration and description of the rack
used by the Wisconsin experiment sta.
ton and described in their annual re-
port.
The two stringers are 4Xs's, Is or 90
feet long, swung from the front axle
tree by heightened l1ing-bolt pro.
vided with nut and washer; and from
the hind axletree by three quarter inch
rods provided with nut and washer be-
low and with hook above which hang
from the bolster. The stringcrs are
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
MOVABLE HEN HOUSES.
They Are n Good Thing when Properly
Constructed and uared For.


They Are n Good Thing when Properly
Constructed and uared For.
In England movable poultry-houseu
have been popular for long time.
The advantages of such houses con
sist chiefly in furnishing fresh ground
for the fowls and, IL the houses are made
without floors, in avoiding cleaning
them. There is also an advantage in
having the flock small, for small flocks,
from some unexplainable cause, usually
do better than large ones.
Mr.. II. H. Stoddard, then Of Hartford,
Conn, some years ago advocated in "An
Egg Farm" a colony plan of keeping
fowls. This plan consisted in brief Of
portable houses, which were construct
ed like a roof, pitched both ways, with
doors and windows at the ends, and
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty Of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. If her system needs the
cleansing action of laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup Of Figs.
Made by tine California Fig Syrup Company.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26
trips Unaertaten for Heal,h.s saEe

Trips Undertaken for HeaIth's Sake
VIII be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues OF travel cOunteracted, II the
voyager win take along with him Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, aud use that protec-
tive and enabling tonic, nerve invigorant
and appetizer regularly. Impurities in air
and water is neutralized by IL, and II is a
matchless tTanquillizer aud regulator of the
stomach, liver and bowels. IL counteracts
malaria, rheumatism. and a tendency TO
kidney and bladder ailments.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

Listen, Mrs. jones' some one has In.
vented machine by which man car
hear himself wink"
That's good. Mr.. Jones; now hop"
they'll get up one by which a man cai
hear himself snore. Chicago Record
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

"WELL," said Mrs Whites TO the tramp,
al suppose you want something TO eat this
morningl" mo, kind lady" replied tho
wayfarer; ~ called TO see II yon had cast
OF bicycle TO give deserving man.
Harper's Bazaar.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

"WILLIE TADDKLLs," said the school
teacher firmly, 'you have piece Of chew
ing-gum In your desk. Bring II TO me in
stantly." "Yes'm,n replied Willie, ''but It
amt the flavor ylu use. Yours Is orange,
an this Is wintergreen. "-HArper's Bazaar
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

''I'M afraid that when Yappy and that
Miss Prettyold are married she will run the
whole establishment" "And why notl She
will be the senior partner by at least ten
years. detroit FREQ Press
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

Mr.. FLooRwALKER-"Why Is a baby suf-
fering with collie like aconservatoryp' Mrs.
observation-disclosures they are too sweet
for anything" Mr. Floorwalker-"Naw;
they are both full Of windy pains. Pitts
burgh Chroniclc-Telcgraph.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

SHE-"Was there any particular thing
about the town which struck your He
"Yes; a bicycle "--Yonkers Statesman.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

WHEN ono woman hears a burglar, every
woman in the neighborhood remembers
that she heard noises about her own house
at the same hour.-Atchison Globe.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

AFTER six years suffering, was cured by
Pisos Cure.-MARY THOMSON, 29l5 Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 49,, '94.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

Again, young man." said the shortstop to
his eldest. II don't see how you did it this
time" answered the child. ~ never lfneW
you to catch anything ont for a long time
before. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

"WEIOHT." said the summer lecturer, ais
In direct proportion 70 deusity." "Myw
said the summer girl; "what weighty
mind Chollie Spindictop must vei''--Cin-
einnau Enquirer.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

EVERY little man who becomes suddenly
great should buy bicycle, in order TO con-
ceal his strut.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine OF Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Ter for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

HosrTAL PnYsIcIAN with view 70 dag
nosis) -''What do yoa drlnkf" New Pa
tlont cheering up at Tie proposal --"Oh,
air l--thank you, sfr--whaloVer you'll leave
'hat 70 you. sirl'-Tit-Dits.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

ELLA-"I heard something mean about
you to-day.n Stella-"I thought you looked
pleased. Town Topics
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

=. IF people hate you, you probably deserve
it.-Atchison Globe.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

LABOR is drudgery only when we do not
put heart in our work-Ram's Horn.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

WnRN In the 6rassy skies above
No hope nor help see,
gladly seek the girl love
She's always cool 10 me.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-26

IL y ..s S sSa' liF' sAias' deHt ny ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05

gard It MS the right but the duty of
the convention to select others in their
stead, For what shall we send dele
pates to ChicNgop II the free coinage
men control at Sedalia and have the
honest courage Of their convictions, /
prcSume they VIII commission dele
gates to the Chicago convention to eN-
press their convictions in the construc-
tion of n platform and the nomination
of candidates Is 1t wise to select men
to represent you who are avowedly
opposed to the cause YOU wish pro-
NOTED? I am told we can instruct
them. Certainly; but II you should
send an agent on some important prl-
Vate business, would you select a man
who had your interests at heart, or
would you select n man opposed to
you, and rely on instructions? II such
men went to Chicago and oheycd in
structions, both In the spirit and letter.
they would either stultlfy themselves
or be mere clphers on the delegation.
But YOU know they would not be cI-
piers They might allow their votes
10 be cast under the unit rule. but
they would in every other way strive
10 defeat the very end their votes
would tend to advance. Why do gold
standard men want to 20 as delegates?
Is 1t to promote the cause of silver
coinage or to obstruct It? The aues-
tloh answers Itself. The Missouri de-
fnocracy has taken Its position on this
coinage question. We must press res
olutely forward II we mean TO acbieve
practical results. 1t is worse than
cmild's play to beat toms-toms and do
az we have in the preliminary strup-
sles if we are to strike our far NOW
when we are to come to the real bot-
tle. step backward is to invite If
not insure defeat. Talk OF reading
people out OF the party is nonsense
Nobody Is read out. unless a man
chooses to say he is read out because
ne u not elected delegate. The mon
osltlon Is simply to elect delegates 10
tne national convention who are in mo-
cord with the party sentiment, and
Who VIII strive, as n matter OF conylc-
toh, to execute the will of those thev
represent. II the gold men are In con.
trol at Sedalla / will throw nm NV
nhnhs; and, SO far ms I am concerned.
s'Ne theIn what they are entitled 10.
clear Held, If the gold men ara In
control at Chicago they win adnn, q
solI platform and indorse Mr. CIeve-
, anu policy. That IL as certain no
iete. am In favor of preventInv tbat
, pnsslhle; hut II can not be nra,onta5
s oy sending Cleveland men 10 represent
ton" " 'he cohVen-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05

Meets Death in Birmingham and Will
Be Mummifed.

Birmingham, Ala, March 4.-Dr. j.
u. Miller. the well-known undertaken
here, Is mummifying Joseph Brohem,
the Arabian freak who was Killed by
negro at Unlontown, Ala, few
nights ago Brohem, who claimed TO
have been born Of Arabian parents
near San Antonio, Tex, twenty-nine
years ago. had an exceptionally large
growth, something like tumor, on the
left side of Ills face. This growth had
the outlines Of an ear, which measured
twenty-one Inches long, four checks
and three chlns. The man had hve
prongs to his tongue and he could
speak several different languages flu-
entity. He claimed that while travel
ing through the wilds OF old Mexico
many years ago he was captured by Il
savage band OF Navajo Indians. who
robbed him OF his gold and cruelty
took his scalp az souvenir. lie mad
long. flowing black hair. however and
on the chins OF this unusual growth
on his face there was also hair. In
1856 he entered nto a contract with
Coyle Bros. OF Houston, Tex. to place
himself ON exhibition. for which he
was to receive s. n week and all eX-
penses. He Travelled considerably. A
few nights ago he went outside Of the
place where the museum was and was
attacked by Il young negro named
Simonton, who struck the freak over
the left eye and on tho extra growth
on the face. The blow was a serious
one ana in grent agony n precious
life to the exhibitors AS well as to the
man himself was taken from this
earth.
Coyle Rros. heard Of Undertake MIL
Ter and they decided to have the freak
mummined Dr. Miller has success
fully performed this operation on sew
cr9l already He has in mummy shape
the bodies of four men, three of whom
are colored, who were hanged In this
county. He has mummined negress
and also some dogs and every one was
success. Two Of the mummies Of men
who were hanged are being exhibited
all through the country by a medicine
vender Ever since the body Of tho
freak was brought here Millur's estah-
lishment has been bcsieged with peo-
pie who have eye teeth OF curiosity
The fluids and chemicls are being APP
piled and DIR. Miller Is almost sure the
body Will mummy with success
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
FARMERS INSTITUTE
TO DE HELD At CAMERON NEXT
OCTOBER.
Four Hundred Dollars In Premiums
Already Subscribed and 9th
srs to lie Added.

Cameron, Tex, March 4.--(Speoial)-
Farmers institute and fair Will be
held in the courthouse at Cameron.
October /. . and 3. and the following
program rendered:
Thdsuray. 10 a. m.-Address Of well
come, Hon. a. J. Lewis, mayor; re-
Spouse by President w. q. Fields: The
Credit system and Farm Accounts.
Major \. j. Rose Some Insects Which
Trouble the Farmer and HORTICULTURAL,
Professor r. w. Malley; The Hog on
the Farm, Uncle Snort" Making But
ter j. u. Cooper; Opening question
Box,
Al night there will be rccitals for
prizes by the girls under ten, and
from ten TO sixteen years. Home tai
ent Will furnish music.
Friday. 10 a. inflow to Manage
Poultry probably. II. a. Evans; Grow.
Ing the Peach Successfully, Professor
Price, and NJ. college; How TO Max,
and Store Elsilagc. Professor CLAW
ton, A. and NJ. college; Handling the
Sorghum crop, PARROT; Opening Ques-
tlon Box.
Saturday, 10 a. m.--Review OF Exhib-
u.s. Parade and Awarding of Prem
iums
-Four hundred dollars have been sub
scrihed and others will be added. Last
years institute was n success and this
years VIII far surpass It,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-05
SOLID FOR SILVER
An Important Letter From Governor
Stone of Missouri That Applies
to the Texas situation.

Jefferson City. Mo. March 4.-Gover-
nor Stone has sent out a circular letter
to leading democrats throughout the
state with reference to the fight In
the party over tho silver Issue. in
which he says:
"ln this fight I state frankly my
own position. 1 shall favor the Sc
dalia convention sending solid free
silver delegation to Chicago / shall
favor the selection of two delegates
from each congressional district. as
has been done heretofore, as matter
OF geographical distribution but /
shall stand with those who will insist
on every delegate being a pronounced
advocate OF free silver coinage. /
shall take this position because | be-
lieve It Is right. | nm in this fight to
win 1t, II possible, nil the way up from
the precinct to the national convention.
l do not want to play politics like chill
dren play mimic war. l want to fight
as men should fight in battle, know
ing that victory means prosperity,
and defeat disaster The delegates TO
Chicago will represent the Missouri
democracy They 20 there to voice the
sentiment OF the state. They do not
go to voice simply the sentiment of a
district. II that We're so then the
state convention would have no right
to instruct them. If a delegate goes
SiAApls " SHfdh lpI MS ulStfltt, now
could he obey an instruction of the
state convention binding him to vote
against the Will OF hts immediate con-
stituents? Concede that u given dis
trlct has the unpuestioned right to Sc
lect It's own national delegates; con-
code that the preponderating sentiment
OF that district favors gold mono
metalllsm; concede that the delegates
chosen from that district are pronounce
cd gold men. Now, II the state con
vention should instruct those dole
gates TO vote for free silver Mat
form. what should they do? II they
obey they mlsropresent the district N
they dlsobey they treat the instruction
with contempt. but Missouri conven-
tons have always exercised the right
TO instruct the whole delegation. The
right TO instruct implies superior an
thorltv, For years district cnucuses
have been held at state conventions
Ihese district caucuses have suggested
Ine district committeeman on the va
rious committees, district electors die.
trict delegates. etc. This, howe,a,.
mas always been done merely ne q
matter Of convenience--not az rtgt,,
to secure fair distribution or nIana,
and fair division OF honors betw,oa,,
tne dlnerent sections OF the state All
,nese selections have always been re-.
ported TO the whole convention a..
confirmation, and the delegates sn,
their commissions. not from ths AZ xet
r 1,hns caucus In, but from the convention
act until their selection has hson 10
, ,ed ny The whole convention put
me right to confirm also necessary.
imnlies the right to reject.
NJ the convention has the ,,rA,
c c to confirm or reject thor
rohiows mat u has the right to sa,ec.
cam U'sos ever u pleases. II distrlc,
mony and sympathy with Tho nan nr
sentiment In the atate. I not eniy 4, rs