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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
HOMEMADE HOPPER DoZIER.

q piece of canvas was stretched. This
frame served the important Office of
throwing back all those grasshoppers
that otherwise would jump clean-ove
the pan and throw them into the oil.
The runners on which the pan stood
were usually made of saplings or small
pieces of board having an upward curve
in front to prevent them from catching
in the ground. The front ends eff the
runners were all fastened by screws to
cross-piece, which was, in turn, drawn
by two ropes, one at each end. These
ropes were joined in front and fastened
to a single-tree. Sometimes two hop
per-doziers were fastened to a long pole
by means of short ropes; this was very
easily drawn by one horse. Just in
front of the pan was fastened piece of
rope which swept the ground few
inches in advance. and served to stir up
the hoppers and make them jump into
the pans. In the pan was laid piece of
cloth which was first saturated with
water. About a pint of kerosene was
then thrown in and the upright sheet
OF sail of canvas moistened with oil.
The machine was then drawn over the
pasture, or wherever the hoppers were
thickest. In a short time it was usually
seen to be partially filled with dead and
dying insects. III Il
The slightest touch of kerosene,
either from the pan Or from the canvas
sheet, means death to the hopper, fer
the oil spreads over its body in the
3same way that single drop will spread
over a large surface ofswater. 1t seems
TO produce paralysis, which is first
shown by the stiffening of the legs. A
very large proportion of the hoppers
that came in contact with the oil in
the pan. Immediately jumped out gain,
but they invariably died in the course
of few. seconds or minutes
Hundreds of these machines were
made and drawn over the meadows and
pastures, with the result that millions
of the choppers" were killed, and this
work, added to the fact that the season
was unfavorable to the insects, saved
many crops. Last year we had several
requests from readers in the eastern
states as to how these "hopper-doziers''
are made, and SO we print this informa-
ton early in the season.-Rural New
Yorker. t.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
Minded.

The story is told of q famous mathe-
matician that he was frequently guilty
during his courtship of walking the
greater part of a mile with the young
lady of his choice without speaking.
One evening she took advantage Of his
Observation-Disclosures to play him e trick.
She slipped her hand from his arm and
hurried home nearer way. He contn-
ued to hold his arm in the same position.
walked up the steps Of her father's
house and rang the bell, when, 10 his
establishment, she herself opened the
door. He stared in an incredulous man
ner and exclaimed: why, s.. how
In the world did you get on that side OF
the door?'' .r
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHRISTOPHER TRAP.
a Device That Saved Many Crops in {
State of NIfnnesota

a Device That Saved Many Crops in the
State of Minnesota.
We told our readers last fall about
the serious outbreak of grasshoppers in
Minnesota, and the efforts made 20 de-
stroy them. Among other devices en-
ployed was the hopperdozier, picture
OF which is shown. A bulletin of the
Minnesota Experiment station gives
the following account of the making of
hopper-dozier:
A sheet of ordinary sheet-iron, such
Us is used for making stovepipes, was
turned up ~ inch around the edges,
and riveted at the corners. This made a
shallow pan about feet long, g feet
broad and 1h inch deep. To the bottom
of this were riveted the six small strips
which could be fastened to the three
runners on which the pan rested. 70
the rear side of the pan was screwed
q light, wooden frame, as long as the
pan and ~ foot high. Over this frame
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
COMBINATION HOUSE.

yard, or one may be kept for laying
room and the other for the rossting-
loom.
The upper story is intended for pig
cons, and has an entrance for the at
tendant opening from the, shed below.
It would be better to have small room
in the upper story reserved for the
storage of feed.
The dimensions of this house are not
stated. but the principle may be adapted
to any size and to the requirements of
the builder. In any case the corner
posts should not be less than IL feet
Farm Journal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
Tho Garden South.

The South is destined to be, and israpidly
becoming, the garden Of the United States.
Here life is easier to live, the rigorous WIN:
tiers do not eat up the fruits OF the toll OF
summer, nor are the summers 80 trying az
many northern people have supposed. 81
used to live only half the year" said
northern farmer recently settled in the
south, land I used to work all tho time
then Now I work half tho time and live
all the year through = = =,
Home seekers 33tursion tickets viii Be
sold over the Mo6on Route to nearly al
points in the south at the rate Of one first
class fare Zone way); tickets good return:
ing on any Tuesday OF Friday within 81
days from date Of sale. Liberal stop overe
are allowed. These excursions start land
Il, Is; Oct s, 6, iS and 20. Cali on any
agent of the Monon Route for further tntor
nation, or;address FRANK J. REED, G. F.
A., Chicago.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
COMBINATION HOUSE.

Convenient Building Suitable for Poul-
try and Pigeons.
A correspondent furnishes us with the
drawing Of building suitable for poul-
try and pigeons. The lower story af
fords two rooms and a scratching shed
for poultry. Each room may be used
for separate flock, having its own
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
UNHAPPY AUSTRIA.


Her Only Capable Haf1lansntary sFa4ty
IL 0FsksAaby Dtssensaoas.a y
Tho cruel humiliation Austria suf.
tered in Italy was followed by the
crushing blow at sadowa, and the not
less painful collapse Of brothers am
billions in Mexico. says the Saturday Re-
view. II the dignity q = Caesar was to
% saved for the HapsburHs out Of the
wreck. it seemed most likely to be
achieved on the lines suggested by
Count Beust. The choice once made,
it was impossible to turn back. Whaa
s given a. q boon to distressed nation.
alities in the name Of progress cannot
efterwaxd bo withdrawn on the plea oe
prudence. The result e pathetic, but
there is no help for it.
We see Croats, Ruthenians, Poles,
Servians, Wallachs and the rest Of the
half-barbarous hordes cutting one an
others threats when they are not COM
bining to insult the civilized Hungarians
and Germans, whose fate it i to be
their neighbors; we see Vienna itself
in the hands of fanatical anti Semitic
rabble, and we sec the power Of the only
capable parliamentary party in Aus.
tria broken by hopeless discussions.
Truly, the domestic state of the empire
is nothing less than pitiable. tn in
fuence in Europe is also a thing OF the
past. The Balkan states, which were
it's props in the south, have publicly
gone over to Russia, aud it, solitary
remaining protection against dismem-
berment is the alliance with Italy, which
covets Dalmatia, and with Germany,
which is moving heaven and earth to e.
tablish secret relations with Russia.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
II Restored Day and Night

With nervousness, take Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which invigorates and tran
quillizes the nervous system. Tho basis Of
recovery is reform in errors of digestion.
The epigastric nerve and brain are united in
the closest bond of sympathy, 80 that dys-
peptic symptoms in the gastric region are
always accompanied by hurtful reflex nerv-
GUS action. Both are remedied BY the Bit
tiers, which also cures malaria, biliousness,
rheumatism and kidney trouble
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13

Disease and vermin are not as liable to
attack animals that are in good flesh az
those that are thin and weak.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13

WARTS the baby's name? Indeed
We haven't one selected,
We're waiting till November comes,
To see which mans elected.
Washington Star.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13

In order to obtain vigor we must
sustain and build up the muscles and
furnish food 70 make sstivity.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
STEPS in BEEKEEpING.
How to Avoid the Rocks on Which Begin
nerS Usually Split.


ners Usually Split.
The first step is to get good text
book on Bookkeeping and study it
thoroughly. Then get anot her one ard
study that. Perhaps third could he
.proftably added to the list. If bee.
keepers convention should be held near
. by, attend that; if not, visit neighboring
beekeepers and stalk bees with them
perhaps this would be better than the
ordinary bee conventions, though both
are good. After this, il it is the inten-
ton to make of beekeeping special
business, much time may be saved by
spending at least one season with some
professional apiarist. If this cannot be
done, the best way will be to begin at
home with few colonies, and allow the
bees and the knowledge to keep pace
one with, the, other. The beginner is
quite likely to make some mistakes, and
it is better to make them with q small
number of colonies. Perhaps ten col
onies would be sufficient to begin with.
Many recommend buying cheap colonies
of blacks in box hives, transferring
them to movable frames, and Italian
izing them; but transferring as usually
done is a very disagreeable job, requir-
ing some nerve, patience and skill, and
seems scarcely the proper work at
which to set novice. In Italianizing
there is also risk of losing queens,
particularly if the work is done by an
inexperienced person. Still, if one has
plenty of determination and little
money this course may be advisable. It
!. ismuch more pleasant, however. for the
beginner to begin with Italians in NOV
able comb hives.
Spring is the best time to buy bees,
and it is better to get them as near
home as possible, as express charges
are very heavy, and long journeys are
likely to injure the colonies. I would
advise even beginner to buy black
bees in box hives near home, and then
transfer and Italianize, rather than have
bees shipped many hundreds of miles
The cost of beginning in Bookkeeping
might be estimated something as fol-
Bee-smoker, and veil. l.9
Ten colonies of bees at S. 5000
New hives for SWarmS. ................ 1O.W
Sections and comb foundations. 1000
Total $76a
It might be well for the beginner to
produce extracted honey at first, ID
which case an extractor would be need
ed. This costs about ten dollars, but NO
sections would be needed, nor SO much
foundations, though there would be
needed some vessels in which to store
the honey. The one thing that the be-
ginner needs to avoid in producing ex-
tracted honey is extracting too closely,
taking away too much honey and leav-
ing the bees short of stores. No honey
should be taken from the brood nest.
Another rock upon which the begin
ner is likely to split, is dividing colonies
too early, too frequently, or too late.
To allow each colony to swarm once, if
it will, and prevent after-swarming,
would be safe plan for a beginner to
follow.-Country Gentleman.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13

JoHNNY-ssMay I wake the baby, mann
ma2' Mamma why do you want to
wake the babyi" Johnny Sos lean play
on my drum. "-Woonsocket Patriot.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
RRATT'S BAZAAR.
The Second Night Is Even More of Sue
ess Than the First-Large Crowds
Were in Attendance.

The second night of the bazaar at
Pra RS was even more success than the
first. the attendance being large and the
booths being better patronized than be-
fore. There were quite number from
the city who went out to the bazaar and
were highly pleased with everything
Music played prominent part last night,
whica was very much enjoyed.
: ornct solo by Phillip Memoll and
mandolin duet by Prof. Cox and Miss Eva
DAILY. were among the selections render
ed :. e. Thomas captured those In at
tendance with a comic song. The inter-
est in the contest for the drawing room
set continues undated between A. j.
Reilly, at Pratt City, and James Donno-
hoe of Bessemer.
john Valley. who is the director of the
Caledoni8n band at Pratt City was pre-
scented with a beautiful cornet By MEM
bers Of the band.
Mr. A. j. Reilly, in a few select words,
made a presentation address.
Chas. Valley was awarded the prize
for being the ugllest man in the house.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
VIII Most Likely Attend the Convention
of the Gulf States Harbor and
Improvement Association.

Jacksonville Fla, Nov. 24.-The indi-
cations are that the South Atlantic and
Gulf States Harbor and Improvement
convention TO meet in Tampa, January
20, 1897, will be one of the most notable
and important events in the south for
many years.
The call is attracting a great deal of
attention throughout the country, the
comments of the press being largely IA
VorabIe TO the proposition. IT is believed
that the southern states will be repre-
scented and by their leading public and
business men, and it is also believed that
most of the eastern, northern and west
ern states viii be represented.
An invitation has been extended to
President-elect Mckinley and it is bcliev-
ed that he will accept. The probability
that he will be in Thomasvillc during the
month Of January adds much to the con-
fdence and hope that he can be induced
to visit Tampa on this occasion, 1t Is
probable that a special committee OF
Tampa's prominent citizens viii add
weight to governor Mitchell's invitation
by personal visit to the president-elect
when he comes to ThomasVille.
1t is also hoped that President Cleye-
land, with members of his cabinet, may
be induced to attend the convention in
response to q cordial invitation already
extended, this important work, so aus
pieiously begun by Governor Mitchell,
will have the hearty cooperation CT
Governor Bloxham.
That Tampa will be prepared to en-
terrain this convention in 8 manner be-
fitting the Importance of the occasion,
with credit to herself locally, as well
as to the state and the south generally,
goes without saying Secretary Cooper,
of the Tampa board of trade, has been
notified by the governors of several states
that delegates to the convention have
been appointed
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
YOST'S CASE
Win Come Up Again on Next Mon


VIII Come Up Again on Next Mon
day.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 24,--Before Judges
Keith, Kelley and Buchanan, of the state
supreme court of appeals, this morning
Messrs Edgar Allen, Jas. ID. Brady and
Nv. L. Royal, council for Mr.. Jacob Yost,
republican candidate for congress IN the
Tenth district appeared and presented
the petition for mandamus compelling
the state sing board to award to
Mr.. Yost the election yesterday awarded
TO MIR. II. d. Flood. democrat
Mr. Allen, who was the spokesman, in
presenting the petition, asked for con-
tinuance until all the Judges were pres
emit He also said that he desired to
hand in an amended petition, Judge
Keith asked Mt Allen Il he had prepared
the amended paper and received mega
tive reply Judge Keith then wanted to
know how long 1t would take 70 write an
amendment. The reply was that ii would
be ready by tomorrow.
The court took cognizance Of the man
damus petition and ordered the cause
dooketed. l save Mr. Allen until tomor-
row TO file the am =nded petition and Mr..
r. Carter Scott, who appeared for the
canvassing board, was given until Friday
to file his answer.
Judge Keith said that no oral argu-
ments would be permitted Judge Keith
announced after the judges had retired
that the cause would be heard next Mon
dav
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.
6-5-t1
COLUMBIA'S FIRE.

Destroys a Whole Block of Old Wooden
Buildings.
Columbia, Ala, Nov. 24,--(Special)-
Columbia was visited last night by the
most disastrous fire in her history, de-
stroying everything from the stable own
ed by F. NJ. Knowles, on the square OPP
poste the court house and Jail, to the
Crawford house, in the middle of the
block fronting on the west side of Main
street. The best property will be worth
more to the town in ashes than in build
.ngs as they were all dilapidated wooden
buildings, and win soon be replaced by
brick ones. The total damage will not
exceed $4,000, and the principal losers
are McCsriff & Grimsley, who are well in
sured. The greater part of the loss is
covered by insurance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
Notice.

Application will be made to the present
general assembly for the passage of an act
10 authorize the Decatur Car Wheel and
ton Of Avenue Il between Sixth street and
the line Of the right of way of the South
ana North Alabama Railroad company also
the alleys through blocks e45and $40; ana also
10 fse, twenty feet eff the west side Of Sew
e,ith street from Avenue ID to the line of
the right Of way of the South and North
Alabama Railroad company. Said streets.
avenues, alleys and blocks of land being en-
the map of the E,yton Land company, but
leins outside the corporate limits of the
city of Birmingham. novl1-20t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
HOW7S TITS!

We offer 500 reward for any case of
catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known Il. J..
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be-
licy. MIN perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
Toledo, @.
wAJDING KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Tastimo-
niale sent free. Price 75c. per bottle Sold
by all druggists.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

When in need of clothing,
underwear, shoes, hats, call
on Louis Saks, his low prices
will be of great saving to you.
With every purchase Of 81 in
any department, you will re-
ceive a ticket which may get
that charming pony, cart
and harness. Call and bring
the children. You are always
welcome.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

Such values in Mems Suits
as are sold at Louis Saks can
not be had at any other house.
Mems Suits at $2.40, "a, %,
$3.50, $40, $l2 so and SI5, a
saving from $3.50 to go. Call
and be convinced.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

Leave your order with John
Fox's Sons for your Xmas
Fruit Cake, any size, at 25
GEM S per pCtlIlu. 11-zo.2t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
TWO KIDS SCRAP.

At Pratt mines last night two boys
named MCGOWAN and Bennett became
involved in quarrel. which resulted In
the former being cut in two places pretty
severely.
The principals are nothing but mere
boys, and thetrue cause of the trouble
is not known.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
Registers Sale.

Avondale Land Company, complainant, VS.,
G. c.. Falconer ct al, defenlant-Chan-
Gerry Court
BY virtue of decree rendered at the
present term, A. D., 1886, of the chancery
court at birmingham, Jefferson county.
Ala. in said cause, shall proceed to sell
to the highest and best bidder, for cash. at
pubic auction at the door Of the court
house, in the city of Birmingham, within
the legal hours Of sale,
ON MONDAY, The 10th DAY OF NO
VENEER, a D. 1886
the following described real estate, to-wit:
Certain lots or parcels OF land in the town
of Avondale, in jefferson county, state Of
Alabama, as shown on the map or plat Of
Ne AvonGaie Ls.sd Company, to-wit: Lots
No ]. ana Il, In block No 2S together 'front.'
ins leo feet on the north side of Fourth ave-
rue and running back of uniform width 14B
feet TO an alley, TO satisfy said decree.
CHARLES A. Semi, Register.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
LADIES,
Do your own pleating. The
Correct Pleater at Caheen
Bros. for so cents.
REWARDS IN GOLD.

Once Seen, Never Forgotten-once Used,
Never Without 1t.
We will give to the boy or girl sending
in by Jan. the largest number of Hum
mer soap wrappers the above reward.
Every bar guaranteed. If your grocer
don't handle it, tell him to get 1t. Use
Hummer soap. w. u. Sims, agent, 212G
Morris avenue.
nov 1S-wed 1t, sun 1t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

Mems and Boys Shoes to f1t
everybody are now sold at
Louis saks, at very lowest
prices. Consult your inter-
est, look at his shoes before
buying elsewhere and you
will save money.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.

w. +. Lilly will sell the en-
tire stock of goods of the
Alexander Sawyer Co. No
Vember 25th. 11-15 OF
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
Spiint Coal is the best.
LADIES,
LADIES,
Do your own pleatlng. The
Correct Pleater at Caheen
Bros. for 80 cents.
WITHERINGToN DEAD

Shot Two Weeks Ago He fingered Until
Yesterday.
Evergreen, Ala, Nov 24.-(Special)-J.
f. Witherington clerk of the circuit court
of this county, was shot about two weeks
ago by unknown persons He fingered
until early this morning, when he died.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

a71'int Coal. Va. and Ala.
Coal Go. sun&wed tt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

Phone J. r.. Gossett to move
or repair your stove.
1l-15-1ino
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
LADIES,

DO your own pleating. The
Correct Pleater at Caheen
Bros. for 90 cents.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
UNOELNERED TELEGRAMS.

The following undelivered messages re-
main at the Western Union Telegraph
company:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
Notice.

Under and by virtue of the deeds of as
Company, under date Of May 23d, 1896, and
October 9th, 1896 l, w. F. Lilly, assignee
of AleXander-Sawyer Company, will offer
for sale at public cutlery to the highest bid
der for cash, on Wednesday, November 18th,
1896, at IL O'Clock, noon, at South Side Bank
of goods, fixtures, books, k-accounts,,
notes. Judgments chooses in action and
claims of every description conveyed to me
under said deeds OF assignment.
will at any time before the day of
sale receive and consider bids for any or all
of the above, reserving the right to reject
any or all Of said bids.
This, the 14th day of November. 1896.
w. +. LILLY,
nov-15-d9t Assignee.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

Order Splint Coal. sun&wed TT
Order Splint Coal. Phone
Il45 and GA. sunSwed If.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25

Splint Coal. Va. and Ala
Coal &C. survived If.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-13
A Disastrous Failure

Financial convulsions which dis
turb the equilibrium of the busi-
ness world are productive of far
less mischief than the failure of
the kidneys to perform the offices
assigned to them by nature. When
these organs becoms inactive the
circulation acquires impurities
which bring on dropsy, diabetes,
Brght's disease, gravel, catarrh of
the bladder and other maladies. To
impart to the kidneys and bladder
healthful impetus, very different
from the excitement produced by
an unmedicated alcoholic stimulant,
use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the finest diuretic IN existence.
This excellent remedy for inactivity
of the kidneys is also of the great
est service in malarial, dyspeptic,
bilious and rheumatic troubles, and
has received the unqualified sane
tion of eminent physicians. The
nervous, the elderly and infrm and
convalescents derive unspeakable
benefit from its use. Use it with
persistence and at fixed intervals,
and anticipate with confidence the
happiest results.