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Goodrich, superintendent household economy.
The school will open Saturday, Oct. 2. in the
lecture room Of the Peoples church
The Misses Josephine Narcotic and Virginia
Russell gave dancing party Thursday even
ing at the home of Miss Narcotic, on Pleas
ant avenue, in honor of the return of Miss
Lillian Narcotic. who has been in Boston for
the last two months. There were about
thirty-fve guests present. The decorations
were golden rod, daisies and Japanese Ian
terms. Refreshments were served.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order Of Rail
way Conductors, Como Division No. 49, will
meet Wednesday afternoon in Odd Fellows
hall, on Cedar street. The auxiliary will
attend reception given by the Minneapolis
division in their hall on Washington avenue
The party will leave the Ryan hotel at 80
in a special car
Miss Clara Martin, of Hamline, who left
Friday for Penang, was rendered reception
Wednesday afternoon by the Methodists of the
Twin Cities. The reception was given in the
First Methodist church, of Minneapolis. After
the programme of addresses there was a SC
cial hour in the church parlors during which
refreshments were served.
The Relief Society of st. Paul Chapter No.
p, o. E. s.. had its annual meeting and cleo
ton Of officers, Monday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Soule, Ill East Congress street.
President, Mrs. Soule; vice president, Mrs.
Dinsmore; secretary, Mrs. Penny; treasurer,
Mrs You'd.
A number of delegates from the various
literary CUBS III the city met IN the REQ
pies church Monday evening and organized
the Central Study club. The general theme
for the winters study will be Greek Life. -
The federation will meet monthly in the
Peoples church, beginning Saturday even
ing.
There was a silver wedding Friday even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
tave Willius, 40S Hoffman avenue. While
the parlors were handsomely decorated and
the presents were many, the celebration was
a quiet one, only the immediate relatives
being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nelson, who have
recently returned from European trip, were
surprised by their friends Tuesday evening
Judge Orr made speech of welcome and
then the guests INDUCED in dancing. The St.
Paul orchestra furnished the music.
The Jackson-Drew Mothers club will meet
at the Jackson school Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. Mrs. Thomas Yapp and Mrs.
Woodwork will address the meeting and Miss
Lizzie Geiss will furnish the music.
The Humane Nature Social club. auxiliary
to the st. Paul chronological society, will
give q social hop at Central hall Wednes-
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day. Sept. 30. There viii be good music
and refreshments.
The J. F. F. club met at the residence of
Miss Susan Richeson last Friday, and an
enjoyable evening spent The next
meeting will be at the residence of Miss
Margaret Noble, 361 Bates avenue.
The Nathan Hale Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution will meet Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. T. 7. Smith. Papers
will be read on the life, character and home
of Nathan Hale.
meet in the kindergarten room of the Van
Buren, school tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock. An election of officers will take
place.
The St. Paul Needle Work guild will hold
its annual meeting the second Wednesday in
November. The sectional presidents will call
in the work at the usual time in November.
A tally-ho party was given Monday after
noon by Messrs. Prentice, Thompson
Stearns, Smith and Freinghuysen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Sibley were the chaperones.
Mrs: A. B. Johnson and Miss Mary T.
rent Topic classes" during the coming win
ter, beginning about Oct. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. O'Rourke, of Earring
ton avenue, entertained at dinner last week
for Mr.. and Mrs. Snow, of Chicago. Cow
ers were laid for eighteen.
Miss Marian Gooding, of Paramount ave-
nue., gave farewell party edneSday evening
for Miss Nellie Cook, who will leave this
week for Buffalo. n. Y.
Inc LdQi6S -Alu oOCIety OIL The East Iles-
byterian Church had an all-day meeting
Thursday, at the home OF Mrs. Chapman, OF
Hazel Park.
Rev. Charles D. Andrews and the Misses
Andrews will receive their friends at their
home ON West Fourth street Tuesday even
ing.
Masters Benjamin and Ferd Taylor enter
tanned their friends yesterday afternoon at
their home on Lincoln avenue.
The Bethel association will hold its annual
meeting Oct. / at the home of Mrs. R. NJ.
Newport on Summit avenue.
Judge and Mrs. John w Willis. Of 923
Summit avenue, gave the second of the
series of at homes Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Spencer gave a din
ner Wednesday evening for Mr.. and Mrs.
Swinborue, of Highwood.
course of study In American literature
will begin Saturday, Oct. 2, under the direc-
ton of Miss Newson.
Miss Stella Poupeney gave a dinner
Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Mabel
Coleman, of Chicago.
Mrs. H. D. Brown, of Portland avenue. en-
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mirth- provoking or remarkable for its
daintiness. Mr.. Davis lead the german. the
music for which was furnished by the St.
Anthony Hill orchestra; The guests from
the city were: Mr.. and Mrs. Merriam, Mr..
and Mrs. Tucker MIR. and Mrs. Scott, Mr..
and Mrs. Cathcart, Mr. and Mrs. Sibley,
Mr. and Mrs Shufeidt, Mr.. and Mrs. Mayer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hersey and Mr.. and Mrs R.
c. Holbert; Misses Browne, Clark, Monfort,
Baes. De Coster, Carr Armstrong, Smith,
Daugherty and McQuiilan; Messrs. Kalman,
BOYLE Davis Lindeke, Thompson, Stone
Stewart, Porter, Price, McQuillan, Bunker
and Young.
A very interesting Wagner musicale" the
first of the series. was had at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Zumbach, on Summit
avenue, Thursday evening last. The pro-
gramme made up entirely Of selections,
both vocal and instrumental from Wagner's
compositions. Mr.. and Mrs. William Stahl, P.
several selections and Mrs. Dr.. Vieregge con-
tributed several excellent piano selections
After the close of the musical programme
a luncheon was served covers being laid for
twelve. The parlorS and dining hall were
very prettily trimmed in blue and red, with
palms and evergreens. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. William Stahi, Dr. and
Mrs vieregge Mr. and and Mn Mrs Charles
Heckler. Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Treager, P. v.
Larsen and Mrs. Atherton.
A reception was given for Rev. and Mrs.
E. P. Ingerson Tuesday evening at the
uOIn6 OF MT. anu MIS-. U. w. 1ach6IL, 4f0
Laurel avenue The arrangements, which
were ably made and carried out. were in
charge Of a committee of which Mrs.
Stedman was chairman. The hall was dec
GRATED with mountain ash berries and the
mantels in the parlors were handsomely
banked with flowers, one in yellow and
green and the other in pink and green.
Flowers also lent their beauty and fra
GRANGE to the dining room, where ice cream
and cake were served. DR.. and Mrs. In
gersoll have recently returned from an
eight weeks vacation. Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Anderson assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Hackett
in receiving the guests.
The annual meeting, of the Womans In
dustrial Association Of the Peoples church
was held at the home, of Mrs. Asa Goodrich
Thursday The election of officers resulted
as follows: Mrs. "A. J.. Goodrich, president;
Mrs. A. D. Brown, vice president; Mrs.
Charles G. Child, SECRETARY; Mrs. S. o. Ar
mold, treasurer; Mrs. D. S. B. Johnston, SUI
perfntendent; Miss Harriet Smith, pianist;
Mrs. c. G. Tftconlb, superintendent cutting
department; Miss Mabel Nichols, superin-
tendent practical work. Mrs. ]. W. Natrass,
superintendent kitchen, garden; Mrs. Asa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-19
PLEASURES PAST.

At a meeting of the Schubert club, held
Monday evening, a new amateur orchestra
was organized and christened the Schubert
Club orchestra" The club has donated $500
from it's educational fund of 1000 to as
sist in the organization of the orchestra,
and more will be furnished as it is need
ed A. W. Muenster was elected president
and Mrs H. A. Stahl secretary and treas
urer The management of theSorchestra will
be vested in a board of seven members,
who shall be known as the executive com
mittee or board of managers. The Schu-
bert shall each year name three members
of this board, and the orchestra will elect
the other four The first board as com
pleted Monday night, is made up as fol-
lows: President. A. w. Muenster; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. H. A. Stahl; Mrs. Rus
sell R. Dorr. Miss Hope Payne and Messrs. j.
H. Jacobson, Ed Niepold and A. NJ. Cow
ley Prof. Frank Danz Jr. has been en-
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Personal MENTION.

Can't. Owen J. Sweet who has been visiting
his family at the Albion, left Tuesday even
ing for ST. Louis, where he has taken the re-
cruiting detail.
Miss Rose MacNamee, who has been tho
guest OF her brother, John MacNanee, If
Laurel avenue, has returned TO her home in
Columbus, O..
Miss Martha Foster of Grand avenue. has
returned from Chicago, where she has been
visiting for six weeks with the family Of
Gen. Howard.
Mrs. W: F. Dieter, of Eleventh street.
left Thursday evening for Los Angeles, where
she will spend the winter with her soI, I'd
ward
Mrs w D. Williams, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Carr, of Nelson ave
nue., left Tuesday evening for Marquette
Mich.
Mrs NJ. F. Morgan and daughter, Hh1
have been spending the summer with Mrs.
c. S. Morgan, have returned to Ufban'' o.
Mrs Ed Mccormick and two children re-
turned to their home in Winnipeg Thursday
evening, after pleasant visit with friends
Capt and Mrs. Matheson. who have beep
the guests of Mrs. L. E. Parks, Of Dayton
avenue. returned to their home in Ev9Es7ilie
Mrs. H. G. Verrey. who has bean visit
ing Miss Swift, Of Dayton avenue, let for
her home in Evansville Friday evening.
Mrs. William Geib and Miss Geib. Of uni
yersty avenue have returned from three
weeks visit in Buffalo and New York.
j. w Vars and family have returned from
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-19
Dress Trimmings

We are showing all the latest Novel
ties in the line-new jet effects for the
Russian blouse; jet sprays for front
of waist, with trimmings to match
for skirts; braid rnitures, military
loops, with wide and narrow trim
mings to match; new Appliques in
latest colorings for reception dresses
and evening gowns.
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Art Department.
Take Elevator TO Third Floor. }

China, Pottery or Cut Glass is con-
coded by those we'll informed to be the
proper thing for Wedding Gifts. We
have just received an elegant line,
and invite inspection. Choice designs
and low prices.
Ask to see the Waldorf Globe.
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tertained the Midsummer Euchre club yes
terday afternoon.
Prof. H. B. Roney and his Singing boys
had a little picnic party at Minuehaha Mon
day afternoon.
Dorothy and Gladys Peet, of 237 Dayton
day afternoon.
Miss Grace May gave a dinner party for
Miss Officer, who is to leave Monday for
Kenosha
Mrs W. H. S. Wright, Of Crocus place.
gave thimble bee Thursday afternoon.
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Whitaker & McGiIl.

Miss Whitaker has returned from
New York with a full line of Fall and
Winter Millinery, which they shall be
pleased to show their patrons, COM
mencing Monday, Sept. 90 at S99 ST.
Peter street, opp. Field, Schlick & Co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-19
Lace Curtain Dept


traordinary happening in Lace Cur
ta1ns-bound to create commotion in
the lace trade. Ali these goods bought
at old tariff prices, before the advance
many of them at less than import
cost.
Nottingham Lace Curtains, IN
several styles, worth up to SIPS INC
pair, for. ....,.......
Nottingham Lace Curtains, IN
worth up to 81. SO pair, several vic,
styles, at. ....... ..,.
Nottingham Lace Curtains, Of lr
choice of patterns worth UP mills
to $500, for. .............
Noting ham Lace Curtains, nf IN
novelties and choice designs, nj all
worth up to $2.35, for.......
Irish Point, Cluny, Antique, Savoy
and Scotch Lace Curtains, O. IN
worth up to S5.75 pair, ~.
Brussels, Irish Point, C1uny, Savoy,
Scotch and Antique Lace O. IN
Curtains, worth up to $3.50 M
a pair, for. Observation-Disclosures.
Brussels, Renaissance, C1uny, Irish
Point, Rocco, Point de BRUCE and
Kuttie Curtains, worth up to Or on
~ 90 pair, M MI
Aoi .'.''.''. ...............
BRUSSELS, Renaissance, Cluny, Irish
Point, Arabian, Egyptian, Louis XIV
and Phrygian Lace Cur 90 IN
ta1ns' worth UP to $14.O0 'M.e
PAIR, Ior... .'............
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Mrs. G. c. Armstrong, modistc, of "a
Mannheimer Block, has just returned
from New York, and would be pleased
to show her customers the latest Pa
riSian models.
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At OnCe==Fur Repairs.

Responsible, Reasonable, Reliable.
STYLE is not overlooked in Mann
heimers' fur repairs. Style is all i'm
portant, combined with best materials
and workmanship at lowest prices for
like work, executed by a competent
staff of high-class, practical furriers.
Altering. repairing, reftting, relin-
ing, renaking. Satisfaction always
guaranteed. Estimates and exclusive
designs submitted.
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Fur Dept. IF IId.,d it is 5v. q

Alaska Seal Jacket, Coat, Russian
Blouse, Cape or Mantle you are think
ing of buying or having made to your
special measurement, headquarters is
the only place to go-that's here. We
have the greatest quantity and the
best styles in Alaska Seal and Hudson
Bay Otter Jackets to be found in the
Northwest. Jacket styles exclusively
our own, lined with the handsomest
patterns and colorings in the richest
silks. Bring in your old seal, trade it
toward a new one, or have it relnod-
eled into the prevailing mode.
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Art Embroidery Dept hrt E 5sjag pspsz
will choice display of finished commenced and stamped
Goods with latest Designs direct from the New
Societies of Art We large of
Baenberg Cente Cloths and Scarfs Baenberg
Patterns ring baids; other Art EN-
broidery Work.
axe o
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blankets and Comforts

Blankets " and Gomfo srIs
of Bedding-all contracted for be-
fore the advance in wool, and we
offer them at present mill prices as
long as they last. This announce
ment shoa1d interest every house
keeper. Sample values:
1914 North Star Blankets, white
with handsome co1ored O. IN
border, guaranteed all OO.ly
1914 Eastern Blankets, fine quail
vi SSts ,a Sfs seof ed T Ss9 $500
Silkaline Comforts, ex- O. m
ira size and weight, hand N/WI
some new patterns, for. $"V
s ss. sa; s;2 s. D: :s: 0 s"d a: $3.50
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No4;ooc and Dress Find

Carpets Ss :! 5' w. $ :: e.
force and enabled to get out all work promptly.
Our stock comprises the styles coorirgs Wtons
Administers, Vele Brussels Tapestries Iugrain Arras
Tapestries We for consideration fully equal
variety to Eastern showing Our prices low.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-19
CUPID's CONQUEsTs.

The marriage of Miss Margaret Mullaney
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Continued on Eighteenth Page.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-02-02
ImDOrtante

Don Jts1s A, alo don Ramon Crespo
ofrecen pastos muy buenos, en- Salinas. con
cereados especial aguas abundantes.
Sin disputa son los mejores de dicho pue-
bio, en- condiciones especiales para ell de-
sarrollo del ganado
T da persona que qniera enviar ganado,
puede dirigir!o !os sehores Abalo y Orespo.
Salines,
Precio:- Una cabe "a de ganado. 81 nj
Ponce, Enero % de 1897. m d
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JAIME RULLAN, AToCHA 6.-TIen
constantemente Ell sa estaolecimlenuo q
peieterla, materiaies para zapareros y ca
Zado de Lodas ciases.
1rCTpn
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BicicIetas

SUPERIORES de las acreditadas fsbricas in
glesas NEW HOWE MACHINE Co (que tieDe
Oedidos en- la aotualidad Donts Z tes 80 600
hicicletas) VICTORIA AANUFAcTUnING Co /;
de cQnetrncci6n muy s6lida la vez Que eie-
gantes. Emplespse en- elias los meJores ma
teriales la yarta DuELoPE que es siu dis
puta la mejor del mundo.
Sc garantizan ser de primera calidad SO
vepden rreeics sumamepte modicos. en- ei
taller de Herrera, Carreteria Fnndicion de
Roberto Graham. dopde tsmbien Sc compo-
pen bicicletas, > hay de ve0ta repuestos para
as mismas.
lPoace, Octubre'20 de 1898.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-02-02
GRAN DEPOS|TO De CAL zAOO
I EFECTOS DE PELETERiA
DON JAIME RULLAN
ATOCHA, 6, PONCE

En- este establecimiepto Sc scaba de reci.
Dir "a surtido de calzado de todas classes de
las mss caprishosa formas, para caoalleros,
senoras, y nif1os, que Sc detallan precos
SIN COMPETENCIA. Eo materiales para
zspateros es cempleto ell surtido y todos los
efectos de primera calidad. Tambien Sc han
recibido driles osolgGdos pareHa, baules
de distintos tsmaf1os precios, maletas
giaje, VAQUETAS PARA OAMAS, etc.,
etc. Importation directa. Ventas al por
MAYOR al D aTALLo
Ponce, Noviembre 10 de 1896 3v d.
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Dictamen UniVer al


cocido DR. Don BsfIi zAEAso1s dc Ia Facuf9d de
Vaacod Me91co -11tuar
dc Favam6n Puerto Rico,q quien sisue
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-02-02

MORALES ! CO.-AImacen De prov
siCLSs, ts4le de- uS-ite.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-02-02
tantemente sus numerosos favorecedores !:

Langostas en- latas.
Ostiones en- latas.
Leohe condensada en- latas
: Chocolate Menier.
/" Parodi.
s I" La Fama
Velss alemanas de Apollo
i Azucar moscabado Idem Central.
J Tabacos, brevas superiores:
! Cigarrillos Paiarito.
F6sforos As eentavos paQuetes lie
ma docena.
3 Quesos prensadLs del pals.
{ Tdem de hojas.
b Dulce de naranja en- panes.
} Horchata confeccionada en- el pats
,estilo frances SO centavos botella.
Almendras dulces 81 centavos
jos 400 gramos.
Almidon de Espana.
Lnpulo superior 50 centavos los
P46o gramos.
Harina de trigo.
/ Sardinas de colen en- aceIte to-
kmates.
Maiz en- grano
Cate en- polvo.
Llaves de mangueras de media pull
gada 6 10 reales una.
+ BILLETES DE PUERTO-RICO.
+ Paga nos & 20 centavos toda eaja
de soda ,acia de nuestra fabrica, que
l5venga completamente limpia; venta-
Ia que deben tener en- cuenta, los es-
peculadores en- este artfcuio, con res
fpccto 4 las extranjeras.
596 / af1o alt.
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Optica especial
DIRECTORIO CUMERCIAL

MARINA
FELICI, COSTA % G.-Comisionistas
CARLOS Observation-Disclosures
> frnporJador.
FELIPE YAILLANT-A de nego-
aos, oncargado de lsnehas, cargas desesr-
-. os cHootajss-Piaya de Ponce.
CIUUAO
ANTONIO MATTEL 7 Brunette
4a&ol Portugues, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
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'Farma, ia Central de Francia", rsrls,
eitihca
Que habiendo anaiizado el sgua de Flo
rida preparada por el Lido. ID. a. Cervoll,
Arr yo, Puerto Rico, resulta conteDer un
cinco por ciep to de acei.es esenciales puros
compI bados pordisersos procedimientos.
Ademas los examenes cualitatiVos de las
esencias mnestran que aon de muy buena
calidad."
El ce1tihcado original de este analisis Sc
haila en- po6er de la administration de La
DEMOCRACIA que pnede Gust mario qnleL
10 desee. Demuestra por 10 ta-to este Ie
sDitado obt> nldo por Ell laboratoIio del me Jon
eetablecimieLto faI maceutico dc Francls,
| que ecepcion del Aqua FloIi4a Murray J
Lamman, no hay otia despues de la nues-
ira que contenga igual oantidad de esen
cias. Esto nplds al limitadisimo precio
que sc vende hoy este aItfcuio en- la isla, la
&c que nuestra Aqua Florida more zca pre-
fert ncia que &c lie va rect nociendo en- todt
el pals.
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BL DIAKIO DIR CAOMO

Este coche saldrs des de hoy diaria-
mente las cinco de la mana4a de
Coamo, y reto.nara las tres de 10
tarde de Ponce.
PhECIOS DE PASAJES
De Coamo Ponce vice versa .. 1 so
- Juana DisZ I" - 90
g Jaana DisZ Ponce :. ... o 90
= Ccto Laurel PoLce = ....... o 40
Sc venden passjes de ida J vuelta
de Ccsmo Ponce va'ederos para el
mismo dfa 4 5 2 80.
AgeLte en- Ponce don Francisco
Alsina, Csfe La Posctiaa Gale de IL
Marin En- Coamo. don Rsn6t
Agui d En- Jana ID dor j e
Pug MoreII. Hotel Yer. aLs E.
Co.o LIZ urei. ests b ecimien'o de dot
Eraucis, Martfp
Coamo, Novbr'. De 1856 ) m a.
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Mr. CHo RLES BUCHkT, director de ia
"Farma, Ia Central de Francia", Tsrls,
teiLlflca
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CLARA TH1LLET.-Espe THILLE
para Ia angina para otras enfermedade
de la garganta ae "A boca.-Farmacia d
E6fr6r.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03
Growing Castor Beans.

bean in Florlda-in rich soil, let it be
noted-suggests to many that the
plant might be grown here for profit.
Readers who may wish to try the ex-
pertinent will find some instruction
in the following, from the Prairie
Farmer But there is one point of
leading Importance to be added,
namely that the variety grown for
oil is not the same that is so COM
mon in Florida
The cultivation of castor beans
does not differ materially from that
of corn. In a country where the sea-
sons are short the richest ground is
not desirable, as it has tendency to
make too much stalk; therefore, on
good, rich soil, where there is no
fear of chinch bugs, it is not the
most desirable crop. But upon light
soil, where fertility must be fostered,
it is a splendid crop to raise, as it
withstands dry weather and is not
at all disturbed by chinch bugs.
After the ground has become
warm in the spring, as early as pos
sible, to avoid all danger of frost, af-
ter the beans have sprouted, plant
and cultivate in hills same as corn.
When the first pods have matured, Sc
lect dry piece of ground, thirty to
sixty feet square, according to the
size of the crop, fully exposed to the
sun, and where no water will stand
in any event. Scrape it perfectly lev
ell and bare of all grass or weeds.
Surround it with two-fOOt boards,
cheap muslin or anything to keep the
beans from popping out of the enclos-
ure.
The favorite way to cut is to have
one-horse sled, with a box thereon
as large as will slide between the
rows where the stalks are not too
high. A two-horse wagon is some
times used, as in gathering corn. The
stems are cut as the pods mature, and
are first piled upon the yard until
they have dried and commenced to
pop; they are then spread thinly over
the ground. If there is room on the
yard, they may be allowed to lay I'M
til they have fully popped. They are
then scraped up and cleaned with an
ordinary tanning mill. They pop with
considerable force, and but for the
enclosure a great many would be lost.
When the weather is fine, they
must be cut every second or third
day. When they are first piled upon
the yard rain does not injure them;
but after they have popped, rain
blackens them and Injuries their sale.
Boards or tarpaulins must be at
hand and in the event of a rain they
must be swept in piles and covered,
and when the ground has dried they
may be respread. Ordinarily they
yield from twelve to eighteen bushels
per acre. After a heavy frost, while
there will be a good many yet uncut,
they are of little value. Very little
capital, or machinery, with constant
easy work is required, and the crop
possesses numerous advantages in