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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
CuLTIvATINo GRASS.
No Crop Grown ON the Average Farm
Pays Better.


There is no part of farming at the
present day SO much neglected as the
meadow, and there is no crop grown
that pays better. The general idea Of
the farmer is that the meadow does not
require any cultivation or care. "rhe
meadow" he says, ''is all right.
seeded this field three or five years ago;
but l cannot see why get so light II
crop"
1t is quite plain you have been rob
bling the land for three years and re-
turning nothing. Worse than that;
you have allowed the moss to creep in
and smother the roots which you have
robbed of their natural sustenance, with
out returning anything to them or driv-
ing off the moss from the root-bound
grass. What kind of n corn crop would
you get If you did not cultivate it? To
insure a big crop of hay cultivate it.
Haul, during the month of December,
say from six to eight loads to the acre
OF barnyard manure and spread it while
hauling as evenly as you can with n
fork. Then as early as you can get on
the meadow in March, or as soon as the
frost is out and the ground dry enough
to get on with team, take good har-
row and drag it thoroughly, and then
cross-harrow it. You will imagine you
are going to ruin your meadow, but you
are simply loosening the roots and Civ
| ing them a chance; and when harvest
time comes you will find you not only
| did not injure your meadow, but great
ly increased your crop of grass, and
also improved your ground. This mat
ter of cultivating grass is not mere
theory" 1t is q principle, proved to be
correct by actual trial with profitable
results. In 1882 Josiah Bagley, of Sc
rena, from n six-acre meadow took
IL loads of hay, with no after-crop.
The following season he MANFRED and
cultivated the same six acres substan-
TALLY as outlined above. Some of his
neighbors laughed at him; but about
the 10th of July, 1883, he cut 10 loads of
grass from these six acres, and in the
last of September cut a second crop of
| nine loads. He says: II am an advo-
cate of cultivating grass. Z. Por-
ter, in Prairie Farmer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Our Wealth I'm Grass.

Mr.. Scribner, of the department OF
agriculture, has recently collected
some very interesting facts about
American grasses. He says: I'VE have
better grasses and greater variety of
them native to our soil than we can
ever get from Europe" OF clovers we
have no less than 60 species, all native
to the country, and there is an equal
number of different "blue grasses" be-
sides 20 'grnzing grasses" and great
variety of others. Yet, Mr.. Scribner
says, hardly more than dozen of all
these kinds of native grasses have been
brought into cultivation.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
COMBINED HAY AND HOG RACK.

is to build the front of the load against
and hold the lines while loading. These
double boards are bolted or nailed with
heavy wire nails. well clinched. c is
of 1%x4-inch hard wood. The center
and hind boards are made the same as
Fig. 2 except that no stake is needed.
Fig. shows one of the sides held to-
gether with bolts or wire nails. A 7-foot
rack requires side pieces 3 feet inches
long. Fig. represents the hay rack
complete. 1t is necessary to have a
good, strong bottom. 1t is also well to
have wagon rods having thumb nuts
pass through the box across the center
and ends to hold it firmly. a long rack
should have four cross pieces. Fig. 5
shows how the sides are lifted off or
placed in position. a boy can readily
90 this. The box is shown - inches
deep, but IL or ~ will answer. Fig. 6
represents the end boards for the sheep
rack. Standards \ are 2X4-inch scant-
ling feet inches long. ID is the
double blackboard IL inches wide which
holds the hind shelving or hurdle In
place. Il b are nailed to standards A
on the outside. Fig. shows the sheep
rack. The end boards are placed in
position, and the right-hand shelving
is put on the left side of the box and
the left or the right. The end uprights
of the sides slip down between stand
ards A of the end and the sides of the
box. This holds the shelvings upright.
The end boards slip up and down on
c. Fig. Z. The rack is my own con-
trivance. gave it n good trial last year
and am well satisfied with it."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
HAY AND HOG RACK.
4 Combination Structure Which
seems Hard to Beat.

seems Hard to Heat.
A late number of the Canadian
Farmers Advocate contained the ac-
companying description and illustra-
tons of combined hay or sheep and
cattle rack by one of it's correspond
ents:
THE accompanying figures represent
combined hay and sheep rack which
is easily detachable and convenient to
store away under cover. Any ordinary
strong wagon box will answer II cleats
are put on to hold the double end and
ce.nter-boards. Fig. 1 represents the
side of the box, ~ inches thick and any
desired width and length, with cleats
on each end and in the center, nailed
on with 3-inch wire nails to receive
the cross pieces of the sides of the rack.
Fig. 2 Represents the front board, which
Is double. The lower portion of the
figure is removed from its proper po-
sition to show how the sides are held
in place. A is of 2x4-inch scantling. h
is of 2x6-inch hard wood. The stake
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
THE LONG. HARD HILL.

,r,sv were standing in the sunlight
ny the summer time OF life.
,,ha was still without husband,
He was waiting for wife.
"a her cheeks were rich and rosy,
And her lips were luscious red,
90 he pressed her dimpled fingers
he looked at her and said,
A. thew stood there In the heather
"where the road had crossed the rill:
sNtav we not fare together
I'D this long. hard hill?"
Nav her hand began to tremble
And her eyes were full OF tears
AZ she trained them on the road that
wound away among the years:
mi she had no voice to answer
Him: she could not understand.
For the future lay before her
Like a far-off fairy land.
There was sunlight on the heather,
There was music In the rill.
As they went away together
UP the long. hard hill.
o,tentimes tho way was sunny,
other times twas full of lures,
put the love that had come to them
was the true love that endures.
Though the bonny brow Is wrinkled,
Though the raven lock be gray,
Yet the road might have been rougher
Had she gone the other way.
Now the frost is on the heather
And the snow Is on the rill.
And they're coasting down the short side
OF the long. hard hill.
-Cy Warman, In N. Y. Sun.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Home Market the Best.

What would farm be that did not
contain u flock of hens? The eggs are
considered adjuncts to the farm, and
they enter into many of the household
dishes. In estimating the profits from
poultry the eggs and poultry con-
sumed by the family should be given
the same value as though such supplies
were purchased. The family" mar
kets in the United States excel all
others, and no farmer should sell his
eggs and live on something less desir-
able, but enjoy the same Injuries as
those who are willing to have the best
in the cities. Supply the home market
first.-Farm and Fireside.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
barometer. on the Farm.

The farm is full of barometers, all
moro certain than the best almanacs
ever concocted. Before the rain comes
the dog is lazy and wants to sleep,
the cat washes its face, and the horses
are restless and easily frightened. The
geese are noisy, the poultry seek their
roosts. ants are in hurry and skurry
laying in supplies, spiders crowd to-
pether on the wall. toads and snails
and slugs are ON the garden paths and
birds cry "weet, weet,' the frogs croak,
and peafowl become very excitable
and laxative.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
STALK CUTTER.

cured to the log as shown in the cut.
The shanks that hold the blades should
be set forward so that in revolving
the edge will strike the ground perpen-
dicularly. A common roller frame is
put on and the tongue (C) is fastened
behind cart or wagon, and it is ready
for operation. The number of blades to
put on depends on the size of the log
and the length pieces the stalks are to
be cut into. For log IS inches in
diameter 5 blades will suffice. The log
must be heavy enough so that the
weight will cut through the stalks.-G.
w. Waters, in Ohio Farmer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Enterprise. of GREAT pith and Moment

Have, ere now, had their currents turned
awry," as HAMLET says. by an attack of dys-
Iepsia. Napoleon failed to improve his adj
vantage at Austerlitz in consequence, it is
said, of indigestion brought on by some in
discretion in eating. In order to avoid dys.
pepsia, abstain from over indulgence, and
letters Stomach Bitters, more effective
than any dietetic in improving the tone of
the stomach. Liver complaint, chills and
fever. and rheumatism are annihilated by
the Bitters.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Try Grain-Ol Try Grain-Oi

Ask your grocer to-day to show you
package of GRAIN.O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult: All who try it like it, GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java
but 1T is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. Ia the price of coffee. l5c and
Is cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Her Regret.

He was worth good deal in money, but
not in anything else.
81 am sorry to have to leave you so much"
he said, as he put on his overcoat and start.
ed for the club.
Il am sorry you can't leave me more and
do it sooner" she returned.
And somehow that bothered him all the
evening. In fact, he was somewhat tempt.
ed to change his will.-Chicago Post.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure foe
sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Chief Justice Judd, Of Hawaii. who
Is now In this country. WINS graduated
from Yale in 1862. and his two sons will
be graduated from the same institution
ut the coming commencement
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
Very Natural.

He-They tell me your husband is great
artist.
She-That he is. He painted picture Of
they were so natural that the committee put
them on the top line, so that the people
wouldn't smell them.-Y onkers Statesman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Mrs. Newed-"Was nervous, dear, dur
ing, the ceremony" Miss Spitegirl-Weli, a
trihe at first, darling but not after William
had said yes. Truth.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
She Knew what She Wanted.

Medium-The spirit of your wife wishes
to speak with you, Mr. Jones.
Jones-Tcll her lock the door and put
the cat out every night.-N. Y. Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
FOR CUTTING STALKS.
A Homemade Continuance That Does
It's Work Well.

a cheap stalk cutter is made by TAX
a sound log, A, about feet long and
IS to "a inches in diameter. Blades of
steel, b, 3 feet long and A inches wide,
edged as in sharpening a pillow, are Sc
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
To Colorado Springs and Pueblo
BURLINGTON Route Via Denver.

A through Sleeping car to Colorado
Springs and Pueblo via Denver is attached
to Burlington Route daily train leaving Chi
cago 1890 p. m. Office, 2ll Clark st.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Every evening we make resolutions about
getting up earlier, and break them the next
morning. Washington Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No.
l Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams, An
tioch, Ill.,, April II, 1894.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
DOdEing.

Tolliver-Can you let me have ten dollars
for a week, old man?
Duero-What weak old man?-Harlem
Life Z, -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
"Star TObaccO.v

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

The boy who bit green apple remarked,
with wry face; Twas ever thus in child
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

You can always tell false teeth because
they are so much nearer perfect than natu-
raj ones.-Washington Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

The stupid son of stupid father might
be called a chip of the old blockhead.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17

Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-17
JUST IN TIME.
BY c. N. BARHAM.

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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03
PENNSYLVANIA,

Philadelphia-Rep Republican majority in
bedford county 1000 Franklin county
Democratic chairman estimates Republi-
can majority at 500
bloomsbury, Pa.-Columbia county
estimated gives Democratic majority
1900.
neutrality-suspicious. committee
estimates Republican majority in Phila-
delphia at 1900
Philadelphia-Th chairman estimates
brecher, Republican, ma jorlty at 6,S07.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from half the
wards indicate election of McMichael,
Republican city treasurer, and Haskell,
Republican, for register of wills, by ma.
Jority approNimating IS, GOO.
lphla-Returns at 10 IN. from
the State Indicate that Dr. Swallow, Pro-
hibition candidate for State treasurer.
known in politics as the fighting par.
sons" has received more than $4,000
votes in the counties OF Blair, Clinton,
Cumberland, Huntington. Lucerne.
Juniati and Northum berland
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03
A POLITICAL MUDDLE.
Democrats ForeihIy Seize the Polls
in Norfolk County,

Norfolk, Va. -Special-The Democrats
OF Norfolk took the polls by force this ar
ternoon. The militia was called out and
great excitement prevails.
Norfolk. Va, Nov. Especial. Com
plete returns from Norfolk city give Ty-
Ter 'I43; McCaull, $50. Though the vote
OF Princess Anne county is not available
1T is conceded bevond doubt that Mai.
VIM. r. Foster will represent that county
ana this city in senate. Chns. G. Ki7er
and Merritt I. Cooke are tlected to tho
house by handsome majorities, Mr..
kizer leading TIE ticket by over one hun
dred.
There is likelihood of trouble in Nor
folk county tonight. Friends of Cole
captured the voting place and compelled
Newbern's supporters 70 seek other quar-
ters AS result two elections were held.
The militia have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness to respond to call
or authorities. che Secoud district will
go Democratic with the possible excep-
ton OF Princess Anne. 1t is posi- Gle Dir.
Snead will Re defeated there.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03
maryland.

Baltimore-Return from the State are
meagre and unofficial in character Up
to IL :3O nothing but estimates have been
received. But the Indications are that
the Democrats may possibly have ma
lority on joint ballot in the assembly
which will ensure the reelection of Senu-
tor German.
Baltimore-72 districts in the city.
Malster's majority.may reach,,5, 800 and at
this hour the Republicans seem to have
carried all three legislative districts. If
these estimates are correct the legislature
will be Republican.
Baltimore--19 out of 307 precincts cleo
ton distr' IS Malster 40 majority.
Baltimore-9 ont of JO4 election dis
tricts, Malster, Republican, 1874, Will
liams, 1885.
Baltimore precincts out 3O4, Mails
ter, 4,493; Williams, $3.50, net Demo
cratic gain 1898
Baltimore - Indications Democrats
rave elected 7 ard Republicans II dele
gates to assembly from Baltimore city.
Baltimore-Cecil county elected entire
Democratic ticket by small majority.
Baltimore-164 precincts out OF SOC
give Malster, Republican, 3,214 majority.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03
DOODLE.

The election in this city passed. OF
quietly yesterday and no excitement pre-
vailed. The Democrats were very active
and used every poss IDLE means to get out
their vote. How we'll they succeeded is
shown by the result. The opposition
had no organization and did nothing TO-
wards getting tho apathetic voters t. the
polls. AS result there was regular
Democratic landslide and Hicks and Caiu.
well are elected by overw helming major
tiles.
Go far rs the State ticket is concerned,
the mnjorities OF the Democratic can
didates exceeded the vote of the opposi-
ton. There was splendid organization
on the part of the Democrats and they
had their best workers on the ground
early and they worked like beavers until
the polls CLOSED. Every voting place
was literally supplied with carriages ard
all day long constant stream of voters
were hauled to and from the places,
where their suffrages were deposited.
There was no rush Mt any time during
the day of any consequence. The Repub-
lican vote was light and the colored pol
ton of It was exceedingly So. With the
exception of the Third ward there were
hardly fifty colorod voters who went to
the polls.
The total vote cast is rs follows by
wards: First. 654; Second, 403: Third,
GIG: Fourth, 303; Fifth, 49S. A total of
1864, against 2,2SS votes cast in the leg
islative race two years ago.
The total vote in the city stood taen
as follows: For Senate-Watts, !, Jas:
Clayton, LAO. Watts majority, s.
For house of delegates-Hannah, 1921;
Mccartney, 1,0Gy, giving the latter
majority OF 40; Jones, 1,O2S; Berkeley,
1918, giving the latter majority of 300.
In the city Tyler received 1920 votes,
while McCau'l rounded up with only COG,
giving the Democratic ticket clear ma.
iority of S33
Hicks received 1,4S7 votes and Nc
Clanahan got STA, giving the former a
majority of SOB. Caldwell received 300
votes, and Mr.. Hartwell only PANIED out
SIS, giving Caldwell a majority of 4S1.
All OF the precincts in the county, with
four exceptions, taken with the city vote,
gives Hicks n majority of 470 to 90 to
Craig county with. The vote there is es-
timated to raise this majority at least
$50, which will give him majority in
the district in round numbers of 700
The four precincts of Roanoke county
unheard from are Johns Shop, Edington's
Shop, Brands Store and Botetourt
Springs. These precincts two years ago
gave Clayton over Watts majority of
about 90 hut they will in no way alter
the general results.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03
IOWA..

Des Moines-55 precincts show net
Democratic gains of "a per cent. This
ratio will give Shaw, Republican; for
governor, less than 10000 plurality.
FIFTY voting precincts III Iowa gave Shaw
5,l5S: White, 4,0O8; CEeggett, "a Leland,
W. Net Democratic gain, 1915
Des Mo;nes, Ia.-Estimated vote this
State 10 per cent. vote east last year in
same places reach more than 60 per cent.
while in other local contests have
brought out nearly full vote. No parties
to claim benefit of reduced vote. No re-
turns in yet.
Des Moines show net Demo-
continued On fourth nnre
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03

Cuya county shows very little chance
from Mckinley's vots.,
Observation-Disclosures county. 80 pre.
cincts Bushnell. 1924; Chapman, 7,343.
Cincinnati--J wo presil.cts ip HamiI-
ton county show Democratic gain 80.
Heavy decrease in vote.
Observation-Disclosures Booze, Republican
member of elections comedies tie elec-
ton the entire Democratic fusion sicsets,
In Hamilton county by $3.50 majority.
Cincinnati-fi0 precincts in Hamilton,
county. BushAell 15,131,. Chapman,
1884.
Cincinnati-i39 precincts, Bushnell T..
1858; Chapman, 1868.
Cincfnnatt-1SS precincts in Hamilton,
county give Republican majority 1877 ma
Jority. Fusion county ticket 5000 ma
jority.
Observation-Disclosures county, 2OS pre-
oincts, Bushnell, 81, B66; Chapma,,. 81 400.
Columbus, o lis precincts outside
Hamilton aud Cuynhaga county, .NcKin-
ley 2O.o32; Bryan, 1910; Bushnell, 49,
3i4; Chapman. 1929
Cleveland-With returns frcm' about
one fifth of.the precincts in Cleveland as
a basis IL is estimated Bushnell will carry
Cuyahoga by about 5000 This also
elects three Republican senator's and 0
Republican legislators.
Marietta, o. Washington county elects
Republican ticket. Will give Bushnell
500: Senate, 700; legislature, 500.
CtncinnatI-The returns show fusion
members of the legislature in Hamilton
county by mnjorities of something near
3,0D0.
Fosteria, O.-Ferv small vote polled,
BUSHNELL received S7S; Chapman, 735.
acknowledgements Stata coo,r;t
tee elect their State ticket bv from \ 00n
to 0.oOo plurality ard majority of the
legislature on iDint ballot for senator.
Tiuon, O.-Vote light all day. Chan.
man has carried the county by 1900.
Democratic loss of 100. Democratic can
diuates for senator and representatives
ran ahead of ticket
Ctiilicothe, O.-Bushnell carried Ross
county by 100 majority, a gain of 200.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-03
OHIO.

Columbus-At 80 p. m. to. night the
Democratic managers at their State
headquarters had not changed their ear.
lier claims on the election of Chapman
as governor AMI IN securing majority
on joint ballot on the legislature for Sen
ator. Chairman Nash ut Republican
headquarters would not give out any
stateuIent mt this hour, but has assist.
ants who say that the returns announce
tLat Bushnell was elected governor and
the eutire Republican State ticket was
elected by from 5000 to 1900 plurality.
AZ Republican State headquarters at this
hour they are more confident of having
majority in the legislature than of a
decisive plurality on the State ticket
They claim eighteen OF the Senator'S with
three doubtful They also claim ma
jority of the 100 representatives, but no
definite figures given.
Cleveland-The Plain Dealer, Demo
crat, makes the following statement: AT
| 80 O'Clock tonight the Republican
legislative ticket is running 10 per cent
behind the State ticket, and the State
ticket is losing on 81 average of 90 per
cent.
Cleveland-The Republican State COM
n.ittee concede the loss OF Hamilton coun-
ty, but claimsthat there were not suffi
cient returns from Cleveland on which To
base any estimate. th the loss OF the
members OF legislature in Hamilton. also
IL in Cuyahaga county, the Republicans
do not expect to carry legislature.
Cincinnati-Outside of Hamilton conn
ty Democrats gain from eight to ten per
cent which if carried In state will give
Democratic gain of 20, Oil; add to this
gain in Hamilton abnu' 10000 gives TO-.
tai Democratic gain of 353, 40
i-Cincinnati-1l5 precincts
outside Hamilton and Cuyahaea coun.
ties, Bushnell, 1874; Chapman, 3D. $50.
Cincinnati-l76 precincts out OF 270 in
Hamilton county, give Chapman G56
majority.
Columbus, Ohio Indications now are
that Bushnell will have small plurality
Ia State. AT 0 p. m. Ohio returns com
ing more favorable for Republicans.
Hamilton county very close on governor.