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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Depicting the Soil.-Our soils con-
tain all the necessary elements of
plant-food in varying quantities. A
growing crop takes up of this food
a greater or less amount, conditioned
upon the kind or quality of crop. II
the crop is removed, it is evident that
the soil has lost just so much of its fer
tility as is contained in the crop. This
removal, if repeated year by year, re-
suits in depletion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON II, JAN. 1O-DESCENT OF
HOLY SPIRIT-ACTS 2: I-lS.
Golden Text: ''They Were All Filled
With the Spirit of the Holy Ghost
Acts 2:4- The Giving OF the Spirit OF
Truth to the Disciples.

ME. our Lords
final appearance and
his ascension are
usually dated on
Thursday, May Is.
A. ID. 80. The Holy
spirit was given ten
days later-on Sum
day, May %, AID. 80.
as we believe. Con-
corning the Feast OF
Pentecost, see note
on verse /. Place
An upper room" in
Jerusalem; probably
the Same in which
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
Old Apple Trees.

The theory is quite prevalent
among many farmers that apple trees
should be cut down when they cease to
be productive in consequence of the
decay of the branches. writes E. M.
Shaw in N. E. Farmer. Oftentimes,
and in most cases, such trees can be
restored to a vigorous growth and
healthy condition by cutting away the
old decayed portion and allowing new
branches to take their places. This
will nearly always follow when trees are
we'll cared for and liberal supply of
potash be given them. / saw an apple
tree recently on Orchard hill in the
town of Kensington, in this state that
was the remaining tree of an orchard
set out ninety years ago. All Of the
other trees were cut down thirty-five
years ago. This one. bearing favorite
apple, by the pleadings of large fam
lily of children, was allowed to remain.
or late years the ground around it has
been cultivated. and it is a constant
bearer. 1t is now covered with dense
green foliage, and the limbs have made
a growth this year Of over foot. Its
condition to-day shows the folly of cut
ting down trees as soon as they cease
to grow and bear fruit. Plow around
them, or where this cannot be done use
a spring tooth harrow. Mulch them we'll
and put on good supply Of muriate of
potash, cut off the old, decaying. moss
coyared branches grow out q new fon
of smooth wood and you will have the
pleasure Of seeing large, smooth fruit
growing, where once were only small,
inferior apples. Age has but little to do
with causing tree to decay. One of
the apple trees set out by the Arcadians
more than $50 years ago, is still stand
ing near their old home at Grand Pre-,
Nova Scotia. and in 1894 was loaded
with fruit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Adieu signifies. ITO God you I com.
mend" good-by means God be with
YOU" farewell, May you fare or tray.
ell In safety"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

reports. SAYS writer in Jennings
Times. The general membership book
Of the Ralston Health Club OF wash
lngton, d. c., gives the following an
llysis:
Northern Southern
yellow. White.
Carbonates CTS 39.2
Nitrates 122 34.6
Phosnhates II Al
Here we learn that the Northern yell
low corn has nearly double the amount
Of carbonates, which are the heat pro-
ducing and fattening properties OF the
grain; that the Southern white corn
contains more of the nitrates, which
makes it much the best feed in warm
weather. The white corn has nearly
three times more of the nitrates, which
produce muscle and growth, making II
much the strongest grain to feed 10
working teams and growing animals.
The white Is also more than three times
"a rich in phosphates, which supply
nourishment to the nervous system, in
GLIDING the brain. The yellow being
much the richest in carbonates. will
make the most fat and heat. In the ex-
treme northern portion of this country
we find the yellow flint varieties
grown. while in the far South are
raised mostly large white kinds. and
thus We understand what is meant by
the yellow Northern and white South
ern varieties. AS food for the table,
the authority just quoted says: I'VE
find the grain Of Southern corn with
large portion of muscle food, plenty
of brain food and less of heating food.
1t is the typical nourishment of the
brain worker who believes in exercise,
or Of those who work with their mus
cles. Next to wheat 1t Is the best food
for humanity. Northern or yellow corn
is the reverse of this, containing a
large portion of heaters or carbOnates,
and over-heating the blood, as buck
wheat cakes do, causing pimples, sores
and headaches. Let us understand
that by wheat Is meant the whole grain
or graham -four; the white -four is
much more heating. and. like yellow
corn and buckwheat, makes bad blood,
In comparison with oats, white corn
is found to be less heating and bet
ter nerve food. Does not this account
in part for the fact that Southern peo-
pie, who eat more corn than Nothern-
ers do. are freer from blood and skin
diseases? Let us appreciate what we
have, and make use of it, rather than
purchase so much of our breadstuff in
the North.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Only by combining in some degree
can the producers Of frait protect their
rights.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Some Commercial Fertilizers.-Gyp-
sum Gland plaster) has the power of
holding ammonia and preventing its
loss. 1t must, however, be moist in or
der to be effective. The best way TO
use gypsum is to sprinkle it on the
moist dung or urine. Stables in which
the excrements are properly treated by
this means are noticeably free from
offensive odors, as rule. Kainit
sprinkled upon manure tends to check
fermentation and also to attract and
hold moisture. One precaution should
be observed in the use of kainit: 1t
should be kept from under the feet of
animals, since injury may result to the
feet Of animals treading on it. It is,
therefore, best applied to fresh manure
and covered with litter. Acid phos-
phate contains a considerable proper
ton of gypsum, and, to this extent, its
action is like that Of gypsum. The
soluble phosphate in the acid phos-
phate tends to unite with ammonia and
prevent its loss and also to check fer
mentation.-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Do not curry the COW with The milk
ing stool.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

HERE has been a
difference of opin-
ion in respect to the
feeding value of
white and yellow
corn, but chemistry
has come to our aid
and shows us the
differen C e, a n d
numerous feeding
tests have substan-
tiated the chemist
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AGRICULTURISTS.

Some Up-tO-date Hints About Cultiva-
tion of the Soil and Yields Thereof
-Horticulture, viticulture and Flori-
culture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

The Dandelion.-The dandelion is an
Old World flower. not native In Ameri-
ca, save far to the north and on some
of the highest of our western noun
tains. But somehow 1t was brought
here, perhaps from England In old
colonial times. Now we see its golden
heads and feathery balls at every
grassy roadside. the CLOCKS" the boys
and girls blow to tell the hour. A few
years ago farmers in the northwest
found new weed. vile prickly weed,
in their wheat fields. In very short
time this weed. the Russian thistle. has
spread over wide acres of the best farm
land in that part Of the country. and
has done great injury to the crops
Elk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Fine Soil.-Within certain limits, the
finer the soil is the more available be-
comes the plant food it contains. In
the case of stiff clay soils. Professor
Corbett holds that the state of division
of soil particles can be carried too far.
To pulverize it into dust makes it
pack. and IL rain occurs it becomes
adhesive and upon drying loses its fri
able consistency. In general, however,
the danger does not lie in too much
cultivation, but from the contrary side.
With sandy, gravelly and loamy soils,
the more thorough the cultivation the
more available food will be utilized by
the plant. The primary requirements
for success are deep blowing followed
by thorough narrowing as prepara-
ton for suitable seed bed.-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

reports, says writer in Jennings
Times. The general membership book
Of the Ralston Health Club OF Wash
lngton, d. c., gives the following an
llysis:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
No Objections Made by the Democrats
in tho House,

"OoD1cStltiS iWc ny UNe lktHlUcrHlI
in tho House.
Washington, July 9.-The house yes
terday sent the tariff bill to confer
ence. Messrs. Dingley. Payne. Dalzel,
Hopkins and Grcsvenor, Republicans,
and Bailey Mcmillan and Wheeler,
Democrats were appointed conferrees.
The proceedings were in no wise SEN
sational. This action was taken by
means of special order brought in
from the committee on rules. The
minority made no objection to it, but
protested because the majority re-
fused in advance to enter into an
agreement as to the length of time to
reported back by the conferees. They
also attempted to make some political
capital out Of the refusal of the mi
Mority to permit action on the Cuban
belligerancy resolution and the bank
Iuptcy bill.
The session of the senate was I'M
eventful. the deficiency appropriation
bill being considered throughout the
day. Among its provisions is one &C
ceptng the invitation of France to
participate in the Paris exposition of
1900 During the day Mr.. Berry, OF
Arkansas, offered a resolution renuir
ing the president to demand Of Spain
Competitor prisoners. The resolution
was referred to The committee on for
eign relations
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
Take Care Of Your Horses.

:" Perhaps the grsa est sufferers from tho
almost intense heat of tho last week or so
have been the horses, particularly those
employed In heavy work. The following
suggestions are made by we'll known
man to drivers and owners Of horses: S
During such u heated term a. the ono
wore having now, owners aud drivers
ought to bo exceedingly careful In loohing
after their animals particularly horses
and mules that are used for draughting
purposes.
The greatest difficulty that notice now
ID with drivers making long hauls from
brick. lamher and coal yards. The driver
shenld certainly DO furnished with a
sponge, and, II possible, with bucket so
tbut the animals he is driving may DO fire..
quently sponged and wntered
That is tho great thing that every own.
or sbonld bear III mind-frequen5 spong.
Ing, II l. could impress just that fact
upon everybody the lives of many horses
would be saved.
DO you know that segen.tenths Of the
horses that die, die from lack Of proper
carer just u little care and forethought
will save the life Of many a horse. l have
frequently stopped driver GU the rond to
give his horse some water and little
treatment. and TINS in every case made
new horse OF him.
Horses that are watered frequently take
only few mouthfuis at a time instead Of
tho largo quantities they take If given
water only two or three times day, With
Them as with men, water often and only
little AT u timo Is good rulo to follow. N
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
I'm THE PUBLIC ElYRI
The Brilliant Onward March Through Jsr.
sey Continues Triumphant at Every /,
Step.

Onward through tho State continues
the victorious march OF the ..llttle con.
quercr;" Day by day and hour by hour
public appreciation 1ncrpases; investiga-
tion brings to light the constant workings
OF tho ever ready helper to backs that
bear the heavy burdens and new cases are
bobbing up from all parts Of our State;
this one comes from East 83d street, and
at No. 204 our representative found Mrs.
Edward Sutcllf who told Of her trouble
and the relief that others might profit BY
her experience. For seyaral years she had
been troubled with complaint she did
hot realize was kidney disorder. During
the past year 1t has been worse and
severe pain In the small Of tho back be-
came common thing; tho urine was
sometimes very dark reddish color and
occasionally contained sediment; stiff
moss existed on raising In the morning;
she often had a>s'catch In the back" II sho
attempted to get up quickly after sitting
for any length Of time; severe headaches
added to her misery and then she found
Pills and after taking them for two days
she noticed their effect. Now she
says that she feels entirely over her com.
plant and recommends Doans kidney
Pills to others. Tho prevalence Of Kidney
complaints and Inaladies arising from the
kidney disorders, such US lame back back.
ache. WEAKNESS, worn outand llstless feel.
ings, has started many n remedy for their
cure, and few have proven success. After
many years u preparation has at last been
found, one that acts promptly and per.
forms its work as surely as tho daily set.
ting of tho sun. This Ia strong state.
mont but can be proven by undisputed
testimony righd hero in Paterson.
Doan's Kidney Pills arc for sale by all
dealcrs-price 80 cents. Mailed by Foster.
Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents
for the U. S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
Mails on Queen Anne's Railroad

WASHINGTON, July S.-The Postotflce
Department has received q report from tho
inspector in charge of the division In
which the Queen Anne's Railroad lies re.
gardlng the advisability OF putting on
mail trains on the new road.
learned to-day. but it is understood that IL
is very favorable and that the only matter
to DO settled is the arrangement Of the
terms OH which the mail will be- carried. =
Two gentlemen representing the railroad
were at the department yesterday on this
matter, but returned to consult tho presl.
dent Of tho road.
The department made a proposition to
the road to-day, which will probably be &C.
cepted and the service be inAuyurated at
once This will result in the abolition OF
many Of the star SERVICE routes ana the
substitution of steamboat and railway
mail service.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
DEATHS,

PIMM--In this city, on July g. 1897, Der.
nard Pimm, aged years and months.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully
invited to attend the funeral on Saturday
afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, from the resi-.
dencc Of his parents, 9l0. Chestnut street.
lnterment at Cathedral cemetery.
SAYERS-On July 8. 1897, Ann, widow
of George Sayers.
Funeral services at her lato residence,
1l0i Adams street, Saturday, 10th inst, at
2.30 p. III. 1ntermcnt private.
PALMER-On july Z, 1897, ut No. 1908
Market street. Margaretta Harding
Palmer, daughter of John and Amanda
Gray Palmer, in the 2ith year Of her
ngo,
Funeral services will be hold at the
house en- Friday afternoon, July 9th, OF
o'clock. and interlnent will be made In
the Wilmington and Brnndywine Come
terry. Relatives and friends arc respect
fully Invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09

A. r. DAVIS. sovslostl n \, saa 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09

s'Lord Rcrestora" Again in Trouble.
Atlanta, July @ Sidney Lascelles,
alias Lord Bercsford," of Georgia, a
shrewd swindler known throughout the
country, who was recently pardoned
out Of the state panitentlary and inn
Eediately established himself in bust
ness at Fitzgerald, tho Grand Army
colony in Georgia, is again a defauter
and fugitive from pustice. LaecelleS
angratisted himself with the people
OF Fitzgerald, and quickly became one
OF its most popular citizens. marrying
the daughter Of the weallhieat man in
town. Last Friday he left Savannah,
and has not been seen since. Warrants
have been issued for his arrest for
cheating and swindlins. His pecula-
ttons from citizens Of Fitzgerald and
nonresident Wholesale houses amount
to about $40, 600.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
! TARIFF BILL IN CONFERENCE.

Boys and girls russell shoes at cost at
6Maley G. McKaigs, No. 10 East Third St.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09

All day yesterday the people employed
In the new Federal building had to endure
s.ckening smell caused by the escape Of
Ascetylene. Commissioner Smith and H.
H Ward were made III by the offensive
odor
Tho night force OF the post Office had to
bear tho stencil and about . O'Clock
fifteen lights went out. The clerk. had
10 borrow matches and tho balance of the
nights work was accomplished BY us!E 9
tapers The odor Is strong and offensive
tn,dav
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
J WHF
DQTEZ

Il - y a., Q y z7.7ssz ssie r. ~
Wsfiis 4 thS4sqa hsys oven city vatsr
| = oNtsr 49, ~ Il
City CounsR viii cAuths on itscommit.'
tees this afternoon.
The yacht Alosdo IL now on tho Jacks son
q sharp Company's marine railway.
Captain Johnson Of Rsei's Wharf, Va !
q fsw days ayo caught $50 pound sea tur,
tie. -
Tho Hilles and Jones Company yester.
day shipped carload OF machinery to
Michigan City, Indiana.
Tho State Board Of Health will 90 to
Dover tomorrow on business connected
with health matters there
Mrs. A. Miller Coleman, q distinguished
! colored woman, will speak in Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church this evening. She
willspeak on tho race problem.
The members of Company A, N. G. d.,
held Il meeting last night aud elected
Charles Coiton-as the first lieutenant, to
succeed Lieutenant H. V. D. Bootes.
An unknown Hocxessln woman was
Wynn, n flagman at the Market street
crossing of thu p. w. & B. Railroad.
A special sermon will BIO preached in
Brandywinp NJ. e Church on Sunday
morning at ~ 80 O'Clock, by Asbury Burke
pastor; His subject will be 1.-The Vicious
Beast" $50 II I. ~ n
A tramp exchanged his coat for Edward
States new one yesterday and had his face
punched for 30 doing Slate Is y w. e. N. Z
railroad watchman at Orange street. 81
Homo comforts at Atlantic City at Mrs.
Ihomas II. Ferguson's an old resident Of
Wilmington. You will be welcome ut St.
James Hotel.
:. Mr.. George W. Roberts OF tho Dover
State Sentinel was In our city yesterday.
He says the next Legislature will be con.
trolled by the Union Republicans In spite
OF everything that can be done, and they
Will elect the next U. S, Senator.
Isabella Horton the little girl preacher
will speak in Gilbert Church on. Sunday
afternoon at SO o'clock.
Rev. w. G. Jason, president Of State
College for Colored Students, will preach
special sermon to theAmerican Protes.
tAnt Association on Sunday evening in
hilbert Presbyterian church.
Master Harry Moreland, a prominent
young. man Of the west side was seen
searching" around town on his new bike
this morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
CROSBY & HILL.
For Saturday

Without doubt the greatest
sacrifice in dotted Swiss Mus
lin that has been seen. in this
country or anywhere else. We
will sell on Saturday the bal
ance Of an importers stock,
consisting Of all the desirable
dots, coin and figured, all pure
white.
1886 yds. white dotted swiss 87N and SOC
quality for 1910. yard.
100 dress patterns in fig ured lawn very
neat and stylish; 10 yards in each
dress pattern; worth VI 90, for 4sc.
the pattern.
24O0 mems socks In brown, slate and
~ black; pairs for ESQ.
100 pairs ladies' full regalar,mnde black
hose, was a5, now loo. u 49,,
100 ladies waists, separate collar. laun.
dered, for Csc.
About 36.of the linen crash skirts that we
~. have been selling for &c.
The low prices we are selling
goods at oughtto give you
cool thinking spell.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
BcotblackS at War,

For some time past bootblaoks Frazer
and Hicks have boon after the trade along
tho coast. Hicks has his stand at tho
Merritt House while Frazer Is located at
Front and French street on the opposite
corner.
Hs runs two chairs and hns two "bark-
ers' to drum up trade. Hicks did his
own canvassiug. Trouble arose between
the buotbiacks with the result that Frazer
had Fl icks arrested for disorderly conduct
Magistrate Kelley dismissed Tho ca,o on
payment of COSTS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
Glassware,
IOC each.
|. Lewis ROW,
No. 4IJ KING ST.
PROPOSALS FOR REPAIRS OF PUBLIC

PROPOSALS FOR REPAIRS OF PUBLIC
l. SCHOOLS
Proposals for painting ana furnishing tt
Publ!c SCHOOLS with slASa placl boards will I've
received III the lock box in tho lIourd of Pub
lie Eduoati Cd room Until Monday. July I:tN,
OF o'clock, p. m. Separate proposals WIN DO
received aud separate contracts awarded ns
proposed in schedule below.
F!rat-paintinE the two railways in No.
School. the walls aud ceilings to have btst
applied one coat Of puro boiled linseed oil
aud two coats OF paint, miEcd from the bost
Lewis white lead and iosael oil tho contrac
tor to remove all tho old paper. scIape aud
wash the wallis and ill NIL ornc.s: tine color
to be decided by tho committee
School No. G. For painting No. ROOM tho
paper to be removed by thu contrartor. Tho
room to he tlout cd and painted MS specimen
in halls OF No. School
sChoOi No. 4. Two always and staIrways.
the walls aud ceiliIgs to have one cont or
boiled linsccd Oh md two coats or paint
mixed from Lewis'bnst white Lead and pure
!lnseed Oh. Also two rooms in sail school to
have two coats OF sume paint. The contrac.
tor to scrnpe MI tho oil loose psint from
walls and All up all cracks
schoo! No. 10. Railways stairways ard
one class room to be painted. to 10 treated
ana painted rs specified In school No. a.
High School. For painting tho assembly
room. the Railways and stalrways aud princt
pals room. one coat boiled oil and two coats
paint, mixed from Lewis best lead mud rure
iinheed oil. THe contractor TO OH up All
cracks tue committee 10 q ccih0 cilors. Also
ktt
cleaned and Vanished. tho uiiance OF the
woodwork inside 10 be cleanel md sandeo,
all black place. TO DO h'eachcl back to Their
natural color. then renliGd ani vurnisbeJ
All inside window blinds 10 have one coat
inside rarnsb. the outside two colis out.
side warn ish
School No. II. ra!ntiD9 one room No, l.
70 ue treated and painted n spec Ned injliut
School, the outside OF building to lie pujutrd
two conts, except window Llncs and fence
one cout,
Proposals VIII also ba received for Ooo
So. rect of s!A.olulackNoar0s. mora or tess In
the public schools when needed; t,,e slate 10
be fixed Ia the walls aud suitable mou,dInpa
p.aced around Lbein 10 n wurkmanilke tnnn-
ner. TO tho sat islactiou OF the coUmIiten
Ihe painters are rcqHired to cover tho furni
ture and bnchboards to protect them from
paint and DIRT.
separate lids viii bo received for painting
thJ outside Of the High School two conts
Lewis white lead paint and plire l,nsecd oil
fi! bare placoB TO he touched up and jooEe
piHccs TO be scrnped of.
Also for painting The outside OF no.
school TWO coats OF paint to be ofLewis' beat
VIII tie lead and pure lInsee 4 oil, and ali Euru
places 10 be touched up.
The committee reserve the right to rc.ect
any or ali bids.
DAVID n. COYLE
SAMUEL. r. BELTS
JOHN 9. IL ERSEY
SAMUEL u, MCDANIEL
JOHN G. SINGLES
Committee on RcpqirA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
MMrdercG For O DRINK.

New YORK. July "A dispute over the
payment for round OF drinks won
1t a game Of cards led t. cowardly
assassination l..t night In the back
xoom Of saloon on Mulberry street,
Taleto Dominica Francesca, IS years
old, an l'aii,n laboger, was the man
killed, and his slayer Is alleged to be
Franchi Cursi u years old, and also
lalCrer. Durlu4 he afternoon this
men played cards for drinks, and the
game broke UP In an alteration. Last
night Curs stole quietly behind Fran
,cesco and plunged stletto into his
breast.