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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
H CULTIVATION.
Frui Must Receive as Goo Care

fruit Must Receive as Good Care AZ
All Other Crops.
Good tillage increases the available
food supply OF the soil; it also con-
serves its moisture.
Trees should be made to send their
roots deep into the soil, in order to for
tify themselves against drought. This
is done by draining the soil and by
blowing the orchard rather deep.
This deep blowing should begin the
very year the trees are set. and it should
be continued every spring until the
habit of the tree is established.
Moisture is retained in the upper soil
by very frequent but shallow tillage, by
means of which the surface of the land
becomes a mulch for the soil beneath.
Tillage should be begun Just as soon
as the ground is dry enough in spring.
This tillage should be repeated as
often as once in ten days through grow
ing season-from spring until July or
August.
Tillage should not exist for the pur-
pose of killing weeds.
Late cultivation may be injurious by
inducing a late growth. At all events
il al be of small utility when the tree
begins TO mature and rains become fire.
quent. This season of respite gives the
grower the opportunity of raising a
green manure. and of adding fertility
to his land at trihing expense AID with
no harm to his trees.
Fall blowing may be advisable for
farm crops. but not for orchards.
Only cultivated crops should be al.
lowed in orchards early in the season.
Grain ard hny should never be grown
In general level culture is best. The
modern cultivators and harrows make
such cultivation S
Trees. especially apples. are often
trained too high, because of difficulty OF
working close; but modern tools per.
nit the heads to he made low.
Harnesses with no projecting names
nor metal turrets should be used in
bearing orchards. Those requiring nc
whifletrees are also useful.
Potash is the chief fertilizer for fruit
trees. particularly after bearing.
Potash may be had in wood ashes
and muriate Of potash. An annual ap-
plication of potash should be made upon
bearing orchards. OF the mrriate from
500 to 700 pounds to the acre.
Barn can be used with good
results. particularly on old orchards.
Cultivation may be stepped late in
the season, and a crop then be OWL
upon the land. This crop may serve as
a cover or protection to the soil. and as
a green manure.-Prof. L. II. Bailey,
in Stark Bros Orchard Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
HIGHWAY DRAINAGE.
without II Road Building Cannot he
Made n Success.

hIue n SUCCESS.
There is one fault frequently com.
mitted in the use of the road machine;
there is an insufficient escape allowed
for water. These who operate the ma
chimes object to being bothered by bars,
or the so-called thank you, marms."
So these are not being put in their
places as they should be.
If there is a short sag TO be filed
it can probably be done from ma
terial at the sides by using drag
scrapers. then dress up with a road
machine, or if the soil is a stiff clay or
muck, haul on gravel, rock, shale or
sand, if they are available. If not. the
embankment should be raised to an
extra height to give quick drainage.
The worst feature in the working OF
the roads is that they are made the
cutters of the county.
The ditch o. the upper side of the
road gathers all the water from the
fields above the road and carry it to the
foot OF the hill; the ditch on the lower
side gathers all the water coming from
the road, and between the two our road
systems are being washed out.
Drainage can and should be provided
to get the water outside of the road linn
It's at short intervals. Water is 4 poo
road material. Keep it from getting
on the roads where possible.-Kenyor
(Mich.) Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
WABASH LINE.
Route OF the G. A. R.-How to Get to
Buffalo.

Ukoute OK tue ". IL. hs-HOW TO Get 10
Buffalo.
Buffalo, n. Y, has been selected as the
place of meeting this year for the members
OF the Grand Army of the Republic, August
23d to 18th.
The Wabash Railroad, having short lines
from the West and Southwest, via Kansas
City, st. Louis and Chicago, to Buffalo, is
well prepared to take care of all G.. A. r.
Veterans and their friends who contemplate
making the trip, and is the only line oper-
ating its own trains over its own track from
Missouri and Mississippi River points to
Niagara Falls and Buffalo, and the only line
with Through Sleeping Cars from st. Louis
The Wabash equipment is frst-class in
every particular and Free Reclining Chair
Cars are operated between st. Louis, Chi.
a G and Buffalo without change, and
Through Sleeping Cars between st. Louis,
Chicago and Buffalo without change. From
Kansas City, Omaha and Des MONIES, only
one change of cars is necessary, via Toledo
or Detroit. In addition to above service
there is a Free Reclining Chair Car and
Buffet Sleeping Car running through from
Kansas City to Toledo without change,
where direct connection is made for Buffalo.
The usual low rates always made hereto
fore for the members of the Grand Army
will be in effect again this year from all
stations.
Tickets will be on sale August 2lst and
22d, 1897, from stations west of the Missis-
sippi River and August 2lst, 22d and 23d,
1897, from Mississippi River points and sta
lions east. For particulars address or call
on any representative of the Wabash line or
O. S. CRANE, G. P. & F. A, st. Louis, Nc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

The work of Strengthening the track and
reducing the grade at Tabs Station on the
second division OF the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad was recently completed, and the
first train to Use the new line was No. l, the
New York and st. Louis flyer. A heavy
grade and three bad curves have been elm
mated by this work. Amile east, at Meyers
Hole, a similar improvement has also been
completed after months of work. Severa!
reverse curves and a nasty and dangerous
dip are done away with at this point. Near
NyeI's Hole, at Tablers, the alignment of the
track is being materially changed, and, as in
the other Two improvements, bad grades
and sharp, annoying curves are being re-
moved. This part of the work will be done
in sixty days and then L series of very dan.
gsreus places will have been entirely re-
moved. This work in it's entirety means the
hauling of several additional cars in each
freight train, besides reducing the danger
Of derailments to almost nothing. The sec
ond division, running from Cumberland to
Brunswick, will soon be in first-class con-
dition and more cheaply operated than
ever.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
A USE FOR TRAMPS.
Tn the South Weary WrnESIeS Is Com
PEELED to Build Roads.

In n South Weary WrnEEIeS Is Com.
PEELED to Build Roads.
Visitors to the south have probably
1oticed that there are several southern
states in which tramps are rarely seen.
The reason why these states have such
Immunity from tramps, while Massa-
chusetts is overrun with vagabonds of
the criminal class, is simply 10 be found
in the different methods of treatment
of such criminals. In these southern
states, where tramps are so seldom
seen, il is the uniform practice to put
all suspicious characters at work upon
the construction of public roads
throughout the states.
When a state has more roads that
need improvements than money with
which to effect these improvements,
the employment of tramps as roadmak-
ers has been found to work to the sat
isfaction of the general public. A GRIM
inal class is kept out of mischief. while
at the same time the value Of the taxa
bic property of the state is increased.
Farmers are benefited by being able
to get their produce to market with
far less trouble and delay than were
formerly expected as a matter of curse.
The state secures good roads at little
expense.
Of course. the tramps do not care to
work dav after day. toi!ing away upon
the state highways: but whenever they
are caught within such a state they
cannot help themselves. The conse-
quence is that after a few years Of this
system the great majority of tramps
give the state a wide b~erth.-Boston
(Mass.) Advertiser.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

dwell upon; and the owner of such
an entrance can feel assured hat his
place will be much more highly respect
ed in the eyes Of passers-by.
1t takes so little of ones time and eff
forts to make these inexpensive i'm
provements about ones home that the
wonder is that more is not done. Get
the children interested in such work
as this about the home, and they will
soon learn to love it and be proud of it.
When these feelings are entertained for
the home on the part of the boys and
girls, we shall see fewer Of them leav-
ing the farms for the uncertain life
of the cities.-Country Gentleman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Try Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Eoot-Ease.
1t cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures and prevents swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
Germs and bunions of all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try it to-day. Sod by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, n. Y. I,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Eatnl Curiosity.

Visitor ito attendant friar at the re-
fectory of a convent)-Are we allowed
to smoke here?
Friar-No, sir.
ViSitor-Then where do all these
stumps Of cigars come from that l see
lying about?
Frtsr-From those gentlemen who
didn't ask.-0dGs and Ends.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Women Look Here.

II you want to learn about a Washing
Machine which even 4 child can operate
easily be sure to read advertisements in this
paper of H. F. Brammer Mig. Co, Daven.
port, La. To introduce their new Machine
everywhere they will fo- a short time only
sell at wholesale price-.yhere dealers as yet
Do not keep them in stock. The firm guaran-
tees every Machine first-class and to give
satisfaction. Write them at once for circu.
lars and price. They will be pleased to hear
from you.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Lawyer Hooks lin the bosom of his
family)-Well, my dear, l have given
up the Bagrox case, after having been
engaged in it so long.
Mrs. Hooks-Then you have exhaust
ed every legal e~Xpedient?
Lawyer HoOks-No. but I have ex-
hausted Bagrox' money.-N. Y. Jour
nal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Highly n%Iustrated Publications..

Descriptive of Yellowstone National Park,
BLACK Hills, Summer Tours to the Northand
Northwest, Tours to Colorado, Pacific Coast
and Puget Sound, Farm Lands in Northern
Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming and
Homes in Washington and the Puget Sound
Region will be mailed free by the under.
signed. Send fifteen cents for a large col.
cred wall map of the United States or a pack
Of superior playing cards. L. w. Wakeley,
G. p, A., Burlington Route, st. Louis, Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Briggs-Do you know, 1 never
thought much of Baker until yester-
day.
Griggs-What changed your mind?
II learned that his wheel is the same
make as mine."-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Help for Weary Traxe,e-,.

len there a signboard needed at the
road or street corner near your house?
Can't you put one up without waiting
for the elimination of the slow proc
esses of the powers hat be?-Good
Roads.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
A Harmless Habit.

A gentleman living in the neighbor-
hood of Addington tells how he found
that his stablemen were not in the habit
Of attending church. and spoke to the
coachman about it.
They ought to CO." he said.
That's just what l say myself" was
the rejoinder. 81 says to them: Look
at me; l go, and what harm does it do
me?'"-Tit-Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
FOrtifyinE HimncIf.

Dir. Hojack-Tomdik, old boy, do you
know that you have taken four cups of
coffee already.
Mr.. Tomdik-Well, I'm going to call
on Miss Chin, and l want to be able to
keep awake.-Louisyille C~ourier-Jour-
nal,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Knew All About Then.

She had been to the seashore and
was deeply interested in all that per-
tanned to it.
Did you ever see a shark?" she
asked.
We'll, 1 should say So" he answered.
81 bought a house and lot of one once
on the installment plan" Chicago
Post
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

est kind of white cotton cloth of two
sizes to hold grapes having small or
large clusters. Two clusters are put in
each bag, which is pulled up over the
vine, then turned over and pinned, as
shown Birds annot pick through such
bags; water vii! not stand in them. nor
a wind or driving rain beat them to
pieces, as is the case with paper bags.
\ hundred cloth bags can be run up
on a sewing machine in half an hour
and they will then last for years. There
are a few varieties of grapes that do not
need bagging; and a few that will not
bear this confinement, but most of the
grapes now grown can only be raised
in perfection by some protection of
this sort American Agriculturist.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Death and the people of Germany
are alike in one respect"
name it."
THE people Of Germany like to use
money direct from the mint"
Go on."
death loves a shining mark, too"
Pittsburgh acknowledgement.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Confinement and Hard Work

Indoors, particularly in the sitting posture,
are far more p~rejudicial to health than ex.
e~essive muscular exertion in the open air.
Hard ~sedentary workers are far too weary
after office hours to take much needful exer-
else in the open air. They often need a tonic.
Where can they seek invigoration more
certainly and agreeably than from Hostel,
ter's Stomach Bitters, a renovant particu.
larly adapted to recruit the exhausted force
of nature. Use also for dyspepsia, kidney,
liver and rheumatic ailments.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

eyes" said Mr.. Snicksnackle, 81 do moi
like my name at all. They say that either
the legislature or the district court will
change it for me. Which would you apply
to if you were in my predicament:"
well" said she, thoughtfully, ga minis
ter would do for me-"
And three hours later it struck him that
perhaps there was a mild hint in what she
had said.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
EAGGING GRAPES.

New Method Devised by "a North Caro-
lima Grower.
Mr.. X. II. Reeves, Buncombe county,
n. c., has for several years practiced
successfully a new method of bGgging
grapes, as shown in the accompanying
sketch. The bag is made of the cheap
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Efie's Brother-Do you love my sister
Efie:" Elfie's Steady Company "IVhy,
Willie, that is a queer question. Why do
you want to know. Efie's Brother "She
said last night she would give a fIO note
TO know; and Id like to scoop it init
Rits
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

You look troubled, old man." az am.
My wife has threatened to leave me, and
I'm afraid she won't.'-Tit-Bits
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
OF Course.

I love to hear the rattle
OF the mower on the lawn,
As It fiicks away the verdant blades
The dewdrops rest upon!
II comes as sweetest music,
From every stretch and turn
Thai is, of course. when some n els
Is pushing the concern.
Cleveland Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Charlie MushIy-Miss Perkins,

Charlie Mushly-Miss Perkins-Ethel
i could sit here forever and hold your
hand.
Ethel Perkins-Now. Mr.. Mushly. be
practical. Ycu couldn't sit here for
ever, because the tide is coming up. and
you couldn't hold my hand forever, be-
ccuse I'm going in now and shall take
it with me.-San Francisco Examiner.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Getting EIore TING.

81 could not wait and work for wealth,
Such haste was mine," he cried.
'Iu give you then, jus; Is years"
The cruel court replied.
Chicago Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

"And now" Nero bent his glance to-
ward imperial Rome in flames and twanged
the E string carefully to see if his instrument
was in tune-"IM give EN- some appropri-
ate music" Bringing down the bow with a
Aourish, he soon had the quick strains of
'~ThereM Be a Hot Time in the Old Town
Tonight" quivering from his violin.-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21
Halls Catarrh Cur

A difference of tastes in jokes is a great
strain on the affections.-George Eliot.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
Ne fits after first days use of DR.. Khne's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle L
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi-
cine.-Mrs. W. Pickert, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, n. Y, Oct. 26, "a.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Love alone makes the heart rise to know
the secret of all being. Failing in this knowl-
edge, man may know many things, but
9TH outward shows-Henry Jones, NJ. A.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Or EVEN TERMs.-"Why do you always
select a poor partner at whistp' $50 that
we a understand each others mishaps."
Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

A man will get up earlier to go fishing
than for any other purpose.-Washingtor
Democrat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Weeds and suckers should be kept
Town between the rows Of raspberries
and blackberrieS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

When some men strike a streak of good
hek they think they have got to get drunk
to Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

All the talent some men have Is q real
loud voice.-Washington Democrat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Don't have your head turned too quickly
when folks brag on you for roasting others.
They may be trying TO get you into trouble.
Washington Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-08-21

Is taken internally. Price 75c.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-11-26

In adjusting her saddle, and how she
did not hesitate to demand my obedi-
ence when she really needed my serv-
ices, Jim ordered the turkey placed
before Mary, and explained that her
mother had always carved; no one
knew SO we'll as she how to select the
choicest bits and give to each one just
the dainty morsel most coveted, and
now Mary must learn to do the same.
She took the large knife in her hand
and gazed at it, looking very dubious;
then she stuck the fork well into the
turkeys breast and made another at
tempt to use the knife.
She looked at her father a moment,
but his attention was altogether bent
upon selecting a choice bit of celery.
Then she gave me a hurried, appealing
glance! / moved my chair a little, but
said nothing. At length she turned to
me again and put her hand on my arm
and gently said:
81 say, Harry, I believe men are
stronger and bigger and Drawer than
women. Won't you please carve this
for me?"
My last point was scored, and can
you wonder that / consider Thanks
giving the greatest day of the year. and
the American turkey the greatest of
birds? But here We call it the falcon
it sometimes catches mountain birds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-11-26
Snakes That Like

One OF the wonders of the bare, san
dy plains Of New Mexico are the thun-
der snakes. They are by no means
common, yet they are often encoun-
tered by prairie travellers, especially
before and after thunderstorms
Flashes Of lightning and claps of
thunder, which are so terrifying 70
bipeds and q~uadrupeds. e to have
the greatest charm and delight FOR
these members of the serpent family
Whenever a thunderstorm comes nm
they have a regular picnic. They come
crawling out of holes, from behind
rocks and rotten stumps, and en- ioy
the fun while it lasts. Their nature is
quarrelsome, their character fierce and
they are aggressive in a high degree
although their markings are very
beautiful. They are not poisonous
however; their bark is worse than
their bite.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-11-26

"sHE CAME OUT TO MEET ME-"
her side and just saved her from fall
ing to the ground. Of course I had to
%straighten the saddle; and I simply as
serted:
"You see, I am stronger than We,
and 1 yielded my right too easily. You
will always le. me saddle your horse
in frtIre!"
I suppose it was the shock that made
her blush and look so baffled as she
glanced at me, and I felt sure that 1
had scored a point. After this we rode
quickly home. 1t was almost time for
dinner, and Mckenzie "a waiting for
us On the porch. We went together to
look after the broken fence. When we
returned to the house I found Mary in
the parlor, struggling with a big log
of wood that had rolled from it's place,
and I further noticed that her gown
was in danger from the flames. So in
tent was she in her efforts to replace
the burning log that she did not notice
my approach. I stood there quietly,
watching the smoking log on the rug,
which momentarily 1 expected to see
burst into flames.
She looked so pitiful and helpless
that my heart softened entirely, and l
IA about to go to her, when she
turned and saw me quietly looking
on.
"Why don't you Gomez" she said.
Don't you see I can not bulge this
Logo"
Surely this was my day for luck! I
saw another chance and took it.
"Step aside" I said; "let me take
it up" With the aid of the tongs and
a shovel I easily put the log back in
place.
"You see, men are stronger than
women" I said. This time she would
give me no answer, but in her eyes l
read that I had scored my second
point.
In a few moments dinner was ready,
and a happier trio lever sat down to a
Thanksgiving feast. Mary had for the
moment forgotten her misadventures,
and a more charming hostess could not
be imagined.
In the quiet joy of Mary's return Nc
Kenzie looked blissful and contented.
1 confess to having felt a little nervous.
So far the day had gone well with me,
but 1 wanted to score my third and last
point. 1 anxiously awaited my oppor-
tunity, which presently came in the
shape of the great American turkey.
The turkey was brought in just as l
was telling in a triumphant tone of
Mary's proud refusal of my good offices
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-11-26
Little We

Probably the youngest private sec
rotary ever entered on the record of
the department of state in Washington
is little Ye We-Chong, the only son Of
the minister from the Land of the
Morning Calm" as Corea is fondly
called by her native born. The small
boy is only 9 years old, and last au-
tumn knew nothing of the English
language, but after six months school
ing he is beginning to speak and write,
and has a greater command of the
language than his father, who knows
almost nothing of 1t. Unlike most of
the rising generation, he considers it
a great treat to go to- school. and is
Quick and bright and eager to learn.
The little fellow has adopted the
American style of dress and is fast
picking up the ways of young Ameri-
cans, too, though many times his nan
ners would put theirs to shame. He
is devoted to his mother, who, with lis
father, used very often to accompany
him to school. Like most COrean
fathers, Minister Ye POol-Chin is very