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The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Food Value of OornstalkH.

Fully 40 per cent. Of the value OF the
corn crop is lost by the improper hand
ling of the stalks. For feeding they
equal the corn ears and II handled as
directed will prove their value during
the winter. 1t is not to be expected
that stock will eat more than q small
per cent. Of a stalk when turned into
the field after husking, for they have
had the benefit Of full pasture during
the summer and are rather more dainty
in their tastes than they will be after
they have been barn-fed for few weeks.
II the stalks are put in silO and before
feeding are cut into small lengths, cows
will eat them clean; II you have no silo
cut the dry stalks into small pieces be-
fore feeding, or better still, use shred
der that strips the stalks into o con-
venient form for the cows to masticate.
In the East farmers are more careful
Of their corn stalks than on the large
farms Of the West, but II the stalks are
to be fed at all they should be handled
as directed, no matter where you are
located
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Feeding Farm Horses.

The idea that oats or other small grain
is necessary as a part Of the regular
rations Of farm horses doing little or
no road work is fallacious in view OF
the fact that thousands Of horses, es-
pecially in the great corn districts, are
kept during the winter almost wholly
on corn and hay with the usual pastur-
age IN summer when not at work. When
this method Of feeding is practiced,
however, an occasional feed OF some
root crop should be given. The essen
tial part Of proper feeding Is that the
food should be clean and wholesome.
Dusty hay has been the cause Of more
horses being "ofr their feed" than Is
generally realized. Cut or shredded corn
stalks may be fed in moderation to
horses and they will relish the change.
A good ration, especially during the
winter, is corn and hay with root feed
once a week. This will keep the horse
In good condition ready to do good
work at any time.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19

by Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson and
others to boom the red Tamworth,
breed largely grown in England, but
little known in this country. There Is
no evidence, however, that the Tam
worths will make any better pork pro-
duction In our country than our own
breeds like Poland-China, Chester
White, Jersey Red, Berkshire and others
thoroughly tested. AS matter Of fact,
with any of the better breeds Il is sim
ply question of judicious care and
feed, and any intelligent farmer who
will study the value of the foods best
adapted to swine will solve the question
Of how to make hogs pay much more
satisfactorily than by experimenting
with breeds Of which he knows nothing.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Buving Commercial Fertilizers,

It is impossible to give specific direc-
tions for the buying Of commercial fer
tilizers, for only personal experiments
can tell what is needed on certain soil
for certain crop, but every farmer
should study the subject more or less
thoroughly in order that his experiments
may be as inexpensive as possible. For
example: On clover soil 1t Is fair to
presume that little or no nitrogen Is
needed, hence fertilizer rich in this
element would be a sheer waste of
money. On lighter soils, as rule, more
potash Is needed than on heavier land,
and so on. The study of agricultural
chemistry may not be particularly in
teresting or easy to understand, but
when some knowledge Of it is necessary
to avoid waste of money which has been
so hard earned It Is time that farmers
should commence posting themselves
on the subject. Study the subject this
winter and be ready to make intelligent
experiments In the spring.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Protection for Young 0rChardS--Trees Killed
bY Axle Grease,

Here we have jack rabbits and the
common cotton-tails. Nothing will keep
Jack rabbits from destroying young fruit
trees excepting wire screens or strips OF
lath. They will tear off corn stalks,
cloth or paper to get at the tree, and
axle grease and whitewash are delica-
cies which they seem to relish. Almost
any thin covering will keep the small
rabbits and mice from the trees. Axle
grease will kill the trees and should not
be used. One fall thinly coated 1900
young apple, peach, plum, cherry, pear,
ounce, apricot and chestnut trees with
It. and watched for results. II kept
the small rabbits and mice away, but TO
the lack rabbits Il was like butter on
u boys bread, and seemed to just suit
them. In two or three months noticed
that the bark was turning black on some
Of the trees, and cutting through, found
tnat the inside Of the bark was killed
next tc the wood. ! set some men at
work at once to wash and scrape the
trees with strong tar soap suds, and "
was o much harder job to get the axle
grease of than to put 1t on. Many OF the
trees were killed outright; some leafed
out in the spring and died in midsrn-
mCI; some grew for time above where
the grease reached, and did not grow
a particle where the grease was put o1S
some died on one side as high up as the
grease was used. / am satisfied that
X had not scraped and washed the
trees when / did, most OF them would
Continued on page 49,
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
From Actual Experience.

in mind that to produce the best re-
suits the plants must be fed literally
and that stable manure is just the food
required, but it must be rich and strong.
Cover the plants heavily now, even II
the ground 10 frozen, and the first day
it thaws fork 1t In around the crown OF
the plants. In the spring cover the
plants with barrels or boxes over which
is fastened a muslin cloth to keep out
the cold and give light to the plants,
and you will have an early crop Of large
juicy stalks that will bring good price.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19

1t need hardly be said that the first
essential for eggs in winter is first-class
stock-not dung-hill fowls, but we'll
known and tested breeds. Give the hens
a variety of food, a warm mash of bran,
middlings, scraps Of meat, oats and corn
meal in the morning, and during the day
occasional feeds, in small quantities, Of
grain such as wheat or oats scattered
among the straw in the house 30 that
they will have to scratch to get 1t; at
night a fairly heavy meal, but not
mainly corn. Add to this care and warm
quarters and you will have plenty Of
eggs. Ideas differ as to what consti-
tutes a warm house for poultry; but 1t
is safe to say that quarters in which you
could comfortably stay for several hours
at a stretch would be about right for
laying hen. Poultry houses should be
kept scrupulously clean and well venti-
lated but free from draughts Of cold air.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Asparagus for Profit.

On fairly rich sandy loan lands within
easy shipping distance Of a city as
paragus Is most profitable crop. While
the plant is a gross feeder, It has few
insect enemies and is subject to few
diseases. When properly cared for the
bed will yield profitably for a dozen
years. Asparagus is a good money crop
in New Jersey, where 1t is extensively
grown, but 1t is even more profitable
in sections away from the great mar
kets where 1t Is possible to obtain higher
prices. A fair estimate Of expense for
growing a good crop OF first-class as
paragus is about 800 per acre, divided
into about $40 for manure and fertilizer
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Look for Roup.

At this season Of the year care must
be taken that the fowls do not catch
cold. OVercrowded houses which ne
cessltates the fowls roosting too close
together is often the source OF severe
colds that develop into roup, a difficulty
hard to successfully handle. Feeding
too much corn or other fattening rations
at night makes the hens fat and conse-
luently weak and "dumpy," in which
state they are good subjects for a cold.
Laying hens should be kept healthy and
strong not only for egg production but
that they may be Less susceptible to
disease.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19

and 500 for labor during cultivation and
preparing for market. The average net
price obtained by New Jersey growers
during late years Is II cents bunch,
with an average yield OF 1000 buncheg
to the acre. The estimate for fertilizers
Is high one and on good soil after
the plants are we'll established the net
profit should be about S125 per acre.
or even more when the price is higher
than that quoted, which 1t is likely TO be
in markets outside Of the great cities.
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Take Care Of the Pieplant,

From present indications good rhu-
barb will bring higher price next
spring than for several seasons past ow-
ing to the scarcity Of apples and cram
berries which in the raw or canned form
are depended upon for early spring use
In cooking. 1t Is not too late to care for
the plants so as to get the benefit Of an
early and good yield in the spring. Bear
The Advocate and news., 1898-01-19
Feed, Not Breed.

While to certain extent the breed OF
an animal has something to do with Its
value as a human food, the Idea hardly
applies with much force when well
known breeds are the rule as Is the
case with hogs. An effort is being made
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
Speed Of the Horse.

lbelleve Says a well known writeTl
the hosre is the swiftest animal In
the world, One hears strange tales
Of the speed Of the antelope, the
white-taIled fawn, the springbOk
the elephant, the iack.rabb.t and
the wolf. The fastest Of these Is
the American antelope. and ! have
never seen one that a good pony
could not beat. As for the rabbit
or any kind OF deer, the horse will
simply run over him,
Taxing into consideration the fact
that the horse generally carries l5O
pounds Of rider, saddle and gun, one
gets an idea Of how much superior
he is. A speedy pony will outrun a
grey hound. ! have seen that tried.
II is customary among men who use
them to give the dogs all the law
possible in order to avoid running
over them.
In hunting with a brace of very
good coursing hounds five years ago,
it was found that there we're five
ponies in the party which could out
foot the dogs, and one OF them, a
grey Of undoubted mustang ances-
try, if given the bit, would do his
best to run over them and kin
them.
He did not like them They be-
longed to the owner aud he was
Jealous.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
Tax Assessors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l will be at
| the following named places at the time
set opposite each, respectively, for the
purpose OF listing the personal property
and poll taxes in Miller county, Arkan-
sas. for the year 1898, as follows;
Mt. Pleasant, Garland Township, Mon
day, June6.
Shiloh, Garland Township, Tuesday,
June7.
Pleasant Hill, Days Creek Township,
| Wednesday june s.
Macedonia, Garland Township, Thurs
day, June 9.
Homan, Homan Township, Friday,
June 10.
New Zion, Lost Prairie Township,
Monday and Tuesday, June 13 and IA.
Garland City, Red River Township,
Wednesday and Thursday, Juue Is and
16.
West Track, Cut of Township, Friday
June II.
California Place, Cut Off Township,
Saturday, June IS.
Genoa, Cleveland Township, Monday,
June 20.
Motz, Cleveland Township, Tuesday
June 81
Sllvarena, Cleveland Township, We'd
nesday, June2 22.
Roberts, Beech Township, Monday
June 27.
Liberty Hall, Beech Township, Tues
day, June 2S.
Independent Church, Beech Township,
Wednesday, June 20.
Fort Lynn, Beech Township, Thurs
day, June 30.
Boggy, Beech Township, Friday July
Sand Hill, Sulphur Township, Monday
July 4.
New Doddridge, Sulphur Township,
Tuesday, July 5.
Bright Star, Sulphur Township, We'd
nesday and Thursday, July and 7.
Era, Sulphur Township, Friday, July 5.
Ravana, Sulphur Township, Saturday
July 9.
Texarkana, Garland Township, from
July IL to July Is, inclusive.
All real estate that has increased in
value, on account of new improvements
or all real estate decreased In value on
account of fire or flood to the amount Of
one hundred dollars since the last assess
ment, must be relsted.
Do not fail to meet me, as the law re
quireS me to assess penalty OF one dol
lar against all those who do not meet me
and enlist their property.
H. C. GRAFTON,
A.ao,cor of NIIllor roup+v rlyapeoe
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
Alexander's Closing Out Sale.

As l wish to close out my bust
ness in ten days, / will give my Gus
toners photos at one third less, as
| have a large stock of photo cards
on hand. Platino cabinets at s2.75
per dozen, Glossy cabinets at 81
per dozen. Photos from all old
negatives at half price. Quite a
lot of old photos not called for, you
can have at half price. All frames
at half price. This is your last
chance to get them,
Respectfully,
6-3-3t 2. G. ALEXANDER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

During the summer of 1891, Mr..
Chas, p. Johnson, well known at
torney of Louisville, KY, had a
very severe attack of summer com
plant Quite number of differ
ent remedies were tried but failed
to afford any relief. A friend who
knew what was needed procured a
bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
quickly cured him and he thinks,
saved his life. He says that there
has not been a day since that time
that he has not had this remedy in
his household. He speaks OF it in
the highest price and takes much
pleasure in recommending it when
ever an opportunity is offered. For
sale by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
For over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhea. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty.
five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. S-5-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
Men Wanted

We can furnish employment to
80 white men; graders, feeders,
stackers and truckers. Steady
work. Wages sl.25 to $l.75.
Monthly pay day. Good schools.
Fine mountain climate. Men with
families preferred.
KNG-RYDER LUMBER Co.
6.l-6t Thomasyille,. Ind Ter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Parents wishing their children
taught music should send TO teach.
ers who are here TO stay. Prof
and Mrs. T. f. McCann, teachers
of violin, mandolin, piano and vo-
cal. For terms, etc, call on or ad.
dress T. r. MCCANN, 4l3 Walnu
street. n
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

If President Mckinley wants to
get even with Colonel w. ]. Bryan
for causing him so many sleepless
nights during the campaign, he
should order him to the Philippine
Islands and keep him there.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
DIR. W. G. SPEARMAN
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
TEXARK ANA, ARKANSAS,

Shilohs Consumption Cure cures
where Others fail. IL Is the leading
Cough cure, aud no home should be
without IL. Pleasant 20 take and
goes right 10 the spot Sold by
Smith Drug Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

The Hunter Transfer and Stor-
age Co., have the only safe and con-
venient rooms in the city, for stor-
age of your furniture or piano. We
are prepared to store goods of any
kind. Al
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
6-3-3t 2. G. Alex

Patronlze push and enterprise
Huddleston Bros. always keep the
best of fresh meats, ETC., and
promptly deliver the same delivered
to all parts of the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
- - CNN~AA 4 ~,
Assessor of Miller County, Arkansas
Palmers, Wright's, Eastman's,
and Colgate's handkerchief extracts
in all the latest odors.
5-8 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
Lost.

You will loose your chance of
having your knives, forks and
spoons replated If you don't bring
in your work soon, 418 State Line
Avenue. 3-27
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

For RENT. One large room, con-
tanning three large windows-in
the Gardner brick building, PIG
East Broad Street. For further
information apply to
j. w. GARDNER,
2-17 "Texarkanian' office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

You can't better yourself, if you
bring us your prescriptions, in
purity, accuracy and promptness-
low prices. WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Twenty pounds white sugar for
81 at Joe McShanes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

For choice hams and best of cam
ned goods, call on the Warwick
Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Huddleston Bros. nave lust re-
ceived a fine hse of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

You can get the best creamery
butter at Joe McShane's, at all
times.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

You can buy hams tor &c per ID.
at Joe McShane's. 12-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Joe McShane's is the place TO get
zero prices. I0-l9
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Stop that cough! Take warning.
1t may lead to consumption. A 25c
bottle of Shilohs Cure may save
your life. Sold by Smith Drug
Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Palace Drug Store for pure and
fresh drugs and good attention.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Gentlemen's silver mounted sus-
penders, at F. L. Schuster's. 1914.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

j. A. Ford dyes and cleans cloth
ing at lowest prices-work guaran-
teed. 1-12
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

Eleven bars laundry soap for 25c
at Joe McShanes. 12-l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
EUPION OIL THE BEST!

Eupion oil is double process re-
fined oil, non explosive and abso-
lutely safe, and cannot be equaIed
for illumination. Inferior oil is Of
ten sold for EUPION. Ask for
Eupion and take no other. In or
der to obtain the best results, boil
your lamp burner and put in a new
wick at least once per month.
Genuine Eupion oil is for sale by
the following Texarkana mer-
chants:
w E. Welcome, John P. Kline,
Gate City GrO'y Co, 0T. p. Browner
Smith Drug Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph McShane, InterStaee Drug Store
H. Brown, Hoffman Hdw Co.
M. Kelley Mrs. E. L. Meeks
Williams & Williams A. L. Helmns
L. w. Dunn, H. e. Roach
Merriwether & TAYLOR R A. Hardin.
w. A. Robinson.
Positively no oil sold from the
peddling wagon.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm has no
equal as household linlment. 1t
is the best remedy known for rheu-
matism, lame back, neuralgia;
while for sprains, cuts bruises,
burns, scalds and sore throat, it is
invaluable. Wertz & Pike, mer-
chants, Fernandina, Fla, writes:
Everyone who buys a bottle of
Chamberlain Remedies, comes
back and says it is the best medi-
cine he has eyer used" 25 and so
cent per bottle at Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06

You will find it an up-to-now, live local newspaper
II is ever outspoken against evil doing, upholds the
right and constantly works .for the best interests Of
TeXarkana.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
!. The Oldest and Best

II is the oldest and best newspaper in the city--run
upon strict business principles Has the largest and
most complete printing outfit in the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-06-06
A Business GettGr.

Those VINO use lts columns pronounee,it fine buS-
ness getterthe equal Of any paper eyerpublishedEn
the city. .a-t
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-15

Mart Miller is up the river today
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-15
in fast drilling, was made

~.
in fast drilling, was made
Messrs. Villingerand Snyder, "
rugged up and took down the to-
in thirty-nine and a half days. ~
is considered by oil men as bel
very remarkable, the average til
consumed in drilling a three tho
sand foot Gordon well bei'
something like ffrty days. Strir
town has a base ball nj
and if reports count for anything
is a hummer. Last Saturday th
hooked horns with the Braden s
ton boys and gave them q tn
ough trouncing. The team will
uniformed and there will be mon
enough in the exchequer to gu
antee all expenses that the q
may be put to in meeting any q
all comers. Mr.. J. Y. McNaug'
a prominent contractor for
South Penn Oil company, and &
au extensive landholder n
south, has assumed the mana|
ment Of the nine, and this fact ald
is suffcientto guarantee its succd
as Joe never does anything
halves.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-15

complete accounts of the enemy's
killed and wounded, but believe
their losses to be very heavy. The
Reina Christina alone had one hun
dred and fifty killed, including the
captain, and ninety wounded. I
am happy to report that the damage
done to the squadron under my
command was inconsiderable.
There were none killed and only
seven men in the squadron very
slightly wounded.
Several of the vessels were stuck
and even penetrated but the dam
age was of the slightest, and the
squadron is in as good condition
now as before the battle. beg to
state to the department that doubt
if any commander-in chief was ever
served by more loyal, efficient and
gallant captains than those of the
squadron now under my command.
On May 2, the day following the
engagement, the squadron again
went to Cavite. where it remains.
On the 3rd the military forces
evacuated the Cavite arsenal,
which was taken possession Of by
a landing party. On the same day
the Raleigh and Baltimore secured
the surrender Of the batteries on
Correigdor island, paroling the gar
rison and destroying the guns. On
the morning of May 4, the trans
port Manila, which had been
aground in Bakey bay, was towed
off and made a prize.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-15
A BIG OIL FIRE.
Point Breeze Refinery Suffers Loss
of 100000.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 13.-The
extensive plant of the Philadelphia
Oil company at Point Breeze was
visited by fire tonight which for a
time threatened to prove most dis
astrous. By the almost herculean
efforts of the compa 1y's workmen
and nearly the entire department
of the city the flames were held in
check and the less held with within
100000. Five separate alarms
were sounded aud twenty-five com,
panies responded in addition to the
police and fle boats Adjoining
the dock were the tanks filed with
crude and parafne oils. On these
the two work men and fremen Id
bored with long lines OF hose and
kept the intense heat from igniting
the contents. Two barges at the
dock were burned and one ship was
badly scorched.
The origin of the FIRE is un-
known.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-15
WHAT SPAIN THREATENS
Will Make Reprisals OH Americans in
Certain Contingencies.

Madrid, June 1o-The minister
for foreign affairs, Duke Aim odoval
de Rio, says there is no truth in the
statement that the cable communi.
cation with Santiago da Cuba had
been cut, adding that he had re,
ceived dispatches from there this
morning.
Answering further questions, the
foreign minister said he had re-
ceived no further news from the
Philippines.
A semi-oficial note issued to
night, says letter continue to be
seized in the United States even
though addressed to foreigners
The note adds: "If this measure,
unprecedented in war between civ
ilized people, is persisted in, Spain
will make reprisals upon the prop
erty of Americans in Spain.''
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-15
Free PIIIs.

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