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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
DUST A RICH MANURE.
The secret Lies In the Fact That II
u Soluble and Gives Out Plant
F0oA Readily.

We have been accustomed to think
that the fertility of the soil is qucs-
ton of chemical compositions; that
soils containing large quantities of
certain elements, such as potash, nj
trogen, phosphoric acid, were rich. In
q certain sense this is true, but as ap-
piled to ordinary farming it is very
misleading. All soils contain these in
large quantities. Yet all soils are not
productive, or, a. we usually say,
rich.
The truth is that richness or pro-
ductive poEer of any given soil does
not depend upon the quantity of
plant-food. K contains, but upon the
mechanical condition Of the soil it.
self.
We all know that the low lands and
swamps and river bottoms and old
mill pond sites and other places o.;
simi n formation are productive or
rich. Why are they so? Chiefly because
they were once held almost in solution
by the water and deposited where they
now are. But they are not rich sim
ply because they were transported and
deposited. Much of these soils come
from poor red hillsides-
But these soils are rich because they
are made Of particles of earth % small
~ to be hoated along in the water.
They are composed Of an infinite num-
Der Of very small particles. They have
NO clods or Jumps in them. Being in
th1ss exceedingly small particles they
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
Fertilizer for Potatoes.

A farmer tells that he experimental
On his potatoes last year by planting
two rows and using 500 pounds OF
riain acid phosphate to the acre, then
two rows of mixture of acid phos-
Ehste and muriate of potash, having
about four per cent. actual potash,
and then two rows without any fer.
tIlizer. The rows on the acid phos-
phate yielded at ther ate of 70 bushels
per acre, those on mixed fertilizer Is
bushels per acre, and those without
ANY fertilizer So bushels per acre, u
gain Of IS bushels for the phosphate
and 9. bushels for the mixed fertilizer.
lie has learned few things by tLia
experiment. 1t pays well to use fer
tIlizer, as the quality was much su.
rerior as well rs the crop larger. The
special need of his soil does not seem
to be potash, but prosphoric acid.
But he says the land was a clover
sod. and comparatively new land. The
clover probably furnished nitrogen
enough, while the potash has not been
taken out of his land, as it has out VI
our old field in New England, some nf
which has been in cultivation, or in
grass or pasture since the Pilgrims
landed here, or even before, when the
Indians grew their corn upon them.
manuring it with q fish placed at the
side of each hill.
Here many experiments show tina.
fertilizer containing ten per cent. pot
ash will do better than one with less
amour, for the potato crop. We have
heard of Vermont farmer boast oi
:rowing about 500 bushels of potatoes
20 the acre, using no manure, and but
tablespoonful of phosphate in the
hill to start the crop. The fertilizer
agent thought the story too large tc
use rs testimonial for his goods, ant,
when the farmer stated that he cut CT
3, heavy growth of hard wood the yeaI
oefore, on the field. and burned the
crush on the ground. he felt that pos.
siply more creGit was due to the wood
ashes than to the phosphate used.--
1niO Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, Ii
readily give up the plan,-food winch
they contain.

readily give up the piani-food wnieh
they contain.
1t is a well-known property OF all
commercial fertilizers and see which
will have The most effect.
The lrrgcst crops ever grown have
been produced in the bed of the old
mill-pondx. Why? Did the water make
these beGs so rich? Sot ut all, excerpt
that the water transported this soil
from the neighboring hills. The bot
tom of the pond is just rs rich as these
hills and no richer. But the soil in the
pond is pulverized. That on the hills
is in Jumps or hard-pan.
Pulverize the hillside as finely rs the
mill-pond and it will be just as rich.
produce just as heavy crops. Dust is
manure.
Our lot manures are quickly availa-
BILE because they are made soluble in
passing through the digestive process.
Commercial fertilizers owe their value
entirely to their solubility. Dust is
soluble and hence it is rich. The nearer
dust you make your soil the larger
crops you will get.-Southern Guilt
vator.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
HERE AND THERE.

More sheppard better sheep would
prove profitable for many farmers in
the south.
Save the coarse feed. There usu.
ally goes to waste enough every yea,
to add good profit to the farmers in
come.
With the splendid crops of feed
stuffs grown this year, a poor animal
is sure in indicate disease or shift
less owner.
LET your brains save your heels
applies to the man oa the farm with
as much force as to the man engaged
in any other calling.
There is enough stray vegetation
in the form of weeds lining the road
sides of the country to feed an inn
mense herd of cattle, or an army Of
men.
-Gentleness is nowhere more impor.
tant in live stock than in hogs. N-rv.
GUS or irritable sows should never be
used to produce breeding stock.
-Angora goats are profitable for
their mohair, and will do well and
multiply anywhere, but best in hilly or
broken country. The country imports
$16,OOO,OOO worth of goat skins an
nually.
1t requires less capital and time Ia
get a good start in goat. sheep and
hog raising than it does for cattle, aud
if properly managed they will soon
furnish capital to add the cattle to the
farm.
Jacob was one of the early cattle
kings, but his methods of increasing
his herds were crooked as rams
horn. Jacob couldn't do business on
an, OF our cattle ranges of to-day, un'
less lac reformed.
-Goats can be raised with less cost
than any other stock, their flesh il
preferred to mutton by most people
who have tested it, but they are some
times q nuisance on farm from their
habit Of climbing fences. sheds. etc.
Farmers make very little system
attic effort to improve their field and
garden seeds, thus neglecting an iIu-
DCrtant element of success. Selecting
seed from the bulk may prevent de-
but it will not secure i'm
provement.
They are breeding hornless short
horn cattle in Iowa. This freak orr
gincted from a shorthorn cow with
very imperfect horns who brought
twin heifer calls both entirely horn-
less. From these was obtained horn
less specimens of both sexes. Now the
calves are nine per cent. hornless.
The tight check rain Is not only
cruel, but assinine in its idiotic sim
plicity. 1t is used to make the horse
more snowy. whereas it makes him
look worse, from the strained and un.
position Of the head. and in
terferes with the freedom of his move
nents and the grace Of his carriage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
The Heath of Hox..

1t is generally admitted that there
is quite shortage in the 1899 pig croE
because of the unfavorable weather
.ast winter and early spring. But as an
offset to this we have thus far less dis.
ease among hogs. The season when the
hog cholera begins to get in its worst
work is not far distant, and the ex-
tent of the losses will be watched with
great interest this year. Such losses as
occurred last year would make a much
greater difference in the market for
hogs and product than they did then.
The supply will not stand such re.
such numbers as last year-not BY .
long shot.-National Stockman. :
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09

Ny informant was feeding with
bread crumbs in st. James park 4
wood pigeon at his feet. One of the
birds feathers, an under tail-covert,
which was rufled and out of place,
caught the eye of sparrow. The spar.
row few down. seized it in it's beak
and pulled its best. The feather did
not yield at. once, and the pigeon
walked of with offended dignity. The
sparrow followed, still holding on;
and, in the end, few on triumphantly
with the trophy to its nest. well. il
that don't take the cake for cheek"
was the comment of passing laborer,
Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09

Cut rind Of ripe melons first cutting
on all green parts) into small pieces
two or three inches long and boil until
tender enough to pierce with fork.
Have sirup made Of white sugar. al
lowing one-half pound sugar to pound
Of fruit; skim out melon and place in
sirup. together with few pieces Of race
ginger; let cook few minutes, put In
cans and seal hot. boston Globo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
Ina,.. Pancakes.

One pint of Indian meal. one tea.
spoonful salt, mixed with enough boil
ing water to make little thinner than
mush. When cool add the yolks of
four eggs, half cup -four sifted with
three teaspoonfuls baEng powder,
enough sweet milk to make batter az
for griddle cakes, and the beaten whites
Of four eggs, added just before baking.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
WHO OF US KNOW,

Who Of us know
The heartaches Of the men we meet
Each day in passing on the busy street.
The woes and cares that press them,
Forebodings that distress them
Who of US know?
Who of us think
OF how hot tears have chased the smiling
cheek
OF some we meet who would not dare to
speak
The pangs they feel. the burdens that they
bear,
Each hour that passes through the solemn
Who of US think?
Who OF us care
Tc try and think and know their pain and
grief,
Ard help to bring to breaking hearts relief,
To help to bear the burdens of their care
BY tender word and loving look and
prayer
Who of us care?
IS. c. Allen. in N. w. Christian Advocase.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09

Success consists partly. in aiming
high, but mostly In making ~ much
noise - 1a-inch gun.-Detrolk Jour.
81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-09-09
Capt. six.bee.s speech.

In an address at Fall River recently
Capt. Sigsbee, of the Texas, told the fol-
lowing story, illustrative of the fact
that naval men made no pretense at be-
ing orators:
1T is difficult situation for me"
said Capt. Sigsbee, Ito be required to
make speech, and am in the situa-
ton of the old sailor who was fond Of
tea, and was devoted to the people who
served it. But this old sailor had no So
ciety manners, and had never attended
an afternoon tea. He was afraid of the
ladies. but in some way he was forced
to an afternoon tea. He went almost
in despair. and when he got back to his
ship his mates said:
Brown, did you go to the tea?
~ did,
How did you feel therer
L felt like sperm whale doing
crochet work. daughter and ap-
plause.)
Nevertheless, Capt. Sigsbee makes an
able address.-Boston Globe.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
Irate stockholders.

There was another meeting of
stockholders of the Kamalo Su-
gar Co., last evening. Mr.. Hen
shall presided aud the principal
speakers were Messrs. Dee, Evans
and Biven. a finance committee
was appointed and sufficient funds
collected to retain the services of
Mr.. Paul Neumann and ass0oi-
ates who this morning took the ne
cessary steps to have receiver OF
the place appointed and a
thorough investigation into the af-
fairs of the concern made.
1t was admitted by all of the
fifty stockholders present that as
an investment Kamalo stock is
gilt-edge. The complaint is that
the promoters have taken the
cream of the affair to the detri-
ment of the plantation and the
holders of assessable stocks.
Strong language was used
against the promoters, VINO Tor
some reason or other are absent
from the city, but it is hoped that
matters will be explained salts
factorily or the investors get their
moneys returned. "A high tribute
to the ability of Manager Mclean
was paid by Manager Weight OF
Kahuku plantation and heartily
endorsed by all present.
1T is not question of the fu-
ture of the plantation or the abili'
ty of the manager" said a man
holding a large amount OF shares,
"all we want to know is what the
promoters have done and what
has become of our moneys"
And perhaps the stakeholder
are entitled to know something
about their Investments of hard
earned coin.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
Death of Mrs. Nowlein.

The Mauna Loa brought the sad
news of the death of Mrs. Lucy
Keakealani Nowlein which oc
cured at Lahaina on the Sth inst
after a prolonged illness. The de,
ceased was 40 years of age and
her death is mourned'by numerous
friends who extend their symp.
athy to the bereaved husband and
their only child, the wife OF Geo.
T.. Smithies.
Mr.. Sam Nowlein had just re-
covered from severe illness
when stricken by the sad blow
which deprives him of a devoted
and honored wife.
The funeral took place at Lana
ina this morning and this AFTER,
noon Mr.. Geo. Il. Smithies will
leave by the Kauai for Maui Tor
the purpose of bringing his wife
and his heart-broken father-in-law
to the City.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
Flew the shamrock's Flag

NEW YORK, Sept 3O.-The
Cunard steamer. Campania arriv'
ed at quarantine today, flying the
Shamrock flag of Sir Thomas
Upton. Among her passengers
were Admiral Charles and Lady
Beresford, who are coming to JON
Sir Thomas Upton as guests on
the yacht Erin. They will remain
on board the yacht during the
yacht races.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

One of the evening papers
snorted last week at Judge Will.
cox, because he did not punish
some prominent officials who left
their horse united outside the
Post Office, while he did fine a
Japanese driver charged with a
similar offense. The magistrate
this morning remarked that GER
tain newspapers were importing
"greenhorns" as reporters and
succeeding in making asses of
them by ordering them to write
about matters they know nothing
about. Even a green reporter
should know that the district
magistrate is not a police officer
or empowered to make discrimina-
tion between Rowell and Matshi-
mutsa.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
Heado arters for Sewing Machines
at L. B Kerr's, Queen Street,
Honolulu

The following Machines in stock,
and for sale for cash or on Install
ment: Domestic, Standard, Ed
ridge b, Seamstress, Norwood, Pearl,
Columbia aud Wheeler g. Wilson
Standard No. 10, tailoring machine
button hole attachment. Pan Amer,
can Hand Machines. Second Hand
Machines for sale cheap. Needles,
parts, attachment and repairs Tor all
machines.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The destruction of the Dole ad-
ministration, 1t will be remem-
bered in the future, was not caus-
ed by the Hawaiian Royalists,
but by the opposition in the
ranks of the amexationists as
the Independent predicted it
would be at the time of the un-
lawful usurpation of power. Vac
Victis.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

win it surprise you to learn
that it is not improbable That the
tenure of Office of President Dole
and his cabinet is drawing to a
close, and that a Governor, pro
TEN, may shortly be appointed?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Secretary Coleman, assistant secre-
tary Goats and Mr. Rawei held a
pleasant Y. M. O, A. Meeting on
board the U. s. t s. Sheridan 1851
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
TOPICS or The DAY.

If we only knew what docu-
ments have been filed with Presi-
dent Mckinley, making charges
against the local administration,
how very wise we should all be.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The Kimball Company project a
steamship line from San Diego to
Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Ranjtsinhji's cricket team scored
435 in their FIRST innings against the
Philadelphia's 156.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Co. B celebrates its tsrRet viotory
tonight at the drill shed. Aloha nu
for the bright eyes and steady nerv 9
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
5 ALL WOOL FRENCH CHLA-
LIES, on 2hc yard at Sachs
NOTICE
To Property Owners at Kaimuki,
Kapahulu, and Kapiolani
Park Additions. Nn

3AEA
Applications Tor Water Privileges
from the Pahoa Water Works, Ka-
imuki Tract, will be received at the
Office of Gear, Lansing & Company,
Judd Building, Fort Street, up to
the first day OF November, 1899.
Water Privileges will be granted
at government rates, but water mains
will not be laid from the Pahoa
Water Works to connect with pro-
perties adjoining the Kaimuki Tract
unless sufficient applications are re-
csived for water privileges to justify
the laying of said water mains.
GEAR, LANSING q CO.,
Judd Building, Fort Street.
1323-1m
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Dixie and the Hawaiian songs
caught on at Capt Bsrger's concert
at Emma Square last night.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Provost guards are useful aud SER
viceable institutions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

A vote of thanks is extended to
the military bands who have enter
tanned us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Local cricketers are talking of in
itiating a series OF cup matches after
the Australian plan.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
Messenger Service.

Honolulu Messenger Service de-
liver messages and packages Ieie'
Phone. a72
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The Triangle club last evening in.
stalled their officers with pleasant
entertainment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The Sheridsn's men we're ordered
to report on board at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The transport Glenogle arrived
yesterday morning with soldiers for
Manila. The men were exercised in
the streets during the morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Don't fail to ring up Telephone
444, American Messenger Service, il
you have any messages or packages
to deliver.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Jim Post has decided to remain
with us for some time yet.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Nat Goodwin, the actor, has re-
covered from very serious illness.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The minstrel show at the Orpheum
has caught on.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

There are about 800 tax cases to
be heard by the District Magistrate
during the week. 1t is safe to pre-
dict that half OF the men summoned
owe no taxes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Hooulu and Hoola Lahui So
ciety will be held tomorrow at the
Kapiolani Maternity Home, at 10
O'Clock a. m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Three cheers for the 33d on their
departure. They are first class
material.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

THE PEOPLES PROVIDERS,
Sachs e. Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
THE ORPHEUM
Family Theatre.
90 .p rer
TONIGHT

Genuine by the Entire Orpheum
Co., Fourteen People.
Last Week. Last Week
EMIL WALTON,
In His Original Act
"BILL AND p
CHANDLER and MCPHERSON,
The Society Duetists. 7''
Last Three Nights.
TRIXIE COLEMAN,
The Charming Soubrette, Pre-
mier Buck and Wing Dancer.
ARMSTRON & O'NEIL,
In Their Funny Burlesque. "a Mo-
dern School OF Acting"
The Eminent Young Australian
Baritone,
MR.. HAMILTON HILL,
Direct from the Tivoli, Sydney,
N. S, W.. ,rf. m
Engagement Extraordinary
Last Week! Last Week.
Ell NINO EDDIE
King OF the Bounding Rope--In
Marvellous Feats OF Daring.
In their Original Act, "Fnn in
a Club
Another Big Headlinel
The Onlyl The Great
TRAY VEL l. E.
The Leading Eantaisist and Abso-
Lutte Master Shadowist OF
0'i the World.
Ag- New Talent to arrive Oct. 18th
Rox off,oa opans at TO- AN. Phone 64G
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Germany has paid over 25,000,000
pesetas for the Caroline Islands to
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The IKE Aloha Alma" printing
Office publisher of the only daily
newspaper in the Hawaiian laugu.
age), has been moved TO the new
building opposite the o. r g. l.. Co.
depot.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Subscribe for THE INDEPENDENT 5O
cents per month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The morning paper says that stu
dents and teachers OF Oahu College
were lost on Saturday night on
Mount Tantalus. What was the
'brand" used7 1t took mounted
policeman to bring them back 10
their cribs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

SPECIAL SALE OF Ladies Mus
lin Underwear at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

The directors Of the Waverly Club
will meet on Thursday evening to
receive the quarterly reports OF OH
GERS and to arrange for the quarterly
meetings. Each member OF the com:
mittee is requested to attend, il
possible.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

Go to the Orpheum tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

VIEW SAILOR HATS at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Orpheum tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-10

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
------------
Orpheum tonight.
NEW SAILOR HATS at Sachs.
Go to the Orpheum tonight.
--------------
The minstrel show at the Orpheum
has caught on.
THE PEOPLES PROVIDERS,
Sachs 81 Co.
Provost guards are useful and SER
viceable institutions.
Jim Post has decided to remain
with us for some time yet.
SPECIAL SALE of Ladies Mus
lin Underwear at Sachs.
Nat Goodwin, the actor, has re-
covered from a very serious illness.
Germany has paid over 100000
pesetas for the Caroline Islands to
Spain.
Three cheers for the 33d on their
departure. They are first class
material.
The Sheridan's men we're ordered
to report on board at 10 o'clock this
morning.
A vote of thanks is extended to
the military bands who have enter
tanned us.
The Kimball Company project
steamship line from San Diego to
Honolulu.
The Triangle club last evening in.
stalled their officers with pleasant
entertainment.
Ranjitsinhji's cricket team scored
435 in their first innings against the
Philadelphia's 156.
Local cricketers are talking of in
itiating a series OF cup matches after
the Australian plan.
Dixie and the Hawaiian songs
caught on at Capt. Berger's concert
at Emma Square last night.
Co. B celebrates its target victory
tonight at the drill shed. Aloha nui
for the bright eyes and steady nerve,
Don't fail to ring up Telephone
444, American Messenger Service, If
you have any messages or packages
to deliver.
The transport Glenogle arrived
yesterday morning with soldiers for
Manila. The men were exercised In
the streets during the morning
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Hooulu and Hoola Lahui So
ciety will be held morrow at the
Kapiolani Maternity Home, at 10
o'clock a. m.
There are about 800 tax cases to
be heard by the District Magistrate
during the week. 1t is safe to pre-.
dict that half OF the men summoned
owe no taxes.
The IKE Aloha Alma" printing
Office publisher of the only daily
newspaper in the Hawaiian langu.
age), has been moved TO the new
building opposite the o. r & l.. Co.
depot.
The directors Of the Waverly Club
will meet on Thursday evening to
receive the quarterly reports OF OH
GERS and to arrange for the quarterly
meetings. Each member OF the com.
mittee is requested to attend, il
possible.
The morning paper says that stu
dents and teachers OF Oahu College
we're lost on Saturday night on
Mount Tantalus. What was the
"brand" used7 1t took mounted
policeman to bring them back 10
their cribs.
Headq uarters for Sewing Machines
at L. B Kerr's, Queen Street,
Honolulu.
The following Machines in stock,
and for sale for cash or on Install
ment: Domestic, Standard, Ed