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more to do the work.
Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt, jr., is building a squash
court at Newport, says the Chicago Times Her
add 1t is quite the sensation of the hour in
that city by the sea, and is to cost 81 coo.
Squash and badmintOn will be the reigning fads
of the season. Squash is the familiar English
game called hves only, instead of being played
with the hand, a regular tennis racket is used
to bat the ball against the walls. To play this
new game one must have the proper building.
1t consists of long hall, oblong in shape. with
solid wooden floors, ceiling. and walls. Around
the room runs a gallery for loOkers-on. The
game is usually played by two persons, who are
separated from one another by line marked on
the floors One OF these, the server, strikes the
ball against the wall within certain line mark
ed also the walls. HIS companion catches It
on the bound with his racket, and he in turn
| throws it against the walls, and on, until
| the bah falls. Around the top of the building
| are little windows covered with netting. Ii the
ball strikes of these that play is Out also
if it strikes band of sheetiron that runs around
! the building. The game is not only simple but
| exhilarating.
| The geographical distribution of red-headed
girls is, fortunately, wide. They can be found in
every inhabited quarter OF the world, says the
| ''New York Journal The so-ealled dark races
are frequently gloriAed by glowing locks. The
/ spaniards are swarthy a race, but the psrese
blooded CastilianS frequently show traces of their
Visigothic blood by blue eyes ard red hair. The
lnianta Eulalle who visited this country in lSp3,
| Is red headed Red-haired Italians fairly
i merous in Italy. though not in New York They
i are most numerous in northern provinces. where
there is the greatest infusion OF German blood
And there IS no girl in the world pretfier than
\ red-haired Italian SpaAiard, except il be a
| red-haired American girl In Ireland red-hared
| girl is made miserable by being called Dane"
| This epithet is legacy OF a thousand years
| more. from the time when the Danes actually
did override the coasts OF Britain. In similar
manner the NorSemen. who invaded Sicily GEN.
| turies ago and intermaried with the Inhabitants,
left descendants with cleaning brain matches.
And when their aren't any resi-haired girls by
ture-as among the MoOEs and AIabs-the glowing
| locks eonImonest Of all. The women all dye
their ietty tresses TO most lovely red witt
henps.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-05-31

cow or taking care of her milk. The
greatest hope we have is that the ex-
pertinent stations are gradually edu-
ucating a class of young men who can
take the colored man by the hand and
show him how and when to plant these
forage plants. Then teach him how to
care for the dairy cow, the brood mare,
and the mutton sheep.
''The South cam prepare the spring
lamb much earlier than the North, and
Americans are learning to eat NUT
ton because mutton rather than wool
sheep are being propagated at present,
and as more good mutton is offered the
American will eat more of it. The
South can produce this product just as
easily as it can produce early straw
berries. The Southern landowner I'M
derstands horse-raising. He under
stands how to rear and train the sad
die horse, sonnet thing not understood by
people generally. There is always a
greater demand for saddle horses than
is supplied. The world wants carriage
horses. it wants draft horses, it wants
good roadsters. The Southerner is
ready now to lead in this production,
and if he would use the labor at his
disposal along this line it would be
profitable both to the employer and the
employed. We know far more anout
horses than we know about sheep and
COWS. Early spring chickens, the broil-
ers, cam be produced down there, be-
cause they have mi1der winters and
milder springs, and the Northern mar
lSet can be supplied. but should it be-
come overstocSed we can send this
product abroad in the refrigerator
compartments of our steamships"
The South has reached the point in
agriculture reached by the North
few years ago. when corn was so album
dant it was used for fuel. With the
advent of diversified farming. with the
dairy and stock interests prominent
come prosperity.
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What Weeds Can Do.

Weeds of moderate size and growth
will occupy as much ground, draw as
much nutriment from it, take as much
of the Effe-giving sunlight and of the
foOd-bearing atmosphere as a good
stalk of corn. 1t must be very rich and
strong soil that can stand the full draft
of two crops growing on it at the same
time, one of corn and ONE of weeds,
and yet stint neither of them. The
rays of sun so necessary to the life and
growth of nearly all vegetation and of
all crops, come to- the plants in direct
lines, and if interrupted by the stalks
or leaves of weeds cannot go around
them to reach the CORN The carbon
lie acid of the air is the great suppler
of the main portion of all crops, both
stalks leaves and roots. Hut this car
bonnie acid exists in very small quaint
ties in the air-on1y about ONE quart
OF it in $500 quarts of air. Air must
be moving quite rapidly to bring in
enough of this gaseous carbOnic acid
to supply the wants of rapid growing
stalk. A whole gallon of carbonic acid
weighs only 113 grains, of which it
takes 1000 to weigh pound. Now, if
weed leaves stand alone with or near
corn leaves they steal away a good
deal of the carbonic acid that the corn
leaves want; and it is only when the
wind is blowing strongly that enough
comes to meet the wants of both corn
stalks and weeds. The practical les
son Of this lis that every weed growing
with or near the corn is rObbing it of
the very thing it wants from the soil
and from the air, and it is also steal
ing some Of the needed sunlight Six
ty to seventy cornstalks yield on an
average about a bushel of corn Two
hundred weeds use all the materials
that are needed by cornstalks enough
to produce a bushel of corn. He must
be a poor, Slow worker indeed who
cannot, with a hoe, cut and kill 1000
weeds in day, if he takes them when
small; and with a heavyweight wheel
hoe a large space can be worked over
in day.--Up-to-Date Farming
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Cultivation Not Always Desirable.

The following from Green's Fruit
Grower, is pertinent to the sandy lands
of the South. 1t is desirable mat the
ground between orange and otner trees
should be covered with some crop:
''There are soils so loose and friable,
and of such peculiar texture as to
warrant the owner in sodding down
the land and giving the apple orchard
no cultivation whatever. Cultivation
in New York and Vermont, as a rule,
is the best practice, but there are To-
calities differently situated, where bet
ter results might be secured without
cultivation. 1t is not possible to fix
an inf1exible rule in regard to this sub
ject.
''The object of cultivation is to keep
the soil loose, to prevent the evapOra-
ton of moisture from the surface, thus
cultivation is desired on clayey soils,
or those that become hard after rains
if not cultivated. But tuere are soils
which would never become hard I'M
der any kind of treatment, soils which
are even too loose, and never become
firm enough. Such loose soils as these,
mucky soils, or prairie soils, are not
always benefited by cultivation, and
might be far more productive with
sod covering the ground"
The most unobjectiOnable crop, max
ing the best fodder, and for enriching
the SOIL for, orange groves is beggar
weed, Florida Clover.)
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for surely equipped thus with twice
the amount of roots, or nearly so
much, and large per cent. of the
roots small feeders, the newly planted
tree would the more rapidly establish
itself in the soil and make a more
vigorous growth from the start.
This writer stated that he had, by
testing, discovered that not only did
the yearling trees that he experiment.
ed, with, for this was the age chosen
to make experiments urOn, make
more satisfactory growth in given
length of time, but had more firmly
anchored themselv IN the soil. With
more minute observation it was seen
also that the roots, instead of moving
in the progress of growth laterally
when taken up, had started downward
and instead of one single root-the tap
roots, as it usually is called-there ap-
grown in that direction. This writer's
theory is that if the roots are cut Off
from the underside, or rather cut so
that the smooth surface made with
the knife will be directly under the
stub of root that is left, the rootlets
will always start from that side and
continue in that direction.
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Secretary Wilson and the South.

1.-The South has more marked advan-
tageS over the North with regard to
production. 1t has more heat and mOis-
ture, the two great factors of produc-
ton, and if the cotton grower is to di-
VerSIfy his crops he must use those
natural advantages. The dairy cow
would succeed admirably in the South,
so would the mutton sheep, but before
either is generally introduced some
thing for them to eat must be prOvid-
ed. The winters in the South are mild,
grasses, grains and legumeS can be
sOWn in the fall, grow abundantly
through the winter, upon which, the
dairy cow and the mutton sheep may
thrive and produce. This was one of
the first propositions to which I gave
attention and concerning which l
made wide inquiry. Experiments have
demonstrated that alfalfa, italian rye
grass, rape, the clovers, vetches, etc.,
will grow vigorously in the South and
furnish abundant forage for domestic
animals. At the present time under
the reign of cotton, one rides hour by
hour throughout the South and sees
nothing of this kind growing. When
they are grown the farmer is ready
for the brood animalS-the mare, the
COW, the eve, and the sow. l discuss
ed the question publicly and privately
with leading Southern people Of the ad-
visibility of turning much Of the labor
of the South in this direction SO as to
diversity labor and take advantage of
the natural opportunities offered by
Southern conditions. There is divid-
ed sentiment regarding the diversified
ton of labor. A good many contend
that the labor Of the South, the color
ed man, will not and cannot success
fully be turned in this direction. 9th
ers admit that this can be successfully
done. 1t can only be accomplished,
however, in my opinion, by the intelli-
gent, educated men of the South TAX
ing hold of their 1aborers and teaching
them. Along agricultural lines very
few people are as intelligent as they
should be. A man can be successful in
a profession and yet know very little
about furnishing feed for the dairy
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-05-31
Affections of the Teats.

Abnormally large or understood
teats are very Objectionable IN COWS,
and cancel many merits in the animal.
Sore teats are source OF great su1er-
inc. and if the calf is allowed to suck
it aggravates the trouble. Teach the
calf to drink, and milk with dry hands.
If the teats crack, rub on the sores a
little neat's-foot all once a day after
milking. Bad sores of this kind which
are hard to heal, should be covered
with a patch of cloth, using collodion,
which being strongly adhesive ex-
cIudes the air and moisture and soon
effects a cure. Eruptive sores are OF
a different character, annoying to both
cow and mixer, and sometimes hard
to heal from constantirritation in milk
ing. An ointment made Of half tea
cup of lard and piece of DeesWax the
size of an egg, melted together, to
which, when cooling, is added tea
spoonful of carbolic acid will be bene-
fetal in effecting a cure. Warts are
easily cured by two or three appllca-
tions of castor oil. The worst cases OF
warts thus treated in ten days leave
the teats smooth and soft. Obstruc-
tons in teats are not always SO readily
cleared. Every dairyman should own
a silver milking tube. Frequently by
the use of this, carefully pushing it UP
the orifce, the obstruction may be re-
moved, but great care should be used
that the walls of the teat are not injur-
ed. 1t is often better to employ the
services of a veterinarian than for un-
,,,.o, o+;oo1 h4ondc to taIZQ risks "A mpI.-
lean Agriculturst.
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Points in a Good Cow.

w. III. Edwards, Utica, N. Y, scores
some points Of a good cow,
"We can ten good mixer from the
Following signs: Her gentle ways and
pleasant looks; her head of the same
height as her body; her horns fine, vel
low or white, growing far apart on the
head, her forehead broad, high and
even, her nosrils large and the skin
thin; eyes large and active with soft
and thin eyelids; the nose thin within
about four inches to the point but not
too long, with thin lips, the end of her
nose wide; her eyes glossy and hairy;
neck long and thin; between the
shoulder blades hollow; the brisketdeep
and thin, reaching from half the chest
to middle of neck; her tail fine and
long, with fine long hair; the abdomen
even, without being large, but quite
low towards the bag; the hips low and
thin; her shoulders high and thin with
back straight and broad above her
TANKS, those being thin and timber;
hair short, glossy and clean; her bag
being four quarters, skin loose, thin
and Timber with teats far apart, the
same distance between each one, rum
ming fine and soft towards the ends;
the veins large under the chest, legs
short, without being too stocky; the
hair curling on the hind legs little
above the shanks.
The st. Paul Dairy Reporter makes
further suggestions:
First, see that she is of the breed
you desire.
Second, see that she is in good health
and has apparently strong constitution.
Third, see to her udder and teats and
dairy shape.
Fourth, ascertain the amount Of milk
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NOTICE.

u. S. Standard live Stock Remedy.
is net a quack medicine, but has been
gotten up by the government veterin-
ary doctors at great expense and after
many trials and has proved very effect
ual in preventing and curing hog and
chicken cholera and kindred diseases.
We have abundant testimonials all
around us for the cure it has made,
often saving whole flocks of chickens
and herds of swine, while the neigh
bors' hogs and chickens were dying all
around. See ad. in another column. If.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-05-31
EASE,
LUXURY,
COMBINED.

The above cut represents a soft sole
slipper for Ladies, Misses and Chill
dren, made in any color of Kid or
Madras Cloth, with fancy plush ball or
ribbon bow.
Send SOC. for ladies', 45c. for misses,
4Oc. for children's, P. O. money order.
If you wish to match your tea gown
send sample.
Ladies' sizes, 2-8, Misses Ill, Child's
$40.
If you want to make a handsome
present for little money-try them.
These goods are sold throughout the
entire world to the great satisfaction
and comfort of everyone who wears
them. Send to the manufa cturer.
w. B. MAY. Bridgewater Mass.
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she is giving, and if she is a regular
breeder.
Fifth, analyze her milk by the Bah
cock test.
Sixth, churn her milk into butter and
don't forget to inquire if she is a per-
sistent mixer.
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HTS JITFIT

ST want my snowshoes, my chest pro
tector, my fur Overcoat and am Oil stove:
'FWhy. where on earth are you going?
''To the spring picnic, Atlanta Con
stitution.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-12
Orchard And Garden.

Arsenical spraying does effect
circulio, and the result of the
bordeaux mixture, in grape rot
are even more marked.
The currant is Il fruit of great
excellence and very popular
with almost everyone. The
growing of this fruit is not over
done, yet it is about as easily
grown and at as little expense
as any fruit placed on the mar
ket.
A doctor who had been called
to prescribe for some sick chill
dren, was honest enough to tell
the father to buy apples for
them and the doctor continued,
you think perhaps they are
too expensive, but they are
cheaper than any medicine"
The common cranberry is said
to be an attractive plant when
properly cultivated'in pots, and
can endure a good deal of neg
lect which would be fatal to
other plants. 1t needs to be
kept cool and moist. A COM
post of muck and sand is the
proper material for potting it
in.
We should not allow blue
grass to set IN our orchards as
it consumes too much of the
water so essential for the ma
turity of perfect fruit. The
roots of blue grass have been
known to penetrate the ground
to the depth of 16 feet.-West'
ern Plowman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-12
Elections.

Lansing, Mich, Jau, al.
bert Pack withdrew from the
Senatorial race and j. G.. Bur.
rows was unanimously nomi.
mated by the Republican caucus.
st, Paul, Mum, jan. 5,--The
Republican members of the two
houses have Il majority OF 90
votes, They nominated Cush.
man K. Davis for Senator, 1917
votes being cast for him.
Augusta, Me-, Jan. 5 The
Republican caucus nominated
Senator Hale for reelection.
Denver, Colo, Jan. 5.-CoIo.
RADIO elected a Silver Republi.
can for Speaker of the House,
Wander was elected Presi
dent pro TEN of the Illinois
Senate aud - Shearman
Speaker of the House.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 5.-Iu
assembly the Beishaw res0lu'
ton instructing the States rep
resentatives to support the ad
miuistration in the matter oil
its policy regarding the Philip
pines led TO a heated debate,
but it finally passed,
Albany, N. Y, Jan. 5.-Fred
Dixon Rep.) was elected speak
er of the House to-day.
| Augusta, Me-, Jan. 5.-CoI
E. X. Stetson Rep.) was elect
ed Speaker of the House thi:
afternoon.
Boston, Mass, Jan. Geo
q. Smith was elected Fresiden
of the Senate aud j. l.. Butle
Speaker of the House this after
uoOu.
I Concord, N. H., Jan. 9Th,
New Hampshire general cour
assembled Wednesday after
noon and elected r.. N. Hast
ings President of the Senat,
and F. d. Currier Speaker O
the House.
Hartford, Conn., Jan. 9TH
assembly met this afternoo
and elected Edward Keely Pres
ident pro TEN of the Senate an
+. FL, Brandagee Speaker G
the House.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-12
Open-Door Policy.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator
Frye of the American Peace
Commission said in the Senate
Committee on Commerce to-day
that it was the understanding
of the American Commissioners
that an absolute open-door pol
icy was to be observed by the
Government of the United
States. In reference to trade
in the Philippines and that
other countries were to be Civ
en- the same facilities as the
United States in that trade"
How are you protection? If an
open-door is good for the Phil
ippines, why not for us? Would
that commission or the Republi-
can party charge you and /,
native born Americans more
for home made products than a
negro III the islands of the seas?
1t looks like it. smells like it
and by Jove it is it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-12

No one extended the glad
hand to Senator II. h. Kenny
of Della ware, who is under in
dictmeut for felony, He looked
haggard and worn, aud Senator
Mathew, Stanly Quay of Penn.
sylvania met with frigid re.
ception, he looked depressed
and down cast.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-12
Bryan On Imperialism.

What excuse can be given
for the adoption OF Il colonial
policy? Secretary Gage dis
closed the secret in his Savan
nah speech. L think W. might
be justified in calling Mr.. Gag4
the keyhole OF the administra.
ton, because We look through
him to learn what. is going on
within the Executive council
chamber. He suggested that
philanthropy aud >. per cent
would go hand in hand in the
new venture. These are the
two arguments which are al
ways used in favor Of conquest.
Philanthropy aud per cent.
The one Chloroforms the con-
science of the conqueror and the
other picks the pocket of the
conquered. When the
desire to steal becomes un-
comfortable in an individual
he is declared to be
a kleptomaniac and is sent
to an asylum; when the desire
to grab land becomes uncontroll-
able in a nation we are told that
the currents of destiny are flow.
! ing through the hearts of meu'
and that the American people
are entering upon their mani,
fest mission.
Shame upon logic which
locks up the petty offender and
enthrones grand larceny. Have
the people returned to the wor,
ship OF the Golden Calf? Have
they made unto themselves Il
new commandment consistent
with the spirit of conquest and
the lust for empire? Is thou
shalt not steal upon small
scale to be substituted for the
/ law of Moses?
Awake, o ancient Law Civ.
err. Awake. Break forth from
thine unmarked sepulcher and
speed the back to the cloud
crowned summit of Mount Sinai;
commune once more with the
God Of our fathers and proclaim
again the words engraven upon
the tables Of stone-the law
that was, the law that is to-day
the law that neither individ.
ual nor nation can violate with
impuuity. "-Extract from Bry-
an, Speech.--Post Dispatch.