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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06

soon the owner came along. very mad
because he was IN n hurry 10 go some
where. He toad the coachmnn To get q
move on those horleH pretty blamed
quick or he'd make ,ninra ivcly. Tho
coachmnn said he'd done his best and
didn't know any other way, M | step
ped up ana asked the man " he would
like 10 see the horses go.
"'Would ~ he said. very red In the
face, IN lust make II worth your while
II you get cm or
"'All right, said I, IN make EN-
go 80 ! walked up 10 the balky horse
and patted his neck "A little and talked
Co hlin. ana the first thing anybody
knew that team was going down the
atreet 80 fast the coachman could
hardly hold EN-"
How did You do it?' said !.
"Thnts what the man wanted to
know and all the other people. AZ far
as they could see. hadn't done any
thing, hut | had, Just tho same. It's a
nice little trick. You walk up To u
horses head and pretend TO fool around
little and then. quick AS you can, run
a pin through the tip % one of his
ears, and let II stay there, You know
the ears are horses tenderest point.
he can't DO anything without his cars;
he can't think without his ears. Wen,
az soon az the pin goes through his
ears you can make up your mind that
he knows IL. because Il hurts. lie
probably thinks IL II some now
kind " a ny that won't shake
on. and the whole force Of his mind IN
centcred on getting away from that
ny. no he does the only thing there "
left, that II. tear away at fun speed.
There are balky horses tharll let you
build a IRE under them without NOV.
Ing. but there amt any OF them that'il
stand atill and let you stick pin
through one OF their ears"
30 you mean 20 say that there ever
was a balky horse that would stand
still when there was a fire burning
under him. I asked credulously.
Certainly do. They won't let the
IRE burn 'em. though; they simply
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06
A SIGN OF PROSPERITY.


The advertising business Is good
barometer NJ the condition of trade.
Remington Brothera. one OF the leading
newspaper agencies ~ the country, ma
their business Increasing so much that
they have taken larger quarters and re-
moved 20 the New York life Insurance
building, No. $40 broadway. This In
nuid Ia be- Tho finest office building In
the world, being 900 feet long ana built
of white marble. There ~ perhaps M
other agency that has succeeded In get
ting sn many ~ the best advertisers OF
tho country FOR patrons ~ Remington
Brothers. The secret uf their succeHn II
that they produce results, Advertising
today a. y sciglce and without the uso
OF proper methods and papers large
sums of money are wasted. bennington
nrothers are unng methods and news
papers that rive advertisers RESULTS.
Naturally. enterprising firms need the
sorvires of nn axe ncy thnt eau plan adj
yertlslng and max II successful.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06

way Of the church. The fate OF the
wfctched prisoner In exile upon n dis
innt shore has been said To involve the
fate OF a powerful hierarchy whose
great Influence has been turned against
him,
II IN particularly gratifying. there.
fore. 60 learn that the pope wftnholds
his approval from the course THAI has
been pursued bN too many French
priests. II II said that he has eN-
pressed his astoniHhment at the pas
sionH that have been aroused over the
famous case, adding significantly that
France had always been at the head of
either civilization or oarbnIfsm The
emphasis Just now n upon barharism.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06
M0nAMMEDANS LOYAL.

The dispatches from Manila say that
the Mohammcdan Inhabitants Of the
island OF Mindanao, which rs ono OF the
largest u the philippine group ana the
Sulu archipelago. are declaring their
loyalty TO the United States and readi.
ness 10 support the American army
against the followers OF Aguinaldo.
This In believed 10 be due largely 10 tho
Influence OF the sultan OF Turkey, who
IN the spiritual head OF the MOslem
church and exercises religious author
lily over all the ndhcrents Of that faith.
Abdul Hamid II has always been
greatly impressed by the achievements
OF our navy during the war During
the hostillties he frequently expressed
his sympathy TO Minister Strauss Ut
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06
EQUINE BAD HABITS.
Simple Methods Of Curing Them Given
by u Horse Dealer.

The other day happened to be In n
circle OF men who were all lovers or
horses. and were posted on many peou-
ilarities OF the equine nature.
KICKING.
do any OF you gentlemen know u
sure way to cure n horse of kicklng2'
said the Down Easter, addressing the
others defcrentlally.
why" answered the Now York horh'
dealer. II always do It by tying part
~ the horses tail 10 the SHAFT. That
usually iises him
Yes" remarked the man from the
plains. that's one way, but ! know a
better one"
Hold on "a minute" I interrupted;
II want to understand why tying u
horses tall to the shaft Will prevent
him from kicking"
That's easy enough" said the New
Yorker. you see horse cant kick UNI
III he gets his head down ana his tall
up. Isn't that no, gentlemen?'
The others all nsscnted.
Hut why can't hei" l persisted.
simply because no can't, No horse
svsr Ga. censsQusntly. when YOU tie
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06

lowed by the occupation. which ends
the kindergarten day.
The nrHt and most evident consider
alton In estimating the value of the
kindergarten games In their imporinncr
Tor physical exercise. LATHE children
should not b. kept seated longer than
nftcen minutes at time. Then there
should be change ~ position, "a relax
alton OF muscles, else harm Will surely
be done
A very simple little exercise win
answer the requirement send thein
away ns little birds To ny and hop
about the room. Al they wave thcii
arms 10 represent the wings m q bird
the chest IL expanded. while hopping ON
the toes n a good exercise for the mus
clea OF the leg. During the time the,
are moving about, have the windows
raised sa the air 0f the room VIII lie
thoroughly changed before they are
again seated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06

his tail down you upset his calcula-
tlons. My idea Is that he gets ~ dlr-
tracted studying what's the hhtter
with his tail and trying to life u when
h. cant that he forgetr 20 KICK.
Very likely" said the Down Easter
"Now. what's your Way
why" answered the man from the
plains. "the way We IA a kicking horse
II tn tic one OF his forolcgr with ripe
10 The hind leg OF the other side. Then.
aa soon as he starts to kick he jerks MS
front leg on the ground and goes down
In heap. Two or three doses OF thls
treatment win cure the worst case you
can find"
But suppose" | suggested. your
horse kicks With the foot that u not
tled2"
'"rhat'a not the way n bad Kicker
acts. once In n while a horse VIII let
out sideways with one hind foot alone,
hut as u general thing the ones you
have trouble with kick with both hind
feet ut the same time, and my rope
brings EN- down every CLIP
DALKy HORSES.
Tho talk ran along for little while,
and presently came To the best method
Of dealing with balky horses. Var
ious old fashioned ways were suggested
ana finally the Down Easter went them
all one better with the following hys-
tenn, he claimed as his own. He pres
faced his remarks with a little story.
"The last time | was down In nps-
ton 1 happened 20 SEQ two line, black
horses standing In front OF store
There WAS o private coach behind them
and a coachmnn on the seat who was
trying 10 start w the team, but he
couldn't do H. Asfaat us one OF the
horses would pull, the other
would back and there was no
budging them. ] Joined the crowd
team md becn there over half AN hour
and nobody had been able to start the
balky horses.
u looked on FOR awhile and pretty
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06

Conrtantinopie, and Il is believed that
aH soon ~ Manila surrendered he found
means TO communicate with the tribal
leaders OF his faith In the Philippines
aud admonishrd them to support the
United States. There are supposed To
be- about 100000 MohnmmedanB In the
Philippine archipelago and their loyalty
can. BE- depended upon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06

THIS elegant Hardwood. . pieces Suit
hishly polished. The drawers work OF
"a patent slide. making them run per
fcctly easy. The mirror II the yer
best French Plate. AL We ask for
II
$l9.85
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-06
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

SANITATION Of water@pouts - Eye.isht OF
ssvssss-- Aerial Tciearsphy - What IL
the Earth's sbapeY-Csuse ~ Red f"-
i,sse--A Color irrobiem-A Desert that
4. Not . Dssert--A seif-Acting Teapot
matching os Eggs with Double yoihs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26
JOHNSON CITY. TENNESSEE. THURSDAY OCTOBER 2o 1899

soil, Cotton-seed meal and dried
blood come next in availability, aud
are still less liable to be lost by leach
ing. On the whole, tankage contains
the most of the bone meals.
It would be to the farmers interest
to insist on knowing the cource of the
nitrogen in complete fertilizers. The
chemist of the Fertilizer Inspection
could nearly always tell this without
extra trouble.
The value of bone meal depends
largely on its fineness. If we demand
ed finely ground bone, it would be
forthcoming.
The potash found in the various mix
lures comes from Germany, and is gen.
orally in the form of the muriate of
potash. The sulphate of potash is also
sold, but is moro expensive and of little
additional value except for tobacco
Wood and hull ashes furnish the best
of all forms, the carbonate of potash.
Homemade mixtures are the most
satisfactory. Any farmer can mix as
good fertilizer by means of acid phos-
phate, German potash salt, and cot
ton-seed meal, as is sold on the market.
Do not mix acid phosphate and ashes,
but apply them at different times. The
lime in ashes tends to render the avail
able phosphoric acid insoluble and un-
available il mixed.
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To Keep Old Age at Bay.

Mnny of the daily and weekly news
papers have recently been discussing
the question of how to postpone old
age. Various scientists have promul-
gated theories of their own, and the
theory which seems to have found the
most adherents is the one which advo-
Gates the selection of certain kinds of
70 DDS, containing q minimum amount
of earthly salts, as these are supposed
to cause ossifc blockage of the system,
the general conclusion is that more
fruit should be eaten, especially apples,
grapes and bananas, as they are rich
in nutritious elements. Being deficient
nitrogen, they are best for elderly peo-
pie, as they keep the blood in better
condition than when meat dish forms
the principal food. After the age of 90
people should eat fruit with every meal
and should take no starch foods.
Bread, potatoes, rice, tapioca and sim
liar articles are, therefore excluded.
Very little beef or mutton should be
eaten; fish and poultry have not the
Objectionable earth salts of beef. A
glass of water taken three times day,
with ten or fifteen drops of diluted
phosphoric acid in each glass, has the
tendency to assist the blood in elimina-
ting the obstructing salts.-Ex.
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THE FERTILIZER QUESTION.
Agricultural Experiment Station of the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville,
October /, 1899.

October /, 1899.
The average Tennessee farmer should
not hope permanently to increase or
even to maintain the fertility of his
land by means of commercial fertilizers
alone. BY this is meant that their con-
tinued annual use will be without prof
liable returns unless aided either by
liberal dressings of stable manure, or
by green manures from some crop like
cowpeas or clover. To use only miner
al fertilizers. such as acid phosphate or
or acid phosphate and potash, on very
poor land, is almost money thrown
away. The average so-called complete
or ammoniated fertilizer is little if any
better. The reason for all this is that
the excess OF the mineral elements ex-
hausts the soil of its nitrogen and of its
partly decayed vegetable and animal
matter, or humus, and this moro quick
ly than if no fertilizer were used.
The following considerations make
this subject palmer; The chemical an
asyses Of our soils show that if we con-
slider the total amounts of plant food
they contain, the. nitrogen supply
would be consumed first, next would
be phosphoric acid, and last of oil, pot.
ash. If we consider the plant food in
the soil to the depth of one foot and il
were possible to grow wheat year after
year at the rate of twenty bushels tc
the acre, the average virgin soil of this
State would be entirely without nitro.
gen in about 50 years. The phophoric
acid would be sufficient for ITO years,
while the potash would last $40 years.
One bushel of wheat removes in grain
and straw more nitrogen, both in
pounds and in money value, than the
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Fertilizer Notes.

Acid phosphate is often sold under
the following names; Superphosphate,
Soluble Bone, and Dissolved Bone.
The first expression is good, but the
last two are trade names which are a
little misleading. Probably not one
acid phosphate in one hundred comes
from bone, and if it did, the available
phosphoric acid would have no more
value than from any other source. Sim
liar names are used for mixtures of
acid phosphate and potash.
Acid phosphate can be used in place
of kainit to prevent loss of ammonia
from stable manure.
A number of firms bIacken their
goods by means of some such useless
material as Ignite or graphite. The
claim is made that the farmer wants
black fertilizers. The chief objection
is that the farmer must pay for this
extra rich appearance. 1t should be
stated, however, that black phosphate
is mined in Middle Tennessee.
The complete fertilizer is generally
sold under some name selected by the
manufacturer. The ammonia usually
comes from tankage, a material which
furnishes this element the cheapest
but frequently in q rather unayailabl,
form.
Ammonia and nitrogen, as trade ex
pressiOns, are oftea used interchange
ably. The latter as the more accurat
term, as in reality ammonia is seldom
found in fertilizers. Nitrogen is th
element desired, so that an ammoni
compound is valuable only for the nj
trogen it contains. Nitrate of sod
acts the most quickly and is the mos
available of oil forms. The nitroge
of ammonium sulphate is nearly as a,
Tive, while it is less easily lost from IL
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ture. The finely ground lime phos-
phate rock is treated with about an
equal weight of strong sulphuric acid.
Chemical changes take place, SO that
part of the phosphoric acid becomes
soluble in water. Another part, tho
less soluble, is made readily available
to growing crops; while small amount
still retains its insoluble and unavail-
able character. One other important
change has taken place. The sulphu-
ric acid has combined with the lime,
making lime sulphate, commonly call
ed gypsum " land plaster, so that it
forms nearly one-half of the total
weight of the acid phosphate. 1t is
now we'll established that this plaster
frees large amounts of soluble soil pot
ash, and so makes the fertilizer ele-
ment which is so much the most abun-
dant in our soils available for plant use.
Hence, acid phosphate supplies phos-
phoric acid directly and potash indi-
rectly. The two or three per cent of
potash in the average mixture of acid
phosphate and potash is perfectly iusti-
fable, as a small amount of this ele-
ment may give the crop better start
and may even be- q necessity. Since
only part Of the available phosphoric
acid is used during the first year of its
application, it has been found best to
apply considerably more than the crop
will remove. Three hundred pounds
for soil in good condition would not
be excessive for general farm crops.
Something should now be said in
favor of the ammoniated fertilizer. For
example, it is often used with profit on
strong lands when one exhausting crop
follows another, as wheat after corn. A
little easily available nitrogen is fur
nished, so that the wheat gets better
start, after which it can forage more
vigorously for itself.
In conclusion, rely first of all on COW
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other elements combined, as follows:
g.. pounds of nitrogen, worth at low
estimate 25 cents; 0.6 pounds of phos-
phoric acid, worth "a cents; o pounds
of potash, worth 4 cents. To furnish
this amount of nitrogen, one hundred
pounds of the average complete fertili-
zer would be necessary, which would
supply enough available phosphoric
acid for fifteen bushels and enough pot
ash for two bushels. This one hun
dred pounds would cost, atretail prices
about 95 cents; if home mixed, about
60 cents. 1t is evident, therefore, that
the complete fertilizer can not be used
by itself to build up worn lands, or
even to maintain those already in fair
condition. II is still more evident that
the mineral fertilizers without nitro
gen will fall even further short of this
object
The problem of improving our soils
most proftably will be solved in most
instances by the judicious use of min
eral fertilizers, accompanied by stable
manure and the growning of cowpeas,
clover or the like. The mistake must
not be made of moving these crops for
hay and then not returning the manure
under the wrong impression that the
roots contain the most of the plant food.
Approximately one-ffth of the total nj
trogen may be considered as left in the
roots, stubble, etc. A carefully select
ed rotation of crops, in which cowpeas
play a prominent para, is the first es-
sential to the bettering of worn lands,
Peas without mineral fertilizers will
improve for years to come much of oul
land that is beginning to run down
particularly that which was naturally
strongest and best, such as our alluvia
soils and our clayey limestone soils
which are richly supplied with minera
elements. If mineral fertilizer b,
needed, general experience teaches tina
acid phosphate is by far the more prof
table. This can be still better under
stood when we have explained som
y principles Of acid phosphate manufac
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-10-26

One of the most picturesque and de-
lightful sections Of North Carolina, is
what is known as the Sapphire Country.
This section is located near Brevard,
N. c., at an average altitude of 5000
feet, and abounds in many beautiful
streams and grand waterfalls.
Of the many attractive features, per-
haps one of the most interesting and
picturesque points are Fairfield and
Sapphioe Lakes. No where else in
the south at this altitude are there
such bodies of water. There are tow
ering cliffs, rising abruptly for thou
sand foot from their shores and cas-
dades of rare beauty falling directly
into the lakes from the lofty table land
surrounding.
On account of the elevation of this
section, it is very healthy, and particu-
larly adapted to those troubled with
hay fever, being also free from all ma.
laria or other diseases. A record Of
the temperature kept at Sapphire fol
four years, shows an average of 90 de-
grees for the entire summer.
Sapphire Inn, Fairfield Inn, and the
Lodge, afford excellent accommoda
tions for guests.
For further information regarding
the Sapphire country, call on any agen
Of the Southern railway, or write G. A
Benscoter, A. G.. P. A., Chattanooga
Tenn, for descriptive pamphlet.
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A Narrow Escapc.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, s. D. "Was TAX
en- with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termi-
mated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying I could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if / could not stay
with my friends on earth, ! would meet
my absent onss above. Ny husband
was advised to get DIR. Kings's New
Discovery for consumption, coughs,
and colds. 1 gave it trial, took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God, / am saved and now a we'll
and healthy woman" Trial bottles
free at drug stores. Regular size at
soc. and $l.OO. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
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Brownlow's Big Heart.

Hon. w. P. Brownlow has big heart
and is of a remarkably generous and
kind disposition. He is philanthropist
"a political philanthropist, you might
say, and wishes the general public to
believe that the gathering in this city
yesterday of the Brownlow leaders of
Middle and West Tennessee was only
intended to uphold his hand in his ef-
forts to save the state and the nation.
It is kind and thoughtful Of Mr.. Brown
low to devote his time to such COM
mendable task and to unite his follow
,ers in the undertaking. But Mr.. Evans
says he also proposes to save the state
and, the nation, and there may be q
conflict between these two philanthrop-
ic politicians Nashville American.
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The Lips.

The lips should never be ribbed with
strong scent, such as eau de cologne, or
vinegar, or lemon. Friction is also
very bad for their well-being. Lips
may unly be pale pink, but if they are
smooth and soft they will look attrac-
tive. Rouge is also very bad for the
lips. Some women have stupid way
of biting the color into their lips. Not
only does this unwise practice make
the skin very sensitive. but it also
thickens and swelIs the lips till they
ose all charm.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Hall'S Catarrh Cure.
p j. CHENEY Co.. Toledo, o,
We, the undersigned, have known f. j. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
tectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists Toledo,
Ohio
Walding, Klnnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
Ihc per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Volcanic EruntIOns

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life
of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also old running and fever sores,
ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands,
chilblains. Best pile cure on earth.
Drives out pains and aches. Only %
cents box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by druggists.
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peas and stable manure. Try mineral
fertilizers, acid phosphate in particu-
lar, as valuable helps. Buy acid phos-
phate, murirate of potash, and cotton
seed meal by themselves, SO that you
can make your own experiments and
mix your own goods to suit your crop
and soil.
CHARLES A. MOOERS, Chemist.
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UNCLE SANS HOT BATHS.
The Hot Springs of Arkansas via. Southern
Railway.

Will eradicate from your system the
lingering effects of grip and other all
ments caused by the severe winter, and
malaria, rheumatism, neuralgia, ca
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skin diseases, and chronic and func-
tional arrangements. The mountain
climate of Hot Springs is cool and de-
lightful in summer. 100 hotels open
the year round. For illustrated litera-
ture, containing all information, ad-
dress @. F. Cooley, Manager Business
Mems League, Hot Springs, Ark.
For reduced excursion tickets and
particulars of the trip, see local agent
or address W. A. Turk. Gen'l Pass.
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