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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

kind. The depth below the surface
will depend on the plant to be watered.
For most garden plants a few inches is
sufficient. If a vineyard is to be sub
irrigated put the tile somewhat deeper,
and if the water is to be applied to an
orchard the tile should be deeper than
for a vineyard.
The rows of tile shpld be near
enough together SO that the space be-
tween them will be thoroughly mois-
tened. The tile. must be laid SO that the
end of the line where the water enters
will be slightly lower than the other.
The water will run in until the tile is
filled and then by capillary attraction
will be distributed. The accompany
ing diagram shows how a vineyard may
be watered. 1t is a plan of a plat in
this vicinity. and the grapes produced
here are the finest in this section OF
the state. The heavy lines (b) repre-
sent the row of grapevines and the dot
ted lines (a) the rows of tiles. They
are laid so that the water is introduced
from the upper right-hand corner and
distributed throughout the whole sys-
TEN. Water is forced to the plat from a
well some distance away by means of
q windmill. a few yards of tile in a
garden often doubles the value OF the
plat.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FREE.
One of the Grande.t oacr. Ever Made.

One OF the O6crs Ever wade.
The first five persons procuring the
Endless Chain Starch Book from their
grocer will each obtain one large 10c
! package of Red Cross starch, one large
.10c package of "HUBINGER'S BEST"
starch, two Shakespeare pictures,
printed in twelve beautiful colors, as
natural as life, or one Twentieth Cen
fury Girl Calendar, the finest Of its kind
everprinted, a~llabsolutely free. All 9TH
1ers procuring the Endless Chain Starch
Book will obtain from their grocer two
large 10c packages of starch for Sc, and
the beautiful premiums, which are be-
ing given away. This offer is only made
for. a short time to further introduce
Che fahous "RED CROSS" starch, and
the oeebrated "HUBINGER'S BEST"
cold:water starch. "RED CROSS" laun.
dry starch is something entirely new,
andiswithout doubt the greatest inven-
tfon of the Twentieth Century. 1t has
no-equal, and surpasses all others. 1t
.has-Yyon. for itself praise from all parts
of the United States. 1t has super
seded everything heretofore used, or
Known to science in the laundry art.
It's. made from wheat, rice and corn,
and is chemically prepared upon scien-
tifc. principles, by ]. c. Hubinger, an
expert in the laundry professions who
has had 25 years of practical experience
in fancy laundering, and who is the
first successful and original inventor
of all fine grades of starch in the United
States. If you would have the best, ask
for "RED CROSS" and "HUBINGER'S
BEST" which are the finest starches
on the market to-day. The jobbing
houses all handle it, the retail grocer
has it on his shelves. you find it in all
the homes, while the careful house
wife has adorned the walls of the home
with the beautiful Shakespeare pic
lures, which are being given away in
introducing RED CROSS" and "HU-
BINGER'S BEST" starch.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
OIL LAYS III q S
Successful Experiment in California
Which Might De Given n Trial In
the Eastern States.

The machine for distributing the Oil
on the roadway is quite a novelty. 1t
consists of a portable tank six feet
long, running on two wheels, which are
attached to the rear of an oil tank
wagon. The oil is discharged into the
portable tank by means of hose. 1t is
then discharged through tubes six
inches apart, underneath the tank,
which are operated by a lever. Only q
sufficient amount is let through to take
up the dust. The oil is run in burrows
made by a little hoe and is covered by
other hoes following. This is to pre-
vent the oil from seeking a level in any
low place and becoming unevenly dis
tributed on the road. After all the oil
has been applied the same machine is
used to incorporate the oil and earth.
Two horses are attached to the ap-
paratus, and by the means of numeIo Gus
other friction teeth and by. going over
the road the balance of the day for the
purpose of Incorporating the earth and.
oil the road is made ready for use. The
oil used is a heavy quality Of asphatum'
oil and is applied hot. The affinity (the
earth for the oil) when both are hot is
very great.
One of the principal streets of Long
Beach was treated with the oil process.
and reports concerning it are generally
satisfactory, sections III the street with
a good foundation showing perfect re-
suits and n dustless roadway.
The following from tire South -Pasa-
denan will show how the oil process is
viewed by the people of that town: .
The city trustees and the. people of
South Pasadena are SO well pleased
with the results of alIQying. dust. by oil
that if the rainy season were mot so
near the plan of using water for this
purpose would be abandoned entirely
and the dust kept dOwn-by the use Of
oil. Our people are so well satisfied
With the result of dressing a portion
of the r~oadways with oil that-tiey re-
gard it as the solution of the'question.
of street sprinkling. In The spring the
use of water will probably. be .aban.
doned altogether and oil substituted;
The dust by this process is entirely al.
layed, the cost much less, and, what is
of equal Importance, a great saving in
the water supply is made"
After a thorough investigation ard
practical working of the Gil process as
applied by Mr.. De Camp during the past
six months there seems to be no ques-
ton as to its utility and economy over
the ancient custom of watering the
roads to allay the dust. This being the
case, we hope, for the good of the trav-
cling public, that the oil dust-allaying
process may be adopted not only in Los
Angeles county but throughout the
country. Parties desiring further in
formation in regard to this matter can
obtain the same by applying in person
or by letter to L. L. De Camp, who has
an Office in the Frost building. Los An
geles.-AIhambra Cali Advocate.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
where a Good Pistol i. ADMIRED.

Hon. William WORKMAN, long state treas.
urer OF Texas, was in a New York jewelry
store one day when he noticed a showcase
filed with splendid jeweled reyolvers, with
silver and gold grips and chased barrels, hav.
ing precious stones set into the butts.
"Lemme see one of those guns" be said
to the clerk.
(Which one, sir?:"
handle"
The clerk took it from the case. 1t was
marked $500, and it looked even worth
more. The Texan took it tenderly in both
hands and held it admiringly up to the
light. Then drawing himself up to his full
height, which was six feet and a half, he
rested the revolver upon his left elbow,
crooked for the purpose, and looked over
the sights down the long store. Those per.
sons who saw ~involuntarily lodged.
Say" said Mr.. WORKMAN, with quiet but
intense enthusiasm, as he returned the
weapon, eff l was to wear that gun down in
my state the people would be falling down
on their knees begging to be killed with It'll"
Chicago Evening News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
mad@0lSOD> ...&A
U2SE5lgElJ&
TILE SUB-IRRIGAlIcN.
u system Particularly Adapted for
Gardens, Small Farms and
Vineyards.

Surface irrigation requires much
more water because of rapid evapora-
ton and is far less valuable than SUBJ
irrigation. Unless the water is careful
ly handled on the surface it will do
more injury to the ground and to the
plants than it will do good. If the wa
ter is applied beneath the surface it
will rapidly reach the roots and there
will be little or no loss on account of
evaporation. The loose soil above acts
as a mulch. The tile used for this pur-
pose must be of the unglazed porous
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
Danger In Nitrate of Soda.

1t should be remembered that nitrate
of soda is not so beneficial for stock as
it is for soil. Every little while some
farmer. either through ignorance or
,arelessness, leaves nitrate of soda
around, or sacks which have contained
it, accessible to cattle or other stock.
These, not recognizing the difference
from common salt, lick or eat it, and as
q result either die or get very sick. In
case of poisoning from this chemical
the administration of infusions of cof-
fee and alcohol and irritant oysters is
recommended by government veter
erinarianS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
SECURE FLOATING FENCE.

the fence. Holes are bored in these, il
which upright stakes are driven to sup
port the upper rail. The lengths of fence
are chained together. The outer log is
anchored upstream and down stream
with sufficient length of chain to per-
init the rising and falling of the fence,
This plan is splendid for tide water
rivers, and good wherever the rise is not
likely to be so sudden as to wash it
away.-Farm and Home.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
Honest Methods Win.

This is a TACT that sometimes is over
looked in these days Of hurry and scramble,
the John NJ. Smyth Co, Chicago, whose
advertisements are appearing in this pa
per, is a marked illustration in point. A
tremendous business has been built up by
this firm strictly on its merits. Good goods
properly described and offered at a very low
price, the unlimited capital of the firm en-
abling it to buy on extremely advantageous
terms. See the striking advertisement else
where in this issue and write the John NJ.
Smyth Co, $50 to lG6 West Madison st.,
Chicago, for its mammoth catalogue. Every
family should have it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

time. Since using your II
ing-down pains. or tired
feelings, and am well and
hearty. !shall ecommend
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
able Compound to all my
suffering friends as the
greatest remedy for all
female weakness"
Mrs. SUSIE J. WEAVER.
1921 Callowhill St.. Philar
delphia, Pa. writes:
dear Mrs. PINkHAM-I
had Inflammation of the
womb and painful men
situation. and by your
advice l began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. Have
taken four bottles and use
one packagesof Sanativ
Wash and feel like 4 new
woman. l thank you SO Z
much for what your medi- :
cine has done for me-"
Mrs. NJ: BAUMANN, III "
Chicago. ILL.,. writes: "a
months trial of Lydia E. PHI
not say enough in praise
with womb trouble when !
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
Good for Girls Only.

Dewey anecdotes relate that the admiral
traces his start in life to a severe whipping
a school teacher gave him, whereupon he re.
solved to lead a new life. This anecdote will
be read out loud by the mothers. but it will
not fool any boy. 1t is harder to fool a boy
than a girl with fairy tales.-Atchison
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

A1O.G 80
Four Route"
To the North, West, Northwest. South.
west, South and Southeast. Selling dates:
August 18th, September 9Th and 18th; and
on October Sd and 18th, 1899, at one fare,
plus 500 to authorized points in the fol
lowing states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkan-
sas, British Columbia, Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Iowa, Indian Territory, Idaho,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan,
Manitoba, New Mexico, Nebraska, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Okla.
homa, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas,
Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Washington. For full information and par.
ticulars as to rates, routes, tickets, Iimits,
stop-oyer privileges, ETC., call on Agents
Big -Four Route" or address the under
Warren J. Lynch, Gen. Pass. 4 Tiki. Agt,
Cincinnati, o.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
The Three TtIlers.

man, What are the three quickest modes
of communication"
well, no" replied the summer girl.
"Ha. Ha! Telephone, telegraph and
tell-a-woman," and now he wonders why she
returned his ring in the middle OF the sea-
son.-Philadeiphia Call.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
FENCING OVER WATER.
How to Build n Floating Fence THAI
VIII Resist the Attacks of All
Ordinary Currents.

Fencing over water is not Difficult,
when carried out along the lines as ir-
dicated in the cut. Some Short cross
logs support one. two or mere lengths
of stout rails that form the bottom of
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

On Tuesday, Oct, 10, 1899, the Inter State
Express & Stage Line began the operation
Of a daily modern equipped stage line be-
tween West Plains, No., and Yellville, ARK.
Stage leaves West Plains, at 600 .. m, ar
the quick and only comfortable route to the
Great Zinc and Lead Mining District of
northern Arkansas.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order te
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price p and soc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

With the peach, the young trees
should be started with low heads, the
lower limbs not more tina two feet
above the ground.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

/ believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs. Allie
Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct. %, '94.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

When you see a man oyer six feet tall, who
weighs about go, and his shoes are so Ing
he has to get them made, you can be pretty
"~Sweetums' or something.-N. Y. Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
Feminine Elaboration.

A Boston paper says that about 800 women
have been licensed to preach. The rest have
not taken the trouble to get 4 license.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

The first umbrella appeared in la. The
last one disappeared about 10 minutes after
We bought it.-Elliott's Magazine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

He latter the fourteenth round)-'How I
love to dance!!" ShsC"Then | should think
you'd learn."-Town Topics.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

A man learns of so many honest men 60
ing wrong that ne is constantly surprised
that he doesn't go out behind the barn and
try TO hold himself up.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

1t is only in exceptional cases that i.
will be advisable to cultivate in the
orchard this late.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
The nest Prescription for ChIIis

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Toxic. Its simply iron and 4uininein
atasteless form. No cure no pay. Price, SOC.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

Some people run as easily as the color in
ed bunting.-AtchisoI Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

so far as it is possible, large limhs
should never be removed from pluu
Ard cherry trees.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

address is Lynn, Mass. Absolutely no
charge is made for advice. Il suffered
seven years and would surely have died
but for your help" writes Mrs. GEO.
~BAINBRIDcE. Morea. Pa, 70 Mrs. Pinkham.
at is with pleasure l I now write to inform
you that am now a healthy woman. thanks
to your kind advice and wonderful nedi-
cine. I can new praise it enough. Twas
a constant sufferer from womb trouble. and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

ENvERY woman suffering from any female trouble can *
II helped by Mrs. Pinkham. This statement is based on
sound reasoning and an unrivalled record. Au1titEdes
of Americas women to-day bless Mrs. Pinkham for competent
and common-sense advice. Write to her if you are i'll. Fr
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

A good plant needs NJ more room
than Q poor one.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.

When you hate a man, either fight him or
say nothing.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
SAFE
COUNSEL
WOMEN

leucorrhoa, lad q continual pain IN abdomen. Sometimes l
could not walk across the floor for three or four weeks at a
time. Since using your medicine, I now have no more bear
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14
To Cure a Cold In Ono Day

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 2Sc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-14

inkham's Vegetable Compound can
for it. was a very sick woman
/ began its use, but now / am we'll"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
STEAMER LABRADOR
LOST At SEA.
Broken 10 Pieces Off The Island
of HULL
AGONCILL0 A PASSENGER.

London, March News has
Just been received here of the loss
of the British steamship Labrador,
which sailed from Half TX, and
which went to pieces on Sherry
Rock, Island of Hull, yesterday in
a dense fog
The most of her sixty-one pass
engers we're in bed when the YES
sci struck, A panic ensued, but
this was quickly quelled and the
passengers were gotten off the
wreck in safety They were picked
up by the fishing boat, Viking.
Agoncillo, Aguinaldo's agent in
this country, was one of the pass
engers, and he is accused by his
companions of the most consum-
mate cowardice. When the boats
were let down he crowded the la
dies aside and rushed in ahead,
trembling with fear. He is held
in the greatest contempt by his
fellow passengers for his unmanli-
ness and entire lack of courage.
The Labrador is a complete
wreck.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
THE CAPITAL
IS BES|EG[D.
EI Psso Delegations Watch Pro
gress of Teller County Bill
1T IS A VERY WARM FIGHT.

Denver, March J. The legisls-
ture did nothing this morning be-
sides clearing away business of
minor Importance and of a routine
character, for the purpose of get
ting ready for the delegations from
Colorado Springs aud Cripple
Greek, who invaded the state house
house at one o'clock this afternoon.
The delegations have been hold
ing forth in the city all morning
at their respective headquarters,
and inviting members of the leg
islature to come there aud be CON
vinced as to how they should vote
on the Teller county bill.
Shortly before two O'Clock, the
hour set for the consideration of
the county division measure, the
various delegates, both for and
against county division, paraded
the streets behind their respective
bands, marching to the martial
strains of "a hot time. Upon ar
irving at the capitol all but few
were crowded into the galleries, a
some who were unable to find seat S
there, being seated on the floor of
the house.
AT two O'Clock the opening
speech on the question was made
by the chairman of the county
lines committee, who reported the
bill unfavora bly, and recommended
that il be not passed,
1t is probable that the house will
listen to speeches on the bill the
remainder of the day, and take ac-
ton tomorrow.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
People Who Live Long.

Among the many curious things
noted by the actuaries the following
are a few of the most interesting Wo-
men have much better prospect of
long life than men. and the chances of
married people are distinctly higher
than those of bachelors and old maids,
From the data provided by the rec
ords of various churches it has been de-
duced that the peaceful Quakers have
most frequently received the blessings
of long life promised in the fifth com
mandment, while the death rate is re-
markahly high among Methodist clergy
men. Annuitants as class live from
three to five years longer than other
people, and this is not due to human
perversity, as some humorists have sug-
gested Ii is undoubtedly due TO the
lacl of worry regarding the changes OF
fortune when regular income is GER
tainty
Although no statistics have been col
lected ON the death rate in the civil
service, where the yearly income almost
partakes of the character of an annuity.
it would perhaps be found that there is
some scientific basis for President
Grants cynical observation regarding
this class, Few die and none re ign. -
-Ainslee's Magazine.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
A Man of Resource.

A big. uncouth looking stranger, with
shoulders like Hercules, walked into
department store late one afternoon,
and, after gazing about minute, step
ped up to salesman and made known
his wish to buy shirt. A couple of
samples We're shown him. and he in
formed the salesman that either one
would do
1t was an article that sold for 81. so.
and in making payment the stranger
pulled from his hip pocket a huge roll
of bills. He apparently SKINNED them
over in search of small bill. but he
could not find one of less denomination
than $500. One of these WAS handed
the surprised salesman, but he arose to
the occasion and sent it away with the
cashboy. When the change came, it
was nearly all in small bills. The stran-
ger interrupted the salesman in his
work of counting the bills by reaching
for the pile and wadding it into his hip
pocket.
''Oh. guess it's all right, and you
give that shirt to porter if you can
find enc big enough to wear it. All /
wanted was the change You see. it
was after banking hours. and / am
man Of resources. Good day. "-Phila-
delphia Record
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
THE CoRTEs CUTS NO FIGURE
Treaty Will Become Operative
When Queen Signs.

Washington, March 2-The au-
thorities here say that the failure
of the Spanish cortes to ratify the
peace treaty, will cut no figure.
The administration officials point
to the last article of the peace pro-
tocol which specifies that the treaty
must be ratified within six months
by the president and senate of the
United States, and by the Queen
Regent of Spain. They say that
this is enough to make the treaty
independent of the action of the
cortes.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
IN INCREASE IN WAGES.
Army of Steel Workers Get an
Advance.

Chicago, Mardh ,, Some 5000
men employed by the Illinois Steel
company at Joliet and South Chi
cago and at Bay View, Wis, plants
received an increase in wages, be
ginning yesterday. The aggre-
gate increase in the pay rolls of
the company by virtue of the new
schedule approximates S250,0O0 a
year. Coincident with the intro
duction of the new schedule by the
Illinois Steel company, the Ameri-
can Wire and Steel company's in
crease of wages, s per cent, went
into effect vest rday
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
The wrong House.

A weather beaten member of the
tired fraternity, who had lost leg and
had it replaced by wooden substitute
stumped his way up the main street of
Lanarkshire village the other day
and paused at the door of the first like
ly looking dwelling Knocking at the
door, which was opened by a brisk,
businesslike housewife. the man began
his stereotyped whine:
If ye please, mum, l lost my leg -
And before he could unfold another
word of his tale the sharp retort came
"Aweel. ye didna lose it here
And bang went the door in his face
Liverpool Mercury.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-02
GENERAL MILES
ON TRIAL.
. Court of Inquiry is Consid-
ering this Question.
HAT WILL BE THE RESULT

Washington, March 2.-Is Gen
\ Miles the accused in the pro-
kdings of the court of inquiry
Iat is the question that is now
ahering the court. 1t had been
he'd to dodge this, but oircum-
noes have brought it to mat
for determination.
du common court the accused is
loved the privilege of counsel
his defense. For the past three
ks General Lee of Indiana has
bn before the board, and has
bnght out a great deal of testi-
pny IN re gard to the condition of
beef which was given the
jops in Cuba. 1t is believed he
there as the representative of
lies. An effort has been made
Induce him to make the state
mt that he is representing the
heral, but this he declines to do,