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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
pENNsyLvANlA,s PRODUCTS.
Enormous Increase in Output and
Employment Under Prosperity.

A]AAOIIIOu0 1tACKGu8C III OuGUut anu
Employment Under Prosperity.
Pennsylvania produced of pig iron in
1899, 6,s42,99S gross tons, or more than
~ per cent. OF the entire production of
Great Britain, over As per cent. of the
production of the United States aud
yer 81 per cent. in excess of her pro.
duction in 1894.
Pennsylvania produced GAG, 159
gross tons of steel in 1899. being nearly
% per cent. in excess of the entire pro-
duction of Great Britain, over 60 per
cent. of the production of the United
States and owe 100 per cent. in excess
of her production in 1894. Over 40 per
cent. more steel was produced in Penn
sylvania in 1899 than was produced in
the entire United States in 1894.
PENNSYLVANIA produced, in 1899, e.
003,4 s net tons OF rolled iron and steel.
not including steel billets nor muck
bar. This was over 80 per cent. of the
entire production of the United States,
and over 132 per cent in excess of her
production in 1894.
Pennsylvania alone rolled in 1890
over "a per cent. more iron and steel
than was rolled in the entire United
States in 1894.
The United States produced of tin
and terne plate, in 1899, 435 per cent.
in excess of the production in 1884,
Pennsylvania producing 81 per cent. of
this increase.
The aggregate value of the output OF
these enumerated industries in Penn
sylvania for 1899 was approximately
$500, 100000, and employment was
given to some $4,000 workmen, skilled
and unskilled, at materially increased
wages. There were 15,347 men en-
ployed in pig iron mt az average daily
wage of S1.51, as against 1914 at $1.26
in 1894: 69,9So We're employed in rolled
iron and steel in 1899 at an average
daily wage of $1.95, a. against 4O,352
in 1894 at $1.61.
In the black-platc tin works COMPARE
son cannot be made with 1894; but, in
1889, 1862 workmen We're employed at
an average daily wage of $2.36, as
against 2,474 in 1895 at $1.S7.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

telegraphs of the en-
pire, and who is said
to BIZ one of the most
capable, intelligent and
b~road-minde of mon
in China. He has had
charge not only of the
telegraphs. but of the
railways also. He is
the head Of the iinpe-
rial bank, a position
akin to the secretary
ship Of the treasury,
and he is tho PRINCIPAL
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Iowa people are talking much Of Min
lister Conger these days. and recall with
pride the fact that he gained his start

in public life while
a resident Of that
State. The Des
NJ Dimes Capital.
says that when Mr..
Conger returned to
Iowa utter his sec
ond term as minis
ter to Brazil, his
fellow-citizens in
view of his distinc-
ton, had planned q
demonstration in
his honor. The min
lister was mat at
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

Nlr. 6rlSCOW.
Mr.. Bristow finds that Neely's embez-
elements aggregated at least $131, 713,
and says he was justified in recommend.
Ing the removal of Director General
Rathbonc. Whether or not the latter
was guilty with Nicely in the embezzle.
merits, he says, there can be no doubt
that in the matter of unauthorized per
diem allowances, personal expenses and
warrants cashed and u~naccounted for, he
unlawfully appropriated to his own use
money Of the Cuban n For this,
Mr.. Bristow says, he believes Mr.. Rath.
bone should be required to answer.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

in the declaration that
General
Rathbone is guilty of
gross official neglect
and also of fraudulent
practices; that his
guilt is only less than
that of Charles F.,W.
Nicely and the lattcr's
subordinate accom-
pliccs, and that de-
u s d Postmaster
Thompson of Havana
is involved in the net
work of fraud. These
findings are made
public in the report Of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
CHINESE MINISTER WI TING FANG.

%arousing hope. that Chinese reports were
sincere. The accuracy Of the conditions
reported in Mr.. Conger's letter cannot
be questioned and unless the Chinese
Government has regained control of the
imperial troops and has taken foreigners
under it's protection there is reason to
fear the worst and question the sincerity
of Chinese officials.
Iii Hung Changes prediction that the
march of international forces upon Pekin
would result in massacre of foreigners is
o accepted in connection with Mr..
Conger's report as indicating purpose to
prepa.s the world for the announcement
of the death Of the foreigners.
Up to Wednesday no information has
been received from the Chinese legation
or Chinese Government in response to
President Mckinlcy's reply to the EN-
peror, and no answer had been received
from the second dispatch sent to E1iniste,
'Conger through Minister WI.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
CUBA FRAUD REPORT.

Bristow says Rathbone Is Only Less
Guilty than Nicely.
Official investigation Of the Cuban pos
tai frauds, made by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow has resulted
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

Emil Markenburg. an aeronaut, fsl
from a height Of 500 feet ct Santa Ana,
Cal, and was killed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

During the Democratic administra-
ton of 1S93-'9G, which closed our mills,
cotton became so cheap that it's value
fell below the cost of production. and
we supplied low-priced cotton to the
foreign manufacturers who We're ship
ping their goods into IL market. Now
our mills are using the cotton. and its
value has advanced. Cotton-srowers
know that 1.-THE open mills policy is
the best.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Money in Circulation,

The total circulation Of national bank
notes, at the close of business June 30.
1900, was 5000, $50, 719, an increase for
the year Of $6S,2291,O23 The circula-
ton, based on United States bonds, was
s27+.115.55o. an increase Of the year Of
$~6S.S51,45S.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Moxs Arc YaluabIe.

In the last six months. hogs have
advanced So n head. Apply this to
5O.O0O.0OO hogs, and there is a profit
Of $150,O00,O 600 for Western farmers.
This is better than Wall street. 1t is
a sure thing, the result Of prosperity.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Why1

81 do not care to hold office unless
1t enables me to do something to aid
the people in their fight against organ
ICED wealth."-W. j. Bryan.
Then why drop the income tax?
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
VANDERBILT OF CHINA"
Prince ShenE, Ono of the Leaders of the
Celestial Empire.

A Celestial who is pluying a somewhat
conspicuous part in the present troubles
in China is Prince Sheng, the director of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Democrats tor Imneri.u.m

Democrats for Imperialism.
The failure Of the Democrats to de-
bounce the annexation Of Hawaii was
doubtless due to the fact that the vote
OF Hawaii alone enabled them to revive
the u to / corpse.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03

Pride goes before ; punctured tie.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-08-03
Export. of Cotton.

Our exports of raw cotton compare
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
MATRIMONIAL.

HUNTER-GAINES- Announce
-ment is made of the marriage of
Rev. Robt. J. Hunter and Miss An
ME Russell Gaines. The happy
event will occur at the home of the
bride at, Crescent. Hill, Jefferson
county, Dec. l1tb.
Mr.. Hunter is a young and prom
ising Presbyterian preacher, who is
attending the Seminary in Louisi-
vlle., Miss Gaines is the handsome
daughter of. Prof. Thos. ]. Gaines
and wife, both formerly of this
county, Miss Gaines has visited
here frequently. c,s
0NWAY-HOGE-Cards are out
announcing the marriage of MIR.
Lysander B. Conway, of Danville,
Va, and Miss Mildred Merrill
Hoge, daughter of Col. Chas. E.
Hoge.
Mr.. Conway is promising young
business man. Miss Hoge is one of
the prettiest. most amiable and
highly cultured young ladies in our
county. The wedding will take
place at the handsome country
home of the BRIDES father early in
January next.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
dainty little pills, but they never
fail to cleanse the liver, remove OBJ
structions and inyigorate the sys-
tenn. South & Longmoor, w. Nc
Kee Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
COUNTY COURT DAY.

Monday last was county court
day. There was a tremendous
crowd in the city.
Owing to there being so much
politics and so many candidates on
hand there was but little attention
paid to the stock offered for sale,
of which there was a considerable
supply.
The scenes upon our streets that
day were enough TO bring the blush
of shame to the every decent citi-
zen of the county.
Hundreds of drunken men went
staggering and whooping about the
streets, creating a perfect pande-
monium. 1t is asserted that there
were over five barrels of whisky
given out.
From any more such exhibitions
may the good Lord deliver us.
Geo. A. Points, Upper Sandusky,
Ohio, writes: II have been using
FOley's Honey and Tar for hOarse-
ness and find il is the best remedy.
1t stopped the cough Immediately
and relieved all soreness. South
& Longmoor, W. Mckee Hardie.
We are notified from Days The
atre, New York, that one of Daniel
Frohman s special companies will
shortly appear here to,play AT the
White House Tavern" Mr.. FrOh-
man states that this play is one of
the most delightful and charming
love stories that he has ever pro-
duced. 1t ran for over one hundred
nights in.Berlin, and it had along
run at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, and is now presented on its
third season on the road. 1t is
story of the Alpine Mountains, and
reagrded as play of clean and
wholesome flavor.
Capital Theatre, Thursday, Dec.
n
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
OFFICIAL VOTE.

The State Board of Election Com
missiOners completed the official
count of the votes cast at the No
vember election on Wednesday last.
The following are the figures:
First-Wheeler CD, 20, 334; Keys
(RD, $1,000; Pile, POI.
SecOnd-Allen Cd. ,23. 41O; Lynch
(R), 1878; Holmes, 2OS.
Third-Rhea CD, 1850; Moss
r., 1884; Glenn, l48.
Fourth-Smith CD, 24,92O; Jolly
(R.) }, 21 ,942.
Fifth-Gregory(D.) 1874; Irwin
OR. }, 20, O85.
Sixth-Gooch Cd, 22,572; Shaw
r.. 1887; Seeds, 397.
Seventh-Trimble d., 2O,325s
StOu (R.), 1880.
Eighth-Gilbert CD, l7,646; VIII
liams, (R.), is, SOP.
Ninth-KehOe CD, 23,l97; Pugh
(R.), p, 96l.
Tenth-White 3D., 10, 448; Hop
kins (R.), 1900.
Eleventh-Smith (DO, 1921:
Boering (R.), 34.5O6.
Seventh Appellate District-Hall
CD, 26, 944; O'Rear (R.), 30, sos.
The total vote in the Governors
race is as follows: Beckham, 3d.
052; Yerkes, 229, 1853; Beckbam's
plurality, 3,6S9; John d. White
CProD, 2,269 ;Cardin A(PopD. 1865;
Roberts, 1855; DoyVe, 4O8; John
Young Brown, l54; Jack Chinn, /;
w. ). DOnly, /; w. C. p. Breckin-
ridge, /; j. M. Holmes, /; S. b.
Buckner, l; p. w. Hardin, /, max
ing a total of 467, 374 votes cast i'm
this race.
For President - Bryan, 234, 500:
Mckinley, 226,80l.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
SLICK sCoUNDREL.

Mr.. II. b. Wiley came to town on
Monday last, riding nice young
mare. When he reached jockey
alley he was accosted by slick
citizen, who examined her closely,
finally asking Mr.. Wiley to allow
him to try her. Mr.. Wiley dis
mounted and handed the fellow his
riding whip.
The rascal then calmly rode away
and that is the last Mr.. Wiley has
seen of his mare, a new saddle and
bride and the whip.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
HORSES BY Wholesale.

Some expert thief or thieves Wis
tied the farm of Mrs. LATE Crutcher,
some Z miles from this city on the
Versailles pike, on Tuesday night,
and stole four horses and pony
from the. pasture lot, making a
clean sweep, leaving the family
not a single horse.
This is going into the horse bust
ness by Wholesale.
No traces of the thieves as yet.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
DEATHS.

CROMWELL-At the home of her
husband. near Jets, this county, on
Thursday morning, Dec. 6, at 10
O'Clock, Mrs. Emily j. Cromwell.
wife of Mr.. M. II Cromwell, aged
20 years.
Mrs. Cromwell was truly good
woman in every acceptation of the
term, and was a member of the
Christian Church at Grassy
Springs. She was a devoted wife,
mother and friend. Gentle, mod
est, kindly and true, her vacant
chair in the family circle, of which
she was the lovely center, and her
place as neighbor, ever ready with
words of sympathy and helping
hand in time of trouble, can never
be filed.
She leaves heart broken husband,
to whom she had been married 90
years, five sons and two daughters,
besides large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn her death.
She was an aunt of Mrs. Geo. A.
Lewis and Miss Belle Giltner, and
Mr.. VIM. Cromwell, of this city,
and of Mrs. f. p. Denton, of this
county.
The funeral will take place this
morning, at IL o'clock from the
family residence, services being
conducted by Rev. III. b. Smith,
after which the remains will be in
tered in our cemetery.
ARE THOMSON Invita-
tions have been issued by Mrs. w.
S. Johnson to the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Ellen Woodruff
Johnson, to Mr.. William Francis
Barrett, which will occur at the
NJ 9TH Odist Church in this city, on
Wednesday, Dec. /, at O'Clock
p. m.
Miss Johnson is one of our pref
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
BAD FALL.

VIM. Smith, the colored ;anitor of
the Mason & Hoge building, corner
Main and st. Clair streets. was at
tackled with dizziness, on Thursday
morning, and lost his balance in
the upper hall, falling over the
railing TO the hall floor below,
bruising and cutting his head and
Earring him to a considerable ex-
tent. Surgical attention was at
once rendered.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08

wet feet and a neglected cold. Then
comes the hacking, lingering cough, and
the doctor looks serious and talks of pine
woods or mountain air.
That is the time when DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery proves its
value. 1t has cured hundreds of cases of
wweak lungs" obstinate, lingering cough,
bronchitis, splitting of blood, and other
forms of disease, which if neglected or
unskillfully treated lead to consumption.
uAbout eight years ago had a dreadful cough
and hoarscness, writes Mrs. Ida r. Edwards, of
Sterling, Sanpete Co., Utah NJ tried several
kinds Of medicine but without any effect; at
last tried DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, Of which have taken four bottles, and my
cough Is entirely cured"
Sick people are invited to consult DR.
Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond
ence private. Address DR.. R. v. Pierce,
Buffalo. N Y
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
THE ELECTION COMMISSION.

The State Board of Election
Commissioners met on Monday and
adjourned until Tuesday. When
they assembled Tuesday they pro-
ceeded to elect Mr.. Chas. H. Duty,
a Republican, of Montgomery
county, as the third member of the
Board, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Mr.. M. X.
YOnts.
Mr.. Allen f. Smith, of Louis
vile, was elected Secretary to sue
coed Mr.. c. p. Chenault, who re-
signed on account of i'll health.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
AN ADDRESS.

Maj. A. II. Wood, of Mt. Sterling,
will deliver an address before the
pupils of the COlOred State Normal
School on Friday, Dec. IA. His sub
ject will be Liberty and Law"
The public are cordially invited
to attend. The seats will be free.
Maj. Wood is an interesting and
instructive speaker.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
BISMARK'S IRON NERVE

Was the result of his splendid
health. lndomitable will and tre-
mendous energy are not found
where stmach. liver, kidneys and
bowels are out of order. III YOU
want these qualities and the sue
cess they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body.
Only 25c at j. w. Gayle's drug
store.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
NEW FLORIST.

Mr.. John Kraehenbuehl has taken
charge of the Nicol greenhouses, on
the railroad, just outside the city,
and asks a share of public pat
ronage. He makes a speciality of
cut flowers. His phone is No. 262,
Frankfort telephone.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
FOR HoARsENEss.

BENZ. Ingerson, of Hutton, Ind,
says he had not spoken a word
above whisper for months, and
one bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar restored his voice. 1t is used
largely by speakers and singers.
Take no substitute. South 4 Long
moor, w. Mckee Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
FOR RENT.

/ offer for rent my farm, contain
ing about 2O0 acres, located near
Farmdale; we'll watered; so acres
In timothy meadow; possession
given January list if desired. Apply
at Roundabout office or at the farm.
MRS. MOLLIE +. THOMAS.
l2-lm~
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
CUT HER THROAT.

William Burns, eolored, living
on the Versailles pike, had fam
lily discussion with his wife, ending
up with the usual "razzer" episode,
the woman's throat being cut.
Burns was arrested and lodged in
Jail. $50 H.t
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
FOR PNEUMONIA.

DR.. c. ]. Bishop, Agnew, Mich,
says: II have used Foley's Honey
and Tar I'm three very severe cases
of pneumonia with good results in
every case" There is nothing so
good. South 4 LOngmOor, w. Nc
Kee Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08

Cold and cough cures are num-
erous but the one that leads all
others in merit is Foley's Honey
and Tar, which is in great demand
these days. South & Honeymoon, w.
Mckee Hardia -, "a q.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08

Many have lost. confidence and
hope as we'll as health, because
they thought their kidney disease
was incurable. Foley's Kidney
Cure is positive cure for the dis
couraged and discOnsolate. Take
no other. South Il Longmoor, w.
MceeK Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08

test and sweetest girls. Mr.. Bar
ret is a son of the late Hon. VIM.
F. Barrett and is popular and
handsome young man.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
SMALL FARM FOR SALE.

In to-day's paper Mr., d. p.
Bentley offers farm of 80 acres for
sale. 1t is located just over the
Henry county line. He says it is a
good farm, well located.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
ENGRAVED CARDS.

Leave orders for engraved cards,
etc, at LeCompte 4 Gayle Co.'s.
l3-3t.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08
READ 1T.

The LeCOmpte & Gayle Co. has
an advertisement of holiday goods
in to-day's paper. They always
have the incest and most dainty
goods to be obtained. Go and see
them.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08

l8 pounds best granulated sugar
for 81, Saturday, Dec. 8, at Lang
don-Creasey Co. l3-lt
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-08

New LeghOrn citron, only 15C
pound, Saturday, Dec. s, at Lang
don-Creasy Co. 13-1t.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-21
Texa. Fever.

Texas fever in cattle and ''Texas fe-
ver'' in men, are entirely different dis
cases. With the former disease native
cattle do not suffer; in the latter, ma
tives suffer more than any others. The
chief symptoms of Texas fever" in
man are: Weakness of the knees, gen
eral Iassitude, yawning, seats of pants
worn cut by long-continued sitting, a
general aspect of dilapidation about
the home and the farm, and a dispcsi-
ton to take things as they come, y
rather than go after them. The dis
ease is generally protracted, but rare
" fatal. People unaccustomed 10 ita
ptculiarities call it 'confonnded lazi.
ness.-Farin and Ranch.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-21
VALUABLE INFORMATION.


The 1889 report Of the North Caro-
Ina agricultural experiment station
contains some valuable information.
The station has been very fortunate in
avoiding any serious sickness among
the fowls kept, being compelled to se-
cure sick fowls from private individ-
uals for experimenting. They astsi-
butte the fact to the following precau-
tionary methods:
/. All the grown fowls are watered
in strictly clean vessels twice per day
in winter and three times in summer
months, being very careful that in
summer all such vessels are placed in
the shade. Young fowls arc watered
five times daily.
2. That war is waged on vermin
continually.
3. That good, wholesome, sound food
is always given, and at regular hours.
4. That coarse lime, gravel or grit
and charcoal are continually before all
fowls. Oyster shell are also occasion
ally supplied, but the station does not
consider the latter an absolute neces-
sity.
&. That all houses are cleaned and
floors lined once per week in Writer
end two and three times in summer.
&. That no food is left lying around
to sour, and care is taken to ferd
only as much as will be eaten prompt
ly.
z. That all fowl houses have perfect
ly tight roofs ard the north, east and
west sides are closed SO as to avoid
draughts. Fronts are covered with
wire netting.
The matter of treating diseases in
fowls is one much discussed in the
poultry papers, but from personal OBJ
tervations will say that unless the
iowls first attacked is valuable oae,
the hatchct will be CT more service TO
you than the fowl when cured, as the
chances of spreading the disease
among other fowls, and the time de-
voted to etfectirg the cure will, in nine
out of ten cases. be worth more than
the fowls.--N. c. Satincs
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-07-21

Sugar beets in Germany have been
improved in sugar content $50 per cent,
in less than 100 years. This is result
of the application of science to practi-
cal agriculture.
1T is gratifying to observe the ma
terial advance in the price of mule
colts. The grades that last year
brought from SIS to $25 now range in
price from $40 to $50.
The American Agriculturist says:
'"rhc poultry BUSINESS has not been
given sufficient publicity in compari.
SON to its importance, but there il nc
one so much to blame for this fact az
the farmer"
LIN raising chickens for practical
purposes. the prime object should be
to raise pullets. And with this object
in view we should endeavor to give
the pullets every poxsible advantage
and to hasten their growth and early
maturity all that we can.
Rice taxes the fertility of the soil
less than any other cereal, getting
most of its food from the air and irri-
CATION water. The rice growers say il
may be grown year after year on the
same land without deteriorating the
soil to an appreciable extent.
pr. A. w. Blythe, medical officer
of health and analyst for Maryle.
bone," England, recommends the sub
mission Of samples of suspected butter
to mice. He says it has been demon.
strated that rodents will not touck
oIeonlargarine.
1t is stated that up to April
1900, the British government had pur
chased in the United States, for use
in South Africa, 20,909 mules, paying
fer them s1,9s6,375, and they are still
buying.
1T appears from reports that the
prospect for the coming apple crop is
good in most leading sections. The
blooming period brought much
promise, and SO far as conditions al
this stage amount to anything, pros,
poets are favorable for liberal cror
of fruit.
-Anovel vegetable has been brought
recently from the island of Java. 1,
is called Mougri, and grows to the
height of 20 iDhces, bearing pods fire.
quently three feet long, which arr
solid. tender and crisp. They may b<
eaten raw like radishes, make excellent
pickles and are good for salads. II
boiled while young, they are said to b<
rs delicious, and very similar in flavor
to asparagus