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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
Danger in Green Sorghum.

Science is up the stump. She can't
find out why green sorghum should he
so quickly fatal to cattle, says an eX-
change. Sorghum rapidly is coming
into favor as a forage crop. Owing
to the large yields obtainable and to
Its high feeding value, stockmen are
beginning to depend upon this crop
for fodder and roughage. But fatal
ties in herds pastured on the the
growing cane are frequently reported.
With the increased use OF this crop
for forage there has followed an III
crease in the number of fatal cases.
Cases are recorded of cattle dying
within five minutes after entering Il
sorghum pasture. The true reason for
this fatal effect is not known. but
many stockmen believe it may he
found in the presence on the leaves of
the cane of poisonous fungi. One
Nebraska farmer was driving his COW
across small strip of cane. and Da-
fore the animal had gone more than Il
few rods she dropped. and in a few
minutes she was dead. Another cow
that was killed by green sol Ihum had
eaten only one stalk. apparently, and
that was still in her throat. The Ne
oraska agricultural experiment station
mas analyzed stalks of green sorghum
that, being partly eaten by cattle. had
killed them. 1t found none of the COM
mon known vegetable poisons except
ing small quantity of oXalic ac:d
that could not be fatal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
Compact Bedders.

Not only the bedding plants that ars
we'll started into growth when trans
planted to their summer borders. but
especially the ANIMALS, will be vastly
improved if they have a systematic
''pinching back" at this season. tlow-
er beds are often noticed which are
too large for the number of plants
placed in them; this gives bare un-
pleasant appearance to the beds until
late in the summer when the plants
have thrown out enough branches to
cover up the spaces. smaller bed
moderately close and compact is much
more satisfactory and effective
A great deal can be done however,
to improve a bed that appears slightly
bare at first by slightly pinching back.
BY pinching out the tiny leaves and
centre of each shoot mot taking Off
slips, the plants will soon throw out
new branches; and when these new
branches attain two inches or less III
length they may also in turn be
pinched out, and in this way each
plant will become quite bushy and
cover HlOIe space.
To keep up vigorous growth give the
beds top-dressing of fine manure,
which will also act as a mulch to the
plants and be of great benefit to them.
Do not let the soil become hard; it
should be stirred frequently to keep
the plants in good growing condition,
and with this slight care the bedding
plants will soon become compact and
filed with blooming branches that will
keep up a continual display of summer
and fa1l bloom.
To be successful with the summer
boomers practical common sense VIII
be more satisfactory than all the luck
theories. Many professed lovers of
flowers cling to the fallacy that sue
cess in the culture of plants is purely
n matter of 'luck." They think that
''fowers always grow for some folks"
while others never have bit of luck
with them. This theory should be OK
poded as speedily as possible. 1t has
no foundation, in fact, it is purely fa;-
lacious. Luck rarely has any part in
the successes of life, and 1t has little
to do with success in the culture OF
flowers. Success in this direction Is
question of unceasing watchfulness.
industry and information, with mix
ture of common sense.
AS men do not grow figs of thistles,
nor gather grapes of thorns. neither do
they grow flowers of weeds, nor gather
bouquets among the sticks and stones
of an uncared flower garden.-Phil-
adelphia Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
Care OF Transplanted Trees.

Enough cannot be said in favor OF
mulching trees as soon as they are
planred. 1t Is all important to protect
the roots from the effect of evapora-
tion for at least six months after plant
ing. The small fibers must be allowed
to form and get good hold of the soil,
and large feeding roots must be able
to reach out, so as to make sure Of
supply of food and drink for the
growth that takes place in limbo. 1t
is not enough to pour on water from
above. r his, Of course, must be uCnt
in very dry weather, but an irregular
supply of this sort does not meet the
demands of the roots. Cover the soil
so far as it has been disturbed by the
spade with Il layer of three or four
inches of coal ashes, or sawdust, or
loose strawy manure. Avoid using
rich and raw manure. Tanbark is III
some cases available, and where moth
ing else can be obtained use weeds OF
fresh cut hay. This application will
retain the moisture in the soil, and,
what is equally important, will keep
Without mulch, the more you pour
on water the more liable the ground is
to baking and becoming impervious
to Il natural circulation of moisture.
Above all. avoid sprinkling the soil
with slight supply of water.
The care of trees, for the first year
after setting, consists in pinching out
every bud that starts out of place. Be
sides keeping out the super1iuous
shoots. in October cut back the years
growth one-third to one-half. Some
people advocate pinching in the growth
during summer, in order to retard the
flow of sap and hasten the formation
of fruit buds. This can be done. but
in the production of healthy, long lived
trees, it is unwise. BY following these
simple rules, any one can make Sue
cess of tree planting. 1t is very sell
dom that trees come from any nursery
in such condition that they will not
thrive under this management.-E. L.
p, in the New York Tribune.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
The Style in Tapestries,

The taste for tapestry Is the
craze of the hour. They are used
for every purpose under the sun that
house furnishings can afford. Seats
and chair backs, composed of small
squares, reproducing in text stitch the
paintings of Lanier and Wouverman.
are the latest for drawing rooms, will
curtains and carpets to match.
A new plan In library, dining room
or living rooms decorations shows
straight band Of tapestry on either
side, framing the window, while across
the top, framing these, there is q
straight cross band of Henry ii style
They are lined i'll some heavy textile
to match the color scheme of the room
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
New Way of branding.

Almost any humane person would
be glad to know of some way of
branding which would not be so cruel
as many of the old methods. 1t seems
that Walter A. Cameron of Stacy,
Mont, has invented an instrument to
be used with an indelible fluid instead
of burning. 1t would seem that it
would be an effective and permanent
marking and probably as convenient,
or more so than most OF the old meth
DDS.
The branding instrument, as dc.
fscribed by the Scientific American,
consists of two levers pivoted together
and provided with jaws. On the low
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
One WAY to Clean a Dress.

BY the exercise OF consioeraple
Judgment and patience a nice dress
may be cleaned without taking 1t apart.
To cleanse challis trimmed with lace
and silk, soak it overnight in soap
bark and cold water. and wash 1t neAt
morning in the same, being sure to
rinse it thoroughly. 1t can be iro--- :.
like any other goods. but it requires in
genuity to get ut all the out Of the way
places.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
The VIII and the Way.

Nell-It's simply impossible for gin
to love more than one man at n time.
Bess-Of course it is; but there is
nothing to prevent several men from
loving one girl DIT the saBe time
Chicago News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
Why Women Get Along Together.

Women always can get along to-
gether, because. If they haven't any
thing else in common, they can always
compare their neighbors.-New York
Press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
Cleaning Brssswork.

Chased brass goods are easily cleaned
in this way: Wash in hot soap ana
water and dry thoroughly. Cut Q
lemon in half and with it rub the brass.
When it looks clean, rinse In warm
water, dry and then polish well WITH
chamois leather. Chased wors
should never be cleaned with any kind
of powder.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09
FOR FARM AND GARDEN. /
Weeds Along walks,

The best way to kill out weeds on
the edge of gravel walk is to SOW on
a lot Of cheap salt as soon as the weeds
appear in the spring. The same treat
ment can be used where weeds grow
up between the boards of q wooden
walk.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

A telegram may be paid for in advance
but nevertheless it goes on tick.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

Don't drink too much water when cy
cling. Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti is al
excellent substitute.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

A tree is always rooted to the spot, an
yet it leaves every spring.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

Russian soldiers are supplied with
handkerchiefs at the expense of the Gov
ernmeut
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

Even the man with thin voice may in
dulge in heavy conversation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma- n
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie csc a bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

Jell.O, the New Dessert
Pleases all the family. Four fiavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry.
At your grocers. 10 cts.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-09

To Cure . Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININI TABLETS. AL
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure
3. W. GB0vD's signature 10 on each box. 25c
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
students [1g0ge
D FIS|iC B0D|
A MATTER OF HONOR.
| Two Students Meet In Glsdiatorinl Contest
| to Settle Little Difference.

Two Students Meet In GlsdiatOrinl Contest
to Settle Little Difference.
VA prize fight. A-real duel with four
ounce gloves and all for chivalry. That's
what moved two young men. students Of
the University. and sixteen of their fel
low students and young men Of town, to
charter tally no, and up in the recesses
of the mountains, with only such ring
as some theatre canvass could make,
and the natural turf of the Rockies in
place Of the saw dust of the conventional
mill" site, fight an affair of "honah,
SIR" l. was all over girl. One OF the
pair had gone to her at dance and asked
her to join him in waltz. She declined
and the other young man. hearing of her
reason, which was that they hadn't been
introduced" and, therefore. did not
know each other" accepted the act as
an insult to the fair one. applied hard
names and there came near being a
scrap" in the dormitory. Cooler heads
,ntervened apd jocular suggestion that
they have it out with gloves was accept
ed and Sunday morning was appointed as
the time, Boulder canyon as the place,
four ounce gloves the weapons.
So they piled into tally ho. went up
the canyon. cleared of the eground. braced
up their men, tied on the gloves and the
"insulter" and Chevalier went at it. The
Chev. hi. the scales hard Tor I27 pounds.
which is FIVE pounds and fraction for
each year Of his life. and the fellow who
asked the girl who didn't know him to
dance. is said to tip the beam at I3o
avoirdupois. There we're eight rounds
and the affair resulted in a knock out tor
Mr. Scobey. the feather weight gallant.
who claims to have ben pushed over a
stump by Barnhard, his opponent. with
the result that he landed hard on the
ground and remained sometime uncon.
sclous. McMurray, the referee. gave the
hight to Barnhard. 1t appear that Sco-
hey put up his dukes in good fashion
and would have made better showing
had he no, broken his right hand in one
of the earlier rounds. For that blow,
which cost Barnhard little more than a
groan, Scobey got left handler from
Barney" that landed under the eye and
put that optic in mourning. Barnhard
showed up we'll after the affair. but the
right hand OF Scobey has swollen to good
fat dimensions.
There was considerable effort to have
the matter hushed up, the faculty believ
ing it would injure the institution to have
the affair come out, and the principals
and the abettors holding .ha, it would re.
suit in severe action by the faculty. 1t
appears, however. that the young men
fought their differences out in anything
but mean way. that it was entirely be-
yond control of any faculty and the facts
are out at any rate. There let the matter
end, that is to say, after the young gen.
tlemen shall have been healed OF those
wounds always incident to an American,
though rarely to French duel.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
POLYGAMY is EASY.
Under our Laws It 10 Possible for one Man
to Have Six Wives.

0Oef our LAWS IL - kOSSlDle Tor one man
to Have Six Wives.
Washington, Jan. I3-According to
Congressman Ray. Chairman of the
House Judiciary committee, it is posi-.
bic, under the present laws in the vari.
Gus states for one man to have half a
dozen wives at:the same time in as many
different states and not be guilty Of
polygamy. Many bills have been intro.
duced in the House and Senate for a
uniform law governing marriage and
divorce. 1t is understood that this can
not be done Wit out submitting. to vote
Of the people an amendment to the con-
stitution, but these bills provide for jus,
that thing. Great interest has been
aroused in the subject bv discussion oi
the Roberts case.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
IRISH WON'T FIGHT.

Not For England, They Will Come to
America First.
Queenstown, Jan. 15-Rumors of the
governments intention to enforce con.
scription for South African service are
so persistently circulated that they are
being taken seriously. Many lnshmen
are preparing TO emigrate to the United
States tor fear of the adoption Of this
regulation.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
10 Edncate tho Ex.Kiug.

Washington. Jan. I5-Secretary Hay
has sent note to Germany and Eng.
land suggesting they join the United
States in providing sufficient funds to
educate ex. King Malietoa Tanus Of
Samoa in Europe. He has indicated
this desire.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
Manila Ouarantined.

Manila. Jan. I5-Hundreds Of inspec,
ors are daily making tours in search oil
bubonic plague. but so far only three
cases have been found. Quarantine is
very strict, but the ack of sewerage and
congestion of population are such as to
cause grave fears.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
ANDERSON ARRESTED.
AssatIant OF Tammen and Bouf,s Form.
ally Held.

AssaiIant OF Tsmmen and Bopf,s Form
ally Held.
Denver. Jan. I5-District Attorney
Malone today filed an information against
w. w. Anderson, charging him with
assault with intent to kill Fl. H. TANNER
End F. G. Bon6ls. publishers of the Post
1t was agreed by the attorneys that a
bond of $4,000 would be sufficient and
this was later presented by Mr. Ander
son.
Mr. Tammen is resting easy ever since
the ball was extracted from his breast
and no al. rm is felt over his condition
The crisis Is expected in Mr. Bonhls' case
tonight. but it is thought his magnificent
constitution will pull him through.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
Arrests at tho Springs,

Colorado Springs, Jan, I5-Six grocers
were arrested today for selling oleo-
margarine illegally. Two butchers were,
also. arrested for selling diseased meat.
All were placed under bonds.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
Was Norwegian steamer.

Halifax. Jan. I5-It is now believed
that the steamer which went to pieces in
St. Marys bay, was the Norwegian
"Salk," bound from Philadelphia for
Sydney and Cape Breton with cargo o.
machinery.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15

Of the large business last year is to be
found in the numerous ODDS and
ENDS which are left behind. So many
people have chosen that sizes are broken
in many lines, especially in clothing.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
Plenty for the lSoers.

Paris, Jan. I5-Gaulois publishes an
interview with DR.. Leyds. Boer repre-
sentative here. in which he states that
the late harvests in the Transvaal ano
Orange Free state were plentiful and
the Beers are amply supplied with pro,
vie ionS
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
MoLaurin Worry III.

Jackson, Miss. Jan. 15-The condition
of Governor McLaurin, who goes out OF
Office tomorrow. is very grave. his illness
being pneumonia. Grave apprt tensions
are entertained.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15

Capetown. Jan. I5-General Warren
has crossed the Tugela river and is ad'
vancing toward Ladysmith. 1t is stated
that the Beers have amassed sufficient
stores and ammunition at Pretoria to
withst md siege Of at least three years.
Daily camera., 1900-01-15
L0dyS|nI1
Relieved
LAOYSMlTA RELIEVED.
Boers Evacuste Strong Position and Bull
ler's Men Slip in.

London, Jan. I5-A Durham despatch
dated January l3 was posted at the wal
Office this afternoon. 1t states that Lady
smith has been relieved. General
Buffers forward and General Warren's
flank movements resulted in the Beers
evacuating their strong positions near
the city.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-31
SCORE GOEBEL,ONE.
First Actual Test In Kentucky
Contest.

Frankfort KY, Jan. 27.-The
first actual test of strenth between
the Republican aud Democratic
forces in the GeObe!!- Taylor contes.
came today and by the admission
OF the Berp;1ioiican leaders. proved
a clear majority for Goebel. The
Democrats claim the result OF to-
days struggle as decisive, while
the Republicans, although freely
admitting defeat declare that they
will fight to the finish and have
still strong hopes of retaining Gov.
Taylor in his seat.
The fight today came on the
vote Of the House in the contest
brought by Fl. S. Van Meter of
Fayette county for the seat here
tofOre held by Henry S. Berry.
Both sides realized that the test Of
real strength would be made on
this issue and every effort was
made to get OUT the largest vote
possible. There were before the
contest so Democrats, including
Speaker Trimble, in the House and
Il Republicans. The latter clxim-
ed confidently last night that they
would De able TO swing at least so
votes, with excellent chances of
two or three additional. Demo
Gratis claimed to be certain of 30
votes. The vote in favor of Van
Meter was 81 to Il. Hayes, Re-
publican, and Sledge, Democrat,
were absent. Berry had no vote
because of his personal interest.
Speaker Trimble did not vote.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-31
AT THE SUMMER RESORTS.

The cry from the summer
resorts and from Manila is the
same-moro men needed.
Hoax-The biggest shark ever
saw was at Long Branch. Joax-
What hotel was he runningi
tWhat does Polly write home
from the sea shorei" "She says
everything is just like it was last
year-plenty Of simpietons and
surf"
"Say, Matilds," remarked the
old farmer to his wife, 1--WE had
better gather up all our spring
chickens an take 'em to market.
Them 'er city folks that's goin' t
board with us this summer IL be
here next week"
She ambles down the oceans shors,
Dressed up much like a naiad,
But shuns the water and remains
AS dry as any drysd.
81 suppose" said the young
woman who was going ssashore-
ward, "that l will come back with
some RECKLESS and an engagement
ring" Yes" answered Miss
Cayenne; "and the difference
between them is that the freckles
will stay in place for at least six
months"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-31
HAD S0AE SUCCESS.
Committee On Brownsville Road
discouraged to Work Another
Week.
San Antonio Express. %.

The Brownsville railroad com
mittee worked quite diligently las
week and report q fair share Of
success. Among the subscriptions
secured were those Of several prom
inent citizens who have hereto
fore been holding back. 1t is to be
hoped that the good example TINS
set will be followed by all who are
able and have not yet subscribed,
and enable the committee to con-
clude its very tedious and disagree
able labor the coming week, the
committee having agreed to con
tlnue the canvass Tor that time. 1t
should be borne in mind that the
help Of all is needed and nobody
must feel that the bonus will be
raised without his; assistance. 1t
should also be remembered
that he who contributes to the
of this undertaking is
history in so doing. The
building Of the Brownsville rail
road will be the great bus
mess event of the epoch, so far as
this city is concerned, nothing has
been up for consideration of the
business community within the past
decade that approaches it in i'm
portance, consequently it should
be dealt with as "a big thing"
The magnitude of the enterprise
is such as to make it a prize worth
,ontending for, and every progress
slve citizen should lend both his
financial and moral support to the
committee now at work for The up
building of San Antonio.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-31
ONE OF THOSE

DRESS POCKETS
She was quite we'll dressed
women waiting for the 10 O'Clock
train, and it was then 9 80.
Chow long will it be until that
10 O'Clock train goesi she asked
at the ticket window.
Thirty minutes, madam, "
replied the clerk suavely.
"Will have time to go out and
buy sometbingi"
THAT will depend upon cir
cumStances. madam"
81 just want to go across the
street.
Where is your money!
This was question to ask, and
the lady rather resented it.
"ln my pocket of course" she
answered somewhat testify.
Then you have scarcely time,
madam" said the clerk with
gravity, and the lady firted her
self away from the window in q
dudgeon-Detroit Free Press.
"a woman doesn't know any.
thing about politics, an if she has
sinsc she won't thry to Iarn. Poll
ties comes, natural to q man.
knew how to vote befure I'd been
hsre' a month"; an Timothy cud
mark ballot befure he cud r-read.
But ye'd molly Donahue1 not
know whether to put a cross on yer
bkllot or to cut it on the bias -
Fhe aathor of sMr. Dooley" in
she February Ladies Home Joar-
sal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-31
LET THE MAN REFOM BE-
FORE MARRIAGE

Ga girl should never marry g
man that she may reform him, E"
writes Margaret Sangster, IN the
February Ladies Home Journal.
of lie is in iced of reformation let
him prove himself worthy by turn-
ing from eyile and setting his face
'sFeadfastly and perseveringly to
good before he asks a girl to sur
rendered herself and her life to him
Mr. sheuld girl be too impatient
with father, mother and friends
if they counsel delay in deciding
matter which is to influence her
whole career aud her lovers, when
they, with clearer eyes tina pr
own, perceive in HIM IA 4
ability to fer.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-31
INTERVIEW WITH
DR.. LEYDS.
Says the Beers Are in no Hurry
for Mediation.

Berlin. Jan. 27.-The Loks
Anzeiger publishes report of al
interview with Dr.. Leyds IN which
be is quoted as saying his presence
in Berlin has nothing to DO with
politics, but is due merely to the
invitation to the Diplomatic
dinner, which he had received
from the Imperial Chancellor.
He proposed to remain some days
bnt had nc political designs.
Regarding mediation DR.. Leyds
said the Beers had no occasion to
appeal to any one. Everything
was going splsndidly. AS to the
conclusion of peace, his personal
opinion was that Crest BRIAN
would,liave to return large por-
ton of the territory she had seized
from the Beers and the Federal
would of course obtain
every guarantee that not hair OF
she heads OF their kinsmen would
snffer. No words, 10 continued,
need be wasted on the absolute
independence of the new Repub-
lies. Lsdysmith. Mafekiug and
Kimberley, DR.. Leyds added, were
simply prisoners, with the sole
that the British had to
consume their own provisions.