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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21
STORING FRUIT IN CAVES.
Apples Can Be Kept There with La
Average Loss Than in Cold
Storage Houses.

Some years ago fruit growers
thought that the introduction of cold
storage would revolutionize the busi-
ness and about do away with ordi-
nanl cellar storage. They believes
that early apples could be kept in cold
storage throughout the fall season,
and thus come into competition with
the winter apples. While great sue
cess has been had with refrigeration,
the average farmer will still have 10
cause to change from the old-fash-
Toned cellar method, if he uses COM
mon sense AID care in preserving hiS
apples.
In properly constructed and WELL
managed cellar, fruit and vegetables
should keep all winter Farmers should
bear in mind that it does not hurt
apples to freeze, so long as they are.
buried deep enough to prevent thawingi
before springtime 1t is wise to put on
mulch of straw or litter. after the
ground is frozen, to prevent the fruit.
from thawing during a warm spell.
Generally would say cave is more
desirable than cellar. A well-bricked
cave arched over and nicely cemented
will not cost too much for the average
farmer. The satisfaction of such a
storage house will fully repay the ex-
ira work and expense.
Good results are obtained by sub
earth ventilators. In caves these are
made as deep as the nature of the
ground will permit, preferably so the
top of the yentilator will not be above
the level of the ground. Thing should
be laid from some point that is sew
eral rods from the cave; it should en-
ter at the bottom of the cave, and be
so constructed as to act as drain in
case water should seep into the cellar
Thing should be large enough to allow
a good inflow of air, and good open
ing should be maintained for the ex-
clusion Of foul atmosphere in the
cave. BY the use of this system Of
ventilation, outside air Is cooled and
circulated in the cave while all i'm
purities are carried Off II farmer
cannot see his way clear to build such
storage cave, his cellar should be
opened in the fall, when the air is
cool, and closed when the weather is
yet warm. The cellar should be kept
tightly closed during warm and windy
days Of the fall. My experience has
been that apples stored in a we'll con-
structed cave may be kept with less
average loss than in cold storage. and
certainly at greatly reduced cost
G. H. Van Houton, in Orange Judd
Farmer.
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MAKING OF GOOD VINEGAR
Some Authentic Information on a
Topic in Which Many Farm
ers Are Interested.

Bulletin 1872 of the North Carolina ex-
pertinent station tells about the making
of vinegar thus:
Take sound barrels, or any suitably
sized vessels of wood, earthenware G.
glass-never iron, copper or tin. Clean
thoroughly and scald. Fill, not more
than half full, with the cider stock,
which should have fermented at least
one month. To this add one-fourth its
volume of old vinegar. This is very
necessary part of the process, since the
vinegar restraints the growth of the
chance ferments which abound in the
air, and at the same time it favors the
true acetic acid ferment. Next add to
the liquid little mother vinegar" II
this latter is not at hand, fairly pure
culture may be made by exposing in a
shallow, uncovered crock or wooden
pail mixture of one-half old vinegar
and one-half hard cider. The room
where this is exposed should have a
temperature of about 80 degrees F. In
three or four days the surface should
become covered with a gelatinous pelli-
Gle, or cap. This is the mother vine.
gar" A little of this carefully removed
with wooden spoon or stick should
be laid gently upon the surface of the.
cider prepared as above described. Do
not stir it in. The vinegar ferment
grows only at the surface. In three days
the cap should have spread entirely over
the fermenting cider. Do not break this
cap thereafter so long as the fermenta-
ton continues. If the temperature is
right the fermentation should be COM
plete in from four to six weeks. The
vinegar should then be drawn of.
strained through thick white flannel
and corked or bunged tightly and kent
in cool place until wanted for con-
sumption. If the vinegar remains tur-
bid after ten days, stir into barrel one
pint OF solution of one-half pound Of
isinglass in one quart of water. AS soon
as settled, rack off, and store in tight
vessels. Usually no fining of vinegar
is needed. No pure cider vinegar win
keep long in vessels exposed to the air
at temperature above 60 degrees f.
Vinegar cells" are sometimes trouble
some in vinegar barrels. To remove
these, heat the vinegar scalding hot. but
do not boil. When cool, strain through
clean flannel and the "eels" will be re-
moved.
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known that under his physicians or
ders he kept away from the national
democratic convention at st. Louis and
declined the offer of the Craftsmanship
OF the democratic national committee.
His illness does not show in his per-
sonal appearance. His face is full, but
colorless, as 1T always has been. His
cordial as ever.
In needing the advice of his physY-
clan Senator German displays a wis.,
dom that has not characterized some of
his associates in public life in the past.
One OF his warm friends, although po-
litical opponents, and one of the great
est political leaders of the last genera
ton was Senator Quay of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Quay was ailing for years
before his death, but was never amen
able to the advice and orders of his
physicians. He ignored their reguia-
lions concerning diet, ate heartily of
forbidden dishes and finally paid the
penalty. Another great political leader
Senator Hanna of Ohio, was almost
equally careless of his health. He dis
regarded the doctors advice even UP
to the beginning of his last fatal i'll
ness
1t is believed that the example of
Senators Quay and Hanna and other
men in public life. who have succumb-
ed to diseases that might have been
fought off. influences Senator German
IN caring for his health. Mr.. German
Is in his sixty-eighth year, but we'll
preserved in mind and body and with
care ought to live many years. He has
always lived temperate life, except
IN the expenditure of nervous force and
physical energy in political work. Now
that the latter threatens his health he
is restricting his efforts in the face of
criticism that he is not heartily sup
porting his party's ticket.
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A SUGGESTION FROM OHIO
Durability and Usefulness of a Wire
Fence Depend on the Brac-
ing Of End Posts.

The matter of putting in end posts
Is a very important factor in the con-
struction of wire fences. On passing
along different farms in observing
fences. as general rule, you will see
that the anchors have been pulled up
by the drawing of the fence, or are
leaning. Ipresent plan which l have
used and find it to be very satisfac-
tory. The posts that l have used have
been white oak and walnut, having Sc
cured them from the farm. Posts are
about ten inches in diameter. The
main post, as will be seen by cut, is
placed in the ground four and one
half feet and two two-by-fours spiked
across the bottom. then fill with
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21

dirt to the top of these two-by-fours
and lamp in solid.
then fill in about one foot Of small
stone. Dirt is then put in and tamped
solid to the top. The other post is
set in the ground four feet and dirt
tamped solid around it, The brace
is put in about one foot from the top
Of the back post, and about the same
distance from the ground on tie
front post. Wire is then placed around
posts as seen in the cut and twisted
tight. If the posts are put in in this
way and the fence is drawn tight,
there is never any danger of the posts
pulling out or leaning, and the fence
will always be tight. In. connection
with building fence l conceived the
idea Of using the bars of section
knives for supports for fence. Of
course it may not be easy for every
one to secure these, but think they
can be purchased from almost any
junk dealer.
The bars with the projection where
the pitman fastens are from five and
one-half to seven feet, depending on
length Of cut of the mower or binder.
The knives are removed, and where
the pitman fastens put a bolt or piece
of iron about one foot long through
hole. then place this in the ground
as deep as the fence will allow. (The
length of fence and length Of bar de-
termining this.) Then fasten the bar
to the fence by wiring through the
holes where the knives have been re-
moved fasten about three places,
top, middle and bottom. This makes
an excellent and cheap support, as
hogs cannot raise the fence and go
under. This may not be new idea
to some, but l have never seen it used
elsewhere.-Harry ]. Greer. in Ohio
Farmer.
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Potomac. good stories that
have humorously
been labeled Joe Miller's Joke Book. "
He was great fayorite of President
Cleveland, and of all of Cleveland
intimate advisers. He represents that
element in West Virginia democracy
and it was thought that his character
and political probity would win him
the democratic nomination in his home
district, but those who believe in more
practical methods than he were sue
cessful. The average West Virginia
politician does not believe in handing
nominations to men ION silver plat
ters'
When Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Miller
were in Office in Washington they were
boon companions on many fishing
the capital city are famous for the
small mouth bass. Few of the Potomac
fishermen were better acquainted with
tho haunts of this fish than President
Cleveland and Commissioner Miller
and in the spring and fall months,
when the fish are biting freely, these
two would slip off quietly, engage ma
tive boatmen and enjoy the sport to
the fullest extent. There was great
rivalry among the newspaper corre-
spondents in securing stories of these
fishing jaunts, but both of the dis
tinguished sportsmen were usually ret
icent as to the size of their catch.
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as "'s' send great many
small articles in
the mail. According to the plan Of Mr..
Madden, this sort of matter can be sent
out in bulk instead of sticking a stamp
on each circular. The whole package
can be weighed and the amount of
postage due paid at the point of trans
mission. In speaking of the new regu-
lation, Mr.. Madden says:
''Of course we will continue to sell
ons-cent stamps and they will have a
limited use for mailing merchandise.
But nine-tenths of all one-cent stamps
heretofore sold have been used by busi-
ness firms that send out large quanti-
ties Of circulars and which will now pay
the postage due by check. This law
will break up the business Of lot of
Fagins who keep stamp fences in the
large cities. Business men are con-
stantly complaining about thefts Of
one-cent stamps by Office boys and
messengers who dispose of thens at
reduced rates to crooks. We think the
adoption of the bulk law will Dur =
stop to this petty thieying."
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Then he Said It.
was II p. m. and Slowboy had at last

1t was II p m. and Slowboy had at last
made up his mind to propose
Miss Neutrality-suspicious." he be-
gan, Il am about to say something that
should have said some time ago. Look
into my eyes and tell me if you-er-
cannot guess what it isl
You look as sleepy as feel, Mr.. Slow
boy" answered the fair daughter OF
Eve, as she tried in vain to strangle a
yaWn, so guess you must be going to
say good night "-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
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Fifteen Minutes Slow.

The clock struck nine. 1 looked at Kate,
Whose lips were luscious red.
eat quarter after nine mean
To steal kiss" said.
She cast roughish look at me,
And then she whispered low,
With Just the sweetest smile: That clock
Is fifteen minutes Slow"
-Tit-RitS
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21

Mrs. Egerton Blunt-But why did
you leave your last place?
Applicant couldn't stand the way
the mistress and master used to quar-
rel. mum.
Mrs. E. B. (shocked)-Dear me! Did
they quarrel very much, then?
Applicant-Yes. mum; when it
wasn't me an i'm it was me an err
Tit-Bits.
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No Other Alternative.

Editor Ito author, who has been read
ing something to him)-Well, should
not care to pronounce an opinion upon
it, for. to tell you the truth, am no
great judge of poetry.
Author (eagerly)-But, my dear sir,
it is not poetry, it
Editor Observation-Disclosures me,
put it must be, for it certainly isn't prose.
Ally Sloper.
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over lu0 CHuAtlOn
of the distinguish
ed Maryland denr-
ocrat's health. His
inactivity Apolitice
this year has been
a matter of much
comment and has
enormously been
attributed to indif-
ference. Mr.. Cor
man is not in ply
steal condition to
to enter as active
ly into political
work 9Sintho noat
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21
Wasn't in a Hurry.

You can take the medicine either
in tablet or liquid FORM said the ply
sician. Which would you prefer?"
We'll" replied the patient, you
may give me the kind that kills the
slowest. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21

the afralrS OF ko-
rea, the Hermit
K i n g d o m. Mr..
d u + b a m White
Stevens, a loyal
American citizen,
but for some 20
years in the diplo-
matte service OF
Japan, has been
selected as the dip
lomatic advisor of
the Korean gov
eminent. His head
quarters will be at
Seoul, the capital
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21

will permit circu-
lars and other
mail matter calling
for one centeach to
be carried without
amxing the usual
stamp. This will
be of great advan-
tage to advertising
houses and large
institutions that
desire to send out
circulars in bulk.
1t will also help
merchants w h o
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21

"
another American. Horace N. Allen,
the United States minister. While a
representative of this government, Mr..
Aliens influence with the Korean gov
eminent is perhaps greater than that
of any other foreigner or any of the
kings court. AS Japan has practical
suzerainty over lSorea, Mr.. Stevens
willvirtuallybe the minister of state to
that country. With an American in
such an influential position and with
such an influential man as Mr. Allen
for minister, it will be strange if the
United States does not receive first
consideration in all matters of interna-
tional moment
Mr.. Stevens is one of the most ac-
complished diplomats of Washington
and is probably as well posted on great
international questions as any other
man, not excepting Secretary of State
John Hay. 1t is undoubtedly due to
his wise counsel to the Japanese min
lister that the atmosphere in official
Washington changed so materially in
favor of the Japanese when the trouble
between Japan and Russia broke out.
He was able skillfully to have the Jap
anese side of the controversy presented
and understood here. and his long ex-
perience in the diplomatic service en-
abled him to steer his minister and the
legation attaches clear of any compro-
missing or embarrassing situations. Mr..
Stevens is a genial companionable
gentleman and quite a favorite in Off
ctal circles. While he has served the
interests Of Japan faithfully he is still
a staunch American and will be able
without any disloyalty to the govern
ment that engages him to serve the in
terests ct. the United States.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21
Neglect Of Milk Utensils.

1t is no wonder that some of our milk
men continually have trouble with their
milk, judging from the way the cans
and other milk-holding vessels are neg
lected. One item Of this neglect is the
taxing homt from cheese factories of
whey, in the same cans that brought the
milk and leaving the whey in the cans
almost to the time when the cans are
wanted again. Cans should not be used
carrying whey at all, but, If so used,
they should be emptied as soon as re-
ceiyed at the farm house and thoroughly
washed at once.-Farmers' Review.
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0Ot MlllcE IudL he
was not nominated
for congress in the
Fifth West Vir-
ginia dis tr i c t.
Identified with the
two Cleveland adj
ministrations in
Washington, Mr..
Miller was one of
the most popular
public officials of
those eight years.
He is q large, fat,
jovial gentleman
with q f,,pd NJ
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21
Model of Proprietv

Fred-Miss Upperten is the most cir
cumspect young lady l ever met
Joe-What's the answer?
Fred-She refused to accompany me
on the piano the other evening without
a Observation-Disclosures Enquirer.
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He Knew.

Teacher-What is it that our Chris
tan people should spread through tho
world?
Tommie-I don't know, ma'am.
What is it we send to the heather
through our missionaries"
Pennies, ma'am. "-Yonkers States
man.
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muscle and brain
in the service. A
large percentage
of the enlisted
men in the navy
come from the
western states, but
Secretary Morton
is anxious to have
more of the same
material a m o n G
the commissioned
officers. There are
81 vacancies in the
grade of second
lieutenants in tho
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Prepared.

Mrs. sweetly-My daughter, you know
mas just graduated from music school.
Did you enjoy her piano recital last
evening?
Mr.. Bluntly-oh, yes. was born near
a boiler factory, and my mother always
said | inherited fondness for noise
Detroit Free Press.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21

marine corps and
the secretary is DESTROYS that most of
them be filled by western boys. The
appointments will be made by the
middle of November and the presi-
dent agrees with his secretary that the
west is entitled to a big share of
them.
During the last year there have been
about SO appointments of lieutenants
in the marine corps and the naval reg
lister shows that at least seven-eighths
of the appointees came from eastern
states. The majority of them are from
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Virginia and the District of
Columbia.
Appointments to the marine corps
are now considered very desirable po-
sitions in the navy. Formerly this
branch Of the naval service did not
have the standing of the line and en-
gineers. 1t has become exceedingly
popular, however, since it's brilliant
achievements in Cuba, the Philippines
and in China. 1t has been greatly in
creased since the breaking out of the
war with Spain and the corps now
embraces something like 5000 men
and officers and will probably be
increased a couple of thousand more
very soon.
The examinations for appointments
are restricted to- persons between the
ages of 81 and 81 years. A candidates.
personal aptitude and fitness count for
much, although he must pass a physi-
cal and professional test. The latter
examination covers such subjects as
English grammar. arithmetic, algebra.
geometry, surveying. geography, his
tory and the constitution. The lowest
position is that of second lieutenant.
in which the salary is s1,4o0 a year.
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Wasted Opportunities.

Slowboy-Am to understand that
you regard me only in the light of
friend, Miss Swift?
Miss Swift-Well, it isn't my fault if
you-er-don't know enough to turn
down the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Of Course.

Mrs. Blither-Well, Mrs. shrew. and
how do you find things now
Mrs. Shrew (spitefully)-Why. by
looking for them, OF course. How
would you think?-Ally sloper.
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Hard to Understand.

The campaign orator doth come,
And think with dire dismay
That spite of all his speeches some
Will vote the other way.
-WaShlngton Star
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Proud of Her Hubby

Mrs Littlewit (proudly)-Only just
think! Charles has gone to address a
public gathering.
Friend didn't know he was
speechmaker.
Mrs. Littlewit-Nor L; but he's been
called upon to make statement be-
fore meeting of his creditors.-Tit-
Bits.
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The Boy-Say. mister, are you an
artist?
The Man-Certainly, little boy.
The Boy-Den wish you'd get busy
en- paint me hen ter sit on desc
eggs.-Chicago Chronicle.
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Makes All the Difference.

Il want policeman to come over
and shoot my dog" said man to the
sergeant in charge of the police sta
ton.
Whose dog is it?"
Mine"
"Your dog? The one you wouldn't
let us shoot when he bit neighbours
boy?"
yes, but it's different now"
How so?"
HE bit me. Cleveland Plain
Dealer
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Mean,

Husband-My, but 1 wish had
your tongue.
Wife-so that you could express
yourself intelligently?
Husband-No; SO that could stop
1T when l wanted to.-Detroit Free
Press.
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Joys Of Wedlock.

We may as we'll come to an un.
derstanding right now" said the An.
cry husband. 1T may be hard for you
to hear the truth from me- but"
Indeed it is" interrupted the IA.
tient wife, Il hear it SO seldom from
you. "-Cincinnati Enquirer
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The Story Of a SAGE

He had a most inquiring mind;
No query would he shirk.
He just investigated,
But never did much work.
washington Star.
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Was a Popular Official.

There is, much regret among the
friends OF exReYeaue Commissioner
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
GOSSIP OF MEN AND EVENTS AT
NATIONAL CAPITOL.
OUR DIPLOMATS IN KOREA
They Are the Predominating Inau-
ence in the Hermit Kingdom
Condition of Gorman-West-
ern Boys for the Navy.

Washington. = American influence
promises to be dominating factor in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21
The Latest Arrivals.

are SO late this morning, Mr. Quiver-
full?
Quiverful-very sorry. sir, but 1 was
up all night with the boys.
Stern Northumberland? Spend a
night in dissipation, at your age,- too?
Quiverful-oh no, sir; was allud-
ing to the twins.-Ally Sloper.
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Can never be my wife, Ell? All, !
suppose you'll say, but you'll be sis
ter to me, though"
mo; I'll be daughter to you, be-
cause you have been a pepper to me-"
Chicago Chronicle.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-12-21
Want Naval Officers.

Experience in the navy has devel-
oped the excellence of western Drawn.
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AL the Consultation

Flrst Doctor-Then we decide not to
operate.
Second Doctor-Yes. What do you
think we ought to charge him for decid
Ing not to operate ?-Brooklyn Life.
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Just what his ailment is no one with
knowledge viii! disclose. but 1t is
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Borrowed Time.

II time is money you can bet
A nickel or dime
That there are people In this world
Who live on borrowed time.
-Yonkers Statesman.