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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
AMERICANS IN MEXICO.
Capital aud spseiai Training Required
OF Them There.

OF Them There.
To the young man whose eyes arc
turning toward Mexico rs n country
presenting great opportunities for nc
quirlng wealth without capital or spe-
cial training the information embodied
I'm n recent report of our consul mt
Mexico City should be timely and val
liable.
Much that f. In this consular report
has been said before. but Il will bear
frequent rciteratlon, because OF tho
singular tendencies OF Americans to re-
gard Mexico rs n promising land for
the pioneer. The type OF pioneer who
opened up the Western country for
settlement is likely to fail In Mexico.
for the reason that the country Is al
ready fairly well settled. and devel-
opment OF Its resources calls for capi-
tai and special technical training.
The consular report warns Ameri-
cans OF the dangers and losses attend
ing an indlscrimlnatc emigration, such
rs blazed the way for civilization I'm
our Western country. There II room
only for men with capital or technical
knowledge, or both. II m Is not pos
scssed OF expert technical knowledge
or ability In the Industries that -four
ish In Mexico, one must be able TO Sc
cure the services OF men who are thus
equipped. Capital will not extract
wealth from the natural u OF
Mexico unless il can command the
services OF the trained mining engf-
neer. the trained architect, the trained
veterinarian, the skilled agrlculuurlst-
In addition 10 technical skill. or the
ability TO employ II, the report urges
a speaking knowledge OF the Spanish
language. without which the chances
OF success. Il declares, are exceedingly
small.
The report warns young men against
taking any stock In the stories about
the "casy-golnG methods OF Mexico"
The strain OF the climate and the tus-
sic with the clements severely tax the
energy and strength. For the man OF
great physical energy, who knows how
to take care OF himself, and who pos
sesses capital or technical ability.
there are great opportunities for max
Ing money In Mcxico.-0pportun!U.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
Seed Corn Suggestions.

An exchange says OF seed corn: The
first month after seed corn has bcea
husked is the most critical period with
II.
When racks cannot be used for seed
corn. It should be hung up In n place
where there will be no danger Of It's
freezing.
Seed corn should not be stored In
barrels or boxes. as II VIII gather mois-
tu-e. We must remember that one.
third OF the bulk OF the corn at the
tlme II Is husked Is water. This water
Is locked up with the hard material
and inside n hard shell and dries out
but slowly.
When seed corn Is left on the stalks.
II gets d free circulation OF air, and Il
Is at the same time fully protected by
the Lusks from the sun and rain. IL
can there cure under conditions that
have been natural to II for thousands
o: years. and can absorb all the nour-
ishnent possible from the stalk.
Seed corn that has become thorough
ly dry is not easily injured by the cold.
But II Il Is allowed to gather moisture.
tie freezing may destroy Its vitality.
f.. Careless storing OF seed corn not in
frequently results In the destruction Of
its value for seed. The best seed corn
results from storing II In a dry and
Thoroughly ventilated place.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

fhrm ENOtCs.
All stock should be kept out OF the
young orchard.
For pigs milk and mill feed mako
the cheapest feed for winter.
whenever a sheep Is seen to refuse
water. there Is something wrong with
IL.
With all stock the value OF good
feed is wonderfully increased by close
attention.
Pruning the top OF the tree TO corrc-
spond with the loss OF roots In 70
moval Is best done In the spring.
One OF the best systems OF economy
on the farm is that which not only
maintains fertility. but keeps Il con-
stantly increasing In the soil.
A COW with n big udder Is not al
ways an enormous mixer. nor Is a
thick. yellow skin an unfalling sign OF
rich milk. although these are among
the indications. respectively. OF abund.
ance and richness OF milk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

Wood Ashes for Potatoes.
or the fertilizers that a be Sc
cured on the farm unlcached wood
ashes make one OF the very best that
can be used with potatoes. writes y. J.
Shepherd. They can be applied In tho
hill or In the furrow broadcast. but Il
will be an exceptional case when a
sufficient quantity can be secured to
apply broadcast over the surface. For
this a applying In the hill will
prove most economical. The ground
a be prepared In n good rlth all
ready for planting and the burrows
run out, and then a small quantity OF
ashes dropped where each hill Is TO DO
planted and stirred In the soil. and up
on this the seed can DO dropped and
covered. Potatoes require potash and
phosphoric acid. and this car be sup
piled with unlcached wood ashes.
bonedust or bonemeal. OF In q CONNER
cial fertilizer with less waste than In
almost any other way. IL farm or sta
Bile manure IL used. Il should always
be well rotted and fined and then thor
oughly Incorporated with the soil. My
experience Is that applying fresh ma
nure to the soil just before planting
furnishes conditions favorable TO the
development OF scab and In many
cases produces 4 fungy growth OF tu-
bers.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
A Family or CIerg,mcu.

The Clare family OF Abbottstown,
Adams county, probably holds the rec
ord In Pennsylvania Tor the largest
number OF clcrgymen In n family.
At the meeting OF the West Pcnnsyl-
vanla Lutheran synod Martin l.. Clare
was licensed TO preach, making tho
fourth member OF that family 10 en-
ter tho ministry. the others being Rev.
II. l.. Glare. pastor OF the Lutheran
Congregational Mt East Berlin and Abb
bottstown: Rev. Harry Clare OF Phila-
delphia and Rev. Robert Clare Of New
York.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
COW LIKED The o
but She Refused TO Give Usuai supply
aT MIL
ITO bs eontiuued.'

But She Refused TO Give Usuai supply
of Milk.
Alfred James, Of the University OF
Virginia. was n disturbing elemeEt In
farm life one day last week. says the
Baltimore Sun.
lie went out 10 ReiStcrstown 10 visit
n friend. lie found the young man In
the barn about TO begin the days mi K.
Ing. Ills friend Is n civil eng near. but
IL spending the summer at his u
try home, In Baltimore county. and de.
nights In the simple occupations OF tha
farm. One OF his hobbies 10 milking
the cows. and he was about 10 begin
on n very ladyllke old brindle when
Mr.. James climbed the fence and call
cd out TO him.
Mr.. r.. the gentleman 81 bucollc
tastes. came 90 meet him. and the two
shook hands and chatted for n few
minutes.
Excuse me. old man." he said to
Mr.. James, while | milk the cow
Go ahead" the latter replied. I'D
Ike TO watch you do IT,"
Thereupon Mr.. X. put his stool In
place. arranged his legs nj long-llmbed
mllkmen have 10 do and proceeded.
Mr.. James walked 10 the cows head
and gently siroked her neck, saying
appropriate and cndcaring things tho
while. lie had his pipe In his hand
aud held II under the cows nose.
She shifted. looked about. shifted
again and lokcd about. aud then sniff
ed. She seemed TO like II. Mr.. James
began TO laugh. but In a few minutes
Mr.. II. got up In disgust. lie said q
a few things about the COW and COM
pIalned that the blooming old thing
won't let down n drop OF milk"
lie then kicked her In the ribs.
drove her into her stall and turned the
job OF milking over 10 ono Of the
farm hands ms he went of with his
guest
The row wan 30 delighted with the
odor OF the smoke that she forgot all
about giving milk as usual.
Mr.. James thought II wls n great
Joke on q suIt9be occasion. But ,hs
funniest part OF the joke didn't seem
TO appeal IN him SO nuch tie morn
Ing following the incident, when AZ
breakfast coffee had TO be drunk with
out cream. as IL did the afternoon b.
fore.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
ouautie. OF soaked Lumber.

The effect OF soaking timber for n
long time Is being tested by the Blu.
reau OF Forestry with regard TO the
keeping qualities OF the lumber. II
has often been noted that certain
kinds OF lumber which have been left
n long time In swamps are very dur
able and are preferred for certain
uses. II Is suggested that part OF the
gummy substances in the wood are
soaked out. thus allowing the natural
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

rows in the illustration indicate the
direction OF the current OF air In ven.
tilation. A door should be placed Mt
one end OF the house. and. rs the Ice
In packed away, short horizontal
boards placed across the opening will
support the sawdust.
In filling the icehouse, layer OF saw
dust about n foot deep should be laid
on the floor. and then the Ice placed
upon this. Care must be taken TO
leave at least n foot Of sawdust be-
tween the ice and the wall. rs the
filling proceeds. When the house Is
filled n layer OF snwdust should be
piled on top or the ice three or four
feet deep.
This plan may be used for m ice
house OF any size. The cost OF build
Ing one about IL feet square and 0 feet
high will be approximately So.
IL sawdust cannot be obtained con-
ycniently. cut straw will serve In It's
Mace. IL packed closely around the Ice.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
lunucudo.

Ferdy--I think that fcllah Harry
Ieer is n n.ucompoop. He's going TO
give a dInnah TO a lot OF educated
monkeys.
Percy-wcli. whnt nro You sore
about7 Didn't he invite youl-Pitts-
burg Post.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

why every farmer
should not butcher
his own meat as well
as market more or
less OF his life stock
direct 10 the consum-
er. The illustration
shows a very simple
and Suggestive way
OF butchering a beef
or animal.
Where n suitable
building and wind
lass is not convenient.
the work NAV be
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
MS All or

whats the matter7" inquired Asc-
um. "what are you searching your
pockets fora"
~ tied a knot In my handkerchief
this morning" said the nbsent-mInded
man, ito remind me OF something I
was TO get for my wife. And now I
can't ind the Observation-Disclosures
delphia Press.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

country In active
duty In connection
with the Trpoli-
tan war of hso4.
when he way Sns
OF the adventur-
Gus sailors In tho
affair with Deca-
tur and Law
renee. who En-
gagged In the burn
Ing NJ the Phila-
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

moisture OF the wood TO escape freely
when the lumber In taken out and ex-
posed to the air. II IL possible also
that chemical changes take place In
the wood as the result OF soaking.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

each stave and
cllnch. Then saw
out n door. as
shown. Drive sew
ernl Cd wire nails
near the top OF the
barrel. sloping up.
ward. on which TO
hang the bag. by
Inn wing tha doar
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

HANGING 4 BEE done under a large
tree. Simply fasten a stout pulley. a.
and rope mp among the branches and
fasten the end 10 a spike, b. driven in
the trunk.-Iowa Homestead.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
A Barrel Bag Holder.

A convenient bag holder can easily
be made OF an empty lour barrel.
Drive a nail through the hoops into
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
BAo HoI.DETI
Farm Notes.

hinged the bag can be put in and
taken out without lifting over the top.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
A Little Lesson
In Patriotism


Thomas Marlborough. the hero OF
the battle of Lake Champlain. o
his first laurels In the service OF his
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
Rutcherlng nt Home.

The Strengthening OF live stock on the
farm Is going out OF fashion altogeth-
er too fast. There is no good reason
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

In a swell cafe there's many q tin
'twixt the cup and the lip.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
81 Bound by a Spell $|

lie was leaving the room when she
called TO him. Where are you going !
IL you are going TO her room. I have the
key. I will accompany you"
He looked more aghast than ever: then
he broke out into strong anathemas
against Montgomery. against whom he
vowed the most deadly vengeance.
Montgomery has served me well. and
I dare you 20 harm him In any way"
she said. In the same tone Of calm supe-
riority. "Do 80. John Rodweii. and be-
fore two hours your uncle shall know
all that I a. tell him. DO not fall
Into q passion. You have fallen into
the trap. and you viii never Get out Of
IL by beating yourself against the bars
He muttered and laughed scornfrlly,
but he was conquered-cowed. Her
triumph was complete. Presently they
left the room together. Judith double
Locking the door behind her.
saw no moro OF Judith or MI. Rod.
well. A soon as they were gone I
crawicd back TO bed. utterly FRUSTRATED
both mentally and bodily. Soon after
wards the nurse returned. and after Civ
ing me my medicine. and some beef tea.
wrapped herself up In a blanket. and
putting the key Of the door under her
head. ~ was her custom. lay down upon
the sofa 20 take her nights reposc.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

The greatest happiness comes frem
the greatest sctvIy.-BovsA
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
Caution !

This is not a gentle wcrd-but when
you think how liable you are not to
purchase the only remedy universally
known and a remedy that has had the
largest sale of any medicine in the
world since 1868 for the cure and treat
ment of consumption and throat and
lung troubles without loosing its great
popularity all these years you will be
thankful we called your attention 10
Boschee's German Syrup. There are
many ordinary cough remedies
made by druggists and others that are
cheap and good for light colds per-
haps, but for severe coughs, bronchlJ-
is, croup--and especially for consump-
ton, where there is difficult expecrora'
tion and coughing during the nights
ard mornlngs-there is nothing like
German Syrup. The 25 cent size has
Just been introduced this year.
Regular size Is cents. At Bell Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
An Elegant Entertainment.

From eight to eleven Friday even
ing Mrs. G. 4. Marshall entertained
at her home near New Bethel. The
halls were decorated with beautiful
lights and the rooms with potted
flowers. At q late hour the dining
room was thrown open and delicious
cream ana cake was served. The
couples that were present were Mr..
Mercer Marshall and Miss Jessie
Word, MIR. Charlie Scott and Miss
Fannie Word, Mr.. w. T. Slade and
Miss Mai Patrick, MIR. w. E. .McRea
and Miss Berta Slade, Mr.. ii. K.
Chambless and Miss Reana Mcneil,
Mr.. Dan Sem and Miss Nettie Acock'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20

The collection of the second Install
ment of Sl50 of the county road tax
for the present year has been cOnclud-
ed, and about 81 500 OF the amount due
by those subject to road duty has been
paid. The mum Der of defaulters, while
not yet definitely known, will not ex-
coed one hundred. These will be sum-
moned before the board OF county
commissioners to show cause why they
should not be punished for contempt
The punishment may be fixed at fine or
imprisonment, or both.S
The amount collected on the second
installment exceeds that of the first by
neat sum. The work has been in
charge of Mr.. S. R. Christie, Jr., who
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
POPULAR COUPLE WE'D.
Mr., e. T. Lockett and Miss Rosa
Smith Made Man and Wife.

Mr.. Elijah T. Lockett and Miss Rosa
Smith were married at the home OF
the brides parents, near Dawson, Sun
day morning by Rev. Nj. B. L. Binion.
The newly married couple, accom-
panied by relatives and number of
friends, then repaired TO th9 home of
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
c. Lockett, east of the city, where a
most sumptuous dinner was served, and
left on the o'clock traiD for their fu-
ture home at Arlington.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs. J. H. Smith, and beautiful and
accomplished young lady of charming
disposition. Mr.. LOckett, who is now
a resident of Arlington, is prominent
young business man of that town.
Many friends extend to them congrat'
ulations and best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
CAUGHT ON THE CURBSTONE.

The Seaboard Air Line will run a
special train TO Cnautauqua, at Albany,
on Thursday of next week, April 28tn,
governors and military day, leaving
Dawson at $50 a. m. Fare for round
trip Sl.2O.
Fresh shipment of Athenas, cham
payne, nabisco, lemon and vanilla
waters and butter-thin crackers at
Walls.
The many friends OF Captain John
Whitchard are glad to see him on the
streets again after an illness of several
days.
The recent cold, windy days in
iured cotton, and some of the farmers
fear that they will have to plant
again.
Both the the Seaboard and Cen
trail railroads will give cheap rates to
Albany during Chautauqua next week
Mr.. J. T. Bartlett is improving
his home on Lee street, and will give
it modern appearance
SUPERINTENDENT Arnett is putting
the cemetery in proper condition 1or
Memorial day.
Superior court is only month OF,
and there is but week in which suits
can be filed.
--McCollum will make cabinet pho
tographs at $3.50 dozen until! turther
notice.
Rev. o. F. Cook is at Cuthbert
this week assisting in a protracted
meeting.
Mrs. A. M. Raines, to the regret
of her many friends, continues quite
i'll.
We are still having a peculiar
mixture of summer aud winter wealth
err.
Busy Bee Boneless Breakfast Ba'
con, 3 pounds average, at Wall Bros.
Fancy Norway No. l mackerel, Y
ounces and over, at Wall Bros.
Some of the farmers are begin
ming to wish for good rain.
Some of the candidates will be ex-
planning how it happened tomorrow
Pure apple vinegar at r. L.
Barnes, Soc per gallon.
Nice country hams and shoulders
at AnsleY's.
Did you forget to register?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
FARMERS SUFFER BY FIRE
MANY BARNS AND MULES BURNED
THE PAST WEEK.
The Cause Of None of the CONGREGATIONS
Is Known. No Insurance, and
the Losses Are Heavy.

1t seems that the farmers OF Terrell
county are having more than the aver
age share of misfortune with the
flames, several incidents of this kind
having occurred the past week.
Monday night about II o'clock Mr..
w. L. Hill, who lives on the Kelly
farm near Dawson, lost his barn, two
mules and all the corn and fodder con-
tanned IN the barn by fire. The News
has been unable to learn whether the
property was insured.
Lowrey Bros. Heavy Loss.
On the farm of Lowrey Brothers,
in the third district, Friday night,
fire destroyed a Darn, two mules and q
tenant house. The loss is about $500,
on which there is insurance of only
S175.
The fire was discovered about mid
night, and nothing could be done to
avert the loss which followed, and the
buildings and contents were soon in
ashes.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
though it is believed to have been the
work of an incendiary.
Mr.. Mcneil Loses Barn and Its Contents.
Mr.. W. K. j. Mcneil, one of the
county's aged and respected farmers
who lives about three miles south OF
Dawson, had the misfortune to lose
his barn and between 700 and 800 bush
els of corn by fire few nights ago.
| Mr.. Mcneil saved his stock, but lost
one hog in the fire. The cause of the
fire is not known.
Mr.. McNeil's loss was about $500. 90
and he had no insurance.
Sawmin Burned.
The saw mill of Jesse Pullum, in the
northern part of the county, was de-
stroyed by fire early Sunday morning,
together with large quantity OF lum-
Der. The amount OF his loss has not
been learned. Pullum is an enter
prising and thrifty negro, and the loss
is quite heavy on him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
THIS is THE DAY TO VOTE.
CANDIDATES ALL BEGIN THE HOME
STRETCH THIS MORNING.
Contests for Only Three County Offices
and Terrell Voters will Go About
Settling Them Quietly.

This is the day for state, congress
sional and county nominations, and
when the aole Terrell county voter
comes up to the polls he will be puz
zled at the array of names confronting
him, and will want time TO study the
list before he lete his ballot fall into
the box.
While there are contest for only
three county offices and two for state
positions the ticket to be voted is
nevertheless lengthy one, containing
about thirty names, and including the
entire list of candidates FROM governor
| down to coroner.
At the top will appear the name of
Governor Terrell and all of the state
house officers, none of whom have op'
position except ]. S. Turner of the
Judson NJ. Strickland of Griffin, and i:
is right there that the voter will be
gin using his pencil in striking the
names be does not want. Following
these candidates come Chief Justice
T. j. Simmons and his opponent, Judge
r. B. Russell, and the voter will again
have to exercise his pencil. Then
come the candidates for associate JUS
tices of the supreme court, and next
appear the names OF Congressman
j. M. Griggs, Solicitor J. A. Laing,
w. A. McAllister for state senator
and Representative E. L. Rainey, none
of whom have opposition.
Then the county officers join the
procession and Ordinary j. w. Roberts
Clerk of court W. S. Dozier, J. Il . Ok
ford for sheriff, County Treasurer B.
B. Perry, and G. T. Buchanon for
coroner will be nominated without OPP
position.
The three contests are between J.
T. Waller and l.. g. PinkstOn for tax
receiver, w, j. Lewis and A. l.. Nc
Tendon for tax collector, and J. E.
Waller and j. S. Spier for Surveyor, and
the friends of each of these candidates
are confident they will be 10 the lead
when the count of the ballots IS finish
ed tonight.
The polls will open and close at the
usual hours governing elections.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
CentraPS CHEAP Chautauuua Rates.

The Central railroad will sell round
trip tickets throughout this section 10
the Chautauqua at Albany for one fare
plus so cents, including admission to
Chautauqua. For military companies
and brass bands in uniform, &c or more
on one ticket, lc per mile in each
direction per capita. From all other
points south OF the Ohio and Potomac
and east OF the Mississippi rivers, be-
yond the territory described above, a
fare and oue-third on certificate plan
will apply. Half rates for children
between FIVE and twelve years of age.
Tickets will be on sale from April %
to 3Oth, inclusive, final limit May End.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-20
81. 500 ROAD TAX HAS BEEN COLLECTED
Paying the Second nstalmen Has Expired and De-
fauIters Dealt With by the Commissioners

was employed by the board of CON-
missioners, and he deserves great cred
it for the prompt and effective manner
in which he has executed his duties.
Since the addition of the felony con-
victs to the road force Superintendent
S. d. Hatcher has been able to push
the work more rapidly, the quality
meantime not suffering, and it will not
be long before Terrell county will have
as fine system of public roads as there
Is in the state.
The road force, which has been in
the neigh borhood of Pleasant Hill, in
the northern part of the county, has
been moved to the eastern portion,
and is now busily engaged there.