davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

l once employed professional ditcher
to drain slough or pond hole. and,
owing to it's failure to perform its
work, the tiles were taken up and the
bottom of the ditch properly graded
with level, when it was discovered
that the grade at the outlet of the ditch
was Is inches higher than the point it
was intended to drain. OF course, such
a piece Of work proved Of short dura
ton and very expensive.
1t often happens that the outlets of
drains are allowed to become obstruct-
ed with silt, coarse grass, etc, render
ing them nearly or quite useless. To
those who may contemplate the i'm
provement of their farms by inaug
urating system of tile drainage, but
are deferred from doing so owing to
the impossibillty of obtaining a profess
sional ditcher, allow me to state that
the services of ordinary farm help with
the oversight and assistance Of the
farmer himself give as good, If not
better, results Where suitable fall
is plainly visible, it is not essential
lAdl q 4SSSl Uc uSSu, plOSlOlAS luC UOl-
tom of the ditch has an even grade
and is free from Irregularities But
where a doubt exists, level, as shown
In the accompanying diagram. should
be used.
In the device, and b represent the
base of level. 1917 feet long, six inches
wide, tapering to two inches at the
ends; and d the plumb Indicating on
e the amount Of fall per rod A wire
or wooden guard at keeps the plumb
bob d from Hopping about The up
right is six inches wide at base, where
1t is mortised into the long strip, a b,
and two and one-half inches wide at
the top. The braces are two inches
wide and made from one-inch pine
Irving B. Cook. in Orange Judd Farm
err
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
ElALoulSUp.' :. ..6Vh~
GfKk{kt ,d':Slll1DlS
A TALK ON TILE DRAINING.
Simple Essentials Which Will Assure
Work That Will Last and
Prove Effective.

In my experience have learned
that, as rule, tiles of too small capac-
lily have been laid with the expecta-
ton of carrying away the vast volume
of water that often suddenly collects
in deep depressions after heavy rain
Four-inch tile is often required, and a
tile of less than three inches in diam
eter, inside measurement, should never
be used. The work of grading the bot
tom of the ditch for the reception of
the tile often results in failure, owing
to depressions or Irregularities re-
naming where silt or other foreign
matter accumulates in the tile, thus
obstructing the flow of water.
The final grade of a ditch should
never be finished, especially where a
doubt exists in regard to required fall,
without the aid of level, and the
work should never be trusted to the
eye of anyone. no matter how expert
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
DESTROYING THE cURcUi
Experience Has Taught That Promp
Removal Of Windfalls Helps
Along the Work.

We have frequently called the atten-
ton OF our readers to the Importance
of destroying the windfalls of the or
chard as means Of lessening the fu-
ture damage from insect pests. Some
experiments recently conducted along
this line emphasize the Importance Of
this method Of insect destruction and
also furnish a basis for its practical
application.
causes the stings that appear on ap-
pies, it has been found that the insect
VIII not develop unless the apple drops
from the tree. Therefore if the wind
falls were carefully destroyed through
out an entire neighborhood this pest
should be almost eliminated.
In the experiment referred to one
half of the orchard was supplied with
hogs to eat the windfalls, while in the
other half these were left to decay OF
the ground. The results showed
marked contrast between the condition
of the apples in the two halves of the
orchard, Notwithstanding the fact that
tate their movement. Much of the
damage observed in the treated part
of the orchard was thought to be the
work of insects from the untreated
portion. This injury grew less as the
distance from the untreated part of the
orchard increased. And right here we
wish to call attention to the impor-
lance Of preventive measures being
adopted by the fruit growers Of
whole neighborhood. One unkept or
chard will grow enough insects to
stock the orchards of whole commun-
ity, and so long as any such orchards
exist the efforts of neighbors to rid
their orchards Of insect enemies will
be to certain extent annulled. There
is perhaps nothing connected with ag-
ricnltnre wherein cooperation is Of
greater Importance than in the COM
batting of insect pests.
To return to the consideration Of the
apples. says the Prairie Farmer, it IS
important that the windfalls be re-
moved and destroyed at least once
each week, as the curculio will begin to
emerge from the fallen apples If left
on the ground longer than seven days.
In the above experiment, applied to
half dozen different orchards, the re-
moval of all windfalls every seven
days practically prevented the develop
ment of the curculio beetle.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

democratic campaigns. MIR. Cortelyou
has been a resident of the District for
some IL years, while Senator German
is looked on as one of the old inhab-
itants. He has had home in Washing
ton for a generation and spends his win
tiers here with his family and his sum-
mers at his farm at Laurel, Maryland.
only an hours run out of the city.
Few public men are better known at
the capital than Mr.. German, and it is
safe to say few are more respected. He
has thousands of acquaintance here
now who are particularly interested in
the campaign because they believe that
Mr.. German is one of the actual, if not
not the titular, head of the national
democratic committee. He is as imper-
turable as Mr.. Cortelyou, is diplomatic
and tactful and back of all this has life
times experience of the ms and outs of
politics. He is expected to turn many
trick that will keep the other side
guessing, but he is too shrewd to advance
any opinion or make any prediction be-
yond the general statement that with
harmony and hard work there is a
chance to win the election.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
CROPS IN YOUNG ORCHARD
Cow Peas and Berries May Be Planted
with Apples Without Injury
to the Soil.

Apple trees set permanently should
stand in rows 80 feet apart. However if
you desire to plant early trees between
the rows of late trees you may do so.
An early apple tree begins to bear soon-
er than the late variety, its vitality be-
ing exhausted when it has borne for
eight to twelve years The late variety
is then just beginning to give the best
crops and will continue to do so. Atthis
period in the trees life the top has
grown and spread to considerable ex-
tent; but the room occupied by the early
fruit can now. be reserved for the late
fruit. In raising crops in an orchard,
study what chemical the crop you intend
to plant will take from the ground. For
instance: potatoes, oats, wheat and rye
take or assimilate the potash from the
ground, therefore they should not be
planted in an orchard; the trees need all
the potash they can get Corn takes
less potash from the ground and may
be planted Care should be taken not
to plow into the roots of the trees. Cow.
peas may also be planted in an orchard.
A nursery man who lived near us told
me he made practice of planting cow
peas and in the fall when they. ripenel
he turned his hogs in. OF course, the
hogs root but they smooth the earth
down under the trees so the roots arc
not exposed to the frost. He considers
this method one of the best ways to cu,-
tivate an orchard. Small fruit, such as
strawberries, Taspberries. etc. may also
be cultivated in an orchard.-Cecil Abel
Todd. in Epitomist.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
Paris Fancies in Fall Fashions

Louis XVI. modes are still daily gain
ing favor; whether we shall tire Of
them or really take kindly to the
nipped-in appearance of the short
shoulder, I do not yet know. When 1t
Is carried out by the real artists, who
can make necessary notifications
suited to the individual woman, with
out apparent alteration, it is, without
doubt, extremely effective, but for the
majority such complete revolution of
fashion is somewhat dangerous. This
also applies to the Princess frock,
which will be a decided feature of the
coming modes.
1t is strange that we should use the
queer velvet and silk buttons which
have been out of date for so many
years, but we have begun to realize
that nothing looks dowdy in the hands
of the expert. 1t is only when difficult
styles are copied by the million that
incongruity arises. 1t is we'll to re-
member that the Princess robe suits
very few figures; to be success it
must be most deftly draped, and cut
with real cunning" as the Americans
would say.
Gray-a curious smoke gray-has be-
come the craze among Americans, and
gray astrachan will be popular fur
during the coming winter, second only
to Russian sable and ermine. Then we
shall use a great deal of fur edging
as trimming, and this is in some meas
ure due to the revival of the Princess
robe, and velvet buttons.
A good many fringes have been OBJ
served at Hornburg, especially on the
| Tussore wraps and coats of kimona
| shape. Eastern embroideries will be a
noticeable feature of evening dress, and
among the fabrics used we shall still
see shaded mousseline de sole, taffeta
changeant and satins, while many will
be glad to know that the old-fashioned
peau de sole and MORE antique will be
revived. NieuX rose of the most vivid
shade will be one of the favorite co,ors
for evening wear. Greens, yellows,
blues, from the brightest Rickett shade
to the palest corn-fiower tint, and gray
will be almost as popular for night as
for day wear
Another item of interest is that pet
ticoats are getting more elaborate. but
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

brutal type of the
negro degenerate The colored popula-
ton Of this city is to great extent
barometer that reflects the sentiment
of the race throughout the country The
aspiration of the better classes as typi-
fled in the BooEer Washington move
ment is reflected in the upper crust of
colored society in Washington. The
brutal instincts that lead to the horrible
crimes whose retribution usually comes
in the form of lynching are observable
through the lower strata of the negro
population here. Major Sylvester, chief
of police, declares that if the idle and
evil negro were eliminated from Wash
ington this city would be the most peace
full in the world.
Just now the colored people in this
city are very much worked up over the
slim Crow Car" proposition. The adj
Joining states of Virginia and Maryland
have laws in operation that compel the
segregation of the negroes and put them
into cars that are known by that more
or less euphonious term, Jim Grow
Cars" The Washington negro is as a
rule very assertive, and as there are no
federal laws regarding his place on street
cars and railroad cars he does not hes
itate to push himself. sometimes offen-
sively. among the whites, but as soon
as he gets out of the district he is UNI
tremendously chucked into car by
himself. This is very humiliating and
he colored people of the district have
meetings with the purpose of for,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
Stocked Up On Prayers.

One little girl that l know of is so
sleepy when she starts for bed that it is
occasionally hard work for her to make
up her mind to finish the good night
prayer. A few nights ago she dropped
her head upon the pillows earlier than
usual. She wasn't very sleepy and at
once began to dash off prayer in re-
freshing style. The first prayer over,
along came another one and still third.
About this time her mother, surprised
at the turn proceedings had taken, asked
the little one what she meant by so
many prayers. why" explained the
little girl, I'm going to say 10 prayers,
now I'm awake, and then can go two
weeks without saying Lowell
Courier.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

and blunder On the part of politicians
who believed that no man, not trained in
the practical school of politics, should be
selected to direct the campaign. MI.
Cortelyou's experience had been in the
line of routine government work and
later of executive experience, but he
was not believed to have any knowledge
or appreciation of what is known as
practical politics."
President Roosevelt had his own idea,
however, of the kind of man he wanted
to run the campaign. He believes thor
oughly in political organization and
knowing Cortelyou's genius for organ
ization in government work he con-
cluded the same quality would be val
liable in political campaign.
Chairman Cortelyou has not disap-
pointed the president, but he has disap-
pointed his critics within his own party.
The old line politicians take their hats
off to this young general who has brought
into politics the genius and ability that
proved SO effective in conducting gov
eminent department. Even his political
opponents express admiration for Mr..
Cortelyou's quiet and effective method
of managing campaign. The visitors
at the republican headquarters in New
York and Chicago are all struck with
the business air that characterizes them.
The whole force works with the system
and efficiency of well organized bust
ness house.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
Waists for Fall and Winter

But the fall linens are in wonderful
colors. too, quite different from the
woollens. They are in the toughest
weaves linen, coarse home
spun and very rough Japanese weave
and in all the wonderful colors of the
old vegetable dyes, the dull blues,
greens and yellows of real mummy
cloths, and in exquisite terra Gotta and
real Indian reds. They, too, wash wei.
and make up shade smarter in the
finish than wool, because of the body
in the material.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

to good old common-sense garment
And, so that the waist is left loose over
the bust. shoulders and arms, the gi1th
is none too snug, and it is easy to put
on and comfortable to keep on, endless
variations can be sprung without a
murmur.
The prettiest of the shades this fall
are shown in the Quaker, the sailor
and the surplice style, all built on shirt
waist lines, all simple, washable and
adjusted to the athletic figure Of the
day. These waists are worn with any
sort of short skirt-tweed, homespun,
hopsacli, cheviot, storm serge or Bur-
bingham cloth. II or smooth cloth, the
skirt harmoniZes in color; if of rough,
the color is not considered.
AS to colors, the first restriction bars
out white, that is all white which has
reached the atrophy of an over sue
test and newest are dotted or striped
with color or have broche figure or
are checked with blocks of color. Cot
ton cheviot Is usually striped and
madras has the broche effect.
The cotton and wool cheyiot looks
exactly like the all cotton, except that
it comes also in plaids and brilliant
two-toned checks, and the wash fan
nels show all the loveliest of the new
fall shades, the dahlia. copper. coque
de roche, onion skin and oak tones,
from the palest to the deepest and rich
est hues.
The wash flannels are the newest
wais: material, and prnDhe~ nth
iful
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04


lAe-e sam bar LOT out to a man who
conceals the fact
that he is married when he enlists in the
army. 1t has been suggested that the
punishment under these circumstances
is out OF proportion to the in1raction
of army rules and it is proposed to re-
ouce the punishment SO as to retain de-
sirable men in the service, notwith-
standing the fact that they are mar
ried. Many army officers contend that
the best soldiers are often those who
have wives to look after them or to
provide for.
The principal objection to married
soldiers is that in the transfer of troops
involving travel beyond the seas and
long periods of absence from home sta
tions the soldier with wife becomes
somewhat of an impeachment. The wives
sometimes give trouble and if husband
and wife are separated there is dissat-
isfaction and occasionally desertion.
This objection, however, is believed to
be Offset by the better character of the
men who are married. They are apt to
be steadier and more attentive to their
duties.
The authorities have encountered
some difficulty in getting the best ma
terial into the ranks of the army. Just
now the navy seems to have the call, as
the life there is more attractive and the
opportunity greater for seeing more Of
the world. Army life in time of peace
is rather monotonous and young men
after the present short enlistment Of
three years do not care to reinlist. There
is a suggestion that the term of enlist
ment be- extended to what it formerly
was, that is, five years. 1t was thought
that the privilege of rising from the
ranks and receiving commissions would
be an inducement to intelligent young
men to enter the army. This is not
found to be the case. however, and the
only explanation that seems to- offer is
that there are better opportunities in
the labor and business world for strong,
healthy and intelligent young men.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

cambria blouse. The pleated skirt just
cleared the ground, and had a narrow
embroidered trimming down the front.
White alpaca and Tussore have also
been used by the leading ,tailors, and
here again does the pleated skirt just
clear the ground. This skirt is GER
tainly the most general for morning
wear and can look very we'll in thin
serges or flannels. With this the short
bolero is admirable, worn, of course.
over a skirt, the best skirts being of
white cambria or lawn, with linen col
lars and cuffs, unstiffened and softened
by dainty embroidery.
The colored bolero is already fea-
ture; 1t is most useful addition to our
summer frocks. For instance, have
seen frock of black chiffon wolfe worn
with q bolero Of wide black and white
striped velvet, the sleeves turned back
above the elbow with black velvet, with
revers Of the same, bordered with green
and gold embroidery.
Bright green and bright orange
panne and taffeta, and Tussores, arc
the favorite shades and fabrics for this
new bolero. which is often made with
tiny, pleated frills, admirably suited to
| thin women.
| Some of the Viennese clothes are
made up with the corselet skirt, heav-
| lily braided, and the short bolero also
braided to match.
Capes are worn in much variety, and
the paletot also forms useful wrap
for the moment. The old-fashioned
"cross-over" fastening at the back with
big rosette, is pretty idea, and in
velvet or silk is admirable for casino
wear. The most elaborate toilettes
show the short shoulder and tight
sleeves with full graceful skirts. The
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
LITTLE MARKETING HINTS.
Shippers Should Study the Conditions
Of Trade Rather Than Depend
on Luck"

Of all the practical points in farming
there is not one that has greater claim on
the attention of the raiser of farm prod
ucts than the art of marketing. Many
farmer puts tons of energy into produc-
ing first-class fruits. cereals, or live
stock and when it comes to putting them
on the market acts with childish judg-
ment that loses him many fine margin
that he might gain.
There is no better way to practically
illustrate the market feature of farming
than for farmers to visit their markets
few times each year and see just how
their commission men handle their con-
signments. There are innumerable lit
tie hints farmer of good judgment can
pick up any time he visits large pro-
duce or live stock market He should
study very carefully the best seasons
to market his produce, and when the
market looks favorable should hustle
his consignments in as promptly as pos
sible.
The shipper must bear in mind that
there are few honest commission men
~ lSdol anu tlldl DeiuS On Lno ground
from day to day must know the market
better than man looking at it at long
range. AS rule the seller of live stock
does his best to get the top price, but
he must follow the market. What the
shipper or producer of live stock, vege-
tables or fruit must look out for is to
get what the market wants and when il
is wanted. To illustrate the point will
tell of conversation first class butch
or lad with seller of cattle.
Your cattle look all right" said the
butcher. but am going slow because
this year all cattle that have had any
grass, kill spongy. We must make an
allowance on that. 1t has been that way
this year"
This is only one phase of the business
and serves to show that the shipper
must ever keep in mind the exact state
of the trade and to closely follow its
vagaries. Luck frequently aids the ship
per. but good Judgment on market con-
ditions is better than trusting to luck
Sherwood, in Ohio Farmer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

instead of the very bright colors we
have favored for some time past we are
now reverting to the idea of petticoat
to match the dress. Shot taffetas are
used and may be as plentifully trimmed
as our expenditure will permit. But
though our underskirts are elaborate
we are returning to the more simple
styles where lingerie is concerned, and
many are the beautiful specimens of
hand stitching to be seen in up-to-date
trousseauX. ANNETTE GIRyY.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

III w dSullSlOu anu
have at easy range
all types and
classes of the COL
ored race for his in
vestigation. There
is represented in
10000 colored pop
nlation of the cap
ital city every de-
gree Of excellence
and evil in the
negro from the
millionaire, e d u
Gated colored man
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04
A Daily Thought.

If you want persons faults, go to
those who love him. They will not tell
you, but they know, and herein lies
the magnanimous courage of love, that
it endures the knowledge without
change Stevenson
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

n has stimulating effect on the
of the capital What has been q
ntry village in point of energy and
has now been transformed into a
,ital city. Strangers are visiting
ashington in larger numbers and the
,ite house is again the Mecca for poll
.ians and statesmen.
While the president takes deep in
rest in the campaign it cannot be said
lat he is in any way directing it. That
;ork has been turned over to other
lands and Mr.. Roosevelt is surveying the
field from the viewpoint of an ordinary
citizen. This is the impression he gives
visitors who see him. He is ready to dis
cuss the outlook, but like most citizens,
as inquiring as to what the real workers
out in the field are doing. The fact is
the president has very little time to de-
vote to politics just now, as, in addition
Is getting material together for mis- an
nual message to congress.
This annual message is formidable
undertaking. 1t is a compendium of
the governments record for the past
year. For. weeks and months past bureau
chiefs have been busy collecting the data
of their offices for submission to the
heads of their departments, and the cab
met officers in turn have been collecting
these bureau reports, studying them, and
soon will completetheir digests of what
has been going on in their departments
and submit them to the president. The
president goes over all these department
and bureau reports. gets comprehen-
siye view of all that has been done and
then advises congress in set message
Of the progress that has been made, the
problems that have been solved, the diff
dculties that have arisen, the policies
Z that have been followed during the past
year and suggests wherein congress may
provide useful legislation for future gov
eminent.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-04

care OF MS inter-
ests. When he Sc
lected Secretary OF
Commerce and La
Dor Cortelyou to be
chairman OF the ma
tional committee
and thus be his per-
sonal representa-
tive in the political
contest, there was
no end of criticism,
grumbling and pre-
dictiOn of disaster