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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-31
The CAB IN LONDON.
It Had a Hard Time and Many Changes
Before 1t Was a Success.

In the early part Of the last cen
fury English travellers returning
from the cities of Europe felt so
disguised with the stuffy, slow tray-
cling hackney coaches Of London
that it was urged that an attempt
be made to introduce the "cabriolet
de place" used in Paris. In 1905
Mr.. Rotch, acting with Mr.. Brad
shaw as Joint proprietor, obtained
licenses for nine cabriolets This
new vehicle was similar in appear
ance to the modern gig carrying
only one passenger inside and at
the side Of the driver. 1t was a fnan-
cial failure. But in 1898 fuller il
censes we're given to twelve new We
hicles, the driver having an outside
seat and the vehicle carrying two
passengers. The name cabriolet
was soon reduced to cab" In 1881
there were only $50 cabs in all Lon
don. These were known as the 'cof-
fin" cabs. In 1882 was invented the
back door" cab. In 1885 Joseph
Aloysius Hanson drove into Lon
don on a quaint cab, designed by
himself. This was the original han
som cab"
Its body was almost square, and
the wheels were seven feet six inches
in height, trife taller than the We
hicle itself. The driver sat on the
roof at the front, with two doors
beneath him, one on either side Of
his feet. This extraordinary cab be-
gan to ply for hire, much to the
amusement of the drivers of the
hackney coaches, "outrigger" and
back door cabs. A few months later
Hanson, who was financed by the
inventor of the back door cab, re-
duced the size Of the wheels of his
vehicle and made several other alter
atoms, with the result that it lost
its cattle shed appearance.
Hansom's cab was financial fail
ure, but John Chapman put the driv-
er's seat behind and generally i'm
proved the design until it became in
distinguishable from the present
hanson. His invention was patent
ed in 1886, about the time that the
first four wheeler was introduced.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-31
Why He Mixed Beverages.

A Highlander who was in the hab-
it Of drinking a mixture of whisky
and beer was asked the reason of his
Partially for such a peculiar tipple.
He explained it thus: "Weel, We see,
when drank whisky I was drunk
before l was fou, and when l drank
beer 1 was fou before 1 was drunk,
but when 1 drink both together l
am drunk and fou at the same
time"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-31
Whose poa7

". &. Vanderbilt was "autoing"
up a Long Island road recently.
Ahead of him walked a man and a
dog. The dog was nosing around
among the bushes and fence posts.
Suddenly as Mr.. Vanderbilt's auto
passed the man the dog started to
cross the road. The auto hit him
''karplunk" amidships. a few spas
modic kicks and he gave up the
ghost. Mr.. Vanderbilt Immediately
stopped his machine and, getting
out, approached the man with his
wallet in his hand. saving I'm
awfully sorry, my man. VIII $50
fix it?''
ooh, yes, $50 win do.
Then as Mr. Vanderbilt was dis
appearing in a cloud of dust up the
road the man turned and, looking
at the dog, said;
q wonder whose beast it was II.
New York Times.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-31
Strawberry TaPioca.

Wash one cup of tapioca through
several waters, then cover with cold
water and soak overnight. In the
morning put over the fire with one
pint boiling water and simmer
gently until the tapioca Is perfectly
clear. Stir the berries, a quart of
them, into the boiling tapioca and
sweeten to taste Take from the
fire, turn into the dish in which they
are to be served and set away to
cool. Serve cold with sugar and
cream.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-31
Whale Meat.

Newfoundland is developing a
new industry in the form Of selling
whale meat in place of beef. One
of the dealers says that the new
meat tastes more like venison than
beef, and plans are already being
made to ship some to England,
where it is expected that it viii sell
for at least 10 cents a pound.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-31
cream
Care Of China.

China as soon as bought should
be placed in a vessel Of cold water,
each piece being separated from an
other by a little hay OF torn up
newspaper. Gradually heat the wa
ter until it becomes nearly boiling,
then let it become cold. Remove
the china from the water and wipe
This treatment will render the china
much less liable to crack than 4
used 1ei0re LL55:..~,.-, - - !
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
Why Horses. Become Lame.

The principal causes, in my opinion,
writes a we'll known veterinary sur
geon, OF horses being lame are:
Cutting away the frog
Opening Of the heels.
Leaving the walls too high.
Not shortening enough of toe.
Too much shortening.
Not being particular enough as to the
equal height of both sides of the wall.
Not noticing the proper position Of
foot to be in accordance with the for
nation of the leg, standing on the side
of the horse.
Too heavy and wide shoes, requiring
too large nails to retain them and too
many Of same and thus making the
horse slip and slide about, especially
upon pebbles or slippery roads.
Shoes too short, especially IL thick
ened at heels, the heels opening and
causing corns, shortening the horses
stride, and making him trip and
stumble.
Cutting out Of soles and bars, there
by weakening the foot and causing
contraction and exposing him to the
risk OF coming down II he trod upon
a stone.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
PENNY POSTAGE.

j. Henniker Heaton, M. p, is
making an effort to start an agita-
ton in favor of universal penny
postage. In recent interview he
said:
1T is intended to form a lea que
for the establishment Of universal
penny postage SO that any inh abb
tant Of our planet, white, black or
yellow, may be enabled for the sum
of Id to communicate with any
other at the lowest possible rate and
the highest attainable speed;
Englishmen with Frenchmen, Ger
man, Italian or Russian; European
with American; Asiatic with Aus
tralian or African, so that when one
soul has something to say to another
neither color nor religion, nor greed
nor diplomacy, nor national anti
pathy, nor latitude nor longitude,
nor poverty, nor any other barrier
shall stand between them.
"The hour has struck for this
| grand yet simple assertion Of the
brotherhood Of nations; Of change
which threatens no interest and bene
fits all mankind. Since 1893 when
imperial penny postage was intro
duced our outward mails have
nearly doubled. Every Friday
some $4,000 British letters pass
through France and Italy for India
Hong Kong and Australia IL, 00(
miles. The postageo on each Of thea
latters i ID. BY the same boat I,
few British letters are carried 10
residents in Calais ri miles; AMI
o. these letters The postage il I'd
BY what psrverse ingenuity cal
such ! distinction b justiHeds o
Why should : letter 70 New You
eoss n a and smother IN the sam
bee - carried through that oily an
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
sheep Notes.

A good pure bred ram will do more
In one year toward improving the
scrub flock than will ten years of care
and selection.
All understood or Ill conformed lambs,
no matter II from the most aristocrat-
ic parentage, should be converted into
mutton as soon as possible.
A long pedigree is good thing to
have with a sheep provided the animal
itself is not too long In the leg and
neck.
The sheep both feeds and clothes us
"a very good reason why we should
look well after it In the hour Of adver-
sity.
Keep the lambs growing. You can
not possibly make up for any setback
they may receive from improper care
or feeding.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
WESTERN WOOL.
Popularity of Fine DeIaine Clips Of
the Far West.

Popularity of Fine Delnine Clips OF
the Far West.
The statement has been made that
Ohio and Michigan fine woods are fast
giving way in popularity to the great
ly improved fine Deiaine clips from the
far west. In recent article In Ameri-
can Agriculturist Theodore Justice. one
OF the leading wool dealers Of the coun-
try, outlines reasons for the change Of
attitude on the part OF buyers toward
fine wool from Michigan and Ohio.
Among other things. Mr.. Justice says:
Eastern and southern Ohio. western
Pennsylvania and the Panhandle Of
West Virginia or the territory that Ia
watered by streams flowing into the
upper Ohio river seem especially suit
ID for the production Of fine Delaine
wool. But owing to the improved care
which these sheep are receiving In
some OF the territorial sections esps-
cially well adapted to wool growing
One Delaine sheep produce as good
wool In the territories a. In the afore-
said best sections adjacent to the Ohio
river.
For some reason or other many man
| ufacturers do not Ike Michigan nne
wool. while the crossbred wool from
Michigan produced BY the cross OF
English breeds upon Merino ara g
popular an wool produced anywhere,
NJ advice to the Michigan farmers 4
1 - -Hs~-~.>ts.~..~ 49, --~~-xxk. - - -~~u
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
DULUTH

eastern states. Then, again. the feed
in the territories is more uniform, pro-
ducing more even fiber. 1t is better
in order to produce uniformly soft
fiber for the sheep to Craze all the
year round and have as little grain as
possible than to have grass half Of the
year and grain the other half Sheep
that in winter are fed on pea vines or
other green stuffs rather than grain
produce a better wool
In the best wool producing territorial
sections the growers raise alfalfa IN
large quantities, which they feed to
their sheep in winter when the range
Is covered with snow, so that they are
kept in uniform condition all the year
round, which makes a softer fiber. In
Australia, where the best woods in the
world are grown, very little grain is
fed. The sheep pasture out all the
year round.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
GARDEN SNAPSHOTS

Dust is poison to soft conifers. Field
and Farm says that in Denver trees Of
Piced pungens Colorado blue spruce)
are often covered with dust and smoke,
but on shaking them they win be as
bright as ever. This popularity sdapts
them specially to city planting. They
also endure much diversity of soil and
climate.
The Garden Magazine says lettuce
thrives on water treatment, radishes
are improved by nitrate Of soda, which
can be dissolved in water, and beets
are benefited by salt.
Halls honeysuckle, with Its fragrant
white and yellowish tinted blooms. is
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
Now start the Lawn.

The time to start a lawn is in Au-
gust, advises an expert. Make the
ground fine and let it have an opportu-
nifty to start the weeds. Then work
the soil again, then SOW the lawn grass
seed, and the rains will cover it, Pre-
pared lawn grass seed can be had Of
seedmen, and it contains several va
rieties. But one Of the best grasses
for lawn is Kentucky blue grass.
The grass will make considerable
growth before winter and become well
established. Do not NOW 1t in the
spring until it is at least three inches
high, and do not cut it too close.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
/ 900 miles into Canada for Id.

1000 miles into Canada for Id.
"That thought can be fairly taxed
at custom house none will affirm.
Opinion can be weighed, whisky
tested. But what scales are deli
cate enough to weigh the products
of the human mind? That an
English letter should be taxed
because it is addressed to a French
man is policy unworthy of the age.
This is not an argument for the
benefit of the foreigner, since a let
ter benefits not only the addresses,
but even more the sender. And, if
so, can it be contended sthat 10000
letters sent to Canadians benefit us
more than as many addressed to
Americans? | maintain that the
trade and commerce resulting from
cheap postage viii amply compen-
safe for any initial loss.
"That the moment for action has
arrived is indicated by the fact that
my friend, Sir j. G. Ward, post
master general of New Zealand is tc
move a resolution for universal
pensy postage in the Postal Union
congress at Rome next year. II
cannot be too soon or too clearly
shown that this doughty reformer is
speaking with the public opinion Of
the mother country behind him."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

one of the most useful of vines for
piazzas or for covering fences or any
unsightly objects, as it is evergreen in
the south and holds its leaves late in
the north.
Hardy Towering roses are usually
best planted in beds by themselves.
but many Of the native species are fine
If grown In borders with other shrub
berry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
The Profit In
Brood Mares

Every one knows that just at the
present time horses are the most val
liable and profitable animals reared on
American farms, says Breeders Ca
zette. 1t seems likely, moreover, that
this condition will endure for many
years; therefore the man is foolish who
neglects any point in the game. Every
brood mare on a farm that does not
produce colt Is so much dead timber.
and even II she does her work and
earns her keep she is not producing the
profit which may reasonably be ex-
pected from her. If mare is simply
kept for the foals she may bring into
the world and goes over a year, she is
nothing but bill of expense for the
time being.
But, In any case, the failure to try
mares as they should be tried is mere.
ly work half done, and we all know
what that results In, as rule, In the
end. II 1t Is worth while to breed
mare once, 1t Is just as well worth
while to return her, provided that some
worthy reason does not later develop
why she should not be. Merely to fail
TO take her to the appointed trystins
place on the plea Of being busy Is very
poor business policy. Suppose the corn
v weedy and the weather has been wet
To stop for half day means to lose
that much time In going over few
acres at the most. To keep on may
mean not alone to let the mare go over
barren for q year, but may also start
her out In bad habits and cause her to
become hard to get with foal after
ward. There Is no defense to be made
to the failure to try the mares.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

has forced Russia to consent to the
open door for all nations in Man
churia.
A "preponderant influence" in
Korea has been secured, an infu-
ence which admits the right Of
Japan to give military and financial
advice to the emperor Of Korea.
Japan obtains the retrocession to
China of the Eastern railroad,
which runs south from Hardin to
Port Arthur, change Of control
which will aid Japan in a financial
sense.
Japan has forced the limitatation
of the Chinese concession of 1896,
under which the "cut off" through
northern Manchuria was built to
connect the trans Siberian and the
Ussuri railroad, 50 as to provide
for the retention and ownership Of
the line by the Chinese Eastern.
The japanese treasury is to
receive liberal sum in payment for
the care of Russian prisoners.
Japan's fisherman secure the
right to ply their trade in the
waters of the Russian littoral from
Vladivostok north to the Bering
sea.
Russia has lost its position as a
ranking naval power. Its feet in
the Pacific is cut to pieces and its
great Baltic feet has been des-
troyed.
Russia has been routed from the
Lao Tung peninsula, from Dalny,
the Blonde and Elliott islands, and
from Port Arthur, the great harbor
fortress, whose strength and posi-
ton gave the car position of
dominance in Eastern affairs.
The southern half Of Saghalien
island is lost to Russia, an island
over which few weeks ago she had
full sway and ownership.
Russia has been compelled by
force of Japanese arms to consent
that all nations shall have full trade
facilities in Manchuria, a privilege
which she formerly jealously with
stood.
The cars government refused
before the war to recognize any
right of Japan to seek in huence
and trade in Korea. As result of
the war, japan is given a prepon-
derant influence in the Hermit
Kingdom, with full power to advise
the Emperor on all matters pertain
ing to commerce and to war.
Russia has recognized Chinese
ownership in the Eastern railroad
connecting Port Arthur with Hardin.
This involves retrocession to China
by Russia of property rights, and
gives to Japan an opportunity to
recoup her finances.
The car loses all infuen ce in Man
churia, province which his govern
ment was absorbing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

this animal during the summer con-
sisted of skim milk, rape and vetch,
with very little grain.
Weight of pig at beginning of expert
mental feeding, Nov. /, 1902, 22S
pounds; weight at close of fattening
period, Jan. 10, 1903, ALP pounds; con-
sumed in seventy days 58650 pounds
Of crushed wheat and $50 pounds OF
skim milk, thus making a gain Of one
pound live weight from $40 pounds
crushed wheat and 1.52 pounds Of skim
milk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
CURRENT EVENTS.
Stolen From The Exchanges.
That Come to Our Table.

So much money is required to
move the crops that there is none
left for indemnity.
Under the head Of foreign mis-
sions it would be all right for Mr..
Rockefeller to provide the price Of
peace. r.--,,, l.,,. $3.50 :, .',-r'.
The postmaster general is going
to prohibit the matrimonial guides
the use of the mails. Sure enough:
isn't marriage lottery?
President Roosevelt is experiment
ing with torpedoes and submarine
boats. Maybe he has made up his
mind to give Castro small dose Of
the big stick.
Engineer Baird is to be chief of
the Panama railway on the isthmus.
Now it begins to appear that dirt is
to fly out of the canal as well as out
OF the newspapers.
Russia acts like man who had
pocketed the proceeds Of jackpot
and was trying to convince the
crowd that he was hardly even
with the game"
Baron Koruna has already con-
tracted the American habit of learn
ing back in his chair and taking
another peep at his cards every time
the other fellow raises.
After Mr.. Rockefeller has taken
the barefoot cure and put his boots
on again he may be strong enough
to kick out some of the fool pro-
fessors in his Chicago university.
There are no fears of yellow fever
in Cuba, Porto Rico or the Phillip
pines. If the United States could
get full control of Louisiana the
health conditions might be material
ly improved.
A few years ago everybody stood
in awe Of the word diplomacy. In
these enlightened days the fact is
generally realized that a skillful
diplomat is only horse trader in
disguise.
The president must beware the
fate Of Buck Fanshaw, who, accord
ing to Mark Twain, was eulogized
in his funeral sermon as "a man
who would have peace if he had to
fight for it.
The irrigation congress has de-
'clared for single state between
Texas and Kansas But there is
another irrigation scheme being
worked there by corporations with
watered stock,
An Indiana man who was taken to
hear Mr.. Bryan lecture, jumped into
the river, swan across and ran three
miles before he was caught. When
he returned the lecture and the
danger was over.
The Canadians, after inviting
American immigration, are now be-
ginning to be afraid Of it. The
Canadians will never find rest until
they lean their weary heads on the
broad and palpitatimg bosom Of
Uncle Sam.
There is every reason to believe
that President Roosevelt will receive
signal recognition from the Noble
peace prize committee Of Christiania
Norway, This committee has cabled
its congratulations to the president
for his work "for the peace Of the
world and humanity Such q mes
sage is tantamount to saying that
This years Noble peace prize Of
about $40, 900 win BE- awarded To-
President Roosevelt. The awards
IN al Ave Of the Noble prizes are
made annually on Dec. 10, the ami
versary Of Mobiles death.
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FRUITS OF RUSsO-JAP WAR.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

This is the season of the year when
we want the flock eating medicated
salt which we prepare in this way:
powdered gentian, one pound powdered
sulphate of iron (copperas) one pint
spirits turpentine. Mix thoroughly and
place In barrel with holes eight inches
square cut in the sides IL sheep are at
pasture, or in some convenient recep-
tacle If sheep are folded at barn at
night. Tapeworms do not relish this
mixture, and | know Of no other rem
edy equally effective to rid a flock OF
this parasite.-John r. Ray In National
Stockman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

At the Oregon experiment station a
thrifty Ohio Improved Chester White
barrow, narrowed Feb. II, 1902, was
placed in pen alone The feed of
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

Daisy-Why was Mauds oldgiri 70
angry abcut her photographer Didn't
thAy 6atter hart Maisis oh. they
were - pretty a. the artist could make
them. but on the back Of each one It
saids The original Of this picture b
carefully preserved.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

The handsome imported Percheron
stallion Pink was first prize stallion
and champion at the International Live
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07

to be sure, out 1t may be anything but
cool In there. Some hog pastures need
shade. All do that have not got 1t al
ready
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07
Indirestion Tn n Hor~e.

After starving for twelve hours. give
one and half pints of raw linseed oil.
Change food, as that given him at pres
ent is proving indigestible. Have his
teeth attended to by veterinary dem
list. In feed night and morning mix
a tablespoonful OF mixture of equal
parts powdered wood charcoal, bicar-
Donate of soda. ginger and gentian
root.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-07


For cholera in hogs give the follow
ing: Arsenic, one-half pound; cape
aloes, one-half pound; blue vitriol, one
quarter pound; black anthony, one
ounce. Grind and mix well before us
ing. Dose for each 100 pounds weight,
one teaspoonful three times a day for
three days. Then miss one day and re-
peat the dose until cured. BE careful
with TIT Is poison. and Ranch.
Anthrax In sheep.
The disease Is that commonly called
black leg or anthrax, which is the an
Client name for it, and Is described by
ancient writers as the black plague
(The word anthrax is the Greek word
for black) 1t is deadly disease, for
few ever recover, and these are worth
less afterward II they do. Happily
the disease is rare and occurs mostly
by infection In some way from sick
or dead animals. Treatment Is use
less. For safety, the dead animal
should be burned or buried deeply In
some safe place, otherwise the ground
IL infected and will spread the dis
ease to other animals. The well sheep
should be carefully disinfected and
should have two drains of hyposulphite
Of soda given In Cruel morning and
night for a few days as an antidote.--
American Sheep Breeder.