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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1866-05-23
TO CoEsgsslllptiyes.

To Gonsssnlptiyes.
The advertiser, having been restored to
health in few weeks by a very simple rcme-
dy, after having suffered for several years with
severe lung affection, and that dread disease,
Consumption-is anxious to make known to
his felow-sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, be will send q copy of
the prescription used free Of CHARGE, with
the directions for preparing AMI using the
same, which they will find a seue care for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and
all the Throat and Lung Affections. The only
object of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scrption is to ben fit the afflicted, and spread
information which he conceives to be invalua-
BILE, and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may
prove q blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, free, by
return mail, will please address,
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
March lilly
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Bellows, Bellows.

Cookies Celebrated Bellows. The best in
use, and made of the best material and in the
best order, with down valves. For sale by
ISAAC PAUL & CO., Agents, Staunton.
March28-tf
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Great Inducements.

Wishing to make room for our Spring stock,
we offer what Fall and Winter goods we have
on hand at cost for cash. Call and examine
our Stock if You want bargains.
All persons indepted to us will please come
forward and settle Immediately.
TAYLOR & CATLETT.
Feb 21-ff
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JUST ARRIVED BY
The Great Valley Rail Road
New and Chnine Lot nf


FAAIILx GROCERIES
$. Nj. WOODWARD & BRO,
Beg leave to inform their old customers and
the public generally that they are now recein.
ing and keep constantly on hand, at their
stand on Main Street, one door east of Burr
wells Corner, a, large and fresh supply eli
Groceries &c.. consisting in part of
Teas,Sugars of all grades,
Rio, Java and Laguira Coffee,
Dye Stuffs and Spices of all kinds
Queensware, Wooden and Willow
Ware, Tin Ware, Nails. Salt, Hams,
Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Soap, &C., &c.,
All of which they will sell low for cash o.,
exchange for Country Prodsce.
nsA, Cash paid for Produce.
Feb 14-tf
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Great Reduction i'm Prices.

We have large lot Of Winter goods which
we will sell very low for cash, to close out to
make room for our New Stock, including Ready
Made Clothing, Boots, Sh oes, Hats, Caps, Dry
Goods, &C., &C.
Also, 500 pounds Of nice country lard for
sale.
Come and get good bargains.
ISAAC PAUL & CO.,
Main Street.
Fob 81 If
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Great Attraction

Selling off at cost.
In order to make room for our Spring stock,
we will sell what Fall aud Winter goods we
have On hand at cost for cash. Come and ex-
anime our stock if you want bargains.
HOGE s. MASON.
Feb 14+tf
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Stoves. &c.

1 have constantly on hand good stock of
the best patterns Of Cooking Stoves complete
ly furnished Also Chamber, Parlor and Box
Stoves, &c., for sale at the lowest rates and
warranted. e. Z. PRICE.
Jan. loft
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,Eg. n. FEFETs.
N T. w S D e AI,ED

Es. r. FEFEIs.
N EW S ALER,
Corner of'IHsein and Augusta Streets,
AT A. 1I. PIERCE's STORE,
Receives Daily
Baltimore, Washington, New York
and Richmond Dailies.
Also, the best Monthly Periodicals of the
day always on HES
THE s'VALLEY VIRGINIAN"
Supplied to Staunton Subscribers.
Persons to whom the Carrier does not de-
liver their papers, can call at FIFERs
NEWS DEPOT, corner Main
and Augusta Streets,
and get them.
Feb l4-tf
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advertisements.
DARDEN 6 BRO.

DEALERS IN
BOOTS. SHOES, HATS, &C.,
AUGUSTA STREET,
ABOVE COURT HOUSE, sTAUHToE, VA.
Have recently received a Fine Assortment
of the Latest Styles Of
Roots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C.
THE NEW sT9LE
GLOVE-KID BALMORAL.
Special attention is called to our Stock of
FINE FRENCH FELT HATS
OF all Colors and Styles,
Also, Mems and Boys Black and Drab Hats
and the
Celebrated Patent Resorte Hat.
COARSE BOOTS AND BROGANS OF
every description,
CHEAP FOR CASH.
DARDEN & BRO.
Anrj1 1-tf
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Errors of YGwsLs.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion, will for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need it, the rec. pc and directions for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the adj
vertisers experience, can do so by addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. Is Chambers St, New York.
March LILY
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,. TIPPING 81 CO.,
AUctiosseeI'

AECGi0gsCeF.
THOMAS S. COALTER,
Having taken. out license, respectfully So
licits the patronage Of his friends and the pub
lie generally. He is prepared to auction any
goods---real or personal estate in the County
of Augusta, on the most reasonable terms.
re- He will give prompt attention to bust
ness entrusted to him in Staunton every Court
day. Address, Z. A. C0ALTER,
Middlebrook, Augusta County.
Anril 11-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1866-05-23

Strange, but T'rgse.
Every young lady and gentleman in the
United States can hear something very much
to their advantage by return mail free of
CHARGE, by addressing the undersigned
Those having fears of being humbugged will
oblige by not noticing this card. All others
will please address their obedient servant,
fTH0S. i, CHAPMAN,
s31 Broadway, New York
March 14-1y
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Southern Exchange"
EsAEs AND RESTAURANT.

KLINE, Proprietor
On Augusta ST, Opposite the Court House,
Keeps constantly on hand the best of Wines,
Liquors. Oysters and every thing in the eating
line, which will be served in the best style at
all hours
N. B. The Proprietor-has secured the SER
vices Of Mr. Hugh Laughlin, who will be
pleased to see his old friends.
nsa- Portner's celebrated Lager Beer kept
constantly on hand.
Nov. 29-tf
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Important 70 the Public,

Booth & Smith having entered in the CO.
partnership, are prepared to Undertake build
ings of all kinds. Furnish Material, Plans,
Specifications, Drawings Sc.
Persons wishing work done can call at their
office and shops in the rear of the old National
Hotel and examine specimens of the design
for buildings already undertaken.
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w. f. sNAPP.
Practical DisaigAer and Manu-
fsacfusrer OF Liquors,
s.,

Practical DisGigAer and Manu-
facfulrer OF Liquors,
STAUNTGN,SA
The erection of new Distilleries Superin-
tentied old Distillerics repaired and fitted up
and Distilleries run upon reasonable terms.
Any information in regard to his profession
impaired to those who wish to acquiae full
and correct knowledge Of the business. His
great experience enables him to ensure q lar
ger yield and fnerliquors, than can be obtain
ed by the general way Of Distillation.
REFERENCES,
IT. f. Richards & Co., sStaunton, Va,
Col. NJ. G. Hartman, g
B. 7. Points, Esq, q
Captain c. r. Mason, q
Captain W. A. Abney, Augusta, Co.,
Edward Mckenney, Caroline, Co.,
Sam'l Coleman, Esq, g
Grey Boulware, :"
L. W. &C. L. Little, -Scottsyille, Va.
Address
W. F. SNAT :, Stauntan, Va.
Dec. 13-tf
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
PAGAN & SIMPSON.

PAGAN q SIMPSON.
Have fitted up Shop on Main Street, next
door to A. NJ Pierce's Grocery Store and op-
posite J. B. Evans, Tobacconist, where they
will manufacture
Boots and Shoes
Of all kinds and of the best materials.
Gents Boots and Shoes
Ladies' Shoes andsdaiters,
Misses and Children's Caters
of all styles and warranted
to give satisfaction.
All of which will be sold as. cheap for Cash,
as can BIS bought elsewhere. Country produce
taken in exchange. Give us a call
Jan loft
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Spring Styles,

UAhDilN q BhU9,
Have just received lot of Hats, Boots and
S-oes, Of the latest style.
March 14-tf
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At Private Sale,

An excellent Piano in good tune-terms rea-
sonable. Apply at 2. Il. Trout's Drug Store,
March 1-tf
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DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
Having established my self in my new Drug
Store one door west of former stand l am
now prepared to supply consumers with
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
Dyestuffs, Coal Oil, Lamps, Fancy
Articles &c.,
TRUsSEs AND SUPPORTERS
in great variety,
SURGICAL INSTR U MENTS,
WINDOW GLASS OF ALL SIZES, &C., &C.
I am determined to sell at very small add
vance above cost for cash.
Special attention given to filling orders Of
the finest medicines for Physicians and at
city retail prices.
Physicians Prescriptions accurately dispensed
at all hours. This department receives my
particular attention.
April Aft ?. II. TROUT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1866-05-23

s A N . L L H Q n 7,
No. 202 Baltimore Street, Between
CHARLES & ST. PAUL STS.,
Baltimore.
M AN UFA CTURER
OF SADDLES, HARNESS. BIssDxEs.
TRUNKS, TRAVELLING BAGs, &C.,
ALSO ON HAND
HORSE COVERS, BUFFALO
ROBES, WHIPS, BITS &C.
GGy- Orders promptly and Faithfully exc.
cuted. Jan. 10-6m
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C0E,Ea G!saEKsi.a &C.

few good Corn Shelters and Straw Cutters
for sale by G. L. PRICE,
Ton III tP
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Baltimore advertisements.
ESTABLISHED 1887.
JOHN RPHY & 80.
PUPILS HERS,
Booksellers, Printers, Statloners

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
School Books, Blank Books, Paper. Stationary, &c
1872 Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
Murphy's Celebrated Stereographic Bank Checks, &c
Printed in Various Colors. New ard Beau
tiful Styles, in Books of 100 and upwards, ON
all Of the Banks of the City, on Sale and Print
ed to Order These Checks are considered
equal to, and are sold at about one-ha!f HcPrice
of Engraved Chechs.
MURPHY'S Superior LEGAL and COM
MERCIAL BLANKS, NOTES, DRAFTS, &C.,
kept constantly on hand, OF. Printed to Order,
at Short Notice, in Superior Styles.
Plain and Ornamental BOOK & JOB Print
ing, in Superior Styles, at low Prices.
Particular attention given to Railroad and
Commercial Printing, Fine Work, for Banking
and insurance Companies, &C., &. Extensive
facilities, combined with upwards Of 25 years
experience GABLES them to offer superior adj
vantages, in the execution Of this class Of
work.
BLANK BOOKS, Of every Description made
to Order, in Superior Styles.
sg9a Careful & Prompt Attention to all Oders.
Publication Office of the Maryland Code
and Supplements, the New Constitution, Laws
of Maryland, &c.
JAN 24-6m
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Coal Oil and T.amns.

We have on hand nice lot of Coal Oil
Lamps and KEROSENE oil, for sale. Call and,
see. ISAAC PAUL & Co.
Dec 1877
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1866-05-23

GARDEN SEEDS.-Landreth celebrated
Garden and Flower seeds, just received and
for sale att PHI TROUT'S Drug Store
Feb o1-tf
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Just Received at the
GREAT BARGAIN STORE.
We would respectfully inform our friends
and customers that we have just returned
from purchasing q large and well selected
Stock Of Spring and Summer Goods. We
purchased these goods low at the decline of
prices and we are prepared to sell low in pro-
portion.
All we ask is call The ladies are espe-
cially invited to examine cur Stock before pur-
chasing. |. WITT & BROTHER.
March 14-tf
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1--WE - IL NCA OuPSl
THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN,"
is DEVOTED TO THE
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
GREAT VALLEY AND OF VIRGINIA. -
ADVERTISING MEDIUM,
1T HAS NO EQUAL.
BEING
FIRST CLASS WEEKLY PAPER,
NEWLY FITTED UP WITH THE
LATEST IINPROTEMENTS
DEMANDED BY THE TIMES,
AND HAVING A
LARGE & INCREASING CIRCULATION
From our intimate association and continued
service with the ''Army Of the Valley District
and the Army of Northern Virginia, the Vir-
ganidn offers special inducements to subscribers
from all parts of the South.
Soldiers of the armies of the Confederate
States, who served in the Valley, and learned to
love it as second home, will find from the
VALLEY VIRGINIAN that the people have never
forgotten them, and never wish them to for
get us.
A true history of the war, in Virginia, is
now appearing in the VALLEY VIRGINIAN, and
all who wish to posses the facts from our side,
whether from the North OF South should SUBJ
scribe to it.
All kinds of Job Work done with neatncss
and despatch
Subscription THREE DOLLARS per an2um
Address A. NJ. CARRIER, JR.,
Editor and Proprietor
Valley Virginian, Staunton, Va
sold Sewers Bnilding.'s
HEAD QUARTERS,
SEE BELOW.
III. F. RICHARDS & CO.,
WHOLESALE d RETAIL. DEALERS IN
Wines, Brandies, Whistles &c.
Cor. of New ST., tG Court House Alley.
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
OLD COGNAC AND OTHER BRANDIES,
&c ~ JAMAICA RUM,
" ~s' HOLLAND GIN
MINES.
SUPERIOR OLD PORT livery fine)
g g SHERRY g
+" :" MADEIRA, 9:
ST. JULIEN NIEDOC CLARET, livery fne.)
GO GO CHAMPAGNE, &c.
WHISTLES.
PURE OLD FAMILY WHISKEY,
GO &c CABINET,
&c g MONONGAIiEL
ss g BOURBON,
{" "s RYE,
g &c SCOTCH & IRISH,
PUNCH ESSENCES. &C.
SCOTCH WHISKEY PUNCH ESSENCE,
RUM PUNCH ESSENCE,
TOM AND JERRY,
EGG NOGG,
IMPORTED ALES AND PORTER
PLANTATION, sTOUGHToN, and other
Bitters. DEMlJOHNS, FLASKS, &c.
Also, A Large & Splendid Assortment of
CHOICE CIGARS.
Dealers, Physicians Druggists and Families
are respectfully invited to call and examine
our stock.
H. F. RICHARDS & co:
Nov 29-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1866-05-23

MiIlers Celebrated Baltimore Made Fire
And Burglar Proof Safes.
These safes command a preference over all
other safes now offered to the public, and have
been adopted by many of the
LARGE BANKING INSTITUTIONS AND
COMPANIES
In the country, including the NATIONAL
EXPRESS & TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
every office Of theCompany being supplied
with these Safes.
Safes of all sizes to suit Banks, Rail Road
Offices Merchants. Dwelling Houses sc. Send
for circular and price list.
AGENTS.-Robert A. Payne, Richmond,
Va, Mcdaniel & Irby, Lynchburg.
L. II. MILLER, No. 265
Baltimore St., one door above Hanover.
JAN 17-6m
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The Material Of which
MORO PHILLIPS PHOSPHATE
is manufactured contains fifty per cent more
Bone Phosphate than Raw Bone therefore it
is more durable, Thcamona present gives it
great additional fertilizing value.
Five years experience has proved to the
Farmer that it makes heavier grain than
even sabl: manure, and is not only active but
lasting MORO PHILLIPS,
Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer.
Price SOC per ton-2000 pounds. Discount
to dealers.
Feb 28-6m
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WANTED.
1000 Bushels of Flaxseed.
ISAAC PAUL s Co.
fDec ~ r.
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PATTERSON BAYNE,
Late of Bayne & Co., Alexandria, Va,
Recently of Lynchburg, Va.
WILLIAM MILLER,
Late Of Gray, Miller & Co., Alexandria, va.
Having associated themselves for the trans
action of
GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS,
They beg leave to tender their best services
for the sale Of all kinds Of Country Produce,
and the purchasing of every kind of Aerchaa-
disc. They invite orders for the best Peruvian
Guano and Fertilizers Of the most approved
brands.
GROUND AND LUMP PLASTER,
Groceries, Fish, Salt, Flour, &c.
BAYNE, MILLER s. co.
No. 60 German St., between Howard & Eutaw,
BALTIMORE.
Fob oo1v
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SPRING IMPORTATION
1866.
r I B B ON S,
Millinery and Straw Goods.
ARMSTRONG;, GATOR 81 CO.,
IMPORTERS AND JoBBERS OF
RIBBONS, BONNET SILKS AND SATINS,
VELvETs, RueHEs, FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
STRAW B0NNETS, LADIES HATS, TRIM
MED s. UNFRAMED, SHAKER
HOODS, Sc,
No. 237 and Lofts Of 239 Baltimore ST.,
BAIT NJ 0 r E, NJ D.
Offer a Stock unsurpassed in the United
States in variety and cheapness.
Orders solicited and prompt attention given.
Feb 28-3m
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Standard Guaranteed.
For Sale at the Manufacturers Depots,
q North Front ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
IS South St., Baltimore, Md.
And by Dealers in general throughout the
Country.
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A Farm Wanted.

Jan. loft
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Nov. 29-tf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1866-08-03
Facis In FarmiEg.

There are some things Ia farming that
are established. namely:
That manure n.usi be applied. not only
% g,t up lanl. but TO keep e. up. That
wet sell must be drained. either by ditch
ing or Otherwise That subsoiiinc Is good.
That yrain shoald be sovn carlRr than IL
generally Is; that IL sbouid 81 harvested
sArlier han "a > done thai grass sbosld -
cut when in blossom and never uben rirc.
uniess FOR sesl. That our soil . not sal
kcicu;iy worked. especially IN bod crops;
that stirring The soil ant keeping q vel
Pulserized. j. a partial guard against a
droath- That re most advansageoas grain
for horses l. he cat: that D; improves fod-
der 20 cook or sfram "a. That warn, shel-
ter in winicr saves fodder. and BENEFITS
stock Thai TIE best blood - The most
profitable That there i mech a vantage
in seleetins the best Sod. the earliest u,a-
tered and tie PigmPest. That ia and-su
breeding l. not good IN close anl consrcu-
tive reia,ionshiP. bat must o. carried or hy
fOrsiga iafasi0a 81 The sane hlood. That
warm quarters and COED treatment are nee
essary in ~iaieE 70 produce eggs froa most
hens Thai TOP dressing grass lands Should
be dore With 6ne. vel. roitcd manure. ap-
piled close 20 the ground. That a =. in
general. best g. scf produce a. soon a.
ready FOR market. That bl,ckberries r.
quire rich SOL; strawberries and raspher-
res a vegetable uouil-sscb a. rotten
leaves. chip mauurr. &C. That more line
sbooii be used. That salt. 10 some cases.
j. good for laai-also plaster. ph5sphatcs.
Guano, &c. That fail Piougbiag j. best fo-
clay iands thar lard shouid be pi5schcd
vet. That young orchards should be cal-
tivafed- That compost heaps are a good
iastitstion- That clay AID lime. rather thar
animal manure. be employed IN rsisinc
fruit That manure sbouil pc rooted be-
fore "a - ussd. That agricultural papers
are an advan'age 90 the farmer. That a
cultivated minl = requisite % hich farm inr.
ard that COOL rrpu.ation eNerts good
indaeDce on the farming community.
rRural World
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1866-08-03

HOPs. TIE New York Woril regards
IL a. a. encouragsns fact thar duriug ihe
monfh q June iierc uerc more sisiLic cleo
trical perturbafions than dsrin- ihe entire
season IN either lssS. 1861 or Sos Ran
With violent Wind cleared the vines 81 YER
MN, ane the iafc warm weather has cirea
then hne siari. an a. the same ti.ne has
hafched oar some Ecc. hut not in numbers
90 jastIiy any appreheusious.
The reports from The Wcstcrn States arr
favorable lor crop exceeding that oi last
year. Wiscousin has uitLia a yer or TO
become second IN rank a. a hop-grovin-
State SIX iLonsand bales Was the cstimai-
81 production I'd " isconsin last YEAR. and
ten Thousand nav De expected tlis year. Or
10 blight shah prevail Hitherto The bops
al TIE We; have been esteemed somewhat
coarser IN icxfure ald flavor than tho.o or
New York ani NeS Ea-'ani. While q want
Of exPeTicnce on Gle part oi ihc growers has
caused them 90 bc hess carefully prepared
Tor market tban ibose vi,i,h passed tiroueh
the hands Cf those long accustorned 90 che
business. Last wear. howvr--. a DECIDED
improsemeui .u al respect. uas ob.cr,sd
ne Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1866-08-03

To DEsEEoT ruE Hor INsr-r r. "
Collins. an exPerenoed euiuvator Of bop.
writes 20 thc American Faruer ihat a de-
e0cti0n Of tobacco. siroug enough % ALL
ticks On sherr. or tie blue lonsc On colts or
calves. j. Elective against vcruiin on hop
wines. Orhers use strong sosr su,is made
vIth soft soap and tobacco water. uith one
pound Of copreras to every fve gallons ar
the iguo-. This wash Is applied % thc ,.as
when trained GA tie Dor zontal Plan. bv
syringe. or. u on tie Oh plan e long poles.
VIII a iorce p-mp. ~ garden engine pump.
% thros the iiquid wrh force AGAINST Gle
unler side oi Gle ieases. a. tLc loose b. a.
VA there lrst. The wr.fer adds.
90 u j. Of great iup1rfalcc o. tie hon.
grower 20 Secure large crop tlis year. a.
ever = tLe crop r. CON one. ihe price must
b. high. and i q shoaid be a partial fsiisre
the prize vill rise very Eeh There are
fwo causes i3r tb.s Grst. the RAPID irlrrssr
in tie demand for hops sud so-ond'y. ,ie
great destruction Of bop yards tLe past sea
son. o~ing to csttng fhe vines at riekirr
o. j. pracficel in yards o- iorg po.es Tie
wires ~ere clf early. all ,is open sinter
DEE the roofs. afer a most severe dra.a 90
on tLcir siia.fy By Joss 81 ZAP. .rpcsel
Throughout ifs whole trtr-f fo severe fost
Many yards so treated we're rL5lIr DESTROY
81. or 30 iriarcd az to carss them co. D.
p'ouei uP this spriag
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1866-08-03

GEsFE NfSE on SANTA BARBARA. ore
Of the celebrities Of Spanish CAliornis i
tie immense anl beautiful grape vine nO~
growing AZ the Mouiecilo. to or three
miles he,ow Santa Barbara The planter
~ the vine was Donna MsrcsliInA fciiE de
Dominguez. Of TIE earliest expedition %
sonora. before 1850 Il was planted bv
her over sixfy- Eve years ago, from a slip
which She cut IRON The vonag vineyard a;
san An,onio Mission. IN Monterey Co. for
a horse Whip. Her husband had 90 PR
mission 10 make small gardeu near size
wa-rn srriugs q Moutecilo. iavoriie piace
f1r ibe vaslerwomon OF the nev settlements
Of santa Barbara. and here sbc painted Il
on TIE edge q knoll. Il Immediately
took root srd began 90 bad and leaf and
from careful aitcniion before 81 died. e
vas made 60 PrOjuce more than any kno-n
grape vine IN al America. North or Souih
Bet-een 1880 and 1867 Il hal bccn iraiied
over so-ac - feet "a -irrl inference. With a
trunk Of - inches IN diameter. rising clean
- ieet from the grouud S1ue years "a
has borne over .. 600 bunchcs % ripe ana
sound grapes. or nearly 5000 pound. and
become THO wonder C every rvsidcri or
sojourner in that par, Of CaIioruia. And
What . more. i,r The last thirty ye.-s it las
prinoiPaiiy msiaiaiacl ihc Oh woman and
Der uumerous family.
Prof Siiiman. ubea Le visited IL las;
year. said be had never heard Of sscb an
immeose graPe vine in any other country.
~hicA : sAy iug greAi deal. a. h. las trav-
eiled much in The souts % EsfoPe.
san Francisco Builefin.