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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-14
s@TRANsIENT BIILs-oAsH.
Style of Writing.

The best writer is he who can convey the
clearest Thoughts in the shortest space
Some writers so hide their thoughts in usa-
less words that it becomes a task after you
have read a column To comprehend its means
ing. Ornament in style is good when it beau-
titles the thoughts advanced it is mex cusable
when it covers them from sight. A writer,
before he touches pen, should first get
clear idea of the subject he is to handle this
we'll understood, his next effort should be TO
say what he has to say in the fewest words
possible. We would not have single thought
dwarfed by stingy use Of language; but
even this would be better than to see it choked
out of existence by superabundance OfwOrds.
Write to the point. and when you have
reached it, stop. Il requires severe mental
training to acquire that simplicity of express
sion which conveys to us the crandest thoughts
in the fewest words, yet it is within the prov
luce of all to approach if not to equal it. Il
has been said thar it is more difficult to
abridge an article than tO write one, that it
requires more time to write a short Srtiole
we'll than to present the samo thoughts in
double the space. When Queen Anne told
DIR. South that his sermon had only one fault
that of being too shOrt-he replied that he
should have made it shorter If he had had more
time. Let our writers-especally those of
the press boil down their efforts before they
present them to the public. In this fast age
the man who can say the best things in the
shortest space is not far removed from q pub>
lis bepefactor.
WIsLipofou PepuLIjr
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f0ETIcAL
TABLE MaENEks Fur LITTLE FOLKS.

In silence must take my seat.
And give God thanks before eat;
Must for my food in patience wait,
Till 1 am asked to hand my plate.
must not scold. nor whine, nor pout.
Nor move my chair or plate about.
With knife, or fork. or napkin ring,
must not play, nor must sing.
Unjust not speak a useless word.
For children must be seen, not heard.
I must not talk about my food.
Nor fret if I don't think it good.
My mouth with food must not crowd,
Nor while Pm eating speak aloud
Must turn my head to cough or sneeze.
Aud when I ask, say, "lf you please"
The table cloth must not spoil.
Nor with my food my fingers soil.
Must keep my seat when am done.
Nor round the table sport or run.
When told to rise. then must put
NV chair away with noiseless foot:
Aud lift my heart to God above.
In praise for all HIS wondrous love.
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4 CARD.

A the lease of our Store does not expire Until
IA LIST of August, We have concluded to keep up
our stock in the Domestic Line. We will continue
to sell our entire stock Cost. We would offer
great inducement TO any person wishing to buy
our complete stock. Call and look at the bargains
offer you Parties indebted TO us, will
please come forward and settle at once.
Respectfully,
FsbLaaTy ,. 1874. I.RosE & BRO.
PRESERVE YGTR FURS AND WO0LENS
DY using Anti-Moth Cedar Soap. Cam Phors ted
- effective and ecOnomicaI-just reeeivcd and fOI
sale by c. Z. BELLER.
SODA WATER! SODA wATER!I
r AN prepared to furnish this delightful bev-
erage, TO suit all tastes, with crushed Ice
not. syphOn Bottles to supply families.
May 26. 1874 GEO. T. LIGHT.
N invitation 10 extended TO the Spirit employees
"A try free, and all other friends at II tickets
for s 90. GEO. T. LIGHT.
May IS, 1874.
GAWYER'S CRYSTAL Blueing and Safety Box
- the standard Blue of America. to be had of
November IS, 1873 c. E. BELLER.
DlSING SUN STOVE POLISH.-For beauty of
~ polish, saving of labor, durability, freeness
from dust and dirt and for cheapness, this prepa-
ration is truly unTiVRied G. E. BELLER.
flAGERSrOWE ALMANACKS for 1874. just
received. c. F. BELLER.
. GENUINE MeerschAum Cigar Holders. Pride of
~ Virginia and all the popular brands of Smok-
Ing Tobacco, Imported and Domestic Cigars, Fine
cut and the best brands of Plug Tobaeco-to he had
of &c BELLER
ChsrEesto-n. Ncv. Is, 1878. '-'''N'
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POISONED FROM TIE PoTATo BUG.-A
gentleman from Pocahontas county informed
us yesterday that man and his wife, who
lived in the upper part of that county, in the
section known as the Hills section, were poi
soued few days ago from the stings or bites
of potato bugs, from the effects of which death
ensued within fifteen minutes sfter the occur
renee The names of the parties We were
unable to learn Greenbrier Iudrpendent
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NEW GOODS AND FRESH GROCERIES

JUST received and for sale in Ch.rlestown,
5pieces4-4 Red and White Mating,
5 {" "A W White Mating,
4 4 Floor Oil Cloth,
Green and Buff W indow Holland, with Fixtures
90 ps. Paper Blinds,
Green and Roasted Coffee, Coffee Essence,
White and Brown Sugars, Teas. Spices.
Mustard, Rice, Fresh Soda & Water Crackers
In a few days We viii have a coEnplete assort-
which will be sold Cheap for Cash or Country Pro-
duce-tuch as BACON, Lard, Butter, Eggs. sc.
April IA 1874. FRANK T. GROVE.
A LARGE variety of Flower Seeds and Plants
IA from the we'll known house of Robert Bust.
just resolved and for sale by
AprilI4, 1874. C. F.. BELLER.
THE Excelsior Baking Powder, prepared from
L the purest material, expressly for family use.
il is especially convenient in making Biscuits,
Rusks, Sweet Cakes, Pastry, Pudding, etc. to be
bad at c. E. BELLER'S
Apritl4 1874
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To sToP THE GRowTH or Bozf l)r.
Simon, of Lorraine advocates i s6e ns s,r,,,.
ping bOils and furuncles which Ia dselarfs
infsllible. As sOon as he I6erceiyes ois snv
part of the surface the Icharscterist;os -.
dress of varying form aYd size, with a, cgIs
minating point in the ce6fer which soon passes
from red to white, he Puts in saucer thim-
blefnl Ofcamphorated Alcohol. dips the palmer
surface of the three/middIe fingers in he liz
quid and gently ,pdbs the iuRuned surface,
especially the central portion. This is repeat.
cd eight or ten, times, each time for about
half minute. The surface is then allowed
to become quite dry, and Z light costing Of
camphorated olive oil is apppied, to prevent
the evaporation of the alcohol. isoiIs or fu,
ruDcles seldom require more than four appIi.
cations, and often single on. is enough to
cause them to dry up and disappear. When
several applications are needed, they should
be made at intervals say morning, midday and
evening. The came treatment is equally sue.
cessful in whitlow. and all injuries Of the tips
ofthe fingers. As soop as pain and reduess are
perceived in the finger, it should be soaked
for ten minutes iu camphorsted alcohol, then
we'll dried, and finally soaked in csmphorsted,
sweet oil. The reliefi is immediate, and three
applications generally effect perfect cure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-14

a couple of gentlemen, strollng along.
turnpike, came to a toll>bridge, apd one Of
them said, AZ wonder when the bridge was
erected, and who built =" 81 don't know"
responded the ether-"but let's go over and
We shall be tailed"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-14

W RoweIl's Newspapers Directory notes
an increase of nine newspapers in West Viz
ginia within the past wear.
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DISEASES OF HoGs.-For mango, cholora
and worms in hogs, the Painter and Fttrmer
gives the following method of treatment
There are but three diseases requiring
treatment, which are mange, cholera and
worms in the k idney, commonly called breaking
down in the loius. For mango, wash we'll
with lye soap aud then pot liquor. For chol.
era, it you know the disease, as soon as yon
see the hog begin to droop and try to vonit,
gag him. aud give him twenty grains of Gals
omel made into pill. If you have been in
the habit Of giving your hogs spirits Of tut-
pentine, at the rate of table spoonful, to
the hog, put it ON corn, aad you will be rarely
troubled with this fatal disease.
''lf the first dose of calpmel docs not relieve
in twenty four hours, repest the dose. Irares
ly have to repeat it if administered in time
We sometimes see llogs dragging their hind
legs. This is caused by worms in the
kidney, and may beteasiiy CURED BY. giving
a a5teaspoopfel fsturpeptin every morning Tor
theesor four days, mixed with corn. Hogs
which have been teedipg on acorts are inoah
subject lf6 Ills disease, and slionld hayo4 tho
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EDUCATIONAL.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

FsTABL1sHED by Congress: adopted by the
Il State; aided by the benevolence ofindivdnals,
societies. and other institutions. "a.
Five Departments of lnetruction-Literary,S Sci
entifc. Agricultural, Military En- ngineering.-
Also thoroughly organized Preparatory Depart
In charge ofa large Faculty of accomplished
scholars and successfuI educators.
FALL TRRM begins Sept. 4th WNr1R, Decera-
ber4 4. SPaIse, March u.
CoMMEScEMENT. June 10, 1873.
Total expenses from 8 $50 TO $3.50 per year.
Less to those boarding in clubs.
Send for Catalogue, containing full particulars,
to ALEX. MARTIN,
=, President.
Morgantown. w. Va. July %. 1872.
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H- There are 140 newspapers printed in
Texas, 1l0 Of which have been started since
the WAT
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MEND THE WAYs.-The Supreme Court
of Missouri has just decided case that the
authorities of cities and towns everywhere
will do we'll to study and live up to officially
The action was brought against the city Of
St. Louis to recover the value of n mule that
was injured by reason of ditch that had been
left in an unsafe condition. This gutter had
been ont Of repair for month or so before
the accident. and the plaintiff knew it. There
was another route that he might have taken,
but that also was in bad condition The city
authorities were not advised of the defects
until day two before tho Incident. The
jury found verdict for the plaintiff, and tho
city took appeal to the Supreme Court.
This court held that city is not RESPONSE
BILE for accidents accustomed by sudden rain
storms or other like events, until the author>
tiles have had a reasonable time to mike ro-
pairs but if a reasonable timo has elapsed,
no express notice of a defect is necessary TO
perfect the liability. That the plaintiff was
aware of the unsafe condition Of the crossing
is no answer to the action. If he was Obliged
to travel that street To perform his work II
was even proven that his wa ION had been
broken there the week before. Judge Napton,
who delivered the opinion Of tho court, twice
stated that no notice of the existence of do.
feet is necessary where there las been a stand.
ing nuisance in public street for two months.
If city permits. either through ignorance OF
negligence. man or animal traps iu its streets,
it must foot the bills that ensuc.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Broken Pane.

At our school there was boy of the name
Of Robert Rich. Oue day he was throwing
stones, when be hit window, and broke a
pane Of glass. No person had seen him
throw the stone. He might have skunk away
aud kept his act secret, if he had not been
too noble boy to do such meanuess
Mr.. Hardwick, who lived in the house
where the window was broken, was LAWYER.
and seemed to be of a stern, harsh temper :;
for he used to scold the boys if they but
crossed his fields, or even entered his woods.
Robert did not like to meet him.
But Robert had more fear of doing wrong
than of facing the anger of the lawyer. So
he went up to Mr.. Hardwick, and said, ''Iu
throwing stone just now, broke pane of
glass in one of your windows"
"Well, then, you must send a glazier and
have it mended," said Mr.. Hardwick, in an
angry tone,
''That is just what I wished to do" said
Robert ''and will do it at once"
Struck by his manly reply, Mr.. Hardwick
asked Robert if he had auy money to pay the
glazier.
Eyes" said Robert 81 have half crown
that have been saving up"
"What have you been saving up for P"
asked Dir. Hardwick
II have been saving it up to buy my sister
a sunshade," replied Robert
"Well, sir, said the lawyer, II look to
you to see that my window is mended"
Robert bowed, and took his leave. That
same day he sent glszier, and had a new
pane of glass put in place of the broken one
He felt that Mr.. Hardwick had claimed of
him no more than was right, and he did not
blame him. But, as Robert sat at his lesson
that evening, the door bell was ruug, and a
package was left for him. He opened it, and
what do you think he found Ia the pack
age was beautiful blue sunshade, and with
it letter from Mr.. Hardwick in these words :
Take this as proof that l was pleased by
your readiness in doing right to-day"
Robert ran and gave the sun>shade to his
sister, and she was delighted with the gift
His father, when he learned what had hap>
pened, said to Robert. 1--WE should always do
right for the love OF right, and not in the
hope OF reward"
81 am sure did not hope for a reward"
said Robert. 81 should stll have been glad
that paid for mending the window, even If
] had got nothing in return for surely de-
served nothing. / see that man may seem
stern, like Mr.. Hardwick, and yet be kind at
heat"
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BALTIMORE CARDS.

uAVE received upwards of FIFTY EIRSTPRE-
NUNS. and are among the best made
Every instrument fully warranted for five years.
Prices as low as the exclusive of the very best
materials aud the mos: thorough work rknanship will
permit The principal Plan lists nd nd
the piano purchasing public, of the South cspeci-
ally. unite in the unanimous verdict of the su-
periority of the SFIEFF PIANO. The DURAB IL
TY "i our instruments is fully established by over
SIXTY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE, in the South, i,
using 300 of our Pianos.
Sole WhoIEsaIe Agents for several of the priu-
cipal manufacturers of Cabinet md Pa arlor Organs
prices from $50 t" som. liberal discount TO
ClergYmen and Sabbath Schools.
large Assortmen: of Second Hand Pianos at
prices ranging from S75 to $780, alway 70 on ha nd.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 900 Snutherners, who have bought
and are using the Stef Piano.
CHAS. NJ. sTIEFF
Eactori 8, 81 and IS Camden St. and As aud Al
Parry St April 2S 1874
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PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
NOAH WALKER K co,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of a plan OF ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER,
To which they call special attention They will
send "n application their improved and accurate
RULES FOR SELF J1E1SUREJTENT
OF Cloths C"ssi'neres, Coatings. Shistinga, &c,
thns enabling parties in any part of the country
order their Cl'thlng and shirts direc: from them
with the certainty of receiving garments of
Tie Irry Latest Style
And Most Perfect FIT
sttalnable. Goods ordered will be sent by Express
t" any part nf the country. Is is well known
throughout the southern States they have for Fortv-
busi"~rs, which is suhs'a ntiHl guarn the
character of the Guods they will send A large
and well assortcd stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with full of
FURNISHING GOODS
including all the latest novelties in design, and
i T POPELIR I'RICES
When G"nds are sent per E<press C. O. d. there
ever. Ru.cs TOR sell ,n-n sureInrnt. Samples of
Goods II Price Tjst free "n apuIicAtinn The at
t"uti.'n Hi t!Ic FrAne ia invited WhOl-sa Ie
Department, which is ways kept up the highest
standard
NOAH WALKER & CO.
Manufacturer ard Dealers in Mcn's and Boys
Clothing aud rni~hsng Goods. either
ready made or made to order.
1Gj aud l67 baltimore Street.
BALTIMORE, ND.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-14

R There were 16.97OOOO cigars made
in Pittsburg in rs. a smoky city indeed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-14

IRON RUsI.-To remove iron rust from
linen, apply lemon juice and salt, and expose
it to the sun. Use two applications if me-
cessary.
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BANK DIRECTORY.
AGENTS.

sgThe following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive ADVERTISING and SUB
scRIETIoN for the esprit Of Jefferson" and
to collect and receipt for the same:
GEO. D. McGL1NcY-Shepherdsto,0n.
JOHN P. KERFooT-Murtinsbrg.
CHAs. R. LEE-Berry0iiie.
JOEL w. RoBEnrs-lhiddlcr
ADAM LINK, Jr.-Duffelds Depot.
JAS. W. BARNHART- LnionUine.
NJ. W. BunR-Bropm's Shop.
f. H. RoBERTs-KearneysUi
HENRY s. LEAGUE-Lecto1cn.
STEPHEN s. DALaARN, Trustee.
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Train leaving ChnrIestOwn at 9.55, A. Nj. COM
meets at harPers Ferry with Mail Trains Fast and
West. W hch pass over the Old Route to and from
Baltimore. Other trains pass the Metropolitan
branch.
Ex. Freight No. 1876 Ieavcs stsunton at ? Is P M
-passes Charlestown at i.45 A. NJ, and reaches
Harpers Ferry at 25 A. NJ.
Ex. Freight. No. l27 leaves Hnrpcr's Ferry at
ILLS p NJ passes Cha rlestown at II. .O5 A. NJ, and
arrives mt Stnunton at IL so A. NJ.
A. r. WOOD, gent, Harper's Ferry.
THOS. r. SHARP,
/. MAv II ISL. Maeter of Transn0rt ton.
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COAL AND WOOD YARD.

WASHINGTON & LIPPITT
TE7ILL keep . hand a constant supply of COAL
W Of Al kildS, aud Sawed and Split WOOD,
which they viii furnish and deliver in quantities to
suit customers, fOr Cash. Orders left Yard. cor
Samuel street and B. & o. r. R.
CO. Cash paid for Bones.
June 10. lS73-Iy
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

SCHEDULE ofPassrn ger Ira in 3 a arriving aud de-
~ parting st IIsrper's Ferry Station:
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Cincinnati Express via Washington. 10 26. A. NJ.
st I-"iis '' Inu4. p. NJ.
Mail Train IS old tr'k 1900 NJ
Winchester Aeon" g g sos, p. NJ.
TRAINS GOING EAST
CINCINNATI Express via Washington. s. .04, A. NJ
St. Louis Express via Washington.... 7.05, p NJ.
Mail FraIn via Old Track III points. LOG, P. M.
Winchester Ac'n '' '' 6.45, A. NJ
Trains op Main Stem make close connections at
1Iarper's Ferry with trains running w P. & S.
Division to Strasburg and points farther South
AT Hagersto~n Junction with trains for Hagers-
town, &c.
Through Tickets to all prominent points West.
South, East and North.
Ticket Office open for all passenger trains, day
and night. Comfort facilities for waiting pas
sengers. A. B. WOOD, Agent.
Harner's Ferry Nov 3 lA72
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PLEASE SToP MY-WHAT.-We clip the
following sensible hints from the Baptist
WatchmGn:
''Times are hard. money is scarce, business
is dull, retrenchment is duty-pease stop
my-whiskey? o, no; times are not hard
enough for that. But here is something else
that costs me large amount of money every
year, which 1 wish to save. Please stop my
tobacco, cigars ard snuff? No, no, not
these but must retrench somewhere please
st'P my-ribbons. jewels, ornaments and trnk-
cts? Not at all; pride must be fstered, If
times ever so hard but believe l cau
sec way to effect quite saving in another
direction-stop my-tca, coffee. aud needless
unhealthy luxuries? No, no, no, not these,
must think of something else. Ah ! I have
it now. My paper costs me SIS year; I
must have that. Please stop my paper That
will carry me through the panic easily. l
believe in retrenchmcnt, and economy, espe>
cally in brains.'
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Spirit Of geffrrsu1r,
TUESDAY MORNING. JULY IA. 1874.

CharlcstoWn, Jefferson County, Vest Va.
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Dollars and sense do not necessarily
travel together.
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The following is local item in a
Western paper: Yesterday morning boy
sauDtered up to yard on Eighth street, where
woman was scratching the bosom of the
earth with rake, and, leaning on the fence,
Are you 70 going round the backyard after
The w9~'n said she didn't know; maybe
Because" the hoy said, 81 just saw the
cisteFn lid drop on the baby's head minute
ago. and thought if you went around you
might lift it off,
1t is currently reported that the woman
went.
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EUREKA.-An Iowan has solved the liquor
problem, himself being judge He would
license the drinkers, instead of the saloons
If any licentiate got drunk, he would lose
caste and fall from the first to the second class.
Under repetition of the ofFense, the tippler's
rank should fall still another peg. If he got
drunk third time, he should forfeit his liz
cense, and any man taking drink without
permit should be fned and imprisoned. If
an ex>licentiate wanted another license in the
course of six months or SO he should have il.
provided he had behaved himself during the
interim. The certificate should be issued ON
somewhat similar plan to those now given
to ministers, lawyers, doctors and teachers
One thing is lacking to this plan. Distiliers
should also be graded. so that these profes.
sional toPers could be served with drink
becoming their station the first class, high
toned. gilt t-edge, sristocrstic drunksrd should
have first whiskey so long as he kept his
stsnding, and no longer What will be the
next vagary p Chicago Journal
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DELIBERATE KILLING BY MEMBER OF
CONGRESS- Cincinnati, June ga special
dispatch, dated Tuscumbia. Alabama, to>day
to the Commercial, contains the following
A year ago George F. Long, of good fame aud
family, was forbidden by the Hon. J. Fl. Sloss,
member of Congress from this district, to
have aIy communication with his daughter.
Long was indignant and recklesssIy denounced
MIR. SlOss, and assailed his daughters char
acter, asserting that he had been on terms of
too great intimacy with her. Mr Sloes re-
turned from Washington on Friday evening
last, and learned the facts from his daughter.
% Sunday evening he stood at the up stairs
window and fred upon Long, who was on the
opposite side of the street. Long received
four buckshot in the skull, another through
the beck and two in tho body. The attend
ing surgeons dsclare that he cannot survive
sloss confessed the shooting, and he is now
in custody of the sheriff.
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DESTROYING CURCULIos.-Th following
statement from a correspondence the German.
town Telegraph is of great interest to all who
are cultivating plum trees. lie says:
have seen various methods for keeping
these insects off plum trees, but none so simple
or yet SO effectual as the following: Soak corn
cobs in sweeteued water until thoroughly
saturated; then suspend them to the limbs of
the trees little while after blossoming, beiag
sure to buro the cobs after the sfrpit Tipens,
as they will be found tall,of Insects. a good
plan is to change the eobs every TED Hs5lss.
My theory is thisEthat The
their eggs iE the cobs IN preference
SO in the young plums. The first season
tried it upon one OF two trees only andin the
summer was rewarded by good crop of as
fine plums as ever ripened, while those on
the other trees fell of when they we're about
half grown. In accordance with this result.
next spring found swcetened corn cobs dang
ling from the limbs of all my plum trees, and
the summer found them full of delicious fruit.