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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
Agricultural.
Killing Weeds

So long as eight million tons of useless
weeds are raised annually by the farmers of
the United States, we cannot urge too fire.
quently the means for their destruction. 1t
is not merely because the same amount of
vegetable growth in useful crops would pro-
duce sixty million dollars, but for the con-
slant hindrances which they offer to neat hus-
bandry, their injury to young crops, and
their seeds spelling the sale of otherwise
marketable products, that they should not
be permitted to present such formidable
drawbacks to good farming.
1t is now well understood that the true
way TO clear out annual weeds from the soil
IS by stirring it over and over through the
summer, just often enough to break the
sprouts and kill the young plants as they are
coming to the surface and that perennial
weeds, and more particularly those that
spread by the roots, are most easily and eff
iectually destroyed by smotherng and keep
ing them plowed under, with rare excep-
tious, AS in the case of quick grass. There
are four distinct methods in common EN-
ploy that is, by summer falows, by the
cultivation of hoed crops, by choking out
with dense crops, and by hand labor. A ro-
tation which shall combine these, will clear
any farm OF all weeds, under proper manage
ment.
Tue implements to be used, are the COM
mon plow, modified with the addition of a
skim plow, or small forward mold board
for turning under weeds to some depth a
two-horse cultivator, Shares harrow, or Ran
dalls harrow for working at less depth a
common harrow for still more superficial
wnk; and the Thomas smoothing harrow
for sweeping wildly over the surface as the
weeds are just peeping out, and for working
through the rows of hoed crops and broad
casted or drilled grain fields.
There are two modes for extirpating an
nual weeds, which have been extensively
adopted by farmers. One is by the planting
of hoed crops, and the other by summer fall
lows. Theslatter is the easiest and most eff
fectual, AS it may be worked rapidly at all
times tarough the season. The former is
recommended on account Of the value of the
crop grown on the ground. The question
as to which is best may be settled expert.
mentally, whether the crop will repay the
additional labor required for hill or drill
culture.
A general truth, which will apply TO al
processes for killing weeds, is that they may
be destroyed when just starting from the
ground with one-tenth the labor required 6
week or two later, and one twentieth of the
work when fully grown. The farmer mus
therefore make provision. to command ready
labor at the critical time when it will accom-
plish the most, and it would be better to pay
two or three dollars day to laborers at the
favorable moment, than only half dollar {
day after the weeds have grown Countr,
Gentleman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22

STARTING APPLE SEEDLINGS. Nursery
men are divided in opinion in regard to
keeping apple seeds during Winter Some
prefer to prepare the soil in Autumn and
SOW at once in shallow drills. Others pack
in boxes with alternate layers of moist sand
placed either in cool cellar or out in the
open air on the north side of the building
where it will remain frozen until quite late in
the Spring. As this seed germiuates SO read
lily and SO early in the season, the latter il
an excellent plan. AT all events, SOW the
seed as soon as the ground is sufficiently
dry to work nicely without danger of bak.
ing. Sow very shallow and keep the weed.
down, as matter Of course. No one has
ever yet grown good seedlings and thrift,
crop Of weeds on the same soil at the sam,
time. Strong one-year old seedlings ar,
hkelylto be fit to graft; at two years old the,
should be excellent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
THE UMBAN AND
Dr sChenCk's PuIn,oniC syrup,

SEA WEED ToHic. AND MANDRAKE P1Lls.-These
medicines have undoubtedly performed more cures
Ot Consumption than any other remedy known 10
the American public. They are compounded of veg
ttabe ingredients, and contain nothing which can
be injurious 10 the human constitution. other rem
edies advertised as cures for consumption, probably
contain opium which Il "A somewhat dangerous drug
In all cases. ANA II faken freely by consumptye pa
tlents It must do great injury for It's tendency Is
to conhue the morbid matter In the sl stem, which,
OF course, must make Il cure impossible. Schcnck's
Pulmoolc syrup Is warranted not TO contain parti-
Gle OF opium 1t is composed of powerful but harm
less herbs which act on the lungs, liver, stomach
and blood, and thus correct oil morbid secretions,
and expel all the diseased matter from the body
These are the only means by which consumption can
be cured and as schencks PumOntc syrup sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills are the only med-
cnes which operate In this way, II IS obvious they
are the only genuine cure for pulmonary Consunp-
tlon. Each bottle OF this invaluable medicine Is aC-
cOmpaned by full directions. Or. Schenck IS pro;
fessionally at his principal Office, corner tth anu
Arrh streets, Philadelphia, every Monday, where all
letters for advice must be addressed. June
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22

A HEN WALKER.-A Statesville genius
has invented what he terms "a garden pre-
server or hen walker" The machine resem-
bles somewhat the spur OF a rooster, only
considerable larger and is attached to a chick
ems pedal extremities, at an angle Of 45 de-
grees toward the ground. When the chick
en- with this instrument attached to its legs
enters the garden and begins to scratch for
seed, as the foot is put forward in the act Of
scratching, the instrument catches ia the
ground, and the fowl Is instantly walked out
of the garden. .--iStatespiHe Land,aayk
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
VECETINE.

ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD II NEGETINE
VIII relieve pain, cleanse, purify and such diseas-
resoringthe patient to perfect health after trying
different physicians, many remedies. suffering for
years. IS II not conclusive PROOF If you asuerer,
YOU can be :cured? Why Is this medicine perform
ing such great cIHes2 II works in the blood in the
circulating tluid. II can truly be called the Great
Blood Purifier. The great source OF disease origl-
mates In the blood, and no medicine that does not
act directly upon 1t to purify and renovatc has any
Just claim upon public attention.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
vEGETINE.
lie Says IL IL True.
MIR. II. II. STEVENS !:


MIR. II. II. STEVENS
Dear Sir-As you are an entire stranger to me,
want YOU to know what NEGErlNE has done for
me. Only those who have been raised from death $
door can know the value of such good medicine
am 5s years Of age. Three years ago was taken
sick with what the doctors called LUMBAGo. For
weeks was confined to my bed had three differ
ent physicians, without any help. Ireceived no re-
lief was great sufferer; finally became entire
ly helpless. The last doctor told me there was no
help; he said he might possibly save my life by eject
ing morphine In my arms and legs. The encourage
ment for saving my life by having this done was so
small chance could not consent TO run the risk
About this time my..sOn read your advertisement In
our paper, Il testimony OF person who had been
very sick with about the same complaint and was
cured. My son went right away TO the apothecary
store and bought II bottle OF NEGETINE Before
had used the first bottle found great relief; could
move myself in bed After taking three bottles
was able TO sit up and move about my room. con
tinued taking the Negetne, and | was In few
weeks restored TO my former health, The NEGE-
TINE saved my life after the physicians said there
was no help for me. have had no doctor since. IL
| feel unwell take a dose OF VEGETlNE, and re-
commend II 10 my friends.
Your Vegetine ought 10 be In every family. My
doctor was surprised 10 sec me in good health lie
saws VEGETINE is n good medicine | tel him u
cured me. lie says, at strue.' l cannot feel too
thankful
Very gratefully yours,
MRS. CATHARINE COONS.
Seneca FAILS, Seneca county, N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
BLOOMSBURG IANNERY.
G.. A. HERR RING
ID ESPECTFULLY announces to the public
II that he has reopened
WHERE TO ADVERTISE.

A. #. stewart says the best advertising mediums
he has found "ale the old established organs OF
the Two political parties at the several county seats
throughout the Union" "1hese," he says "reach
every family OF the least account In their several
countless and are more carefully read than any other
class OF JonrnalS.h If Mr. Stewarts Judgment Is OF
value, there Is no dinlculty In deciding which paper
II Is for the interest OF business TO advertise In
The COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, upon which this paper IL
partially founded, was established In 1886 and the
COLUMBIAN now enjoys a wider circulation and
greater prosperity than II ever did. lt goes week.
~ lnto Two lhousahd families In Columbia and ad-
Joining countless and by most OF them is read from
IN nrst 70 the last line. IL Is the only recognised
exponent OF nearly Ye thousand Dem Ocratic Voters
In the county. II gives advertisements tasty dis
play, that makes them attractive 10 It's patrons thus
ehsurlnR greater certalnty that they will peruse
them. While It's circulation is undoubtedly much the
largest In the county, the advertising rates OF the
COLUMBIAN are no higher than those OF other papers
with barely half and several not fourth the mum
Der OF subscribers Facts like these speak for them
selves No shrewd business man win neglect 10 In
sert his advertisements In the CoLuhBIAH u
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-06-22
For restoring Gray Hair 10
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressi in e
which is at once
a & r e e a b lie,
healthy, and eff
fectual for pre-
S serving the
hair. Faded or
gray hair ISIS soon
restored to ats
n.;<,,.a1J ,oIo.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
The War.

Nave from the seat of war III Europe
would seem to show that the END Is ho'
far off, and that Turkey is likely ne
tbe loser. Russia has adopted "fa''l ;
tactics and has nearly succeeded in crush
ing the Mussulman armies by sheer lotc'
Of Overwhelming numbers. Osman Ia
cha still holds Plevna, but famine threa'
tens his brave army and he must capitu'
late or cut his way out. The TURKS ar'
withdrawing from the Balkans, and Me
bemit Ali and Suleiinan Paslla seem pow
er,ess to prevent the victorious advance
of the Russians to Adrianoplc. "re"
depression prevails at const"ntlnople
and rumors are rife that the other power
are ~endcavoring to mediate betwech '''
Car and the Sultan.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
" e. ButIer in the Senate.

At last Gen. Butler has taken his sea
IN the Senate. The news was teleSrapiic'
to Columbia on Saturday forenoon ah'
before night it was known to the "hoi'
State. lie has made good fight anu hr
nersistence and tenaclty have 1T lbs
brought success to his righteous cause
South Carolina r~eioiccs at the "elcon''
tidinrs, and VIC doubt not Gen. hu'ie'
will 90 honor to the commonwealth III
ro,rcsents. The admission was flnatls
ACCOMPLISHED by the unexpected anu eN
traordinary adherence of Conover ah'
p,tterson. These two worthless helu 'n'
balance of power in the Senate-m'se'"0'''
d;c,,,e. and the exercise OF thai po"e'
opened the door not to Butler only ou
also to the Radical kellogg-thls 70 Ger
t.,in extent n%eutralizing the advantage;
otherwise accruing to the Democracy II
the admission of Butler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
No HcDudiatiOn.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Nc"-
berry Uerui.i, gives forth 10 uncertain
sound on ;hc question Of the Public Debt.
The IitTaii agrees with us that the pay
mcnt of the boHu tidc debt and the setting
aside Of the fraudulent claim IS right
bu: confesScS that Discrimination Will be
difficult and any settlement unSatl>iar-
tory. We like The ring of his WORKS
when he calls upon the country t" c:ilrUst
this bond problem 20 lis representatives
and 20 the commission appointed.
"To that committee. ANA To tie Legislature
ut I:ir.r, we must give TIA" credit OF nu>>c>S-
ing the necessary honesty. ability and lralri,
otiSm to Il, what is r!"i!l to tn" state ANA to
lis creditors. The people having sent ia'cl!
representatives 10 the Legislature should al
low them 10 dispose OF al! publ" ~ln;tttrT$ ~
they see nit; they have no Ii"ht - in>trucl
them to 10 this or 10 Uo ihat-to rcl'iid!atc THO
not the b0ldncsS and Independence t" form
his own opinion ANA Gir"c. his own acilni!s
had better stay at iu!nc. Therefore,, we fhiEk
the plan :tlOptcl iii some counties 81 instruct
in" their representative what course 70 pur-
sue i'm reference 10 the public debt is Hlto""t!l-
cr improper. If the representatives are III
men they know much bcttor what course
ought to he pursued than the proplc#t large
We put our trust in The Legislature and doubt
! no. that they will $ itlc this and every other
question that comes before them for the best
Interests OF the state. unbiased hy partisan
prejudice and unmuvrI by popular clitllOr Ol
aDbluuSc,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
The Chufas.

Our friend Col. J.. F. Calhoun, or NIL
Carmel has raised the chutas with Proh'
and he recommends it to Il people. ~
gentleman from Newberry has TINS 10
say for the chufas:
1T assure Won the chufas is a grand success.
1t Is a perfect gold mine to the south. lncS
are far superior to any other new st9ck leSa
that we have been experimenting WIN In ,me
South. They are no Longer an tNpGtt n.1' ~.
but a fact. We can now raise all the hoS> we
want in the South. They I'LL up inc wan,
that was felt in the South--a SUBSTITUTE ioi
corn for hogs. Their chemical ANALYSIS proHes
the superiority OF their iattenlng propernaIs;
links to the prosperity OF the South.
Our friend Calhoun is prepared to 1tr-
uish the necessary seed and instructor
i'll the cultivation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
Down With Journalistic Monopo'!'

Down With Journalistic ho"'p'''
When compared with other cunt
VIC are always prouder of old Apbe'iile
The citizens and officers OF the County
are generous and disposed to assist any
boav who strives to live by ZONES toll
Our officers, like our citizens take {" prio'
in building up private business anu sup
norfb both local papers. In Barn"eli, All
derson and other counties, 1t seems that q
different course is pursued. At Ander-
son it appears to us that some OF the OH
o;o,s and citizens would crush out
struggling neighbor because iorSoo'h nc
aoes not command as great a business a.
his connection. In Barnwell there seems
to be a disposition to starHc Il the oe"-
,,uel because it is an old paper ana has
already received enough Of oflclal pat.
,ronage. The people of a live town sAoulo
do as our people do, support do@ papers
Officers if disposed to do so, can always
make arrangements by which advertisers
can got the benefit of both papers at 4 Ut
tie above the ordinary rates in one. he
hold how good and how pleasant 'h'is
II il for brethren to dwell together III
unity"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05

are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses of one pill q day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
orouS health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than a quarter of q century, and
have obtained 4 worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
cased action in the several aSsimila-
tive organs of the body, and arc so
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints Of every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have batfied the best
of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. BY their apcrient action
they grippe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not inf1amed. They
reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
it from the elements Of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing neither
calomel nor any deleterious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their s~ugar-coatins pre-
serves them eve fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.'
eHrn nv sIL EVERYWHERE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
A Good Suggestion.

The Charlotte Observer in speaking Of
the recent Railroad disaster at Fishing
Creek, strikes the nail squarely on The
head when he says:
This Is the truth about the matter, and ar
ter all the laws are as much to blame ;is inc
railroads. To strike at the root of the evil,
railroad companies should be absolutely pro
hibitcd by State or National statue, from
building 4 treStle. Where q I'LL Is iuiipr;ictl-
cable, they should be compelled to build a
substantial bridge with some ana
then we should have an end OF such horrible
stories as have within the past week appeared
before the public in the columns Of the news
Papers. AS long, however. as the law allows
f.. ~trestleS will be built and trains crash
through them, and people will sue the rail-
roads and recover damages. While the rail-
roads are liable they are not to blame In the
sense that they operate in defiance OF law;
the laws are TO blame for allowing accidents
OF this character to be possible. and legisIa-
tion on the subject is sadly needed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
Columbia observation-disclosures
ton of McIver---Scramblc for Of
ficc---COl. Thomson.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES.
COLUMBIA, $. c., Dec. i, 1877.
Editors Press and Bdnncr:
l really have nothing of interest to COM
municate at present. l was absent three
days last week on sick leave, and just
came in Monday morning. Forty-five
bills and notices of bills were presented
on Saturday, but most of them will reach
the "waste basket before the end of the
session. 1t shows, however, a desire on
the part of our members to do something.
Legislation is just getting fairly under
way and l think there is Il disposition to
work with less gas than usual.
4 caucus was held last night TO nomi-
nate Il candidate for an associate Justice
Tor 4 full term beginning next July, at
which time Justice McIvcr's term eX-
pircS. He was nominated for recollection
hv reclamation. 4 caucus will be held
tonight to nominatca candidate for the
Supreme Bench, to fill the vacancy occl-
stoned bysthc resignation of Wright. Ii
| appears that Col. Haskell has the inside
track at present. Lieut.-Gov. Simpson
will, it is thought, Withdraw his name to-
day.
/ would be glad to sec Col. Thomson
our own distinguished fcllow-citizcn,
whom Col. Pope styled to-day, in a con-
vcrsation with me. a "Scientiti lawyer"
nominated. Bonham and Porter arc both
weaker than Haskell, but their friends
may unite on Col. Thomson, and give
him the nomination. The Supreme
Bench needs such u i0uyct. But clcc-
pioneering IS getting popular and our
best men will not enter the field. For
my part l III becoming disguised, and
shall vote for the candidate best qualified,
without regard to personal friendship OIL
''serviccs' In the last campaign.
am obliged to you for your very com
plimcntary nomination of me or Speak
or Of the House of Representatives but !
long since declined TO be 4 candidate and
promised my support to Mr.. Sheppard,
l drop you this note us Il recognition
Of your kind letter and notice, and will
write you a letter for your next issue, il
health and time permit. am Chairman
Of Committee on County Claims and will
DC hard worked i'll the time,
Very truly, y
i. \, G..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
The EdSCficld Advertiser.

That new paper which WIS to Kill out
the Ehgcfcid -ldrcrtixcr has not ycta p
pcarcd. We predict that one years cN-
pericncc in killing that able and fearless
old journal will make the protector Il
wiser and better il not a poorer man.
Edgeield County knows too well the
value of the staunch old journal whose
existence is part of her own history, and
whose name is Il household word in South
Carolina. The Incc,fjser has never
wavcrcd in its zeal for the peoples inter-
eSts. lis editor never touched the un-
clean thing, o came near the edges of
the dirty pool. Another paper may man
age to live and thrive, but it must do so
Is Il generous rival, not as a would-hc
substitute.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
!. Wednesday, Fec. s. 1877
The Governors Message.

wa bliSh this morning the tcNt Oh
Governor liamptnnS message. II - &"
re,dable document. emb"dElhS STATES
u,r,;ko views. AMI in its brevity ana
o,,c;soness contrasts favorably with the
v,rdy prolixitv of the President 5 mes
SAGE. It bctravs probably some haS.e
and lack of care in its PREPARATION ana i
as remarkable for what is omitted as lor
what ;s included. 1t contains some PreS-
nant para graphs in some OF WHICH ''e
Eovarn,r vents his views i'll clear, ufc-
cr;voral English, while in others atrahh-
or and more explicit expression OF op'h-
; q IN he looked for. This is eSPe-
ciallv noticeable in that portion re'e'i inS
,o rcnudiation. While most cmphaticailE
opposinc ''repudiation direct or indirect
y. aoas not define clearly enough WHAT
cn,1rse he recommends, and Reputation
ISIS and non-repudiationists Will ma MS
words a fruitful ource OF confusion anu
misarnrehension. 4 clear enunclatlo'io Vi
nc ,.;n,ys would have been neither pre-
! mature nor "indel!cate.
His recommendations as to the eA''"'-
tion of the State debt are sound aiiu Pi"'
tic,l. He favors 4 liberal tax for SCHOOLS
He counsels the r~c-opening OF the ot"''
University and the Clattin COLLEGE, oo'
s,vs nothing about the State Military
Academy. He makes a spcciai "ppo"l ,
behalfo of the negroes who were ool'oeo
into paving taxes to the C~ha'noeF'''
tox.recrivers. \ few words Of friendly
counsel to the negroes about the Llperia''
Exodus might have been lnciuoeo Ill '''
message, and would have h"" great
weight. ,.,o
Some disappointment will no d""o' NC
flt ut his emitting to suggest the posi-
noncment of the payment Of the next G'N
until the crop of next year snail i'''
been gathered.
Altogether the message is satisfactory,
daspite its little sins OF omission "'''
commission, and it will furnish the pco-
Dle and their representatives with aoun-
dant food for reelection.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05
Separate DAYS for Elections.

The Winnsboro NeWs and Herald has
a we'll written article favOring separate
davs for elections of State ard Federal
officers. We fully concur with neigh
Dor in this matter, and hope that our Leg
islators will give the subject that col'sld-
Grafton which it deserves. Among Other
things, in speaking of the last election
the NewS and Herald says:
Had the two contests been severed. th'
Democrats could nave returned from puttin9
Nny congressional or electoral ticket In THO
feld mill after the conclusion Of the state
campaign in October; in which case Gran
could not have found the slightest pretcNt ioi
fiooding the State with three rcsiliielilS o.
regular troops, and Hampton would nave
swept South Carolina like a whirlWlnd.'