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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23

TIE PENALTY OF EATING RAW PORK
Charles Zimmerman; German confectioner
OF Philadelphia, with his wife and two young
children, have been suffering from trichina.
The father purchased slaughtered bog. and
the family partook OF German pudding
made from the pork, which they eat raw.
Their suFerings have been very distressing,
but they are now improving. \ small piece
OF flesh from the arm OF Mrs. zimmerman,
when examined under microscope, con-
tanned at least $4,000 trichna to the square
inch .-..,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23

The Augusta (Me.} Journal OF THURSDAY,
after learDing that the Governor and .eoHn-
Gil had actually coulied out the Rspubli-;
can majority.eleet in both houses of the LIE:
eislature OF that State, said Z. 20 We can tell
the men who have committed this outrage
upon the people OF Inc State ftiat the latter
will never submit to it-yneFRr: never
never :s,., l.s s.sst
:. What, ;nsyeRf1 $50 ss3aS 49,
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NJ COHEN BROTHERS

We IDuEN DfO . Emo
are now Offering their
ENTIRE STOCK OF COLORED DRESS GOODS
Ut great reduction. They have also
SOME RARE BARGAINS IN BLACK GOODS
10 Oiitr.
THEIR SILK DEPARTMENT
is the most extensive to be fonud this side Of New
York. Including every variety of Black, Dark. IL
well as Evening shades In Plain aud Fancy. Also,
VELVETS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
4 special Offering Of
THREE CASES OF ENGLISH CANTON
FLANNEL
will he made this week at lOc.. generally sold AT
GOc. i yard. Also,
MANY OTHER SPECIAL BARGAINS.
fie l2I
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: WHY THIS NEGLECT p From the Cincin.
natl Enquirer. l-Slngular, isn't it, that
somebody hadn't suggested the name OF
that distinguished politician and nublicist,
j. Madison Wells, OF Louisiana, for chair
man of the National Republican Commit
tee? There was time when Mr.. Wells
was called upon to hold up the Republican
party by the tail, and he did it like little
man.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23

SHERMAN IN TIE sOUTu.-[From the At
lanta Constitution 1.-The presidential cam
paigu isn't as far off as it appears TO be.
John Sherman might improve the feeting
hours by corresponding with the southern
Republicans. AS matters stand they all APP
pear to be for Grant. They talk Sherman
glibly enough to outsiders, but when it
comes down to business they are for Grant
first and Blaine second.
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Urn Poor BLIND. AND FR1ESDLEss.-

OLD, Pooh, BLIND, AND FR1ESDLEss.--
Seymour, Ind, December 1T.-Captain Will
liam Hanover, formerly prominent poll
tic,an, for eighteen years doorkeeperof the
Missouri Legislature, personal friend Of
Thomas a. Benton. and who built the Mis-
souri, State-House at Jefferson City, is now
an inmate OF the Scott county Poor Asylum.
situated at Scottsbure, a few miles south OF
here. He is old. poor, blind, and friend
less.-SDecialto the Cincinnati Commercial.
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WHAT Is THEIR GRIEVANCE 2-[From the
Portland Argus. 1.-The Republican organs
in the State now now tell US they will take
an appeal to the people. Tia. is right. But
on what issue? l. it to I've in favor of
bribery or hualloZing. or illegal returns
Or all three together! An appea! TO Repnb-
iican election cdiccrs tn performs their duty
Us required By tie Constitution wonId seem
to he directly il order.
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HsYHAyE Lx.nNsp souprH,Na-rFra

THEY HAVE LSaaSRD SOMETHING. From
the Concord IN. H. Patriot, Dem. l-Firss
Citizen What do YOU think OF the do
ings In Maine?" Second Citizen: "I
think We have been egregtously mistaken in
regard 10 the Democrats. We have said they
we're BoHrbons and never learned anything,
but it appears to me they have learned q
mighty sight in the counting out business"
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MARRIED..

Married. in gainesville, Ala December 10 1873:
by Rev. A. a. Morse: DR.. JOHN A. WARREN. OF
WASHINGTON. daughter Of the rate Jonathan
Bliss, Esq. OF Gainesville. No cards.
Married, In the Second Presbyterian church, on
THURSDAY. Dpcem her 1a, 1879. by Rev. DIR. NJ. ID.
Hoge, GEORGE W. BLACK, denuty'cnliertor 9t
customs of Norfolk, and JEANNE II. Ii. LUMS-
len, OF Richmond.
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Udlli UCSf lSbltJiIs w al shNll
As Giove-Boye>. Brackets. Jewel
nv Cabinets. Travs. r'in-Cush-
ions. Cigar-Holders. and many
Others OF these celebrated goods.
They are also Offering n large
line OF Dolls. Pianos. and hum
drcds OF other Toys. II prices 10
insure their sale.
They also made special and
large purchiseS for The coming
hOiiiay trade In Ladies Belts ami
Saichcics: Pocket. Books. from
the cheapest to the finest Russia
leather: Fans jet and Git Jew
elry; flan,lkerchicfs IN all their
rari rus styles, Including i large
,tock OF SIX IIlndkcrchicfs; silk
Chenille Fisrhas. Scarfs. and
other Fancy Goods for neck. wear.
Also, a large stock OF NecS-Rnch-
lRgs III The most beautiful de-
signs.
In Kid Gloves they Offer a full
line of the celebrated make Of
.Lrroy-seamicss. Also, In VIII q
and ops ri Shades the most rella-
BILE qualities In TWO. three. four.
.ix. eight. and Ten buttOns. Also.
l20 dozen Three. Button Kid
G'ovcS-frc.h goods aud dcsira-
h!e shaCh's-ar 39c. a pair. valued
Generosity Al 90c. They Will also
.offrr the balance of their last
.cnsol's stock Of Kid Gloves at
IGl:c. a pair.
Full lines Of Ladies' and Gen.
rlcnieu'S Fur-Top Gloves: La
dies Berlin Gloves at l2kc. 4
pair: also. extra bargains In La
hes Gentlemcn's. and chitJreu'S
Fleece. Lined Gloves. I'm French,
English. aud German goods: i
large stock of Chlldrcn's Mit-
tens.
Also, the largest assortment Of
Hosiery now offered In this city
silk. Isle Thread, aud Gotten
In French, English, Grrman, and
domestic manufacture.
Lace Goods. Real Lace Hand
kerchiefs. Ties. and Barbs; Not
au'l Antique Lace: Bed
Spreads aud Pi!lGw-Shams: Not
iinyham and Antique Lace IL
dies: PIANO. ant 1ahls-Co.ers
Lace Curtains. In real and Not
lace, III great bargains.
dc l2
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SEYMOUR THE PAsRIog.- From the Du-
buque Aerotd. IL oratls Seymour is the
only man in the United States who can he
elected President tbs, cares nothing for the
office! Il Is said By Designing, ;insncere
politicians that Grant is tae ereateEt living
American. He is not. Hexutio Seymour is
presidency il rendered him. snd be ds.lines
1t 1t IS not offered Grant, aad he seesss Il.
That is the difference between the two aen.
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rIAxos, DREAMS. &c.
.SIC-HOUSE,
GA MAIN STREET.

Sole agents for the 6NABE, PIANOS. ESTEY
ORGANS. DECKER BauTHEEs' PIANOS.
= MARrHAL e SMffH PIANOS at 1og rates !:
also, SECOND HA Nd, PIANOS from $3.50 $500
always Ola hand. ~, - : !.
Large stock Of SHEET MUSIC, with ali the latest
NICE PRESENTS for christmas: including
-haadsome assortment OF stDslC-PoRT ftsLIOS,
MUSIC-SAICHELs, &C., az loxest Iri:es. /,
de 13.eod1m RAAoS MOSES.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23

For TIE GRANT BooasRs 10 REFLRcr
uPOY.-[ From- tbs Springfield Republican. Il
Does anybody witha memory afew years
long remember what crowds gathered to
sec Andy johnson, and how the elections
HeHt3iss after u. y. ss,t 1s7st:s.ss. a ts.s
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LECTURES.
4 ASTRONOMICAL LECTURES.

REV. Z. T. BAIRD. D. D., Will deliver course
Of four lectures on ASTRONOMY IN The lecture
room Of the Third Presby ter12n church, on Church
Hi. the first aud second Of which VII lie delivered
gu TUESDAY the Esd and ERlDAl the 26,h. at
O'Clock p II. The other lectures VIII be delivered
next week-the nights tn be announced hereafter
These lectures will be illustrates by about seventy
diagrams, used with a MAGIC-LASTERN with
lenses magnfying 1,700 times: showing the plane
tary system-ft fuN n,,,tion, the magniudes, dis
tances- or1its, and motion, Of the sun. moon,
plaueGs. satellites. comets. etc. Also, MAPS OF The
sun. neon. planets. comets, anf neoatE As seen
through Ina telescope. ETC. etc.. etc. = !
Tickets for the course. rs cents; Children AZ
cents. Single lecture. Is cents children, 10 cents.
To be had at he leciurt~room door.
de Z3-TnkE Jh2t IA ..sat.- .- i. a..E
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS.

ROSEWOOD DESKS, Inlaid with pearl;
PAPIER-MACHE DESKS, elegantly painted and
inlaia with pearl;
JAPANESE CAsKETs, TRAYS, CARD-RECE1V-
ERS BOXES, NAPK1N-RINGS, SHELLS,
T VASES, &c.:
ELEGANT wORK-BoXEs, oRNAMENTED
SHELLS;
oDoR-oAsEs, TOILET SETS, CUPS, sAUcERs.
and PLATES;
SWISS CARVINGS, VASES. MATCR-saFES;
BREAD-BOARDS, BREAD-KNIvES, SALAD
SETS. PAPER CUTTERS, CARD. RECElV-
Frs, &C.:
BOOKS in great variety, at much below publishers
prices;
DRESSING CASES for ladies AMI gentlemen;
SMOKERS TABLES aud CIGAR-CAsES;
WORK. INFANTS, KEY, LUNCH, and FAN
CY-BASKETS;
yELOCiPEDES. ROCKING HORSES. CARTS,
and WAGONS;
METULALAPHoNES. HARMONIOUS. HORNS,
and DRUMS and hundreds OF other toys;
SILK HANDKERCHIEFs. LINEN EMBRO1D-
! Erred and HEMSTITCHED HANDKER-
CHIEFS;
SlLh LStAE s'Hhp aiS o'hS
COLLARS and CUFFS,
GLOVES and HOSE.
TABLE. CLOTHS. NAPKINS, TOWELS,
BLANKETS. QUILTS, PILLOW-sHAMs.
Thousands OF other useful articles suitable for
Chrisim and New Years presents can be found At
LEVY BROTHERS.
Oar store win be kept open at night so rs to ac-
com -nodate those who cannot conveniently make
their purchases during the day. de 23
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Has NOT SETTLED.-Nelo York, Deem
Der 49, Counsel Tor the St. Louis, Alton
and Terre Haute railroad says Mr.. Tilden
has made no settlement with the road rs
vat
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23

A Washington letter in the Alexandria
Gazette says that Senator MORGAN expects
to get for bis resolution oil the Democratic
votes In the Senate except FIVE OK six.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23
Gg HOLIDAY GOODS
HCTZLER BROTHERS. $50 BROAD $40.

THE MOST GOODS FOR TIlrLFt>T up>,.-
LARGEST AND rRFrTIE~T >rut ,
IN rue cry.
GOLD-PLATFD JEWELHS, warr.r',, .... o.,
tarnlsh: Lace, six. and tn NIL" pirhr,. ~. t.t
Silk Ruhlng>: ktd t;lrv :: Lace I.iuru + r....
silk lianL kcrchicfs: Host, r. tor a. ll,., ...
and rhilrr.u; Japan">c f.ariu"r VAR =. 4.
Sachc :: Purses. with ana without htua,.. ....'
aud GcutIcmcn'S Fur-tor i.iuy'~ Fri.. r..... .
Luhiu's anh other Prrfumrtv; 7 ,.Inl u 49,. .
let SCANS. &c. aud Tie largest ,'urN ~ M if
in tho State ... fg
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HOLIDAY GOODS.

HOLIDAY GOODS: .1aB
Another line of GENTLEMEN'S EMBROIDERED
SLIPPERS In CLOTH and VELVET re-
csiyCd:
LADIES WHITE KID SLIPPERS;
LADIES' KID and PA1ENT-LEATHER LOW
CIT SLIPPERS, with and without the Louis
XIV. heels:
LADIES' HIGH SANDAL BOOTS;
LADIES ONG-.TWO-, and THREE-STRAPSA SAN
DALS:
MISSES and CIIILDREN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS:
A big line Of RUSSETT, GRAIN, and DICE LEA.
THEIR RAILRUAD-BAGS, SATCHELS, and
SACKS.
The UNIVERSAL ASKLE-SUPPORTER. for
weak ankles IN children, prevents turning or CIV
ing away of ankles and does not chafe. Call and
see hem J. A. GRIGG,
do % Tenth and Main streets.
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M GO TO JULIUS MEYERS,
COS BROAD STREET,
FOR
HANDSOME, USEFUL, AND SUBSTANTIAL
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

FOR THE LAi'lES:
An elegant line Of LACE and SILK TIES In en-
tireiv new style:
LACE Fl HUtS In endless variety:
SII X and LACE HANukERClllEFS:
UhNDkERCHlEFS IN FANCY BOXES:
tOIIhRS and CUFFS IN FANCY BOXES
PERFuNERY IN FANCY BOXES:
REAL JAPANESE LACQUER GLOVE-BOSEs
E1f e 'VNS;T FAS CY.EMBKnInERED HOSIERY
Xii, GLOVES and GAU .>TLEfS; -.
SIX. BUTION WHITE and OPERA KID GLOVE
LEaT Hen sATcHELs, F CRISES, and POCKET
cL6aK ss and noLMASs;
LADIES FURS closing on at less than cost.
FOR THE CHILDREN:
MISSES KID GLOVES:
WDkSTED. CLOTH, and THREAD GLOVES;
Boys BUCK GAUNTLET GLOVES:
CHiLDREN:S CUFFS and COLLARS:
SILK and LINEN HANDKERcHlEFS.
PLAIN and FANCY HOSIERY
CIIILDRES'S FCRS at less han cost price.
FOR GENTLEMEN:
LINED and UELINED PLAIN and FUR-TOP
DUG.SkIS GLOVES:
KID. THREAD. ard CLOTH GLOVES;
Buck GhIlNTLETS and GLOVES:
pLAIS. HEMaTlTCHED. and CuLORED BOR-
DERED SILK HASDkERCHlEFS:
Ten dozen JUVENILE SCARFS at soc worth SOC.
Handsome line OF TIES and BOWS;
PAIN aud FANCY HOSIERY:
and lots Of other articles that handsome useful
and s,Ibstan liaia JULIUS MEYERS,
del 603 Broad street.
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LINE. CEzn,EsT. AND pLAsTEK.


1856 barrels EXTRA, WHITE RocKIASp
LIME daily e. peeled per schooner Arculartus For
SHE low nom Fessel. u THOMAS ELLETT,'i /,
de l5.lw 1918 Dastn Bank
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-23

An Ohio man is SAID 10 haze uEcatea-a
process of manufacturing cog. gas al IS eostI
'0isiss sa tAst tssats ,op sd /
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Fi'k lie IlOLtDAl
Don't fail II give them call.
If you wish to make handsome present. look at
our SPLENDID line CT PLAIN and BROCADED
SILKS, sATINS, EELVETS, CASHMERE POP
LINS, &c. Il would pay you 10 look at these goods
before purchasing.
We have an elegant II ne of the following goods at
low prices:
4s dozen LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S SILK
MUFFLERS;
70 dozen LADIES' and GEETLEMEN'S SILK
SCARFS:
4 large variety Of INITIAL, LACE, and LINEN
HANDKECHIEFS;
FICllUES, COLLARS, CUFFS, CORSETS;
LADIES MISSES, and GENTLEMEN'S HOSE.
from l2c. To 81 pair. This comprises the largcst
line We have ever shown.
We have Just received on consignment splendid
assortment of GOLD-PLATED JEWELRY (of
first quality of every description, comprising
NECK-CIIAISS, LOCkETS,
a1EDALLIONS, EAR RINGS,
SCARF and NECK PINS.
CUFF-BUTTONS,
BRACELET and ORNAMENTS.
This Is = special line just ordered and we giiaran-
tee quality and prices to be the best and lowest IN
the city.
We would call the special attention Of gentlemen
to our elegant line of FURNISHING GOODS, such
rs WHITE SHIRTS, USnERNESTS.
SILK and LINEN IIhNDk ERclllEFS,
STRIPED and BROWN flALF-HOSE,
SUSPENDERS, NECK TIES.
SulHT-IIIDEItS. BOWS. St'ARFS.
SKIN. BUCK. CLOTH. and KID GLOVES
LINEN COLLARS. CUFFS, Hc.:
which we are selling ut very low prices 10 reduce
The large stock ON hand.
10 dozen Of those celebrated !iNFN-BnSOM
UNLAESDRiEU SHIRTS ut soc. worth 81.
For Christmas aud Ecw-ielr bargains call at
TuhLHINEE BROTHERS.,
de 22-M. Tu.Itt"nG COL Broad street.
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~HO! FOR CHRISTMAS AND
HOLIDAY GOODS.
TItLHIMER BROTHERS

TIIALFIMEH BROTHERS
wish 10 announce to their many friends and pa
irons that they have just received large aud hand
some line of NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Dnnft fail 4 i,ive them Il call.
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MEETINGS..

WTEST-END BENEFICIAL AND 60
w CIAL SOCIETY.-The member, Of This soci
ETY. arc requested 10 attend special called meeting
THIS Tuesday EVENING at * o'clock promptly.
Business of Importance TO transact.
de- 23-lt c. w. TYLER. Secretary.
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GRAND OPENING
~ TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
OF
CHRISTMAS CAKES!
CHRISTMAS CAKES!
.'fJpISTN "a


CHRISTMAS CAKES!
CHRISTMAS CAKES!
CHRISTMAS CAKES!
T. D. BRIGGS. the oldest ihlished baker. oilers 10
his ma rons and thu public in general the arsest as
sortToenf OF PLAIN. FANCY and ORS NAL
CAKES that has ever been seen III ms cly. al
prices 10 suit the times among whics may DC found
q new line of
suitable for setting OFF fancy tables and Christmas
trees
POUND-CAKE. FRUIT CAKE. SPONGE.CA AXE,
LSUY-EAKE, WISE-tAkE. POUND
SNOWFALL S. FRUIT SNOW
BALLS. SPONGE SNOW
BALLS, &C.
Small FANCY CAKES in endless variety, too nu-
merous 10 mention.
PIES.
Ny own celebrated NINCEMEAT. PREsERVED
PEACE ES. PR. EIFED DAMs0NS. GREEN
APFLEs. COCOANUT PUDDING, LEMON ME-
kINGA PCDDISG, PRESERVED CHERRY.
CHARLOTTE DE Russo.
ORNAMENTAL CAKES put upin the most ar
tis,ic style OF the art.
And last. Though nor least. the great ANGELS
FOUIp-'he most delicious "a ka ever offered
FAMILY, CAKES nicely baked, iced, and orDa-
acnt-d Give call IL
de 22-3t TOT MAIN sTREET.
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SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SAL T.
AT
COHEN BROS.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-27
THE BUSINESS BOOM.

Our local cotton mills are all running
full time, and their capacity particularly
for coarse goods, is being increased large
ily. The fabrication of cheviots, cotton
AIDES, cassimeres, osnaburgs, ginghams,
tickings and of socalled' Philadelphia
goods, as we'll as Of cloth, grows steadily
in answer to growing demand. Cotton
warps for carpets, too, are in more de-
mand; so that, although we export little
and no longer supply Pittsburg, Lancas-
ter, Harrisburg and Baltimore as once with
raw cotton, the consumption here steadily
grows The low price reached by man
'ipulation last year is not likely to recur
but as the market is lightly stocked with
manufactured goods and the crop is an
average in size and of fair quality, and
some foreign mills are stopping, it is
probable that we shall handle and manu-
facture more than last year. For The last
twenty years this port has distributed
about two hundred thousand bales annu-
ally; and til now spinning more. Prints
are in such demand at better prices as to
employ all Of our four works; and some
of them are running over times with ad
vanced wages. Superiority in durability
and style has conquered foreign fabrics
and made expectation probable at no re.
mote day Already some lots have been
placed in South America and elsewhere
and have ELECTED orders.-I hika9elbhia
Times. ss'sss't4l< As.s. ai~ ee.4sAt ss'ss
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-27
THE COMMON SCHOOLS, THE
FARMER s. HOPE 80 ef 81

Much has been said and written in re-
gard to an improved culture of the rural
classes They are demanding something
more than hitherto,a land asserting for them
selves higher iposition in the social
scale. While there are steps backward
as well as forward in all movements to-
ward a higher civilization, we NAV be
sure that the end here sought will be,
reached. Agriculture in all its depart
mentS must, in years to come, command
higher class of talent and broader cul-
ture than in the past. While we are inclined
to give high honors to the rural press, to
the associations and societies formed to
promote rural interests, and to agricultur-
al colleges, where they at all recognize
the objects of the creations the more in
telllgent among the masses are feeling that
they can justly demand something more
for the children in the common schools
than has hitherto been offered them. We
ask that the culture of the common school
shall be turned in some slight degree to-
wards rural and industrial interests A
more general diffusion of knowledge rela-
ting to agricultural and industrial pursuits
is demanded Our children need culture
that shalt impel towards farm life. This
cannot be attained by the instrumental
ties now employed. esd .Tara
Hence we propose that the common
school shall be made more tributary to our
rural interests. We want an elementary
course of instruction in matters, both prac-
teal and scientific, that relate directly to
rural life This should be so elementary
in its character that the great mass of our
children may acquire it by the time they
are fourteen years old. By this means the
common school will to acertain extent be-
come the training school of our agricul
aland industrial colleges. These latter
institutions will then have opened to them
a much wider field of usefulness and the
possibility of a much more thorough Gull
ture to those who may enjoy their advan-
tages.- Prof Ekbridee Gale. aTy are
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-27
REuNTONS.

For the first time in various parts of the
State, Patrons OF one or more Oranges
have held picnic, which by common
consent is agreed shall be the beginning
OF an annual reunion of Patrons in that
section. In many places the meeting will
be sparsely attended, and those who have
taken an active part discouraged that so
few attend. But year by year, if these
annual meetings are made interesting and
profitable, they will increase in influence
and numbers. The experience of the
Oranges which have tried the yearly as
sembling of their members to hold and
enjoy holiday in the shady groves proves
this But something more is necessary
than resolution to hold a picnic Com
mttees must be appointed Work must
be done. Notice must be given. Appoint
a committee of one to secure one or two
speakers, not more; another to look after
the music; one to receive your guests, and
several members to prepare the grounds
Make the platform not over two feet high,
with no railing in front, and the front
seats of the audience within six or eight
feet OF the platform. Have speech be.
tore and after dinner, and most of the day
employed in a good social time Do this,
and with good weather we guarantee a
successful picnic and unanimous vote to
repeat the same next year. 1t may seem
little late to present this now, but all
through September and October the far
mers will hold their Harvest Home. Let
them be rest and delight, and not fail
ure.-G Grange Bulletin.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-27
TEX Az

The attractions of this great State are
thus truthfully set forth by one of her pub
lie journals: s - 2si91. -anisa StA -
The year, approachings its close, is one
of plenty in Texas, and her generous well
come is extended to all who seek new
homes. Our cotton crop will nearly ap-
proach the yield Of last year; our wool
crop greatly exceeds that of any previous
year; the product from our cattle has been
astonishing, in view of the oft repeated
assertion that all of the cattle had been
driven out, being over 10000 head. Our
small grain crop was partial failure; al
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-27
SHADING THE SOIL.

All Intelligent farmers agree that shad-
ing the soil is one of natures modes of in
creasing its fertility. Nothing would be
considered more ruinons to a field in States
located in low latitudes than naked sum-
mer fallow, destroying all weeds by fire.
quent blowing, planting no crop on the
soil, and leaving it exposed to the hottest
suns of spring, summer and autumn. And
vet, naked fallows we've formerly common
in Europe and America. We have seen
door yards kept clear of weeds and grass
in the South for a succession of years, UNI
til hardly weed or spear of grass would
grow in them.
There is no more ready or complete
shade for Southern fields than the cow
pea vine, and other field peas. Sown
broadcast they spring up and shade the
ground early in the spring, and successive
crops may be sown and plowed in until
frost 1t is said that three crops of the
whippoorwill peas may be raised between
spring and fall frosts. This kind of a
green fallow would be the cheapest and
most complete fertilizing process that a
moneyless farmer could possibly apply to
worn out lands. A twenty acre field treat
ed in this manner, with ton of super
phosphate the following year, at cost of
S. an acre, would produce results that
might greatly astonish a faithless and
poor farmer. saalh z9