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Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
SUDDETt DEATH.

A cloud Of gloom was cast over
this community last Thursday eve
ming, by the sudden death Of Mrs.
Rosanna Huddleston. Mrs. Huddle-
ston had seemed ii usual health the
day the sad event occurred, and had
even been visitingin town. When,
on account of her allure to appear
at home at supper time, her hus-
band, Mr.. John G. Huddleston,
instituted search 2or her at several
Of the neighbors' louses, and failed
to find her, the daughters Of Mr.. D.
G. Huddlostou began searching the
premises, and at about 9 o'clock
found her dead body In the garden
near the house. a. additional sad
ness was given to Ap event when it
was ascertained tht although she
breathed her las il the very midst
of kind friends and iindred, yet all
were precluded freQ giving her such
9gs 2. .s6-,l.r., ]. tswsllt4 tsSsll4s .y,on to 50
many.
Mrs. Huddleston. was noted fer
her kind and generous disposition,
wherever she was known, and but
few individuals live in our midst
who cannot recall some act of kind
ness freely given by "Aunt Rosanna.'
Her death was the result Of heart
disease, with which she had long
been afflicted.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Trustees Sale.

To al ,ob0as it nag concern: .
BY virtue of a deed Of trust, which is re-
corded in Record Book G, on pages 1928,
executed by James A. Osborne and Amanda
Osborne, bis wife, TO NJ. w. Wright, |, as
trustee, will offer for sale to the highest
bidder, for cash in hand, at the south front
door of the court house in the town OF Eve
ming Shade, Sharp county, Arkansas, with,
in the hours for Judicial sales, on the .3lst
described real estate, situated in said cOup
ty, ts-wit: The north half Of northeast
quarter of section 81, township 16 north o.
range west. containing 50 acres, ,a
This tho 9th day of January, A: u, 1SoJ
24-3 J,W, OIDaaM, Trusts9'
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Wnrn5nn order.

Before D. n. Huddleston, justice Of the,
peace for Plney Fork township, Sharp
county, Arkansas.
H. J. Davidson, plaintiff,
against Attach
James johnson, James Blevens I ment.
aud William Hanks, defendants.
The defendants, James johnson, James
Blevens and VIM. Hanks, are warned to
appear in this court within thirty days
and answer the complaint of the plaintiff,
II. j. Davidson, or the same will he taken
as confessed, and Judgment rendered ac
cordingly. This 18th Gay of January, 1880
PA ID. n. HUDDLESTON, j. 2.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Str0U Notice.

Taken up as a stray, by Albert Rogers, OF
Jackson township, Sharp county, Ark, and
posted, on the goth day Of December, 1879.
before J. II. Williams, justice of the
peace. the following described animals, to-
wit. One mOuse-cOlOred mare mule with
underOt in left ear; years old; valued at
$50. One bav mare, black from knees
mare, years old small white on lrfr side
of back; valued at S25 One bay horse mule.
u hands high; 3 years old; valued at 1895.
24-3 L, j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29

ALI good people throughout the
county are highly indignant at the
malicious act of the vile wretch who
burned the court house and records,
and if they could ascertain who it
was that perpetrated the low and
reckless deed, thfy would doubtless
make it warm fo4 him. There are
numerous conjectgres as to the cause
which led to tke burning of the
building, but the dne most generally
accepted Is that tie perpetrator of
the dastardly act bought. it would
facilitate the removal Of the county
seat. 1t is gratifJ ing to learn, how
ever, that this ieasure does not
receive the approval of the people
of any portion Of Che county.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29

Provided with a pen, meeting Mr..
Sam Weller's requirements, viz,
cone that don't splutter, a veracious
cbronicler might record volumes in
praise of Oousscns' lightning Lini-
ment, the best remedy in the world
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains,
bruises, etc. For ANIMALS, it is in
valuable when used for spavln,gaII,
ringbone, etc. Farmers should keep
1t on hand in case of injury to a
valuable horse. For sale by Wright
& Oldham. |
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Church Directory
EVENING SHADE.

ME- Chmch, South: P,cachiRg first andthrd
,SabbathS in each month. Prayey-meetin0 and
lecture every HcdRe8dag night NJ 3 UmsteGd,
p c.. BAPTIST Cbmcb: Preaching second Sab
bath and Saturday night before, IN each m0mb.
B T H0lf0rd, pdsfOr . Presbyterian Church
Preaching tolu'th Sabbstb in each month. v
B Baird, pastor- .Sobbath School at N h
Chmch at s o'clock. " p MCKie, Sapt
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Collectors Sale of School Land.

By order of the commissioner of state
lands. will sell, at public auction, to the
highest bidder,at the front door of the court
room in the town of Evening Shade, Ar
kansas, on
SATURDAY, Fcbrpny 14tk, $780,
within the hours for judicial sales, the fol
lowing described lands, to-wit: The east
half of northeast quarter and northwest
quarter of northeast quarter of section six
teen, township fifteen north, rsnge four
west, containing one hundred and twenty
acres. The purchaser orpurchasers will be
required to pay one fourth Of the purchase
money down, and to execute note or notes,
with approved security and to pay interest
at the rate of ten per cent per annum, III
advance, for the remainder.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
StrnM Notice.

Taken up as stray, by w. II. Wilton
aud posted, on the 31st day Of December,
1879, before s. II. Thompson, a justice OF
the peace for Washington township, Sharp
county, Ark, one black mare mule, de-
scnbed as follows, to-wit: About three
years old; undprbit in left cal; right fore
nose nose I1s Tipped pa little i IN left Rip HppFased S
at S45. This Jan. Goth, 1880.
25-3 II, j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Mail Directory
EVENING SHADE.

Fa1nm Ridge: Daily; arrjves at 9p NJ; de-
parts ate dm
La Crosse: Daily; arriCeS at 5 M; departs
at 8 p NJ.
BaiesriLe: Semi-wcekly; arrives Mondays
and 1hwsdays at p m; departs Tuesdays
and Fridays, at 7am.
NartiR8 CREEK, UiG ash FlGt: Heeklg GrriUes
Saturday. at 6 p m; departs Friday, at tam.
Black oak: Scmi-reeblg aIrires MOndays
and Fridays, at t6p m; departS Iae8day8 dnd
Sutuddgs, NJ tam.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29

Wherever Cousins Honey of Tar
has been introduced, in hamlet, city,
or country neighborhood, it has won
its way to popular favor as a relia,
bic remedy for coughs, colds, and
diseases of the throat and lungs. 1t
also affords relief when used for
Group, hoarseness, bronchitis, etc.
Price so cts. For sale by Wright
& Oldham. l
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Notice TO the Public.

By order of the c5hnty ans PRO
bate Judge, I will hol1 NY office at
my residence IN Evening Shade,
,tdtil further notice.
Respectfully, T. J. DAVIDSON
Clerk Co. and Pr5bste Cottt.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
LOG A. NEWTS
Town and County.

Our young friend VIM. Collins
informs us that he produced one
thousand and eighty bushels Of corn,
measured, on twenty acres of land,
the past season.
"A little female stranger OF eight
to twelve pounds weight made its
appearance at the residence Of Mr..
Robert Gray, on the 2lst inst. So
DR.. Noel informs ue.
Attention is directed tothe card
of Mr.. Jas. E, Wood, in smother
column of our paper. MIR. Wood is
q frst-class workman, as many who
have had him employed in this vi
cinity will attest, and bis charges
are always reasonable.
DON'T forget that 7, J. Spurlock will sell
leaf tobacco in Evening Shade during the
month Of February, at Is to 25 cents perlb.
Ne ro'ica a5a2 T,rR foaHs.s - 3
Son have taken out the partition in
their store house, and extended their
salesroom the entire length of the
building, in order to give room for
an increased stock Of goods. This
is an evidence of an increase Of trade,
and an indication. Of prosperity
which we arg pleased to notice.
The case brought by Mr.. W. B.
Scarlett before the circui$ judge, to
compel the county court to grant
him a license to sell liquors in Eve
ming Shade, awaits the action of the
court at It's February term. The
court refused a mandamus against
Judge Porter in the case. holding
that that remedy would not lie in
the case presented, but Mr., Scarlet
appealed from the refusal Of the
county court TO grant his license,
and the cause now awaits the action
of the circuit court on appeal.
We have neglected to chronicle
the death of Gen. Ed. W. Thompson,
Of Batesville, which occurred on the
10Th ult. The elegant and timely
remarks Of Judge Butler, Gov. Bax-
ter and Col. Coleman, at the late
term Of the circuit court OF lnde-
pendence county, upon the death OF
Mr.. Thompson, show that the de-
ceased was deservedly a favorite
among the members Of the bar, and
coming, as they DO, from his imme-
diate associates, shows but too
plainly the loss which the public
has sustained by his untimely death.
On Monday last one of our eff
clent deputy sherifs, Mr. w. g.
Cope, with Capt. Thos. Stevens,
brought Perry Georg5 to town.
Perry, itseems, had purchased about
twelve dollars worth Of goods from
Cochran g. Son, of this place, by
giving a mortgage on a cotton crop,
cow and sorrel mare which it is
alleged he did not own. Squire
Huddlcstou, upon examination Of
the case, thought ne had reasonable
grounds to let Perry wait IN jail, to
see what the grand jury might think
about his obtaining the aforesaid
goods under false pretense. S. 4;
Davidson appeared for the state, and
WIN. Davidson for the defense,
Perry pines IN d,tfsnce- vile,
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
StrnM N0McR.

Taken up as a stray. by b PEBBLES. Of
Cave township. Sharp county, Ark, and
posted, on the 9th day of December, 1879,
before W. J. Sanders, a justice of the peace,
the following described animal, to-wit:
One black mare mule, two years old, with
frosty nose. Appraised at $50.
M-3 7. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Reden1ptiOn Notices.

Redeeme |, by VIM. Gi'tman, Dec. Goth
1879. the sw ar of sec 1, tip Is north, range
) west, for 1888.
Redeemed, by John McElmurry, Dec. 3D.
1919, the G Inf of sw or aud Sc or of NV ar Of
sec IL, tp 20 north, range 3 west for $6.37.
Redeemed, by }. p. Heath, Jan, Sd, 1880
the hf of Sc or of sec 49, tip II north range
west, for $2.77. This Jan. Goth, 1880.
25-3 II. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Re6emDtiOD Notice.

Redeemed, by W. T. DarIpll, jr., January
1851, 1890, the ne frl or Of NV trl Or, hf of
sw or of NV or, and NV ar Of nv N, ali IN
sec 5, township 16 north, range west, for
S1232. This Jan. Goth, 1880.
26-4 Il. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
EVENING SHADE.
Court Directory
SHARP COUNTY.

ChcuH: Second MORday in FebrHGry and
august. . County: First Monday in Jaa9dry,
AprH, July and October. .... Probate: First
Monday IN FebraayA May, Aagu8t and No
U6mber
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
North.
South.

The land will be sold in order, as shown
in the annexed diagram.
Given under my hand, this January 28d,
1880. THOS. Y. HUDDLESTON,
1868 Collect or Sharp Co., Ark.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29

Blank mortgages and warranty
deeds for sale at this office.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
Societies.
EVENING SHADE.

EVENING SHADE.
Rural Chapter, No so, r. A. NJ, meets third
Sat,uday in each month";. .EUeRing S6ade
Lodge, No 143, A. r.. e A. M. meets SATURDAY
BercQr Lodge, No 81. /. o. o. f., meets Friday
niGhtg semi-mOathIy.
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29

Official Directory
Sharp County record., 1880-01-29
DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT.

Congressman, fourth district. ...T N Guntcr
State Senator second district. I'D B JadkR$
Circuit Judge, third circuit. .....-.. r. II P0wel
Prosecuting AH'y. third cir.... Charles Coffin
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

The weary sufferer who 10 pa
tiently enduring the hot weather
and longing for relief, gladly halls
that will Danish monot0.
ny or lessen pain. Warmers Safe
Kidney aud Liver Cure does both,
aud 1t Is the true "frlend in need"
to suffering humanity. For the
kidneys, liver or urinary organs It
iAinfallihIe.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
Coming SOUTH Going North

Both steamships call Ct Port Hartford
(sanLuisO bispO) and santa Barbara.
The Cong any reserves tn right o
change the steamers or their days Of
sai ing.
the train foi Wilmington that leaves
Los Angeles ct 500 O'Clock r. NJ, Los An
geles time.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
kimball Mansion,
NEW HIGH STREET. Los Angeles, Cal

Spacious Parlors, Fine Suits and large
Single Rooms, containing all Modern
Conveniences. THE TARLE supplied
with the best the mark ct affOrds.
The Mansion 10 pleasantly situated on
an eminence near the busin centre,
overlooking the city, surrounded ny an
ever blooming aowor garden. away from
noise and dust, and com mands . charm
Ing view Of mountalu and valley.
Eos Angeles, 6eD6sRbor lfshs ~.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
Aarster's seif.Regulaslno
EE ar
FOB THRrsHINo uAonmpn q

d the only Feeder manufacturon - 49,
without moving al the straw n 1 bo3Ss ~ T.;
sequsntly giving more regular sse6 - g r.
leeds the whole length Of he OIL ~ a II :
asily changed 70 tsSd fase q slev = g
ssvos tho labor Of two neu and - - -
2uire an exDeFisncsd tol1oHan . 6S13
Inception Of the Fsmoval Of n.y. - = q
ure II N position. md dos uu9 No. ~
aiken % when moving. It reeui11S -
-le power 70 run II, and has - - ~
1avins ben luliy dsancusSSS3ns <5, =
lnvtts ~ perefee tnseresaod o onI1 -
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

whole Ticke 81 Half TtcEets, 81.
~ rickeis, $50. s. Tickets, 500.
Remit Money or Bank Draft In Letter
or ssnd BY Exp less, Don't send by reg
fsIered letter or Postrfiic orde,. Orders
Of IS and upward, by Express, can be
sent al our expense.
r NJ. BOARDMAN.
COurier-Journa1 building, i.onisvtlle, KY,
or 8O7 and SOC Broadway, New York
nH-dAw
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
FOR SALE.
Central stables.

forms his friends and tns public mat tie
will open the Central HtsLles. spring
street, opposite the Court House, ON
Monday August "a. He eotleits ehere
. pasronAg6s Terms roasonable. 5ol-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
K. o. WISE, N. B.,

Graduated in the Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia, In 1885. Diseases
of women speciality; also, all cases re.
curing surgical treatment. whether
male or female. Can exhibit to patients
ma y remarkable specimens Of su rgioa
Gperations performed In California.
These, with the living witnesses from
whom they were taken, offer as my
best stimonials
s~Ofnce 10 Cerdona Block, Main St..
Los Angeles, Cal. my2tf
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

DUBLIN, November %. - Ac.
counts received from various parts
Of the country by agents for prop
erty represent the state of the
country as still more disturbed and
demOralized. The combination
against the payment of rents Ia ex.
tending into districts hitherto
peaceable, and the terrorism which
follows closely in the wake of the
Land League is steadily breaking
down the opposition Of the law
abiding classes. Tenants who do
not pretend to be unable to pay
their rent meet their landlords do.
family and refuse to pay more than
Griffith's valuation. and in some
cases decline to pay at all, or de-
mand arbitrary abatement.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

lie In state tomorrow and Monday.
Gov. Williams' wife died only q few
months ago At his farm home In
Knox county. The public career
OF Governor Williams has been a
long one. With the exception of
his term In Congress, he has been
exclusively identified with State
affairs since 1S43. The last public
appearance of Governor Williams
was just three weeks ago, when he
made an address at the dedication
Of the new dininghall Of the Home
Of Refuge at Plainfield. Lieuten-
ant-Governor Gray was telegraph.
ed for this morning, and will arrive
tonight and assume the duties of
Governor. James d Williams.
Familiarity known as "Blue Jeans"
Williams. was born in Pickaway
county, o., January 18. 1908 His
parents removed to Knox county,
Ind, when he was q boy OF 10
years. He was brought up on q
farm and the little education he re-
ceived was derived from attendance
In the winter at the county
schools. At an early age he showed
much natural shrewdness and a
taste for politics. He was elected
q member of the Indiana House of
Representatives In his thirty-fifth
year, and served in the same capac.
ity in the years 1847. 1851, 1856 and
1868. alternating with threA terms
in the State Senate, in 1858, 1882
and 1870. He was delegate to the
National Democratic Convention
at Baltimore in 1872. and in the
following year ran against Oliver
P. Morton for the United States
Senate and was badly beaten. He
was elected to the United States
House Of Representatives and
,erved from December 6. 1875, to
December l, 1875, when he resigned
10 occupy the position of Governor
II Indiana, which he held at the
lime Of his death.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

PHYSICIANS.
Or. n. Worthington,
Physician Sc surgeon.

Office up ssalrs. new City Of Paris store
building, spring street.
Residence, NO. 1873 spring street. oN-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
Confidence Engine Company Ns. {

- REGULAR MEETINGS : {
this Company will take pIoGo'
on the drsl Wednoadox 0VSs|
IA ming Of each month, q "
O'Clock. By order, "A \ =
]. J. WtnpWs'RTus 49,
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
]. HARMON, NJ. D.,

COUNTY Physicians
NTAsCAREL BUILDING, UP STAIRS.
Wx Residence, Cosmopolitan Hotel,
Main street
Once hours nom 10 to Il A. NJ; from
to p. M. ap10-tf
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
LoSANGELES WEEK. HERALD
Late kilograms.

rssassgsrs Doing saush.
MoJAvE. Nov. 22.-Los Angeles
B Bernstein, Mrs Marks, g @
Blakssiee, H Kohler, L J Rose, E
81 Sanders0n.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
Fatal RunM way Aoeldsos.

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 20.-While
three ladies were riding in q buggy
near tho Fifteen.Mile House ION
the Auburn road) last evening, the
horse attached to the vehicle took
fright aud ran away. The ladies
were thrown out and two of them
escaped with light bruises. The
other, named Mrs. Elizabeth Kill
gore, struck against fence on the
roadside and received such injuries
that she died short time after.
ward.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

Or. n. p. RICHARDSON,
Physician and Surgeon
Residence, Fort Hill, Onice, Msscar
Bueua Vista street. Building, up stair.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

NEW YORK, November 20.-An
ofdclal report of the census OF Phil
Adephia gives the population rs
$40. $50. There are 400, 1893 males,
ll,08l females. White, 815. 152 |;
col0red, 4l,798. The colored In
clude so Chinese. There are 8
japanese aud rs Indians.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23
MAYFIElD
Water Elevator and Purifier.
"a Pump and Purifier
COlmbined.)

TIE MA YFZELD WATER Ell
EVA7OR. will make the Foulest
Well or Cistern SWEET. PURE
AND WHOLESOME, in ten days
or less time.
II elevstes water easier than any othor
devise. 1t never freezes. It never corrodes.
II has no wooden tubes to faint the water.
It fills the bucket at the bottom Of the well
or cistern. 1t agitates the water by pass
ing six gallons Of air through it per minute.
It reduces Wiglers, Water Lice and Water
Bugs TO their proper elements. 1t will
save its price once every year in dispensing
with the use Of nauseous drugs taken into
the system to remove the effect of impure
water. by rendering the water pure, sweet
and wholesome.
A child eight years old can, with ease,
draw water sufficient for the use Of large
amily out Of fifty-foot we'll. For further
informshon. address
BROWNING, POPE Z CO.
Indianapoliss Ind
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1880-11-23

SAN LOUIS OBIsPO, Nov. co.
William Martin, q man who work.
cd on Stanley's ranch, six miles
from this place, fell from his wagon
seat yesterday and broke his neck.
He was dead when found by his
wife.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1880-05-13

The editor Of a New York agricul-
tural paper lately received a letter from
a Wisconsin man, saying: al have a
mule which became lame in one hind
leg some three weeks ago. 1t seems TO
pain MIN very much. What Is the mat
ter and remedy P" The New York
Times says that the editor has diaboli-
cally replied rs follows, ITO find the
seat of the trouble, sponge the leg with
cold water, apply cold water frequently,
and keep wet bandages around the joint
Rest adds the wicked editor, with cold
and brutal sarcasm, will be necess-
ry." To which the Times adds:
There is not the slightest doubt that If
Mr.. Brown undertakes TO sponge his
mules leg with cold water, and to keep
wet bandages around the joint, he viii
find rest necessary and inevltable.'f
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1880-05-13
women as lawyers.

THouon cd NJ, Fogg has long qucs
toned woman's itnese to practice law, and
her opinions CONCERNING legal ~Tpaitera, no one
has ever questioned her opinion concerning
Dr.. Picrce,s Favorite Prescription. For wo-
men freely affirm that the Prescription "a a
positive cure for those draggingdOFn sem
s%ations, and the many diseases and weak
neeses peculiar 70 their sex, The Fayorite
Prescription Is sold BY all driggists under a
Poeitiye guarantee.
PirrssuRGH, Pa, March 18th, 1879.
DIR. II. v. P1LaCE, Buffalo, n, r.;
Der Sir-l was treated by o different
physicians without avail for disease OF the
liver and uterus. Some time ago ! com
mehced the use Of your FayOrite Prescription
and Discovery, being st The time confined
part OF the time TO my bed Al arst my inn
proycmcht was SLOW, but ! o mi myself
well after the use 81 -four bottles OF each Of
the medicines. With many, many thanks,
lam, worry respectfully
MARY T. GRACn
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1880-05-13
4 substitute for Potatoes.

When the potato rot Of 1915 threat
ened the determination of the potato, a
general search was madefor some edible
tubcr or root that would serve as a sub
s%titute, and among those proposed was
the Chinese yam, which had long been
cultivated in China aud japan. Informs
n long, club shaped root, two feet or
more long, and largest at the lower end.
The vines run from ten 10 twenty feet in
length, and have rich, dark-green,
heart-shaped leaves, IN the axis OF
which are produced bulblets smaller
than an ordinary pea, from which, or
from cuttings Of the upper portion of
the root, the plant is propagated. The
root Is remarkably white within, rather
m~uciiaginous, and when cooked is much
esteemed. by many, but, lacking the dry,
starchy character Of the potato, not
likely TO be generally popular. II is
boiled, roasted, or fried. The great
obstacle TO It's general cultivation IS the
difficulty of taking the crop, the depths
20 which the roc go perpendicularly
misunderstanding the digging of them
very expensive. Their shape, being
largest below, renders it impossible to
pull them, and their extreme brittleness
makes il exceedingly difficult to extract
them without breaking. The plant is
perfectly hardy, and the roots remain in
the ground during the severest winters
without injury. Its cultivation is now
confined TO amateurs who are willing to
be st the trouble Of digging the roots,
and it Is sometimes grown as an
mental vine.