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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
STATEMENT
UNDER OATH.
A Startling Revelation Of
Suffering
ooh, My God How
Did Suftr!",,
~ Earnestly Prayed TO Die:'

r have been afflicted for twenty years with an
/ ubstipate skin disease, called by some NJ. ID. 5
Psoriasis and others Leprosy, .mmencing on my
scalp and in spite of ali l could do. with the help
of the most skilfu doctors, 1t slowly but snrei.
| extended until a year ago this winter 1t covered
nv entire person in form Of dry scales. For the
last three Years / have been unable to do any la
Dor. and suffering intensely all the time. Every
| morning there could be nearly a dustpanful OF
| scales taken from the sheet on my bed. some OF
them half as large as the envelope containing tins
| letter In he latter part Of winter my skin com
monced cracking open tried everything, almost no,
| that could be thought Of, without any relief. The
| 18th Of June / started West, in hopes could
| roach the Hot Springs. / reached Detroit ana
was so low l thought should have to 60 to the
hosnital but finally got as far Lansing, Mich,
where / had sister living. One Dr.-treat-
| ed me about two weeks, but did me no good All
Thought had but a short time 70 live. l earnest
| " rrayed to die Cracked through the skin All
over my ba k, across my ribs ms, hands,
| limbs, feet badly swollen, toe-nails came Oh,
| fnqer.naiIs dead and hard as bone, bar dead,
| dry and life less As old straw. o, my God how l
did suffer.
of A box Of Cuticura in the house. She wonldnl
give up; said We will Try Cuticura.' some was
| applied on one hand and arm. Eureka there was
| relief: stopped the terrible burning sensation
| from the word 60. They imme dlatey got the Re
solvent. Cuticura and Soap. | com nenced by
taking one tablespoonful Of Resolyent three times
day, after meals; had bath once day, water
/ about blood heat; used Cuticura soap freely ap-
piled Cuticura morning and evening. Result, re-
| turned TO my home in just six weeks from time |
left and my skin smooth as this sheet Of paper.
HIRAM L. CARPENTER.
| henderson. jefferson, Co., y. Y"
sworn to before he this 10Th day Of January,
1880. a. NJ; LLFFlNGN ELL,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Three young men travelling on bicy-
cles passed through this place yester'
day, on their way to the Luray caverns'
They had travelled 81 miles yesterday
when they reached Woodstock aut
expected TO spend the night at Mt
jackson, making a distance Of 40 miles
10 one daY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
The finest tonic in the worle B. B. B

LOST. 90 Last Thursday evenisg, by
Mrs. II. H. Riddeberger, a Russia
leather pOrt-monie, with plated, sleel
clasp and binding. 1t was lest be-
tween Geary's hotel and the residence
of Capt. Riddleberger. A. suitable re-
ward will be given the finder or to any
one glvi ng information that will lead to
its recovery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
NO HUMAN AGENCY

Can so speedily, permanently and economically
cleanse the Blood, clear the complexion and skin
restore the Hair, and cure every species Of Itch
ing scaly aud Scrofuious Humors OF the SKIN
Scaln and Blood as the Cuticura Remedies, con
sistinR Of CUTIcURA RFsoLvEST, the New BLOOD
Purifier. and CUTIcURA and CUTIcURA SOAP, thu
Great skin Cares. Ask your druggist about them
Right here in this town you may find evidences
Of their wonderful healing powers.
For snnhurp. Tan and Greasy Skin use CUTI
cuRA soar, an exquisite toilet, bath and nurser'
sanat!ve, fragrant with delicious flower odors an'
healing bslsams.
CuticHrs remedies are for sale By all druggists
Price of CUrcURA, Medical Jelly, small POKE
Zoe large boxes s. OuTIcURA REsoLvEST, tn
new Blood Purifier, 81 per bottle. CUTIcUR
NJ EDIcIAL TOILET SOAR, Csc. CUTIcUPA MEDIcI
NAL SHAVING SOAP, 15c.; in bars for barbers an'
large consumers. SC. Principal dspot
WEEKS & POTTER, Boston, Mass.
sF- All mailed free on receipt Of Price.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
3, Schmiit sells b. b. =,

A comesp oudont OF tie Baltimore
Sun says. In The last lew weeks a
"bopauza iu ore has been struck by
tie Shenandoah iron Works Company
located sbeut twenty miles south o.
Luray,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Nike Geary sells b. b. u.

In CLovER.-Mr. n. b. Schmltt Of
this place is now in Funksto Vn, Nd.
where We are informed there are large
number If beautiful, lively, marriageble
young ladies and no teaWr. So long
as he remains, he will give satisfactory
evidence of the gallantry of Virginia
gentl emen, Ladies. please handle him
carefully.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Agents and Canyassers

Make lroui s2j le $50 per week sell.
ng goods for 4. q. RiDEoTT y Co., II
Braclay Street, New York.
Send for their Catalogue and terms.
Ang. 18th ly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Hundrsds Of Men, Women aud Children
rescued in every community from beds OF
sickness, and almost death and made strong
by Parkers Ginger Tonic are the best evil
dences in the world of its sterling worth
n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Attention is called TO the advertise
ment Of an excellent farm on the VAL
lay pike and within half mile Of the
corporation of Woodstock. Tbs farm
conalsts OF excellent land and is CONVEX
iently located in every respect.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

The camp mecnns und-r the charge
of the United Brethren Church near
Nj. Jackson, is largely attended.
The was grea, crowd present on Sun
day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

J. Msnroe Hotel would infcrm biz
patrons, and Tie public generally. thai
he will begin his schos on Monday
Sept. 5, as advertised in the "Herald."
Stedents should lie present at the
opening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

ExAMINATIoN.-The exa pioatlen
Of applicants for Teachers license will
be held at the Graded School Building.
in Woodstock on Friday Sep 81 1881, at
10 A. NJ.
JNo. II. GRABILL,
County Supt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

An old gentleman in Maryland said he had
raised his family on Sellers Liver Pills, and
considered them almost as essential to
smily as bread. That's true.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Major Jno. w. Daniel addressed a
large meeting al Slrssburg last Saturday,
evening. His visit 10 shenandoah "lli,
We have no doubt make for him many
votes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Last tight at WaynesborOugh Kirk
Kidder Vas shot and killed by brake
man named BOsset on the Shenandoah
railroad. A woman was at the bottom
Of the difficulty.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Highland counly boasts Of frost on
Monday morning, 18th OF August. 1t 10
said to have been light.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

THE CHILDREN's DAY.-The joint
pic-nic held uuder the auspices OF tie
Saumsville, Edinburg and Woodstock
Christian church Sunday Schools at
Painters grove last Saturday, was no t
only in common parlGnce pleasing
success, but truly an enjoyable Affair."
The mbIage in addition Is the
pretty full attendance Of The schools,
was composed largely Of visitors from
the communities around which swelled
the number 20 about four hundred men,
women and children, on all whe's
countepances seemed to be written,
content, icy aud gladless in biz and
unmistakeable Letters, and whose souls
beamed forth through those counte'
nances with happy sentiments.
There were three excellent addresses
short, apt and to the point, deliveries
by Elders D. H. Rhodes, L. A. Cutler
and the Rev. Mr.. Dif'eubacker, Which
were kindly, cautiously and attentive
ly received by old and young, and al
present, who could gladly hear and re-
ceiye, we're benefited by the discussion
Of the all important duties Of the super
intendcnt and teachers Of the Sunday
School dwelling with some emphasis or
what should be taught therein.
The occasion was enlivened by goo(
music BY the Ediuburg Band, to whom
the gratefulncss of the audience is ex
pressed, and all went joyously on VT
The happy hearted children and Cheerful
faced youth with an abundance oil mea
aud (emperance) drink provided for tb
inner man, and isdeed 1t made all VIII
! were present feel hat ii pas good 70
} as to BE heTs,"
Tirgini0n g'eas. COPY. T
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
MARRIED.

On the 1lth inst. by Ed. Z. b. Shaver Mr..
joseph b. Barnsr to Miss Rsbeoes +. wiman,
beth Of Shsn. Co.
On the slst inst BY Rev. II. wetzei. Mr.. Jacob
s. Richard and Miss Berths v. Thompson, both OF
this oounty.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.


WE are authorized to announce DR.. J, B.
srR1YrR candidate for reelection TO the House
Of Deiekstes, subject to the decision Of Re
adiuster convention should one be deemed neces-
Ary.
Aug. STE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

The corn crop will be very light III
this county. Much OF it could not nov
be saved by an abundance CT rain.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

AA cents will pay for the HER
M " AID frUm this time TO The
close Of the campaign.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon John GOOde Will ad-
dress the people of Shenan-
dOah on MONDAY SEP. 18th
1851, at Woodstock, court
day.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

The annual convention Of the chur-
ches comprising the Shenandoah VAL
10y District will be held with the church
ut strasbur9, beginning on tho Thurs
day before tho first Lords day 10 Sept.
pext, pursuant TO adjournment.
Elders Cutler. OF Louisa, Power oil
Washington ID. g., Fowler Of Beaver
Creek, Nd, Moore Of Hagerstown,
Rhodes, 9! den, aud others, are expee-
ted to Dc present.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Masonic Notice,

Cassia Lodge, No. l42, F. A. NJ.
meets in Masonic Hall, Woodstock,
the last Monday night of each month.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

COLLINS rS 14S So Fl.szln, eo:tias
-. WEzW r. rc-uan25 cents, is far superior tc
DpLlAC - LLL1imV every other electrical appli-
u, -oG ance before the public. They
FlASV kp~ instantly relieve Dyspepsia
river ,,nn,nlaint. Malaria, Fever and Ague and
Kidney and Urinary Difficulties. and may be worn
over the pit Of the stomach, over the kidneys, OF
any ffec.sd part. Price Is cents. Sold every
where.
Weeks & Pottsr. Boston, Mass.
May 95th Sly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Druggists Praise Them.

Druggists Praise Them.
I'VE always recommend Malt Btters."
"A perfect food medicine"
Best nourlshing agent we know Of"
women and children take Malt Bit
ters."
Overcome nervousness and sleepless-
ness"
''Not vile rum btters."
"a perfect renovator OF exhausted
nature"
Most successful medicine in the
world"
Malt Bitters sold by B. Schmltt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

The Conservative Democratic Club OF
Woo dstock will meet next Friday at Il
p. N. sharp. A full attendance is re-
quested 40 business OF importance will
be transacted.
J. II. RoDRFFER Oh.
w. II. New MAN Sec.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

The weather sun continues very hot
and dry.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

A most fortunate medical discoervy
BIB. b.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
3. B. b
3. b. B.

AnyPatent Medicine Advertised in
this paper can be had OF B. Schmitt at
the regular price. June l2-u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

SWINE OF CARDUI" for Ladies only.
by B. SCHMITT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

On the 18th on river Bertha Rebecca, daughter
Of Samuel aud Maria Hotel, In the 3D. year oil her
age.
In Woodstock, on the 18th inst. Mrs. Catharine
Fravol, rslict of Henry Fl avel, in the ooth yea
of her age.
Thus has passed away-one Of the Oldest member
Of this community, aud next to the Oldest mem
Der of the the Reformed chusch.
Mrs. Fravel was kind and atfectionaole par
ent, a useful and respected member Of the com
nunifv a faithful and consistent member Of thu
church. Her end was not unexpected by her
She looked for It. and PATIENTLY and anxiousl,
waited for the time II her release. she died cling
ing to Christ as her only refuge and hope, trusting
In his right eousness alone; aud she died in peace
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Ayers
SarSaparilla

/. !. !. i. /. !. !. !. !.
Ga For Scrofula, and all
scrofulous diseases, Erysi-
81 pelas, Rose, or st. Antho-
u w ny's Fire, Eruptions and
3s4lea5i EYuptive diseases of the
Es3fS3s skin. Ulcerations of the
f3 M Liver, Stomach, Kidneys,
aiJ % Lungs, Pimples, Pustules,
~ ss l}oils, Blotches, Tumors,
s;ss letter. Salt Rheum, Scald
s,s-SsFs Head, Ringworm, Ulcers.
Sores Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in
the Bones, Side and Head, Female
Weakness, Steriljty, Leucorrhea, arising
from internal liberation, and Uterine
disease Syphilitio and Mercurial dis
eases, DrOpsy. Dyspepsia, Emaciation,
General Debility, and for Purifying the
Blood
This Sar.Hparillais combination OF
vegetable alternatives - Stillingia. Man
drake. Yellow Dock 49, with the lodides
of Potassium and Iron, and is the most
efTicacious medicine yet known Tor
the diseases it is intended to cure,
It's ingredients are 50 skilfully COM
bined. that the full Alternative effect Of
each is assured, and while it is so milo
as 10 be harmless even 30 children, 1t Is
still Sc effectual as to purge out from the
system those impurities and corruptions
which deveior into loathsome disease.
The reputation it enjoys is derived
from its cures, and the confidence which
prominent physicians al over the coun-
try repose in it, prove THEN experiences
of its usefulness, ---'~
Certificates 9!tsst'.'1-g its virtues nave
accampiS'~,,. and ARE constantly being
! received. and as many Of these cases are
publicly known, they furnish convincing
evidence Of the superiority of this Sar'
saparilla over every Other Alternative
medicine. So generally 10 its superb
GRITTY TO any other medicine known, tha'
we need de no more than TO assure the
public that the best qualities it has evel
possessed are strictly maintained.
PREPARED NY
Dr.. J. C. AVER 4 CO., Lowell, Mass
- -.
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PREPARED NJ

Or. J, c. AVER l. CO., Lowell, Mass
Practical aud analytical Chemists.
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Headache and Neu ralgia cured by b
b. u.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

No more dyspepsia B. B. B. kills 1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Irw In i Son s,ll 4. Il. b.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Millinery Go DDS
Hats. Bonnets, Ribbons

MISS BETTE FEW announces to her friends
that she is now purchasing and viii open In q few
davs a mi stock Of millinery goods, cOnsistlng Of
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Bumgardner's Bodega Bltters.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

Beauty, health, and happiness for ladies
in "WINE OF CARDUI."
by B. SCHMITT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

and ali articles usua lily found in millinery stores
The public are cordially invited TO examine hen
goods as shs is confident that she will be able to
please.
Apr. 27-2mo.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24
Revolution
$4,000 Reward

though those who not shortsghted discover that
identical with the interests Of the pe0p and their real
by the immense sales which result from meeting the
booksellers, however better pleased to sandy than
standard and incomparably ow-priced publications.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

w. II. New MAN Sec.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-11-24


a Esw zezlhnd letter 70 the Ions
slen Atsss says 4 good elareymnn
Nho Eas working amongst the native'
reputation was aaxions 70 establish
tie sanssif7 nf marfiage asaonG lhan.
Among others who we're candidates
loF the rte was = mneh-married abo-
Ei8inal named .NgaEagarapara. On
azriFinly ~ Tint clause Of the formfia
we're eansli5Ates Ear matfim0nv ar6
diEectel u jbin hands. q assfanae suene
oecurred No sooner had The dirsc-
tiona been gwen than 4 whole be3v of
ssaa.z as4s spxnn laEwa1d. EMo nR
three han ging on By the hands and
arms Of the would be Benedict. with
an equal number clinging TO his legs.
He wss completely bazieged, pinned
hand and foot, and confusion was
made worse confounded By hngging
and tuggging BY which the unfortunate
fellow was in imminent danger Of dis
memberment. Seeing the turn things
had taken the priest naturally enough
paused and looked on in dismay. Go
on. cried the helpless bridegroom, cor
can't you see for yourself these abom-
Unable wretches win have me dragged
limb from limb9" Still the reverend
gentleman hesitated, seemingly at a
loss What to do under the circum-
stances. "If you don't get along,
cried the man, "and bring this kind
Of thing to a finish, there'il be another
dozen Of them here in less than no
time, and when they find | haven't
got a topper left to hang on by they'l
drag OF the last shred of blanketing I
have over me"
The situation was now perplexing
in the extreme, and there was nothing
for it but to hurry over the service,
and bring the comedy to an end. The
sequel to the story is worth adding.
In course of time this much married
man died, as did the times mar
ried woman of the Gospels. The
question then arose as to who was his
lawfully-married wife. Some fiye-and
twenty claimants appeared before the
Judge Of the native law court, and the
question to be determined was-had
the woman who got hold of deceaaed's >
hand precedence over her who merely
tugged at his legs As there was con-
siderable property left behind counsel
were employed by the respective clai-
mants, and it Is said that their learned
disputstions on the respective inpor-
tance i,f arms and legs left the unfor-
tunate Judge in the dilemma Of the
man without leg TO stand upon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-11-24

FoREsrs AND RAIS.-The effect of
forests upon the amount Of rainfall in
any district is now generally recog-
nized, and the planting Of trees has
therefore been urged BY M. Dehe-
rain upon the French Government as
one CT the chief means Of increasing
the humidity Of Algeria. It is we'll
known that under the Romans and
Carthaginians Algeria was fertile
and populous country, and the re-
mains Of populous cities are found in
the midst of what rs now an uninhab-
tied desert. This change in the char
acter Of the region must be attribu-
ted, M. Deherain thinks, to the diff
ferent climatic conditions following
upon the gradual distractions Of
the forests that once covered it, and
he believes it possible, by assiduous
tree-planting, TO bring it back to iAs
former fertility and prosperity. That
the soil is not yet, like that Of Ara
bia, for instance, destitute OF the ele-
ments requisite for the growth Of veg
citation is shown by the circumstance
that in the rainy years, which occur
four or FIVE times in a generation,
plants spring up in great numbers.
and grain ripens perfectly, but as
rule the rains are infrequent and yio-
lent, filling the ravines with torrents
that die away in few hours. leaving
the earth nearly as dry as before.
That such conditions usually follow
the denudation Of an extensive dis
trict is now definitely known, but M.
Deherain was able to make an obser-
vation which would suggest that the
effect may be produced on smaller
scale than is generally imagined -
Riding one day, when appearances
indicated rain, through the desert
country, at some distance from the
Boghari Mountains. be noticed as the
clouds moved over the partially wood
ed mountain slopes the long gray
streamers Of rain descending upon the
forests. but upon these alone over the
cleared portions there were none; and
on the plain moi a drop Of rain fell.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-11-24


IInhtipg for gauss was erss rras.
tlced WITH bow and ArroW only. until
n the ssxieeaih century The SpaniAfda
contrlxed the aranebus or naaEeis oek.
Here the pateh Was fitted to ''sef-
pezttn or eoek hung upon > piyoE.
and brought Enko coatack with tha
pElzning ~ q ~ofksnR substantially
flle nanle - tllat q kha medern hasns
meg au4 trigger. khis was further
Improved ey the German inTention If
sieel 1heeI with ! sefxslsd eine.
ktted 70 ! spring ard fsa1e u rexc'Es
NhF.aAE fhe - ~ 'suaaim@ ia a*s. sel
With piece of pyritea. and hy this
friction. producing the sparks 10 in-
mite che priming. The usa of tho
whesl-lcck for sporting purposes
was very general in the middle of the
sixteenth century. and for long time
since il was not Improved upon.
But necessity is the mother or in
vention. A band OF Dutch chicken.
stealers. or ef Spanish marauders.--ik
is disputed Withholding too poor IL
provide themselves with high-priced
wheel-lock. and afraid to use the
match-lock because its light revealed
their whereabouts to the minions of
the law, absItained from their prac-
tice long enosagh to devise weapon
better adapted to the needs Of roost-
robbers. The result was the flint
lock, and the pot hunting fraternity
scored long credit mark.
The fiint-lcck reached its perfection
in the hands 5f that king Of gun-ma-
kers. Joseph Manton. in the early
part of the present century, and It
gave way only 10 a worthy superior
IN the modern gun, exploded BY per-
cussion.
The discovery Of the Eliminating
powders and their application to guns
merry mark Q most iAiportant epocn IN
the manufacture and employment Of
firearms. The charge in the gun was
at FIRST placed above the Illuminating
powder. which was ignited by the con-
cussion Of an iron pIunger struck by
a cock. Then this plunger was dis
pensed with and tie illuminate was
simply placed in the fAsh-pan.
The successive steps are familiar to
almost all gunners; the priIaing was
placed between two bits Of paper,
and called percussion pellets; the full
inmate was affixed to the breech by
the newly invented eartridge, and
fred BY penetrating needle: then
came the copper cap. and then the
eliminating Improvement Of The car
fridge. containing both the charge and
the priming, and ignited at first by
the pin, and afterward rim FIRE and
central FIRE principle.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-11-24

ASHES ASA FERTILrzER.-Unleached
wood ashes contain all the constifn-
ents Of plant food that the ordinary
worn out coil needs, except nitrogen.
By their chemical action, they render
much Of the inert nitrogen ia soils
available, and in that way may 81
said to furnish nitroqea. This II true
Of Inns. and on this power 81 making
nitrogen available. the greatest valr
ne Of lime. when applied id q fsrtili-i
zer, depends Ashes also havs 1 good
mechanical effect upon the soil. espe-
cialIy heavy clay soils, which are
made lighter and laOFe porous. 10 that
air and water circulate more freslS.
Ashes do not snffer waste by besnm
washed out, 10 the extent that + fss'e
Of the more soluble and concentrated
fertilizers aold in the naarkess--lheir
effects are therefore more lasting.