davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09

The SPIDER AS AN AERoNAUT. In speak
ing to representative Of this newspaper of
the intelligence displayed by birds and beasts,
Mr.. Seth Green argued strongly in favor of
the reasoning power of insects especially,
and related from his own experience the
manner in which a spider constructs bal
loon. If you anchor a pole in body of wa
ter leaving the pole above the surface, and
put spider upon it, he will exhibit marvel
lous intelligence by his plans to escape. At
first, he will spin a web several inches long
and hang to one end while he allows the 9TH
er to float of in the wind, in the hope that it
will strike some object. OF course this plan
proves failure, but the spider is not dis
couraged. He waits until the wind changes,
and then sends another silken bridge floating
off in another direction. Another failure is
followed by several other similar attempts,
until all the points of the compass have been
tried. But neither the resources nor the rea-
soning powers of the spider are exhausted.
He climbs 10 the top of the pole and energet-
ically goes to work to construct silken bal
loon He has no hot air with which to in
fate it, but he has the power of making it
buoyant. When he gets the balloon finished
he does not go off upon the mere supposition
that it will carry him, as men often do, but
he fastens to it guyrope, the other end of
which he attaches to the island pole upon
which he is a prisoner. He then gets into
his aerial vehicle, while it is made fast, and
tests it to see whether its dimensions are Ca
pable of the work of bearing him away. He
often finds that he has made it too small, in
which case he hauls it down, takes it all apart
and constructs it on larger and better plan.
spider has been seen TO make three differ
ent balloons before he became satisfied with
his experiment Then he will get in, snap
the guyrope and sail away to land as grace
fully and as supremely independent of his
surroundings as could well be imagined. Mr.,
Green stated that he had repeatedly witness
cd such actions by spiders, and that he feels
convinced that il is reason, with which the
Creator of all things endowed the animals,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Topnoody were getting ready
to 60 out to call ON friend the other oven
ing, and Mrs. T., desiring to look well, was
arraying herself in a great variety of colors.
Topnoody noticed it and began to comment.
Said he Mrs. Topnoody, 1 think woman
of your age ought to wear more subdued col
ors." "Oh, do your" was the response
'what would you suggest as becoming to
your angel wife ?" Il think black dress is
simple, tasteful and always becoming" In
deed ?" eyes, indeed" "Wel, then, Top
moody, suppose you die and leave me wild
ow, SO that can wear the color you think
most becoming TO me. OF course you could
MT see me in it, but it would be such pleas
ure and comfort to me TO know that was
pleasing my poor dear, dead husband" Then
Mrs Topuoody smiled in such a satisfied
way that Topnoody concluded his sugges-
tions were possibly too previous, and he
busted himself tying his necktie, while Mrs.
II. distributed the rainbow tints as she
pleased -SteuJenUille (0.) Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09
The Golden Grain.

The grain! the grainl the beautiful grainl
How it laughs to the breeze with glad refrain,
Blessing the famishing earth in her pain,
Making her smile with glee.
Lifting in praise each bright, golden crown,
As 1t drinks the dew the Father sends down,
Courting the suns warm, lover-like frown,
Returning it smilingly.
The grain the grain the beautiful sheaves
A song of joy their rustling weayes
For the gracious gift the earth receives,
Given most royalty.
From every hillside, every plain,
Comes the farmers song as he reaps the grain;
And the gentle breeze watts on the strain
In widest harmony.
He pours DER the earth his brimming horn,
That the valleys may laugh and sing with corn;
While Hope from her death-trance rises new born,
The brighter days to see.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09
THE MILK PROBLEM" !"

The subscriber, having large stock Of the best
Jersey COWS that can be found in Windham county,
and therefore furnish the best milk that is put
upon the MARKET supply all responsible customers
for the old price Of cents per quart. / will also
deliver milk to my customers morning evening or
both as they prefer.
5ltf ]. @. NEWTON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09

A Perfected Purifier of tho System
Tonic" Increasing the strength, oJriatinq The
gsetsqJ deOidty, and restoring hsaithy Functions"
WEBSTER.
For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia,
the many forms of Liver Conn
plaint, Impure and Impoverished
Blood, and Functional Dcrange-
ments attendant upon Debility, and
for Building up the weak, Ash
Tonic is doubtless the most prompt
and certain remedy yet devised. In
1-2 Id. bottles, 10 cents; Six bottles,
81. Accredited Physicians. and
Clergymen, who may desire to test
the Tonic, will be supplied with not
exceeding six bottles, at onc-half
the retail price, money TO accom-
pany the order. Sold by Druggists,
and by d. b. Dewey & Co, 20 Dey
ST., N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09
(aStOria -ss Dose.

~36 cents. A Mothers
remedy for sleepless and irritable
Children. The Recipe of Old d..
Pitcher, Free from Morphine, ana
not Narcotic. Formula published
with each bottle. For Flatulcncy,
assimilating the food, Sour Stomach,
Feverishness, Worms, and Disor-
dered Bowels, CastOria has the larg-
est sale of any article dispensed by
Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-09
1YEING..STEAM CLEANSING !

Dress Goods ishaws, Sacques, Feathers, etc., dyed
variety Of ooors. Mems Clothing dyed or steam
CSAlsed, and pressed without ripping or oroeking.
, lses paid one way goods sent by express d.
ly?T Nj HALE Proprietor
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
EARS ron THE MILLION !
Foo ChOOs BaISn Of Sharks Oil

Positively Restores tho Hearing and Is Tho only hb.
5a'u,C Cure FOR De iocsi Known.
smnll WHITE SHARK, caught iu tho yellow
Sea, known ne tdrshdrniUH Buuifii0. Every
Chinese fisherman knows n, ls virtues ~ n 10.
tinmiiyo Of hra ng were discovered by Bud
dhlHht Priest about the year liln. ~ cures we've
$40 humorous aud mRny 30 seemingly mi.
rntut0usly, that The remedy was ullGally pr6.
claimed uyrf Tho puliro Emrro ~ uae bpcnnlo
30 uniyortl That Tor uyHR $40 NrAus No DrAr-
NrsH u,a rxtarrb AMusu fur tuEtrg pr0rtr.
sent chtgos prepaid, Co. any hldross 2 por bottle
Only Imported by HAYLoGK q co.,
7pBY &C. NEW YORK.
uHt tuVsfh pou AurutFA
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15

CN r "a week M yo1t own town, ~ outnl free
t4lll NO tIah. Reader. N ioH wants business
~ai which pofsUtH " other acx can make
ray all th Inns lhny work, write fuf Particular
10 II llAl6rr Co., Portland Slalnc
junpg2 be.nmo.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15

A HARD EGG.--"I had my misglyings,
boss" the waiter said to the landlord
who questioned him about his conduct
towards the tall gentleman in blue
clothes who sat at tho door. 81 had
suspicious when he sot down dat he was
carryin' noah whiskcy dan was good
for i'm, but he was puflel<ly quiet and
behave hissclf well enough an didn't
pay 10 attention to il ontwell he picked
up baked 'tater and hole II car'fully
,o,er de ai'g glass wild his lief hand, and
began to tap dc end oh dc 'tater wild his
spoon. lie bit 1t right smart three Of
four times, and den he whack 1t once or
two times on de aige oh de plate, aud
lookln' solemn MS IN owl oil dc while,
10 call me up to him an say rs r'lil.G and
clgnihed as u President, "Waltah," he
say, " wish you would Jest fix this bill
cd alg for me, II you please; Use lorse u
good deal Of sleep las night, and ! am a
little nervous dis mornin," he says. An
know hadn't done ought for TO laugh
boss, but hope to die eff could help
It." The landlord did not discharge him
under the circumstances.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
fAE BRISTOL NEWS
I. G.. FOWLER,
EDETOn AND PROPRIEToR.s
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1881.
Turning Gray.

LIES sands are running fast away,
The buoyant step of youth is gone;
The falling hair is turning gray,
And time seems now to hurry on
More fieetly than In days of yore--
Before the heart became its prey
Before twas saddened TO the core
before the hair was quite so gray.
Yes, turning gray! Age comes like
snow,
AS still, and carycs each cafeworn line /;
It's wrinkles Oh the brow will grow:
The hair with silver streaks will shine :
The eyes their brightness lose; the hand
Crow dry and tremulous and thin
For lief, alas Ia quickly spanned,
And death Its gates soon close in.
All, turning gray? We fain would hide
The signs how long with time we've
been
Those deepened wrinkles side by side,
Cut by the sorrows we have seen;
so feeble beats the heart as ears
More thickly cluster on her head;
And Autumn rain drops hang like tears
On some fair flower that's nearly dead
Like persisted petals from the flower,
Our hopes and widest joys are laid
Burn only for day or hour
Sweet gambols by the fancy played,
AZ age comes on we long for rest
AS saints near shrines will long to
pray;
But still we love that time the best
Before the hair is turning gray.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
SIGN OF BIG HORN.
w. ". Keller,
MAIN STREET.
BRISTOL TENNESSEE.
Tin, SAGet-Il0l and CODDer Worker

I SELL tho unparalleled Champion Cook
| L Stove, made by Perry & Co., New York,
and also other Stoves, both Heating and
Cooking made by the same party, that are
unsurpassed.
have handled the above mentioned
goods 81 ycars. think know the wants
OF the people in my line.
keep repairs for all Stoves that | have
sold heretofore, and particularly the F..
celsior Cook Stove, oil of which will 30 sold
at small figures.
have been in this city Ii years aud
have tried to soryc you fNin July Ia my
capacity. Now cor? 20 business. have
unsettled note and accounts since came
here. want my business settled in my
| Lifetime. / have quito ~ number Of &C
counts, bought from W. +. Brewer, for the
years 1928, which | have paid him for
long ago also notes and accounts On W.
| N. Keller Il Co., aul W. N. Keller, and the
late firm Of Brewer & Keller, 1870, and not
Keller & BiSwor, years 1878. | have
hal to borrow money to pay my pant Of the
indebtedness Of Brewer & Keller. have
only had the books oil Brewer & Keller n
few days. Owing TO my misfortune
| tOUluu ulNNut w NV NullbbllNud NHu HhN
to borrow aud pay my part Of tho indebt-
odncss. All ask Of my friends is to call
and settle old matters aud from dates
give you above you can judge Gs to whether
or not will or can afford to fayor in the
| future.
! am here to serve you and what | repros
sent IL my Legitimate business. When
advertise my business and call mysolf n
practical man. ! eau subetantiate what |
say. | don't claim TO be n practical Cabi-
not Maker, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Engi-
noer or firtt-cnss Clerk. When need any
thing In the litter mentioned | can find
ilrst.class men that Oro willing 10 servo me
for compensation.
Don't forget, dou't advertise anything
| can't stand up to- cannot live on old
notes aud accounts. All parties that are
not able TO pay me somctl Ing on their old
matters, come and settle md | will give
receipt. must settle. ! have called for
this for ten yoars Don give mo out in
the future If you think ! Gun wait al.
ways, notice dniea.
Send on your Tin Pots, Buckets, &C.,
and If you haynt. q nickio viii mend
them gratis, nov. 30, '6O--H
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
SPORTING MEi.nJ
take NOTICE.

j. W. MORT is the only Gunsmith
in Bristol who served an apprentice
ship at the Gun and Locksmith trade
He HAS NOT PICKED 1T UP IN
THE LAST YEAR, nor does he
claim q thirty years experience as r
mechanic But he does claim ten
years experience with some of the best
Gun and Locksmith shops in the
States Of Va, Tenn. and Texas, and
therefore he Is better acquainted with
all the late styles Of Guns DC, and feels
confident that his experience il far
superior to any who may call them
selves old and reliable Gun and Lock-
smiths.
Bring your fine guns to MORT the
Gunsmi(h. Va, side Of Main street
next door to Philip Rohr's, where you
can have your work done to suit you
in the best styles and at the latest prize
3. Dec 8 '70-6 mo
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
Town Property for Sale
A Chance to Make Money.
Dwellings, anal Lots
on Easy Terms.
Take Your Choice.
GREAT FALL IN PRICES.

The following described property can
NOW DO had OF bargain, or any one Of the
lois described. The cost Of each piece 10
merely mentioned to enable one to judge Of
the reductions that will DO made. The
owner, Mr.. W, ID. Jones, is prepared to lose
largely on their cost, and any or who wish.
ca either a complete and furnished home,
fitted up with every eonyen ence, and situa-
ted In the very centre Of town, or one in
the suburbs Of the town, or an unimproved
lot, can DO accommodated, ~ to price and
terms. The various pieces are described
as follows.
NC. Is about ore acre lot, with
large2 story franc dwelling, with On ell
about 40 feet long, front porticO and side
porch good cellar, fine we'll Of water, sta
BILE, Ice house and other out buildings
Original cost ABOUT $4,000, And-situatoj on
the corner of Shelby and 9th streets, BIis-
toni, Tenn.
NO 3 IsabQut half acre lot, lying on
the south side Of the the Vineyard lot, and
fronting tho z. T. Va. and Ga. Railroad on
the east side and near the Tennessee Depot
and cost originally 1875.
MO 4 Is Slots containing ~ acres on
n beautiful elevation in Bosangylle-- ever
looking the towns Of Bristol, Tenn, and
Good ION, Va, and IL the handeouicst build.
ing site In or near town and cost origin ,ly
1900.
NO : To n halr mere lot in Brietol
Tenn adjoining the Brick House lot Of j.
W. Barker and lh,uly occupied by Andrew
Gallihcr Eco. Original cost about 1900.
These lots nre oil offered for sale on &c.
commodatng terms and for further inror-
nation apply to W. u. JONES, owner,
Philadelphia, Pa or to W. W. JAMES md
HON. l. Q. FOWLER, Bristol, Va. 4 Tom.
August IL, 1921
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
Commissioners Sale Of
Land.

fI'he undersigned commissioners IN
4 the suit of John w. Barr for and
against w. A. Radcr and others pend
ing In the Circuit Court OF Washing
ton county, Virginia, In obedience to
a decree ofsaid court rendered at the
May term 1889 will on the 2Bth day OF
February, 1891, in front Of the May.
or's Office In tho town Of Goodson, Va.
sell Mt public cutlery 10 the highest
bidder, the land Of w. A RAIDER Ia tho
pleadlngs Of said suit described, con-
tanning II 10 acres more or less and
located within n mile ofsad town,
TERMS or SALE,
The said land will be sold on n cred.
Of o., . and lS months, except n sum
IN cash sufficient 10 pny costs Of suit
aud commissions md expenses Of
snle, bond bearing interest from day
Of salo with good security will DO no.
qulfed for tho deferred payments.
CuAs, h VANCE,
A. FutlERsoN, Coma.
NJ. j. BLACKLBY.
Jani'l.st.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
Will.

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate,
Can clrcumvcnt or hinder or control
The firm resolve ofa determined soul.
Gifts count tor nothing; will alone /.
great,
All things give way before 1t soon OF
late.
What obstacle can stay the force
OF the sea-secking river in its course,
Or cause the ascending orb Of day tc
waltz
Each will-born soul must win what il
deserves.
Let the fool pratc Ofluck. The fortunate
Is he whose earnest purpose never
swerveS,
Whose slightcstaction, or inactlon, serves
The one great aim.
Why, even death stands still
And waits an hour sometimes for such {
will.
ELLA WHEELER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
- 4nL DiuUEsf BAhG.IAS IT IuE
SEASON,
MORE soOps roR rHu MOSHY THAN nvRR I
THE WHOLE STOCK OF DRRss GOODS MUST BIZ SOLD
-PRIoHs REDUCED FROM 25 To 40 PER CENT
MANY ARTICLES SOLD FAR BELOW COST
EoRDBR TO MAKE CLEAN SWEEP.

CARPETS OF superior qnalitv at extremely low
| prices. We offer great inducements, so as moi
to carry any Of this stock over.
| ENGLISH CREToENEs Tor curtains, furniture
covering. &C:, at 25c per yard worth SIC.
BLACK SATIN DE LYON At l,25 per yard worth
$40, at 81, so worth e2, at 81 worth 1910.
| C0L0RED SATIN DE LYONS, BRoCADES, SAT.
ms and PEKlN STRIPES, very cheap.
PLAID DRESS GOODS at l2hc por yard worth
TWO BUTTON OPERA KID GLOVES at l5c.
| THREE BUTT N OPERA KID GLOVES at 3jc.
| ONE BUTTON BLACK SEAMLESS KID GLOVES
o-siEes % OK and 0. tho best gloves msde-at
| 900, n pair.
FOSTERS CELEBRATED KID GLOVES. with
patent lace fastonings We show the largest
stock Of those gloves in this city.
a large assortment Of HOSIERY for men, women,
and children:
| IUCKA BACK TOWELS from Coo, to 80 por dozen
| LADIES UNDER WEAR Of our own manufacture
tho best goods for the money In the city. Our
own manufacture should be encouraged, espe-
CiAlly In this instance, whore better goods can
be had for the money than these manufactured
LAP BLANKETS reduced from $3.50 to l76, from
$3.50 to 200, from s to 800. from to dollars.
| BED, CRIB, and ORADLE-BLANKETS in all
qualities, vt tho lowest prices.
CL0ARS, UlsTERS, and DOLMANS- onr ak
tromey low prices have reduced our stock to a
very few of these garments; what we have left
will DO sold very cheap
FANCY RIBBONS reduced from % TO lbc from
from 80 to 2be, from 90 TO SOC, from VI to 40 cts
peryard.
a large stock Of SILK GINGHAM, SERGE ALPA'
CA, and CAMBRIA UMBRELLAS, direct from
| the manu- facturer-all sold at bottom prices,
| LACEs and RMbROl DERIGS in great variety.
MARSElLLEs QUILTS at so worth $50, at 500
worth 5, Al worth STAT $50 worth 10.
Elegant DAMASk TOWELS at 50 per dozen, would
| be cheap at ~.
DAMAsK TOWELS from l,2o to fifteen dollars
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
nnIY ImlrrLed BY HAYLQNK y CQ..
ooir Aorsr, ron Aurm Si '' ''" '0""'

lls Virtues are ungUsaiI0HdiN and IN cdr1iirs
character 0bsoiuisi ~ me irrtsf can persgHrNy
tam, BOTH from experience dni ob8std'i1i
Among The many fehdau of ITO Review IN one
pat md another uf ih1 country, n IA probable
Thai numbers ave afflicted with Deafness aud to
such 10 may DO said "WHip W pnco 10 liAylock
q Co.. boy street. Now yotF enclosing ti, and
you will receive Nv return remedy that win en-.
able you Ia hear lilo anybody slse, and whosc
curative effects viii be permanent Won will
never regret dong 80. Ediigr n SsB Iofk Nf.
rtHiHs RorifB 6ep. 20, ltso.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
ILL US 4 II A TED.
HA PER's PERIODICAL


nARpER's MAGAZINE, One year, 81 0O
EARPRR's WEEKLY, One year, 81 on
MARPER's BAzARR, One year, 81 90
The THREE above publication, One
year $40 90
AAy Two above named, one ycar,
81 90
uAnrER's YOUNG PEOPLE, one year,
81 90
Postage Free 10 al suJscsJcrS Ia tho
United States or Canada
The volumes OF tho Bdsur begin
with tho first number for January OF
zach year. When no tlmo IN men
sioned, II will bo understood that the
Subscriber Wishes TO commence with
the Number next after receipt Of or.
der.
The last eleven Annual Volumes Of
lIARrER's BAZAAR. In neat cloth
binding, will be sent by mail, postage
raid, or by express, Free Of expense
provided the freight does noteXcoed
one dollar per volume, for 800 each.
Cloth Cases for each volume, suita.
bio Tor binding, will be sont by mail,
postpaid on receipt OF 81 90 each.
Remlttanoos should DO mndo by
Post.Oillce Money Order or Draft, TO
avoid chance OF loss.
Newspapers are not 10 copy his
advertisement Without the cypress or.
der Of HARPER q BROTHERS.
Address
HARPER a BROTHERS.
Hsv as 1880 New York
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15

"IIc's M honest young man." said the
saloon-keeper, with an approving smile
''he sold his note to pay his whiskey
BILL"
III am u man Of few words, " said Prem
dcrgast "1rue enough" replied Fog,
true enough, but you never tire of re-
pcatlng them"
Some men nre called NUTS because
they are used to keep lllrt's hand In.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
1881.
HarDer'S Bazaar.

This popular periodical IL pre-emI.
nsntly q Journal for the household.
Every number furnishes the latest
Information In regard TO fashions In
hrels and ornament, the newest aud
most approved patterns, with descrlp.
tive articles derived from authentic
aud original sources; while It's Stories.
oerns, and Essays on Social and Do.
msstic Topics, give variety to It's col.
umnB.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15
FURNITURE HOUSE.

(sUccEascR TO q, II, HATTox.)
Bristol, 'cCnD., ~ GoOds0n, VA.
NHE undersigned wishes to an
a nouRce to the patrons .0f the old
reliable firm Of G.. II. MatloX, and the
puddle generally, that he has purchas-
cd the large and well selected Stock Of
the above establishment aud will con.
tinue the business at the old stand,
Ferguson Block" My stock is the
largest and most varied between
Lynchburg aud Knoxville (and with
retati prices lower than either.) Hav-
Ing made arrangements with Mr..
Msttox to furnish me with such work
rs may need from time to time vii
be able to furnish the public with
such goods rs they have been getting,
both In kind and quality, | viii keep
constantly on hand all kinds OF woyk
such as CHAMBER, PAGLOR,
DlNusG ROOM and
0FFI ~ SETS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1881-02-15

nc foreign FIRE Insurance companies
represented bg l. O. Fo,eiar are rendered
doabty secure Nv hdring heorB deposits
rHh he Treasurer If w.. these arc 10
secure rilymid caetymcts, md Aey cannot
rcmots them uhti az arc patti
The Osceola times., 1881-11-19
HistnrY of Hue Grass.

The success which has attended the
production of Pod pretensis or blue grass
in the garden spot of Kentucky, has led
many to conclude that blue grass was
indigenous 20, or had its origin in Ken
tuckv. That this is not true seems
evident from the fact that it was found
in the Scioto bottoms before Kentucky
was settled. This grass is called green
grass" in Pennsy lvania, and some very
carly settlers of Ohio from Pennsylvania
may be able to give point in the history
of this most valuable grass. The range
in which blue grass is the most profit
able grass seems TO be continually
widening. In some Of the Eastern
States, where the soil was too much i'm
poy erished for profitable meadows, the
introduction Of poa pretensis is proving
it to be a most valuable acquisition. DIR.
killebrew, in his most valuable paper
on grasses, says poa pretensis is The
king of pasture grasses in the central
basin of Tennessee. Its parentage is
claimed by many States II is claimed
TO be indigenous to several of the Middle
States. Some writers claim its introduce
ton from Europe, but complete history
of this grass is yet wanting About 1901.
DR.. Gordon claims, two brothers intro
duced blue grass into Bourbon county,
Kentucky. carrying the seed all the way
on a pack loIse from the south branch
OF the Potomac in Virginia. In 1885 he
spent two weeks with these brothers,
studying their methods Of grazing as
they had grown wealthy from the profits
Of their blue grass pastures. They first
put down 200 acres on strode's Creek
snd from this introduction and their
emminent success it spread through the
limestone region Of Kentucky and
Tennessee. A well-written history of
blue grass will show how it has taken
possession OF the fields when properly
cared for, and always paid profit Of not
less than $40 per acre. The history Of
this grass and its successes would lead
many a farmer, who now plows his land
and barely lives, seeing his lands grow
poorer and his stock leaucr and lighter,
TO cease from his hard work and make
money by looking at his grass grow and