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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08
Book Notice.

THERE is hardly a literary man in
America whose writings have been more
widely read than those of DR.. J. q. iiol
land, nor ono whose name is better
known among the people. 1t Is said
that nearly 100000 copies Of his books
have been sold, to say nothing Of the
enormous sale each month of Scr,LHcr's
Monthly, over which he presides as cdi.
tor in.chief. The Century Co., publish
crs of .S-rJncy8 Ito be known as "7Te
Century Mlga-be' after October. will
soon issue a portrait OF DR.. Holland,
which is said to be a remarkably fine
likeness it is the photograph Of life.
sized crayon drawing Of the head and
shoulders, recently made 10y Wyatt Ia
ton, and will be about the size Of the
original picture. 1t is to be offered in
connection with subscriptions to the
TIE Caatry Nagasue
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08
Tobacco Short Crops and High Prices.


Prom the Lancaster sev Era.
There has been no cessation Of the
long drought to which we have for
weeks been unwillingly compelled TO
alludc. The clouds refuse their accus-
toned moisture 10 the thirsty fields,
and the result has been very unusu-
al and most peculiar state Of affairs.
The really good fields in Lancaster
county will not be one in ten, on the
average. Most Of these have been
cut and housed in an unusually clean
condition, and give promise Of turn
ing out a most desirable article. The
remaining ninc-tenths may be classed
all the way from medium to very
poor tobacco, the latter quality pre-
dominating very largely. In some
portions Of the county, notably the
southern, there is much excellent 10.
bacco, while in many others, general
~ famous for their excellent product,
the crop is sure 20 prove q failure.
This is accounted for by the fact that
the former were more favored with
rain, which prevented the plants from
stunting and allowed Of the usual leaf
development.
The season is now growing late and
rains. even though they should come,
will not benefit many Of the fields.
The drouth and hot sun have done
their work the heavy, foxy. stuntcd
leaves are beyond salvation: they are
ripcning prcmaturcly, and the crop in
many fields will show a falling off at
least one-half in weight compared
with former years, 70 say nothing
about the quality Of the product.
The certainty Of a short crop, which
is now evident 10 all observers. has
awakened the buyers, and the county
is oycrrun by agents and others who
are looking up the fine lots. Many
acres have already been purchased,
and many more will bc during the
next week or two. Those who have
them are realizing excellent prices;
- cents for wrappers and - cents
through are freely paid. aud choice
lots bring still more; and 10 cents
are paid for seconds and 3 10 ) for
filters.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

H. W. I.Ir4}, ~. fas-ar af B.uuy.


=. VI. Er4l, Tr.fes-ar af B.lsay.
E.r.IEau Agricultural CsIlrsst
4 few careful observers and expe-
rimcnlcrs have shown that. with the
same care in all other respects. a crop
may hc increased from onc-tcnth TO
onc-half. by using the best seed adapt
ed to the soil and climate. Such
seeds are worth much more than the
average farmer is likely 70 be willing
10 pay for them. Every one claims
20 believe in the use OF good seeds,
and generally thinks be uses no 9th
or. Very few persons appreciate the
great amount of study, and care, aud
money. which have been employed in
improving the various breeds Of our
domestic animals The process is n
slow one, and many meet with mode
rate success. These men study the
qualities Of both parents. and their
ancestors. and always have what
seems 10 them good reasons for
every step they take in breeding.
H. the same manner we need large
AHHi''iN = Va 3htf'''A - lf'i iilAtHNtiN ~
improve our cereals. Principles un.
dcrlie the breeding or plants as well
- the breeding of animals. The re-
suits are much more rapidly obtain
ed the larger increase gives ms
much greater chance for selecting
the best. How shall the cereals be
improved Many of the processes
have been again and again stated.
study the writings OF a Sturtevant.
or q Blount, or a Hallctt. Repeat
what they have done, add thought TO
the work, and make additional ex-
pcrimonts. Let an enthusiastic stu
dent, with practical tact, plant n
piece Of corn, or wheat. or other
crop, on good soil, near his house,
where he can easily watch it every
day. Let him carefully observe the
differences to be found in the same
plot from the seed from the same
ear, Select parents which suit, see
that they are crossed. and select the
seed for future use. DO not neglect
the soil and cultivation. Here is a
grand field for experimcnt-one but
little worked, aud one ready 10 re-
ward skill and patience with boun-
tiful harvest.-Amerioap AgricaRt1rist
for September.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08
TO THE FAIR.
ANNIE L. JAcE.

Whv. where are you going 20 now
With william, Robert and Jim,
With wife and baby all dressed IN their beet
And cid DObbln In holiday trmi
You never need ash. neiehhnT Plo1.
You surely must be weil aware
That lhts is the farmers gala day
We sre 81 20 the county fsif
To sHr TGHl Well. some falks can riay
White Others forced g. Notk
I have sgme late uats ~ harvest set
And can not afford 10 shirk.
True. youf life "a hard. nelshtur plna,
siuce the boys have all gone away.
lied Tom stayed ~ home when She oats weru sowu
They'd have HKES ~ the hAEu te dr..
'Tis rity fT boys and rlfis
When the eity's allutinE din
Can charm them away ffum he dear cid hoaas
fos Tie gold they afe hoping b vin.
There's health, peace and wealth an the farna
Aud Nith ours No lie eampafe:
But yoaHg folks aud old ialks need holiday vhilss
= yaa see W on-ta thsfsir.
-Rural New Yosker
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

Erie Mail wrs' SsEar Evrr.ss Wet. Ls-k Haven
Accommodate Ws-t. arj Day Eyrresz Eazt make
lose connect ,4rs At Northumberland ulih l. 4 a. T.
Z trains fnr WtIk ksslarre anil s. rtutHn.
Efis Mail Wet, Niagara fSrrass Wet. ar1 Trs
Eypress " ct and Lock Haven Accom- ausstnf. Nrsf
make olas" connection At Niilam.Tart vith y c. y
". trains north.
Erio Mail Wet, Niagara rVprsss Wet srf Day
Eyrrrss hast rna&" cla-o connection At L1rk Haven
with r. y T. 4 trAfEs.
Egis Mail Past and Wet connect A. Tro wifh trainb
% l. 5 ". :. u n A. CORY with - e. A 4 5. z
r.. at Emporium vi'h y. y. I. A r. r. r., aHI a.
urifiruuI with 4 '. T. y
parl0r cars will run between Philadelphia and
Tilliam.por' Niagara Eyprrss Wet Frtn Tyrrr~
West PMlsislphiN EEprrss Vast and bay ENrr,st
East and sunday EKpTrss Past Sleeping cars uu all
niEht trains. w. A FtIrzfv.
Geul Supsrintrnieut.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

As TO the manurial value OF differ.
ent cattle foods we find that the oil
cakes yield the richest manure. as
they contain the largest amount of
nitrogen and phosphoric acid, with a
considerable amount of potash. Next
to these beans and peas, malt dust
and bran, Glover hay yields rich.
er manure than oats, wheat, barley or
corn, while meadow hay stands bc.
fore the cereal grains. The various
grains and the roots, like turnips,
carrots and Swedes, contain about
the same proportion Of nitrogen in
their dry substance; the roots, how
ever, supply much more potash.
Potatoes stand below other roots in
manurial value. Straw takes the
lowest place as manurc.yielding
food, beans and pea straw being more
valuable for this purpose than the
straw Of the cereals.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08
increasing the Yield of Corn.

increasing the Yield Of Corn.
We are now approaching the criti-
cal point in the culture Of our corn
in New England. Now is the time
TO cultivate with the object Of increa-
sing the crop. A thorough, deep cul-
tivation, close TO the hills, just pre-
viOus to the appearance Of the tasscl,
may be expected, on rich soil, 10 in
crease the crop very largely. This
cultivation is root pruning. The OBJ
ject is to check the plant for a short
time, while the plant is in the vigor
Of growth, so that the juices shall
have time for elaboration, and thus
the direction Of the yigor shall be-
come changed from leaf growth to
the formation and increased develop
mcnt Of the kernels and ears.
Let the .nquisItiye observer now
take a stalk Of corn, and with a sharp
knife divide at each joint 4 little
care will enable the cxperimentcr 10
disscct from the five lower joints, in
many varieties. a small embryo ear
Of corn. Let a small magnifying
glass be applied, and these small ears
will be seen 10 be covered with kcr-
ncls Ready for fertilization when a lit.
tie more growth is attained. 1t will
also be noticed that the upper Of
these ears is the largest, and that
their size diminishcs As they are Ia.
ken from the nodes lower down. In
the ordinary course of growth the up-
per ear attains its TipeDess for the
pollen the first, and this while the
pollen is falling from the tasscls.
When the second little ear has attain
cd its ripcncss for fertilization. the
pollen has now fallen. and not rcceiy-
ing the fruitful adjunct. the ear cca--
cs growth and gradually wiihcrs.
Now hy root.pruuIug. or other agcn-
cy which at this period shall check
extension Of leaf. We delay the growth
of the upper ear and of the pollen
bearing stock, and give opportunity
for the lower ears to catch up. |
have known q iudicious system Of
rootpruning a- practicci on expert
mental piat-, TO treble the corn Weld.
and in the case Of single hills ! have
forced one seed to bear - ears Of
corn.
OF course, it the soil is too infcrtile
TO bear more than small crop. there
is no gain in stimulating the plant TO
form Soro ears than the fertility Of
the ias'd can carry. but on land rich
enough to raise 100 bushels of crop.
it is certainly unwisc to he satisfied
with a nominal yield OF 80 or %
. bushels.
One consideration takes this in
struction from the censure of being
merely theoretical. This is written
at n season when any doubling farm.
or can easily verify the statements.
both hy examining the stalks now
growing, and by measuring of two
small plats and heavily rootpruning
one. The yield at harvest Of these
two plats will indicate clearly the
nature OF this advice.
find no difficulty now in at
tanning an average crop Of - TO so
bushels on large areas, where a few
years ago | was satisfied with n crop
of 30 bushels per acre for a small
area. Mr.. Bowditch, by very severe
rootpruning, averaged last year on
n field OF : acres, to which no hand
labor had been applied, 100 bushels
per acre.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

NoTIcEs oI the details Of our com.
ing county fair will bc found from
time TO time in our local columns, but
We desire TO say word or two more.
The Importance Of making the fair n
success no one questions; how this
shall be accomplished is a very differ
cnt matter. We believe that the off.
GERS Of the society are as efficient and
energetic as any the society has ever
had, and that they are doing and will
continue to 10 all that lies in their
power to promote its welfare but the
most excellent judgment and untiring
zeal upon the part of officers cannot
achieve a successful fair unless Sc
conded and backed up by the earnest
cooperation, not only Of the farmers,
but of all the citizens OF the county.
Every member OF the society, wheth.
cr he be farmer or not, and every
enterprising citizen Of the county.
whether he be n member of the socie.
ty or not, should consider the success
of the coming fair a personal matter.
and make some effort to promote it.
While we recognize the great value
and Importance of our mines and fur.
naces and factories, we maintain that
the agricultural interests of the coun.
ty are of first Importance, and that
whatever tends to enlarge and pro-
mote these, tends most to enlarge and
promote the material prosperity OF
all its citizens. That our fairs can be
made very attractive, and entirely
successful as exponents of the acri.
cultural wealth and enterprise of the
county has been abundantly proven.
Let each citizen resolve that this shall
be the case this year, and that he will
do his part TO accomplish it, and we
shall have such an exhibition as will
leave all previous ones in the hack.
ground, and testify to all parts of the
state Of the agricultural prominence
to which we are sure we arc entitled.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

THE autumn-sown grains, both
wheat and rye, have deeper roots and
a longer period OF growth than the
spring sown cereals, and arc better
able than the latter TO supply them
selves with the necessary ash constib-
uents from the soil.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

TnE best way TO deal with sorrel
il 10 plough it under, and then make
more valuable crop grow in It's
place.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

Pros are the best stock TO have &C
cess to the orchard. They will dc
the most good and the least harm.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

EreTy turner IN his annual erperteacc
dtscorcrs something of Uoiue. Write il and
send Il 10 tie "AgricHihlrnt Edttor of the
DEMOCRAT, BeitefoHts, Fenn'a," that other
farmers may hare the Jenem of IT, let
COMMUNICATIONS be timely, ar,d BE- sure Tint
hcy are byief and reH poiutcd.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

AT the Michigan Agricultural Col.
legc oats are sown early in August,
between the rows of raspberries.
The oats, explains Professor Beal,
present n better appearance than do
weeds, serve as mulch during the
winter, and in the spring leave the
ground quite clean.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

WHEN fattening an animal for
beef let the process be as quick as
possible. Any stint in feeding will
make the meat tough aud dry.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

IL cutting clover seed it is Ear bet
ter 10 use the rcaping machine than
the mower. If carefully handled the
reaper will depositc the gaycIs in neat
rows, and when the proper time comes
these can be easily and conveniently
pitched on the wagon without any in.
termediatc handling. In moving The
horses and machine necessarily tram.
pie over the swaths after they are cut,
and the horse rake must be brought
into rcquisition before it can bc load.
ed. In this way much OF the largest
and best seed Is shcllcd out and left
on the field.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

WE quote to-day from the Spring.
field Republican, a most interesting
article upon the root pruning of corn,
which was prepared for that paper by
DR.. +. 5. Sturtevant, one of the most
skilled and successful cultivators Of
the country. 1t is now too late to
test the correctness Of the doctors's s
theory upon the growing crop, and
i'll all probability the unfavorable sea
son would have prevented a fair test
at any rate, but the certainty Of a
short crop and consequent high pri-
ces, will bring its great importance
into unusual prominence, and any
method Of culture which promises the
good results claimed by DR.. $. for
root pruning will be sure to command
attention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

rHE TEsT oT TnE NATIONAL WELFARE - THE IsTELLI
dEScE ASD rHoePEETr oT THE ILEHER
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

NEWS, FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-08

embracing complete and comprehensive dlspatche
frpm wtsHtvaroS, including full reports II N
speeches of eminent politicians the questions of th
hour.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13
an unknown German died at the morgue.

an unknown German died at the morgue.
The exact number OF injured cannot
yet be stated. Physicians say the
wounds OF nearly every one admitted
to st. Mary's hospital will result fatally.
The total number OF deaths will probably
exceed twenty, there being ten bodies in
the ruins. Had the fire occurred in day
light fully four hundred people would
have been compelled to fight for life
with the flames. Within an hour the
flames were brought under control,
leaving the walls standing but the inside
gutted. Some OF the workmen attribute
tho fire to sparks. from the electric
lights falling among waste; others as
cribe the sudden spread of the flames to
the influences of over heated wires. The
same mill burned in 1872. Two bodies
were recovered this forenoon from the
ruins. One was Lizzie Marks, of Phila-
delphia, the other supposed to be John
Weeks, OF Ulster.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13
DESTROYED by Eire.

Philadelphia, Oct. l4.-Thc fire at
Landedberger mill last night which was
so disastrous to life and property origi-
mated in the finishing room of the second
floor and spread through the building
with amazing rapidity. About forty-iive
hands, twelve of whom were girls, were
at work on this floor, but majority
were engaged in tho spinning and
weaving departments Oh the upper floor.
Tho wooden stairways at either end of
the building were soon ablaze. The
bridge connecting the building with
another mill was shut off from approach
by fire proof doors, and in the absence
of any fire escape panic instantly en-
sued among men aud women confined
within the building. They rushed tc
the windows, crying frantlcaliy to the
crowd to save them. Eleven of them
jumped from the fifth story window ant
were terribly injured. When the tireme,
were able to enter the building the.
| IOuuu III tLS tillIu LOol tllS DOtliCS Va WV
females burned almost to crisp, and
man badly scorched and dead, but be
fore they could search further the iourtl
floor, with its heavy machinery, cam
crashing through and they barely escar
ed with their lives. The tiremen wer
compelled then to desist from thei
. labors because the floors had gon
through to the ground with the mach
merry, charred wood and what RENAME
! of the unfortunate operatives. Ten {
! twelve were mingled together in an III
: recognizable mass which was seethir
: ana sending ont columns of steam !
cold water was poured on it.
The following is n list of the victim
: ns far as can bo ascertained:
Now dead-Annie Brady, Mary kell
Henry Morgan. an unknown girl wi
= died at the hospital; two unknown 81,
aged about 10 and Is respectively. Al
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13

pes Moines, Oct. l4.-Returrs from
sixteen more counties, in addition to the
sixty-two reported last night, confirm
the estimate of the total. majority OF
Sherman for governor as sent in these
dispatches last night. These seventy.
eight counties gives Sherman a net
majority over Kinne of $4,000, and sus
tain the previous estimates that his
majority will be $4,000. There is NJ
change from the figures of last night i,
tho legislature. The senate stands 4:
republicans to democrats and 9 green
hackers. Tho house stands a republi
cans, 10 democrats and 4 greenbackers
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13
President Pro Tempore Bayard
.Vacates the Chair.
And David Davis Succeeds 10 the
Position Of Presiding Officer Of
the Senate.
FOrty-lIight Thousand Majority
in Iowa for the Republican
Ticket.
Senate Proceedings.

Washington, Oct. 13.-Immediately
after reading the journal number of
nominations were received from the
president, including among others Han
nibal Hamlin, minister to Spain; Walker
Blame, third assistant secretary Of state;
Mark S. Brcmer, of Michigan, consul
general to Berlin; consuls-Alcx. Jour-.
dan, of Pennsylvania, Algiers; Edmund
johnson, OF New Jersey, Picton; Arthur
Ii. Harrison, OF New jersey, Santander;
Winfield Scott Bird, of Alabama, Lo-
qnayra; Robt. Haley, of Vermont, Bar
badore; Jas. w. Silver, of Indiana, Cape
town; Hcnly S. Lasar. of Missouri, Port
Stanley; ID. S. Alexander. of Indiana,
fifth auditor of the treasury; Benz. p.
Davis, of Massachusetts,, deputy fourth
auditor of the treasury; Jacob II.
Eta, of New Hampshire, auditor of
the treasury posto1ice department.;
Robert I. Crowell, of Minnesota, deputy
auditor OF the treasury of the postoilice
department; Henry A. Kennedy, of
Maine, collector of customs atWaldobor-
| ough, Maine; Thomas NJ. Broadwater,
OF Mississippi, collector of customs at
Vicksburg; Wm. Govencur, Of Califor-
MIA, collector of customs at Alaska; How
ard NJ. Ketclum, OF Wisconsin, collector
OF internal revenue for the third district
| OF Wisconsin.
Lemar offered resolution inquiring
what action had been taken by the gov
ernment to protect the rights and inter-
est s OF the United States in the inter
oceanic canal project. Tabled for future
action.
Edmunas called up his resolution con,
taining the standing committees as con,
stituted last session.
Garland offered an amendment pro-
viding that only certain committees
should stand. Rejected, 55 to 81. Ma.
hone and David Davis voting with the
republicans. Edmunds resolution was
then adopted by the same vote.
Logan offered resolution for tho
election of Davis as president pro TEN
Pendleton asked that the resolution be
laid over one day under the rules. Sc
ordered.
An executive session followed. Aftel
the executive session Pendleton stated
that his side had determined to withdraw
objection to the immediate considera
ton of Logan's resolution.
Jones, of Florida, spoke briefly in op
position TO the resolution. \ vote wa:
| then taken, resulting, yeas, 36; nays, 81
Davis and Bayard not voting. A com
mittce was then appointed to conduc
the president pro TEN to the chair.
On taking the chair DAVIS made biie
speech in which he said the high homo
conferred upon him came without an.
expectation on his part. II the compli
ment had carried any party obligation
with it he should have felt CONSTRAINED
to decline it.
Kelloggs resolution calling for paper
in the case Vencengo Rebelo, was adopt
ed, and the resolution for striking a gol
medal III honor of james A. Garfield, lat
! president of the United States, was re
: fcrred to the committee on library. Ad
: iourncL.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13
French Troops Defeated by Arabs

London, Oct. ia dispatch from
Tunis says five thousand French troops,
who left Susa to reconnoitre on the road
to Rainwau, while hnlting at Hapdra
were attacted by 5000 Arabs, who com.
pelled the French to retire to Susa, ow'
ing 10 the want of provisions and water
The insurgents pursued them to the
gates of Susa. This is the engagement
previously reported in which the Frencl
fell into an ambuscade.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13
IniunCtion DISSOLVED.

Cincinnati, Oct. 1S.-Judge Harmon
of the superior court, this morning ren.
dered decision granting motion to
dissolve the injunction issued by him
yesterday at the instance of what is
known as the New York holders of the
Ohio and Mississippi block, and an elec.
tion for directors is low proceeding in
the usual way. 1t is understood the re,
suit will be favorable to the Baltimore
party.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13

Chicago October ia Washington
dispatch stating that the treasury cattle
commission had failed in its purpose for
lack OF funds, is cmphaticaIly denied
from the headquarters of the commission
in Chicago. 1t is meeting with hearty
corporation from the local and state au-
thorities, and has expended but small
portion of the appropriation placed a
it's disposal by the secretary of the treas
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-10-13
The Weather.

Washington, d. c., October 49,
The indications for tie upper Miss,s-
sippi valley are: Fair weather, preced-
ed by occasional rains, north winds, sta
tionary or higher barometer and lower
temperature. Missouri valley: Fair
weather, north winds, stationary or high
er barometer, lower temperature.