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The National tribune., 1882-07-08

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IA Of lifetime; profits larger than have a.t~
been made by agents at any business; aGsutad
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golden chance without delay. Send vsa~ s.f
dress on postal to-day for full rarticurars
Address GEO. DE LARA, 757 BroadWsr Now
York. 4--7~s
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PEA VINES AS A FERTILIZER.-As far
back as we have any history Of agriculture,
the practice of turning under growing crops
for the purpose of restoring fertility to the
soil has been practiced, and yet it is as neces-
sary to-day to urge the Importance and great
value of the practice upon farmers.
. Columella, who figured during the first
century, A. d., wrote: "If the lupins, vetches,
lentils, etc, are cut down green and imme-
diately covered before they wither, they fully
supply the place of barn-yard manure"
Had he lived now he would have added
commercial manure also.
The resort to costly commercial fertilizers
should be only temporary to bridge over the
period necessary to bring up worn lands by
less costly means.
The cheapest and ut the same time the
surest means that can be adopted to restore
the worn lands of Georgia, is in the use of
pea vines grown for the improvement of the
land, and not for the removal of the crop.
though the soil is materially benefited by
the growth of the pea vines even if the croD
is removed. This was plainly demonstrated
this spring ON the Eve plantation, near
Augusta, Ga, where crop of pea-vine hay
was harvested last year from portion of a
field all of which was sown in small grain
last fall. The grain was in May, when
seen, at least 100 per cent. better where the
pea-vine hay had been grown and harvested
than where none had been grown The tall
patches of grain, where small piles of the hay
had been left to rot on the land, reaching up |
a foot above that around them indicated the |
still greater improvement resulting from the |
return of the vines to the soil and the shade |
afforded by them.
1t it is well-kno%n fact, observed by all
farmers, that even a covering of pine plank
left for any considerable length of time upon
land will improve its productive powers.
Much of the benefit, therefore, arising from
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GRAPES AND RoTTING.-A. W. Pearson
protected his grapes from mildew and rot by
the method which has been extensively re-
commended but not so generally tried, name
ly, by providing roof or shelter over them.
He constructed roof sixteen inches wide of
half-lnch pine boards, over one hundred
yards long. The grapes under this shelter
had no rot, while others on adjacent vines
not protected nearly all rotted. The width
OF the shelter was found not sufficient, as
vigorous fruit-bearing shoots would extend
beyond 1t. Mr.. Pearson does not decide on
the theory OF this protection, whether by
preventing the downward settling of the
spores, or obstructing the upward radiation
OF heat, or from some other cause All he
knows is the success Of his experiment He
tried paper bags for enclosing the punches,
and this also succeeded, provided he put the
bags on early enough, or before the spores of
the rot had entered. But there were so
many drawbacks in the use of the bags that
1t is found not to pay in raising grapes for
market 1t may be good method to adopt
by the amateur, who wants his fruit superb
atively nice. Although the shelter just de-
scribed saves all the grapes, it is deemed too
expensive for profitable marketing at the
present low prices. Mr.. P has therefore
given up the Concord and other sorts liable
to rot, and is looking for sorts not liable to
the disease, and which can take care of them
selves-From Proceedings Of New Jersey State
Hort Society.
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WASH FOR OUTSIDE WORK-For wood
work slake half bushel of fresh lime by
pouring over it boiling water sufficient to
cover 1t four OF five inches deep, stirring it
until slaked; add two pounds of sulphate of
zinc white vitrioD dissolved in water; add
water enough to bring all to the consistency
OF thick Whitewash; it may be colored by
adding powdered ether, Indian red, umber
ETC. Ii lampblack is added to color, it
should first be thoroughly dissolved in
alcohol. The sulphate of zinc causes the
wash to become hard in few weeks-RuraI
Ney Yorker.
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CITIZENS NATIONAL RANK

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan Il. 1879.
Captain GEORGE f. LEMON. attorney and agent
for the collection of claims at Washington CITY
isa thorough, able, and exceedingly weI!-nfor1ned
man of business, of high character, and entirely
responsible. | believe that the interests OF all
having war claims requiring adjustment cannot be
contided to safer hands
JNO. Il. j. CRESWEIL.
President.
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st- Any person desiring information as to NV
standing and responsibility will on request be fur
nlshcd with a satisfactory reference in MS own
vicinity or Congressional District
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IMPROVING LAND.-A practical farmer
writes as follows: 1t is no use to tell a man
to SOW clover when the land will hardly raise
buckwheat. 1t won't catch only in little
spots and these will freeze out | will tell
my way. Plow the ground in May and sow
three fourths bushel to the acre. Fit the
soil thoroughly before sowing. This crop
will be III blossom before June, when it
should be rolled down and chained under
as he plOws. Not later than July 10th re-
duce surface to good seed bed and SOW the
same again. This crop will be grown large
and be in full blossom soon enough to pre-
pare the ground for wheat. l have had q
second crop grow four feet high. bought
u farm, some parts of which were very poor,
lnlly, and not easy of access. On these fields
huckwheat has been the key to success in
bringing them back to what they once were.
After two crops of buckwheat have been
plOwed under, clover will "catch." The
wheat crop ought to be dressed with three
OF five wagon loads of well rotted manure to
the acre. l place red clover first to put
power and life into the land, and buckwheat
second. For worn soil buckwheat is the
best by far, as it grows so rapidly and can
be turned down in one season and soil fitted
for wheat"
The National tribune., 1882-07-08

RoNdy Boy of pacing fame when, in point
OF 1act, that horse has been in Brooklyn,
n. T., since last fall, and is now being pre-
pared for the seasons racing campaign. We
nope plan will be devised to checkmate
SUCH worthless, and bring summary punish
ment upon them.-Spirit Of the Times.
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IsH HAY.-This term is often noticed
ew England agricultural papers, and
often wondered what it meant. In
o a correspondent the Massachusetts
an explains the term as follows
;rm English hay as known in New
! is used to distinguish the high
Lay from low-ground meadow hay.
2, clover, and redtop, and many other
nutritious grasses that grow on
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PASTURE FOR HoGS.-Farmers in the
great hog-prOducing sections Of this country
are paying more attention to pasture for hogs
the subject no little study and tried various
experiments in that behalfsays that there is no
question about green oats and peas being a
most appropriate food for pigs, and that it
comes at the very season when pasture is apt
to be short Corn being the most universal
fattening food for hogs in the West after cold
weather arrives, it is very important that the
summer food for pigs should be more nitro
genous and better adapted to the develop
ment of muscle and bone than corn The
pea is very rich in muscle and bone building
elements, and oats are also superior to corn
in this respect. The oats also assist in hold
ing up the pea vine, so as to prevent early
lodging, and thus cause it to retain its sue
culence longer. The crop should be sown in
the proportion of two bushels of peas and
one of oats per acre, and well covered. The
drill puts them in best. The united crop
should produce from 40tO 60 bushels of grain
10 the acre. Now the grain is only part of
the crop. The succulent pea vine is admir-
able food for pigs, and they should be turned
In when the pea is just passing out of the
milk. They will then devour the whole
plant, and it contains as much nutriment as
when fully ripe. The succulent stalk con-
tains from 40 to so per cent as much nutri
ment as the grain. A good crop ought to
produce growth in live weight on hogs of
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ABOUT HoRsEs.-Among the variety of
artful means to make worthless horses ap-
pear valuable is the trick of passing Off the
animal as the offspring of celebrated sire
or dam, or the equally deceptive dodge of
calling him the same name as some famous
track performer, and often actually attach
ing to it the record of such horse. We
notice that these dishonorable practices have
lately been carried into the English market.
A short time since the reported sale of Little
Wonder, 2:30, by Blue Bull, was quoted in
the London turf newspapers, although he
is actually doing good service in his native
State, Indiana; and now we find that one
James Grifiths, hailing from ST. John, N. B.
has pacing gelding which is represented to
be Rowdy Boy, and has shipped him, with
other stock, to England. The steamer put
into Halifax, N. S., short of coal, and our
reliable correspondent at that port was led
to believe that this gelding was the veritable
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| WHEN TO CUT GRASS.-The method of
curing grass among farmers varies, some
drying it more than others Too much dry-
ing impairs the feeding quality of the hay.
In curing some put hay into the NOW while
green in color, but not so green in condition
as to heat. This method was deemed the
best. Oneday of curing for grass that had
been cut free from dew, was ordinarily
enough to cure the grass. When or at what
stage of growth should grass be cut for hay,
was question often discussed Itwas gen
orally conceded that early-cut grass made
hay of better quality than that cut late.
Early-cut fodder was more digestible than
late cut, the digestible nutriment being the
measure of value. Young plants were richer
IN proteine than later cut, and therefore
more nutritious; but not only quality.
but the quantity, from a given area
had to be considered, which complicated the
problem. The proteine after the grass BIOS
SONS was transferred to forming seeds, the
stem or stalk. AS the woody fibre was FORM
ing, the prOteine decreased in both leaves and
stalks. The older the plant the less digesti
bic it was. The increase of quantity was at
the expense of quality. Seeds were not
masticable, and for practical purposes hay
that was fully ripe was little, if any, better
than straw If but one crop had to be cut,
the cutting ought to be done when the
plants begin to bloom. The lecturer then
went on to give the results of experiments
calculated to show that it was more profit
able to cut two or three crops of young grass
than one crop of ripe grass in practice,
however, it had to be remembered that the
fertility of the soil, the length of the season
and the cost of labor were all elements that
must enter into the calculation. No general |
and inflexible rules could be laid down in |
this matter. Early cutting favored quality, |
while late cutting favored quantity. The |
quality of rowen or second crop varied in |
quality according to the richness of the soil
and the time of cutting the first crop. IF cut
at comparatively early date of it's growth.
and properly cured, it is q valuable fodder
for milch COWS and sheep. 1t requires more
skill and care in curing than the first cron
Or it suffers loss in quality.-Lancaster (Pa,)
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

II. F. Adickes-New Goods.
Withers Adickes-Pemnval.
I,stta Brothers-Guano for Wheat and Oats, sc.
Joseph A. Mclean, Judge Of Probate-C Citation
s. H. Epps, Applcant-Mrs. Jane A. Smith,
deceased.
T. M Dobson-Emporum of Fashion-New Y.
House.
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-Millinery.
DR.. John May-Corner Drug Store
J. R. Lindsay & Co.-New Firm.
J. Bolton h-Jeweler-Millnery.
Herndon -Wagons-Collars, &C.
r. A. Love, President-Fourth Annual Fair.
Colcock. Miller d Co.-Removal-Ju Received.
J. J. Smith Co.-Dry Goods.
J. M. Adams-Cash Buyers
Dobson Parish-Tin Ware.
Mary L. Adickes. Executrix-sae of Real Estate.
Clark Brothers-On Hand.
R. H. Glenn, County Chairman-Request.
J, B. Allison, Clerk-Bridge Notice.
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the principal speakers, report of which we


published.
Our files show that from the Doth of August
to the oath of October we published full re-
ports of every Democratic meeting of any
consequence in the county, making an average
of about five columns for each week Of the
time above included of stirring reports, made
by professional newspaper man in our en-
ployment of meetings held in the county,
something that no other county paper in the
State attempted to do; and if all this-the
creme-tle-la-crene of the best Democratic speak
ers in the canvass supplemented with other
matter incident to the campaign, failed togive
Capt. John G. Witherspoon "a line OF encour-
agement," his bewilderment at the scenes
around him must have been at that time no
less than the surprise which he claims to have
met more recently at Hickory Grove.
Only two other points inthe Captains speech
at Rock Hill do we care to notice. He charges
in substance that we have paid no attention
to county canvasses before the present when
the facts are we sent reporter to number
Of county meetings in 1878, and Published re-
ports f-the speaking of the candidates ; and
in the primary canvass of 1880, our reporter
visited and reported the discussions at as many
meetings as he has visited the present canvass.
If the appearance of the editor of the ENQUI-
RER at two meetings of this canvass is regard
ed by Capt. Witherspoon as a remarkable oc-
currence, it may he explained that his physi-
clan requires him to take outdoor exercise,
and the weather being pleasant, he rode out
to two meetings, pot dreaming that his pres
ence would be distastefhlSto the gentleman
who with Hampton so nobly held up the ban
ner of reform in 1876.
Capt. Witherspoon complains that we with
held a statistical table from Major Harris
speech at Hickory Grove. To this, we only
say that if he is the good Democrat he profess
es to be, he would perceive the reason of the
omission, and, in as much as the omission
of the figures affected neither the argument
nor the position of the speaker, his complaint
of an act which we don't pretend to conceal
is mere captousness.
Democratic voters will remember, and oul
columns bear testimony that this controversy
is not of our choosing. We are not fighting
Capt. Witherspoon in the canvass before the
primary election, but only defending ourselt
against the unjust and unprovoked attacks he
has seen proper to make upon us in his public
speeches ,-,,--
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OBITUARY.

D1Ep-In Ebenezer township, on the 7th OF
August, 1882, Mrs. MARY, ELIZA, CATHA-
ter of the late r. T. Hall, aged "a years months
and % days.
Near Bethel on the fourteenth of September,
Miss NANCY HANNAH MOORE, aged thirty
one years. four months and ten days.
Near Sharon Church. on the End instant. after
a long and protracted illness, Miss JANE AMAN-
DA HOPE, aged 81 years and 81 days.
In Yorkville, on the 18th instant, OF dysintery
CLARENCE BLAND HOPE, eldest son OF Mr.;
H. w. and Mrs. Mollie D. Hope, aged 2 years 3
months and day. 'Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not, for OF such
is the kingdom of heaven"
In Pine Bluff, Ark, JOHNNIE NJ. WHITE,
Youngest son of VIM. and E. A. White, formerly
of Bairsville, York Co., 8. G.
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Thr Aurkpille Guquirer.
YORKVILLE. s. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT. 81, 1882
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.

The Democratic voters Of York county are
reminded that Monday next is the day ap-
pointed for the primary election. AS means
of securing the choice of the people this may
be the most important election Of the canvass
to the Democracy 1t is therefore important
that every Democratic voter turn out on that
day and cast his ballot for the candidate of his
Preference Remember the day--Monday
neXt, the 25th instant.
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BRIDGE NOTICE.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
Yorkville, S. c., Sept goth, 1882 J
Until Saturday, the 9TH day of October
] 1882, at 10 O. clock A. NJ, sealed proposals viii
be received for the letting out of contract tol
Bridge across Collins Creek on Bratton's Roac
leading from Yorkville to Chester.
Plans and specifications may be seen by calling
on James B. Allison, Clerk ofthe Board, at York.
Vile, and also at the Creek of a mile from Brat
louisville on the day and hour above mentioned
bond with two sufficient smTetles tor tasn1a
ny each bid
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids
By order Of the Board.
JAMES B. ALLISON, Clerk.
September 81 80 st
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A CARD.

Mr.. EDITOR: In your paper last week, my
name was presented without my knowledge
to my felow-ctizens for denomination to the
House of Representatives. I do regret that my
pecuniary circumstances are such, as to prevent
me from acceeding to their kind solicitation
and therefore my sense duty constrains me to
decline. In doing so, cannot but express to my
friends throughout the county, thanks, for their
confidence and support in the past, trusting that
nv action as their public servant has, or will
contribute in some degree to the material and
moral interest of our county and State.
Very Truly, W. n. STEWART.
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THE ROCK HILL MEETING.

Mr.. Dogan, the wide awake travelling cor
respondent of the Columbia Register, telegraphs
to his paper the following account OF the
meeting at Rock Hill last Saturday:
The Democratic meeting at Rock Hill to-
day was most signal success. The Democ-
racy turned out in large crowds from all the
surrounding country to give the speakers a
large and enthusiastic audience. York will
do her duty and in November will give the
whole ticket a handsome majority. A glori-
Gus victory for the Democracy Of this county
is a certainty. The people were addressed by
Hon. J. J. Hemphill, their candidate for Con-
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4 Carl.

Mr. EDITOR: see in your last issue, my name
proposed as a fit and proper person to represent
the people of York in the next House OF Repre-.
sentatves After giving the matter careful
consideration, my duties at home, and many
other reasons not necessary to be assigned, for
bid my acceptance. But at the same time am
grateful to many friends, &C., for the honor con-
ferred and the high compliment paid me as a man.
as a citizen, as a soldier in the late war; and
hope by strict observance of honesty and in
tegrity, and by a conscientious discharge OF all
duties imposed on me to merit a continuance OF
this respect and esteem from my felowmen.
w. N. ELDER.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.>

At meeting Of tho State Democratic EX-
ecutive Committee, in Columbia, on Wednes.
day night of last week, after three ballots,
Col. Asbury Coward, Principal of Kings
Mountain MILITARY School, in Yorkville, re-
celved majority of the votes of the whole
Committee, and on motion, his nomination
for State Superintendent of Education was
made unanimous. Two thirds of the Dem
ocratic County Chairmen we're present and
gave their views as to the preferences of the
different counties as to the matter of the Su-
perintendent of Education. They then with
drew and the Executive Committee proceed
ed to ballot with the result as given above.
So far as we have seen an expression of the
State press since the meeting of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, the nomination of Col.
Coward to the responsible position of State
Superintendent of Education gives general
satisfaction, and it will contribute addition
al strength to the Democratic State ticket.
His long experience as teacher, his great
ability his large-hearted conservatism, and
his splendid record, both as a soldier and a
citizen, assure the people that he will wisely
and intelligently administer the duties of the
important Office which he has been called up
on to fill. Since his nomination he has re-
ceived numbers of complimentary letters from
distinguished citizens throughout the State,
conveying assurances of confidence in his
ability, and congratulating the Democratic
party and the entire people of the State
on the wise selection Of the Executive Com
mittee.
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A FORTUNATE HOTEL.

The Charlotte papers of Sunday announce
that Mr.. McNinch, proprietor of the Charlotte
Hotel, has secured the services of Mr.. W. d.
Pinchbeck as steward. Mr.. Pinchbeck, the
Natural" will be gratefully remembered by
every guest at All Healing Springs the past
season, his assiduous attentions to the patrons
of that pleasure resort having contributed in
no small degree to their pleasure and comfort.
He is an experienced caterer, and the Char
lotte Hotel, as well as it's patrons, may be
CONGRATULATED upon securing his services.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
WORK COUNTY.

WHEREAS S. Fl. EPPS has applied to me
w for Letters of Administration on all and
singular, the goods and chattels, rights and cred
its Of Mrs JANE A. SMITH, late of the county
aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors Of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next Judge Of Probates Court for the said coun-
ty, to be holden at York Court House on the 9Th
DAY OF OCTOBER, next to shew cause, if
any, why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 10th day of
September, in the year of our Lord, one thons-
and eight hundred and eghty-two, and in the
lO7th year of the Independence OF the United
States of America.
J. a. MCLEAN, Judge of Probate.
September 81 80 vt
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For School Commissioner.
For County Auditor.

The friends Of ROBT. D. MCKNIGHT take
pleasure in announcing him a candidate for
the office of Auditor of York county. He is a
cripple, having lost arm in the late war; isa
good citizen, and worthy Of the support of the
good citizens of this county. Heha alarge fam
lily, and his only means of support is by farming.
Think of one. armed man plowing for sup
port! Will York county not aid her cripples?
MANY CITIZENS.
August 81 50 Az
We are authorized to announce VIM. Il. WILL
LIAMS as a candidate before the people, at the
primary election, for recommendation to appoint
ment to the Office of County Auditor.
Anonst d "a 5Ws
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CANDIDATES..

For the House of Representatives.
J. G.. CHAMBERS.
J. P. HOOD.
B. H. MASSEY.
GEO. L. RIDDLE.
VIM. WHYTE.
w. B. WILSON, SR.
J. C. WITHERSPOON.
For County Commissioners.
JAMES B. ALLISON.
GIVENS GALLAGHER.
E. /. GLENN.
J. NJ. JACKSON.
JOHN w. JONES.
"A. +. LINDSAY.
r. T. HIGGINS.
For County Treasurer.
HYDER A. D. NEELY.
For County Auditor.
r. d. MCKNIGHT.
w. B. WILLIAMS.
For Probate Judge.
JOHN P. GAGE.
w. PORTER GOOD.
JOS. A. MCLEAN.
For School Commissioner.
ROBERT LATHAM.
The above named gentlemen have complied
with requirements. They, and they only, may
be voted for in the primary election.
GEO. w. S. HART,
Sec. Dem. Ex. Com.
Yorkville, S. c., Sept 10, 1882.