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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
chip Dirt for Fruit Trees


The best fertilizer in use in set
ting fuit trees of all kinds is par
tally or thoroughly decomposed
chip dirt. We made use OF the
material for the first time some
twenty years ago in planting an
apple orchard, and it was wonder
TO those moi in the secret what
caused the trees to make such a
fire growth tie first season, and
afterwards, too, for that matter.
This experiment was so satisfactory
that when we set our new orchard
we M de a liber al use of this mater
ial with the same satisfactory re-
suit. These trials have proved to
our satisfaction that chip dit is the
best material to mix in the soil as
YOU plant the tree that can possi>
bly be used, for tie reason, that
it holds moisture and is full Of tine
elements Of plant TODD; therefore, it
promotes a most luxuriant, natural
and healthy growth. Repeated
trials have satisfied me that a tree
is not My mole sure to live, but
will lake double the growth the
first year (esp. cially if a d'y sea
som ii some two bushels OF chip
dirt ale properly used in its setting
than II would without it. A single
trial Will convince the most skep'
tieal that tie lest possible use
which can lie made Of this valuable
material is TO apply it TO the soil
in planting ,rsCs, IN order to push
forward tue tree during the first
pr,carious stages otHs g'o"th.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Mail. opthward, { onuec.s al Charlo with
| Ches ohio Il, K, Eas' aud west, NJ Lynch
burg CONNECTS wit Norfolk and western V, X.
through southwest virginia, to ',ssh'iile. New
Orlej Memplis 10, Little kuck and iexas and
with kich. Il Aleg'y. X. i. for Lexinsion and
<atnral Bridge-snd ct Danvilie with kchmo.d
4 & ,auville r X. I" So1th an Southwest
| Mail ain Noith bound. CONNECTS al Lynch
bnrg with the Il. K A. Il. Il. for Lexington and
| Natural Bridge, aud at CharlOttesvli with c. X
:. 4. w. for stauuton, Chiffon Forge and inie'-
mediate points.
t1piess trains South bound connect Sr Chsrs
ottesyil itb Ches. b ohio K. W. COR The est
aud at DAnull with l.. ID. X. X. for oil pc nts
| IN SOUTH Scutheist, Southwest and act.
| Exuresr trans north bound connect at har-
ottesvillc wlth q SV. t1r aic1m, nd, 'aun-
ton. White sui hur Cha lestJn aud HUI 5ton.
FOR airiax T.. IL. daily connection, except sun
lay, nj Fai fax station.
trains 50, ST AID 81 connect &c and from
| NALhEN ION daily, and train IS daily except
| sunday 10 aud from Naiielttn.
| Man, Il Aus, 40. Ia aud sou tn b und nonnect at
Franliiu Juncin - aud from all points on
| F.snklin Division.
sunday, 80 m ana 10 y IA l, 20 Y. III; re
nrnins arrive at Alexandria u A., 1" aud III 20
pm. ,,,.,,,or .. Con
| INV ieave Washingt"n lus III aud Aie1sndl la
,ectluy With the Valley Il 'ad last aud west, AID
| at River with >. V. n. fur luray aud ~ Les
| ORC K,tnrniug leave orSsDdrg 80 P NJ sr'N-
| log at N, xaDurs AT A. N
| MIXED TRAIN leaves AltXandriH sou & m ar
| riylrV at .tiasturg 8 10 IN, returning ieaNes
| .t,a burg Z o. d La arriving at AIexahurls 4 90
pm. Mill. ....,.,,
rur Midde5urg, connection at Plains Mstion.
10, Ii, .rNl /, regu,A cuhueciiuh III DelsI.aLe.
Pullman STE, IA 6 srs between New lOik, ana
,l.uta III III Il traILs, no III and rVuth OuId,
at out i,ge, NY { chase " ears Det"eeb
sw lvlh ana NeN orleans.
New orleans sI,tl,Is ave VashilLton IL
a. IL, running ILr.ush with ut ehubgc
Pnlmsu sc, llls Car btt~Vb Wdshiueton
,ud NbarlestOu = - without change, Oh IT, 50 =
M. an Wa u. eensbOrU, Charlotte and COlu,1bia
Sotid ialbs With / ui.man lalace tsis attached
YIN turuugh b, tween Washington and Louis.lhe,
IA staunt "a aud hIte sulphur, Gall! without
change.
lItraiDs make good connections, at Washing
ton, to ana from North anu west.
through tickets at lowest rates to all important
points IA the United States.
Nov. Ill. J. l. HA" AS A. F. l. n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Those who have lad 10 exper>
fenced in the cultivation Of beans
as farm crop, woul do well to
select piece OF dry. warm sandy
land, plow II carefully and mario"
thoroughly, and iol 1t nll tile land
is smoIh aud level. Then, with a
common marke,, mark of lows Two
fee, and a hall apart, and drop five
or SIX beans "a d place loot apart
in a row. Cover the leans an incl
deep by drawng a ii''le h,e soil ch
top OF them WIN a hoe, aud pat
urg aoan til, hills smoih AMI
finn Mllh The back OF lie he. As
soon as tie leans aiPeai, 70
through between the rows with d
cultltatur, aud IN a week OF less
guilty lie them again, and i0llo"
VITA haud-Aoes 10 remove any
weeds that may appear IN Tit
IONS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Good farming gives TO every sol
and erop IFS proper filth. II e stiff
cs, and poorest soils require the
greatest amount OF tillage. yet ever
light soils arc rarely over culliva'
ted. Much plovi. G and pulverizine
Of naturally light sell Will mol
make j; mere loose ard open, but
have The contrary effect, making Its
natural lorousness less, and ITS
density greater. Il is, OF course.
possible TO have a sol! too loos
since ii must have a certain conslS
tency to retain moisture and sup
port plants. BY narrowing the
light land while it is still damp and
by heavy rolling as it becomes drier,
the necessary degree OF trmness
may alw US be obtained.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

4 correspondent Of the Fsru.ins
World CLAIMS that tie test time
to prune fruit trees is just before
tie sap begins to fiow-from Feb
ruaY TO April, according to the
latitude. TIE wounds will tIel'
heal over rapidly without leaving
deaf wood or scars. The next besr
lime IS nom the middle to the last
81 June, when he sap flows arrest
and the tiecs commence a second
growth, bur heavy pruning should
never ! E . &C c,d i'll June. Much
piunng may lie saved by pinching
and rub,mg of' SUI eihacus sprouts
duiing the growing seascrs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Ii you .@anl nens TO lay, give
a warm breakfast. 1t may consist
OF oats and corn, oats and barley
or oats and buckwheat, C OPP ed OF
gro uDd together and mixed abOu
halt and.Lali with good wheat mid
dhngs or bran. 1t musi he coo. ed
or scaIdcd, well stirred and ted
warm, but MT too Lot and not too
wet. Ii should te a fed, and moi
merely SOP.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Thomas, why have YOU not learned
your l. $50 !? asked an Ausiu teacher
of a pupil who was noted for his i'm
pudence. Is, cause did not feel Ike
it. The RELY less d the teacher i'm
meusely 1t was real yrtfr' shiug 10
hear a NV txcus', so he said:
Tommy. I'll give yoH good max
for yur IruibfulDess. Now. Billy
turning to the next boy, whit is the
reason you Gid MT learn your lesson =!
Bee use | didn't feel Ike it,, replied
Billy. thinking he, ton, would get a
god mark for his trutbfulnts>; but.
Instead, the teacher took out a strap
and sail: BILLY, | Il have to punish
your plaglari-m. You stole that an
swer from Tommy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Nolhiag is better ci'culded TO de-
s,roy mans qu .uimily than 10 have
lady walk no to him while he i
Lingering near a lruit stand and offer
him two cents for an apple, when III
reality be Is OILY waiting for a horse
car TO come along,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Two sons OF the I'm rad Isle dis
cussing a certain colorsd man, me re-
mal kee: But h. was nigh y shmarl,
dye moiLdf' 'Phat are ye lalkin
about replied he other. 1.-The Was
81 sh art, how Id he ccm. 10 be =
aaguiH'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

All that can be supplied towards
making the natural hair beautiful
and abundantis contained in A er's
Hair VigOr. 1t keeps the scalr
free from dahdruf, prevents the
hair fiom lie Oning dry and liar sh,
and makes it flexible and glossy.
1t stimulates The roots to healthy
action, and promotes healthy, viz
gOrcus growth. q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
Hone furDrunkards.

Ny husband had drunken habits he
could not overcome until Parker
Ginger Tome took away his lhirsI
for stimulanls, restored bis energy Of
MUD and gave him strength to attend
TO business. Cincinnati Lady.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

DR.. W illoSghby the attending pbvsicia,
at the Sisters Hospital and one OF Buffalo,
most prominent members Of the profess ion
GAS used it for years, and says
n. pa,.u BUFFALO, Aug. Il; 1882
Dear Dociors-l unhesitatinply add IN,
name to the long list OF practitioners VII
have recommended your Specific far Con-.
'umphon." have used il tor MANY wear,
IN my practice Tor all pulmonar ailections
1nd have always bern more than ssti.drc
with the results. ;consider it the bast com.
pound known for all diseases.
Yours,
NJ. WILLOUGHBY, MD.
DR.. Howard, Professor of Anatomy. Col
legee OF Physicians and Surgeons, Buffalo
Y. says:
Or: Rush's Medical Association:
Dear Dcctors-I have used YOUR Speci6,
tor Consumption in my practice for wear,
with the best results. consider it sur,
cure Tor consumption, if taken according :,
directions. Yours truly,
{. +. HOWARD, MD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

$50 Main Live t~sns run by Washington
time; Lexir gtnn Diyisi by Columbus time.
Nos. I and nm daiiy. except 2Hgday; bftween
Hichmoud and Cliftcn FOige and between Hun.
tiietnI add LOUSY lie aud rinciaDsii
tn Noe. and do not run betwest Clifton
Forge aud Hunt Lg'"n.
NOE 3 aad daily, through. between Lous-
vile Cincinnati. Richmond, and Washington
City.
No. s runs from Clifton Forge to ashland.
No 6rnns daily from Ashland 10 Richmond and
Washington.
No. lssyts Charlottesville daily, except sun.
day, at 4,SC p. IN aud arrives Stsunton % y.
m. leaves Cannelt N daily; except sunday, ats 81
and arrives Ashland ~ 10 p. m.
O. 8 leaves u huntingdon daily; except Sunday,
\ 4S d m. and arrives anne ton So D. m. leaves
Stauaton dsi y, e, cePt undsy ut Is .. m. aud
arrives Charlottesville 9 Is a. m
NRW PORT NEWs, OLD POINT AND NORFOLK
No. 81 leaves Richmond daily. except sunday
IT'S .. NJ. arrives Newport News 1877 y. N, Old
Point 05 D. m and E,IfoIk ~ p N.
No. 81 leaves Norfolk daily, exc y; sunday, 7 20
a. M arrive old Point 7 As m Nespo.t News 30
m arrives Richmond II Is IN
For Rstes, Tickets. Baggage Checks, apply to
sny Office OF @. o. K'y; OF Depot or Ticket Oface
Of copBecting liues
G " ShJjH, H.. FtLilP,
osvL Manager Gent. Pass AZ
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Said farmer, who was gwen ic
long drinks to a, brother agricul
turlsi VIE lreed OF caftl,
would you sdyise me to adol { 2
short horrs,' was the Insignificant
reply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
TT A. BRYAN CO.,
IL GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
2l6 WEST PRAT STREET,
Between Charles & Hanover Streets,

BALTIMORE. NJ \kYLhND.
Solicit cor slgnmenis ~ all kinds OF country Pro
duce. Prompt returns made.
Also candy maDafsctn ers aud Wholesale deal
ers Ga fUre'gD aud domestic fruits.
ISL ~eat Bait more 4Hd 1858 German Street.
I 20 refer by permission ~ the fO lowing well
know B.ltim re Arms: Danl. Miller l. Co., 10 u.
sou, suttOn Co, WIN. Devries 20, Hum
Faux per 4 "a. Try Good; Rouse, Henpst0ne 4
81. sfckel, ellen 4 u A ". PIuisOn h G ,
Motions: Chipley, koaue & Co. II. =. Hartman
4 Co. vi thing; srlin X Fulton, Albert b os
Hardwsre. MOrehesd Temp man bros.; stone
burner 4 hIchards, GFOcers; Stevenson >liDgluh
Buck, Heffiebower Neer, srrOn. Adams 4 Co.;
X. q. LuDpkiu. q. 8. HOwser, Hats; Suee inger &
Co A.. baccU; Gilbert Bros. 4 Co. Druggtsts;
HafRes 4 Eobinson, wii'ow-wsTe; Day. Jones
Co., Harness; Armstrong. Gator 4 20 straw
goods, &c, conmsTcisl Fsrmers' National
Bank: Jas. Beatty L 20. Cracker and Cake Bakers.
Sep. 3l-lyr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
The only jewel which will not
decay is knowledge.

Too much starch slonld never be put
IN napkins. No one wishes 10 wipe a
delicate mouth on board. and II stiff
napkin comes verv near helng a board.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

VIM Osgoodby. ,he well-known safe
manufacturer OF Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pitts.
burg, Newark, and Atlanta, ia. says
OFFICE OF OsGooDBY's IMPROVED sAFrs
Il 5. Broad street.
ATLANTA, Ga, oct. l7th, 1881.
Or. Rush's Medical Association.
Dear Doctors he three bottles Of DIR Dusb'.
Regulator Ordered were received by expre,s
.ast week, have taken nearly one bolt and
am thoroughly satisfied with the te.ut. F.r,ver
rwO years l have been troubled with sharp pain at
my heart. Ny ply iciah upon exaraina,ili pro
uOun cd It ebaigeu ent Of til. heart, ana wa.
unable / CIV, me any relief. The uorb.e grew
worse. until had become con wnced that could
not be cured. " HE il New York City. last wee,
called Oh one Of the most prominent physicians
there, who charged me S!5 for an examination
and then recommended your "kegulstlr.n K,ow.
ing you to be = regu ar Medical Association. ana
not pate Mt medicine scheme, o. dered tit thre,,
tottles. have not been troubled since I com
menced takiIg il, but sAslcontinue ami take the
entire three b tiles 50 to obtain a permanent
cure. You have my sincere THANKS l am. zen
tleInen, Very Respectfully.
WIN. G. OsGOODBY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Theieading Scientists Of today agree that more
dis sses are csused by disordered kidneys or
Liver. II, thereto 2, the Kidneys snd Liver ara
Kept In perfect order, perfect hes tb will be the
result, bis truth has 'nly been known short
time and f'r years liope suffered graf agony
al thout being able to mud reliei. The discovery
4 Wrappers Safe Kidney aud Liver Cure marks
Bew ear IN the treatment OF these troubles ade
from simple tropical leaf II rare Va lie. IL con.
aims just the ele .ehts Necessary 20 noudsh and
invigorate both ofthese great organs, and safely
restore and keep them Ia order, II is Posi-.
I'VE Kennedy foI ell the diseases that cause pains
In the lower art ofthe body tor Torpid liver
Headaches --JauiIdice lzziness- (irave---Fever
Ague-MalaraI Fever, snd all difficulties Of the
Kidneys, Liver and rinsry Organs.
IL is an excellent aud safe remedy for females
during Pregnancy II viii coutroi. Menstrsstion
and is iuvsIUsble for Leucorrhe or Falling II the
Womb. - .-. ~ - Ar
As Blood Purifier tits unfquSled, for Il cures
the organs that matethe b.aod.
4 his Remedy, hich has q, ne such wopders. 10
put Us ~ tue Largest sized Bottle 81 any medicine
npoD the market. aud is sold BY Dr1ggitt ssd all
dealers o. 81 2 pr bottle tor ! isbeies, enquire
for AARsEE's SAFE dab rEs CURE 1t 10 aios.
iivs enedy. .E
-. Il. WARNER 4 Co. Rochester, MI.
Feb 1, 80 III. .
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Alum is one OF the best additions
to maze wi itesasb OF lime that wll
not rub of. o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Bugh dajs ia slor, ---Whepa III !
ia rush Of customers. .,sss, /
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Nobody eyer heard Of an absconding
editor. TIE reason is obvious.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Searching lor secrets in Tho
muzzle OF gun is dangerous BUSH
ess.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

n ~ n Yspst life IL escaping by. 60 and dar
UlV before you die, something might
nEA i and suTlime leave behih 70 conque
tIsuV ] time" t6 week ia ur own town
IS ouIht free. No fisk Everything new. Capita
not reqired We will furnish you everything
Many are mating fortunes Ladies make a
ucn as meu. aud boys aud girls make great pay
esder, IL you wait business at which you can
AXE great pay sl the time. write for paItics lars
II, uALLFrT Co., fo.tisod, Msine:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
Snafched from the Grave.


Nv wife was 81 the blirk If the rri VI
she had been given mp 10 die by thee
f Allegheny Guys best physicians
they al pronounced her dis sse Con
sumption. Her 6hgei'nalls AID H. :
were blu: was pul.eless at the wrist
We were all called TO vim s. her death
AZ THIS moment n,ishbor trouRh i
ia lR. bAKlMAN, who Prescribed q
leaspoonful If P,runa every hour. Sht
improved from The first dose, aud in
week Shr was up, md NOW les
hen six m~nlhS) she 10 well. see pay,
80 in the "llls OF LIf,., a book yodcon
gel glaus from your Druggist. II Doi
40 Iess DR. UAbTMAN, Osborn, Ohio
/. S. EbERLklN, >nuth Chicago, Ill
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
hcedule Of Trains on Valley
ANDR & O. RAILROAns

on ard after Monday, June 10, 1852, the train
on the b. Il D. will run ne { lows:
EAST BOUND.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
Dr. RuSl'S Specific
FOR
(,0NSUNPTION
A POSITIVE CURE FOR CoNsU,tprroN
IN ALL STAGES.
For bleeding az the Tunps.
Colds, COughs, CrauD.
br"nchifis. Influenza.
Asthma, and all ;ff.
ecfi0ns Of fbel un-
IS IL has no
Equal.

DIR. Rush's Specific for Con.
sumption is recommended bv ali the
l'adi'g physicians who are acquainted with
its use. " II"
PRICE. LARGE SIZE. :, m
SMALL 80
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
MrsTiDr. Rush's
GAlHARIIG G ANTI bilious FILLS

PnrvENT and Ours Constipation and
piles. a sure remedy for Bihousnes,, Tor
'pidisy Of the L yer, Jaunjice and all Liver
Complaints, 1t gives immediate Relief in
sick and NeTyous Headache. They cleanse
the stomach and thus remove all bad tastes
from the moui h and make the bre IN pure
and sweet. Remove Hil impurities and Sd
l'wness from the complexion Pleasant to
take and agreeable in their action. ENTIRELY
unlike other Pills Purely vegetable. Price,
25 cents,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
SOLD BYIALL DRUGGISTS.

The above preparstiOns are prepared By
DR.. Rushs Medic sAssociation IL which
DR.. Rush is associated with the most promi7
net specialists Of 9th Euro and America
Spcnai treatment can lie obtained for any
disease. These medicines are the reguar
for the diseases mentioned. and
NEVER FAN to give relief. They can be oh,
tanned Richmond, Va at Wloesae e Owens
4 Minor and any dru gist will ad OBJ
tain them for you upon application, or they
can be obtained Of US direct. Address,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

DIR. Rush7s "seguIafOr,"
has never failed to gi7e relief. It ha, been
Used successfully Tor tears. in subduino the
most stubborn cases oiheAri difficulties.
. LARGE SIZE, SLod
SMALL SIZE, 70
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

n - gstchr. Efen ~inssrs tsse whn> n-is f7npnf Case
fmitaoa goldte soldfSlat1 cae<fsst sns tssi
N for your spsculsiiss gtpos<s tstshk ey
Va .iosssfrs. rpoxrsos co. fsa ssr-ss- ID fsrA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Ask your Druggist for Browns
Iron BIITERs, and take no other.
One trial will convince you that it
IS just what you need.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
d.. RI.HARD SApINGrON,
A Druggist Cured.

Boonsboro, Nj, Oct. II, 1880,
Gentlemen: Browns Iron Biz
.ers cured re Of bad attack OF
Indigestion sad fl,lness in the stom-
ach. Having icsiedif, l take pleas
ere in recommending it to my Gus
toners, and an glad TO say i, gives
entire satisfaction 70 AL. "
GEo. ". HOFFMAN. Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
DIR. RUSH'g
REGUL ATOR
Heart Troubles,

a SURE CURE For ALL DISEASES
lOF TIE HEART.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Gen'l Agent for Pianos and organs
June 2rsi-iy. dsrtiRsble,. ".
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

Sold by Druggists everywhere
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21

This broke George all up, He
owned up { was only fooling her
AID fired TO give he the $50 TO get
herself a new hat, but she took the
money aud bought him a new suit of
clothes and a box Of cigars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-03-21
DR.. EDWARD EARICKSON,

Secretary Baltimore Collcge ct haT-
macy, says
Il i-t.s- 2. IS Pr excellen,
medicine. Q GOOD digestive agent,
.ai q ....t-.aiosic-a; .A 30 !-..est
sense
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-03-04
PI,UCKY WOMEN.
How an oyster Pirates Wife and
Daughters sailed Away from
Governor Cameron.
baltimore American.


The most exciting event Of the late cruise
Of Governor Cameron against the Pianka-
tank squadron OF oyster pirates WAS the
chase of the pirate sloop Dancing Molly.
The captain and his crew OF two men had
gone ashore in search OF wood, when an
other pirate boat, far out in the bay, sig-
nailed the fact that Governor Cameron's
steamer was approaching and gave warn
ing TO move quickly. The captsin's wife
and two daughters were the only persons on
the Dancing Molly. They called in vain for
the crew, whowere out Of sightand hearing.
As the small craft was lying close in one OF
the inlet on the L lstern Shore, and as the
steady splash OF the wheels OF the Virginia
steamer was distinctly heard, the plucky
women determined TO attempt TO run the
blockade and reach neutral waters. De-
spite the three frOwning cannons which
were already visible, the mother took the
helm and the two daughters unreefed the
sails, and the Dancing Molly, which was
forced 10 do much tacking IN order TO
reach the mouth Of the inlet, moved of.
The remainder of the vessels OF the pirate
fleet were safely out. The breeze was not
exactly in favor Of the fleeing craft, and the
Peed succeeded in gaining rapidly on her.
For a short while the race was nip-and-tuck
between the Virginia gunboat and the
piratical sloop, the first irving 10 reach the
mouth of the inlet and blockade il, while
the latter was straining every sail TO get
out. The pirates wife and daughters were
equal 10 the emergency. All were skilled
in handling the salts, and were determined
not 10 be taken. The Victoria Peed began
70 send solid shot over the water as warn
ing TO surrender, but the Dancing Molly
and her crew did not take in their sails,
but got safely out of the inlet. and then,
with the stiff breeze in her favor, left the
big steamer far in her wake, and easily
ioined the balance of Admiral Skagg's
! fleet in neutral waters. The chase, which
was witnessed from shore, was very excl
ting, and although the people on the Nir-
ginia side are sworn enemies OF the oyster
pirates. they really wished for the escape
of the tiny craft when they saw it was sim
ply manned by three women. and when the
Dancing Molly got safely out the group OF
Virginians chiyalrOusly gave three cheers
for the pirates plucky wife and daughters.
The Peed when last heard from was still
cruising along the Eastern Shore. hoping
to surprise some OF the pirates. Governor
Cameron's defeat yesterday by Admiral
! Skaggs has had the effect OF making him
more than ever determined to wipe out the
( last one of the oyster pirates. Their per-
feet organization, however, renders this
/ difficult.