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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-07-18
POTATO CULTURE.

There is probably 20 country, un.
less it is in Ireland, that uses more
potatoes than do the northern and
eastern portions of the United States.
Potatoes form a crop that can not be
raised by everybody, their successful
culture requiring considerable intel
ligence and industry, and the selec-
ton of seed is of much more impor.
lance now than formerly, as years
ago nearly all potato seed was good;
but now at least one half Of the po:a-
toes used for seed are unfit for that
purpose. When high prices rule,
growers sell all that are marketable,
leaving the poorest TO plant. Owing
TO the ravages of the beetle and the
use of Paris green large proportion
of the small potatoes are not maLur-
ed and will not produce vigorous
plants. A strong application of Par
is green will often scorch the leaves
SO severely as to prevent potatoes al
most full grown from maturing. Po-
tatoes of medium size, slightly green
from exposure to the sun, are the
best of seed. If they are planted as
taken from the store room they will
be forced into vigor by the richness
of the soil. If the plant has vigo
rous growth at the start it will not
only increase the yield, but it will
also resist injury from insects. In
regard to cutting and preparing seed,
important discoveries have been
made during the last year. AS the
germ of each eye penetrates to the
center of the tuber, it is not advisa-
BILE to cut through this germ, or the
growth will be weakened.
The best results ATTAINED have
been reached by cutting potatoes to
single eyes and planting one piece in
each hill. One of the principal eau
ses of poor crops is to be found in
the planting of the whole potatoes.
Not more than three or four eyes
will grow if the whole TUDOR is plant
ed and the crop contains a larger per
centage of unremarkable potatoes.
The tendency to disease is increased
by anything which lowers the vital
ty of the plant, therefore the over.
crowding Of plants in the hill, result
Ing in insufficient nourishiagment
for all, is an evil to be avoided. Too
much care can not be used in the Sc
lection for seed of large and vigorous
tubers free from all signs of disease .
A few years of such careful selec-
ton will do much to improve the
general potato crop of the country.
Il Chicago Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-07-18

The streets of Fort Worth, Tex,
are to be paved with blocks of ganite
at cost of 100000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-07-18

WHAT A GOOD SALESMAN SHOULD
BE.--As to what constitutes a good
salesman in the grocery business, F.
b. Thurber is quoted by cores
pendent as saying: "Firstly, he
should be better judge of quality
than are his customers, and he
should use this knowledge honestly.
He sohuld always recommend goods
that be knows to be of full value, and
not overpraise them. Above all, if
he is in the wholesale trade, be
should not urge upon his customers
more than q convenient stock.
lorummers on the road are apt to
make that mistake, and thereby
tempt the retailer to buy more than
he will be able to pay for. A clerk
in retail store has and advantage
If he possesses some knowledge of
cookery, so that be can tell how arti.
cles may best be prepared for the ia.
BILE. Hints of this kind are yalua
BILE even to experienced housekeep-
ers, especially as to new goods. Such
o man acquires influence. But be
mustn't be impertinent or obtrusive
with his advice. Polite attention is
the one thing needful in a saleman,
and young men shouldn't forget 1t if
they mean to succeed behind the
counter"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-07-18
SAIL

Minor Lou gu, c. s'set ,,o
Family Meeting, etc
Probate Docket, District Court, Par
ish of Rapides, La.
PURSUANT TO A COMMISSION
L and order of sale issued by the
Honorable the Twelfth Judicial Dis.
trict Court in and for the Parish and
State aforesaid, in the above entitled
and numbered suit, commanding me in
accordance with deliberations of the
family meeting held therein, to sell
for cash and in accordance with law,
the hereinafter described property, /
shall offer for sale at public auction at
the front of the Court House door, in
the Town of Alexandria, La, between
tue hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the 2lst day of JULY.
A. D. 1883,
the following described property. to-
witt
The undivided one half interest Of
the said Minor Lou C. Slcet in and to
SIX hundred acres of land situated on
the North side of Red River, abont
three miles below the Town of Pine
vile, bounded above by lands now or
formerly owned by Mrs. A. E. Casson
below by lands of John Routh vii,
liams, in the rear by lands eff Selma.
iiInsk',. formerly owned by George L.
Wilson. and fronting on Red River.
Terms: Cash, subject to sppraise-
ment. d. G.. PATTI,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
June 2O.tds.
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Our farmers report that their
sugar cane crops are unusaly fine
this year. This industry is receiv
ing considerable attention in nearly
every section of our country and we
think should be more extensiyel
cultivated than is the case now.
There is more money in its cultiva.
ton than in the cultivation of cotton
and less expense. Besides ready
sale could be effected for three times
the amount raised with US at present
at good price. We know of man
who says he made IA barrels of mo.
lasses, of sugar cane raised on one
acre and he sold all at fifty cents
per gallon. At these figures it beats
cotton all to hollow Vernon Con-
denser.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-07-18

THIS OLD and RELIABLE BUSI-
NESS HOUSE, under the charge of
j. M. HETHERWICK, still contin-
ues business at the old stand, where
all the goods and wares are still kept
and sold at the cheapest cash rates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-27
Shenandoah House
BAR AND RESTAURANT.

THIS ESTABLISHMENT has been re-
l. fitted and is now in thorough order.
The Bar is supplied with the best liquors
and wines. The Restaurant will be sup.
piled with all the season affords. Me ais
at all hours
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OPPORTUNITIES.

Like golden gates they closely stand
Beside lifs's trodden way;
And at the touch of Angel hands,
Swing open day by day.
To-day we do some kindly deed,
And help friend in sorrow;
But if we leave him in his need,
Twill be too late tomorrow.
Oh, let US seek for work to do,
Nor shall we seek in vain;
For if our heart be pure and true,
Twill feel for Others pain.
Then ne er brother shall we wound,
By unkind word or deed;
But daily prove to those around,
We are friend in need
Let us be true, for Chrst's dear sake,
Though all be false and hollow;
Then work for him will easier make
The duties yet to follow;
Which we may do with patient hands
Worked out with love and prayer
Why seek field in foreign lands
There are vineyards everywhere.
But strength unused will waste away,
And spring no more anew;
And opportunities, for aye
Vanish like sunkissed dew.
Then grasp thou those which each day
brings
For every sighted one,
Tomorrow may become the things
Which never can be done.
Detroit Commercial Advertiser.
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All Of which viii be sold at low prices
for cash.
All medicines warranted fresh and gem
uine, and Of the best quality.
He desires to say to his old friends and
customers, and all who may feel inclined
to favor him with their support and con-
idence, that the greatest care is at all
times exercised in compromising medicines.
Physicians prescriptions neatly and ac-
curately prepared by competent and ex-
perienced Druggists, according to the
strlctest rules of Pharmacy, at all hours
of the day and night. mar2O's0.
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OYSTER S.

Oysters received daily, and furnished in
any style desired. Families supplied.
Give me call and be convinced that
my establishment is frst-class and that
satisfaction is assured.
JAMES LARkINS,
Shenandoah House, corner Queen and
Race Streets. oc73m.
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MY OLD CUSTOMERS and the trav
N cling public in general are informed
that on the FIRST DAY OF APRIL, 1877,
will take charge of the above-named Ho-
tel, where shall be glad to see all my old
patrons. The house is new, commodious,
rooms pleasant and airy, and eligibly sit
uated. VIM. KUTLEDGE.
January IL If
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MUSIC for EVERYBODY.
M-ERRILL'S
| N c [: N | Gus
METHOD
COPYRIGHT SECURED. J

For starting children and Others in the
culture of Music. 1t overcomes the druid
gerry of learning the ele ments of Music by
pleasant amusement. THIS NEW METH
Cd teaches you all about the Musical staff,
Degrees of The Staff, Clefs, Notes and
Rests, Scale, intervals of the Scale. Loca-
ton of Letters on the Staff, and their re-
lation to the Keys of the instrument
(This is very important with children).
Flats and Sharps and their use. All the
different Keys, how to form Chords or
musical words. 1t teaches the syllables,
Do, Re, Mi, etc, in singing. 1t contains a
complete musical catechism. 1t is Mol
TUM IN PARvo. All thia is learned while
the learner il amusing himself by
playing familiar tunes Persons with no
musical talent may play the tunes, as the
guide is such that he cannot strike the
wrong key Full directions and four
pieces of music accompany the Method.
Sent by mail for 81 90.
5000 AGENTS WANTED TO sell our
Methods or Charts to every family. Ten
dollars per day can be made by active
agents, male or female.
CHICAGO PIANO CO,
Is & 80 Van Buren, ST Chicago, Ill.
sept,30 Am
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FACTORY

HAVING entered into partr ership
lIwith my brother Isaac Housworth,
in he manufacture of brooms, we expect
to make it the interest of all to deal with
US. Those having broom corn for sale
will do well to call on Us, as we will pay
the highest price in cash or make brooms
on shares. Our factory IS at the Martins
burg and Winchester Toll-gate. We So
licit share of the public patronage.
o2l.3m H0USWORTH l. BRO.
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A Lady Cured of Rheumatism.

Baltimore, Nd, May 7, 1880.
My health was much shattered by
Rheumatism when l commenced
taking Browns Iron Bitters, and l
scarcely had strength enough to at
tend to my daily household duties.
am now using the third bottle and
am regaining strength daily, and
cheerfully recommend it to all.
| cannot say too much in praise
oft. Mrs. MARY f. BRAsHEAR,
I73 Prestmans ST.
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q
GENUINE ASBMSTOS ROOF PAINT,
in seven colors. This Paint is we'll
known and has no superior.
PATENT GLOSS VARNISH
(Black) for tin roofs Warranted to stand
the heat of summer and the trosts of win
ter without cracking or scaling off. t is
applied cold like other paint and will
qarden in u few hours on any kind of
metal roofs, presenting black and elossy
appearance. | have used it on many tin
roofs here for over two years and it has
given entire satisfaction.
ROOFING FELT furnished and put on
and warranted water pr oof. mauufac-
ture and put on roots of Barns, Mills,
Factories, &c, a composition of partially
refined coal tar, lime and other chemicals
which for preserving single roofs has no
equal.
To those having leaky tin, single or
board roofs over warerooms, summer
kitchens, sheds, &C, will make them
wafer proof or no charge.
Remember J GU pay nothing until the
leaks are stopped. Charges moderate.
All inquiries promptly answered and ref
erence given as to any of the above.
JOHN H SHARFF,
au15-m Martinsburg, ". Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-08-18

COUNCIL MEETrNa.-A special meet
ing of Council was held Wednesday
night. Present, Mayor w. Z. Logan
in the chair, and Councilmsn Whitson,
Grazier, Buser, Farrin, Grozinger, and
Lambert.
On motion the report of the Market
House Committee was deferred for the
present.
On motion the section of the new
market ordinance, fixing the time of its
going into effect, was repealed.
On motion all butchers were permit
ted to sell without license until such
time as the new ordinance could be put
into effect
On motion the Market House and
Real Estate Committees, in connection
with a committee of five citizens APP
pointed by the Mayor, viz I'll. N.
Deatrick, Joseph Shaffer, Chas. p. Mat
th@i, w. L. Stewart and John A. Bow
ers, were instructed to look for site
for market place, and at the same
time for location for building for
the fire engine, hose reels, &c., and re-
por. at special meeting Of the council
as early as possible.
On motion the members of the coun-
Gil from each ward were authorized TO
have the weeds growing in the streets,
in their respective wards, pulled up.
Complaint Of Mr.. Shad, in regard to
water, referred to Water Board.
Certain back taxes were referred to
Finance Committee, in connection with
attorney Of corporation, to determine
what course should be taken to secure
their collection.
Real Estate Committee authorized to
purchase lot of Mr.. Byers, on Shaffer
Street, the amount to be credited on his
taxes.
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HOME MARKEr.-The followin,

HOME MARKETING following
prices ruled in the market this week:
Butter, 20 cts; eggs, 16 cts; pota-
toes, so cents per bushel; tomatoes,
20 cts. per peck; corn, s to 10 cts.
per dozen; apples, Is cents per peck;
peaches, so cents per bushel; blue
plums, rs cts. per peck; green cages,
% cts. per peck; cabbage sat cents
per head; chickens, 25 to 80 cents
each; lima beans Is cents per quart,
lard Is cents per h.; beets Is cents
per peck.
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HYDE, the leading jeweler Of this
place, has put in his new room a fine
walnut show case, Q by Is feet, made
by Thornton s. Go. This is one of the
finest pieces of work in the State, made
Of best walnut and grown in Berkeley
county and it will take over $500 worth
of silverware to fllit While many Of
these cases are made away the same
can BIO made here, keeping the dollars
at home
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DEAD LETTERs.-The following
isa list of letters remaining in the
fost-office at Martinsburg, w. Va,
Aug. 14th, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office Aug, 2Sth, 1883,
il not called for:
John McAbbec, Frank Bowers,
kebecca Clinton, Lille f. Horner,
mrs Mary Ellen REILLY, A w Smith,
z G Wilson.
J. n. Wisnsr, p. M.
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The next session of the West
Virginia University begins Sept.
9Th. "Here our boys can receive
as thorough training as in the ma
jority of Colleges, and can elect ,o
study those branches only which
bear upon their particular aims in
life thanks to the University
plan whereby a student is moi
compelled to load himself down
with forced studies uncongenia
and useless to his future VOCATION
--Kand,ch0 Gazette.
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ST. JosEPH's ACADEMY. The Sisters
of Charity will take charge of the school
property known as the Loanoke t'e-
male Academy on south Queen Street,
and the first session will open Thursday
September the 9th, at TO- An. Those
religious ladies are recognized among
the best instructors of youth in the
cou try, and we trust their coming to
this city will be productive of much
good. They will teach the rudimentary
and hi CHER branches Of art and study
music, vocal and instrumental, drawing
painting and fancy needle work will be
given special attention. The sisters will
teach class of boys between the ages
of six and thirteen. Their terms will
be very moderate. The school furni.
ture in all the rooms, will be entirely
new. Application for admission can be
made, and further particulars obtained
from Rev. H. Il. McKeefry, or from the
Sisters in charge.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-08-18

TIE alarm of fire Wednesday night
was caused by bright light issuing
from the vicinity of the stables of Mr..
John Fitz and Rev. Mr.: Hoffheins. 1t
was the result of hot ashes having been
thrown out in the lot of Mrs. Dorsey,
which ignited chicken coop. Had it
occurred little later in the evening it
might have been a serious affair. 1t
was extinguished without the aid OF
the firemen.
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We have received numerous COM
plants during the past two weeks in
regard to the miscarriage of the INDIE.
PENDENT in the mails. The package
for Little Georgetown was carried to
Hedgesviile week before last, and last
week it failed to turn up at all. The
packages for other points have also
been miscarried. We shall endeavor to
find out the cause and have it remedied.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-08-18

THE committee on the part of the
council and citizens, TO look into the adj
visibility Of selecting a site for new
market house and town hall, met at the
Mayors Office ON last Tuesday. Pres
ent, G. d. Whitson, II. 7. Cushwa, j.
Grozinger, G., 0. Lambert, A. Grazer,
for council; Jos. II. shatIer, II. n. Dea-
trict, w. T. Stewart, c p. Matthaei
and John A. Bowers, citizens.
On motion, G. w. Whitson was elect
cd Chairman and c. p. Matthaei Secre-
tary.
On motion Of W. 7. Stewart, a COM
mittee Of four, two from council and
two on part Of citizens be appointed to
report a suitable site for market space
and town hall was adopted, and the
Chair appointed as that committee. w.
I. Stewart, j. III. Shailer, II. I. Cush-
wa and G. 0. Lambert. On motion, the
Chairman OF the meeting was added 10
the committee.
On motion, meeting adjourned until
Tuesday, Dist, at 100 a. M, to hear re-
port of committee on location, etc.
G. ID. WHITSON, Chr'm.
{. p. MATTHEI, Seer'y.
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THEimprovements which Mr.. George
Degrange has been making on his prop
erty on King Street, adjoining his resi-
dence, are now completed. He started
in with the intention only Of repairing
and changing his old store house, but
concluded to rebuild that and the bull
ding adjoining. He has now completed
two fine residences, one of which is
already occupied, and he has several
applications for the other. Mr.. De.
grange is a live man, and has greatly
improved the street on which he resides.
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To the Public.

Having fitted up first class estab-
lishment for the accomm odation OF the
public, -(restaurant, billiard parlors
and saloon), and after a long exper-
fence, finding that my efforts have been
appreciated, / have determined to
merit still large patronage. Hav-
ing large. dining room, an experience
ced and first cook, | am able to
accommodate when the hotels fail fur.
nishing every thing in season, that
either city or town markets afford
such as devil crabs, soft and hard shell
crabs, fish, game, &c, and everything
found in hrst-class city restaurant,
and furnished on short notice The
bar Is stocked with the best WHISTLES,
imported and domestic wines. Of ali
kinds, fine bottled goods, for family
| use, speciality The finest brands Of
cigars always on hand, and canned
| goods, such as cove oysters, salmon,
| Holsters, imported sardines also corn
| ed beef for family use.
| The bar is presided over by an exs
| perienced bar tender, Charlie Bentz,
and any beverage asked for will be
supplied ct once, md in q style that
will please the most fastidi0us
The surroundings are pleasant, the
yards commcdious, and especially
adapted for the comfort Of friends. and
visitors. Very Truly,
jy28-2ms. II. Ill. COOPER.
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THE Southern Methodist Sunday
School, of this place, has accepted an
invitation to join the Southern Metho-
dist Sunday School of Winchester in a
picnic to be held at Island Park on
Thursday, August 30th. A cordial in :
vitation is extended to all to join in the
excursion.
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The ladies of the United Brethren
church will commence a Festival in the
Market House, Monday, August Goth,
to continue the entire week. They VIII
serve supper each night, together with
ice-cream, cake and other delicacies.
The proceeds are to be devoted to the
purchase Of a street lamp, to be placed
in front Of their church. All are eordi-
ally invited.
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AMONG the visitors to our city are
two great. granddaughter of the late
Gen. Boyd, who are Familiarity known
as the twins" They are now about
twelve years Of age, and SO perfectly
alike, that it is only after long ac-
quaintance that they can be distin-
guished from each other.
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MR.. RAN. RAINIER, the popular
and accommodating clerk at the
Continental Hosel, rendered your
reporter an invitation to take dinner
with him last Sunday, which he ac-
cepted, Of course. 1t is useless to
reiterate a statement so frequently
made or to announce a fact so well
known to the public, that the table
d'hote is first-class and the appoint.
ments and management of the Con.
tinental perfect throughout. With
an enlarged dining-room and in
creased facilities, it will be a large
crowd that "Billy" Rutlege fails to
accommodate.
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MEssRs. GEO. LAMBERT, Al. Hen
shaw, Frank Williams and Henry Fitz,
last Tuesday, left here to explore Jenk-
ms Cave. They entered the opening
on DR.. Williams farm, and afterwards
at another point, and spent several
hours in exploration. A number of
rooms and curious formations were dis
covered, and should the cave be opened
up and made accessible, would doubt
less soon become an object Of much in
terest.
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Mr.. JOHN CHESTNUT is the
agent for the sale Of the summit
Stove Pipe Shelf" an ingenious and
useful article, that every lady in the
land ought to have. 1t needs only
to be seen to be appreciated. He will
call upon the citizens of Martins
burg and of the county and exhibit
it usefulness.
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Religious.
COMMONPLACE LIFE,

A COMMONPLACE LIFE.
"a commonplace life." we say, and
we sigh
But why should we sigh as we say 2
The commonplace sun in the common
place sky
Makes up the commonplace day.
The moon and the stars are common
place things,
The flower that blooms and the birds
that sings;
But sad were the world and dark our lot
If flowers failed and the sun shone hot;
And God. who sees each separate soul,
Out of commonplace lives makes his
beautiful whole.
Rev. 0. f. Flippo, Of Alexandria,
Va, will preach in the Baptist Church
Of this place tomorrow Sunday
morning and evening, at IL A. NJ. and
So NJ.
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The days of the oscar and yellow
leaf" are coming on apace.
improvements are still going on
about town.
Everybody is getting ready to come
to the Fair.
The catalogues for the Valley Agri.
cultural Society's Fair will be ready
for delivery next week.
Don't forget the Firemen's picnic on
the 10Th inst. at Potomac Isle--a good
time is expected.
The Market Houss and Real Estate
Committees are now in search of site
for new market house.
1t was bald and wicked widower
who remarked yesterday: ''Bless the
dear girls. This would be dreary
waist if it wasn't for their's.''
The machinery has all been placed in
the new building Of the Martinsburg
Manufacturing Company, and the work
of turning out spokes, etc, Will be COM
menced early next week.