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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-18
nandnII,s PRESIDENTIAL Succession Tin.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.--Mr. Randall
has prepared a bill for introduction In the
house, entitled bill In relation to the
manner of filling vacancies in the Offices
of president and yice-president II pro-
yides
/. That the presidential electors shall
hold their Offices for term OF four years.
. That whenever IN case Of the re-
moyal. death or resignation OF the prosi
dent. the yice-president shall have be-
come president OF the United States the
electors shall meet in their respective
states and elect another vice-president.
In the same manner 10 case Of the re-
moyal, resignation, death or disaolllty
OF the president ana wee
nresideut the electors shall elect
another president and another yice'presl.,
dent. In case of the removal or death Of
tbc president or president, the secre-
tary Of state shall notify the chief eNecu.
lives of the several states thereon ana
they be requested TO notify the electors
to meet on the first wednesday
ensuing after the expiration OF one month
from and after the notice by the
secretary of state, and shall select a
president and yice-president. II u also
provided that in the event Of the death,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-18

kansas 4 Texas, the Michigan Central,
the Missouri Pacific, Oregon Navigation
and until In the last hour the pacluc Mail
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

cellent points in these three adj
dresses, but our readers must take
the notice for the notes for the pres
ent.
The Temperance Report was
read after the opening remarks by
the Chairman, and was adopted by
a rising vote, without dissent, at
the close of the meeting.
REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.
Your Committee on Temperance
begs leave to submit the following
report:
WHEREAS, The Liquor Traffic is
growing in proportions, and is
making increased efforts TO advance
its murderous business in blighting
homes, running lives and damning
immortal souls, Therefore,
Resolved, l. That we as Chris
tan people ought to put forth in
creased efforts in opposition to this
most intolerable curse, SO full of
poverty, crime, misery and death
2, That every interest of home,
Church and State demands at our
hands an advance in the line of
battle, and that we make the war
against this evil, an aggressive one,
with no terms of com promise, but
the complete surrender Of our foess
and the entire demolition and de-
struction of the criminal traffic.
3. That to this end we will work
and vote, as well as pray, until sue
cess is achieved,
4. In the warfare against this di-
rest foe of humanity, experience
has shown the necessity OF both,
moral and legal suasion, we there
fore reiterate the peoples demand
for the submission of a Prohibition
Amendment to the voters Of the
State.
5. And believing that we must ed
ucate as we'll as legislate against
this unfeeling enemy, we urge up
on our Legislature the imnortaa.gs.1ao
of enacting laws requiring Tempe
ance Instruction in our public
schools, and especially the teaching
of Physiology and Hygiene, with
reference to the effects of alcohol
on the human system.
g. That the West Va, FREEMAN is
in dispensable to the cause of Tenn
perance in the State, and that all
Temperance workers ought to take
it, read it, and pay for it, and do
all they can to extend it's circula-
ton.
Respectfully submitted,
w. T.. VANHORN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
Death of Deacon Lewis Page.

Deacon Lewis Page, after few
months illness, died at his resi-
dence, near Mt. Zion Church, w ood
county, Aug. 18th, 1885, aged 70
years.
Ofeleven children, only four, with
his aged companion, are left to,
mourn his departure.
Deacon Page had for many years
been one of the main supports of
the old Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
his commodious residence, few
rods from the Church, always being
headquarters and "free hotel" for
all meetings, small or large, inclu-
ding Associations.
And may there not have been a
special Providence in having the
entire Association with which he
had so often met, present at his tu-
neral? He died on Tuesday, and
Wednesday at 4 p, No., the Associa-
tion adjourned for the funeral. The
remains were borne from the resi-
dence to the Church, where the fu-
neral sermon was preached by the
pastor, Rev. B. M. Stout, followed
with remarks by Rev. w. G. D.
Bond, and at the grave on the hill
back of the Church, all hearts pres
ent were deeply stirred by the fer
vent, earnest prayer, in concluding
the services, by Rev. Geo. Stewart,
of Sistersville. But very small
portion of the great number pres
ent, could get into the Church du-
ring the services.
Every body in the community
knew, honored and loved Deacon
Page, and verify his works will
follow him.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
Notice to Lien holders.

IL persons holding liens by judgment or
|lerwisea on the real estate. or any part
Fereof, of Thomas Gooden:
pursuance of a decree of the Circuit
ft of Wood county, made in cause
ZEN pending, to subject the real estate OF
ssald Thomas Go0den to the satisfaction
re liens thereon, you are hereby required
Present. all claims held by you and each
GU against the said Thomas Gooden,
IN are liens on his real estate, or any
tQ It, for adjudication to me, at Wy Of
l9 the Tracewell Building, Parksrsbnrg,
~ county, W. Va, on or before the 10Th
.of sept, 1855.
Ven Under my hand, this 18th day of
sPSt' @Ssa, j.. W, VANDERVORT.
I'll Commissioner,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN
News of the Week.
CuIIed and Condensed for Free
man Readers.

CuIleO ana condensed Tor Free
man Readers.
The cholera is still raging with
terrible fatality in France and
Spain.
Germany and France are quar-
reling again, with prospects of a
fight.
New York is disappointed at the
slow response of contributions for
the great Grant monument in that
city.
Secretary Whitney has compro-
missed with Mr.. Roach's Assignees
and arranged for the completion
and acceptance of the ships being
built tor the Government.
Miss Cleveland's book is having
a remarkable sale. The Empress
of Russia has written her express
ing admiration of the book and
asking for its translation into the
Russian language, which is now
being done. It is also being trans
lated into German, French and
Italian.
The volcano of Catopaxi is in a
state of eruption. In the city of
Chimbo the inundation of lava
caused much loss of life.
Spain has protested against Ger
many's seizure Of the Caroline Is
lands, and has sent two war vessels
to the disputed ground.
John Ruskin, the famous author,
is reported to be dangerously i'll.
The Georgia Agricultural Con-
vention has made arrangements to
be represented at the American
Exposition to be held in London
in 1856.
The reports of the massacre OIL
Christians in AMMAN have been
greatly exaggerated. 1T is now
thought that only few hundred
instead of 10000, persisted.
M, Gagarin, Russian, lost 3, 900
900 francs at the gaming table, and
then attempted suicide. He is a
descendant of Petrovitch Gagarin,
the famous Governor General Of
Liberia under Peter |.
A destructive tornado occurred
at Norwood, New York, August II.
Michael Martin and David Fitz-
gibbons were killed and number
of others injured. The damage to
property is estimated at $4,000.
Michael Mack, Patric Mcmahon
and Michael Fohee, were killed
near ithaca, New York, by the fall
of rock under which they had
taken shelter from a violent rain.
The iand sales of the Union Pa
cifc Railroad for July aggregated
197,1S7 acres, against 168,73O acres
for July, "a.
The Prohibition party of Massa-
chusetts will hold a Convention at
Worcester, Sept. 10th, for the pur-
pose of nominating a State ticket.
! Gov. St. gohn will address the Con-
vention.
RIG. Dunn's Agency reports 1853
failures in the United States and
Canada, for the week ending Aug.
I13. The number for the preced-
ing week was $50.
A dispatch from Montana states
that band of twenty rowing In
tdians, accompanied by seventy-fve
stolen horses, were attacked and
killed last Thursday by band of
cattle men.
A report froaa Captain Healey, of
the revenue cutter, Corwin, now
cruising in Alaska waters, states
that the banks Napoleon and Ga
zelIe have been lost in the ice
Twenty-Five persons persisted.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
The Committees Address-Or
ders Pouring in For 1t.

Many orders are coming in for
lO.25-5O or 100 copies of the State
Committees Address. Send on
your orders, we have piles of them
and want them scattered where
they'll do good
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
W. VA. NEWS AND NOTES,

FIRE NEAR CHURcHILLE.-The
residence and out buildings of
Charles Cauthion, near Churchille,
were recen tly destroyed by fire.
MINISTER DEAD.-Rev. J. K.
Brown, of the M. E. Church South,
of GuyandoCte, died recently of Ty-
phoid Fever.
WHIPPED.-Elmer Creel, of Writ
County, was taken from his bed by
body of masked men and treated
to one hundred lashes with hick-
Dry wythes, for abusing his family.
CHILD DRowNED.-On Monday
August II. little daughter of Mr..
D. B. Kellar, of Holidays Cove fell
into the Creek and was drowned.
KILLED.-Wilson Wiseman, of
Raleigh County, was instantly
killed few days since, by fall
ing tree.
HOUSE BURNED.-A house be-
longing to John Mcintyre, of Buff
falo District, Brooke County, was
recently destroyed by fire. Loss,
about $500.
THE1vING. From many parts of
the State come reports of an usual
amount of petty stealing.
SUIcIDE.-Levi Kelley shot him.
SELF, at Peabody, Clay County, last
week. Cause, whisky and bad
women.
BURNED TO DEATH.-A ten year
old girl of Mrs. Madison Durham
of Wetzel County, was burned tc
death by the oil from a lamp which
was accidently upset. Five other
members of the family were dan
gerously burned while trying tC
extinguish the flames.
4 FoRGERY.-J. w. L. Bowman, o.
Monongalia County, has been ar
rested for forging names on a note
for S175, payable at the Morgan
town National Bank.
PARDoNED.-David Kellar, the
pilot who was sentenced to the
penitentiary in connection will
the Scioto-Lomas disaster, has beer
pardoned.
COLLAR BONE BRoKEN.-A nine
year old son of Jacob Meyer, O
Brooke County, had his collar bone
broken by being thrown from {
buggy.
ARM BRoKEN.-Miss Kate shy
der, of Worthington, West Virgin
ia, had her arm broken by being
thrown from buggy.
DROPPED DEAD.-Mr. Spicer
Lavender, of Kanawha County re-
Gently dropped dead. He was st
years of age.
SUNsTRoKE.-Mrs. M. B. Chris
tian, died at Charleston from the
effects of q sunstroke.
CoMPRoMIsED.-The Tyler Coun-
ty Star-Independent libel suit has
been compromised by the latter
paper paying costs and paying $50
for attorneys fees.
DR.. LAzzELL DEAD.-Dr. James
M. Lazzell, prominent physician
and ex-President of the State Med
Medical Society, died at his home
in Fairmont, Saturday evening.
JUSTICE TO A SALooNIsT. Alfred
Radcliffe Marion County saloonist,
has been fined $3.50 on % indict-
ments for violation of the liquor
laws, and sentenced to four years
i'm prisonment.-EG.
WooL.-Over $4,000 worth of
wool has been sold at Wellsburg
this year, and a large amount is
yet unsold. ..
L1eHTNING.-Tne residence of
Judge Snyder, of the Supreme
Court was recently struck by light
ming.
BARN BURNED. Rev. John He'd
ocr of porLlau Hnrptu rocantlv lost
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

Mr.. John K. Fairman, Of Chicago,
died last week from the effects of
eating wood stools, which were sup
posed TO be mushrooms.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

House and Lot near the Passen-
ger Depot. Price $500: For sale
by Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

+. SPENCE, Dealer in Pianos, Organs,
&c, Market ST., one door below r. r..
lge. Branch business house in Marietta
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

n j. DAVIS, Propr Davis Restaurant,
opp. B. q .. Depot. Meals at all hours.
rs furnished those coming or departing on
int trains.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

AGILE MILL CO., Manufacturers of Roll
Ter Flour, Corn Meal, Buckwheat and
: Flour. Mil feed furnished. Custom
* done.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

A. DRENNEN. Manufacturer of Boots
and Shoes. Fine work q specially
mpt attention to business. Near B. q O..
of
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

M OSS & BENTLEY, Successors to Addi-
III son d Co., Wholesale and Retail Book :
lers and Jobbers of Wall Paper. The
eapest bookstore in West Virginia. SCI
Eeitisem emit in another column.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

pes P@rkersburg 8 A. NJ; 3.15 P.
f.; 7.15P. M.
pes Marietta 7,15 A. NJ; l P. NJ;
|.15P.M NJ.
fare-25 cts. ; Round trip, 40 cts.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

Il. BROWN, Books, Stationery and
c News Dealer, Julian ST., opp. Journal
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

EVIN SMITH, Att.-at-Law. Practices in
Wood and adjoining counties. Special
ntion to,collections and conveyancing.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
RI ERSBURG DIRECTORY.
Business and Professional.

KINNEY & DIS, % Market ST., Dry
Goods, Notions, and Wall Papers.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

pRNITURE, COFFINS AND
Baskets, Picture Frames, &c. W. H. II.
Nlswade. Sd Avenue. Huntington, w. Va
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
DSINESS and PROFESSIONAL

u IIORN EY-AT-LAW AND So
AALIC1TOR-In Chancery.-N. G. PRICKITT
|lect1ons speciality. Ravenswood, VIVA.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

tANK REX, Sd ST., Dealer in Hardware,
ron, Groceries, Sash and Doors, Paints,
: Cement. &c.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

FIRE NEAR CHURcHILLE.-The
residence and out buildings of
Charles Cauthion, near Churchille,
were recen thy destroyed by fire.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

Ill E. SKIRVIN, Dealer in Drugs,
Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, &c.
,xet ST.. one door above r. r. Bridge.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

II. FERGUSON, ATTORNEY
ATLAW, Charleston, W. Va.
AS. E. MIDDLETON. ATTOR-
NEY -AT-LAW, Notary Public, U. 8. Com
soner, Real Estate and Insurance Agent,
ce, Bank Building, Capitol street, UP
rs, Charleston, w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

IOTHING = GENTS FURN-
tEhing Goods, Hats and Caps, Trunks, &C
~ .CAMMACK & Co. Sd Ave, gton
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

J. SIGLER, Wholesale Straw and Mil
, linery Goods. Market ST., above r.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19

u. SORRELL, curer of the celebrated
. u. L. s." Fans. Wholesale Grocer.
EIarket Street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-08-19
|eeIing Business Houses.

ONUMENTS. NEAR STONE
Wheeling, W. Va. CARROLL
70. Good work at lowest prices.
Va. Wholesale dealer in Photographic
eii&ls, Picture Frames and Mouldings.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-04-20
Wanted 10 be "a Mormon.

"Say boss, what am de meanin' ov
bein' Mormon? ," inquired lazy look.
ing darkey of an intelligent State De-
partment clerk, as the couple me: few
days ago.
"a Mormon? Why Mormon is a
resident OF Utah and averages from two
to eighteen wives.
swell, boss, what TO you white folks
got so down on de Mornons and want
to make EN- close der business
because it is highly immoral-this
thing of plurality OF wives"
81 dunno nufio bout plurality, but l
jess wish / could be Mormon right
down here in Washington. Use only
got one wife, aud she makes libbin
fo' me takin' in washin'; and, goddle.
nifty, if could bs lowed by do law to
hab twenty, / needa't do putin but
drink gin an ride in de street cars all
de rest of my born days. VI Washing.
ton Hatchet.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-04-20

Mr. Moody. revivalist, is the subject
Of this little anecdote. He was asked
in the recent convention at Milwaukee
whether he bad grace enough to die at
the stake. He replied: mo, ] don't
oeed it; all / want is grace enough to
bold this convention for three days in
Milwaukee.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-04-20

"My colored friend said Cauca-
can tramp. please lend me quarter;
fought. bled and suffered four years
in the Union army to make you free
man ''You did your duty, sab. said
the colored man, "but bout loaning
you dat quarter, don't keer, sab, to
revive de bitter memories OBJ de wah :"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-04-20
THE SILVER STATE.
PUBLISHED EVERY DAY (5UNDAYs Ex-
CEPTED) BY
j. j. HILL Il co.

RATES OF ADVERTISING:
Ono Square 90 lines) iirst insertion. '...SZ %
each subsequent insertion, per square. i %
4 iberal reduction to regular advertisers
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-04-20

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Ono copy, one year, by mail. ..........sS w.
One copy, six months, by mail ......... 90
one copy, three months, by mail ........ 2 SO.
Delivered by Carrier. 25 Cents per week,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-04-20

dorff street, Room 80. San Francisco
WA CAswBLL Sacramento, California.
J.B CASE is authorized to collect and re-
,e;pt for subscriptions to the SILVER STATE In
Paradise Valley.
ycs-vg IL authorized 20 collect and
receipt for subscriptions to the SILVER STATS at
Big Meadows.
4. Grsrz is authorized TO collect and receipt
nor subscriptions to the SILVER STATE in Spring
City.
Morris tribune., 1885-01-21
kEEnS $Qh NEXT SEASON.

Good seed, that you have grown
yourself. and has II pedigree, the Ion
ger the better, or has been bought ofa
commercial scotsman, with the good
sense to test his seeds before he sells
them, is essential to the maximum
crops. If your soil is all right and the
fertilizers abundant, you do not get
the full reward for labor, without the
best seed. The vitality of seed, It's
power to produce it's own kind, or
something lii J better, depends up
on the circumstances under which it
is grown. Heredity has as much to
do with seeds rs with animals. If the
farmer understands this, and will
watch over the growth and purity of
the seeds for his crops, well and good.
But very many of our farmers cannot
or will not do this. Charlock is among
their oats, thistles among their wheat
daises and white weed among their
grass seed. Their corn is choked with
weeds, and runs to nubbins, or is im-
perfectly ripened, and their vegeta-
BILE garden seeds are SO mixed that the
varities fail to come true to name, or
are nameless. They have no pride in
garden products, and do not exhibit
at the fairs. Now is the. time to
remedy these slovenly habits, and to
turn over a new leaf with the new year.
-Wm, Gift IN American Agrlcultur-
list.
Morris tribune., 1885-01-21

The following orders have been is
sued by e. b. Wnkemlan, Asst General
Supt. Of the st. p. M & NJ. Ry., and
w. w. Payne, director Of the obseva-
| tory at Carleton College, Mortified,
Mimi:
On and after Monday, January 10Th,
1880, telegraph Operators will see that
their INSTRUMENTS are adjusted to re-
celve the time signals which begin
each day at II h. 81 III. A. NJ, and end
1T j o'clock noon, and must keep
their keys closed dnr:n their contin-
mice.
l. -Afil h. 81 N. A. II. the clock
connections are made. The electrical
attachment to the clock closes the cir
cult on each even second, giving al
ternate seconds signals during the
5Sth and 59th minutes, and the end of
these minutes is marked by having
the 5Sth, 59th and Goth seconds of
each struck consecutively.
2. During the Goth minute before
noon the alternate seconds to the 44th
are given, after which the clock beats
are not heard for Is seconds, then the
6Oth second of the last minute is struck
which marks II o'clock.
Morris tribune., 1885-01-21
Natures's Remedy ''HOps and Malt
RifterS.,,

The great Blood Purifier and kidney
and Liver Remedy, compounded from
the we'll known Curatives Hops, Malt.
Buchu, Mandrake, Dandelion, Sasa,
pharilla, Cascara Sargada, etc., com
bined with an agreeable Aromatic
Elixir Hops and Malt Bitters are the
greatest Health and Life RESTORING
agent on earth. They cure dyspepsia
and Indigestion, acts upon the Liver
and Kidneys, Regulate the Bowels.
They cure Rheumatism and eli
Urinary troubles, and Invigorate
Nourish and Strengthen the Nervous
y stem. For General Debility, Loss Of
Appetite, Vitality and Lack of Energy
there is nothing that will give i'm
mediate and permanent reliefeoua to
Hops and Malt Bitters. They are es-
pecially recommended for all the yari-
Gus complaints and diseases of Women
Breaking Down, Lassitude of the Sys-
tenn, Headache, etc. Hops and Malt
Bitters is the best Blood Cleanser now
extant, md viii promptly fulfil its
mission, aud restore you to Health
and Habpiness. We claim that Hons
and Malt Bitters is preparation far
superior to any other yet placed be-
fore the people. A trial will surely
convince any one of its merits. Gail
for Hops and Malt Bitters. For sale by
g. I'll. MUNRO, Druggist.
40t4 Morris MINI.
Morris tribune., 1885-01-21
Explains itself.

Messrs. III. w. Stone, IL. Is. Wolff,
aud others, Morris, MINI:
Dear Friends We have received
from one of you y draft OF $500 as !.
gift from you all. 1t was II cnn:lie.e
surprise, ami We are very grateful for
the COOL will that il brings us. THESE
things of the heart have Il value above
that of monry. and dollars come dnub-
ly freishtc,. when they bear them
So We will use The dollars with our
hands and treasure ti.c good viii il.
our hearts, never to be spent. land
God is able to Eiaks all grace abound
towards yea" = Coz. 9:S. :.'s
With sinrrr' regards WE remain
Truly yours,
Mrs. 's,.d Mrs. }. l.. FONDA, B.
y: t;nT:"n Heights, H.. jan. II, 1855.
Morris tribune., 1885-01-21
FARM NOTES.
a GUARDIAN CROP.

A fortunate characteristics of the
clover plant is, its continuous growth
| throughout the whole season.
1t is a wcll-established fact. that the
exceedingly valuable and soluble COM
pounds of nitrogen are most abun.
dainty formed in the soil during the
| hot months of midsummer md early
! autumn. At this time the creal crops
are harvested, with the exception of
corn. If the field is bare, there is no
doubt that much fertility is lost when
its richness. On the other hand,
clover tiourishes at this season, and
guards the soil against loss. A large
part of the fertility is stored up in the
leaves and stems, and goes into the
hay barn, hut an equal portion has
remained in and on the soil as roots
and stuhble, and will become plant
food for the next crop, through the
slow processes of decay. In other
words the clover plnnt has trans.
formed a large quantity Of fertility
from very aalNhie condition, into q
stable state, readily held by the leachy
soil. The compounds of nitrogen, pot
ash, and phosph"ric acid, that have
been reHoYed IN tha hay, should find
their way hack to the barn=yarl ma
nure. The long continued expert
ments at Rothamsted, to which far=
mers cannot he too frequently re-
ferred show that clover crop requires
three times as much nitrogen for its
growth, as does q crop Of wheat. In
the face of this, the same experiments
also teach that clover is especially
beneficial as a crop to Immediately
preccde one of wheat. In explana-
ton Of hisapparent contrad;clIGA,Ws
need to remti,,ber that elbser not on!
ly husbands the fertility Of the soil,
but gets it into g place and condition
to specially favor the growth 81 the |
wheat plant. Thfe flflA 9lains have |
only . few weeks to perfect their
growth, and no iiitle ~ -
MT - seeh alter loou
-. close at hand. They do not have
the advantage of growing in midsum-
mcr and early autumn, when. through
differentiation. the earth has it's
larsesf supply of plant food. we see
good reasons for a irm adherence to
the old belief, that clover seed is the
best manure that can be applied to a
loose soil. Let us grow more clover.
Even if it is not four leaved, it will |
bring "good luck. DIR. B. d, Halsted |
in American Agriculturist.