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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
farmers' Guluull.
Give fools their gold - knaves their power
Let fortunes bubbles rise and fail;
Who sOws n field or trains a flower.
Or plants a tree. is more than all.
Sweet Corn.

This is one Of the home comforts
that is not half appreciated. How
many useful purposes this can be put
to? We use it freely on the table
feed 1t to our pigs and occasionally to
horses for change, ana for our milk
cows, which are always Inclined to
dry up at this season, We feed stalks
and all literally. Then when dried
We find it is a good and wholesome
diet during winter and spring. We
never find anything but health and
good cheer in using sweet corn freely,
for the fun we have in piling up the
cobs at each others plates seems to aid
digestion.
With rich ground, rows planted
three and a-half feet wide and hills
two feet apart, three stalks in hill,
it suckers profusely and yields an
enormous amount of feed. For soIing
purposes there is nothing better than
this kind of feed. | can sell at five
and six cents per dozen fifty dollars
worth per acre, while the fodder and
nubbins are worth as much for feed as
1t costs to raise the whole crop. OF
varieties, the Concord for early, and
several kinds of Evergreens for late,
are my favorites. Here is new de-
parture that | shall adopt as soon as
possible, and if every farmer in the
land will do the same and report re-
suits, they may charge the undersigned
with all that is lost by the operation:
lake a long strip of good land, put a
hog fence around it, plant it with
sweet corn in sections so as to have
these sections ri pan in succession:
have a few panels Of portable fence,
which put across the first section as
soon as the corn is in roasting ears.
when turn your hogs in, and when this
section is consumed move your fence,
take in another section, and so on un-
til the main crop of corn mes on.
If hogs are put on clover previous to
this they will be far more II, altny
with ali this green feed than if fed on
dry corn; we will hear few or no com,
plants about cholera, and they will
put on flesh IN a manner that will
yield solid, healthy profit. Ii there
is any royal road TO wealth for farmers,
it will be found in the direction of
adding to the weight of animals by the
use of an inexpensive kind of feed, and
no better source can be found for this
than sweet corn and green clover. \
double advantage will be found here
also, from utilizing to the fullest all
the profit there is in manure.-COr of
Gernant0arn Telegraph.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Ensilage.

| built a silo last summer entirely
out of lumber, double boarding it on
one side only Of the uprights; tilei 1t
with field eeeFHa stalks, after picking
the ears and cutting the fodder about
an inch in length. | was about three
weeks in filling and covering. The
weight was little more than a foot
OF dirt, which we have used in the
stable as an absorbent. We have been
feeding it only to five cows and one
yearling. The cows do better and
give more milk fed on it than when
fed on hay, corn fodder and grain, and
heyearling (heifer) has grown remark
ably. There has been only one diff
Guilty; the ensilage has decayed some
in the corners, and fermented and
moulded next TO the sides. During
the warm weather of January we had
to feed it faster than We had been do
ing, to keep the top from fermenting
and spelling. | would like to be in
formed how this fermenting and de-
caying at the sides and corners is to
be prevented, and if it is a common ex-
perlence with siloists. The sides SEEM
ed to be perfectly tight, and the decay
ing at the corners has taken place
mostly since the cover was removed IN
November. In filling we did not pack
it or tread it down any, but simply
leveled it occasionally. It seemed to
settle considerable in filling, and after
the weight was applied the ensilage
settled only from about nine to seven
feet in depth. 1t is excellent feed, ex-
cept three cornered piece of say
three feet each way in each corner ;
the center is, to within foot of the
sides or less, bright and green and
only slightly acid.
| would like to enlarge my silo next
summer by making it about six feet
higher. Its present size is twelve and
thirteen feet at the sides by twelve
feet high.
| like the plan of ensilaging field
corn fodder very much, as by that
method the fodder is made as good as
early cut hay, instead of the usual
dry, hard woody feed, that requires so
much grain to feed with it to have it
cleaned up and give good results.
Corn is profitable crop, and by the
use of the silo more can be raised, and
OH poor grass farms like nine this
method will be great help.-P., East
Bethel, VT, in Mirror and Farmer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

1t is said that there is no better in
dex to the health of cattle and horses
than the condition of the hair. Indi-
gestion and all other diseases that
farm stock is heir to, even in a short
time, is plainly indicated by rough,
harsh coat of the animal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

Dead limbs on fruit or other trees
should be promptly removed. The
cutting should be below any diseased
part, or it will spread the infection.
The saw used should not be applied
to healthy trees unless first washed
with carbolic acid and water.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

Boils, blotches, pimples, and all skin
diseases, are quickest cured by cleans
ing the blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

Every apple should be saved and
fed to stock in the winter, if no better
market for it can be found.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

II YOU are losing your grip on life trv Wells
Health RcnewCr. Goes direct 10 weak >pDt.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
.R0u1h ON Itch ~

Hacking irritating Coughs. Colds. Sore Throat.
cured by Rough on Coughs. TrucheS = cents.
Liquid, - cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

"NcllS' Health Remover restores health An,
vtgor. cures dyspepsia. Headache. Nervuu>ne =
Debility. 81.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

In planting an orchard the young
trees should be slightly inclined toward
the direction of the prevailing winds.
All the Old orchards lean as the trees
were bent while young, and most Of
these old orchards were set when there
was more forest and winds were much
less violent than now.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Mothers.

and the many Throat Affections of children
promptly pleasantly and safely relieved by
Trough on Coughs" Trnrh,'>, l5.. Ial>am. 25t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
..ROugh on Pain" POroused Plaster

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
Immediate relief and sound rest by using Wells
Rough on Coughs Troche>, l5c.; Bal>am. Pc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

falpitatiOn. propSical Swelling~. Dizziness, In
digestion. Headache. SleepIc>suS>S cured by
Wells Health Renewcr."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Life preSeFyeP.

If you are failing broken worn out and merry
)u>, use Wells Health Remover. 81. Druggists
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Catarrhal Throat Affections.

Ladies who would retain freshness and Vivacit,
Don't fail to try Wells Health Reviewer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Pretty WGHlcn

Instant relief tor Neuralgia, Toothache. Face
ache. Ask for Rough on Topthache.' - and sc
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

Ask for Wells "kuusal ON Corn>. l1c. Quick,
complete cure. Hard ors soft corn, warts, huuIou>.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
The Hope of the Nation,

Rough on Itch" cures humors, erup.ions. ring
worm, letter salt rheum frosted feet, chillhlains
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
"R0Hgh on Cough"
Rough on Rats

Ask for Rough on Coughs, for Coughs, Colds
Sore Throat, lioarseneSs. rroches, l5c. Liquid
% cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Wide Awake

Children, slow in development. punv. scrawn,
and delicate, Use Wells Health Reaewer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29
Heart Pains.

Clears out rats. mice, reaches. flies, ants, bed
huS>,SkunkS, chipMuuks ,gophors. lJc. Druggists
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-05-29

Strengthening. improved. the best for back.
ache pains in chest side ,rhe umlti>m nrura < \
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

II the life. and he is wise who remembers
10. But I'm March Of last year lssil con
tractsd blood poison. and being I'm SavRn-
nah, Ca. at the time. went into the hos
pitai there for treatment. | suffered very
much nom rheumatism NJ the same time.
1 did not get well under the treatment
there. nor was cured 10y any Of the usual
means. ] have now taken seven bottles ~
swift Specific. and am sound and well. IL
drove the poison out through bois on the
skin. DAN LEAHY.
JERSEY CITY, y. j., August 7, 1855.
Two years ago contracted blood poison.
After taking prescriptions from the best
physicians here and at Dallas concluded To
visit Hot Springs, and on reaching Tex
arkana doctor recommended me to try
Swift's Specific assuring me that il would
benefit me more than Hot Springs. AL
4 affK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
CAROLINE COUNTY.

Politicai--A Democratic victory Certain.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
OCTOBER II, 1885.
Whilst | would not contribute TO a
feeling of over-confdence, If 1t will be
q encouragement to any who may
need the spur Of good news to help
them, they have the assurance Of a
stranger here that the popular county
treasurer of Caroline, G. I. Smith, will
most certainly wheel the county into
the Democratic column on the Sd Of
November. TO many who, like your
correspondent, knew him in those bet
ter days when Virginians had not learned
how to chime in with the alien ira
ducers Of their mother-land, the good
tidings that the Captains excellent
common sense is to be illustrated in the
councils of his State cannot fail to be a
grateful assurance.
The evidence is now said to be con-
elusive that Mahone's money-bag has
been literally opened in this county,
but the watchful eyes Of expert can
vassers are directed to those parts Of
the line likely to be thus assailed.
II. +. Coleman's well Of strong sui
pbur water. a full account of which was
given in the Dispatch last summer, is
still curiosity of much interest. In
addition to the sulphuric smell and
taste, the water has assumed darker
hue, and has sediment like the waters
Of our sulphur springs. ZIP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Greene COunty-A Correction.
STANDARDsvILLE. VA,
October 10, 1885.

STANDARDsvILLE. VA, I
October 10, 1885.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
notice a communication in the Rich
mond Wig Of October ii, 1885,
signed 4" Greene" in which he under
takes to give an account of the political
outlook Of this county, and especially
what took place here last court-day.
Many letters have been written to the
Wing, but this article, purporting to
be written from this place, is a wilful
fabrication of the facts. As for any
Democrat hiding behind posts or having
his hat drawn over his eyes at the
speech Of our gifted ana talented Ayers,
it is not true. The truth is this, that
Il. a. Ayers and James Dunlop had
large and respectable audience of the
good people of this and other coun-
ties to hear them address the peo-
pie upon the living issues Of
the day. The next Attorney General
led off in a speech of one aud half
hours in length that completely electro
fed and captiyated his hearers. There
was more unbounded enthusiasm than
the writer hereof ever saw at any po-
litical gathering. Our people we're so
completely charmed at the eloquence and
persuasion of X. A. Ayers that at
times during his speech he could not
proceed until the cheering and enthu-
siasn had subsidized. His allusiou to
Lee was indescribable, and his eulogy
brought tears to the eyes Of our old
true and tried Democrats; and when
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

Mr.. Ayers beirg specially enthusiastic.
Judge Staples speaks tonight At
Brideewatcr. and will address the citi-
yens OF the eastern portion Of the coun-
ty AZ McGsheysville on Thursday night.
The Mahonciles had no speaker al
vertised here yesterday, but IN order to
Keep their followers from hearing the
Democratic orators, J. Yost, Esq,
Of stanton. was telegraped for in
the morning and made a short speech.
But the elongated faces Of the Repub-
licsn party leaders when the day closed
spoke loudly of the uneasiness they
fcls for their cause.
The canvass in this county Is now
being pressed with all the vigor possi-
BILE. County-Chairman q. Il. keczell
Is making a magnificent fight. The
Malone speakers are being met wher-
ever their appointments are made
known, and their misrepresentation
exposed to such an extent that they
Zee from the presence Of our canvassors
vixen possible.
Malone has been and Is now putting
IN biz hardest work right here in Rock
inghsm. The Republicans are making
ihe most vigorous of "still hunts"
They shower down anonymous circu-
lars in the nighttime, and by day Ma
hore's ylllainous addresses and false
hoods are scattered broadcast by his
hired runners. Bot IN spite Of all these
things believe Rockingham will be
carried for Lee by safe majority and
two delegates secured.
From interviews with prominent party
men in Shenandoah and Page counties
during the past few days am lei to
believe that they may De safely counted
in the Democratic colnmn.
William G.. Thompson, one Of the
Oldest inhabitants Of this COUNTY, died
at his home. ia Timberyillc, yesterday
morning; aged eighty-six years and
seven months.
The recent rains have brought up the
wheat IN this county finely. and the
farmers are recovering their old-time
spirits at the bright prospects for a good
crop.
live men who were implicated in
the ARRAY at LewiS's school-house on
Saturday night, in which Jacob Raines
was shot, were brought TO this place
THIS morning and placed in Jail. Raines
is still living, but the doctors say he
.arf q tncnvef
= 1or R,'.. c.lr-, son Of y. u.
Bolts and gran, on Of Hon. John r.
Lewis. died of typhoid-fcyer in this
Place on Sunday morning, aged fifteen
ears and his sister aged about seven
teen years, Is lying critically i'll Of the
same disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

he referred 10 what Wise had said
about him. and the way he applied Il
20 himself from his humble birth,
he brought the house down 10
such manner that it seemed
almost impossible TO proceed. The
most amusing part Of his speech
was in reference TO the cart-driying
business. lie said he proposed to drive
the cart, and that he was going to hitch
to the cart three spawned horse !
named Wise, Wood, and Blair, and
that he was going to dump the three
horses and the Republican party in the
Potomac river.
Then came the speech Of James Dun
lop, Of Richmond, who occupied the
stand about one hour, and who ar
raigned the Mahoneites for the misman-
agement Of the public funds and schools.
His speech was splendid oratorical
production, and we'll may Richmond be
proud Of her gifted son. For the truth
Of what is here written ! refer you to
such men rs u. X. Page, G. +. Blakey,
Joseph Smith, A. G. Dunn, DR.. George
Il. Jennings, John g. Dulany, James
A. Blakey, and host Of others.
JTsTITIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
STAUNTON.
Political-Tbe Missing Irensurer-PerSonal
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispaich.l
OCTOBER 81, 1885

PoIitical-Tbe Missing Treasurer Personal.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. J
OCTOBER 81, 1885.
Ayers will speak here next Saturday
night.
We are to have field-day here next
Wednesday, when Henry S. Walker, of
West Virginia, and Il. 5. Thomas, of
Isle Of Wight, will have large audi
ence to hear them.
Mrs. Colonel William Preston John
ston died at Lexington Monday evening.
Colonel Johnston and several members
Of his family, with the body Of the de-
ceased, reached this city Tuesday after
noon, on their way to Louisville, Ky,
where the interment will take place.
Our townsman, Henry St. George
Tucker, Esq, a son-in-law Of Colonel
Johnston, has been absent in the eastern
part of the State, filling appointments
for speaking. lie is out of reach of
telegraph communication, and could
not be Immediately informed of Mrs.
Johnston'S death.
The City Council, conforming to the
law in such cases, has requested the
judge of the Corporation Court TO de-
clare the office of treasurer for the city
vacant in consequence of the inexplica-
bic absence Of Mr.. John NJ. Carroll.
Ten days must intervene after action
OF the Council is certified by the Judge,
when his order will be communicated.
The Baptist congregation Of this city
will send as delegates to the State AS
ISOLATION, which meets in Richmond
November 10th, Rev. DR.. Nelson, pas
tor, John W. Todd and John Il. Hoge,
Esqs., Rev. c. F. Fry, and Professor
w. II. ksble. CANTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
MANCHESTER MATTERS.

Political items Chesterfield Supervisors
Circuii CSuri-Jhe Pair Personal, sc.
The Democrats Of Matoaca district,
Chesterfield county, will have grand
barbecue at Cottrell's Grove, about ten
miles north Of Petersburg, next We'd
nesday, the 18th. Preparations are
being made to make this the largest
meeting held in the county during this
canvass. There will be speeches by
Major b. II. Nash, Messrs. ID. l.. Pull
liam, Is. A. Hancock, and others.
These same gentlemen will speak at
Ettrick that night.
There will be another barbecue in
the county. at Clover Hill, the 3lst, at
which there will be speeches by Hon.
George d. Wise and Messrs. Meade
Ilaskins and u. a. Hancock.
\ regular meeting Of the Chesterfield
Board of Supervisors will be held at TIE
Courthouse Monday. The report Of
the committee appointed to examine the
treasurer's report will be made at this
meeting.
The 10Th Of November is the time
for the fall meeting Of tho Chestcff ell
l'.o. ,Ourt. a. ~ proDaDlo. bsF-
ever, that there will be no session Of
this court this fall, as Judge Wcisigor
is critically III. and all the other cir
cult judges are busy with their own
courts AZ this time.
The schools Of this city and Of Pow
hite Manchester district, OF Chester
field, will be closed to-day and to-mor-
row to allow the scholars an opportu-
nifty to attend the Fair. Nearly every
body here expects to attend the Fair
to-day, and the prospect is that there
will be a general suspension Of BUSH
ness.
Messrs. Miller and Lockett, candi-
dates for the House Of Delegates from
this district, have been invited and are
expected to be present and speak at
the mass-meeting here tomorrow night.
An important meeting of the City
Democratic Committee will be held at
Democratic headquarters (Odd-Fellows'
HalD tonight. A prompt and full at
tendance is desired.
Persons who have not registered, or
who need transfers, should attend to
them at once. Saturday the oath is
registration-day, and after this will be
too late.
b. A. Hancock, Esq.,, will speak at
Sutherlin's, Dinwiddie county. tonight.
Mr.. NJ. A. Coghill, clerk of Chester
field County Court, was in the city yes
terday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
rOWN BY THE SEA.
NORFOLK AM PORTSMOUTH.


uesi--Rer,anean ssiiiuwrs In th'
csapo-fhs Gotten nsssaess, Nc.
tcorrosyondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
NORFOLK. October 81, 1885.
In Norfolk county there seems 70 be
q s,ill-hunt going on among the Repub'
hcnns. They have picked up courage
at the proposed withdrawal Of the can
didaie of the Independents for the State
Senate. and II is noticeable that the
leadeis are now making strenuous e'-
forts 20 have sll their party registered,
and to effect this a great deal OF Wig
orous bulldozing is being exercised.
Ala meeting Of the Norfolk Gymna-
stun and Athletic Association last night
il was determined 10 close up the con-
cern. AID a committee was appointed
70 dispose Of sufficient property 10 pay
tie Indebtedness Of the Association,
and hold the remainder for better terms
than at auction. The Association owns
six or eight thousand dollars worth Of
property.
Another large cotton-compres has
commenced 10 go mp on the Boston
wharf. This will add the sixth to the
number Of compress-works IN Norfolk
and Portsmouth. The business is in
full blast now, with the usual large
fee, Of cotton ships in the harbor.
Hon. John :. Wise is billed 20 al
dress tie Republicans Of Norfolk to-
morrow night.
MIR. Carey Warrer was appointed BY
the Judge Of the Court Of Hastings yes
tefday high constable Of Portsmouth,
10 fll the vacancy caused by the death
Of r. {. Johnston.
Judge jones, chairman Of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee Of Glonces-
ter county, is in the city making ar
rsngcm"ntS for steamer to take down
General Fitz Lee next week, together
with several speakers, music, and
large number Of Democrats from the
two cities.
The United States steamship Pow
hatsn has been ordered 10 the navy
yard from Hampton Roads 10 take on
stores. etc. for the Pacific station, and
will leave here shortly fof Aspinwall.
A number 81 officers o-'leted 20 the
Nm s. " pe~if. g.. ~ -.
iCWh4tan.
A heavy storm Of wind AM rain Is
prevailing here to-day and the mercury
bas fallen fifteen degrees. 6.
Especial tt;eeAm o. The Dispatch.l
NoRToLK. Va, October 2l.--Sena-
tor John Callahan publishes his with
drawal card this afternoon, stating that
circumstances are of such nature that
be cannot, with honor to himself and
justice TO his friends, remain any longer
in the field as q candidate for the Senate.
The cold-wave signal was hoisted
here to-day for the first time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22

Josh Billings is said to have been the
only man, barring the single exception,
possibly, Of Artemus Ward, who ever
wanted TO thrash compositor for cor
recting his spelling.
w. \. Trayers, New York's million
siss hnmorist, who had relapse on
friday, ID thought to be improving now.
lie Il still At Baltimore, where he was
visited BY Secretary Bayard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Charlotte Democrats.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
IOSr

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch. J
RANDOLPH, October 20, 1885.
An enthusiastic Democratic meeting
was held here tonight. Telling speeches
were made by Captain A. j. Terry, our
candidate for the House Of Delegates,
and Hon. William Ii. Woods, our Com
monwealth's attorney. There were
about 900 people present.
Old Charlotte is now thoroughly
aroused. The Democrats are working
like beavers and are confident of sue
cess. The Republicans are respondent.
Put old Charlotte down for good
Democratic majority. HAM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-22
Foraker 10 speak IN Rockingham on

Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l
THANKSGIVING, VA, October 81.
The Republicans are determined, if
possible, to carry Rockingham. Judge
Foraker, of Ohio. is advertised to speak
here on October 9th. Ii is desperate
game, and they are going to play it for
all il is worth. The Democrats are not
frightened.