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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21

Your system is now more susceptible
to the benefits of reliable medicine than
at any other season. Take Hoods Sarsa
parilla.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21

Hogs 11,G0; shipments 81 600; light 4.3Da4. :,
mixed 4.s5a4.55; choice heavy 4.GOaf S5.
ROCK ISLAND.
OatS-2qa30
Hay-wild S500a9 90; timothy g O0a9.O0
Corn-New. 30. s40
Coal-Suft 12a13; hard IS 50.
Cord wood-S4 p.
Straw-S5 90 $3.50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2L-The secre.
tary of the treasury will appoint a COM
mission to investigate and report on the
workings of every bureau and office of the
treasury department. The commission will
consist of Assistant Secretaries Fair
child and Coon. and Assistant Treasurer
Graves They will commence operations al
once and their labors will continue for sew
eral weeks OF possibly months The inyesti.
Cation is instituted on the supposition that
the treasury force is too large and that its
management is defective in many respects
the principal idea is to simplify the system
Of keeping accounts and to avoid the dupli-
cation and repetition of work by various
bureaus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21
t. Louis.
FoIe!s,.

Toledo, MarHl 20
Wheat + rmer au4 quiet; No. : ca h aid
Aarch '9e; April, 7234c; May, S05sc;
June, 81 &c; No. . oft, SI4c. Corn-Qdl,t;
NJ. : cash, nurD.Ealiy, Sic; Marca, ilc:
.,,,riI IL. bld, 4413c q Eel; May salrs. 4ic
Oat,-Qaea snI frn; NJ. = IS, bid.
Clover Seel-Dull; prime cash, 40 BIZ;
March, $4933s askei
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21

Investigation of the Labor Question.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 2l.-Carroll
D. Wright, commissioner of labor, recon-
m.ends that three special agents be sent to
Europe for from three to five months, and
eight or ten such agents be appointed for
the United States to investigate the labor
question in its various ramifieations. The
suggestion meets the approval of Secretary
Lamar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21

A New Official Goes on Duty.
WASHINGTON CRY, March 2l.-Mr NIL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-21

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March %.
Wheat-Frn; No =, 7G1.c; March, 75Isc;
April, 76,1sc; May, 1913 Corn-Steady; No.
2 4GI4c, Oats Higher; No ?, 3015c. Rye
-Buoyant; No. l, 661Sc Barley Strong
No 2, 561sc; extra No. 3, size
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Odd Oranges.

We are under obligations to Mr.. H. J
Rudisill for samples of oranges of odd
varieties and odd mixtures left at our
Office last week.
A Cumquat, which variety we had sup
posed was not fruited in this State, proves
to be small orange about the size and
texture of lime. 1t is of Japanese ORR
gin. The fruit is very sour, with just a
shade of orange flavor.
Some genuine Tangerines prove the
most palatable Of any of the Mandarin
dwarf varieties we have ever tasted.
The leaves of this tree are lanceolate,
like those of the willow. The skins part
readily from the pulp, and the pulp di-
vides as readily into segments, without
the loss of juice; hence the sobriquet
"Kid Glove Orange" which attaches to
this fruit.
A Maltese Blood and Riverside Navel
cross disclosed strong characteristics of
both fruits, and was very rich in flavor
Mr.. Guy G.. Majors left Paper Rind
st. Michael, the largest orange of this
variety we have ever seen.
Mr.. A. S. White brought in samples of
his Riverside Sweet-a variety that orig
mated as a Seeding on his place. 1t is
the sweetest orange we have ever tasted
and the most insipid. In comparison
with this fruit Floridas. and Tahitis
would have to take to the sugar-bowl
and then be discounted Riverside Press.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
THE FLORIDA AGR1oULTUR1sr.

bushel, every SO feet apart, both ways.
This makes precisely 40 bushels to the
acre. In few days, if the weather is
dry, the lime falls into an impalpable
powder, gaining for every bushel eighty
pounds) p pounds of water by ABSORB
ton from the air, or from shower of
rain, and increasing in bulk three times.
1t is then spread evenly, being scattered
easily 16 feet each way from the heaps,
by means of long handled, round-point-
ed shovel, and thus covers the whole
ground like light, white dust. The
ground is then sown (if broadcast) and
narrowed, and the lime is completely
mixed with the soil and disappears to
begin Immediately its silent but useful
work. If the seed is drilled, the land is
narrowed first This method is the best
for several reasons, but chiefly because
the lime is soon dissolved, one heavy
rain being sufficient to dissolve the whole
of it, and then, as it is absorbed by the
soil and by the manure, it's effect is i'm
mediately exerted, and there is no waste
or loss. Had it been plowed in, the first
rain would dissolve it and very quickly
carry it into the sub-soil, where it could
do nothing at all, and would be wholly
lost. Perhaps M. r. P. can now under
stand why his brother farmers found the
lime of no advantage.-H. Stewort, IN
Country Gentleman.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
1856
The Uses Of Lime.

The inquiry of NJ. p. r.. of Tennessee
page 81, affords an nstance of how oood
thing may be wholly spoiled in the us;no
lie writes that fsome of his broth o.. Co :.
mers have tried lime, with no ADVANTAGE /.
they scattered it and ploiced a unde1 y
underline the last three words. to call
special attention to the mistake. Lime
shouid never be plowed under, but kent
as near the surface as possible. Your
ulrectlons are precisely right; viz,
spread 1t evenly in a pulverized state and
I'll glHuse 1T well into the soil by narrowing.
mat is the proper practice, and it is ex-
ceeuingiy rare that when lime is thus
hsed 1t is not found obe of great service
70 tne crops, especially clover and grass.
ana as clover and grass are-so to speak
the underpinning OF successful rota-
ton, this is exceedingly important. But
farmers are much aided by reasons why
tnlngs are thus or thus, and minute d.
recJlons now to secure certain conditions.
Now, would like to give p. M. r. not
only my experience during several years,
but reasons why lime is useful, and direc-
lions how to procure the requisite finely
pulverized condition, and it's intimate
diffusion in the SOIL
First, there is a great deal of misap-
prehension regarding the effect of lime
as fertilizer. Ithas long been, and now
ls-by many persons-thought tosbe a
stimulant to the soil, and, therefore, a
dangerous substance to use. This is bv
no means true. 1t is partly true. and as
it contains a little truth, it is, like little
knowledge, dangerous thing. Lime is
a direct and indispensable plant. food.
This is evidently proved by the following
figures, showing the percentage of lime
contained in the ash Of
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Laying Hens.
THE BEST OF FOOD NONE TOO GOOD If ONE
WOULD SECURE BEST RESULTS.

the idea is altogether too prevalent
| that any food that poultry will eat is good
for them so we find in the market dam
aged grains of all kinds that are readily
purchased by poultry raisers, because
the price is a trife less than what good
grain can be bought for. He who thinks
he can gain anything by such practice
will be mistaken, especially if the grain
is to be fed to laying hens. Bad as the
policy would be to feed damaged grain
to mich cows, it would be much better
than to feed it to poultry, for the loss by
the shrinkage of milk would not be so
great as the loss by shrinkage of eggs.
There are few animals that will feel a
change of feed quicker than a laying
Western corn will, in few days, reduce
the number of eggs, but to change from
good wheat to damaged wheat, or wheat
screenings, will frequently reduce the
number one-half, and sometimes serious
owner is at loss to account for it.
Because hen will eat an inferior
quality of food, or drink very poor water
it is no evidence that it is not important
to give them the best of both food and
NdtOls AhJ u Gill UllstC LIDS UCCOIll0 lultoIy
should be rejected, whatever may be the
price. Whenever it is thought that wheat
barley, or any other grain, is too high to
buy the first quality, it is very bad pol
icy to buy damaged article; better omit
its use altogether and buy some cheaper
food that is sweet and good. In the place
of wheat, shorts or midlings may be used
to good advantage, and made to answer
nearly the same purpose.
A little attention to the quality of food
purchased will make great difference
in the receipts OF flock of poultry.
While it is desirable to have as great a
variety of food as possible, it is better to
omit some things than to use them if
they are not of good quality; for example
meat is important, but it had better be
omitted than to use damaged scraps, such
as we have seen fed out.
When we examine some of the food
that is being fed out we are not surprised
that there are SO many that find the pro-
duction of eggs is very improbable
business. The man who can make the
production of eggs profitable business
by the use OF damaged food, may con-
slider himself very fortunate, and if he
would exercise the same skill in feeding
out the best of food, he would find his
profits increased at least two-fold.-
Massachusetts Plougtmdn.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Cooking New Potatoes.

BoILING.-Wash and rub off the skin,
or if too old for this, peel with sharp
knife rinse, and put into boiling water
with a small handful of salt. Do not let
the water cease from boiling. When SO
soft that fork will pierce them, turn
off the water, remove the cover, and set
them over the fire moment to steam
dry; then take the bail of the kettle and
give it shake, so as to throw the pota-
toes about. Set over the fire another half
minute or so; then take up and serve in
an open dish. A covered dish is bad for
potatoes, as it keeps the steam in, and
makes them hard and watery. Potatoes
of good kind cooked as above will al
ways be sweet, mealy and dry.
GRAVY FOR New PoTAToEs.-P a
lump of butter as large as an egg into a
! frying pan over the fire, and heat until
! it is brown, being careful not to scorch.
Stir into it spoonful of flour, and add a
cupful OF good sweet milk. Have the
potatoes cooked as above; then pour the
hot gravy over them.
POTATO RIssoLEs. Boil the pototoes
as above, add little more salt and pep
per to taste. Hash very fine, little cold
tongue, or beef, or ham will answer il
lean enough, and add, also, a small onion
finely chopped, if liked. Mix all togeth.
err; roll into small balls; cover with egg
and then with bread crumbs, and fry il
hot lard tor about two minutes.
PoTATo SNow.-Peel and boil six large
mealy white pototoes, adding little sal
to the water. When done, take one at {
time while hot and rub through sieve
into q deep dish, letting it fall in {
mound. Serve at once with gravy o.
butter. Country Gentleman.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
Cutting Glass.
HOW TIE vITREoUs ARTICLE MAY BE CUT
WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS.

Many persons may not be aware that
glass can be cut under water with great
est ease, to almost any shape, by simply
using pair of shears or strong scissors
In order to insure success, two points
must be attended to-frst and most inn
portant, the glass must be kept quite
level in the water while the scissors are
applied; and secondly, to avoid risk, it
is better to begin the cutting by taking
off small pieces at the corners and along
the edges, and to reduce the shape grad
ually to that required, for if any attempt
is made to cut the glass to the shape as
we would cut piece of cardboard, it
will be most likely to break just where
it is not wanted. Some kinds Of glass
cut much better than others the softer
glass is the best for this purpose. The
scissors need not depend upon the state
of the edge presented to the glass.
When the operation goes on well, the
glass breaks away from the scissors in
small pieces in a straight line with the
blades. This method of cutting glass has
often been of service when diamond
has not been at hand, for cutting ovals
and segments, and though the edges are
not as smooth as might be desired for
some purposes, it will answer in many
cases. The two hints given above, if
strictly followed, will always insure sue
cess.-Pittsbugh Dispatch.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
E. L. PAINE, President,

JAChSUNVILLE, FLA.
Circulars with full description, with
H. G. Warner, Agent,
Montclair, Florida.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10
Yourself and NeighbOrs.

Miss Carrie Day, Miss Barricklow
and Mr.. Robert Mcfarland and daugh
ter, Miss Maggie, were guests of Andrew "
Mcfarland, on Friday, and took in the
big Fair.
The familiar face of Wheeler John
son, of Cadiz, shone in one of the booths
at the Fair.
Hons. Solomon Hogue and Samuel
Hilles, and Col. C. l. Poorman, were
among the attractions the two last days
of the Fair.
p. B. Conn, Esq, editor of the Steu
benville Herald, was over to see the
races on Friday.
Col. Frank Askew, wife and two
children, we're in town Friday, en- route
home from an eastern tour. The Col
was warmly greeted by many old time
friends.
MIR. W. S. Mcfarland has returned
to the Baltimore Medical College, tC
complete his medical education; be has
been appointed an assistant surgeon OF
the City Hospital, which will afford him
especial facilities for the prosecution OF
his profession.
Richard Collins, of Newark, Ohio
who has been visiting the family of VIM
Frasier, Esq, returned home yesterday
Mr.. John Stewart and wife. who
have been visiting in Iowa and Kansas
since the first of May, returned home on
Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. Richard S. Ryan, an old CHRON-
ICTF how now with the Cambridpa Jef+
fsrsonian, took in the big fair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

THERE is great rejoicing among the
mill men and everybody else about
Bridgeport, because of the signing of the
scale by the 1Etna Mill Company. On
Tuesday a meeting of the manufacturers
from the Etna, Standard and Whitta>
ker mills, and committee of sheet
rollers. occurred at Ktnaville, and the
scale was signed by the 1Etna. with the
understanding that the Standard would
sign on the following day. 1t is under
stood that the sheet rollers will go to
work on Monday. The Standard has
made some good improvements during
the shut down, having among other
things put in new set of polishing rolls,
by which highly polished grade of iron
will be manufactured, and which will
bring special prices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

A LIVELY term of the Probate court
for the disposition of minor criminal of
lenses, was held on Monday. Judge j. H.
CASTOR presiding. The following cases
were disposed of:
Ohio VS.. Hugh McMannis: disturbing
a meeting; bond of 500 forfeited
Ohio vs.. Jos. Lee; assault; plea of
guilty; fined S5 90 and costs.
Ohio VS.. Richard Vaughn; furnishing
liquor to person in the habit of getting
intoxicated. Plea guilty; fined SIS and
costs,
Ohio vs.. Jack Hinton; suffering game
to be played in his house for money.
Plea not guilty; jury waived and cause
tried to court; found guilty and fined
$50 and costs.
Ohio vs.. VIM. and Emily Smith; sell
ing intoxicating liquor on Sunday. Plea
of guilty; fined So 90 and costs and to
be imprisoned in county Jail for one day
Ohio vs. Celestine Tenfal; getting in
toxicated; nolle prosequi entered by at.
torney for the State.
Ohio vs.. Albert and J. II. Heed. As
sault and battery; cause continued of
docket.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

VIM. BRIGHT. charged with forging,
in 1877, the name of Eli Nichols, of near
Belmont, to an order on Nathan Hol-
loway for about ten dollars worth of
store goods, was arrested while in bed
at his home in Hendrysburgh, at five
o'clock on Tuesday morning, and was
taken before Squire l.. S. Thompson, of
Goshen township, where he waived a
hearing, and was brought to Jail, l,arriving
at o'clock yesterday morning, in charge
of Constable McEndree. Nearly nine
years ago, when the Offense charged was
committed, a warrant was issued for
his arrest, but he left the country.
When he returned he found that his
wife, who states that she had not re.
ceived any tidings from him during that
period, and supposed him dead, had mar
ried one Anderson. The situation was
not pleasant for Anderson, and he caused
the warrant to be revived, and the arrest
resulted accordingly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

THE marriage of Mr.. Frank Bryant to
Miss julia B. LentZ, was sOlemnized at
the residence of the brides mother, near
Louisville, on Tuesday, in the presence
of large number of friends, the Rev.
Robert Alexander officiating. After the
ceremony, the bridal party drove to
Wheeling, where they embarked on a
steamer to Cincinnati, from which point
they will GO by rail to Missouri. The
happy couple, both excellent young peo-
pie. have the best wishes of host of
friAnds
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10
INVITATION.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, BELMONT CoUNTY,l
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, O., Sept. 8. 1885.
The citizens of Belmont county and public
generally are cordially invited to be present
at the laying of the Cornerstone of the New
Court House, at St. Clairsville, Ohio, on
Tuesday, September 22d, 1888,
At o'clock p. m. Any resident of Belmont
county having any articles that he desires to
have deposited in the box will send them to
the Auditors Office by Saturday, September
10Th, so that the Commissioners can examine,
make list and record of them and see that
they are properly deposited. AS the space is
limited nothing but small articles should be
sent. OWEN MEEHAN,
MORRIS COPE,
W. j. BERRY,
ct Commissioners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10
Never Give UD.

If you are suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, dis
ordered blood, weak constitution, headache
or any disease of bilious nature, by al
means procure a bottle of Electric Btters
you will be surprised to see the rapid inn
provement that will follow; you will be in
spired with new life; strength and activity
will return; pain and misery will cease anC
hsnceforth you will rejoice in the praise o.
Electric Btters. Sold at SOC abottle by Pat
terson d Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

QUITE number of Belmont county
people have exhibits at the West Va
State Fair, now in progress at Wheeling
among them we note the following
Oliver Watkins. Maynard, 8 American
Merino sheep, and head Suffolk hogs;
A. c. Danford, IL head ShrOpshiredowns;
A. Y. Henderson, Maynard, Poland China
hogs; W. L. George, Bannock, 10 head
Shorthorns, and 12 Suffolk hogs; ]. H
DeDham, St. Clairsville, herd of Jerseys
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

News from all quarters indicate thai
an immense crowd will be in attend
ance here at the cornerstone laying OF
the 22d. The Masonic fraternity from
full, besides many other organized bo-
dies. Col. j. F. Charlesworth is to be
Chief Marshal, and r. NJ. Wilkins, Esq.
to be Chief of the Cavalry division. The
County Commissioners officially invite
the public to attend
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

THE public schools opened on Monday,
with total enrolment of 262 pupils
81 in room No. l, u in No. 2. Al in No.
3, 81 in No. and 43 in the High School.
Twenty-six new scholars entered the
primary department. The entire old
corps of teachers are at their respective
posts. and doubtless very satisfactory
results will he accomplished during the
YEAR
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

dishes, and other articles, principally
| showing the talent of our own young
ladies in this direction. In preserves
pickles and jellies there were ASS entries
representing all manner of stewing and
brewing, and cudgeling of pretty and
wise heads to manufacture and put ul
for winter use, fruits, berries, &c, and
il styles to make them palatable for the
cross-graihed lords and masters, who
should be put in the pickle class. if they
did not appreciate this display.
In dairy and domestic products, there
were rolls of sweet butter, home maGe
bread, pies, cakes. rolls, biscuit and the
like, till ore longed to revel among them
and have his fill. with the usual sad con-
sequences later on.
At the election on the second day, the
old board of managers was reelected
without opposition.
A financial statement cannot be fur
niShed until after the board meets, but
it will show up well.
The premium list will be large, and
will be printed as soon as practicable.
Look out for it.
The st. Clairsville band, with some
musicians from Mayors Wheeling band
furnished excellent music.
The management is to be congratu+
lated on the successful Fair, and on the
ability shown in the carrying out to a
success their different departments. Sec
retary j. B. Meyer especially had a diff
fcu't task to perform, but with the as,
sistance of Mr.. R. G. Meyer, he got all of
his work done in the best of shape.
SPEED RING.
Below is summary of the races in
the speed ring:
Stallion race-Fiying Hiatoga, 1st;
Charley West, I'd; Doctor NJ, Sd.
Quick drivers-W. G. Swearingen, 1st;
Geo. II. Smith, I'd and Sd.
Three minute trot-Harry C. Midnight,
1st; Roxy, I'd; WOpsie Bashaw, jr., Sd.
Three minute pace-Little Baby, 1st;
White Rose, I'd; Kitty Scott, Sd.
Free for all pace-G. A. Chaney's Fly
ing Hiatoga, 1st; Houser 6 Conley's Billy
Scott, I'd; d. II. Smiths SOrrel DAP, Sd.
Free for all trot-W. A. Dawson's
Charley West, lst; NJ. Tedwick's Hattie
T., I'd; A. B. Luke's Flora, Sd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

FRANK BRYANT came near meeting
with serious accident on Monday, but
luckily escaped injury. He was driving
on the pike of course-and near
Charles Pickering's residence met Berry's
portable saw mill, and his horse took
fright. Frank jumped, but the horse
went over an embankment, overturning
the blackboard, but not doing a great
amount of damage
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

THE monthly. meeting of the Belmont
Co. Farmers Club will be held in St.
Clairsville, Saturday, September 18th.
The topic for discussion will be Wheat
Culture" The subject will be opened
by the President, followed by J. B. Nc
Mechen and others. A full attendance
is requested.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

Mr.. J. II. CLOSE has sold bis farm of
1S5 acres-Jhe old Close homestead, near
RichlaDd churcb-tO RObt. Hammond,
formerly of this place, for $4,000. This
is a very desirable farm, well improved
and in an excellent state of cultivation.
Mr.. II. is to be congratulated upon his
ACQUISITION.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10

CHARLES CAPsTACK, the noted Barnes
vile tough, was at the WOodsfield Fair,
and grabbed watch from Mr.. Dough-
erty. He was arrested and fined, and
until the cold weather comes, and away
into those melancholy days, Barnesville
will be rid of him, as he will be working
limestone on the streets at WooGstield.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-09-10
TEE weather summary for August a

TIE weather summary for August, as
reported by Joseph Holmes, of New
Athens, in the Cadiz Republican, says
that the highest temperature was "a. on
the 1st; lowest, A on the 9th; rain fell
on II days, total fall of 9.37 inches,
being S.28 inches more than fell in same
month last year, and within 37-lOOths of
an inch as much as fell in May, } une and
July of this year. Mercury exceeded 90
on three days. There were II cloudy, I6
fair and clear days. Eighteen thunder
storms passed within ear shot of the
station.