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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-14
A KinSman in the Desert.

F. X. Perrault has received letter
from one of the Canadian boatmen on
the Nile. The writer states that wan.
dering a little way from the camp one
day he came to an oasis and in this
green spot found a man sitting on the
ground, and as he drew near the strains
of this familiar melody fell on his ear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
A shower OF short.Taiied birds.
Isl. Louis Globe-D Democrat


A terrific rain and wind-storm swept
over the Central Mississippi on the
night Of the I'd instant. 1t came from
a northwesterly direction and lasted
several hours, blowing down trees,
fences, and out-houses, and in some
places washing up corn and other
seeds that had been recently planted.
The next morning at Canton and vi
cinity large number of strange birds
were found lying or sitting on the
ground, some Of them dead and others
crippled from being hurled against trees,
houses, and other obstacles. Again,
others were found apparently unin-
jured, although they seemed unable or
indisposed to fly any considerable dis
lance. Upward Of a hundred of these
birds have been picked up, and as
they are entire strangers to the
locality, the supposition is that they
were caught up on the sea-coast by the
wind and waited this way. They are
certainly species Of sea-fowl, and re-
semble the penguin. They are about
the size Of the teal duck, have head
like the game chicken, and bill like
the crow. Their legs are short and
web-footea; their wings are also short.
The feathers on the neck and back are
black and dark green, while those on
the breast are bright silvery gray.
The birds have no tails, and the live
ones were found either sitting up or
waddling. and made no effort to fly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
Let the Children Have Rec.
From the Prairie Farmer.l


That is to say, if there is any bee
pasture near-such as clover, or other
flowers, for them to visit. The discov-
cries in regard to the life and habits Of
bees, as well as many other insects,
made in the past twenty years are really
wonderful. We have seen and
learned enough Of these to be-
get a strong desire to study
the subject much more. But
there are many other topics We I'M
derstand better, and which need our
constant attention, and the bee study
must possibly wait for the leisure Of
{" second childhood" II, however, we
had now, as once, growing children,
dozen years old and upward, We would
surely get them bee-book or too, and
4 colony" or two Of bees, and try
to interest them in learning all about
their very curious habits, and how to
care for them and increase them.
and gather surplus sweets. both as
matter Of pleasure and profit,
and to develop habits of obserya-
ton. Always provided that the pas
ture ground in the vicinity was not
already greatly oyerstocked, as it sell
dom is. We advise every country
dwsller having family to try this. A
small sum will secure beginning out
fit. Give the child or children pecu-
mary, or at least honey, interest in
tho results, and it will be an additional
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
The Editors vfvaeious wife.
lsan Francisco Examiner


The estimable and Industrious wife
Of Orlando 4. Jones, the editor Of that
sprightly Democratic paper the Bodie
Erening Miner, is an applicant for post
mistress Of Bodie. The Miner in re-
cent issue quite Enthusiastically sets
forth her claims as follows while
we shall be unswervingly Democratic
until reform shall have been accom-
plished, we assure the people Of Mono
county that the INSCRIPTIONS Office
hunter, Of whatever political party, shall
hereafter meet with no mercy at our
hands. In this connection we desire to
pay q tribute where it is merited there
fore the intelligent reader will pardon
our modesty. 1t is our 'viyacious
wife. During three long, weary years,
from 4, 5, and 6 o'clock in the morning
until sometimes as late as III o'clock at
night, has this lady stood side by side
with US at the case and at the press,
and in the performance Of the multifa-
rious other duties connected with the
publication ofthe Miner. In the dark
est hours she has been most cheerful
and hopeful and earnest and industrious,
and to her mental ability and physical
labors is largely due the fact that the
Democrats of this district have an Or
gan to-day. We are fully prepared to
publish the Miner just as long as we
please, and the Bodie Erening Miner
will be regularly issued until the last
piece Of machinery from the Standard
mill and mine is loaded on wagon and
started out of town, when we may be
induced to follow"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
RURAL READING.
Make COUNTRY LIFE HAPPY.
A Word for tn. Noble" of A.'m.l.-w".-

A werd for the Nobicu or Asimsis-wire-
srs.s-sees-Frui Notes, aud the Like.
Life in the country as lived by most
peoplc is little better than Punishment,
saws writer in the GioJe-Democrat.
There is neither mental nor moral
growth. Year after year the same hum
drum existence goes OH. They seldom
attend church. and very rarely, per-
hsps never, hear lecture or attend
any entertainment. After week Of
monotonous toll the Sabbath dawns
clear and bright. What do nine
out OF ten farmers families do.
Why. the good man walks out
after breakfast. looks over the
stock and his broad acres, and
then comes in and lands him
self on the couch with the caution to
his wife to "keep the children quiet
while he sleeps" And she, poor worn
out drudge. goes about her work with
a dim idea that life is at besta sad. unful-
filed longing. After her morning work
is done she washes and dresses the chill
drcn. and is just wondering whether
she shall dress for the afternoon or fol-
low the example of her husband, and
rest, OF perhaps she is thinking of read
ing the one newspaper, or OF answer
ing the letter she has owed so long
but these thoughts are quickly dispell-
ed by yell from some quarter, and a
tramping OF feet hurrying to tell
mamma how johnny failed down
and hurt hisself" She takes him on
her lap, wipes his smutty nose and
kisses him. as only mother
can. BY the time Johnny's woes
are healed the father, who has been
awakened by the noise, comes out inno
very amiable state of mind and inquiries
il dinner is never going to be ready.
So she goes to work again and prepares
that important meal. while he grumbles
about the young ones noise. Thus it
goes on. one week an exact repetition
Of another; no new ideas, no improve
ment, no pleasure. Is it any wonder
that women grow stupid and uninterest-
ing. and men coarse and vulgar? Or
that the children as they grow older
become restless and dissatisfied at
home and long to get away from the
place which should be the most at
tractive spot on earth. There is no
reason why country life should not be
pleasant and attractive. III people
would only arouse themselves and make
a desperate effort to get out of the rut
into which they have fallen, attend
church regularly if not too far away,
take an occasional trip, subscribe for
more first-class periodicals, and read
them, too; try to mingle with people
from whom something may be learned ;
in short, make life something more
than mere existence, SO that when
death comes they shall have lived
their allotted time instead of only
one quarter of it. OF course it is not
possible for all to do so. but there are
large class of well-to-do and even
wealthy farmers whose sole aim is to
increase their acres or bank account.
Broad acres can never be compensated
for a life to which all refinement and
beauty have been denied; and how
much better to enjoy more day by day
than to live in sordid meanness and
have a large estate for their heirs to
quarrel over for the next decade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
GIVE the Horses their Due.

tflOln tut hultl WV lOlhtlsl
With the constant multiplication Of
machinery upon the farms the burden
Of hard work is being transferred from
human to horse muscle. Whereas the
horse was formerly required to draw
the pillow only. now he is compelled to
draw the plowman as well, the change
having been as great in nearly every
department Of the farm. In cOnSe-
quenoe Of this increase Of labor it
becomes mans duty, as it is to his
interest, TO see that the horse
be well fed and properly cared
for. Notwithstanding this, there is no
animal so much neglected and abused.
On many farms. where during winter
there is not much labor for them to do,
the horses are turned to the straw
stack entirely unsheltered, or are con-
fined in stables with hard floors. and
so open that the cold is greatly intense
fled by the wind blowing between the
boards, and then, hslf-fcd and forced to
drink ice-water, they are compelled to
SILVER away the dark days, half the
time ungroomed. If driven to town,
they are tied by the street side, too
often without the protection of even
a blanket, and then forced to stand for
hours in sleet and cold while their in
human owner is loafng in some saloon
or corner grocery.
That this is no fancy sketch, the thou
sands OF emaciated horses Keeling along
these spring days, scarcely able to pull
the pillow or harrow, and doing no more
than half q reasonable amount of work,
are too common and expensive wit
nesses. The aggregate loss from late
spring seeding and planting, the result
of this feeble condition, will surprise
him who may gather the statistics. Not
only this, but hundreds of horses work
ing in ill-iitting harnesses and without
proper care. having shoulders CALLED
and sore, are kicked and pounded by
brutal drivers because they show signs
of suffering. Surely mans neglect and
cruelty to so good a servant should al
most make us ashamed ofour race.
We insist that aside from the moral
aspect of the question, so important a
helper in successful farming should be
so housed and cared for during the
winter, so as to be most servicsable in
snrinp. and should then have An abund-
ance Of food, good care, and kind usage
in the hurrying season. Every farmer
should make it point to see that every
horse is so cared for that it is in perfect
health and able to do its full share OF
work when most needed, and that every
man having the care of team should
be required to give them the best oil
care, even before he looks after his
own comfort. Nothing pays better
than to take good care Of the horses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
mrs. Laagsry and Mary Anderson.

lAohuOh itttti IA buc AibttiOtu lliutSfJ
1t is said that French woman who
is beautiful always avoids being seen
near other beautiful women, preferring
the neighborhood Of her sisters less ia
vored by nature, and, when possible,
provides herself with a foil, in the
shape Of plain companion, called in
French reposssoir. The two most
beautiful women in London, Mrs. Lang
try and Miss Mary Anderson, were both
to be seen at the private view Of the
Royal Academy, and people, of course,
had an opportunity Of comparing their
several attractions. Both were hand
somely dressed, Mrs. Langtry's gown
being Of green velvet Of most trying
shade, trimmed with peacock feathers.
Her lovely complexion stood the ordeal
perfectly, and most people agreed that
she is seen TO more advantage off the
stage, whereas Miss Anderson is not.
So the Londoners say. In my humble
opinion the two beauties are so totally
different that comparison between
them is odious indeed. Miss Anderson
seems to have lost her way from Olym-
pus and to be almost out Of place amidst
nineteenth-century surroundings; but,
IL / might make the remark without the
fear Of being misinterpreted, l should
say that Mrs. Langtry does not strike
pnc Is being too good for this world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
The HuDkards.
philadelphia Press.

The term - Dunkard " is used indis-
criminately for several denominations
of kindred nature. The proper term
Of the sect is German Baptists, or
Brethren, having assumed the latter
name for themselves, ION account of
what Christ said TO His disciples, One
is your Master, even Christ, and all ye
are Jrethrn.'" They originated in
Schwartzenan in the year l70S, in Ger
many" The first constituents were
eight neighbOrS, six men and two
women, "whO agreed to read the
Bible in company" They de-
sired Alexander Mack, one of their
number, to baptize them, but he, Deem
ing himself in reality unbaptized, re-
fused; upon which they cast lots to
find who should be administrator of
the baptism. On whom the lot fell has
been carefully concealed. They were
baptized in the river Eder, and then
formed themselves into church, choos-
ing Alexander Mack as their minister.
They increased rapidly and had con-
gregations in Marienborn and Epstein,
with John Mass and Christian Levy
as their ministers in those places.
Persecution quickly drove them thence
some to Holland and some to Gre
felt. Soon after the mother church vol
UNFAIRLY removed from Schwartzenan
to Serusteryin, in Friesland. and from
thence migrated to America in l7l9.
In 1929 the Brethren Of Crefclt and
Holland followed. As TO their princi-
pies, thew believe that they should do
what the Bible says and not what it
might mean. They preserve their an
cient customs; their lives are singularly
pure and unselfish. They have re-
Gently established a college in the
West, which contains a large por-
ton of the remarkable library
Of Abram II. Cassel, the noted
Pennsylvania antiquary, himself
Dunkard. In the simplicity and i'll
tegrity Of their lives the Dunkards,
Schwenkfelders, and Mennonites arc
much alike. A wealthy Mennonite
bishop, now dead for many years, who
lent freely Of his substance to needy
neighbors, without bond, mortgage,
or any evidence Of debt, declared be-
fore his death he had never thereby
lost a single cent. In his house were
no keys, locks, or outer fastenings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
nLD DOMINION STEAM xtdn
" SHIP COMPANY.

Steamers leave Richmond EVERY III EdS-
DAY, FRIDAY, and SUNDAY.
Steamers leave New York for Rlcnmoha
EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, ana
SATU RDAY at T.. VI.
Passenger mmOdations unsuf peSeu.
Cabin fare to New York Qncluding meals
and BERTH, $40; round-trip tickets, sls
steerago, with subsistence, 81; without SUP
sistence, IS. AT
Freight forwarded and through bills OF
lading issued for points beyond New YORK.
Freight received daily until 7. VI.
Manifest closed on sailing days one hour
before departure.
Passengers leaving Richmond by the
Chesapeake and OHIO railway at $50 A. vi.
trta Newport's News and the Richmond
and Petersburg railroad at 1880 A. NJ. on
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,
THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS VIII make
connection at NORFOLK with steamer
leaving those days. 1880. .,,,,,
SAILINGS THIS WEEK.
ROANOKE, Captain Couch, SUNDAY,
NAV 3lst at 8 O'Clock A. NJ.
OLD DOMINION. Captain SMITH, TUES
DAY, June I'd. at O'Clock Z. VI.
WlANOKE, Captain HULPHERs, FIJI
DAY, June 5th. at 3 o'clock Z. VI.
GEORGE W. ALLEN 4 CO., Agents,
No. 1901 Main street and
my 20 COmpanys Wharf Rockets,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31

under the title, in the Indian language,
Of "Mamusse Wunncctupauvatsmwe
Ur-BibaIum God Nancesenc Nukkone
Testament kah konk wusku Tesla
ment."
IL has been asserted that only one
living person is able to read this YER
sion Of the Bible-namely, j. Ham
mond Trumbull, Of Hartford, CT. The
remark Of Horne. more than sixty
years ago, may now be reiterated with
more emphasis This version has
now become literary curiosity, there
being scarcely any person living who
can read or understand single verse
in It,"
The longest word used in the Bible
is in St. Mark, l.. 40;
"weetappesittukgussunnookwehtu-
nkquoh -" kneeling down to him.
John Eliot was, in all respects, a
most remarkable man. Possessed Of
rare literary attainmeuts and personal
bearing which fitted him to Il" stand be-
fore kings" he, nevertheless, performed
a most lofty service for his Master and
his lowly fellow-men in the most hum
bic way, busying himself with the
minute details Of methods for the inn
proyement Of the social and spiritual
condition of the wild children of the
forest. lie was modest to the last degree.
Never were the reports OF missionary
so sparsely sprinkled with the pro-
noun al" as were his. He
attributed every success to his
Master. working through him. His
contemporaries reverenced him. 81
think" said one who knew him we'll.
ave can never love and honor this
man of God enough" "The name of
the apostle to the Indians" says one
of his biographcrs (Convers Francis),
Unjust always stand in the distin-
guished brightness on that roll of the
servants Of the Most High whom New
England delights and ever will delight
TO honor in the annals Of her moral his
tory" "Hc is called the Apostle to
the Indians said Edward Everett in
on Grafton at Dorchester. July 4, 1850.
AN Apostle: Truly. know not
who, since Peter and Paul, better de-
serves that name
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
something About .Arber.DAy."

c"s"stuiu8 ABOUT "AFBOTsDsS'
In many Of the western States there
is day observed called % Arbor-day,"
when the country people in social and
pleasant gatherings plant trees where
the axe has long since denied grateful
shade to impoverished lands. Speaking
of this day an exchange well says:
1.-THE axes have slashed to the tops Of
the hills, and the pastures on the hill
sides and meadows in the valleys have
given out for want Of moisture. Pas
lures which formerly furnished album
dant grazing are now brown during the
hot season and meadows which yielded
two and three tons to the acre now
yield scarcely ton. The farmers have
destroyed their diaries with their axes.
They will now have to reverse the OPP
Grafton by planting trees and waiting
for them to grow, or continue the mo-
tons Of running dairies without grass"
Let us have an srbor-dsy in every
State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
Eruit Nafes.
lOur Country Home.


Destroy the disgusting tent caterpillar
in the orchard by rubbing off his nest
with a swab saturated with spirits Of
turpentine. Choose a cool morning,
when all the worms are in their nests.
IL the canker-worm should appear
upon the apple-trees, he may be de-
stroyed by spraying the trees with
water containing Paris green or Lon
don purple, as described for the codling
moth.
In our own experience in strawberry
growing. we have sometimes averted
injury from frost by passing over the
bed after sunset and raking the mulch
from the spaces between the rows upon
the plants. so as to cover them. Three
men with rakes, working diligently, will
cover an acre Of strawberries IN this
manner in about two hours and IT IS
easy to compute that if in so doing the
crop is saved, this six hours of labor
with as many more in uncoyering the
l.nts) will prove in the highest degree
pI ftable. There is always tempta-
ton to run the risk of frost rather than
perform a few hours of labor out of the
usual routine but eternal vigilance y
will usually prove profitable in the long
run.
Tie the growing shoots of grape-yineS
promptly. If this work is neglected
the wind often breaks them of, put
ting the plants back seriously.
Young grape-yneS are frequently ex-
tremely precocious. They often put
out blossoms and attempt to form
fruit the first season after set
ting. 1t is hardly necessary to
remark that such blossoms should
be promptly removed. A vine should
not be allowed to bear until the
third year. and then it should not be
permitted to set all the fruit that it
will. Indeed. on old bearing vines it is
usually advisable to remove about one
blossom cluster out Of two or three. 1t
is not the blossoms. but the number OF
wel-formed punches. that decide the
crop.
The big French horses called Perche-
ron and Norman, crossed on our best
mares. make grand horses. They are
good anywhere. They are gentle and
strong. When three years old they
will be able to do teamwork and earn
their keeping. There will always be a
paying demand for such horses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, BLEED
II ING. AND ITCHING
POSITIVELY CURED BY CUrlCURA.

\ warm bath with CUTiCURA soar, an
exquisite SIX ln-beautifler and a single applt-
cation OF CUTiCCRA, the great skn-cure,
will instantly allay the Intense itching OF
the most aggravated case OF Itching Piles.
This treatment. combined with small doses
OF CUTICCRA RtsOLVENr, the new blood
purifier, three times per day. TO regulate
and strengthen the bowels, overcome con-
situation, and remove the cause, Will cure
Bind bleeding. and Itching Piles when all
other remedies and even physIclans lall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
FEATHER.DRESsING.

r AIDES, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CURLED. Careful attention given TO DYE
ING FEATHERS To MATCH DRESSES
or HAT TRIMMINGS. OLD FEATH-
Frs RECURLED and REDRESSED
TO look like new. KID GLOVES and
LACES cleansed. This is the only place in
the city where q speciality is made OF this
work. j. SrORCl<, from Paris,
Ostrich Feather Manufacturer.
sos east Broad street.
my S-Su.Tu6Th1mS Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31

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~ RAILROAD COMPANY.
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DAYS.
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A L. RIyEs General Manager p,. n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31
ITCHING PILES.

! was taken for the first time in my life
with Bind Piles 80 severe that l could
hardly keep on my feet ] used various
remedies for three weeks, when the disease
took the form OF Itching Piles, and growing
worse By advice Of an old gentleman
tried the CUTGCURA. one dpphrdtion re-
Hctcd the itching. and | was soon cured. /
wish to tell the world that In cases Of Itch
ing Piles the price Of the CUTICgRA is OF no
account From an unsolicited quarter.
o. {. kIBBI.
80 NVts.r srpFET t'oNCOHD y. IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-31

Correspondingiy quick time 70 other
poipta Through bills OF iading Issued 81
low rntas. O. A. TAYLOR.
jyI General Passenger Agent