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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
MONSTER OF THE AIR.

AS will be seen on examining the cut,
this is an improvement over the potato
stuck with feathers to which the birds
soon become accustomed, finding it not
possessed of life. For the body of the
monster take q long mangel wurtZel, a
large parsnip, or mammoth beet. Into
this thrust feathers along what is TO be
the back and sides, with two set in the
head for horns. For the tall the feathers
are mounted on light twigs, the object Of
this being to keep the suspended monster
lively by turning with the wind. The
eyes are important parts for giving a life
like appearance. These consist of two
bits of broken porcelain, thrust into the
root from the top downward, and with
eye holes gouged out of the sides to these.
Two small spin wheels are projected
forward of the eyes, to add horror to the
look. They are made of circular pieces
of tin, about four inches across. These
are cut from the edge to near the center
into about ten or more radiations, and the
parts given a slight twist, windmill like.
A wire nail through the center attaches
each wheel to the end of a stick, and on
this it should revolve in every slight
breeze.
For suspending it, a cord which en-.
circles the body is carried up to one end of
half hoop shaped iron rod the other END
of which is bolted to pole that is raised
slightly above one of the trees to be pro-
tected. Then the monster hobs about and
turns with the wind the spin wheels fly
and clatter, and altogether there is a
dreadful look to strike terror to evil doing
birds, even those disposed to boldness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

Wherever the insect works, small as it is,
it may easily be recognized by the pecul-
iarly blush white cottony matter which 1t
eXcretes from its body and which is never
met with in the case of the common apple
tree plant louise that inhabits the leaves
and tips of twigs Fortunately, there are
two or three natural checks to this pest,
or it would soon destroy all the trees.
The nine spotted lady bug is one of these.
AS for artificial remedies, Professor
Riley says: "The best mode to get rid of
the apple root louise is to drench the roots
OF the infested tree with hot water But
to render this process effectual the water
must be applied in quantities large enough
to penetrate to every part of the infested
roots" Professor Comstock says that
the root lice thrive in a dry, porous soil.
Mrs. Treat therefore recommends that,
as heavy, damp soil does not agree with
these pests, the earth around the crown
of the tree be kept followed into sort of
basin, in order that the water may collect
there.
No tree can bear knots and eXcres-
cences on its roots such as these lice make
and bear good apples at the same time,
for the main part of the sap and nourish-
ment of the tree goes to support the gals
which these creatures produce.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Annie Root Inuse.

In the last annual report of the New
Jersey State Horticultural society, along
with much other matter of practical i'm
portance, is u communication on the apple
root louise from Mrs. Mary Treat, Vine
land. n. J. This communication is OF
yerv general interest, for the root lice are
far more destructive to vegetation than
are those that inhabit the stems and
leaves. Following are some OF the state
ments made, in condensed form;
The root louise increases even more
rapidly than do plant lice, and when
ready to migrate they know enough to go
to new pastures to found colonies on apple
trees not before inhabited by their pre-
decesssrs. For the last twenty years a
woolly plant louise has been known to
infest the roots of apple trees, causing
swellngs and determinations Of almost
every possible shape, and, when very
numerous, killing the tree.
Although the insect usually confines IL
self to the roots of the tree, yet few may
be occasionally found on the suckers that
spring up around the butt of the trunk,
and even on the trunk and limbs, especi
ally in places where the branch has been
amputated and nature is closing up the
old wound by a circle of bark.
When it works upon the naked trunk il
often causes a mass o. little EXAMINATIONS
to sprout out about the size Of cabbage
seeds, thus producing, on small scale,
the same effect that it does upon the rootF.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
The Production of Annles.

No farmer who has the land to spare
should be deferred from setting out an
apple orchard of good fruit by the fear of
no market, or, in other words overpro-
duction. The population is constantly in
creasing, and the apple is the king of
American fruits, sought for everywhere,
and only in exceptional cases and limited
districts is there in any year such an eX-
cess over the demand as to render an
orchard of good fruit Improbable. AS
many as $4,000 barrels of American apples
have been sold in London in single week,
and the demand for them is steadily in
creasing And England is only one of the
many countries to which they are sent.
The manufacturers of pure vinegar in
this country also make market FOR an
immense amount of the more common
varieties. The fear of apple growing be-
ing overdone has been entertained by
some people, from time to time, for as
many as forty years back; nevertheless a
good orchard has continued to be q good
thing to have, and it is quite safe to pre-
dict that it will be the same hereafter for
first class apples Of good keeping qualities.
The amount exported to other countries
has grown to such an extent that it is
stated that the value of it is almost equal
to one-seventh of Vie estimated merchan-
disc value of the whole amount produced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

GUERNSEY BULL 'woNDER OF THE WORLD"
The Guernseys make fine show not
only in the herd, but in the exhibition
ring, being beautiful animals, somewhat
larger than the Jerseys and more uniform
in color.
Numbered with remarkable specimens
of this breed is the famous COW Jolie I'd,
imported by Mr.. j. w, Fuller, OF Cataso-
qua, Pa. who won first prize as the best COW
in the island of Guernsey in 1884. She is
considered one of the best among milk
cows of this breed in this country. A
noticeable characteristic is the extreme
.yellowness of her skin.
In the annexed illustration is given a
true likeness of another prominent Guern-
sey, the bull "Wonder of the World, "
imported by E. n. Howell, Poughkeepsie,
n. Y. At the last New York dairy and
cattle show this animal was awarded the
first prize for the best bull over / and
under years old. He is pale fawn and
white with rich colored skin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
TRELLIS AND ARBOR.

The journal quoted from says that
grape vines planted at intervals of twelve
feet, alternating on each side so that
plants may not come opposite, will COM
pletely cover the trellis and arbor over
head and at the same time bear full loads
of fruit if annually shortened in to pre-
vent too great elongatfon of the main
vines. The leading shoots should be cut
back annually to about six feet, and the
spurs to two buds each. If grapes are not
desired any good climber may be substi-
tuted, and in this case, after the trellis is
fully covered, all that will be necessary
will be. to keep down too rampant growth.
The posts rest on stones sunk a little
into the ground. The posts may be of
any desired size of timber. Cap pieces
connect them along each side, and cross
pieces join the opposite posts. Wire is
used for the lattice work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Things Farmers Tell One Another.

Mr.. NJ. B. Paxton advises that parsnip
seed be planted early, and when well up
thinned to six inches apart.
Never allow potatoes to throw OFT
sprouts in an over warm cellar; it weakens
vigor, says Mr.. Alfred Rose, the veteran
potato grower.
Mr.. J. II. Hale, Connecticut, says that
peach trees that have been annually and
heavily banked with wood ashes to keep
ont the borers have been more free from
vellows than those not so protected.
To have sweet corn for a succession
Mr.. E. S. Cannon advises, first, either
Cory or Northern Pedigree, then Smokers
Early or Perry's Hybrid, then Moore's
Concord, Triumph or Hickory, then Stow
ellis Evergreen, Monmouth or Egyptian.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Pure Water for Fowls.

1t is of great Importance in keeping
fowls in a healthy condition that they
should have access to no water that is not
pure. Leakings from the manure heap,
water from the kitchen sink or slop holes
in the yard are all unwholesome, is is
stagnant water of any kind. Drinking
vessels should be easily accessible at all
times and supplied with water that is
pure and fresh, Tin, galvanized iron or
earthen drinking vessels may be used
and should be thoroughly cleansed and
rinsed out whenever refilled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
The CaDacity of n Barn for Hay,

The exact weight of a body of hay can
not be ascertained by measurement, vary
ing as it will according to the kind of hay
and the length of time it has been packed
away. The rule is to measure the spaces
to be filled with hay and multiply the
length by the width and that by the depth,
all in feet, then divide by 500, which is
the number of cubic feet commonly taken
to represent ton of average hay. Some
times, owing to quality and condition, 400
cubic feet will weigh ton, when in other
cases 600 may be required.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Successive Planting of Peas.

Peas should be planted as early as the
ground will admit, in a rich, deep soil,
for vigorous growth and large produc-
ton. Several successive paintings should
be made at short intervals to secure sue
cessive pickings through the season. The
same result can be obtained to some de-
gree by planting at the same time varieties
that have earlier and later periods for rip
ening. From the mary excellent kinds
offered by seedsmen choose the ones most
to your liking, and follow the directions
as to planting and cultivation that are CIV
EN- on the packets. The wrinkled peas
are more delicate in flavor and remain
longer in season than the smooth sorts,
and there are many to select from that do
not require support from brush.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Petroleum as a Wood Preservative.

AS preservative of wood, hardly any
thing better than petroleum is known, as
many persons have realized, and more are
finding out every day, and its cheapness
makes it available for purposes for which
no substitute of the same cost can be
found. 1t can be applied to advantage on
implanted posts, gates, shingles, etc.,
greatly increasing their durability but
should not be used with colors as paint,
for it does not dry and harden well, but
wood, where it has been applied, can
afterward be painted more easily than if
it had not been used.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Bagging Tomatoes.

All have heard of bagging grapes as a
preventive of mildew and rot. Progress
sive men who lave tried the bags on to-
matoes say that the tomatoes thus covered
were so delicate in color, so very smooth
and perfect that members of the house
hold did not, upon first seeing them,
know what they were. Now we hear of
perfect specimens of pears and plums
raised in this way. 1t would not pay in a
money sense to do such work, but it
might well serve to delight and instruct
the little folk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Protection Against Birds.

Every season innumerable contrivances
ire invented aud employed to frighten
birds away from cherry laden trees and
ether fruits. The one represented in the
cut was originally suggested in Popular
Gardening, and, it is claimed, has been
found effectual.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
The Guernseys.

The Guernseys, one of the several types
of dairy cattle represented in the herds of
this country, are nearly allied to the more
popular Jerseys, and like them are great
butter producers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

Caution! Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

The Farmers Alliance has formed CO.
operative association in San Augustine
county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

Farmers are often puzzled as to the
style of arbor or trellis best suited to
vines of rapid growth. The trellis shown
in the cut is of simple construction, and
is advised by Farm, Field and Stockman
for grape vines, along with other sorts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
PROTECTION OF CHERRIES AND
OTHER FRUITS FROM BIRDS.

Remedies Suggested for the Apple Root
Louse-Facts About Guernsey Cattle.
Trells and Arbor Suited to Fast Crow
ing Vines.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

To those acquainted with our institu
to say that the Invalids' Hotel and 81
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the most largely patronized and widely
the world for the treatment and cure
arise from youthful indiscretions and pc
We, many years ago, established 81
treatment of these diseases, under thu
the most skillful physicians and surge
that all who apply to MS might receive
Council of the most experienced epecil
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24
BREvITIEs.


One hundred tons OF material for
the Front street cable road arrived
by the Umatilia yesterday.
A pleasant party was given last
night at the residence of Mrs. Ran
dolph, corner Eleventh and Columbia.
in honor Of the eighteenth birthday oil
her daughter, Miss Edith Randolph.
The fire and water committee and
Purchasing Agent Forrest yesterday
ordered a new four-wheeIed hose cart
for the North Seattle hose company,
The machine win be fine one and the
cost Is $50
Marriage licenses we're issued yester.
day for Emil Telegram and Miss MARY
Nelson, both Of Seattle: +. w. Bib,
bins OF Tacoma and Miss Lucy VI
Christman Of yashon island. and John
Scherlippens and Miss Odella De
Spiegeier, both OF Cedar Mountain.
The ladies OF Trinity Parish Guild
viii hold reception in the church
rooms, on the corner of Third and
Jefferson streets, tonight at 5 o'clck
Some very good music Is promised and
refre shments viii be served. Al
friends OF the parish, especially ths
newcomers, viii be made cordially
welcome.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24

Or. l.. C. Lane. OF san Francisco.
spent yesterday In Seattle.
Mr. j. p. Belts and bride, OF Port
Townsend. are at the Occidental.
Mrs. W. c. Squire aud daughter ar
rived from Ilion. New York. yester-
day.
Mr. Win Woodman, OF Manchester,
n. H., has arrived in Seattle 10 re-
main.
Mr.. J. W. Hughes returned yester-
day from two months visit in the
Eastern states.
Mr.. II. j. Hickman and bride tnee
Miss Homer OF New Westminster, Il,
c.. are III the city.
DIR. o. q. Root, who has been on a
visit 10 relatives and friends in Ohio,
returned home yesterday.
Mr.. i. 3. King, agent OF the New
York and San Francisco Tea Compa-
ny, was IN the city yesterday, en- route
to Franklin.
Mrs. II. ID. MeGinniss and son. Of
New York, arrived yesterday from the
East TO spend the winter in Seattle
with her son, Mr.. Z. w. McGinniss
Messrs. u. d. Pretiyman and X. b.
Couoyer, OF Salem, Oregon, are in the
city aud are convinced that Seattle is
beyond all doubt 1.-THE biggest little
city on the coast,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24

CAet Terry Simply ghswfng The
Zeal ~ . New Coavert.
Mr. Walter Ronald. inspector OF
customs on the steamship Emxtlla.
who arrived here YESTERDAY. states
that the report Published YESTERDAY
morning to the effect that ex-In-
spectcr Chef Terry had been converted
In Victoria by Evangelist Moody, il
true, though Mr.. Ronald does not be-
lieve be i insane he said. YES.
shet Terry has been an ardent
soul-saver. and goes about the streets
working 70 bring sinners 10 the fold.
He acknowledges 10 his friends that he
has wronged the government and Is
deeply repentant- | do not think
Terry Is deranged- He seems rational
enough, bat is i,nbued with an enthu-
siasrn bordering on crankisess. CON-
mon TO many new converts who are
converted during the excitement Of
great revival. s5ch as sEr. Moody Is
now carrying on IN Victoria.
Another gentleman connected with
the customs service. said. @Itis not
AZ all unlikely that Special Agent Crow
ley. who is now Ia Victoria. will hunt
up Mr.. Terry, and doabsleS- elicit
much valuable information from him
during his present frame OF mind. .
Terry IS q young man, Who was
quite well raised When quite a hoy.
he was promoted to purserShip on
one Of the Oregon Railway & Naviga-
ton Company's steamers, and from
there he was appointed an inspector
OF customs. such rapid promotion
inflated him, and he began to imagine
that he was about the smAfteSt man
on Puget Sound. Not content with q
moderate salary of So per day paid
him By the government ne went into
the opium business with some Vic
toria Chinamen engaged in the manu-
facture Of the drug. They
made the stuff and his
duty was TO find a market for Ii, and
to supply that market without paving
duty. Like all frauds. he prospered,
but finally, becoming too bold. was
eau ht, and had TO jump the country
for protection. He went to Victoria.
and during his idle hours he pondered
over tie wrong that be had done 10
himself, his family and his country.
He attended the revival meetings,
heard the great evangelist tell how
greater sinners than he had been
saved, and made up his mind to get in
before il was too late.
And nova large number of his old
companions, including certain indi-
yiduals high up IN the counsels OF the
Democratic party, are trembling IN
their boots lest Terry shall tell the
detective from Washington what he
knows about the custom-house ring,
and his connection with it in certain
large opium deals.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24
YOUNG THIEVES ARRESTED.
Parker and Worley Captured at Gilman
and Plead Guilty.

Monday afternoon Chief OF Police
Mitchell learned that two young men
answering the descriptions OF Charles
Parker and Edward Worley, who
robbed Ms. Zook, proprietor of the
anatomical museum, OF about $3.50
IN checks and $3.50 in meney. Sunday
evening had been seen walking out the
Seattle, Lake Shore & la stern railway
track. He at once teiegraphe descrip.
Mons Of the young men 70 George ",
ilehettS. of Gilman, with instructions
TO have chem arrested ii they put in
an appearance there 4 seW hours
,ateF Deputy sheriff Frye found the
ooyS IN Gilman saloon and arrested
hem, They acknowledged their guilt.
1hd the most ot the plumber was found
III their Possession. The cash wa'
short Si1 81, and five small diamonds
and gold nugget were missing. The
noys said that after extracting every
ming OF value that they could find
sisey threw the yaliSe into Salmon bay.
The boys were brought 20 Seattle by
Yesterday mornings train. and
pleaded guilty in Justice Jones court
ihey were held 20 await the action ol
lne next grand jury, and in default ol
SttsN hail each, were committed &
lsh Mrs XoOk, who had befrieaded
young Parker when be WAS IN want
visited the Young thieves in jail YES
srday afternoon. but they rcin q
TAX with her further than to tell hel
MIA disposition had been made Of TIA
Nailse. Parser IL about 10 years OF ag'
aud Morley Is
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24
CROWDED WITH PRISONERS.
Something Necessary TO Relieve the
Pressure on the County Jail.

The county jail is again packed so
full that it is almost impossible to
crowd more prisoners into it, although
they are coming in at the rate of from
four to ten a day. There are now 50
prisoners and the accommodations
are not more than suffieientfor thirty.
There are cells for twenty and room
for ten more in the corridors. At pre-
sent. by jamming together spoon
fashion in rows, feet to feet, there is
room for nearly all to lie on the floor.
When one man becomes tired OF lying
on one side, he gives the order,
Ready. Spoon.'' and they all flop.
If by chance any fellow happens to be
asleep and does not hear the order he
is subjected TO pretty rough usage.
There seems TO be no immediate pros
pect OF relief, as the next term Of court
will not commence until February
and there will be constant additions
10 the number until then. What to
do in the premises is really becoming
| pretty serious problem. A batch OF
p prisoners was recently transferred
from the King county jail TO the
United States penitentiary at McNeii's
| island, but that prison Is now nearly
full SO there is no hope OF further re
lief in that direction. Unless some
thing is done quickly Jailer keane
viii have TO start another tier on the
| floor, q Ia sarslines In box.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24
wEIR's CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Voorhees, Hasn't Time, but the Demo
Gratis Will Furnish Man.
The following communication hai
her, hnrdari In fo- utilization.

The following communication mas
been handed in for publication:
SEATTLE, W. t., Oct. %. ISIS.
Mr.. Allen Weir, Port Townsend, w.
T.: Dear Sir-Answering your letter
published in the Posr-IsrELLIGEScEH
OF this moUing, permit me to say:
1t is not practical for Mr.. VOORHEES,
to make an appointment with you, a
every moment OF his time until the
election viii be fully occupied. But
on the part of the Democracy of the
territory We would be glad to accept
your challenge. on the following con
ditions:
First-The substitution of Mr.. w. K
Andrews in the place OF Mr.. Voorhees,
Second Question resolved, thai
the Republican party IS right on the
tariff issue
Third-You TO open the discussion
and to consume no more than on'
hour in so doing Mr.. Andrews &
consume no more than one and on,
half hours in answering, and you L
have half an hour for reply.
Fourth-The discussion TO he a
Port Townsend, on Tuesday. 0ctobe
50, ut $50 P, IN.
Hoping that the foregoing PROPOSE
tons are agreeable 10 you and tina
you will at once telegraph your con
olusion. am. yours respectfully,
SALVADOR ELLIcUTT.
- -alber at large Democratic Contra
Committee. Washington Territory
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-10-24
THE DISTRICT COURT.
Suit for q Divorce Several Actions for
Accounts Due.

Maria F. Mccarthy yesterday
brought suit in the district court for
an absolute divorce from her husband.
John C. Mccarthy, 10 whom she was
married in June. 1884, al Minneapolis
The plaintiff alleges that her husband
deserted her on March Is, last, and
has since lived apart AMI wiifuIy
and persistently refused 10 make any
provision for her maintenance. She
states that she has always been a
kind and faithful wife. There is no
living issue OF the marriage.
Burke & Haller Yesterday brought
suit against the Tacoma Petroleum
Company to recover $40 for services
rendered in organizing the company,
in defending suits and for counsel.
The same firm also sued A. Gardella.
of Tacoma. for $500 for legal services.
Smith Brothers q Butler brought
suit against Spencer W. Young, John
Doe Row and Richard Roe Kendriek,
the owners OF the steamer Lily, for
SAT- rs alleged to be due on account.
An attachment was issued.