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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29
What Women Can Do

Twenty years ago, two maiden ladies',
daughters of an English clergyman, were
left orphans and poor. One was forty.
the other little older They we're ladies
with the training Of ladies of their time.
which, after ALL was not so unlike ours.
They could play the piano and paint on
plush but they we're too old and too
old-iashioned to teach They could, per-
heps, have found shelter in home for
decayed gentle women, or been a burden
on their friends But they did some
thing better. With the very little money
that they had, they left their village
home and settled themselves in the out
skirts of London. 1t was but a few hun.
dred dollars, but it sUffced for their sup
port till that project was a success. They
set up laundry. They had women for
the rough work but the clear starching
and fine ironing went through their own
delicate hands through the FIRST years.
They kept the accounts, collected bills.
in brief, furnished the brains needed for
business enterprise. At the end Of ten
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

The PAsToR's BIBLE. An analysis Of those
portions of the Holy Scriptures pertaining to
the various duties Of the pastor. By E. G.
Murray, pastor of the Presbyterian church
Summervllle 5. Q. Richmond, Va: Presby-
This Is a publication which ought to be in the
hands Of every pastor. 1t contains selections
from the Scriptures for the use of ministers in
various duties OF their work selections to be-
used at Baptism, the Lords Supper, Marriage
Death, and the Burial of the Dead, Pastoral Viz
ltation, &c. Also few select Hymns to be-
used on such occasions.
However well acquainted a minister may be
with the Scriptures this will serve him AZ a
guide In finding just what he wants. 1t can be
got from the Presbyterian Committee OF Publi-
cation Richmond Va, at the moderate price Of
rs cents.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29
Recent Publications.

OUR prompt acknowledgment every week Of
the books sent to us we consider a. ordinarily a
iuthclent'compensation for the same. We re-
serve to ourselves the privilege Of giving a more
pr less extended notice Of the same, which is for
ne oeneht of our readers. 1t would be inpos-
nble for us to examine all the books sent TO ma
and especially the innumerable little volumes
written for children
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

GENTLE BREADwINNERs. The Story of Ore OF
Them. BY Cathaune Owen, author of Ten
Dollars Enough" etc. l6mo. PIP 1873. Bos-
ton and New York: Houphton, M,flin g. Co.
Riverside Press, Cambridge 1888. Price ST..
This little volume tells the story Of an effort
to earn living actually made with a success
ful result, under many difficulties. The lesson
conveyed ia that pluck, punctuslity and psrse-
verance will succeed.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

DAILY Truth. Selections from Holy Writ for
every day in the year. By H Bickerstetb
Cook. With Preface by the Lord Bishop Of
Exeter. Diamond Edition London; Suit
tary d Co. Amen Corner. New York: A. D.
F. Randolph Co.
There are two volumes of this little book. one
marked Morning. the other Evening"
They consist of selected Scripture texts for eve
~ day in the year
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

years, they had neat home, large bus
mess, and certainty OF provision tor old
age Women.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

The nature Of true Christian sympathy
Is, not ouly to be concerned for our
trends IN their troubles, but to do what
we can to help them.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

But we will take our tolls upon us
nobly Strength is born in the deep
silence Of long suffering hearts: not
amidst oy.--Mrs Heusans.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

The older ] grow-and now I stand
on the brink Of eternity more comes
back to me that sentence in tho Cate
chism which / learned when a child, and
the fuller and deeper tie meaning be.
comes" What is the chief end OF man
TO glorify God and ENJOY him forever"
CuyLy2e.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-29

The blessedness Of having is being able
and willing to give, for it Gle more
blessed to give than to receive"
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
TnahOd HOraea.

1t is indeed quito tax on the farm
er to keep even one team well shod up
through the fall, winter and spring,
when the team is in much use on the
road. The shoeing bill amounts up
frightfully during these seasons. But
do not see how it can well be avoid
ed. To be sure we have quite a class
who advocate the use of the horse with
bare feet. anu we find some who follow
the It advice On small farms, when
there is out Ii lie hauling to be done in
winter. It may do to let the horses go
unsl d. but IL any case the owner is at
the l Is # ST. lining and injuring his
horse There will be times when he
must his hoi ;es while the roads are
so icy nat the ,or animals can hardly
keep heir feet, to say nothing Of
drawn load. There is nothing so
likely 0 strain and prematurely injure
an amin al as this. Just the other day /
saw a h, -se sprawled out in way that
was pos. lively agonizing. Its legs were
actually preld out in four different di-
rections ,ght out from under the body
and it SEE ned for a moment that the
wretched animal would be rent asun-
der. 1t d to be lifted to its feet and
for time :. o,ulds:hardly stand. 1t
may not b, permanently Injured but it
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

certainly stood good chance Of being.
1t is positive cruelty to undertake to
haul loads up or down hill with unshod
horses when roads are icy. 1t sometimes
happens that under such conditions a
horse will fall and slide to the bottom
of the hill. honeS-'3 think that there
are more colts lost from injury to the
foal in this way than in all others put
together.
Some of the advocates of bare feet,
argue that in the natural state the horse
is unshod, and therefore that condition
is the natural one, and should not be
changed by artificial means. But let us
follow the question little further. 1t
is not natural con dition of things for
the horse to be harnessed, hitched to a
heavy load, and driven over slippery
roads. We have taken the natural state
and placed him in an entirely artificial
one. If we impose unnatural task
upon him we must give him the benefit
of artificial aids. He must be fed,
housed, harnessed, and shod to meet
the requirements of the case.
If the horse is kept at work on the
farm, and driven but little, if any on
the road, l would not shoe it, but the
horse that is depended upon for road
work should be kept well shod through
the icy season, and on stony roads,
Racine Agriculturist.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
Geese on the Farm.

Any farmer who lives on a farm situ-
ated one quarter of a mile or more from
neighbors, says Cultivator CORE
spondent, may keep flock of geese
with profit. If blessed with too near
neighbors, the geese might trespass
upon their gardens or get into their
bean patches or fields of grain when
least expected. Geese are taught with
little trouble where they must stay, and
they will run in a pasture where there
is plenty of water and grass growing
rapidly without other food. The gos-
lings will do better if fed little corn
meal, mixed into dough and salted,
every night and morning until fully
feathercd. After this they will get
their own living.
Geese may be picked once in six
weeks, beginning the first of May. They
should not be picked later than Octo-
ber Goslings usually sell for 81 head
alive when three months old. If kept
until fall, they will bring 81 and leave
the farmer the feathers, which will sell
for about fifty cents per pound. This
is the estimate where no extra feed is
used. If fed night and morning for a
few weeks before killing them for mar
ket, the geese would of course weigh
more and sell at an advanced price.
Many women make business of raising
geese for market, preferring them to
hens, claiming that they get their money
much more rapidly and with less trouble
than by keeping hens.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
To Convert Bones Into Fertilizers.

Procure a strong cask or box with a
capacity at least double that of a qusn-
tity of bones to be reduced. If there
is barrel of bone, a molasses hogs
head would be about the right size. Get
o quantity of unleached hard wood
ashes somewhat larger than the quantity
of bones, a half bushel of quick lime
and peck of sal soda. Place a layer
of the ashes some three inches thick
upon the bottom of the cask. Put a
layer of bones upon this and cover with
fresh ashes, then add layer of quick
lime and sal soda. Add sufficient water
to wet the mixture, then add
another layer of bones, cover
with ashes, sprinkle on the quicklime
and sal soda; add more water so as to
wet the mass all through. Add another
layer of bones, and proceed as with the
former ones until the cask is filled or
the bones are all used. Cover the last
layer with ashes, lime and soda, and add
water enough to wet the entire mass.
Add little water every day for eight
or ten weeks, at the end of which the
bone will be as fine as the ashes. The
mass should then be mixed with twice
the quantity of dry loan or muck, that
has been thoroughly pulverizcd by
freezing and thawing, and it may then
be applied to crops either broadcast or
in the hill - lCultivator.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
sced.Producing i'm Vegetables.

In the vegetable as well as the animal
kingdom the production of seed is what
exhausts. Beans, cucumbers, etc, go
on bearing through long season if we
pick of all the fruit while green; but if
we leave but one to mature its seed, the
plants stop their free yield of fresh
fruits. This being the case, we find
that sorts of apples or pears, the fruits
of which contain many seeds, are less
productive of eatable pulp or meat than
sorts which have but few seeds. Hence
a point in the estimate of a new fruit
should be its tendency to yield few or
many seeds.-INew York Tribune.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
The Largest Hay Market.

New York City is said to be the largest
hay market in the world, consuming
annually about ., 500, 900 bales. Large
supplies come from Canada. while heavy
shipments are made from Ohio, Indiana,
and some years even from Kansas. The
value of the hay used in the city is $780,
600 a week, or nearly IS, 600, 900 year.
Tho horse railroad companies are the
greatest consum ,rs of hay.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
Washed Va. Tnwashed Wool.

Some weeks ago we stated some points
against the practice of washing wool,
wherein we held that fine wool washed
on the Sleeps back never brought the
shepherd as much money per fleece as
that sold in the natural state 1t is not
necessary again to so over the facts why.
We refer to this subject again in con-
sequence of an article In the Mark Lane
Express Uondon, Eag.D in relation to
Wool in the Grease, in which we find a
statement in relation to sheep-shearing
machine in Australia, and also to the
growing habit of sending unwashed
wool to market, even from Australia
and South America This we excerpt
as follows:
The new sheep-shearing machine is an
Australian invention, but we are dc
cidedly of opinion that the principle
will take root and make growth here
on large sheep farms. There is room
for great improveme ent in the system of
washing and shearing which is followed
in many parts of this country. The
smaller flocks are generally shown by
gangs of shearers, who start fair
enough, but who get out of their regu-
lar engagements as the work goes on,
simply because A has washed his sheep
earlier than he expected, whilst B has
not washed his so soon as he expected,
and d has not washed his at all. The
weather after washing makes great
difference to the date of shearing, and
thus it often falls out that AS sheep
are shorn too late, aud BIS too early in
either case it would have been better
had the sheep not been washed at all
In fact we are decidedly of the opinion
that it would be economy to give up
the practice of sheep-washing entirely.
1t would be supposed that the finer
woods of Australia would pay for wash
ing, because of freightaye on, say, one
third extra weight, but of late years
this idea has been dispelled. 1t pays to
wash the finer feeces on the sleeps
back with warm water in an elaborate
bath, but for the rest it appears that
whereas in 1869 the proportion of wool
exported in the grease from Australia
amounted to only so per cent. of the
whole, in 1886 it amounted to 20 per
cent. of the whole. In the United
States and in the La Plata districts the
increase OF wool marketed in the grease
of late y~1rs has been very marked. In
the former country the wool crop OF
1886 was returned as eel, Ago, $50
pounds, of which So S74, 524 pounds
were washed wool, and 20S, 595, 12G
pounds greasy wool. The principle OF
selling greasy wool must therefore be
right, and we think the practice will
commend itself to ou- flock-masters. II
middlemen object, let steps be taken to
sell direct to the manufacturers. Mean,
while, shea,iag by mechanical means i:
worthy of more extended trial than il
has yet had in this country, for the idea
is not novel one. The principle is ont
which only needs perfection in detail, t'
which the Australian invention would
seem to have more nearly approached thar
anything by which it has been preceded
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
COPYRIGHT, 1887.

indescribable feeling Of dread. or Of i'm
pending calamity?
If you have all, or any considerable
number Of these symptoms, you are
suffering from that most common of
American maladies-Bilious Dyspepsia, or
Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia,
or Indigestion. The more complicated
your disease has become, the greater the
number and diversity of symptoms. No
matter what stage it has reached, DIR.
PIERCE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY
will subdue it, il taken according to di-
rections for a reasonable length OF time.
If not cured, complications multiply and
Consumption of the Lungs, Skin Diseases,
Heart Disease, rheumatism, Kidney Dis
ease, or other grave maladies are quite
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

In every community there are a number of
men whose whole time is not occupied, such
as teachers. ministers, farmers sons, and 9th
ers. To these classes especially we would
say, if you wish to make several hundred dol
lars during the next few months, write at
once to b. f. johnson & Co, of Richmond,
Va, and they will show you how to 90 it.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
Thief Arrested.

The news was received with the utmost sat
isfaction by the community that he had ter
rorized: but the arrest OF a disease that is
stealing away loved and valued life, IS an an
achievement that should inspire heart-leit
pratitude Chiliness, cold extremites, de-
Dressed spirits, and extremely miserable sem
sations. with pale, wan features, are the re-
suits of disOrdered kidneys ana liver; hrress
tbe cause al once by taking DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t is a purely vegetable de-
tective, that will ferret out and capture me
most subtle lung OF blood disorders. Drug
gistS.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

fancy and seeing that essentially purifier
medately recommended to the old long
She at
took bottle but seemed be better
that would take change
better and encouraged her purchased
half bottles and before all
notice After taking a
and healthy chids Her general health also greatly
improved the Rheumatism entirely left her, the
almost cured that ceased to be much She has
return Of either sat-rheum rheumatism The Discovery
She eighty old and healthy for such
extreme
have this letter which make
hoping that rheum might chance
obtain relief Golden Medical Discovery
for Golden it is its curative properties and much above
the multitude OF and sOcacd patent medicne
zalousy Haunted before the public gold above the baser
metals. Respectfully yours,
WHEELER. 1S2 ST"
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

ness, softyouthful effect and fine finish. Harm.
less, does not roughen. draw, wither, nor in any
way injure the most delicate or sensitive skin.
Superior to any Powder, Paste or Liquid for
toning down red or flushed face. ETaces Tan,
Sunburn, Freckles. Pmples. Coarseness, Sal
low Skin. all blemishes and imperfections. 81.
bottles at Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers,
or by Express, prepaid. on receipt Of price.
Il. 5. WELLS, Chemist. Jersey City, Nj, U.S.A.
trough ON NEURALGIA" 800 Drug.
"ROUGH ON RHEUMATISM" "s1 so. Drug.
TROUGH ON ASTHMA" $l.5o. Druggists.
trough ON MALARIA" S1.5O. Druggists,
or prepaid by Ex. +. S. WELLS. Jersey Citv
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell AT 25c
per bottle.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

liable to set in. and. sooner or later. in
duce q fatal termination.
DIR. PIERCE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DIsCOv-
cry acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great bloOd-purifying organ,
cleanses the system OF all blood-taints and
impurities, from whatever cause arising.
1t js equally efficaciOus i'm acting upon the
Kidneys, and other excretOry organs,
cicansing. strengthening, and healing their
diseases. AZ an appetizing, restorative
tonic. it promotes digestion and nutri-
tion, thereby building up both flesh and
strength. In malarial districts. this won-
dcrful medicine has gained great celeb
rity in curing Fever and Ague. Chills
and Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred
diseases.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
LIVER
DISEASE.
~FOR THE BLOOD IS THE uFE.''

humors, from a common Blotch. or Erup-
ton, to the worst Scrofula. Salt-rheum,
" Fever-sores," Scaly or Rough Skin, in
conquered by this powerful, purifying. and
invigorating medicine. Great Eating Ul-
GERS rapidly heal under its benign influ-
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
WELLS
INVISIBLE
Velvet
Cream.

AMagic Com
plexion Beauti
fer for Face,
Neck and Arms
Elegant for
dressing an d
whitening the
skin. Unrivaled
for Theatre, Re
ceptions. Balls.
Parties, &C. I'm
equalled for
delicate trans
Darent white
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
Good Name at Home

There being more Of Hoods Sarsaparilla sold in
Lowell, where It is made than of all other sarsa-
parillas or blood purifiers combined.
Because 1t is clean, clear and beautiful in appear
ancp compare with the muddy gritty make up Of
other preparat ons.
Because when given faithful trial according to
dire ctons 1t is reasonably certain to effect the de-
sired result.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

Your fate is but the common fate Of all
Longfellow.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

Unmingled joys can here no man befsll-
Southwell
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
WEAK LUNGS sPITTIr1G OF BLOOD

Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Shortness of
Breath, bronchitis, Chronic Nasal Catarrll,
Severe Coughs. Asthma, and kindred affec-
tions, it is a sovereign remedy. While II
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

How long we live, not years but actions
tell.-Watkins.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

"COLUMBUs, OHIO, Aug. 18th, 1887.
WORLDS DISPENsARY MEDICAL AssOCIA-
TION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y:
Condemnation several years have felt 1t
to be my duty to give to you the facts in rela-
ton to the complete cure OF a most aggra-
waited case of salt-rhcum, by the use of your
Golden Medical Discovery An elderly lady
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

Because Hoods sarsaparllla Is the best spring
medicine and blood purifier.
Because IL is a concentrated extract OF the best
Alternative and blood purifying remedies Of the veg
etable kingdom.
Because, by a peculiar combination, proportion
and preparation it possesses curative power peculiar
TO itself.
Because II Is unequaled for the cure OF scrofula.
salt rheum. boils pimples. humors, etc.
Because It is the only medicine OF which can truly
b said 100 doses dollar" unanswerable ar
gument as to
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which is
the fountain of health, by using DIR.
PIERCEs GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY,
and good digestion, a fair skin, buOyant
spirits, and bodily health and vigor will
be established.
GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY cures all
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
Strength and Economy

Becausen effects remarkable cures where other
preparations totally fail.
Because there is nothing equal to 1t for curing
dyspepsia, bousness sick headache. indigestion
Because every article entering into IL is carefully
scanned none but the best is used and all the roots
and herbs are gr und in our own drug mill-which
make, impossible the Of anything impure or de-
leterous.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
| |SALT.RHEUM
| and
RHEUMATISM.

relative OF had been great sufferer from for
hands causing the inside of the fingers
She obliged
plast Sves ontments and
the winter months had to have her hands
quite mt times and general
health badly paving the for other diseases to
Caarr rheumatism caused great deal of suffering
in addition She had used faithfully and with
commendabe all the remedies prescribed
by her but without obtaining relief She afterwards
herbs She continued this for seven but de-
Finally about chanced to read
small pamphlets setting forth the merits of his
Golden Medical Discovery medicines. The
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23
Observation-Disclosures Rsiisf. Sc

rrS a. :. IA "a .p.Uuv.Vv,s acres best ag rIcul-
e6kAC kANE tural and grazing land for sale.
Address COOLEY ~ PORTER, Dallas. Tex.
.SS
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY cures Con-
sumption (Which is Scrofula Of the Lungs,
by its wonderful blOod-purifying, invigora-
ting and nutritive properties. For Weak
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

AmeHd
o. dhcun fure than cum.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

ence. virulent blood-poisons are. by ne
use, robbed of their terrors. Especially
has it manifested its potency I'm curing
letter, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils, Carbun-
cles, Sore Eyes, Scrofulous Sores and Swell
ings, Hip joint Disease. "white Swellings,"
Goitre, or Thick Neck. and Enlarged Glands.
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

Mrs; I. v. wEBnER, Of Yorkshire. CattGrau0.S
aking Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets,'
was n great sufferer; had a severe pain in my
light side continually: was unable to do my own
work. / am now well and strong"
The weekly messenger., 1888-06-23

DAVID G. LOWE Esq. of St. A0dthe, Manitoba,
NlI Canada, Being troubled with terrible bill
ViliuuS attack utterng of the heart at
II lrYaov commenced the of Golden
al IhGk and Pellets and derived the
very benefit therefrom."