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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

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White Rocks, by A. F. Hill, 90
A Wartime Wooing, by Captain
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The Son Of Star, by B. W. Richard
son, 20
Social Etiquette of New York, SO
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Mclean, 100
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BROWN-At Wellsburg, W. VA, on Friday,
April l9, 1889, Rev. ROBERT NJ. BROWN, pastor
of First Presby terian Church there.
Funeral from his late residence, Wellsburg,
m, MoNnAy Mt II .20 A NJ
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
FEnrILIzING VALUE OLE ROME

The fcrtilizing value of fine bone is
much greater than that of coarse bone.
The latter MAY lie in the ground for
years while very fine bone is readily de
composed and taken up by plants. The
improved condition and increased value
OF our bone manurcs is to some extent
result of the action Of this station.
which in the year 1872 first carried into
effect the method of valuation based on
the mechanical as we'll us the chemical
analysis. Nitrogen i'll the finest bone is
now sixteen and one-half cents per
pound, while that in the coarscst bone
is valued only ut eight and onc-half
cents, and phosphoric acid is valued mt
seven and four cents in the two grades
respectively. Very finely ground bone
is ut present ono Of the cheapest sources
of quickly available nitrogen and pi,os-
phoric acid Connecticut Experiment stu
ton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
s.AI.TING STOCK.

Too many farmers salt their stock on
me impulse, or spasnodic plan" That
Is, they give them an extra allowance one
lay, and in perhaps week or fortnight.
according to the urgency of farm opera
TONS or the importance they attach to
this matter, deal out another supply.
This is certainly wrong practice, as
took should he sailed mt least twice n
week and regularly. am positive that
4 the housewife knew what an important
actor this sailing of cows is in butter
making. some one would attend to IT in n
more systematic manner.
This can DC done by providing ..salt
boxes attached to Il fence, building or
post, provided either with Il hinge cover
or swinging door in front, in which is
Kept supply Of salt In either case
leave the door open for several days, and
when closed you will be surprised to see
how quickly cattle, horses and sheen
learn to open it. You will also learn
that by the old plan you have failed TO
give them an adequate supply. If pos.
slhlc, have the cattle box separate from
that for the horses, as the former are
rather dainty on this point Nee lIorS
Examiner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
American Stock Fnrns.

Ii Is not generally known, thai the tu,
in the United States gives employment
directly to $4,000 persons, onc-half o!
them with families; that indirectly il
assists so, 900 more to livelihood: that
the thoroughbred stations and brood
mares on the great stock farms are valued
at 5000. 600; that the issue of thcse
stations and brood mares earned more
than -, 1000, 900 during the last season:
that the value of the stock i'm trainino
Tor racing purposes is $1,000, 900; thai
the capital invested in race tracks and
the stables thereon or adjacent thereto is
SO, QUO, 900; that stock farms embrace
more than 100000 acres of the finest
land i'll the country, the money worth OF
winch cannot be accurately cstimatcd
that on these farms are costly dwellings,
hnely laid out walks, cOmmodiolls stables
and barns, and in many instances private
race tracks; that the attendance ut the
race-course last year numbered $500.
000; that the ycarling sales ran well ur
to 81, 900, 900; that the rich prizes
offered for the development of the hors,
have led to as high price as $40, DOC
for ycarling that such competition has
sustained the value of the stock firms;
that the available land in Missouri, Kan.
sas, California, Kentucky, Tennessee.
West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and other States is con.
stantly being purchased for the establish.
ment of stock farms, and that the i'm.
provemcnt of the horse has gone to such
an extent that agents from European
countries have been here to purchase
horses for cavalry purposes. 1t is only q
question of time when America will b,
able to supply the world with horses,
and this good result will come about
chiefly because of the incentive to breed.
ing given by Offering great prizes for the
development of speed and stamina.--
Mep York Herald.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
LEMON Fairly Ar LAKE. cro,,,,,.

Lemon parties, which were somewhat
Ill vogue last winter i'll Washington So
cicty, were popular during the season IT
thc watering places. One given nj -
Lake George cottage was cxccp.iouolly
fetching The hostess hung her ronms
with delicate yellow crcpr. YcDlnv
shades were on the lamps, and innumrr,
Die larry lamps shining through ycllow
porcelain added their mite to The golden
Eject On The piizzas and grounds, wen.
Ghincse lanterns, all swinging in yellow
bags.
Every guest. as is required, cave =,
ichioh To Il servant posted at the cntr,ncc
hese We're subsequently, taken To tbc
Kitchen, and all the seeds carefully t,ln,,
out and collected in a small ulaSs i,r
Mhcn the hostess signalcd the iar wns
brought i'll and passed in review bcforr
every guest, who made "a mental cstim,, -
oi inc number of seeds it contained, and
recorded his or her opinion upon sm,ll
yellow tablet already furnished. cndors.
ing ms Or her count by signature. 'rhc
Suplcts were aftcrward collected and th,.
results announced The winner WIN w.
the one OF course whose guess came near.
est the number of seeds, received +, nr,t. =.
lcinoEado set and the ssboohyr , i.un,,
Sl'c"zcr ornamcntcd with = bow
Lemon cake, lemon Jelly, lemonade
ana lemon ices constituted the refresh
mci'S' and every guest ON leaving was
presented with box Of lemon dror, tied
WIN yellow ribbons. - O.,r-0- Ulei
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
MII.CiIING TREES.

M'lching is generally applied 10 trees
Tor one of Two objects: late in the fall or
early In winter as protection against
,hawinS and freezing during the winter
And IN the latter part OF spring or carly
summer as an aid inrctaining moisture in
the soil. BY its aid Il better growth and
development is secured, but mt this time
II IS possible to allow it to remain too lopr
and cause rs much injury to result as
benefit has been derived.
Time must be given for the new Growth
OF wood to fully mature and harden be-
lore freezing weather sets IN. If not ma
tnrcd, the liability of being injured by
freezing is considerably increased. All
lowing the mulch to remain around tbc
trees too long, or continuing the cutiva.
ton too late, will aid to keep the plants
growing and lessen the time for the wood
to mature. This is especially the case
where the trees are growing in good, rich
soil, and good cultivation has been given
carly i'll the season in order to induce u
thrifty and vigorous growth.
IL the trees keep on making new
growth, the better plan is to remove the
mulch and not stir the soil. In MANY
cases this will check the growth sui
hcientiy to induce proper hardening.
Dung trees arc often severely injured by
freezing the new growth of wood, often SO
severely that they never fully recover from
the effects, aud it's certainly advisable to
avoid this as muchas possible.
After the ground freezes hard, the
mulch can be applied again in order to
prevent injury from thawing and frccz-
ing. But early in the fall and until the
ground freezes hard, and then again after
settled weather in the spring until carly
III the summer, the mulch should be re-
moved from around the trces.-Et.rm,
Fic{d and .StvcIDiGp.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
Occupations for tho Blind.

English commissioners of education do
not recommend music us an occupation
Tor the blind. Although it is a favorito
pursuit among blind persons, competition
III England is so keen among even seeing
musicians that only exceptionally GOOD
framing can commissioners, and many,
inailierentiy taught, relapse into playing
IN public houses or in the streets, and, not
unfrequcntly, into sheer bcggary. 1.-THE
commissioners point out that for tho
larger number industrial occupations,
such as matchmaking, brushmaking, can.
hing and cane work, mat and mattress
making, rope and twino spinning, wcav-
ing and other minor trades, must always
prove more useful.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
EAKM AND cAEpl;N NOTES.

Onions keep best in barn lofts, where
they freeze.
If mildew appears on the rose bushes
dust them with sulphur.
Chop up grass for the confined poultry,
and they'll thank you for it.
Dig around the chickenyards as Otter
as you can possibly get time.
Rich soil is necessary to tho production
OF rich, succulcnt vegetables.
A community shows thrift by HAVING
ornamental trees and shrubs well kcpi
about every dwelling
Where it is desired to produce tic best
possible results in gardening we would
advise watering just before shutdown.
Geese prefer parsley and plantan to
grass and their aid in killing these
weeds out is valuable iii both garden and
pasture.
If you have any coal ashes, give the
curmnt patch Il good dressing, it will
keep down the weeds and save much
hard work.
a farm horse well treated should be.
and really is, good for many more wears
OF full service than another, subject ia
abuse and neglect.
Farmers who have silos to fill will dc
well to remember that full development
OF the crop, if ol corn, will insure great.
est feeding value of the ensilagc.
One advantage to he derived from
mulching small fruit, Strawberries. etc.
Is that it keeps them back in the spring
and there is less danger from frosts.
'AIakc hay while the sun shines" Yes.
to be sure; but the work is somewhat
difficult when sunshine and rain alternate
in quick succession every day in tho
week
Planting of young trees is to he urged
because they grow more rapidly than old
ones, as their roots are comparatively
much less injured in taking up and re.
setting.
Heifers coming in at two or there,
abouts, who were moi fresh again for
year or more did MS well as those which
came In ut three or thcrcabuuts, and were
fresh again inside of year.
If you intend to build up dairy herd
1t will pay you to feed your young hcifcn
something besides corn-givc them SOM,
oats. You will reap the good of it in
their progress as well as in chum.
Success in farming comes principal.
from learning how to do everything and
the exact time when it should be done,
adding the not cxtravagant presumption
that the farmer is Industrious anG
frugal.
The importation of dairy breeds OF
cattle has been much better sustained in
the last few years, than that OF the beef
breeds. Importations Of all kinds have
fallen of, but of the latter more largely
than of the former.
In starting what might bc called an
ordinary dairy herd, ono should begin
with hcifcrs or young cows of moderate
size and good quality, with shapcly bags,
and on these should be put "A well-bred
bull from good milking strain
In regard to the ACCESSIBILITY of Gin.
ping the queens wing, some twcnt,
prominent beckccpers, as reported by
the Zee Journal, seem pretty equally
divided in opinion, about half of them
making practice of doing so, the Others
not.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25

| inoacr for his wife md did not accent
their far from pretty daughter, and so
they went to Paris and stayed until tho
wedding was over. Then they returned
and threw all of their energy into making
their daughters wedding far more brill.
iant one than that of the Duke of Port
land
There is no doubt that Portland would
nave been much more acceptable SON.
ln-iaw than the Duke of Fife. In the first
place there has been II great deal of scan
dal In the Duke of Flies family (both of
his sisters ire Mt the present time di-
vorccd), AID i'll the second place tho
Duke OF Fife has the bcggarly pittance of
only $50, 600 year, whereas the Duke
OF Portland's income is considerably over
; loo, oc0 year. There are many other
advantages, for Portland is young. hand
some and amiablc, while the Duke of Fife
is lacking in all three OF these REQUISITES
OF an ideal bridegroom. 1t is said. by
the way, i'll London, that very strong
pressure was brought to bear upon Fife
before he could be brought to look upon
inc match with favor, and that the Duke
don was the bonus. The wrctchcd and
unhappy position of the Marquis of Lornc
has been severe lesson to British noble
men who might otherwise have aspired
TO marrying the Princess of the ROYAL
House. - Oacc-a- Week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
SLE:NELl:SS ARMS

There is considerable opposition in
france TO the revival of the custom of
wearing short sleeves in the DAYTIME.
When womcns arms were uncovered in
our grandmother's days they were red. us
a rule aud were badly clrappcd in cold
weather. Womcns arms have improycd
much in the last two or three generations
Tor the reason that they have not been
exposed to wind and weather, which has
made the skin white and more delicate,
ana also because of the introduction of
tennis, rowing and various athletic
amnscmcnts that develop the muscles and
make them much rounder and more pcr-
iect IN outline than the arms of our grand
wothcrs, -Nc~ Yorh Telegram.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
FASHION NOTES.

'"rb bracelets arc again popular.
The Dircctoirc style is still used TO,
bridcmaids' dresses.
The fancy for bangle bracelets has dc.
vclopcd into Il craze.
Lace and muslin frlls have taken tho
place of linen collars.
ilandkcrchicfs are tiny, dainty marvels
OF color and embroidery.
"oystcr shell" white is a shimmcry
creamery color best seen in satin.
Sea guls' wings and pigeons feathers
are much used for hat decoration.
Velvet ribbon will be much used rs
trimming durin. the coming season.
Creole hoops OF silver or gold, plain
or set with jewels, arc favoritc earrings
just now.
An expensive fail with many ladies lust
now is purses of woven .olI, with silver
monntings.
Blue coats and brass buttons were
worn by fashionable French bridcrrooms
last summer
The fan shaped waist gathered at
the front and back is as popular now as
at the beginning of the season.
a ncw design in silver belt buckles
represents tennis set, between two
parallel bars crossed by two bats.
There is u division of opinion as to
whether skirts are to be made to escape OF
to trail on the ground this season.
Entire dresses of red satccns, trimmed
WITH lnTne
country houses and on the srashorc.
Pale silver gray gowns with panels,
surplicc waisicoatS and rcvcrs, cuffs and
collars of tan color, are very effective.
Seaside parasols arc large and mostly
in bright colors, sometimes softcncd viii,
covers or falls Of ccru and cream lace.
The costume for Gladly cyclers" is
dress of simple drapcrics, linen collars
and cuffs, black stockings, low shoes and
Il hat with Il brim
y favoritc brooch is in star shape. AMI
formed of pcarl-shapcd opals. with
emerald points and Il large raised
emerald in the centre.
An effective hairpin for evening wc;o
Is ofmothcr-of- pearl, on which, is MOUNTED,
diamond star, in which is concealed n
tiny bit OF mechanism which causes it tc
revolvc, giving the appearance OF nyinn
sparks.
a iavoritc hat is the "SIcrcutio." OF
black rice straw. the broad brin turned
up both sides and lined with velvet. the
crown very low, and for trimmings band
and bows of ribbon in front, and on each
SIDE fancy, winglkc metal ornament
or two real wings of feathers Stimulating
those on the cap of Mercury.
Pale green is the color of the passin.
month. 1t Is the coolest Of ali tints,
and appears i'll delicate shades of pazor
or turf, stems and cucubcrs, lettuce in
several shades, and tree toad green, and
all these are cquisitcly figured and lined,
barred, lowered, and leaf and tendri
poFdercd III dull eel green, and also in
uuii brown, blue and dead leaf shades.
Detachable sleeves, to be used wifi
sleeveless gowns and jackets, are coming
III favor with fashionable Parisinns
lhcsc sleeves are vario,isly of black silk
velvet, colorcd sur;,hs and China silks
Sauzes, mislins aud &ccs, and they ar,
attached to the Cersagc or Jacket b,
ribbons or lacing strings of silk braid.
Or by hooks and cyclct. or looms Girrs
OF metal
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
EvApoRATiYG FRUIT.

An authority advises that with small
fruits, especially, care should he taken
not to allow them to get too ripe, and in
handling not 10 mash or bruisc. Nfushy
ir'lt will not evaporate in us good con
dltlon as that which is more solid. The
heat should he given gradually, taking
care at all times not TO get too hot. II is
an easy matter 10 burn the fruit. or dry
1t so that the natural juices arc all cy
tractcd, and the fruit will be nearly or
quite all seed and almost tastclcss. After
securing the right temperature to dry
rapidly, keep it so as nearly as possible.
Tine dampcr can be used to advantage.
After start is made usually the lower
trays will dry faster, aud it will be a
good plan TO change, and then the trays
can be doubled up; that which is in two
trays can be put into one and the cmpty
one he filled with fresh fruit, and in this
way system of empiying and filling can
be kept up, and with Il fair-sizcd cvapo
rator 1t will require the steady work Of
one person at least to keep it going. A
good plan after it has dried is to nut it
III muslin sacks without starch and Law in
he sun for two or three days. The fruit
will keep better than if it is sorted in
boxes or barrels.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25

found that with large Shropshire grades
that Will average eight to niue pounds of
wool per fleece, and weighing one hun
drcd and thirty to one hundred and fifty
pounds each, are rs seven to eight to one
COW in the food to keep them. Now it is
estimated that the product of two acres
OF what we call good land in Indiana
VIII keep one COW under the rasturarc
and dry feed methods of farming. So
by these statements it is seen that the pro-
duct OF one acre of good land will keep
four head of sheep per year. This is on
the assumption that the pasture season is
II fair average one. With these facts
one may readily estimate the profitable
ness of sheep farming on our fairly good
lands. Considering that Ilocks of large
breeds may and do average seven pounds
to the fleece and that about ninety per
cent. OF the increase is saved, it will be
found that there is profit in sheep hus
bandry The value of sheep rs fcrtiiz-
crs, OF course, must be taken into ac-
count.
But new era has dawncd in live stock
farming, and its advantages are as great
in sheep husbandry us in other stock. We
~ >.HS CIV stii't CtlSildDc lccUln4.
Tho noted dairyman of Wisconsin, Mr..
Hiram Smith, says he fully believes that
with this new method of stock farming
one acre of good land may be made to
Keep COW. il will, then the products
of one acre may easily keep seven to
eight head of sheep, for it has been found
that ensilagc may be fed 10 sheep with
most excellent results. A gcntlcman who
has tested this matter says: ''Thc effect
OF feeding ensilagc to sheep is very graft
Tying i'll the past few years and feeding il
to ewes is as excellent us feeding cows
with it. They were in splendid condition
Mt iambing time, and never saw health.
lcr or more thrifty lambs. I fed all
my shocp corn cnsilngc aud some hay
daily, but very much preferred the slage.
After over two years practice l found
them more thrifty and healthy than INV
flock was before, and think that can
keep nearly double the number of sheen
on the some quantity Of land could in
the old way OF feeding them. "-Indiana
Farmer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
n SONG OF DAYS.

% radiant summer LAY,
Whose mir, sweet MR. stealc on from Cover
to flower,
Coul'lst thou not yield one hour
Whence The glad heart SAYS ''This alone is
May
passionate earthly love.
Whose trcmulous pulse beats on to lire's
best boon.
Couldst thou not give one noon.
Oncnoon of noons, all other bliss above?
u solemn human life.
Whose no5lT long ny> bill all conflicts
cease,
Grant lis one da:'s deep peace
Beyond the utmost rumor of all strife.
For II no JOY can stay,
= Let it at least yield one consu,nmstc bloom.
Or else there is no room
To find delight in hove. or life. or Nav.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
a CHAPTER on COSMETICS.

To keep the skin from wrinkles whom
powder is daily used, wash the powder
carefully off nj night, then apply the
whitcSt vasciinc, any good cold cream. or
pure sweet cream, letting it lie OH the
lace and neck n few minutes and wash
ing with soft cloth. Next morning
wash the face with very hot water. which
contracts the skin and wards off wrinkles
10 soften the complexion and prevent
sunburn, use glyccrinc diluted in this
way: Pour four spoonfuls of ylyccrinc
INTO bottle, cut with fourth rs
much best cologne, and ill with soft
water Rub a spoonful! OF this over the
lace before going out 4 cosmetic. OK.
ccllcnt in effect but far from pleasant
Is bnttcrmilk AMI oatmeal lakes. Put n
handful Of the flakes. which are stcnm-
cooked and swell rar'lly, into Quart
jar iillcd with acid buiternilk. stirriup
wen. In ten minutes the mixture viii
DC Il soft p"sic, which is spread ON face
and hands and left 10 dry, when il is
washed oil with hot water. The virtues
ol this paste in whitening the skin. re-
moving tan and frrcklcs, are hirhly
praised by ladies who have tried if Thc
Sourcr The bittcrmilk the better, ms it is
The acid which acts MS a detergent for
Inc skin. --NiroU frtc Press.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
W0MAN'S WORLD.
PHEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE KEA Dt;RS.
SWEDISH WO.fIS.

at The Womcn's Congress recently held
At the Paris Exposition. presided over by
'iiic. Deraismcs, the ''grcatcst woman,
speaker III the world, an interesting pa
per on the ''lndustrial Women of
sweden was read by Mime. Fries. They
arc bank clerks and managers, even pro
ieSsors IN boys high schools, workin.
jewellers, watclimakers, and engaged in
every sort of wood carving. The cduc,,-
ton oil nearly every Swedish pirl who
was not born to fortune was, the lecturer
s"id' IN great degree industrial. There
rs no doubt the speaker added, that tho
owcoisn woman will soon receive equal
ooiitlcai riShts.-Ac,o FORK Pioneer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
San Francisco's Chinese Population

~ careful estimate of the Chinese ir
San Francisco places the number at 40.
200. The effect of this population upoI
the prosperity of the city is thus stated
by local paper: "Thcsc 10000 Chinese
earn at least one dollar day each, owe,
and above their board. That is $40, DOC
per day, or 81 400, 900 for each month
OF twcnty-six days. That is over S12..
600, 900 per year which is being. drained
through various Chinese channels from a
city of 300, 900 inhabitants. The most
OF this money each year, directly or in.
directly, goes to China, never to re-
turn.n
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-25
The Cresus of Spain.

The popular Cr@sus of Spain has ius.
died in the person of the Marquis dc
Urqmjo. His executors have paid into
tho Spanish Treasury succession duties
amounting to $3.50, 900 on his fortune
which exceeds S25, 900, 900. This was
gained in fifty years. Tho owner had
begun life as Basque village lad, and
died as Senator, Grandce, and ex-NIayor
OF Madrid. BE left 5000, 900 in bcoucsts
to charities in his native province, MANY
OF which he founded himself, and $780,
600 for masses for himself.