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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
Farm and Garden Notes.
ave uD all the wood oshns

Save up all the wood ashes.
Remember that the sire is half the
herd
Unleachcd ashes arc the best fer
tilizer.
Font put frosty bit in the horses
mouth.
Powdered charcoal in the dust bath
for poultry is recommended.
1t appears that the hog is just as fond
of pasture ms any other animal.
Glover hay put away too green will
ignite by Spontaneous combustion.
When you see people going out on ac-
count of low pcice then is the time to
go in.
If ported plants require fertilizers they
should be applied sparingly and fire.
qucntly.
Much difficulty in churning in winter
is due to keeping the cream at too cold a
temperature.
As soon as the soil freezes hard all
newly set trees or plants should be slight
ly baukcd up.
ENThc Polish fowl is recommended rs
perhaps the handsomcst oil all varieties
oil domestic poaltry.
Old newspapers or brown wrapping
paper can he used for rendering the
poultry house warm.
The more an animal is exposed the
less it will produce. either Of pork, wool,
mutton, beef or milk.
Cold, filth and insufficient ventilation
are the usual causes of roup in poultry,
according to one writer.
Cream needs stirring frequently. to
mix the different skimmings and to
acratc and ripcn it evenly.
DO not make n mistake in building the
poultry house TOO high The windows
should face the south and cast.
Care we'll for the feet and legs of horses
when putting them into the stable and
SO prevent scrat hes and lamencss.
The farmer who has big straw stack
has no excuse Tor allowing his stock to
suffer by exposure to cold or storms.
With very little timber and plenty of
straw, rough but warm shelter may be
provided Mt little cost except for labor
Crafts can be cut in the middle of
winter, but they are not usually of as
strong vitality us if cut earlier in the
fall.
To cut down taxes stop up the cracks
in the stables. Town, County and State
taxes are not the only ones the shiftlcss
farmer pays.
Rather than ill your cellars with roots
and vegetables construct pits for them.
When they are in the cellar disease
lurketh there also.
Light barley boiled is Gained to be
excellent feed for horses, putting a fine
coat on them, though not SO good for
horses Mt hard work.
The asparagus and rhubarb beds should
always DC MANFRED late in the fail. 1t is
very difficult to have the soil for these
two varieties OF plants too rich.
Black knot on cherry trees may be
often cured by an application Of kero-
sene oil on the limb affected, taking care
not to apply too much, as the tree may
be injured.
An attempt to grow sccdlcss apples has
apparently succeeded. After much
trouble there arc now two varieties of
the corcless kind, both said TO be of
good size and TASTE
Flowcrng plants should never be
watcred with cold water or it will tend
to chill the plants. A little time taken
to warm the water before applying will
be found of considerable benefit.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
Flowing by Steam.

G. r. Borry's traction engine, drawing
four five-gang plows, is dong some ex.
ccllent work in the vicinity of the
Eighteen mile House ranch, at Tularc,
Cal The plows turn the soil over in
good shape, and following each plow is
drag. or harrow, that pulverizcs the
clods and leaves the ground as smooth
as a floor The machine runs day and
night, large locomotive headlight be-
ing placed in front of the engine when
darkness comes, while about half
dozen lamps hang around the engine.
The eng ne consumes about ten header
bcdsfnl of straw in twcnty-four hours,
au;., the labor of Ten men to run it that
number cf hours. The traction moves
off at about the gait plug team goes
when ploughing, and as it ne or has 10
stop to catch its breath, of course it
would gain over a team some distance
in days travel. Seventy acres are
plowcd every twcnty-four hours. 1t is
wonderful invention for seeding as
well as harvesting grain. FranciscO
ChFVniciS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08

Valuable stock will often get into
barbcd-wirc fences. 1t is well to have
some simple remedies ut hand, as many
OF the cuts, if taken III time, may be
readily cured, while if neglected an I'M
s'ghtly scar may remain, seriously impair
ing the value of the animals. Ordinary
linImcnis aud salvcs are generally too
severe, even when the latter is plcntifully
miXed with lard, says tree ier ANIL Story
man, which Journal recommends the fol-
lowing:
y preparation consisting of one part
turpcnlinc and two parts lard will soothc
the wound and keep away flies. Deep
cuts can be healed thus without leaving
n scar. But if The anin.al is not in good
condition blood poisoning may cnsuc
anal death follow. Pine tar applied to
the parts nif' ctcd will also keep away
flies, but it has n tendency to hai den
the bare flesh and render it more
painful. A salve made of bittersweet
and Il little pine tar mixed with it will
heal the wound and keep away flies.
Ordinary cuts on barbcd- wire fence,
when the animal is in good health, Will
often heal rapidly without any applica-
ton whatever, provided the flies are
kept away. a simple remedy, which
will not only keep away the insects but
will drive out maggols from wounds
where they are found and heal them
rapidly is the following: Take the inside
bark of the elder and boil in lard until n
strong salvc is made. Add little tar.
Apply plentifuly and rs frequently us
necessary, and unless the wound is cx-
trcmcly severe, it will soon heal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
ItccipcS.

CRACKER PIE.-Six crackers, piece of
butter size OF an egg, one cup sugar, one
cup of boiling water, one teaspoon lemon
iiavoring
FEATHER CAKE. One cupful sugar, one
teaspoonful butter, one cupful OF milk,
two cupfuls flour, one teaspoonful cream
tartar, Tablespoonful of soda dissolved
in tablespoonful boiling water, and
added last
III 'MINY GRIDDLE CAKEs.-Two cups
cold boiled hominy beaten smooth, one
quart of milk and one tcaspoonful OF
salt; stir together then add one cup of
flour, into which has been well mixed a
'teaspoonful OF baking powder; lastly,
add three eggs tha5 have been well
beaten. Cook Immediately after mixing.
TArIocA JELLY. -Tapioca jelly is one
of those simple, but excellent prepare
tions, which are rclished by invalids
and well people alike. TO make it, soak
one cupful of tapioca in four cupfuls of
water for four or five hours. Swccten it
and set it in pan of boiling water to
cook about an hour. or until it looks
quite clear. When it is nearly cooked
stir in the juice and a little of the grated
rind of {. lemon, and when done pour
into little molds. Serve with sweet ncd
CIcuIn lluNOTCu 10 tuSIc.
COTTAGE PuDDiNG.-Onc cup Of sugar,
one tablespoon of butter, two eggs, one
cup of sweet milk, three cups of flour or
enough to make tolerably stiff batter,
onc-half teaspoon Of soda, one teaspoon
of cream of tartar siftcd with the flour.
one teaspoon of salt. Rub the butter
and sugar together, beat in the yolks,
then the milk and soda, the salt and the
beaten whites, alternately with the flour.
Bake i'll buttered mold; turn out upon
dish; cut i'll slices and eat with
liquid sauce.
MuTroN BRoTH.-AIutton broth for nm
invalid is made Of one pound of lean
mutton, cut in small pieces, and put in
one .uart OF cold water; cover closely
and simmer until the meat is so tender
it falls to pieces. II you wish to add
rice or farley, let it soak in warm water
while the mutton is boiling. When it
is soft skim out the pieces of meat and
put in the rice or barley aud let 1t SIM
mer for half an hour If thoroughly
soaked this will be long enough. 1t
must be be cooked, though, until it is
done, no matter how long it takes.
POTATO YEAST. two quarts Of
water to one ounce of hops; boil Fifteen
minutes, strain and add one half pound
of flour, putting the latter into a basin
AID pouring on water slowly to prevent
it getting lumpy, onc-fourth pound
Of brown sugar and handful of fine
salt. Let it stand three days, stirring it
occasionally. When it ferments well,
add six potatoes which have Lecn boiled,
mashed and run through colander,
making them as smooth as possible. This
yeast will keep long while, and has
the advantage of not requiring any yeast
to start it with. 1t rises so quickly that
less quantity of it must be put in than
Of ordinary yeast.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
A Corn Palace For Paris

The plan for n corn exhibit at the
Paris Exposition is receiving good
deal OF attention on the Produce En-
change, where designs for the corn
palace" to be shown at the Exposi ion
have been displayed for some days. The
supervision of the exhibit will be under
the control of the agricultural depart
mcnt OF the American Commission, al
though it is expected TO raise the SO
600 estimated TO be needed to meet the
expenses by subscriptions. The exhibit
will include pavilion, the roof, columns.
and chimney of which will lie built of
the corn fodder, aud tie interior and
exterior will be covered with the corn
stalk and car. ~ good deal of mosaic
work with corn grains of varied coors
and number of figures and cmblcms.
A. of corn, will he shown.
From an American kitchen, eluippcd
with American ranges, cooks will dis.
tribute free of charge all the known
preparations of corn as an article of food
IN the shape of bread, snmp, buildings,
etc. ~ competent man will deliver
short lectures every hour on the uses of
corn, the way of preparing and cooking
it, and its general hcallhfulncss IL an
article of diet. Pamphlets setting forth
the same facts in English, French and
German will also be distributed.
For the exhibit, its promoters say that
the use of corn as food is hardly apprc.
ciltcd ut all in Europe. and that if the
possibilities Of the grain were under
stood, exports of it from this country
would quickly be increased many fold.
To introduce corn to the people of Eu.
rope i, the great oh Get of The exhibitors,
who say that Germany last year bought
Of us only 2,i3S, 10, bushels of grain and
40; barrels of cornmcal, while France
took only ,95-, 80 bushels and 90 bar
rcls of meal. Last year the total export
is put mt only 40 per cent. OF the pro-
duc,ion i'll this country.
y late letter from the Department of
Agriculture says "Ihcre is not rail
road running through the great corn
belt of the unitcd States, not IL Produce
Il, change Mt one principal corn aud ex-
port centre that is not especially and di-
rcctly interested us Il beneficiary in this
work. If carried out us you propose it
will enhance the value of every acre of
land i'll the corn belt"
For the exhibit space with eighty
feet frontage has been secured. -Meto
York Times
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
pageant was assembled for his daughter.

bridal.
AS tho clock sounded, the curtain
rose, and displayed upon raised dais
the bridal party. Gaspar glanced anx-
iously Mt the bridegroom. What was his
dismay when he recognized Henry Du
mont. richly dressed. The ceremony
commenced, but such was Gaspar's be
wildefmcnt, that he did not think tG
interfere, and the twain were declared
husband and wife.
''Lct the brides father como forward"
proclaimed the herald
Gaspar advanced mechanically to n
table, whcreon he found awaiting his
signature, an instrument conveying one
half his goods to Henry Dumont.
81 will not sign it," he said, hastily.
"Would you rather have it wrested
from youi"
''Dut is that justicci" said Casper,
sulkily.
sit is just that he who defrauds
should make restitution" was the stern
reply.
Gaspar seized the pon and affixed his
signature. The consciousness of guilt
made him coward.
Need it be said that Henry Dumont
and his fair BRIDE lived happily and
prosperously, under the favor and pro-
lection of the Duke Philip, and the
former received, in course Of time, de-
gree OF nobility in return for the faith.
full services. Nightly did he attribute
all his prosperity to the lucky chance
which led to his meeting Duke in Dis
guisc. = Yankes jHa,ie.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
A Coal Palace.

1t has been suggested that Buffalo inv
troduce novelty among palaces, by
building one OF coal. IN lo,sl2 900, go
tons of coal were mined in the United
States. Of this 5000, 900 tons-one-
twcnty-fifth- were handled in Buffalo.
Here is the natural market for the
greatest coal fields in the country, and
the artificial conditions all contribute to
increase its importance. The coal trade
is inseparably bound up with the history
and lie Of commerce by lake and canal
and tra!ilc by rail. 1t, more than any
other single influence, has drawn to
Buffalo large number of our railroads,
of which it has more miles within cor
porate limits than any other city on the
globe.
If Buffalo would build monument to
tell the story OF her triumphs, let her
erect splendid palace of coal. Let it
be the central and GROWING feature of q
fine south side park, where it may domi-
uatc with lis lofty towers the great coal
trestlcs, the railroad males and the noble
lake frontage of the city.-Bu6alo,
on ~ Esp1tss.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Crystaii.on pop Corn.

An ensily-prepared and wholesome
6ninty to make for the children is crys-
tailed popcorn. Boil one cupful of
VIII te sugar with three tablespoons uls of
water, and one OF butter. until it sho VS.
breads when dropped from the spoon.
Then pour in three quarts of freshly
popped corn; stir until the sugar is thor
oughly distributed, ard then set away to
cool. Nut-meats can be used IN place of
popncd corn, and are delicious. But l
III nix them too rich for children to eat.
-irNirie Farmer.
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appetite. became restless, and lost
weight Rapidly, and after months
ira they were turned ont again. The
habits OF the cattle and several Other
circumstances must bc considered before
the feeder can profitably adopt new
methods or apply what arc commonly
called scientific practices. And rs re.
eards the mater of warmth, it is un.
oucstlonable that an animal tied in Il barn
Mt temperature of forty degrees will be
very much colder than one in the omen
ar IN sheltered lot ct twenty degrees
lower temperature.
Another very common impression pc.
valling among those who write for the
instruction of farmers, but which is op.
posed 10 the experience of some. is that
good stock is always salablc." What
Is good stock2 Generally it is supposed
70 be the pure-bred or crosses of it. and
which are consequently costly. But more
truly, good stock consists of those kinds
oil animals that are the best suited for the
circumstances in which they are kept
and for the purposes of the owners
Scrub cattle, making 800 or 600 pounds
OF beef, are good stock for some places,
ana the common run of cows that can be
SOLD Tor beef ut any time are often more
profitable than the most costly Jerseys.
nave lot of common COWS that | can
sell readily for $50 to $50. My next
neighbor has lot OF pedigree Jersey
COWS which cost him an average of $3.50
each He is vainly Offering calves for
$50 each. 1t is clear that have the best
stock for the locality and circumstances,
although elsewhere it might he the worst.
In considering all such questions it must
not be forgotten that circumstances alter
cases always. Yor& Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
AT SUNSET.

Below the worlds dark forehead now,
The sun in changeful glory sinks;
The young moon dips her silver PROV
In that gold wave-lo, dimly blinks
The herald of the quiet eve!
And through tho rhythmic silence falls
Tho throb of vesper hymns, that leave
Non distant wood which night enthralls.
And while the solemn trees at prayer,
Chant low their mystic litanies,
An awful majesty they wear,
Like prophets of eternitiesl
Unheedful of tho clamorous world,
Or, mindful thus of its dark stain,
With reverent hands of peace upheld,
In pleadings for its heavy pain.
Swift stalks devouring Darkness forth
In giant shapes; and Twilight pale
Yields her meek reign mid dying mirth,
While heaven begins her starry tale.
And through tho tender cvcn-song,
The last low accents of the day
Blend with the far-receding throng
OF joys that passed us on tho way
-Luiu Curran, in Youths COmpanio ion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
WORDS OF wIsD0MS
Memory is net.
Put q bother away over night.

Memory is q net.
Put bother away over night.
Woman is the Sunday of man.
Growing isn't waiting for the sun
shine.
Honor and virtue arc the chief female
adornments. Z
Woman Is last at the cross and earliest
at the grave.
Woman is the most perfect when tho
most womanly.
If women lost us Eden, such as she
alone restore it.
To gentleman every woman is a lady,
in right of her sex.
A handsome woman is a jewel; good
woman is treasure.
The birth of an affection is always the
birth of u life, and the beginning of
forever.
Many people believe in ''thc greatest
coed to the greatest number,n and
their greatest number is No. /.
Sometimes it is difficult to say who do
you the most mischief-enemics with the
worst intentions, or friends with, the
best. m,
knowledge and wisdom have Outlines
no connection. knowledge dwells in
heads rcplete with thoughts of other
men; wisdom in minds attentive to
their own.
The man or woman that keeps a sweet
spirit, no matter how kecnly the wrongs
Of life are felt, will have vastly more
power 10 correct the evil than those who
fall into sour mood.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
ncc-IIivcs in Winter.

Entrances to bee-hivcs may be entirely
closed in cold weather, and snow filing
up the entrances or covering the hives
entirely will do no harm, writes II West
ern apiarist. lie adds that the hives
and bees should be let alone, for it will
do them harm 10 shovel the snow away.
In very cold weather the bees are in com
Portable quarters when covered with
snow-hencc let them remain undis-
turbed. On the approach of warm
day, when the snow is about gone away,
the entrances may be opened, but he
would rather stop the entrances with
more snow than allow the bees 10 come
out aud fly while the ground Is covered
with snow. From this they may he pro-
h:bitcd by hcaping up snow about the
entrance of the hive. Bees cannot en- =
durc aighting upon snow. and heavy
losses occur when they arc allowed to do
so.-Nc,0 York W. ness.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
Tho Season of Horse blankets.

Every kind hearted man who owns a
horse should provide his animal with a
comfortable blanket, both for stable
wear and for covering when hitched out
OF doors. Nor is it n matter of kindness
OF heart alone, but is really matter of
economy with the owner of the horse
An animal which is kept comfortably
blankctcd will keep in good condition
and come out in the spring in better
condition for hard work on less feed
than one that is afforded none but its
natural protection. The cost of the
blanket will Inc more than saved in the
feed, besides adding to the physical
comfort and appearance of the beast.
When purchasing blankets it is an
oh. Get to get The best for your money,
and the cheapest are not always those
that cost the least at the start a goo
blanket, which will prove durable and
last, is the cheapest III the end. Wis
cOnstn Agri ultafaiist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
Art OF Cattle Ecelinr

Much has been said in regard TO the
feeding of cattle and the various ways
OF preparing food. Eut mischief is
done by leaving out of the question the
differences in The various conditions I'M
der which cattle are fed. In some cases
one way may lie the best that would he
the worst mothers. No doubt grinding
grain is economical for COWS and for n
house reared steer which is fed for a
farmers domestic supply of meat. But
when Il number of cattle are fed the la
Dor of feeding meal and OF tying up the
animals IN sails eats up the profit, es.
pcoially now that stock are so low in
price. | am feeding number of bccvcs.
both young and mature, and have
found that Mnhusked corn is better liked
by the stock and is more economical
than meal. The cattle eat more. digest
the food better, make more growth, and
alc easily managed. Even yearlinGs do
better upon this cheap food.
Tho question of opcn-ar feeding rs
compared with tight and warm barns is
another which has two sides. asst wear
| fed twenty head of cattle in lot by
Themselves through the winter on hay.
with small quantity of car corn. They
were never under roof, and have
ranged in wood all the summer. A
few weeks ago brought three OF this
lot into comfortable barn and puttbcm
in sails to be fattcncd. They all lost
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
A Cup of solac,ng Tea.

"A comfortable cup of tea" says
Marion Harland, "ncver comes amiss to
tagged housewife, be it served at
breakfast, luncheon or dinner" The
best way to insure its goodness-that is,
that it be hot, strong and fresh-is to
have the tea urn or kettle on the table,
with sprit-lamp burning under it.
Scald the tea pot, put in the tea, cover
it with boiling water, put cosy" or
Il thick napkin about it and let it stand
five minutes before filling with more
boiling water. Wait minute longer
and pour out.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
Tho CInvnr nc Enrs

When great deal of chambers
grcavcS of II rank or musty quality hus
been fed fowls the flavor is pcrceptiblc
not only in their flesh but in their eggs.
Also the odor of garlic and some other
strong favored things may be found in
the eggs after the poultry has eaten Il
great deal of such substances. Orli-
nMily the flavor of the eggs is not
affected enough By change of diet to
make any noticeable difference When
hens are fed very largely OH milk the
yolli is light in color, and the white is
less fllmy N texture. The more concen-
trated aud nutritious the food the richer
and better the eggs. Also the eggs
from thrifty fowls ut the beginning OF
the laying, before the fowls strength
has been reduced, are richer and more
capable of producing vigorous chickens
than near the close of laying. The
reason why fowls fed on Stops" etc,
are able to give no better eggs to their
owners is because you demand the stale
of brick" of your servants, but you give
them no straw to make them with.
Curd contains all the best and most nu-
tritious portions of the milk, without
its OBJ ectionablc, watcry qualities But
the true feed for laying fowls is one-third
or one-quarler Indian corn, ground or
otherwise, and oats or wheat, together
with milk and whatever scraps from the
house arc obtainable, and rs much green
vegetable food as they will cat; and
these, combined and fed properly, your
eggs will be OF the true gold and sill, CT
stamp-whcn the cooks fire has refined
them and prepared them as relish fol-
your breakfast. -M,o Yora UcraM.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-03-08
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OFISTEnEsT RELATIVE
10 FARM AND GARDEN.
Shoes for O,cn.

In the carly days, when the oxen were
used only oil soft ground, and when even
tho roots were soft, oxen were used gen.
orally without finding much din Guilty in
their feet But those which Travelled
long distances, even then, had to be
shOd. a footsore OK team is almost
worthless for work. The art of shooting
oxen is almost lost one If some black
smiths in country places would learn
how to shoe oxen there would he an
increase in OK teams i'll many places. :
.1mericuu Ciitirat0r