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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29

sage. their expressed oil mingling with
tho pungent juices OF tho peppermint do
not add to the efficacy of tho latter in
curing her baby's stomach ache. An.
other weed, unknown in New York
State until the Wayne County farmcrs
began to cultivate peppermint, and
which is still unknown outside of the
peppermint fields, is perpetual menace
to tho purity of the farmer prod
uct. This is locally known as
rag weed, but it is not the old fashioned
rag weed that grows everywhere. 1t
looks something like lettuce, and yields
OF itself an abundance of bitter and
pungcnt oil. 1t does not require q
great deal of this weed. il distilled
with the mint, TO diminish greatly the
v"luc OF farmers crop. No new in
sect pest mas followed the cultivation of
peppermint, unlike almost ovcry other
product Of the farm. Insects do not
Interfere with tho growth of mint.
Keeping the crop free from all weeds is
the principal caro- that attends its cult.
walton.
n field of peppermint yields two
crops. The sets, or parts of old plants,
arc planted in April and May, in rows
two feet apart. They grow to the
height OF two feet. Any one who had
never seen peppermint growing would
suppose it was the common spcarmint
of tho jucp and sauce for lamb. If no
press leaf between his finger, howcv-
or, the odor Of the oil will at once re.
veal the difference. Tho gathering of
The peppermint begins in August and
the harvesting is now in progress. Tho
plants are cut close 10 the roots with n
scythc or two-fngcrcd cradle. They
are cured or wiltcd in the sun like hay
for twelve hours, the oil being expre;sed
more freely with the plants in that con-
dltion than when thcy are fresh. From
the roots tho next years crop springs.
The distilhtion of peppermint oil is
very simple. The still is wooden vat
oil heavy slaves hoopcd with iron. 1t
is about four feet deep and six in diam
c'cr. Into this tho mint is closely
packed and pressed down by treadng.
When the vat is full it is covered steam
tight. Steam is forced in By IL pipo
near the bottom of the vat. The steam
volatllizcs the oil of the mint, and its
vapor is condensed in IL worm, as in or
binary stills. The m xcd oil and water
arc collected in receiver, and the
usual separation by specific gravity cn-
sues. Tho oil is SKINNED from tho
water and placed in large tin cans.
Some farmers distil their own oil, but
the crop is generally treated by regular
distillers, of whom there are about 100
IN Wayne county. They toll the crop
fer the distiling, rs a miller does tho
farmers grain for tho grinding. Tho
waste of tho distiling watts is fed by
some farmers to their stock, cattle be-
ing fond OF it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29

The author of tho Spanish authoritics
of prize Of $4,000 for tho best literary
work, written in any of tho pr ipcipai
European languages, in celebration Of
Tho fourth centenary Of the discovery Of
America is n stimulus to literary effort
such us is rarely Offered for information
al competition. Some American ought
to take this prze.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29

An example of tho depreciation Of
agricultural land in England was of.
fordcd within fortnight when farm
in Lincolnshire was offered for sale.
The highest bid was $40. 500, although
tho property cost $32, 500 eighteen
years ago, and considerable sum Ia,
since been expended in improvements
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29

81. Louis, according to Harper,
WccHy, has to thank the late Henry
Shaw for tho possession, in the Mis-
"uri Botanical Gardens of the finest
collection Of plants and flowers in
America, and the third finest in tho
world. Mr.. Shaw was in his nincticlh
Fear when 'c dicl, had been an cnthu
'iaNIic botnnis. and plant collector for
over thirty years, and had devoted hi,
tastc and wealth TO the formation aud
Identifying of thcio grounds. They
lover nearly fifty. four acres, and within
hem were tho summer residence and
tomb of Mr.. Shaw The gardens were
'hiichcd by statiiary and busts, and
we're laid out in Tie formal style that
sbiains in foreign parks.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29

Tho not price of an eight candle lamp
has been found in Franco to be only
half that of petroleum lamp formerly
used, and only one third tho cost of gas.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29
TIC Had Observed.

"What you want, my boy, ia push,
You'll win fortune with that"
"That depends
"On what9'
"What you push. The pay for push
ing lawn mower or go-cart is very
small. "-Bazar.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-29

In his Loneliness tho toamstcr tolls his
horses of his whoas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
The GOvernorsliip.

To he Eilor OfHc Dispatch;
/ ash leave to direct attontionto one ~ n
suitable nominee who bears name reYcred
and cherished above all others by W.
ginians of the present day, and who' rs
poSscssOr Of the virtues which nave mac
the name illustriOus. does honor 70 IT. l
have thus sufficiently indicated that the
man ! refer 10 is General William ii. r.
lee. II is obvious that he 10 not o seeker
of the exalted position, nor have We any
means OF knowing tina, he would accept II.
unless it may be- Inferred from the tact
that his patriotism has been always equal
to every demand made upon It. His SER
vices 20 the State in those tunes
that tried mems souls and tested July
the metal of which they were made
were certainly equal if not superior
10 those Of any living man now eligible 20
the Office. His capacity and ms iilgh char-
acter are such rs eminently fit HIM Tor II,
and would inspire many OF our best men 10
buckle on their armor for the hard con-
test before -, who. with less worthy or
more sclt-sceling leader might be content
TO remain passive spectators. 10 evoke
tho best talent Of the state 10 engage IN
such a struggle we need the lealer5Alp OF
some one whose great worth would bc gen
orally recognized and would inspire enthu-
sla,m. If the Republicans of the North
could twice nominate General Grant for
| the presidency and could even think Of
him, as very many OF them did for third
| term. though against oil precedent: II the
same party can twice nominate such dlnau
ms Foraker for the goyernorship of one Of
the most important Of the states, whose
| chief distinction would seem 10 be ms III
veterate hostility to the South, Nirginians
may well be- moved by much higher mo-
tive TO nominate another Lee for Their
| chief executive officer. seeing that tue
promise which his career and character
/ afford us of q successful administration y
in no wise inferior to what We. had when
Re nominated the present distinguished
and faithful incumbent Of the Office.
The gentleman name has had considera-
bic experience in public, affairs, is idienti-
fed with the agricultural interests Of our
| State. Of whose Agricultural Society he was
once president, and would present such a
record OF integrity and patriotism aswouldi
| entitle him TO the cordial support OF All
who are intent in the political action or
| the promotion Of the best interests OF the
dear old Commonwealth. NIRGNIAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
VIM VIII BE Nominnted ?

At present there IS more OF less excite
ment as to who will he nominated for Gov
ernor of Virginia. There IS no excitement
over the fact, however, that the people
have everywhere nominated and elected
that the Estey Organs and lyers ~ Pond
Pianos are the leading instruments of the
world. positively without a superior. Call
at Sanders & Stayman's. 1917 east Main
street. and examine these magnificent IN
struments. Many special bargains can be
obtained in secondhand instruments.
Pianos at $50. S75. 500, Sl25 and up. Or
CANS so. S35. $50. s75, and up. Terms as
low as 81 a week and up. Only music
house in the city that sells all kinds OF
sheet-music at half price and reduced rates.
Call and examine instruments and music
whether YOU desire 10 purchase or not. No
trouble TO show goods. Remember the
place. SANDERS i STAYHIaS,
1917 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
Communicated
a Strong Democratic Ticket.
fVoonrr,a Times


As tho time for the meeting Of the Demo
cratic State Convention in Richmond on
the 18th Of this month draws near public
interest in the action Of that body be
comes moro interesting ana exciting. 10
is plain that Captain =. W. Mckinney -
the choice of the majority ot Democratic
voters for Governor, and oil the indica-
tiOns are that he viii be nominated ON the
second or third BALLOT for TINT ONCE.
On the other hand his opponents state
that he will not develop enough
strength TO secure the nomination, and
that after number Of ballots have
been given there will be q combination
on Harris or Hoge Tyler, which viii result
in putting one of them at the bead OF the
Democratic State ticket. SO far az the
TiTaes Is concerned il sincerely hopes that
Captain Mckinney viii be nominated, but
the choice of the convention, whoever ne
may be, will receive it, hearty and active
supp0rt. The Republicans viii make
desperate effort 10 elect their cand date
for Governor this fall, and they Will be
supported by the national committee
and all the money and other means al
their command. This does not IMPLY
however, as past experience has SHOWN
that they VIII be successful 1T the polls
in November. On the contrary such marhl-
nations viii arouse q most determined OPP
position in this state, and when Nirglnlahs
are once fully aroused. other things being
equal. there is no power on earth when
can overcome them. The people OF tina
State have had full and bitter experience
Of Republican rule. both under q carpet
bag military despotism and under the
beauties Of Teadjusting ~ oxcmpliiied
bv the rule Of Malone and his white
Virginia allies. and they are resolved
to spare no effort to prevent q reCur-
renee Of such deplorable calamity. ne
Republicans then may nominate tholr
strongest men for Governor. Lieutenant
Governor, and Attorney-General, bat the
white Democrats Of the State are deter
mincdtC defeat their nominees, "a the tail
returns viii show. To do this, however.
they will have to nominate strong ticket,
and we have, after looking over the held,
come 10 the conclusion that Captain +.
". Mckinney for Governor; Hon. d.
w. Marshall for Northumberland
and Hon. II. r. Pollard for Attorney
General would make a team which would
be sure 10 pull orr dear Old State out Of
the Slough OF Despond to the high and dry
ground OF hope. happiness, and prosperity.
This ticket would represent III Captain Nc
Kinney the Piedmont section. m Mr.. Toi-
lard the Idewater district. and IN judge
Marshall the great ana growing Southwest:
II would rally around 10 a solid phalaux 0t
voters from all sectors Of the state, anu,
with strong nominations for the Senat .
and House Of Repre- 'entatives, would
sweep the Commonwealth by majority oil
from thirty TO fifty thousand votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
NEW Work STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. August i2--The stock market 10
day was reactiolarT in It's movement, thonku
there was a continued demand FOR leading spe-
cula;iycs, which resulted in a feverish and hte-
cniar condition with wido and sudden nuctua-
tons in q few speclalies, while the general hs'
was traded over q narrow range OF NAi"os.
London figures this morning were aeain VIZ
much higher than cur figures last evening" U"'
traders were bent upOn n reaction ana tue OPeu.
ing wss Irregular. though generally higher ana
tho Improvement In some ~ the list ekteDdeu 10
= per cent Pressure upon the list' however,
forced on quotations ia most cases TO soucin l
below tho fret prices, and Chicago anu hAse
Illinois stocks were "a conspicuous for weakness
to-day a. they we're yesterday Tor sttehs.u'
Preferred set the pace. and after open
INK up slightly az IVA II dechncu l"
IA and closed az a slight rally. The decline Vs.
met By unexpected strength in Northern faclHs
on rimOrs OF a new scheme OF cOnsoudateu
mortgage ~ lower rate Of interest 10 reIeNe
the company N part OF ltS Interest cna'sV.'
Th0ro was also considerable demand lot Nhlpa-VV
Gas ~ rising prices aud the marSet betaihc n"ii
and steady t0Wnri noon. The attack was re-
sumed. however. and tse weakness IN Grnngeis
became most prominent with ~. PAhl aou bui %
lingtcn and Quincy leading. he sugar FIs',
however then INDUCED IN some RAPID auu Woo
vibrations. dropping At l6 aud quickly r,sInp 10
lhN',, tho extreme prices ~ the day ms WIS
kept up I'll tho close. however. when u was
close o. last evenings figures Inc doclsiuu
on tho injunction was reserved ana tne cuu1ss'
IN stock was very sharp. Cleveland Coiunlpu /.
Cincinnati and -. Louis stocss we're also IN
marked contrast % their course yesterday oeihS
generally strong aud common showed NAE,
rial gain q; tho end Of the day lake Erio huu
Western preferred was weak. The last hohr
trading was extremely dun and little or no
movement took place, the market finally cio,lls
fairly steady az something better than tue low
ost pricss. Snlos % 5000 shares CloVeihun'
Colnrnbus Cincinnati aud 81 LOUIS common Is
no ia tonight but almost every thing e,se y
fractionally lower. and Chicago aud East iiiihoi
preferred ia down "a, common ~, anu Lake
Erie and Western preferred ~.
eren,,g. Exchange duh, stealy. aud ensv nj
tsI,a4s7. Money easy AZ 2ba5. sub reasur,
oaianccs-Goid, 1874, ,0O0; currency, fs'.i',
Geo. Uovernmeutsdull ani sieaiy FOR -; PEI
conts. rs TX. int 4'. coupons, lOj's s'a''
banda ON tir,Iy uegl,ciel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
BOSS BILLY'S FIGHT.
LIVELY WARD-MEETlNG5 IN The
cocKAoE CITY.
Both Sides win-Pistois Drawn Inv
Police Called INA Question
OF Rent.
sn.clnl telerrnm o the plspatch.l

prrrpsnrrG VA. August 1s.-The he
puhlicans Of this city held their waIo-
meetings tonight TO elect delegates 20 .
convention which will meet to-morIo~
NIGHT 70 choose delegates 10 the state Coh-
yention AZ Norfolk. In the language OF
1is0usted Repnblican on the street To-
NIGHT. ." Both sides wOn.' In the Trey
Third. Fifth, aud Sixth wards two seis VI
delegates were elected, and N each ~
these wards there was split between 'no
factions. =, H.
Tho attendance was large at all of the
meetings ard in some of the wards the pro
ccedings were very lively. The anti Ma
honeitcs were everywhere in the MINORITY;
In the Second Ward q fight occurred ana
nistols were drawn but fortunately not
used. 4 colored man was beaten here;
In the Fifth Ward the meeting was heid III
n small back room. too contracted 70 ao I'M
Of but q small portion OF the crown. III "a
ticket of the Malone delegates - reported
70 have been nominated and declared
elected in the face Of an opposing lnalorl.'
and the meeting was then declared az
iourued. The anti-ilahoncltes kept tneir
seofs and elected delegates, and we're pro-
ceadino 70 adopt some resolutions When
/ thew were invited out by the police oihcers.
/ The officers were requested 20 take action
/ by the Malone chairman. who said ne hh9
rented and paid for the use OF tine nan, an1
I the business for which it had been rented
having been transacted. he wanted the
doors locked. The crowd retired ana
adopted their resolutions ont in the street I,.
There were also disturbances IN the flrs'
and Sixth wards. but nothing serious oc'
The DELEGATION from the Fourth Ward
| stands one Mahoneite and three ants
| Tine only uncontested Malone delegation
/ is that from the Second Ward.
There is no doubt that tho anti;;hahone.
tics were in large majority in the Other
wards. How the convention will ne or
canized tomorrow night is at present,
| problem. The probability Is there VIII %
two conventions and two sets of delegates
! tp Norfolk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
TeIegraphie Flashes.

President Harrison Will be e. Bath, Maine, to-
day.
Rev. ]. Crosso,t, missionary to China. Is
dead.
Bond acccptauces az Washington yesterday
aggregated s90.SjO.
Three thousand French descrters have lett
Geneva To- France under tho amnesty law.
The proposed House of Commons petition in
favor OF Mrs. MaybricG has been abandoned
On an average there have been two bodies
found every day during th9 past week at johns
town, P1.
Philip Nimlck & Co.'S Sligo Mill, az Pittsburgh,
yesterday
An old negro In Alabama has created n re-
ligious craze b. procleiming himself as Daniel
the prophet
Thrty-nve houses entaillng loss Of $1,000,
were burned az Truckoe, o. the Southern Pa-
clnc railroad, yesterday.
The conl-mlning companies Of str'ator. H..
are securing help from West virginia 10 tA6c
the places OF The strikers.
An attempt was made yesterday 70 nssss-ina'c
y. l.. Rax'cr, "a correspondent At Lexington, ny,
10y placing q dynamite machine IN bis ONCE
Il "a stated that Queen Victoria viii presont
Mr. Edison with n photograph into winch sne
na' tpoken, warmly ''hBi atNseAHn 'it' bAN'A'
American inventor
While all advlces indicate that there has boon
no rioting in the coke ieCiousn Pitbureh sirc'
SATURDAY, matters are considered 10 tc Ia au
extremely precnrous condition.
Heavy rains have swollen the streams m south
eastern Nebraska ~ m uahearJ-of height haii-
road traffic IL considerably Interrupted and
much damage has been done 70 property
Attorney General Miller ha' received tolc-
| gram from ID tfict- Attorney Neville NJ PurFis
Misc telling him That he did not mood M ai j.
l.It il inferred By this that sullivan ana other'
Will plead guilty.
Professor Elias Ioomis for the past thirty
| years professor OF astronomy AZ ale College, IA
| M The Sow Haven Hospital suffering nom q
| COMPLICATION Of stomach disorders, ana IS not eA
| pectoi 10 live til morning.
The convention Of Helena, Montana, by =
strict party vote, has passed. proposition bi
which an county officers will have @ be re-elect
| c1. the Democrats hoping 10 strengthen theii
state ticzct with she county nominations
Tne rouse Committee ON Railroads 81 th'
| Georgia Legislature has practically killed VIM
| il known ~ the olive bill. This bill was aimed
| at railroad consolidation, providing Tor ior
| feinIre Of charters in certain casos. hailrnRl'
mon al over tho country. % II said. have watchel
| the progress u lhe bill With deep Interest,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
Norwood Institute.
- - ..-f....s. nI.....sr,.n

Norwood Institute situated in Washing
ton, ID. C., VIII begin lts eighth session with
n large faculty, the whole supervised by
MIR. and Mrs William ID. Cabell, principals.
Mathematics, the sciences, languages.
music. art. &c. under the charge OF able
instructors, will be taught. To send forth
its pupils equipped for the battle OF lte
endowed with all the grace and charm Of
refined and cultured womanhoOd is the en-
deayor of this celebrated institute. The
educational facilities it offers are first class
in every respect. Norwood Institute oc-
cupies "A fine location in the beautiful city
of Washington. Its three cheerful. COM
lnodiOus buildings are conveniently con-
nected, and all open on q large playground
in the rear. One approach isOn Fourteenth
street, where the principal line Of city
street-cars maintains direct communication
with every part of the corporation. The
main entrance is on Massachusetts, avenue
M the Thomas circle, the highest ground
within the city limits. At this point, Yer
mont avenue, NJ and Fourteenth streetsln IN
tersect Massachusetts, avenue, one OF the
noblest streets in the world, trayersing the
entire city with its broad expanse un,,
broken by car-tracks heavily shaded. and
bordered by the finest residences IN Wash
incton. Norwood prepares for any college;
lint its pupils can complete afull collegiate
course within its own walls. The Norwood
School diploma ranks high in the pro-
noaDccd opinion of men Of national repu-
tation. But the aim of the school y higher
than can be expressed by any diploma.
For catalogue containing course OF study,
names Of pupils, aud complete statement
Of terms address Mr. and airs. William ID,
Cabell, Norwood Institute, Washington ".
10,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
nnIrrAEY.

Tho late JANIS c. HARDY. VINO del IN Henri
60 county last week. was born N NOVELTY, :. -
gSth Ok tciSher 1855. iosiug his parents ~ IA
early agn by death no moved % Alebama sni
prepared 20 20 10 work - coitOn-plsntef.
n out which time ho received an invitation 20
come aud MAKE his home in virginia which no
ncceptci. and liyed with his oDu ent rciailys for
sonis time la tho c0aaty u Lupsnburg rio
then went 70 Richmond College and afior Inish-
ing his education married saia1, mo only Guild
OF the late Captain Lawson 10. Dance. of the
tonfelrrate states ar0y. About thi- pcrioh n,
received employment IA tho n0uring.mils OF
warwick & Barksdsle. which position be hhef
for twenty eight years: eyen unit me nHs,ass5
passed info Otucr hands. \ Sufficient test ~ MS
adelity Mr.. Hardy vas never a sfrongiy-coo-
stituiof man. hence when the var hrose osi,
although he enlisted 10 the Confederate states
sarr,ce Do was never able - 80 INTO active ser
ylro. but was detailed at Cam Ninier a. Assist
ant payma=ter under Major Meoh OF lnto
years Mr. Bariy waa engaged nt farming IN
Henfico county EAry This spring his long
trouble Developed into fast decay. which ter
mated In peaceful death on Friday mo "h OK
August issH
Mr. Hardy hal many friends and few, y anY,
enemies 10 IS hoped. for no was genile-hearle a
AMI good man. Kind and auabls 10 all IN mo
home circle his character shoue moet boaHnlhi.
There Re exercised that l8rgt-hearteine-s hii
hospit-iity for which Virginia has ever De"h
famous. His house was the asylum oi the H'--
ircssod AMI nnictsd: his charities. Nhlch were
many were not nOisel ahroad. 1870 d.
Hts only brother. William. an honorcI ciuk'n
aud fsvout minister OF the Gospel 81 AiabAmsA
va. here end With him IN bis Last momcpts
Ills excellent and devoted wife, two sonr, ohl
four daughters. three OF whom are fnairei, sut.
yivs him. III WAS = Mason ana mempfi OF
lark.il lace Methodist church