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The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
OCCURRING OF LATE.

A LONDON paper says 800 Cornwall fam lies are reported to be wearing crape for relatives lost in the Conemaugh valley.
 Fl WANT 2,000 girls to pick strawberries" was an advertisement in a Connecticut paper which sent about TOO girls on wild goose chase to the country. Some one had done il for d job on an old farmer.
 Qr1TE number Of large buildings have been built in Eastern cities with hollow bricks. They arc said to stand the same pressure, up to 30. 900 pounds, that the best solid brick will stand. They cost one-third less than the solid form, and make the walls proof against fire, moisture and frost, being warm in winter and cool in summer. The bricks are set on end, thus making 6 wall hollow from top to bottom.
 A FARMER near Chico, Mo, recently brought into Kansas City bunch of wheat that beat any thing of the kind ever before grown in that part of the country. The bunch was composed of thirty-two heads and weighed fifteen pounds, or little less than one half pound to the head. The straw was i've feet and two inches in length and very heavy. One of the heads was shclled out and the naked grams just filled q half-pint cup.
 NEW building now being constructed for the San Francisco Chronicle, it is said, will be not only fre-proof but earthquake proof also. The structure will rest on twcnty-seven cast-stcel columns, q 6Sa, ,Mese will be bolted together and conrA yaeS a by '"-,. ds, do''hle bolted t, 1~ sS' ysT flat steel bah f> vus
 beam which they cross. The
 form sort of cage, and it is claimed that this would stand intact even if every bit of the masonry should be shaken from it's place.
 JoHN BAIRD, of Philadelphia, has had a dozen men employed for more than year making an exact model of the Centennial buildings and grounds. The design is now completed, and through Mayor Fitler MT. Baird has offered it to the city. The model is thirty feet in diameter, and cost between Sl2,0OO and Sl5,0O0 Trees, buildings. people and thousand peculiar features of various kinds are reproduced with wonder full skill It is proposed to put the model under plate glass case in one of the Phila- dclphia parks. The cas will cost about az much as the model
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
Winter Rye.

The last annual report of the United States Department of Agriculture has this to say of it: Tt has an insignifi- cant area and does not increase in pro- portion to population. It is used mainly by people of German descent, and to a limited extent in the Eastern States in combination with maize. It is scarcely grown in the South, and but little in the West and on the Pacific coast. In the South it is grown for winter pasture. The prejudice against rye arises mainly from the fact that if grown on the same farm with wheat, and it is threshcd and stored in the same barn, the grains will get mixed in spite of the greatest caution, and can not afterwards be thoroughly sep arated with the best winnowing ma chine, and thus impails the samples of wheat when offered for sale; and more than this, however near these sam pies of wheat may come up to the standard of good seed they can not be used in this way, for the adultera- tion Of the rye will be largely increased the next crop.
 There is way, we think, in which rye can be made useful on every farm. Cut the corn down, and immediately prepare the land for a crop of rye by cross-working with two-hOrse culti- vators to level the land. these being better than turning blows. as they will disturb but few of the stubbles Then harrow, and afterward SOW the rye with drill at the rate of three pecks to the acre, or, if sown broadcast, use four pecks of seed and give a complete finish by narrowing. Rye will grow on thinner land than any other grain crop. and corn land which has pro- duced four or five barrels of corn may be relied on for a good crop of rye. which will furnish good grazing from late fall to spring for sheep and young cattle whenever the land is dry enough to admit the hoof upon it. Farmers who have lost their hay or other forage crops by the floods of the present sea- son, may with profit avail themselves of rye for winter grazing. as we'll as of the large amount of first-class forage to be secured by the blades, shucks and stalks of corn, when the crop is harvested in the manner suggested.
 But we wish to use the rye as stone which twill kill two birds at the same time" When the rye is sown-say from the lst to the 18th Of August in
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
HERE AND THERE.

Never mind about telling that you have better stock than your ncighbor. The stock will tell that better than you can, if it is a fact.
 When you sleep too little you arc using yourself as a man does piece of machinery which he persists in run ming without greasing.
 -Stock-raising and grass-growing are joint occupations. A higher price can be obtained for hay by converting 1t into beef. while the manure remains behind to add to the fertility of the soil.
 Some people want National flow CT adopted. The way some men seem to encourage the growth of weeds, they would unquestionably name the flower of some weed in fence corner.
 There will be no crop of onions if the ground is not rich and well pre- pared. After the beds begin to start they will not thrive if grass or weeds grow among them. They must be clear of all obstacles.
 If any animal deserves, as a re- ward for service to man, and as a con- pensation for days, weeks and years of abuse; if any animal deserves tram quill future, a gloric Is pasturage trav- ersed by never-fah hg crystal streams of water, surely that animal must be the horse.
 It costs no more, says the Mary land Farmer, to raise and harvest 300 bushels of Swedish turnips than it does for 150 bushels of potatoes, and there is more fun in it. Only learn how. and do away with the feeling that it is gA'dening" and requires skill, and then go ahead.
 It requires patience to take care of flock of sheep. To turn them out on the bare fields to shift for them selves will not render them profitable. The flock master shoald be as atten- tive to his nocks of sheep as their care demands, and when this is done they will amply repay all the outlay bestowed upon them.
 Not long ago the Department of Agric ulture made an estimate of the total livestock productions of the world. On the swine the estimate was 100. 900, ,000 over one-half of which are in North America mostly in the United States. Other countries out rank North America in cattle, horses and sheep, but in swine we lead the world.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
Hogs in the South.

A few years ago an entcrprising Ohio breeder conceived the idea of working up a trade for his surplus stock at the South, and accordingly entered few of his best swine for cx- hibitiOn at the North Carolina State Fair He was much surprised, after
 ;nr, on the grounds two or three ao,-- .,nGsqdhat his fine pigs attract
 ....:-~ Fatever, and more cd no attention w1ia-- .r so to find admirihg cr0htus around the pens containing nativo specimens of the true ''elm-pecler" type exhibited by the North Carolina farmers. Our Ohio farmer finally approached native Tar Heel,n and asked Why is it that those razor backs over there attract so much no- tice. while these widc-backed, heavy quartered. short-legged pigs Of mine attract no attention whatcvcr?" The "Tar Hecr' rolled his quid from one side of his mouth to tho other, looked wise, shut one eye, squintod at tho Ohio man with the other, and said: $ trangcr, we uns can't make nothin' raisin' no hog that can't run faster nor darkym Farmers Home Journal.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

WYATT WOULD YOU KILL A WOUNDED MANp' become necessary, to preserve his own life The negro noticed hlm and in q deep, solemn voice said
 "kUi me, mdSsG, dad dc secret ob y0' btrf diesn
 Hc was cool and reasonable once more and Luke lowered his revolver, astonished at the strange words so solemnly uttered Colonel Mason stood fer moment stupe- fled, and then demanded
 What do you mean!'
 "I kin tell ye mo- bout yerse'f dan ye knows, massa; but III not tell ye now"
 "Yes, you willp Luke's teeth were set his eyes glaring with intensity, and he was pantlng with excitement If you know any thing of this mystery of my life will have it, if have to wiring it from you"
 " 1 won't tell you now-'fore God won't tell s long as dat man lives; when he dies l tole ye"
 ..Tell me now or die" He raised the pistol The negro, knowing that he held the winning card, coolly folded his arms across his breast, and, facing the furlous officer, said
 Shoot, massa, an de trufe you'll nebber know.n
 Colonel Mason turned aside, his heart very faint and a mist coming over his eyes. He leaned for a moment against a tree for support, and when he next looked at thc Ecgro he had picked up his gun and was ccolly walking away
 Luke returned to his command and with
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
HUNDRED ABROAD.

IRE check rein has been aoohsned m England by law.
 TRAVELLERS say that in Victoria tnere arc trees more than 800 feet in height
 THUNDER STORMS have never been so ire ouent in Paris as since the Eiffel Tower has been there, and it is becoming recognized as the cause
 THE Queen of England seldom drinks more than one small glass of wine at din- ner, and afterward takes few drops or good Scotch whisky.
 AN admirable society for tho help of bachelors has been started in London. The programme is to provide persons who will sew on buttons, darn, mend and otherwise care tor the neglected habiliments or un- welded gentlemen.
 EVERY Bank of En gland note presented for redemption to the told lady of Threadnee- de street, in the century and more of her existence is on file and cancelled, and so in dexed and docketed that it could be found within ten minutes
 IN remembrance of her good work for Hindoo women number of large photo graphs of Lady Dufferin, done on porcelain and handsomely framed, are being distrib- uted by subscription to most Of the hospl- tals in India, where they will be hung up In the wards.
 TIE Queens pages are given their educa- ton at Eton free of charge, and are only called away from school on great State oc- casions. The rules about precedence are so unbending that if page and his father be going to the same Drawing Room, the boy takes precedence of his own parent, and drives up before bim III special state carnage.
 DUELs between ladies are not altogether unknown, but one which has recently taken place at Nurnberg, Germany, has nothing of the comic element which, as rule, dls tinguishes the attempt of the women or the period to pose as fighting Amazons. Two sisters, aged eighteen and twenty, respect ively, and acting under the influence of the demon jealousy, fought duel in the old South German town. The arms chosen were knIves, and the result was that one of the girls lost an eye, while the other was terribly cut about the face.
 A BAND of petty thieves, armed with scissors, is now said to frequent all great crowds in London and other large European cities in which ladies are numerous. The members of the band arc as delft as their scissors arc sharp, and they are too often able to successfully cut the mantles, \ etc, or faShlOnaDly ureSseu lauIts III orue1 to secure the valuable ornaments, pieces of embroidered trimmings, and even the ex- pensiye buttons which they wear. In Paris this scissors gang has worked terrible havoc in the more crowded parts of the Ex- position buildings and grounds
 A DEBATING club in Germany has been discussing for two years the question whether it is possible 10 get nothing for something The realists say yes, and ad \ duce numerous instances in commercial l transactions. But the ideaists say no "For," they argue, If nothing really is nothing, how can you get iti' Then every V body drinks beer for month or two, until some bright realist thinks up an answer to this question. The beer seller, ln whose han the club meets, says it is one of the finest debates he has ever heard, and he confidently expects It to run along for an i other wear at least.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

Virginia-put broadcast 300 to 400 pounds of good acid phosphate, 200 pounds of kainit, or other form Of potash; harrow these thoroughly in. and as a finish. SOW one gallon of clover and two bushels of orchard grass seed to the acre, lightly harrow ing or brushing these seeds, if there is no appearance of an early rain. The rye will shelter and protect the young grass during winter, and when spring comes, let the rye get into bloom. and then now it and let lie as mulch to the young grass, which will establish and protect it against the hot weather of summer. This method of using rye is preferable to its production of grain and straw. Its average yield of grain is rather higher than wheat, but it's average price will rarely go beyond eighty cents a bushel; and whilst the straw is in fair demand for the man. ufacture of coarse paper and for stuff ing horse collars, yet the price to be realized is not very remunerative. The loss of the grain and straw in the proposed manner is more than cOun- terbalanccd by the winter grazing it affords, by it's protection in winter to the young grass, and by it's further protection by it's mulch from the heat and droughts of summer, to say noth- ing of the fcrtilizing effects of the de- caying swath on the land We have made some small experiments in this direction by which our suggestions arc prompted, and as a reasonable and sound theory we think this is one of the simplest and cheapest means for getting the land set in grass The pre- vailing method of sowing grass seed in spring, leaves the young plants to the hazard of summer heat and drought whilst grasses sown in the last month | of summer will have the benefit of the usual fall rains and will be well rooted by spring, being thus advanced l one year Southern Planter.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
grim battle was over, and the soldier was "a

grim battle was over, and the soldier was "a the Beyond.
 ssWhen you are relieved carry him to camp for burial,' said the Colonel
 With his faithful body-guard he moved on among the trees and bushes. Suddenly there came a sharp report from behind tree not over a hundred and fifty paces away, and bullet came zip through the cap of the Colonel, so near his skull as to stag ger him,
 .Are ye hurt, Kerncl!' cried Tom.
 No. Down on the ground, every one of you! There are sharpshooters over therep
 In moment the men were prone upon the earth and taking advantage of such shelter as they could find.
 ''Chaw me up f I don't spile the mug 9 that crIttcr," said old Arkansaw Tom ''Thar hain't been but one in all this ere deviltry n I'll stop him f he sticks his ugly mug out from behind that tree"
 Arkansaw Tom lay behind an oak, where projecting root afforded an excellent rest for his gun. They were near enough to t9e sharpshooter to hear him ramming charge home ill his gun.
 few moments later a face was seen to peep around the tree. All was still as death, but that unerring Springfield rifle or arkdn5dW lOUn was ieN6leu OI tue IdCc. "A moment of breathless silence, and then came deafenlng report and puff of smoke When it had cleared away dark form was seen lying at the root of the tree from be- mnd which the bold sharpshooter had been firing
 This was the only one of the enemy found at the front that day, and on the evening of the 5th Colonel Mason returned to his camp, about as well satisfied as some of his su- pcrior officers that there was no danger of an immediate attack. | It was Saturday evening, and he laid down to peaceful slumbers hoping for quiet l Sabbath. He retired late, and, being weary, slept soundly.
 l When he awoke 1t was broad daylight, and tue tremendous roar of storm of some kind came to his ears. He soon discovered | that it was the shouts of men, the rattle or musketry and boom of cannon, mingled with the long roll of the drummer. | "Wake up Colonel, for God sakeW cried one of his staff We are surprised. Johnston's whole army is upon us"
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
THE KISS | GAVE.

She was timid little mad, In manners such prude That many things that others did Sho thought extremely rude. Sho blushed at compliments ts she'd heard 0, many times before, And froWned so sweetly that one felt Like prasing here the more She read from books of etiquette The lessons they impart, And conned them OCT and OCT until She knew them all by heart; And being anx ous to improve,
 Nor wishing to offend In any way, both rich and poor
 Considered her their friend. Q, many lecture she would givo To mo, who oft rcbelled On purpose that she might declare The rigid views she held; AnI once, as payment of my debt Not thinking it am ss-- threw my arms around the maid, And gave her-such q kiss She did not like the kiss gaye,
 She said it was not right And, being in a Marching mood,
 She stormed with all her might; While I-who would at other times
 No manly courage lack Confessed my fault-the kiss was wrong Aud so l took it back,
 Josephine Pollard, in N. Y. Ledger.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
CHAPTER XIV. A SlTI{PRISF

A SURPRISE.
 The day on which Colonel Mason returned to camp was the last of March. From that time on to the 9th of April skirmishing along the front was almost continuous. On the lst the rebel cavalry became bold and ap- preached the Union lines, showing that an advance of some kind was contemplated.
 On the 4th of April his cavalry dashed down and captured a small picket guard of six or seven men who were stationed some live or six miles out on the Pittsburgh and Corlnth road Colonel Buckland with a regiment pursued the Confederates, and General sherman moved a brigade three miles out from the line. The Confederates retreated, of course, and many were the speculations as to their conduct.
 Many held that the attacks ard skir- mishes along the front were only intended to detract them from their march on Cor inth. But whatever may have been the opinions of the subordinate officers, it was evident that General Grant believed that their entire front was threat ened, for he ordered his army to entrench, and did all in his power to hurry up Buell.. General Grant was not certain where the attack would be made, at Shiloh or Crump' s Landing, where Lew Wallace with his di- vision lay. On the 4th of April the Gen. eral was injured by his horse falling upon him and spraining his ankle, so that he had to go on crutches.
 He was assured by his suDordinates that all was quiet on the front so far as the en- cmy were concerned. On the 5th, learning that division of Buelrs army, under Nel- son, had arrived at Savannah, Grant ordered them to move up the east bank of the river, so as to be ferrIed over at either Crump' s or Pittsburg Landing, as the occasion might require.
 Since his return from the reconnaissance recorded in our last chapter, Colonel Mason had been Tn his camp and had seen nothing of the enemy. He was a changed man, and spent most of his spare time alone in his tent gloomily breeding over the last dan- gerous interview with the negro, Black hawk. Two sentences uttered by that dark man of mystery seemed to ever ring in his ears:
 ''hh me, mdSsd, and dc secret % Uo' btrf dies, haunted him day and night
 "Who is he, and what does he know of me!' the puzzled officer asked himself. His words, I kin tell ye mo bout yourself dan ye knows, massal' ring still
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

"FoR seven long years struggled away farming, running mill, &c.. until l was fortunately introduced to B. F. Johnson & Co.,, Richmond, Va, by my brother, and went to work at once, and in Ssvel months l had made more clear money than had made in the seven years before They took mo right by the hand from the start and seemed to be very glad of the chance to show me how to do it." This is about what a young man said year or so ago of the abovcmen- toned firm. Since that time he has been steadily at work for them, and is now one of the happiest men in America. ifyou need employment it would be good thing for you to follow this young mans example
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
Enterprises of Great pi,h and Moment

awry," as Hamlet says, by an attack of dys- pepsia. Napoleon failed to improve his ad- vantage at Austcrlitz in consequence, it is said, of indigestion brought on by some iu- discretion In eating. In order to avold dys- pepsia, abstain from over indulgence; and precede the meal by wineglasst full of Hos tetter's Stomach Btters, more effective than any dietetic in improving the tone of tho stomach. Liver complaint, chills and fever and rheumatism are annihllatcd by the Bitters.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
FREAKS OF FASHION.

TIE fashion of wearing gloves to match the boots in color, so greatly in vogue in London and Parls, has spread to this side of the water.
 A DEVICE for the setting of tables for small parties is to have the table round, with low basket of flowers in the center and decoration of smilax reaching out to the edge in each direction like spokes of a wheel Each guest has the space between the outer ends of two of the spokes
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

to use uncertain means when suffering
 from diseases of the liver, blood or lungs, such as biliousness, or 'llver complaint" |" skin diseases, scrofulous sores or swelHngs, or from lung scrofula Commonly known as consumption of the lungs) when Dr. Pierce $ Golden Medical Discovery is guaranteed tC cure all these affections, if taken in time or money paid for it will be promptly refunded.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
To BE CoNTINUED.l

FoR brown bread, take flour enough for two loaves, using one-third graham flour to two-thirds white, or half and half, if you wish very brown bread. Use one-half cake of yeast as before, one tablespoonful of sugar to each loaf, and mix with warm water till a teaspoon will stand upright In the center of the batter, let rise about double, then steam or bake as preferred.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

ARE as small as homeopathic pellets, and as easy 10 take as sugar. Everybody likes them. Carter's Little Liver Pills Try them
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
RALEIGH, N. C., Feb. 2Oth, 1888.

JN H. IT. NIfNIsILN K,
 Rochester, Pa. Deer SW;-I wish to say word in behalf of your wonderful Chill and Fever Pills. Some months ago a friend, who knew that my wife had been your pills. I gave them to her and they cured her at once. A neighbor, MT. Perry, had suffered with chills for more than a year, and had taken Qunine until his hear ing was greatly injured Seeing the cure wrought in my wife's case. he procured a bottle of pills and was speedily restored to perfect health. l feel that this is due to you. Very truly, REV. J. D. DAVIS
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

FIVE cents saved on soap; five dollars lost on routed clothes. Is uIGt ccoHOmyt There is not cents difference between the cost of a bar of the poorest soap made and the best, which IS as all know, DobbIns' Electric.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

THE New York Legislature, just before adjournment, authorized the creation of five extra normal schools, costing the State this year about $350, ,000
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

THOUSANDS of people place necklaces of coral beads around the necks of babies, with the belief that they will assist the children in teething.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

what prisoners they had captured they re- turned to their quarters near Shiloh Church. He deemed it best to tell nothing of his adventure with Backhawk and Sneed, for it seemed to be one link in the dark mystery of his own life.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26
It Don't Pay

WHEN the Saxon dynasty was ovcrthrOwn by the Normans all persons below n certain rank were forbidden to wear necklaces under heavy penalties.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

A sALLOw skin acquires healthy clear ness by the use of Glenn'S Sulphur Soap.
 Hil's Hair and Whisker Dye. DO cents.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

ASwIss chemist has invented new full. minatiug mixture that can be carried about with perfect safety, but will explode with a deafening report If brought in contact with drop of ether or alcohol.
The Springdale news., 1889-07-26

Ir is estimated that the Protestant churches of the United States contribute annually Sll, ,250,G0O for foreign missions.