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Commander Mullan's Return.

Commander Dennis W. Mullan, United States
navy, lately in command of the United States
ship Nipsic, of Samoan fame, is expected to ar
rive at his home, in Annapolis, during the
week, probably tomorrow, from San Francisco.
Commander Mullan is an applicant for the
position of chief Of the bureau OF equipment
and recruiting, which will be vacated by Com
modore Schley on the 3lst. Commodore
Schiey was appointed to this position in recog-
milton OF his services while in command of the
Greedy relief expedition in the Arctic. The
friends Of Commander Mullan claim that his
past naval services entitle him 10 similar re-
cognition at the hands OF the government
A Denver, Col, dispatch says that while in
that city Commander Mullan spoke as follows
IN reference to his leaving the Nipsic:
Il left Apia for Auckland May ., under con-
voy OF the Alert, but after going $50 miles,
which took six days time, decided that the
lives of 200 men on board would be imperiled
in the event OF a storm, so unsea worthy was the
Nipsic. So ordered them to return to AHA
by decision reached after consultation
with the officers OF the Alert. The
Nipsics rudder was gone. She was I'M
manageable. Her coal supply looked ineffi-
Gent and il we had encounter ed rough weather
we could not have lowered our own boats and
the Alert could not have saved the men At
Apia Admiral Kimberly disapproved of my ac-
ton, and requested to be relieved of my COM
mand. Ny request was granted. and am now
ON my way to Annapolis under orders
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NAMES FOR THE JURY BOX.
The Commissioners Recently Appointed
Meet To-day to Arrange Preliminaries.

The commissioners recently appointed by
the Court in General Term to prepare names
for the box from which to draw names OF
jurors for the various terms Of the court met in
the Circuit Court room to-day to arrange pre-
hminaries. The commissioners are b. II.
Warner, John F. Cook, Thos. Soverviile, W. J.
Stephenson, C. s. Shreve. I. ]. Lattrell, II. J..
Adler, Henry Naylor and James b. Nourse, and
they represent all sections of the District
The question Of how many names they will
require was discussed, and il was thought as
the regular juries will require about GOO names.
and as the calling of talesmen for the numerous
homicide cases is to be provided for, that fully
1900 names annually should be selected. Ii
was not, however, determined whether to fill
the box for q year. and it is likely that about
$50 will b. put in the box for the remainder OF
this year.
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the Light Infantry armory at home, and in
camp 1t is 10 be seen everywhere as its active
owner hustles in the discharge OF his duties.
He was missed greatly yesterday.
HE sHvER HAD AND HE WOULDN'T.
A strange species of soldier was discovered
in camp to-day-a man who had never fred q
gun and was afraid to fire one. He was among
a squad detailed for instruction in rifle prac-
tice at the electric targets from the steamer
wharf. under the eye of the inspector of rife
practice. The others were shooting away as
though they enjoyed to getkicked with gun and
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NETS that become
some of them exceed
ingiy well, but there
is one cavalry private,
whose slim, ETHEREAL
form as it bestrides his
large gothic steed, is in
rather striking contrast
to the immense white
extlnguisher perched
on top. The rim covers
his whole body from
the rays of the sun. and
there is a joke in the
camp that il one is
afraid of getting sun
burnt he should Dor
row Blanks helmet
for an umbrella.
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Neutrality-suspicious. pass
and went to town. He
had been on duty at
the camp from Satur-
day morning, and had
worked like q Turk to
get things in shape for
the boys. Charley. as
he is fondly called by
the entire command. is
one of the jolliest fell
lows in the District Of
Columbia, and also one
OF the best soldiers IN
the national guard. He
Is so kind-hearted and
jovial that when peo-
pie have met him but
half an hour they re-
gard him as an old
friend. His rotund
figure is o familiar part
of the laudscape around
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DIR. Grissoln Must Go.

At Raleigh, N. c., an adjourned meeting Of
citizens was held last night and resolutions
adopted denouncing the ACTION Of the board of
visitors in acquitting DIR. Grissom Of the state
insane asylum and demanding his immediate
resignation. The governor win be requested
to call special meeting Of the legislsture to
take action in case Grissom fails to resign.
Similar meetings were held else where through
taken
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Drowned While Fishing.

Mace Bond. a colored man who lived on Sd
street southwest, went to the steamboat wharf
last evening to catch some fish for supper. II
was SO long between bites that Mace fell asleep
and went overheard. He was drowned before
any one could get to his rescue. His body was
recovered this morning about O'Clock and re-
moved to his late home. The coroner gave
acertifcate of death from accidental drowning
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A Voutbful Thief Senfepced-

Mr.. A. c. Stevens, whose home is on the Co
lumbis road, has been annoyed recently by a
crowd Of colored boys entering his yard and
stealing pears. Sonny" Banks, one of the
boys, was not satisfied with the fruit and he
stole foot ball that he found in the yard He
was arrested by Policeman Rhodes, who also
recovered the ball. To-day Judge Miller fined
.sonny" So or Is days.
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TUESDAYS GUARD MOUNT

up for the reception of guest.
TUESDAYS GUARD MOUNT
was as follows: Exterior guard. company c,
fifth battalion, Capt. A. J. Robinson, officer of
the day; First. Lieut. A. J. Woude. officer of the
guard. First regiment guard, company D.,
third battalion. Capt NJ. Mahaney, officer OF
the day; First Lieut.. ]. p. Earnest, officer Of
the guard Second regiment guard, company
b, sixth battalion, Capt Bartlett. officer of the
day; First Lieut.. Bassett. senior officer of the
guard; Second Lieut.. Tumbleson, Junior officer
Of the guard. Seventh and eighth battalions
guard, company A. seventh battalion, Capt.
Arthur Brooks, officer of the day; First Lieut..
Z. L. DodsoD, officer of the guard. Detached
commands, cavalry guard detail under First
Sergt. Mitchell, officer of the day; artillery
guard. detail under Lieut.. MelIach, officer Of
the day.
Prlvates Ford and Luiskey of company G.
fifth battalion. we're detailed as orderlies, the
former at Gen. Ordways Headquarters and the
latter at those of the adjutant general.
The guards are doing better work eyery day.
and some OF the men are studying their little
guard-mountng manuals printed by Gen. Ord
way with rs much avidity as they ordinarily
would French novel They are quick at chai-
longing and seem to delight in getting folks in
odd scrapes.
CHARLEY, WE HAVE MISSED YOU"
There was big hole in the camp yesterday.
caused by the absence of Adjutant Charles
Loeifler Of the first battalion. who secured a
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No Place in New York to Hold Il.

The international maritime exhibition, which
was 10 have been held in New York from the
21st of September till the 2Sth of October, will
not be held there after all, but viii in Boston,
from November 4 till January 4, 1850. The
reason that the exhibition will leave New York
is that the managers could not secure proper
MACE 10 hold IL in
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The Poison of Tobacco.

Or. J. NJ W. Kitchen in Medical Record
The great bulk Of the evil physical effects
due 10 the moderate use of tobacco are of an
intermediate nature and not directly notice.
able. The plainly marked results following the
use Of tobacco in relatively large amounts seem
to be due to quick and extreme interference
with nutrition and a diminution of function of
all kinds, which may be represented by any
thing from slight decrease OF appetite and
digestive ability up TO a complete loss of func-
ton Of almost any important organ. Alcohol,
owing to the usual method Of introduction
through the stomach, produces directly notice.
able structural changes. But with tobacco
the direct evil results are mostly Of .
functional character. and are more gen.
orally difused, owing 10 the usual slow man
ner Of introduction into the body. n
is easy to the effects Of large amounts Of to-
bacco in the stunted growth OF adolesceDts; in
functional cardiac disorders; in intellectual
sluggishness, loss of memory, and color blind
ness; in loss Of appetite. and other neuroses Of
motion. and marked bunting Of various func-
tons of sensation, and in degeneracy Of de-
scendants. The greater evils that are the out
come Of o moderate use OF tobacco are proba-
bly, due TO prolonged slight interference with
nutrition and consequent general decrease OF
vitality, which renders the individual more
susceptible through indirect influence to the
invasion Of disease. and which lessons the CO.
pacity for productive effort.
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A large number of the over-thirsty, the ex-
tremely bibulous. walk beyond the confines of
the reservation and buy all the liquor they
want Of a couple Of dealers who are
licensed by the state of Maryland to
sell all thy can get rid of. Bottles
and canteens are called into reouisltion to do
the carrying duty, after the men have filed
themselves and the result is good deal of
quiet tipping. Not more than two or three
drunken men, however, have been seen in the
camp.
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jy2O-6t

EOk SALE
large alley; 20 90.
Cos ii near 18Th St w., 3-story Brick IL rooms
VIII al modern improvements lot i69fx1o, House 20
C1iOl sth. bet and sits n w., 8 story Brick Build
Inv, Growing business location; $4,000.
t9Iz) 10Th. bet, aud SITS. NV. 2-story and
Basement Brick, rooms and bath, in excellent
C702J north side of z. bet. 9th and 10th SITS n w.,
Beautiful story Brick. with rooms. bath and cell
go LIST. bet. and SITS. n. W.. 2-story and man.
sard roof I0-rosn Brick Dwelling. also two Lots on
Dcfrees st.: 10. all 200.
t72sI West side OF l4,h bet. and W SITS. w. Brick
alb 2l.t bet aud N SITS. NV. 3-story Brick.
Co0:j I. side Of 22d bet and SITS. NV. 2-story
Frame, room>. lot 2114xloo, with Brick Stable
rcouls aud BATH. ali mo fern improvements: $4,000
to33D worth sue Of ST. let. list and I'D sta, 2
story and ba.einsrt, z rOoIn BRICK; "a. 800.
Brick. q rooms and bath $4,000
t6oIi LIST bet d aud sta e, 2-story and Base
nlent Brick, rooms and uath; 5000
C6Dlj 9th st. bet. AID Sta. 3-story Brick;
rooIns anu Oath. easy terms; Zoo.
GO North side of New York ave. bet. I'd and 4th
sts H. W., Broom Frame House: SI,SOO
(1OJ 3lst 81 bet and l. ste Georxetow lot l2Ox
1oe improved By large Old story frame building
EAU onS IS y b d aud ai It. 1os
80 and 81. Sxl 90 10 alley Per square iUot . 1
u7n e..t .,ds Of i2th BET, anu sts ss., lots Is
an u. al. lO2O; per square foot. 24c.
(3Osj northeast corner OF 10th sts n e. lot 6x
~. improved By frame renting ~ % per month !.
C-y5, north side of Q bet 10th and 18th sts u. W =.
lot lS5xiOO; prlcs per square foot. 81 30.
,aze!l sou,neast corner Of I'D and M SITS NV, lot
.c2ssj 2ist bet NJ and .ts n w.. facing New Hamp-
Call at the once Tor new bulletin Just issued
~ d. Il WAkNl>k co,
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

LHOR SAI.E-FINE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, SIX
rooms. bath. in house, good WE'LL fruit trees.
vines. Inquire I. J. PUTNAM, on premises Ma
pie syN. and Spring ST.. AnacostiA. ,e27- I'm
SOUTH BROOKLAND. SOUTH BROOKLAND
y Notice TO the Public Persons desiring to the
aforementioned Subdivision will ind it short (about
ten mnutss) DRIVE from the city by way OF Lincoln
ave-, turning opposite Glenwood Cemetery at Cen
trial ave, which street has been opened all the way
through iy6-lm
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IRVING PARK CAMP.-The union camp meet
ing of the Baltimore and Washington districts,
Washington conference NJ. Z. church, will
commence on Friday. The annual love feast
will take place Sunday morning, conducted by
Rev. l. l. Thomas. Rev. N. N. Carroll will
preach at ii. Rev. s. Il. Hughes at g. and Rev.
L. o. Carroll at 8. Children's day will be
Thursday, August /, and Temperance day
Thursday August &
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Else goin' ter burn you up before sundown,"
said James Hicks, colored boy, to VIM. Mar
shall this morning. Then he drew pistol, but
did not shoot The quarrel continued and
Hicks decided that he would let Marshall live
until tomorrow morning, at which time be
said he would stick bullet in him. James was
arrested and Judge Miller fined him $50 or 20
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-24

Luke Dillon, one Of the most prominens
members Of the Clan -na-G Gael in Philadelphia.
said yesterday that the reported secret meeting
of the Cronin faction of the organization in
New York Monday was o fabrication, ~ also
was the assertion that he took part in any such
council.
In Chicago. Mrs. MaryAAndrews, daughter Of
W. ID. Munson, the Boston author, and grand
daughter OF Commodore Evans. was yesterday
granted divorce with eI,00o fees and tl0o
month alimony from Frank Andrews. son OF
President Lorin Andrews OF Kenyon College,
Ohio.
While young Frederick Wagner lay ssleep n
bis bed on South Bond street, Baltimore, Mon
day, his drunken father, Frederick Wagner, ~,
crept up TO his couch. and, with . murderous-
looking knife. stabbed him in the bsck, infict-
ing serious wound
Cora Brinsinhoffen. fhirteen-year-old giri
who ran away from her home at Howard City,
Kan, last saturday with Mary Kelly, compa1-
ion, shot hsrssn dead when her tathsr essgseok
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DrsoBrYlNa A SUPERIOR orrrcxn.

One Of the companies in camp has been very
much stirred up over the trouble which oc-
Cured yesterday between one Of its corporals
and Major Mcintyre, the commissAry general,
n, its subsequent publication in THx STAR.
corporal dis beyed an prdsr fror, sras me
ofhcer, and applauds the corporal's acton In
the matter. The corporal himself denies that
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SPECIALTIES.

TyNHE DEATH RATE IN TREATING PHYSICIANS
Il abandoned cases with the Electro Disc less than
i've Per cent. Investigation invited JOHN N.WEBB
$40 L St NV. je11.2ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-24

poet sent to an editor q contribution
entitled why do liver The editor answered
: Because you sent your contribution by mail
instead Of bringing it"
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GOOD CHEAP BOARD IN SUBJ RIBS OF
~ 80. -. Address Mrs. william cA sE +,
nAK HILL, SITUATED ON AN EslINENCE;
g ares auS JoaN y ss
DOARDERS WANTED-3}6 MILES FROM ROUND
d Alll ssaon, hugh point tine mountain view, plenty
always On hand For trims &c address ]. BALDWIN
BitO. PaxsOn P.O., Loudoun countyVa. jy24-w.s,2t
IyOUR MORE NICE ROOMs-GLENBoURNE.T THE
psp s s1 R
gne1celIed For partieulSrs address HAaapIQN
ITOUK LADIES AND -FOUR GENTLEMEN CAN BE
L accommodated at Mo9dlawn Farm; twenty min nm
ptes' drive from Frederick city; situation high and
Box 443. Frederick, Md. Y22-3t
DERKELEY SPRINGS, W. vA.-BOARD MAY BE
- Lad at Priva house. beautifully situated oppo-
n C. DEGRASGE, Berkeley Springs W. Va jy22-3t'
GUNNER B0ARDERs TAKEN AT PHILoMoNT,
and Sehfu seccns 81 Vrsnia aSandancs Of
shade, fruit, milk. vegetables &C dancing pavilion
and other amusements For particular address D. j.
TAvENNER my11 s&w;3m
GUNNER BOARDING AT RosECRoFT; GOOD
fishing and Grabbing and i4Yeiy view q TIE r.
81 na.y CITY, ed StESS
vlYBE PROPRIETOR OF FAIRY LAND VILLA OF
5oarders. S%s beaafu sen boat %hch is used
exclusively for his patrons. giving tpem tree excur-
Jy16-lm' W. ". GlLES, Occoquan Va.
HIGHLAND COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE.-NOW
III oren to guests, transient permanent. Cool
aud airy livery appointment of hotel breakfast aud
dinn ers q specially to order. Telephone, 677-3.
je2S-1m MRS. G. ID. MARSH.
CPRING BANK FARM, TWO Mills FROM ALEX
y andria convenient for gents in Office meet trains
twice Ter day; fruit, ice and milk in abundance high
and healthy; terms 50. SPRING BANK, Alexandria.
Va. je2S-1Ins
COMFORT RfTREAT, POPULAR RESORT IN
SMountain. of Maryland. near Harper's Ferry home
ron f.rts md nfFV Aly allAh
CLARK. Keep Tryst, Washington county. Md.
my29-3m
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

urOK RENT-9-ROOM HOUSE: NECESSARY OUT
Il buildings; fine wates and shade; ground for gar
den; delightful summer residence; mile from navy
yald bridge JOS .. WokIHlNG1Oh, Good Hope
Hill. Anacostis p D.. d. G. 1y24-3t'
LOR sALE-AT DERwOoD. MET: BR- 25 ACRES.
y 300 yard. from depot broom House Bsrn n Sta
jy24-6t' COKE d. LUCkETI, 300 y ct. nw.
I,oR sALE-AT KNOWLES STATION. 14O AND
II 1888 Acres grandly adapted for subdivision. One
fourth Of either suodfvided will pay tor all.
jy24-6t' COOKE ID. LUCkkTT, 935 + 81. NV
r-oR sAIF-AFAKM OF OVER 400 ACRES, WITH
IL 1000 peach trees in their PRIME on the Potomac
RIVER opposite Lower Cedar Point. Md Potomac
ton and must be sold This farm Is highly productive
and valuable lying Immediately on the Potomac with
daily communication with this city by steamer: Also
with baltimore this city by rail from popes Creek
Stati n the river Fish game, and fruit of all
kinds abundance. For full psrtcu call at Office.
RUST HUNGERFORD,
iy23-3t GA 14th ST. NV.
XaTF WILL SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE YOUR
w property :or yon, THos. L. WOODS Z son,
Pacific Building. ga ST NV V2Z-t
NOR sAIE-FINE FARM 40 ACRES, FIT. FOOTE
II Road near Anacostia; well improved: handsome
view Of river; high aud healthy; price ~ ,o0o
iyIS-6t 1915 ST. NV.
I,oR Saloon MET. BR. B. 4 a., BUILDING
II Lots Cottages, and COuL try Homes; grass grain,
dairy poultry farms 10 stations sien
did timber lands. COOKE ID. LUCkETT, S3o st.
Nv tyS-2m
ROOM BRICK HOUSE: 10 ACRES OF YARD,
/ x garden. and fruit; in Blsdensbnrg go mo-
je29-lm Attorney-st-Law, Bladensourg, Nd
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FOR SALE-HOUSES
r sALE-BARGAINsi BAkeAINsI

t'Oh sALE-bAkGAINSi BAkGAINSi
1872 o-t NV, 2 Brick Houses. one room, other
T9oms, lot 22xl1Oft 5000.
LIN iotn st. NV. Groom Frame, MI. 1e1105 Il.
l6,h st, Meridian Hi near Columbia Road s-room
HOW II. OF rroGnd s4.35o. Terms easy.
USiMrROyED.
st. bet. 18th and 18th sta ~ 4 Iots 15x1OO
eASh. OF three 20 II Lots. loft. alley. 81 % IT.
PH, bet 18th and 18th stS. nw., az % sl.75 and
800 Per II. Terms easy.
LSt l1xiOO. ST. bet. 9Th and 18th Sc. $3.50.
noad Lot IO1lOOft, at 4.Jc. per fl, or subdivided
INTO lots 20 4Ily0, at a. 90 each
nsnessw ave: LOTS 59x136. 40 and Acc pert II.
hs n ante quarry $500.
Lots. Soxl2O IT.. near Nichols ave: $3.50 each
JSo II. SMYTH.
1919. Atty-at-L2w and General solicitor.
-Vzfot 522 Sth st. N.
EoR sALE-MUsT BE SOLD TO CLOSE AN ES-
= tate-Brick lSl2 9th st NV; IL rooms, cellar,
bath, &c Lot 10 feet inches by ~ feet to alley
above troIerty 10 IN an improving section the city
and desirable for Investment ALBERT r. FOX.
LS246i $40 st. NV.
EoR sALE-HOUSEs-
Brlek 1o2l Mass. ave. NV, rooms. $500
tBrick HI Sth St n W, IL 5000
Drlck o.So - ST s.w, rooms 1900
briSk I'LL Sth st. W., rooms 5000
AL OF the above houses are for sale and fair offer
Will oe considered ALBERT Il. FOX.
S24-ot 920F st. NV
EoR sALE-BARGAIN-IO FRAME HOUSE
on 9Th St, near lot Il. 61g9 feet; good To-
eaton Price only $4,000. A. s. CAYW0OD,.
EoR sALE-NO REASONABLE OFFER RE-
n fused; owner leaving the city: must be sold very
soon; Bay window Brick, on st. ne lot ltxl40
y24-3t 500 St NV.
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Little gratings on either side Of the heavy
doors and one above would give air to the un-
fortunate soldier. At present the room is de-
serted and unoccupied, but in u case of extreme
necessity the dungeons could easily be fitted
up for the reception of guest
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COUNTRY BOARD.

GOOD CHEAP BOARD IN SUBJ RIBS OF
VI Oakland, Garrett county, Md
Address Mrs. " WILLIAM CASTEEL
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I,OR SALE-A HOUSE CONTAINING ABOUT 40
- roOns, viii Three Acres "a Land, Used rs a board
tng EOu-e. the Metropolitan Branch b L D. K X
Price slo.UOO. j. L. hEkIFOkD,
SSOOt l4l90 Il.
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I,oR sAIE-SEw THREE-SToRY AND CELLAR
= br:ek Dwe.hAs. Ca ljtn st. NV, three rooIns
deel, ten MONS, iUrIacc and all mod inps. Price
eS,UuU, deferred I~yIuenS ~ per cent iYIER
kI II kfOkD. lJL4 u iYl.- I.t.
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EQR sALE-NEw Two-sToRY-AND-CEIIAR
y BneA Dwelling, natural wood hliish. papered
tArOusrhOuf seven rVoius. bath aud cellar al
med. hAPs. Psice $500. TlLEK RUTHEhF ORD
ioOs II -
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L,OR SALE-AT VERY Low PRICES FOR SUCH
attractive houses row Of four brick dwellings, six
Rooms ami bath handsomely paIered Just completed;
n 9th and viii sell corner house ior
$4,000, aud 90. gO5 aud gU7 st. 81, $50 each.
SWORMSfEDT AND BhADLEY,
ty20-6t y27 + st. W.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-27
----T -
WATER FOR CROPS
How to Secure an Abundant Yield Of
Grain Every Year.

How to Secure An Abundant Yield OF
Grain Every Year.
More and more attention is being
given to the need of supplying plenty
Of water to growing plants. The inn
portance of water is shown by the fact
that plants contain from seyenty-eight
to eighty-fve, and, in some instances.
as high as ninety-fve per cent. Of
water, showing that water Is b. far
the most important constituentof their
growth. The plant during growth is
constantly e~vaporating water throu.aih
iS leaves, stems, and at every pore,
and the surface soil is giving of
water in vapor all the time. The
quantity of water required by agrowing
crop is simply immense. II water
fails to be supplied the growth is
checked and finally comes to a stand
sdll, and then the plants begin to wilt
and dry up. It has been calculated
that the production of one pound of
wheat requires the evaporation of seven
hundred or eight hundred pounds Of
water during the growth OF the plants.
A German scientist found that the pro-
duction of two and fourth pounds of
barley required the evaporation of one
hundred and fifty-fVe gallons Of wa
ter. Such o consumption OF water
would require a rainfall OF
about six inches. Two tons oil
hay per acre would represent a
rainfall OF eleven inches. IL the
rainfall is deficient a full crop will not
be obtained unless some can are
provided to artificially supply water.
BY providing an artificial supply Of
water, to be used when needed, abnnd-
ant crops can be secured every year.
In many instances brooks or streams
of water might be turned aside and
conducted along side-hills and used tc
supply the farm crops with water when
needed. Or, If there we're nc brooks
that could be used for the purpose, 8
well with q windmill and pump could
be used to irrigate six or eight acres
-PlOughman. "a
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-27
Miss Snutter said at a friend,

Miss Sputter said at a friends
lunch table. at which she fund several
strangers seated, apropos Of a remark
made of a certain lady of uncertain
age: why, good gracious, she is as
old as the hills!n and could not imagine
in tho least what caused the general
CONSERVATION. She did a little later
on, however, when it was explained to
her that two maiden sisters at the
table, whose names she did not catch
in the introduction, were called Hill,
and were extremely sensitive on the
subject of age.