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Parish Superintendent of Iberia

r. Fl. Snyder, Jr., of Tensas parish,
and G. &c. Piper, of the 18th ward of
New Orleans, were recently elected to
I'LL vacancies in the House of Repre-
sentatives. Both are straightout pro-
lottery men. Tn the primary election
held in New Orleans, the home of the
noisy "Anti-Lottery League" the op-
ponents of the Lottery were showed
under by a majority of over 4 TO l..
What q sinful world we live in
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1hae was too bad that the Lake
NsaFlss excursionists should have had
saef horrid weather last Sunday. The
1laIa reached here we'll filled with ex-.
saIslonlsts on pleasure bent, but the
3sla iell almost without intermission
ongh0nt the day, and many of their
'saaE aondly cherished plans were spoil
~ Some SO or 60 spent the day here,
d alls Tho balance some four OF five
injured ID number went on to Wood
sastA Springs and Washington.
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NOTICE.

From and after July LIST 1890, the Dog ordi-
nance will be strictly enforced in this town.
Persons having valuable dogs had better ap-
ply to the undersigned for the proper tags
Owners of dogs are required to have tags
placed ON them, which can be procured from
the undersigned.
ARTHUR DEJEAN
June 7-2t. Constable.
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An exhibition of Public School No. S
Dwill take place at the Progress Hall on
Friday, June 90, at 7:30 o'clock p. M.
The teachers are Mrs. H Donate, Miss
IA. Lastrapes and Miss A. Lejeune. Adj
mission 25 cents.
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Ne have received a magnificent sam
pie of the rice crop of Mr.. T. C. Cha
ehsf9 grown near Prud'homme City ];
also cotton bloom from the crop of
hf Nj. Lazaro, near Vile Plate--the
frat vie have seen this season.
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Col. j. G, Gillespie showed US this
gesk potato with sprig of coco
Eaaa growing clear through lit. The
oia not easily discouraged or set
baek bat il going to ''get there" every
sslYa
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The exercises at the Deaf and Dumb
Institute, Baton Rouge, were held last
week, and very pleasing and attrae-
tive program was rendered by the pa-
pills of that famed institute.
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ls Hamilton Cnltivator is a new
ssaaldate for public favor in this par
ana &c it 10 one Of the most perfect
cultural iInplementa now on the
as!kst cannot fail TO prove popular
!sa III progressive farmers. This ad-
Aola labOr-saving implement il for
py l. Meyers 81 CO., who will have
.sa machines operated and tested for
Eas u aeaeit Of any who rfay be interest
sa q slasir workings. s
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ssing from the numerous COM
s.aa We have heard lately, our pub
s spasls need prompt attention. The
:.'.s between our town and Washing
~ \ aaid 20 be 10 bad condition, and
aEe some very ngly mnl holes in
paa leading 10 town west of us !;
''''s ienta of several other portions
as paEash are complaining loud and
a1 5ne wretched condition OF their
49, s.. Mesars. OVerseers, can yon not
ss''s remedy to this state of affairs Z
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HENRY C. cASTELLAN0S.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, (AyoCAT,)
P o. Box l33, New Iberia, La
Office, Coguenhem Building, up stairs, corner
of Main Street and Church Alley
Will attend to the collection of all claims.
notes and drafts in the parishes of st. Mary,
Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, Acadia, Calca-
sieu, st: Landry, and city of Alexandra, and
SUCH other civil or criminal business as may
ee entrusted to him. Supreme Court Gases a
Specially. my?46m
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$3.50 will take You to Alexandria
and return on the excursion which pass
eli here at 8:ls to-mol row morning.
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An election for member of the Town
Council in place of Capt. Black. deceas-
Jed, takes place next Monday.
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The q. s. Court. Judge Alec. Boar
man presiding, has been in session here
SD this week, occupied most of the
tins ID Gisposing of timber cases and
infracti0ns of the u. s. internal revenue
z1alnn
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just received, a large lot of gentle
mems summer silk searfs, bought at a
bankrupt sale. which we offer at 10 and
25 cents. worth 40 and SO cents.
j. MEYERS & Co.
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ASSESSORS NOTICE
II A X -P A " E r -
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,

OPELoUsAs, La, June 7th 1890.
All persons liable to taxation upon any des
cription of property, whether real estate or
movables, are hereby notified that in confor.
nifty to Section q, of Act 85, 1888, (Reyenue
AcU that the enlisting of the property, and the
Assessor in accordance with law, and that the
sad lists will be exposed i'll the Office of the
SAID Assessor for inspection and correction for
q term OF twenty days, beginning next after
the ten days required for notice as herein pro
Vldeu snail nave expired All taxpayers are
earnestly invited to avail themselves Of the on
portunity afforded to make known their OBJ
Jectlons to any assessments, and TO test their
corrections in the matter provided by law
L. SUMPTER TAYLOR,
duue i-ot' Assessor.
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ALI ABOARD excursion to
Alexandria goes by here at about s:ls
tomorrow morning. Don't miss il;
only 81 so for the round trip.
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Your house may be the next one to
take fire. Get j. L. Morris to write you
an insurance policy to day Rates as
low as any in this country.
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j. L. Morris will write an insurance
policy against wind-storms, tornados,
cyclones, fire and lightning. Rates just
as low as any responsible companies.
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The scheme to remove the capital
from Baton Rouge to New Orleans was
defeated 10 committee.
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Latest styles Of invitation cards and
envelopes, ball programmes, wedding
cards, &c, just received All orders
nlIed at bottom prices with neatness
and dispatch.
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That artesian well on the public
sqnare hasn't materiali2ed yet.
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Henry NJ. Stanley win come to Amer
lea id the autumn. He proposes to lee
ture 10 most Of Che principal cities Of
the United States.
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The new Episcopal church was for.
.mally dedicated this week with appro.
pirate ceremonies,
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9pelOnsas will soon have No. race
eoaFsa. The track is laid ont and be-
lsg graded and put in tip top order,
aa.l viii soon be 10 condition for use.
y g situated just on the eastern limits
q l0wn, and is well adapted for the
purpose. Dir. Al. j. Bercier and Messrs.
sbt, and Beaurepaire Chacher6 are
ahs lending spirits in the enterprise,
and this means that it will be snceess.
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June 7, 1890.
EAUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish of 81, Landry, No. 4971
ESTATE OF THEODORE CLEMENT BATAIELE.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed Testamentary Executor or any duly
qualified auctioneer, at the last residence Of
the deceased in Plaisanee in the parish Of st,
Landry, on THURSDAY, July l0th, 1890,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Theodore Clement Bataille
late of the parish of st. Landry, to-wit
Forty arpents of land to be taken from the
extreme northeastern portion of section 81
township five, south of range three east,
bounded north by Emile Vidrine, east BY
Jean Baptiste Rideau Jr., south BY Samuel
Haas, and west by land belonging to the es-
tate of T. C. Bataille.
Terms-Cash.
EMILE POIRET,
June 1-9O.-5t, Test. Executor.
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What's the matter with that plank
walk to the depot2
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Always price Bloeh's goods before
fou buy elsewhere.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Bill viii be in
trodueed during the present session of the
Legislature for the creation of new parish
according to law, to be composed of territory
lying in north st. Landry and south Av0yelies.
M. r. PEARCE,
T. B. KIMBRO,
T. P. FIRTH.
Tnna ? IQe0 st
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/. y u slti lottery leaders have Insisted
aI||ss 'g That the people shall not be
lE'. Z s.'a . Y II vote at q general election on
I'LL II ZION TO recharter the lottery.
Ia s 8 go further and decline to a.
Isnas ss,s Il y alfe voters of the State to pass
i ~ Il M aestlon &c primary elections.
Es'ss sla 0t the members of the Leg
- |s.a ean be brought to sanction
~ nlocfatic tactics, thers will
So. .ssls { moving under Of antiIottery-
soN that the recent 18th ward
.ssssss sss..s y Nav Orleans, will not be a
ee toit. Mark the prediction.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry No. 502l.
Estate OF CELIsE LAFLEUR.
Whereas, John Fontenot,Iof the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition TO
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Celise Lafeur, deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opeiousas within ten days from the present
notice. c, NJ. THOMPSON,
june a. 1890. Clerk,
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Finest lot of fancy candies, always
fresh, at C. Dietlein's.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

| NUIICE IABLLAU.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1898
ESTATE OF JOHN EAeLIN AND WIFE
Whereas, Vital Eaglan, of the parish of
st. Landry, administrator of the above enti-
tied estate, has fled final tableau, account
and distribution of funds of said estate, ac-
companied by his petition praying for the
homologation of the same
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
ton and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date June 10, $780,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office, in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau shonld not be homologated
and confirmed.
C.M. THOMPSON,
lima Id 1890 Clerk
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Rubber Stalnps. Stencils, Seals, Nom
Ograms, Badges, &c, furnished ON short
notice. apply TO Fred q. Sandoz.
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The South would be more prosperous and
much more comfortable if it had good roads
and safe bridges.
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Taken Up as an, Est,.au.

pY the undersigned at Prudhomme City,
-Ab on june 9th, red bald-face creole mare,
about 7 years old, branded on right shoulder
about thus G s has saddle marks and is gen.
tie and PAGES in harness
The owner will come forward, prove pro-
perty and take her away.
AARON CHACHERE.
June a. 1885, St
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I make a speciality of soda and fancy
crackers. NY stock is always fresh.
C DTETIEIN
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 3532
Estate OF MARY T. ANDERSON.
Whereas, Fannie Anderson Bowling, of the
tion to be appointed administrative Of the %.
tate of Mary T. Anderson, deceased, late of
st. Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment win Gls the
same in writing, in my. Office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. G. ID. THOMPSO@p
June Ia, 1890. Clerk.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 5000
ESTATE OF THOMAS C. ANDERSON.
Whereas, Fannie Anderson Bowling, Of the
to be appointed administrative of the estate
of Thomas C. Anderson, deceased, lats of St,
Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. G. III. THOMPSON,
June Ia, 1890. Clerk.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.


Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 50l9
ESTATE OF JENNY COLEMAN.
Whereas, Turner Sanders, of the parish of
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Je-
parish
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. C. Nj. THOMPSON,
June Z, 1890. Clerk.
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BLACK 4 MORRIS

is this day dissolved
The undersigned will continue the business
at the old stand and respectfully soicits a
continuance of the patronage so literally ex-
tended to the late firm in the past.
Parties having claims against the firm will
present them to the undersigned for settle
quested to come forward aud settle without
delay. J. L. NORRIS.
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Mrs. PerrauIE has cakes, candies, Ice
cream, &c, on hand at oil times.
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sTRAYED on STOLEN.

ENROM the undersigned at Opelousas, about
H. two months ago, a Creole Mare, dark bay
color e" sagne ") about six years old, branded
on thigh with brand figured like key and
a 3. Gentle in harness ard under saddle. 4
liberal reward will be paid to any one leaving
her at John Simms' saloon in Opeiousas.
ROST GUILLORY.
June a. 1890 St
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The Police Jury met last Monday.
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DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE is hereby given that owing to the
" death of Capt. l.. A. Black the insurance
firm of
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who made Homestead Entry No. 1924 for the
TIP 6 s r West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva
tion of, said land, viz: Martin Miller, Etienne
Brown. Francois johnson, and SEVERN Miller
all of st. Landry Parish, La.
THOMASJ. BUTLER,
june IA, 1890. ct Register.
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NOTICE.-U. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
IN La, June 10th, Is90-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge, or in his alb
sence, the Clerk of the District COURT, at Opel
onsas La. on Friday, July IS, 1890, viz:
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NOTICE.--U. s. Land Office, New Orleans
~ La, April II, ls90.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has fl
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim and that said proof will
be made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La.
on Saturday, june 2lst, 1890, viz:
Loufs OHim FontenOt,
whe made Homestead Entry No. 1887 for the
8 4ofSE4, of e !. and s E of s w
!, Sec. so, Tp 8, SR 4 W. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence up on, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz !: Robert Delafosse, Oneai
Doga, Neville Doga, William O. Johnston,
all Of st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
April 26, ls90-6t. Register.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-07

fowls, and is, if not necessary, quite relished
by ducks and geese, especially the latter.
The young duck breaks from the shell in
twenty-six days, and should remain on the
nest from twenty -four to fortv-eight hours,
according 10 the weather. Ducks are not
nearly so hardy as supposed by many. They
require good deal of care for the first four
weeks, with plenty of nourishilg food
They will consume an immense quantity in
comparison with their sizs and age, but
grow very fast. Goslings are also very
thrifty and vigorous, but while not really
demanding it, require also hearty food, and
feeling three times each day. There should
be made for their convenience coop so ar
ranged that the goslings may run in and
out at pleasure. and partake Of their food at
will, while the old birds are shut out. This
arrangement is excellent in raising any
young poultry. Chopped garlics, onions or
Gives are excellent, mixed with the foo d,
and the water should be renewed daily.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-07
Keeping Up a Succession.

With number of vegetables grown on
the ordinary truck patch, it is quite an
item to keep up a supply during the
greater part of growing season, says a
writer in the Garden. This can be done by
making repeated paintings, or, still better,
by little care in the selection of the varie-
ties. With quite a number of these that
it is desirable to keep in supply, there are
early, medium and late varieties, and by
planting them a succession can be Ike pit up
with less trouble than to attempt to make
number of separate paintings.
Beets, radishes, lettuce, peas, beans, sw eet
corn, cabbage, cucumbers. carrots and
melons can, by a careful selection of varie-
ties, be made to furnish a with supply a
much less number of paintings than when
the whole dependence is placed upon one va
riety. Turnip-roted, French breakfast and
any of the larger long kinds, like Charter
radishes, can be sown at the same time,
and by the time the first is used, the second
will come 10. Sweet corn and the other
kinds can be managed in the same way. II
is always an item to save time and labor,
even in the garden; and while it is an easy
matter to plant too large number of varie-
ties, have found it profitable to use varie-
ties to considerable extent to keep up a
supply and avoid making repeated plant
ing,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-07
New York Dairymen

At the late annual meeting of the New
York State Dairymen's Associ alton the fol-
lowing facts vera CLEANED: From 500 In
quiries sent out to dairymen in regard to
their success during the past year 140 replies
were received. Thirty-five give better re-
SUITS caused in so per cent. of the cases by
better feed, better cows or better care
Rain and low prices are given as reasons
for failure. In only two herds was the milk
weighed.
Prof. Cook announced the fact that the
butter which won the first prize at the Paris
exposition was made in Vermont This
butter was made from milk set in large
pans and was churned in barrel churn.
The professor also made the statement that
he believed the centrifugal separator ex-
tracted more butter fat than any other of
the processes. The secretary advised mem
bers who desire to drive skim cheese out of
the market to be dilligent in inquiries at the
groceries for "full cream cheese" The
director of the West Virginia Experiment
Station, who was present, said that he had
no faith in the ripening of cream for but
ter but could make the gilt-edge article
better without ripening than with it.
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s. A. Cook.
something About Ducks and Gees,


A writer in the Country Gentleman had
been told from child that ducks always
lay at night. but from observation it has
been found that the eggs are deposited in
the early morning hours. To be profitable,
ducks should not be allowed to go to pond
or follow a running stream. Ii so, the en-
ticement is so great that they give little
heed to any nest, and drop the eggs in the
water. Ducks should be confined in an
ample yard, and have water in trough or
tub. They will do much better than when
allowed to follow their own desire. There
are ducks which are not water ducks, but
any duck is better off with only water to
drink. They should be allowed some low
coops for nesting places, but require no nest
material. They usually wallow out nest
on the earth. The turkey covers her eggs
with straws or leaves, and SO does the goose,
but the duck is not always particular to do
this.
The goose commences to lay early in the
season-oftentimes in February. The duck
does not begin until April. If it is aimed to
have geese lay we'll and produce vigorous
goshngs, begin some three or four week, be-
fore laying time to cut off the grain diet,
and feed them on the early spring grass,
with a sparse-feed of grain. They will soon
come into laying, and require little food ex-
cept grass. 1t has been said that goose may
be wintered on hay, and it is certain that
both ducks and geese can be wintered on
a small quantity of grain, and come
through in good order. They must have
good food about laying time. If fed
large quantity Of grain, they become very
fat. For breeders they are not so we'll for
this, and will very often prove sterile. Both
ducks and geese are exceedingly fond of
vegetable diet. OF the different varieties
of geese the Bremen and Embden are the
most popular; ut there is a small common
gray goose, with short neck and legs and
good-sized body, which is quite desirable on
account of the sweetness of the flesh, as well
as the comparative ease with which the
feathers are plucked.
Goslings and young ducks do well when
Matched under the common hen and grow
rapidly, consequently they are weak and
require shelter during heavy rains. They
should not be kept with other poultry.
They soil the drinking water, and what
feed they do not gulp down they tread upon
and render it so unclean that turkeys and
chickens will not eat it. Chickens are par
ticular but turkeys are dainty. Geese COM
mence to lay early, while there is danger of
frost, and the eggs must be taken from the
nest. The clutch rarely exceeds twenty
eggs, and they never lay for a second brood
when the season is advanced. They are not
nearly SO prolific as the duck Goslings
should come off in April, while the grass is
young and tender, as it forms large por-
ton of their diet. The food for goslings
should be scalded and sailed. Boiled samp
or hominy is excellent food. Salt in rea-
sonable quantities does no injury to any
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The Value of Hl1rnTs

Humus or vegetable mold in the soil, be-
sides filling its principal function of storing
up carbonic acid for the use of the young
plant, renders the soil more porous and pre-
vents it from baking or running together as
is the case with clay soils that are destitute
of humus. 1t is a great absorbent of mois-
ture catching it up and holding it after a
rain much longer and in much greater
quantity than ordinary earthly matter can.
And again, as the soil dries OFF it has a
greater capacity for bringing back the
water of the subsoil below it,, aiding per-
ceptibly the action of the capillary force.
Humus is also credited with the power of
straning out from water that passes
through 1t any ammonical matter that NAV
have become dissolved in the water, and it
thus prevents It's escape into the subsoil.
"nere 1t would be out of the reach of the
lateral OF surface roots of most plants.
Humus from some forms of vegetable
matter Is much richer in certain valuable
elements than that from other forms.
wheat straw and pine Straw for in.
stance, are much inferior to the vine or
straw OF clover, peas, vetch and other
legumlnous plants. These latter have from
nVe TO seven times more ammonia than tho
era" OF any of the small grains. Our com.
mon rag weed is also superior to the straw
OF gram IN this respect. This is the chief
reason why the leguminous or nod bearinc
plants are SO much esteemed for nrovi6;no
vegetable matter. While supplying bumue
they also add to the soil an anprec;o blo
amount of nitrogen.
IL mas been remarked before that a vary
ereaI loss OF humus follows the TURNING, IN
u sou and exposing it afresh to the sun an 4
ram from June to September. and a wise
system OF farming will guard against
turning up IN the summer any more than
can possibly be avoided 1t can only he
Jus'ioed when the object is to plant some
QUICK growing plant that will soon
s"aoe the land and the crop, or most of it.
oe ultimately given TO the land, Our field
peas Is about the only plant that is
adapted for the purpose in our climate. We
can make them grow very readily when
painted IN June, July or August. and
mere are few or no other plants that can
oe Sown at that period with any degree Of
success.
with good cultivation crop of nea
mes can be made even when planted in
Suiy or as late as August sometimes. but
~" many other plants have we that can