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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-24
Curing Pea Vines.
CORRESPONDENT.

A correspondent of the Cultivator asks
for my method of curing pea vines for
hay. If the conditions always remained
the same, it would be quite an easy mat
ter to establish a. fixed plan for doing
farm work. Indeed, if the conditions
were always the same, few years eXpe-
, rience would soon establish farm policy
that every farmer would recognize and
adopt. What your correspondent then
really wants to know is not how to save
pea vines when every thing is favorable,
but when the weather. the labor, the
teams and everything else is out of Joint.
is to tell how to save them when all
things are favorable, and then vary the
plan to suit the changed conditions.
find it best to cutpea vines iustabout
the time young peas begin to form. Cut
later they arc not SO good for food and
it is more difficult to save the leaves. If
barn room is abundant would prefer to
cure them in the shade, after they had
slightly wilted. If the leaves are allowed
to become crisp in the sun they are al
most sure to fall off. 1t is hardly posi-
BILE to furnish sufficient barn room to
cure any amount of vines, as they re-
quire to be spread in order to prevent
heating. AS substitute for this, many
have suggested rail pens with rail floors,
distant two or three feet up to the top.
This / Ian I abandoned some years ago,
as it requires about one rail to every pea
vine, and then found the vines spoiled.
When, therefore, all things are favor
able, [ rely largely upon outdoor curing.
allow the vines to lie as cut until the
leaves are pretty well wilted, I then rake
then up with a horse rake and leave
them in rows across the field. After re-
naming a day or such matter in this
condition, put them into small conical
cocks, as do clover, about five feet high
and about five or six feet in diametr at
the base. They stay about another day
in this way, and then put two or three
Of these cocks together and let them stay
for several days, depending altogether
upon their condition. This do when the
weather is decidedly favorable. If it is
not, after remaining a day as raked up
across the field, | draw them to the barn
and put three or four loads in place,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-24
Saving the Nitrogen.

Mr.. Thos. D. Baird, of Greenville, Ky.
writing to the Southern Cultivator, says
the great object of agriculture is to con-
vert the nitrogen of our soil, Or of green
crops turned under, or of manure, into
nitric acid, and to have this nitric acid
converted into profitable produce with
as little loss as possible.
Nitrogen is the most costly ingredient
in plant food, and unfortunately, it is
very easily washed out of the soil and
lost. 1t is, perhaps, impossible to pre-
vent entirely allloss from teaching. There
are many ways to lessen the loss of nj
trio acid The farmer in turning under a
green crop Of clover, or peas, has not
only supplied the soil with abundance of
nitrogen through the tops and roots, but
the heavy shade of the clover or other
crops, has impaired to the soil consid-
cradle quantity. Now, if this is left to
to lay idle until spring, the loss to the
farmer will be very great, for much of the
nitrogen will be washed out of the soil by
the winter and early spring rains, but
some four or five weeks after turning I'M
der the green crop, SOW the land in small
winter grain. These crops live through
winter, or you might say grow through.
Their roots take up and hold the avail
able nitrogen. If super-phosphates were
sown with the grain in the fall, they
would stimulate the growth of roots
which run in every direction through the
soil. This increased growth of roots
brings the plant in contact with large
feeding surface and enables it to take. up
more nitric acid from it's solution in the
soil. The farmer often let's some of his
farm lay idle for season, in fact, many
farmers call this resting their land, which
grows up in forest of weeds. The shade
of these weeds generates nitrogen in the
soil and helps hold it through winter, but
next spring these weeds are burned off
so the land can be ploWed with ease.
If then it is suffered to lay for several
weeks before the soil is turned over, there
is a great loss of nitrogen. To save this
loss, if it is found necessary to burn the
weeds off to pillow the land, the soil
should be turned over Immediately
Many farmers, after they have sprea
out their manure and mixed it with the
soil, feel interested that it should not be
washed out by heavy rains. Now, it
seems that the nitrogen already contained
in the soil is as much manure as what
the farmer puts there, and should be as
carefully saved. The farmer should keep,
as far as possible. rye, or some other
crop, growing on the land that will fur
nish straw to be turned under so as to
hold the soil together. The farmer often
hauls out $40 worth of manure and
spreads it on his fields to increase their
productiveness and suffers twice the value
to wash away. Surely these are facts
that should be duly considered by the
farmer and carefully attended to.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-24

same mode Of culture to young grove
that he would on old bearing grove.
The younggrove needs a more frequent
culture than an old, bearing grove, while
the trees are young the soil needs stir
ring often and frequent stimulants of
some kind, and besides the roots have
more room, and frequent blowing or cul-
tivatiOn does not have the effect that the
same treatment does on old groves. The
| roots OF an orange tree are more than
twice the length Of the tops, and to cut
and bruise them is as hurtful as breaking
| and bruising the tops, and as the tree
| has just the same distance when first set
as it does when fully grown, and itstands
occupy all the vacant ground and as the
| tops also are not capable Of covering the
whole surface. What is to be done with
it. Plow it clean and let the sun burn up
the soil? Or plant some small crop
like peas, or let the grass grow,
to shade the ground? Cultivate
shallow a strip as wide as the
tree tops, shade the ground and the cen
ters between the rows be shaded by let
ting something green grow between, and
when the trees are old, or large enough
for the tops to cover the space between,
the grove must need a different treat
ment in my opinion. And if cultivated
at all it certainly should be with light
tool and very shallow for general cult
walton. But think it essential that the
largest part of the ground between the
orange trees be plowed, at least, six
inches deep once in two years. 1t will GER
tainly cut large amount of roots off
and tear them out. The object is root
pruning, if this be done in January or
February you will find the tree will, in a
short time, put on a fine, green coat of
leaves and fruit well if otherwise treated
right. [ once advocated pruning, and
opened up the top as our TREND Bigelow
did. tried three trees; we'll got a good
crop of oranges the next season on what
top I had left, but as l. like him, robbed it
OF half, got but half a crop.
My experience runs for sixteen years. I
commenced in Orange county in 1874 to
make a grove; [ then wrote several arti-
Giles for the AGRICULTURIsT and thought
[ knew. But if Col. C. Codrington and
the public will overlook my we'll meant
mistakes, I will be thoughtful and will do
all can now to rectlfy some of them.
When commenced [ advocated seed
lings and also pruning, but after long
and hard experience have changed my
mind entirely, and now advocate budded
trees and no pruning at all. If a tree is
diseased with scale, try to get rid of
them by outward applications, but, if all
washes fail, | cut it all off below the
limbs and bud it again or put a new tree
in it's place, and what pruning | do is
done when [ set the tree out. [ cut top
back heavy, but never cut a sprout or
lower limb; let the orange top grow
close to the ground and the top will al
ways shade the trunk the tree will bear
earlier and grow faster, and on good soil
and with good care, trees at ten years old,
if not planted too thick, will bear 1000
oranges if all proper conditions are COM
Dlied with
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
Every Home should have IT.

1t is not always convenient to call a
Physician for every little ailmcnt. Having
Red Flag OIL in the house you have Physi-
clan always at hand, it kills rheumatism
Neuralgia Burns Bruises and all Aches and
Pains. Price IS cents.
There are few things in this life Of which
we may be certain, but this is one of them
Pan Tina Cough ant Consumption Cure nns
no equal for Coughs, Colds and Consump-
ton. Price 81 Cents.
At DR.. J X Waters Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Mr.. John Hartman, formerly of this place
but now of Hagerstown, is visiting here.
Read advertisement of the Masonic Family
Excursion to Baltimore City on Saturday,
August 10Th, that appears in another column
of this paper
The Frederick Nelos will endcavor to
secure a thorough and accurate enumeration
of the inhabitants Of that city. That is
enterprise of the sort that earns recognition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

The county commissioners are advertising
for bids for number of schoolhouscs, among
them is one Mt Clairvalx. several TITLES north
of this town. Our builders should look it
M, if they are not too busy they have n
way of securing every schoolhouse for which
they bid and this notice may bring the Board
the successful bidder and if il does, we will
lie tempted to make charge for it, Nothing
wrong about that, Bro, Eadcr; Hey!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

~ STOVE FOR SALE.-Onc second
hand Excelsior COok.-It IL old and out Of
repair and will BE- sold very cheap. lnqUr"
at my residence on Carroll ST.
june 90 If CIIAS. T.. CASSELb.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

The population Of the Sixth Congressional
district is 170,7Sl by counties, as follows ::
Frederick, $4,000; Washington. 4O,Ol2; ALE
gany, Al ,3G2 Montgomery, 2G,5O1; Garrett,
1882.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

HY- For Blank Books, Mcmorandums,
Tablets, Ink Pens, Penhol'lcrs, Musi|agc,
Lead Pencils and Rubber Bands,-eo to-
july II st GERNAND BROS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Arrange to make the excursion to Balti-
more on Saturday August 10Th. You will
have about eleven hours in the city.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Since the passage of the last pension hill
tho clcrk OF the court here has taken atfidav.
its to great many applications for pensions
On several days as many as % and 80 papers
were signed by him.
Mrs. Ahalt who hives several miles below
Uagcrstnwn has calf which is tond of
ponluy. 1t has been seen eating young
chickens, and few days ago it laid scige TO
a flock of young turkeys and WIS not salts
fed until it had eaten %, feathers and all
IIagcrstOwn Ners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

ArpoaNTMENT.-My. William Fraley and
MIR. Alb. Rowe of Emmitsburg have been
appointed to position III the Navy Yard at
Washington D. G. They left for Washing
son ON Tuesday last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

A reunion of tho Reformed Church of
Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, will
he held mt Pcn-Mar July 81.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
Business Locals.

rB- GERNAND BROS. will sell You two
Dam Ccdars or one Rubber Perfection Lead
Pencil tor cent or one Beats All, Rubber
Tip for 9 cents others in proportion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Ayers Pills promptly relieve stomach
troubles, correct foul breath and Nh unpleas
ant taste, and cure constipation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Improve the nu,ritlve functions Of the
scalp by using Halls Vegetable Silcia Hair
Remover, and thus keep the hair from falling
and becoming gray.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

The grip has again made its appearance
here there are MS many as u lalf.dozcn cases
some of them severe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
Notice! Notice!

lee Cream, Ice Cream cheap to
AZ. Fifteen wears experience. My terms
are best. DISHES, spoons and pint measure
to public gatherings. Write before you buy
of any one else. I am not undcrsold.
s. WEANT,
York tS"ad, Carroll Go. Md.
Juht lo.,,lr,,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Ne" , y ;:;;: s sSs
Shorthand. Lessons by mail Send stamp for pho
nctic alphabet, FREE, StcnographcrS furnished On
call Iypcwtiters for sale or rent. Fog s. we send
charges PAID, dozen G dozen, So OF that delight Of
the Capital City's elite,
Nyisa,'s Pond Lilly Ioilc! "ash.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

~. Try the klRMESS-A nice sheet of
Writing Papcr-rough and unruled-l cent
per sheet. Envelopes to match
at GERM AND HROS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Mt. Zion Lutheran congregation of Will.
lia,ns,,ort, Md, has extended a Call to Rev
Daniel Gaycr. of Mt. Holly, Pa, n native Of
Burkl,tsvlllc, this county, TO become their
pastor,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Tue GRrr tried It's hand upon the NJ. v.
II. X. conductor, Mr.. Marshall A. Gaugh and
he WAS for nearly two weeks, seriously
indisposed; he has pretty nearly recovered
and is out again
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Watcrmclons are coming in freely from,
the south. Feel them, and if smooth and
greasy they arc not ripe, if rough knotty or
lumpy they may he trusted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Mr.. Chas. l.. Wilson has been appointed u
member of the Board of Penslon.Appcals in
the Interior department at salary OF $",0Oo.
Mr.. Wilson was Hon. H. G. Nails Deputy
Surveyor of the Port Of Baltimore. He won
his position through successful examina-
ton and was the first to pass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
Local Items.

1t is reported that the llagecstown Mail
will issue daily, beginning September list.
That will bc three dailics tor lIagerstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
Professional.

Prompt attention given to all calls.
Public Office in the Drug Store.
Private consultation room in the rear of
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
Sexlle Startling Facts.

The Official returns from Boards of Health
show that nearly ,hrcc-fourths of all deaths
are from Consumption, when we think over
this fact il is really awful though every case
started with simple cough or cold, realize
how important 1t is to check this terrible
malady which can he done by using Puritan
Cough and Consumption Cure. Price % cts.
At DR.. J. K. Waters, Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

SlIor HIMsELr-Mr. OLIVER H0rncr, q cit
lien of Emmittshurg we'll know here, was
severely injured by the accidental discharge
of shot gun while hunting orc day last
week. He Is rot believed TO Ike ia danger
from tho wound.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

cB- If you want sheets of Note, 2 sheets
of Legal or Cap Paper OF Envelopes for
cent, so to
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

II FOR SPECTACLES, EiEGLASS-
ES, &C, ranging in price from - cents to
500, 60 to DIR. NJ. f. LEATIIERMAN'S
Drug Store. sB- 4 large stock recently
received. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. june 10 Il
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
GERNAND BROS.
GERNAND BROS.

eE- II you want Il nice box of Paper and
Envelopes, 20 to
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
ICOMMUnICATED. |

EDITOR CLARION: you are not looked
upon, personally, as beng an untruthful man
and | cannot understand how you Justify
yourself as an editor, when you deliberately
write such a "whoppcr" as you did last
week.
Is one of the goals in your profession that
brings honor, that of exaggerated lying? If
SO, you should labor to direct the fraternity
in the way of higher aims, for while big
fish story may amusc some the fact that it is
untrue should condemn the practice and
will cost you something in the esteem Of
men who loyc the truth for the truths sake.
Yours in admonitlon,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

BAsEnALI..-On Saturday next there Will
be two games Of baseball played here, MINES
from Smihsburg anu Rocky Ridge having
arranged to play on tina, date with our club.
They will both be played in the afternoon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
New Advertisements.

A Happy Family &C.
Champion Boiler Compound.
Masonic Excursion to Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

The "old reliable"-Dr. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
TRUTH.

There may be good answer to the abo,c ;
there probably is in fact we know of one,
but until VIC are convinced of the necessity
of IA defense, apology, or explanation, we
shall elect To- occupy spare space in these
columns, with extravaganzas rather than
homllies upon the subject of truth. The
present worth of truth is obtained through
the application of such simple principles OF
moral arithmetic, that he who would demon
strate it by indcterminate wortsiness, may
Justly be suspected Of never having mastered
the problem. That We "iovG the truth Tor
the truths sake" our willingness to indulge
in occasional extravaganza in the matter of
fish and snakes, might seem to dsprove, but
# it ia any qualification to "Tru,h, we VIII
say that wc dctrd liar Ed CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

WE KICK Too AS it seems to be the
ftshlon to object to the census returns, we
drop into line along with other towns and
delnur Il: the latest reports gwen out con-
corning our population.
In the Neus of Monday last VIC find that
DIR. Perkins has reported Mechanicstown's
population Az l ,09G, u gam of 3G6 or exactly
50 per cent during the last decade. Since
we have reconcllcd ourselves TO the report
that we numbered 9l4, we object to being so
suddenly exalted to within four of l,l0O
Emmtsburg III the same report is given at
!, 495, gam of CAB or 76 per cent in ten
years. just what will be the result Of CHS
wondrous cxhaltation Of the North-cnds
horn no one can fo1csec. Think of it! \
string of cnterprlsing villages Fleatown,
Mcchanicstown, Franklin Minis, Mt. st.
Marys, Emmitsburg, within distance about
equal TO the tota! OF Frederick City bouhd-
aries, with II total population approaching
rapidly that of our county town. 1t wont
do, Mr.. Supervisor there's something wrong
in your figures, OF this countys centre Of
population has been shifted surprisingly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Rev. G. I. b. Brane of Washington, ID. q.
is on a business trip to this place, relative t'
establishing mission in Washington where
he has been assigned rs pastor. lie filled the
pulpit in the U b. church, this place las
Sabbath afternoon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

\ BONANZA DlvIDEND.--Thc recently
re elected Board of Directors OF the Emmi;s-
burg Water Company held their first meet
Ing on Monday night and organized by the
reelection of the old officers rs follows -
President, !. y. Amman; NicePrcsidrnt, l..
NJ Motter; Secretary, E. Il. Zimmerman :;
Treasurer, o. 4. EIorncr. A semiannual
dividend of 6 per cent. on the capital stock
WAS declared, payable on and after August /,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

DR.. J. w. Reggie, V. s., Of Emmitsburg
has an excellent practice in this locality: il
has been fairly earned hy successful treatment
of injured and diseased horses and Calte.
We advise those in need of the services OF q
veterinary surgeon to place the sick animal
in his hands he has been SO uniformly
successful that he has mertcd the confidence
of our people.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

cB- FOR SALE--A property situated in
Frederick County ut the cross roads leading
to Eichol,z Mill. This property contains II
acres Of ground on which is Il llous" with
.ix rooms and all necessary out buildings,
and a ncvcrtaiiny well Of good water. Price
reasonable and terms easy. If sod, good
and lawful deed will be given ON rccrirt Of
all the purchase money. II not sold by De
ccmhrr LIST will he for rent.
CATHERINE IONSON.
For particulars call on Bircly 4 Osler,
Agents.
May 20 Pm.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Remember the Gr,Ccham Mite Society
festival tlns week. The McchanicSt0wr
Cornct Band will be in attendance on
Thursday and Saturday nights to enliycn the
occasion and great many OF your friends
from here, there and everywhere will be
present also. Come.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24
His Body Terribly MAAGled.

A shocking accidrn, occurred at the Union
Knitting Mills, whereby Isaac Cox was hor.
rlly mutllated. Red FEgg Oil the Famous
Pain Cure was quickly applied and recovery
soon followed, you can try this great remedy
for 81 cents.
If you want to drive away Dyspcpsis,
Bi,ousness, Constipation, Poor Appetite and
all evils arising from disordcrcd Liver use
Dr. Lees Liver Regulator. TRIAL bottles
free at DR.. J. X. Waters, Drug Store.
The Stockholders meeting 0f the j. W.
Seton manufacturing company was hcFl
yesterday vt their office in this city. and the
following directors were elected:
JC. Rcber, w, 7. Durhn, j. W. Seton,
J. f. C!rnry and J. l.. Seton.
After thu stock holders meeting, the dircc.
tors met and elected the following officers:
j. w. Seton, president; W. Y. Dnrbin,
vice president; J. L. Clcnny. treasurer and
general manager, and J. l.. Seton, secretary.
During The past year this prosperous man
uEcturing enterprise has more than doubled
its capacity and still is scarcely adequate to
meet the demands Of its increasing business.
1t IS one Of the strongest companies III the
State, having such men rs w. I. Durhin, j.
II. Winters, j. c. Rcbcr and j. w. Seton,
all bankers AMI men of high financial stand
ing at the back Of it,
The factory is doing much in the direction
of a lvcrtsng Anderson abroad, as there is
not a State or Territory in the Union where
its products are not shipped Anderson
| (Ind Demoerdt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

cE- SPRING FERTILIZERS Il am
now prepared to furnish Super Phosphatt~
suitable for Corn. Oats and the Spring Crops
generally. Thes" fertilizers are prepared
specially for these crops and have given
general satisfaction.
mch 2.tf GEO. W. STOCKSDALE
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

UNAssUMING articles going the
rounds of the press speaks of Cornelius
Vanderbilt as being "unassuming." Why III
the dickens shouldn't he be? Give us his
millions and we will buy every circumstance
necessary to 0nr existence and will not
assume" either.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-07-24

Sister Mary Frances Wallace, one Of the
original Sisters of Charity who went to New
York from Emmitsburg, Nd, long ago, is
dying at the Mount st. Vincent Convent.
She Is - years old and has spent GO years in
the order She is "a native of Har ishurg,
Pa. There are very few nov liyiHg o: the
old Emmitshurg Sisters ~ii@ remained III
New YORK when the differences of discipline
with the late Archbishop Hughes led 70 the
founding of the special New York branch of
the order.