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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrup should al
wavs be used when children are cutting
teeth N relieves the little sufferer hi once
II produces natural. quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain. and the little chefun
awakes as Upright as "a button" To Is very
pleasant 10 taste. 10 sOOfhes the child soii-
ems tho gums. allays an pain, relieves vino
regulates the bowels, and lis the BEST known
remedy for diarrhoes. whether arising IRON
teething or other causes. twenty five GER
"A hottie TIA ih SaA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
TRINITY MethodI.t Church.

Rev. Jesse I. Whitby, the newly-appolnt-
ed pastor, preached his inaugural sermon az
Trinity Methodist Church on sunday morn
ing last TO large and deeply-interested
congregation. His text was taken from the
fortieth Psalm-'l delight TO do Thy will.
o, my God" The subject Of the will Of God
and how 70 do that will was very forcibly
presented, and produced a very favorable
impression on all who heard the sermon.
Al night he preached from text found in
the yin chapter OF II. Luke's gospel, Take
the speaker ably presented the reasons
why all men should hear the gospel, hear il
carefully and prayerfully, and practice its
truths in their daily lives. The services
were all very interesting, and doubtless
productive OF much good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
WORKING FOR WOMEN.
The Cooking school, Dressmaking and
Singing Clnsses.

The instructive classes Of the Woman's
Christian Association for the working girls
began last night at ( O'Clock At their rooms.
6l9 east Main street, with the calisthenics
class. by Miss Rebecca Powell.
Tonight will be held the drcssmaking
class, and tomorrow afternoon from 20
o'clock the sewing school.
Thursday night Miss SHELTON will give
singing lessons, and Saturday afternoon
from 4 TO O'Clock the cooking school will
be held.
The small tuition Of 81 per year is re-
qnirod Of these classes and can be paid
quarterly al TWENTY-FIVE cents per quarter.
library.
This association furnishes an excellent
lunch at 429 east Broad street, between the
hours Of - NJ. and T.. NJ, for from five 70
TWENTY-FIVE cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
PLEA FOB he Y. M. CA.
What Has Been Done and what Should
be Accomplished.

be Accomplished.
A constant reader, signing NJ, Of THE
TINES writes as follows of most important
work affecting the young men Of this city
">eyeral years ago, through the generosi-
~ OF a few Of our weather. citizens, "A sum
was obtained and the y. NJ. c. A. hall was
built The ladies undertook the task Of
furnishing the house and succeeded in doing
so very creditably. But the unpaid debt on
the hall has trammelled the association
with an amount Of interest that abs0rbs 30
much Of its income as 10 leave the man.
ayers unable 10 give the attractions that
such q hall demands. This cause does not
appeal 10 the wording or to the man OF
wealth, with his well-appOinted home, ex-
cept in the spirit OF philanthropy, but eau
our merchants afford 10 see this hall closed
and their clerks, employees, and perhaps
their sons, turned loose with no place to
call home for their leisure hOursi
Many of these young men are the sons Of
our gentlemen farmers forced by small sal
aries 20 board at inexpensive third-rate
boarding houses, either without fire or per-
haps several in a room where neither priv
acy, comfort or bO0kscan be had; a craving
for some place Of social life is felt, and this
il the only place that meets the need Of
class who are the bone and sinew Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

THE RIVER VIEW IMPROVEMENT CoM-
p.xv OPENED RS BOOKS on YESTERDAY :
,xn MANY SHARES or STOCK Wkhh
TAKEN. PARTIES TAKING FROM lhN
SHARES UP. ONE MERCHANT TAktN" VNh
HUNDRED AND ANOTHER FIFTY. ~ oVvN
As THE RAILROAD - BUILT, THIS 9, ..".,r
MUST ADVANCE. AND THEN NICE %
rAGEs ARE TO BE BUILT THIS YEAR, ~
YOJ DO NOT WANT STOCK, CALL And - = =
THE COMPANY BUILD YOr A NICE hVoSN
on THE INsTALNfENT Plan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
Now the commonwealth Club.

The board Of governors Of the West Enc
Club held a meeting Yesterday evening al
1880 O'Clock In Major Dooley's office. Col
William II. Palmer rendered his resigna.
ton as a member Of the board and Mr.
Levin Joynes was elected in his stead.
some Of the members having become dis
satisfied with the name lee Club II.
Gently adopted, move was made 10 change
the name, and after quite a spirited discus.
sion, the name Of the Commonwealth
Club" was agreed upon. The next faVorite
name was the shenandoah"
The first payment on the Todd lot, which
has been purchased by the club for the
building, VIII be made in a short time. and
arrangements are being perfected for a
handsome building 10 be erected at an early
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

WILLS Died. at . o'clock yesterday.
CLAUDE ELMORE WILLS. infant son Of
George W. and kospllie Wills, aged eight
months and sixteen days.
Funeral Will take place THIS EN ENING 40
.3P. NJ.
STUBS Died. at the residence OF his
mother. Mrs T. Il. Siubbs. HO7 east Clay
street. at $3.50 =. VI. Monday. February ION,
1890. JULIAN :. STUBS. I'M the lwenly-
third year of his age.
Funeral fiOm the Br0ud-street Methodist
Church WEDNESDAY. February 18th. at 10
A. NJ. Friends invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

THE RIVER VIEW IMPROVEMENT COM
PANN's STOCK Is BASED on REAL ESTATE
AND THE STOCK CAS- BE CONVERTED INTO
REAL ESTATE Al ANY TIME BY THE
HOLDER. THE LOTS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND
THE PRICE TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS. SECURE SOME OF THIS
STOCK BEFORE THE PRICE Is ADVANCED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

This IS beyond question the most success
ful Cough Medicine we have ever sold. A
few doses invariably cures thewOrst cases Oh
Cough. Group and BrOnchitis. while rs Won
deriul success in the cure OF Consumption is
without parallel bon the history OF medicine.
since lts first discovery 10 has been sold o.. "a
guarantee. a Test which hO Their medicine can
stand 10 you have "a Cough. we earnestly
ask you 10 try &c. Price 80 cents and 81.
sample bottles free. sold by BOdeker Broth
ers and II. NJ Shields & Co. corner Of Fifth
and Marshall streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

HAVE you read the advertisement OF
River View improvement COmpanyf lfn0t
do so, and call promptly at o A. NJ. az Office
Of company, under Planters National Bank.
10 William Loyenstein, secretary, or al
Office Of Il. B. Chaiin 4 Co.. No. / north
Tenth street, and secure your stock before
il advances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Tunnicline& Co., general aucuoneers' VIII
sell 10 the trade on Tuesday morning. feo-
ruary nth. al 10 O'Clock, fifteen hogsheaos
of assorted crookery. 10 be sold IN open lots
20 suit. s2i Broad street. between tightn
and Ninth streets. TUNNICLIFfE a Co..
AuctiOnoors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Mr.. W. l.. Cowardin. one Of the oldest
and most esteemed citizens. and president
Of the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company. is very in at his home. m Hen
rico county. lie is suffering from pneu-
monia, and az l o'clock this morning was
rapidly sinking.
His numerous friends in the city and
throughout the country will be panied 10
hear Of his illness and wish him speedy
recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

ShilOhs Catarrn Remedy marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth
and Headache. Win each bottle there Is an
ingenious Nasal Injector for the more sue
cessful treatment OF these complaints with
out extra charge. Price 50 cents. sold by
corner OF Filth and Marshali streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
DEEDS OF METHOOISTS.
Encouraging Reports Made at the Meet
ing OF the sunday school Societies.

The regular meeting q the Methodist
Sunday school Society Of Richmond and
Manchester was held at the Clay-street
school, on sunday afternoon az $3.50 O'Clock.
Robert l.. Richardson, president, Cherries Z.
Rady and A. l.. Lumsden, secretaries. The
meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. j..
\. Jefferson. and singing by the school.
Mr.. Gilbert j.. Hunt, superintendent, and
Rev. W. II. Anvil, pastor, made very en-
csuraging reports Of the condition and
prospects Of the school. which are very
bright and encouraging. There are increas-
ing interest and members. The church will
soon be enlarged, as the Accommodations are
too small.
Rev. j. Wiley Beds0e, pastor OF Park
Place. made very interesting address on
the subject Of "Selfshness,r which he char
acterized as a great evil and only to be
overcome by divine grace and entire cOnse-
Grafton TO God
Rev. W. +. Judkins also made a fine adj
dress on the subject "Well dOne.n He
urged the duty and privilege Of doing well
"While the days are passing by Reward
and encourage and help the living, as well
as honor and reverence the dead. StreW
flowers along the path Of the living that
souls may be saved.
The superintendents' monthly reports
show a very healthy condition Of the schools
numerically for the past month"; with many
additions and increasing interest. The
singing by the choir Of the church was very
fine, accompanied By an excellent cornetist.
The next meeting Of the society will be held
al Park Place Church on the second Sunday
In March, and the board meeting al Broad
street on the fourth Sunday in this month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Tunnicliie & Co., general auctioneers' VIII
sell 10 the trade ON Tuesday morning, Feb
ruary nth. at 10 O'Clock. fifteen hogsheads
Of assorted crockery. % bee sold in open lots
to suit. s2i Broad street, between Eiehth
and Ninth streets. TuNNICLiffE co"
AHrffouTnrl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
Anawer This ,lnestion.

Why do so many people we see around Us
seem To prefer 10 suffer and be- made misera-
be by Indigestion, Consumption, Dizziness.
Loss OF Appetite, Coming Up Of the Food
Yellow skin, when for IS cents we will sell
Them ShllOh's System NitaliZer, guaranteed
10 cure them. Sold by BOdeker Brothers and
II. NJ. shields & Co.. corner Of Fifth and Mar
shall streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Don't stay wake all night coughing and
keeping others from sleeping when the
Cherokee Cough drops will quickly relieve
you, and enable you 10 enjoy good nights
rest Don't be a McGinty, try them and be
convinced. Trade supplied BY all wholesale
druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

WE have aspeedyand p0silive cure Tor Ca
tarrh, Diphthefa, Canker Mouth and Head
ache In SHlLOH'S CA1 ARkH REMEDY. A
Nasal Injector free with each bottle. Use it
ifyOu desire health and sweet BREATH Price,
80 cents. Sold by B0deker Brothers and
II. NJ shields & Co. corner OF Fifth and Mar
shall streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
BAPTIST SUNOAY-SCHOOLS.
statistics Presented at the Regular
MONTHLY Meeting.

Monthly Meeting.
The Baptist Sunday-School Association Of
Richmond and Manchester held its month
" meeting Sunday evening at O'Clock
with the Nenable-street church. Mr.. I. ii.
Elicit presided and Mr.. ". B. Daniel was
at the secretary's desk.
The attendance was very large and the
meeting was full Of interest throughout.
Or. W. W. Landrum, who had been Sc
lected as the speaker Of the evening, was
unaroidably prevented from being pres
ent. A most able substitute was
procured. however, in DR.. Frost, Of the
I.eigh-street Baptist Church, who was pre-
sent. His stirring talk TO teachers will
doubtless result in more strenuous efforts
on the part Of teachers and sunday-sch0ol
workers in general in behalf the great re-
ligious enterprise. Pine-street school re-.
ported thirty-iye conversions, and the Ven
sble-street school twelve.
The following report shows the averages
for the past month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Tunniclile 4 Co., general auctioneers will
sell 10 the trade on Tuesday morning Feb
ruary 18th, at 10 O'Clock, fifteen hogsheads
Of assorted crockery, TO be sold in open lots
10 suit. s2l Broad street. between Eighth
and Ninth streets. TUNNICLIFFE & Co.,
AuetiOneers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

"Ouly all rail line.r "Through Express. !,
fsolid train without transfcr). Leave tbiIu
street sfation) Richmond $40 a. VI; n ~,
rive Norfolk f2:2j 7. NJ. "Ihe fast "Sn
leaves Richmond 3:4j 7. NJ. Arrive N"'-
folk 1900 +. NJ. All trains daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

CHLDKEN's carts, ladies' phaetons. Ian
daus, landaulettes. and the Incompatible
"Nictoria" on hand or made 10 order. David
A. Ainslie, Nos. :, 10 and II Tenth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
THF AMERICAN GARD GAME-

he \ FNIIAN IAItD UAM E.
L "PRESlDENls n Price 80 cents. This
game is rapidly taking the place OF Pedro
and Euchrc for all progressive card parties
and in order that 10 may be popular In price
as well as in public laNOr. we have issued
special advertising edition ut - cents. This
.denis' is endorsed by ministers. teachers,
and everyone. 10 is emit ely different from
the commonplace games usually offered. IN
offers the most opportunities for skliful
PLAYS, ANA is the most scientific and interest
ing of an games. Agents can make money.
Exclusive agency given. LIZ lEk PAYNE
& CO., Battle Breek. Mich. ia20-DNW1m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

~ have been occasionally troubled with
coughs, and in each case have used Browns
Bronchial Troches. which haveneyer failed.
aud ! must say they are second 10 none in
the warld."-Felix 4. May, cashier, It.
Paul, MINI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

The Route to Lynchburg, Roanoke and
the Great Southwest Is via Petersburg.
Trains leave Richmond $40 A.. NJ. and
II 80 Z. NJ. daily; returning, arrive Rich
mond l2:lj Il. NJ. and j:lJ +. NJ. For all
information apply 10 X. W. Courtney. Pas
senger Agent, 9Ol Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Mr.. Maurice Powers. formerly chief clerk
TO Mr.. j. 4. Adell, Of the G. a o. X. r., now
chief clerk on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, was here yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

The members Of the various committees
Of the Colonial Assembly are requested 10
meet at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation hall on Wednesday, February 18th,
nj 4 II NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Don't fail TO give the Cherokee Cough
drops a trial, they will do YOU more good than
anything you can give $500 for. Nearly
40O, 900 boxes sold within the past tive years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

For this malidy take that old-iasnion
remedy Of our mothers. Syrup Of Pure Pine
Tar. Horehound and Wild Cherry-Dr'
Dayid's Couch Syrun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Don't take any chances with stubborn
cold, but get rid Of il nationally with the
help OF DR.. Jayue's Expectorant, healing
medicine for the lungs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

WILL offer for a few days two Landau
lette carriages. butlittle used. The owners
have marked prices very low to make JUICE
saie DAVID 4. AINstfE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Sudden changes OF weather cause throat
diseases. There Is no more eleclua
remedy for eukhs, colds, ETC., than Brown
bronchial TrOches. sold only IN DVNe7
Price TWENTY-FIVE cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
annual Mretlnr of the Y. M. @. A.

The annual meeting Of the Young Mems
Christian Association occurs this evening
at s:l5 o'clock. The following interesting
programme has been prepsred
Overture, "COnsecratiOn" (kela Bela),
amateur orchestra. Prayer. Hymn. con-
gregation. lea by orchestra and male chorus.
"Come, Thou, Almighty King Report OF
the.President. :. W. Trsyers. Report Of the
Treasurer. William Ellyson. Report Of the
General Secretary, 4. ID. Wilkinson. Solo.
Captain Frank Cunningham. Remarks by
Lieutenant-Governor }. Iloge Tyler. Adj
dress. DR.. II. Melville jackson. Selection,
"Neni CREATOR (Millard). amateur orches-
ira. Announcement OF officers for ensuing
year. Hymn, congregation. led by Orches-
ira and male chorus, "All Hail the Power
Of Jesus Name" Benediction. All friends
Of the association are invited to be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

The Cherokee Cough drops, the wonderful
cough cure, will positively relieve you Of
that aggrayating Cough, HOarseness,
Asthma and sore Throat. Sold at all drug
stores and cOnfectiOneres for cents box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

FOR the manufacture Of ladies' phaetOns
and carts there is no superior 10 David A..
Ainsie. Nos. =, 10 and y Tenth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

announces that Queen Victoria has pur-
chased one OF thc celebrated Chickering
pianos Of which Hume. Minor Co., Oh inis
city, are agents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Ease your cough by using Dr. jayne's
Expectorant. a sure and helpful medicine
for AN throat and lungailments, and cura-
tive for asthma
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
IAv'ge At Collections

The next meeting will take place with
the First Church; 1t being the annual meet
ing. the officers for the ensuing year will bee
plpffnd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Richmond 20 Norfolk Via Petefsonfgl :
two hours ifty-fye minutes. Leave hisn
mond 9.4O A. NJ, arrive Norfolk TO - ]"
solid trains without transfer or delay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

neglect that cough, but take at once DR.
Dayid's Cough syrup OF Pure Pine Tar
HOrehound and Wild Cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
A society Oueen

will never be without bottle Of that GER
tain cure for hoarseness and coughs, lDr.
Dayids Cough Syrup.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

Notice-lmpOrtant change in schedule Of
Norfolk and Western Railroad shown In
another column.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
Gorarnor MckInneY,s KeceptIon.

The first public reception by Governor
and Mrs. =. W. Mckinney will De held al
the Gubernatorial Mansion tomorrow even
ing between 9 and -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

4 W 1911 ~ L1iI LIZ 4 FEW La
dies on salary, 90 lake charge OF my Dusl-
ness az their homes entirely un0bIcctIOu-
wages $40 per week. Good pay Tor part
time. Ny references include some OF the
best well known people of Louisville. C.n-
cinuau, flttsburg, and elsewhere. Address
with stamp, MRS. NATION WALKER.
Fourth and Chestnut streets, Louisville. Ky
wed sat. tim
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

A GENTS WANTED. - WE HAVE
"A an original plan m dealing with our
agents, which the greatly appreciate. We
furnish them with any quynity OF our cata-
lOgues, with their names printed on each as
exclusive agents Tor their county
Agents have merely 90 see that the cata-
iogues are properly distributed. and the rc.
suit is marvellous. An agent ln this way can
also establish a large mall tIade.
rull particulars mailed on receipt OF four
cents in stamps.
LESTER. PAYNE q co.
ia2j-D&W1m Battle Creek. Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

EARE you nervous or debiiitated \. b.
c. Tonic guaranteed TO repair all worn
tissues.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
MEErINGs.

RICHMOND. Va. january OBJ i,,N
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.
A general meeting of Che stockholders n
THE EUROPEAN RAILWAY SIGNAL O'.
is called 10 be- heid 40 1914 EAST NAlN
STREET Richmond, Va. at pm,
FEBRUARY 18Th. leyu.
Speclh Notices and Blank Proxies NI. ''
mailed.
By order OF Board oi Directors.
I.JOuNS0N.
ii. l.. HOOVER, its'iieN"
Sec'y and Treas. th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

f. PIONEERING PLANTS FOR 25c.
" by mail, one each. Your choice OF the
following: Beg0nias, COleus. Chrysanthe-
NUNS. Carnations, Callas. Dahlias, Daisies,
Eve Glories. Fuchsias. Gemnlums. Hello
tropes Jasmines, pan-ies. Nerbenas. Niolets.
Nincas, and cuttings OF the hardy, double.
pure white Althea which grows easily. FUN
ERAL DESIGNS IL CUT FLOWERS, GUAR
ANTEED TO PLEASE. FROM 25C. TO $50,
AND UPWARD. NJ. r. CATLIN.
lisa, su weds 723 laurel street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11

A y EXPERIENCED VIRGINIA
~ housekeeper wishes TO furnish meals 20
families or individuals. Persons desiring %
be furnished can leave their names and resi-
deuces nt the MOMENS EXCHANGE,
Fourth and Franklin. fell 30
MISS LILLY HOWARD DESIRES
VI 20 teach "a Glass OF Embroidery at the
rooms Of the " OmHns Exchange. Appllfa-
ton for terms. ETC., made 10 Sac WOMAN -
EXCHANGE. Fourth and Franklin. fell-3t
AT NTE D-STUDENTS IN STE.
w BIOGRAPHY And lPE-WRIIING.
over $50 sue cessiul graduates can testify 10
the thorough and practical character of our
training and 10 the value e our assistance
In securing good positions. Terms very fea-
sOnabic. McGiLNkf COLLEGE or STE.
BIOGRAPHY, 10 north Ninth street.
Ocl3-6m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

STATE or rnERMoMErfa
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-02-22

are of proper size they are trans.
planted into two. -half-inch pots
After they are we'll rooted they are
shifted into fve-inch pots, in which
they remain until flower-buds appear,
when they are tranSplanted into ten.
inch pots. or fruiting boxes. The side
of the plants on which the buds form ia
turned to the south, or the sunlight. A
continuous supply of plants is kept uE
by making a sowing every two weeks,
thus providing sufficient young plants
to replace those that cease fruiting.
The first sowing is made early in Sep.
TENDER. The soil used for potting con.
sists of equal parts of common garden
soil and well-rotted stable manure
Each plant is trained to single
stem, by removing all lateral shoots as
soon as any appear. The stems are
trained to perpendicular strings
stretched from the pots to the roof OF
the house. The pots are placed twenty
inches or two feet apart, so as to allow
free circulation of air around them and
to admit all the light and sunshine pos
sible. When the lunches of fruit have
grown to the size of hens'cggs each
bunch is supported by piece of mating
fastened against the main stem to pre-
vent the breaking of the fruit stems.
To insure sufficient dryncss of the at.
mOSphcre the elevation of the forcing.
house should be not less than fifty
degrees. Dry air around the plants
is essential to success, else the pollen
will not develop sufficiently for complete
fertilization. In houscs-where neither
winds nor insects can assist in the dis
tributiOn of pollen-oach plant should
be tapped with padded stick once
day about noon. when the air is dryest.
This will in some measure furnish a
substitute for the natural means of scat
tering the pollen. Agricult-
uriSt