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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
On the Origin o, so,,s

DR.. May Rev says If we dig through
the upper crust of the earth at a point
where rocks are not directly exposed
upon the surface we pass through a soil
and subsoil until we come to the more or
less solid rock. Few rocks when exposed
TO the air and especially to moisture re-
tain all their hardness. For the most
part they crumble. Vegetation springs
up and slowly soil is formed. Now
the biologists discovers that these rocks
are all OF them either sandstone, lime
stone, or argillaceous rocks or shale.
Consequently the general. proposition
must hold good. namely that coil is de-
rived from the decay of the solid rocks.
The crust Of the earth is made up of the
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
Smut in Wheat.

1t is now being quite generally be-
lieved that bluestone will prevent smut
in wheat if the seed be treated with
it. Mr.. John Hertzler of Huntsville,
Ala. publishes his method of making
the application. He uses ten pounds of
bluestone to 100 bushels of seed wheat.
Have barrel of water; put in one fourth
of the bluestone, stir it until water is
blue; place twenty or twenty five BUSH
els of wheat on tight floor, sprinkle the
blue water all over it; shovel 1t about
and pour on more water until il is all
wet. Keep shoveling it up as high as
possible and 1t will soon take it all up and
he dry enough to SOW by hand or drill.
In this way all the bluestone necessary
will go with the seed wheat, and it will
not at all injure the hands in handling.
even it the wheat be sown by hand in the
old way
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
The Incubator.

What do you thiuk of the poultry busi-
ness for Texas, conducted strictly on the
latest known artificial methods? Have
you lots OF faith in this incubator BUSH
ness? John OwpN
Sherman, Tex.
Personally we have never had any ex-
perience with the incubator business in
poultry production, consequently we
have never been able TO build up very
strong falth IN the system, from our own
experience. 1t ID probably all well
enough as system, but like most things
OF the KIND great deal depends upon
the man IN charge. According to the
editor of the Massachusetts PIouehman
the business is by no means a sure source
OF profit; 1t Is only those who thorouehly
understand It. aud apply their knovI.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
Sending Plant snec,men.

I bee by late writing in THE GAZETTE
that persons sending you plant specimens
for Identification should send YOU all
parts OF the plant. Should the plants be
pressed on card board on the plan re-
sorted to by botanists?
Miss A. WEBER,
San Antonio, Tex.
Where all parts of the plant can be had
at the same time in the green state no
pressing is necessary, but in case it is
necessary to keep parts over for some
length of-time to wait for other parts,
1t is best to press and dry them on cards
In the usual way. 1t is not always neo-
essary to send all parts of a plant to us
for Identification, for 1t might be plant
with which We were familiar; but should
1t be a strange plant. requiring regular
analysis for determination, all parts will
be absolutely necessary.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
How to Send Insects

A box by to-day's mail will bring you
four oaterpilIars. of four different kinds
that are putting in an appearance down
here in considerable numbers. The lar
gest took from my egg plants; the one
with black stripes on the sides is working
on our butter beans; the small green
worm 1 took from a head of cabbage and
the woody worm don't seem to be yerv
particular as to what it feeds upon-I
find it everywhere. I hope the speci-
mems will reach you In good condition Us
many people here are interested. 1 did
not know how to fix food and water to be
used by them In their journey, but 1
opened the box well, as you will see, to
give them fresh air.
MRS. MARY GRICE,
Brownsville, Texas.
Your insects reached us simply az a
mingled mass entirely unrecognizable as
to component parts. If you will try 1t
again, on plan somewhat different. we
may be able to attend to your wants in
full.
1. Never put two insects together in
the same box, no matter whether of the
same species or otherwise.
2. Never attempt to provide food or
water for the insects while in transit
they Will not need it, and they would not
use 1t if they did.
8. Never leave openings In the box for
the insects to get fresh air through. Tney
don't need any fresh air. More speci-
mems are lost from openings being made
in the mailing box than from any other
cause. Seal the box or bottle as nearly
air-tlght as you can, il you wish your
insect to get through alive.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
Worm for Identification,

In the box enclosed l send YOU a worm
which is quite stranger to the people
here. Being desirous of knowing what it is
send it to you. away over in Texas, for
identification. JAMES P. ROGERS.
Portland, Ala.
The worm sent us did not reach US as
worm, but as ohrysalis-a very pretty
one, by the way. 1t had undergone its
transformation en- route. We cannot
tell exactly what it is, by the chrysalis,
but think it must be something rather
closely related to the ordinary cabbage
worm. The chrysalls will be carefully
kept till 1t changes to the moth state,
and very soon after that event you will
find in THE GAZETTE an article telling
all about what manner of insect is inter-
esting you.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
The Texas live Oak.

Is the live oak we have in Texas a tree
of precisely the same species as the live
oak growing along the gulf of Mexico
east of the Mississippi river? Some say
1t Is the same and some say it is not We
refer the case to you. C. ECHoLs,
San Marcos, Tex.
The live oak of the Eastern gulf shore
Is put down in the books as Ouercus
virens, and no other species is recog-
nized, though few botanists have had
the backbone to contend for a variety or
two, one in South Florida, one "a
DWARF in California, and so on.
so, then, we must swallow the Texas
live oak as being the same as the Eastern
gulf coast live oak, yet this writer must
confess that for him 1t is rather a hard
pill to get down. We are not at all in
favor of multiplication of species, for
botany is becoming unwieldy enough
as 1t is, but we do feel that
there is just as much diff
ference between the eastern gull shore
live oak and the Texas live oak as there
is between post oak and white oak, and
these, as all know, are classed in differ
ent species.
The live oak of the eastern gulf coast
10 confined to the lowlands Immediately
adjacent the shore. 1t is never found in
highlands nor more than twenty miles
inland from tide water. The Texas 1--we
oak seems to take no particular interest
In the sea. Five hundred miles inland
from the gulf suits it as well as any
where else, and a mountain plateau
200 feet above sea level is its very par
adise.
But, as yet, our Texas live oak must
be Quercus virens. Not far in the future
there will be a polishing up of the old
xt-books, and then, to an almost GER
tainty, we will find our live oak under
some other specific name.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

This department is devoted to answering such
which may be ofgeneral information. INQUIRIES
OF personal character that require answer by
mail should always have stamps inclosed. Please
give null name and postofice address, in addi-
tlon to any such signature as ''Subscriber, - or
A. G d. not for publication, but to enable
Us TO communicate promptly with the inquirer
t. desiring answers by mail must fnclose
stamp for return postage.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25

'sCaution-Buy onIy DR.. isaac Thomp-
son 3 Eye Water. None otehr genuine. -
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-25

The average level of the solid earth
has been calculated by DR.. John Murray
to be 1400 fathoms below mean sea-level;
but more recent explorations show
greater ocean depths, according to DR..
Fl. R. Mill, and mean sphere-level at a
depth Of 100 fathoms. That Is, all the
land above the level of 100 fathoms be-
meath the sea would have to be filled into
the greater depths in order to give equal
height to all parts Of the solid earth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
The Nav Vide 4,cate opens with fror

The May Utde Atcdke opens Win Ionts-
piece that all American young people will
hail with pleasure. for il is a portrait of the
author of The Heir Of Redelg6s and Tie Daisy
Chain. Miss Charlotte NJ. Yonge; farther on,
Mr.. Oscar Fay Adams describes his visits
with her at 0tterbourne Following comes
a humorous story by Louise Stockton, the
sister of Mr. Frank stockton, entitled The
Blbys Masquerade" Apple Blossoms" is
a unique little story by Mrs. Bernard Whit
man. "A Long Horror is powerful tFne
story of young French count and his wife,
people living still. in Mrs. Fremonts "Will
and the Way series. The Monitor of Gram-
mr School IT," by Annie Bronson King
and the "Cow- Bells of Grand Pre-" by Grace
Dean Mcleod, are both dramatic tales.
~Bonny and Ban. Mrs. Catherwood's serial
ends satisfactorily as does Mr.. Stoddard' 5
very interesting The Aprons Of Paris" by
josephine Jenkins. is Illustrated by Henry
Bacon and THE Upper Ten by Eleanor
Lewis, has dozen taking pictures from
prints and photographs. japanese Kites, !"
by Ensign Bernadon, has some very quaint
pictures. Mrs. Whites paper on .'5teno-
graphers and Type Writers" will interest
many young women, as viii Mrs Clafiins
Margaret Patty Letter" also. a paper on
Spelling" by one of the Masters of the
Boston Public Schools, Granville b. Putnam
gives matter for serious consideration. Men
and Thingssis delightfully."- readable. The
poems ofthe number are choice Victor
Hugo and the Mouse by Theron Brown !;
What Baby Knows, by Esher b. Tiffany ::
"The Unbidden Guest by Celia ThaxteT,
and rhe Fairy Prince by Marian Douglas.
WIDE AWAKE is - 40 year. D. I4othrop
Company. Publishers, Boston.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
A pleasant Surprise.

on Friday evening Of iast week he fol-
lowing named persons congtegaied at The
residence OF Mr.. Jacob Ross preparatory 10
going 10 the home OF Mrs. Annie Wam-
baugh. the subject Of The surprise Mrs. Dr.
w. II. Kfissinger, sIrs ID. s. Wilson, Ms.
Charles Shank. Mrs Jacob Ross, Mrs. Edw.
Baitzer, Mrs. Jonathan Bran', Mrs. II. II.
Grady. Mrs. i, J. Ross, Mrs. Geo. Diyely,
Mrs. II. b. Baltzer Mrs. T. g. Daugherty
Mrs. Abe Wilson, Mrs Noah heefer, and
Mrs. T.. E. spangler- The following named
Young folks were also there Misses Jennie
Brant, Mazeppa Bsltzer, Jennie spangler'
Essie Bowser. Lulu Balizer, Lulu Smith,
Jennie Keefer, Minnie Balizsr, Lille Smith,
Grace Baldwin, Seitie Baltzer, Artie Baltzer,
and Messrs. Jacob J. Walker. {. Ii. Ross D.
]. wambaugh, G. IT. Keeier and W. l.. Grant,
all Of whom report most enjoyable time.
AteS0 O'Clock all repaired to to the din
ing room, where they surrounded table
spread with all tie dslicacies OF the season,
of which all heartily partOok. Mrs Dr.
Krissinzer and Miss Jennie Brant were
unanimously voted the biggest eaters oil
the party. After supper all returned to the
parlor. where the evening VIZ pleasantly
spent with Ms Wambaugh and her son,
who will leave for Altoona in few days
where they will make their fntuTe home.
They have host of friends here, and their
departure is regretted by all. However,
bon;ny ,bey may eniov their new nome. our
best wishes accompany them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
DIED..

SPANGLER.-On February 25. 1890, near
Stoyestown. Pa Mrs. Julia A, wife Of Mr..
Frank spaRgler. aged 51years, month and
. days.
Mrs. Spangler was devoted and greatly
beloved member Of the Reformed church
During her protraeted illness Of lingering
consumption. she gave many bright evilen-
ces of her blessed hope and many express
Sions and manifestations of her beautiful
Christian life She leaves husband and
three small children and many warm
friends 10 mourn her early departure.
D..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23


The High School commsncemen ent.
! The High School Commencement exercises
in the Opera House Thursday evening oflast
week drew one of the largest audiences ol
the SEASON Every seat on the lower floor.
and in the gallery, was occupied. To say
that everybody was pleased with the prompt
ness with which Professor Cover carried out
the carefully arranged program, is only to
repeat what everybody ssys Interesting as
were all previous commandments, this last
one was an improvement on all former ones.
The music. 50 skiiifully rendered by the Eu-
terpean Band, and that of the cornet duet,
gave universal satisfaction. and greatly con-
tributed TO the enjoyment of the occasion,
while the vocal solos of Miss Mamie S c.
Uhi brought the whole affair up TO the
equal il not the superior, of the most richer
che entertainments ever given in our town.
As to the performances of the graduating
class, the general verdict is that they all.
without single exception, reflected great
credit upon both teachers and performers
From the salutatory 70 the valedictory, in
clnding all the essays. orations and recita-
TONS not only good judgment was shown in
the selection Of the subjects, but meritorious
literary ability was displayed in composing
them. One OF the commendable features in
getting them Off was the clear, distinct man
ner in which nearly every sentence was ut
tered. Instead of mumbling the words, so
"a. ~ ha ;nandfhl. 40 b.lf tha and;avao all
were spoken as words should be spoken.
distinct and lond enough for everybody in
the hall to hear
The topics discussed were SO diversified
that monotony was rigidly exclnded, hence
the patience of the large audience. instead of
being exhausted was not even put upon
strain. Frank Loves welcome words in the
salutatory Eva j. Shafer's tribute TO wo-
manly women in opening her Pandora box
Charley Endsley's palpable hits at the slow
coach processes of some of Somersei's Rip
Van Wrinkles Barnet j. PiCking's wsy Of
crossing the Rubicon Carrie Rhoads's cap
iial sketches of the class Rob Beeriis's In
dercnrrents Mary Fleck's unique origin
- fitfftttit i'OCIt ffSPf AStAAtCi0 : cfo4a-
ton Of life by an Algebraic process the
cuteness Of the len Dein essay by Mary
Davis and Mary Kooser appropriate vale
dietory references made the occasion ' a
feast of reason and flow of soul
believing in giving praise where praise is
due, too much credit cannot be bestowed
upon scholars. teachers, and trustees. SOM
erset has reason TO be proud of her public
schools, from the primary department up to
the high school.
The two and half hours exercises were
closed by distributing the well-earned diplo-
mas. and by appropriate remarks by +. ].
kooser and L. c. Colborn Trustees, ]. NJ.
Berkey, County Superintendent, and W. II.
Cover, Principal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

If the several grand juries who condemn
ed the old county jail were in session at this
time we dou't believe they would hesitate
moment about striking out the word re-
pair" in their recommendations for new
nrison bur would urge that the entire bniid-
ing be torn down and new one erected
The residence portion Of the prison which
has been permitted to stand is totally mad
eouate for the requirements Of a moderate
sized family and never can be made comfort
able or convenient under the presen; plan.
lis soi, brick walls will always stand out IN
ho,d contrast with the walls y the new
iail and il will only be few years untii there
i general demand that II be torn down and
a new residence built. Every taxpayer who
has visited town since the Old jail has been
leyelea to the ground realizes that mistake
has been made, but then hindsight always
has been better than foresight. Now that
,be work Is under way and an entire new
building could be erected at al additional
cost Of only two or three thousand dollars i
Is 10 be regretted that the county ccmmis-
sioners have not the authority to do 1t,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

down Into the cabin, . capisia, pipe all
hands on deck % rep.l pirates" Al were
out Of their banks IN All instant, and on
deck. 10 find on our pors si,ls one of the
/ presiiest yachts that foals, tlc properly os a
wealthy New Yorker who was returning
from cruise in Soataern waters. The at
lacking buccaneer was not formidable, and
retired in good share
70 lay alofi in a bowling breeze, may
sickle Esndsmsns tlssr but the gale that
sprung up during the early morning didn't
tickle the taste Of our party worth cent.
The boat rolled with every wave and it was
quite diHiealt matter to keep ones feet, to
say nothing OF bis stomach but We won't
tell you how sick We were. because every
other man you meet tells you that, bat we
got our sea legs after awhile aud were only
too glad when, an hour afterwards. we
planted them on terra frma. Tuesday
morning we took bay line boat for Nor
folk. ten miles distant acros the bay. Dur
ng the trip across Captain Coleman kindly
pointed out the positions of the Msrrima c
and Monitor in the historic engagement that
took place in those waters, and told Us many
details Of that memorable engAgement-
Norfolk is busy little city, with narrow
streets and quaint old buildings. Here, too
is located an English church, many years
older than the one at Hampton. wsy up
in the outer wall Of this sacred elifce is
cannon ball, lodged there by British gun,
In the war Of the revolution. The church
yard is filled with the most luxuriant
growth ofivy in America.
A visit to the navy yard at Portsmouth,
opposite Norfolk. where we inspected the
new L. s. man-of-war Baltimore completed
the day, and after indulging in a mint julep
to see what was what and who was who,
we again went aboard the steamer-after
assuring ourselves that there were no pirates
aboard began the return voyage.
The rain was coming down in torrents
and al outside was black as ink when Capt
Coleman bade US good bye and left the boat
at Old Point Our little party had collected
on the poop deck to catch last glimpse Of
the lights on board the Baltimore. when
suddenly through the dense gloom came a
cry Of Isaiah no, Isi,ah r and The nusic-
al reply, All right, Captain Bob Tse
comm
Turn the lights down low tonight
Isaiah I'm tired walking the deck.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
MARRIED.

NE-BAHER--At the Lutheran par
sonage in Somerset, March 27th 1890. by
Rev. J. F. Shearer Mr. Jacob J. Kline and
Miss Emma J. Baker both Of this county.
-SCHMUCKER-A the Luth-
eran parsonage. April GEh. 1880. by Rev J.
Z. Shearer, Mr.. John II. Jacobs and Miss
Martha J. SchmncSer both Of near Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
Farmers, Look to Your interests

Weekend our thanks for your very liber-
al patronage the past season, and beg leave
to saw that with our extensive works, now
covering over an acre Of ground. we hope TO
be able to ill all our wholesale and retail
orders promptly.
Having contracted with s. b. Ioder OF
Pugh. Somerset County, and Peter Fink OF
Somerset, to solicit orders. we feel assured
they will be able to name prices and terms
that will be satisfactory to all.
As reference in regard to our works and
facilities for manufacturing tirst-class fer
tiIizer. we take the liberty of naming Hon
O. Z. Shaver and S. b. Yoder, both gentle
men whose veraciiy viii not be doubted and
who visited our works during the fall Of 50.
On behalf of the Susquehanna Fertilizer
Co. OF Baltimore City.
Respectfully,
A. J. KosEE,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
To the School Directors OF Somer-
set Countyi

GENTLEMEN In pursuance of the Forty
third section of the Act Of May 3, 1854, you
are hereby notified to meet in Convention
at the Court House, in Somerset. at O'Clock
on the first Tuesday in May, 1890, being the
9Th day of the month. and select, ripa roee,
by majority of the whole number of direc-
tors present, one person of literary and sci
eniific requirements, and skill and expert
ence in the art of teaching. as County Su-
perintendent for the three succeeding years
and certify the result to the State Superin-
tendent at HARRISBURG as required By the
thirty ninth and fcrtieth sections OF said
Act. ]. NJ. BERKEY
County Sup't of Somerset County,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
Postof[Ice to be- Removed.

Mr. Josiah Keller has rented the handsome
carpet room from Knepper & Ferner into
which he will move the postoiiice about the
first of May. Consequently they must re-
duce their large stock Of carpets immediate
ly. and those wishing to buy carpets should
come at once and secure bargain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

In using benzine for cleaning furniture, be
sure and have the windows and doors open
The vapor which arises from it is explosive,
and many houses have been burned down
by it comingin contact with the heat Of the
stove. This is the season for house clean
ing. and this should be given sure atten-
lion
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
Guernsey. Adams Co, Pl
Rrathren. rake Notice.

weare sole agents for Brethren Clothing
and Hats, having completed arrangements
with Chicago firm for this class of of goods.
We have fine line on hand, and can fur
nish any style garments you want, and fits
guaranteed This is rare opportunity, and
you should avail yourselves ofit.
] NJ. HoLpERRArM. Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

The Emitted Brethren denomination of
Somerset aud vicinity have completed nego-
tiations for tn. purchase of Capt. {. j. Har-
risons property on Patriot street formerly
occupied by Dr. Wm. Collins, on which
they propose to erect house for worship
duriuy the coming summer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
Potatoes for EamIIv Sc. !

We are headquarters for potatoes and will
use our best efforts to have them in stock for
home trade as well as for local shipments,
North. South Est and West Careful at
tention given to orders by mail, which will
be filled promptly as possible.
Respectfully,
COoK & BEERIrs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

F.W B'esecker Esq Chairman Of the Re
publican county committee, lefl this morn
ing for Philadelphia TO be present at a meet
ing of the republican State Central Com
mittee, he being the member OF that body
from this county
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

Postmaster Keller took possession OF his
new quarters in the ODD Fellows building
Tuesday morning. He can felicitate him
self upon having secured :or the patrons Of
his Office a more convenient location than
they have ever enjoyed before. The room
is large, well lighted and comfortable in
every respect
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23
Notice.

will open school on May 5th in room
No. 4, Academy building. To those who
may be kind enough to furnish me with
their patronage promise 10 do TO the best
of my ability for them and their.
CARRiE G. EMoAns.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

The Couaty Commissioners have secured
The services of Mr.. John Rlnsch. of ST. Lon
is, No. to superintend the building Of the
new Jail. Mr.. Rausch comes recommended
by the Pauley Jail Co. as one Of their very
best fortmen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-04-23

our carpet department is still full and
complete, and we offer Body and Tapestry
Brussels. .Three-ply and Extra suPer-Ingraias
Rag, Jute, and Hemp Carpets, At prices that
will surprise yon. Come and see them.
j NJ HnLnENnArM