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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

Mr.. Mills here quoted the story about
coIonel Sellers and his famous eye-water
which the celebrated character said he
would sell 10 the people Of Asia If he
couldn't gel trade for 1t elsewhere. Mr..
Mills dwelt especially ON the part Of the
story where the Colonel said that The more
thew ,,sed the more they would need.
Whats lust the way il is with the
nrotectIye tariff. The more they have
he more they want. hundred
v.srs AZ, this little infant was held
(, n and ben per cent. was asked forit. Later
IL was said II was sick and needed twenty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
A. c. PRYOR, General Agent
BLACKSTONE, VA, 1890.
YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION

i asked to the within statements from
gentlemen VINO compose the BLACK
STONE LAND AND IMPROVEMENT
COMPANY. DO us the kindness to read
carefully the GREAT INDUCEMENTS
we offer to all who are DESTROYS OF
making a safe paying investment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
StoneWall Climb.

"a called meeting Of the stoncwNll Work
Ing Mems Democratic Club will &c held at
Reeds Hall, south second street. next
Saturday night at 5 o'clock. Refreshments
will be served at the conclusion OF speeches
and the transa :tiOn Of the business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

Chase City Lithia, Wolf Trap Lithia, Bow
den Litha (trOm Georgia. the celebrated
Plummer Bromine- Arsenic water (Ashe
! county. y. c.. and all other waters, sold in
this market, 10y owens X Minor Drug Com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
PORT OF RICHMOND, SEPTEMBER Il.

PORT OF RICHMOND, SEPTEMBER l..
SAILED.
schooner ". H. Kunza', Abbott, New
York. coal Chesapeake AMI ohio a.lway, YES
sci Gurus A Parker. schooner Mary Lang
don. Howell. New York, pig iron, j. y. Cor
don. agent, vessel Curiie * co.
PORT OF NEWPORr NEWS. SErTEMBER l..
ARRIVED.
STEAMSHIP Wyanoke, Richmond, and sailed
for Sew York, merchandise. Bare Lone
star Boston, 90 load coal. schooner ID. W.
NcI.cou. M4natillan, Mex. coal
POKr or WEST POINT, SEPTEMBER Il
ARRIVED.
steamship -. H. Miller. Billups. from New
rorfs News with general cargo. steamship
baltimore. IRON Baltimore, Billups. with
general cargo.
SAILED.
steamship -. II. Miller Hillups, for Nor
folk. with general catgO. steamship Ialu-
more. Hlup- for Baltimore. with general
cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

\ marriage license was yesterday granted
ny the clerk of the Hastings Court 10 John
this city.
This court will meet saturday, the goth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
..irMeiXe Tefnptations >

An overwhelming house greeted this
grand spectacle at the Academy last night.
The applause was loud and continuous
throughout the performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

The scenic inyestturcs Of this beautiful
spectacular drama are the most elaborate
and extensive ever seen IN Richmond.
Every night this week, with saturday
matinee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

THE SUNDAY TIMES is served every sun
day morning By reliable carriers, and orders
left at THE TINES Office VIII receive prompt
attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

BYALADYAPOSlTIoy

w ~ nI't't'p SO. o. su.T1 'r'i',V)N
pREN. who swiliing 20 assist with Tie
mending, etc. and Will make herself gene.
rallv useful. VIII accept moderate salary.
Address Miss T. D.
seI9-d2f.w2t Box 81. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
WANTED - GOOD GYMNASTICS

1VINU IAUl " Io-lI0 I HUSH
\ lion M private family where she can
Doe generally useful Can teach young chill
drcn. 4 good home more to Doe considered
than large salary. Reference. exchanged.
Address l. *. -, CumD, rand courthouse,
Va srl8-2W
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

snow the Republicans have got the
President, the House, and the senate we
see them OyerthrOwing not 0nly the rights
az tbe Government. but individual citizens.
Tho House has recently passed bill
which virtually says that the people OF some
STATES have not the honestly To count their
ballots. and that a Judge shall appoint The
election supervisors. You can't impeach
the Judge, they make him an officer for lie.
They are afraid that in 1892 the people OF
the United states will return that lllu-lrious
citizen TO the Presidential chair, Grover
Cleveland - ftheerS.
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ry respectfully.
JAMES K. HUGHES, NJ. ID.

] fully concur i'm the above statement oil
Or. Hughes, and ] am so much assured OF
the great benefits derived from the use of the
Chase City Lithia Water in ehecting CURE.
hitherto despared of. that | have determined
to bring my family here from my home IN
Kentucky to reside for some time. | at
tribute my restoration to health solely to
the use of this water
JOHN ID. WAKEFIELD,
Of Wakefield, Ky.
Chase CIV. Va. June Is. 1880.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
Flour Inspectors.

Mr.. William Perry. Of AlexandriaNsnt
Mr.. W. X. Lee, OF Richmond, were appoikl
ed -four inspectors of their respective elite,
yesterday by Governor Mckinney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

s.They have been for a number OF years
making "A system Of taxation Infinitely
worse than Russia or France. That Is what
has been grinding those counties until they
are almost i'm the steps of barbarism. They
have been repeating taxes since the war,
but they have repealed only those that al
fected tue rich. lit is a burden, why don't
they.reduce some for the poor people! When
lhe war broke out tax was levied that Was
Jailed an odious tax. IL is laid down rs
fact that each man should contribute
10 The government IN proportion as he has
property entitled to be taxed. These people
now have $50, 900, 900, and the Federal gov
eminent gets none OF IL. During the war
taxes were paid ON telegraph, banks etc''
i,nt line Republicans have repealed these
taxes. and the taxes still remain on The poor
people, while these big corporations ENJOY
The riches of not being taxed, and the taxes
on food and clothing are not only not de
creasing but augrnenting.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
i, case of Brishps Disease C"reo "'
chase City Lithia water
TESTIMONIES -.
MINERAL HOTEL, CHASE cit,, w.

June -. lSN. J
lfcssys. Haroiv & Roiisr,
pyoDriefors Chase City Lfthid " 6tGr,
'0I' '''V' chase CTR, Td.:
Gentlemen.-On my arrival here rom my
home. Bloomfield, n.y., the IN OF thls
month. | met my neighbor, Mr. Jon" -
Wakefield. of Spencer county, ny; Mn'
Wakefield has. 10 my own personal hnoM-
ledge. been in very bad health lor seven VI
eight years. and during that ilme lrea.eu
by some Of the most eminent physl MS "
kentucky. His nervous system was ~" is ~,
ed, complicated with Brights disease ., W.
kidneys, and it appeared ut one 'lllo .ua'
he would lose one of his kidneys entlrSi y.
He was rs near death as man p1ssloli
could be- lie tried some OF the celepI''y ~
mineral waters of this country ana oD-
tanned only temporary relief. 10.
He visited this place and has been usIns
the Chase City Lithia Water since Zltn u
April, 1890. and, so far as | can now as
cover. he has complete relief. HIS COM
plexion healthy, acton improved, appelle
restored, rest tranquil, and spirits revived;
His general condition indicates restored
and inyigorated man. attributable TO tue
use OF the Chase City Lithia Water.
Very respectfully.
JAMES K. HUGHES, VI. ID.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
PRosfEClTs OF BLACKSTONE LAND
AND INPRONEMENl COMP ny.

a a
PkOSPECi - ~ ~ Nr3,,t,i, ~
AND lMfh'N ~ '''i ~
Irrder the plan of orgauiXat ton Of this COM
,,onx, lis stock shall consist Of ! 900 shares
tsacb holder of one share of stock vii Doe en-
titled To- a town lot
The lois will be distributed in such man
Nor that every one interested VIII have an
n,.,.l cbnnce to yet desirable propertg.
i, l,,,1f ,.f tbe NOT urOcepdS Of tie sale of
'tsI ,,iil On treasury of the COM
-, ~, IN" n<Tented under the orders OF the
roard of Directors. either iu organizing and
Observation-Disclosures enterpri,cs or I'M
enconroging fhem 10 locate at Blackstone by
tai,in0 Stock or lending them money with
witch 10 carry ON their business. and The
",nnrv 80 Invested viii belong 10 am the
sLnreholdprs. and any profit derived thcrc-
rom will be distributed tO them. 30 that
.ench shareholder Will not only haVe assigned
to MIN % town lot for every share of DOB. stock.
I'M ,-il oef h4ci, one nalf of his money i'm
~ .,,,,,rer,I,ot, md ieafad and be putffleI 10
ms .,,.,re ~ fha proceeds of tle reserved lots
hereinaffcr mem ioucd
o., - .,o.l, iol,lar shall receive a lot
for ryety share of his stock the company VIII
own about ZOO lots. of which nny viii Dee
reserved Tor donation to manufacturing ef,-
farnrisas and fine remainder Will ne sold aud
fhe proc.,es distributed tO stockholders
lie stock of the company VIII Dee divided
into shares OF 500 each to Zoe raid for Ion
rnnnti,iv instruments of s. cacn. on. at the op-
lion al fhe purchaser. may Poe paid l0r iu cash.
a., winch c.isa tn,. pntcnaser viii Dee eutifl,d
a., ~ " ,,,t't,. f Interest fIr frn month";.
it,,i..t,.r h. "a tnriNifg Iu.Iue,s place.
viii a dne back country which annually
s,niis "Vi b'.9 hnftrv 10 in n l1rse arca of
land wen adapted To- the growth of bright
uvaied. 70 alrepdy has Three large ware
houses. ana THIS company ihltlI0 lN q 'IiuN-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

1--WE are 10, hsuse said a' ,be country iI1Tv
Is making progress ir e - runs ,hH G Go, GI
institutions. Is the ta&aini !" Wv an JAN"
froIn the voter rightly Is il IN ~ W
Democratic citizens of they fSi'i A..
serving on Wrics. on, non. duueu Mi,
Mills, sarcastically. "its only iNS ,, w
the ruins OF old institutions. >Nii lhesc
precious institutions Of our fathers.aIe 10
lie swept ruthlessly away. and the vars
and dictatOrs say, .well. We are Just making
\ progress over the ruins Of old institutions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

Trusses fitted by competent adiuster
and satifaction guaranteed at Owens
4 Minor Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

Thi, magnificent legendary spectacle VIII
hold the boards Of the Academy all this
week. with special matinee on Saturday.
All should see b..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

thJANT TO CAII SPECIAL ATTN

q y
~ ton Of those who need PLANTS for
CONSt RNArORIES or STOCK, for GktEN-
ODSE~, also those who Wish I'd cultivate
WATER LILIES. that bloom from spring fp
fall. and through winter Advice and price
lists nee. VI. X. tAiLlN.
123 south Laurel street on
-. . Pivot AIII IurL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

Mr.. +. J. Reilly, United States gauger,
has rendered his resignation as such, 10
take effect September 10Th. Mr.. W. }. Man
ming has been appointed as his successor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
AaIlsEHeNTs.

THE WEST END STARS. \ COM
l PANl or NOt ~ LADIES FROM HE
DIFFERENT ~INDNN-~CHoOl~ of Vest
End. under tine dive elton az Aif. J.. COEklt
and Miss mimic hlitEN. have kindly
consented % give % All Sl,AL ami illiH-
AIRY ENIEhuAiNMENi 200 LWrcl-~tlDrt
church f0r the benefit ot thr new addition Oi
tine church. TONIGHT, SrPlfMBtk Ism.
ATS O'CLOCK. Come and spend pleasant
evening aud nclp "a good cause.
Admission. ID cents; children, 10 cents.
stl--lt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
Chase CIV. Va. june II. lsg

STATE or VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF NECK
LENBURG, to-wit:
!. +. ID. Jeilress, a notary public for the
county aforesaid. do certify that DR.. James
Il. Hughes and John ID. Wakefield, whose
names are signed 10 the writing above, per-
sonally appeared before me and acknow-
lodged the same.
Given under my hand this 18th of June,
$3.50. THOs. ID. JEFFREss,
Notary Public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

rHE best testimonials, with address. ac-
company each bottle OF A. Il. G.. remedies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

tEIANTED. PURCHASERS FOR
w two hundred baskeis strictly choice
l.. rOWFlfs. Agent.
sefS-it kl2 Cary street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
MARRIAGES.

FARLANU- FOFF-M1Iricd, In Halifax
county. =. q -eufsmbcr 18TH. Miss MOBILE
GOFF ana Sir. THOMAS FAKLAND, both Of
RE mOud.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
Temptaiions.'

The best ballet, premiers and specialists
seen in Richmond in years, are included IN
the mnumerable features constituting the
performance of "the Twelve Temptations
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

Are YOU aware that carpets collect and
hold "a great deal OF impure and unwhole-
some matter. and that the carpet-cleaning
department OF Mrs. A. j. Pyle mas especial
facilities Tor removing these mpuritie-, a
well as all dust. grit. moths, etc: Her
method OF securing carpets l. the very best;
IN fact she has one % the most complete
carpet-cleaning establishments 60 be found
anywhere. SO north Fifth street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

"When the Old Guard Of France marched
on the field of Waterloo, they saw that
France had to die; that Napolc0n's starwas
in the eclipse. Those were the men who
had upheld their c0unir's honor in
the sacred soil Of Judea, in the
rich land OF Austria, i'm the
shores Of Russia, Wellington stood waiting
for knight or Biucher to come 10 his relief,
and at an 0ppOrtune minute the battle vas
for Wellington. When the Old Guard
saw they must die, they took a
step onward. stop. cried the foe:
live for the honor and glory OF France. but
the Old Guard pressed onward, so close
that they could hear the bones of
their comrades breaking in the tight.
The allied forces OF Europe were against
them, but on they pushed, refusing all
terms Of surrender. But their goddess was
doomed 10 die, aud they pressed forward
and kissed her pallid lips. They laid down
their arms, saying as they did 50, the God
dess Of France dies, but we never surrcn-
4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
Twelve Temptations.
Mineral Waters.

y WFINt I tIiIIItIIOH-s
1t made a great hit at the Academy last
night. Every body was entranced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

- WASHINGTON. - c.. sept. T.
/ .a Forecast for Virginia: Fair Thursday
Iftlk land Friday. stationary temperature
'''' followed by warmer weather Saiur
-Iduy; westerly winds, becoming varia
bic.
For N0ith Carolina: Fair Thursday and
Friday. slightly cooler; nOliherly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

" TOBACCO, TOBACCO, TOBACCO
Being largely engaged 100 the manufacture
OfCfGA RS and sale of SEtil-LtAF IobAt-
co. am in position to offer the trade "a line
of Cigars and seed I@lf 40 prices satisfactory;
and mN hrnd OF Chewing Tobacco, "GAlE-
WOODS BEST hasa nig run. Dealers would
do we'll 10 examine my stock before buying.
j 4. GAIkW
Dealer ln Groceries Tobacco, and Cigars,
aulB llO east Broad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18

EaTANTED.-A LEADING NEW
W YORK CLOTHING HOUSE desius to
engage "a salesman Tor the state OF Virginia.
An already well established trade can bc iu-
creased 80 as 10 create remuncratiNc posi-
ton for the right man. None hut expert
enrod clOfnInE s3ltsmcn need apply Adj
dress. giving r,fercnces, VIRGINIA BOX lo6,
~tntfOn A. Sew York sc9-tu & DO Nv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-18
ENNGE III TnLNMOMErEn.
Observation-Disclosures

MiNiATURE ALMANAC. SEPT Is, 1890.
.uu fi.,s.............5 ,6 Moon Scts..s:f1 r. VI.
sun sris...............C L. DAY length. l2hlOm.
FOX WEBS ENDING SEPT 20. 1890.
PREDICTED TINE STANDARD OF
HIGH TIDE AT
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03
A Brief Review.

Editor Florida A griculturiSt:
Being prospective resident of your
town. it is quite natural that the various
articles and arguments in the AGRICULT-
URIsT should have deep interest for me.
Herein my own village -anhour's ride from
New York City-the same state Of things
exist complained OF by Mr.. H. G. Hast
ings under the head of "We Must Stop 1t"
in your issue of the 18th inst. Tomatoes
grown here in Glen Cove cost 10cents per
quart; the same vegetable costs in New
York City, thirty miles away, 5 cents per
quart Ask a farmer on his way to the
cars or boat with a load of potatoes,
GLOW much q barrel?" and he will an
swer 1880" Follow him to his produce
merchant and the same potatoes can be
bought for $3. [ leave the solution of
this problem to some one having deeper
insight into the perversity of human ma
ture than myself
Again, under the head of "Fruit-Its
Scarcity i'll Our Markets." in your issue
OF August 9th, we are in the same fix.
Here in the centre Of q splendid farming
district it is a difficult task to get any
kind of fruit, an ear OF corn or a head of
cabbage, Notwithstanding that New York
is glutted with all kinds of garden truck.
[ write this to show that you are not
alone in this matter.
OF course anything relating to the Or
ange interests me, although I am not
"gone'' on that subject. And Mr.. Bige-
lows article on pruning, in issue of July
I'd, was captivating, but somehow [ did
not get what | wanted, and longed to see
an answer to Mr.. Adams P. S. week or
two later. And when it came found the
trouble was that failed to read between
the lines. In the same issue M. Mott
deals Friend Bigelow q terrific blow, but
evidently it struck a CREASED spot on
Mr.. Bigelow's buckler and glanced off.
w. A. M. S.
Glen Cove, l.. I.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03
THE FLORIDA HOTEL Red BOOK
State Guide!

The most complete thorough and handsomely
gotten up publication ever attempted for the
State
This work is now being compiled, and is entire
ly out of the line of publications issued hereto
fore and claiming to be guides. The bulk of mat
ter never published before 800 pages pocket
size small, clear type morocco binding, published
list of hotels lines OF travel, postoffices, indus
tries, counties and officers, State officers and
courts, State military, divisions, companies and
officers, churches, societies. school and institu-
tions of every kind Ready for delivery October
1, 1890. Orders received now. Price by mail. 55c
postpaid. Address, "Ho tel Red Book and State
Guide, Box 262, st. Augustine, Fla. 32-tf
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03
For THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
M0ntverde Farmers and Gardeners.

Having considerable business to attend
to it has been some time since have
written you line. But have perused
the columns OF the AGRICULTURIsT and
have been both amused as well as edited
with it's articles, and have often thought
[ would take part in some of the most
important discussions, but decided not
to, thinking TIC learn more by keeping
silent and listening to others.
1t is amusing to see the wisdom Of
the new conner, the more recent the great
er wisdom he is sure to display, but will
venture a good young grove that the
average new conner or tenderfOot will
know much less after he has been here
ten years than he did when he first
settled in Florida. Old experienced
settlers are careful what they write for the
press and generally can be relied upon.
Notwithstanding the partial failure OF
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03
A Pine Land Farm.
Glen Cove, l.. /.

The VoEusia County Record of last
week, says:
AS an instance of successful farming in
Volusia county, werefer to Mitchell Jones,
residing north of DeLand about four
miles. He is not one OF the extensive
thirty or forty mule farmers but is q fair
example of what can be done in small
way by persons of limited means, in fact
by poor men. He has only one horse,
and no help but his son fourteen or fif-
teen years old, and he himself is well on
to sixty. He tells us he has 200 bushels
of corn, prospect for eight barrels of
of syrup, a good showing for 1000
bushels of sweet potatoes, and six hogs
that that will. at least, make 1,20O
pounds of pork These will foot up in
cash value nearly $1,000. There is no
mistake, Florida is the poor mans para
disc. And at the same time he has an
orange grove coming on.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03

last seasons crop by the cold and, later
the drouth, the farmers in this section
are making extensive plans and prepera-
lions for a larger acreage of vegetables
than ever before, while some have planted
tomatoes already. September Twill find
hundreds OF acres planted in Irish pota-
toes, cabbage, beans and tomatoes.
CORRESPONDENT.
Monteverde, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03
TERLACHEN!
(BETWEEN LAKES.)
Has $4,000 Acres in Orange Groves that
have had Wonderful Immu-
nifty from Frost.
(BET WEEN LAKES.)

1t contains three good hotels, three general
stores, saw and planning MILL bank. money order
postoftice, telegraph office, the finest school build
ing in Putnam county, a seed house making seed
for the South a speciality, fine Congregational and
Episcopal Church edifces public library, a lit
erary club, a drug store, rose garden of many
acres, lakes unsurpassed in beauty, society for
culture and refinement found in but few places in
the State. No saloons and no cattle or hogs run
ming at large This is the kind of town which peO-
pie seeking a southern home are invited to came
and see. Ii they wish to remain transiently to
spend the winter HOTEL INTERLACHEN ex-
tends generous greeting at very moderate rates
and very low terms to those who come early.
For particulars write for illustrated Inter-
lachen" sent free to all applicants Address
GEO. w. HASTINGS,
nterlachen, Fla.
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THIS!
A Safe Economical and Healthful
Fruit Prrservative.

Will keep your fruits, vegetables, juices
and syrups. Endorsed by leading chem
lists, and thousands of house-keepers who
have used it. TRY IT.
Price 25c. (35c. by maiD and $1 per
package. AGENTS WANTED in every
town and county. Address, with
stamp. W. 7. GORDON,
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-09-03
For The FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
Complete Manures.

care commercial fertilizers complete
manures?"
A. P. says, "No! Mop
l.. p. says, eyes! Yes!'
Now, gentlemen of the jury, [ wish you
to make supposition in your mind, as
! know nobody will make the experiment.
Standard manure is this: Bedding q
stable with rye or wheat straw to receive
the droppings, solid and liquid, OF ami
mails. According to the kind OF animal
the manure has different Qualities. OF
COWS it is cool, horses warmer, and sheep
or hogs warmer than of horses.
When the manure has been piled up and
decayed it is ready to be employed.
Then, if the pile is made of horse and COW
manure, the mixture after decaying is the
standard of manure for general culture.
Then comes the supposition that [ wish
you to make.
One ton of such manure piled up will in
one year be reduced in bulk l suppose to
One-fourth, but the residue will be pure
humus which, without any stimulating
quality perhaps, will any how be in a
state 10 change the condition and color
of any soil; it will make the stiff soil po
rous and a loose soil more retentive Of
moisture. In a word, in any kind of soil
it will improve it's conditions.
If commercial fertilizers had for base
a substance such as calcined humus, then
it would, to my idea, become a complete
manure. But [ cannot see that the base
of the best OF them is in the condition to
do it, and believe thatI am not alone
in tn at opinion.
We read on the package of commercial
fertilizers this analysis (suppOsitions):
POUaSn per CeHu'
PhOsphOric acid............... per cenU.
Total chemicals. .....................9 per cent
Please, Mr.. l.. P, what are the 81 per
cent. remaining? If the substance re-
naming is humus, then you are right; if
not, / am right. A. PICHARD.