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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
Farm AND GARDEN NOTES.

Keep the cultivatOr in the corn till you
are obliged to 80 into the hay.
BIrniug strawberry plants after
fruit picking may destroy the crown
b0rer.
1t is said corn roasted on the cob
and fed to ROSTERS will keep their combs
bright.
Fumigate the gransries with sulphur
burned in an iron pot before putting in
new grain.
When the threshing is done save the
chat and cleaning for the poultry during
the winter.
Always make the poultry nests and
roosts easily movable. 1t will help in
cleaning up.
Plant more sweet corn for late sup
ply. 1t is not too far in the season yet
for planting.
1t is important to give laying hens
good attention. While they can be given
full range, they should be given a light
ration daily.
In the tall is COOL tina to make
start in TIE poultry business. Build the
house and make the necessary arrange
ments in good season.
1t is observed that the sheep thrive
best on short, sweet heritage like blue
grass, though they will "put up on al.
most any grass which grows on dry, roll
lag land.
In order TO lessen the number OF IN
sects next season make it point to rake
up all the fallen fruits, as they will
make excellent food for the pigs if
cooked. L, is in the fallen apples,
peaches add pears that many Of the in
sccts are bred.
The birds which have suffered most
from the English sparrow, aud those we
miss the most from our lawns, parks aud
fields, are the robin. blue-birl, wren,
song sparrow, chipping sparrow, yellow
bird, oriole, and catbird. The sparrow
not oaly drives away and sometimes kills
the adult bird, but destroys the nests
and throws out the eggs and young.
Jackson Dawson is reported as having
aid before meeting of the Massachu-
sets horticultural Society that epig ea
repens (the wel-known trailing arbutus
or MayAoweD can be grown successfully
If nice clumps are selected and grown in
frame or green house one season. 1t
does best in northern aspect, or will do
well if planted on tue edge Ct rhododen-
dron beds.
The length OF time COW should 20
dry depends upon the breed a1d the ami
mai, so that no definite rule can be given.
1t is hardly possible to dry Of some cows,
but all should be given period Of rest
before calving, when it can be affected.
-Four weeks may be regarded as long
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

that their rate of progress becomes very
rapid. That stage of existence arrived
at, the swarms travel by fight at what
ever speed may be necessary for obtaining
food supply. Invading clouds OF locusts
sometimes pass over the extensive plains
and thinly-settlcd regions of the north
west, where there is little irduccmcnt
for them to halt, at the rate OF 200 and
even 300 miles day, when the winds
are favorable to their progress.
Extended fight they do not attempt
until four or five days after they get
their wings.
Although very little can be done to
check the rayages Of ia swarm Of "gras'-
hoppers" when once II has swoope1
down upon a fertile district, farmers fnd
IL we'll worth their while to practices pre-
veutive methods for the destruction OF
the insects which have been sown, as it
were, in the soil in one season for the
production of GRO? the next. Har-
rowing or blowing the ground during
the early winter is found effective to
some extent in destroying the eggs.
One rapid way of collecting the latter is
to slice off about en- inch OF the surface
soil with spades, permit it to dry, and
put it through sleeves, so as to separate
the egg masses from the dirt. The eggs
thus collected are destroyed by burying
them in deep pits. In Europe the young
ones newly Matched from the ground are
mashed with fat implements or caught
with hand nets. But such processes
would be too slow aud laborious for use
fulness on large prairie farms and against
the great numbers to be dealt with. In
wheat growing regions burning machines
have been employed with considerable
success, open CRATES Oh runners filled
with pitch pine wood being drawn over
the ground by horses. In this way two
men and team can burn over ten or
twelve acres a day. Another method is
to attach rags or tow to a long wire sat
urated with kerosene. Two mea each
take an end, the infammable stuff having
been set on fire to, and drag it across
the fields. Locusts are also captured by
wholesale in pits three to four feet deep,
with converting wings of muslin staked
on: so as to guide the hoppers when
driven into the holes, where they perish
misersbly. Wide scrapers, covered with
coal tar, which is deadly to the locust,
are drawn over the surface, or coal oil
is dropped on the surface Of the lrrigat-
ing bitches. But Of these and other
plans recommended for the same pur-
pose it is impossible to give detailed
description here. Any one who desires
to know how hopper-grasses should be
fought had better obtain the report re-
ferred to from the Department of Agri-
culture. - Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
Missed BY Four Proof Readers.

Professor Carl Yogt, of Germany, the
we'll known scientist, tells the following
amusing story, anent a discussion Of the
question whether a proof reader should
have knowledge OF the contents OF an
article that passes through his hands;
"When Edward Dcsor and myself were
working with Agassiz at Neuenburg my
friend Desor was charged with describ-
ing certain fossil fish after the latter 5
notes. Desor used to dictate these de-
scriptions to young man who pretended
to know all about it, while Desor couu.
seled him to consider himself merely an
unconscious tool. To sound the knowl-
edge of his clerk my colleague one day,
under my conn vance, dictated to his
secretary the most absurd nonsense by
interlacing the description Of some fossil
fish with the particular statement. This
remarkable specimen differs from all
others in the abnormal fact Of having its
head in the same spot where the others
tails are found The CLERK took every
thing down as it cam, from the lips OF
my collaboration without rebeling. Desor,
accideutly being called away, forgot his
trick and the manuscript went to the
printing Office. The proof was read by
DR.. G., who had expressly been appoint
ed to this post By Agassiz, and besides
entrusted with the compilation of his
"Nomenclator. Deasor and myself read
the second proofs; so did Agassiz, who
placed his imprimatur upon them, but
none OF us four took notice to the non
sense it contained. The whole was
printed and only then, when tie series
was about to be sent to the subscribers,
my friend Desor remembered the trick
he [ :, played on bis amanuensis' A
special card had to be inserted in place
of the Objectionable passage. The con-
clusion may easily be drawn-four proof
readers had real the article without
consciously taking knowledge OF its COD
tents"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
WASHES FOR FENCES AND BUILDINGS

WASHES FOR FENCES AND BUILDINGS.
A good wash may be made from one
peck of lime and half pound each of
sulphate OF zinc and common salt. Stake
the lime first, then add the other, and
thin with water until it spreads easily,
Stir often, and if it gets too thick reduce
or make new. 1t is a hard wash, aud
adheres well, not rubbing off on the
clothing of those who chance to touch
it. If kept we'll mixed it will not SCALE
unless the wood is so wet when it is ap-
piled that it does not strike in, OF it has
been reduced until all the zinc is gone.
Crude petroleum is said to be better
wash, and some like it much better be-
cause it has not the glaring white color
which the other has. They are about
equal in value as preservatives of toe
wood, with perhaps the weight of evil
dence in favor of the petroleum, but this
nav be due to the ease of applying a
larger amount, which fills the pores OF
wood. The petroleum cannot be easily
obtained in small towns. -B0st0H Guilt
Gator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
Very delicate.

Among the clever stories recalled ut
the Beefsieak or the Garrick, is a nice
one Of the florid lawyer. who was
counsel in Gu action for libel brc.ught
by provision merchant against a local
newspaper. He said in his address 10
the jury: "iIy client. gentlemen, is a
cheesemonger, aud the reputation of o
cheesemonger in the city Of London is
like the bloom OIL peach. Touch il
sid it is gone forever
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

The ingenuity of people vino think
they are ill when they are not, quite
triumphs over any external evidence OF
health.
A very stout German workman went
TO q physician in the West, aud COM
planned of being very unwell.
But" said the doctor. If you are
sick, it has not prevented you from get
ting pretty comfortably fat"
"Oh. dot fat r. said the German. "Ies,
| am fat on de outside, but on de cen
side, achl | am so poorv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

Com and wheat, like the best thing'
of life, have to be cultivated to grow to
perfection. They never, like weeds,
grow wild.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
To Dispri Colds,

Headaches and Fcvers, TO cleanse the system
eiIcctually, yet gently. when costiye or bilious,
or wien the blood is impure or sluggish. TO
permanently cure habitual constipation. to
awaken the kidneys ard liver TO 4 healthy ac-
uvity, without irritating or weaksDing them,
use Syrup OF Figs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

DR.. l.. L. Gor,uch. Toledo. O.. says: u have
vractced medicine for forty year.. have never
seen preparation That could prescribe WIN
20 much confidence OF success as can han ;
Catarrh Cure" Sold by Druggists, i5c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

The Orient as usually meant in this
country comprises Turkey, Asia Minor,
the HOLY Lanx aud Arabia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
DONALD kennedy
Of R0xbury, Mass, says

Kennedy's Medical Discovery
cures Horrid Old Sores, Deep
Seated Ulcers of 40 years
standing, Inward Tumors, and
every disease of the skin, ex-
cept Thunder Humor, and
Cancer that has taken root.
Price, $3.50. Sold by every
Druggist in the United States
and Canada.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

FITS s'oppei free by DIR. KLTNE's GREAT
NERVE RFsrORFR. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 5! trial
bottle free DR.. Kline, 93l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

"shc Gained Twenty-Five Pounds"
MARION, ALA. Nov. IL, 1897
have taken fourteen bottles OF your medl-
cine. / feel almost new. ] weigh 10 pounds.
When began taking II, 1 weighed I'D pounds.
Will send you the names Of parties who have
sent TO me for FlOraplexion for twenty miles
around MARY T. LAMBERT.
fa1uuleTiOn is the speedy and permanent
cue for Sick Headache. Indigestion. Dyspep-
sia, / iliousness. Liver Complaint. Nervous De-
Lility and Consumption. ii j. The only sure
cure for these complaints ASK your druggist
for H. and get well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

4 hundred petty virtues are not worth one
genuine heart uch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

LADIES nee1ing tonic. or children who
want building up. should take Browns IRON
indigestion Biliousness and Liver Complaints,
makes the Blood rich and pure.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

Ed. Bergeron, General Dealer,
Lauzon, Lewis, Quebec, writes: Il
have used August Flower with the
best possible results for Dyspepsia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

{. A. Darlington, Engineer and
General Smith, Sydney, Australia,
writes: August Flower has effected
a complete cure in my case. 1t act
ed like a miracle"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
Money in Chickens.

. man who devoted es ysars
Of his life to CONDUCTING
A POULTRY YARD AS A
BUSINESS. not = Q pas
time. A the living Of him.
self and family depended
On u. he gave the subject
such attention - only .
need OF bread uill CON.
mand. and the 7esuls vac 9
grand success. after he had
spent much money and loss
hundreds Of valuable chick
ems In expert mcnffng. What
Ne learned n I'll thesc vcnrs
10 embodied h this book,
which We sen4 postpaid IL
rs conto Il seanps. q
teaches yoa hoW 70 Delscl
and Cure DIssaseo. how -
Feed for kgEg and alec fos
sttenIn9. Which Fowls .
Save for breeding rufpoooR
and everything. l31eeL. VOC
ehould know q ~ subj scG
BOOK PUB. EQVDE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

Some men are balloonsts By profession;
others By imitation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

Geo. Gates, Corinth, Miss. writes:
81 consider your August Flower the
best remedy in the world for Dys-
pepsia. was almost dead with
that disease, but used several bottles
of August Flower, and now con-
slider myself a we'll man. ! sincerely
recommend this medicine to suffer
ing humanity the world over" o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey. U. ). A.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
"she Gained Twenty-Five Pounds"

open defeat is better than under handed
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
s. August.
Flower
For Dyspepsia.

A. Bellanger, Propr., Stove Foun:
dry, Montagny, Quebec, writes: y
have used August Flower for Dys.
pepsia. 1t gave me great relief. 1
recommend it to all DyspeptIcs as a
very good remedy"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21
Livewith wolves and you will learnto howl

Many persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
ters rebuilds the system, aids digestion. re-
moves excess OF bile, an 1 cures malaria. a
splendid tonic for women ana chuuren-
Men are what their mothers make thea.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

The easiest way is the best. Reg
ulate the liver, stomach, and bowels
with DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They cleanse and rcnoyate the
system thoroughly and naturally.
Sick Headache, Constipation, lndi-
gestion, and Bilious Attacks, are
prevented, relieved. and cured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

me cn6
of woman's peculiar troubles and
ailments comes with DIR. Pierce's
Fayorite Prescription. II cures
them. For all the functional de-
rangements, painful disorders, and
chronic weaknesses that afiiict wo-
mankind, it's certain remedy. It's
an invigorating, restorative tonic,
soothing cordial and bracfng merry
ine-purely vegetable, non-alcoholic-
and perfectly harmless.
In the cure of periodical pains,
prolapsus and other displacementsS;
bearing down sensations, and all
" female complaints and irregu-
Iarities, "Fayorite Prescription" is
the only medicine that's guardnteed.
If it doesn't give satisfaction in ev'
cry case, you have your money back.
You pay only for the good you
get. Can you ask moreF
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-08-21

The irst bIue.bird is the one we nOtice most.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23

ness and the doors to he closed ut four
minutes 10 o'clock. The amount OF their
liability is about $4,000. A great. many
people arc the losers OF hundreds ana
several have lost by thousands of dollars.
4 heavy run is being made TO-DAY on Games
their being fully able TO meet the demand.
AGHRNAN.
Tonight german was given OF the
Town Hall by the cadets OF Bethel Acade-
my. 10 which most Of the people Of War
renton were invited. the bellies of War
renton had engagements for II long ahead,
and Judging from the enthusiasm OF the
participants the affair is grea, success.
Mr.. X. Carter Scott and his bride OF
Richmond, are expected tonight. hey
will spend their Xmas with Major X. Taylor
Scott. on Winchester street.
Mr.. r. Randolph Hicks will also be ct
home from Roanoke for the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23
DEATH FROM PNEUMONIA.
A Students Folly Punished-stiil in IA
Critical Condition.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dlspatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. December "a
Dr. w. f. Turpin, of POwhatan county,
father of Mrs. A. J. Farlsh, died at the
residence of the latter In tins city this
morning at 6 o'clock Of pneumonia. He
onlv reached ChaIlJtt esvllle last saturday,
having come from Richmond where he
went on business, and while there con-
cludsd to come here and see Captain A. j.
Parish. his son-in-law, who lies critically
m On Saturday night he complained of
feeling unwell and SAID he was suffering
rom The grip and took 10 his be-. Pner-
monia rapldlv developed with fatal re-
suits. Dr. 1urpin was in the s'xty-thlrd
wear Of his age and is well known in
Powhatan, where many years ago he and
DIR. X. W. Nelson. OF this place, pracuced
Miss La Pra1e. and four daughters and one
son survive hun. His remains Will be
taken TO his home for burial.
AFREsH YOUNG MAN.
During the performance of THE Two
Sisters troupe at the opera-houhe last
NIGHT two certain fresh Young men sent a
note TO one Of the sisters" making pro-
posals that were insulting, TO say the least.
the note was turned over TO her husband,
resulting III the arrest OF the students
and trial before an alderman at late hour
last night. A fine was imposed. and they
are doubtless sadder and wiser young men.
The condition of Captain A. j. Parish,
whose injury and critical condition
have been mentioned in these columns
several times. has never regained con-
seriousness, except for a few minutes at o
time, and any hope OF Improvement is
doubtful. -,
Hon. A. II. Blakey is confined to his
room with an attack of the relentless grip,
but is improving.
DR.. w. ". Moss. of St. Louis is in
Charlottesville and will hereafter be as
sociated with DR.. w. T.. Norris III the prac-
tIce of dentistry.
Miss VERNE Long, who has been visiting
in Richmond for several weeks, has re-
turned TO her home in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23
ASIuOY OF WAGES.
weighty Work Undertaken by the United
States Senate.

The United States Senate Committee on
Finance will conduct this winter the most
important economic investigation ever
malein this country or abroad. The IN
tention at first was simply to inquire into
the effect of the Mckinley tariff act
on wages and the cost of living.
but the plans have been gradually
widened until now it is decided TO trace
the whole course of wages and prices in
America and Europe for the past thirty
years. DR.. Roland p. Falkner, of the
Wharton School, University of Pennsylva-
MIA, will have charge of the investigation,
at salary of 5000, The report will hard
ly be ready within year, though several
specialists will be employed under him.
DR.. Falkner is a young man, but Is already
well knownSas the author of seve, Al i'm
portant works on statistics. He received
his technical training in the Wharton
School and in Germany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23
AwARps OF The COURT or CLAIMS.

A communication from the Court OF
Claims transmitting awards IN certain
French spoliation claim cases was pre-
scented and gave rise % a discussion es TO
which committee it should be referred to,
Mir. Mitchell and COcEreil arguing that II
should 90 to the Committee on Claims and
Mr.. Hale and Allison stating that Tor
several years past the Committee on Ap-
proprIations had had jurisdiction OF such
cases.
In the course Of the discussion Mr.. ALI
son stated that the Committee on Appro-
priatI1na had IN a number OF cases rejected
or failed 10 appropriate for awards made
by the court. Conspicuous among the
cases which the committee had refused 10
recommend appropriations for were the
insurance companies claims on the Ala
bama awards. lie did not believe that the
Government was under any obligation 10
pav these ancient insurance claims. tie
did not consider himself bound to appro-
pirate TO pay such awards. simply because
thew were reported by the Court OF Claims.
lie thought they should be referred to the
judiciary Committee to examine the decl-
siOns Of the court and the law respecting
them.
AIr. Mitchell concurred in the sugges-
ton and said that these awards OF the
Court of Claims were mere ccrtlhcatlons
and had no cOnciusiveness on the Senate
or on Congress.
Mr. Cockrell expressed himself in the
same sense. and SAID 1t was tarcical to call
them judgments. They were no judgments
but mere hudings. Finally the matter was
referred to the Committee on Claims.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23
BLUeFleLD'S BIG BLAZE.
Hotel and Block ot Stores Destroyed
Ioss scr. OOO-Iron Furnace.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatchl
GRAHAM, Va, December 20.-Last night
lust before 10 o'clock fire broke out IN
the lower story of the Altamont House at
Bluefield, w. Va, three miles east OF here,
which was occupied by A. l.. Peters ~ Co..
druggists, and in an incredible short time
the whole building was in blaze. The
flames soon communicated to the adjoln-
ing store and the whole block was de-
stroyed. Stuart X Co, furniture; Dupuy
Brothers, general store; Henry lInkous,
general store: s. GreenspOn, clothier,
were the firms burned out. The total loss
Is estimated at $4,000. the greater portion
of which was covered by insurance.
THE CAUSE OF II.
Asyet the cause of the fire is unknown,
but some think that lamp exploded in
the drugstore, as there was no one in 1t at
the time.
The Graham furnace was put in blast
about week ago and is turning out first
class pig-iron. Orders have already been
placed for several thousand tons.
The stores have their usual complement
OF tin-horns and fre.crackers, which are
necessary to the happiness of the small
boy" at Xmas.
Graham now receives the DISPATCH on
the day of publication at 2:12 Z. NJ. which
should cause an increase of circulation In
this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23
STANFORD AND TELToN.

NIr. Stanford. accompanied by bis col
league, Mr.. FELTON,. advanced 10 the Clerk >
desk and took the oath OF Office for his
new senatorial term. and then introduced
several bills. comprising the following: To
provide the Government with means suiti-
cient 10 supply the want Of sound clrcu-
latng mediums for the extension OF the
Executive Mansion 10 encourage cU-opera-
ton in the District % C,iumbia. and 10
provide for the formation Of associations
Tor the purpose Of conducting lawful busl-
ness and dividing profits.
The House concurrent resolution Tor the
payment of the December salaries to em-
plovees Of Congress on the 2ith instant and
for holiday recess from tomorrow until
Tuesday. January 9Th. were presented and
concurred in, and then aftera short eXecu-
tive session and as "a mark Of respect TO the
memory Of the late Representative Ford.
OF Michigan, Whose death during the last
recess had been formally communicated
from the House, the Senate ut lilo adj
journed TILL tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-23
An Election Omcer Punished.

SYRACUSE. n. y, December 22.-Super'
visor Thomas j. Welsh was this morning
fined $3.50 and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for thirty days for contempt of court:
Welsh is the man who took the Third
Ward returns TO Albany when be should
have given them to tho inspectors for cor
ractiOn.