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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

An interesting "Story of an African
Farm" comes from California. The
farm is an ostrich farm, and the financial
story is this: Nine years ago DR..
Sketchley imported the first birds from
Africa. He and Mr.. Carson, of Cane
Town, imported seventy-seven ostriches,
which cost $500 each. They made
money, for from these birds have been
bred 46S ostriches now in the State.
A gentleman who has an ostrich farm in
Santa Monica, and has forty-five birds,
says that each bird yields 5000 year,
making his gross revenue $4,000; deduct.
ing expenses, he has clear $500 ON
SIS, 900 investment. All breeders aeree
that Southern California is as we'll
adapted for ostrich farming rs South
Africa, and it seems that most of the
west coast trade in ostrich plumes is
fairly well supplied from these farms.
No wonder the California people plum.
themselves on their glorious State.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
SHOW US WHAT YOU ARK.


Do it nowl Beginl Beginl You
MEAN to-" That won't take you far;
II the thing is there and in you,
Show us what you arel
Future statesmen, preacher, poet
Playwright, leader OF the bar
You may, but We do not know it.
Show us what you arel
Leave of dreaming, 'if'' and ''and"-ing,
Gazing at distant star;
The worlds not waiting while you're stand
ing;
Show uswbat you nrel
Set your lofty genius working;
Take task, to make or mar;
Fame nor wealth are won by shirking;
Show us what you arei
If you're ADLER, nobler, stronger
Than the rest of us by far,
Don't just think SO any longer;
Show US what YOU are!
arthur Guntiry, in Belford's Magczinc
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
GUINEAS.

Guinea fowls, writes Mrs. B. Howe.
originally came from Africa and Mada.
gascar. They are common in Guineo
and through all the region thence to the
Cape of Good Hope.
Gulneas are not so polygamous as many
OF the galinaceous birds, and even in n
state of domestication exhibit the incli-
nation to pair.
In the wild state guinea fowls arc
usually seen in large flocks. The guinea
Is common now in the poultry yards of
most parts of Europe, and though rathcr
more adapted to warm climates. has vet
become acclimated and quite hardy
Gulneas have naked heads, hardy calIous
crest, waffle hanging down on each side
and the bill strong, with the upper
mandible vaultcd. Their eggs are small
with very strong thick shells. In Britain
they are especially esteemed and great
pains taken to rear the young, which, at
FIRST, while very young are quite tender.
The best known is the slate colored
variety, the plumage covered with round
white spots, but of late years the white
guinea has become far more popular
than its speckled relation, being more
easily domcsticated. While the speckled
guinea is shy, hiding its nest, and greatly
resenting any interference Herewith, the
white variety will run and lay with the
chickens. The flesh of the former il
dark and gamey, while that of the latter
Is white and delicate, covered with vel
low skin. Guineas are not mischicvous
fowls in the garden. 1t is said that at
Landrcth's Seed Farm in PENNSYLVANIA
they Keep no fowls except guineas, and
they are allowed the full run of the
gardens, where they assist greatly in
Keeping down the insect pests, while do
ing no injury. Guineas do not Law rs
early as some fowls, but they keep right
at 1t while the other fowls are moultinp.
and consequently off duty. They are
valuable as hawk detectives, their bright
eyes deserving the first approach of any
thlnS harmful or unusual in the poultry
yard, whether it be hawk, mink, weasel,
cat, dog or tramp; and such din as
they set up.
they have peculiarly querulous cry.
which we in our childhood DAYS IMAGINED
sounded SC, like buckwheat, buck wheat
inns also is the cackle of the female over
the newly laid egg, while the cry Of the
male is somewhat different, more harsh,
more prolonged, and less often heard.
Gulneas make pretty addition to anv
poultry yard. They are small feeders.
Keeping plump on marvellous small
quantity of food. They are active fowls.
VIII take care of themselves, are never
unhealthy, and so far as we have oh.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
GROWING FRUIT w1ruorr sprn

When fruit is left to nature it farcs
under the hardest conditions. and nature
always careful TO perpetuate races. con,
centrates her efforts on the seed. Thus
nurserymcn find that seeds of unculti-
waited native apples are fuller, plumpcr
and make more vigorous stocks than
seeds from better fruit. This SUGGESTS
whether by careful cultivation lonS.con-
tlnued secdless fruits may be obtained
The Zantc currant is n specimen of such
fruit. 1t is really "a small grape, that has
been SO long propagatcd 10y cuttings. and
layers that it has lost its original mower
OF producing seeds. We sometimes find
seedless grapes among varieties grown in
thus country. These are generally grapes
defective in floral organs, so that the
irnlt Is only partly fertilizcd. By con.
tinning to make cuttings from these
seedless grapes may in time be produced
1t will be more difficult to produce seed.
less fruit from varieties not peneraIIv
propagated by cuttings, rs each rec,,r.
renee TO seed helps to establish the seed.
bearing charactcr.-B0ston Cuuicator.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
SCRUBS DON'T pay

The experience of the past season bos
proved that ii money is to be made in
iattening cattle, it must be done by
feeding those which are of good quality
IN other words, those which have good
blood. This applies to the fattcniug of
stock on ranches as well as on farms
Where scrubs have barely paid expenses.
or possibly failed to do us we'll rs this
grades. with the same treatment. have
yielded fair profit. AS buyers are be.
coming more particular every ycar, this
diIerencc IN favor of the grades will not
only DC permanent, but will become even
more marked i'll the future than 1t is ut
the present time.-Americu,a Dairvuau.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

The London Times, in dcvoting much
space to the description of the American
Navy and commenting on our progress
pays compliment that is only exactcd
by the harshcst truth. 1t says: "If the
greater boldncss of the American de
signers is based on sound judgment, W.
need not regret it. We shall profit il
the long run by their experience ant
may watch with keen sympathy asso
ciated workers on the same problem.
American engineers and mechanics vii
always command prc-cminence.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES

Some contend that crosses lay earliest,
but the breed must be considered.
Good pasturagc is almost indispensable
In raising ducks and geese profitably.
Oats are good feed to make bone
and muscle, but not TO. egg production.
The broodcr must always be kept SO
warm that the fowls will not crowd in it.
One object in feeding is to get an i'll
crease In size as much us possible, but at
low cost.
If from any cause any of the chickens
get stunted the quicker they are mar
keted the better.
Pip in young chickens can often be
cured by mixing little black or cayenne
pepper in their food
When eggs alone are wanted the Span
ish are good breed as they lay a large
white egg and never set.
Pekin ducks, if we'll fed and cared for.
viii average lao eggs in year, which
is enough to give good profit.
II the poultry must be kept confined
part OF the run should be spaded up
daily for the hens to scratch in.
The best profit in raising ducks for
market is in having them ready to sell
when they are twelve weeks old.
Guinea fowls are not good market
fowl by any means, but they Law n large
number of eggs and are good table
fowl.
Even with young chickens there aro
lew materials that are better than good
cornmeal for fattening; even few DAYS
feeding of it will be of benefit.
Breeders of ponies in this country eyi.
IDENTIFY have wide field before them. A
better acquaintance of the puolic with
the value of these horses in miniature
would result in an increased use of tbe,n
Pigeons will thrive in small wards if
kept in small lots; from twelve to twenty
is plenty. They must be mattel, ms an
extra male will often cause considerable
trouble. Wire mesh makes good cover.
ing for the yards.
Darying is similar to other occupations
in that it is profitable or Improbable
just rs the dairyman makes it. Energy.
true mot false) economy, and strict ad /
herence to business principles, are the
"watchwords" to success.
Dairying is similar to other occupa-
lions in that it is profitable or unprofit-
able-just as the dairyman makes it.
Energy, true mot false) economy and
strict adherence to business principles
are the 'watchwords" to success.
An excellent coating for peach trees
to prevent borers, is to swab the trees
well with mixture of lime and wood
tar. Dig away the earth, swab the trees
six inches below the ground and twelve
inches about it, and return the earth to
the trees.
Rich soil stands drought better than
poor. The heavier growth shades the
soil, and thus checks evaporation; the
crops are hurried to maturity before
drought gets in its work, and vigorous
plants can go further for moisture and
nutr:ment.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
mERBs IN TIE aARnpu

a well-arranged herb border should
lind place in the garden, and this !,
some convenient position. The horde,
ought also to be in an open position
well exposed to the sun. Each variety
should also be planted in bed by itself
Inc peds or rather borders should nov
be thoroughly overhauled, the stock in.
creased where necessary, and where the
roofs are exhausted these should be taken
up and replanted, the site previously
having been well worked over and
manfred if necessary. Some of tho
varieties should be taken up and re.
planted every second or third year. and
each spring n top-dressing of manure and
SOIL IN equal parts would prove very
advantageous.
mere 1t Is not necessary to disturb
the beds of either mint, balm, marioram
or any kindred subjects, u top-dressino
OF rich compost should be apnlied
Thyme may be increased by plantino
lrlnly rooted divisions, or by seed. Sage
is easily increased by pulling off the side
branches with heel and inserting firmly
IN beds. Insert these side branches ne
IL thcy were rooted plants and they never
laii to grow. Lavender may be increased
81: similarly where there is no existing stock.
The majority may be raised from seed
excepting such MS mint. The seed should
be sown in shallow drills twelve inches
apart IN beds of fine and fairly rich soil
AS soon as the seedlings are large enough
they must be thlnned out.-Ne,o York
World. ""
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
HOW TO WASH rLASNE1s.

How to wash fannels SO that thev will
not shrink is something about which
there is no end of discussion. MANY
housekeepers entertain decided opinions
OH this subject, and are very tenacious
of them, but they seem to rest for the
most part on usage, and not ON any basis
OF service or any given principle.
They rub their flannels out in cold
suds, and feel confident that they are
right rs to process and results. But
some day they find that their garments
have stutfy smell, aud are sort of
smooth and slippery like leather. Very
soon they are worthless, and then there
is wonder not that they ure so, but MS to
who has washed them in other than the
approved way, or what has happened
to them.
Others use hot suds and rinse in warm
water. with little blue, and wiring rs
dry as possible. One lady takes hours
OF time patting and pulling the garments
until dry, and is worried and unhappy
because they will shrink after all of her
pains.
Wool fabric has little bnrbs like this
~ = >. or course, they are very
small aud delicate, but they crowd upon
each other aud crawl and mat in the
most curious way.
If you would know exactly how this
is, cut off lock of hair, turn half of it
end for end, and put the two together,
the ends exactly even. Place the lock
across the palm of one hand, put the
other hand over 1t. and rub the hands
gently together lengthwise. After a
moment the cut hairs will appear on
either edge of the hand, the movement
having caused them to slide lcngthwise
apart.
Wool is similarly constructed, and this
is one reason why rubbing is injurious to
wool fabrics.
But this is by no means all. IL
dozen samples of flannel are washed in
precisely the same way, there may be al
most as many results rs there are pieces.
Much depends upon the quality of the
wool and the condition of the animal
from which it was taken. Asno one can
be expected to know about this, it fol-
lows that to do things in rs nearly the
common-sensc way us possible is the only
safe way, and then take certain amount
of risk.
Unquestionably, the best process is to
use quite hot suds. This dissolvcs and
removes certain particles of pcrspiration
upon which cold water will have no eff
feet. AS sudden changes of temperature
are supposed to add to the chances of
shrinkage, it is we'll to rinse Immediately
in water of about the same temperature.
and little soap should be put in this
also. AS wringing Injuries the flannels,
they should be very gently pressed to re.
move the first suds, and then, after rms
ing, be pinned out on lines without any
wringing or pressing whatever. Flanneis
should never be ironed especially if
damp. Take bit of wet flannel and
hold one edge of it over the steam of a
boiling tea-kettle. 1t will shrivel I'D like
leather. So hot irons on damp woolens
will draw and crisp them until they are
hopelessly shrunken and puckered up.
Press belts, bands, facings or other silk
or muslin parts. but field and smooth the
garments and place heavy weight over
them. The feel of them is much more
comfortable when worn without pressing.
and they will last as long again. -Meio
York Ledger.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

The Census Office has issued from
Washington bulletin upon the subject
oil the distribution of population in &C.
cordance with mean relative humidity of
the atmosphere. The reason for rub.
fishing these statistics is because of eli
matte influence on diseases. It shows
that nearly all the population OF the
United States breathe an atmosphere
containing sixty-fve to seventy-fye per-
cent. of its full capacity of moisture,
that is, the atmosphere is from two.
thirds to threc-fourths saturated. In
1880 81, o36, 900 out of 2.622, $50 were
found in this region; in 1880 As, $50, OOC
out of so, 155, 1888, and in 1870 36, 273..
600 out of 35, 558,371 The number of
inhabitants living in drier atmosphere
was at each census comparatively trihing
numbering in 1870 less than half a mil
lion, and in 1890 less than two millions
In the moister atmosphere were fount
larger numbers scattered along the Gu
coast and the shores of Washington ant
Oregon. The most rapid increase, say!
the bulletin, has been found at the tor
and bottom of the scale, and particularly
in the more arid region, where the popu
1ation has nearly doubled during eacl
~ %Ia 1act f,ra ,>o,;z1.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

The author of "Thc Brazen Android, u
in recent number of the atlantic
Monthly, sent it to that magazine thirty
years ago. The editor ut that time 70.
turned it, and suggested that it should
be rewritten. The writer would not do
it, but sent the same manuscript back a
short time ago, when it was promptly
accepted. "That's the way to treat the
magazine editors when they reject an
article" cxclaims the Atlanta Coastitu-
ton. "Just lock it up for u generation
and then send it in again"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

According to the Thomson Houston
Companys new volume, the following
are the number of central electric light
stations in this country, classified by the
systems used; Thomson Houston system,
666; Westinghouse, 1923, Edison, 2O2
Brush, 1919; Fort Wayne, Id; Ameri.
eau, 81; Western Electric, So; United
States, 81; Schuyler, 40; Heislcr, 40
Waterhouse, Al; Ball, 81; Van Dcpocle
81; Excelsior, 25; sperry, "a; othcl
systems, 80. The recapitulation of til,
electric railways is rs follows: Thomson
Houston system, 1903; Edison, SO; United
Electric Traction, 81; Van Depoele, s
Rae, s; Short, 8; Storage, 4; West
tnghouse, 3: Bently- Knight, L; under
ground storage, l..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

A Mr.. Fryer, in Baltimore, is said to
be building IN ocean steamer FOG feet
long and only sixteen feet wide at tho
point of greatest beam, with which he
hopes to attain n speed of thirty-fvt
miles an hour, without any special effort.
To keep this knifc-bladc from capsizina
she will carry n keel weighing GS, 600
pounds. 1t is pretty safe to say that
such vessel would go through tho
waves instead of over them, and that q
voyage in her would be continuous salt
water bath, if nothing worse. The OK
pertinent on such large scale is daring
one, aud while it may succeed the prob
abilities are very much against it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
-.wILo v1o.ll..Ers,..

They smell Of tho rain, tho sun aud breese;;;
OF the long, cool shadows Of cedar trees;
or tho brook that rinks down its NOISY
ledge;
or the bending ferns and the rustling sedge:
OF velvet moses that keep the dew;
And ofsweet dead leaves that sweet last ycar
knew.
They smell Of the chill pure breath OF dawn :.
ofwind-sweps hillside and sun-swept lawn;
Ofrose-briar hedge aud of winding lane;
And-of dreams that win never come back
again,
These wild, pale yiolets. faint md sweet,
That we buy in the crowded city street.
-Nadeline s. Bridges, IN F,icl..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OF INTEREST KELaTrvE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
CULTURE OF pEppEnM1Nr

Peppermint is grown from cutting.
planted In the spring. The most favor.
able soil is low, moist clay foam. but
not wet. 1t is plowed and narrowed
aug marked out into burrows eighteen
incnes apart, in which the, cuttings arc
planted one foot apart. The crop is cut
LOT making the oil when the plants arc
in full blossom. They arc then steamed
IN close watts and the oil comes over with
the steam aud is condensed in worm
and skinned from the surface of the
water.-New York Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

A fine quality of cotton is being raised
In the Valley of the Jordan, and the Holy
Land bids fair to become competitor
with the United States for the supply of
cotton to Europe. 1t is thought that,
with the opening of Palestine by rail-
roads, large portion of the land will be
devoted to cotton, where, in oldcn times,
it was SO successfully produced.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

The London County Council reports
That the value OF rental in London is
1912, 100000. Capitalizing this on tho
principal of twenty years purchase, Lon
don is worth S4,25O, 600, 900.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19

The ground has been broken by Mrs.
Leland Stanford for the great university
to be erected in memory of her son, at
Palo Alto, Cal. Both men and women
will be admitted to the university on
equal footing; and, although everything
is to be as complete in its equipment as
it can be made, 5000 year is to cover
the sum of maintenance for each pupil.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-06-19
"As Long as Grass Grows. y

Nathaniel Ferguson, who died recent.
iy at Reading, Penn, was one of the
principal owners OF the Robesonia fur.
mace. This is still working under an
ore right purchased in 1898 from Peter
Grub, and for 4 nominal sum this fur.
mace is allowed to take all the orc it can
use '.as long as grass grows and water
runs The property and rights are
very PHILADELPHIA Record.
a transaustralian railroad is bo;r,
talked IL, tho d. N''s
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-30
George Williams Arrested in Tacoma
for Attempt to Defraud.

TACOMA, Oct. 29-tSpecial l-George Williams,
who has been advertising for men who have not
used their timber rights. to make $3.50 in ninety
days, was arrested here today by C. A. Louus-
berry, inspector of the interior department, on
a charge of attempting to defraud George r.
King OF the sum OF $50. King had answered one
OF Williams advertIsements-which the Posi-
INTELLIGENCER has refused to insert on the
ground that his business was not legitimate
and Williams wrote him, stating that he could
sell his timber right to a company for $50 with
ont living one day upon the land, and that the
alleged company, the name OF which was not
given, would lend him 500 to prove up on. This,
he said. could be done in about ninety days, and
pending the alleged proving up process the com
pany would require Il deposit of $50 a guar
antee OF good aith that h ng would not sell his
rights to any other concern. Williams said the
company would pay all cruising and advertising
bills, and he advised King 10 come on at once.
Inasmuch as Williams proposed TO do an un-
lawful act, the presumption is that he proposed
to deiraud King, aud If he should prove that
he did not propose TO carry out his part of the
agreement he also proves himself guilty of a
crime Williams put up 500 cash bail and will
be given a hearing Saturday. lie was appre-
hended couple OF months ago for opening
UnIted States mail, but proved that he was au-
thorized to do so. IL is said he works through
partners located at seattle; that he rarely ever
commits himself i'll dealing with those in search
Of timber lands, and that he is sharp enough, as
a rule, not to render himself liable to ares, IN
der the statutes.
at Is my advice. candidly given" said a repu-
table timber cruiser today to correspondent OF
the POST-INTELLIGENCER, "that all who wish to
secure timber land in this state should steer
clear of all so-called timber land locators. | do
not know but barely one honest locator in the
SOUND country, and he has no land in sight to
locate Of. lie will tel applicants so, as he
knows ana as positively also know, that there
is not section OF good surveyed timber land
anywhere IN the NortGwest--thas is, at all ac-
cessioie aud has not been filed upon. It il rank
fraud and nonsense 70 tel, people that there is
timber land to De had. II people wo1ld read the
newspapers they would not be gulled out of
their money BY timber land sharks"
This man Williams Rivcrtises throughout
California and the Northwest. He informed a
correspondent Of the PosT-INrELLIGESCER that
his business IS legitimate He did not explain
his method.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-30

Sound. Ex-Division Superintendent Horner
would not be surprised If that road should lease
the privilege of using the Union Pacific ROAD
from Spokane to Portland, and reach the sound
while the track across the Cascades is being
constructed
The Chamber of Commerce and the CONNER
cial Club will shortly appoint a competent rail-
road man to make thorough investigation
with q view offnding out if discrimination In
favor OF Portland as against Tacoma is being
practiced by the adjusters of transcontinental
railroad transportation rates. There are those
who believe they have reasons for assuming
that discrimination is being practiced in this
respect.
1t is proposed that an electric road be con-
structed direct to The Narrows from point on
the Steilacoom Electric railway west OF this
city, and about one mile from Safety haroor.
This would shorten the distance to points on
the opposite shore Of The Narrows from eight to
twelve miles. 1t is proposed that the road TO
The Narrows be built next spring.