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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18

raise a little mound about the stems to pro-
tect the lower buds during the winter.
The vines will very soon require pruning
after they begin to grow, for buds and ten
drills put out more numerous than can be
allowed to grow, and must be rubbed or
pinched Off Let the vine grow one up
right cane the first year. In the fall cut
this back to four buds, two of these only
should be allowed TO grow the second year
Keep the vines secured to the stakes or other
supports, and all laterals and tendrils cut or
rubbed of.
II the vines make a vigorous growth. cut
each cane back to about four feet in length
The canes, usually called arms, should be
trained to hars, and running in opposite di-
rections. From tho buds or spurs on these
spring laterals, which should be trained to
upright supports. Each one of these later
als will set a few punches of grapes, and il
they are strong and vigorous each may
be allowed to mature three or four punches.
When these upright canes have grown
about two feet they should be cut off attwo
or four leaves beyond the last bunch of
fruit; and all others putting out from these
must be pinched off. Indeed, all the later
ais should be pinched off the same as young
vines.
At the winter pruning these upright
canes must be cut down to three buds, two
Of which are TO grow the next season then,
the following fall, cut one of these back to
two buds, and cut the other entirely away
The two buds will put out the canes which
are to bear fruit the next season. And thus
they are managed-one Of the bearing canes
cut away and the other back to.two buds
each succeeding season. But, we will add,
for the encouragement of those who may
desire the fruit, but fear they could not
give the attention required to produce it.
that we have some Conoords and Amber
Queens In our garden, which are neglected,
save that the soil is kept rich and the weeds
down. which bear fairly good fruit every
season. The fruit should never be gathered
until fully ripe as it will not ripen any after
it Is severed from the vine.
There are quite number Of varieties OF
grapes, some very valuable, some worthless
some do well in one locality, which are often
Of little or no value in others. 1t is safest
to buy those varieties which are well recon-
mended, and which do we'll in the near
vicinity of the purchaser. For the novice,
perhaps, the Concord is the best varsity to
begin with. 1t is not, however. grape OF
the finest qualities, yet 10 excellent; and it is
hardy. productive. very popular and widely
cultivated. and is, perhaps. the most profit
able market variety.
The Catawba, Delaware, Diana, Hart
ford Prolific and Norton's Virginia are very
popular varieties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
The Southern Agricultural System
Must Change

The proposition to plant one-third less
cotton. says the Agricultural Journal, ia a
temporary expedient and does not comtem-
plate permanent change in our system OF
agriculture. Our system ought TO gradually
change from one crop to diversified farm
ing; to the production of all articles for
which our soil and climate are adapted for
domestic consumption and foreign demand.
All agricultural products consumed in the
south, for which our soil and climate are
adapted, should DO produced here and as
much more as we can prohtably dispose Of.
A radical change in our system at once is
not advisable. as preparation Is necessary TO
make the change without loss.
Stock raising should be added 10 our sys-
tenn and increased according 10 the ability
Of each farmer 70 properly care for. The
change, as suggested, does not contemplate
any great outlay at any one time, nor will
10 necessarily cause reduction Of the cot
ton crop until the lands can be gradually
and prohtably used for other crops and
pasturate. Southern farmers are not
tinapcially ia Il condition 10 make the
change eKcopE BY degrees, as they are ia
debt and without EXPERIENCES Ia stock raising
aud the production u many u tho crops
that tue change u system coutemplates a
gradual addition ~ other crops and live
stock aud their Increase would noe likely
asDrss prices " cause loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18

many years-how longs depends upon the
care accorded it preserving it from the tread
Of heavy stock especially. and giving suita-
BILE top dressings Of proper fertilizer from
time to time
Considering how very valuable well
grown area of lucern is, all the pains pos
sible should be taken to secure a proper
stand, and then, after it has become estab-
lished, it should receive the continued care
that its worth merits. 1t will be good for
ten, fifteen or twenty years. in proportion
to the care bestowed upon it. If pastured
at all it should never be done when the soil
is at all wet, or by heavier animals than
sheep or calves. 1t should be moved and
used for soiling or converted into hay. If
any noxious weeds make their appearance
among the lucern they should be pulled
out before any seeds have formed.
When sown in the fall, as it should be,
prepare the soil by as deep a blowing as il is
possible to give it. Then harrow and harrow
until 1t becomes thoroughly fine. Sow the
seed at the rate of twenty to twenty-five
pounds per acre. Test the seed before SOW
ing, and decide what per cent. has vitality.
II the quality is poor, use still more seed to
Offset the faulty ones. When the seeds are
of first quality 80 per cent pure and vital
twenty pounds evenly distributed will in
sure perfect stand. II inferior in quality,
it may be advisable to SOW as much as
thirty pounds per acre. Good lucern seed
can be had in Louisville, KY. at reasons
able prices Q2c. 60 15c. per pound, we be-
lieve). In California seed is quoted of late
from &c. to TIC. per pound when it is
known as alfalfa. On very rich soil we
have known six to seven cuttings to be
made in year when the winter proved
mild.
After sowing the seed in well-harrowed
soil all the covering needed is to give a
good rolling, the soil being fairly moist but
not wet at the time.
Our dairy farmers especially should prize
this splendid plant s. A. C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
Changing Defeat co Victory.

The genius ofsheridan at Winchester changed
defeat to victory. So when feeble adversariei
IN the shape Of inefficient remedies fail 10 stay
the progress of that obstinate ami maIigant foe,
malaria. Hostetter's stomach Bitters turns the
tide-driyes the enemy back. Nothing In mGteyfQ
Bedtca. or out Of H. compares with this as an
opponent OF every form of malariai disease.
Chills and fever, dumb agus, bilious remittent
ami agus eake-it matters not one aud all are
extirpated by the Btters. 10 take course Of
the great preparatiYe In advance Of this maiariai
season. D. 70 buckle on. ~ 4 were, an srinor d
proof which dehes attack. 80 fortified 80 pro.
tected, you shall b. scathless. Remember, too,
thai the fsittes Is an sradieator n liver com.
plant. constipation. rheumatism, kidney com
plaiuts aua dyspepsla. IN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18

We are familiar with the condition Of
southern farmers and know tho difficulties
attending any attempted change of their
system, and would not advise a change
which they are not in a condition to make
A change Of system is imperative, but each
farmer must be the judge of his ability to
make it.
Cotton has been the regulator Of southern
agriculture. its guiding star to allure south-
ern farmers on 10 expectations never real
lied. IT'S mirage seen by them in the
spring that vanishes In the fall, like the
mirage of water. trees and grass seen by the
traveller in the desert
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
Garden Culture of the Grape.

The products from even a few vines, says
the american Rural Home, would add
much to the comfort and eradication Of
family, to say nothing of the profits that
might thus be acquired There ere not
many gardens either in. clty or cquptry but
could spare some xessnsf,r al Few grape
vines. e1s, go IN ~ a. X a u +
/. The space allotted Is soshi he ,sins ID the Sar
den. as well as that in thsvineyafd,. should
DO well underdrained,, uuless # Be Hight, dry
soil, and sufficiently Inclined to shed the
water freely. --s.-----.----.4.---..---.-.-.
Usually the south side of thenorth enclo-
sure OF the garden -is44the- best situation,
though any situatiqp,fop which the sun
shines half the day viii dc very we'll :,
The soil should be bfdten deeply, Which
may be done with, the spa3s, \, : Tito ftefs5il
work compost made. of leaf mdhld.' aud
old, well-rotted stable manure sIRsthe. soil
be Of wet, or clayey nature it should be
underdrained, and have naixtufe1 of EAdd
and loan, and some lime worked into it,
However, most garden soils suit grape cult
ure well; and manures should not be applied
so long as there is vigorous growth but 80
soon as the vine shows signs Of decline, then
supply materials as here recommended for
that purpose. Some ashes and limo In mod
crate quantities would be very beneficial
IL Is very difficult to restore vines when once
run down by neglect and the want Of food.
The cultivation Of tue vine consists in
keeping the soil mellow and free from
weeds. This may be dono with the same
implements and much In the same manner
as other garden crops are cultivated, The
soil should not be worked when w.t. nor ~
deeply near the vines as 70 endanger the
main roots.
Plant the roots or vines two or three feet
from the enclosure or wall a bulldogs. and
SET up trsilisss for the support u the yines
these are much better than training against
walls, a. trsllises admit light and free cireu-
latioa Of cir. Where there Is not room for
uell lses, stakes may be used with very good
results, Bet the vines four Or five feet
epsrts aud press firmly the soil about toe
fs9ts. u the piens!Hg Il done "a she fail,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
SHORT CHAPTERS
On Vegetable Culture.

X.
Our first impulse in beginning a chapter
on cucumbers was to remark that it was
somewhat curious that vegetable of so
little intrinsic value as it is should have
come down so US through the many centu-
ries SO little changed and sought after still
with the same avidity that it was by the
Hebrews over 5000 years ago. But on a
moments reflection that remark was not
considered appropriate. in view of the fact
that as a condiment and appetizer there is
no vegeta ole in tho long list that have come
down to us from ancient times, or that have
been discovered and developed in more
modern times. that can compare with it.
Wanting in itself any quality of nutritious
ness it has the faculty Of rendering the
more substantial foods, whether flesh or
vegetable, more palatable, and, in a certain
sense, less harmful in summer weather than
they would otherwise be. This quality may
very properly be credited to the cucumber,
for while the famous Engligh physician, DR..
AoernethJ regarded it as unwholesome and
oftentimes dangerous, the great preponder-
ance of testimony is entirely favorable to
the cucum Der as a very desirable and health
tui vegetable when used at the proper stage
II allowed to become old and woody then
there may be more or less danger to certain
temperaments. Culled when fresh and of a
Avld green color, and while the dew is still
fresh upon them-frm and crisp in texture
there is nothing to be feared from a rea-
Sonaoie Indulgence In the classic cucumber.
Sl1ner at early morning or at midday. The
very door of the cucumber is more Of an
appetizer oftentimes than a wine glass Of
tonic, be it what Ii may.
linen think, too, what pickle the cucum-
yer makes, as which it is no mean article of
commerce and manufacture. It would be
quite absurd, therefore, to characterize the
cucumber as an Insignificant vegetable of
NIUE intrinsic value, and yet how many
POUNDS OF solid matter do you suppose 100
pounds OF fresh Young cucnmbers would
yield after evaporating the entire content
Oh water from them! Not over seven or
eight pounds, perhaps. if that; and In that
seven or eight pounds how much OF the
nutrluve element So little it would be
lard to calculate. In this aspect of the case
y Is vegetable, to be sure, OF little intrin-
nc value, but not to be judged according
thereto.
A rich, dry, sandy soil is the best for
growing cucumbers, and paintings in the
open ground should be made as soon as dan
ger from frost is past. They can be planted
ID bills or drills according TO the area TO be
planted. AS rule, we prefer the plan OF
drilling, having rows 5 feet apart, and chop
ping out so as TO leave plant every twelve
or hftsen inches In the rows. Where the
land Is sufficiently level. and considerable
area planted for ordinary market or for fac
tory contract, there Is some advantage 10
planting In checks. 80 Is 70 have the cuitTa-
ton done both ways with the plow. In this
case II ia we'll b have the hills five by four
oF I've by eve feet, aud Leave two vines 10
TIE bills.
Ia Middis Georgia the FIRST plsntiug iu
TIE open AIR Il made She iattes part q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
The Field. Farm and Garden.

We solicit articles for this department.
The name Of the writer should accompany
the letter or article, not necessarily for pub
llcation, but as an evidence of good faith.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18

However slow, apparently, the pace at
which we are travelling 20 higher appFe-
citation Of stock and grass culture ia our
methods Of southern agriculture, we are
bound before many years 10 show a vastly
increased interest IN the establishing u inn
proved meadows aud pastures. Ia many
sections ~ the sOuth-in fact. Ia many dia-
tricls 81 our own state-thls has already
come " pass, aud tic ares eeYosea ~ gFess
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27

n. 4. cAsnAnna

YkONT gTkEET.-Tniry.fcct icA prime 10
;ss s 81 $50 ss HF qsss .r.
TEMf EKANCE ST: Handsome lot near
TENTH sT.-corner. 60x1lO. for 5000; pars
ss.coo.-xest.y improved residence property
near fosier avenue tn very desirable 1ocar
PooRe iiilxT.S CHfXS.Ssicx. SIX lots In May.
nard's Lake Washington addition. each OF
, Which Z sosi 20 tss. for $50 9;.s,~ ,rnrov.1
quarter block on Columbia street within
shoft distance Of the psstoface Price sl7s-
GALE AND LEARN Of the best buy thss has
ever been offered In Queen Ammo T0Wn.
two fine lots In kinnesrs addition; partially
Of an electric line. The same cannot be
duplicated for twice what is asked Pur-
roRTY Hc%.s sdo,nDs sress car line and
overlooking Lake Washington: Admiralty
located for plating and commanding view
shat can never be shut OF. This tract q con.
tiguous to properly that has sold for $3.50 and
elOO0per acre Special bargain given TO IN
Mor4YT s rs LSS SlSs 900 ON sils-eds. -.
FLAT ' 81 = TWELVE = Fl We ROOMS. with furnr
ture, close In. tirst-alass location. gas. wafer
ONE-ACRE HOMEs.-Why build home on
. little 25-foot lot when you can get whole
tracts are on the Rainier avenue electric iins:
Sc fare right into the business center OF the
y GT PrcHfs sn e1sy 1s5s residence
properly. 120x12O; nothing like IT. Price
sIGHTIY HOME.-Neatly improved resi-
dence properly: new seven-room house.
Price, 81 200; $1,000 cash. balance four years
rIvE-ACRE TRACTS on the Rainier avenue
electric line: excellent quality Of garden
land with running spring water, ~ 500 per
acre. small cash payment, balance on long
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Legal NOTICES.

COUNTY TREASURES N0T1cxz
~ county treasurer of King county. ~
VIII pay on presentation, all outstandiu9
crawn On the comfy fund of said couney1eH
February II, 1891; also all ousstandinG H.
Drawn on the road and bridge fund TO 49, L
~. 1891; also all outstanding warrants
the school fund OF school district NO ~
county. bearing date prior to January 81
to and Including warrant No. 2.ll6 N4
viii oe paid on such warrants attef th4
BYRON PHELPS, County
Dated February 20. 1891
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF AND NUT
l. ton-HeaGquarters Department Of the Column
bia, Office Of Chief Commissary Of Sustenancf n
. A.. Vancouver Barracks, Wash, Feb. "a, 1891.
Sealed proposals in utplicate subject to the usual
conditions Will be received at this Office and at the
NJ the following named posts tfor the fresh beef
and mutton named At those posts only, until IL
O'Clock noon on Thursday, March 10 1891 al
which time and place they will be opened in the
presence OF bidders, for furnishing and delivering
OF nesh beef and mutton during the year commen-
Candy, Wash; Fort sherman, idaho; Fort
Spokane, Wash. Fort Townsend, Wash: Van
couver Barracks, Wash. Fort Walla Walla Wash
The government reserves the right TO reject any
or al plds Bidders viii understand that contracts
made under this advertisements, and proposals
Involve the United States in any obligation for
payment in excess of the appropriation granted by
congress Tor the purpose. Blank proposals and
printed circulars stating the kind Of beef and NUT
ton required and giving full instructions will be
furnished on application to this Office or TO the A.
proposals should be marked: Proposals for Fresh
Beef Tor Mutton) at -" and addressed to the
undersigned or TO the "Acting Commissary of Sub
sistence" az the several posts. W. H. NASH
Major and c. s., q. S. A.. Chief c. s., d. C.
dds wANTED-BIDS AND DISPLAY
II win be received by the board of county com
miss1oners Of Snohomish county, Washington at
the Office Of the county auditor In Snohomish
Wash, until O'Clock p. m. Of March H. 1891 for
furnishing the new courthouse with electric light
fixtures; detail list can be had by applying to the
undersigned.
The board Of county commissioners reserving the
right to reject any or all bids GEO c. RUFF
County Auditor aud Clerk Of Board of County
Commissioners.
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PLATING.

DLATING-PACIFIC RAILING AMI
Il ing Company. liz Union street; O.
IRON and brass ratings and grille work. t.
and plating OF every description.
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BATHS.

NENDOME TURKISH BATHS: ~
baths, use: open day and night: sepnS
department. Kiigen block. 900 second
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Nu city and farm property at reasonable rates and
on favorable terms: loan4 closed without delay;
building loans solicited J. X Edmiston. room 10,
scheuerman block, corner Front and Cherry
streets. Seattle. Wash.
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RTHUR l. COON. GOTTSTEIN BUl
IA the John ]. Mitchell New YORK
system used; sour speciality" trousess -
attic. Wash.
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FOR EXCHANGE.
TNoR EXCHANGE-INSIDE PROPERTY N
Il Hoquiam. Wash. for honse and lot in Seattle
address J: + Trowhridge. sos West street. seattle
p o. box TAI
INOR EXCHANGE = RANCHES IN EX-
L change for city property. Alonso Hun, olym-
pic block.
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COMMISSION MERcKAx1

III R. HAMMOND q co. fsUCCEo
IL. Anderson & Faegrel, commissfen -
and wholesale dealers In hay. grain, -
duce: storage solicited Commercial -
Madison street, Seattle. Wash
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BOoKBIyDERY.

pEMOvED - r. ANTHONY'S BINz
~ blank book manufacturers removed
lngfon street, corner Commercial streck q:
Wash
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BLAcxsMrrHxyG.

QOBERT q. WESTERMAN, HEAvY
~ Ing and general blacksmifhing, Uac
steamboat and building work; all kinds =
ard mill tools manufactured West stRUl4
fesier avenue p. o. box Ill. seattle, W
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HOTELS.

GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL, FOR1rEI
management: the new hotel cundueo
American plan, steam heat and elo(
throughout, special inducements 70 60
men and theatrical companies: rates -
street, near Seventh, Tacoma J.
manager.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-03-18
AT THE M. e. CHURCH.

The services at the Methodist
Church last Sabbath evening were of an
unusually interesting character. The
preaching service vas omitted, the
reception Of members and probationers
taking the place ofthe regular service.
First, Rev. Rumbergcr read from the
church ritual clearly setting forth the
doctrines and rules of the church.
Then, 80 persons were baptized. Then,
those who we're TO unite with the church
on probation were arranged in a line
extending the full length of both aisles
and across the church between the
aisles-and then not room enough.
The column was set in motion and as
the members composing it passed the
altar they were met by the minister
and official members ofthc church who
extended the right.hand of fellow.
ship" the choir and congregation
meanwhile singing a substantial
Methodist hymn. When the column
had completed its course 80 persons
had become probationary members of
the church. Then three persons were
admitted into full membership. Six
persons were also received by letter.
These ceremonies over, the pastor
made a short exhortation aud an altar
service was held. Surely it was a
"high day" in "Methodist-Zion." So
far during the ten weeks that revival
services have been held by the Pastor,
c. G. Rumberger, here and at Nebras.
ka, $50 persons have presented them.
selves at the altar for prayers. The
meetings here closed yesterday eve.
ming. Sunday evening next some
more persons will be admitted to the
church as probationers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-03-18
NO CHANGE OF VENUE.

Argument court called yesterday at
1000 o'clock a.. ~, with President
Judge Noyes, and Associates White
and Clark on the Bench. The case of
principal interest was the hearing for
a change Of venue 10 the Ease of Com.
monwealth VS.. Edward S. Shipper,
charged with the murder of Joseph w.
Say. A very large number of wit.
nesses had been summoned on both
sides, and, with the spectators natural.
ly attracted thither, the court room
was comfortably filed. The defense
called tw~enty.one witnesses and the
Commonwealth twenty three. The en-.
tire day vas taken up in the examina.
ton of these witnesses and the argu.
ments of counsel, pro and on. In the
evening an adjournment was taken till
1870, when the arguments we're resumed.
At the conclusion the court rendered
his decision, which was against the
change of venue, and SO the ase will
be tried in this county.
On the Both of this month, before
Judge Noyes at Warren, the effort to
have Shipper released Oh bail will be
renewed, the court having granted a
hearing to the defense at that time.
Court is still in session this, Wednes
day, morning, hearing cases set down
for the regular argument term.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-03-18

Miss Blanche NJ. Pease, teacher
Of Starr School, makes the following
report for month ending March 10,
1891: Percentage Of attendance, males
SO, females Sc, total So. Those pres.
ent every day during month, Maude
Weller, Rosa Burhen, Sena Lohmeyer,
Anna Zuendel, Archie Heath, Willie
Ehlers. Those absent one day, Mag.
gle Behrens, Dora Lohmeyer, Henry
Lohmeyer, Asa Heath.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-03-18

That old established cough remedy,
Downs Elixir, still more than holds its
own in the public estimation, despite sharp
and active competition. 1t is a "home
remedy" and in this locality needs no
words of praise from us, so well known is
it. 1t is the standard remedy for coughs,
colds and all throat troubles, with great
numbers of our people, and their contin-
ued use and unsolicited recommendation
of it speaks volumes in its favor.-Bur-
lington, VT, Free Press, January 20, 1882.
For sale by q. w. Bovard.