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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

This department is edited by Capt. John
G. Edgar of Duval, to whom all correspon.
dence should be addressed.l
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
aIRDLINa aRAPRvINKs.

0AItOh1Ro 0nAfhN1&hS.
More than one hundred years ago a
French vineyardist struck the idea
that the removal of ring of bark
from the bearing canes of the vine
would hasten the maturity and i'm
prove the quality of the fruit. The
philosophy Of the thing was this: The
removal OF complete ring of bark ar
rests the downward flow of the sap
after it has performed it's functions
through the leaves. The sap thus ar
rested goes to swell out the fruit and
hurry on maturity. This is a well
ascertained fact, but it has always been
a moot point whether or not the quail
ity OF the grape was improved Fiench
vineyardists, to whom the ST. bject is OF
vital interest, have Of late years made
thorough Investigation and are almost
unanimously of opinion that girding
prevents the dropping off OF the fruit
That it increases the fertility of the
vine and the size of the berries and
punches That it increases the guam
tity OF juice in the fruit and adds to
the saccharine properties of The must
and improves the quality of the wine
That it causes the fruit to ripen earlier.
That it causes the fruit to set earlier
and better, especially on vines having
a tendency to overgrowth of wood.
TOO MANY ACRES,
The passion for acres has been the
ruin of many farmer. There is a
fashion in this matter rs well as in the
millinery of the ladies. The average
farmer has an ambition to have a big
farm and feels himself small if his acre ,
fall short of his peighbors. This feel
ing causes men to buy two or three
times as much land as they can man
age or even pay for. They 20 Into
farming under load of debt and dis
advantages they can never remove
and spend their lives in vain effort
to pay up. The little farm well titled,
seldom fails to give a satisfactory re
turn, while the large one badly treated
is sure ruin. This is especially true of
the cotton farm. 1t is within the
mark to say that the cotton crop of
Travis county could easily be raised on
half the number of acres now used for
that purpose. Such is the experience
of all overcropped farmers who have
reduced their acreage and concentrated
their labor.
Writing on this subject correspon-
dent in Home and Farm saws: Mos,
farmers plant twenty.four acres of
land where they ought TO plant bur
twelve. In my younger days planted
fourteen acres of cotton and ALWAYS
made about three bales. OF course the
grass got the best of 1t. Then | cut il
down to ten acres and got four bales
Next l fell to eight acres and got five
bales. Then down to five acres and
got six bales. Corn and everything
else in the same way. Many farmers
work hard and accomplish but little.
at the same time it is their own fault
To plant too much land is simply non.
sense and waste of labor.
SCAB IN SHEEP.
The first symptoms OF scab, saws the
Western Rural, are restlessness and
uneasiness.
The scab is caused by the work OF
an insect known as the scab mite. and
causes itching, which produces the
uneasiness. In a short time the ami
NAL can be seen rubbing itself against
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02
The McKinly TariG.

One more OF Massachusetts iron
industries has died of "protection. !"
The high and extortionate tax lev
led on raw materials, pig iron in
particular, has had disastrous eff
feet on the iron industries Of the
old Bay state. The gigantic Gill
more Eustis rolling mills, located
in Cambridgoport, the largest plant
in the State,if not in New England.
discontinued operations Friday, the
high prices and scarcity of raw ma
terlal being sta'el as the principal
cause.
Mr. Eustis. the. Junior partner,
when interviewed III regard to the
suspension of the works said: Eyes
We are compelled TO close our works
on account OF the fearful high taxes
levied by the Republican party on
raw material and the high prices we
are constrained to pay on old iron
rails. Understand me, it is not
from any financial difficulties, but
because Of the impracticability of
continuing in the face of facts that
We shut down."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02
The Telephone Monopoly in Balti-
more

The movement in Baltimore
against the Telephone Company is
still being carried forward by the
gentlemen in charge, although
comparatively little notice is being
laken Of it in the papers. Several
attempts have been made by the
Subscribers to adjust their grlev-
ances. but the telephone company
pretend to be unable to meet their
demands. These certaiRly seem
to be reasonable enough, and as
much better service is secured IN
other cities at much cheaper rates,
it would appear that the company
is merely trying to secure a contln-
nance of the enormous profits of its
business under its present manage
ment. The subscribers are thor
oughly in earnest in regard to the
matter. and 1T is to be hoped they
will be successful IN their fight for
cheaper rates and better service.
To-day the order for removing the
phones went into effect, and inter-
esting Developments may be expect
ed. When a corporation of this
nature becomes so independent as
to place at defiance the wishes OF
its patrons, it is high time that 1t
should be made te realize that it is
only a servant Of the people after
all, and that the public has certain
rights which it is bound to respect.
The removal Of the phones may
cause 3 great amount of inconve-
nience to the people Of Baltimore,
bat it is to be hoped they will per-
severe in their determination to
bring the company to terms.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02

EIGHTEEN hundred aud ninety
one is drawing to its close, aud it
will stand on record as most re-
markable for disasters of nearly
every kind. 1t has recorded, it is
estimated, more disastrous cyclones
more terrible storms at sea, mere
railway catastrophies, more damag-
ing floods, official dishonesty and
the deaths Of 20 greater number Of
prominent people than any Of its
predecessors.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN eHectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt IN
it's action and truly beneficial iii its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent Qualities commend If
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one via
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co
SAN FRANCISCO. cAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY NEW Fo6x ny
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02

ONE newspaper, speaking of the
match between Yale and Princeton
men on Thanksgiving Day, refers
to Yale's s.science." The same
kind OF science that is used in these
foot ball smuggling matches might
be nsefully employed in loading
and unloading ships. la this hum.
Bile occupation the strongest man
ia the most scientific.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02
RruoR saws that ..unols Gaorp.

RUnoR says that 'sUncle George
Cotton is at work on book to bear
the title Thirty Years in Maryland
Politician Inside View" Stu
dents OF political science will look
forward eagerly to its appearance.
"Uncle George" is now enjoying
excellent health, and will always be
: welcome adjunct to the political
aostra of this county. -H0gerstosoa
Nal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02

made is our RUE. our al anu
Winter line Of Suits and Over
coats is now ready for inspec-
ton. They are all of pro-
per fabric and right color, 81 to
$40. All the way from neat
ness to luxury.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, of Anne Arundel
county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county, In
Maryland, letters testamentary on the
personal estate of NATHAN PUMPH-
RAY, late of Anne Arundel county. de-
ceased. Allpersons having claims against
the said deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers there.
of, TO the subscriber on or before the
20TH Day or My. 1892.
They may otherwise, by law, be exclud-
ed from all benefit of the said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate arerequest-
ed to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 10th day of
November, 1891.
OREGON r. BENSON,
Mo Executor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter % The trust estate Of Rich
ARD G MITCHELL.
NJ. 1891 Equity.

M i49 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
County.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for
u Anne Arundel County, In Equity,
this 2lst day of November, 1891, that
this Court take jurisdiction OF the within
mentioned trust, aud that James X. Bra.
shears, trustee. in the shove entitsad
cause. give notice 10 all persons having
claims against tho estate Of Richard @.
Mitchell, to file their claims legally au-
thenticstei with the Clerk OF this Court
or OF before the
2In DAY or JANUARY, 1892,
by causing copy Of this order to be
published In some newspaper printed In
the City OF Annapolis, once week for
three successive weeks, before the 2lst
day Of December, 1891.
/. THOMAS JONES
True Copy. Test -
q SPRIeG HARDWOOD, Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02

The following are the postofiices 70
whcih the WEEKLY CAPITAL Is sent IN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-12-02

In the Circuit Court for Anne Aruude
County.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Tournament at ut. jackson.

Our tourname nt was quite success on
Friday, Aug. %. At 2 o'clock in the
afternoon Main street was a Broadway or
a small scale, the family coach, buggies
dog carts and horseback riders all making
their way to the race course of Mr. NJ. NJ
Moore.
At o'clock the gallant knights, II in
number, formed in front of the post office
and presented bright array. The order
being given they rode galy off to victory
or defeat. Arriving at the ground they
again formed and the charge was deliyer-
ed by Mr.. r. J. Walker, in his usually
effective manner. The fitting then began
in the midst of an admiring throng, and
beating hearts of the young ladies. After
much spirited riding the successful
knights laid their lances at the feet of the
lady of their choice, as follows:
2. NJ. S. Bird, jr., Knight of the Bleed
ing Heart, crowned Miss Edith Garter
Queen NJ. l. RiDker, Knight of Rnker-
ton, Miss NettIe Carter first Maid Of
Honor; Boyd Grandstafi, knight of Red
Banks, Miss Lot Ripley, second Maid
A. S. Warrington, Knight of Ivanhoe
Miss Lou Moore, third maid; Allen Snyder
Knight of Monterey, Miss Flora Bowman
fourth maid; c. l.. Bowman, Knight Of
Shenandoah, Miss Maggie Rinker, fifth
maid.
At o'clock in the evening the View
House presented very bright appearance
the successful Knights passing to and fro
and every one looking expectant fol
the appearance of the Queen-elect. They
had not long to wait for she came
before them IN her beauty and shy
youth, reminding one Of the sweet scent
Ell violet Of the early spring her young
Knight bore himself very proudly, and
fully appreciated the honor conferred up
on him. The coronation address was de
livered by Mr.. L. TrIplett in very hap
py style, his very great bashfullness caus
ing BIN TO make but one mistake, that
was in placing the crown upside down
that was soon rectfied and all went mer
~ as marriage belle. Our Knight OF
FauQuer, Taylor Carter, aged ten years
deserves especial mention. With his RED
scarf and cap, and gay little pony, he rode
equally we'll with the best of the riders
bnt he was too small to reach the ring
placed for the others the lady for whom
be rode so bravely, was much disappoint
ed.
The tournament was under the direction
of Mr.. NJ. NJ. Moore, the Marshall, and II
was to his skillful and kindly manage
ment that so much Of the joyous success
of the day can be attributed. For want
of space we can only give the names o.
successful Knights.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
EDINBURG ITEMS.

Miss Ella Mathews is here visiting bel
sister, Mrs. Capt. Geo. j. GrandstafT.
Empty whskey barrels for sale. w
II. Reeser.
Dr. w. F. Wissler, of Lancaster, Pa, i:
visiting his parents.
Miss Fannie Conner, Of Washington, D.
c., is here visiting relatives.
Miss Katie Brown, of strasburg Is
visiting Misses Lydia and Josie Hoffman,
OF this town.
Miss Bell McWilllams, who has been
visiting friends and relations here, left for
her home at Riverton on Tuesday.
Mrs. Jacob II. Sheetz, of Iron Gate. is
here visiting her mother, Mrs. S. L. Mur-
ray.
A son If Mr.. A NJ. Evans was badly
bruised last week by having large rock
to roll on him.
Mrs. NJ. S. Bartlett vas called to Buena
Vista, last week, 10y a telegram announc.
ing the illness of her daughter.
Mr.. A. A. Evans and family, of Mt.
Jackson, spent a few DAYS with Mr..
Evans parents here the first of the week.
We are sorry that We cannot report
Capt. Geo. j. Grands taft as improving.
His condition remains as it has been for
several weeks past.
Eddie cannot be found at the Eureka
House every right hereafter, as he left
this place via Rinkerton for Buena Vista
Thursday.
Mr.. S. Z. WIehtman, after spending
some time with the "boys" here, has again
returned to Front Royal, where he is en-
ployed in the composing room of the
Gazette office.
Mr.. Jos. II. Fry is erecting a handsome
new dwelling on his lot, on the creek
road, west of the railroad. lie expects to
have 1t finished 50 as TO occupy it the
coming winter.
Mr.. NJ. c. Gearing has moved into his
new house, on Piccadilla street, Mr.. w.
A. Hisey has bought Mr.. Gearing's house,
on the creek, east of town, and will move
INTO it in October.
We are informed that Mr.. John W.
Reeser, while attempting to walk on his
wounded leg one day last week, hnrt it
so badly that its condition, it is feared, is
now worse than when first injured. 1t is
greatly swollen and very painful.
We endeavor always to mention the
"comers and goers," of this town, but,
Judging from the "signs of the times" it
will require an extra amount of space if
we undertake to mention the advent of
all the "little strangers" who are bound
20 see day light here within the next few
months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Married at the Virginia Hotel.

Mr.. Philip NJ. Bowers and Miss Mary E.
Firth, IN company with Rev. J. Paul Sire
walt, visited the County Clerks Office in
this place, on Tuesday morning, and, as it
looked snCpiciously like a wedding, a
number of people soon had business in
that Office. Even Judge Turner, who was
holding court in the adjoining room, be-
came interested and the wheels of justice
stood still while be with the attorneys
and others came in to see two people
made happy. Unfortunately for these
deeply interested spectators, as soon as
the license had beer procured, the couple
aud minister went over to the Virginia
Hotel where the knot was tied. This
left the Judge nothing to do but return
to his court, which hs did with an ex-
preston OH bis face that meant a fine fol
the irst fellow that dared TO wink out Of
time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
HARRISVILLE NEWS.

The corn crop is looking well and prom
Uses large yield.
Our farmers are busy threshing. Wheat
is of good quality but quantity below the
average.
Miss Ida Holmes, who has has been
visiting relatives and friends in Rock
ingham has returned to her home.
Mr.. Geo. Z. Wisman, who has been IN
Snow Hill, Ala, for long time, spent a
few weeks with his parents at this place
recently,
The pic mic held in Sager's woods, near
this place, was general success. The
music was furnished by the Harrisyille
Cornet Band, the members of which look
ed splendid in their handsome new uni
forms.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula of a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catlrrh, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also a positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thou.
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve haman suffering, will send free
OF charge, to all who desire it, this recipe
IN German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and nsing. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper. w. A. MOVES, go Powes
Block Rochester, ~ Y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the car
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by sn iuflamed con.
dition of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets inilam.
ed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result, and unles:
the inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases oct of ten are caused by catarrh,
which IS nothing but an inhamed con
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh
that we cannot cure by taking Halpi
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f. J. CHENEY 81 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, IS cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Foot Bridges.

The foot bridges over the Spring Hollow
in the south end of town were carried
away by the freshet Of several months ago,
and since then the people have had no
means Of crossing except by narrow
plank or two which By raise of a few
inches in the stream are flOated off and
then there is no way of getting over at
all. In cases of funerals, and this has
happened several times, it is almost i'm
possible for the large numbers to cross,
especially old ladies and children. These
bridges should be replaced at once. 1t is
not necessary to build large ones, as
small low bridges, well chained at one
end so that they could swing round out
of TIE main current where they would
likely ride out high water without being
carried away would answer all purposes.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
DR.. Lohr a Bigamist,

Some of our people will remember that
DR.. Lohr, q native Of this county, but
recently residing in Ohio. was arrested
near Mt Jackson, a few weeks ago upon
telegram from his father-in-law, in
Somerset, Ohio. He was brought to this
place the same night aud confined in Jail
until the next day when he was brought
before Justice Grabill who discharged
him for want Of evidence. This was not
forthcoming because Mr.. Hynus, his
fatber-in-law. was poor man, and the
red-tape of the law would have made it
cost him about 500 to have appeared
here. Lohr's shady career while living
in this county is well known to our peO-
pie, and that he was playing the same
game in Ohio will be evident to them from
extracts from the Somerset (OhiO) journal,
which will appear in our next issue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04

Departed this life at his residence al
Alonz iylle, Shen Co. Va. Angnst 9th,
1891, Eli Cofielt, Esq, aged GO years, 10
months and Is days.
Mr. C. was a good citizen, an obligin :
and peaceful neighbor: a kind father and
an affectionate husband.
He was a worthy. aud faithful member
Of his church (the Lutheran) for nearly
80 years. lie passed away full OF the
christians hope and peace of glorious
immortality beyond the grave.
allow blest the righteous when he dies;
When sinks a weary soul to rest"
May He who alone can impart true sol
ace to the sorrowing, comfort the aged
widow and the fatherless children. B.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04

This new and commo lous hotel is nov
open for the reception Of guests. Every.
thing is new from bag nent to attic, anG
was bu with view to making it one Of
the most comfortable ard attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted np
with all modern improvements in furnl
ture. The Office and dining room are
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared Ia
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction
Charges will be very moderate, ar d
guests can rest assured that ali vii! tc
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A first-class Livery is attached 70 the
hotel. LDec. lG, 'S7 If.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
"The Century's' Life of Columbus.

The Century Magazine will celebrate the
40Oth anniversary of the discovery of
America by publishing Life of Columbus
written especially for that magazine by
Emilio CASTELAR,, the famous Spanish
orator, statesman, and author. The work
is written IN Spanish, and will be Gaze
fully translated. Senior CASTELAR,, whose
interest in and admiration for America
are well known, has made careful study
of the new historical material bearing
upon the subject, and it IS said that his
papers will he very ricLly illustrated
Other articles dealing with the discovery
of America are III course of preparation
for the same magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Willard HOUSE,
ut. JACKSON, VIRGINIA,
JOHNSON e HOTEL,
OWNERS AND PRoPRIEToRs.

This was formerly the wcll-knOwn Farra
House, but has been thoroughly rebuilt
and remodeled from top to bottom. and il
now one of the most comfortable as well
as handsomest hotels in the Valley of Viz
gina. It has been newly furnished il
every room, ard ha- all the modern con
venierccs The table will always he sup
piled with all the substan'ials ani deli
cacies that has given Virginia q world
wide reputation for gocG liz ing. CONNER
cial men will iiud special accommodations.
All necessary livery accommodations cot
nectod.
The Bar always supplied with Tie pur-
est and best liquors, wines. beer, sc.
"a Terms g co per day.
Aug. Ill ".
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
J. 7. Ttiplett's Warehouse Entered.

The large grain and flour warehouse
and wholesale tobacco establishment of j.
l. Triplett, near the depot at this place, was
broken into some ime between the closing
hour On Saturday evening and Monday
morning. The Office door and enc of the
windows were fond broken open on
Monday morning, and in the iron safe,
tie main doors Of which had been left
unlocked, the small drawers had been
forced open with a railroad spike. For
tunatel, no money had been lett in the
safe. As nothing has been missed so far
il is thought that the thief or thieves
were after money alone. A tramp had
been seen sleeping on the lower floor on
some phosphate sacks on Saturday eve
ming, and it is thought that he might
have secreted himself aud been locked in
when the place was closed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-04
Merit Wins

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been seen selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklens Arnca
Salve and Electric Btters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time. and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
OIL their merits. b. Schmitt, Woodstock,
L. H. Jordan, Mt. jackson, Druggists.