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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Dull Day for Deeds.

Only one deed of bargain aud sale was
recorded yesterday In the Clerks ofiice Of the
Chancery Court, that OF Mary II. White 20 z. Q.
Tinsley. i6 feet on tho south sido OF Canal
atrpet near Foushee. 800.
Two wore edmitisd 10 record In the Clerks
office Of tho henrico Coupty-Court: ]. ~.
Fourqureau aud wife 70 A. Il. HiitaFd, ssl fs-i0u
acros on cbickahominy swamp nine miles north
OF Richmond. S2sCo-
Winfield Scott 70 r. II. Gaylord, 100 feet on
Brooklyn street between Hign Foint and
nummit ayenueA tSoA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Mr.. Leo wheat and steinwsy."

" Messrs. Waiter d. Noses & Co., 1905 Mdao
street, Richmond. Va:
"Gentlemen,-I have an engagement to
play this evening for a number of musical
friends at Mr.. James B. PAGES residence.
and cannot do myself justice by playing
any other piano but a Stefa,cdy.
IF YOU have any regard for my personal
feelings, or for the high art of music, send
me up Steinway Grand Piano for the oe-
casion.
Very sincerely, LEoP. WHEAT"
A Steinway Grand Piano was supplied py
Messrs. Walter d. Moses L Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

academy on tho lst Of April and placed
on waiting orsers; Commander N fShes
ter has been detached from SPECIAL dntv IN
the Navy Department. on tho sIst instant
ana ordered to duty at tho Naval Academy
on the lst of April next as commandsnt
OF cadets; Passed Assistant -Paymaster
Charles M. Ray from duty in the Bureau Of
PROVISIONS and Clothing on the 9Th Of
nprll next and ordered to duty at the Naval
of tho 18th OF April from San Franciseo
SaL observation-disclosures Nj. 6.
Mcdonald from duty at the Naval Hospi.
tai, Iokohoma, Japan, on the reporting Of
nus relief, and ordered to return home and
settle accounts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
.yDOF REED'SH0USE
..,ye UNPRECEDENTED IN THE
,,sToRY OF CONGRESS.
49,, Vndienined Bnrst OF Song
,,.o through Georgia; tho
,..,." John Browns Body"
,r, telegraph to the Dispa,ch.l


ION March 4,--The House OF
"'>''' ,,,,,es Of the Fifty-frst Congress
80 burst Of song, It's ending
.Iaf,c snd unprecedented, and a
''' ls- 10 that which followed the
.., u the Speaker that the Fifty
..... was adjourned without day,
,-' q ,., .sy. never occurred before in
: --.s. d.. The United States. The
..f TIE House on tho Republican
... chamber gathered IN a body
~, -,o. az desks, headed by Mr..
- '.. .g.Sana: MIR. Nardlcv, Of
..',. Nr. Snvcrs, of New York,
d.. NiSsouri. aud as soon as
,.. declared adjourned they
,1.. st.,.ug wartime, March,
GEORGIA. which was takon
.- -.,st mass 81 the Republican
....,.4 Who made the ball ring 20
g.s.f. and cd ticatlon OF the
-...-I. fGli ot people.
luccEATC MUSIC.
-.,.. chorus. headed by Repre-
..'. -... Isln y. O'Neil. of Missouri,
...r the "poNOlogy," Praise
t.ln.a al Blessings tiow, out
v,rc sooa drowned IN the SUI
.--., ~ sound from the press
,.. "a .usr. the reporters having
.ts Gvmn. Republicans and
..,- " '.la ceased their singing TO
...,.t .; their sometime critics,
... ..aut chorus was very ei-
..-.----.eSs FROM THr PnESs.
n.--.~~. Allen Of Michigan, and
ST.. Nr. }urdiey for precentor.
... .U.r iatherlund, - as the closing
.r. .raNu,ocv died away and,
a.JH.uirc in very generally,
v.- teo. as was the singing Of
t- ea, BODY which was taken
'. .s...r. The occupants of the
p. f-r the last numbers on the
-,-.r! !sreI" Go0d-5y, Congress, -
.-. ms lover. cood-by," and He's
.. fellow" and il was with regret
ny. .. .le immense throng on the
g .-5 .- She galleries that the i'm
... ..,s.-rt came 10 an end. The
...- slowly dispersed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
-. ,ns wedhing.psII.

Hr;ss Jennie Van Leer and BENJAMIN
tIan.h,yger were married ON Tuesday night
- nAFa' Ha&szsT's Han in baltimore. The csre; 2;
snonS ~ S1ss took place under bell suspended
fson ,soS an mar arch of palms and cedars. Rabb,s
y Ren;am;n U,i m n Sold and II. Hochheimer ON ON.
nsasd n;apsd The BRIDE is o daughter Of :. Van
Tia Tner one wore white satin. The nshers
we're Alfred Croker. of Richmond ~. ~.
siecel. Nathan Hamburger; cnariens navia ,lia
Leer. ). Eiseman, NJ. y. fieid' hpd ~ Ham, Ham,
Hamburger, of Trenton; y. D. H. ~ ~ h,,aar
George Harsh. aud Mr.. Mycr, OF hichmona.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
A Florida Senatorial Vacancy.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. March 4.-The term term
IS W;Ikinsou Call as United States senator
from FLORIDA expired to-day with the az, ad-
;nnrnment ilv,r M OF the Fifty-frst Congress. The
ioa,;i iToen;siatnre which will elect his successor
does & NOT meet till Tuesday, April 7th, ana
!, may not choose a senator until ihe
closing hours OF the session, wnlcn - I'M iiIn-
tied by the Constitution 10 slAty uasi ,;ii
ne fIIed by appointment by the Governor.
The onIv reason for making an appoint
,nent = M Il il that the State may be fully repre-.
aenssd in the United States Senate IN the
o,,a,t o'F an extra session of Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
To Make up the budget.

The Council Committee ON Finance will
soon begin the preparation of the annual
budget and while so engaged will probably
meet every evening. This work will re-
quire great deal Of time and labor, as the
have TO be heard regarding the needs OF
the respective branches Of the municipal
government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Paid Mrs. Harris Promptly.

Messrs. A. p. Fowden, regent, and VIII
liam Lovenstein, secretary of Virginia
Council, No. 26. Royal Arcanum. called on
the widow of Rev. DR.. A. Harris yesterday
afternoon and handed her check for
SO 900, the amount Of endowment paid by
that ASSOCIATION on the death of her hus-
band
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
CONGRESSIONAL ECHOES.
Public Building Bills Introduced, Passed,
and Vetoed-The "Pocket Veto"
by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON. March A statement pre-
pared by the Clerk to the House Commit
tee on Public Buildings and Grounds
shows that during the past Congress all
bills for the erection of public buildings
were introduced, carrying a total appro-
priation of ST, ,635 ,625. Of this number
Dinety-three passed both houses, appro-
priating S12.676,69 all of which became
laws save four, which were vetoed by the
President.
Eleven bills passed by Congress at this
session failed to become laws by the
these was of a public character-the act to
create the Eastern division of the North
ern judicial district of Georgia. All
Others were relief bills of different kinds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Conncil Committees.

A meeting of the James-River Improve
ment Committee was held ut noon yester-
dav. -,
The Finance Committee held Its monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon.
The Light Committee meets at the up
per cas-works this afternoon at o'clock
was decided that at to-day's session an in
yestigation as TO tho Mozart Academy gas
hills Would be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
The First Fruits OF the Decision.
s. ek. nlanafssh

Sr. LOUIS. Mo-. March 4-The st. Louis
sugar refinery which has been idle since tho
formation of the Sugar Trust, Will resume
operations April lst. giving employment TO
500 persons. The resumption Is brought
about by the decision OF the New York
Court of Appeals. declaring the trust an
illegal operation. thereby releasing TIA
company from its control.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

,,n,s- q I'm tho city. Thomas G. Hsrris and ~
q. Norris, OF Richmond. Va, are stopping IN or
city for o afew dsyA
white Harlow, who accidentally shot himself
,.st sasnrdav. u improving. HIS injuries ere
about ths head and lace, saa at ono uino iatat
results wore fesrsd.
Mr.. W. B. punford, formerly driver 9, 40.
hos wagon, hes been ASSIGNED 70 nmnas -
alton of, Trt,ck no. I, and M. y. ~ bur ru@snk @
viii nii the place lately oecupied ~ me- Du-
ford.
Colonel william p. Crsighili. OF bainmores
ard Colonel O. W. p. Burgwyp, cnnneeis -
charge OF tho improvement OF James riysI' w. wsss
down tho river yesterday 20 tnspecs VIC WIZ
Colonel craighir left tho city In the evening"
Several weeks ago Russell Archer osnu, son
OF Mr.. John w. Glenn, sprained ps snss~
Blood poisoning sat IN sud was followed ~ .vSs-
Jaw, from which death resulted TUESDAY ns nItcL
noon. Tho fuuerai was frona the Grsce-oHsos
Tabernacle yesterday afternoon.
Captain Watkins Lindsay. OF f1olos
leaves to-day for the South. where no VIII spsao
two months with his son. who Is uaseihne w
the beneHt OF his health. Captain LINDSEY Ser
ries with him certificate from Governor ackins
ney. Judge Flournoy, Colonel A. W. Archer. sua
Comrade ,. I. snstton 70 tho effect tnnt nc ~ =
member OF Lee Camp and served IN COMPANY
X. forty-ninth North Carolina Infantry has-
SONS brigade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Concert rrices Reduced

The prices of admission to the dress
circle at the third concert Of the Phil
harmonic Orchestra, which will be held at
the Academy next Tuesday night. have
been reduced by the managers in order to
this gallery will be sold FOR so cents and
they will be reserved for 25 cents extra,
with the exception of the first two rows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
ADOCKET THAT PAYS.
Several Large Fines Imposed in the Police
Court Yesterday.

Thomas German, the keeper OF bar
room in Rockets. was before the Police
Court yesterday morning charged with keeping 9
his saloon open on sunday.
Several witnesses testified that they ootained
liquor from the accused on Sunday before ia4f,
Ho was fiued SIS for violating the city ordinance
and sent on 70 the grand Jury under The STATE
law.
Patrick Boiling tcoloredl, was charged with I'M
lawfully and feloniously shooting at Thomas
jasper with pistol with intent 10 kill Tie was
fined s. and costs.
George Smith and Sarah Robinson tcolored),
were ined $50 each for committing a misdo-
meanor Major Miller and Ssrnh Johnson were
also nned tho Same amount for like onence.
William Lsndrum was nned S for Dslng
drunk and trespassing on tho promises OF airs.
Ellerson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
a Ladies', Meeting.

There will be ladies' meeting at the
Young Mems Christian Association parlors
to-day at IL O'clock, to DO addressed by
Mrs. A. s. Quinton, president OF the
Women's National Indian Association, on
the late Sioux war and on needed Indian
work.
All ladies are cordially invited to be
rreeanf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
ONE SICK AND TWO HURT.
The City Ambulance Called to Attend
Three Colored Persons.

terdav nc 2:9O Z. NJ TO attend a colored
woman at the Odd Fellows Hall who was
attacked with At. Medical relief was ad.
ministered and she was taken home.
A second call was received at 6 o'clock to
attend colored boy at the Locomotive
Works, who had been run over 10y a car
and seriously hurt. His hip was badly
bruised. He was taken TO the almshousc
for treatment.
The last call Of the day was received al
$3.50 z. NJ TO attend colored man or
Twenty-frst and Veaable streets who had
fallen and cut his head. His wounds were
dressed and he was left at the place Of the
occiIapt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
NOT THE RIGHT MAN YET.
Captain Huice Satisfied Of Trigg's Inno-
cence-No Developments.

cence-NO Developments.
Policeman Chesterman reached Rich
mond yesterday morning from Glover,
Halifax county, baving in custody, William
Trigg, the man who was arrested IN that
town on suspicion of being the assailant
of little Bessie Pulling, who was assaulted
in this city last week.
On being questioned by Captain Hulce
Trigg stoutly denied that he was in any
way connected with the crime, and SAID
he was not in this city until the Saturday
after tho deed was perpetrated. AS his
statements showed almost conclusiyely
that he was innocent of the charge he was
not taken before Bessie for identification.
It is believed, however, that Trigg IS
wanted III Norfolk for some offence, and
Captain Hulce yesterday wrote. TO the
authorities of that city asking informa-
ton concerning the man. The prisoner
Will be incarcerated until an answer from
Norfolk il received.
There were no further developments in
the Pulling case yesterday, and the crime
promises to be mystery which Will never
he cplye6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

Frenchmen can properly bo called "Knights
Of the Table" They are good judges in all is
refinements and delicacles. Ia order TO stimu-
late the appetite and keep the digestive organs
in good order they give pre-eminence to Asoos-
TUBA BIrrBRs When you try them be sure IL 10
the genuine article, manufactured by Dr. y. q.
B. SgIGERT Il sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
.15 BOWMAN ACT" NOW A LAW.
large Number of Virginia Claims In
e'oaci in It-JustIce at Last.
''e-s, telegram 70 the Dispatch.I

%, 'i' 2. telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
4, ''tNros, March 4.-The President
,I' -s-ed tle claims bill known a. the
.--- e.', IA which are included the
-s luGms claims. George w. aud
S,..- !. Bowen. Culpeper county,
o., v'yer O.. Butts, E400; George
l.''''' f54i. El.sey Chamblln, $3.50: 4. J.
MI - ,5z5; Msry A. Conrad. $2,431;
l,...a'.l :. George, Si7S; Belle Diges, $l78;
J., =, 1--we. $50; Absalom Riley. %655;
80. u. Nirtz aud l.. III. Vincent, admin
NJ . Peter Nirtz. 81 .2s7: George II.
49, SllI-all Of Loudoun county.
B5-a. ". fleld. administrator OF Edmund
Bls,i " Cuipeper county. si.I52. Jam 9
ss,'-.i u GOOchlsnd county, 81 .537.
q A.! t.! Beach, OF Alexandria, executor
-,--.'.'ly X. Frazer, = .2sg. Joseph
is~' u -,l' OF Clarke county. 5i.a35. VIII
C.l,.n. D. ,I{foyer, administrator OF Wiley j.
i .''' ~ eIry county. S3,025. John Kelly,
ta -} county S6.57l. Elizabeth Null
R.,., frederick county, Sf,3s5. Eliza
Goo. ny, Prince William county. S2.5S7.
bs,,.- ! 1l',naa, Isle Of Wight county, S258.
k5t.s,, a. Laiey, Frederick county, 500.
hiss, si. A. russell, Loudoun county, $3.50.
T11.''..Aae, Norfolk county, 81 ,OS7.
b Ycr.-.Ls y. Meares, administrator OF A.
s. C. AZ al ois deceased, New Hanover county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
CIRCUIT COURT MATTERS.
New Trial Denied I'm the Damn Case-An
Old suit DfsmfsseS

Judge Wexford in the City Circuit Court
yesterday denied the motion TO set aside
the yerdici and order new trial iD the c,se of
r. Dunn against the Richmond and Peters
verdics- Dunn at the last term Of the court ro-
covered damages " NE amount Of 5000 tor in-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Leonard Jerome No More.
rn.nlnnrnnh % thn nianafch

WAsuraroN, D. c., March 4.-Leonard
Jerome. of New York. recently removed
from London TO Brighton in the hope that
his health, which had been in precarious
state for some time, might be improved,
died last night. Mr.. Jerome's wife and
daughters were present at his bedside
when he pAssed away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
PROVISIONS FOR HYPNOTlSM.
The Governor Writes MF. Blaine That
There are No Such Laws Here.

Governor Mckinney yesterday sent the
following letter 10 Secretary Blaine in re-
Spouse to communication from the lat
ter asking what restrictions. if any, are
imposed upon the practice of hypnotism
III Virginia.
sir,EYour communication OF March 9, 1891,
inGuiring for the information OF the British
Minister at Washington, ID. c., what restrictions.
II any, are imposed upon the practice ot hypno-
tism in the State Of Virginia and requesting
copies Of any laws in this Commonwealth upon
the subject, Is TO hand. beg respectfully TO in
form you we have no lRws upon the subject In
Virginia. have the honor 10 be very respect
fully yours &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Population of North Carolina,

WAsHrYoroN. March 4.-The Census Bu-
reau today announced the population Of
the State Of North Carolina by races as
follows; Whites, 1.O49.l91; colored, 567;-
40: Indians, 1911, Chinese, 10. Total,
l,Gl7, ,947.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
IAE COPYRIGHT BILL A LAW.
Signed with an Eagle-QuiIl at Least Two
Feet Long.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The President
signed the copyright bill shortly after his
arrival at the Capitol this morning. The
friends of the bill had asked Priyate-Secre-
tary Halford to request the President to
place his signature TO the measure with a
quill pen Of the style usedin the early days
OF legislation and this was done. The
quill was plucked from the wing of large
American eagle and was at least two Ieet
long. IL was sent TO the President by Mr..
Robert L. johnson. of New York. secre-
tary of the International Copyright League.
The pen was then returned to Mr.. john
son with the Presidents compliments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

An elegant mouth-wash,
Pleasant to the taste,
Purifes the breath,
Heals and hardens the gums,
Contains no acid of any kind.
Ask your dentist what be thinks OF it,
and buy il at the nearest drugstore. Prica
soc. Prepared by the Dowden Drug and
Chemical Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
NaysiNet.s
y,..,.lS lSy telegraph 20 ths Dtspssoh.l

w.. 7V'0EIhph . ths D1sDateh.l
s,s'e-- a',,s,ollos, March s.-The United
iisfr,s'..,s7 allpcf ChArleston arrived at San
49, Yesterday from Honolulu.
v. saatt-oufgeons II. n. Harris and q.
lr.issiis. .eAeIsli have been ordered TO OK
lssl ~. COMMANDER Henry Glass has
S''sshed from duty at the Naval
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Old Portraits Restored.


Frames of all kinds regilded. We guar.
antee all work. LETrwIcH BROTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

LOUIS RAWLINGS, ~ r. NJ, four frame dwsik
ings on west jackson and Duyal streets.
QUARLES & McCUkDY, 5 r. ~, frame teue.
mept No. 29i0 east N street.
GEORGE w. MAYO. l0x A. NJ, general sssorss
ment Of household furniture. stoves, CAFE
mats. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
THE NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
improvements Now Going On and Recent
Iv vFinished-PersonaI, &c.

In his report for the year 1890 Mr.. Sam
uel II. Owens, Commissioner OF the Reye-
nue.. places the total improvements Of the
city completed and uuoompleted at Slf,-
$50, divided as follows:
First Ward, % houses. S22, 500
Second Ward, "A houses. s............ 1880
Third Ward, 55 houses. 43,4OO
Fourth Ward. "a houses. 62,lOO
This il An increase of S26.55O over 1889.
On April lst the Mechanics and Mer-
chants Bank will increase its capital stock
from S25.O0O to $4,000. Mr.. Emmett L.
Duval has rendered his resignation as
assistant postmaster, to take effect the
18th of this month, when he will accept
clerkship with the bank.
Mrs. ". f. Winne's mother, Mrs. NJ.
Elizabeth Yerbe. died in Harrisburg, Pa,
several days ago. q,
Mr.. W. 4. Lithgow Is confined to his bed
by Ia grippe,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Portrn,,.rrames Regiided

az good as new. We have secured the SER
vices of a first-class glider. Estimates
given on all work.
LEFTwIcn BRorHERs, SO3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Government Purchase of silver.
fur ,alograrh IN the DisDatchi

WAsuIserox. March The amount of
silver offered for sale to the Treasury DE;
partment to-day was l,0S9,0OO ounces ana
the amount purchased, 143,OOO ounces, aI
g3 6a9S.75
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

TESTED By TINE. For Bronchial affections,
Coughs, etc, BRows's BRONCHIAL TsocHss have
prorsd their efficacy by q test Of many years.
Price 25centA 1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

Ladies needing a tonic, or children who vane
building up, should take BROWNS IRON BiffeRs.
II Is pleasant TO take, cures malaria, indgesiious
biiiousness, and liver com plants, ana makes
tho blood rich and pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
n,nsilI Not nonati.

In giving the grand jury. indictments
Tuesday tho DIsPATcH printed the name OK
G.. Donati which should havebeen l. Dinelii-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

Messrs. Peasants & Hall, General Agents
of the Penn Mutual L.ife-Insurance
Company, have moved their office to No.
Ill7 east Main street. opposite DIsPArcH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

the city. Flowers packed and shipped to
any point Wedding Bouquets and Plant
Decorations furnished at short notice.
w. A. HAMMOND,
I07 eaet Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05

We charge you nothing for the advice,
but urge you to buy DR.. Buirs Cough
Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
Lenwich Brothers Reg
Dowden's Dental Fluid.

old portrait-frames, mirrors, DC. Call and
get their prices for frst-class work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-05
rrar.eora.. Aeld Phosphate.

a HEALrHfVL iorio IN
ysed IN place Of LEMONS or sifse.r'ses sosa
harnloaise tss such ssshailessis a. arc '''
10 tQkx.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-02-19

with the earth, and at the nearest point
to the roots, about one-half inch deep.
1t will be better to shade the plants for
day or two with very coarse litter or
straw, but be careful that there are no
weeds seeds in it.
Healing IN Plants. must be
done in case your ground is not in
proper condition on receipt of plants,
and done Immediately. Mix water with
clay or fine muck, to the thickness of
cream; dip the roots of the plants in
this. take them to place where the
soil is fine, rich ard quite dry dig a
trench two feet long, five inches deep,
with one side forming slope. Lay
your plants in single row against this
side, the crown even with the surface,
and cover them with one inch Of earth,
pressing it firmly against them. Lay
another row upon this earth snd pro-
coed III the same manner till all are
healed ill., No water should be allowed
to stand upon them, but in dry weather
they should be kept moist by frequent
sprinkling. Plants will keep well thus
healed i'll for two weeks, but the sooner
they are planted out the better.
C Put this paper where You can
| find it when YOU want it.
f.. w. W.
Hancock Point. Jan. %.