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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30
SVRSOL FLOWING.

Subsoil blowing, which by many is
considered as greatly improving the
chances for a crop, has nevertheless as
yet not come into anything like general
use in farm practice. This arises, no
doubt, from the fact that the benefits
to be derived from 1t are not common to
all soils, and also largely to the double
cost of preparation which subsoiling i'm
plies. The theory is that it is beneficial
in both dry and wet seasons-in the
former by creating a sort of reservoir
for water in the loosened soil below the
ordinary furrow against time of need,
when the plants may be supplied with
moisture through capillary attraction
that would otherwise have drained off
from the surface; in a wet season,
through breaking up of the subsoil,
which allows az excess from rainfalls Co
pass downward, where it would other
wise remain too long on or near the sur
face to the injury Of plants.
Whatever view may be taken of these
proportions, it may safely be said that
its advantages, or the opposite, cannot
in all cases be predicted without putting
it to the test Of actual experiment on the
farm itself. In discussing this subject
in monthly report of the Kansas State
Board of Agriculture, Mr.. NJ. Mohler,
the Secretary, recommends the follow
ing easy method of determining whether
subsoillng does or does not possess, in
whole or in part, the merits often claimed
for it.
The plan proposed is to pillow and
subsoil two or more strips, about two
rods in width, from sixteen to twenty
inches deep, across the field selected for
the experiment and let the balance of the
field be plowed the usual depth and
not SUBSIDIZED, and let the surface prepa-
ration of both be the same before the
planting. Then plant the field across
the SUBSIDIZED strips so that there can be
no difference in the time of planting,
and give exactly the same cure and
treatment to the entire field while the
crop is growing. Keep a record and
note every ten days the varying condi-
tions of the weather and the differences,
if any, in growth of the plants, and
after harvesting the difference in the
yield and quality of grain. In this man
ner the question of its usefulness for such
soil and under such conditions may be
quite satisfactorily determined.
While the suggestions of Mr.. Mohler
are intended primarily for the considera-
ton of farmers in his own State, the
method proposed is equally applicable
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30
PURSLANE.

This low, creeping plant, commonly
called pursley, seems to grow in rich
garden soils almost as if by magic, so
quickly does it spread over the ground.
1t is quite easily pulled up and ifleft upon
the ground where it grew will soon take
root again, especially if the soil is at all
wet or moist. While it is one of the
most common weeds, it is by no means
as bad pest as many others. The best
way to dispose of it is to scrape out the
entire plant with hoe, and carry them
out of the garden, unless one has chick
ems or pigs, when it may be pulled up
and thrown to them, with a certainty
that they will soon eat it up.-NeO York
World.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30
SUCCESS IN KEEPING POULTRY.

1t is comparatively an easy task to pro-
tect poultry from both lice and mice. A
little fresh, strong insect powder busted
among the feathers will quickly dispose
of the one, and kerosene splashed or
sprayed on the roosts will do away with
the other. Repeat two or three times
during the summer, and once or twice
during the winter, and the thing is done.
The next thing of Importance Is
constant supply of fresh water. Nothing
is better than running brook, but if it
cannot be had, the supply IN the drink
ing vessels should be replenished several
times day during the heat of the season.
An admirable plan of drinking fountain
is one that can be made and used By
every farmer, and consists of an old bak-
ing pan under box, with one end pro-
truding. The drinking dish, of what
ever form or material, should be fire.
quently washed, preferably with boiling
water, and a drop of carbolic acid, or a
little piece of copperas be added to the
water. Stagnant pools, especially of
manure water in the barnyard, should
never be tolerated, especially where hens
could get access to it, as when thirsty
the foolish hen will take a drink out of
the sinking pool as readily as out of the
purest running brook or coolest spring.
During the summer we should not be
very lavish with the grain. Free roam
ing fowls will need very little, and that
may consist mostly of wheat or oats,
corn being given but very scantily, If
at all. Make some new nests in new
places from time to time, and renew the
litter in the old ones often. Gather the
eggs regularly every afternoon. Catch
the rats, skunks and weasels. Cure
scaly legs by dipping them in kerosene
oil. That is about all there is to it.
Only word needs to be added about
the breed.
Any good breed, under such condi-
tions, will or should give you good re-
suits. But some are better an others.
The Leghorns, either white or brown,
will fill the egg basket. The Brahmas
are fair layers, and give you large,
plump table fowl besides. Crosses of
the two are excellent. Plymo nth Rocks
make good fowl, and you can cross
them with any other pure breed, espe
cially the Leghorns, for good results.
like my fowls to be all uniform, conse-
quently prefer single, pure breed, and
none has ever suited me better as farm
fowl than the Black Langshan.
Set the hens as fast as they wish to
set in spring. Make the nests on the
ground, in barrels, boxes, or hooks, ETC.,
| where the bird will be hidden and I'M
disturbed. Do not fuss much with the
setting hens. After the chicks are
Matched, put them with the hen in a
coop for few days; then, if possible,
set them free. To break up the setting
hen there is no better way than to let
her set week or so, then give her a
few chicks to take care of. Feed her
we'll and she will soon be in laying con-
dition again, and all the better for the
rest and change enjoyed for few weeks.
This farm management of poultry, and
it will seldom fail to be profitable
| Practical Farmer.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30
THE FARM AND GARDEN.
TIL. BEST LAND FOR BEANS.

Beans require less moisture, except to
terminate, than any other grain. If they
come up evenly few showers about the
time the pods are forming will make
crop if the land has been well cultivated.
A wet soil, or one containing much hu-
mus, Is not fitted for this crop. Either
a clay well drained or gravelly sur
face is better than loan. The soil must
be permeable to moisture, SO that if
heavy rains come, water will not stand
on the surface. Boston Cultiodtor.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

BANGOR, Ne
DR.. TOBIAS-Eor some time past have been
subject TO severe attacks OF rheumatism. I
have tried every remedy ever heard of, but
failed to get relief. until a friend suggested
your Venetian Liniment. l acted on his ad-
vice and sent for large bottle; my leg was
so bad that | could hardly stand on it; with
little faith, commenced to apply 1t. In two
minutes / was relieved; this gave me courage.
made vigorous and thorough application
and went TO bed, sleeping all night; on waking
in the morning | found myself transformed
from CRIPPLE to a HAPPY MAN able to Jump
a five rail fence or dance POLKA. | write
you this letter to express my qualification in
finding so valuable a medicine. / shall never
be without il. d. Z. W. STONE
Agent Grand Trunk Z. r. Canada
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30
A Remarkable Memory.

William Cotter, Jr., of Hartford,
Conn.,, must have remarkable memory.
He is registrar of votes, and the Times,
of that city, says that of $4,000 names
on the list, he claims to be able to tell
from memory the residence and politics
of every one, and also, in cases where a
person has been absent in Europe, to tell
where and when he went away.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

elsewhere. 1t may thus be used by any
farmer in any locality as a comparatively
easy and inexpensive way of learning
whether on his own fields subsoiling will
produce sufficient increase IN his crops
to compensate for the additional ex-
pense.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

II goes back
all the money you've spent for
it-n there's neither benefit nor
cure. That's what ouqht to be said
of every medicine. 1t ,cou!d be
if the medicine were good enough.
But it is said Of only one medicine
of its kind-Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. It's the guar
a,teed blood-puritier. Not only in
March, April and May, when the
sarsaparillas claim to do good, but
in every season and in every case
it cures all diseases arising from a
torpid liver or from impure blood.
For all Scrofulous, Skin and Scalp
Diseases, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
and Biliousness, it is a positive
remedy.
Nothing else is as cheap, no mat
ter how many hundred doses are
offered for a dollar.
With this, you pay only for the
good you get.
And nothing else is "just as
good"
1t may be "better - for the
dealer; but you are the one that's
to be helped.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

A remedy that will cure Group in a few mo-
ments, prevents pneumonia and diphtherla
Ike Dr. Hoxsie's Certain Group Cure. No
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Address A. +. Hoxsie, Buffalo, \. \.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

J. A. Johnson. Medina, y. Y, says: Halls
Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold BY Druggists,
75c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

FITS stopped free by DR.. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsTORER No tits after first days use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial bottle
free. Dr.. Kline. G3l Arch ST.. Phila.. Pa.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30
Tried and MOI Found wanting.

THERE are nearly 600 grocers In Philadel-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-10-30

Ifatflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac ThOmp
sons Eye-waler Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16

DAVENPORT Democrat, G azette: The
course of the democrats of Illinois last
year in nominating candidate for United
States senator in their state convention
was so successful in its results that the
Ohio republicans talk of following he ex-
ample. 1t is as good as assured that the
next republican convention of the Buck,
eye state will place in nomination Sena-
tor Sherman or some other man. In this
way the distance between the people and
their senators will not appear so great as
under the system long used in this coun
try.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16
THE matte TO MY CAMEO
By F. A. mitchell.
CHAPTER III.

ShAf lI4IS III.
Twelve years passed, during which.
If my child friend did not pass entirely
out of my mind, she at least became a
very indistinct image ON my memory.
had become quiet, mature citizen of
the United States, with no fancy what
ever for the sight of blood, and without
the slightest prediction for making
vows. The one had made so long be-
fore l was not disposed to regard as
strictly binding, and should any reason
occur for its breaking l did not look
upon it as a serious obstacle.
was sitting one summer afternoon
on the porch of hotel facing one of the
New England beaches, chatting with a
friend-a lady. The porch ran nearly
around the hotel. 1t was the hour when
the young lady sojourners, dressed in
tasteful costumes, promenaded, some
times three or four abreast, back and
forth; quite enough of them, thought,
to form battalion of beauty. Sudden
~, in oIs of the platoons that tramped
by, appeared one who, as she passed,
nodded pleasantly to the lady with
whom l was sitting. The salutation
was unstudied, yet not familiar hap
py combination of cordiality and digni-
ty. The smile that accompanied it sent
a thrill through me in twinkling.
who is that?' / inquired quickly.
Miss Ward"
Her Christian name?"
Edith"
No, no; her other name:-
She has no other"
Isn't it Deliag"
Simply Edith. Would you like to
know herr
rested back in the chair, from which
had started
THANK you; I'll not trouble you. /
shall not be here long"
The next afternoon l was standing on
the porch with my friend taking my leave.
A bevy of young girls approached, and
one of them, wishing to speak to my
friend, stopped for the purpose. In a
twinkling was introduced to the whole
party. One of the young ladies was Miss
Ward,
There was about this girl certain
high born reserve which alternated with
an engaging frankness and sprightliness.
There We're two sides to her disposition;
the one merry, the other serious. A low,
melodious laugh expressed keen enjoy
ment to perfection, but if anything oc-
CURED to divert her from merriment to
seriousness there came without warning
that which never failed to inspire me
with kind OF awe.
Instead of departing at once, as in
tended, l did not leave the hotel for -four
weeks. prolonged my stay, notwith-
standing number of resolutions to the
contrary, until began to censure myself
for being weak. At last, perceiving that
my stay was noticed by my friends, 1 re
solved to leave Immediately.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16
THE Keokuk Constitution Democrat

The Keokuk Constitution Democrat
has aroused itself to q logical conclusion
concerning street improvements, a con.
clusion Rock Island arrived at two years
ago. 1t says:
Street paving is demanding the stten-
ton of almost all the cities. 1t has come
TO pass that the city is judged largely by
the condition of its streets. For this
reason there is a very large number of
municipalities which are expanding con-
siderable money in paving. and in most
cases with brick. 1t will not be long be-
fore Keokuk takes hand at it, slong
with the other live cities.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16
The Itata Case.

The Indianapolis Sentinel has some SEN
sible views concerning the case of the
Itata which has been attracting so much
attention of late, and gives this editorial
resume of the situation:
There is civil war in the republic of
Chill, with whose government we are at
peace. The Itsta, vessel belonging 10
the insurgent Gillian forces, was found
loaded or loading with freighis contrsband
Of war within the waters Of the United
States. designed for use by the Gillian
revolutionists. At least this was the
charge, and under this charge the vessel
was attached and held TO answer in
the federal courts at San Francisco
Whether the charge be true or not hos lot
been shown. If true there may be some
doubt if under our neutrality acts there is
any liability in the case of q war merely
civil where both parties have not been
recognized as belligerents. But these
questions need not be considered at this
time. The Itats was regularly seized and
detained under due legal process of U. S
courts in U. s. waters and is bound 10
answer.
This Itata, an armed sea>going steamer
with full armament and a large crew of
men and officers belonging to the rebel
Gillian navy, being arrested, was detained
by means of a cable and single deputy
marshal left in charge. The crew of the
Itats, old cruisers on the Pacific, who
had, perhaps. done holder things. cast of
the cable, cribbed the deputy and put 10
sea. We can. if we catch the runaway,
hold il anywhere on the high seas, or, per
haps, in the waters of any nation which
has not acknowledged the belligerency of
the Gillian revolutionists; that is, we
may hold and return the fugitive to ans
wer. We can use such force as may be
necessary and repel force with force for
that purpose.
As to what is said of the armament
and crew of the Esmeralda as compared
with the Charleston, sent, as is said, in
puruit of the Itats, we have nothing TO
do with the EsmeIslda, unless she should
interfere to prevent the rearrest of the
escaped prisoner. That she should do
so is incredible. This would be an act
of fragrant war on the part Of the Chils
ian revolutionists against the United
States. Hardly pressed as these insur
gents are in the contest with the author
ity OF their own government they would
not think of mourning additional hostili.
ties. One war at time lie their policy,
a, il has been ours. The question be-
tween the Itata and her pursuers is sim
ply q race for time and whether the fugs-
tive is the faster.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16

DOES prohibition prohibit1 If so,
then why does not the consumption Of
whiskey decrease in proportion to the
growth and spread of prohibitionf Facts
are stubborn things. Internal Revenue
Commissioner Mason estimates that the
whiskey made in the United States this
year will be l2O, GOO, 900 gallons, 5000.
900 gallons more than was ever made
here before in one year. The prohibit
tionis,s are getting in their work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16


On the evening on which l made this
new-and determined it should prove
an revocable-resolution CHANGED to
be sitting on the portico with-Miss
Ward. The moon was at the full, and
came out of the ocean as the sun set 1t
seems singular TO me now that should
have presumed to speak so confdingly
to one l had known so short a time
Besides, my companion had not encour-
aged any special confidence ON my part.
Indeed, regretted that she had ceased
to treat me with the unconventionality
of the others, and seemed at times
trifle constrained. What it was that led
me to confide in her on the evening
mentioned l can scarcely conceive, I'M
less 1t was that exquisite hour-the most
delightful to me of all hours of the dav
when the newly risen full moon stands
on the horizon as if pausing to survey
the landscape, and then begins to rise,
great Illuminated ball. in the heavens.
Whatever was the cause, | touched
upon several episodes in my life. among
them the story of my meeting little
Della in the park in Germany, twelve
years OC4olc. gave d IllHuJe account
of what occurred; the child's appropria-
ton of the park flowers, the approach of
the policeman, the honest confession.
When came to speak of her departure,
'Here," ! said, putting my finger on my
scarfpin, sis the mate to a keepsake
gave her"
What beautiful Cancel" She looked
at it closely. II think l have noticed it
in your scarf before"
took it from its place and handed it
to her She bent over it to examine the
carving in the mingling twilight and
moonlight.
"You haven't told me, she said, with
out looking up, what it was that en-
gagged your attention on the day after
you parted with the little girl"
hesitated. THAT would scarcely in
terest woman"
But i wish to know"
told her of my quarrel with my En-
glish friend; my dream before going out
to the field; my firing aside, and receiv-
ing my adversary's bullet As / gave
the short story she bent closer to the OBJ
ject she was examining, and lower and
lower, as the twilight deepened, until
her face was entirely hidden from me.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16

CARL SCHURz, who. as president of
the neutrality-suspicious. Packet company,
has made study of the most improved
methods of ocean travel. believes tina,
steamers will yet be built to make the
run across to Europe in three or four
days. He thinks that safety need not be
sacrificed 10 gain speed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16

DETROIT Free Press; Indications null
tiply that Mr.. Harrison will have to be
the leader of the grand old party in 1892
he seems to be the only man who is GO
ing down hill fast enough to keep ahead
of IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16

WASHINGTON Post: The New York
legislature adjourned without making an
appropriation for the worlds fair. 1t
was q good thing for the worlds fair when
congress declined to locate it in New
York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16
SATURDAY. MAY 1e. 1891.

SIXTY million tons of iron ore are in
sight around Iron mountain. Michigan.
more than can be mined in 90 years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-16

The electoral college of 1892 will be
43 votes larger than that OF 1883
and it will require s23 votes to elect.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-02
WHO WILL IT Be?
The Next President of the Re.
public of Chilli.
Probably Millionaire Don Au-
gustin Edwards.

He Is One of the Wealthiest IL Not the
WeaIthiest of Chilians, and Has Always
Contributed to the support Of the Rev
Olutionary Cause - Quiet Again Re-
stored in Valparaiso.
LONDON, Sept. 2.-It is reported here,
on the strength Of statement klade by
the congressional agents in Paris and
London, that Don Augustin Edwards
will be the next president of Chilli. He
is one of the wealthiest, if not the wealth.
lest of Chilians, and in the early period
of the insurrection he supplied funds Law
ishly for the support of the revolutionary
cause. He has many friends in the
higher class in England and on the con-
tinent, and is largely interested In the
nitrate trade.
He has splendid farm in Chilli, which,
up to the time of the war, was stocked
with the best blooded cattle that money
could obtain in Europe. These cattle,
during the war, were slaughtered for
food for Balmaceda's troops, and the
property of Edwards both in city and
country was laid waste. He narrowly
escaped with his own life.
The congressionalists have always
looked to him as their leading represen-
tatiye, although he has not taken an
active personal part in naval or military
affairs. The active head of the revolu-
tion has been George Montt, who, with
Silva and Barros Luco, formed the gov
erning junta. 1t is said that Montt Is in
favor Of Edwards for president.
The congressionalists have within the
past few days brought strong pressure to
bear on the British foreign Office to Sc
cure British influence against the trans
fer to Balmaceda of the silver shipped
from Valparaiso in British war vessel.
There is very little likelihood that the
treasure will be turned over to Bal
macedn.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-02
SURE TO FOLLOW.
Distress After the General
Crop Failure in Europe.
Wheat VIII Reach $l.5o Per
Bushel by Christmas,

Germany is Short 100000, 600, BnsheIs.
Russia in the Same Fix, and France Not
Much Better oG-ENerybody Depend
ing Upon America FOR Bread-vlews of
an American just Returned.
New York, Sept. 2,-~Colonei ]. b.
Montgomery, of Oregon, has Just re-
turned from Germany and is now at the
Fifth Avenue hotel. He was asked about
the crop failure In Europe, and said:
"The crop failure in Europe is gem
eral. and distress is sure to follow. | was
all over Germany and saw that the
rain had ruined the wheat and rye. In
Germany there will be shortage in the
grain crops of SO per cent, or just 1O0,-
600, 900 bushels. The empire generally
produces 24o, ,000,000 bushels Of rye and
10000, 900 bushels of wheat annually.
With the great falling off mentioned the
people will have to look to this country
Tor relief. Russia is short and can't sup
ply Germany, and France is not much
better off. The potato crop In continen-
tai Europe has been more or less fail
ure, and the people look with longing
eyes toward America. / am not a specu-
lator In grain, but l predict that by
Christmas wheat in this country will
sell at $3.50 per bushel, owing to the
great demand in Europe"