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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The Hilda Vernon Company closed their
weeks engagement here last Saturday night
Their plays during the week were highly
spoken Of, and good houses each night
showed the appreciation Of the public. The
company went from here to Front Royal,
where they play this week, and will return
and play here Monday and Tuesday nights
next, before starting on their western tour.
The plays will be "Fauntleroy" and "Ro-
anoke." The management, from business
and social standpoint, are pleasant, afable
gentlemen, and made many friends here.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The Martinsburg Salesman says Judge
John Blair Hoge presided in the circuit
court with the same ease and readiness as
in former days, aud dispatched business
much to the satisfaction Of the members of
the bar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The Cadet Corps Of the West Virginia
University honored itself by presenting to
1t. Z. 5 Avis, its late commander, hand
some sword, gold-mouuted, and inscribed A:
Presented to E. s Avis, First Lieutenant
Of Infantry, L. 5. Army, by the Cadet
Corps Of West Va. University, in high APP
probation of his ability and efficiency as
Commandant Of Cadets and Professor of
Mathematics, Military Science aud Tactics,
June 10th, 1891"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23
can and DO

Guarantee DR.. Acker's Blood Elixir, for it
has been fully demonstrated to the people
Of this country that tits superior to all 9TH
er preparations for blood diseases. 1t is a
positive cure for syphilitic poisoning, u
GERS, EruptiOns and Pimp.es. 1t puri6es
the whole system and thoroughly builds up
the constitution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Ladies clean your kid gloves with Math-
ers Glove Cleaner, for sale only by Burns
& Shugert-where may be found full line
of dressed and undressed kid gloves in all
the most desirable shades
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23
MEMS SUITS.

We have paid moro attention this season
than ever before to our finer grades of Mems
Clothing. We are now showing the choicest
products OF the market in this line. All of
the nobby shapes are represented. Everything
that is new and stylish.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr Edward Elliott, son Of the proprietor
Of the Watson House, has gone to Shep-
herdstown and opened a bakery and con-
iectionery. We trust he viii have a gen.
er0us patronage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

IF there is one time mere than another
when the ice man should not fail to put in
an appearance, it is day when the mer-
curry climbs up to 90' in the shade.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23
BOYS SUITS.

Our Boys Department is fairly teeming
with all of the choice novelties of the season.
We are now making speciality of School
Suits and are showing not only the nobbiest,
but the best and cheapest as we'll We would
call special attention to our line of Jersey
Suits for the smaller lads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

It viii be seen by advertisement that our
best local talent, represented by the Ora
matte Club, viii, next Friday night, enter
tain the people at Washington Hall by pre-
seuting "A Box Of Monkeys" The title Of
the play is suggestive Of much fun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The following test for watered milk is
simplicity itself: A well-polished knitting
needle is dipped into deep vessel Of milk
and Immediately withdrawn in an upright
position. If the sample is pure some of the
fluid will hang to the needle, but if water
has been added to the milk even in small
proportions the fluid will not adhere to the
needle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Joseph Matthias and his son, G.. ". Ma
thiss, Of Hardy county, we're arrested and
taken before T. 5. Commissioner A. c. Ma
denbousch at harrisburg, charged with
obstructing the mails. They gave bond for
appearance at next term Of Z. S. Court,
December 18th, at Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

We are nowshowing new lines of Fall Neck
wear, latest styles and tints, at popular prices.
Fall weights in Underwear, ali fabrics. Big
assortment of Hosiery, Shirts, Gloves, &c,
lower than the lowest. Your inspection in
yited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr. II. o. Talbot gathered from a tree
on bis Tot last week three apples which
weighed over three pounds, and one meas
ured sixteen inches in circumference.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

We acknowledge from the Shenandoah
County Agricultural Society at Woodstock
= complimentary ticket Of admission to the
fair which begins October 9th. Secretary
J. II. Grabill will please accept our thanks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr. G. F. Walker got 2nd premium at
Morgau's Grove for heavy draught stallion,
and Col B. d. Gibson was awarded pre-
MUM for Ben Davis apple.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

We are panied to hear Of the death of
Mrs. Martha J. Silver, which occurred at
the residence Of her son-in-law, W ii.
Henshaw, Esq, near Arden, in this county,
last Wednesday afternoon. She was in the
send year Of her age Interment at Bun
ker Hill Gvar9stora Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr.. C. F. Wall shipped last Thursday two
carloads Of fat cattle Two Of them, pur-
chased Of Mr. Richard Henderson, weigh
cd 2760 pounds.-Spirik
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr.. Towner schley, of ShePherdstown,
has been appointed one Of the marshals for
the Hagerstown fair. He will make a good
one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

wv. Smallwood and John Gray, whilst
hunting squirrels on the east side of the
Shenandoah killed twenty-uiue rattle
snakes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

DIR. John NJ. Myers, who lived near Win
chester, was found dead in bed in a room at
the Golden Eagle House, Washington,
Thursday morning. An empty phial of
chloroform was near him on the pillow, but
whether he killed himself accidentally or
purposely is not known. A widow and three
children survive him.-AlerdndriG Gazette
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr.. VIM. Lloyd exhibited ll5 varieties Of
apple at Morgan's Grove. Mr.. J.. has sew
eral thousand trees of fine fruit in his or
chards
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr.. W. l.. Wilson is to have library
addition TO his residence and Mr. ]. c.
Holmes has been engaged to do the work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23
JUST RECEEV.ED I!

A lot of Dessert Peaches, Canned Peas, Black
berries. Tomatoes, Corn, Currant and Straw
berry Jellies, Apple Butter, n. Y. Early Rose
Seed Potatoes, New Cabbage and all kinds of
Vegetables in season.
A new barrel of Sweet Cider; fresh lot of
P. T. Georges brand of Maryland Sugar-cured
Hams; Fresh Shad and Herring in any guam
tity. w. >. MERCHANT.
April Is. 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

N. Palmbaum & Bro. are receiving full
line Of fall and winter dress goods, trim
mings aannels, etc Next to Watson House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

A fine Stieff organ has been placed in
Stephenson Seminary by Mr.. ]. II. holland.
Mr.. y. has been rushing things recently.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23
T,co Souls nth bat SingIe Thought, p

As they sat side by side. they sighed
Oh, my idol % he said, and then idled-
Dear Luke, said she, a. she looked, 81
VII. wed thee If thou wilt, and he wilted.
The honeymoon passed in an excess Of JOY.
L1cess in eating rich food brings indiges-
Ton sick headache, and frequent attacks Of
dizziness. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
wi. cure an these. They are tiny, sugar
coated, and easy TO swallow No other
PREPARATION compares with them as a Liver
IiA. They are guaranteed, and one is a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr.. G.. w. McKown, Of GersrdstOwn, ex-
poets his shipment Of peaches this season
to aggregate two thousand boxes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The premium at Morgan's Grove TO Mr..
G.. Mason Conklyn was = pitcher and mugs
not a quilt, as stated by Us
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr. f. c. Tabb, at Leetown, this county,
has a thousand bushels Of aPPles-choice
fruit, several varieties-for sale.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mrs. James W. Milton, aged about 81
years, died near Shannondale Factory on
Saturday last after a distressing illness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

WANrED.-Old time mahogany furniture,
clocks, brasses, &c Address, JOHN TREB-
ZIG. @ North Howard street, Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The Morgan Mercury wants 70 know why
no young men are appointed from that
county as cadets TO the West Virginia Uni
yersity We will wager that the fault is
not that Of Regent Brown, but Of the Nor
gan county boys Let some Of your bright
boys apply 70 the regent, who will be sure
90 give Morgan her full quots.-M qrtiHsj,vg
N7'etmdH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Harry Wilmington keeps nice fresh can
dies and Iron Cross cigars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Notice.-Palmbaum' stores will be closed
October 81 and 18th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The new jail in Mar.insburg is uesrly
ready for the roof
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Jefferson Chapter No. r. A. NJ. viii
meet next Monday night at s o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

w. w. Crump, a well-known hardware
merchant Of Martinsburg, died Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

We would respectfully announce to our many
patrons and the public that we have now open
our large and complete line of Wearing APP
parel for the approaching Winter Season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

The best are the cheapest then try Iron
Cross cigars
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23
DIED.

At "Tuleries," Clarke county, Virginia, the
residence Of Col. U. L. Boyce, September 11th,
1891, Mrs. MARY w. TULEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Mr. T. E. Beachley. contractor and build
er, has purchased for cash from the Charles
Town ~, VI. & J. Co. a tract Of land 'front.'
ing on Belt r. r. avenue 22O feet and on
George street 3jj feet The purchaser is to
erect a woodwork factory upon this tract
on or before the first Of next April.-SDiriL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

A good smoke, you say; then try Iron
Cross cigars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

See Miss Agnes Kennedy's advertisement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Ironcrosssegars are the best.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-23

Miss Gussie Shipley and Mr.. Gcre Ship
ley gave the family at "Mt. ParvO" pleas
ant call Monday morning. Miss Gussie
has returned to the Wesleyan Institute at
Stanton. Mr. Gere will spend week
with his parents in Berryville and return to
his desk in the clerks Office at Covington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-21
Cotton Seed Meal as stock Food.

]. S. Woodward, Niagara county, New
York, writes to Rural NelC Yorker: l
often notice in the farmers club of the
Rural inquiries as to the safety of feeding
cotton-seed meal to animals and especially
TO those that are pregnant. Now, we have
been feeding it for the past four years and
have beer feeding it literally to all classes
of animals when pregnant as well as when
not, and we have yet to see the first in
stance of its being injurious. except as q
hog feed We feed a car load each winter
and feed pregnant animals right up to par
turition, and | don't believe there is the
least danger in its. / would recommend,
however, that it be mixed with some food
not so highly heterogeneous. both for salty
and economy. IL is a we'll established
fact that tie rations for animals should be
properly balanced with a view to the end
sought, both for health of the animal and
the profit of the feeder, and cotton-seed
meal Is about as far from a proper balance
as any feed used, its nutritive ratio varying
from l to Ia, according to the closeness of
the oil. But have never seen any food
that was better to balance a ration like
timothy or corn meal than cotton-seed
meal. To get the best results from its use, it
should be fed with ensilage or some sort of
roofs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-21
Drawbacks of Farming at the south

Drawbacks of Farming at the South.
During the year, says Virginia farmer
in the Country Gentleman, received many
letters from people who ask: What are
the drawbacks OF the south 7" They corr
rectlY figure that as all sections Of the coun-
try have some draw back or other, the south
is not an exception to the rule, and. there
fore, there must be a some serious draws
back as a cause for lis poor agricultural de-
velopment.
The question is hard TO answer. II called
upon to go to the bottom Of things, should
say that the greatest drawback 10 farming
interests in the south is simply this: The
farms are too large Fhe system Of slavery
tended to large estates. There we're many
lahorers and they could cover a large
amount of land. Prior to the war, II any
land was offered for sale, IN nine cases out
of ten, the farmer who owned the adJoin-
ing land bought it and added it to his al
ready large farm. The Importance OF the
individual was too often determined by the
number of slaves he owned, and the num-
Der of acres in his plantation. therefore,,
when slavery was done away with, 1t Iete
the south practically all in large old estates
or plantations. A gentleman was taking
to me the other day about his farm. He
had II. 900 acres of land. OF this large
amount he had only about one-tsnth IN cul-
tivation, and his statement was that 1t Kept
him busy to make his living and pay his
taxes ''Why not cut it up and sell 1t !" 1
suggested. ''Well, / would De glad to cut
it into 500 acre tracts and sell, ne replied.
The idea occurred t. me-what can man
do with 500 acres Of land Most men can
make more money from fifty acres than
from 500. Some men are capable OF hand
ling an army-capsble of being generals
such men, perhaps could handle 5JO-acre
farm 60 advantage. The ordinary man, or
the man Of fair average ability, can sue
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-21
Growing EARLY Beets.

"Will you please inform me through the
WEEKLY News the best plan for obtaining
early bee.s, aud which is the best variety
for market. B. W."
The earliest crop Of beets for spring use is
secured by sowing the seeds IN cold frames
In November, and securing well-rooted
plants to be transplanted to the open
ground as soon after Christmas as posi-
be- In the latitude of Middle Georgia it is
not safe to transplant extensively before
the last of January, though a small area
may be risked some weeks earlier. II you
have no cold frames you can SOW the seed in
8 bed in the open ground early in October,
and when severe weather is threatened cover
tie plants with pine straw sufficiently to
keep the soil from freezing too deeply. Dur
ing mild spells in November or December or
January take off the straw or most Of it.
Your locality being sixty miles or more
south of this we have no doubt you can
transplant generally with safety as early as
the middle OF January, if not little earlier.
In setting out if the tops are too heavy cut
nearly all of it off before setting out Lay
off burrows two or two and half feet
then bed on the furrow with a scooter, level
the ridges down just before setting out
time and run a light roller along the rows.
Set the plants every six or eight inches in
the row. pressing the soil firmly to the
roots. Give the plants time to take hold
upon the soil, and freshen up good and push
with frequent shallow hoeing and harrow
&c aS,ia lx-r IOhN
dress if possible along the rows with some
nitrate of soda two or three weeks after
transplanting. If you cannot get nitrate of
soda make a liberal top dressing of good
stable manure that has been well fined.
The Bassano is very early kind, but our
choice usually is Dewings Improved turnip.
The long blood is very good. This is the
plan we have always followed for securing
early beets. They get large enough for nse
several weeks before those that are grown
from seed sowed in January. 1t is an ad-
vantage to puddle the roots of the plants
In mixture of clay and COW manure before
setting out. One can set out good-sized
plat in day if the job is ''gone at" just
right Be sure to press the soil firmly to
all points of the roots. II the top root is
too long break it off before inserting ia the
hole. If properly set out there is no reason
why single plant should fail, especially il
the roots are 'grouted" or puddled.
Have any of our readers in Lower Georgia
or Florida succeeded in growing beets by
open air sowings in September or October
or November2 If SO we should be pleased
to hear from them. Fall sowings are inva-
riaoIy killed IS high up as Milledgeyille.
Your other questions will sbe answered in
due time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-21
AUTUMN WORK
In Field and Garden.


The southern farmer finds his most i'm
portant work now in the harvesting of his
crops. Cotton is to be picked. Corn if not
ready for the barn will be in few weeks
more. Hay is to be gathered in. In a
good many sections labor is scarce and
many farmers may have to contend with
difficulties in getting all the work now push
ing done at the proper time. Very wet or
very dsy weather may occur as to give them
considerable trouble IN housing the made
crops as promptly as it should be done. They
certainly have no time to waste. have no
doubt many will be SO situated as not to be
able to do all the work that they would like
to do. They must do the best they can any
way.
1t is unfortunate that the harvest work is
80 pressing just at the time when il is meet
and proper that other crops should be put
~, Over large southern territory the
.nis,ty days following Sept. 20 is the ''hap-
~ period Tor sowing oate, rye aud barley
oua clover and Lucerne, and il is the case
every year that much of this important work
necessarily deferred until November or
december, il done at all.
81 farmer operating with little or no capt.
-. unos 1t difficult if not impossible to COM
,L auu tne necessary labor to do everything
M could be probably done at this season.
inc =" 81 90 not like to suggest to farmer do
ing ing things that it is utterly impossible for
'T P, 70 90 owing to the lack of funds.
looking ahead there is much tina. can
the foIi, however, in the way of getting in
tail gram and clover without its interfer-
go S "lI1 the harvesting of the crops Let the
-. laoor gather the cotton and make the
ra.,,i, Whlle the farmer himself with his
$3.50 s.a. laoor attends TO the preparation aud
SoNMing q the oats and rye, etc.
90 1.o farmers have only limited area
IS ~ So tS 4a an and it is very generally the
early October on which he can sow Grain or
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-21
Orchard Grass.

AGRICULTURAL Editor of the Weekly
News: Please give US in the NEWS the
name and description of the best grass to
soy down in a pear orchard after tue trees
have become sufficiently old 10 discontinue
cultivation.
Some good grass that will do well on
moderately sandy land, and what will keep
down weeds and enrich the land.
Please state where seed of same can lie
procured. L. w.
Cairo Ga.
The very best grass for the purpose is
Orchard Grass
Sow one and a half bushels to the acre,
but use care not to SOW it just under the
trees
Sherman & Co., Louisville, KY, sell good
seeds at fair prices. Write to them for
price list. Ii the land is not rich enough for
the pear trees aud grass, make it SO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-21
Our Poultry Symposium.

WORD TO OUR POULTRY RAIsERs.
We want as many Of our practical poul-
~ raisers as possible to contribute to our
no+oher issues of the WEEKLY NEWS
zoe numbers) which, as stated two weeks
sro IS designed to present. the subject of
sentbern poultry raising ''in a nut shell" so
- snaak. With the help of the practical
noutry keepers among our readers we hope
u make it a regular symposium of all the
toc,s necessary to a successful conduct of
tba poultry yard. Some of our lady read
avs will doubtless help us i'll the matter.
Lot rs many as can send US long or short
contribution, bearing upon the subject. How
rou succeeded best with raising eggs or
meat. What success vita ducks or turkeys
or chickens or geese or guiness, and what
varieties do you prefer. Give us your ex-
narience in plain, common sense way.
Write only on one side Of paper with pen
or pencil.
Address communications or inquiries to
Agri. Editor, box 81, Milledgeville, Ga.
Don't fail to send in something, and send
as early as possible.