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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
RooT-PRUNING FRUIT TREES.

Root-pruning acts like magic some
times in bringing barren trees into
bearing state, especially when unfruit-
fulness is brought about by undue
luxuriance. When trees are making
very strong shoots, they are found on
examination to be making roots in pro-
portion, and so long as this goes on
fruit prospects are very much leopard
lied. 1t is the small fibrous roots
which command the formation of fruit
spurs, and in some soils there is diff
Guilty of maintaining fruitful condi-
ton. In gardens were the surface is
light and open, with clayey sub-soil,
there is great tendency for the roots
to go deep in search of moisture, es-
pecially if the aspect is at all open or
windy. With soils of this description
mulching is of considerable value, OF
no matter what kind, so long as it
creates and maintains moisture. -
Yick's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efIectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts Cd the KID
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well Informed, YOU will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
HOW TO WATER FLOWERS.

AL writer's on Horticulture agree in
the importance of moisture, but not
all agree as to how water shall be APP
pied in the effort to secure a moist
temperature, writes Eben +. Rexford.
Sprinkle daily" one says. "Flirt
water over them with a whiskbroom,
saws another 1 notice that | have
made use Of the word shower - Ipre-
sumo that the other writer's quoted
from had the same effect in mind that
have; but the term sprinkle" is a
misleading one, and n whiskbroom is
not the proper instrument to use in
distributing water over and among the
plants. You must have something
more than mere sprinkling TO do
much good, and with brush broom a
mere sprinkling is about all You ever
get. You should aim to throw water
up among the branches, so that the
lower side of every leaf is wet; unless
this is done You but half accomplish
what you aim at, and this is all you
can accomplish by the use Of anything
that does not throw n stream of water
forcibly in any direction you want it
to 60. Every person growing plants
in the window ought to be the owner
of brass syringe made expressly for
florists use. With one of these i'm
plements it is the easiest thing in the
world to get water Just where it is
needed, and the red spider is sure to
be routed by the persistent use of it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
He Watched the Conductc.

Some false friend advised a trav.
eler that if he would feel perfectly
calm, collected and care-free when
eating his lunch at railroad restau.
rant he should watch the conductor
This plan worked flrst-rate at Water
vile and Brunswick At Portland
the traveller concluded to patronize
Bro Woodbury. to the extent OF full
meal, noticing that the conductor
seemed eating placidly and slowly.
After the pie and coffee had been
leisurcly and luxuriouslY slowed
away the traveller walked across and
carelcsslY inquired of the conductor:
"How soon does your train start?"
"What train;'
"Train to Boston"
"Train TO Boston. why that went
ten minutes ago. Mother man takes
i'll change here"
And the Western Union TIE egraph
Company received, very promptly, a
piece OF business reading: "COnduc-
tor No. stcen: Put of at Biddeford,
coat. macintosh. two grips, and UNI
brella. G.. o. Theft. Lewiston Ole }
Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
The Right Kind of Heroism.

The Historical Records of the
Fcrty-third Light Infantry that
famous regiment which played most
important part in English warfare
during the last quarter of the eight
eenth century and the early part Of
the nineteenth, contains a stirring
incident of prompt action which
averted tragedy. Worn out with a
hard march, the brigade under Capt
Lloyd approached the convent at
Benevente, where the cavalry and re-
serve still remained, hoping for
shelter.
They were disappointed. The con-
vent was occupied by several thou
sand infantry, and the lower galleries
were so densely packed with horses
of the ca airy and artillery that it
was hardly possible for man tOmake
bis way among them.
Two of the officers stood looking in
at the dubious prospect through the
single door that gave ingress and
sgreSs. A sudden cry of alarm burst
from the lips of one.
"Look there" he cried, pointing
over the backs OF the horses
At that moment one Of the inside
wooden shutters burst into flames,
writes a contributor to Youths Com
panion. HOrri1ed, the officers looked
at the burning shutter and realized
the hopeleSsness of the situation. 1t
would be impossible 10 get the 6, 00O
men and horses out and they must
stand by and see their comrades
perish miserably. There was no
water near, and if there was, how
could they get at the fire through
those densely crowded horses?
The flames crept upward toward
the rafters.
Good heavens! Something must
be donew cried Capt. Lloyd. And
then, with a motion to those outside
to be quiet, the brave Captain leaped
on the back of the nearest horse, and,
stepping from back to back Of the
animals, ran to the blazing shutter,
tore it from its hinges. and pitched
Ii from the window. Then he made
his way back to the door in the same
way as before.
So quickly was the act performed
that even the horses were scarcely
disturbed. The building was saved,
and there was no panic, which would
have been as disastrous as the flames
The Captains eyebrows and muStache
we're sCOrched, but that was all
And they'll grow again" he said
with a laugh.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
Plenty OF Type.

The famous printing establishment
of W. Drugulin, in Leipzig, estab-
lished in 1929, with which a type
foundry especially for Oriental types is
connected, has no fewer than S94 diff
ferent kinds of type. Of these 231 are
of Oriental languages, in which re-
spect this concern has no rival any
where. 1t has fourteen kinds OF
Arabic type, twenty-five kinds of He
brew type, forty-two kinds Of Greek
type. In the Syriac and Hebrew a
great Improvement has been intro
duced by combining the novels with
the coDsonants, thus preventing the
breaking on on the part of the former.
The innovation in TIE Hebrew was
made under the direction of Professor
Delitzsch and DIR. Baer; in the Syriac
under the direction of Professors dc
Lsgarde and Enting, all of these be-
ing leading authorities in their de-
partments.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

two tablespoonfuls of melted butter,
beating all the while; next the sugar
and a little salt; then tho whites;
cover the dish and cook slowly for an
hour.
Baked Tomatoes-Scald and peel
some ripe tomatoes; put in skillet
stew about fifteen minutes, beating
until smooth; place in an earthen
dish, with lump of butter the size OF
an egg, little sugar, pepper and
salt: cover with fine stale bread
crumbs and brown in an oven.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
HOW TO DRESS A SHEEP.

Mr.. Boutwell,, the veteran shepherd
of Breckenridge, Mo-, gives the follow
mo method of dressing sheep; Keep
your sheep off feed for twenty-four
hours; sever the iugu-ar vein; skin
the animal; hang the carcsss up and
slit the lower portion of the abdomen
and pour Two gallons OF water in the
sack after taking out the entrails.
Keep it in a cool celler at night and
hang IN dry place during the day.
After standing for forty hours your
mutton is fit for n king"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

There is moro Cat 1rrh in this section o. the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was suppos d q be
incurable. For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a lOca d sease. and Prescribed local
remedies. and ty co lstantly failing to cure
With local treatment. pronounced 1t lncuraOie'
Science has proven catarrh u be n cOnsiitu-
tional disease and therefore requires cOnsttu-
t.onal treatment Halls Catarrh Cure. man
ufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio
is the only constitutional cure ~ the market.
It is taken internally in doses from drops %
a teaspoonfu. Ii acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars any case it fails. to
cure Send for circulars and testimonials
free. Address
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
18~ Sold by Druggists, &c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A great lover of animals has said
that dogs can be almost taught to
speak. Captain is the name Of a
clever dog which, although he had not
advanced so far as this, could spell
his own name and that Of his ewn-
er's. The letters used in the names
were cut out of painted cardboard
and placed upon the ground before
him. and with scarcely ever a mis-
take he would arrange them In the
correct order. / do not know how
long Captain took to learn this won
derful trick, but | do know that I'M
limited patience and kindness were
used in the teaching. The years
have robbed the luster from Captains
eye, and his limbs are stiff and his
frame gaunt with age, but he is still
living, and If he regards you as a
special friend you may coax him to
spell his name.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
August
Flower

Zone Of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance aud the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment Of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Out
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
A strict snbbatarian.

Prlmus-l won't ride on the street
cars on Sunday because the employees
have TO work. Secundus--And |
don't go TO church because the
preacher has to preach on the day Of
rest. Judge
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

WE do not believe the story that a
Texas woman set speckledhen on a
dried apple pie, and in three weeks
the hen Matched ont fourteen night
mares with blue ribbons on their
tails
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A German jeweler has introduced
the CRU ssome "charm" for the watch
chain in the form OF tiny receptacle
for a portion of the ashes Of cremated
friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A writer avs: 1--WE count our mercies
one by one our troubles six at time. a
like industry in gathering up our reasons for
gratitude, would make US happy all the day
long"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

DUDELEIGH-I gave myself away
the other night Penelope-Well
don't worry over it. You aren't out
anything
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Stomach dis
orders, use Browns Iron Bitters-the Best
Tonic. II rebuilds the Blood and strengthens
the muscles. A splendid medicine for weak
and debilitated persons.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

Beecham's Pills correct bad effects OF over.
eating. Beechams-no others. 2jcents box.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

PASTOR KsEIPP. the famous water-cure
priest, was with difficulty persuaded to go TO
Rome to minister to the Pope. He cares
nothing for honors or riches.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A man is strong when he admits to himself
bis own weakness.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

Malaria cured and eradcated from the sys-
tenn by Browns Iron Bitters. which enr ches
the blood, tones the nerves. aids digest on.
Acts like a charm on persons In general III
health, giving new energy aud strength.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

The earth, in revolving on its axis, goes
almost as fast, reckoning at the equator, as
n cannon ball-that is 10 say, it goes a mile
in little more than tn ee seconds.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A hobby Is the medium between a passion
and monomania.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

THROAT DISEASES commence wit, a Courh,
Cold or Sore Throat. BrOrA's BoHctia.
IyoceeS" give immediate relief. Sold cn!y IN
bores. Price % cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A precious book is a foretaste OF immor-
tally.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

A blush is healihful, but often inconyen
lent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

her, and she has continued to improve ever
since, and now thinks It the most wonderful
remedy on earth for her sex, and recommends
It TO oil suffering females. She has not been
so well in ten years.
write this without any solicitation and
with free, good will, 80 that you may let all
who may suffer know what IL has done for
her." Sold by medicine dealers everywhere.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22
HyTSJ7=SST

Once, Atlanta, Ca. writes: "For many
years my wife has been a constant sufferer
from Indigestion. sick headache. nervous pros
tration and all other complaints that the fe-
male sex is heir 70, and. after trying many
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-22

remedies ana dOctOr5
with but little or no re-
lief. l persuaded her 70
try DIR. Pierce's Favorito
Prescription and Gold
en- Medical Discovery
She was so out OF heart,
she returned the answer
that it would be like
all the rest-of no good;
but on my account. she
said she would try 1t, so
] got one bottle each:
and before she had used
half OF q bottle she felt
ehof a. wwoa honnflffno
The record-union., 1893-09-06

Too much stress cannot be laid upon the great adj
vantage to the fuitgrower of being in early locality.
In cases it makes the difference between success
and failure The industrious orchardiSt of Capay Valley
may assured that he will derive all the benefits gained
by the first fruit shipments OF the season, and that
of this rich land when the in bearing will
yield handsome and assured income.
The Capay5 Valley Land Company has agent re-
siding in the valley, whose duty is to show the various
tracts to land seekers.
-Four townsites have been laid in different points
in the valley, viz Esparto, Cadenasso Guinda and
Rumsey. Town lots may now be purchased at reason
able prices and easy terms.
The enterprsing and hourishing town Of Esparto is
situated the lower end of the valley and 900
worth of substantial buildings have already been erected
including fine four-story brick hotel two large brick
blocks and wateworks, with pipes laid in the streets
The town has postofhce. school-house and weekly
paper and the fine railroad depot contains telegraph
and express offices.
Postofices have also been established at Guinda and
Rumsey This latter place. situated the head Of the
valley, is the present terminus OF the railroad The
Portable little hotel makes excellent quarters for hunters
as well as lands seekers
The advantages enjoyed by the settler in Capay Val
ley may be thus Concisely summed up:
soil of great fertility yielding bountfly of every
crop.
soil and climate which will rpen all kinds of fruit and
vegetables earlier than anywhere else in the State
climate perfectly adapted TO the curing Of rasns and
drying of nt without the aid of artificial evaporators
location that central and close markets Railroad
communication which enables shipments to be made
quickly and cheapy Lands which sold cheaper and
on better terms than anywhere else in the State
The record-union., 1893-09-06
ORDINANCE NO. .35.
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No.
Seven, entitled "An Ordinance to Fix
License Taxes in the County Of Sac
mentO, State of California"

TINHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
l. County of Sacramento do ordain- as fol-
lows:
Section L Section -Four of said Ordinance
NO. Seven Is hereby amended to read as fol-
lows, viz:
Section A. Upon the business, exhibitions,
performances or occupations mentioned in
this section all persons engaged in the conduct
or management OF such business, exhibition,
performance or occupation shall pay license
tax therefor as follows:
First-Eaeh proprietor of bowling alley
three dollars per quarter.
Second-Each proprietor of shooting gal
Iery, three dollars per quarter.
Third-Each proprietor or MANAGER Of q
theater or other places OF amusement shall
pay license tax according. Io'the following
schedule: -.-.
Where the charge for admission is thirty
cents and less the license tax Shall be as fol-
lows, viz: If for one year. one hundred dol
lars; il for one quarter. thirty dollars; if TOR
one month, ten dollars, and if for less than
one month Two dollars per day.
Where the charge for admission is over
thirty cents and not over fifty cents the license
tax shall be as follows viz: II for one year,
one hundred and twenty dollars: if for one
quarter, forty dollars. If for one rnonth
twelve dollars ana fifty cents, and if for less
than one month; two dollars per day. I. ,
Where the charge for admission is over. fifty
cents ana not one dollar the license tax Shall
be as follows, viz If for one year. one hun
dred and fifty dollars; il for one quarter fifty
dollars; II for one month, fifteen dollars: II
for less than one month, two dollars Der day
Where the charge for admission IS over one
dollar the license lax shall be as follows, viz:
II tor one year. two hundred and fifty dollars:
II for one quarter, seventy-hve dollars; II for
one month, twenty-five dollars; and If for
less than one month, three dollars per day
neutrality-suspicious. or managers of each
exhibition Of caravan, managerie or other
collections of animals, circus or acrobat per-
formances, for pay, shall pay license tax as
follows, viz: If admission fee is not over
twenty-five cents, twenty-five dollars per
day; if admission fee Is over twenty-five
cents and not over fifty cents, one
hundred dollars per day; If adnis-
sion fee is over fifty cents, two hundred
and fifty dollars per day; and of each show
Of any tigures, jugglers, necromancers, wire
or rope dancing, or seight-of-hand exhibi=
ton, five dollars for each day OF such show.
Flfth-Each pawn broker, five dollars per
quarter. t'-a
Sixth-Each keeper of an intelligence office
shall pay license tax of five dollars per
quarter.
This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days
after its passage.
Dated Sacramento, August "a, 1893.
Adopted by the following vote of the Board
OF Supervisors, viz: Ayes-Miller. Todd Cur
tbs, jenkins and Morrison unanimous vote
]. NJ MORRISON
Chairman Board of Supervisors.
JSEAL.] Attest:
WM. B. HAMILTON, Clerk of board
lIndorsedl Filed August "a. 1898. So
au2S-1Ot VIM. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
The record-union., 1893-09-06
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 1888.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Cool Weather Everywhere, and Late
Crops Showing Up Well.
State Weather Director Barwick sum-
mariZes the weather and crop reports for
the past week as follows:
The average temperature during the
week ending September 4th was For
San Francisco, $50; Eureka, $50; Red
| Bluff, 7So; Sacramento, 69o; Fresno, 7So.
| the normal temperature, the heat de-
| ficiency was found to be 30 below at San
| Francisco, 10 above at Eureka and Red
| Bluff, while Sacramento and Fresno
show deficiency Of 30 each, Los Angeles
| being normal.
1t appears from looking over the various
newspapers that fogs are reported earlier
! than usual in Southern California, with
an unusual electrical storm at Riverside,
i where over one inch of rain was precipi-
tated in few hours, and lightning did
some slight damage. Reports come from
the mountainous districts that the fall
rains have set in earlier than usual,
] Taken altogether, this has been an un-
usual and phenomenal year. The tenn
| perature or heat deficiency at Sacramento
| since January 1st is over 1902 and as a
| period of temperature deficiencies are
| usually followed by one of temperature
| excesses, it is reasonable to suppose that
and in California warm winters are gem
orally accompanied by copious precipita-
tions Then, syllogistically speaking, the
coming winter ought to be warm and a
wet one, but time alone can tell what the
next six months has in store in the way
Of weather.
The Observer at Red Bluff reports by
telegraph as follows: Perfect weather
for all occupations. The late peach crop is
now coming in, but most of it will be
dried. Prunes and grapes are as good
crops as was expected"
The Observer at Fresno reports by tele-
graph as follows: "Raisin grape picking
is now progressing. The crop viii be a
large one."
| The Observer at Los Angeles reports
by telegraph as follows: There was a
thunderstorm on Saturday in the eastern
districts, with heavy rain at several
places, but no damage reported as being
! done. Bean-pullers are in great demand,
The record-union., 1893-09-06
SACRAMENTO DAILY RECoRD-UNIoN WEDNESDAY, S

25c; st. Paula, 4Oc. Oranges-Riverside, csc;
Los Angeles, l sc p dOz. Cocoanuts, 10c each;
Pineapples, 25c each; Bananas. 25@35c p
doZ.
DAIRY -Butter-valley, . roll.
40c; Fancy Petaluma, 60c; Nevada Creamery
soc; Eastern, packed, zoe D ID; Firkin, 1S@
2Oc; Cheese-Caiifornia, 15c p b; Young
America, i &c; Eastern Creamery, 2Oc; Linn
burger, zoe; Genuine Swiss, 4Oc; American,
25c; Martins Creamery, zoe.
EGGS-Fresh Ranch, 30c p doz; Eastern,
TRY-Turkeys-Live, zoe p n; Cob
blers, zoe; dressed, 24c; Chickens-Hens, SEQ
3 90 ' doz, 60@7 &C each; Springs, S5 q doz,
SOC each; Broilers, - y doz. 4oc each; Tame
Ducks, 80 p doZ, 9oc each; Geese, 81 35 each
VEGETABLEs-Bel Peppers, sc y n: strong
do, 4c; Cucumbers, 1Oc p doz; Garlic, SC ? b;
Sugar Corn, sc doz; Beans-Green, sc p n;
Yellow, sc; Shell, &c; Lima, &c; Tomatoes, 30c
Plant, sc q n; Okra, &c; Lettuce BAY, three
heads for 10c: Root Vegetables, 1214c y doZ;
Cabbage, lie p n; Red Cabbage 10c p head;
Chicory, 3 for 1Oc. Peas-Sacramento, seq 70;
Alameda, SC. Radishes, three punches for &c;
Green Onions, three punches for SCI Celery,
1Qe T head; s Caqlitfower, 1oc = head.
bank, z4e; Peerless, S4c; Sweets. 219c p h;
MEATs-Bee-Prime Rib Roast, 12H@1 &C;
Corn Beef, SC: Porterhouse Steak, 15@ ! Sc;
Loin Steak, 12L@15c; Round Steak, 1Oc;
Chuck, 10e. Veal-Loin and Rib Chops, ! sc;
IOdsI veal, &C. hultOil-ISB, 11VJ
Loin and Rib Chops 121ac; Mutton stew Sc;
Shoulder Chops, Sc. Pork-Roast or Chops
15c. Corned Pork, 15c;' Sausage, 121Sc; Vi
emma Sausage, 15c; Bacon, 14@19c; Ham,
10000.
BREADSTUFFS-Flo S4 40 q Dbl; 81 10
for 5o-b sacks, So 20 for 10o-D sacks; Oat-
meal, 1O-D sacks, 4Oc; Cornmeal, / O-to sacks,
25c: Cracked Wheat, l0-b sacks, Soc; HON.
my, OH sacks, doc; Graham Flour 1O-fb
sacks, soc; Buckwheat. II OH sacks, SOC; Rye,
35c q 1O-b sacks.
q r-no
Wheat, zoe; second quality, soc; Alfalfa, COG
65c; Wheat, whole 81 25; Barley, 95c;
Ground Barley 81 O5; Feed Oats, 81 45@
50: Middlings, 81 49, Bran, 81; Straw.