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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
NEWS NOTES.

President Cleveland was hanged in
effigy by freesiver enthusiasts at
Golden, Col.
In New York two physicians assert
that they have discovered that the
virus of erpsipelas is cure for cancer.
The girl ushers in Duryea Presbyte-
rian Church in Brooklyn did not
prove successful in attracting young
men.
A Brunswick (Me.) man recently
paid for suit of clothes with 5000
coppers which he had been accumu-
lating for years. The lot weighed
21 pounds.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Conn
pany has determined to pay its
employees in silver instead of Ameri-
can gold. This amounts to a re-
duction of so per cent.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
QUESTIONS AND REDLIEs.

The Station will be glad to receive
any question on agricultural topics
any one may desire to send, Address
all questions to the IN. G. Agriculture
Experiment Station, Raleigh, a. c."
Replies will be written as early as pos
Sf411e by the member of the Station
staff most. %competent TO do SO, and,
when of general Interest, they will alse
appear Ia these columns. The Station
expects, in this way, to enlarge its
sphere of usefulness and render great
assistance to practical farmers.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
sfatea E1ls R.o.tt1on.

v. ] Armfield, president of the
National Bank OF High Point says:
Il am in favor of the repeal of the
entire Sherman act. I am opposed
to free coinage of silver unless it can
be done on the basis of the actual
market value of silver; that is, a dol
lars worth of silver to be put in a
dollar when coined
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

Fig. 3 shows
a back and side
view of a weevil
of this family,
but this is much
larger than the
true grain or
rice weevil. The
grain weevil is
dark brown, or
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
blight and Root Rot of cotton.

Inc Bctanlst OF the y. =. experiment
mems of cotton showing characteristic
symptoms of blight or black disease of
boil and root rot. Farmers whose cot
ton may suffer from either of these dis
eases will confer a favor by sending
samples and full particulars to the
Station at Raleigh, Wrap samples in
moistened paper, and enclose in paste
board box. Mail to North Carolina Ex-
pertinent Station, Raleigh, n. C.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
Warehouse and Flour-Miu Pesta.


ment Station.)
One of the most dangerous insects
which infest -four mills is the so-called
Mediterranean Flour Moth (Ephestia
Kuhniella). This insect is known to
exist in North Carolina, and is likely to
become most serious and expensive
pest. Figure 1 shows the appearance
of this insect in different stages of
growth.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

Itching, burning, scaly and crusty
scalps of infants cleansed and healed,
and quite sleep restored by john
sons Oriental Soap. Said at Thomp-
sons drug store.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
.sEeST tie addition G
800 lbs. cotton seed meal,

500 lbs kairi.,
per acre. or If this VIA make the application
more than you can aEo-t. together with what
you have already put take half the guam
titles Onions require u mixture giving about
8 per cent. potash.
3 ammonia,
= ayaila .c p osphoric acid.
and from 90 to 90 lbs. Of this mixture is the
usual appliy alton. Tle "l-iyaleat 10 800 lbs
OF this mixture per acrS -ot-id made " mixing
SJ3 lbs. cotto'f SEED meal,
Geo lbs. RaiLit.
600 lbs. acid phosphate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
The Late CROP of irish POTATOES In the South

The above is the title of an interest
ing bulletin, No. IS, of the n. c. Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, by Prof
w. f. Massey, Horticulturist of the
Station. The subject is an important
one and the industry based upon it is
destined to become a most valuable one
to the South. OF the many thousands
of barrels of seed potatoes now annu-
ally brought from the North both for
seed and food, few years hence will
be reduced to as many hundred. The
truckers in the East Atlantic States, to
a large extent, now plant home grown
potatoes for the second crop, and it
will not be long before the practice
will become universal. These pota toes
are destined also to supply the food
market to the exclusion of Northern
grown potatoes.
The important points to observe in
planting are: Bed the seed in the soil
until planting time, about the second
week in August and use only sprouted
potatoes. The cut potatoes when bed
ded sprout better than whole ones.
Plant in deep furrow, but cover very
lightly and pack the soil to the seed.
Gradually fill in the soil to the plants
rs they grow, and cultivate the crop
perfectly fiat.
Suggestions as to keeping the late
crop will be found in the above bulle-
tin, as well as experiences of many
truckers with this new crop.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
Beware of Frauds.


1t is surprising how people will be
swlndled by some worthless or mex
penSive compound concealed under the
gulse of some glittering name, and sell
ling for an exorbitant price, which
does not even bear the name of the
manufacturer.
Compound extract of sa1yx is the de-
ceptive and ensnaring name of a com
pound which is being extensively sold
to the people of the State to be used
for preserving eggs, fruits, vegetables,
etc. A package received at the Exper-
iment station for examination was la
belled as follows:
1.-TWO Ounce Package
Compound Extract of Salyx.
PreRare5 expressly Tor preserving vim Eggs
Process" according to Hoods formula.
This material consists of a fine, white
and crystalline powder, possessing lit
tie or no odOr, and the aqueous solu-
ton has rather an agreeable swedish
taste. An analysis of this powder
shows it to be nothing but commercial
Salicylic acid. Salicy1ic acid is pow
erful antiseptic, and owing to its slight
taste, it has been much used for pre-
serving commercial articles of food.
When taken into the system in medi-
cinal doses it has powerful effect up
on the system, and it is believed that
it's continued use in food, even in small
amounts, must produce none other than
injurious effects. The sentiment has
been so strong against its use in France
and other countries that laws have
been enacted prohibiting its use for
preserving foods.
The so-called Compound Extract of
Salyx'', besides being very undesira-
BILE substance to mix with foods, is sold
at an exorbitant price compared with
actual market value.-[F. B. Carpen-
ter, n. G. Experiment Station.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

If you are worn OUT. run down and
nervous, Magnetic Nervine will re.
store your health. Sold by DR.. v. q.
Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

will continue business at the old stand and
any work intrusted to me will receive my
personal attention. Thanking my patrons and
friends for past favors and soliciting contin-
nance of the same, / remain,
Yours respectfully,
]. A, VANCE.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

Secretary Herbert is reported to be
engaged to Sallie, daughter of ex-Sen-
ator Brown of Georgia.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
NOTICE

The firm of Vance & Shaffner has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent; the successor,
j. A. Vance. will assume all debts of the firm
and all amounts due said firm must be paid to
him; j. A. VANCE,
W. F. SHAFFxER.
August 1st, 1898.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

Rheumatism, neuralgia, headache
and pains of every kind Instantly re
lieved by Johnson's Magnetic Oil.
Sold by DIR. V. O. Thompson.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
Is Life
Worth Living -?

That depends upon the
Liver. If the Liver is
inactive the whole sys-
TEN is out of order-the
breath is bad, digestion
poor, head dull or aching,
energy and hopefulness
gone, the spirit is de-
pressed, a heavy weight
exists after eating, with
general dependency and
the blues. The Liver is
the houseleeper of the
health; and a harmless,
simple remedy that acts
like Nature, does not
constipate afterwards or
require constant taking,
does not interfere with
business or pleasure dur
ing its use, makes Sim
mons Liver Regulator a
medical perfection.
eel have tested it personally, and know that for
Dyspepsia, Biliousness and 1hro6bing Headache,
it is the best medicine the world ever aw."-H.
II. JONES, Macon, Ga.
Take only the Genuine,
Which has on the Wrapper the red z Trade
j. III. ZEILIN s. CO.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
Identification of Grass.

herewith send you specimen of grass grow
fng in my fields. Please tell name of said
grass, etc. Any information will be thankfully
received and appreciated by me.
The species has completely taken possession
of my best wheat field. My land is we'll i'm
proved will produce - bushels of wheat per
acre. Would like TO know method of Kidding
my fields of this pest without planting in corn.
H. D. H. Reedy Creek, Davidson Co., n. G.
answered by Gerald Mccarthy, Botanist, Elk
pertinent Station.)
: This is Poa compresSa English blue grass a
perennial grass of unsurpassed excellence for
pasturage 1t does far better than its sister
species. Kentucky Blue Grass, on soils poor in
lime, as :coSt soils in this State are. While
wheat is selling At present prices. you will prob
ably find il most profitable TO leave the field in
possession OF this grass and pasture it. For a
fuller account of this grass see Bulletin No. "a
eli this Station
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17
WITH THE FARMERS.
THE N. C. AGRICULTURAL EXPERT
MENT STATION AT RALEIGH
Presents Matters OF Interest to the TiIIers
of the soll-OuessIons Answered
and Timely Advice Given.
Cultivation and Soil Moisture


AUGUST II, 1893.
Cultivation and Soil Moisture.
Very numerous experiments have
been recorded to show thatmoisture is
saved by cultivation. During hot, dry
weather every foot of plowed land
should be kept well stirred on the sur
face with any tool which tends to keep
it from baking. A loose, fine surface
will hold down water like wet blan-
let. A field kept thus may give an in
crease in crop over one not cultivated
equal to that produced by heavy ap-
plication of fertilizers. Preserva ton
of the soil water thus becomes of great
Importance. A blanket of fine soil on
the surface during hot. dry week can
be of great value to the crop and really
become the turning point for profit if
absence.-Frank E. Emery, N. c. Ex-
pertinent Station.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

D.. Muss' ssv HsHt cuzs 4 Drasslss<
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-08-17

Which has on the Wrapper the red q Trade
mark and Signature of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-24
Human Nature in Eating.

"If | can see man handle his
fork, said the clerk, Il can tell you
the part of the country he halls from.
"The hotel dining-room is the best
place in the world to study human
nature and the manners and breed
ing of our fellows. 1t seems odd that
people in this enlightened and ad-
vanced age will still feed themselves
with their knives, especially in a
flrst-class hotel. Yet instances Of
this habit are very frequent. In my
opinion man who feeds himself
with his knife should be boiled alive
in oil.
"As rule guests from Boston and
New York are the most correct in
their table department. They are
very exacting as to service and all
manipulate their knives and forks in
one way. 1t may seem a trife
strange to form a basis for judg-
ment of a mans character in the
manner in which he holds his fork,
but it is a correct one. Some stick
it between their first and second I'm
gers, Others between the middle and
third fingers, while others grasp it as
you would grasp a pineapple cheese
scoop.
$50 it is with the spoons in eating
soup. If a man has a mustache
which falls down over his mouth he
may be pardoned for putting the
point Of the spoon to his lips. But
when you see well-dressed men, and
women too, raise their elbow and
pour their soup down their Threats
from the point Of spoon as you
would feed sucking babe, you re-
greet that they cannot be given q
years course in a school of deport
ment. 1t is the same with a napkin,
1t is utterly inexcusable for a man tt
put his napkin in the top of his vest
and when it comes to sticking it in
his collar like bib, as a great many
do, it is all but repulsive to one Of
refined tastes. 1t is great relaXa
tion for me to escape the combining
duties Of the desk and watch people
feed themselves. Washington Star
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-24
MORALS OF OLD NEW YORK.
A Writer Who Says They Were Bad Two
Centuries Ago.

Writer Who says They were BAD Two
Centuries Ago.
In point of morals the New York
OF 200 years ago seems to have been
about on a par with frontier towns
aud outpost settlements of the pres.
ent day. says writer in Harper's
Magazine. About the time that Gov
ernor Dongan made his report to the
Board OF Trade, the Rev. John Mil
ler-f0r three years resident of the
colony as chaplain to the Kings
forces-addressed to the then BishoY
of London letter in which he re-
viewed the spiritual shortcomings Of
the colonists. Mr.. Miller's structures
upon the Dissenters, naturally warped
by his point of view, scarcely are to
be quoted in fairness: but of the
clergymen of the Establishment,
toward whom his disposition would
be lenient he thus wrote: There
are here, and also in other provinces,
many of them such as, being OF a
vicious life and conversation, have
played so many vile pranks, and show
such an i'll light, as have been very
prejudicial to religion in general and
to the Church of England in particu-
lar"
Continuing, he complains of "the
great negligence Of divine things
that is generally found in the people,
of what sect or sort soeyer they pre-
tend to be-" And, in conclusion, he
declares: "In a soil so rank as this
no marvel if the Evil One finds a
ready entertainment for the seed he
is ready to cast in, and from people
so inconstant and regardless of
heaven and holy things no wonder II
God withdrew His grace, and give
them up prey to those temptations
which they so industriously seek to
embrace.
These cheering remarks relate to
the province at large. Touching the
citizens of New York in particular,
the reverend gentleman briefly but
forcibly describes them as drunkards
and gamblers, and adds: "This,
Joined to their profane, athestical,
and SOOTHING method Of DISCOURSE
makes their company extremely I'M
easy to sober and religious men"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-24
Besides THAR hoots and shoes. ths

Besides their boots and shoes. the
Greeks had another style OF footgeaf
which was worn only inside their
houses. This did not cover the foot,
being littls more than a sole. Fof
muddy roads they wore large. coarse
and solidly made boots. Shoes Of a
certain pattern were called Amy
cleides, after the city Angels, where
they were manufactured. They were
OF bright red color. Even at Athens
many people went barefoot.
shoes in Egypt.
The monuments OF ancient Egypt
show figures OF women wearing san
dals. Nevertheless Plutarch declares
that the people of that country were ac-
customed to go barefoot. 1t is known
that the Caliph Hakken, founder OF the
religion of the Druses, forbade the
Egyptian shoemakers, under penalty oil
death, to make any sort of footgear fol-
women. The ancient Egyptians wore
shoes which were quite remarkably like
those OF the nineteenth century, A. D.
In ancient time a mans nationality
could be distinguished at glance by
the style or color of his boots. The
Assyrians were always shod in yellow
while the Tyrians preferred purple OF
the tint known as OK blood. Shoes
among the Hebrews played an Import
ant part in the ceremonies of life. II a
man wished to sell an article he re-.
moved his footgear and did not resume
it until he had made the sale. Before
the marriage ceremony was performed
among these people 1t was customary
for the bridegroom to give a ring to the
bride, to embrace her and to present
her with a shoe. The Hebrews Of old
took off their shoes when in mourning
or when in the presence of any person
to whom they wished 10 show marked
respect. They also left their shoes at
the door on entering their houses. This
custom is still followed by some of the
0rientals. To q Mussulman q blow
with a slipper was formerly more dread
full than a stab with dagger, as it dis
graced him in the eyes OF his fellows.
The inha bitants of the Maldive Islands
seldom wear any foot covering In the
street, though at home they put on
wooden sandals or slippers. However,
If they have visitor to whom they
wish to show Difference, they take of
their shoes as a mark Of respect.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-24

pinching was INDUCED In by some Of
the fair maldens, and lovers treasured
their mistresses' shoes, the laces OF a
keepsakes.
were of great variety. Those in most
general use were Of cloth on a leather
sole, being somewhat like the shoes Of
the present day. They rose to about an
inch and half above the ankle, where
they were tied with lacing. Another
kind covered half the leg. A favorite
sandal had the sole cut in the shape Of
foot and was held in place by band
ages OF cloth or by strips OF leather.
This sort Of sandal was worn particu-
larly in the morning Another descrip-
ton of sandal had a very heavy sole,
two inches thick, and was worn by the
common people.
Another popular shoe was made OF
leather, colored. Sometimes it covered
half OF the leg. Soldiers wore kind OF
sandal, the sole OF which was provided
with heavy spikes. Toward the end of
the Roman republic fashionable foot
equipment was In the shape OF glove,
coming up we'll on the leg or only to
Just above the ankle, according to the
fancy Of the wearer, Stockings were
then unknown. The Customary chaus-
sure of women in that day was very
much like that OF the men. Their shoes
were usually white, though sometimes
black, red, yellow, green and scarlet.
They wore very heavy soles to their
shoes In order to increase their appar-
emit height as much as possible.
A Rpprosch to Go Barefoot
Slaves In ancient Rome were obliged
to go barefooted as badge of their
servitude. They were called "cretati, ="
because their feet were branded when
they were sold, or "gypeati, because
their feet were dusty. Owing to this
custom free men were most careful
never to 60 out without shoes for fear
OF being mistaken for slaves. Magi-
clans when practicing their craft had one
foot naked and the other in a shoe,
which style was supposed 70 be an aid
TO their mysterious science.
According 10 Homer the Greeks wore
boots from the time when Agamemnon
reigned. but 1t is probable that they
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-24
WRECKINC STILL PRACTICED.
People in the Southwest of England Unable
to Sec ANY Crime in It,

People In the southwest oil England Z nable
to Sec Any Crime in 1t.
1t is not long since large ship
went ashore at Lizard and finally
ground herself to pieces on the rocks.
The closest watch was kept by the
agents and preventive men, but the
next spring perfect epidemic of
musical instruments broke out in
every village in the district, proving
audibly enough that the light-6ngered
wreckers had been at their tricks all
the time. How it is done the ram
bier in the west country, who can
use his eyes and ears, will soon dis
cover; will agree, too, with the re-
mark made the other day in western
village, that people who talked Of
wrecking as thing Of the past knew
very little about it.
you see, sir" said the weather.
beaten fisherman to London News
reporter, "a great deal drifts out of a
wreck, and although there are salv-
age men always on the watch, there's
many cask and bale that's picked
up by our boats. One man with a
long pair Of tongs and another with
water telescope can make good
thing of it between them. There
was an Italian steamer, now that
went ashore at MulliOn. She was
full Of fruit and wine, and all sorts
of things - enough for everybody.
There were great cases of champagne
lying about, and the word went
round among our men that it was
real pain with no sham to it, for
when we did knock the tops Of the
bottles off all the wine went out at
one squirt and we couldn't get drop.
But at last we got the corkscrew and
then we were happy. Well, had a
cask Of sherry wine out Of her." he
went on, @and | got it safe in by the
back way and you see I've coast
guardsman living on each side Of me.
But, law bless you, sir, they be just
the same as we. On, yes, sir; every
thing is supposed to be given up, but
everything isn't, not by good way.
And when we risk our lives to save
the cargo, who has a better right to
a share of it than WEI" He was near
the Mosel, he said, when she ran full
speed upon the rocks, and the sound
Of it was like a thousand tons of cliff
falling into the sea, and such shrieks
as never were heard. Might he have
stopped her? Well, perhaps he might.
But a mate of his who put out at the
risk of his life and warned big liner
that she was too close to shore-she
backed off and was saved-never got
so much as a word OF thanks, let
alone any reward, for saving her.
Another man" he went on, warned
a steamer from his boat, and, as ]
am living man, they tried to swamp
him for fear the captain would be
blamed for his bad sailing"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-24

ful members OF society resisted the
dictates of fashion In this matter no
more than the most frivolous OF ex-
quisltes. CleEgymen wore them. and
chat in spite OF its being absolutely for
hidden to do so.
Limits In Fashion.
Kings issued edicts prohibiting such
Ridiculous footgear the pulpits stormed
against it; poets ridlculed It; papal bulls
were uttered against it. Nevertheless,
for nearly three centuries the shoes
with POINTS held their own, being even
heightened from time TO time. In 1862
= statute OF Edward ". forbade English
gentlemen below tne rank Of baron TO
wear shoes with points more than six
inches long. This decree was ratified
by act of Parliament But IL was not
until the first part OF the sixteenth GEN.
fury that such footwear finally dlsap-
pearod.
In those days. when fashion in shoes
came into general use among the com
mon people the mobiles at once demanded
something new from the bootmakers.
Thus 10 was expected that gentlemen
ehould exhiblt gCod taste by a certain
degree 81 originality ln their footgear
shoes in the seven Iennih century were
Famars able iOr che beauty of ihrlr shape
and The eleganl O che ornaments ussI
"a them boot that rame ia at tia
Nma was in 0di contrast ta tha paut
.aluu hs'nE remarkably square In taa
sai having 'ho breed enl sIa bol ao AZ
e shoW saHihrr e af ihfoaab thu arsl,
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shaot af shat eraah 5000 I.HilsIrA. WIlh
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