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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
DEATH OF MRS. PAMELA MAYS.
Dogs That Have Taken to Hog Kiiiing-A
Site for Episcopal Kectory.

LIVINGSTON, VA. February 9-(Spe-
cial)-Miss PAMELA Mays died on Thurs
day at her residence near Arlington, at
the extreme old age OF 80 years. She was
remarkable for her kindness and thought
fulness TO those around her. even during
her last years
The locality OF Poplars has been much
annoyed by dogs recently, who show a
most unpleasant propensity for hog-kiil-
ing-in the absence OF any sheep 10 work
upon-and they proceed In this way: a
shote is killed. and the depredator invites
all the CANNES OF the community to par
take of the feast, and I'm this way IL IL al
most impossible TO discover the original
offender.
The Episcopal congregation has pur-
chased a lot, containing thirteen acres
from Judge T. r. Fitzpatrick at AIRING
ton. and will erect on IL In the near future
a rectory.
One Dabney was committed to the county
jail this week on the charge OF btgamy.
Sir. Mike Roach, OF Rome. Ca, Is visit
ing his father. who is quite sick at MS
residence near Alton.
Mrs. linda Barton Hays. the weil-known
poetess. OF Anon, has been quite Sick. but
Is now much better.
Mr., Campbell SPOTS. OF Richmond. has
moved hts family TO the Royal Orchard.
his estate. near Alton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
THE SWEET POTATO AND THE PATCH.
Pertinent Remarks by the Agricultural
Editor of the IndeS-AppeaI.

II any one has rot been very successful
the past few years in gro wing that eN-
cellent esculent-the sweet-potIto-it is
probably because the site for the patch
has not been well chosen or the manure
used or varieties grown has not been OF
the best kiTd
4 cold. damp soil or ground that IS
shaded either by trees or Buildings, is
not suited To the weet-pOtato. Nor Ia II
well 10 plant this potato on I'D Eound,
or upon the same spot of ground every
year.
A piece Of new ground that Is fun OF
vegetable matter. or reclaimed land tfat
has not been ia. any crop for several
years suits the sweet-pOtato. II should
be- dry, sandy loan, ana preferably on
the sunny side of "A wood or Other shell
ter. A mellow. loose soil Just cleared
and well MANFRED with stable, farm-pen
compost or hog-Den manure, viii pro-
duce potatoes of linz size AMI liberal
quantity. All the better If some good
fertilizer IS also used along the row. II
this is not az hand, apply wood ashes
along the row. or give the ground a top
dressing Of mari.
Poultry and sheep manure are also ex-
ccllent But the best OF all home ma
nure is good stable litter and manure
combined chip dirt from wood-piles snd
old ashes have been known 10 produce
line sweet-potatoes.
There is difference in the yield OF
different varieties on the same ground.
The poplar root is one of the most prolliic
and comes early The Hayman is very
prolific. early. The yellow Nansemond Is
"A fine kind. prolific. hardy, good keeper.
but hardly as good favored as the Hay
man. The red yam is one of the best
sorts for home. but does not sell as well
as the white yam or the Hayman.
But every farmer has his one favOrite
kind that he prefers above all others, and,
OF course he will grow that sort. IL Is
well. however. to try other kinds for
no one ever knows all that Is worth
knowing until he experiments a good deal.
Ii X said there are 400 kinds OF sweet
potato. and OF course. many OF these
kinds possess some good qualities in an
eminent degree.
The fact is there Is no one potato that
is suited to all localities and markets. II
the farmer is growing potatoes for home
use. he can grow the kind that suits his
taste best. But IL for market it is policy
TO grow what buyers prefer.
Some kinds are better keepers than
others. and therefore best for late sea-
son use. Some are very early. and suit
best for early market. Some sorts have
an immense growth of vine. and soon
cover the ground with dense foliage. shut
ting out the sun from the ridges, and re-
tarding growth and others have little
vine. and may be planted nearer.
All these things the farmer must con-
slider, II he would he very successful in
sweet potato culture. But above all for
success, comes warm dry sandy loan
jus; cleared. on such ground growing po-
tatoes become a profitable business.
Think over the sweet-potato crop before
time to plant, and select a good place for
the patch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

Of silver with the date and monogram
upon it will be the valentine OF a New
York woman who makes fad OF being
original. The silver tag viii be fastened
around the stalk Of the plant with
silver chain. ana as the gift Is a perpetual
one. as long ~ care is taken Of IL. the
valentine remains in sight and pleasant
memory.
The ladies' Of the Vanderbilt and Astor
families follow their usual custom Of or
dering valentine supplies from special
manufacturers. who furnish new and eX-
elusive designs. All the young children
Of the family will have bonbon-boxes
decked with silver Cupids. and the val
cntine dinner has favors suitable TO the
day. and not expensive, as millionaire
purchases 90. They are not designed as
gifts-merely as memories Of the day to
make the dinner pleasant.
Society people just now elect 10 be-
fond Of Nalentns's-Day because II gives
them an opportunity 10 have "A different
kind OF entertainment, with souvenirs
also different from the usual ones Of the
season. And for one evening hearts.
Cupid bows. love darts. lovers knots. and
tender-yersed sentiments may circulate
freely. even among merely society &C
uuaintances just as people assume ideal
characters for fancy dress ball. The
tender souvenirs are accepted with a
smile and the love verses with n laugh.
Society has no maidens silly enough 10
accept the valentine for more than the
memory OF the Love Saint.
No notice at all need be taken Of st.
Valentines-D Day unless one cares 10 make
II an evening Of pleasure or an excuse for
saving, Il think OF you" for the gift OF
Christmas and the Easter remembrance
81 all that society asks of her who would
say, you are among my friends"
AVIS ELLEN ALDER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
Picked CuCttmbers.
FALL CREEK DEPOT, VA.

FALL CREEK DEPOT, VA,
TO the Editor Of the Dispatch
Through your query column viii you
kindly answer the following.
How 90 prepare Cucumbers right from
the vine. to keep them fresh and green.
AS when sold I'm stores, also, a receipt
for making pickle when thcy are cut
fresh from the vine.
Iy SO doing you VIII greatly oblise
Yours. very truly. W. 7. l..
Marion HarlanJs Common Sense in
the Houschold' answers these queries as
follows:
CUCl MBER OR GHEHKIN PICKLE.
Choose small cucumbers or gherkns.
for this purpose. They are more tender
ana took better on the table. Reject all
over finger i'm length. and every one
that is msshapen or specked, however
slightly. Pack ia stone jar or wooden
bucket, IN layers. strewng salt thickiy
between these. Cover the top layer out
of sight with salt, and pour on cold
water enough to cover all Lay small
plate cor round board upon them, with
"a clean stone 10 keep 10 down. Nou may
leave them IN the brine for week or
"a month. stirring up from the bottom
cure your sdlt and water Is strong
enough TO bear up an egg. II you
raise your own cucumbers. pick them
every day, and drop in the pickle.
when YOU are ready 10 put them up
throw away the brine. with any cucum-
bers that may have softened under the
process. and lay the rest IN cold. fresh
water for twlnty-four hours. Change the
water then for fresh. and leave 1t Tor
another day. Have a kettle ready. lined
with green vine-leaves, and lay the
pickles evenly within il, scattering pow
dorcd alum over the layers. \ pit oi
alum AS large as pigeOn-eRe VIII be
enough for a wo-gallon KettleluI FIN
with cold water, cover with vine leaves.
three deep. put close hd or inverted
nan over all. and steam over slow nre
i've or six hours. not allowing the water
To- boil When the pickles are mo
green. remove the leaves ana throw Ihe
ciictmbers into very cold wafer Let
Them stand in II while you prepar" the
vinegar. To one gallon allow a cup OF
SUGAR. three dozen whole black peppers,
m. same Of cloves. half As much all
etice one dozen blades Of mace. Bol
i've minutes. put the cucumheIs INTO
stone jar. and pour the vinegar over
them scalding hot. Cover closely. TWO
d,vs aftcrward scald the vinegar again
ana return To the pickles. Repeat ms
proccss three times more, AT Intervals OF
two four. and six days. Cover win
stone-wear or wooden top; tie stout cloth
over this. and keep In a cool. dry place
rrhcv win he ready for eating In two
months Examine every two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
VALENTINES FOR "a.
How New York People Keep Fragrant
the Memory Of Loves Saint.
STATIONERS AND SOUVENIR-MAKERS.
Gifts That Might A front and BE Pronounced
In Very Bad Form-Pretty Presents
and Odd Tads.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Dispatch)

NEW YORK, February s.-The charm OF
Valentine-tlme used to lie in the pleasure
OF gazing upon the gaily-colored sheets
from outside the shop-windows. and In
the delight OF reading the verses over
and over until one could be found that
could be depended upon TO convey just
the right sentiment. But the times are
sadly changed now and the socie;y-beIle
who receives a token familiar to her from
shop-window gazing or similar to the token
received by another girl. is highly af-
fronted. and loses no time in pronouncing
the gift and giver very bad form. Indeed
Leading stationers and souvenir makers
say that they have received a great many
orders for valentines but that all must
be made 10 order. and be quite different
from all others. The fayorite material for
valentines. or vaientinetokens, is silver;
and the favorite design a flower while
the inscription varies with the giver.
4 fashionable stationer OF New York,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

ttpesDay. ~" These are each to con-
tain. within the heart shaped opentng. z
photograph Of the Young lady. One VIII
go to ali the cousins Of the family, and
TO aupts and unoies scattered everywhere.
The idea II 10 give a personal remem-
brance without starting n Christmas OBJ
rgation: and az the same time In this
case. TO offer a souvenir OF the young
ladys first season In society. The pho
tographs are done In the new and beau
tlful Paris tint.
Young men who wish to do something
pleasant for the ladies, to whose homes
they are frequently invited. are ordering
chstelaine ornaments with the date en-
graved somewhere In tiny letters. These
are usually kept I'm stock. unless some
favorite style Is wanted, and then there
Is only the marking 10 be done. A very
tiny silver watch IL not too nice for a
yalsntine- gift: and other little chatelaine
ornaments are glove-buttoners. scissors
enclosed IN silver cases, bonbonnieres.
smelling bottles. and the ordinary array OF
hanging things. All these may take on
the valentine air by suitable inscriptions.
The ordered chatelaine ornaments are
hsart-shaped. even to the links on the
chains. which suggest a series OF pierced
hearts
There are books of valentine poems
poems OF love. Unfortunately the actual
topic OF ST. Valentine has been
little touched upon by the great poet,
but many pretty bits Of verse have valen-
tine bearings. and are sent out In book
and card form. These, with an original
verse. are very suitable for newly-engaged
young ladies and for those with sentiment
tai leanings 4 lady with great deal
OF taste and plenty OF money has had a
beautiful card-book compiled of selected
verses. and this abe will send out to her
girl friends on ST. Valentine's-eye. About
lop copies have been prepared; and then
there will be no more made. ~ she
wishes the book to be commemorative
OF this one Northumberland no
other
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
"A Problem.
GLENDALE, HyvRrco COUNTY, VA.

GLENDALE, HySRrco COUNTY, VA.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Will you kindly answer the following
question and oblige subscriber and
others If a square piece OF ground 10
yards on each face contains one acre, how
many yards are there on each face OF a
square containing half an acrel
J. w. W.
One acre reduced to square yards gives
1k4E4O < 304, OF 1870 square yards; and
the square root Of 1910 yards gives 69.57 ?
yards for the side Of the square containing
one acre. and not 70 wards half an acre
4sl0
- or 2s20 square yards; and the square
root of 2l20 gives 1919, yards for the side
OF square containing half an acre.
Surprising the side Of square contain
ing one acre TO be 20 yards. we get 10 < 10.
1900
or 1900 square yards in one acre. and -
2
or 2iJ0 square yards in half an acre; and
the square root OF 2450 or 4o4774 yards
for the side Of a square containing halt an
acre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
Notice to Correspondents.

No notice will be taken Of anonymous
communications.
Strings OF questions.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered
We cannot undertake 10 ascertain the
value Of old coins. For that Information
write to some dealer in them.
We cannot undertake to answer queries
by mail; we can only answer them
through this column.
Address Query Editor, Dispatch Office,
Richmond, Va"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

w. T. Sutheriin was elected president
and a full organization waS effected
AZ the Central Agricultural Society had
never been Incorporated. and the bond TO
SCOTS heirs had not been paid. II was
agreed that the State society should pay
this debt and take the deed OF conveyance
TO itsek. In this way the State society
acquired ttlc 20 the present fairgrounds.
and It's fairs have been held there ever
since. W. &. KNIGHT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
WEIRD STORY OF RocKelsH GAP.
Blood Spots Seen and Noises Heard OF
Every Anniversary Of Murder.
written for the D,spatch)

While time lasts belief In ghost and
hobgobin stories will not cease. The In
comprehensive h. nature to the illiterate
and unlearncd viii always furnish food
for the sustenance Of superstition. and
the nightly visits Of rnome Will continue
to disturb the equilibrium OF the human
mind
Only a few miles south OF Rockfsh Gap.
I'm the Blue Ridge mountains. there Is
beautiful little stream OF water appar>ntlv
hurrying to empty its liquid contents into
the Shenandoah river, On either side oil
this stream, bard by its banks. rise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
l.. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGBIcULTUBE, !
BUREAU or ANNA INDUSTRY.
WASHINGTON. II. c., Feb. Z. 1874.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In reply 10 your letter Of the 3lst ul-
tirno which HIS been referred to me, /
would Eiy that this department has no
publication on the symptoms and cure OF
the disease known as hollow horn in
cattle.
This term used as the name OF an all
ment q cattle is Incorrect and mislead-
INK, az mere Is seldom any disease what
ever OF the horns. and the horns Of all
aged cattle are hollow, being "A continual
ton q the frontal sinuscs OF the head.
The horns may be abnOrmally cold in
many diseases and persons not sufficient
Is Informed IN regard 20 such matters
consider the GOODNESS to indicate disease
Of the horns. The variation OF tcmpera-
ture in the horns has the same indlca-
ton as the same symptoms affecting the
ears, lower part Of the limbs. or other
"cXtremities "
In other words. there IS no such dis
ease rs hollow horn"
when the condition generally referred
10 by people ignorant OF the diseases Of
cattle az hollow horn" exists in an
animal. the first thing is to determine
accurately what organ or organs Of the
body are diseased. and then to apply the
appropriate remedies. The horns are sell
dom affected by disease, and then only
as the result OF the extension Of such
process from the sinuses Of the head.
The so-caled hollow horn" is almost
invariably disease OF some internal or
Sran or Of The entire system Of the ami
NAL. Worry respectfully.
-. T.. SALMON.
Chief Of Bureau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

and Il is dif'lcult to answer this paxticu-
lar question without publishing the entire
Law. See sections 1885, 9os3. as4, 2csS. soss,
Ss7. 3sSs. 9se. and 1890. eei. ooe2. 9esa, 2os'.
9Dea. 2oss. ee7 2oss and ooae: and sections Aoo.
2lol. nO2. 2ios. 9o, 2o6, 2loe. 2fo7, 2ios. 2los.
ziO. mi, ai2. ala, 2lIi. 2ii5. aie. 2ii7,
alS 2u9 800. 2lg. 2i22. nza. a2s. zl&,
2l2s. 2l3o; 2l39. and 2iso OF the Code OF
lE61
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
Tish Distractions.
PORT CONWAY, VA

70 the Editor Of the Dispatch;
I own "A good fishing shore on the Rap
pshannock, which has not been hauled
for some years. because OF my want OF
means: but 1 wish 20 do so before long
n. In the mean time. the setne-haul dor
osfth) ~ not ruined by distractions Chsh-
ua{~. etc) =.
Please inform me In your next Issue "
there is any law preventing such obstroc-
iions being placed Ia the way and obiise'
n. V. 7.
This question of distractions by hs1'
traps. etc. and when and where seines can
be used. ana what Kind OF selnes. etc. can
~ used, covers great space In the coae'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11


O.. H- Editor OF the Dispatch.
U., science ever proved that some par
'ar color has more influence on the
.. Hninatlon Of plant-life than have the
other c,lors. and. n 80. what Is the color?
l, Aas been demonstrated 10y careful eH-
porment thst the yellow rays OF the
.i...trun have a decidedly more marked
oa 90 boa causing assimilation or plant nu-
Ifi'ion than either blue or red
Assimilation being the principal function
N the growth of plants, II may be said in
general hat yellow light has a greater
rfect than either OF the other co!ors. A
general statement u this kind however.
should not ~ used IA making deductions
or particular cases. FOR there are func-
lions ~ plants. less important, 10 be sure.
but. nevertheless. essential TO their
growth. which may be- carried on best
under lght OF other coiors. Nor IL ~
possible by the placing Of colored glass
ia grecn-h0uses 10 produce the exact
equivalent Of spectrum ooiors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
silver Dollars aTuil Tender.

AMELIA COZ iit'''L' W.
o., ttr Lluor az the Dispatch
r. .l.rr "a legal tender I'm this state ?
II STD. o.. what amount; and oblige SUP
. -. r.
silver dollars arc fun legal tender.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

TtIIIiWIINII, n
Pr, .I. Editor of the Dispatch.
rae. Inform me who viii bc me man
Kt.r OF tlc jefferson Hotel y l. g.
us tls not yet been named.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
wbispersd fsves.
written for the Dispatch.J


written for the Dispatch.)
What spith the star. as from afar
He wooeth the mountain iake1
What signs Of love to him above
DO the Laughing waters maker
cannot tell
The dew-drops rest on The roses breast.
And tell their Joys and woes;
Yet doth no sound 10 flowers around
Their tenderness disclose.
They oftty guess.
The fckls breeze may kiss the trees.
And tell the oft-told tale.
But mortal ear can never hear
What Establishments avail
To make them blest.
Rut sweeter far than rose or star.
Than waters smile. or breezes KISS,
A maiden dear. into my Ger
Once softly whispered this:
II love you
Oh, words. but three. and yet 10 me
what volumes do they say
And now my heart. In every part.
Doth echo all the day:
II love you. ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

,., th. Editor Of the Dispatch;
q...re can ] get the code Of Laws OF
Virginia ~ H. d.
y.u hc Richmond booksellers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

(PuckD
Mrs Funnyman: John, when vas t'e
arst Joke on the mother-iu-law made
Mr. Erlnnyman: when Noah went INTO
thp ark and left her out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
Compromise.

Clown TopicsD
Aley. Hsllo. Old man! What the devli
.r. So,, going round with only on trouser-
leg turned MP for? -. 49,.
Cholly We'll. you see, dean boy my
early cable aieices reporter. ran. 10
49,, nv clear weather. and | had 10
sort Of compromise the matter. dontcher-
know
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
QUERIES & ANSWERS
The Truth About Hollow Horn"
in Cattle.
HISTORY OF Our GROUNDS.
.,,o old stone Uousc-Edgar 4. Poe
..loturo aud " Closure Mira.
Charles Dickens, So.

o.. ,,e EDITOR of the pispatch;
ar what day OF the week was March ?,
3si'
saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11
HoHow Horn i'm Cattle.
To the Editor OF :the Dispatch:


In your issue Of the 23d veterinary
surgeon asserts that there is no such
disease IN cattle as hollow horn.
Now. | have seen IL stated in the Dis
patch II | mistake not, that n George
Washington and other great men OF his
time had lived until this day they could
Etill be learning some things, and ] think
the same will apply TO all men. including
veterinary surgeons.
can actually make affidavit 20 IL that
/ have bored "A cows horn myself that
was hollow and which emitted matter
and that after the boring the COW was
much relieved and got we'll. l.. @. NJ.
For information on this subject We
wrote 10 the United States Department
Of Agriculture with the following re-
suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

This brought me to the second grand
division OF my speech. and ] commenced:
And our Teutonic forefathers" Then |
paused. And our Teutonic forefathers.'
! said. Another pause. And our TentOnlc
forefathers.' / repeated. Here I reached
for my left coat-tail pocket. The manu-
script was not there. And our Teutomc
forefathers,' | said | cooked my head
To one side, and looked at the ceiling, after
the manner OF parrot making an astro-
nomical observation: but the context
wouldn't come. The thermometer stood At
10I degrees. but beads Of cold perspiration
as big "a wanuts broke out upon my in
tellectual brow. | shifted my helmet TO
my right hand, and went on an exploring
expedition into my right coat-tail pocket
10 was empty. And our Teutonic fore
fathers ! said, with an ascending accen-
tuation. after the manner Of the late Ia
mented Fechter in Hamlet. Then | shifted
my helmet again. and went for my breast
pocket No manuscript there. This was
the last straw that bore me down into the
abyss Of despair Comrades" | burst
forth, some scoundrel has stolen my manu-
script from my hind-breast- pocket, or my
breast -coat-tail- pocket: and I'll be ID
if | know what our Teutonic fOreiathers
did do
with this I beat an gnomnious re-
treat, the worst demoraliZed son OF Mars
you ever saw"
And what did our Teutonic forefathers
do?' asked the Dispatch man.
I'm never tell you" was the reply. Il
have never seen the manuscript or been
able to remember a line Of that part Of
the speech from that day to this"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

Then I M into my speech in fine style
/ had gone back to the days Of Roman
soldiery. and / commenced with the open
ing line Of the Aeneid-the l.atin.of course.
Verify. ! sang arms. | threw the gates or
the Temple Of Janus wide OPEN ana
prOpped them back. ! made the air reso-
nant with the clash Of resounding shields.
wept with the Emperor. whose life was
made miserable by the too conliding Narus.
and did not forget to work Off the fake
about the Roman sentinel at the gates OF
POmDeii.