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The advocate., 1894-01-24
Calamity.


EDITOR ADVOCATE: - To-day we are
takir g a retrospective view of the last
two decades Of our history. Within this
time the sturdy husbandmen discovered
there was something wrong in existing
social and financial conditions. An era
Of feduCation commenced; secret organiza-
tions we're established and spread over
the agricultural cCmmunity,co operation
and association chsered and lightened
their burdens for Rwhile-lgnoring the
ballot ss q means Of escape from Corpo-
rate greed, no universal improvements
was maintained. Thus it gradually
dropped into decay.
Almost simultaneously with this, was
the Knights Of Labor and kindred organ
izations for the benefit Of the great army
Of mechanical employees. They banded
together, thinking to throw off industrial
bondage by strikes and compromise.
They mutually cOntended and fought
the battle of corporate greed and srro-
gsnce, but each year found themselves
more in the grasp Of aVarice.
Farmers, too, seeing the last Vestige OF
prosperity and manhood slipping away
from them by adverse legislation, again
rallied under the name Of Farmers ALI
ancs to study the causes Of the difficult
ties, and if possible to effect remedy.
A coalition between these great laboring
classes was founded in st. Louis in 1880
They then organized q systematic effort
to redress their grievances, the majority
being convinced that the only hope Of
dsliyersnce was by the ballot. So the
Peoples party was ushered into exist
ence The campaign commenced and
the party was hastily dubbed Calamity
howlsrs." The opponents thundered tC
willing listeners under continued straiI
Of rldicule.
But calamity has assumed differen
aspect now. Those who ridiculed have il
turn become victims, Farmers and peo
pie of small capital have gone down with
out number, men Of large means RnC
corporations unlimited have succumbeC
to the Rvenging demon. Millions Of un
employed men and their families are
crying for bread. Every city and ham
let is taxed to care for the needy within
her gates. To-day there was effected ir
EmpOris charitable organization com
posed of the benevolent of all churches
Ia committee was appointed to fine
employment for the able bodied. The
question was asked howY Echo an.
swered hoWP The city is heavily taxed
and will not assume additional burdens
Citizens can do but little. Whencl
will relief GOMEZ Calamity is not nov
known by name 1t 10 living entity
now. The air has taken up the sad re
frsin and despair reverberates in every
locality. The question remains will w
study the cause of all of this, or will we
after cutting the dyk Of the grss
reservoirs, continue to try to arrest the
flow Of the Atlantic with pigmy broomi
s. LIGHTFooT.
The advocate., 1894-01-24

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The advocate., 1894-01-24

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
prRs0N4L AND GENERAL.
Fncts About Richmond's Citi-
,,os md Other Mat0rf.

state Senator j. w Southail, Of Anne
E4 was i'm the city yesterday.
Nr ~ Nelson clerk of Prince William
comfy. was Ina the city yesterday.
a., ,,l ,trs pbuin f. Brown of Blue
~ ~ a.. - ''' arc al the ST Clair.
'''ta' '''9'' .1 a..
Mrs. James w oIthhie '0'' - ''' -
oliver Neal or EdltIhoIv' -Nu' "'V '''''
laG MIS-. DE- H. "H''S'
Mr.. d. Ben. Howard ms h.TT" ,VS- .eJ'of
director or me NHuiNH tl'. "a 80 az
Association, captain JOhh r. mayer 'c-
signed.
The Union Hin Pleasure Club Will give
a select bah al Cor,orau Hall FRIDAY
eveuIug November sd, ana large crowd
is expected
The funeral of Mir. Russell W. Bowie
WHO died Wednesday morning, took place
yesterday afternoon at ! O'Clock from the
Second Baptist church.
Fr, of Cold Water Circle OF King
r,s'drters win give n silver tea to-mov-
a<..nirg~ al the residence OF Mrs.
I.,f,rsoo Powers No. BIZ Williamsburg
avenue
a.. ~ r. Taylor. depiitv clerk of Hen
va 'l,.,,.,,+,, CIgrt l.fi "Wednesday ui4ht
- ~, ark ia attend the horse snow.
~. y TsVlor win tiI his place until
a.. ,,,,,,v.
'l ''''' all +.t,i.. t.-,.;,, NY, Nto,,-
lHe cIalvt u ~" - 'ir,ts - ar, .,cc9sion
day az Nt" l'Hs y, -. Ii ~ 60 30 ,oIiriTa
mat llSAihp-u SPSI ''''',H -, % I5I,Io
about 1here VII oC uDs ,nd otber
ititsc heiutt ol '''''' '0' any 900
'sIH'd p'''i'' 49,, ,,.
Thieves attempted 10 bdeah mo the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
RREEDEN, TRLLEY & co.,
500 EAST BROAD STREET.

COZ : " IA ! II In
White Flannel 60 i-.5-' DC, 81.
Cotton Sheetiug lIoloIv" anu -'''
lp Gra i-i Fiah mel l5c 10 2-ac, 2oc 2'o''
5Qs' t. and " Flannel shirts cheap. d.,
Sattee4t, "a, anu flannel 10 2-3. zoe, %oc.'
.-,C So 37i.c. and 4@c. up 10 go 80 5oc
- - Sasbuere Hose, -. anu '"S,
Ladies H5a3sd i.l'ii( Flannel (al cotton, DC.
W mte bO''ii E9utou Flannel BE-, 04cp
Uhple5aCH In. ~ &c., Is 2-3c., nc -Jc.
&C. ~, .1bmere Socks, DC, nc, &c.
G Eb,ts Embroidered Flannel &C. 'oc.'
81 Sl25, $50, y Socks DC. pair.
Country knltt J. a. SO. 81, Sl25. S150.
:, ~ ~ ~ JOS up 10 so paF'
-, n, Riankets. 90. upwards, e, - ,,,.
GRAY blankets, oOc' ''-' 50 F''-'' wy
to s., s. a piPa aiFE: $50 to 81 a pair.
See our II! Bianf Tisakets Cslumber Robes.
gSc. xto, 10 81.
crib blankets Blank, tS5nt lis 81 to sic each.
Mems Hosiery pc. e e. m n $40.
Wooien Lap Robes. . Nv ~ F'''''
N,SD'S White shirts ~ e, n
MSrso Rlankets 81 ana si;go
horse sHenrnders lOc. TO J1c.
Mems cashmere Gloves, 2oc' S'l2c.
ana soc. . no
JOB Lot VI Gloves: reduced 70 2jc.
or {lio IaS0 Canton Flannel Drawers 2'c.'
J9c, ., ,2s. Cashmere Gloves. &c.
Towels. &C. oo Iid weather Mittens. CSC.
Children : cents Warm Gloves, 25c
See our f Liiis"7SS l-3c.. 1oc.. l2l3c.. and
lG 2-$c.. BE- BE- Garnet, snd Darll-Green
o9H,i hSS Satin; reduced from 81 and '3e'
10 soc. and caps for children.
ha!5 oo FsaHsy G Dress and fG sa at 2oc
Msrl Yards Black Grass r. IS Cloth Gust re-
In o qPT pef fo I say about Christmas
GOODS Th2 vaa 5ss IN Back and coorea
Dress ss f Bq2U2ggeets and Floor oil-cloths just
received. eos IN SIS n pair
foruvI- ,v,rtains. 39c. 20 $40 pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16

Association. OF which my wife Is now a
member. $i0o, Baptist Home for the AgSa,
800; Masonic Home, 500, trustees or the
burying ground held jointly by the con-
gregaiOns OF the House Of Peace ana
House Of Love. 500. the interest only TO
be spent In keeping the graves OF my
family in order. .oooo
10 my sister. Rachel G. Levy, 2ooo,
the interest only 10 he used during her
lifetime; al her death the principal IS
10 10 to my granddaughter, Helen
Ezekiel. nv gold watch 10 my grandson,
Percy Ezekiel. my silver watch 10 my
grandson. Aubrey Hamilton Straus' my
silver cup TO my son, Ernest {. Levy;
the remainder OF my estate to my dear
wife. Rachel G. Levy. r,,
| appoint my son-in-law, +. a. Ezekiel,
and charles Straus. as executors OF TINS
ABRAHAM LEVY.
Mr +. \. Ezekiel qualified as admin NJ
40 00 with Mr. Charles Straus as
surety. The estate IS valued at $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
mr. rCHI FooD NOV.
he Attendance Iucioa-es ne the C.osO
Draws Near.

..t.4 o.. d. ,r...... -r-...l.
Lt'i5 sdec' i'' ~ me -'" '''''1 l''''-''o
l-- usut and people from all sections
OF the CITY. Stuely. ID parties and tv
.,. , ,.. ,......,
.l +i. I.Ir. I<i... .',.,.i'I,,i b.
@ ..r'. .,5.'.-..i',, r,L...b vas
I....r t Oh. l..IuuIr- ms lrl,.u iu
'.. ..r..r. u4v aid has become II fteu-
i.,.ff. r...rt b.tI 4ff.ruoou. and even
ms
~ will last ONLY TWO DAYS longer. and
tr,, Nh. handsome booths viii be taken
down and removed 10 Norfolk
The Nr-t. Sur.uers visited the eNposi-
ti.r I..r ri.Hr
tfrs kaufmauu. of SO. gl5 west
G-.... -r-,..- r..,t,..d tr, II1rsforI Com
rI.u.,ut3r, ,ak,.
IN, following receipts were lcoturel
upon.
lamb Outlets i'm Mine Jelly Soak for
two minutes and half d boN Of reiatns
iu sufficient cold water 10 cover it, Add
ofa mint of boiling wafer two table
..., '...I. 1T smear and tna mice of one
l,..r -fr.ir t4r1.lsb a irUy-U4. and
ala o,..N.rf dozen -lrf.- OF mint. chop
NJ Ia-t inc POM enough of the gela-
inc into I'll small square mold 10 make
81 Il,.f lr.-I.If men thick Set OLA the
a. harden ~If.. slId-boiIed lamb
very Thin. and put layer OF 10 on the
hardened eeatiua. add another layer of
p.I4t.ra and when This hari-us add am
,u..r .t.f. OF meat and $50 ON. until au
tI. .-.I.ttr. haze l..u used having the
,,. ..I.r|us Pu. i'm "a cold place
.,.r.. llr.a r.a,ly 10 use Slice min
.,..# p..,f ia. ,nIl,s of tl,at
7...' '',- ''......,,,f. ~ anu..
".." '..,..arf,II az Luf.cr. melted.
.'.' 80 .llJ ,,4r,r and ono
"' --'. ~ - D,,t mini smooth
.,.-,l,ri,. ne whites of Inc,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16

pressure for selling the extensive the accumulation of
and ockeepmg outlet for such gather
Successful InIng quantities advantage an ability
with
inc clean and desirable stock a all
mariowns account for and offers Its own
ward to them good but
the history business have made such
concession opriceso Merchandise to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
SILK PUSHES

2.s. 4 and yards long, in almost any
color, lgc a yard.
SILK NELNETS- , TO-
9. and 5-yard Remnants, 40c a yard for
the 81 uuaiity.
SILK REMNANTS- .
Solid Colored China SIX remnants =, o.
and G-yard lengths, almost any shade
II lie yard.
Drapery Silk Remnants, various
lengths, in pretty designs, pure
silk; the 6oc quality 2Sc a yard.
Black SILK Fable Remnants. the s. an,
g6c qualities, (. ), Q and 7-yard lengths
4Sc yard.
over 200 various kinds Of Silk
Remnant Bargains here to-day.
Worsted Dress Goods Remnants.
c. and S-yard lengths Of English Bous
rettc Dress Goods, in the newest or
shaagTs' i3c 4 yaI,[ rnr 25' S Serre' Rem
nauts. i'm garnet, green, brown ana req,
25c a yard; 66c value. ~ No.,
10 patterns Of yards each Two Iohei
seeded Effects. 81 "A pattern, from S2'Jp.
64incb ladies' Fancy Cashmere suit
ing In and 6-yard lengths, l9c 9d'"'
cost 60c a yard. MI.
II Remnants Of the popular Navy b,ue
storm Serge, 6, 7 and s-yard lengths
l0c a yard.
FANCY SUITINGS-
ChiIdren's Fancy Broken Plaid Twilled
Suitugs, in pretty colors, :. . ana -
yard lengths. 3 3-4c yard; j l-Zc
value.
Fancy Domet Skirting Remnants in 5,
4 5 and 6-yard lengths. Sc a yard.
a REMNANTS or BLEACHED CAN
TON FLANNEL. various lengths,
Il -. -. Is 2-3c qualities, 6c yard.
DOMESTICS- 80.
Apron Bingham Remnants, small, neat
Checks. 2 3-ic q yard.
Real Indigo Prints, IN 4, > and 6Tard
lengths. 3 3-4c a yard; 6l-4c quality.
WRAPS, like everything else,
have imperfections. When such is
the case they are put out on Rem
nant DaVs-thiS way:
handsome Navy Melton Cloth Coats
one size y, one size 3t-ieast imperfect,
$50 instead OF $3.50.
handsome English Pilot Cloth Coat,
extra long single-hreasted, size -,
navy blue, $40, from *lSD.
] handsome Tan Covert Cl0th Coat
piped with silk velvet cord, size -,
81. from $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
1nE UILL or Mh. AHhAHAM LEVY.
Num,rou. Charitable Institutions sro Re
mpmb-red.

In the clerks Office OF the Chancery
Court yesterday the Will Of Mr.. Abraham
Levy was admitted TO probate, which
reads as follows:
+ Abraham Levy, Of Richmond. Va,
make this my last Will. ] give. devise.
and bequeath my estate and property
real and personal. as follows, that IS TO
say: e,o,.
81, JOseph's orphan Asylum. 800, ~.
Paul's Church Home for the Aged ana
Inhrm. 500 Methodist and Presbyterian
Home. SiOO. Col0red Orphan Asylum. 500,
Male orphan Asylum. OF which Mrs. Gil
is matron. &i00; Female Orphan Asylum.
800. orphan Asylum, situated AT Atlanta.
Ca, and under me management Of the
order OF B'nai Birth. 500, Hebrew Home
for the Aged and lnhrm, OF which Mr.
Henry Hutzler is now president, $lD,
Retreat for the Sick. 500, ShelterinB
Arms. sl0e; Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. 500; Hebrew Ladies Benevolent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
charged With Arson.

h,. ne HenricO grand jury on Wcdnes-
J'v. charged with setting fire to their
mouse. which was badly damaged, on
August 18th.
.udce Wickham al once ordered capiases
ia hoe issued for their arrest. and they
were taken into custody.
About o'clock Wednesday evening,
through their counsel Judge Edmund
WaddiH. writ of haoeas corpus was
sued out before 'udrc Wexford, and the
accused were admitted 20 bail.
The case viii probably be called at this
term Of the court, and viii no doubt at
trlct considerable attention.
The case was worked up by Mr.. r. A.
WooaaH of the National Detective Agen-
cv Va rntine's house is situated on the
outskirts of the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16

The Grand Commaadery of virginia,
Kul.hts Templar, held their annual as
,emllv Yesterday morning at the Ma
sonic Temple. with +. +. Dowham, OF
Alexandria. grand commander presiding.
After the usual reports ana routiu" Ousl-
ness the officers were elected by the
CIR nd Commdudcry.
Mr. j. Parke Corbin. Of fredericksburg.
was elected grand commander and all The
other officers of the line were advanced.
The body closed last night with the
cleo lion of officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16

English Ornament. floral decoration.
slightly Clipped, 25c, from 81.
| handsome Italian Ornament. slightly
damaged 81. from $40.
beautiful Ornaments. swan shape, soc.
from So
Bavarian Ornament. sun-dower de-
sign. 81, from $l9S
1 English Glass Flower Vase. damaged.
zoe, from 81.
Many other ornaments and vases
at equally attractive reductions.
very handsome carved italian Ware
Pyramid, 50, from $40.
French china Decorated Salad Dish.
slightly damaged. been s.. 80. now 5Oc.
5 Decorated Salad or Fruit Dishes. real
china, slightly damaged, been $50 to
l Hand Decorated Fruit Bowl. 81. from
I short Decorated Porcelain Din
ner Set, $40 instead OF SIS.
Decorated English China Din
ner Sets, pieces short, IS instead
of 5000.
Decorated covered China Din
ner Set, cup short, SIS instead of
S29.o7.
Decorated French China Tea
Set, plate short, 81; been $3.50.
Tea Set, floral decoration, Slight
" damaged, S. instead of 5000.
Decorated China Toilet Set. mug short,
$l1j instead of S98
| Imported China Toilet Set hand deco
ration toothbrush holder short. $40,
instead of Sls.SJ.
lot Breakfast Plates, 9 dozen in
all, no more, &c each.
Large Meat Dishes. worth SOC eacl. for
loo.
big lot Decorated Real China Cups and
Saucers, odd. sc for cup and Saucer
/ lot Pickle Dishes lc each.
Corner Book Cabinets. slightly dam
aged. 81. instead of $50.
/ Onyx Top Brass Table, slightly shop
worn, S. instead of $3.50.
Piano Lamp onyx centre, s.; been
slJ.9S.
Framed Pictures. good subjects. frame
slightly soiled. 30 eacn; worth 81;
others 50c, worth Sl.50, at SIS, worth
$3.50
T. few damaged rolls Crepe Paper, loo
per roll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16

2 oxford Coats. sizes So and IS, $3.50,
Electric Seal Cape, edged with real
Marten and Marten Collar, size s.,
$3.50. from 50.
1 Electric Seal cape, q inches long, size
IS. Sll7j from $l1.50.
2 Black Serge Cheviot tapeS. Drafted
sizes 81 and 30. $50, from $3.50
2 Capes-l Brown and ! B,ack-2i inches
long. English Melton, 500, from S.'
2. 2i-2 and S-yard lengths of Half
Bleached Table Damask, SOC qualities,
2jc a yard.
?. 3 and 5l-2-yard lengths Turkey-Red
Table Damasks. bc a yard
FLA > - and 3-yard lengths of Scotch
Table pamask. 75c quality, sc a yard .
Crash Towel Remnants, about - or
them. ,. and 5-yari lengths, &c a
Fancy Frinsed Table Cloths, pure
linen, slightly soiled. yards wide by
21-2 yards long. $l25 each.
Lots OF Odd Towels and Napkins cheap.
Stockings, over 200 pairs, no four pairs
black Ribbed Ladies' Hose. Sc q pair.
Childreu'S ColOred Hose. odd sizes fun
regular made, fast coIors, Toe a pair.
Knit Vests. Plenty of odd ones
from our big sale cf last week.
25c Egyptian Yarn Jersey Ribbed Ladies'
Vests, Zoe each-sizes 3 and 1 only.
Ladies' Fleeccd Jersey Ribbed Vests
what's left Of them are down TO l5c,
instead Of 35c.
Lots Of Childrcn's odd Vests.
Childrens Ribbed Wrappers Toe each.
UmbrelIaS-.-What's lett over from
the big sale Of last week 60 this
wise:
Natural Handle Gloria Umbrellas. 2jc.
Horn Handle Gloria Umbrellas. zoe, from
u'S5 and 81 SILK Gloria Umbrellas for
Sl.lj.
Muslin Underwear. Over $50
pieces of soiled and tumbled I'm
derwear from the window and show
on sale to-day; prices like these;
Children's Drawers, Sc each
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, good cotton, 23c
quality. l5c.
Is Toe Chemse, 4jc each.
q Gowns double rufile down front 25c
Lots Of Fine Underwear marked very
cheap TO close out.
Lots Of PaSSementerie and Dress
BraidS and Gimps are marked one
fourth value where lots are small.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
mArrlcn rlNEllAA ~ coUkI.
Charged with KiIIng Pau GrHrt-Ca'e
Pos p"ued-Anothe Cas-.

In the Hastings Court before Judge
WIN the case of Maurice IL. Ferr.ter
charged with the murder of Paul N.
Grant WAS called zap. and Il Was post
f.,ned until the next term ON account u~
iae immense amount or business be-o,e
he CONT during the present term
M. Iear,ug of the evidence in the case
~ snrrf Clark. charged With the murder
~ Mania Hicks. was then taken up Late
ia ~. afternoon th, ar-uiuc-t ga me
i~.t,,.fi,u- 10 the jury was commenced.
IN ~ nearly 81 O'Clock last night when
M. case was given 10 the jury and. gt-
Ter haIf an hours deliberauon. that body
returned with a verdict Of guilty of iH-
voluntary manslaugnter hndins the pun-
tsbnerr an twelve months Imprisonment
In the city jain and fine 81 s..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16


Gents Initial Hemsttched Hand
kerchielS &C each for what's left.
CARPETS and Rugs; the balance Of
stock on hand.
os,-, 1r5,, prrs o3c
80 i ~ 80, a. n
.,E'- l''i." US - ~ ees
- 80 -, "a
30 o. 80 . ' Ii, in ,', 90 "A
- i t,,rv,t, ,''r9 is.sN'' sA'''V'
N.Y. l. - ~ 80!
a1CA.o' i'lL. .,c-
2.N9 lnc4es, W. W.
ooA'- INCHES '"O''
Co. x;-ae +Lo+ ,,opt1
carpets AT prices ui@t Wouid
seem IMPOSSIBLE.
TaDestry Brussels Carpet at SIC.
BODY Brussels Al zoe
Moquettes at 75c
Spring Roller Window Shades ar Il lie.
NATTtNGS
Pretty Fancy Mattings at &c a yard,
from yf-g.. 25c qualities at l5c-just
piece or TWO of a kind.
Here S a pretty mess: 20 Rem-
Coto.
n}Nts OF curtain SCflInS ana COIol-
al Iiorrai SiIkolipae oc q ward
Over 200 pairs of odd Lace Cur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
Mnrringe licenses.

Tho clerk of the Hastings Court yester-
j1v issued marriage licenses 10 the iQi-
lowing persons. Adam stump ana halh,
crime HaibIIcb; James T.. Francis and
Dora h. Burgess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
THE COHEN COMPANY.

of our Oak Suits when you see them. Just think,
| can furnish you with them, consisting OF 10
pieces from S24 up to 5000 1t is getting to be
cold now and perhaps you want Stove, or Car
pet, aIso well. | can furnish you with them, too.
Iu short, can furnish you with everything neces-
sary to furnish a home, and will sell them to
yoG either for Cash, or InstaIlments Special In
ducements offered for the next two weeks to
make room for other stock which is arriving ev-
cry day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-16
r library OF ThH

r library OF THE
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
No Io7 east Franklin street.
r,v the residence Of Gen. r. L. Lee
Qormet,p the use OF members and their
open 10 Tests. under the rules. daily
except Sunday.
From 0 A. M. TO 1890 p N.
,,,.,,ors 10 the city are invited to call.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-08-10
Improved Persimmons.

1t is quite possible that the persim-
mons may become popular cultivated
fruit. The natural home of this tree
is in the Southern States, but it is
hardy and can be grown in the North
IT desired. There is more variation in
persimmons than in my other wild
fruit. They vary greatly in quality,
and this variation can be taken adj
vantage of to greatly improve the fruit.
Some are small and greenish in color.
These always have some trace of as
tringency. 1t requires frost to bring
this fruit to perfection. Some varie-
ties arc large, bright golden in color
and intensely sweet. In its wild state
the persimmon has too many seeds.
Samuel Miller, of Button, Mo-, has
Sgiven great care TO tho propagation of
persimmons. and has at last obtaine d
variety TINT hns hnt ono seed and is
often seedlcss. Tho persimmon does
not naturally grow on rich land. -
Boatca Cultiyator.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-08-10
Scourgea by Russian Thistle.

Terrible stories are told of the
Russian thistle, for the determination
of which the Government is asked by
n North Dakota Senator to appropri-
ate 81 10000 900. The pest was taken to
North Dakota in the seed grain OF
some Muscovite immigrants, and has
spread within few years over the Da-
kotas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and
Northern Wisconsin.
1t is n plant of astonishing vigor
and fecundity, growing up and out
ward rapidly "to the size of sod
cabin" shading surrounding crops
and monopolizing the moisture and
nutrition of the soil, and then scatter.
ing its seed far and wide on every
wind.
So tough and poisonous are its
pricklns that men and animals are said
to be compelled to wear sheetiron
bootlegs in passing through the thistle
fields, and it is reported that in ST.
beriH the plant has simply conquered
large stretches of land and driven ag-
riculture away from it. Heroic meas
ures are demanded to cope with this
seourge, says Senator Hansbrough,
and if all that is said is true, such is
the case. Springfield Republican.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-08-10
Business Machines.

An interesting two-column story
might be written OH the growth of
time-saving machines in business, for
tho telephone, the graphophone, the
phonograph, the typewriter and SINH
lar contrivanoes have done wonders in
simplifying and expediting the work
Of large law firms and business houses.
The other morning on the desk of
merchant 1 saw the following some
what remarkable collection of these
inventions. When 1 came in, the
proprietor was talking into the graphic
phone, tho cylinders of which were
later to be taken by his typewriter and
transferred Mt her leisure.
Besides this, an intermural telephone
connected his desk with every floor
and department of his hugo business
house. On the other side of the room
was telephone with which he could
call up all his customers or correspond
ents, not only in New York, but in
every large city east of the Mississippi,
and i'll another corner was "ticker,"
running off quotations of value in his
business md reporting many other
items of interest to any well-informed
man.
Near him on the gas jet was little
patent regulator, by touching which
he could Immediately obtain famo
thnt heated the scaling wax which
closed the firms correspondence be-
You'd the danger of being tempered
with, and on tho wall, within easy
reach by him, was messenger cali,
by which i'll few moments he could
summon boy and send his demands
or requests to the main office, where
they would in short order be trans
mittcd to the furthest points of the
world.
Despite all these labor Swing con-
trivanccs, however, the wages paid
clerks, oilice-boys and the like here in
New York are rs high as ever, and the
result of their employment has been
not to decrease wages, but increase
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