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The Van Buren press., 1895-12-14
..er for hay. and IN August all among

later for hay, and In August an among
the peas saw crimson clover again. to
be pnstured in the fsfi ssIi5 ter
after the pea vine hay IS saved. ana
kept closely pastured whenever the
weather will permit until time to pre-
pare it for the cotton crop rs TINS
time there will be a little excess OF
nitrogen for the cotton crop, ana the
potash aud acid phosphate should DO
used TO balance the ration for the
cotton and to insure again q good
stand of clover In the cotton. In Au-
gust all among the cotton SOW crimson
clover again, and IN winter haut all
the homemade manure on the clover,
and in early spring. as soon as the
clover is IN bloom. NOW Ii for hay and
at once plow the land for corn, and DO
not be afraid 70 put the plow point
down deep If your suhson IS clay. Gul-
tivate the corn well, but shallow, aud
do not hill il. After the last working
SOW crimson clover seed again, 70 be
cut for hay the following spring, aud to
be followed by peas for eew hay, and
then TO De put in order for oats in the
fall and thus repeat the rotation
from year to year. BY the time you
have gotten around 70 tie cotton on
the second rotation you will find that
Ye-a can grow the crop without buying
any fertilizers, aud thereafter II you
add fair supply of acid phosphate
aad potash 10 your peas and clover,
sud lime the soil when it comes in
corn You can keep up the soil to a high
state of produetixeness Of the sale
crops without direct fertilization, and
il ron need all the forage grown. you
viii have enough homemade manure
% cover the eorn-feld every year.
Then when you Hnd that your soil is
improving fast do not be tempted 10
pns It al in cotton. but stick 70 your
text and keep up the land.
". T. MASSEY.
North Carolina Experiment Station.
The Van Buren press., 1895-12-14
A Ar-.ulli.Aes Cs-

Ihs PAlladespA1z posi- C-ioe building
: TIE hone Of 4 ea5 liaat Is Au expert o.
10 Es4l ela-acssr IN tAs line Of nous
s-EemE- A1y c0ZEol cat o@n TOY
ui1h a slaEle Zouse zzd grer-lI L 10
Fesl EnzezraElly t1Ar 4 las q ehance
e es-zp=- ll1 l1zs particular cal does
li.a- uiiA tEo zzios AZ q li1le. Ihe Dice
pzhe- captured zre taken INTO one o1 the
ul5s ca--l1l-s On an us,s,er 1ooT' q tle
building. where tAe cal permits tAeIn ID
-lz a. VII and SUCCESSFULLY reoSptu-aS
then both lis feat ) performed
almost taily and the way the clt keeps
il Nd seez-s 20 51dfcz-e that she sE1l-e-
ciates tAe s1ussuelt furnished 7hoss
~, watch hs-.-E sllila5elr rlia Recaud-
The Van Buren press., 1895-12-14

TIE laEhtest known WOOD = Raj of
the Aucaa Bslustris- Of Brazil which
IS nucA lirhter than cork me hesF-
5eSt = The iro1 hark. q Australia.
uhicA vsiehs us&-ly 10 pounds - t-se
cuhsc fecr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
SICK SOLDIERS.
Yellow Jack Taking Sides More De-
cidedly In Cuban Affairs.

Yellow Jack Taking Sides More De-
cidedly In Cuban Affairs.
The Cuban revolutionary leaders in New
York received a letter yesterday from a
man who has large property interests in
Matanzas. under date of July IL. He says:
II am pleased to report that the revolution
Is rapidly growing In this part of the coun-
try. Some bands of insurgents have shown
themselves in this province and as soon as
arms and ammunition enough can be pro-
cured there will be a general uprising
here.
at is whispered-people do not dare to
speak openly on the subject-that 10000
Spanish soldiers are sick in the hospitals.
Official news seems to Justify the report.
Martinez Campos has cabled to Madrid for
125 more physicians. The government is
considering the advisability of employing
bloodhounds to track the Cubans. Gen.
Maceo captured convoy and seized $780,
600 which was being taken into the in
terror to soldiers
Six additional batteries of artillery will
be sent from Spain to Cuba during the
present month and during the month of
September achievements to the number of
80 600 troops will be dispatched to that is
land under the command Of Gems. Pola
and Via.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20

nearest neighbors and most trusted
friends, al a house where the former was
often a guest.
On the death of Mr. Hayward Foote and
his wife the property passed from the con-
t1ol Of any member or connection of the
Washington family. If it was ever occu-
pied by Mr.. Lewis Washington, it must
have been since that time, but I am not
acquainted with the modern transfers of
the plantation. 1t IL enough for me to re-
call the ownership of the early proprietor,
whose character and abilities and asso-
Citations have given 1t It's distinction and
interest to the public
The late Bishop Meade is the author Of
two most delightful volumes descriptive of
the old churches and families of Virginia.
This work was prompted by his Episcopal
visitations. 1t is to be regretted that some
enc with more leisure and opportunity
than be did not supplement his work on a
comprehensive plan and include in it some
account Of the noteworthy country houses
Of the old commonwealth. These struc-
lures are decaying with time, but not so
rapidly as the true history of their occu-
pancy and associations.
L. @. WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
The Oculist's RuSe.


From Leonards Illustrated Medical Journal.
Here is an interesting account of very
clever bit of detective work by an oculist.
1t appears that in a large factory, In which
were employed several hundred persons.
one of the workmen, in welding his ham,
mer, carelessly allowed it to slip from his
hand. It few half way across the room
and struck a fellow workingman in the
lief: eye. The man averred that his sight
was blinded by the blow, although a care
full examination failed 20 reveal any in
jury. there being not scratch visible. He
brought suit In the courts for compensa-
ton for the loss of half of his eyesIght
and refused all offers Of compromise
Under the law the owner of the factory
was responsible for an injury resulting
from an accident Of this kind. and although
he believed that the man was shanminp
ard that the whole case was an attempt Il
swindling, he had about made up his mind
that he would be compelled to nav The
claim. The day Of the trial arrived, and in
open court an eminent oculis. retained for
member and gave 1t as his opinion that It
was as good as the right eye. Upon the
plaintiffs loud protest of mis- inability to
see With the left eye. the oculist proved
him a periurer and satisfied the court and
Jury of the falsity Of his claim.
And how do you suppose he did II? Why
simply by knowing that the coiors green
and red combined make black. He pro-
cured black card on which a few words
were written with green ink. Then the
PLAINTIFF was ordered to put on pair of
spectacles with two different glasses, the
one for the tight eye being red and the
one for the LEFT eye consisting OF ordinary
glass. Then the card was handed him
and he was ordered to read the writing
on 1t. This he did without hesitation, and
the cheat was at once exposed. The sound
right eye, fitted with red glass. was unable
to distinguish the green writing en- The
black surface of the card. while the left
eye. which he prsterded was sightless was
the one with which the reading Lad to be
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Pushed Or a Moving Trnin.

Mrs. Mary Prudan had a narrow escape
from death last night while returning to
her home in Pittsburg, from lawn fete
given on the line of the Pennsylvania road.
She has made an Information charging her
husband, Harry Prudan, with throwing
her from the train with the intention of
causing her DEATH The Prudans have been
married two years. but have been living
apart nearly all that time.
Mrs. Prudan says her husband induced
a mutual friend to invite her to accompany
him to the lawn fete. She kept away from
him, but on the train homeward, while
she was standing on the platform, the hus-
band, she alleges. deliberately hurled her
from the train.
She fell on her head and was found some
time after the train had passed in dazed
condition at the side of the railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Hunt for n Meteor.

A party of gentlemen under the guild
ance of DIR. Dekyne OF Philadelphia
has commenced a search for me-
teor which fell Wednesday night six
miles north of West Chester. The me-
teor was observed by several hundred per-
sons at various points. and was of unusual
size and brilliancy. People at Malvern,
which Is only about a mile from where the
huge metallic ball is supposed to have
fallen. heard it roaring through the air.
DR.. Dekyne Is Of the opinion that the
meteor will weigh at least 100 pounds, and
it is said that 1t will be almost worth its
weight in gold, as only two meteors have
been found during the past century. both
OF which are now on exhibition in the
Smithsonian Institute, Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Charity Bcque.t Thwarted.

The bequest of $4,000 to the poor Of
York. Pa, left by the late NJ. S. Eichel-
berger, has been rendered imperative by a
decision of the auditor in the estate. Yale
College was made the residuary legatee,
and, as no exceptions were filed to the
auditors report, the decision will stand.
An effort is being made to have Yale Col
lege refund the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Ingalls, Campaign.

Ex-senator ingalls, said yesterday he
would devote much Of his time during the
next year and half in Kansas to secure a
legislature that will return him to the
United States Senate. He realizes that the
politicians are fighting him at every turn.
If the election Of United States Senator
could just now be submitted to a vote of
the people. ingalls, thinks he would be the
choice by large majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
His Investment in Land.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Hobson-'So you've bought piece OF
property at Hoxemville. How does your
land he?"
Jobson-"Not nearly SO well as the agent
who sold 1t to me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20

Teachers May Wear BlOOmcrs.
By a vote of Is to 6 the Toronto school
board has rejected resolution condemning
female teachers in the city schools who
wear boomers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Why He Laughed.


From 1id-Bits.
Binkers-"I don't see how you can laugh
at Saphead's insane jokes"
WinkerS-"You would If you knew htg
pretty sister,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20

William E. Lehman, who represented the
first district of Philadelphia in Congress
during the first two years of the rebellion,
died at Hotel Brighton, Atlantic City, yes
terday. of congestive chiils, after an ILL
ness of four days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
SPRINGS AND BATHS.
Buema Vista Spring Hotel,

Franklin Co.. IA. Western Maryland R. r.
Blue Ridge mountains; dry atmosphere: 1900
feet elevation. Capacity. 500 guests. All modern
conveniances. Elevators. private baths, livery,
bathing pool. abundant water supply. Terms
moderate. Open till October 1. B. & o. and
Penna. r. r. connect with Western Maryland r.
R. at Baltimore and Hagerstown. Nd. Address
W. NJ. REAMEI. Manager
Buena vistasSpring P. O.,
my22- 3ms Washington Co. Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
A Small Joke Carried Far.

From the Hotel Mall.
Speaking of Roman candles an American
ct a hotel in Rome purloined a penny din
given him to light himself to bed with, and
when he came home exhibited 1t proudly to
his friends and neighbors as q genuine Ro.
man candle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20

C.. W. CULLEN son,
Owners and Proprictors. Cullen Post ONCE.
Warren
White Sulphur Springs,
Virginia.
Season Of 1865 opens June 1.
Terms: Per week, one person, SIS; per month,
one person, $40; two persons IN one room, $40;
special rates to parties OF three o more.
The Oldest summer resort in the United States.
Established 1874.
Good Fishing, Boating ard Bathing.
Distance from Richmond and Danyille r. r.,
nile; distance from Norfolk and Western 3 miles;
distance from Baltimore and Ohio, miles.
Eight different waters. namely: White. red and
blue sulphur, alum, iron. arsenic. chaybeate and
litha.
On top Of the Three Top Range Of the Masa-
nitten chain of mountains.
Elevation. 2,1OO feet above the sea.
No nlosouitoes cnots or moIario my21 Am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
SUMMER RESORTS.
Observation-Disclosures.

COLONIAL BEACH, VA.-PERSONS DESIRING
home comforts with private family, excellent
Board, best location beach and most rea s0nable
jy19-Sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Bolivar Mountain House

Highest. coolest and most picturesque OF the
Harpers Ferry resorts.
Shady groves. Woodland walks to the Potomac.
Excellent cuisine: good rooms reasonable rates.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Will be held July 20 to AUG. "a. Languages.
Sciences. History, Music. Painting &C., by first
class instructors, under an ex-presdent of state
university. For circulars apply Mt Star office or
to F. n. PENNOCK.
je251m Bolivar W. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
SUMMER RESORTS.
IN THE MOUNTAINS.

HOTEL ESSICK, HIGHLAND LAKE, PA.
Summit Of Aileghenies; dry, bracing atmos-
phere; sanitation perfect; cuisine excellent. APP
ply Uy16-1ms) H. NJ. ESSICK, MD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20

MOUNTAIN HOI;sE-COOLEST ACCESsIBLE RE
the ". & o.: 40 minutes drive from Round Hill !;
bonse. at elevation of 1.60O it.. commands mag
nincent views Of both Piedmont and Shenandoah
Shenandoah. Terms, 81 80 per day: 81 TO $40 per
wk. L. o. HAMNIERLEY, Propr.,
jy11-2w Round Hill. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20

the Potomac, burned by British marauders,
two of his sons being in the patriot service,
one of whom died at the early age of sew
enteen on British prison and pest ship in
the harborliof New York. But no one or
these was more devoted to liberty than Mr.
Lund Washington, and. no man could have
rendered more valuable service tnan ne
whose friendship, fidelity and sagacity en-
abled the American commander-in-chief to
feel during those long seven years of trial
that his family and home were being safely
Guarded, AID thus give his undivided
thoughts and energies, to the great work he
had in hand.
RecoIleotiOns of Hayfield.
NV father, Mn Lund Washington. born
in September, f767. was nephew of Mr..
Lund washington of Hayfield. He died In
Anr,I. 1881, Duging the last century he
was naturally frequent visitor at his
unc,e,s home. and sometimes went to Mt.
vernon. He was about twenty-nine years
of age when his uncle Lund died. have
often hoard. him speak of Hayfield, Of his
uncle and aunt, and of General Washing
ton. whom he personally knew. l am con-
fident that If General Washington had
huilt the family mansion at Hayheld. or
ever owned the estate, he would have men
Upon the death Of Mr.. Lund Washing
ton. In 1896, the estate of Hayfield passed
to his widow; Mrs :. hnsapetn Mssni ni.
Mr. Hayward Foote. This gentleman was
living there on the occasion of visit l
made with my father about the year 1899
to Hayield. Although then mere boy I
recall very wildly my Impressions of the
mansion. 1t had an ancient. dingy and
rather gloomy look to my boyish eyes. The
charm for me consisted only in it's recol-
Iections and associations. The lights were
fed The home no longer belonged to the
Washingtons. 1t must. however. always be
en- object of interest to the public as the
residence of one Of General Washington's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-20
Hotel POWhatafa,

CHARLESTOWN. W. VA
FiDesr summer resort, offered to Washington;
new house: elegantly furnished: only hours by
the B. and o. r. R.: trains daily: under new
management.
FIrst-class table at reasonable rates.
je222-im W. /. SHEPARD, Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28
Dont's for BIcyciists

Don't take everybody's advice as
to the very best country roads.
Don't ride over railway crossings.
1t is easier and safer to walk.
Don't go too far from home with.
out money or facilities for secur-
ing it.
Don't enter a village with the air
of one about to confer q great favor.
Don't stoop too much. 1t is an
affection to be called regular
rounder."
Don't be dissatisfied with your
wheel every time you hear about a
new one.
Don't tell fairy stories about your
runs. Remember George Washing
ton.
Don't undertake to teach each
other until you know how to ride
yourself.
Don't ride at night without a Ian
tern, unless you have an accident
policy.
Don't talk bicycle at table d'hote.
Even the weather as topic is pref
cradle.
Don't imagine it adds to your ap-
pearance to be smoking q pipe while
riding.
Don't lose your railway release
check. The officials dislike to give
duplicates.
Don't have too many ribbons on the
handle. 1t is regarded as rather eff.
Terminate.
Don't ask geographical questions
that even local schoolmasters cannot
| answer.
Don't ride in q crowded thorough
fare unless you are fairly competent
to do so.
Don't expect every country tavern.
keeper to cash q check on some re.
mote bank.
Don't ridicule those who are trying
to learn. Had you immunity from
falls?
Don't disparage makers of all
wheels except your own. There is
good in Israel.
Don't take general advice as to the
care Of your wheel. 1t you do it will
be ruined.
Don't leave any but good impress
sions behind you when you depart
from q town.
Don't undertake to doff your cap to
girl unless you can do it without
falling off.
Don't be prejudiced against a man
who has a more expensive wheel than
yours.
Don't think every girl sitting or
the piazza has never before seen 9
man on q wheel.
Don't exhaust yourself trying tc
ride up hill. A little walking is 6
relief to the legs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28
The 12Gth Reunion.

At the meeting Of the members of
the 12sth regiment, Illinois vOlun-
teers. at the G. A. r. hall yes
terday afternoon for the pur-
pose. of making arrangements
or the annual reunion, L. j..
Murphy acted as chairman and j. H.
Cleland secretary. The 14th and
18th of August were fixed upon as
the dates, and Rock Island as the
place Of meeting. j. H. Cleland,
W. j. Ransom and Thomas Campbell,
of Rock Island; Jacob Carpenter, of
Edgington. and Z. N. Hollister, of
Port Byron, were appointed gen.
eral committee of arrangements with
power to appoint necessary sub-com-
mittees. On motion all old soldiers
were cordially invited to join in the
festivities. TIE following order OF
exercises was adopted:
First Day-Reception Of visiting
comrades at G. A. Il. hall, with ban
quet in the evening.
Second Day - Business meeting
and visit to Rock Island arsenal and a,
IL O'Clock 90 to the Watch Towe,
where dinner will be served. The af.
ternoon will be spent in visiting the
Hennepin canal, and in general SO
ciabilitv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28
River Riplets.

The packet Sidney passed up.
The St. Paul will go up tomorrow
evening.
The Pittsburg comes down tomor-
row morning.
The Volunteer brought down 16
strings Of logs.
The Quickstep, Bella Mac. Will
Davis and Pilot brought down eight
strings Of logs each.
The stage OF the water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon. was 4:4o; a,
6 \. m. it was 4:45; the tempera.
ture. 60.
The Verne Swain and Lone Star
came down, and the Quickstep. Bells
Mac. Pilot, Lone Star and Verne
Swain went north.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday amounted to: Foot. north,
S75; south, s66; total. 1,741. Teams,
north. $50; south, s31; total, 1867.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28

During this week will lady purchasing worth
merchandise handsome
JUNE CLEARING SALE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28

There were IS clear days, IA partly
cloudy and S cloudy days.
Wednesday evening at the parson-
age Of the First Congregational
church, Moline, Rev. Wilson officiat-
ing, occurred the marriage of AL
phonso Garriga and Minis Emma
Huey. The bride and groom are both
under age, the latter being IL years
old and the bride a year or two
younger. The groom is employed as
a striper by the Wagon company.
while the bride is the daughter of
the late Washington Huey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28

II Yoa want something for Nothiug. Ga
Severus Shaffer, who won such com.
mendable praise at the Worlds fair
in his wonderful feats. Specially en-.
gagged for an extra performance II
the Watch Tower. Sunday. june
80, afternoon and evening. You
should see this king of vaudeville
Also same date. first appearance Of
Takazarras troupe of Japs. Greatest
acrobat artists in the world. Herr
is q chance to see tie finest doubl.
bill ever witnessed at this popular
theatre. Free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28
A Way They Have In Sweden.

A domestic who had recently arrived
in Chicago from Sweden was instructed
to boil some potatoes for bread making
purposes. She put them in the wash
boiler with some clothes, and upon be-
ing taken to task for it, explained that
this was the custom in Sweden; that in
this way the housewife starched her
clothes, while at the same time prepar
ing the potatoes for bread making
Chicago Times-Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28
Tremendous Bargains in
Hosiery,

Has rot moved in juno as It should aud our
price shears get in their destructive work for the
June clearing eale.
at &C.
80 dozen vests Of Egyptian cotton at only Toe,
resi- Va l5c snd 1sc.
20 dozen vests Of mace yarn. yal1c SSc and
2Sc. At l5c.
30 dozen gents India gauze shirt, and drawers.
well made, at only lee.
Gents nue mixed shirts and drawers, Sc quail
ity, at 10c
Gents i'm ortcd French baib,isg,n .h'r.s and
draNe ere, value CSC, at49..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28

Alfred Selene. a Moline saloon keep.
er. was the victim Of burglary last
night. He lives over his place OF
business on West Third auenue. and
during the night the intruder en-
tered and got away with t97 in cold
cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28

will sell hard coal, all sizes, by
the car load, at the low price OF 1915
per ton. shippers weights. on track
at Rock Island. f. &. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28
EP. AM. Give. an Advance.

MILWAUKEE, June 2S-All the EN-.
ployes of the E. P. Allis Company
works have been given al advance Of 10
per cent in wages. The men decorated
the building with flags and bunting in
celebration Of tho GOOD news.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-28

Occasional light rain and cool
light variable winds. Today's tenn
perature, 20.
F. j. WALL, Observer.