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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Mems, Boys and Children's Clothing
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.

All departments are well stocked, the
STYLES are right. The qualities excellent, and
the prices are going 10 set everybody talking
about them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
The Trade Dollar.

cAMBRIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Kindly give in your next Issue the his
tory OF the "T'rade Dollar" and oblige
j. III. S.
The Act OF 1873 authorized the coinage
nj trade dollars OF 40 grains. These were
not coined for circulation as dollars, but
Tor the convenience of merchants for ex-
mort to the East. their weight and fine
ness being marked on the coin. Never
Aheless, these coins circulated here. and
the decline in silver rendered the coinngs
sof bullion into trade dollars for use In
circulation profitable TO the owners OF
the bullion. Their coinage was, therefore,
nrst restricted and then, In April, 1878.
suspended. 4yqhough these coins were
never legal lender yet for a time they
circulated freely, and as the name IDOL
5ar'' had given them at least show Of
tight for purposes OF circulation, II was
neemed right by Congress TO irdemnify
abe holders, who were presumed TO have
taken them on the strength OF that name.
,Jhe Forty-nlnth Congress provided for the
redemption at the Treasury OF all trade
nollars that should be presented prior TO
September & lss7. There we're thus re-
neemed s7.sss.oas out Of = total OF So. sG0. 9si
GQin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Diack-Hends in Wheat.
STATE MILLS, VA


To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please tell me how to get rid Of black
heads in wheat. l.. n. w.
Without having specimens OF the af-
fected wheat to examine. 1t Is difficult to
decide exactly what Is meant by "black-
heads" but the trouble referred TO may
be due to two causes: The outer chaf
OF the grain may become dark as re-
suit of unfavorable weather conditions,
and IL this is the case there Will probably
be no bad results from using the grain
for seed. On the other hand, 1t may be
due to a fungus attacking the plants
and causing smut, in which case. IL the
diseased seed be sown without proper
treatment, IL will almost inevitably pro-
duce a smutted crop. Smut can be readily
distinguished by the presence OF a black
or brownish powder. found where the
diseased grain is crushed in the fingers,
since the fungus destroys the substance
an | fills the grain with the spores FORM
ing the powder
At least two kinds of smut attack
wheat-one a loose smut, without any
odor, and the other a smut with a very
pronounced and disagreeable odor. For
tn, former no method of prevention can
be given, but the latter can be prevented
by treating the seed before planting with
hot water. The temperature OF the water
must be about lS2 IL degrees Fahrenheit,
and the seed must be left In the water
about fifteen minutes. About the SIM
PEST way is TO have two large kettles
one with warm water say 10 degrees,
Fahrenheit, and the other with hot water
at 132 IL degrees Fahrenheit. The seed is
first dipped in the warm water for
few minutes. and then taken out and
dipped in the hot water for fifteen min
utes. taking care TO stir 1t well. so that
every grain is thoroughly wetted. Take 1t
out after fifteen minutes and dash cold
water over ii, and then spread out TO
dry. This same method will serve TO
prevent smut in oats. 1t is scarcely ne
cessary TO say that after the smut has
appeared in the field nothing can BE- done
TO remedy 1t. The remedy consists in
treating the seed SO as to prevent the
smut from developing in the grain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14

fecting the force OF the projected stream.
II, however. the enquiry Is directed to
the practical use of such boilers. 1t may
be added that. should the boiler not al
ways be full. but the head vary. as Is
the case usually In practice, then the
houzoptal boiler would have greatly the
advantage In pressure. To illustrate:
When each boiler is half filled with water
the head in the horizontal boiler Is re-
iuced two feet. whilst in the vertical
boiler It is reduced fourteen feet and the
relative pressure ON each Is reduced cor
respondingly. the pressure bearing al
ways a fixed relation to the head without
regard to the size Of the column Of
water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Notice to Correspondents.

No notice will be taken of anonymous
communications.
We cannot publish copyrighted songs
and poems without the permission OF
the owner Of the copyright.
This column is not an advertising me-
dium. no query will receive attention
the answer to which would necessitate
the advertising of any persons business
or wares.
Nor will any attention be given to long
strings" of questions. Every week
numbers OF correspondents ignore this
rule Of ours, and afterwards wonder why
their queries are not answered.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
We cannot undertake to ascertain the
value OF old coins. For that information
write TO some dealer I'm them.
We cannot undertake 10 answer queries
by mail: we can only answer them
through this column.
Address Query Editor. Dispatch once,
Richmond. Va"
n. b. We do not read unsigned letters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Days of Grace, Etc.
WAKEFIELD, VA.

WAKEFIELD, va.
no the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please give me through the Query
rolumn answers TO the following ques-
ions
1. on note issued in this or any
pther State. which allows three days of
grace for thirty days after date. can the
payee institute suit against the maker
ON expiration. of thirty days TO recover;
or, will he have TO wait until the three
nays of grace are up?
. How long does n note have 10
stand before 1t is outlawed in this
State? a READER.
/. lie win have TO wait until the days
of grace expire. (See Bank OF Washing
ton VS.. Triplett; / Peters, 80: Daniel on
Negotiable Instruments, section Gli)
2 Five years. (See Code, section 292o)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
How to Get Hid of ROaches.

NOItB T I, ~. q
TO the Editor OF the Dispatch
Please inform me through the Dispatch
J. How TO rid a dwelling of reaches.
Eine is completely stocked with them,
and they are giving no little trouble.
g 1 also find that my apiary is infested.
How shall get rid Of them there?
j. &. c.
9 Powdered borax sprinkled about the
places infested with reaches Ia highly
praised as an extermnator. There are
also roach traps which are very eficacious.
1T is very desirable TO rid your beehives
VI them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Two noiIcrs.
gaE2
7 CHIFFON FORGE, VA

~ CAPTION FVKGE, VA.
70 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
enclose you diagram OF two boilers
one on Its side. and one standing on
end. Which one win give most pressure?
+. l.. 8.
: 1T is not convenient for us to reproduce
the diagram. but we answer that 80
Song as the level Of water in each boiler
stands az the same vertical height above
she point OF discharge called the head
1he pressure viii be the same. There
will. however. be greater resistance by
ERECTION TO the flow OF water from the
horizontal boiler. caused by greater
avsaA ri the discharge pipe slightly AZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
"Dcad ax Hector"

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please explain the phrase, Dead as Hec-
Tor" IL.
Hector, who was the generalissimo OF
the allied armies In the defence OF Troy,
having been slain. was dragged around
the walls OF Troy three times. and we
suppose that the phrase means that who
ever is as dead as Hector Is as dead as
dead can be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14

RICHMOND. VA. .
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I would like TO know where / could
get as much information as possible about
Keeping and catching live minnow fish,
I would Ike TO know the best methods
for keeping live minnows.
JOHN BROWN.
Write to the Hon. Marshall Mcdonald.
United States Fish Commissioner. Wash
sngton, ID. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Naval Cadctsbip.

RICHMOND. Va.
10 the Editor of the Dispatch:
1.What course should person take
TO obtain an appointment to the Naval
Academy. at Annapolis?
2 What studies are taught?
9. How far advanced in mathematics
should he be?
e. When does the session begin?
81. y.
: Write 70 the Secretary CT the Navy.
and he will cheerfully send you a printed
circular giving you all of the information
that you ask.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
In Addressing IL Letter.

iAiNflho4N1,p ~
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please say IT, in directing letter,
period or comma should be used after the
name OF the party addressed. and preced-
ing the place or street-number
j understand that 1t is taught in our
public High School here TO use period,
but this is claimed by scholars of other
schools TO be incorrect. Please give your
authority for your decision. and oblige'
A. READER.
Don't use party for person. General
usage and the rules Of the Government
Printing Office at Washington favor the
comma, as follows:
Hon. John c.. Carlisle.
a Secretary OF State,
g. Washington, ID. G.
We doubt II the High School teaches
different method Of punctuating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Cbc.npcn,.e and western Road.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
You will please tell me near what place
the iron W being laid on the Chesapeake
and Western railroad, and the nearest
route there. and also the foreman's name?
49,. r
The track is being laid from Harrison
burg TO Brldgewater. in =, Rockingham
county, by Messrs. Vanaiken IL Hays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14

whenever these insects are abundant In
one season they are pretty nearly sure
to be comparatively scarce the next sea-
son. 1t Is fortunate that Nature helps 70
keep the balance OF power between these
creatures for us, as human knowledge
Is often able to render very poor assist
ance.
We regret that we can give you so IT.
tie information I'm addition TO that which
has been furnished by the United states
department.
Very truly yours.
THOMAS MEEHAN g. SONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
bicycles! BICYCLESl
I'D REPAIRIN9.

A suggestion to bicycle-riders: Don't
have your leg pulled by the so-called
bieycle-repairer, but bring your wheel 70
your tire patched and cemented on rim
FOR 50 cents. Spokes. tangents, direct or
cold-swaged or piano-wire put in steel or
wood rims for CSC. each. Hubs, spokes,
nipples. Tires OF all makes Copper.
plated, nickel. and brass rims. $3.50 pair.
All wheels repaired fully guaranteed.
20 e0 s. NJ LEONARD !.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
Destructive Dspfsdatiaus Of BolsH On
The American Elm.
THE DAYS OF GRACE ON NOTES.
Kennedy for Dlncis Heads in Wheat
: A Question of Professionalism to
+ Get MIA of RonchesAPressure in
4 various steam BoiIcrs, Etc.
NORFOLK. VA.

10 the Editor of the Dispatch:
Is there a book published giving instruc-
tions on house-framing and carpenters
work in general? IL so, VIII you please
give me the address of the publisher, as
! would like to get one? w. IA. A.
There are several such books published
ENQUIRE OF some bookseller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
NJ. V. SUNDERLAND,
Assistant EntOmologist.
New Reservoir Park. July %. 1895.

New htSffNOlT july "'' Aes''
Colonel W. L.. Cutshaw, city Engineer:
Dear Sir,-I received a letter from MT.
Atwood to report on the Elm Borers.
The first l saw Of them was about two
years ago. but / believe they must have
started some five or six years ago, as
find that the trees do not die unless they
are very much infested. The trees
should Judge to be about twenty years
old, of the American elm variety. The
borers work mostly in limbs OF about
three inches I'm size on the upper side OF
the limb. They seldom attack the trunk
Of the tree unless some small ones OF
about three inches I'm diameter When
first observed one or two large limbs ac->
the leaves wither up. then they gradually
die back to the trunks. Sometimes half
the tree looks az If IL had been struck
by lightning. We had some six or eight
10 die last year, and this year / think we
will lose fifteen or eighteen, and good
many others are infested. We have cut
back some. but they look badly. Have
tried several remedies-spread gasoline
around roots. sprayed trees with PowelFs
GuIcide Powder, and with quassine mix
ture; also a solution OF whale-oli soap
and Paris Green-but l cannot see atny
satisfactory result. My impression Is II
we could find out what time the borers
come out In a fly or bug state we might
spray the trees with some solution to
destroy them before they deposit their
eggs for another season. / am very
glad Mr.. Atwood is so interested In the
matter as he may be able 10 give us
some valuable information.
Yours respectfully, j. G. HAM,
City Nurseryman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
The Insectary. Cornell University
Ithica. ". Y, June 20, 1884.

The Insectary. Cornell University,
1thica, ". Y. June 20. 1891.
W. T.. Cutshsw. City Engineer. Rich
mond. Va:
My Dear slr.-Your letters OF recent
date, together with other letters relating
to the elm borer, accompanied by speci-
mems OF the insect, all addressed TO Pro-
fessor Comstock, have been referred TO me
for reply. The grubs and beetles were
too badly demolished TO be determined
without considerable study. / think the
beetles are a species OF the genus Goes.
None OF the letters go into any detaii
as to the manner OF working or this
borer, whether 1t works in branches or
trunk, etc. II IT works in the branches.
but little can be suggested more than
was given In Mr.. Marlatt's letter. Care
full and judicious pruning. when the In
Jury Is first noticeable, might prove the
most practicable method of fighting the
pest II IL works In the branches. i can
suggest no better method.
II IL works in the trunk. 1t may be pos
sible to prevent its work by some wash.
But our definite knowledge OF the effec-
tlveness OF the different washes recon-
mended for borers is very meagre. There
are no records of careful experiments in
this line. We have just begun an extern
give experiment here at the insectary to
test the different things that have been
recommended for borers on trunks or
peach and apple trees. AS the applica-
tons have just been made, no results
have yet been reached of course. We
hope to carry on the experiment over
series of years, and thus get definite re-
suits of some nature. AS 1t stands our
knowledge OF protective washes. etc., for
borers is very meagre. and mostly guess
work. Therefore. l am not in position to
inform you at present what would pre-
vent the work of the borers to the trunks
of the elms.
am sorry that our knowledge of these
things will not warrant us in suggesting
some practicable method of fighting your
elm borer. Perhaps with more detailed
information and better specimens we
might tell you more.
Very sincerely yours.
NJ V. SUNDERLAND,
Assistant EntOmologist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
PAINTS.

PAINTS. otSlx,
WE OFFER
PURE LINSEED OIL I'll.
LEWISS WHITE LEAD.
WESTMORELAND WHITE LEAD.
for painting. MIXED PAINTS. Sample
cards furnished on application. We sell
only the best quality OF these goods
PURCELL. LADD & CO:
nh = h.A---l Wholesale Druggists :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
PERSONAL NOTES.

DANoONsNb ~ l-9s
Mr. J. Randolph Arnold and Miss Willie
NJ. Sale, two public-school teachers of
this county, are attending the normal
institute, at Charlottesville.
Mr.. NJ S. Littrell and Miss Julia La
ham. of Stafford, were married in Wash
ington, u. c., last Sunday.
= Mr.. Matthew w. Bruce. OF Lancaster
county, is visiting his mother. Mrs. John
4. Minor at this place.
Professor Bell Is at the head OF a COM
mendable movement, to build a commo-
dious house at Colonial Beach, Westmore-
land county, for the accommodation of
poor children OF Washington. ID. c., who
visit that place during the summer-ex-
cursion season. The building Is in course
of erection, and will be handsome
and comfortable quarters for the depend
ent little ones when completed. Sub
scripton papers are being handed around
on the Potomac steamers, and travel
lers contribute quite literally to the build
ing fund. The Mr.. Bell mentioned Is the
Bell-Telephone man, and he has had
magnificent summer cottage at Colonial
Beach for several years.
LAND ASSESSMENT.
The land assessment this year shows an
increase in the value of King George rail
estate. Both real and personal property
here has enhanced in value consider
ably since 1885, and the improvement in
progress in nearly all the county is steady
and more and more perceptible every
year.
The colored people OF this county are,
as a rule, quite prov,dent and thrifty,
and within q few years past great many
OF them have bought and paid for
homes. They are less interested In poll
tics and race questions and more inter-
ested In matters pertaining TO their pros
perity and the general welfare and adj
yancemnt OF their race. The better ele-
ment of them are paying attention to
the education OF their children.
SUMMER HOMES.
Washingtonians were here this week In
search for suitable property for summer
homes. A good many city families nave
already arrived to spend the summer, and
some who have for several yeara past
been boarding are are trying ID buy homes
among u.s. All new Corners and simmer
boarders and visitors agree that \ railroad
through the Neck viii make Ling George
one OF the most desirable residential and
trucking sections OF Virginia, and with
that single addition the lands here would
sell very readily at flne prices. Tcou-
sands and thousands Of dollars Of Idle
capital are now waiting TO come TO this
county, and will rush here just az soon as
the railroad is constructed. IL sucn thing
ever takes place.
A little child OF Mr.. William Ravlett,
near this place, died suddenly OF cboisra
infantum day or two ago.
Mrs. Abner Price Is critically i'll. end Is
not expected to recover.
Miss Bette Baccus. an aged and widely
known lady OF the county, Is also very
Ill, and her recovery Is not expected.
A force Of hands are at work on the
new Jail, and the building Will be COM
pleted in August. so says the contractor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14

We are determined to close out every dol
lars worth OF SUMMER Mllsl-iN
RY and this Is the way well do II.
All 81 Trimmed Hats now 51c.
Your choice of any 50 or $3.50 Trimmed
Hat now $l.T. a.
ANY trimmed Hat or Bonnet from - TO
S now $l.9S. 80.
UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOIIS at less
than the cost Of the frame
EreIish Gloria Umbrellas, natural TWIST
Eoo Gentlemen's All-Silk. Paragon Frame,
Natural-SticlS Umbrellas. iui y
value, for sSc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
Millinery! Millinery!

Gentlemen's Extra-Size UmbrclaS v.r.
S2.75. now SIS.
Infants Lace Caps have had the mica.
cut just In half.
Immense reduction in SILK Mltts ara
Gloves. Negligee Shirts. Ladies,
Waists. SILK Belts. ana Hos!ery.
Mattlngs 10 be closed out at less tina,
the cost Of importation.
We are determined 10 carry over l...
summer stock than ever before. sr4 n,.
item you need in our line,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-14
JACOB LEVITT,
1888 East Main Street.

Never did the knife cut deeper into prices Never did
values drop to such insignificant prices.
WASH GOODS at ebb-tide prices
Extraordinary bargains in SUMMER UNDERWEAR
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-10
.PAUL|ST MISSIONARIES,
Two More Priests Coming to
the Pacific Coast From
New York.
The N eW Branch House In This City
to Broaden Its Field of
Mission Work.

Rev. Samuel B. Hedges and Rev. Fran
els B. Doherty. Paulist fathers, are coming
to this City from New York. Their pur-
pose is to continue the missions of their
society on this coast, west of the Rocky
Mountains.
There are three members of the Paulist
order in San Francisco at their house at
st. Mary's, California and Dupont streets
Rev. Fathers Wyman, Clarke and Otis.
But their work has necessarily been con-
fined to the parish of st. Mays, and con-
sequently the mission of the coast had to
be abandoned for some time.
Now, however, the comparatively new
community here has its parish and plans
fully organized and established, and the
Pacific Coast house is to be made an i'm
portant headquarters of the Paulists, the
only one indeed outside the large estab-
lishment founded in New York by Father
II ecker. Two more priests are to be added
TO the house, and if the future should
bring field for more they will be sent
hitner from New York.
Fathers Hedges and Doherty will travel
continuously through California, Oregon,
Washington. Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Ari-
IONA and probably some of the States lying
gagged to give missions at Nevada City,
HolIister, Carson City New. Monterey
Marysville, Visalia, Bakersfield, Pasadena
Riverside, st. Vincent's Church at Los An
geles, Tacoma, Seattle and many ether
places on the coast. After they arrive
missions will be held more frequently in
the larger cities, and particularly in the
archdiocese of San Francisco.
Father Hedges is spoken of as a most
efficient missionary. He began his noyi-
tiate in 1880, and for the past eighteen
months has been the head of one of the
largest missionary bands of Paulists in
New England and the Middle West.
He is native of Circleville, Ohio, where
his father was prominent lawyer and
Judge. Like the majority of the Paulists
Father Hedges changed from the belief of
his fathers to the Catholic faith before en-
tering the main house in New York. He
is man of education and refinement and
gifted with strong intellectually.
Father Doherty joined the Society of st.
Paul in 1874. He is native of Boston,
and though young in the priesthood, is a
very successful missionary. Both the new
priests are said to be eloquent and i'm
pressiye preachers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-10
HATE TO LOSE A DIME.
Creditors of Alameda County Persist
emily Evade the New Fee
n BILL.

County Clerk Jordan has put a sign up
on his Office, which says that the new fee
bill compels him to collect 10 cents from
every person who swears to claim against
the county. This notice has been rendered
necessary by peculiar exhibition of a
desire to cheat the county of its dimes that
has just been partially stopped.
In order to avoid paying the 10 cents
contractors, Justices of the Peace, con-
stables and others have taken advantage of
the law that declares that deputy official
is proper person to administer the oath.
Men whose claims amount to as much as
$500 per month have frequently sworn to
their claims before some of the county
officials or their deputies rather than go to
the Clerk and be required to deposit ten
cents to pay for the stationery. This has
been going on for several months and the
first one to oppose the practice was Treas
urer Sanford. He refused to be an abettor
of such small business and SO the penuri-
Gus creditors had to go elsewhere. On one
occasion forty men with claims varying
from 500 to $500 were refused the privilege
of saving ten cents head by the Treas
urer. Other officials are following the ex-
ample of the Treasurer, but still not more
than one-half of the creditors pay the ten
cents.