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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-05-02
Popular Daily Excursions TO Chicago
and the East.

The Union Pacific is the only line run
ming upholstered Pullm an tourist sleeping
cars from California and Nevada to Chi
ca.o without changing every day in the
wear. Through Pullman double drawing
room >lcepers and dining room cars to
Chicago daily without change on The
Overland Flyer Only II change to
New York and Boston. lime from Ne
vada to Chicago only three days.
Steamship tickets on sale to and from
all points in Europe.
For full particulars. tickets and sleep,
i.g car Accommodations, call OF address ID
w, Hitchcock, General Agent, No.
Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.
OF " d. Phillips, Agent ). ?. Co., Reno
Nevada,
The herald., 1896-08-29
Rational Feeding of Poultry


Gan address by Mr.. M. e. Jaffa of the
State university at meeting of the
Poultry Keepers association at Peta-
luma)
The Lime Supply.-One of the best
materials that a poultryman can use for
supplying the requisite lime is oyster
shells, or any other variety of shells.
An experiment in this direction was
made at the New York experimental
station and the result was such that the
use of oyster shells during the laying
season, where they can be cheaply OBJ
tained, was strongly recommended. 1t
was found there that one pound of oys-
ter shells contained sufficient lime for
the shells of about seven dozen eggs.
Shells are not the only source for the
lime necessary for egg shells. Bones
also contain a large percentage of lime,
as is seen from the following analysis
of clean, dry bones of oxen and sheep:
Carbonate of lime. to per cent
Phosphate of lime. ...........58 to 63 per cent
Phosphate OF Magnesia......1 to per cent
Fluoride of calcium. ............... z per cent
Organic matter. 20 10 ~ per cent
Fresh. green bones also contain, be-
sides the lime compounds, some protein
or flesh formers, which adds to their
value as a poultry food. The best way
to render the bones availa ble is to have
them broken by means of the bone cut
ter. One pound of the green bones Is
generally considered sufficient for six
teen hens. Besides the cut bones or oys-
ter shells. the hens must have gene
rous supply of some kind of grit-very
coarse sand or broken crockery.
The grit serves as teeth for the hens,
and when they are unable to obtain it,
Indigestion and other ailments are sure
to follow.
The foregoing remarks about oyster
shells, bones, etc, while having been
made with reference to the heavier hens,
apply equally to the l|Shter ones. The
main ration. however, in the latter case
must be somewhat changed.
Another Ration.-For 1000 pounds live
weight of smaller hens, a good ration,
made up from the foods named in table
II. would consist of:
The herald., 1896-08-29

An examination of the two rations
given proves that in order to have the
proper proportions of the different in
gradients, or to balance the ration, we
must have variety of foods at our
command
1t would be almost impossible to make
balanced ration solely from the grain
feedstuffs. If the necessary amount of
flesh-formers is obtained by the use of
grain, then the fat and heat producers
in the ration will be greatly in excess;
on the other hand, if the carbohydrates
or fattening ingredients are made the
standard, then, when the proper pro-
portion of this part Of the food is sup
piled by the grain, the fiesh-formerS will
be lacking to a considerable extent.
We have to depend on the peas, beans.
different oil-cake meals and fresh meat
or meat meal for the main sources of
the flesh formers.
BY fresh meat is meant lean meat,
with the minimum amount of fat. Buy
ers should be careful in regard to this
point, as large per cent of fat would
be worse than useless for the purpose
of the feeder.
1t will be noticed that corn fodder
1t will be noticed that corn fodder and
green barley are the only green foods
used in making up the rations quoted.
But in regions where alfalfa or clover
can be successfully and economically
grown, they would be much more suit
able for supplying this part of the ra-
ton, as they are considerably richer
in flesh-formers.
The examples given are merely illus
trations of the methods employed in
making up the rations. and can be varied
according to materials at the command
of the feeder.
The great necessity of water for the
hen is shown by the high content of this
element in the body and also in the egg
In one dozen eggs there is almost one
pint of water. About four gallons OF
good clean water are required per day
for 100 hens. The more green" food
the fowls have the less will be the
quantity of water needed.
When the hens are not laying they
only require a subsistence diet, which is
not as rich one as that for hens during
the laying period, either in flesh-form-
ers or fat-formers and heat producers;
neither is there any necessity for the
oyster shells or substitutes
Foods for growing fowls-The amount
of food required for growing chicks and
pullets is larger than that for full-grown
fowls. According to Prof Wheeler OF
New York, the quantities of water-free
food requisite for every 100 pounds live
weight fed is 1916 pounds at about ont
pound average weight; at two pounds
rs pounds; at three pounds. GA pounds
at four pounds 5.5 pounds; at five
pounds, 5.3 pounds; at six pounds, as
pounds; at seven pounds, Al pounds
at eight pounds. pounds; at ninC
pounds, 3.3 pounds; at ten pounds av-
erage weight. 80 pounds.
The herald., 1896-08-29
Houidu't Waste Time

The hour of the ceremony was at hand
All the guests were waiting, the pastor
posed in an eXpectant attitude, the best
man was out on the porch straining his
gaze up the street.
Young Mr.. Millington, the prospective
bridegroom. who was to wed the brilliant
young society reporter of the Flashlight.
was in his room, vainly endeavoring to
compose his nerve with frequent shifts Of
sal volatile
And still the bride came not.
At length the clergyman moved uneasily.
May l ask" he mildly began, 'if the
parties to this sacred contract are pres
ent?'
''Th-the bridegroom is here" said Mr.
Millingtons ma, but the bride and here
her feelings overcame her and she was led
away.
Just then a sharp-faced young man with
fire badge on the lapel of his vest pushed
his way to the front.
BY jove" he said, I'D forgotten all
about it. I don't believe she's coming"
mot coming!" cried the pastor. And
'Well you see said the young man,
this is her weekly day off at tn office.
an she won't want to spare TIL time.''-
Cleveland Plaindeaer.
The herald., 1896-08-29
Our Profes ssienal Enty mologlst and Wasps

The common yellow jacket, usually
called the wasp, is often very destruc-
tive to pears and especially to apricots.
Mr. j. w. Aytoun of Santa Cruz (Sep-
temoer 10. 1S91) reports the wasps as
completely destroying the fruit of an
acre raspberry patch. when the fruit
begins to redden it is attacked. These
pests are exceptionally bad this season
and never caused trouble in this manner
before"
This insect passes the winter singly,
hiding in any convenient place. In the
spring an old gopher hole or something
of the kind is selected and nest con-
structed of paper manufactured by the
insect. Soon a considerable colony is
developed, all the children of the one
insect founding the colony. The food
for the young is chiefly other insects,
which are destroyed In great numbers.
The full-grown wasp has fondness for
fruit, however, so that while the insect
is otherwise useful, it must be destroyed
when abundant. The only practical
method is the search for and destruction
of the nests. The best way to eXterm-
nate nest is to visit 1t late at night and
pour into the opening quarter tumbler
of carbon bisulphid; a little dirt might
be thrown over the hole to confine the
fumes. If the nest be examined the next
morning all the insects will befound to
be dead.
(Extract from the report of work Of
the agricultural experiment stations Of
the University of California, published
in June, 1850 1t Is to be hoped that Mr..
Aytoun was a young man and possessed
of considerable patience when he wrote
in 1891 to our professional entomolo-
gist' in regard to yellow jackets. If
he CHANGED to be an old man at that
time the information contained in the
answer to his letter will probably be
useful to his heirs. Undoubtedly the
remedy suggested for these pests is
sure death; but will our professional
entomologist" tell us how in thunder
10 nnd those nests late at night, or TO
nnd them at all to the extent of exter-
mination Of their kind.
IL is safe'to assume that where wasps
exist In sufficient numbers to destroy
crop OF raspberries, that there would
pc at least one to every square foot. or
43.ooo per acre, and as they live singly
what lots OF fun and employment MI.
night SA Ct
The herald., 1896-08-29
Peaches

We are in receipt of some of the finest
favored peaches that we have tasted
this year, and the peaches are beauties
to look upon. They were raised with
out irrigation upon land between On
tario and the Chino ranch.
1t seems wonderful that such beauti-
full and delicious fruit could be raised
upon trees that never received drop
of water, either by irrigation or from
the heavens since before they We're in
The herald., 1896-08-29
, is beyond the power of language to ex-

is beyond the power of language to ex-
press.
Now, what about this extinction
treatment. so warmly recommended by
Mr. Hayne? 1t has been thoroughly
tested in Switzerland and, while it re-
tards the spread of the pest, it does not
entirely check it. 1t has been tried in
Algeria with similar results. 1t is good
in a way but it isn't worth the eXpendi-
ture of any such sum as S193 per acre.
Mr.. Hayne is a comparative stranger
to the vineyards of this state. He OBJ
tanned his first view of them, to any eX-
tent, as the guest of the state vlticultu-
raj commissioners, who sent him with
Mr. Cos when that gentleman went
through the state. OF practical expert
ence in viticulture. he has, so far as we
have been able to determine, none what
ever.
We think that the vineyardlsts would
do well to discard his theoretical ad-
vice and reconstitute their vineyards
under the advice of men like Dresel.
Bundschu, Crabb. Wheeler, De Turk.
Wetmore, Doyle, West and others who
have been handling the phylloxera prob
lem for many years in practical man
ner.-Fao...c Wine and Spirit Review.
The herald., 1896-08-29
The Great Opening Sale
Summer Corsets

Perfect shape and very light weight:
these same Corsets are sold In all
stores at the regular price OF j0c;
strauss price ............
The herald., 1896-08-29
Lawn fiandkerchiefs

edge ;, entirely nsW pu t-rlS a1l verr
hnt. sheer quality, good %: values;
limit OF 3 to n buyer, to give all u
chance, at strauss price ............
The herald., 1896-08-29
Los AUGUST 49, 1896.

AS a practical suggestion for the ex-
termination of yellow jackets the above
advice is only equaled by the old receipt
for catching birds by putting salt on
their tails.
The herald., 1896-08-29

Try our port Ind Sherry wines at rs
cents per gallon. L. Vache G. Co., Com
mercial and Alameda streets Tele-
ph,.I- 209
The herald., 1896-08-29
Thoi ough Cultivation

The best illustration that we have
seen as to what thorough cultivation
will do for an orange orchard is shown
by Mr.. O. w. Prescott at Covina. He
has a block of about five acres of five
or six year old orange trees that are in
a good, healthy, fresh condition, with
the exception of one row along the east
ern side; this row is wilted and in gen.
orally dilapidated condition.
The orchard has not had a drop Of
water since the rains of last winter
but has had a weekly cultivation both
ways with a cultivator made by Mr.
Prescott himself, which consists Of
three ks inch planks six feet long; the
last plank has three rows of wire spikes
five inches long driven through. With
this crude machine Mr.. Prescott is ena-
bled to break all the Jumps, smooth his
place, and keep the surface of the
ground in a dislntegrated condition,
making perfect mulch
The row to the east has not been cu!
tiVated at all owing to a fiume which
has interfered with cultivation.
Just after the last rains Mr.. Prescott
plowed his place one way, thus leaving
portion of the orchard unplowed.
In that portion of the soil which was
piowed the soil is moist and soft down
for some distance; whereas, that por-
tion of the soil which was not plowed
is hard as hard pan just beneath the
cultivated portion.
The philosophy of perfect cultivation
Is very readily understood. as by keep
ing the surface loose it breaks up the
continuity of the soil and prevents cap
ilfary action from going on so that the
water is conserved in the under soil for
the use OF the trees
The Carbonic Acid Process Does Not Work
We had all there was to be said about
the carbonic acid gas process at the
time OF its first declaration in this state.
and our readers are, therefore, informed
about it. Last year 1t did not preserve
the fruit intrusted to 1t for eastern ship
ment, and this year it did no better.
The car went east from San Jose with
peaches, plums and pears. 1t was load
ed on July =, under the personal super
vision of August Howser of Fort Wayne,
Ind, who is one of the originators of the
idea. After the car had been packed,
1T was divided into two sections, each
hermetically sealed, and reservoirs of
carbonc acid gas placed in connection
with pipe Sor transmission to all parts
of the car. The temperature Of the in
terror was kept at about 73 degrees.
The car started from San Jose August |.
and after tblng seven days Ell route.
arrived in Chicago. When opened II
was found that the peaches and plums
were completely spoiled. being baked
into soft mass. They had been loaded
when dead ripe. The plums, always
good shippers, stood the trip much bet
ter and were as sound as nuts.-Pacific
Rural Press
The herald., 1896-08-29

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. S24 South Spring street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
Advertising for Farmers.

While waiting at country station | be-
came acquainted with quite an intelligent,
nicely dressed gentleman who belonged to
that class which according to the funny
newspaper, is the natural mark for the con-
fidence man. During our conversation he
learned that | was connected with the adj
vertising department of The press
81 believe in advertising" he remarked,
"and practice it, as Do several of my neigh
bors."
The possibility of farmer advertising
had never occurred to me, and upon ex-
pressing my curiosity to know in what man.
ner farmers could advertise, he said:
81 live in one of the best counties in Mich
igan, where own and till large farm
In addition to growing all kinds of grain
raise both cattle and hogs. | live within
convenient distance of four railroad stations,
each having a number of grain buyers and
stock dealers. When / conclude that am
ready to sell my stuff, insert local in
three or four local papers published at those
villages stating the amount and quality and J.,
if stock, when it will be ready to go. Then
Instead of being compelled to go from one
dealer to another in order to receive fair
price, they come to me, and by mail and
personally put price on it. The buyers
know my methods, and also know that 9TH
er dealers are after me, and as a consequence
they bid the highest price they can afford,
l always get the best prices going, and my
little outlay in advertising pays me. Then
another thing: If want to buy mich COW
what is the use of my riding all over the
country, inquiring of Tom, Dick and Harry
for the desired article, and spending four or
five dollars worth of valuable time when
fifty cents invested in an advertisement in
the local paper will bring such throng of
eager sellers as to give my premises the APP
pearance of country fair ?"-Pfintsrs' Ink.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
girgiuia 9rss grsss.
Humorous.
Am all right for BrixtOn %

"Am all right for Brixton?"
"No, you're left. Trains just gone"
81 am reduced to great extremities again"
sighed the funny man, as he tossed of an
other joke or two involving the Chicago girl.
Miss Wier quoting from the poetl-Art
is long.
D'Auber- Yes but artists are most short
A Difference in Terms.-"She plays the
piano great deal, doesn't she ?"
at may be play for her, but for lis 1t Is tar
more serious"
Teacher-Tommy, are you chewing gum!
Tommy-No, ma'am.
Teacher-What are you doing, then?
Tommy-Swallerin' it.
"There is always one way" observed Hlg'
gins, 80 make a man acknowledge the corn
elbow is that" queried Barker.
"step on it." said Higgins.
4 Bad Time of Year.-"Hasn't Mr. Slmp'
kins proposed yet, daughter ?"
NO, mamma can't get him to talk
about anything but baseball"
Summer Nobility.-"Wbat mikes thai
girl so naughty :"
"Her father owns the biggest soda foun-
tain east Of the Rocky Mountains
Blenkington-I wonder why "churchyards
GAVIN, as Shakespeare says
Probably the epitaphs of de-
ceased milionaires make them tired.
Grandma, when ! am an angel will
have wings"
81 hope 50 dear. Why do you asks"
"Cause think I'd rather have bicycle
Nurse- Now, then, Master George, you
must come and have your face washed
your grandfather's coming to tea.
Georgie-Yes; but s'pose he don't come
what then
Domestic Laurels.-"My wife beat the
record this week" Chow do you know
Did she have cyclometeF on her wheel ?
''Noi she wore pedOmeter while she wa
cleaning house"
'Dah's-a good deal dependin' on de way
er man applies is energies" said unel'
Eben. "De bass drummer often uses NJ
mob muscle on one chune dan de fust-id
dler does on half Dozen"
First Passcnger-Don't you think the!
ought to slow up the boat in this fog? Sh'
may run aground.
Second Passenger guess shes all right
The captain is from London.
"Your fine" said the judge, will be
dollar and costs"
Couldn't you make it 9S cents ?" asked
the lady, who had been convicted of riding
after dark without lighted lantern.
Flowery Fields-Lord, Bill t talk abou
yer n.narrer escapes jes' bin CHI chased
six miles.
Weary Willam-DOg or bull?
Flowery Fields-Old maid lie leap year
(Faints
Jones-Brown seems to be out of spirits
What is the trouble?
Smith-He met with severe disappont
ment on Saturday. There were two bal
games at Rooter's Park, and he could onl!
get off in time to see one.
The Club President-You all remembel
how Wilson, who used to come here witt
Watson, used to bore us with stories abou
his smart children, and how we used to toll
crate him because he seemed so happy in thu
telling?
The Club lin chorus) We do!
81 have just learned that he is an ole
bachelor, and told us those yarns merely fol
the pleasure of watching us squirm." (Stuu
ming silence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting, shaving and Shamp0oing in
the best stvle at the Watson House TOusOrial
Annex by the undersigned I have just re-
moved into a new room specially set apart and
equipped with all the modern convenience
FOR the purposes for which 10 has been designed
and will be pleased TO see my patrons Of the
past and new ones, promising pleasing atten-
tion.
Feb. rs, 1891 GEORGE TRAVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08

OFFERS 20 the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at heactuaI
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrerrroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
mort ] Garland Hurst. John W Rider, w. H
II. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, H. l.. Snyder
William g. Frazier, John II. little jacob ,
Melvin. F. G.. W Herr, isaac II. Strider.
ISAAC II. STRIDER.. ......... ......... President
II. b. DAVENPORT, ............ ......... treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMNITTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strder
JOS. Trapnen, S. W. Washington.
LOCAL AGENTS Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. E. Trail Shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; CharlestowE-Washins
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
rVF VIRGINIA FREE fRxss~~TAx OLD fAM1tY JOURNAL.
- w.sbington R.W. Alexander
Washington & Alexander,

H. washington. R.W. Alexander.
Washington & Alexander,
Insurance Agency
once Gibson Building, Cherries Town, W. Va
Representing the following Companies;
The old and reliable
ErNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford, Conn.
Giving the best results to policy holders ana
which has larger amount oil PoncIIesss i"
Jefferson County than all other Lie
insurance Companies together.
LIVERPOOL & London & Globe Of England CLAN
Manchester Fire Assurance Co, OF Eng
land. Scottish Union and Nstlohai' VI
Scotland. and the Royal Insurance
Co.. of Liverpool, the largest
foreign Companies doing
business in America
.ETNA, OF HARTFORD
Tho LARGEST and mos popular Fire Insurance
Company IN Ames'-2
Peabody. of Wheeling, W. Va.
JeaersoR, Of Wheeling.
German Fire, Of Wheeling.
Firs and Marine, Of Wheeling.
Phoenix OF Hartford.
virginia Fire and Marine, OF Richmond Va
Georgia Home, Of Columbus Ga.
Fire Association, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental, of New York
Merchants. Insurance Co., of Newark, \. J.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at our
Office.
Agents:
Us. FLEMING, Shepherd-t2Yn, w. Va,
CHAS. j.. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, ". g.
A sworn statement Of the conditions OF ali
Fo-eign Insurance Companies represented IN
this Agency will be found at the CiefE once
I'm compliance with the State laws.
We solicit continuance Of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
February 10, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
Sharing, ShGmipOOiRg and
Hair Cutting PGrIOr,
NORTH CHARLES STREET., NEXT TO
RACKET STORE.

The undersigned prosecutes the above bust
ness in an artistic manner and guarantees sat
isfaction. Cleanliness and neatness is observ-
ed, and courteous and prompt attention given
to ell caller.
The pat 1age of Ladies and Children is re-
spectf itcited
Nav 3. CHARLES H. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
Wheat Bought.

I am prepared to clean wheat at my E!eya-
tor in THE place. and viii receive WHEAT IN
THE ROUGH OR CLEANED.
- / will reosive cleaned wheat az all depOts in
the county.
VIII be glad 70 make an offer for any Grain,
Hay or Seeds you NAV have 70 sell
b. c. WASHINGTON, Agt
July 10. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
nIsEAsEs OF - sIlIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent TO eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin Is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for ssre nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are lust what horse needs wheni in bad condi-
lion. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
Paint.

IF YOU are going 10 paint your house, you
will find IL 70 your advantage 20 call and
see our stock of Paints. The brand weare car
rying this year is Our Own Goods, a strictly
pure Linseed Oil and Lead Paint that sells for
tl.50 per gallon. Our own Guarantee Will De
riven TO insure its Purity Also Roofing and
Fencing Paint, at 81 90 per gallon.
April % 90. AlSQUlIH & ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08

When Baay WIS sick, We gaze her caitoria.
When she was Child, she c;i II for Cas,oria.
When she became Miss, she cluus to CaStoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Caaloria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-08
DISSOLVED SOUTH CAROLINA,
KANT. FINELY GROUND HIGH GRADE,
TANKAGE. BEST BLUE WINDSOR
PLASTER.

Factory OF \. & W. r. r. at head Of Eagle
Avenue A few SACKS Of each kept at T. p.
Lippitt's Roselle MIL ana a. my place on
South George Street.
April 1896. DE-. ". +. LlPPITI.