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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-26
RALEIGH NOTES.
Robert J. Harrison Shot by Post.
muster TenplctOn at Cary.

Raleigh, N. c., May 25.-The Justices
of the Supreme Court expect the term
to end Thursday of this week, and are
now preparing for their last opinions.
The summer term of the Federal Court
began here to-day. There are only 40
cases against moonshiners on the docket,
against 240 at the term u year ago.
Much rain has fallen. and streams are
quite high. Rain fell each evening for
seven days. 1T is now cloudy and cool,
and this is far more beneficial to cot
ton than hot weather and sunshine
following the rains.
AT Cary yesterday afternoons Rufus
II. Templeton, the Postmaster, shot Rob
ert j. Harrison. Templeton was drink
ing and went to Harrison's house. He
found the latter standing In his yard
talking to a young lady. AS Templeton
fired, Harrison threw up his arm and
the bullet struck 1t, shatterfng the bone.
The shooting was the result of i'll feel
ing regarding local politics.
Mr. Patrick Linehan, for many years
resident of Raleigh, died here this
morning from cholera morbus after a
brief illness. He owned and operated
large granite quar1ies at Graystone,
near Henderson. and was widely known
as Il contractor. particularly along the
Seaboard Air Line.
Il. c. Robertson, n well-known and
successful farmer OF this county. died
of heart disease near Neuse this morn
ing.
When the State Board Of Agriculture
meets next month an effort will be
made to get 1t to make some provision
for an exhibit at the Southern States
Exposition at Chicago. 1t is doubtful
whether anything can be dose by the
Board, and the effort will have ito be
made along the line of private subscrip-
| ton.
The Democrats are now discussing
very freely the question Of whether they
shall have one or two conventions this
year. There are arguments on both
Sides
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High Mass on tho U. s. =. Mn,uc,

For the first time IN the history of the
AMERICAN navy high mass was cele-
Drafted in this port on Sunday on board
OF the United States Steamer Maine, Rev
Father Chadwick. Chaplain u S. N. be-
ing the celebrant. The occasion being
Penuecost Sunday. which is observed by
the oAurdh in commemorative of the
descent of the Holy Ghost upon tine
Apostles. Rosw!g's Mass in G., was rem
oered' by Al quartette. accompanied by
organ and orchestra. The following ta-
dlas and -gentlamen participated Mrs.
Nicholas BrNsd]a, soprano; Miss Mary
Lawless. 'contralto and orSan!st. Mr..
James n. Golden, tenor; Mr.. John II.
Riley. baritone; Mr.. Ralph ,Brescia, first
violin: Mr.. Antonta DeStefano, viola;
Mr. JULIUS Lceffler cello; and Mr.. Ndoh-
olaS Bre.c-a, flute. After mass each of
the 'above-namei participants were pre-
sented by Father Chadwick with a photo
graph of the ALTAR and deck view taken
on Easter Sunday after mass. There
were present about 200 men from the
Maine, Columbia. and Marine Barracks.
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WILSON.

Wilson. N c., May 25 .(speclaD.-
Mr.. Press Brooks. of Black Creek, was In
our city Saturday.
Mrs. Henry, of Warrenton, N. c.,
who has been visiting Mrs. ]. L. Wig
gins. left Saturday for home
Hon. Henry Blount returned home on
Saturday.
Mrs. Il. d. Gay left Saturday for Wei
don, n. c., where she will visit her
daughter. Mrs. Shaw.
Mr. Howard F.. jones left for Edge
comb county on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Boykin left for
Richmond. Va. on Saturday.
Miss Mabel Toots left for her home
in Warrenton on Saturday to the regret
OF her numerous friends.
Rev. w. B. Davis ana wife returned
home on Saturday
Mr.. Will Walls, of Rocky Mount
spent yesterday in our city
Mr.. Will Cranes left Saturday TO,
Greensboro N. C.
Mr. Lewis Gregory, Of Rocky Mount
spent yesterday in our city
Mr.. S. NJ. Rabbit left Saturday fol
Oxford, N. C.
Messrs. II. a. Fulgum, ]. d. Barnes
i. j. Hadley. Jr., w. B. Moore and w
l.. Porter made flying trip to Colds.
boro yesterday.
Mr. b. L. Harper, one of the w. M. A
Cadets. left Saturday for his home fl
La Grange, N. c.
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Ward Meetings.

Democratic ward meetings will be held
at the various precincts on "Wednesday
n.snt Tor the election of delegates to the
State Convention in Staunton. June :
The first ward is entitled TO four dele
gates. the second ward seven, third ward
two, fourth ward four, fifth ward two.
me meetings Will be held at the follow
ing places: First Ward. City Hall; Sec
ond Ward. Council Chamber; Third
ward. corner Dillingham; and Bart
streets; Fourth Ward. Nelson. between
fourth and Fifth streets; Fifth Ward,
corner Hatton and North streets.
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RAIN OR SHINE TODAY"

One Thousand Yards Fruit of the
Loom Cottons mt 6%c., Together
With the Following Marvellous
bargains mt HammiIps. Come
Early.
we have determined that not one yard
of spring dress goods shall be carried
over.
Our entire stock of so and 75c. dress
goods cut to 25c. yard.
our entire stock of Csc. dress goods cut
to 12Mc. yard.
sc. one lot Zephyr Cloans worth 10c.
&c. for the best Calicoe,s
INC. six hundred yards white goods :;
former price, 10c. yard.
&c. one lot Apron G.nghams, worth &c.
ike one lot ladies' embroidered hand
kerohiefs, worth 25c. each.
9Sc. one lot handsome white counter
panes, worth Sl.50.
25c. one DOT colored silks, worth 50c
a yard.
123zc one lot linen towels worth tic.
&c. eaoh one lot table napkins worth Sc
BIC. one lot table linens worth soc. a
yard.
csc. each, one lot gloria silk umbrellas,
worth $3.50.
Ice. each, one lot linen towels. worth
2lc., and lots OF other bargains all over
the store. Sale begins at o'clock this
morning. These prices are positively
Ior casn. wpbwuuup up ETAOII
for CASH
dTAALAIILL's. 800 High street.
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Funerals.

The funeral of little Milford Booth
Walker took place Sunday afternoon
from tlAe residence OF Mr.. Admiral
Brinkiey, No. sos Court street. THE SER
vices We're conducted by Rev. w. H. Ed
wards. The remains were inferred an
Oak Grove Cemetery
The funeral of Mrs. Adel!a ". Callan
look placa yesterday morning from ST.
Paufs Catholic Church. The services
were conducted by Rev. r. j. Brady.
The remains We're inferred i'm ST. Paul s
Cemetery. The following gentlemen
acted aI pall-bearers: John AIcNIahon,
John It. Riley, Pat Riley, John O'Connor.
William c. Neville. l.. M Nolan, p.
Holden. DR.. +. S. Hope
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EDENT'ON

Edenton. N. c., NAV 25-(Snec,o,,-
Key. Mr.. Braswel preached ut the pro
,estant Methodist Church Sunday after
Rev. w. f. Watson conducted services
a.. Maceuonia Church Saturday morn
Ing and Sunday afternoon.
Ihe feopim Union meeting Will CHI
Veise with Salem Baptist Church in Pas
uu91ank county I"riday morning ut 10
M. L.; Flynn, Esq. Of Pamtsgo, is in
protracted meeting is In progress
at me protestant Methodist Church.
conducted by the pastor
Inc Sioop Hunt, of Elizabeth City. Is
Ut the DOCK loading with corn.
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PORTSMOUTaNEWS
sunday school Associa,ion.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Portsmouth Methodist Sunday School
Association was held Sunday afternoon
cot o'clock with Wright Memorial
School. with the Vice President, john II
Hall, In the chair. and c. II. Herbert,
+ Secretary.
HE meeting was opened by singing
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" and
prayer by Rev. j. Fl. Amiss, p. e.
ME minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
S:nglnS-"keep Me Day by Day"
HE reports of THE different schools for
the MONTH read, and Emngham for
CONTRIBUTIONS and attendance and Park
view for punctuality, were declared the
banner schools for the month.
Mighty to Save"
An address was delivered by Rev. w.
Of Fragments"
Mr.. j. II. Owens, of Effingham. was
then called OH to explain to the Asso-
c!aticm how the good work was accom-
plashed at his church.
Scatter Sunshine"
A collection was taken up amounting
to s2.S7
Sing'ing-"Ltttle Ones, Like Me-"
Rev. l.. b. Betty moved THAT the SUI
perintenhents bring the matter before
taeta' schools next Sunday morning, and
report at Il meeting TO be held on Thurs
day, June 4th, 1896.
Rev. l.. b. Betty moved that COM
msttee of three be appointed to look into
the advisah!ltty of securing three ban-
ners for the ,Assocfa ton. Messrs. E. ".
White. j. j. King, and C. II. Herbert
were appointed such committee.
S!nsing-"Joy in Heaven"
Benedhct!op was then pronounced by
Kew. L. b. Betty, and the Association
adjourned. TO meet the fourth Sunday
IN june with Central School ait 4 D. M
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Death of Mr.. r.p. Jo,,nsou.

Mr.. f. p. Johnson, Sanitary Inspector
of this city, died at his residence, No.
$40 South street, yesterday morning.
after an illness of about three weeks.
Mr.. Johnson was in the 10Th year of his
age at the time of his death and had
been in the city employ for about twenty
eight years. having served as a police
man'for a number of years and for the
past fourteen years as Sanitary Inspec-
tor. Vie leaves'sevsral brothers and sis
tiers do mourn their loss. His funeral
Will take place this afternoon at o'clock
from his late residence
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A. o. II.
state Convention orfhe order Held ut
Hotel Vernon.

the second annual State Convention
VI the ancient Order of fIibernians was
heid at Hotel Vernon, Port Norfolk, yes
teroay morning at 1890 O'Clock
STATE Presidenr w. f. Reddy, of Rich
.nond,- called tho asseniblage to order
Hlr. casey. OF Portsmouth, was appointed
SserSeant-at.arm after which the Rev
hather Chadwick offered prayer.
Ihe state president In opening the
meeting delivered u fine address, which
was resolved with rounds of applause
ReV rather Charles Donahoe, of New
port News, was in attendance at the
meeting.
The following delegates were in at
tendance:
Richmond-W. f. Reddy. ]. ]. Cream
er. NJ. Hogan. M. Carmody, J. j. Reilly,
J: e. MoDonough. James e. Cloudy.
Charles Il. Taylor, james T. Dismay,
James N. Finnegan. w. S. Ahern, NJ. p.
Marrten.
Roanoke-W. M. McDermott, M. Nom
ahan. w. b. Murphy, ]. D. Mccormick,
w; j: Cummings, Peter,D Burg.
Smith,
'Portsmouth-John T. Murphy, P. J..
Reilly. NJ. ]. Mulvey. James Is. Casey,
10. Nj. Walsh. Joseph O'Connor
NUtfolk-James M Long, w. F. Long.
j. j. Long, II. ]. Reilly NJ. J. Lyons
Much business was transacted and
much enthusiasm prevailed throughout
the session.
AT IL 80 u recess of ten minutes was
had. after which routine business was
taken up again. "A large number of re-
solutions re'lative to the order were
passed.
During the session the Rev. Father
WILSON entered the hall and received q
cordial welcome.
'Rev. ]. B. O'Reilly, of Richmond, was
elected by reclamation State chaplain
of the order
The election OF officers for the ensuing
term, was then gone into, with the fol-
lowing result: State President. Hon.
w. +. Reddy, of Richmond; State Sec
rotary. w. j. Cummings. of Roanoke;
state Treasurer, James f. Long, of Nor
ioik: State Vice-President, S. Hickey. of
Newport News; State Sergeant at Arms,
j. b. Casey, of Portsmouth
BY a. unanimous vote it was decided
Roanoke.
IA banquet was served which was
greatly enjoyed. A number of impromp-
u speeches, were made. etc, up to q
late hour
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A Fine Showing.

The Virginiap "a acknowledges the receipt
of copy of the woman's edition of the
Charlotte Observer, which was gotten
out by the ladies of Charlotte exclusively
in honor of ths Meclllenburg Indepen-
de'nce. 1t is a twenty page paper full
OF eXcellentHeading of every variety. 1t
was managed by Miss Sallie Whishnant
a sister of Superintendent w. II. Wits
nant. of this city. 1t contains her pho
tograph, and judging from her looks 1t
is only in keeping With the business-like
appeacan she has
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LAWRENCE & wELrON.
Grand Special Sale of Dress Goods,
SILK for Monday and
Tuesday, May 18th and 10th.

BLACK GOODS.
25c. Mohairs, 19c
25c. all wool serge, 19c.
soc. all wool serge ~ inches wide,
black and navy, 371ac per yard
75c. storm serge. so inches wide black
and navy. Soc
sl.25 silk warp Henrietta. CSC. per yard
Sl.75 silk warp Henrietta, $I.37h per
yard
81 silk warp Henrietta, 81. CO per yard.
Entire line Of soc. spring dress goods
at 25c. per yard.
10c. ginghams. DC. per yard.
Best light calico. &c. per yard.
Sc. percales, 6Ac.
New styles in wash goods and dress
linens just opened.
Mems balbrggan shirts and drawers.
CSC .
Ladies' Gauze shirts at &C., 1Oc. 1ec
Csc, and SOC. each.
Ladies' drop stitch hose, Hermsdorf
dye, the 25c. kind for lie, or three pair
for soc.
One price and cash to all.
LAWRENCE & WELTON.
One of our 81 umbrellas to protect
yourself from the weather.
CHARLES r. WELTON q co.
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An Accident.

Yesterday afternoon Capt. Harold. a
conductor on the Norfolk and Caro-
INA railroad, met with an accident while
EN- route to this city. He slipped OF
thescar and fell, breaking his collar bone
He was brought to his home, corner of
Sourh and Dinwiddie streets DR.. v. G..
Culpepper was sent for and set the limb
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Specials for TODAY.

Hand Packed Queen Olives In large bot
ties. zoe. per bottle. Best Cannd Beef in
cans. Toe. Best Canned Beef in cans, 20c
Fine Salmon, only 10c. per can. Now Is
the time for Ice tea and our Job lot which
we offer for only 15c. per pound makes II
flne drink Just received n large lot of
very choice Isle of Wight county Hams
which we will offer for few days at
only l5c. per pound. Don't fail to try
them.
c. w. HUDGINS &. co
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HEREFORD.

Hartford. N. c.. May 25.-(SpeciaD-
nlesSrs. w. IL White and j. L. Whedbee
ietS'to-day for Norfolk and Baltimore.
Il. ia Saunders launched his steamer
Ssoturday: and christencd.he 'SBewllder."
th,' .l ~ u. WIS raining In torrents when
the men weite ready to launch It he did
not stop, for the rain never stops him.
lie Is u man with strong will
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-26
a Bak 9 shop Enrcrer,

Som'9 time during Saturday night or
early Sunday morning some one enter
ed the bake shop OF MIR. Miller, on County
street between Green and Eningham
stre':ts. ritied THE money drawer and
secured a few pennies. and after turning
things upside down left. The robbery
was discovered Sunday when Mr. Miller
came down to put out the lights
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Multuin I'm E,aryo

We are the lowest pric. clothing bouss
In the two cities for well fitting. nicely
made clothes. This is a pretty bold as
sertion, bur we can prove il.
BRDSUAUER & ANTHONY.
ia High street
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The Pythian Carnival.

The hall was crowded to its utmost
last night. The music was excellent.
Atlantic Division attended in large num-
oers and took supper. Portsmouth Drvi-
SION. accompanied by drum corps, met
atlantic Division and escorted them to
the carnival.
Tonight another large crowd is ex-
pected The entertainment will consists
or singing and recftations and will be
In charge Of local talent.
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a Committee from Henderson Here

Yesterday morning a committees of
citizens from Henderson, n. c., repre-
senting all classes. arrived here on the
Raleigh special. They held a conferences
later In the day with Mr.. ST. John in
referenc6to locating the shops that were
burned I'm Raleigh at Henderson. The
committee p;esented good reasons for
asking that the shops be built there
They received no positive announce
ment.b vi the matter will be looked into
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ROCKY MOUNT.

Rocky Mount. N c., May 25.-(spe-
ciaD-ltev. w. r. Gales, q celebrated
evangelist. is holding meeting here
and tina attendance is very large.
Hhero mas been very much rain here
for the last week. and the farmers a 70
looking out for fine crops.
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Trinity Aims Rnsfn.

Trinity Church has been presented
with ~ superb silver aims basin, which
was used for the first thine in taking
up the collection Sunday. The gift Is
from Mrs. j. f. Crocker. The vessel Is
sterling SILVER and of beautiful work
man ship from the shops of Samuel Kirk
IL Son, of Baltimore 1t Is seventeen
inches In diameter. The brim is encir-
cled with a wreath OF Easter lilies repou-
see on Il frosted ground. The gift bears
this inscriptions:
TRINITY CHURCH,
or Portsmouth, Va.
From
Mrs. NiARCiATaET HODGES CROCKER
In grateful recognition of the mercI-
full goodness of God in restoring
her to health.
Easter Sunday, 1896
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when Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render It promptly. but one should re-
member to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed. The best
and most simple and gentle remedy Is
the Syrup of Figs. manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
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we Guarantee

Our ready-made London Paris" suits
&c at better and look better than any of
those cheap. so-called made to order
Huits, that others advertise. A word to
che wise Is sufficient.
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street.
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PORTSMOUTH ApV,S.

WANTED-A good cook and laundress
Must have experience and recommends
tons. To good woman will pay $40 per
month. Apply Mt No. 413 Hatton street,
portsmouth, Va my26-3t
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Suff.tn Order.

Our spring suitings for Easter at popu.
lar prices. Look at our window display.
From $3.50 to $22. co.
M. ROSENBAUM,
116 and 118 High street
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PAVING BONDS.
Office of the City Clerk,
Council Chamber.

COuHCII ChamDer,
Portsmouth, Va. May 90 1886.
HE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. VA.
offers for sale $4,000 Cupon Paving
Bonds. payable In 1904 and bearing in.
terest ut the rate of per cent per an
mum. payable semi-annually I'm March
and September. These bonds are in de-
nominations OF 500 and $500. are exempt
from city taxes. and can be Registered
principal and interest or principal only,
ut the option of the holders.
Sealed proposals addressed to e. Thomp-
son. Jr., City Clerk. will be received un-
III o'clock p. m. FRIDAY, May 20. 1896,
Tor the purchase OF these bonds. the city
reserving the right to reject all or any OF
the bids. -
Communications other than proposals
should be addressed to.
c. S. SHERWOOD,
my2l-td Chairman Finance Com
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FOR SALE-IIorse. Buggy. Harness and
Road Cart. VIII sell entire OUTFIT for
Sl25.O0. Apply to j. C. FLETCHER,
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M III u DcJttE UNDERSTANDING Oh
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but Simply to n constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which il acts 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
cle which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, ono
may be commended to the most sliillful
physicians, but If in need of 81 laxative,
| one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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Wait for our grand special sale Mon.
day, May 9Th. A. J. PHILLIPS.
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Baby Carriages ana RefrIecrators.

Wire doors, windows, &C., cheap a
=. .. Crawfords furniture and carpe
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Catching Sharks.

The business men at the South End
whose families are summering at Mon
ument, Onset and other resort vie
with each other in telling tales of
their skill in angling after the wary
creatures of the briny deep. Every
day fresh yarn is told, and if the
second days story does not put that
of the first in the shade it is because
the imagination of the story teller is q
little duller. Here is one of series.
One we'll known gentleman disdains
fishing for cod and mackerel. They
are not large enough prey for him.
He wants sharks or nothing. This is
the way he catches them: he has
hook made of steel, about fifteen in
ches long, rows out where the water
is forty or fifty feet deep. bats the
hook with q piece of pork weighing
ten pounds, ties one end of the line to
the stern of the dory and sinks his
bait. Then he sits and smokes till the
sharks gather and he watches them as
they play with the bait. Soon one big
fellow is sure to grab it. Then the
patient fisherman takes his oars and
rows in, towing his prey. When he
reaches shore he draws in the fish, to
the wonder and astonishment of all
onlookers. He frequently, on opening
the fish, finds tin cans, kettles, bue'
kets, etc., which the shark has swal-
lowed. MASS. Times.
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be taken in, an extra circle of bundles
should be laid 80 as to make the stack
higher in the centre than on the out
side.
The mistake is often made of keep.
ing the centre too high in the lower
half of the stack. When the upper
half is reached there will be great
danger of the sides slipping out. The
centre is then permitted to become
more fiat as the top is reached. The
bottom of the stack sholld be per-
fectly circular, otherwise good stack
cannot be made. As rule the stack
should be smaller at the base than the
middle. This will have the effect of
causing the outer bundles to slant
downward, as they will settle faster
than those in the middle. One side
of the stack must not extend farther
ont than the other or it will lean
when finished or will settle to one side
aud most surely take water if there is
much rain.
The top of the stack need not run
to very high point. Flat tops are Of
course to be avoided, but draw in
gradually and do not run up too high.
It is best to use fork III stacking, as
the operator can then avoid stepping
on the two outer rows OF bundles, and
they will settle most in the end. The
centre of the stack will also be firmer
and will settle least. The work will
not be SO difficult as when the operator
uses his hands simply.-American
Agriculturist.