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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Mounding Up Trees.

Some years ago a gentleman resid-
Ing near Cincinnati created a sensa-
ton by what he regarded a new meth
cd OF keepi. & peach trees healthy,
says Mehan' ithly. All that he did
was to pile up earth about the trees,
the mound reaching up to the
branches. 1t took several cart loads Of
earth to make these mounds, and the
little orchard had the appearance Of
bushes growing out of the top of the
cone of earth. Every one used to look
on and laugh at the thought of bury
ing up the trunk of tree in order to
make it healthy, but there were the
trees, and undoubtedly models of
health. Those who saw simply stated
their belief that it was only a coinci-
dence, and that the trees would prob
ably have been as healthy without the
mound of earth as with it. Since it
has come to be we'll recognized that
many of the diseases of plants, not
merely of the peach tree, but of other
trees, are caused by the mycelium of
a minute fungus attacking the roots,
1t is not at all unlikely that this
mound of earth operated beneficially
by preventing the growth of the fun
gus which preys upon the roots Of
trees. 1t is now we'll understood that
all plants of low order of vegetation,
which we know as fungi, will only
grow under peculiar combination of
circumstances. Among other things
they must be very near the surface Of
the earth, and if buried to the depth
they would be under a mound, it is
unlikely that fungi would find sat
isfactory home. Some will say right
here that they thought burying up the
trunks of trees and covering the sur
face roots with earth was destructive
10 health but the burying by itself is
not the reason trees die when earth 1s
piled over them to a considerable
depth, but from the fact that the
young growing roots do not get air.
These young, growing roots are al
most all at the extremities, and the
mound of earth around the trunk
would not in the slightest degree, in
jure these outer roots. Whenever
valued tree is somewhat buried, it is
customary to leave space around the
trunk, perhaps building dry wall, in
order to keep the earth from getting
near the trunk; but this is not that the
earth is injurious, but to give chance
for water to flow freely down into the
soil, and the flow of water always leads
to a flow of air following the water.
These remarks are suggested by an ar
ticle in an agricultural paper, stating
that the apple borer and the peach
borer have been kept out of the trunk
of trees by making a mound of earth
around the trunks.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

OF the skirt. It's edge is bound with a
bright braid from the place where the
attachment to the skirt stops, a line
of the same braid Is carried down the
side seam of the skirt, and the edge Of
the apron part is attached to this side
seam by three or four dropping straps
of braid. The apron piece may be Of
material contrasting with the rest Of
the skirt, and the injured part of the
original skirt Is thus concealed. An
adoption Of the design meets the diff
Guilty of a skirt with the back badly
frayed at the foot by the droop skirt
will have there even when the front
may be all right. A short length Of
skirt material contrasting with the
skirt will combine and make a new ef-
feet according to this model. Make q
full back and attach 1t to the front Of
the old skirt. The scant residue Of the
second material will make the short
apron front, which will fall over the
good front of the first skirt.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Piles! Piles! itching Piles!

SYMPToMS-MolsJure, intense itching anu
81 -ng1ng: most AT night; worse by scratching.
Ii allowed to continue tumors torn, which OfLen
bleed ana ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and in most cases re-
moves the juniors. Al druggists, or by mail, for
oOcents. DR.. Swayne &Son Philadelphia.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastOria,
Evfdently SANDER.

II was the regular biennial conven-
zion OF the Philadelphia Citizens club.
"What action" inquired the chair
man, "do understand is to be taken
in recognition of DR.. Conan
Doyle's complimentary remarks about
our venerable community DR.. Doyle
said, you will remember, that he
found life in this city very charm"
In an instant a score Of members
were on their feet, tremulous with
emotion.
"Have him sued for SANDER" said
q dozen voices in q chorus. "Dr.
Doyle knows he never found any life
In Philadelphia. Chicago Record.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
HelpfuI In Maks-Oxers.

There is shown below a handsome in
door dress OF pink crepon figured with
pale and dark blue. Here the godet
skirt has unusual trimming. four wide
bands of ribbon ending in four-looped
bows upon its sides and front. This
ribbon matches the dark blue of the
dress goods figure, and making the
front pair OF bands shorter than the
side ones Is essential to the effect, I'M
important as 1t may seem at first
thought. The blouse overhangs the
belt in front, and at the top there is a
tiny plastron of blue satin with draped
collar to match. A huge butterfly bow
or the dress goods is placed in front
and Is tied with dark blue. The later
color, too, appears in sleeves and belt
Double skirts are occasionally seen, and
though often so ungraceful as to be un-
desirable, the one whose description fol-
lows Is an exception because 1t adapts
itself so well to the remodeling of a
gown to whose front breadth some dis
figuring accident has befallen. Only its
front Is double, an apron piece a little
shorter than the skirt being set on over
the front breadth. It's Joining with the
skirt proper is made as nearly invisible
as possible to well over the hips. Then
the apron piece Is allowed to swing free
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

Rheumatism Cured in Day.-"Mystlc
Cure" for rheumatism and Neuralgia, rad
ically cures in TO 3 days. Its action upon
the system Is remarkable and my steriOus
1t removes at once the cause and the diseaes
Immediately disappears. The first does
greatly benefits, rs cts. Sold by Johnson Il
Henderson, druggist. Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
A Conscientious Flirt.

Prude-Well, why did you refuse him
after you had taken him away from the
girl he was engaged to?
Flirt-Oh, haven't quite reached the
point where will receive stolen goods.
Detroit Free Press.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoria-
Profanity Point.

A certain narrow channel with swift
tides, near Kittery, Maine, has been
known for many years as 'Pull-and-be-
id Point" Steamships get along so
easily that now it Is simply known as
Profanity Point"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
A NIystery Explained.

New Clerk-Why does the boss took
so nervous and anxious when he locks
up the safe?
Old Clerk-He is afraid somebody will
see that there Is nothing IN 1t.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline s
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first day s
use. Marvellous cures. Treatice and $500 trial
bottle free TO Fit cases Send to DR.. Kline,
1873 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
The Result of an Experiment.

Lizzie-What do you call it?
Maggie-It amt got no name yet--yer
see father put an egg under New
fountain dorg an made him set on it,
Truth.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

Try can OF Hopkins Steamed Hominy
(Hulled Corn). 1t Is delicious. Full qt., loo.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris
When she was Child, she cried for Castori..
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
when she had Children, she gave them Castoria
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23

physical condition OF the com
pany is completed report will be
formulated for treatment Of the
problems that will be presented by
these reports. Meantime the ar
rangements made by the re-
ceivers, to have the present roll
ing stock put in effective condition
and to supply additional rolling
stock which is greatly needed by
the company, will, it is believed,
when obtained, add largely to the
net earnings. The reorganization
committee believes that the earn
ings of the property can be largely
increased and a plan promulgated
by which the property can be
placed on a sound financial basis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23
Baltimore & Ohio Reorganization,

NEW YORK, April 23.-Mr. Loui-
Fitzgerald, chairman OF the reorga
nization committee OF the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad Company,
says, regarding the rumOrs current
in the street OF large amount Of
securities of the Baltimore d Ohio
having disappeared, and that no
account had been given therefor:
81 do not believe that the public
understands the situation as to the
Baltimore & Ohio, and the efforts
that are being made to readjust its
affairs. Previous to the receiver
ship the company had been making
negotiations to secure large sum
Of money to retire its floating debt
and acquired necessary new cap
ital. A presentation OF the &C
counts OF the company was made
by Maj. Shaw, who had for long
time been chairman OF the IMAM
cial committee. The report In no
way disclosed such condition as
is now indicated by the report
from Baltimore. A thorough ex-
animation OF all the affairs of the
company from the beginning Of
Mr.. Mayo's administration in
1888 to the latest possible date is
now being conducted by Mr.. Ste
phen Little. When completed the
report will be presented to the Sc.
curity holders. Thus far nothing
has been disclosed that would sug-
gest loss or improper conversion
OF any securities. AS soon as the
examination into the financial and
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23
Big Dry Dock Opened.

SEATTLE, Wash, April 23.-The
opening of the United States dry
dock, the third largest in the
world, at Port Orchard, at Puge,
Sound. by the docking Of the gov.
eminent coast defense vessel Mon.
terey, was a complete success
When the water was pumped out
OF the dock, millions of fish were
found. There were many salmon
and other important varieties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23
Mime. Engle Gets a Divorce

CINCINNATI, April 23.-Mme.
Marie Engle, the young opera So
prano, was last evening granted q
divorce from her husband, GUSTAV
Amberg, the theatrical manager.
The hearing was heard by Judge
Tuley after court hours. Cruelty
and bigamy are the charges against
Amberg. Nine. Engle will return
to New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23
Twenty Years Old.

The Society Franchise de Secours
Mutuels, will celebrate, next Sun
day evening, in Harmony club
rooms, the Goth anniversary Of the
society. A banquet will be given.
The LIGHT acknowledges receipt
of an invitation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23
DIR. Knaup Goes to Iskanderoon.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 23.-The
Rev. Geo. p. Knapp, the American
missionary who was recently ex-
PEELED from Bitlis by the Turkish
officials there, and who arrived at
Alepp few days ago, has left the
latter city en- route to Islander
DON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23

Eobody need have Neuralgia Get Dr.. Mfles
Paip Pills from druggists Zone cant a hnssA-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-23
WE WIN AGAIN.

STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
BLOOD WAS SPILLED
Two Bodies Found in Oklahoma
and Attempt to Murder at
Fort Scott.
A GREAT MAGICIAN DEAD
Labor Resolutions Acted Upon
at To.day's Meeting Of the
Federation.
JAMES J. coRBETT SIGNS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December IA
special TO the Globe Democrat from
Guthrie, Oklahoma, says the body of a
man forty years Of age. and that of .
girl OF seventeen, were found lying be-
side their covered wagon in the road
near Perkins, that Territory. The
man had been Drained with an axe ard
the young woman was still alive. The
news was received by telephone from
Langston that one Clemmons is ac-
cused OF the crime, and that posse of
100 white men had dragged him into
the woods to lynch him.
Sheriff Painter was asked to come
to Langston with enough men to quiet
the mob. He left at midnight. The
crime was committed in the midst of q
large negro settlement. The whole
population of surrounding towns are
reported up IN arms.
GUTHRIE, o. t., December H.
Clemmons. the negro, who is charged
with the butchery of the unknown man
and girl, near Perkins, was taken from
a mob, this morning, and landed in
the Lincoln county jail. The evidence
against him is only circumstantial.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
LABOR RESOLUTIONS.
They Arc Considered And Acted Upon In
Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, December IT,
AT this mornings session of the Ameri-
can federation Ut labor convention, u
resolution to have the federation or
gaDlzers give special attention to
organizing stationary engineers, in all
cities, towns and hamlets, and when
ever expedient to form national
union, to be affiliated with the Ameri-
can federation Of labor. passed by a
large majority.
Delegate Warmers motion, after
much discussion, was carried by vote
of 40 to 29. The convention then ad.
journed until afternoon.
Several resolutions to furnish as
sistance In organizing different crafts,
we're concnrred in or referred to an
executive council. The request for an
organization of the wood.workers OF
the middle west, was referred to
special committee. A resolution re-
gardlng the boycott against the
Armour packing company, was refer
red to special committee. Woodward
offered resolution for the organiza-
tion to adopt monogram label for
ali branches under the national body.
After much discussion, it was acquiesc-
ed in. A resolution endorsing the
boycott on the goods OF the American
Tobacco company. was passed.
The amalgamated ASSOCIATION, hav-
ing secured the floor, asked to have
committee of three appointed to lnves.
tigate the rumors and charges which
are being freely circulated in the hotel
lobbies and on the streets, rejecting on
the officers Of the American federation
Of labor. Delegate Warner, OF the
international association.
moved tha. Mahon be ordered to pre-
sent, at the afternoon session, the ru-
morsi and charges alleged against the
officers, in writing
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Honors to Bayard.

BRISTOL, Eng, December II This
ancient city, which is busily engaged
in Preparations for the anniversary,
next year, of Cabot's departure for an
exploration of the new world, has
Minister Bayard as its special guest,
to- day, and it is en- fete in honor Of the
event. Flags are flying from the
principal structures, the rigging Of the
ships in the harbor il gay with decor
ations, and the guild hall, town hall
and Corn Exchange, all of which are
close to each other at the intersection
of Broad and Wine streets, are gay
with bunting. The American minister
was entertained at luncheon, this after.
noon, by the chamber of commerce
and, this evening, in the presence of
distinguished gathering of 5000 peo-
pie in Colston hall, he will distribute
the prizes to the graduates of the
Technical College of the Merchant
Venturers, an organization which
maintains schools in which orphans or
children OF INDECENT freemen are raised
and educated without cost.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Hermann Dead i.

ROCHESTER, N. T., December IL
Hermann, the great magician, who
gave performance here, last night,
at the Lyceum theater, died, this
morning, at Great Valley, while en-
route to Bradford, Penn.
Professor Hermann was as well as
usual when he left this city this morn
ing. He had passed the night in his
private car and was in bed when word
was sent from it to the station master
that he was ill and the attendant Of q
physician was desired. Before the
physician got to the car, Herman was
dead. 1t is not yet known what caus-
ed the magician's death.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
EARTHQUAKE ABROAD.
II Shakes Up Foreign Parts. But Docs Not Kill
Anybody.

LONDON. England, December IT,
Two strong shocks Of earthquake were
felt throughout Wales, the midlands,
and the south OF England, early this
morning. The first shock occurred at
5 O'Clock; the second, 8 80, the waves
passing from west to east. Houses
were violently shaken, beds moved
from their places, doors forced open,
and furniture overturned. kilograms
from all quarters concur in the state.
ment the first shock was Of thirty
seconds duration, followed by loud,
rumbling noise and minor tremblings
of the earth. The second shock was
shorter, but more severe. Many peo.
pie IN Windsor, Cheltenham and other
places, rushed out OF their house, but
no one was hurt. Cathedral Herford
was demolished somewhat, but no
o her serious damage is reported.
At Hereford, a rumbling sound was
followed by two crashes. Men and
women rushed from their houses into
the streets, and one woman died from
fright. At Ruthin, shocks were ac-
companled by thunder and lightning,
and for fifteen seconds, there was dis
tinct movement Of the earth. At Liv-
erpool, shocks were followed by thnn-
der, lightning and hail, and there
were similar manifestations at Bridge
north, where the streets seemed on fire
for several seconds. After this, there
was violent report, followed by al
heavy shock. Only slight quaking
sensation was felt at Manchester, Blr-
mingham aud the northwestern part Of
The damage was not serious
aDyW here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Highest Of an in Le.venng strsngIatest U. COVE Repor
Highest Of all in Leavennr strengtIatest u S. Govt Report
R!>!A!!I! g! Rs%dsgl! RRskiRg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
TRACK AND TRAIN.


William Leldrick is now . mscbinist's
helper In the Las Vegas shops.
Milo e. Wilcox, tho brakeman, suffers
from typhoid fever at the Las Vegas rail-
road hospital. rH N
Fireman VIM. Parnell is now reported
at perfect ease when walking the floor
with baby in his arms.
H. W. Lewis, scale Inspector fee khs
Atchison company, arrived in Las Vegas
from up the road, last evening.
Smith orwick, an ex-Las vegan, is now
in charge of a puml for the Atchison
company, up near thatcher station In
Colorado.
Two sets Of train dispatchers have been
at the keys in the Las Vegas office for the
past two months, owing to the rush of
business on the road.
Clarence r. Hepler, nurse at the Allan
tic g. Pscihc hospital In Albuquerque,
passed through for Topeka and Manhattan,
where he will spend the holidays.
Operators Hartman. from the lower d.
VISION, ana Carson, froa the chicago end,
are now pounding brass under Chief Dis.
patcher G. G. Wray at the Las Vegas
depot.
Stephen Treague, an engine wiper at the
Las Vegas shops, has purchased resi-
dence ON Tilden street and moved into 1t,
his former place now being the premises Of
Richard Gibbons, general foreman of the
shops.
A special train bearing President E. P.
Ripley and party of directors Of the
Atchispn made a very fast run from La
Junta, Colo, to Dodge City, Kans. satur-
dav afternoon, of last week The distance,
2024 miles, was made in three hours aud
thirty eight minutes running time, an
average of fifty FIVE miles an hour.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17

z WARRINGTON. u. @, December IT,
The tenth annual report of the inter-
state commerce commission was made
public to-day. II speaks of the three
decisions rendered by the supreme
court Of the United States, during a
year Of special importance to the com
mission. In one case, at least, the law
has been upheld, but the outcome of
others has either emphasized the de-
fects of the statute or left further
Interpretation of them so doubtful, as
to increase the difficulties Of an efficient
administration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Heavy Lo rs by Fire.

PITTsBURG. Penn. Dece mber II =
The costly Casino building. together
with the bridge which spanned the
four.mile run at the main entrance to
Schley park, Oakland, was destroyed
by fire at 1 :45 O'Clock this morning
The Casino building and its contents
represented an Investment of $540, 900
The insurance, it is said, does not
exceed $75 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Common Meeting Ground.

NEW YORK, n Y, December IT,
A dispatch from London says: The
policy of the liberal minority toward
the tory government during the ensuing
session of parliament will be deter
mined at the conference that opened
to-day at Liverpool, of the general
committee OF the national liberal
federation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
A Finish Plight.

NEW YORK, N Y +, December IL
Dan Stuart, the Texas promoter Of
prize fights, met James j. Corbett,
this afternoon, to sign for finish fight
with Robert FiszsImmons. Stusrt's
proposition was purse Of $4,000, the
contest to be fought in January, the
Texan agreeing to furnish the battle
ground, failing in which he will forfeit
the purse. Corbett considered the
Texans proposition favorably and
crossed the ferry to Taylor's hotel, Jer
sey City, where the articles were
signed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Attempted Murder.

FoRT SCOTT, Kas., December IL
Early, last evening, masked man,
heavily armed, walked into the Mis-
souri, Pacific depot at Minden, Mo-,
and fred two heavy charges from a
shotgun into Agent Brooks back and
leg. The assassin then robbed the
money drawer and escaped. Citizens
are securing the surrounding country.
Agent Brooks is still alive, but is se-
riously wounded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Favorable Report Probable.

WASHINGTON, d c., December IT,
A prominent member of the senate
committee on foreign relations is au.
thorIty for the statement that the COM
mittee was this morning polled and
will, probably tomorrow morning, or
der favorable report on Senator Cam
eron's resolution, calling for the recog-
milton Of the republic of Cuba and
offering the friendly offices of the
United States to bring the war to q
close.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17

WARRINGTON, D G., December IT,
Minister Magrane Cox, who has been
in Washington several days. receiving
instructions, will leave Washington,
tomorrow, by the way Of San Fran
cisco, in return to his post at Guate-
mala and Honduras.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Administrators Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed. Mrs. Hulda Rosenthal was, on the
18TH DAY or November, 1895, duly appointed
and qualified as the administrative OF ths
estate or Nappelius q. Rose thai, deceased.
by the honorable probate court within and
for the county OF San Miguel.
Now therefore 1. in view of such appoint
ment and qualification as aforesaid. do
hereby give notice to alfthose acknowledg.
Ing themse yes indebted to the said estate,
Rosenthal d Co and pay their accounts to
her. all having ella ms against tOe es-
tate or l.. Rosenthai 4 Co., aforesaii to
law.
MRS. HULDA ROsENTHAL.
Administrative.
DATED at Las Vegas, N. NJ. December lth,
1885. 29-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Higher Prices Ruled.

WALL STREET, N. T., December II !.
Higher prices we're the rule at the
opening Of the stock exchange, to-day,
the Improvement ranging to A@ "a per
cent. Chicago gas, sugar. st. Paul
and Burlington were notable stocks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-12-17
Liauor and namblIns LIcen.es. .

Under decision of the supreme court
in the case Of Myers versus Sandoval, all
gaming and liquor licences are payable
direct to the county treasurer, instead Of
to the county collector. All parties con-
cerned will hereby take notice Of this and
govern themselves accordingly.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Of East Las
Vegas, N. n. a.- 38t3.