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A vERITABLE LANDSLIDE.
Vermont Rolls Up "a Republican PlnrRl
lty That nrcnks All Records.

ST. ALBANs. VT, Sept. 2.-The
returns from the counties complete,
give Grout, for governor, S9.O93 plur-
allty.
The result which exceeds any pre-
vIous majority for Republican candl-
date for governor by many thousands
is due both to n largely increased Re-
publican vote and at the same time to
a marked loss of Democratic voters.
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LONDON, Sept. "A letter has been
received here from Mr.. Henry Waiter
son. OF the Loulsville Couricr-Journal,
addressed to friend who wrote him
last week and asked him for his Views
upon the political situation In the Uni
ted States. Mr.. Wattcrson said that he
could not add anything TO the state
ments he has already made on the sub
ject and concluded with the remark:
"As for myself, am far enough away
to be- In no danger of being struck by
the Indiana lightning"
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PopULIsT CONFERENCE
Al CInrltsburg-SnppoIo rhoy Will ISceI
IN the "Iiddic uf thr Road"

Al CIarisbmrg-sapporo 'rhoy Will Keep
In the "MiIdie uf tho. Road"
Special Dispatch to tho 1ntell!Ecnccr.
CLARKSBURG.W. Va, Sept. ?.-Thc
P0pulIsts have assembled here 10 con-
fer on whether or not TO fuse with the
Democrats on the state ticket, and to
decide what Is to be done about giving
their support to Watson or to Scwall.
They were assembled In secret con-
clnve ut the Traders hotel this after
noon and from reports that lcakcI out
It seems that they are determined to
keep In the middle OF the road"
There seems to be certainty that n
candidate for governor will be nomi-
mated II Ralphsnyder does not accept,
but II Is more than probable that he
Will
a meeting was held at the court
house tonight which was addressed by
Colonel Fitzgerald, and Messrs. Offner
md Stone sIg.
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Mrs. KtKinsonr rrn,ral.

SpcCinl pIspHNcn " tHe iitcillEellCuT.
CHARLESTON, ". Va, Sept. 2,-The
funeral of Mrs. Atkinson, the mother OF
Hon. G. w. Atkinson, was conducted
this morning by Rev. S. s. J, Cotton,
C. B. Graham and, C. Hclcy Moloney. 1t
was attended by n large concourse OF
mourning relatives and friends, many
of Charlcston's representative citizens
being among tho number. The floral tri-
butcs were numerous. and 1t mIS be
shid she literally sleeps beneath n WILL
dcrncRs Of flowers. Hon. G. ". Atkin-
son Is the guest Of friends here, but will
leave IN the morning to Ill his speak,
ing appointments.
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MEsT VIRGINIA
At Inllsnapoiis-alnJor Ran stAlnalss
National Committeeman.

National Committeeman.
Special Dispatch to the IntcllIgencer.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept. 2.-The
West Virginia delegates agreed on tho
following gentlemen to represent the
state In the organization OF the Ma
tlonal Democratic convention: Vice
president, r. II. Browse, OF Peasants;
committee on credentials. II. c. Slmms,
OF Cabell; permanent, organization. L.
]. Williams, of GreenbrIer: resolutions,
Alfred Caldwell, of Ohio: rules and or
der OF business, c. d. Wicdcnhamer, OF
BrnHton; to notify nominees, Joseph
Ruffner, OF Kanawha. There was quite
an earnest but friendly contest be-
tween Captain H. C. Simms and Major
Randolph Stalnaker for national COM
mIttecman. which resulted In the sclec-
ton OF Major Stalnnker,
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HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 1.-The
board of pardnns at n special meeting
this afternoon voted TO recommend the
pardon OF John Bardslcy, ex-city. treas
urcr OF Philadelphia, now serving a iit-
teen year sentence In Philadelphia, The
reasons for this action will e3submittcd
TO Governor Hastings when he returns
TO Harrisburg next week. The action
Of the governor Is. final. Bardslcy has
been In prison since lS9l. ~.
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Swallowed the Evidc1npco or Gnn..


CHARLESTON. w. Va, Sent. "a
we'll dressed man. evidently member
OF n gang Of professional shop .llrters,
atole a watch charm from Porters Jew
elry store this morning, and on being
urycstcd swallowed 1t. Another man
and two women wcrn with him. Two
watches and money wero found In his
possession. He refused to give hls
name. q. Hc Is believed to belong to n
gang that has been following Robin
sOn'n circus -,iss Z ~ = : zr5, 4 .GtI-t.
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INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 2-IIugh C.
Wallace, of Washington, who began
booming Clcvland for the nomination
when he came her o few days ago is now
engaged In trying to undo all that he has
been doing. 1t Ia said that he has been
called down on an intimation from Buzz
yards Bay that his efforts were not np-
proved by the President
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TRUE DEMOCRACY.
Auspicious Opening OF National
Democratic Convention.
- y VI -
4 DISTINGUISHED GATHERING
Oithc Prominent Leaders OF the
Party in the Country
OPPOSED TO TIE PLATFORM
Adopted by the Anarchists and
Rcvolutionists ut Chicago.
As NONE EXPECT AN OFFICE
OPPOSED TO TIE PLATFORM
As NONE EXPECT AN OFFICE

The Earnest Patriotism that Inspires
Their Action Cannot he ouestionrtt-An
Enthusla,tio bnt Orderly Attendance or
spectator,-s!t Delegates Present, Rep
rs,entiug Eorty-one States and Three
Terr,;oriss-orEaniz alton OF the Party
Made Permanent, and tho Committee
Empowered TO Call Fnturo Conventions.
Proceeding, Harmonious but Spirited
Convention AdJourns Until To-day.
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Watson Can't In rrsseut.

PAI.KERSBURG. w. Va, Sept a.
G.. l.. Spence. secretary OF the popu!lst
state committee to-day received n long
letter from tom" Watson. Vice presl-
dentlnl candidate OF that party. IN
which after scoring Sewall he .(Watson)
notifies the committee that he will be
unable to attend their meeting at
ClurltsburE tomorrow. Jtiea
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What good woud norc money! be to man in his poaon7
Chicago IntertOcean

Chamberlain. were passengers on the
Tcutonic. Mr.. Chamberlain said his
visit Ia without political signlilcance.as
he comes to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Endi-
cOtt, the parents OF his wife. at Dam
vers Mass. He expects 10 return to
England In fortnight.
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Ii INTERVIEWED.
lie Submitsto an Inquisition with
Great Patience,
BUT SLYLY GETS IN Ills WORK

On tho Representatives OF the press by as
Much MS Telling Them They Arc No
Good-Cinims that tho Chinese Ereiu-
sion Act wna Unfair-The Arrogant Old
Mandarin Mhkes Unpleasant Rehcctions
on tho irish Tabor Of this sCountry--The
Advice General Grant Gave Him Ho
Has Always Followed. c, "a
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hS' NnS hc Stu'e bHlplu pcnCNlN WHICH
were tho words Here we rest" recall.
Ing the old legend OF the Indians who
driven plteously from tho north, weary
and footsore, finally settled In tltn ter.
ritory, now Alabama, which translated.
gives tho motto OF the state, The Ain.
bamn marching club, which had already
entered with n blare OF trumpets gnve
three cheers as their banner appeared,
|. "liurrah for Alabamal" they shout
ed, while from across the hall came tho
cry, "WhntS the matter with Old Ken
tuck?" = ~,
Enthnslhsilo Receptions. Us
The band then nwokc the echoes with
a stirring medley of popular airs, aud
Immediately thereafter the dclegatbs
began arriving. There were someenthu-
AIastlc receptions. General Bragg, ay he
moved to hid seat In the extreme left
at the head OF the Wisconsin tlelcEa-
tlon. was unroarlously npplaudcd.
When the Pennsylvania delegation
filed In shortly before noon, there were
cheers for the old keystone state. lm-
mcdlately afterward while the band
was playing "Dlxle," Colonel W. C. p.
Breckenridge, with snow white beard
and hair. entered ut the head OF tho
blue grass delegation, and the CALLER
les again cheertl. f
Tho entrance OF Iowa brought the
delegates to their feet. The "What's
the mhtter?" man was present and kept
the delegates and galleries busy. AS the
bands OF the clock pointed to high noon,
Senator Palmer. OF Illinois, Chairman
OF the National committee, made his
way from the rear OF the stages. quar-
ters TO the platform. The galleries
were then about half filled and the
main body OF the delegates were IN their
seats. About twenty per cent OF them
In the galleries were ladies'. The ap-
pearance OF the Florida delegation,
beaded by two burly negroes, one car
ryinG Cleveland banner and the 9TH
er a gIlded alligator labeled "Florlda's
gold-bug," produced quite q furry OF
enthusiasm. but was drowned in the
thunderous applause which greeted the
New York delegation. Headed by eX-
Governor Flower and General Tracey,
they marched to their seats seventy
two strong to continuous hand-clip-
ping. Each delegate had In his button.
hole q spray OF golden rod. The New
England delegations, with many con-
sp!cuous men among them. was also
warmly received. Massachusetts car
ried two silk American flags and state
banner. ES-Congressman Cultivate,
OF Ohio, took his place on the platform
with Mr.. Bynum and Secretary Will
son. Among the distinguished visitors
In the seats in the rear OF the stage.
were ". BullItt, OF Pennsylvania: r.
I. Tyler. OF Kentucky. who was can
didate for lleutenant-governor with P.
Wat Hardin year ago, DR.. Everett.
OF Boston, the college professor, and
son OF Edward Everett. Mrs. John N.
Palmer and many others.
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Some time ago We sold a fine Ups
right Krakaucr Piano In an ebonised
case, to 4 prominent resident OF this,
city. who, owing TO the loss Of his posi-
ton. Is compelled to pAN with the ln-i
strumcnt. In order 10 sell It at. once,
We offer 1t for $2S5 on payments of SIS
cash ani so per month. or SECS cash.
The piano is IN perfect condition, hav-i
Ink been very carefully used and shows
no sign of wo,r 1t can DO seen at our
store, 1910 Market street, ~
25Es. .,l7ls5 f, w. BAUMER co,
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Permanent Organization Effected ana
( Convention Adjourned Untii To-day. +,
1t was f;l5 when Temporary Chairman
Flower appeared on the platform to cal
the afternoon scasion OF lhd convention,
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NEW YORK-Tcutonic, from Liverpool:
liavcl, from Bremen; Aachon, from Brc-
men. t&s
York 80 ia.
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NEW YORK. Sept. 2.--Rt. Hon. Jos.
cph Chambcrlain,. secretary of state for
the colonies OF Great Britain, and Mrs.
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For West Virginia. fair in the afternoon;
local showers and COOLER by Friday
winds shifting to nOrthcrly.
: For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
'local showers, preceded In southern pnr-
tiors by fair weather; cooler Thursday
night; fresh 10 brisk southerly Winds. lsti
The Globe-republican., 1896-07-30
Set 4 Good Exam ple.

Children early catch the tone of their
surroundings and become harsh or
tender, Indifferent or solicitous, SYM
pathetic or selfish, courteous or rude,
as those around them. BY loving ex-
ample and persuasive influence they
can be accustomed from the first to
take pleasure in each others Joy, and TO
be sorry for each others pain-to try
to promote the one and assuage the
other, to be kind and courteous, gener-
Gus and self-sacrificing, until such feel
ings and conduct grow to be the habit
of their lives.
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good effects in red are seen, and there
are also some charming blue costumes
in which white and straw color are
mingled, but the preference is for more
delicate tones of evasive green, pinkish
lilac, effaced yellows and delicate
blues. Black and white in chine ef-
fects, stripes. plaid lines, checks, dots
and figures is having success, as are
mixtures of black and white lace on
both hats and gowns. It is always safe
to choose black and white articles of
apparel, for they will go we'll with any
color and have certain reserve and
distinction that color lacks.
The sketch illustrates a visiting cos
tune. The godet skirt Of black tat
feta is covered with a second skirt of
black mousseline de sole, embroidered
with large roses. The fitted bodice OF
black taffeta is covered and draped
with embroidered mousseline. The
belt Of black satin is tied at the side
and the collar is also of black satin.
Black satin ribbons are arranged OBJ
liquely upon the bodice, terminating
in coques. The sleeves Of black tat
feta are covered and draped with black
mousseline and have
black satin bracelets and frills of white
lace
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Sin.

Sin is always expensive. It never
pays what it promises. The flowers in
the distance in the pathway of sin al
ways wither before you reach them, and
the way becomes a way of thorns. The
Sabbath breaker. pleasure seeker, and
drunkards all Pay their fare. but never
reach the intended destination. Blasted
prospects, shattered constitutions.
ruined families are the price of sin
Rev. P. A. Baker, Methodist, Colum-
bus, o.
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that will make round folds instead of
sharp ones. These white girdles are
also worn with bodices of gauze or
mousseline de sole, which are innum-
cradle Those more conspicuous are
of mauve. green, straw or have mousse.
line, made over a fitted lining of white
satin. Plaid and Powered gauzes are
used in the same way.
Decidedly brilliant colors are not so
much worn as they have been. Some
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ming. It encircles the waist, falls
diagonally from the center Of both
front and back and joins half way
down the left side, where it is loosely
looped. From thence one end hangs.
another wends its way to the bottom Of
the skirt. to be fastened under a huge
bow. Another bow is placed at the
waist exactly in the center Of the back.
And the maid is black of hair and
bIack-eyed.-The Latest.
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Visiting Toilets.

White enters more or less into all ele
CANT costumes. 1t is almost unnecces-
sary to speak again Of the vogue that
lace is enjoying. There is hardly a
gown for woman, girl or child that has
rot lace somewhere about it, either as
application. collarette. pelerine, collar,
jabot, crayat or trimming. White satin
belts are also feature Of the season.
They are sometimes wide, sometimes
narrow and are draped or crossed as
the figure Of the wearer dictates. They
accompany not only white gowns, but
those Of gray, green, blue. rose and
mauve. For draped and wrinkled belts
a very soft silk or satin is required,
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Household Hints.

Mice love pumpkin seeds, and will
be attracted to trap baited with them
when they will pass by piece of meat.
A thin coating made Of three parts
lard. melted with one part rosin. and
applied to stoves and CRATES. will pre-
vent their rusting during the summer.
Cream or milk that has turned but
Is not soured may be made sweet by
stirring into it one teaspoonful Of car
Donate of magnesia to each quart Of
milk.
The best way to remove sand and
grit from small fruit, when washing II
necessary. b to lay the fruit loosely
in clean basket. and dip the baskst
into fresh. clean water.
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taste IN dress lar EXCEEDS that OF the
Englishwoman.
This applies mainly to summer dress,
for In it the American girl secures a
sprightly touch entirely lacking in the
seJere lines Of English garments.
Take . dress to be worn at a New
port hop. The material Is old-fash-
toned dotted muslin. made over q yell
low silk slip. The round bodice Il very
full, cut low and round about the neck,
and r. almost concealed by q fall Of
wide lace.
Big yellow bows at the shoulders
conceal The commencement Of ribbon
straps to hold the sleeve puRA Ribbon
= again Introduced IN the skirt Trim
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There are men who have heard the
gospel 80 long that 1t has become Sec
ond nature. They have heard it SO
frequently that the divine grace makes
no impression on them, when the
hearts Of others beat faster by reason
Pratt.
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The only kind Of . miser that the
Bible approves Of Is a miser of time.
Every man should remember that each
hour contains 60 minutes studded with
diamonds Of knowledge.-Rev. II. C
PEBBLES.
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Splritualism.

Spiritualists have no creed, but may
all unite in the following summary: I
believe in the fatherhood of God; the
brotherhood of man: the Immortality
of the soul; personal responsibility:
compensation and retribution hereafter
for all the good or evil deeds done here,
and path of eternal progress open to
every human soul that wills to tread
it by the path of eternal good.-Emma
Hardinge Britten.
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we can easily gain some hints OF mod
flied modes. Each day and each week
brings something a little different, in
spite Of the fact that the early spring
gave the general outlines for the year.
Several typical gowns are worth men
tioning. A simple. pearl-grey crepon
had no trimming whatever except some
bands Of coarse white lace insertion in
serted lengthwise in the loose bodice.
The insertion was fastened to the Gre
pom beneath silver palette trimming.
and white satin peeped from beneath it.
A white satin ribbon collar and silver
belt finished the costume. Another
more elaborate costume was worn by
a sweet-looking blonde, with black
hat that sat on the side Of her head
like a bird ready for flight. Black
India silk, sprayed with white, was the
material used. The Swiss peasants
yoke was Of white, and over it the ma
terial crossed in surplice fashion. To
the ends of a fichu fell over the skirt
from each side of the waist. The bell
sleeves emitted clouds of white lace,
almost concealing the hands. A bertha
of green velvet was worn over soft
pulled bodice of cream chiffon, with
sleeves that were shirred to the arm
above the elbow, and were fulled into
extravagant founces on the lower arm.
An Old Fashioned Gown.
Fun IL alx1-arS To ha had in n
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None, however, furnishes quite the
amusement afforded by English peri
odicals when, in response to queries.
they advise readers to take numerous
dresses with them for wear in New
York, as that city is quite up-to-date
in fashions. They fail to conclude by
saying that it might be we'll to delay
purchasing these garments until reach
ing New York. since the American
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The most miserable man on earth
may be happy In the thought Of home
In the future. God has promised us
that, and It II that for which We hops
and Work.-ArcAhishop Ireland.
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THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON ". AUGUST 2-THE
KINDNESS OF KING DAVID /:
Golden Text: me Kindly A6setionsd
One to Another With Brotherly Love-
Romans 1910 - The Rewards Of
Brothorhood.
{6- HIS

HIS lesson. which centers
on David's kindness tG
J o n . { b . MS son, ye'
reaches back more than
twenty years. to the
time when Jonathan and
David made their coven-
ant Of friendship (B. c.
1062), and forward almost
twenty years. to the time
" b en- Nephibosheth's
friend gave aid to David
in his time Of trouble and
seeming ruin B. G. 10e9.
The whole range OF his
~ OAyAAAA
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IN WOMAN'S CORNER.
INTERESTING READING FOR
DANES AND DAMSELS,
some Of the Fashionable Dresses Seen
In Town-An Old Fashioned Gown
for Up to Dato M.Ids-Notes Of the
MoJeR.
~ HE fash ionab,

H E ia s b ionable
world has paused
for a moment in its
mad rush. Many
of it's inmates have
flown to their sum-
mer quarters for a
quiet spell. A few
are still in town,
and may be seen at
the last nights Of
the theaterS, where
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Do Our Best.

We can all do more than we have done.
And not be a whit the worse:
It never was loving that emptied The
heart.
Nor giving that emptied the pursa.s
-Deaeoneas Advocate,
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An Old Fashioned Gown.
Fun is always to be had in an
Answers to Correspondents column.
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But l turn for moment to those
who had evil parentage. and 1 want to
tell you that the highest thrones in
heaven aad the mightiest triumphs and
the brightest crowns will be for those
who had evil parentage, but who by
the grace of God conquer
ed. As good. as useful, as splendid a
gentleman as / ever knew had for a
father man who died blasrheming
God until the neighbors had to put
their fingers in their ears to shut ont
tie horror. One Of the most consecrated
and useful Christian ministers Of to-
day Was tie so q drunkon hoe
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-01
WANTED TO BORROW HIM.
The Queer Request Two Women Made and
the Reason Therefor.

The Queer Request Two Women Made and
the Reason Therefor.
A genial Philadelphian, who for OBJ
vious reas ons does not care to have his
name printed on this occasion, secured
a parlor car seat on an express train for
Reading few days ago, and as he was
about to pass through the gates was sur
prised to hear himself accosted in femi-
nine tones with the somewhat startling
question, "Please mister, could bor-
row you for awhile?''
Looking around, he found two buxom
women, who hastily and hesitatingly
explained that they were riding on a
pass made out in the name of a gentle
man and his wife, and, as the gentle
man was not present, they wanted the
genial looking citizen to place his
bought ticket at the disposal of one lady
and take the other one under his wing,
Of the pass.
(Which is my wife?" he inquired,
with an inward qualm, lest his own alb
sent better half should ever hear the
story.
"You can take your choice, sir, said
the lady in search Of an escort, and he
promptly did so by tucking the arm of
the younger fair one under his own and
leading her into the car. The couple
proved to be right jolly travelling COM
panions, and the citizens only regret in
the transaction was due to a fear that
the story might leak out and get home
ahead Of him. But it didn t.-Philadel-
phia Record.
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HER EYES,.

From her eyes the rrisoned sunbeame
Shining bright,
Send their message to the dark soul
Through the night,
Till the encircling gloom is pierced
And there is light.
But within the deep recesses
Of those eyes,
Beyond the sunbeams' realm,
A SHADOW lies,
To loving g.. : q sad
Yet sweet surprise.
For sympathy is deepest
Where the pain
Has passed from soul to soul
And back again,
The comfort like the sunlight
After rain,
AS underlies the sweetest song
The saddest strain.
&C. Lewerenz in Detroit Free Press.
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rungous Disease Among Chinch Bugs.

Eu0SOuS OlSOtsSO <AAAAUAA6 OA~~ N~o~~
There have been sent to Illinois farm
ers about 1000 packages of material for
the spread of the fungous disease among
chinch bugs from the office OF the state
entomologist. The reports received and
the experiments tried at the experiment.
station farm are not encouraging as to
the general efficacy of this method OF
destroying the bugs, especially in dry
weather Tt will be remembered that.
unlike DR. Snow of Kansas, Professor
Forbes has never been sanguine in re-
gard to this distribution method, al
ways insisting that some barrier and
trap method should be used either in
preference or in addition to efforts to
secure the spread of disease among the
bugs. While less has been written on
the subject than in former years, it
seems clear that the bugs are more gen
orally distributed over the state than
they have been for many years, and that
in many places they are as plentiful and
have done as much harm as in any for
mer year. Prairie Farmer.