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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13
Potato culture Preparing Tho soil.


To the Farmers Reylew.-Much
has been written IN regard 20 the
soil best adapted to growing pota-
toes. And most writer's start OF by
saying chat a sandy loan win pro-
duce tuhers OF better quality than
any other soil" There Is more OF error
than truth IN this idea. In fact, II is
true only In thls respect: That sand o.
sandy loan soils. on an average. will
produce better potatoes than heavy
soils The reason for this. however.
Is not that the sandy soils are any
better adapted 10 produce potatoes OF
good quality than the heavy soils. The
latter are quite as good. provided that
they contain enough humus so that
they will not pack TOO solid for air to
enter. The best potatoes In the world
$50 far as quality goes) are grown upon
clay loan soil. And some OF our very
best table varieties cannot be grown
probably upon sandy Soils The snow
fake family now represented by such
fine varieties az Worlds Fair and Free
man. which are standards for quality,
arc not suited to sandy soils. But
upon clay soils they produce bountlful
crops Of excellent quality. So II you
haven't sandy SOIL 30 TO work to put
your heavy soil In proper condition q
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

A recent visitor to the Transyaal cal
culated that the amount Of gold that
can be worked In the Rand Is Of the
value OF fl.iOO O00, 600 sterling. or four
times the entire production OF all the
California mines In fifty years. Al
present the output Of the mines Is Sii.-
100000 year. but even at the rate Of
$4,000. 600 II would not be exhausted
before the middle Of the next century.
The deep mines can be worked TO half
a mile beneath the surface. The temp
erature does not increase anything like
what was anticipated.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

grow pc'atcss n yoa uss rssb'e ma
H''fe-. 4 = trsf e zr-:T t-rzs = -
soil the year before Jon plant % pota'
toes. Manure literally and seed 70
clover and then you have an abundant
humus 10 plou under 70 tighten up
your heavy soil A soil thus prepared
will resain lts moisture In a dry spell.
when one rot provided with hnmus
would BE- dry and hard. A soil that b
light and friable viii soak IN all OF an
ordinary shower. whereas a heavy.
solid soil win not. Then. with
tie moisture soaked into the soil.
By proper cultivation. II can b
bFoush. hack 20 the roots OF
the plants by the caplliarily Of
the soil. every PARTIES Of which is
coated with a thin film Of moisture.
Generally speaking. the lighter the soil
hf rot too eoarse) the more moisture Il
has IN u. provided the surface be kept
from packing and forming crust
through hieh the moisture will e.
cape BY evaporation. and Dc lost into
the air.
No chemist has Jet been able 70 tell
Us what Il is tia; makes good table
quality lr the potato. Neither do con-
sumers agree as 70 what good quality
Is. some prefer n very dry, mealy po-
tato and Others prefer one OF a more
hrm texture. The fact Is manifest to
al Who grew potatoes that. az a rule.
medium sized tubers are OF better quail
ity than either large. overgroNn
tubers or 4 stunted growth Of small.
Inferior ones. We should aim ro' 70
make our land over-rlch. but 70 put
u Ia the best possible mechanical con-
dillon. This can best be done by ROW
ing crop OF clover or peas and plow-
Ing under good crop Of green matter.
which viii loosen up the soil and al
low the air 70 circulate and warm up
the soil and cause the formation Of
those chemical combinations and fer
meniaiions which place the fertillzlng
elements Of the soil In condition In
which they may be taken up By the
roots OF the plants. Roots OF the po-
tato plant are very rampant feeders.
and 90 deep and wide. therefore we
thould pillow deep. At least eight or ten
inches. unless the subsoil Is g poor
that Il would not 90 TO turn Il up.
IN case the Iand Is shallow. Il
should be prepared for a series Of
years by blowing an inch or 30 deeper
each year. until you get al least ten
inches Of good. rich top soil.
Don't try 70 grow potatoes on poor
soil; for Il doesn't pay 10 expenl the
labor necessary to produce a crop o:
potatoes unless you can be sure Of A
crop large enough TO pay a good re-
turn for your labor. DO no, pillow when
the soil Is too wet. FOR you will be
unable 20 pulverize the soil enough 70
grow a good crop. n your soil has a
very heavy subsoil you should plow In
the fall and subsoil. then in the spring
pillow again. After the land Is plowed
follow with drag and harrow Il down
In good shape: this should be done each
day as plowed. never leaving the fur
rows TO dry out before dragging. In a
day or two follow with a disk harrow
and thoroughly pulyerize the soil. fol.
loving again with the smoothing har.
row. Drag again in two or three daya
This will kill many OF the small weed.
just coming up. The ground Is ncs
In good condition for planting.
l. A. READ.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

eye and silk cord and tassel. and pre-
sented II TO me. And for a number OF
years ! have been. and am now. using
H. saw at the bank black es Of
the coin recovered, which the intense
heat OF the burning ship had melted
and mixed with the coal ashes and Gin
ders II is not at all improbable that
the loss Of life was similar In number
to that OF our recent lamentable expe.
rience."
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

The annual meeting OF the Holsteln-
Friesian Cattle breeders was held at
Buffalo. y. y. on March Is. ThCve
were present aud represented nearly
200 members. The president, Waikiki
G.. Powell. called the meeting 10 order
and opened ., with an address treat
ing upon the objects Of the association
and the subject Of Improved stock
breeding. The most important work
OF the meeting was the signing OF ar
tleles OF agreement for the Union OF
The Western Holsiein-Frics.au Asso-
citation. whose delegates were PRESENT.
aud which consists OF mcmbershlp
Of about geo. thus consolidating All
herd-books In the United States and
avoiding the confusion OF records. In
por,ant action was taken IN the an
preparation Of $500 in special prisss
at dairy tests az fairs during 1898. In.
cluding the rrans-M.ssisslrpl EXPOSE
ton. An appropriation Of $500 for
prizes Tor economic production OF but.
ter was made and ,li50 FOR prizes for
officially authenticated Advanced Reg
lstry records Of butter. The report Of
the resuiss q these tests mace dur,nk
the past year was OF the greatest in
terest and value from a scientific stand
point. and demonstrated that the cost
OF producing a pound Of h'itter from
Holstein-Frlesian cows varied by ages,
from nearly i've to nine cents. The
amount Of butter made b. cows IN
these tests. Including all ages. from
two 10 nine years. and during the
weeks test. was from li.eil to 2L1s7
pounds.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13
QUE MARRlAoE CUSTOMS.

The wedding rims finger OF the Ro-
mans was tho thumb
The wedding ring, worn on the left
hand, IA symbolical Of obedience.
Every finger OF the hand has. at some
time or other. been used for the wed.
ding ring
When Mary Stuart was married 10
Lord Darnloy. four rings were used In
the wedding ceremony.
Az a certain part OF the marriage
ceremony in Java the bride washes the
feet Of the bridegroom.
Spanish peasants believe that the
water In which a wedding ring has
been dipped will cure weak eyes
The Roman bride. when being dress.
cd for the wedding. Invariably had her
hair parted with the point OF spear.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

"But" said the ne'ghhor who likes
to argue over politics. you surely
don't want a patcraal government"
We'll" replied Farmer Corntossel
mot literally. Of course. An vii /
dunno but 4, nd be a good thing II some
folks could be tuck out TO the wood.
shed an brought to see the error OF
their ways. jes' the same rs n they was
small boys. Washington Star.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Anxious Mo;her-"D augh,e,, you
looked wretohed. do wish you would
go to dear DR. Helen and see what she
can do for you" Daughter (who is a
contemporary o. the new family ply.
sieianl-"well, want TO. but then. you
see. hate to give her the satisfaction
Of seeing me look like a perfect fright. 4"
-purk
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

we have is for them as much as for US,
and the manager In charge Of us all.
II IL the ideal way Of living. and on
an outlay Of $4,000 for the place and
an expense Of less than $4,000 a year
we live better and have ten times as
much good out Of life as most Of our
rich contemporaries get out OF 100000
a year or more. may add that In
winter the force Is cut down. but the
house is always ready for any Of US
who may want 20 20 there"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Extraordinary qualities are possess d
by the River Tinto. in spain. II hard
ems aud potrlnCs the sand Of Us bed.
aud II a stone falls In the stream and
allghts upon another. In a few months
they unite and become one stone. Fish
can not live in It's waters.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

1.-TWO o. our little children can sing.
and the baby Is so musical that she ac-
.ually cries In tune" You don't say 4"
I should think YOU would invite some
n your friends TO hear your chamber
music. philadelphia Bulletin.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

kate-Why did you name your dog
after Charley Is there any special re-
somblancey Pearl-Oh. yes. Papa
wants to kick him every time he secs
him.-Judgo
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

First Poet-I am going to have my
revenge upon the editor. Second Poet
How First Poet Gin a hoarse whls-
per)-I'ye sent him a poem. and I've
poisoned the gum on the return enve-
lope. London Fun.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Mr.. Daykin-"For my part. I can't
see anything very artistic about this
new rug you've bought" Mira. Day
hn'-"You can't9 Why, It was the
most expensive one they had In the
place"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Mrs. snagsby treats her husband
as she does her best china" How Is
thatg" Never lets the hired girl have
anything TO DO with him."-Cleyelan
Plain Dealer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Aunt Emma Your folks are we'll
Wilue?" Willie-"All but mamma.
She's got billiard trouble this morn.
ing Puck.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Nearly 100000 pounds Of colors are
used by the United States government
annually for printing paper money.
revenue and postage stamps.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13
A MODEST MoNoPoLIsr.

Beyond the suburbs OF Cincinnati Is
small colony living on the side OF a
remarkably steep hill. One OF the
Oldest inhabitants" is Caly Harris. an
Engllshman. His neighbors say he
has not been TO the city for thirty
years. A curious visitor read on his
door. Coal fos sale here. by the bush.
ol." Harris explained that the coal
was brought 10 the top from the other
side Of the hull and dropped down a
chute. Ills neighbors have TO have
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13


colonel OF the National Guard
In the United States. Besides
being the FIRST woman ever ap.
pointed to a military position in Ar
kansas. she is one Of the three women
IN the history OF the country upon
whom the military honor has fallen.
The only woman Colonel In Arkansas
mas been. since the time she was a very
small girl. a military enthusiast. and
fond OF all sorts OF athletic sports. She
Is exceedingly proud Of her company
and Of the title she holds. Her duties
as colonel, It Is stated, have not been
changed or lightened In any way be-
cause OF her rex. and she is said to be
fully capable Of fulfilling all the re-
quirements Of the AZ 9ointment. even 20
wearing the regulation uniform OF the
National Guard. while as a drill master
and In military tactics she is an
Acknowledged expert.
In the society OF Hot Springs. where
Miss Wilmington was born. and where
her company Is located. she is we'll
known and very popular As a host
ess she has no superior. and she Is
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

THE COAL BARoN'S CASTLE.
coal, they would rather buy Il from
him and carry Il down than TO buy Il
below. from the wagons. and carry It
up. So he has a corner on coal In
that part OF the country.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13

Solitaire is one OF the few games tina,
two can't play at.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-13
SHE IS A COLONEL.
GOV. JONES OF ARKANSAS AP-
POINTS A WOMAN
To Regular Command In the state
"uard-Emma Wilmington l. One Of
the Three Women Ever to Gain such
Distinction la United states.

ov. JONES OF Ar
kansas has APP
pointed Miss En-
ma W. Wilmington
o. Hot Springs as
colonel Of company
a. Third infantry.
Arkansas State
Guards.
Col. Wilmington
Is the youngest reg
ularly appointed
National Guard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
NEWS MOTIFS Or YESTERDAY.



4 conscsioa OF - snAn Events Of RAch
Passing bay
The Council Committee on Fire
Department is called to meet tonight.
The Committee On Fire Depart
ment is called to meet this evening
at 7:30 o'clock.
"a north-bound electric motor
struck a buggy on South Eoh street
last night, but did no damage, except
to badly frighten the occupants.
The Kings Daughters of St. Mat
thew's Circle, will celebrate their tenth
anniversary with a musicale in the
parlors OF the McLure Thursday even
ing.
Louie Lcgamassina. the pride OF
the Water street stogie rollers. and an
unknown, will box six rounds at the
Niagara Club room, on Twenty-fourth
street. Tonight.
The bazaar by the Church CT the
Immaculate Conception, will be held In
the new parochiai school hail during
the week of Thanksgiving. The COM
mittees of ladies are working energsti-
cally to make it success.
The work of completing the
Wheeling & Elm Grove electric line is
being pushed forward rapidly. We'd
nesday is the limit Of time placed by
the contractors for completing the line
as far as Wheeling Park.
The Charles Laue homestead prop
erty on North Broadway, will be sold
at public sale at the Court House on
Wednesday, the Goth inst This is a
desirable property, and ought to secure
a lively contest for its possession.
Two funerals took place in Ben
wood yesterday. An infant child CT
Fred Gatho was buried at Peninsula
cemetery. The remains OF James
Mason, an aged resident of Benwood
Junction, were inferred at Mt. Zion
cemetery.
-Four arrests were made yesterday
by the police as follows. John Howard,
(colored), for drunkenness, by Capt.
Bennett; Charles Dublin, for drunken
ness, by Officer Bero; Charles Statler,
for drunkenness, by Officer Biekerton,
and Luther Brown, for vagrancy, by
Officer Walker.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
BRIDGEPORT.

A. G. Mclaughlin left yesterday for
Philadelphia on a business trip.
Mrs Morris Neininger, who has been
III for some time, was reported much
better last night.
The Epworth League OF the First
Presbyterian church had a very inter-
esting meeting last night.
There will be a quilting party given
by the Ladies' Aid Society OF the First
Methodist church at the home of
Joseph Waterman, in the West End.
some time this week
Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Hunter returned
home yesterday from their wedding
trip.
Mr.. John Mcdonald, Of West Wheel
ing, who has been confined TO the
house for some time with a severe at
tack Of typhoid fever, was much better
yesterday.
Lou Coffiand was down over Sunday
from Scio college school OF pharmacy.
Mrs. V. Sharp, who has been the
guest OF friends in Pittsburg for the
past two weeks, has returned home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24

The sufferer from chronic disease Of
ten abardons hope and becomes misera-
bly, despairing. There is no need of do
ing so, for there is hardly a complaint
that cannot be cured by somebody or
some remedy. DR.. Greene, 80 West
Fourteenth street, New York City, the
famous spe, laiist and undoubtedly the
most successful doctor in curing disease
can point to thousands of cases which
had grown hopeless, but which were. by
his treatment, restored to full health,
vigor and vitality. You can consult DR..
Greene by letter, free. Therefore, do
not be cast down, but write to the doc
tor, and be cured and made happy. DR..
Greene is the discoyerer of that greatest
of medicines, DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24

working classes; whatever tends to amel-
iorate tends 20 educate and elevate edu-
cation and eleva ton advances all classes.
makes better citizens. a more confented
and a happier people and under our Hb-
eral form OF government, q greater,
stronger and more magnificent coun-
try. governed by the masses iHtelligentiy
and by Its example setting the pace for
all the world, for recent events though
attended with great loss of money and
life and much suffering have placed us in
the front rank of nations, second to none
in recourse strength and patriotism and
leaves us commanding the respect and adj
miration OF all the world, yet ours is a
government of the people by the people,
in which the wage Garner is no small fac
tor, and his anelioration and advance
ments brings with it a safer and more
judgment and stronger sense OF
justice upon all questions.
/ have endeavored to answer your in
quirles fully and frankly, not especially
to cultivate your approval and invite your
political support, which, however, to what
extent 1t may be extended will be highly
appreciated, but because | have always
held rather pronounced views on the sub
jects referred to and endeavored TO live
to and by them. And in my past political
experience it has been source of great
qualification that l have found in the
Of confidence and good will
from the wage Garner.
Begging pardon for the length to which
l have gone, l am,
Very respectfully yours,
N +. WHITAKER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
Movements of Citizens and the Arrival
and Departures OF Strangers

Andy Morgan, of the Warwick pot
terry, is off duty, i'll.
Lieut. j. r. Stathers has been home
for several days ON leave of absence.
Rev. Joseph Spears, pastor of Second
Presbyterian church, will leave to-day
on two weeks vacation.
Mrs. William Lutz and son, Of South
Front street, have returned from a
several weeks visit in New York City.
August Schultze, a well known en-
ploye of the Wheeling pottery, and
Miss Amelia Serig, of Benwood. are to
be married in the near future.
Major H. B. Baguley, who has been
here for some time on leave OF alb
sence, left yesterday for Knoxville,
Tenn, where he is chief surgeon in the
division.
Rev. Samuel Schwarm and ]. NJ
Bruhn are home from Clarion, Pa,
where they attended session Of the
Pittsburg Synod Of the English Luz
theran church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
THOS. FOX DEAD. i.

Thos. Fox, Sr., died about one o'clock
this morning at the family residence
No 1922 Main street. A stroke of par
alysis, with other complications, caus-
ed his demise at the advanced age of
"A years. Deceased was well known,
and highly esteemed by all who knew
him. Since retiring from active work,
he has been conducting a retail gro
Gerry. Five children survive him.
They are Thos., Jr., Frank, Michael,
Charles and Elizabeth. Arrangements
for the funeral have not yet been
made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
ELECTED OFFICERS.

The stockholders in the West vir-
ginia and Foreign Investment and I'M
provement Company. organized to
make investments in Cuba and other
places, at a meeting held Saturday
night in the Office CT Dr.. D. H. Taylor.
elected the following named officers:
President. s. E. Patterson, OF Elm
Grove; Secretary. Charles Bachmann:
Treasurer. /. 9. Dillon Another meet
ing will be held Tuesday evening. at
the same place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
Yours respectfully,
FEN w COZ
TRIADELPHIA. w. Va Oct II 1908

ITtIADI1I1f TIA, W. va, Uct, II, 1873.
Thos. V. Salisbury, Secretary o. V. T. &
l.. A
Dear Sir:-In reply to your letter of the
Ioth IN regard to the sections you sent
me, that you have Incorporated in your
platform of principles. 1 would say that
! am heartily in accord with the diff
ferent principles set forth in them, be-
lieving that If they were enforced that
they would be for the betterment not only
OF the working classes, but for the good
OF all. II l should be so fortunate as to
be elected to the Legislature | will re-
member my constituents. I will be pleas
ed to support such measures as would
elevate ana better the conditions of the
laboring class
Yours respectfully,
RALPH MCCOY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
That joyful Feeling

With the exhiliarating sense OF renew
ed health and strength and internal
cleanliness, which follows the use Of
Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few
who have not progressed beyond the
old-time medicines and the cheap
substitutes sometimes offered but new
er accepted by the well-informed. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
ELECTRIC WIRE BROKE
And Caused a Small Fire and Some
Excitement on the South Side Last
Night.

Last night, shortly after nine o'clock,
some excitement was caused at Twenty
fourth and Chapline streets by an cleo
trio wire of the Wheeling Electrical
Company's line breaking in front Of
Twins pharmacy and falling on the
street car trolley wire. The trolley
wire was also broken, and traffic was
delayed for an hour. The accident was
nearly attended with serious results.
The contact of the electric wires
caused brilliant illumination and
drew a crowd Of people to the spot
Mr.. Irwin was turning of one of the
lights when the socket exploded and
burned his hand severely. Some gauze
cloth around the chandelier caught fire,
and for a few minutes there was dan
ger of a blaze, but the fire was ex-
tinguished without further damage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-24
LEGAL NOTICES,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of deed OF trust made by
James f. Dolan and Mary l.. Doian. his
wife, to me, dated the Goth day of April,
1896, and recorded In the office OF the clerk
Of the county court of Marshall county.
West Virginia. IN deed Of trust book No. Q,
folio 337. I viii sell at public auction on
the premises on
SATURDAY, THE BIRD DAY OF
NOVEMBER,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the
following described property situate
and being In the city Of Benwood. county
of Marshall and State Of West Virginia:
Beginning at a point in the westerly line
OF sixteen foot roadway. distant one
hundred 900 feet southwardiy OF the
point of intersection OF the said westerly
line with the south line Of Robinsons adj
dition to the city Of Benwood. running
thence southwardly with the westerly line
of said roadway one hundred and ATTY
O5D feet, thence westerly and parallel
with the south line OF said addition ono
hundred and eight and seven-tweifths feet
to the easterly line Of re river roads
river road northwardly one hundred and
fifty and three-twelfths feet 10 a stake:
thence eastwardiy and parallel with this
said south line OF said addition one hum
dred and one and four-twcifths feet t0the
place of beginning.
Terms OF Sale:-Onethlra cash on day Of
sale, one-thlrd In four and oue-third in six
months, the purchaser giving his notes
for such deferred payments with security
TO be approved by the trustee.
HENRY vi. RUSSELL.
TFustee.
]. C. HERvEY. Auctloneer. oeisesz