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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE COCKADE CITY.
Public schools Have Openeu-No
Sfrect-Cnr Tickets-Gcncral News.

Street-Car 11ckets-hthcFHi NtNH'
PETERSBURG. VA, September 10
Especial 1.-The public schools of this city
were opened to-day, with an attendance
Of 1.3l7 white and 1857 colored pupils, an
aggregate Of 2.704. There are four schools
for white and four for c0lored children.
The attendance to-day shows slight de-
crease as compared with that Of the first
day of last year.
The remains of Miss Virginia
Harrison were brought to the city to-
day from Richmond, and were taken di-
rectly from the depot to the cemetery
for interment Deceased was a sister OF
Mrs. j. II. Cabaniss. OF this city.
Mr. u. r. Turner. Of the Norfolk Vir-
ginian-Pilot. an old Petersburg boy was
i'm the city to-day. and was warmly greet
ed by his many friends.
\ dweuing-hou0e on McKeeVer street.
owned by MIR. Thomas Calender ana
occupied by a colored family, was dam
aged by fire this morning.
Mr.. William simmons, chairman OF the
Board OF Directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department Of Wilmington, Del,
is in the city to-day.
The street-Car Company has not yet
commenced selling tickets TO the public,
and every passenger has TO pay a straight
. cents fare for his ride
THEY MISTOOK THE NAME.
A prominent merchant Of this city,
who came here from Germany many
, years ago. and who still loves the Father
| land and corresponds with many friends
] there. has been worried very much By
I having mail go TO 81. Petersburg. Russia
| before 1t came to Petersburg, va. lie
wrote to the Imperial postmaster at Ber-
| lin. complaining Of the carelessness OF the
uostmasters in the small towns In send
| ing his letters to ST. Petersburg. He en-
| closed four envelopes which had been
plainly directed 20 him at Petersburg,
| Va. United states Of North America,
but which had been sent to ST Pc
! tersburg instead, and asked that the
| carelessness should be corrected The
merchant received a reply from the offi-
Ger. requesting him to have his correspon-
dents direct their letters as the envelope
| covering the reply was directed thus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
ESCAPED AND THEN RETURNED.
A Page Prisoner Runs Away ana
Comes Bnck--Luray Items.

LURAY. VA, September 13.-(Special)-
Sylvanus Taylor. under confinement in the
county jail for default I'm the payment
of a fine imposed upon MIN, escaped from
the TALLER while outside the prison build
ing last Saturday evening. and eiuded
pun suit and recapture. Yesterday he re
turned to jail of his own accord, SAYING
that he wanted 10 see his wife and chill
dren. Taylor's home Is in the Blue
Ridge. I'm this county. Reflection or the
advice of friends may have had some
thing to do with his return, as he has
only a month and half TO remain IN
confinement. If kept n jail the full period
allowed by the law in such cases.
Turav College begins It's eleventh an
nual session to-day, with prospects or an
increased attendance.
Air p r. Amiss and wife, Of Richmond.
are visiting the parents of Mrs. Amiss,
Mir. and Mrs }. c. Weaver. In this place
a number of young men from TINS coun-
~ return this week 10 various insuti-
lions of learning in Ibis state TO pursue
thcir studies. The interest felt I'M TINS
county in the cause OF higher education
is growing annuailF'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
PAID FOR HIS POSITION.
And Now the DarISy Wants IL, or HIS
Money BACK.

A colored man. who has been made the
victim OF a designing darby, has appealed
10 Major Howard. Chief OF Police, for re-
dress. From the nature OF the case the
appeal was made in vain.
The petitioner said he had been APP
proached by a man whom he had never
seen before. and promised a position as
norter on the Seaboard Airline. lie was
overioyed nj the prospect and very con,
aiding His benefactor told him that al
that was necessary 10 secure the posltioh
was the payment OF s20O as tne iiis wo M,
by porters and $50 for a cap The money
was raised and paid over, Then the
visitor suggested that he should take
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
welded AT WASHINGTON.
Richmond People who Found Hy-
meneaI Affairs I'm the Capital city.

Mrs. Gill has again served the ends Of
Hymon. Among those who went with her
on her excursion 10 Washington Tuesday
were Mr.. Charles w. Cathcart and Miss
Daisy Dr. White both Of this city They
were married I'm the capital city Tuesday
afternoon by Rev. Mr.. Chapman. at that
minister's residence. Mr.. Cathcart ~ a
compositor, and works on the Supreme
Court records. The bride Is daughter
OF Mr.. Il. g White, OF this city, ana -
a very attractive brunette. The young
couple were accompanied by the brides
father.
Mr.. g. L. Hendricks. OF this city, and
Miss Ruth A. Leach, or Hanover aiso
obtained license. and were married. The
city directory does not give Mr. Hen
dricks's name. 49,.
other Nirgnians obtaining licenses
were Mr. Henry X. Thompson, OF Falls
Church and Miss Ann H.. TrammeH, or
Fairfax county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
DEATHS.

BRUNER-Died. al his parents resi-
dence. on Baldwin street. MattON Hills
JOHN !. BRuNER only child ot
Charles and Barbara Bruner. In the 18TH
month Of his age.
Funeral NJ +. NJ. FRIDAY. September
18th from ST. Mays German Catholic
church. Interment in 81. Mary's Gene
terry.
DARRACOTT.-Died. August Sist. AZ
his home, Wyn0na. Hanover county.
BRUCE FAUNTLEROY DARRACOTT.
SON OF DIR. r. =. and Mary #. Darracott.
stanton and Petersburg papers please
copy.
sE1.DEN.-Died. on the 10th of Septem-
Der. 1879 at Harrisonburg. Va. MARY
CARY SELDEN. eldest daughter OF tho
late Charles selden. Of Oak Grove. Pow
hatan county. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
I'm. p,nir-wnllam. Consolidation.

Messrs. Harvey Blair q Co. have pur--
chased the business, stock, ana goodwin
of the X. 4. Williams Company. whole
sale grocers II is the purpose OF tho
purchasers 10 cOmbllc the two concerns
In one establishment at the corner OF
thirteenth and cary streets. Mr.. d.. Nj.
of The II. II. Williams Company, VIII DO
the manager OF the new branch of the
Blair Company. The finn expects 20 90
a much larger salt business. az well as
a more extensive local grocery business.
The r. y. Williams Company viii now
deal exclusively I'm cOfees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
work ON the Bank vault.

The work Of constructing the vault II
the new American National Bank at No.
100 east Main street, IS progressing very
rapidly
1t IS a big piece Of work. but Il will b
completed probably by the end OF tho
present week. The masonry viii BE- built
10 from the cellar 20 the ceiling OF mo
first-hoOr room, and viii be Of the most
substantial character
1t Is stated authOritauyely tnat mo
h,nk will be open FOR deposits by tho
flrst dav Of next month. The stock has
heen subscribed for very rapidly and
will probably all be taken before the date
mentioned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE SEWER PAYROLL.
Auditor Has Not Met Ii Yet-Resoiu-
lion tO Re signed TO-NorroW.

The resolution ordering the payment OF
the payroll Of the Sewer Department,
which has passed the Common Council
and Board of Aldermen, will be presented
10 the Mayor for his signature tomorrow.
Until this Is done the pay-rolls VIII not
be submitted TO the Auditor.
Mr. Warren said last night when ask
ed If ne had paid the sewer pay-rolls,
that he hadn't seen them. He would not
discuss the matter any further
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

are not in very large quantities ana we
ask YOU to come quickly.
Au-Over p. X. Embroidery-Red, PINK,
blue. and Lavender. that was We 20
close for. per yard.....''''''.'''''' 80
Butter venise Band. 2 IL inches wide
that was 7jc.. 10 close for, per y4Iu' % 30.
Coral Liberty Silk, thar was oVc'' - D.
per yard ....... ..-...'... ''.''''''''''
1s-lnch Black Tuxedo Yelling, Z9c' klnu'
for per yard ........ .'''''''''''''''''''''''
42-inch Black Ia Tosca Net for' per
ward ....... .........
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

suit of clothes that belonged TO hts VIC
tim so that the uniform might be cut
from the same measure The SUIT nap
pened To- be a very good one, but 1t was
given up without question or muImur'
All this happened over two weeks ago,
ana the unfortunate man Is stu unem-
ploved and still without his suit and cap
10 saw nothing OF his 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

which houn OF
Second Floor Remnants.

Sample Strips OF Fine Lace Curtains,
ff-2 and yards long. extra widths, IN
two lots, 25c. and ..............';..i% -
Remnants of Drapcries. all coiors, -
and u 1-2c. quality. per yard. .r...''','"D'
10 81 Fxtra-Fine nottingham
Taco Curtains. | pair Of a kind, ~ an
yards long. sold for s. q pair s'ighu VI,
soiled per pair ........'.''''...'''..
10 sofa pillows. covered with sikolne'
wide ruffle. sold for S9c 10 close eo.1'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Silk Remnants,
Silks in Dress Patterns,
Silks in Small Assortment

All to be sold tomorrow.
25c. the yard for Silks in short lengths.
that sold at 50 and 7Jc.
50c. the yard for Al-Snk Black Satin
Duchess-the regular Soc. grade.
SOC. the yard for the New Co.ored Cord
cd Taffetas-cannot be matched for less
than 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
CARPET Remnants.
Furniture Remnants
FRIDAYS ODDS AND ENDS.

Imitation Leather Couch, spring seats.
finished with deep fringe ..'',.'...'S''''
Cretonne- Covered Couch. fun spring
seats. slightly damaged ......'..'''Si'"v'
Hall Mirror and Settee, quarterly, OAK AK
and Polished, slightly damaseu''''S'o 49,
seat and back. sells for S55; little dis lis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK. September lS.-(speclal.o-
The following Richmonders registered 10
New York yesterday: A. w. Wedden ana
J. :. Williams. Waldorf; c. Wei. Grand
II. c. Nelson and W. y. Nelson Ron
man; j. Lyons. Marlborough; j. Bryan
Netherland; b. HemulG. Colonnade. "
A. Lathrop, Morton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
SHENANDOAH COUNTY COURT.
Charles jenkins Escaped With Com
unrntfyeiy Light Punishment.

WOODSTOCK. VA. September b
(Special.)-In the County Court here to-
day Charles Jenkins was given eight
months in Jail and fined s25 for house
breaking.
Hugh McIntuff and Charles Sibert, who
were Jointly indicted with jenkins, are
now serving three and four-year terms,
respectively in the penitentiary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Basement Remnants.
200 WHITE plates, slightly Clipped

o [UD w nttt linatNf Sh'~"'ts y
each ......... .s....''.
100 Decorated Fruit saucers. choice, per
dozen .......... ........... '..s...'..''-f'S'
2 Llmorcs Tea Sets, few pieces short.
sod for IS. for ............ .......,''-s''.'"'
2sWhi,e and Decorated Meat Dishes.
each ............. .'.ss..sf'' '''''''''''''N'
20 Blue ard white Tes-Pots. sold for
zJc., for ............ ....... T''''''''''''N'
one table full cf odd Fine Fancy Goods,
sold up to 50c., choice ...,..........''..'"c.
English China Dinner sets, should
contain ll3 pieces few pieces shVas'
tor ....s.-...... ..-...-s.'.... ''''..'''''''N'
solid-Color Toilet Sets. brush vase
cracked, sold for s.. for ....,...'..''s-"''
Handsome Guerin Dinner Sets, sold
for $40 D few pieces short, for .....~.$i".
one lot OF Graniteware. including COT
fee and Tea-POts. ROasung-Pans, SauSs-
pots. Stewing- Kettles, slightly chlppoou'
choice ......... ............ s...ss.s'' ''''fN'
. Iron-Clad Double Rice Boilers, sold
for si6e slightly damaged, ior-..' ''''"o''
100 slightly Clipped, Extra Lnrss
Mash Basins, sold for zoe, choice'
10c.
Japanned Flour aud Sugar-Boxes,
sold for 6Oc.. slightly dented. for......2'c.
| Water Coolers, galvanized lined. were
81 % for ............ .......'.... .''.''''"'O
1000 rolls OF Toilet Paper. per roll....2c.
100 Tin Watering Cans, sold for 23e.'
for .,.......... ...........'. ..'.'''''''.'''
30 Wrought-Iron Candlesticks and can
dies .......... ....... ......s..s..s'''s''''NN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
A still Alarm.

A still alarm of fire summoned the de-
partment 10 No. lO7 north Twentieth
street early yesterday morning. Truck
Company No 2 responded. The cause
was a foul chimney in the house occu-
pied by Mr.. Minor. No damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
.,. u,ness Not serious.

LONDON September IA special as
natcb rom Rome says the Pope Is suffer-
Ing from rom, cold, unaecompan riea am by
fever. but, as precautionary m ,,'i ..,,s
his audiences have been Temporarily SuS-
pended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA.
improvements For the Confederate
honument-ArtburM nnLin's Case

""huinent-AFtbur Mnnhin'S t"se
AI.-%ANDIJA. VA. September 10
aN''Ia ll-Arthur Manhin was brought
before Mayor Simpson I'm the Police
'.ift this morning charged with felO-
I'lsi} assaulrng and rObbing william
sampson. The latter was unable 10 APP
pear ON account Of his injuries. and Dr.
arthur Sn0Wdcn testified that he was suf-
ieiirg from three fractures Of the lower
l.Whonc, Inflicted during the encounter
Win Mankin. The prisoner was remandcd
.p JAN for ten days, when his case Will
Dc rchcard
he Confederate monument al the In
'efsecuOn OF Prince and Washington
streets is 70 have "A new pavement Of VI
ighed brick placed around H. The tonn-
cll has been asked TO have the work done,
and IL Is scarcely probable that the petit
ton will be refused. a special commit
Tee from the WOmans Auxiliary, H.. u.
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans. has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

Marriage licenses were issued In the
Hustings Court yesterday 10 Arthur q.
Moore and Mary G. West; Thomas v.
Weys and Cora f.. Coleman. and Julian
h collier and May l.. Nealy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

been raising funds for Identifying me me
locality. A considerable sum MAJ ,.,Ip,'te
Collected and when all the Improvements
&C comnleted the handsome statue WILL
be more attractive than ever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
MRS. ELEANOR nRoNAuGH DEAD.
Fart Interest i'm the "Mountain
House" SoId-Lecsburg News.

House" SOId--Lecsburg News.
I.EESBURG. VA. September 13-(Spe-
-laI1-Jules A. Dcmouct. OF Washington
has bought OF Mr. W. r. Lynn his hair
interest in the Mountain House on
.t. summit Of the Blue Ridge, at Snick-
raylle. sixteen miles above leespu l,5i
r.fs is a popular summer resort. ana
Promises so well for the future that IL
ID. intention of Mr.. Dcmonet 10 en-
.. and improve II in every way az
.... making 80 first class In az OF us
a- lnfments The view from the spot
$40 Virginia. West Virginia, and Mary
a is grand. a.. o,,.,.
srl most valued citizens when MIS-. itlea-
Pa. A. Bronaugh died no her resluencc
b -e. Boo ne sd year Of her age. she was
'0e WY. NJ the late Or. y. n. w Bro
raueh 0f Leesburg and daughter or lne
late Nr Jane ID. Wildman. she was one
ni a most loyable Of women. ana her
heart were ever open 10 oeeI,9S
o. charity for the poor and Needy as Wen
f0- ..r own. She viii be greatly
nr.I Her husband was an uncle OF
aoe BrOnaugh, Treasurer or Man
f.r Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Slack Dress Goods
Remnants.
Last of Bio Lots.

lot Black Dress Goods Remnants
marked al and below cost 10 close out.
~ I-@c the yard for 40-inch wide All
Wool Black Figured jacquard, IS different
styles TO select from.
$50. the yard for i2-inch-wide Au-Woo
Black French PopIu: made u sen az $50
2nc. the yard tor ATWOOD w-Blach
Henrietta; the usual 4Oc. grade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

a cordial welcome 10 his old home. He is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs W. J. Gordon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Odds and Ends
Dress Goods.

Twelve-and-a-h alf-cent School Dress
Plaids. colors picked out for to-day's
SALE yard ............................ 1-2c.
25c. Wool Check and Fancies. 4 different
I2I-2c.
Imported German Dress Goods. 5 DIFF
fcrent plaids. 40 inches wide, and worth
S9c. yard, picked out for to-day's sale,
yard ................... .-..................icc.
piece English Cashmere, for skirts.
30 Inches wide. bargain at i5c., to-day,
the yard ................ .................s4oc.
60 remnants. Zig to G-yard lengths all
colors and grades, ABOUT HALF COST.
Lining Remnants.
Best Zoe. Black. White. Gray. and
2 pieces S6-inch Clouded Striped Skirt
| ing, sold l7c.. to-day, the yard........10c.
styles Electric skirting. full IS inches
wide. elegant 81 l-2c. grade, big drive, the
yard ................... ...................l1c
piece Black Genuine Hair Cloth, CSC.
quality, the yard ...................12 lie.
Remnants Like SILK. Percaline. Silesia
| Waist Lining, II to yards, to-day, the
yard .................. ..............,.....,0c'
Remnants Skirt Cambrics, Black and
cOlOrs the ward MISUNDERSTANDING 1-Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
m Friday open the biggest Remnant sale yet and we
pinQ Domestic and Fall Wash Dress Goods to be sold VIII
Sale of Ginghams,
Outings, PerCalines,
and CaiiCOes.

APRON GINGHAM. worth &c. 13C.
sale price ............ .............. fo
SHIFTING PRINTS. small fig 2C
ures, worth &C.. sale price.......... w.
APRON GlNGHAM, worth d5C
Sl-3c.. sale price .................. 'SN'
OUTING CLOTH, good styles. &c
worth 6i4c.. sale price ............ Os~'
pERCALES. SO inches wide. 11C
worth Sis and l0c.. sale price,. 49,
OUTING Hight colors worth GIC.
!0c.. sale price ......................
PFRCALES. light and dark To.
work worth PIE. sale price,.
FLANNELLETTES the best a a
STYLES. worth s l-3c.. sale price.
DRESS GfNGHAMS. worth nc.
l2iac sale price ...............-....
DOWN FLEECE. worth loc.. &c.
sale price ..t......ss. .s-s'..t'''''+
FIN r.. OUTING. worth re, sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

"Vereinigte Staten Won Nord America.
Strange to say. the Imperial postmas-
ter's letter was sent to 81. Petersburg,
before It reached our little town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
The Lace Counter

These at
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-05-26
Feeding Cows too Much Grain.

Cows differ much 10 their ability to
make profitable use of the grain fed
them Those which have the beef ten-
dency strongly developed will at once
begin to fatteD gu graiu, unless it is fed
in moderate amounts aud combined with
large amount Of succulent food Those
who have ensilase or roots, especially
beet or mangel wurzel, can feed more
grain to cows aud have the fat go to the
milk pail than those who only have dry
feed II is not safe to feed farrow
COW much grain, nor yet one that is near
the time to drop her calf, as it will then
stimulate the milk glands too much and
probably cause garget. Yet it is an
advantage TO a COW to be in pretty good
flesh when she drops her calf The iu-
side fat she then carries will mostly be
used up III enriching the milk the fol-
lowing summer Boston Cultivator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-05-26
Locating the Barnyard.

Speaking of barns and stabling, here
is a hint for those who ATE locating
them anew. ARRANGE your barnyard
50 that it will not be necessary to 90
through it in passing from the house to
the barn Let the barn or stable be be-
tween the house aud the barnyarl OF
course. where it eau be conveniently ar
ranged. it is usually preferred that the
yard be on the south or the east side of
the barn, but it may be better on the
north, il necessary. rather than where
one if obliged to pass through it 10 go.
ing to and fro so many times as is re-
quired during winter. A well sheltered
yard can be arranged almost anywhere
by means of tight board fence or sheds.
or wind break of evergreens could
we'll be planted SO as to pr .tect it from
severe west or north winds Hoard S
Dairyman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-05-26
Beginning Right.

10 nothing does a good beginning
count for so much as in raising turkeys.
Many are not very successful in turkey
growing, and as they have given as good
care as they know how, they wonder
why they fail The beginning should
be good What does this mean Z 1t is
common practice among shortsigbted
turkey growers to pick out all the best
Tor market, keeping the smaller ones
under the impression that they will
grow large enough by the time they are
wanted for breeding This is a grave
mistake la flock of turkeys there
will be those that are better devel ped
bigger boned, and these are Just the
kind needed for breeding purpos
To achieve success in turkey growing
it is well, therefore. to make d good be-
ginning 10y selecting the best hens in
the Aock-good, deep, blocky birds, with
large bone aud short legs. aud dispose
oi the long legged, loose built ones. To
make a success does not really mean the
ooiNttlbu W Vtl TAU bIttu, lbI tue oTttu
of your choice may make You more
money than any other The Bronze i,
a very excellent breed, and any OF the
breeds which has large sprinkling Of
the wild blood in it will do very well
The greatest trouble with sorts with
wild blood il them is that they are
harder to keep near home and are very
easily frightened
Having selected the breeding stock
which should be done in the fall, the
should BE- wiutered in the best condition
without too much fattening, which eau
be done by letting them run out all the
time You will be in IA position to start
in right
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-05-26
Agricultural.
A Change Of Seed.

Farmers, generally. believe that a
change Of seed grain is beneficial They
believe that good results have followed
their efforts whenever they made a
change, especially if the seed had been
obtained from a district Of the province
where there is different soil and per-
haps slightly different methods Of cult
walton, says Northwest Farmer Much
too, of the successfulness of the new
seed obtained has depended (whether
the farmer knew it or not on whether
it was grown on strong, rich soil, con-
tainlng all that was necessary to de-
velop a perfect grain, or a worn-ont
soil, largely exhausted of the elements
that give vitality and strength to the
plant. Whenever a farmer finds that
his yield Of grain is diminishing be says
his seed is running out" and he must
have a change. He never stops to think
that he might be to blame for this him
self instead of the helpless seed. If a
man will neglect to select his seed from
the best land be has, also to thoroughly
cleanse it before he sows it, be need not
expect the seed to do it for him.
In some sections of the province the
oat crop has been gradually decreasing
in quality until it is hardly fit for mill
ing purposes. 1t is expected that large
quantities of new SEED will be brought
in this season This may improve
things for a few years, but, if the same
methods are followed as have been in
the past, the improvement will be short
lived. Natures method in selection is
more or less a survival of the fttest, the
strongest and the best. We should fol.
low teaching and select our seed
In the first place select the seed from
the very best piece Of land you have /;
the newer the better. We hear little
about wheat running out, perheps be-
cause it is always grown on the best
land. Grow your oats for next years
seed on piece Of breaking, if you have
it, or on the newest and best piece Of
summer fallow, instead of the poorest
land on the farm, as is usually done.
This will give new vitality and strength
to the plant. In the next place don't
go to the oat bin and take out oats for
seed without cleaning them. Run them
through the tanning mill, taking out all
the big overgrown grains and all the
small ones Clean them down until
you have a UNIFORM sized grain. You
may have to take out half or more to
get this, aud run them through the mill
several times, but it will pay to do so