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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

are better than many acres careless
ly cultivated, the greater will be the
profits of farming. The great extent
and original cheapness of our farm
ing lands have been detriment to
us aericulturally. Thousands got
their farms at 81 20 an acre, and even
less, added to the original claim as
rapidly as possible, and engaged in
farming ''all out doors" Almost
necessarily such farming is loosely
done. When there are but few acres
under cultivation, they must be made
to produce what we need, and they
can be with less expenditure of tim G
and effort. The English farm er
compels his few acres to yield as
much as our many acres do, because
his system Is more perfect. The
farms of the future will be smaller.
The time will come-after we are
gone-when herds will not rove over
great fields, but will be soiled; when
the wheat and cOru crops will be
made to more than double the pres
ent average yield, and when farming
will be less irksOme because its OPP
GRAFTON will be more contracted in
every respect. If these things will
be profitable aud desirable then,
why would they not be profitable
and desirable NORTHWESTERN Plow
man.
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Dobbins& Ewing.


"This battle was won in Hong
kong Harbor said Admiral Dewey
to me when / first saw him in May,
1899, and heard him describe the
great fight. Many times since then
have I.heard him repeat the same
sentiment, and the more the truth of
it is considered the more light it
sheds on his cha! acter. While he
was brave, strong, prompt, and de-
cisive in action, he was though tful,
cautious, deliberate, and sure in
preparation. Day after day he sum
moned his captains to discuss all the
possibilities and eventualities of a
conflict with the enemy. He gave
them an opportunity to say when,
where, and how the battle should
be fought. From junior to senior he
called upon them to express their
opinions freely. If any man had a
novel idea, it was given careful con
sideration. Ii it was an old one
with improvements, it was viewed
in all phases. After the Admiral
had patiently heard his captains
and duly interrogated them, he
quietly told them his own exact
plan Of battle and just what he eX-
pected of each man. Whether this
was made up originally out of his
own ideas, or from such in union
with the best points advanced by
his captains, it was reached only
after thorough elaboration, and was
final.-Hon. John Barrett, in Har-
per's Magazine.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06
Talk About Glover.

[ have noticed recently that there
have been some inquiries in regard
to red clover, as to whether it., will
cause scOurs when fed to young
stock. 49,.
OF course in a very wet season..
such as was experienced in Missouri
last season, clover, as we'll as
grasses, would be inferior in nu-
tritition compared with crops grown
in dry season, either fed dry or
green. 1t may contain properties
when grown liz wet season that
will cause scours. lam sure Of one
thing, that in wet season clover
does not contain very many tat pro-
ducing constituents, for tits as much
as stock can do to hold the fat al
ready gained, even when the clover
and grass growth is luxuriamt; while
in dry season, even with short
age, stock will fatten.
Glover is the best foliage plant we
have, notwithstanding the foregoing
conclusions, especially for cattle.
There is some objection to it for
horse feed, but by proper care in
cutting at the right time, and curing
without any exposure to dew or
rain, trouble can be entirely over
come. The objection to clover for
horse feed is in the fine fuEG on the
leaves and stems OF the plant, which
is carried into the lungs of the horse
by the breath while he is eating. i
have learned of late by actual eX-
perience tat If clover is cut early
enough those particles will adhere
to the stems and can Re swallowed
and digested without any bad eff ect
whatever. To avoid this trouble
clover should be cut before many of
the heads begin to turn brown, and
should not be exposed, when par
TALLY dried, to dews.-C. ID. Bent, in
Rural World.
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AhOnt Advertising.

" Some seem to have the idea that
advertising is an exact science
that unless man has studied it he
cannot make a success of it. They are
wrong. Advertising is not an exact
Silence. All that any one knows is
that the experts make it pay-and
that others who are long way from
experts make it pay, too. When
done in the right way and spirit,
and placed in the right mediums,
and stuck to perseveringly, it pays.
That is about all any one knows
about it. 1t is so far from an exact
science that no man can come to
another man and show him Just
how, or where, or when an ad will
pay. These are things which each
advertiser must find out for himself
and the finding out takes time and
is difficult process. y man is Ii
abe to get lost, but ~ he does he
may be sure that there is a way out
and that If he keeps pedaling away
be will find it sooner or lIteT.-The
Wheel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

An editor who was brought up on
a farm and keeps up a lively i'll
terest in matters pertaining to agri-
culture, says: Hawks and owls
are about the best friends farmers
have. They live chiefly on field
mice and rats and keep these de-
structive pests within reasonable
limits. Their depredations on poul-
try are nothing in comparison with
the COED they do in saving crops.
For similar reasons the non-venom-
Gus snakes, the toads. frogs and
birds are among the best friends the
farmer can possibly have. They are
all insects and pest destrOyerS, and
if 1t were not for them it would not
be possible TO raise crops of any
kind. No farmer can afford to kill
these friend of agriculture"
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Poets and Poems,

A poem is thing which has
rhymes at the last end. A poem also
has feet, but some poems don't stand
steady on 'em. Poets mostly has
long hair, because times are hard
and it's cheaper to letit grow. Poets
used to live in garrets, on a crust of
bread-when the baker would credit
EN-. Now they live on the ground
hoor, where they can escape easv
when the bailitf is after 'em. Nv
father says poetry makes the world
better, but my mother says il amt
the kind he writes. Poets have a
monument when they die, as people
want to weight 'em down SOS thew
can't come back. Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

1t is rarely safe to risk going
through the summer withouta good
forage crop.
If you like greens, use the young
beets, tops and all, taken out in
thinning the crop.
If the clover that is expected to
make seed is being pastured care
must be taken not to Craze down too
close.
Having the soil fine and mellow
and stirring frequently will aid ma
terially in retaining the moisture
in the soil.
The sugar corn will eat better if
not too much crowded. 1t needs
sun and air around it to grow it to
perfection.
Some weeds seem to hold posses
sion of the land Professionally, but
when they are kept down by fire.
quently cutting off the tops it is but
matter of time before they will die,
as every cutting causes exhaustion
Western Plowman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06
All Around the Farm.

IL manures are permitted to re-
main OUTDOORS in tue storm, it Is es-
timated that 90 per cent. of their
value is leached out.
Have tight gutter in the COW
stables to catch the liquid manure
and absorb It With leaf mold, cut
straw, road dust, etc.
Cattle destroy more pasture by
treadipg IL down than they do by
eating the grass. Hence it is az
vised to divide the pastures into sew
eral pots.
When fertilizers are necessary,
the vastefulness of letting the home
made manure go to waste and buy
ing artificial fertilizers should not
be practiced.
Good pastures are valuable in one
direction that is not always thought
%, the COW does not need to wear
out in getting what she wants to eat.
= will pretty nearly do this on a
lIil pasture.-Western Plowman.
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NONRESIDENT Notice.
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE
columbia, Tenn, Sept. 25. 1880

II G. Harlan ct. al, CompIaInants vs Tho
central phosphate Co.,et al, Defendants
II appearing from affidavit filed i'm this
cause, that the defendant T. G. Meadors Is n
non d. RESIDENT OF the State OF Tennessee,
~ i therefore ordered that he enter his
appearance herein, before or within The
i nLst lhree days OF the next term of the
nhhheery Court, to be held at Columbia. on
sne tth monday In October next, 1899, the
piead' answer or demur to ComplaInanffs
Dill or the same will be taken for confesssd
~ 10 MIN and set for hearing ex parte. and
tuat copy OF this order be published Tor
Tour consecutive weeks I'm the CoIumbfa
Iief .l newspaper published in Columbia
COpy-ATTEsT:
VI, . PHI, A. y. AKIN, C.&M.
sep2g a.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

open stock decorated patterns
also. You will pay 25% more
for these goods if you miss
this sale.
STOVES-We have some
old time prices on cooking
and heating stoves. You
had better buy one now.
Do you want a sewing ma
chine. We are agents for the
Standard Sewing Machine Co.
Price from SIS up. War
,rantcd S years. Citizens Tel
ephone u.
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II Word
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
medical profession. Our preparations
are not sold for the purpose OF anlagon-
izing them, but rather as an aid. We
lay it down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injuri-
GUS to eXpectant mothers The distress
and diScom 'urrs experienced during the
months preceding childbirth can be al
levialed only bv external treatment-by
applying l1nIment that SOftenS and re-
lakes the uver-strained muscles. We
make and sell such a liuiment, COM
bining the ingredients in a name.
hitherto unknown. and call it
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06
MOther'sFriend

We know that in thousands of cases
It has proved more than a blessing Ia
eXpectant mothers. II overcomes morn
ing sickness. II relieves the sense of
tightnesS. Headaches cease, and dan
ger from Swollen, Hard and Rising
Breasts is avoided Labor itself is
shortened and shorn of most of the pain.
We know that many doctors recon.
mend II, and we know that multitudes
# women go 20 the drug stores and buy
It because they are sure their physicians
have no objections. We ask a trial
just a fair test. There is no possible
chance o injury being the result. be.
ca sc Mothers Friend is scientific.
ally compounded. II is sold at 81 bot.
te. ana should be used during most Of
the period Of CESSATION, although great
relief Is experienced II used only short
time before childbirth. Send for our il.
lus.rated book about Mothers Friend.
The BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA, CA.
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Hard to Tell Watch

A precocious little lady of six was
asked by her Sunday school teacher
to give the definition of a lie. II
don't know" said she, timidly ;
mamma says its an abomination in
the sight of the Lord, and papa says
its an ever present help in time of
trouble"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

DR.. NJ. A. simmons Liver Medicine
quickens the appetite, aids digestion,
gives tone and vigor 10 all the functions,
and fOTtities the system against cpl
demic Influences. Sold by Woodbridge &
Irvine. n
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

TO stimulate sluggish liver, Danish
biliousness, dispense dyspepsia, prevent
sick and nervous headache, use DIR. M,
A. simmons Liver Medicine. Sold by
Woodbridge * Irvine. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06
Agricultural and Live Stock Department.


telling their
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

To strengthen the mothers and bring
joy to the anxious homes take Simmons
SQuaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Sold by
Woodbridge IL Irvine. tt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06


CROCK E r Y-Every-
body knows these goods are
expensive and dangerous to
move. Well, we calculate
getting into our new build
ing next to Rosenthal's with
in the next sixty days. We
must close cut our entire line,
so look out for low prices.
6 handled cups and sau-
GERS, 28c; 6 breakfast plates
zoe; 1o-inch meat dish, I2c.
This reduction applies to our
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s, s. S. FOR THE BLOOD

acts entirely potash and mercu forces the
entirely Hence
disease the poison where turks forever
private home
ent places We all medical d-
puDcity
Write Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga
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Intensive Farming.

$ on as we learn in this country
ha. yer acres better cultivated
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06

Mr. II. l.. Myers, 100 Mulberry SC., newark NJ . says
hundred dollars with the doctors, when realized that
they could do me no good had large spots all over my
bcdy and these SOON broke out into running sores and
endured all the suffering which this vile disease pro-
duces decided to try S. S. S. last resort, and was
soon greatly improved. followed closely your Direc-
tons for Self Treatment and the large potches on my
chest began to grow paer and smaller and before long
disappeared entirely was cured perfectly and my
skin has been clear glass since. cured my.
self at home after the doctors had failed completely
It is valuable time thrown away to expect the doctors
to cure Contagious Blood Poison for the disease is be-
vond their skill Swifts Specific
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25PER CENT.
REDUCTION
e and Lamps.

We have the
think umbes
decorated
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-10-06
MOVING
ORD as

We are giving moving orders to stock Of CrocKery,
Stoves Tnware Every few days get notice of ad
vance in prices AS long they last and until into
our new store we make
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Home CURE -zar
FOR BLOODPO|SON.

There is not the slightest doubt that the
doctors do more harm than good in treating
Contagious Blood Poison; many victims OF
this loathsome disease would be much better
off to-day If they had never allowed them
selves to be dosed on mercury and potash, the
only remedies which the doctors ever give for
blood poison.
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Beware of the Doctors
Patchwork; You Can
Cure Yourself at Home.

this poison and only attempt to heal up the outward 4 tine
system endavor shut in with their constant doses potash
delicate then break out
continued indefinitely the drugs doing
more dana thanthe disease itself.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Insults Ladies on the Street.

Guilty" pleaded a young woman named
Theodosia Mudd. when called upon to an
swer a charge of vagFanoy
Policeman Warren told the court that he
found the woman on Pennsylvania avenue
about 1 o'clock this morning. Sne was
ba reheaded and not more than half dressed
Evening star., 1899-03-30
COMMITTEES PLANS.
BRthing Beach TO BE Graded-Other
Improvement.

The committee Of District officials having
in charge the conduct Of the bathing beach,
after conference with Mr.. W. X. Ste
vens, the superintendent, has decided TO
grade the beach bed and cover II with sand,
so as to provide uniform slope to a
depth OF eight feet below high tide. This
improvement, 1t is believed will make 1t
practically impossible for careful nom
swimmer to suddenly walk out beyond his
depth. The committee has also decided to
substitute q catamaran for the old basket
floats, the latter being considered danger
Gus to those unable to swim The catama
ran raft Will consist of boards fastened to
three parallel cylinders, each cylinder be-
ing composed of about four air-tight bar
rels, placed end to end. The displacement
VIII be such that there will be aoeommods-
tfons Tor twenty swimmers on the catama-
ran at time, and as long as no greater
numper OF persons Is permitted on the af-
fair there will always be an open space OF
ABOUT twelve inches between the bottom
OF the catamaran and the surface of the
water. 1t is believed that in this way any
person sinking under the catamaran will
oe able to ascertain his bearings when he
rises TO the surface of the water even IL
ne does rise under the raft On the
under side of the catamaran ropes will be
stretched. which may be grasped by bows
VINO happen to sink under II when they
reach the surface.
The noat provided for experienced SWIM
mefs ana divers will be continued.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
House md Contents DESTROYED.

Information was received in the city last
night of the total destruction by fire of
leg house on the Tremble estate. near the
Bowen road, just across the District line
tn Prince Georges county, Md, the prop
eTty beiTg occupied by cOlored woman
and her daughters. The house was re-
puted to be nearly a century old. Accord
ing to report it was the custom of those
Residing in the house to entertain their
many friends in a merry way whenever
they would call, which. II is alleged was a
source OF much discontinue to other resi-
dents OF the neighborhoOd. II is further
asserted some Of the wood piles in the To-
eaIlty were being depleted. The informa-
uOn received Is that one of the men whose
WOOD pile had suffered, loaded some short
logs OF wood with giant powder and care
lessly allowed them to lie about his ward
Some such logs found their way to the
house. IL Is stated, going finally into the
stove, The explosion, which followed IL is
sald- lifted stove and roof skyward and re-
suited, so the story goes. in the destruction
OF the building and contents. The family
Saved nothing.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

COIOred Woman Dies From Effects of
Burns-0ther Events.

Lizzie johnson, the colored woman who
was so severely burned Tuesday afternoon
in the fire at 1916 P street, died last even
ing shortly after s o'clock at the George
town University Hospital. DR.. Gwynne, the
physician in charge, did all in his power to
assist the woman, but medical science and
skill could only relieve her intense pain.
Mrs. Johnson occupied a room in the sec
ond floor of a two-story frame dwelling.
Her only relatives in the city are two cous-
ins. She was siXty-fOur years of age, and
had lived in Georgetown for many years,
enjoying a good reputation and being
hardworking woman. She was a member
of St Peters Society, colored Catholic or
ganiZation, which will have charge of
funeral arrangements.
Reports have been filed at the station by
the members of the county mounted police
force of the bad condition of certain coun-
try roads. There is a dangerous hole at the
intersection of the Loughborough road and
Nebraska avenue, and another on the
Woodley Lane road near Buckey's
washout is reported on Birney street near
Wisconsin avenue, and another on Howard
street near Prospect street. Some of the
minor county roads are said to be in need
or repair from one end to the other.
The opening tenebrae service was held
last evening at Trinity Church, and was
attended by an unusually large number of
people. The office of the tenebrae was
chanted by u number of scholastics and
students. The service will be repeated this
evening. and in addition Rev. John A. Con-
way. Sd, vice rector of Georgetown Uni
versity, VIII deliver a sermon. A large
number of people visited the church yester
day and today to view the magnificent
floral decorations surrounding the repos-
itory.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ringe of Detroit
are the guests of DR.. and Mrs. A B. Shek-
ell of 1923 32d street. They are in the city
for ten days, and will leave for Detroit on
Saturday. VA
The roadway at the intersection of 3eth
and P streets is said to be in a dangerous
condition for vehicles
Evening star., 1899-03-30
ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY
Founding of Central Labor Union in the
District Duly Celebrated.
Address of Welcome and Responses
Elaborate Program of Exercises
The Prominent Guests.

The celebration of the third anniversary
of the founding of the Central Labor Union
of the District of Columbia took place last
evening at Typographical Temple. The
large hall was crowded to its utmost ca
paeity, and the event was pronounced by
many of those present as the most success
full affair of a similar nature that has ever
transpired in Washington.
President Szegedy of the c. l.. u, who
had been selected to preside, sent letter
stating that on account of sickness he was
unable to attend the exercises, and Mr..
Milford Spohn, who is termed among trades
uniOnists the father of the organization,
made short address of welcome. Mr.. ]. l..
Feeney, secretary of the body, was master
of ceremonies.
Mr.. Richard Bell. general secretary of the
Railway Employees of Great Britain, and
Mr.. Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor.
After q brief address by Mr. Gompers
Mr.. Bell spoke for few minutes, and later
Mr.. John p. Healy, president of the Build
ing Trades Council, made some remarks.
Gold Medal as Souvenir.
One of the pleasing events of the occa-
sion was the presentation by Mr.. Milford
Spohn, in behalf of the Central Labor
Union, of gold medal to Mr.. j. d. Mckay
as a souvenir of appreciation of his serv-
ices In correction with the last Labor day
excursion Mr.. Mckay acknowledged the
gift appropriately.
The program was lengthy, but gave entire
satisfaction, the various participants getting
hearty applause from their auditors.
The list of those who assisted in the en-
tertainment, other than those named, was
Carl Metz, in female representations; Man
ders and Handiboe, in sidewalk conversa-
tions; Frank and George Hagan, in black
faced comedy; McCabe and Crown, with
songs and dances; John II. Williams with
songs; E. H. Paudert, songs; Gompers and
StutZman. banjo duet; Fred Schultz, Harry
Landgraf and William Clark, mandolin
trio; l.. B. Taylor, John Ray and William L.
Thornton, in songs, and John Fahy and
Charles Miller, in comic songs. The Capital
Vaudeville Orchestra, consisting Of Harry
Anderson, Joseph Fox and William Ruck-
ert, furnished music.
AT the conclusion of the program refresh
ments were served. The committee of ar
rangements was composed of Messrs. Mil
ford Spohn, ]. NJ. Heisley, A. s. Nolan ]. L.
Feeney and J. D. Mckay.
Prominent local labor men present besides
those already referred to were c. H. Lewis,
J. II. Wolf, Robert McMackin, William
Roach, Samuel Harper, F. G. Roberts, Sec
retary Garrett of Columbia Typographical
Union, n. c. Sprague, ]. F. Mccormick,
Andrew Murray, John Willis, W. H. Marsh,
]. j. Mccarthy, Frank Mace, John Shand-
ley and many others.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
NEW GENERAL AGENT.
Successor to Mr.. Bowman in Unite
States Express once.

Successor to Mr.. Bowman in United
States Express ONCE.
A change will be made in the local man.
agement Of the United States Express Com
pany April 1. Mr.. Samuel H. Bowman, who
has been general agent Of the company in
Washington for the past eight years, has
resigned to accept the general manager
ship of the Richmond Transfer Company,
in Richmond, Va, and will be succeeded
by Mr.. William c. johnson. Mr.. Bowman
retires with the good will of all the en-
ployes Of the company.
Mr.. johnson started in the companys
employ about sixteen years ago. as a clerk
at the warehouse. He has climbed the lad
der, through successive promotions, earned
through honest, intelligent attention to
business and hard work. He is about
thirty-three years old and a native of
Adamstcwn, Md.
Mr.. johnson was directed by the general
ofhcers Of the company to come to New
York one day last week, when he was told
that Mr.. Bowman was about to resign, and
that, In their opinion, through his long,
honest and efficient services, he had earned
the right to be the managers successor.
Mr.. johnson Is understood to be very
popular with the employees of the company,
and can be sure of a hearty cooperation.