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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-07-05
A Run Down Sc d.

In ell cases when sod OF any kind is
plowed the FIRST crop to be put in should
be one which requires cultivation during
the summer SO o. 10 At the land for grain
and grass seeding. Glover sod rots down
80 quickly thst it has been thought by
early blowing in spring or the previous
fall tbst the soil can be made compact
enough to allow grain or grass seeds to
grow through the season. But the trouble
Is that the effect oil ploving 9 sod is to
turn il on edge with 90 cir space below
SO long as the rod is ro,ting down the
soil above the furrow pushes ii down.
c,using constant falling away OF the
soil from the surface. leaving the roots
dangling in cir ana without moisture or
nourisbment.
A field OF grain sowl on o newly turned
sod fails ss soon as simmer heats cause
more rapid fermentation, and the spriuR
grain becomes g failure. II does 20 even
uben the land has been plo we'd late 10
fall, as Ut this time most OF the roting lie
done 10 the spring, Glover sod plowed 10
August and we'll cultivated during that
and the following r.ontbs mOy grow good
sprius grain, bnt il cannot be seeded With
grars or clover See the following spring,
SO says American Cultivator and sdds:
10 the dry season Of 1899 many pas
tures and meadows lost their seeding,
and th, re 10 temptation to hurry matters
by plowine and trying 10 setd viii ssme
grain crop the Irsseui ,IriDg. The st
tempt will almost certainly proves fsilure,
wen IL the season for spring seeding lie
fsvorabls. The best plan is to plow and
man urs IS far IS possible early as the land
eau be worked and drill 10 corn 10 rows
far enough spsit to cuitivste i.r winter
feed. What cannot be msnured should
be cultivated jast the same until June.
when ii will be worked down sufficiently
to grow . crop OF millet bay that will be
worth more than the timothy or other
praises tbs, hsvs grown 90 such land for
years. II the hoy 10 got OF esrly enough.
pillow the nilet ttubble end SOW rye. seed
ing With srtssss and 10 the slrios with |
clover II some gypsum IL iosb o. tie
lard 10 ,rfipf, IL will help the cicfsr
BetseeD the fall Gown grass seed sd tie
spring tovn clover there will probably
be g good cs'ch, aud the field, siihopt
losing any or p, will msts more hay than
The land has produced fer yesrs. II rome
potash can be pa. 90 iLis land. II viii
help TO Keep the frass vigorous Tor lone
" time.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-07-05

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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-07-05
WEAVING CALyE .

Calves should hsvs ibe beat csrs al the
tiGe Of wssniue. Same farmers torn
them in a back pasture before they sre
used 10 driniirs irom spiius or brock
and DO BOT SEE t0en oiteusr llsr once .
vfsk have ktosr csises 10 60 siilout
dsitk natl They rtsriy perished vi b
'Lris, si'h plenty Of sstsr 10 the field.
Bsitrs sssrirs rub . pirch Il salt co
their Iosss. Sslt them twice week. The
calf tta gill eat ssl, readily 10 sIssfs
hearty and gives Little iresbls.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-07-05
A MASTER RAG PICKER
And the EyiI that Follows the Accumulation
Of Dirt,

And the EviI that Follows the Accumulation
OIL Dirt.
The liver is rag-picker, gathering
refuse material and manufacturing it
into bile, 30 necessary to the perfect
working of the human machine. Some
times the liver is overworked Then it
becomes clogged, dirty, and menace
to health. More, it becomes plague
spot from which disease is distributed
through the body. symptoms of many
diseases may be really caused by dis
ordered liver There may be fever,
palpitation of the heart, indigestion,
giddinese pain in the side and shoulders,
headache, loss Of appetite, and it may
all come from the liver Neglected,
these symptoms become aggravated and
dangerous. The whole system ia con-
taminated. That which cIeanses and
strengthens the liver cures all the ills.
The remedy that does this most effectu.
ally is sold by druggists under the name
Of Calcura Solvent 1t is the grand new
discovery Of David Kennedy, Physician
and Surgeon, Kennedy Row, Kingston.
N. Y. and you can procure small
sample bottle free If you write to that
address mentioning this paper, or
large bottle will be sent by express, all
charges paid, II you sendsl. Be sure to
get Kennedy Row" in the address. Cal
cura Solvent is such wonderful medi-
cine because 1t exerts beneficial effect
upon the whole system. While it is
cleansing and toning the liver it ia also
at work on the stomach, bowels, blood,
kidneys, and bladder, 30 that when its
work Is done your whole system Is in
perfect order. cleansed, strengthened,
and in full health. Ii is not q cure-all,
butt does cure every disease that results
from an accumulation OF dirt In the
great internal organs Right here let
us warn you to be careful what medi-
cine you take. Beware OF drastic drugs
mixed by unskilled persons. You may
do yourself irreparable injury with
them. Calcura Solvent is as safe as it
Ia sure. 1t is carefully made under the
personal supervision OF the Doctor and
Is scientifically correct
The dlscovcrcr Of calcura Solvent solcmnly
swears that be isa physician and surgeon
fha lhs o af ba, hs s,s,s IL aYs'6n 2r
" Dr. David Kennedy 80 10 a corporation 81
somewhat similar name. with the manage
ment q which he is no longer connected
ffs ssTs'2T krgsFf Ro% Z gl 9satss' nIa
70 reach him, DO not b. deoeiSsd w nlislead-
TAG ada, ofosAer parties us,ne a similar name
Calcura Solvent 10 for Sale by
A. II. PEr1IBoNE,
CENTRE. VERMONT
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1900-07-05
DRUNKENNESS

oafh' hah"Lhoo' ooa"aHihI oohI
- Can be given secretely, patient will
loose all taste for drink without kHowinR
why. 10 advertise our remedy we will mail 81
boz. 10 days treatment for 81 co. Two boxer
will cure any Ordinary case, Particulars for 4
stamp, La RUE CHEMICAL co.,
lol7 Arch st., phis., Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Recommends Immediate Appropria-
tiou for Island of Porto Rico.


ton for Island of Porto Rico.
WASHINGTON, March 2-The Presi-
dent today sent the following message
to Congress and the House Of Represen-
tatives:
Since the evacuation of Porto Rico by
the Spanish forces on! the 18th day OF
October. 1895. the United States has col
lected on products coming from that is
land to the ports of the United States.
the duties fixed by the Dingiey act. and
amounting to S2. 095. .455SS. and will con-
t1nue to collect under said law until Con-
gress shall otherwise direct. Although
| had the power and, having in mind
the best interests of the people of the
island, used it to modify duties on goods
and products entering into Porto Rico.
dld not have the power to remit or modify
duties on Portion Rican products coming
into the ports of the United States. In
view of the pressing necessity Tor imme-
diate revenue in Porto Rico Tor con-
ducting the government there and tor
the extension Of public education, ana in
view also of the provisional legislation
lust inaugurated by the House OF REPRE-
sentat1ves. and for the purpose of max
Ing the principles embodied iii that leg
islation applicable to the immediate past
as we'll as to the immediate future, i
recommend that the above sum SO col
Iected. and the same hereafter collected
under existing law. shall, without wait
ing for the cna ctment of the general
legislation now pending be appropriated
for the use and benefit of the island.
Csigned) WILLIAM AIIlINLEY.
Executive Mansion, March "a, 1910.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
This May be Merely a Corps Of Obser-
yation Ready to Retire.
ROBERTS HAS AMPLE TROOPS.
DR.. Lcyds Says That the British Entry
Of Bloemfontein is Daily Expected
as the Advance Was to be Re-
tardcd Only Until the Con-
centration Had Heen
Accomplished.

LONDON. March S-i:15 a. ,M.-Lord
Roberts at nsfontein, six or eight mlies
east of Paardeberg, faces the reformed
Boer army, from five to six thousand
strong. This may be merely a corps OF
obserya ton ready to retire on prepared
nositions. Doubtless it is receiving acces-
sions from the late besiegers OF Lady
smith and from other points.
Whatever the FORGE may be, Ioru
Roberts has ample troops to cope COPE %ltn ~, -
The Beers are temporarily favored by
heavy rain falling on the veldt, making
the grass improve.
T ord Roberts has surprised observers
by the excellence of lis transport during
the first advance and he is likely TO- 40 SO
again, although military men here thinh
he must wait for some days before gong
much further.
WILL USE DELAY.
The Beers presumably will use thiS
DELAY for all its worth pulling their re-
sources together ~
DR.. Leyds gives out the opinion tnat
the British entry of Bloemfontein Is daily
exnected. as Commandants DeWet and
Delarey had been instructed TO reta1u 1.,
sthe advance of Lord Roberts only untll
the concentration under Sene'ai 'ouo- 1Oe
had been accomplished
No adequate explanation IS yet maze
of the fifty thousand reinforcements that
,ra nreparing for Lord Roberts SucH
aynlanatiops as are advanced @tentatlVely
suggest either that the Cape Dutch nave
become more reStive or that the III
nerial government has hint OF foreistl
suggestions as to the luetue status u
allied republics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
that they are incapable Of the dash and

that they are incapable Of the dasn anu
go and pluck of the British.
Some OF the sick prisoners have gwen ven
a vivid description of General CrohJe
night march. 1t began in q panic, anu
terrible confusion prevailed throughout.
The huge wagons crowded the narrow
road. there was an utter lack of order
and desertions were numerous rron
them also was learned the details OF the
Boer commissariat. The Boer rations con-
sisted Of one pound and half OF fresn
meat. daily, and one pound and a hall
of coffee. three pounds Of sugar and nVe
hounds Of fiour. per annum weekly.
PLENTY OF PLUMBER
E,,ary ,,,n who was off duty. visited
the Boer laager yesterday. and the CROWD
of curious TONNES spent the DAY ~.
searching every nook and corner VIVA.
might prove useful to the army nau oe.n ~
secured. the soldiers were allowed "
take whatever they liked
The men carried off clothing. ke.ess'
cups and even umbrellas The iates. re- :
ports announce that large iorce bs tba
Boers is operating ten miles away on tAe
British right front
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
PRISONERS PARADED.

Beers Looked Pleased ut Their Re.
lease From Hail Of Shot and Shell.
Z PAARDEBERG. Wednesday. February
tsrf,ov a afternoon. They extended in
long, trailing line like a serpent across
the plain, and as far as possible We're
arranged in commandos. The Free
5staters we're kept separate from the
Transvaalers.
The look upon the faces Of the men as
they passed made it impossible to arrive
nt any other conclusion than that they
were all soverioyed at their release from
the daily hail ef shell and shot which
they had been experiencing lately. Many
did not even tnke the trouble TO conceal
their delight from the soldiers guarding
them.
phey chatted freely with the British
discussing the Inherent battles in which
they. had fought
BRAVE H1GHLANDERS.
All the prisoners have an intense ad-ss
$,,tratIon for the bravery and pluck OF
the Highlanders. and they freely confess
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
BOERS LOST HEAVILY.
The Lyddite wronsht Fearful Havoc
In usTheir Trenches

The lIyOultc w EOus.hs a SseA
Iu Their Trenches
cOLEINSO CAMP, Feb. 2s--The Boets
lost heavily during yesterdays fighting.
The 1yddite wrought fearful havoc In the
trenches. Many OF the wounded were
quite yellow from the effects OF tne
fumes. Over a hundred prisoners were
taken. Many of them were Hollanders
and a few were genuine Boers. Mueh
ammunition for rifles fell into the hands
of the British. as we'll as 4 Maxim gun.
Beers of sixteen years of age were among
the wounded
The prisoners had not heard OF tne
surrender of General Cronje. and DIS
credited it. The majority seemed to te
glad to be captured. They admit heavy
losses recently. The women remained
with the Beers in the trenches until three
hours before the British charged. Two
women were found-one lead. the osber
fatally wounded. Before she disd. fhe
la tier said her husband would NOT let
her go. as she was such q good shot.
.che woman was only nineteen years old.
An idea of the intensity of the smell
fire may be gathered from the facs OF
the ninety-five guns in action. the Nine
teenth Battery alone fired 14 rounds.
firing every ten seconds. The British
casualties were about 200 men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03

business with n capital of $4,000. r. f.
Ropes IS named as president, and George
w. Harrison. Jr.. cashier.
< Dewitt l.. Reaburn and William II.
brown, OF Virginia, have been appointed
topographers in the Geological Survey at
a salary of S1.e00 per annum.
Miss IIutz. daughter of Representa- tive
Klutz. of North Carolina, who has been
critically i'll in Baltimore Hospital. was
operated on to-day.
A postoffice has been established at
Cautharnville, King and Queen county,
Va, and James R. Ruflin appointed post
master.
These Virginia postmasters were ap
pointed to-day: Harry T. Cooper, Star
Tannery; James w. Shackelford, Talucca.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
Immediate Relatives Were at His
Bedside When He Expired,
A MOST POPULAR CONGRESSMAN
Was Seized With appendicitis on
last "Wednesday and Was Carried
10 Garfield Hospital, Where an
Operation Mas Performed.
Funeral arrangements
Not Yet Made.


Congressman sydney P. Epes, of Black
stone. the youngest and one Of the most
brilliant of the representatives. in the lower
branch of Congress, died at Garfield Hos
pital. in Washington, at 1910 o'clock this
morning.
Around the bedside of the dead statesman
we're his wife, mother, father, relatives
and many of his intimate colleagues
Mr.. Eles was operated on ior appendici-
It's yesterday at u O'Clock and he grad
ually sank beyond the hope of recovery,
finally passing away at the hour men
toned.
Mr.. Epes was taken suddenly i'll at the
Capitol Wednesday. His condition was
not regarded as serious at first but 1t
soon became alarming. An effort was
made Thursday night by Senator Martin
and Representative Swanson to so to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
HAMMERS CITIZENSHIP.
The President Intimatcs That He Will
Restore lt-f'ost,nastcrs Named.
Washington Bureau. The Times.
SIS lsorrtecnth street.

SIS Fourteenth Street.
WASHINGTON. March Especial
Representative Otey called on the Presi-
dent to-day TO get him 10 restore the ciu
zenship OF Walker G.. Hammer q defaulter
OF the First National Bank of LHnchburg.
Shortly before the expiration of Hammers
sentence to the penitcntiary. Major Otey
called on the President and asked him to
pardon Hammer. This the President re-
fused to do. but told Major Otey that
after Hammer was released and proved
himself worthy, he would probably assent
10 the request TO restore his citizenship.
and suggested to Major Otey to-day to
prepare the proper papers and present
them TO him. intimatng that he was fav-
orahly disposed towards Hammer.
Representative Lamb introduced bill
to-day 10 pay d. Gardiner Tyler s5ss for
expenses incurred in his contested cleo
tion case in the Ffty-third Congress.
Representative Thomas. of North Caro-
lima, has introduced bill TO pay w. E..
3iall. OF Dulin county. n. c.. sI0.SO0 for,
property seized by Union army In 1866
The Comptroller of the Currency has is
susd q certificate authorizing the Citizens
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
VICTORY COMPLETE.
Bocrs Left Vast Quantities of Ammu7
nition ard Two Guns

LONDON, March $50 A. M-The
war Ofice has received the following
from General Butler:
..Ladysnnith, Friday, March 2.-o'so z "
1 find the defeat OF the Boers more cui'i- .r''!
nlote than l had dared to anticipate. This
whole district is completely clear OF them
and. except at the top of Van Roenen $
Pass. where several wagons are vlsip!e,
r can find no trace of them.
.srheir last train left Modder S-ru1t l
Station about o'clock yesterday. ana
they then blew up the bridge. They pack
ed their wagons six days ago. moving
them to the north of Ladysmlth, SO thiit
we had no chance OF interceptlns .heiu'
hntsthav have left vast quantities of am
munition of all sorts, herds. grass, camp
and individual necessaries. Tney nave
got away with all their guns except Two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
CONTEST OVER THE
GOYERNORSHIP
Argument Was Begun Before Judge
Field in the Circuit Court
on Yesterday.
on Yesterday.

LOUISVILLE. KY. March Argument
In cases involving the title to the ott1ces
of governor and Lieutenant-Governor
was begun before Judge Field in the Cir
cult Court to-day.
Counsel for Governor Beckham. Presi-
dent pro TEN. L. Fl. Garter. and General
Iohn 3. Cast!enlan, Democrats. fled de-
nrnurrer. and motion 10 strike out the ans.
sswer and reply to W. S. Taylor and John
Marshall. the Republican incumbents. af-
ter which an order for argument was
agreed upon. and Attorney David w FAIR
leigh opened for the Republicans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
CRoNJE LOOKS DETECTED.
Every Precaution to Prevent the Pub
lie Seeing Him.

ORANGE RIVER, March General
Cronje and his wife passed here last
night, en- route to Cape Town. Elabo-
rate precautions had been taken to
prevent the public from seeing him Even
the officers were ordered off of the sta
ton. and the refreshment-room was kept
closed before his arrival, to the discom-
fort of the Kimberley passengers, VINO
were obliged to go foodiess. General
Cronje looks detected and miserable. ana
;s much rrayer. He entered the refresh
ment-room accompanied by his wife. son
and interpreter, and General Prettynan
and his staff.
Taking his seat at table. General
Cronje covered his face with his hands
for a few moments as-,4;e- engaged IN
prayer.
General Cronje was immediately es-
cortcd on board the British second-ciass
cruiser Doris. There was no demonstra-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
WILL CAPTURE 1T
FOR RICHMOND
Virginia Elks, Seven Hundred Strong,
10 Invade the Atlantic City Con-
yention in Uniform.

NORFOLK, VA, March Especial
Exalted rulers from various Virginia
cities, comprising committee of Vir-
ginia Elks. met here to-day. The pur-
pose of the meeting, which was accom-
plished, was $the adoption OF uniform
to be worn by seven hundred Virginia
Eiks who will attend the Grand Lodge
meeting of the order at Atlantic City.
n. j., next year.
This regiment in uniform. headed by
the Stonewall Band. of ,Staunton, is ex-
pected to make such an Impression az:
will secure for Richmond the meeting of
the Grand Lodge the following year.
1t appears TO be the settled sentiment
that to Richmond this honor belongs,
and all Virginia Elks will work for her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
VISITED KIMBERLEY.
Roberts Gratified at the Care of the
Sick and Wounded.

LONDON, March $3.50 A M.-Loru
AZ oberts wires to the War Office from Os--
fontein, under date of March I'd, 4:1o z.
NJ, as follows:
II have just returned from paying KIM
berley hurried visit was much es'Iu-
fad at finding the enthusiasm among the
Kimberley people regarding the case OF
the sick and wounded All the houses had
been converted into hospitals and tae men
had been made most comfortable
II was struck with the friendly man
ner in which the wounded Beers and our
men chatted together upon the experiences
Of the campaign.
at delighted me to see our soldiers
sharing their rations and biscuits Win
the Roer prisoners before they COM
menced their march for S1odder River.
Some of the poor fellows were very hun
cry, after having been half starved in
the laager.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
FIGHTING in PHILIPPINES.
Insurgents ATnbushed Near 5atan.as


and 81 Killed.
MANILA, March 2-9 A. M.-Colonel
Anderson with the Thirty-eighth Infantry
employing the Insurgents own tactics
has anlbuShed the enemy near Batansas
Through spies Colonel Anderson learned
that detachment of insurgents would
pass a certain road. He posted his SOL
diers. concealed among the trees lining
the road, and when the enemy arrived the
Americans volleyed unexpectedly, killing
twenty-four insurgents, wounding thirty,
and capturing several.
Some arms and ammunition also We're
captured The effect Of this blow has
been salutary The enemy in that locality
are disnlayed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
LINE COMPLETED.
Scaboard Train Makes tho Trip From
Camden to Columbia.

Camden TO Columbia.
COLUMBIA. S. iC., March 1.-The Sea-
hoard AIRLINE has finished Its line from
Camden to the outskirts of Columbia. "A
train with General Superintendent V. E.
McBee's car attached made the trip be-
tween the two places to-day. Material
for the depots at both places is being put
on the grounds. The link between Cam
den and Cheraw is nearly done.
Between Columbia and Cayce, the ter
minus of the FLORIDA Central and PENN
sular. nearly all the track has been laid,
hut freshets have interfercd with the
completion of the bridge across the Con-
garec The entire line of eighty miles
will be completed from Cheraw to Co
lurnbia and thence to Cayce in three
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
COMMISSIONERS AVENGED.
British Punitive Expedition Have
Killed Sixty Villagers.

RANGOoN, BRITISH BURMAH, March
so-Ilhe British punitive expedition sent
TO avenge the murder. in the MonSheis
District, of Messrs.z Ktddle and Suther.
land, British commissioners, who had
been .ensa ged in the demarkatton OF me
Burmo-Cilinese boundary, has captured
the whole group of villages implicated in
the affair.
Sixty of the villagers have been killed
and two : thousand houses have been
burned.
The announcement Of the murder Of
Nessrs. Kiddle and Sutherland was teie-.
graphed from Rangoon February 18th
last, and It was added that Consul Ldtton
mad been wounded, but had succeeded in
making his escape,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS.
To Inaugurate Movement Against
Election Laws.

FRANKFORT, Ky, March 2-The
committee appointed by the Republican
Legislative caucus to arrange for a con-
yention of the Republicans of Kentucky.
Virginia, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama
and North Carolina and South Carolina.
to inaughrate movement against the
election laws now lin force in these
States. organized tonight.
Senator n. T. Howard, of Butler coun-
ty. was elected chairman. The Ken
tucky State Convention this month at
louisville, will issue an address calling
a convention for this purpose at Nash
YilIe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
BULLER's ENTRY.
He Was Given an Immense Reception
in I.adysInith.

in I.adySInith.
IADYSMITFI, Thursday, March 1.-Gen-
eral Butler, accompanied by his staii,
arrived here at u:i0 a. NJ To-Day re
entered the town unnoticed, as more
cavalry was coming in during the morn
inc. The news of his arrival soon spread,
however, and General White and ms
staff at once went to receive him. Inc
two generals met amid scenes or ire
mendcucs enthusiasm. and General Butler
had an immense reception. 1t "is under
stood that the Beers are in fuli flight
toward the Free State. and flying col
uun of Ladysmith troops are pursuing
them. The Beers left many wagons and
guns. ammunition and provisions be-
hind them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-03
Broke iii Two.

sMoRIcHEs. LONG ISLAND, March -
The Savannah Line steamer Gate City,
walich 1;as. ashore three miles west Of
hera on the night of Februarys Sth broke
I In two early this morning.