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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
IDEAL FRUIT GARDEN.
Che F&rmer Who Does Not Have
One II Ais~ing the Best Part
Of Country Life.

One of the greatest Injuries that
may be enjoyed by the farmers, and
that with but little expense, is an abun-
dance of fruit of all kinds, and now
we should plant for next year. 1t is
taken for granted that there are apple
trees upon every farm if the farm has
been cleared long enough to allow
time necessary for their growth; yet
even in this particular line of fruit
there is not the supply that there
ought to be. This deficiency is not in
quantity but in quality-that is, in va
riety.
The absence Of good supply Of this
fruit may be because OF lack of fore
sight OF thoughtfulness on the part
of the owner Of the farm. or it may be
because of lack of knowledge. Be
this as it may, there certainly ought
to be no shortage in the apple sup
ply. There should be at least two
trees each Of early harvest and early
fall apples and two OF three late fall
OF early winter. Then there should
be a supply of the various sweet ap-
pies. OF course the supply of winter
apples to be grown depends almost
If not entirely upon the extent to
which one is engaged in the growing
of the apple for market. If properly
fertilized and cared for, very few
win produce all the apples required
for the consumption of a good-sized
family OF healthy girls and boys.
OF course there should be few
cherry trees upon every farm, of both
the red and black varieties. Some
have an abundance of the red but
none Of the black. There should also
be good supply Of piums, and where
the climate will permit of peache!
also. Now. II is . matter of fact tina
tho peach will thrive quite well il
many localities where 1t is not gen
orally supposed, II only they are IL
soil that is properly drained. O
course it Is not to be supposed tina
i they will do as well as those upo1
soils especially adapted to peach cul
ture. but enough of the fruit for
home supply may be easily had.
In the line Of small fruits Their
should be currants. gooseberries, rasp
berries. both red and black; black
berries and strawberries, and I shoul
not forget to include one of the mos
delicious Of all fruits. the grape. Thes
l would have In as long rows az posi-
BILE to facilitate culture. Much of tn
work Of cultivation should be don
with the cultivator, and this cultiva
ton should be thorough, else the frui
garden will be . disappointment, ant
SO far as the pleasure that may be d.
rived. q failure.
OF course there are gardens an
gardens. but it is of the ideal ga1
den" that we are writing. The farme
who does not have an abundance G
these fruits is missing the best par
of farmers life, SO it seems to mt
IN. N. Edgerton. in Ohio Farmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28

We generally think of scale insects
as damaging trees and tree fruits.
Most of US have never felt that we
need concern ourselves about these In
scots on grasses. It is fact. how
ever, that in some parts of the couu-
try scale insects abound In the
grasses. Whether or not they are to
become pest remains to be demon
strated. The Kansas Agricultural col
lege has been investigating them and
has just published bulletin describ-
ing a considerable number of species.
Nothing is said as to their harmful
ness or necessity for measures of de-
struction. These points must yet be
learned. The grass scales attach them.
selves to the plants near the roots or
on the crowns. The greatest danger
from them seems to be in relation to
grasses on ranges and permanent pas.
tures.-Farmers' Review.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
sHELTER FOR CALVES.

the cut, setting the stake just far
enough away from the hitching post
SO that the calf can go under the avn
ing, but cannot wind his rope around
the stake. Where there is no other
shade this will make calf comfort
able and allow him to make proper
growth, something which ought not
to be expected when the calf has to lie
down for hours under a blazing sun
with nothing whatever to protect it
from the heat.
Where apple or other trees are at
hand a calf can be tied so as to have
advantage Of the shade, while still be-
ing unable to wind the rope about the
tree trunk. A little thoughtfulness
in such matters makes animals COM
Portable and keeps them growing.-N.
Y. Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Lawns and White Goods.
Dress Goods


In this department We have few
pieces left over in the Witt, Bnrk
stock which we will continue to sell at
SOC on the dollar, or one-half Their
worth.
Fine grade all-woOl goods in light
patterns at Csc per yd
Goods that cost wholesale from 81 to
38c per I'd and would retail at from 81
to Csc per yd. Do you consider this a
bargain?
Nice patterns in Brocaded Blacks at
12l to 18c per yd. Nothing prettier
for shirts.
Atwood Henriettas at soc
Atwood Serges at SOC, As inch
Fine quality black figured Brocade
at SOC, worth 75c
Fancy all-wool mixed CheAiots at
$50, worth 60c
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28


A tree has q certain amount Of en-
ergy to be used in the production Of
fruit. and at first develops its efforts
to maturing as many pits as possible.
This habit is q provision OF nature for
the reproduction of the species. This
great production of pits exhausts q
tree so that there is little strength
Mt for the developments Of the heshy
part of the fruit. More than this,
there Is only small growth made
and the tree cannot ripen its wood 20
~ to pass q severe winter without
being injured. Very few. If any. fruit
buds will be formed for the following
years crop, and the tree must spend
this season In recuperating and de-
veloping fruit buds for overbearing
again the next season. II the limbs
are not propped up many will be
broken, thus giving the tree ragged
and unsymmetrical shape.-C. 2. Close,
in Farmers Review.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Carpet and Mating.

200 pieces of Mating bought from
auction sale, from 10 to Csc.
Extra heavy Seamless Mating at Is,
would be cheap at 25.
Carpets from 12ss to 90c per yd
Extra A 8 ply flower design Carpet
at 25c.
Fine Ingram IS to SOC
Brussels so to S5c
Remnants of fine Velvets and Brus-
sells Carpet for rugs at Coo yd.
Oil cloth at all prices
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Millinery


We have enlarged this department
as to space and stock, and we are now
in much better shape to fill your wants
in this line. We have employed an ex-
perienced milliner from Baltimore for
this season. This will enable us to
trim up your hat in II stylish and ar.
tistic manner at moderate price. If
you have any regard for economy
whatever it will pay you to buy your
millinery from US. We have just re-
ceived the entire sample line Of Balti-
more's leading millinery houses, which
we will offer at wholesale prices.
We have trimmes hats from LOO to
5 90
Sailors from 15c TO LOO
Flowers and Ribbons in endless va
r1ety.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
How to Fight Brown Lice.

Many plum and locust trees are In.
tested with a brown louise. They
work chiefly on the underside of the
leaves and ON twigs. The lice should
be carefully sprayed with kerosene
emulsion made as follows: dissolve
IN pounds of soap In gallon of hot
rain water and when cool add two
gallons Of coal oil and agitate vigor-
ously until . creamy mass is formed;
use one part of the emulsion to nine
parts of water for all sucking insects.
Apply in q fine, even spray SO as to
wet the insects thoroughly. A Sec
ond application may be necessary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
rheumatism Catarrh. Are Blood Dis
eases-Cure Free.

1t is the deep seated obstinate cases
of Catarrh or rheumatism that B. b.
B. botanic Blood Balm) cures. II
doctors. sprays, liniments, medicated
air, blood purifiers have failed B. Il. b.
drains out the specific poison in the
blood that causes Rheumatism or Ca
tarrh, making perfect cure. If you
have pains or aches in bones, joints or
back, Swollen glands, tainted breath,
noises In the head, discharges of mucn-
GUS, liberation of the membranes.
blood thin, get easily tired, q treat
ment with b. B. B. will stop every
symptom by making the blood pure
and rich. Druggists 81. Trial treat
ment free by addressing BLOOD BALM
CO., Atlanta, Ga. Ddescribe trouble,
and free medical advice given.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
HOW to clean MIX pals.

scalding the milk pals will not
cleanse them, as hot water causes por-
lions of the milk to curdle. First wash
the vessels with lukewarm water, dis
solving teaspoonful of carbonate of
soda (washing soda) in every quart OF
water used. Scrub well and rinse with
clean cold water and then scald. using
more carbonate of soda In the boiling
water. then again rinsing with clean
cold water.-Farmers' Voic4.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
urniture
Department.

Notwithstanding the advance. We are
enabled to sell this class of goods
as cheap as ever.
Beds from 1.S5 to $50
Chairs from 45c to LES
A bargain in an oak chair at soc
Solid OAR suits at g. so, worth IL so
A beautiful 8 piece suit, large plate
mirror, 1850
Finer suits from 20 90 to 35. O0
Separate Dressers from 5. 90 to 1000
Iron Beds all prices
Do not buy furniture until you get
our prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
s..nd.rd Of Cavalry Hor,e..

The United States standard cavalry
horse is an animal standing 1874 to
16 hands, with short back, good bone.
tendons and feet. The head of medium
size, the neck rising from oblique
shoulders and the carriage animated
and graceful. Buck knees, OF calf
kneed animals are rejected, the for
mer conformation indicating weakness
and the latter being indicative of stiff.
ungraceful action. The more breezy
the appearance and the higher the
finish the more acceptable to the sexv-
Ice,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
COMFORT FOR CALVES.
How to Construct . Simple Shelter
for Animals Exposed to the Hot
Summer SUN.

Il is SO easy to provide a shelter
from the sun for calves tethered out
in an open field that it is little short
of criminal to allow the little animals
to suffer as many do. Make square
frame of strips of wood, and cover it
with cotton cloth or old burlap. Sus-
pend this from q stake as shown in
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Glass and


6 good tumblers for 12c
Fine quality blown tumblers Csc a set
Glass stands 35c
set Decorated Cups SOC
Plates same price, beautiful designs
White QueensWare at lowest prices
Dinner sets, 100 pieces, 6.75
A beautiful set, 100 pieces, 900, deco
rated in 8 colors. artistically trac-
ed in gold
Real Carlsbad China, l12 pieces, at
1900. worth 25 90
Toilet sets from 200 to 6 90.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
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! / |0RlAeelU1z[U
s-a~
HANDY FRUIT LADDER.
Useful for Many Other Farm PuF
poses Besides That for Which
1t Was First Designed.

Below Is the description of a ladder
that will be found very handy about q
farm, especially where there is fruit
to be picked. Being mounted on
wheels, it is easily taken to the place
where wanted, and it has the advan-
tage OF being independent of support,
so that there is no danger of fall OF
of injuring the limbs of trees. 1t can
be made of any height, according to
the work required of it.
The wheels on which it is mounted
can be taken from any farm machin-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28

Window Shades from 10 to 45c.
Lace Curtains from 45c to ESQ
Dotted Swiss at 12tc
Clinical Portieres ESQ, worth $50
Table Oil Cloth 15c, worth zoe
WoOdenware of all description
Turkey Red Table Damask from 10
to 35c
Linen from 25 to 75c
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Be Convinced !!
Small Wares at
Unheard of Prices.

cakes of good toilet soap at &c
Fairbanks White Cloud Soap DC, reg
ular Zoe size
A good spool of Silk SC
2O0-yard spool Cotton &c
Mucilage Sc
Vacilene &c
Machine ril 4c
Combs all prices
Velvet skirt binding Sc
Agate buttons ] gross DC
Pawer best brass pins &c
Knitting silk 4c
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Official Directory Augusta County.
CIRCUIT COURT.

CIRCUIT COURT.
81 Ietcher, Judge, Lexington, Virglnia.
..o.ta - Staunton on May 10 and November
IL OF each year.
COUNTY COURT.
LYMAN Charley, Judge, Meets a asn Mon
in each month. ADDRESS JUL"
coIvrv oFFIcIALs-ADDREss sTAuNToN.
-. court-Joseph B. Woodward.
Cierk Gnnntv Court VIM. A. BurnetI.
CCo,.n.nouwas,tn's Attorney-h.S 3. heF'
Treasurer-James \. Mcfalion"'
Sneriff-NewtOn G. Watts.
Jailer-Thomas A. DAY sVnct
Snnotv anrveyOr-J. K. McCutchah'
SUPERINTENDENT of schools-E. o. reAie'
stf nni af pnoreP. G. wartzel. Arbor Hill.
BEVERLY MANOR DISTRICT
s,sorW A. Crawford. Swoope.
Comm'T Revenue-J:F r. IIsSSnUton.
Oonstable-J. $. Denton aa,t5 Stn stanton.
UHetseS, tasWIos. Houseman, piunKeu's
vile N L. Wehn, Arch kinney, S's swo"ne.
Comm'r of koads-H r. Eo WdlsS Stanton; s.
School TruStees-J. w Ao'
G. Brown, SwOOpe.
MIDDLE RIVER Disrhich'
s,rarv,sor-John q. Fulton, MI. Merioia a.
S Sap, Soa sayenne~Wm. H. Norman. FL
Defiance Defiance poor-s. J. Nisewander, Laurel
Hi. a,.,ratas-Wm. McCue, Ft. Defiance, 80.
n Gouchenonr, New Hope; n. L'Sli
h nngmg Roads. W. Byers. BurSet4&M nne.
%rantor of Koads-J. Cofrman, view aof n
school Trustees-Wm. ID; Mo 1sEtIev: k. b,
Defance; N. X. Shreckhiso'
Koiner, koiner's STORE
NORTH RIVER DISTRICT
s,,arv,sor-M. r. WhiCmOre, f4rHas s.".y
Comm'r Revenue-G. w. om MOSCOW.
Constable.Charies d Bra Es,lsrs. Mt. SCION.
HserseTs ". Hopewell. ny, S1ioh''
M. Irwin and David Sheets, aricofe. Dorcas.
Comm'r. of Roads A. h,air MoacOw.
DlrecIoT VI ntaas~T. s. Hogshead. Hilo; D.
W poI HoneweiI, MT. Scion; samuei roo'
Messy Creek.
superyisor-R. L. CRAWFORD, hu -, hnHiswond
Commissioner Revenue-James
Gnn Ssf F. Smith. Adlai; .,v,,,e.
Overseer Poor.A; D. a I,,bes'C hurchvllIe;
n. b. KunKie. Craigsvills; J. W. M"h'so"0''
Dse ariisa d;;,oads-R. L. Trimbls, swoope:
S Sonan IL TTrnStses~Dr. j. .. Blair. Cnurcn
ScnoPi u,Ey Craiasville; N. r, Coalter'
West Augusta.
RIyERHBADs DISTRICT.
s,.orv,sor-T. M. Smiley, Moffetts CreeR.
Oom'r. kevenue-R: r: L Maf,e6iehroot.
Csanr poorWJ. ]. Rosen, Middls6rook.
Oxstssss W. Hamilton. Middle
brook; W. Taliaferro, Monat5s or0e>'
com'r. Of Roads D. Lillsy, areenvale:
Road Dlrector-Ti j. Th sa11as and J. Alex
pS SUEoo. Gresnvilie; J. Il. McCutchan
StauntOn.
SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT.
superyisor-Rli1ah Co1ner, WaynesDorro;
Com'r. R'v'n'e-W. L. Mowry. MayneSDolo
s,onstanle-E. O. Kerr, Fishersv1iie.
SUarsaer PoorNZ. Il. Waid, Lyndhurst;
Magistrates I. Alexander, Basic Ul.y
T. A. Patterson, Waynesboro j. b. Huh'of
LipscOmb. wavneshoro.
school Trustees-M. l.. Leonard, M sriE.
K0iner. Waynesboro: s. d. Ham, fishersshi'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Read Our Price List and
Ladies' Furnishings.

Ladies' fine quality Kid Gloves, Car
ter hook, at 75c; the 81 kind.
All best make Corsets, Fl Il L, R & G
and Armorside.
The best SOC Corset in town.
Ladies Gauze Vests SC.
Ladies Waists from 35c to So so
Special-a lot of Taffeta Silk Waists
at ZOO, would be cheap at 500 -
Ladies Skirts from so to 400
A bargain in Black Figured Mohair
at 35, worth 200
Ladies' Tailor Made Suits $50
A bargain in fine all wool Suit at
$50, worth 900
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28

inches above this perforated with
holes. Air is admitted to the two-inch
space through holes in the sides of the
box. A small one-burner oil stove be-
meath causes . constant current OF
warm air TO pass up through the box
Tin which the fruit can be placed on
tiers of Slated shelves) and out at the
top through the small openings in
the sides. The whole of the bottom OF
the box is covered by the sheet IRON
N. Y. Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28

The reorganization forces at New
port News have won their fight against
the old Democratic City Committee
carrying four out of the seven wards
in the city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28

Mai. Alvord, states there are now
approximately 10000 creameries and
cheese factories in operation in the
United States.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
4 Strong Fertilization.

A Strong FOft1flCatlO11.
Fortify the body against disease
by TUFTS Liver Pills, an abso-
.utecure for sick headache, dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundice, bilious
ness and all kindred troubles.
The Fly-Wheel of Life"
DR.. Tut; Your Liver Pills are
the ny-wheel oflife. shall ever
be grateful for the accident that
broughtthem to my notice. fee
as if l had a new lease of life
]. Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, Col.
TUFTS Liver Pills
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Sewing Machines.

Sewing Machines made by Standard
Sewing Machine Go. at $3.50. Equal
to any $50 machine made. Guaran-
teed for five years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Cock Stoves.

The best Cook Stoves made, guaran.
teed, at the lowest prices. No. z. 81. 90
No. s. SIS, 80.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
SIMPLE FRUIT DR1ER.
Homemade Device That Does as Good
Work ~ Some Of the Patented
Arrangement.

Fruit can be dried In the house with
such homemade device as is shown in
the cut. The box has bottom of
sheet iron, with a wooden bottom two
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
GA sTo
Bear, the HThs Kind You Have Always Bagh
' s'': :: e ZHAz;z;;;;;z.'' :
Sunday Excursions.

Tickets will be sold by the Norfolk
and Western Railway every Sunday,
June 10 to September 16, 1900, inclu-
sive to Luray, RivertOn, Berryville,
Shenandoah Junction. and Hagers-
town, at very low rates from all Sta
tions EIktOn to st. James, inclusive.
No baggage checked on Sunday Elk.
cursion Tickets.
Bicycles will be carried without
charge.
See local time tables for time of trains
at intermediate stations.
w. B. BEvILL,
General Passenger Agent
june Is 3m
OA8ToRTA.
Bears tn. The Kind You Have Always Bought
As. q ZWZzz%x
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Dry Goods
Department.

Best grade Prints sc
Apron Checks SC
A good quality bleached cotton 6
and cents
Black Settine and 10c
Shifting Cheviots &c, worth 10c.
Heavy weight COttonade 10 and 12tc
Good quality Percales Sc
Best grade Percales 10 and 12c
Linen Finished Crash 100
Lawns and White Goods.
SO pieces good quality Printed Organ
dies at and &c, worth Zoe
Fine quality Organdies at lOc, worth
Is cents
Plain White India Linens at 5, 8, 10c
Best quality Piquei 10 and 124c
Black Lawn at 10 and 12c, fast color
Remnants of white Lawn at SC,
worth 15c
Remnants of Black Figured Lawn
at sc, worth 1Oc
SO inch White Apron Goods with
border at 12c
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28
Bring Your Eye
Troubles to Us.

ouUS uO0t 6yo
TroubIes to Us.
Here you find skill and low prices--a
combination not to be found elsewhere.
ABOUT OUR SKILL.
We've been eye experts for some years
know every branch of the business
and will examine your eyes without
cost. give you the benefit OF our
knowledge and if you don't need
glasses vel IL tell you so.
ABOUT OUR PRICES.
Lower than any one else because small
profits satisfy us. Wei please you and
you'll send your friends. Rather take
q small profit from two than big
profit from one.
FRANK DIEHL,
Jeweler and Optician,
No. 2S. Augusta St., Marquis Building
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-09-28

Our job printing is the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-10-20
One Year for IS cents.

The editor of the South Georgia
Home of Pelham, Ca, in letter to
the publishers of the Southern Farm
Magazine of Baltimore, says:
have been close reader OF your
paper for the last twelve months, and
the same holds high place in my
estimation. AS an educator for o,tr
farmers it outranks all others with
which / am acquainted. II / could
induce every farmer in Mitchell
county to subscribe for and read your
paper would feel that / had done
them great service, for no one can
read it and remain ignorant.
The Southern Farm Magazine, as
its name implies, is not an ordinary
farm paper, but a high-class agricul-
tural magazine dealing broadly with
all the great questions that affect the
South, and especilly the agricultural
interests of this section. Intelligent,
thinking Southern people, whether
interested in farming or not, win find
it OF much value as the only publica-
ton Of its kind in the country.
In order to reach the widest poss-
ible circulation, the publishers offer to
send the Southern Farm Magazine
for one year for twenty-five cents.
This offer will hold good only until
December 81. The Magazine ii
published monthly by the ManseaG
turesr, Record Publishing Co.,
Baltimore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-10-20
Area OF Land Suitable for Rice
Culture.

According to the best estimates
there are about 10, 900, 900 acres of
land in the five states bordering on
the Gulf of Mexico well suited to
rice cultivation, The amount which
can be successfully irrigated by
present methods, using the available
surface and artesian flows, does not
exceed 5000, 900 acres. The balance
of the land could probably be
brought iEto cultivation we're it
necessary, but the cost would per-
haps, be prohibitive at present prices.
Three million acres is a conservative
estimate of the amount which can be
successfully irrigated. The best
result requires rotation of crops
consequently only one-haf Of that
amount, or 100000 acres, would
be in rice at any one time. At an
average yield of 10 barrels (of 162
pounds) per acre, 1900, 900 acres of |
rice would produce nearly 2,500,-
100000 pounds of cleaned rice
nearly six times the amount our
present consumption. The crop
harvested in 1899 is said to be the
largest which has ever been grown.
Unofficial estimates place it at 300,-
100000 pounds. It would appear
from these figures that the demand
for rice and rice products is increas-
ing in the United States.-Prof. S.
A. Knapp in Rice Culture.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-10-20
ANTIQUITIES OF BASEBALL.

A north Missouri editor, who first
studied baseball rules while a Sunday
school boy, enters into the following
antiquities of the national game:
1.-THE devil was first coaeher. Eve
stole first. Adam stole second. When
Isaac met Rebecca at the well she was
walking with pitcher. Sampson
struch out good many when he
beat the Phillistines. Moses made
his first run when he slew the
Egyptians. Cain made a base hit
when he killed Abel. Abraham made
a sacrifice. The prodigal son made
home run. David was long
distance thrower and Moses shut OUT
the Egyptians at the Red sea. 2
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-10-20

+ 1t is told of certain lazy young
married man in Fulton, that in order
to save himself any inconvenience,
when he had his house remodeled, he
added an automatic bath tub. The
tub was so arranged that be could
lie in bed and by pushing button
the door opened and a bath tub
would glide from the next room to
the bed, and then all he had to do
was to roll over into the tub and
take his morning bath. The other
day he was showing party OF gentle
men friends over the house and when
he came to his room he said. "Let
me show you my automatic bath tub. !"
He pushed the button, there was a
scream, and the tub came sailing into
the room with his wife in it. She
now takes her bath in wash pan.