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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-03
IRRIGATION
OF ALFALFA
Too Much Water Does Not
Give The Best Results.
new TURKESTAN ALFALFA
Experiments Are Being Tried With
The New Seed, And Farmers
Are Invited To Assist. Valuable
Irrigation Investigation.

"Alfalfs as Hay Crop" IL the title
of a bulletin prepared by Prof. B. @.
Buffum, the agriculturist of Wyoming
experiment sta alton, aud his treatment
of the subject is IF more than passing
interest to farmers of the great arid
region, where no other plant is held in
such high esteem by those who have
had the largest experience in irrigation
farming.
"Althoueh alfalfa is extremely bar-
dy," Gays Professor Buffum, land will
live through long periods Of droutb it
will not produce hay unless irrigated.
1t is of vital importance to apply water
at the rig hJ time and conduct the irri-
CATION in the right wav. Flooding as
the native meadows are flooded for long
periods of time ts much more quickly
fatal to alfalfa than it is to our best
native grasses.
WET FEET DANGEROUS.
cit will not do to turn the water on
aad look at 1t once week to zee that
IL is still running. Alfalfa soon dies If
its feet are kept wet, and it needs
long breathing spells aud warm grow
ing weather. Where the irrigating
water ts acold 1t produces q chilling
effect, and the irrigation should be done
quickly and the water turned OFF as
soon as the ground has become
thoroughly wet. The best time to
irrigste alfalfa is Immediately after
the hay has been removed. Some ira
gate just before the hay is cut, but
our observations indicate that
much better results are obtained by Ar
rigAting after cutting. Ii the weather
10 very dry, light irrigations may be
needed between cuttings. We believe
ia irrigating 10 the fall, some time sf-
ter the last cutting has been made, to
keep soil from becoming too dry dur
ing the winter. 1t should not be done
so late, however. that the ground is
apt to freeze ha q while very vet, as
this seems To be Ice prime. p.. cauesc VI
winter killing.
MODERATE WATERING
TOO much water Is fatal either in
the summer or winter. Ga the WyO-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-03
FAMOUS TURKESTAN ALFALFA.

Inc ureU SeoQ OF GQlS blIAlI8 WIS lm-
ported aud sent out By the department.
of agriculture in 1895. Little attention
was given 1t until the severe weather
of winter before last put its hardness
TO the test. On all parts of the farm
plots at the Wyoming Station the
ordinary alfalfa showed more or less
winter killing, but not a single plant of
the Turke stan variety had been
hurt. Similar reports were re-
ceived by the department OF agricul-
ture from many other sections. Not
only does IL seem harder but 1t has
generally produced heavier yields
Than the common alfalfa. On the
Wyoming experiment station farm.
averaging the results from the last
two seasons, when cut for bay and
cured alike, the TurkestHn variety
clearly showed superior cropping
qualities, producing over three fOurths
of ton more hay per acre.
Secretary Wilson. of the department
Of agriculture. is greatly pleased at the
discovery of this variety of alfalfa and
its apparent hardness and heavy
yielding qualities and his department.
is preparing to Introduce it generally
in email lots throughout the west. Far
mers who desire to make trial { ( it
should mail request to the secretary
of agriculture at Washington for come
seed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
ormsby Returns TO Norfolk.

Charlee ]. Ormsby, of this city, who
was recently bailed in the sum OF $4,000
by the Washington, D. c.. authorities
on the charge of manslaughtcr, arrived
here yesterday morning via the Norfollo
and Washington steamboat line. Orms-
by is held responsible for the death of
Charles Golway In the National capt.
tai. November 10th. 1899. The trouble
grew out of q dispute as to who should
pay for drinks, and 1t Is alleged that
Ormsby, in trying to strike another
man. struck Golway on the head with
his flst. The blow felled Golway to the
street and he died in few hours in q
hospital without regaining conscious
ness. Golway was acting as a peace
maker. 1t is alleged, and was trying to
keen Ormsby and another man from
lighting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

particular matter. Mr.. White concluded
by saying: * X, KS Is II
He was as tender in Impulses as a
child He was rs loyal as woman. I
loved him.,
A VOICE FROM PORTSMOUTH.
Major Croker, OF Portsmouth, undsr
whom Mr.. Borland served as soldier
in the Old Dominion Guards, Ninth Vir-
ginfa Regiment, eulogized him both as
soldier and as q man. His remarks
were touching when he spoke of him as
the slender young soldier, always do
ing his duty as O. private.
OTHER TRIBUTES.
Mr.. r. D. Doyle said that Mr.. Bor-
land had more of the germ and spirit
of oratory in him than any man in the
law profession in Norfolk. though he was
physically ncapact steI from being
a great orator. He was somewhat ICON
oclastic in his make-up. except in re-
ligious matters. Mr.. Doyle agreed with
Mr.. White in saving that the practice
Of law was not the NEST congenial pro-
fession In Mr.. Borland's view. H, want
ed to be an editor of a great newspaper.
He wunted to be in the fight and a
Power for good. Illimitable wit and hu-
NOR were among his characteristics.
MIR. Ivor A. Page, the last speaker,
spoke of Mr. Borland from the stand
point of a law-student under him. He
paid handsome tribute to his memory.
TO ATTEND FUNERAL.
The resoluti:n ms were then adopted
and the association adjourned with the
understanding that the lawyers of the
city would meet at the courthouse at
1870 o'clock this morning to attend the
funeral Of Mr.. Borland in a body.
COURTS ADJOURNED.
The Corporation Court and the Court
of Law and Chancery adjourned yester-
day as mark of respect to the mem
ory of Mr.. Thomas r. Borland, who
died Tuesday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
RETAIL CLERKS MEET.
ELECTED OFFICERS
AT LAST NIGHTS MEETING.

The Retail Clerks Association held
one Of the largest meetings In the his
terry ef the organization last night q t
the Central Labor Union Hall. 1t was
a special meeting for the election of
officers.
Mr.. P. S. Chapman was reelected
president, Mr.. Gus Deiches was elected
first vice-president, Mr.. z. D. Hart,
second vice-president; C. L. Fine, sec
rotary, and j. p. Morgan, treasurer.
The following trustees were elected:
p. S. Chapman. Gus Deiches, e. D.
Hart and ]. p. Morgan.
Mr.. NJ. A. Grimstead was elected
guide and Mr. e. It. Bidaupt, guardian.
The association will meet in regular
session Monday night at Engel's Hall,
and the installation OF these officers
will take place.
1t was decided to hold semi-monthly
meetings hereafter instead of meeting
once a month. These meetings will
hereafter be held in the Central Labor
Union Hall. The time of meeting is yet
to be decided upon.
There are several of the smaller
stores which have not yet agreed to the
early closing hours, and the association
will take I'D this matter at Monday
nights meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
N EW JAIL PLANS.
COMMISSION WILL REPORT TO
BOTH COUNCILS TUESDAY
NIGHT

The jail commission held a meeting
last night. 1t has finally perfected the
plans for the new Jail to that extent
that it Will be able to make its first
report to the Councils Tuesday night
The commission will make an effort
to have the Common Council meet with
the Select Council Tuesday night. The
commission has gone as far as 1t can
until it gets further authority from the
Councils. There are a great many de-
tails to he attended to yet as to the
plans. and since there is no appropria-
ton in sight for the jail, the commits
sion does not wish to go to a. big ex-
pense unless they have the direct au-
thorty.
The plans agreed upon are those
known Mo- submitted by
Messrs. PEBBLES & Carpenter. The al
terations have all been made to the in
terlor. the exterior being satisfactory.
The building is to be OF the Roman
esque type, as previously described in
the Virginian-P Pilot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
REV. DR.. q. w. BULL
"A NATIVE OF NORFOLK VISITS
HIS OLD HOMO.

Rev. DR.. G. w. Bull, Of Atlanta. Ca,
who is spending the holidays at his
old home with his mother. Mrs. M. H.
Bull. preached9to q large congregation
at the Second Presbyterian Church last
night from the text, Art Thou He that Is
to come, or shall we look for another?"
and took as his theme "Christ the
Only Hope Of the Worlds Salvation"
The discourse showed deep research,
and was replete with many comforting
assurances to the true believers of his
ultimate salvation from the power and
dominion of sin through Christ. The
audience paid the most thoughtful at
tention throughout the delivery OF the
sermon
: DR.. Bull graduated in his literary
course at Hampden-Sidney College In
1880. He then entered the Union Theo-
logical Seminary as q student of the
ministry, and graduated in full course
OF theology in two years.
After his ordination to the gospel
ministry he received and accepted n call
to the pastorate of the Presbyterian
Church in Cuthhert. Ga. and served it
acceptably for two years. His next sta
ton was the church at Opelika. Ala,
where he won distinction as preacher
and, after serving 1t with fidelity for
two years, his next call was as pastor
of the West End Presbyterian Church
in Atlanta, where he enters now upon
his fourth year. During the first three
years with this large and influential
church over one hundred new members
were added to the roll. most of whom
protested conversion under DR.. Bulls
preaching.
In November last the degree of Doc
tor of Philosophy was conferred upon
him by the University OF Indiana. He
is close student and ripe scholar, and
ranks with the leading Presbyterian
divines in the South.
DR.. Bull will leave either to- day or to-
morrow for Atlanta, to resume his pas
torate work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
States during the administration
President Benjamin Harrison.

states during the administration OF
President Benjamin Harrison.
I'm 1892 he was candidate for Con-
gress from this district, running against
The Hon. ID. Gardiner Tyler. who was
returned as elected, and Mr.. Borland
made no cont st for the seat After in
he took no active part in politics and
devoted himself to his profession.
FIe was man OF decided ability and
will be remembered for his charm of
manner, for his wit and conversational
powers, being especially popular among
his legal brethren. For years he had
been in Ill health, but bore it patiently,
and was ever serene and courteous to
all. He was married twice, the first
time to Miss Mary Camp, q daughter
of the late George Washington Camp,
of Norfolk. She died years ago, and his
second wife was Miss Carrie Barney, of
Richmond. His widow. with four chill
dren, survive him. They are Mr.. Armis-
tead Borland, Mr.. Ramsey Borland,
and young son and daughter.
"As q soldier in the service OF his
country Mr.. Borland, though but
youth. was brave in battle and faith
full and accomplishing in the discharge
OF the oft-times more trying duties of
the camp. Thoroughly convinced of the
justice Of the cause, he made to his
country q willing tender OF his services,
and, If need be, OF his life. To his
friends of these trying times his death
will be a Shock carrying with it sim
cere grief at the loss of an old COM
rade who was true in all things and at
all times.
GAS n lawyer he was able, resourceful
and ingenious. AS man he was up
right, fearless in upholding his con-
victions, tender and considerable of
others. What he was, to his friends
their sorrowing hearts alone can ade-
quately testify. while it would be al
most profane to attempt to put in fee
BILE words his love and tenderness
the completeness of his relations to his
now heart-broken family.
Because in our hearts we feel these
things. and are DESTROYS by our acts
to testify to them, therefore
Resolved, That in the death of
Thomas r. Borland this community has
lost just, upright and valuable citi-
zen the bar an able, honorable and
fearless member his friends n-friend
at oil times true and sympathetic out
of the fullness OF his love for them:
his family a tender, loving and devoted
husband and father.
"2. Resolved, That the members of
the par attend his funeral in q body.
"3. Resolved, That n copy OF these
resolution be sent to the Bar Associa.
ton OF Norfolk and Portsmouth and
published In the press of both cities.
and that the secretary send copy to
his family.
~. Resolved, That the chairman ap-
point q committee to present these
resolutions to the State and Federal
Courts of this vicinity
(Signed) ID. TUCKER BROOKE,
"ALLAN r. IANCKEL,
JAS. Il. CROCKER,
"WM. BRUCE MARTIN,
JAS. 1G. HEATH,
'.WM. H. STEWART,
''W, H. WHITE,
GOODRICH HATTON,
"ROBT. M. HUGHES,
Committee"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
WHITE, TUNSTALl & THOM.
MOT ICE!

The copartnership heretofore exIsttnv
between the Undersigned. under the firm
name nan, 9, Of Odend'hal. Vicar & Gilbert. IS
w. Vicar and G. w. Gilbert retiring. "A -
+. Odend'hal has associated with him
his son. r. Odend'hal. Jr., and Will con-
ttnue the business at the store 2O3 Main
street. Y. NJ. c. A. Building =
The retiring partners bespeak for tho
patronage which a generous public has 40
literally bestowed upon the firm Of
Odend' hal, Vicar 6 Gilbert in tho past.
4. ODEND'HAL,
w. w. VICAR.
G.. W. GILBERT.
Norfolk, Va. Jan. I. 1900 ja2-1ct
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
Social Club Meeting.

The Evergreen Social Club held
a meeting last evening at the
residence of Mr.. r. r. Morris,
No. II Grigsby Place. with Pres
ident j. Fred Cherry in the chair.
After n very enjoyable evening the
meeting was adjourned to meet at the
residence of Mr.. w. T. Caffee, No. SO
Clay street, next Tuesday evening.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
HELP wANTED--MALE.

WI ANTED.-A FEW ACTIVE, RELIA-
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stock adapted to theSouth. a liberal trial
offer with permanent employment on SAL
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required. For terms address THE r. G..
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
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No 1924 corner Main and Talbot stS
n. e. Of monument. established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist. New phone.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

Having passed through successful
Xmas business. we wish to extend
thanks to our friends and patrons for
their very liberal support, and wish
them all happy and prosperous New
Year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

Again we are called together to
record the death of one of our mem
bers, and to give public expression 20
our affection for his memory and sor-
row at his death.
Our distinguished fellow member,
Honorable Thomas r. Borland, has
been suddenly stricken down In the
height OF his usefulness, and rarely has
death taken from family, friends and
community q man who had more just
ly earned and more truly possessed
their love, affection and esteem.
Thomas Roscius Borland was born
in Murfreesboro, N. c., lifty-nve years
ago, and entered the Confederate States
army as q private soldier at the early
age of seventeen, serving faithfully
until the surrender at Appomattox.
Then he went to the University of Vir-
ginia to take up his studies. which had
been interrupted by his duties in the
field. Several years later he was grad
uated from the University with mark
ed distinction in law, and came tc
Norfolk, where he began the practice
of his profession. He was a member of
the Legislature of 1S71-72. Resuming
partner of Jno c. Baker, Jas. T.
Saunders and Mr.. d. Tucker Brooke
This last partnership continued until
Mr.. Brooke withdrew from the firm.
Mr.. Borland then Joined with Mr.
Thomas H. Wilcox in the practice of
the law, and was in the law firm of
Borland & Wilcox when he died. Soon
after he and Mr.. Wilcox became part
ncrs. Mr.. Borland was elected Com
monwealth's Attorney OF Norfolk for
his third consecutive term He was
the District Attorney of the United
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
ANOTHER STEAMER ADDED.
THE NJ. AND NJ. TO FUN ALMOST
DAILY TO BOSTON. -

THE NJ. AND M. TO FUN ALMOST
DAILY TO BOSTON. -
The Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company has added another
steamer to their Boston list, as will be
seen by their advertisement of this
morning, maNpg almost a daily line to
the Massachusetts metropolis: in reali-
ty four steamers per week. sailing Mon
day. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
The advantage of this addition will be
at once apparent to truckers and ship
pers, rs by it they can ship now so as
to have their goods fresh In Saturdays
and Mondays markets
They will still continue the every
other-day arrangement to Providence,
and by these two lines benefit New
England trade greatly. The company
has greatly Increased its facilities at
both Northern ports lately.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
REMARKS.

The above was read by Judge
Brooke. When he had finished the read
ing he said In part:
THE surroundings are too sad tor
me to speak what would like I fear
my feelings would not allow me to say
all that could on this occasion. Tom
Borland was my friend for many years,
in many ways and many times. For me
to put In words the feelings which ac-
tuate me would be utterly impossible.
The warmest words Of eulogy would be
the coolest expressions ] could utter.
TIe fought over n hard road in the early
years of his life, and his was a vic
tory nobly won.
II shall not attempt to speak of those
earlier years, when at his country's
call he made tender Of his services for
a just cause and offered his life which
he was willing to lay down. But there
are those here who can testify that in
those days his actions were such as to
more than Justify the language OF this
resolution. He was -brave-soldier.
Very few of us, however intimate,
ever heard him speak OF his experiences
during the war, and not many know
that he was wounded In battle"
AS lawyer. Judge Brooke spoke OF
him in the highest words of praise. The
peculiar subtlety of his mind enabled
him to grasp q big question more than
any one he ever associated with, the
speaker said. AS friend, Judge
Brooke said he could not allow himself
to speak of the deceased.
JUDGE MARTINS TRIBUTE.
Judge w. d. Martin, the next speaker
said he only wished he could pay the
t,,sl> ia. i 49,
He spoke of his early associations with
Mr.. Borland, when both were young
lawyers in Norfolk AS Judge Brooke
had said. the deceased had surmounted
great difficulties. Judge Martin paid n
tribute to him as n practitioner at the
bar. He was n gentleman, kind and
considerable to his brother lawyers. He
was q brave soldier. going into war at
the early age of IL and fighting rs a
private. He has at all times evidenced
those good qualities which it would be
we'll to emulate.
AS a STUDENT.
Mr.. William II. White said that out
of the war. still wearing the gray. he
and Mr.. Borland had gone to the Uni
versity of Virginia together to equip
themselves for graver struggle than
| the war-the struggle or life. He said
that Mr.. Borland had achieved much,
yet he had hardly passed n day since
his youth that he did not suffer. 1t Is
only when we look ut him as the ply
steal suerer from youth up that the
| true estimate of the man can be made.
He possessed a high, subtle and pecu-
liar order of intellect. Though his
achievements were In n field not con-
genial to his tastes, he had risen high
CT than most of his contemporaries can
hope to rise. His nature was too kind,
his natural thoughts too tender 10 court
the conflicts of the law profession. and
yet when in them he bore himself in
such a manner as to make all know
that he was more than their equal.
lie could say Of him what he could say
OF no other lawyer in his acquaintance.
that his powers were such that he could
absolutely and convinclngly persuade
! you against your own perception OF q
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
TO CURE La GnIpPErNrwo my

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL II fails
TO cure. e. W.. Groves signature is on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

nR. e. B. FEREBEE HAS REMOVED
~ his offices to the Columbia Building
second floor ja2-eod-2w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

~ EXPRESSION IS EVERYTHING TO
ID be desired in a Photograph. and we
pride ourselves on that. Examine our
work before going elsewhere.
j. II. WHITE, 376 Main street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
Action of the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Bar Association.
Eloquent md Touching Tributes 10
tho Life and Character or The DC.
ccnsod-lsesoiu.ion Adopied-At-
torneys w,II Attend Funeral in a
Body.

An eloquent tribute was paid to the
memory of the late Hon. Thomas r..
Borland by the attorneys of Norfolk
and Portsmouth yesterday afternoon at
a special meeting of the Norfolk and
Portsmouth Bar Association. Resolu-
lions Of coincidence were passed, and
several of the intimate friends of the
deceased eloquently eulogized his life
and character.
TheJmeeting was presided over by
Colonel L. d. Starke, president of the
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Associa-
ton. Mr.. L. L. Phillips acting as secre-
tary.
After he had called the meeting to or
der Colonel StarIke said: "It is my mel
ancholy duty to announce to you the
death of Thomas r. Borland, one OF
our members. who died at his home in
this city last night. We have met to
take such action as this body deems
suitable on this mournful occasion.
The chair is now ready to hear any
suggestion or motion"
Judge d. Tucker Brooke moved that
draft resolutions on the death of Mr.
Borland He said it would be appropri-
ate that the judges and judges-elect
present be put on the committee. He
didn't know whether they were all
members OF not, but thought this
should make no difference in this case.
Mr.. r. D. Doyle said 1t was probable
that several attorneys present were not
members of the association, and asked
If 1t was not understood that all were
to participate in the meeting. Judge
Brooke thought this q good suggestion,
and 1T was agreed that all present
should be regarded as members of the
association on this occasion.
Judge Brooke's motion for commit
tee being carried, Colonel Starke named
nine gentlemen, who retired, and after
20 minutes reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

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