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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
SOUTHERN :. FAR@ : NOTES.


This can bc supplied by an abundant
supply of coarse manure. but this may
not Ice Obtainable or conveniently ap-
piled. II this is the case. IL is possible
TO grow crops between the rows of
vines that may be turned under. and
when decaycd will be just what Is
needed OF this character. or these
crops there is nothing better than COW
peas II 50 good. After the cultivation
has been kept mp until about the last
OF June. one or two rows OF COW peas
should be planted ana this tillage con
tinued until thc peas arc several inches
high. when they will grow without
further attention and cover the ground.
IL is best not 10 cut the crop IN. hand
pick the peas and leave the tops &c rot
on the ground and be worked under
the next spring. l. is altogether prob
able that the vineyard mat is not doing
well would Ice much benefited by APP
plications OF potash and phOsphoric
acid. The potash ccn Zee had most
chcaply. I'm either muriate or sulphatc
OF potash The pho>phor.c acid is very
cheaply procured in acid phosphat c
rock All of these chemicals may DE
bought either separately or combined.
OF the muriatic or sulphate 90 potash.
800 pounds per acre viii he sufficient
for one year and 500 pounds OF acid
| phosphate
/ Nitrogen Is also needed to help i'm
/ vigorate the vines. and 200 pounds Of
nitrate of soda per acre is sufficient
hut 10 COW peas are grown i'm ,hc vine
gard they VIII add So much OF this elc
mcnt from tho air that there viii ID,
+ uo need of buying and applying nitrat,
of soda or any other commercial source
ol nitrogen.
To resume. WHIT The most OF un
profitable VINEYARDS need. is goOC
cultivation. humu~ and plant food. am,
IL these are supplied in reasonable
. measure there VIII be little room fo
complaint - IL T. NanDoman. il
Southern Fruit Grower.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
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In the accompanying illustration we
have typical seeds OF two kinds OF
growth Tho acorn. representing the
oak. beech. apple. bean. pea. etc. while
the corn represents the palm. sugar
cane. bamboo and all grass-like plants.
Each have the outer and inner coat.
a young plant completely formed. and
. store OF nourishment FOR the plant
until Il becomes established and able
20 draw its food from the soil. In the
case OF the acorn. which affords n nice
study OF plant growth. the stem and
root seemingly start from the same
polut. The force OF life in these IS
50 strong that it splits the acorn along
It's seams At the tip is pair OF tiny.
white points. These are the stem and
roots OF the new plant. Ii is no chance
work which point enters the ground
and produces roots. and which aScends
IN the air and sunshine and forms the
stem OF the plant. The stem VIII make
q complete bend around the seed. &,
there Is an obstruction in the way OF
It's coming straight up 20 reach the sur
face Of the enrth. while the root viii
bc az equal trouble 10 bury itself in the
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

a line or reefs enef-cles Tho island
ror Tho most MARI ana fer,ro.n ~ and
cuba lies chain az litfl.. Isl.. ,aT,l
-l. Isles go NT~n-faS Tr., r,--r.f-,ti
port "a its northern shore j. Nusva
sie-o-ia. short distance rrn tho Rio de
Ce--o Shruif a r,ars,, in Havana
wish 10 visit Tie Isle ~ Pines De- ,vouil
cross Cuba hv rsn nv a tourney or
fb.7ry miles rs Batahano ana sake n
steamer from rhe-a Tor Nreva corons.
Ttau-l the entire distance ,vorl he
only ninety miles neve~rlelrs.. under
present conditions 60 wouh take tle
traveller a whole day.
Were it NOT Tor lon-. projecting
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

Orchard grass grows spiendidly on
M clay lands having fair amount OF
soil but on account Of the fact that 10
grows IN clumps 10 should be planted
with bluegrass. clover Fed and white).
and hairy vctch may Doe sOwn on the
same land or on Bermuda sod for win
ter pasture Among the other winter
growers are crimson clover. turf oats.
rye and burr clover. The latter makes n
most excellent pasture FOR late winter
and early spring If sown on any cult
waited land when she crop Is laid by.
II grows splendidly from February till
May. when IL makes seed and dies
down. After this the land may be
plowcd and planted in late corn or cot
ton. and the seed viii come up the
following winter. Johnson grass keeps
many a farmer awake nights when
he finds il has gotten foothold on his
farm. and yet Il is one OF the best
hay producers for the South. 10 has
bcca the best friend of many stock
men Ia the prairies OF Mississippi and
Alabama and IS steadily gaining
ground in many portions OF Tennessee.
4 Georgia and the CarOiinas. Ii grOws
best Oh good bottom or black prairie
land.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

der troubles before they reach the seri-
Gus stage. Read how easily it can be
done.
w. J. Hin. of 40 South Union street.
Concord. y. c. proprietor OF hardware
and harness store. Justice of the Peace.
and one OF the best known residents
OF that city. says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills proved a very efficient remedy I'm
my case. / got box at the Gibson
Drug Store and used them for disor-
dered kidneys and backachc. from
which ! had experienced great deal
OF annoyance. trouble and pain. The
kidney secrctiOns had bothered me for
long while. were very Irregular. dark
colored and fun OF sediment. The Pills
cleared IL all up and have not had
an ache In my back since taking the
Lass dose My back Is much stronger
and my health generally Is improved
n great deal. / am glad 10 make pub
Tic endorsement OF the pills, trusting
that It may be the means OF relieving
some other sufferer"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. HiI will he
mailed TO any part OF the United States
on application. Address Foster NIL
burn Co. Buffalo y. Y. For sale by
al druggists. price 80 cents per box.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

Marble GuarrloS. containing fine vlri-
cities ot white. greeu AND pink stone
are now heiuS operated. aut company
has hccn organized TO huild q saua-
torium at Santa Fc 'u the interior.
Where t-cre iS the largest or the many
magnesium springs waicA has long
madc this island q health resort FOR
r-ra 'uhaus. Naturai.,iS say that the
Island Possesses -tn species of birds
and fully 7Ou ~ fish. The most pie
tu-r~Gue mtmbcr 90 the bird family
is ore which walks ahou, on lgy pads.
and po>s,s>es blue head Tea iAcr>. with
creamy white body. scarlet breast. legs
~ green aul lIl of orange. In the
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
Blood and Skin

Diseases. Ulcers. Cancer. Itching scabby
EcEena. Bone Pains. Hood Poi@en. lite.
DEEP-SEATED CASES a SPECIALITY.
Send no money. Simply write
and try Botanic Blood Balm Oh. b.
b. } at our expense, 10 prove that
&. Il. Il. cures the worst and most
deep seated Blood and Skin Diseases.
II you suffer from bad blood, pro-
ducing itching scabby eczema, scrof-
ulA cancer, blood poison, ulcers,
eating sores, bone pains, pimples,
offensive eruptious, swellings, ris-
ings on the skin, offensive cstarrh
or deep-seated old rheumatism, we
advise you TO take Is. i. b. 1t has
cured thousands of the worst cases,
even where the body was a mass of
ulcers and boils, blood thin, with
agonizing, itching, burning skin, and
where doctors, patent medicines
and Hot Springs failed. Blood
Balm kills the poison or humor
ia the blood, heals every sore or
pimple, makes the blood pure and
rich; aches and pains vanish for
cve5 Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.)
thoroughly tested for 30 years /;
composed of pure Botanic ingredi-
ents. Good for weak stomachs or
weak kidneys. Drug store 81 per
large bottle, with complete direc-
tions for home cure. To prove it
cures, Is. b. b. sent free 10y writ
ing Blood Balm Co., 322 Mitchell
street. Atlanta, Ga. Describe your
trouble, and special free confidential
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
3. 3. 3. sent al once prepaid.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

Ersiienis there are clsmorin- Tor Amer
S.-on soFcrc. rIfv. and sly sha- they
fz-avc u.1e extensive purchases &c Sand
uith thc undermining tiat tle stars
SD Sfrluvs were 80 float over ttc.-
kssstl~f-s- The T're Islanders can appeal
- Ccur7css rC- reiief from abe ruling
80 ttc SccrCtars ~ War.
Aaunt fhr eizc ~ ilc S-afc az Rhode
1Slsn6. aul situated sixty miles south
80 the Vsestrrsi elll of Cnha. tie lsle ~
3'anes vousd rrovc q valuable ac-cs>i-n
So zrJ cCurtrr Interested .n south
-Auc-lczn AGAR I'D Tie same lou-i-
s.uSie as T-isrll. l-ia- and she same iati-
rrutc ~ Nuel-an- Mexico. fhe tir az
StE-i b. rc---lri as a strategic key Co
aac Czr,b1C1r Sea and The 1ucafau
Chant -lich connects this sra 7ri-r
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

piece 81 damask linen or mummy cloth.
with an absorbing pad on tine back
The pad s. made Of absorbent cotton.
over which = quilted a piece Of soft
linen. One Of the incest materials OF
which 70 make this bib - the perfecs
paris u wOrn-out table linen. which
Is soft and much more absorbent than
new Inca and - much easier 70 rinse
CIT and keep fresh.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

A well wisher is one who invests his
coin In oil lands.
The will OF the people disinherits a
good many candidates.
The labor question will never be
solved until the necessity for work is
eliminated.
Happiness is ray of sunshine be
tween two clouds.
A pretty girl sapt 10 be her own
standard OF beauty.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACHELOR.


Women don't smoke; they just pun.
II f. a wise widow that forgets 20
draw comparisons with her first hus-
band.
II IL hard FOR a man 10 figure out
how a woman can pile couch full
% cushions and yet when she sits
down on a. leave just room enough.
right next 70 her. for one more
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

everglades ln thc southern part teen
countless forms ~ insect and ann
ph-oian lie. ani after nightfali trav-
elers say the iagoons glow with pAos-
phoresceur Fights. wll-o'-thc-wi~p aud
other unearthiy forms OF misty lire
New NorE Tribune.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

Ia Germany last year the telephone
was used 757 5000 times. making an
average OF nearly eight calls day by
each subscriber.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

e,1otess ms Il bad eagerly expected 10
~zxd Uncle San padre and. now that
&rs snticipations have been snubbed. it
sszs. in trDc insantiie fashion. set up
R>oWt~
Hcrecrf G. Slciers. the United states
Mlatstcr 20 Cuba. who returned 10 Ha-
~zz1a recently from a visit 10 the Isle
~ rSncs. reports that The American
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

vading SDaniar6 and the negro slave.
Before the advent Of the SpaBiard the
aborixines were divided into two
elasses. one owniBS the lands ana eui-
f5rafing them BY means o. negro
slaves. and the other shsffless. totally
savage race. which subzisted 90 raw
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30

III Tho coast 81 Cuba there
IS an orphan iSlsnd by the
name of tho Isle OF Pines.
Secretary Root has just an
ncunced that Cuba is Its
Euar6ian. hut the orphan is
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-30
a DANGER SPOT.


OF the back IL
tells OF kidney
ills. as DO most
pains and aches
in the back.
Kidney ills begin
with backache
and end with
Diabetes. Drop
sy. Bright's Dis
ease. Cure Kid
ncy and Blad-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14
RUFFLES ON THE DRUM.
They Were Not Sewed on as the
Young Woman Probably
Supposed.

A young woman visited the battle
ship Illinois just after Prince Henry
had been received on board with the
ceremonies due to a person of his
station in life. These were all de-
scribed to her, says the Argonaut,
before she began her tour of in
spection.
Among other interesting things
she was told that on this occasion,
as at all reviews before a monarch
or the president, one of the marks of
respect had been the ruff1es on the
drum. When she came to the ships
band, which was drawn up on the
quarterback, she studied it with in
terest for some moments. Then she
turned to the officer who was escort
higher and said:
us that the drum they used when
Prince Henry came on board?"
EYES," answered the officer. Then
observing that she seemed puzzled
about something, the officer asked her
what it was.
why" she answered, SCI don't see
the ruffles that you said were put on
the drum in honor of the prince"
1t was a little hard for her escort
to explain that the ''ruffies" he had
referred to are not the kind that
adorn a dress, but low, rolling,
vibrating beat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14
.s,,atterv But No ..srfnd.o

Lord Roberts once found himself
the center of circle of new friends
in a London club. There was a very
tall gentleman present, who, evident
ly believing himself to shine as a
wit, seized every opportunity to
raise a laugh at the other peoples
expense. On being introduced to
Lord Roberts, the wit bent down
patronizingly to his lordship, and re-
marked.
ST have often heard of you, but
shading his eyes with one hand as
though the famous general, being so
small, could be seen only with diff
culty-'I have never seen you.
To this Lord Roberts promptly re-
piled:
ST have often seen you, sir. but I
have never heard of you"
Everyone present was delighted
with Lord Roberts reply, and the VIII
soon afterwards disappeared.-Lon'
don Answers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14
GOD IN NATURE.

Truly It was a hand Divine
That swung these mighty worlds in line;
That babe the naughty sun to smile,
And babe the moon the night beguile.
That sent the planets on their course.
And made all nature by its force;
That filled the heavens with starry light,
And babe ALI nature look so bright;
The ocean, with it's mighty sway,
The green fields, stretching far away.
The forest with its weighty trees,
That stands the stress of winters breeze;
The pasture with its pleasant stream.
The mountain side, where shepherds
dream,
The valley full of natures store,
For man, and beast, forevermore:
The cowslip and the violet blue,
The 5essamine, and lily, too.
The honeysuckle, and the dew; e!
The cattle, on a thousand hills.
The land. the hardy farmer tflls.
The water, dashing Ger the rill,
That serves the farmer at the mill.
Man. noblest creature of them all.
Truly great, despite his fall.
In his subduing of the Earth,
Does he not prove his royal birth?
George r. ShiDman. in N. Y. Observer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

VII N full, and that is in the even
&yRK ing. The short skirt, we
s@ know, is not graceful. On
neat, trim figure, and
showing pretty feet, it may look very
we'll; but the clinging draperies which
fashion DEGREES should be worn on
smart occasions, and above all in the
evening, lend themselves to really
graceful lines, especially as our best
modes are culled from the fashions of
oygone days.
Our evening skirts are trimmed with
any amount of frills and furbelows, for
he authorities both in Paris and Lon
Ion decree that, although they may
be serpent-like from the waist to the
knees, our skirts must absolutely
stand alone, and possess that mysteri-
ous, delicious frou-frou of lace, soft
silk and chiffon. The achievement of
this necessitates a great deal of full
ness at the feet. Satins. chiffons, lace
and diaphanous fabrics of every kind
seem to me ideal for evening frocks.
There is a great fancy for mixing
colors for evening wear. Thus an &C
contemplated underskirt of palest
green is yelled with a layer of pale
boy SHi11OAi, COfCICQ Will
paillettes, with an overdress of d'Alen-
con lace, and a touch of vieux rose
panne at the waist, the berthe being
finished with a spray of La France
roses. A hundred and one costly trifles
may go to compose the ideal evening
frock. Nearly all the bodices show the
long dropping effect, which can be so
easily secured by means of fichu-like
scarves of lace and chiffon.
I should say the day of the jet frock
is somewhat passe, though it may be
revived at any moment; it is one of
those things about which we can never
be quite sure.
For hot summer evenings lace and
chiffon are unrivaled materials, and
there is new make of satin, in pale
shades, trimmed with bouillons of
chiffon, which makes an ideal evening
frock. White is very much in vogue,
perhaps because there are so many
debutantes. A real pearl white is pre-
ferred to the ivory tones. Pale green
and vieux rose still hold their own.
Orange is very favorite shade with
the woman of maturer charms; but ii
should only be worn by those who
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

possess a certain degree of dfablerie
A few women can wear flame color
with great Distinction; others merely
look Insignificant and swallowed up
in such hue.
How important is this question of
colori I am thankful to see that it is
becoming better understood every sea-
son in this country. AS rule-mind.
there are exceptions as a rule
glaring contrasts in color are a mis-
take. Weird beauties generally look
their best in white, pale gray, and
ethereal garments Of all sorts. A
more buxom form Of beauty can have
her looks greatly enhanced by appro-
pirate settings; she can carry flame
color or ruby shades. costly lace and
a great deal of jewelry to advantage.
whereas the ethereal type. as l have
said, looks her best in pale draperies
with queer oId-worId ornaments As
a matter of fact, the clothes of a
beautiful woman should be the en-
bodiment of her whole personality. In
this case, a simple frock may be worn
with a meaning which doubles its in
trinsic value.
Now a few words to the debutante
who watns to become the possessor OF
two or three really good frocks at
moderate cost. A charming model was
in the very palest shade of pink chif-
fon over soft satin of a little deeper
tone. There was much frou-frou round
the feet, and the skirt was inserted
from the waist downwards with fine
blond lace. The bodice was prettily
pouched over a swathed waistband
finished with full berthe of killed
chiffon and lace, the short sleeves
showing frills of the chiffon. This
gown would look equally effective IL
point d'esprit-
That reminds me that another frocl
for a girl was composed of white flow
cred silk net, the skirt showing gradu-
ated bands of satin ribbon, and the
baby-bodice being swathed with brold
soft satin ribbon, and finished with a
cluster of beautiful roses The
sleeves were very becoming. being lone
to the wrist, but quite transparent
and arranged to leave the arm bare
at the top
ELLEN OSMONDE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14

ranthe, or whe Their was or no.
| think that if I had had the kindness
and love that You and the old ladies
have shown me earlier in life, that
something different might have been
made of me-" I pushed close to her;
there was real moisture in her eye.
"What has she done?" said I to
jennings, shat you should take her
| away like this? Others may have put
stolen articles in my cellar, but does
| it argue that because this girl lived
| in the room above the celler that she
| was guilty? They were in my house,
but was I guilty? Why don't you
arrest me
''You hardly have the appearance
| of fence Mrs. Brathwaite; besides
| which, your previous good character
| must testify to-"
'Thank you, dear old Wibby. You
| would save me if you could. but as
you see, Mr.. Jennings is prejudiced."
She turned on Jennings then, and
with a phenomenal change OF voice
and tone which held all that could
be imagined of bitterness, helpless
rage, anger, passion. and hatred, she
shrieked:
ooh you'll How I should love to
tear your sneaking eyes out of your
coward's head! Coming into house
in disguise to pry upon defense
less girl"
81 always wondered you and Parky
didn't see through me, JOSIE" said
Jennings, laughing careless1y. "You
didn't know about the plug in the
floor, did you? and how could you
know of the keys that fitted every
drawer and trunk that you pos
sessed? When you and Parky and
Lestrange went off on your midnight
raids, then came my innings. Why,
Josie, I've spent hours in your rooms.
yours and Parky's. 1 even tried Le-
strange's bed in the cellar, but saw
real rats where he sees only those
that come from"
IF we are going, let us CO." said
Miss Dacres, with a shudder. It
been somewhat ashamed Of these
revelations before me. 1 have always
hoped that there was that much good
in her. A million thoughts rushed
pell-men through my brain. 'Who
is to tell the ladies ?-the dear Ia
dies!" was uppermost.
ana now, WIFI a uSnIn1nS ZIP OIL
her black nuns dress, Bob Jennings,
the detective, cut open the girls
skirt. He drew something quickly
forth and threw it into my lap. ''They
will be safe with you," he said, and
turned towards the door. eve must
go if we want to catch the 1927 ex-
press" and he hurried my sometime
boarder from the room and out into
the night. The policeman arose.
They dragged my 1ower-back to his
feet and pulled him towards the door,
and I sat there dazed, with the blue
velvet case in my hands. I opened it
slowly, though 1 needed not to do it.
for I knew what a flood of light lay
imprisoned within.
''My Lord!" calculated Margot, as
she looked over my shoulder, blinded
by the rays of the Darlington rubies.
THE END.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-08-14
She Didn't Care.

Maplehill, Ia, Aug. 10th.-'T felt "a
though didn't care whether lived OF died,
i was so miserable ali the time
In these words does Miss Nellie Barfoot,
OF tins place, describe her condition. Every
woman who is. or has been, sick and sui.
terng VIII understand and appreciate just
how Miss Barfoot felt, and there are no doubt
many thousands of similar cases.
1t Is truly an awful thing when a woman
gets so low that she can say 81 don't care
whether live or de-
But Miss Barefoot tells different story to-
day, and her words should guide every suf-
fering woman to the path of health and hap
piness.
81 used Dodd's Kidney Pills, and am
cured. feel like new person, and would
Dodd's Kidney Pills trial, and you viii
not be disappointed. They are worthy OF
the highest praise"