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1TEW QOODS ! Just Beceived At J; Senders', Qorvallis, Oregon: FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. 13, 1882. AGRICULTURAL. CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, Boys and Mens Clothing, Ladies Fancy Goods, Gents' FURBISHING GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, Groceries, Provisions, And a general As- (ITU CD PflflHO Too numerous to sortmentof UlFfUl UUUUu mention, WWch trill be Sold on the most Reasonable terms of any Honse in Oregon. Call and examine our goods before pur- J. SENDERS. chasinsr. 39ml NEW FIRM! HEW GOODS! C. H. WHITNEY & CO. Having recently located in Corvallis, we take pleasure in announcing to the trading public that we have just opened our Spring stock of Dry Goods, Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps. ALSO A FULL LINE OF Fancy Dress Goods, Silks, Satins, Fringes, Laces, Buttons, Corsets. Our stock has been selected with the greatest care, and for quality and cheapness is second to none. Having a resident buyer in the leading markets we are enabled to purchase latest style goods at lowest prices. Call and ex amine our stock before purchasing, and save from ' XO to SO Cent ON PURCHASES BY DEALING AT OUR ONE PRICE STORE. 19rl4yl C H. WHITNEY & CO E. R. MEEEIMAN, AGENT FOR THE WOR LD-LENO WNED DECKER BROTHERS PIANOS, J. & C. FISCHER'S- PIANO, The leading and best second-class Piano on therrrarfcet ALSO THE Old and Established. Standard Mason & Hamlin Orean 19-S7m8 The FU losophy of Pruning. A Prise Essay by J. F. WUhite, Boone Co., Mo. The pruning of fruit trees and vines are the most difficult of all ope rations connected with the manage ment of orchards and vinyards, as no ste of rules or principles can oe given which will enable persons acquainted with the principles of vegetable growth, to become successful prac titi oners. A tree is not a simple in dividual organism like a horse or man, but it is composed of a number of individuals, sometimes amounting to many millions, each one being able under favorable circumstances to maiutaui its own existence, not onlv when in connection with, but when separated from the community in which it was; or, it may be easily transferred to another society, and will there grow and produce its kind in undiminished vigor. Hence, for any one to tell on paper the proper time to prune trees and vines under all circumstances, would be a task which has never yet been accomplish ed, and which we do not expect to perform-. in this place. But it is not difficult to state what effects follow pruning at a given period when dit ft-rent parts of a tree or vine is prun ed. The pruuer should have a per- feet understanding of what ho de sires to do by pruning. Before he severs a single bud he should thor oughly understand the flowing of sap. There is no chance of correct ing a bad mistake in pruning; for if one pinches off a bud that should re main it will be ruinous to the form of the tree. It is a practice with a great many persons,who have the management s orchards, to allow the trees to grow at random for several years and then to walk in with an ax and saw and remove half of the branches. There never was a more ruinous practice than this to trees of any kind; and there never was a more grievous er ror promulgated than to allow ambush or tree to grow at its own pleasure for a few years, and then give it thorough and severe pruning. Th ruinous consequence of such pruning is manifest whenever we see trees treated in this way. The trunks are decaying; and where large branches cut off, the wounds were bo great that nature could not heal them vv nen trees nave Deen treated in this way we can never aid nature in making them strong and vigorous, Whenever a branch is severed from a tree or yine, there should be good reason for so doins. THIXGS TO BE KEPT IK VIEW WHILE First, plants obtain food throuah their roots from the ground, and the leaves obtain food from the air. Second, the leaves and bark are the stomach of the plants. The plants digest the food in the leaves and green bark. In removing leaves from plants care should be taken to leave enough to digest the food. Third, leaves and bark exhale water. A sunflower three feet high gives off thirty ounces of water in twenty-four hours. Fourth, sap has a tendency to flow to the extremities of the blanches. Fifth, the sap gets richer as it flows through the cells to the npper portion of the branch. Sixth, after the frost in the fall, the sap does not go to the extremities of the branches, but is deposited in the body of the tree, Seventh, buds de velop sooner on branches cut short than on branches cut long. Eighth, when the sap is abundant and weak it produces wood, and when strong it produces fruit. Ninth, sap flows faster in a perpendicular branch: hence the tree grows faster. Tenth, the fruit decreases as the sap increas es. To make a thrifty tree bear well we should shorten the branches. Eleventh, to increase the amount of sap is to increase the size of fruit. Twelfth, different plants bear their fruit on wood of various ages. Some bear fruit on wood that is formed that year, as the fig; some on wood that is one year old, as the peach; ana some on wood that is two vears old, as the apple and pear. The paws-of plants are formed in the following order: Roots first, stems second, leaves, branches and blossoms afterwards. OBJECTS GAINED IN PRUNING. First, prune to promote the growth. Second, to cheek the growth. Third, to cure disease and sue off all diseased portions. Fourth, to shorten the branches. Fifth, to renew the head of plants. Sixth, to adjust the heads to the roots by shortening the branch es. Seventh,, prune to modify the form as in fruit trees and hedge. Eighth , to make the head thicker or be It thinner. Ninth, to increase the quantity of frnit. Tenth, to increase the quality and size of fruit. Eleventh, to make fruit earlier or later as is desirable. Twelfth, to se cure a crop every year. As a gene ral thing the first time a tree bears it is very full and does not bear any the next year. It thus contracts the habit of bearing alternately; and to prevent this, when it is full we should pick off part of the frnit. Thirteenth prune to secure the growth of a cer tain part of the tree. Fourteenth, to prevent injury by drouth. WHY WE PRUNE. We prnne trees and vines to pro mote fullness of fruit, to prevent the production of much small fruit; and to produce fairer and larger fruit; and also to make trees and vines grow to a more desirable form. We prune to aid nature, for, when a plant send forth several branches it cannot sup . ii , - pun .m, so it wouia oe nest to re move some of them. Before a per son prunes a tree he ought to able to state what kind of a tree ' J - 1 ... T muesirous or making, in prunin if a bud appears where a branch not needed, it Bhould be cut off. is deemed by some persons best to prune about a fortnight before mid summer, as the wounds made at that time heal more rapidly and freely than at any other iime. There is rising close to the main stock where the limb should be cut. Forked trees should be avoided, as they ai more liable to split apart than straight ones. When two small sprouts become rivals, let one be kept back by pruning, or be trained as a Iareral branch, or else cut it off entirely. A fork should not b allowed to lorm on any small twig. tor one ot them will be sure to split J n m. uown. Mi-ape pruning. mere are several methods for the -training o vines, and they must be pruned dif ferently in each method. They are generally trained to the trellis and are not allowed to bear until they are three or four years old. Before th . : , i i iii .1 muo mey suouia oe given me pro per shape, which is done by cutting off the top about eighteen inches from the ground, and then allowing it to branch at that place, When the vine is large enough to bear, three or four canes should be left to produce fruit. The canes left should be the most thrifty ones on the vines, and should have from eight to ten buds on them. Of the ines several of those which are at the proper distanc rrom the ground, should be cut back to one or two bads, from which canes are raised to bear fruit tne next year. Atter tins all re maining canes should be cut off. The proper time for pruning is in the fall, after the leaves have fallen ff. Though it may be done any time during the winter if the ground is not frozen. All of the old canes which have already pro duced fruit, should be cut off. From the young canes which have grown the previous jrear, are got ten a new supply of bearing canes, and also buds to Drodnce vonno- x e? canc;s. SUMMER PRUNING, Summer pruning consists in re moving suckers, and pinching o3 the ends of the lateral shoots, leav- ng two stalks or canes to bear wood for the ensuing year. The ends of all bearing branches -should be pinched off just before they bloom, Very few leaves should be pulled off of any branches, and none should be pulled from the bearing ones. The object in prun ing is to get rid of all the useless and superabundant wood: for the shoots of a vine which bear fruit one year will never bear fruit again. The sole object in pruning a vine is to increase its fertility. The best way to render it fertile is to leave a sufficient supply of bearing shoots, and as little wood as possible. bummer pruning commends itself by the small num ber of wounds it causes to the vine; and by the clean and handsome appearance of the vine. RUT.ES FOR GUIDANCE IN PRUNING. Jfirst, always leave an Inch of blank wood beyond the terminal bud, and let the cut be "on the op posite side from the bnd. Second, always- eut upward and in a sloping direction. Third, prune as to make- but few wounds, and cut the surface as smooth as possible. Fourth y in cutting out an old branch prune even to the stem, that the wounds may heal over quickly. Fit th, prune so as to obtain the quantity of fruit desired from th Sixth, never prune when the vines are frozen. Seventh, never prune during the months of March, April or May, as pruning then will cause bleeding and an unnecessary flow of sap . Eighth, let the general autumnal pruning take place about the first of October, or as soon as the gath ering of the fruit will permit. Jews and Russians. It is well known what the Russian people think of Jews. The opinions of both Judophile and Judophobe journals are also known. Now it is time to inquire what the learned men have to say on the question. Mr. Le ontovitch, Professor m the law De partment of the Odessa University, in an artical published in the Nabluda tel (Observer) proves by Jewish au thorities that our Jews have in se cret an institution by means of which they oppress non-Jewish people. He says: "Kahal has existed among Jews from time immemorial, as an institu tion sanctioned by ancient popular custom and by religion. In biblical times the Jews had the Edah, or family commune, and the Kahal, or territorial commune, composed of a number ot edahs. Uhe persecutions suffered by the Jews from the Persi ans, Egyptians and Romans, and af terwards from different European nations, served greatly to strengthen the Kahal as a means of defense and self preservation. Formerlyt the Jewish Kah.il did not differ from the cummune fonnd among the.. Romans, Germans and Slavs, but the Kahal is now a petrified institution that lias no organic connection with con temporary civilization. The Jews must remain the enemies of ihe rest of the world while their Kahal enfor ces the following 1 1 alinudic rule: "The property of the heathen (that is of non-Jews) is like a desert he who takes possession of it shall own it According to this rule the property of the non-Jewish population resid ng in tne dist.uct or a Jvahai is re garded as belong to the Kahal; there fore, the Kahal sells to its members meropia, or the exclusive right to deal with a certain non-Jew, and khozaka, or the exclusive right to get any profit from a certain properity Wherethere are"many Kahals the life of the non-Jews becomes unbearable nence anti-Jewish riots. How are we to establish peaceand equality be- ween the Jewish and the non-Jew ish populations? It isevidenf that first of all, the Kahal must be abol shed. But experience teaches that this cannot be done by law. It is necessary to elevate the Jewish peas antry so that they can form of them selves a powerful organization which mavcope successfully with the rap acious tendencins of the Jewish Kah al. In countries where the Jews ave given up this odious rnle of the Talmnd they live ni peace and broth erhood witn tne non-Jewisn popu- ations. Therefore the final and sat- sfrstory settlement of the Jewish question aepends upon tne Jews themselves." Nbvoe Yremia. WILLIAM MORRIS, TAILOR, Front Street, Two doors north of the Vincent Honse COEVALLISvOE. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Repairing and Cleaning at moderate Prices. 19-26yl THOMAS GRAHAM, Druggist and Apothcaryy AND DEALER IN PAINTS, OIIS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES, GIASS, PETTY, TRUSSES. SHOULDER BBAOES, TOILET ARTICLES 4C. A full line ot Broks, Stationeiy and Wall Paper. Orr drugs are fresh and well selected. Paescriptions compounded at all hours. 19-27yl Wheat and other Grain Stored ontoeHbeoT" Terms by O", BLAIR. 7 -AT- CORVALLIS SACKS FURNISHED TO PATRONS. Farmers will do well to call on me before making arrangements elsewhere It is not wealth, or fame, or state, But "git up and git" that makes me great. T HAVE JUST BEEN TO S. A. HEMPHILL'S TO get one of those new all hand-made harness, where all work is warranted. 19-15ui3 we. CURE w. Quarantine- for Cattle. A New York jonrnal says: The subject of establishing quarantine at this port for imported cattle was dis- ussed by Deputy Collector Barret and Prof. Law, of the United States Cattle Commission, at the Custom House to-day. The cattle Commis sioners have devoted considerable time to the inspection of various sites for the proposed quarantine, and they expect to decide upon a place ery soon. The Government land at Sandy Hook is said to be very suit- ble for this purpose, and the Com missioners intend to submit a report to the Secretary of the Treasury con taining their views on the different sites inspected. The feeling among the members of the commission and cattle men generally is very strong n favor of establishing cattle quar antine. It is said there will be no elay in bringing this matter to nal settlement. The men interested in the cattle trade in this city are very earnest in their demands that strict precautionary measures shall be taken against the bringing of dis eased cattle into this country. Cat tle quarantine stations will undoubt edly soon be established, not only at this port, but at Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Scientists now all admit that most diseases are caused bv disordered Kidneys or liver, and that if these great organs are kept in a perfect condition health wiD be the result. 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I have also taken from his laboratory sam ples of all the materials used in the preparation of this medicine, and upon critical examination I find them, as well as the medicine into which they enter, to be entirely free from poisonous or deleterious sub stances. S. A LATTIMORE. This Remedy which has done such wonders, is nuf- up 111 nie i. iiu.i.i oi.r.L uuiiiii. oi any medi cine upon the Market, and is sold bv Drusrtrists and all dealers at $1.25 per bottle. For Diabetes enquire for WARNER'S SAFE DIABETES CURE. It is a POSITIVE Remedy. H. H. WARNER & CO. TO THE M AND AFFMED! AND ESPECIALLY Those Suffering from Debility, Nervous Prostration, Loss of Vitality, Sexual Infirmities, Etc., Etc. THE GREAT NEED THOSE HAVE" WHO ARB suffering from SEXUAL AND NERVOUS COM PLAINTS is a physician who can comprehend their ailments and successfully treat them. The general practitioner is not sufficiently ' skifle in these classes of troubles to do so and it must l left to the SPECIALIST, who by education, loir practice, thorough knowledge and compreheusiv mind, is prepared to cure them. DR. J. C. YOUNG Opened his now celebrated Institute in 1850 for the purpose of affording the afflicted the certaintv of honorable and skillful treatment and perfect "and permanent restoration, and for over 30 years it has sustained the first rank not only upon this Coast but throughout the civilized world. I am aware that by dwelling upon so uninvitinff a subject as the DECAY OF SEXUAL VIGOR the gnorant may asperse my motive, but the desire to inform (hose who are suffering- through ignorance) or who by eare essncss or want of knowledge (hat a rnr can be had, are not only hurrying (hem selves (o an untimely grave, 'hut giving sexual weakness a? an inheritance to future genera tions, is too great an incentive to permit me to be silent. svniutoms. 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The Doctor in his researches and practice of NERVOUS TROUBLES has made your orgpn:wti( n a special study and is thus enabled from his experience and knowledge to aid and cure you in any of the Troubles, Weaknesses, Distresses and Suf ferin?s(o whi.ii you are liable. 3?"You will "d in the Doctor a friend upon whom you can rely for comfort, aid and cure. Dr. Young's Fomale Remedies have attained a reputation for efficiency unequalled by any medicine or medical prescription ever offered. They can be sent by mail or express. Those desiring personal care and attention can have all necessary accommodations furnished. -0 Letters. Those who cannot visit the city can by giving their symptoms m their own way, receive advice, and when desired, treatment at home with every assurance ot a core. LETTERS RETURNED-OR DESTROYED. Address, DR. J. C. YOUNG, Hedlcal Institute, do. 7 Stockton St. San Francisco, Feb. 21. 1882. PATENTS We continue to act as solicitors for Patents, Caveats, Trade Marks, Copyrights, etc., tor the United States, Canada, Cuba, England, France, Germany, etc. Wa' have had thirty-live years experience. t-aientsootainea turougn us are noticed In theSCI KXTiwc American. This large and splendid illus trated weekly paper. S3. 20 a vear.showa the Prr.crrpssr ot Science, Is very Interesting, and has an enormous circuuHion. jiuuress mujnn CO., Jfateni Boncb tors, Pub's, oi Scientific American, 261 B'way, gfewYork. Hand book about Patents free. PATENTS: obtained, and all business in the V. S. Patent Office, or in the Courts attended to for MODERATE FEES , We are opposite tbe U. S Patent Office, engaged in PATENT liUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY, and can ob tain patents in less time than those remote from, WASHINGTON. Whin model or drawing is sent we advise as to patentability free of charge; and we make NO CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN PATENT. We refer, here, to the Post Master, the Supt. of the Money Order Div., and to officials of the U.S. Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms, and reference to actual clients in your own state and county, address, c. A. snow & Co., r9;8 Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. C 19:6yl Rochester N. Y. smaller nunVbcr of shoots. dame. A rabbit warren, game and poultry company has recently been formed near .London, England, containing 630 acres of land. The 6tock is $100,000 in shares of $5 each, all of which was taken in three weeks. COiaPOUKID O JCEW .1 1 tion:-br Ckwisanipftioc, Aotlfcna, Kronen Jio,Dysrepoic- Cstarr-, Headache, Je!Sufty, QQacnino -i-ni, Nenrslela, and all (Ehi-onac aod Kerrous IMsorders. Prcnaredby DRS. STARKEY & PALE.V. Philadelphia,- Pa. Package contains all dircc.iona, and 13 easily sent by expresHready for USU AT HOME. H. E. MATHEWS. rorwardiDi? 606 Montgomery street, San Frcr- JWT Sena ror ires 1 Pamphlets. 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