Willamette farmer. (Salem, Or.) 1869-1887, July 25, 1879, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text..., .....lllli'"" 1 tr TBRitS i OF SUBSOIIIPTION I .1 I II wr nrs. tin Willamette Farmer. Avhenpal llnailrance.attholow rateot $2,00 ?cr Annum. S, isTU llh the adile J cxcnso ol an en argot Ujue wo cannot afford tlio piper w ' without nro-nas ment at lss tlian kV sq.oo. ta . to-" I '' Hcrcittcr our tnraiUb'o cliarga will be h S2.50 in advnee, or " "$ $3,00 after Six months, AnJneprrlcrtonavopn) Inadiance. VOL. XI. Tiih U tlio hardest timo for money wo over know or o cr expect to know. If jou owe for subscription plcoao remit during July, 'it possible. Wo iliall appreciate it as n fnor lf you ill liclj) tis now. Wo never shall i faced It as much again, Itcmcmucr our terms I fare $-.r0 tn ndv anco. At y WHAT AILS THE WHEAT? fW J A West Chchalom correspondent of tlio Hcporlcr saysi C "I havo oxamlucd sonic wheat ami havo found that tlio small rooti liava been eaten by boiiio l.lml of n bug or worm. Mnuy fields of wheat in this valley will not mako a half crop. Tlio farmers through this part of tlio county nro cry much at a loss to account for tlio nppcarauco of something resembling tlio blight in tlio early wheat. Fields of wheat Lao tlio tlio nppcarauco ot ripotiing, but upon examination it is found to bo entirely dead and tlio grains in tlio heads shriveled and in soma Instances wholly without any kernel whatovcr." ThU is from tlio Albany Register) "Fanners toll us there is a species of worm that has destroyed a good ileal of wheat this Hcason. It commences at tlio root nnd cats up into tho stalk. For two seasons past tlio aamo destructive clement Ins been at work, tho damago increasing year by year, nud tho fear Is expressed that, if something is not douo to oradicatu tho ovil at onco, somo modo discoorcd to kill this wonu.it will not bo many years beforo Oregon will suffer a total ' loss of her w heat crop from this cause. Tho Yamhill Ilcportor saysi ' "Thero can bo no longer any doubt that a " gravo pestilence is isi ting tho fields ot this (iwction, in tho form of an insect whoso subtle attack kills tho grain stalk very suddenly I and whitens it as with tho breath of blight. Tlio samo report comos to us from ovory di rection in lamhill County. Farmers havo been noticing for somo timo littlo patches of blighted grain in their fields, but attributed it to wet spots on their lands, until critical i examination revealed the true cause. Tho parasite is described somowhat differently by different men, somo claiming it to bo a mi nutobugor tly, of which thousands aro at work nt tho joints of the stalks, while otkors bolicvo it to bo a worm which operates at the ' roots ot tho grain. It may bo that tho plague is iu doublo form as described to us, but whether so or not, we are convinced that a plague is here, reluctant as wo aro to accept tho fact, ami to get a uamo and remedy for it is tho particular duty More us. Mr. W in. Chrisman, living between Dayton ami Amity, first complained of it n few weeks ago, inform ing us that his crop was badly injured. A. J. Hiker ot llollovuo next informed us ot tho destruction that was going on in tho fields south of us, while in the northern portion of tho county tho ravages of the et seem to bo more cxtensivo than in other parts. Wesley Carey informed us on Wednesday that in somo fields between St. Joo and North Yam hill fully oiiO'lifth of tho grain had already ' been killed, and several fields will probably not 1m worth ban oatmg. Wo nro loth to make this statement, and have withheld it as bug as it will do any good. Wo sincerely liopo tho situation may prove less grave than reports are mskiug it, but since the misfor tune is so generally confirmed we may as well acknowledge tho truth nnd study for a means ot abating the evil. Oregon tisa been pecul iarly blessed with the entire absence of any plague of this nature heretofore, and wo do J)-t.A.-y-ouder that this visitation brings con. , ateruation and anxiety with it. Above wo quote what is said of tho dead pots found iu w heat fields through parts of this valley. This presenco of dead spots in wheat is no new thing, for wo remember that it prevailed two or three jears ago, in fields a lew miles south of Salem, on tho farm of Mr. James Stanley if we are not mistaken, and I i we are not informed if it was found thero the next year. We have heard of it for several years in different localities, and were shown its presence last week, 011 the farm of (!. W, Hunt, near Sublimity, and it did not secrn to do much damage. Mr. Hunt called attention to the fact that this disease was only found oaoM unit aim in fall-sown gram, never in new land or in spring-sown grain. He also M siiJ that he was unable to determine if it was fj caused by a worm or insect, as he had oft'n examined dtad or djing plants and could find no cause. We hae heard many jAi that the presence of some insect had caused the death of the plants, but not that it was over proved. Mr. Hunt suggested that as it only appeared on old land it might be caused bv exhaustion of the soil, which we hardly think possible. He says it has fol levied summer-fallow in his fields. It is a matter that deserves cireful exami nation and we hope all wh'o suffer from it will examine and make the facts known. We can say that iu tho regions wo havo visited it has caused littlo or no damage. When in Linn County wo inquired nbout it but farmers did not even know thero was such a blight. Wlintn.'r t ii t-ntljipil liv. it npnilt to bo tnndn a subject of 'careful examination nnd study, but wo liao no fear that it will hccunio gen eral and devastate tho fields of Oregon. SEND GOOD SAMPLES, 'iho timo has now come when tho collection must bo inado if wo nro to bo represented at tho coming Fair of thu Mechanics Institute nt Snti Francisco. On Holiday next, July 23, Mr. tichulzc, who has tho matter in charge, will leave for Ban Francisco, Somo articles aio already coming iu, but tho collection will bo small until grain ripens. Wo suggest to nil that ns soon as thu heads are ripened so that they will show to advantage, good selec tions shall bo mado and forwarded, address cd to 1. Schufru, 1'urtlaud, and morkod with tho namo of thoarticlo, by whom producod, and stating his residence. They can bo left at nny railroad station, or ollico of Wolls, Fargo !c Co., or ollico of tho O. S. N. Co., and will 1o forwanled to their destination. Just now is tho time to aavu good speci mens of grasses, and it is to bo hoped that department will bo well filled, becauso wo believe Oregon excels in that particular. Let us havo good specimens of clover and grasses sent from every portion of tho State. This is n matter that interests all, becauso all desiru to havo tho excellence t Oregon pro ducts mado known, Whorovor wo havo been wo havo found the peoplo much interested iu tho success of tho Kxposition, and wo sug gest that young peoplo should find plcasuro in doing w hat they can to help mako a collection. It tho girls aud boys, young ladies and their eider brothers, si ill go to work, the collection will bo abundant. Wo urgo all who havo not yot inado their contribution to do so immediately, and as fast as things mature liavo them gathered and sont in for three weeks to como. Wo suggost that if farmers livo remote from the raihjs.Js they can leave apecimons with merchants of any town whero they trade, who wilt forward them. This was agreed to by the merchants of Sciu, and no doubt others will do the same. BETTER FARMING. Two j cars ago, asVvo took a journey up and down this valley, wo saw a great deal ot foul laud and much slovenly farming, and mado mention of it iu the Fa until nt that timo. During tho past two wcoks wo have traversed about two hundred miles of road, to discover very few foul fields. Tlio general aspect was good) tho fields seemed generally clean ot weeds, or nearly so, nud the im provement is very creditablo to tho country. Wo called attention to this and were informed that deeper plowing had generally consigned tho foul seeds to a depth whore they made no trouble, and had also insured better crops. Also, wo noticed that thu presence of wild oats was much more apparent two jeais ago than now. Alt tilings considered wo aro in clined to hclicvo that tho crop of 1ST!) will bo cleaner and better than several of its prodecossois. In somo portions of this valley the Flench pink, otherwise known as tho old fashioned bachellor's button, is considered a great pest, and when it gets hold cannot bo gotten rid of. Mr. J, H Stump, of llucni Vista, called our attention to this fact and urged the ne cessity that when it first made its appearance it should be pulled up, and so kept from seeding tho ground. Wo saw very little of this pest on tho cast sido of tho river. Those who suffer from it aro anxious for a cure, aud we suggest that it will do no harm, and may do good to plow deep for a summer-fallow, and see if that will not wind up the career of the French piuk. Many farmers recom mend and practice plowing the ground twice; once in the fall and again in the winter and spring, saying that they find their compen sation in increased yield, OUR TRAVELING AGENTS. Mil. K. C. Arnold, of Philomath, is can vassing for new subscriptions to the Faiimkh, aud is authorized to receipt for the same, Mk, I. X VoKts, of Lew isv die, is also doing some, canvassing for new subscribers. He is our local agent at Louisville. F. I). Pkettv mvn is also sending us a few subscribers Ho is engaged in the nursery business, near Salem, and is traveling on his own business. Xo one but our local agents ara asthor ized to collect back dues. If any persons other than these pretend to be agents for the TAisMen, we should like to know it. Lilian Wool SiuriB.sT. Last Friday Charles Simpson shipped 440 bales of wool 50,000 pounds to Portland by steamer. This is perhaps the largest shipment ever made by any one man in the Willamette Valley, Democrat. PORTLAND, OREGON, JULY 25, JLS7J). THe A.HW- HOW TO TRANSFER BF.ES. iiv also.v w. iimns. IMitor Willamette Farmer! "Loraino" asks iu tho issuo of tho F.Mivnn of July 11th, how to transfer bees. I will try and glvo information that will bs useful to tho uovico iu bco culture as wall as those somowhat advanced, for it is one of tho first activo operations tho nov ico lias to per form, for successful bco ciilturo iscnly attain ed by the uso of movablo comb hives, audi will'now toll you how yon may get tho comb nnd bees out of your old hives, barrels, "gums," oto,, into movable comb hives. IVirUMKNTS NKI.UIHI. Procure tho following Implements! A ham mer, strong chisel, somo pans to put tho houoy and rofuso comb iu, a basin of water (for everything must Ihi perfectly clean), n transfer board, about fifteen inches square, some strips of doniostlc throe-olghths of nil inch wide, long enough to go around tho tramo and tio across tho top, a sheet, a table or broad board to lay tho combs on, and a bellows bco smokor, w hlch if you havo not got you may substitute with a roll of rags about ouo inch thick tied tightly with tw iuo at intervals of about ono inch, and a long knifo to cut the combs with. modi: ox orKiiATinK. Light your roll of rags. As soon as it burns well extinguish the blazo. Approach tho hivo boldly and blow tho smoko from your burning rags into the cntranco of the hive; oven if surrounded by myriads of fijing bees buzzing iu your face and ears, don't strike at them j wait a few moments, and then blow iu moro smoke. When tho bees in the hivo fit up loud humming hM Ailing themselves with honey, and when filled w ill not sting unless hurt. Tho best time for this opera tion is in the middle of a warm day whou largo numbers of bees aro in tho fiolds gather log forage. Kovcr transfer when tho bees are not gathering considerable honey, for it is sure ti incite to robbing, but if forago is plenty no tear ot robbers nocd be entertain ed. Carry your hivo aud bees at least two rods from the old stand nnd turn it bottom up, aud placo on it a hive or box of the same size, with some cross sticks drJVon in for the bees to cluster on; fold a sheet tliroo or four times and wind around tho joint botween tho hive aud the driving box, so the bees cannot escape. Take an empty hivo aud sot on the old staud tor tho bees to enter, that return from tho field; otherwise they will join other colonies, ltoturu to the colony which is con fined and rap w ith a hammer on all sides for about twenty to thirty minutes, when the box ou top may bo removed with the bees quietly clustering in it; take it a few steps to one side, invert it and confiue tho bees with a piece of wire cloth, or very thin cloth. They should bo in tho shade and caro taken that they do not smother. The tow bees left iu tho lilvo will not liother; take a long knife and cut tho co'iib loose from one side of the hive; pry oil that side, cutting the nails it neciary; lay two strips of doinestiu ou i our transfer koard; cut out a w orkcr comb and lay on; then lay jojir frame ou the comb and mark inside; cut tho comb aud spring tho frame on tight; it the frame is longer than the comb insert a bar under it so thu comb will occupy the upper portion of frame; tie your strips tightly at the top of frame; raise to an upright poaitiou by the transfer board; straighten the comb in framo and suspend iu tho hive. After one comb is inserted all bees may be brushed from the removed combs into the new hivo; reject all drone comb for making wax; keep both hives covered with a sheet dunug the operation, and keep all honey cleaned up to guard against robbing. After all worker comb is transferred spread a sheet on the ground, set the hive on one end, and shake tho bees from the driving box ou the sheet; scatter a few towards the entrance and the joyful hum of these will attract thu others, and soon all wilt have entered. Carry the hivo to the old stand, shako the bees from the hive put there to recievu them, iu front of tho stand; contract the entrance to guard against robbing, and your bees ore transferred. In three or four dajsopen the hive aud cut ths strips of cloth and remove them; spring all crooked combs straight, aud keep them straight. lteginners may wear a veil until they get courage enough to dispense with it, No gloves aro needed, as l.es will only sting the hands when furiously enraged or hurt. I roll up my sleeves and use neither veil nor gloves. Can transfer four per day, I am working in the interest of bee culture, and there is no secret in the trade so far as I am concerned. Will " Loraine," and half-a- dozen or more, who are interested in bee culture, send me th?ir names by letter? Bco kcopers should know each other and work for tho niutiii'. benolit of all. OntnoN Cm. Jufy 15, 187'J Raiso Bee;. Kditor Willamette Karmcr. Theionro many persona who would raiso bees if it wore nut fur fear of their stinging. Somo bees aro quarrelsome, that is, when you go about w hero they aro stationed . Somo seem to be quiet and peaceable'. I have had bees of both sorts not Kind. Tho best way to keep bees quiot when on are visiting them is to havo nomo burguuot growing arouuit tho stands who.'e jou rn got it iu a moment. Take a small handful and bruise it in our hands; get ou tho sido from which tho air is stirring, and you rill find that your bees will not molest you. Tho air is filled with the pcrfumo of tho burgamot. Thu scent of your person, so olfcnsiyo to b.'cs, is changed, or mingled with that ot the burgamot, so that tho bees do not mind your visits. I have found this simpla remedy ollucttvc. The bees are quiot. I enco, no one ought to deny them selves the sweats provided for our uso. No doubt thero aro barrel) ot tho nectar going to waste that might bo gathered tor tho uso of our tables. It houoy is taken out of tho comb with a honoy extractor it is just as good for tho table as aro the so-called sugars ot tho day, and much moro wholesome. Now, lirothor fanners, let us see how many pounds of honoy wo can have gathered tho coming year, this ono lieitig nearly gone. Lokaihk. Clackama.1 County, July 21, 187'J Inioranes for Farmers. v. - The followiug resolutions worn adopted by Salem Graogi.At the last -seguhr floating, on July 10, 187i: Whereas, The rates charged for tlrn iusur anco are so high that it is impracticable, if not impossible for fanners to take out poll cies on their buildingsi therefore, Itcsolved, That we favor tho formation of Mutual Iusuranco Associations by Patrons of this and adjoining Oranges, on tho plan adopted by Patrons of tho State of New York, ao that farmers can afford to insure their proporty. Tho following extracts from a letter written by tho Master of the New York Stato Orange iu June last presonts a bnof outlino of the plan referred to iu above resolution. Ho says; "Wo had no fetato law at the timo of our orgauizatiou, and therefore started with out law, depending entirely upon tho honor of Patrons; and the sentiment Booms to be that wo aro as well olf as if wo could uo and bo sued. Wo do not try to enforco collections of assessments to pay losses), but simply drop out of our organization such as refuse to pay, and I have not yot heard of any associa tion that has had to drop any. Our policies run flvo years, and it costs $1.00 for tho sur vey and policy- The promiuirs nro divided iuto four classes, and pay according to tho class they are in. In class one, oiio-tcnth; in class two, one-fourth; in elasi three, ouo eighth; aud iu class four one-seventh of ono per cent Assessments aro mvlo pro rata among the mombors with reference to the umount insured and the percentage paid by them respectively "In our county wo hivo ten Oranges, e-a!i Orange having ouo director who is the solo business agent for his Orange, nnd Lis pay is tho one dollar paid for every policy issued. It is his business to examine carefully the condition of buildings and projierty to be iu aured, fix thu amount, the class in which it is insured, and send tho policy to the secretary, who accepts it until a full meeting of the board ot directors, where it is accepted or re jected. Our directors aro cautioned nbout making the amount in the olicies so that the insured will carry a portion of the risk " ISy instruction of thu Orange I uond thu foregoing to the Fahmkk for publication. K. SntONf), Secretary. Svlkm, Or, July 21, 1879. After getting the figures from the different firms iu our city, we find that nbout 125 tons of wool has already been purchased iu Al bany, and it is still coming iu, though nut so fast as it has been, iho price has fallen some, but wu think it will again advance If it does not, some of the eaters will be short unless their purchases were for other parties. Democrat Fine Wiievi Mr. Isaac New house, who resides twelve miles northwest of this city, has left at our ollico somo fino specimens of wheat, of tlie.bluo stem variety, which were raised upon his farm. This wheat is nearly six feet in height, has a very strong stem, with a large and well-filled head, aud will yield about forty-five bushels per acre. The specimens were taktn at random from a field ot forty acres. CorvalUi Oautte. OBITUARY. ltnooit, Or., Juno 1, 1370. Kditor Willamette Farmer: Among thu friends w ho hivo passed from our prosenco to tho scenes within the veil is ono whoso name will be familiar to many in Oregon and California, Mrs. Harriet High)', who departed th's life April 13,1870. Sho was born at Hcpwvll, Duchess county, K. Y., Nov, 3, IS 12. Her mniden uamo was Har riet Elizabeth Clark. She mado a profession of Christian faith nud united with the Con gregational church at Norwalk, Conn., iu lSill. Sho was married to W. K. ltigby Nov. 5th, 1831, and subsequently united by letter with tho Presbyterian church, 22J street, N. Y., in chargo of Itov. Mr. Smith. I December, 1831, sho arrived with her husband in Cali fornia and united with Dr. Warren's church iu Nevada City by letter, and was a member of that church at tho time of her death. Sho camo with her husband to Oregon in 1801, and resided in Salem a number of vearu, where, as in othor places, sho bocamo en deared to many as mi atnlablo Christian and a DKWt hiiknd. How dearly her memory will be cherished can only bo known to those who recall her life so consistent, so kind, so unaf fected, so pleasant socially, and yet iu Chris tian mcckucM so firm in the right. Truly, such a lifo has left its impress for good indel ibly upon many associates. Tho morning of tho day of hor death sho seemed in perfect health, nnd it was while radiant with life which had shod rays that linger still, while cheerfully conversing with her husband that sho fell forward in his arms and expired. How truly did tho Master say, "In tho midst" of life we aro in doathl" and how should all be ready, for in such an hour as yo think not, the Son of Man cometh. Tliore Is a hope to console tlio bereaved husband; that ah inherits tho promises ot the children of God, and friends in hor native land, in California and Oregon, with careful meekness and Iovo sympathize with him. The place ot rest, Tho Christian's home, To meet again "And know as wo aro knowu," A Fiiiknd I). M. Outline, who lives four miles south of Dallas, writes us; "N. Leo, my old neigh bor, n dead. Ho departed this lifo last Fri day. Nicholas ico was born iu Piko county, Ohio, February 11, 1818; was married in 1310; moved to Iowa in 181.'), and from there to Oregon iu 1817; died July 11, 1870. Ho has lived neighbor to mo siuco 1850, and was respected by all who ken w him. When '22 years of ago ho mado a profession of religion iu the M. I'. Church, and lived a dovotcd Christian up to tho timo of his death. Crops in Yamhill. Noiitii Yamhill, July 20, IS79. F.ditJr Willamette Farmeri If wo havo good weather fur harvest wo will raisu thu largest crop that was over pro ducod iu this section of tho country I suu that Daniel t'lirk, of Marion, lias put spring wheat at 110 It is 150 iu this part of the country. Spring oats hu puts at 100, Hero I think it is 200, for the spring grain hero is doublo what it was la.it year, Somo smut has been fouud iu a few fields of wheat caused by neglecting to uso vitroil when sowing iu the fall, Thero is no smut in wheat whero vitroil was properly used. Ou sued oats it will do no harm, as I havu found to my satis faction, but much good. That farmers will run the ruk ot losing so much by smutty wheat u strange to mo, when it is so little trouble and uxpe,isa to in sure their crops eh ar of smut by using vit roil. I uso two ounces to the bushel, and have not had smut for twenty years, and ev ery farmer uau do the samu, 11 It. LvuuilLit, Apple Tree Blight. TfLLtMuuK. Dr., July II, IS;y. I Ml tor Willamette Farmer. In my article in answer to "Loraiiu,' published in jour paper of July I, iu regaid to the so-called apple tru blight, it should have read coast wind m.ted of east wind. "Loraine" sajs hu knows of u iasi wluro ox possd to west that sudered fro!., thu blight - 'i being thu ease, "Lorainu" Bill myself . Will some others give its their views u tho matter! S. D II Dimth oy Ml Mauv 11 rinn.Yi)N. Tho Democrat saysi After a long and painful ill ness of many months, this most estimable and talented young lady died yesterday morning, at the residence of Hon. J 0. Powell, in this city. She was in the 21th year ot her age, Son-icRicK for the FAUsntn. ADVERTISING BATES. w ctiixos sa.ao ror month For an Inch of aJtertlslnj space, to the flnt month! $4,00 2?cr IVIonth Tar two Inches; $5.00 E'er IVIonth I'ortlircondiM, with rcasonsblo terms lor long llrao advertisements, Iiccnl Advertisement. Published on Pararablo Terms IIIJBINBSS ITIKN Desiring liberal space 111 lurs i po)U tcrmi; not Iom than Hi per month lot a column ot twenty Inchon. NO. 23. Wheat Rust In Lano County. llAnuisnnno, Or., July 20, 1870. llditor Wlllamctto Farmeri The farmers In this vicinity are somowhat alarmed for their wheat prospoct, owing to tho nppcarauco of rust. I havo been out witli.auoighbor prospecting tho wheat, nnd I consider their fears aro well founded. At wo wcro walking through tho wheat tho rust would tly liko smoke, settling ou our clothing ami giving them tho appearance of old, rusty iron. It appcarn to bo confined principally to tho blades, and it is to bo hoped vrilt do no material damage Hay harvest is under good licadw ay, Somo barley cut iu tho iicighboihood. Tho health iu this vicinity was nover bettor at this timo of car. A. U. W. From Lebanon. Lkiivnon, Or., July II, 1870. Kditor Willamotto Farmeri I suppose that a few lines from this part ot f lod'a country w ould not bo amiss. Wo havo a lino projprct for a good crop. Plenty ot rain, and raining to-day, llathor poor timo to mako hay, but tho crop promises well in this part ot old Linn. Tho Lebanon Orange is going to meet with tho Sautiam Ornngo on July 12th to havo a good social timo. Having mado provious arrangements in tho Mast with tho manufacturers to purchaso all kinds ot goods, from a spool of thread to a steam cngiuo, it thero arq any farmors that want suoh things, I can furnish them at facto ry prices with freight added. David Smith. Insure your House. Klsewhero will bo found tho advortisemont ofUho Ilamburg.Bromen Firo Insurance Co., a (j'ormati corporation represented by II, lloyd A Son. Mr. Hamilton Iloyd has boon conceded to bo tho leading insurance man in this Stato for many years, and is undoubted authority on such matters. Ho now has the agency of this company, and has associated himself with his son for tho pnrposo of car rying on a general iusuranco brokorage. The Hamburg-Dromon is a prudent and conserva tive company, and wo tako plcasuro in rco omincnding II. Iloyd A Son to our many readers. That insuranco is nocessary is un deniable. SAVE GOOD SPECIMENS. At this timo farmers aro saving tho hay crop, and the barley willbo ripe beforo long; ao will the rye, and vrn want to urgo all who have good grain or grass to save specimons to bo exhibited at tho Fair of tho Mechanics' Institute in Sau Francisco, iu August. You cau gather good bunches of timothy, clover, orchard grass, or any other kind, aud do them up carefully and leavo them at any rail road or express ollico, marked "P. Schulze, Portland," aud they will comu nil right, and bo suro and put jour name and address ou each bundle. They wish to procuru hunches or sheaves ot all grassos and grains, vrgetablui and fruits, of different kinds of wood, specimens of fino or choice wool, and iu fact of any or anything that rupresonU tho products or industries of Oregon A Contemptible Affair. I'll" indignation of thu people has been aroused to its highest pitch by tho appearance in tin Now Northwest of slanderous nrtielo reflecting its a most unjust uud uncalled-for mau.ier iiou one of our foremost citizens. And this lesentinent his been heightened, if that were possible, by the abiudoned manner in whiv-li thu sancity of the family circle ha-i beuu invaded and matters that woro buried and forgotUm in the long ago hayo been re vived for tho sinister purpose of venting ma lignant spite upon one who enjoys thu high uituem of all, for thu simple and only reason tint he hai chosou to dille-r with the author of tho contemptible articlo. Wo are amaicd that ouo professing to lo laboring for the Imst interests of woman and claiming the at tuutiou of thu intelligent inas.se should thus dubuu thu coluuun of a uewspipcr under her ojutrol If these are toichiugs of woman suffrage i; should I jo prohibited by statute. Mrj Dumna) has by this full stroke done mon iiijui) t herself, and her causi hcie, t iu oa.s i in repair. The people can havo patience with nouu who woull so ruthlessly viohtu thu holiest laws of the land. Wu aro not surprised that publio execration should 11 unbounded, for it cannot Iu amiss. Jacksonville Times. John M. Puiill has been elected president and W. J. lierreu socretary and agent of tl.o Farmers' Warehouse iu this city. Amplo provision has been made fur sacks and the stonug aud shipping of grain. Hereafter one-half cmt premium on the bushel willbo allowed those who furnish their own sacks I Halem Mercury., ...j--.., .