The Southwest from Humboldt, Kansas • 3

TINS KONi; IUC. MISS M. 13. KDDINOS The SouTiiwiiST. SjH'clal Kofhu-s.

Wanled bushels of corn. 1-llf ('. II. I'HATT. ill 1 iijll I I I10SMIII1I HEAD-QUARTERS FOR Ncinl-Annual Mi-Hiiiy, of lie Stale llortii iilliinil Society.

Arrangements having been made by which our city was to entertain tbo State Horticultural Society nl their suniimsr session, this season, we were highly grntilied to see the display nf taste and evidenco of pains taken In the decoration of the hall for their reception, The buses of the arched ceiling wero festooned with heavy lines of walls bung wilh choice lithographs and engravings, while the centre of tho lloor'was occupied by a terraco-like stand covered with beautiful specimens of preserved fruit, bouquets, and pot (lowers. The Ihanks of the city are duo to the direction of assistants and contributors whoso united efforts achieved so agreeable a The morning session, Tuesday, was called to order at 10 a. by President Wm, M.llousleyin the chair, and opened wilh appropriate prayor by Jho Rev. Mr. Sago.

The Society was then welcomed to Humboldt by our genial Mayor, Mr. Emmert. The programme, which was not. arrangod before coming to tho city, was beaded by an essay by Trof. Dido, of Manhattan College, on Forest Culture." Tho importance of this subject can scarcely bo exaggerated.

The Professor referred to the intimate relation of Forest Culture to our social interests, showed how the very lives of nations depend on a preservation of their limber, and that our system of agricullwo is hostilo to our forests. Forest conservation and forest culture must, go together. Planting should bo located with judgment and taste. The regulation of tho climate is in the hands of the tren-pUnter. lie to the immense value of timber mid orchard on prairie farms, reccomniended extensive planting of shelter-belts, which should be done on the basis of the rectangular system.

Discussion on the essay was then opened. Tho Professor on being interrogated, recommended tho planting of maple us cheap, of rapid growth and excellent, wood. The Dry Goods -'TOGETHER WITH Roots, -Shoes, 1 x. o. nruvKH Dan.

II invii.t COMy mi SEVENTH and BRIDGE ST S. NEW GOOBS RECEIVED DAILY! KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE That we will not be undersold by any house Ueu nock Trices. Our House Shall FOR Best Quality of Goods Lowest fob cash: oisnirzri Call and price our goods before making your purchases. I ly IIYSINGER ROSENTHAL. Our Oivlntnls ami In.vards' lu r.

several days we hnvo heard complaints of I lit! ravages of nil insect upon Hie orchards and grape vines in this vicinity, and upon examination tind our own premises infected, the apples on certain trees being lit-terally eaten up, mid grape vines nearly stripped of foliage. Tho pest that is milting these depredations Is the well-known Hose Hug, a diurnal beetle of the meloloii. thian group. It is about seven-twentieths of an inch long, In iff yellow above and lighter below, with ft simmer body tapering before ami behind, short, ashy, yellow insect, though one of tho greatest pests in gardens and nurseries, was unknown in northern New England until within forty years; its annual appearance coincides with the blossoming of the rose, whence the common namo; it attacks tho rose with avidity, and also grnpo vines, young apples and other fruits, garden vegilablea, corn, forest trees and even grass, devouring flowers, leaves and fruit. They arrive in swarms unoxpooledly, and disappear as suddenly; they cmergd from the ground early in June, and remain thirty or forty days, when the males die, and tho females outer the twirl h.

their egs and return to the Burface to perish. Tho only means of destroying them that wo know of is by crushing, scalding or burning) after being shaken daily from the Infested trees or plants. Insectivorous birds earn a right to man's protection for their valuable sorvicos In devouring these beetles niol and various predacious- and inscTTi' also cat them. Young chickens are said sometimes to be killed by the irritation produced by the prickly feet and shnrp claws of these insects which they havo swallowed. This is ono of the most destructive of insects, in some places in the West, having consumed year after year the crop of young apples, From what, we have learned the destruction in this vicinity this year is likely to bo quite serious, and our citizens, especially the far mers, should inaugurate a systematic, deter mined and persistent warfare upon these insoets.

Bitr Crook Fanners' Convention. We bail thepleasui'o of attending a conven tion of farmers, held at Wisburg's Grove, on Big creek, Allen county, May 25th. The day was lovely, really too inviting to the farmer to allow him to quit his fields even for the purpose of at tending such a gathering, and hence many in tho vicinity prefered tending their corn, thus demonstrating their appreciation of the old injunction, to "make hay while sun shines." Still there was largo atteudence, not alone from the neigh borhood, but from adjoining counties and from Humboldt. Nearley every business house in this city was represented, even our lawyers and doctors not disclaiming a friendly crasp of the "rough and bony hand." So far as we could judge, tho object of the con vention was attained, the businessfarmers hold ing their canvass quiet ly by themselves, hile the crowd was being entertarnedby the law ycrs telling what they did not know about farming. We print, on our fourth page of this issue, the admirable address delivered on this occasion by Maj.

Whitney, of this city(who alone of -all the speakers, seemed prepared to make a speech, or who knew any-thiue worth tclliiiE to such an audience. The fanners in tire vicinity of liig creek, and, indeed, of Allen county, generally, are im bued with the right spirit, and possessing rich lands and beautiful surroundings will re many years, achieve a thrift and competence to be envied by the dwellers of the older states. It is but justice to say even at this late date, when the flavor of savory dishes has altogether vanished, that the farmers' wives and daughters of Big creek, are mis tresses of the culivary art, and refreshed the "inner man" with most delicious and sub stantial provinder. Center Township Farmers' Club ot Woodson County. The farmers of Center township, Woodson county, met at the school house in Kalida, on the 1st for the purpose of organizing a farmers club.

It was a busy time for fanners in replanting their corn, but there was, nevertheless, a very respectable audience present. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Chris. Wilson, upon whosemotionT. II.

Davidson, was called to the chair, and W. H. Jones was made secretary. Hon. II.

C. Whitney of Allen county, was then introduced, and made a very comprehensive spceck of an hour's length, upon the objects and duties of farmers' clubs, which was very attentively listened to. G. W. Hutchison, President of the Woodson county Agricultural Society, then spoko at considerable length and very acceptably on the same subjects.

The following officers were then elected J. S. Landes, President W. M. Friedley, Vice-President; Peter Bell, Recorder; W.

II. Jones, Secretary. A constitution and by-laws was then adopt ed, and a considerable number of members joined the club, then and there. A determina tion was evinced to make this tho farmers' club of Southern Kansas. A resolution of thanks was offered to Sena tor Whitney for his address and for his present of a library and another resolution was adopted, recognizing the Woodson county Advocate as the organ of the olub.

Brief speeches were made by Lr. Turner, Dr. Jones, W. II. Jones, and T.

II. Davidson, after which the meeting broko up. Died. O'BRIEN Atthc residence of hisson. Wm.

C. O'Brien, in Humboldt, on the 27th Cornelius O'Brien, ano tit vears. two months and eighteen days. The funeral took place on the 28th from the Methodist Episcopal Church, where large audience was convened, and where a most beautiful and touching discourse was preached by the pastor of the Church. The deceased was one of the early pioneers this country, and a life of exemplary use fulness and of benificent charity was crowned a peaceful death and an honored memory.

He was a native of Pike county, Ohio, where lived throughout his entire life, until the last fifteen years thereof, hich he completed this county. No life could have been simpler or more blameless than his, nor could any have left so many friends and so few enemies. As guileless as a-child, he yet had the lion-heart and the undaunted mettle a brave pioneer. May he rest in peace and may his good deeds follow him. Acknowledgement.

For the handsome recognition of our news paper enterprise on the part of the L. L. Railroad Company, in remitting a portion the freight charges, on our new press and printing material, we lender our most grateful acknowledgment. We have never come business relations with a more chivalric gentlemanly set of men than the oflieials the L. L.

II. from Superintendent Chanulp down to the pea-nut venders on the trains." Kipceitilly are tlio employees at the Hiuuboldi office all Iniini.s. i -f IIOMHOI.DT, JWI'1 IK72. ARE YOU INSURED? Delays are Dangerous Eur Stifoly Insure In ltclioblo Companies, via: 71CTNA, of Harlnird, Conn ANN AH, )f Leavenworth. IIAICTI''OltI, of Hartford, UMMCItWItlTKltM', of New York NOItTII AMKKKIA, ofj'liila.

AM liltlOAN CliNTJtAL, St. Louis, 1-1-tf C. H. IMtATT, Ajyont. HUMBOLDT MNK, PRATT DAYTON, Bankers, Do a General Banking Business Intercut allowed on Time Deposits.

tlold Silver tloverimient Ilondsi and Seliool Jtonds bought and sold. TieketH for Hulo on England, Germany and Sweden. Foreign bought and boIJ. Notary Public. Olliee Hours 0 a.

m. to 4 p. m. KHtablitshed In 18(58. 1-1-ly Iolians Monday last Messrs.

Tnlcott, Murray and Harris of lola, wero perambulating our streets, nml in their rambles visited Thk South wkst office. Tin; inspiration of truth lias given exist-unco to the following jiarody Ono by one the green leavos wither, One by one tbo roses pine. One by one the olliee-holders tho funds and then resign. An Institution, A dinner link Cooking Stove is absolutely necessary for life and liberty to all women, for it lightens their labors, preserves their health, cheers and soothes their temper, economize their lime and strength, and extends their leisure. A Good Appointment.

Sheriff Anisdon has done himself a credit and grntilied a grout many of our citizens, by the appointment of Mr. I), I', Owen, ofSalein towiiidiip, as undoi-sberiilfor Allen county. No better appointment could havo been made. Mr. Green lias the entire confidence of our people, and w'l 1.

it iy discharge the duties of his new puailiiin. Sheriff Amsden, during his brief service, has displayed marked judgement as an eilicicnt oflicer. Our New Outfit. When once decided to establish a printing house and newspaper in Humboldt, we determined that it should be complete in all its departments, and of the latest styles and best materials to be had in America, for wo had made up our mind toliave the neatest paper, and to execute the finest work done in Kansas. After a careful canvass of all our resources we hit upon the expedient of apply-ing to that Prince of Printers and Pap of PaporB, 8.

P. Rounds, No. 13, 15 and 17 North Jefferson Chicago, to tax his geni. ous in selecting for us the very best outfit, all respects, for both newspaper and job oft within the limit of our means. Luckily for us M.

Rounds accepted the trust, and lias ex. eouted it to our most perfect satisfaction. We cordially invite inspection of our material Our paper speaks for itself, and the job work now being turned off from our Globe press demonstrate our ability to oompete with any printing establishment in the West, Mr, Rounds will please accept our thanks for his fidelity and promptness ia executing our orders. The Country. Fain would my muse the flowery treasure sine, And humble glories of the useful sm'ine: Where opening roses breathinir sweets diffuse And soft carnations shower their healing ubwh; While lilies smile in virgin robes of white, Blushing in bright diversities of light." There is nothing more charming than ride into the country, especially across the prairies, early in the day after a refreshing spring rain.

Friday morning last, in comp any with ex-Mtiyor Pratt we visited his beau. tiful Mound Farm east of Humboldt, about two miles. The prairios and fields were rich ly diversified with beautiful flowers, and the lark, robin and bluebird sported in the fresh and fragrant air. The drive was truly de lightful, and would have been enjoyed by the most stolid old recluse, or unpoetie matter-of-fact, dollar-aud-cent philosopher. Mr.

Pratt has the good sense and enterprise to devote a portion of his time to personal labor and the supervision of the extensive improve ments and adornments being put upon his Mound Farm, which, in a fewyears, will be one of the most attractive spots in Kansas. His enterprise and good-taste never fails of substantial improvemciitsaiid becoming orna mentation. Personal. Mr. VVm.

Branson, ex-mayor and ono of the most worthy citizens of. Jacksonville, 111, wilh his good lady, was in our city Tuesday last. His visit to Tun Southwest office re minded us of old times, when he used to gladden us with his pleasant countenance in the Journal, office, Jacksonville, and discuss politics and local enterprises. Mr, Branson is delighted with Kansas, and especially with Humboldt, and thinks it not impossible that he may some diiy cast his lot among us. Uis residence in Kansas would be an acquisition of great value.

ueo. F. Ware, traveling correspondent of the l.awrem-e. Tribvm, tendered his corotdi- meuts to Tin: S.oi'-j one day last week. Frank.

P. Smith, of the popular wholesale grocery house of Carney, Garrett, Fenlon St. Louis, was in the city last week. Mrs. Wing, of Rochester, N.

mother-in- law of Mr. Charles II. Pratt, and his little daughter, Fanny, are on a visit to him, and are slopping with Mr. Dayton. Fanny is a sprightly little Miss, and will be great com pany for her father.

A tew days since, we had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of L. Harper, the vetrinn editor and proprietor of the Mt. Vernon, (Ohio) Democratic Banner. Mr. Harper and his accomplished lady, were the guests of Col.

Tluirstnn while in our city. Mr. Harper has been in the editorial harness for thirty-five years for eight years the editor-in-chief of the Pittsburg Daily JVsl; for the pasty twenty years the editor and proprietor of the Mt. Vernon Banner. His ability, energy and honorable career has made the Banner one of the most influential democratic journals in Ohio.

From here Mr. II. went to the end of the truck of the R. R. in the Indian Territory, returning Ohio by way of the Atlantic Pacific R.

The editorial letters of Mr. II. nf marked ability, and do justice to our noble State. We shall be pleased tu record another visit from tins worthy gentleman. a to by he of of into and of Millinery AND DRESS MAKING, New York street, Humboldt.

A full and complete stock of the latest and most, improved styles of Millinery embracing a lull line of RIBBONS, FLOWERS, LACE8 AND STRAW Hata and Bonnets Bleached ami pressed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Particular tttleut ion given to Dress Making i-l-l SHCOND ANNUAL Salem Township Fair, ALLEN COUNTY, KAS. September 24, 25 and 20, 1872 Special and Regular Premiums. Competition Open to the World.

OFFICERS: T. Brooks, Trcst. ah. Sec'y. DIRECTORS: J.

R. Goodin, C. P. Ives, Isaao Bonebrnke, James Ellis. A.

and Hodgson, Win. hlngley, J. Rhodes, 1-1-td Tebbs' Drug Store, Seventh and Bridge Street, HUMBOLDT, KAS. A full assortment of Fresh, and Pure Drays, 3led ic int'Hf To ilet Articles And the usual nccompanyiuents of a First Class Drug Store, Constantly on hand and for sale at reason able prices 1-1-ly J. 1IAFER, MERCHANT TAILOR.

Keeps constantly on hand a Large Variety of Piece Goods, consisting of Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings. All work warranted to fit or no sale, New York street 'Eighth, Humboldt. between Seventh and 1-1-tf UTTERSON CAMPBELL, Dealers in FURNITURE AND TJiileitalers. A full supply of Furniture and Coffins kept constantly on hand. 1 Hearse and carriages furnished when de sired.

Wholesale and. retail. Bridge street, Humboldt, next door to Express office. 1-1-ly STEVEN Sc CO. Dealers in I Shingles, Pickets, Lath, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Glass, Coal, Lime, Plaster, Hair, Land riaster, lJuiltlinjf Paper, Prepared rai.it, Corner Sixth and Bridge HUMBOLDT, KAS.

Fairbanks Scale in front of Office. 1-1-ly EMPORIUM. Market Prices Corrected weekly by FJ. KEiVmiERER. Double team harness, 525 to $30 15 to 75 25 to 150 4.50 to '2(1 8to2l 75 els.

to 3.00 1.00 lo 4.IMI 25 cts to 4.50 Single buggy do Ooiilile linggy do addles trom Side Baddies from 'ollars from iridles from hips from Shop cast side of I'uliiit- Sijnare, IllillihoMt. I 1-h- For Kent Five store rooms and Ihreo dwelling houses fur rent by 1-1-tf ('. II. I'ltATT. 1'iOHt A bunch of keys, including key to postollice box, all on an open sleel ring.

Tho finder will bo liberally rewarded by leaving the same at the postollice in Hum boldt, Kas, 1-1-tf A Kare Hai-gain. fi(ii) acres choice smooth prairie land, about fifteen miles cast of II timholdt and lola, and about five miles north of Ulsinoro, on tlio Ft, 8., H. W. K. R.

The Marnialon river rises on this land. For a stock ranch it cannot bo excelled. Must be sold. Title perfect. Timo given.

l-i-tf emmert Mcculloch. Notice. I hereby givo notice to nil whom it may concern, that Mr. William Freeman las been infringing on my patent for the Humboldt Washing Machine, and that I have obtained decision of the United States District Court, at Topeka, sustaining my priority of invention and right in said patent; and I horeby forbid all persons of purchasing said Washing Machines, or the territorial right to mako or to sell the sumo, of the said William Freeman or his agents. JOHN LAWSON.

Humboldt, Juno 13, 1872. 1-1-31 Humboldt Domestic Markets. COIIBEOTKU TO JllNB 12, 1872. Apples, dried, i lb l()f412J lom 3 r.6 10(5 '2fi Peaches, dried, lb Beans, navy, 1 bushel Butter, lb Cheese, Eggs, ")) dozen Potatoes, old new Chickens, spring, alive, "jj dozen Oranges, dozen Lemons, Cherries, gallon Corn Meal, hundred Corn, in ear, '(jt bushel do shelled do 10 1 20 2 00 2 60 lu(ml 00 00(75 1 00 1 00 30 or Flour, jl hundred 4 50fe0 50 Lumber Market, Office of Tiif, Socthwkst Humboldt, Juno 13, 18' Ter Hund. 4 inch casings (lineal ft) 2 00 "A star shingles, per 6 50 No.

1 shingles.M 4 50 Lath, per 0 00 Lime (white) bbl. 2 00 Lime (native) bu. 85 Cement, per bbl. 4 00 Land plaster, 4 00 Michigan Stucco (Plaster Paris) per bbl. 6 00 Plastering hair.lb 7 DOORS.

2ft 6in by lift liin 2 00 to 3 00 1st clear 11, and 2 in 00 1st, clear 1 in 0 60 60 2d clear 1 in 6 00 Select 1 in 4 60 A stock boards 0 2', stock boards 4 25, Btock boards 3 75j Common boards 3 50 Sheathing 3 00 Joist, 18 ft under, 3 50 Scantling 3 50 Square timber 8 50 1st flooring 4 75 2d flooring 4 2ir 3d flooring 3 75 1st clear siding 3 00 1st siding 2 75 2d siding 2 30 3d siding 2 00 Poplar siding 2 50 2ft 8iu by (ill 8in 2 75 to 3 50 2 ft 10 in by (I ft 10 3 7 1st and 2d clear WINDOWS 12 LIGUTS ceiling 3 25 8 by 10, 175 1st ceiling 8 00 Poplar ceiling 2 75 Y. P. flooring 5 25 Fencing 8 50, Native lumber 2 60! Pickets 3 00; 0. G. battens (lineal ft) 2 00 9 by 12 to 9 by 16 2 50 to 3 10 by 12 to 10 by 10 2 50 to 3 2i WINDOWS 8 LIGUTS 0 by 12 to 12 by 18 2 25 to 4 50 Kansas City Domestic Market, Corrected to June 12, 1872, Apples, choice eating, bbl do tienctins do do dried, ft 11) Peaches, do Beans, navy, hand picket, bushel do hand picked, mcd, do do common, do $8 00 6 00 810 3 00 2 00 1 50 do white, do 1 CO 2 60 Jiutter, tresli yellow grass, (jl in Jl do meuiiim tresli do common packel do grease Honey, in comb, lb do strained Hemp, undressed, ton do dressed 34 18 121 65 0070 00 165 00 Eggs, shipping count do recount do pat.

case 11 12 12 Potatoes, choice peachblows, store 05 do mixed, trom store 40fV50 do now 2 50(n8 00 8 30 10 2 753 25 2 50()3 00 Chickens, dozen do dressed, ifr do alive, dozen do spring, alive Feathers, L. G. lb Onions, 38 bbl 85f355 2 75 do inferior 1 00,1 25 7 00ft8 00 6 00 4050 Oranges, i box Lemons, box, repacked do dozen, retail, CANNKD GOODS, Peaches, 2 lbs, "ijjl dozen 2 75 2 G02 75 8 00 2 25 a 2 60 rears, Pine apples Peas, Corn, Lima beans, String beans, Raspberries, Blackberries, 2 25 a 3 2 2 75 a 3 00 2 15 a 2 25 8 00 2 25 a 2 40 2 50 a 2 75 Cherries, hortleberrics, 2 621 Tomatoes, Cove oysters 2 lbs Cove oysters 1 lb 1 87 a 2 00 2 35 a 2 00 1 25 a 1 25 St. Louis. June 11.

Floue- St. Loris -Dnll and unchanged. Wheat Irregular but firmer on fall; No 2 spring $1 48; No 1 $1 50 elevator; saniplo lots reU tail sola IVo 4 $1 Tl; No 2i2 0 and 2 08. Corn Dull and lower; No 2 mixed 45.1 and 4(ic; white mixed and white CO and 62o sacked. Oats Dull and easier; No 2 mixed 801o; No 1 white 55c; bulk mixed and yellow 64c; white mixed 41c bulk: white 45 and 40c sacked.

Baulky--Nothing doing, llvu Dull; prime 771c. Pnovisio.Ns Pork Firm and higher: mess 512 and 12 25. Drv salt meat Firm: loose clear sides 6 c. Bacon Firmer; loose shoulders 4c, packed 5 and 5c, clear rib nna go, clear siues vjc. IjAIid Dull, country 8c.

IlioHWiXFJi Steady at 88c Hemp Dull and unchanged. Chicago. Cuicaoo, June 11. Flovk Quiet: gome lemand for sprint; superfine and extras at $5 60 and 6 60. Wheat Active and higher; No 2 sprinz $1 54 and I 55; cash ir June closing at inside.

Corn In good demand: No 2 mixed regu lar 45 and 45Jc; cash or June. Uats firm; No I 41c cash or June. Rye Firm; Nos 1 and 2 74 and 75c. Barley Quiet; No 2 fall 55J and 58c. Whisky Firm at 80c but generally held at 8fiJo.

Provision's Pork Quiet and unchanged; mess S-12 30 and 12 35 cash: $12 50 and 12 55 for July. Hams in pickle steady at and 10c; winter cured 8 and for sum mer. Bulk meats middles and bacon quiet with no sales. Live Stock Markets. June 11.

Cattle Quiet at 2 oO ami 0 60. Hons $3 50 and 4 10. CiiuAoo, June 11. Cattle Dull with rlil sales; choice 50 and (i 021 Hons Opened firm hut closed dull and heavy at 70 and 4 05. OB PKIN'TING.

Neither pains or money have been snared to nieke the Job Department of the Southwest the most complete in Smtl liei Kani. Call and see specimens and learn our prices. Tiiyear 177H was ii year that tried mcEi'HNoiils The year 3 872 is a year that tries men's pockets To meetthiseni- ergeiieywehro't to this town what we thougSit the community wanted: Pry goods, clothing, hoots and shoes, hats and caps, of the very hest quality and manufacture, thinking what little the people might want to buy they would want of a good quality. We have more than ever realized that large profits cannot he ob tained in these times. The nier- lant who gets through wilh a living this year does well and he can reasonably a' look for some thing more when money gets more enty.

The result thus farhasbeen very gratifying indeed; people in all directionsex- press themselves as ulersed with our merch-anize and prices. To our friends and patrons of the past: we have only to thank you tor patron- lt lilVCn US ailU I ilC gUaraHtCC OI in the future. community in say come and see us. No one shall treat you better than we. Our stock is ihe est ml our pri ces are the low- Oisr terms are rigidly cash.

Our prices arc the same to all and prices guaranteed Q5 per cent, less than i 11 creau house can mil! 1 JVC. .1 1r a is fn TO REDUCE RAISE rnd Clothing, Hats, Capg, in the City advertising to sell at Cost or We intend that Be Head-Quarters THE and Prices as Low as the STOCK AND MONEY Si A to R. yellow locus was objected to as subject, to the borer. Dr. Btayman of the Western Vlauter, however, maintains that whon shaded by middle trees of rapid growth, the locus is free from the borer.

Mr. Maxwell called attention to tho climatic changes supposed to be produced by timber. Variuus theories were advanced by several gentlemen in do- fence of the idea that a timber growth pro duces rain-full, air. vmge oi iota, accounts tor the mam moth flora on the Pacific slope by the great rain-fall there, and, to a degree, for the rain fall by tho presence of timber. Thinks that prairie fires decrea.se the rain.

Dr. Staynmn suggested that the rain-fall on tho Pacific slope is in the winter when the forests are dead, and could impossibly have any effect upon it. After a recess, meeting was called to order at 2 p. and remarks on subject continued The attendance during the afternoon was much better than in the forenoon session and was especially distinguished by the pres ence of quite a number of ladies. Mr.

Jledcllan, a visitor, thinks that the copions ruins on the Pacific slope have pro- duced the heavy timber growth. Ho attributes rain-fall to a favorable altitude. The President, Dr. Ilousley, attributes tho great rains this season to heavy snows of last winter on the mountains. He seems to consider us very much dependent for our rains upon tho snow-fall in the Sierras.

Mr. Gage thinks a chief cause of rain in this quartor is the prevalence-of moisture laden currents from the Gulf encountered and condensed by northern or northwest Thfe second subject on the programme was tho probable cause of tho fail ing fruit crop this season. ur.niaviMn minus unit me great dropping. off of blosums obsorved by him is duo to their lack of polen, occasioned by over-culture, JUr. fllaxwotl thinks time was not given to mature the fruit bud.

The peach which ma tures early has oomo out of the winter un hurt. Mr. Wier of Bourbon, thinks it strange that immature buds should have flowered thinks in addition that Kansas is not so aw ful a fruit State as some make out. The President is of the opinion that owing to heavy rains in November, succeeded by the freezo of the 19th of same month, the wood was hindered from maturing. From immature wood, wood full of water, caught by a freeze, fruit cannot be expected.

The blossom is fixed in the fall and blossoms in the spring though lacking vitality to set fruit. Ihe peach bears its fruit on tho wood of the last year and was perfected before the ft-eze. After some few more remarks by several gentlemen, tho chair was takcm pro tern, by Senator Vincent, whereupon Dr, Ilousley proceeded to defend the reputation of Kansas as the first fruit State in the Union. The Doctor related how the socioty was mooved to compote at Philadelphia by the slander previously current that the State could raise no fruit. Her success at Phila delphia is known, is unrivalled.

The prejn dice which her success there excited induced the commission not to go into the lists at Richmond. A Diploma, however was given her for the best display of fruit at the exhibition. Accounts for our success by our goo- graphical position, and holds that Kansas will have to supply all the mining region with fruit in the future. Promises for this year the best specimens of fruit ever produced in the State, Curdling and Root Pruning was, on motion of Dr. Maxwell, next discussed.

The sub siiilTce' of what was developed on this subject seems to be, that these processes force a growth of fruit, but destroy tho tree. Trees so treated will beiuf for seven or eight years In planting orchards it was recommended to set out vei'y close and foot-prune alternate trees which after a few years bearing could be removed to the advantage of the remain der. The proceedings of the next day will find room in our next numher. JT 1 GROCERY Wholesale dealers in Groceries and Liquors. Coal Oil Salt and Flourr a Specialty, HI- NTS FOR LA FR1XA- l'otrdcr Company.

All Goods arc now being sold at HEW TORS PRICES! BUT ONE PRICE AND STRICTLY CASH! No, 8 Bridge street, Humboldt, T. 1-1-1 i-l-iy.