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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

Draining Stops from Houses.

shall, without attempting to disparage the
judgment or the practice of others, proceed to
describe the plan which have adopted in or
der to avoid, on the one hand, the unsghtly
and inconvenient accumulation Of ice near the
kitchen door in the winter and on the other,
the still more offensive efluyia from the sink
gutter in the summer The water is conduct
ed from the wash-trough into drain beneath,
through two-inch lead pipe some two and a
half feet long and so curved to allow a por-
tion OF it always to stand full of water which
is, of course, displaced by each successive de.
posite thus forbidding the ngress of cold air
or the return Of noxious gases from the cess
pool below. 1t will be observed that to secure
the advantages of this arrangement, the drain
must be carefully closed around the insertion
of the pipe. The drain is made of brick with
the fall of nearly au inch to the foot, and
sufficiently deep under ground to render it Sc
cure from freezing 1t terminates, at q suitable
distance from the house, in a pit four by six
feet, and FIVE feet deep, walled up 10 the sur
face of the ground aud securely covered As
there is considerable amount of waste water
from the wash house and kitchen, where there
are several in family, this depository will oc-
casionally require to be pumped out. have
therefore provided it with cheap pump, SO
primitive and simple in its construction as to
have cost less than two dollars and vet so
cffcacious in its performance as to discharge
with ease to the operator, a hogshead of water
per minute. 1t is made of pine boards about
five inches square, with stationary valve near
the bottom, and movable one attached to the
piston rod, as in the common pump-the pis-
ton is worked without lever
The contents Of the cesspool are made to
subserve valuable purpose, both as a rcnoya
tor of the soil and also for irrigation. In the
latter relation it is exceedingly useful to the
garden +; for in q few minutes man will throw
up enough water to thoroughly irrigate every
part of it-thus carrying both moisture and
nourishment to the plants at q time when they
most need it,
have been thus explicit, because l believe
this arrangement has many palpable advan-
tages over every plan of conducting the drain
age away on the snrface and because have
thought that a lack of perspicuity in com
munication on so very commonplace place a
subject would detract from the little merit it
might otherwise possess. c., West Grove,
Chester county, Pennsylvania - County Gen
HsnaH.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

ANTS AND FRUr TREEs.-Many really sup
pose that ants are injurious to fruit trees This
is not so. Those acquainted with their habits
know that they visit fruit trees infested with
plant lice, both roots and branches. They are
attended by ants, which seem to nSe them as
their milk kline They are sought bv the ants
because of sweet fluid furnished by these lice
which supplies the ants with nutrition This
sccounts for their being about fruit trees Take
warning, then, when you see the ants busily
ascending and descending in regular succession
young fruit trees, or others, and Immediately
spply ashes or lime to them when the dew is
oo slso applying one or both sbou, The roots
o. the trees infested by them.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

How TO Live LeSG-More people die an
nually from want of sufficient brain work than
Fl ON the excess of it. Good health of body and
mind depends on each having its full share OF
exercise and work, and it would seem from his
tory that we can better afford the body to be
in state Of lassitude than allow the intellect
ual powers to lie dormant. There may be ph vs.
ical cause for this, from the fact that much
thought induces temperate life but the ex
ceptions to such rule would be found so enor-
nous as to show that it was not the only Sc
cret. We are rather inclined to think that the
most general rule and the one capable of the
broadest application, by which to attain to
that great desideratum, "a green old age" is
to give the mind full play-to expand the
powers of thought by reading and observation
and to Danish the fear of death, resulting from
from an exhausted knowledge box" We
have shown to what ages the old philosophers
lived and many modern ones have been equally
long-lived. Calico and Roger Bacon both
lived to 78, Button died at 81, Galeo and
West were 80, Franklin and Herschel lived to
S4, and Newton and Voltaire did not finish
their labors until IS. The astronomer HALEY
was sc at his decease, and Sir Hans Soane was
SO. Michel Angelo and Titan, the great
masters of art, lived to 96 These, surely are
instances enough to stimulate the individual
who wishes to live long, not to forget to cult
vate the intellectual faculties and imagination,
while he is attending to the physical aids of
exercise, cleanliness and temperance We all
think too much of the body and neglect the
higher and dvnerpart within US we cleanse
the temple and adorn its pillars, but we forget
that the dweller therein also requires attention
and care.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

FEEDING HoRsEs-The practice of regula-
ting the food of horses by the amount Of work
they are required to perform, is a good one,if
properly followed. For example, a horse when
lying comparatively idle, as in winter should
have less solid food than amid the hard work
Of spring and summer. Again, if horse is
abou, TO be put to a work of extra labor it is
well TO fortify him for it with little extra feed
ing beforehand But the mistake we refer to is
the practice of over feeding him an hour or so
before putting him to work If an extra ser
vice is required of a horse on any particular
day, and an extra feed is to be given him, let
him have it the evening beSorehand, rather
than in the morning an hour or two before be-
ing put to work. Why so? Because, if be is
pnt TO work so soon after eating. his food does
not become digeSted, and he is obliged to caTrv
about with him a large mass of undigested food
which is rather a burden than q help to him
Ii he is well fed iu the evening before the food
is ssimiIated-changed to flesh aud blood
and sends health ana vi<or through the system
As general rule. working horse should be
fed regularly, both as to time and amount.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

To Cure HARD PULLING HoRsEs-A writer
in the London Field thus prescribes remedy
for hard pulling horses " Put the curb chain
inside the mouth, from hook to hook, instead
of out. How or why it acts with such consiJ
erable effect know not, but at times it utterly
puts an end to over-pnlling To stop a run
away horse, or render the most pulling brute
quiet and playful with his bit, get a double
plain snaffle, rather thick and heavy, the joints
rather open, cut an old curb chain in half and
let it hang down from the tottom snafle Joint
When he offers to pail or bolt, instantly mere
ly drop your hand of course the curb chair
will drop between his front teeth and should
the beast savage tiff any of your correspon-
dents wish to try the effect on themselves, they
have only to place a nut between their front
teeth and Try TO crack it-they will soon un-
derstand the vast difference between pleasure
and pain. So does the horse, and 10 a short
time he will play with the very thing he before
tried to savage and in the end become from q
vicious brute, a playful, good monthed animal
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

GIVE THE BOYS A CHANCE.-One Of the
surest methods of attaching boy to the farm,
is to let him have something upon it for has
oacn. Give him q small plot of ground to cul-
tivate, allowing him the proceeds for his own
use. Let him have his steers to break, or his
sheep to care for. The ownership of even q
fruit tree planted, pruned and brought to bear
ing by bis own hands, will inspire him with an
interest thatn no mere reward or wages can give
In addition to the cultivation of taste for
farm life, which such a course will cultivate.
the practical knowledge gained by the boy will
be of the highest value Being interested, he
will be more observaut, and will thoroughly
learn whatever is necessary for his success
Another and equally important advantage will
be the aecustoming him early to feel response
bility. Many young men, though well acqnain-
ted with all themanual operations of the farm
fail utterly when entrusted with the manage
ment OF an estate, from want of experience in
planning for themselves. 1t is much better
that responsibility should be gradually aSsum-
ed, than that young man should be first
thrown upon himself on attaining bis msjority.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

SPEAK WELL OF OrHERS-If the disposition
to speak well Of others were universally pre-
valeut. the world would become comparative
paradise The opposite disposition is the Pau
dora-box, which, when opened, fills every house
with pain and sorrow How many enmities
and heart burnings flow from this source How
much happiness is interrupted and destroyed
Envy, jealousy and the malignant spirit of evil
when they find veut by the lips, 60 forth on
their mission ike foul fends, to blast the repu-
tation and peace Of others Every one has
his impertections and in the conduct of the
best there will be occasional faults which might
seem to justify animadversion. 1t is good rule
however, when there is occasion for fault find
ing, to do it privately to the erring one This
may prove salutary. 1t is proof of interest
in the individual which win generally be taken
kindly, if the manner of doing it is not offensive
The common and unchristian rule, on the con
trary, is to proclaim the failings of others to
all but themselves. This is unchriStian, and
shows deSpicable heart
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

B@@ The eccentricities of John Randolph
of Roanoke, were proverbial. Among the
greatest geniuses and ablest statesmen of the
age in which he lived, he was peculiarly dis
tnguished for his practical common sense and
plainneSS Of manner and dress On a certain
occasion be was stage passenger in Virginia,
and reclining on lounge at hotel, waiting
for change of teams. A dandly dressed
young man appeared before mirror, in the
same room, and after some time spent in fix
ing his curly hair, and adjusting the f.ippery
of bis wardrobe, Mr. Randolph partly raised
himself, and inquired of him, is your stage
ready sir p Blast the stage" retorted the
dandy, have nothing to do with the STAGE"
d" Oh, thougnt you was the driver" coolly
apOIogIzed the interrogation.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

How TO SPEAK IN PUBIc.-Somebodyg gives
this advice to new beginners When you
mount the stand be puzzled where TO put your
hat. Look round, as though you were quite
cool and collected, and suddenly put your hat
upon the floor Turn to the audience, pass
your fingers through your hair, and say, Eel
low citizens" extend your right hand, pnt
your left on your vest, on whichever side in
your private opinion your heart lies, swell out
your chest as though all the goddesses Of lib
erty in the world had left their respective
countries, and had taken board and lodging
in your expansive bosom, and were now strug-
Cling to fnd their way out. Repress their
generous efforts for moment and then burst
right out, leading of with brief eulogy on
the American eagle. The effect will he ire
mendouS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

LIGHTNING -RoDs.-A We have inquiries
almost every week about putting up lightning
rods. we will therefore give a general answer
TO ell who are in pursuit Of such information
In putting up a rod, care must be observed TO
have oil the joints perfectly connected for it
has frequently happened that the lightning has
passed from iljointed rods into buildings. The
rod should be clamped to the building with
brackets Of vanished dry wood or glass insnla-
tors and its lower eud should always becarried
down into damp soil Care must be exercised
that no masses of metal in the building be Sit
uated near the conductor, because if such 8
mass be greater than that Of the rod, the light.
ming is liable 10 pass from the latter TO the
former The point of the conductor should be
carried about four oTfve feet above the bighe>t
chimney, and if it is of iron, il should be one.
hall az inch IL diameter for building 30 feet
high
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13

hg 1t is well for the soul to have some
aim, some object, to which to direc. its ener-
gies it brings out their hidden strength, and
We can battle life's seyerest storms if that aim
ever be ours, in pursuit of its attainment
Eg- never knew but one person who in
terfered between man and wife in their broils
with success (said philosopher and that was
the person who turned to and thrashed them
both soundly.
hS- We would educate the whole man
the body. the head, the heart the body to
act the head 10 think and the hear. to feel
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-13
TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, October 1S, 1859.
seletteh 4uetrg.
Written for Gleason's Pictorial Battle Shipl
A DIRGE FOR THE SUMMER.
BY sYBIL FARK.

Yesterday the bright-winged Summer
Bowed her fair young head and died,
And the tiower-bells tolling murmur
Funeral dirges by her side.
This calm morn our dear departed
Lieth cold upon her bier
Royal dahlas crimson-hearted,
Were the first sad mourners here.
Asters many-hued, and glowing,
Pansics, and sweet mignonette,
Each are on the dead bestowing
Some last token of regret.
Like an Eastern queen she sleepeth,
Decked with gems and blossoms rare
Faithfully each true heart keepeth
Vigils for the young and fair.
All day long the weary signing
OF her breath SO faint and low,
Told US that our love was dying.
And our eyeids filled with woe,
When from out the azure heaven,
One by one the pale stars shone
Then her last farewell was given,
Then the summer time was flown.
Tears are falling. sadly falling,
Like the dropping of the rain,
Through the earth voice is calling,
For the dead to wake again
All our paths with gloom are shaded,
And our songs are dirge-like now,
Since the golden mist has faded
From the Summers royal brow.
Yet again, o sweet-voiced maiden.
Our sad lips must breathe farewell.
While thy presence, blossom-laden,
Lingers over wood and dell.
Then we'll smooth the shining tresses
From thy gentle brow Of snow,
And with tears and kind caresses
We will leave thee sleeping low.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-10-14

9f6, otherwise $40. =
Funeral Notices II %. obitzariss, according
to sY10 oscapdea.
Displayed advertisements half more than the
above rates.
Advertisements loaded and placed under the
head Of Special Notices." dossle rae ORDINARY
rates.
Special Notices in the Local Column 70 cents
pr iias. gI171
Advertisements ordered on the inside exslu-
Avsiy - he Dsily, after chs 1vss fvo week .,
oo Per cent. more than ths above rates.
All frsMst<Hf sdvsyts&Me~fs nssf % pssd ~
IN sdssaes. This rule will not be varied from
when she sdvsrtiser uses the Weekly alons
The price Will be the same - In the Daily -
Where the Dsily and Weekly sre both Used
- per cont. will be dedaetsd from the axers-
gate amount.
Under the present system, the advertiser
Pays % m.eh for the space he occupies, tbs
Sh.ngss being shsrgsabie for tho composition
only. This plan 10 nov genssaily sAoptsd.--
Oar charge for changes viii b Is cents Der
square.
- In all cASss where advertise msnts Are
discontiAssd hsfsrs the expiration of the yc.x
- tAs tame contracted for, they will be charged
Up - our regular rates fer the time aotuaL
1y in. M
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-10-14
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF FAMILY pHYsIC,

are so composed that disease within the range of
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Their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
and mvigoratc every portion Of the human organ
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its healthy vitalites. As consequence of these
properties, the invalid who is bowed down with
pain or physical debility is astonished to find his
health or energy restored by remedy n, once so
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Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
OF every body, but also many formidable and
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containing certificates of their cures and directions
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Sfonach, Nausea, Indigestion, Pam IN assd IoYbfd
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M W. II i OK i, N. D.. surge sn
Iv1s Dentist. Once on Second ST., -
bstwssn Main and Johnssn streets, Ksa
kuk, Iowa. 11O

Or. Hicks, in renewing his card TO the psblie,
would call attention 10 . new styls Of .sPhts
Work, which IL peculiarly adapted 70 dAt, trsgu-
lar, and otherwise did,calt jaws. Tbs improve
asnt has been tested three years and has sustained
is earl promise Of filing . real want in plate
work. The work il now worn by many Of oar most
prominent citisens, who give II AhsaIty approval,
and TO whom be Is permitted to refer those inter
tad. #1l "a a
DR.. H. il also mounting 'Continaous Gum"
work, "Block" work, and ordinary 's0old Plate
work, for which he has ssperior stock ef nSts-
rial. He 10 prepared 10 fill teeth with Gold Foil,
"Adhesivs Cold and "Chrystal Gold, In ths most
thorough and durnble manner.
In view .of the stripgsncy in money matters
some sIiusion to PRICES mAy not be impropsr.-
While, the one hand. DR.. H. believes lite be the
better policy, - wsll the honsster course, not
to work 1t All than 10 work st prices that viii
csssitats inferior work sn the 0thsr hand he In
willing to conform in his charges to the lower
standard Of remuneration that other occupations
have suffered. zse sas Ha5
With Afteen years experience, . thorough devo-
tion to his profession, and m earnest desire to
please, he II determined 70 merit And hopes to rs-
eeve, continuation Of the liberal patronage here
tofore enjoyed.
July1I.dAv
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AYERS y
Ague Cure,


Intermittent Fever, Or Fever and Ague,
Remftfent Fever, Chilli Fever, Dumb
Ayuc, Periodical Headache, or Bilious
Headache, ana 0fli0ns Fevers, ind eed
for the whole class Of diseases origi-
mating In hillary derang ement, caused
hy the Malaria Of miasmAtic countries.
NO one remedy is louder called for by the
necessities Of the American people than q sure
and safe cure for Fever and Aguc Such
we are now enabled to offer, with perfect
certainty that it viii eradicate the disease,
and with assurance, founded on proof, that
no harm can arise from its use in any guam
tity.
Tint which protects fum or prevents this
disorder must be Of immense service in the
communities where IL prevails. Prerenssos is
better than cure, for the patient escapes the
risk which he must run IN violent attacks of
this halefnl distempcr. This "CuRE" expels
the miaamatic poison Of FEvER Ann AouS
from the system and prevents the develop
ment OF the disease, II taken on the first ap-
proach Of its premonitory symptoms. 1t is
not only the best remedy ever vet discovered
for this class of complaints, but also the
cheapest. The large quantity we supply for
dollar brings 1t within the reach of every
body; and in bilious districts where rEvER
AND AGUE prevails, every body should have il
and use it freely both for cure and protection.
1t is hoped this price will place 1t within the
reach of all--the poor As we'll as the rich. A
great superiority Of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and GER
tain cure OF Intcrmittents is that il contains
no Quinine or mineral, consequently it pre-
duces no quinism or other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured
by it are left as healthy as if they had never
had the disease.
Fever and Agueis not alone the consequence
OF the miasmatic poison. A great variety Of
disorders arise from its irritation, among which
are Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Headache,
Blindness. Toothachc, Earache, Catarrh, Asth-
ma, Palpitation, Painful Affection of the
Spleen, Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Colic,
Paralysis, and Derangement Of the Stom ach,
oil of which. when originating in this cause,
put on the intermittent type, or become period
ical. This CuRE" expels the poison from
the blood, and consequently cures them all
alike 1t is an invaluable protection to immi-
grants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. If taken
occasionally or daily while exposed to the in
fection, that win be cxcrcted from the system,
and cannot accumulate in sufficient quantity
totalasn4 into disease. Hence 1t is even more
valuable for protection than cure and few viii
ever suffer from Intermittents, If they avail
themselves of the protection this remedy af-
tords.
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RAILROAD.
CHANGE OF TIMEl

RAILROAD.
CHANGE OF TIME
WO ALLY r II Nsya
To take eiTect on Monday, June 9th, 1854
ESROA and after the above date and until fur
4 ther NOTICE, two Passenger Trains will leave
Packet Depot, Ksokuk = follows:
First Train leaves Ksokuk daily (Sun-
days s1nsptsd)at 600 A. II.
second Train leaves Keokuk daily
lSundays cxcepted) at 4s8O p. n.
First Train leaves Montrose daily
(6uudays sxceptsd)at As9O A, n.
Sssoad Train leaves Montrose daily
(Sundays excepted) IT 800 r. n.
TRMPLIN, PLUMA1R CO., Lsssses.
B. W. DAVIS, Superintendent.
J. =. 1swKssURY. Ticket Agent, Main-st.
- Inc Aoovc road 10 now prepared to furnish
Cam Tor PteNiss and pleasure parties on short mo-
tics and On the most favorable terms. For further
information apply at the Ofies In Packet Depot,
OF to tho Superintendmt.1R
Junsss '0-d&w
1s5e. SEASON ARRANGEMENT. 1859.
- = sT. LOUIS, sT.PAUL -
srnLLWArEn. ~
NORTHERN LINE PACKETS
IxNlH1 following swfft and superior Steamers win
~ 16npOse this line Tor the present season:
CANADA, Capt. WARD.
MINNESOTA BELLE, Capt. HMI
DENMARK, Capt. GRAY.
HENRY CLAY Capt 6fEvEHsoH.
PRABINAW Capt. GNvYIfn.
METROPOLITAN, Capt. RHoDHs.
MA. 4. EWING, Capt. GRsnHR
NORTHERNkR, Capt. ALroRD.
They will leave Keokuk, for 81. Paul, on Tues-
day, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening". and
Tor g. Louir on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
Sunday noYnings.
s. 1nis Line has been IN successful operation for
the past year, and for regularity, omfort Ana pe
feet reliability has not been surpassed by Any or
ganisation On the Western Rivers, and hops to
.srit eontinanos Of the libersi patronage which
he's been hsretofore bestowed upon them.
For freight Or passage apply TO
BROWN. AUSTIN = CO., Agents,
80 Lcvee, Keokuk.
Feb1o1