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Horrible

'TWas night-darkness had spread her sable
mantle Ger hill and valley, and nought was to
be heard but the melancholy wall Of the night
owl, as he sent forth his lonely vesper from the
deserted caStls-thick clouds hung ominously
over the land. not permitting a single star to
peep through the peerless gloom-all nature
seemed as though in silent expectation of some
direful event. Twas an hour in which disem-
bodied spirits roam about, silently visiting the
deserted habitations of men-an hour suited TO
the black designs of the assassin! who hesitates
not to imbrue his hands in the blood of his fell
low man. Philomel sat by his Preside, think
ing on the gloom of the night; his heart filed
with the melancholy fOrebOdings which natural
ly suggest themselves to ones mind in an hour
like this. But bark! he hears a sound!-as
though it were the expiring groan of some poor
victim Of the midnight assassin. Philomel
draws his sword, and rushes toward the door
be halts, and cautiously raises the latch and
istens-the sound is repeated-he grasps his
sword tighter, and rushes out-and, The little pig
carIed up his tail and ran like the ID!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
The Magic Egg.

Fill basin with diluted muriatie acid, ant
put into il an egg, which will sink; bat in few
seconds, the whole Of the sgg-shell, being Gov
cred with bubbles Of carbonic acid gas, will rise
to the surface, portion of the egg viii be lifs
ed above the surface, and the whole egg will
slowly rotate. This rotation is caused by the
bubbles of gas forming at tho under part of the
egg, and over all the submerged portions, which
render them lighter than the portions above the
liquid level, till the under portion ascends and
the other descends.
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Recipe for Floating.

Any human being who will have the presence
of mind to clasp the hands behind the back.
and turn the face tOuard the zenith, may float
at ease and in perfect safety in tolerably still
water-aye, and sleep there, no matter how
long. If not knowing how to swim you would
escape drowning when you find yourself in deep
water, you have only to consider yourself an
empty pitcher-let your mouth and nose, not
the top of your heavy head, be the highest part
of you and you are safe. But thrust up one Of
your bony hands and down you go (; turning up
the handle tips. over the pitcher. Having had
the happiness to prevent one ortwo from drown
ing by this simple instruction, we publish it for
the benefit Of all who either lore Aquatic sports
or dread them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
far TIE farurer.
Culture of the Onion.

Ell. Taylor, of Southport, Connecticut, in
answer 70 an inquiry in the Country Gentleman,
writes a. follows:
A the the onion is very largely cultivated in
this vicinity, many farmers raising from two to
twelve acres, have concluded to write you a
Short article on the subject.
1. The ground selected for onions should be
the best on the farm, as free from stones as pos
sible and It should be made very rich by the
application in large quantities Of the best ma
nure to be had. We have lately practiced
blowing in our manure in the fall and then in the
spring We harrow thoroughly, and give top
dressing Of some bought manure-guans, bone
dust, or whatever We prefer. In this way we
can SOW our seed from one to two weeks earlier
than II ploWsd in the spring, and experience
shows this to be very important. Whether
plswed in spring or not, the ground must BE-
well harroWed-eTery stone or any other OBJ
struetion carefully picked OF, and then made
very smooth and level with hand rake. Ex-
IRA care in the preparation of the ground is am
ply repaid in the after cultivation.
2. When the ground is ready we SOW our
seed, using a small machine which soWs two
rsws at time as fast as a man can walk. This
machine is made near here, and have never
sssn Il in the agricultural stores. To the onion
grower It is invaluable. The seed after being
deposited in the drills, is covered BY pushing a
common hoe along the row, very lightly and care
fully. The il sometimes done by q board at
tAched 10 the machine, but do not think It as
perfect . manner.
If the weather is favorable, the plants will be
up In about three weeks, and then the labor Of
cultivation begins. Our rows are tlcelue inshss
apart, and We use, for the space between the
rows, very narrow hoes about nine inches wide,
and 50 narrow that the earth will run freely
over without mOOing along in front. The weed
ing is done by hand, the boys passing ou1 the
rSWS on their knees, and taking out the weeds
with . small hoe an inch or two wide. These
teols are best made from thin saw plate, and
should be kept bright. They are very handy
about the garden. The wedding should be con-
tinusd until the crop is fit to pull, as the injury
dsnS by going through the onions when large, is
not half as great as that caused by the weeds
going to seed for next year. When ripe, the
onions are pulled and and left oa.the ground to
sure. They should be thoroughly dried, and
then If stored in cool, dry place, they will
keep without much trouble the whole winter.
The average crop with US is about 500 bush
els per acre, but 900 are eften grown, and the
average price is 81 so per barrel, from which it
10 easy to see that with a good market, and
thorough cultivation, they can be made very pre-
ftable.
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A Short Chapter on the Cultivation OF
the Strawberry,

int StIdWDerrys
The time being sloss at hand when the Straw
berry bed should be attended to, few hints t.
the novice, in regard to their cultivation, viii
. net be out of place.
The ground for the bed should be subsoIlet
ct least one fsot desp-l5 or 90 inches would d.
better. They require deep sell to insure
good crop of large fruit. Set the plants in row.
9 feet apart, and Is or Is inches in the row. Il
cultivated in hills, IL inches apart will be sufi
cient Keep the runners cut OF, unless wanted
for another bed. II they get too thick in the
bed, the fruit will be small.
Procure, if possible, hernaphrOdite varieties
they require less attention than the piatilate
and staminats varieties, and are much better
bearers.
Water the plants frequently, If the season
should be dry. In the fall, before the cold
weather sets in, cover the bed with tan bark,
saWdust, or straw. Either of the above cover
ings may be left on the next season, to keep the
fruit clean. The crown Of the plant, however.
should be uncovered.
A Strawberry bed, made on the above plan,
will last and do well for three or four years.
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asefnI alls curious:
UsefuI Recipes,

Coon WASHING CoxFoUND.-Take one gallon
soft soap; or sal soda; 4 gallon sOft water
= gill spts. turpentine. Boil about 20 minutes
STARCH PoLIsH-Common starch sufficient to
make one pint Of starch when boiled; add hall
q drachm white wax, and drachm stearine.
Use the iron a. hot as possible.
BLACK IxK.-Copperss, Il D.; pulverized
gall, 4 b.; lOEwoOd, Il b.; gum Senegal, 9
o.; water, / gallon. Agitate, now and then,
fer Q week or more.
LrnoS SYRuP-First dissolve lbs Of white
sugar in one quart Of water; put it on the hro
till it bells; then cool it, and favor it with oil
lemon, dissolved in alcohol.
To TAXI GKKAsr OUT OF Boards, MARBLE,
&c.-Maks paste of fresh slaked lime water
and psarlash; cover the spots Herewith; let it
dry on; next day seOur of with soft or yellow
soap. But, ladies, don't touch your fingers to
this; If you do, you will get them injured.
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Natural Cnmnaas.

1t a well-known fact that in the vast prai
RES Of Texas little plant is always to be found
which, under all circumstances Of climate
change Of weather, rain, frost or sunshine, in.
variably turns its leaves and flowers to the
North. Ifa solitary traveller were making bis
way across those trackless wilds, without star
70 guide or compass 70 direct him, he finds an
unering monitor in an humble plant, and he
follows its guidance, certain that twill not mis-
lead him.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF

FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, HOarseneSS
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient COnsump-
ton, and for the relief of COnSHmptiVe
Patients in advanced stages of the
disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and so ru-
merous are the cases of its cures, that almost
every section Of country abounds in persons pub
Gcly known, who have been restored from alarming
and even desperate diseases Of the lungs by its
use. When once tried, its superiority over ever
other medicine of its kind is too apparent TO escape
observation, and where its virtues are known, the
public no longer hesitate what antidote to employ
for the distressing and dangerous affections Of the
pulmonary organs that are incident to our climate.
While many inferior remedies thrust upon tho
community have failed and been discarded, this
has gained friends BY every trial, conferred dement's
on the afflicted they can never forget, and pro
duced cures too numerous and too remarkable -
be forgotten. -.-.. a-
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ssOk,, In the Indian Dialects.

Mr.. Edward FOntains, Of Jackson, Miss,
contributes to the Mobile Mercury the follow
ing:
The word "Okah," in ChickAsaw, means
water. The ChoctaW word is the same, AMI. So
think, is the Creek and Seminole. Where a
vowel sound succeeds, the "Ah" is omitted, for
the sake of euphony; as ok-o-nes; or when s
labial or dental follows, as Ok-tib-bee bah,
lighting or killing water,) or, in the Creek,
ok-mul-gee. "OkaIona" is nearer correct than
"Oko," which is not Indian. The ChOctaW
vocabulary-of which Rev. Mr.. Stuart, Of Chic
asaw, a missionary among the ChickasaWs when
l lived in the nation in 1886, had copy, and if
he is living, eighteen miles south of the Ponto-
toe, suppose he still has it-or old Ben lie
Flors, Of Leaks county, can settle the ques-
ton, II the above has not done 90.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OFAFAMIIY pHYsc.

are so composed that disease within the range Of
their action can rarely Withstand or eyade them.
Their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
and invigorate every portion Of the human organ.
ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
Its healthy vitalities. As a 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 at once 50
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
Of every body, but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named Is
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almansc.
containing certificates Of their cures and directions
for their use in the following complaints Costirt
ness Heartburn, Headache arising from diSOrdeTtS
Stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Pam an and Morbid
I,iaetior of iie BolreS, FlatHleney, Loss Of Appe
tite, Jal1aGice, and other kindred Complaints
arising from low state of the body or obstruction
Of its functions. They are an excellent Alternative
for the renovation of the blood and the resiora-
ton Of tone and strength to the system Dominated
by disease.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
Rules for SIeep-An improvement on
DIR. Hall.

1st As soon as you are in bed, have Bridget
hand the wash bowl to you. Then place it i'm
mediately beneath the small of your back, and
you will at once sink into calm slumber It
should not remain in that position long enough
to produce stupor.
%. Try to think of something you can't re-
member; the more you can't think of it, the
sleeper you will get.
Sd. Let John or Phineas pour ice water down
the sleeve of your shirt for an hour or two, while
he holds lump of asafoedita to your nose.
4th. Count two millions slowly and deliber-
ately. You will certainly be asleep before you
have counted that number.
9Th. Hold wire against the nerve of your
tenderest tooth. This is infallible-patent ap-
piled for.
9Th. Have your back gently smoothed with q
curry comb, or read the Common Conncil pro-
ceedings.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
To Cure n Burn.

A lady, preacher of the Society OF Friends,
in New York, was 80 successful in curing burns
that many supposed her possessed of the pow
er Of working miracles. The following is the
recipe for the medicine Take one ounce Of
beeswax, with four ounces of burgundy pitch,
simmered in an earthen vessel, together, with
as much sweet oil as will soften them into the
consistency of salVe, when eool-stir the liqu-
id after taking from the fire until quite cool.
Keep it from the air in tight box or jar
When used, spread it thinly On cloth and ap-
ply it to the part injured. Open the burn with
. needle and let out the water till it heals.-ES.
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MARRIAGE GuIpEl
VOUNG's GREAT PHYsIOLOGIC

VOuNG'S GREAT PHYSIOLOGICAL
l. WORK, or, Every one his own Doctor
Beings Private Instructor for married persons
or those about to marry, both male and female.
In everything concerning the physiology and
relations Of our sexual system, and the produc-
ton or prevention Of offspring, including all the
new discoveries never before given in the Eng
lish language, BY WIN. YOUNG, NJ. D. This
is really a valuable and interesting work. It is
written in plain language for the general reader,
and is illustrated with upwards Of one hundred
engravings. All young married people, or those
contemplating marriage, and having the least
impediment to married life, should read this
book. Itdiscloses secrets that every one should
be acquainted with. Still tits book that must
be locked up and not lie about the house. It
will be sent to any enc on the receipt Of twenty
Eve csnts- Address DR.. VIM YOUNG, No.
4l6 SprHss st., above Fssssh, Philadelphia
march 10 'se~k.
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Errors of the Press.

The "errOrs of the press" are Iomstimes yer,
annoying-at other times so irresistibly laughs
BILE, that one is almost glad that they occur, fo
the sake Of the hearty laugh they occasion. o
this latter kind, is the announcement in Geor
gia paper, that " L. NJ. Stiff has been appointed
Receiver of Public Monkeys, in Cherokee Coun.
ty, Alabama" We wish Mr.. Stiff good time
of IL,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
AYERS
Ague Cure.
FOR THE SPEEDY cusr .,

- - Va
FOR THE SPEEDY CURE oR
Intermittent Fever, OF Fever sna
Remittent Fever, Chill Fever nsue,
Ague, Periodical Headache. q, DIV DanS
Headache, and Bilious Fevers- -.
for the whole class of disease, 49,.
mating in hillary arrangement.
~ the Malaria Of miasmatic cour,-s
No one remedy is louder called n, -.
necessities Of the American people tb,- '"s
md safe cure for Fever and Aors sue
We are now enabled to offer, with -. s-s'
certainty that it will eradicate the Sn''s
and with assurance, founded on proof
no harm can arise from Its use in any -, al
tity. 4N-''-
That which protects from or prevs,,, =,
disorder must be Of immense service !. ..'
communities where it prevails. Per-. "a
better than cure, for the patient escara. y
risk which he must run in violent st,..t. 20
this baleful distemper. This "CuRE" a.
the miasmatic poison of FEVER Avn 1 psS
from the system and prevents the d,r'I-
ment of the disease, if taken on the nv.
proach Of its premonitory symptomI 7. ?.
not only the best remedy ever vet d;,c,,-'.Iss
for this class Of complaints, but also -, ~
cheapest. The large quantity we suDnIx t te
q dollar brings it within the reach 81 ~. Dt
body; and in bilious districts, where Fvvr5
AND AGUB prevails; every body should bav. !,
and use it freely both for cure and pro,ecro,, :
1t is hoped this price will place it within ~
reach of all-the poor as well as the rich =
great superiority Of this remedy over a.
other ever discovered for the speedy and -:
tain cure of Intermittents is, that II cont,;..
nonQuinine or mineral, consequently !, n,l
daees mo quinism or other injurious essc.,
whichever upon the constitution. TboSa 80
by it are left as healthy as if they had psy.-
had the disease.
Fever and Agueis not alone the eonsousn,s
of the miasmatic poison. A great VARIETY N
disorders arise from its irritation, among which
are Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, He1d,cbs
Blindness. Toothache, Earache, Catarrh, As,b'
ma, Palpitation, Painful Affection Of The
Spleen, Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Golf
Paralysis, and Derangement Of the Stomach
all Of which, when originating in this causA
put on the intermittent type, or become period.
ieal. This CURE" expels the poison nom
the blood, and consequently cures then. IN
alike. It is an invaluable protection to inmi-
grants and persons travelling or Temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. ii taken
occasionally or daily while exposed to the m
fiction, that will be exereted from the system.
and cannot accumulate in sufficient quantity
to npen into disease. Hence it is even more
valuable for protection than cure, and few will
ever suffer from ntermittents, if they avail
themselves Of the protection this remedy af-
fords.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
IL it Best to Hin Corn, or Not.

From my observations, conclude that NJ
particular advantage Is gained by killing corn
If the ground could be as easily stirred without
raising a hill. But the cultivator naturally
throws the dirt towards the plant and would re
quire labor 10 remove it. As corn has alwayI
done well when killed, and perhaps, as well
when not billed, it strikes me that it is ques.
zion rather sf convenience than anything else
Make the soil light and mellow to a great
depth, BY subSOiling or undertaking, and there
viii be no trouble from excess Of moisture in g
ret tine whether billed or not.-Er.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
Bones and Wheat.

According to Sir Robert Kane, the distin.
guisAed chemist, one pound Of bones contains
the phosphoric acid of % pounds Of wheat
A>erop Of wheat Of 40 bushels per acre, and 60
sounds per bushsl, weighs 2,4OO pounds, and
thus requires about Sc pounds Of bone to sup
ply It With that essential material. The usual
supply Of bone dust e cwt. per aers) supplies
cash Of the crops for fOnr years with Buhicisa-
cy Of phosphate acid, which is given out as the
bones dseompose.
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The Nausea Marina.

Col. Sander, ofthe Overland Survey, says be
has ridden 4S hours on mule without rest ;
fought the Indians, the Mormons, and the grir-
zlies; gone three days with food; walked
Thousands of miles afoot over alkaIi plains /;
but never knew what il was to be miserable be-
fore he suffered from sea sickness.