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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-30
Stiuulant.


George d. Prentice has been a constant
drInker Toy forty years. For ten years he has
been u driuker of tho ligpum vit.r order
Here is "a temperance lecture IS him !; worth u
score at least, of the Good TGmplar cxhor-
tat!0Ts and misrepresentation
There are times when the pulse lies low
in the bosom and beats low IL the veins
when the spirit sleeps, which, apparently
knows no waking, sleeps in its house of clay,
and the windows are shut, the doors hung in
the invisible Grape Of melancholy; when we
wish the golden sunshine pitchy darkness and
wish to fancy clouds where no clouds be. This
is state of sickness when physic may be
/ thrown tO the dogs, for We wish none of it
| What shall raise the spirit What shall
make the the heart beat music again, and the
| pulses through all the myriad thronged halls
/ in the houses of life ! What shall make tn,
sun kiss the eastern hills again for us with al
/ his old awakening gladncss, and the night
overflow with moonlight, love and flowers
! Love itself il the greatest stimulant-ths
most intoxicating of all. and performs al
| these miracles and is Il miracle itself and j.
| not drug store, whatever they say. TIL,
counterfeit is in the market, but the winged
God is not II money-changer, we assure YOU
"Mcn have tried many things, but still
| they ask for stimulNut.
Men try to bury the floating dead of thoi
own souls III the wine cup, but the corps,
rises. We see their faces in the bubbles
The intoXicaton of drink sets the worl,
whirliug again, aud the pulses to playiri
music and the thoughts gnlloping, but tn
fast clock runs down sooner, and an unnatura
stimulant only leaves the house it flied witt
the widest revclry, more silent, moro sad
more deserted.
There is only one stmulant that neve
intoXicates duty. Duty puts a clear sky owe
every man into which the skylark, happiness
always goes singing"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-30

4 PTruY SERMON TO NoUNG MEN.--Yuu are
the architects og your own fortunes. Rely
upon your own strength of body and soul.
Take for your motto solf-rolOnce, honesty.
and industry; for your star, faith, persever-
ance and pluck, and inscrbe on your banner,
"Be just and fear not" Don't take too much
advice; keep the helm and steer your own
ship. Strike out. Think well Of yourself
Fire above the mark you intend to hit. As
sure your position. Energy, invincible de-
termination. with right motive. are the lovers
that rule the world, The great art of com
manding is to take n fair share of the work.
Civility costs nothing and buys everything
Don't drink; don't smoke; don't swear; don I
| gamble; don't steal: don't deceive; don't tat
| tie BE polite; ho generous; bc kind Study
hard, play hard. Re in earnest BE self-re.
liant. Read good books, Love your fellow.
mon as your God: love your country and obey
the laws; love truth; love virtue. Always dc
what your conscience tells you to he a duty
and leave the consequence with God.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-30

Anour a week ago, n widow lady of Spring
field Ohio, went to Dayton and was married
to bachelor of that city, 10 whom she had
been engaged two years or more. In an hour
after the wedding ceremony, the bridegroom
was taken suddenly i'll, and in few minutes
the "brido Of an hour" was widow again
Heart disease was the husbands maady.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-30

MtNIsrgg MONEY, has been very kindly re.
coiycd by tho best class Of citilensin England.
Lord Clarendon is reported 30 have expressed
his beliefthat treaty will ultimately he drawn
up which will be satisfactory TO both nations.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-30
DR.. JoHU WATKINS,
D. LUTHER. M. D.,

I ATE POST sINGLON at Iamp NNngIu ScOit. la
J. : located at WinuemuoCl, Sry. III
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-30
T. D. EDWARDS,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Carson city.
Nevada, will practice all the Courts Of this State
Having pai especial attention to tho PRACTICE b,fpse
the L. =. Land Once !OE ave years hc respectfully ton
Iars his services for that branch %: business, VIII
take necessary steps u secure the selection Of lands by
the state, and obtain patents for Tie parties
Nith without tIcir being present Ism
The New York herald., 1869-04-04
A Pi.us Young Man in a Fog.

To TUE EDITOR or THE HeRALD:-
am pious young man, ana always read the TO-
ligous intelligence in the HERALD. Indeed it is TO me-
delightful thing to peruse your reports OF sermons
which appear in Monday mornings issue-a source
from which derive spiritual and and instruction.. In
q late number OF the Herald you give the denomi-
nation OF rae various clergymen whose sermons you
so admirably report-the Catholic, tue SNeienDor-
pian the PRESBYTERIAN, the Methodist, the BapttsS
aud others distinctly noted; but in your notice
a cOpious one-of the Rev. Henry ward beechcr, you
do not mint at the division OF Pro.estantism of which
he il the eXempar Now, what the - denOnina- j.
ton does he belong tot Yours, seriously,
IN FOG.
Isome brother acquainted with the subject will
nlense resnond. Bnl avoid profanity .please-EDl
The New York herald., 1869-04-04
Lay Delegation In the Methodist Episcopal
Church.

The Methodist Of last week contains full report
of a meeting held in Washington, March 8, for the
purpose Of advancing the interests of the lay repre-
sentation in the Methodist Episcopal church. Ad-
dresses were made by the Hon. James Harlan, United
states Senator from Iowa, Senator Wiley, OF West
Virginia. and the Rev. Dr. McNendree keiley, Oh Cow
ingtun. Ky. The speeches embrace q iul history or
the lay delegation agitation in the Methodist Churcn
and resume OF the arguments by which the lriends
OF the measure sustain t. BY the action OF the last
General Conference the question OF tue adnlls-
sion OF lay delegates into the legislative bodies
of tue Methodist Church IL TO be submitted TO the
lay members without distinction OF sex, during the
month OF June next when, II Is Thought by those
best informed on the subject, the measure VIII ne
adopted by "a decided majority. The friends OF ay
delegation 90 be certain IN the matter and cou-
yentIons are being held In all pa rts Of the country.
The New York herald., 1869-04-04
The New York Methodist Annual Conference.

This ecclesiastical body meets at sing sing ON
Wednesday the 7th, instead OF Friday, the 20, as
wrongly stated In some Of the papers. Ihe ter
ritory Of the Conference lies mostly along
the Hudson river, comprising twenty-three
churches In the city OF New York, the counties
OF Wostchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Columbia
entire parts OF the counties Of orange. Ulster, Su
and Delaware with few stations IN lhe states
of Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Conference
~ subdivided into six 'dstrcts,n each OF which mas
a presiding elder.n IL has about 300 minister's $50
churches worth s2,5OO,0JO ana lay membership OF
0c0 who contributed last year Tor benevolent pur-
poses the sum OF $4,000 ~ has also 47O lnuaY
schools, with CO. 900 oiiccfs teachers and scholars
and 10000 volumes IN the libraries. The Confer
ence was organized In 1890. Its oldest neuahef y
Marvin Richardson, OF Poughkeepsie, VINO catered
the Conference IN 1903. Bishop Y. scott presiacs ri
the ensuing session OF the Conference.
The New York herald., 1869-04-04
wilharnwnl from the Epl-copnl nIlri-,ry

Rev. Marshall o. Smith, for number of years
rector Of ST. Johns church. Passaic, n. j. and for
two years editor OF the Protestant Cn'ochmdn OF
this city, has withdrawn from the Episcopal minis
try and written letter to Bishop Odenheimer ex-
planning ms reasons. The Oosercer remargllg upon
tn step says:-'We have for several years been
acquainted with Mr.. Smith as clergyman and a
gentleman OF the highest character, and We are as
sured that mis- LEAVING the church with which lac has
beon connscte Is the result purely OF CONSCIENTIOUS
CON, let4on Of duty.
The New York herald., 1869-04-04
Cnthoiic Combinations.

on sunday, March IL, the Right Rev. Louis de
Goesbriand. DID,, administered the sacred rite OF
confirmation In the church OF st. Francis de sales,
Bennington VT, TO 120 children OF both sexes. they
had been prepared for the reception Oh the s2cra-
ment by the respec led pastor Rev. Denns A. Ryan.
The New York herald., 1869-04-04
American Bible socIety.

The stated meeting or the Board OF Manager was
held AT the Bible House Aprl l.
Fieyen new auxiliaues were recognized
communications we're received FROM M. Thomas
~ westrup and Mr. Andrew NJ. Milne, giving an
account OF their work IN Mexico and on the Rhode Ia
rata; from Rev. Charcs Jackson, British and
Foreign Bible Society aud Mr. Henry G. Han IN re.
gard TO the work IN spain. stating that tue impor-
tatton OF Bibles is still prohibited but that the
british and Foreign Bible society printing the
SCRIPTURES M Madrid; from the Rev. Dr. Reve, Flo
renee staung the circulation OF tho Italian Bible
from that city; from Rev. J. o. Bliss, Cairo with
vratirying accounts OF Bible WORK In Egypt;
from Rev ur. williamson, missionary among the
Dacotah Indians, as TO the progress OF printing the
scriptures in tie language Of that people; from
Rev Dr. J. V. N. TalInagc, Annoy, with accounts
of the BiDle work in the Mission there; from Rev.
Dt. Truuhul, Valparaiso with encouraging state
nleuts az 20 Bible distribution in Chile; aph frOm
REV. Dr. Gulick, Honolulu, with favorable ac-
counts a. TO the sale Of the Bible receittly elcc.
The books arc highly appreciated aud eagerly
sought for.
Grants Of books were made 10 various organ
lsations. They were In various languages and dit
volumes granted Is el56 besides others 10 diheren'
parties amounting TO s3at 32.
A Call Upen Cicreymcn ia Furnish Ideas
TO THB EDITOR or THE HERALD
In one OF your Sunday editorials yon call upon tht
ministers OF religion 10 furnish their audiences with
'ideRs" as wen as eoquenco, now that the press u
general and the HERALD Ia particular ts ready an,
willing to aid the pulpit 20 an unlimited degree, tha
| religious truth mey become as inteugible aud un
deulable as scieatnc truth is to every one who read
| and studies w. surely We have not exhausted q
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
Care of Boots and Shoes.

Doors and shoes, if taken care of prop
erly, will usually last two or three times
longer than they usually do, and, at the
same time, fit the feet far more SATISFACTORY
ly, and keep them dry and more comfort
able in wet and cold weather The upper
leather should be kept soft and pliable,
while the soles need to be hard, tough
and imperyious to water The first thing
to be done with any pair of new shoes for
farm use, is to set each one on platter or
an old dinner plate, and pour on boiled lin
seed oil, sufficient to fill the vessel To the
upper edge of the solcs. Allow the leather
to absorb ms much oil as it will for eight
hours. Linseed-oil should not be applied
to the upper leather, as ii will soon become
dry, rendering the leather hard and tough.
But If the sOles be saturated with this oil,
il viii exclude the dampness, ard enlarge
the pegs, so that the sole will never get
loose from the upper leather Ifthe shoes
be sewcd, the linsccd oil will preserve the
thread from rotting Now, wet the upper
leather thoroughly when the boots or shoes
are to he put on the feet, so that those
parts which are tight may render trille,
and thus adapt the form of the shoe to the
foot far more satisfactorily than when the
upper leather is not wet. Keep them on
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
Western Patents.

THE following Western Patents were
granted by the Commissioner of Patents
for the week ending Sept. %, 1869, as
reported by Farwell, Ellsworth & Co, So
licitors of American and Foreign Patents
and COunselors in Patent Causes, 1862
Lake street, Chicago, H.:
ILLINOIS.
Corn ilarvester-E. j. EnO Springfield.
Gtompound-George Hern, NaPeryille
Washing Machine-(eorgc Leigh. Bloomington.
Hot Air Furnace-A l.. Otis, Normal.
Polishing Machne-B, F. Randolph, Jerseyville.
Wind0w-Henry Redlich, Chicago.
Corn Plow Fendcr-A. b. Thornton. Berlin.
Bolt Feeder--O. Van Tassell, Naperyillc.
Iarvester--,John Barnes, Rockford
soap Compound.ER X. Breed, Pennington.
Horse Rake-F. M. Buckmaster, Gaesburg.
Clothes Line Holder-Daniel Bull, Amboy
Cultivaior-AlmOn Hunt, MacOmb.
Hinge for Blinds-T. G.. Lord Chicago.
Newspaper Fie-John Robeson Chicago
INDIANA
Bed Bottom-Dsvid NJ Bye, Roanoke.
Head Block for Saw Mills. II. Hartman, Rich
mond.
Peddler's Wagons. T. Lamb, New Albany
Pitman Joints. T. Lamb, New Albany.
Churn Dssher-T. L. York Tere lIautc.
Plow wbcel-E. A. Chubb, Ionia.
Coal Stoyc-R ;. Dillon, Detroit
Stump Extractor.Ira Flanders, Paw Paw.
Bedstead-JOncs Harding, Detroit
Railway Car Seat. b. Sutherland, Detroit.
Hinge for Gates-Job Sweet, Decatur.
Churn-Robert a. WIN. EIarton. Hillsborourh.
Seed Planter. = Lewis, Elkader.
IIarrow-W. ". HolIingsworib, Mount Pleasant.
Hand Plow Leroy Mckinney, wintcrset.
WisCoNSGN
Sash Balance Orson Armstrong. Oshkosh.
Potato Digger Daniel Locke ,ieneva
Grain Cleaning Machine-James Rood, Beaver
Dam.
Hinge-A. veguth, Milwaukee.
Water Wheel-C. Ii. Walsh, Waupaca.
Steam Generatog-Noah Shaw, Eau Claire.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
Keen the BODY I'm Good Repair.

II is much easier 10 keep the system in good con,
dition than to restore il to that condition when
shattered by disease. The "House of Life, ~ like
other houses should be promptly prOpped up and
sustained whenever ii shows any sign of giving
way. The first symptom of physical disability
should be taken as hint that a stmuant l. re-
CURED The next question Is, What shall the
stimulant bes''
wholesome vegetable tonic, the stimulating
properties of which are modified by the juices and
extracts OF antifcbrle and laxative roots and herbs
something which will regulate. soothe and purify,
as well as invigorac-is the medicine required by
the debilitated. There are many preparations which
are claimed TO be of this description, but HOSTEL
TIERS STOMACH BFT'TERS, the great vegetable
preventive and restorative that has won its way TO
the confidence OF the public and the medical pro-
fession by quarter of century of unvaryng sue
cess. stands pr--cminent among them all. To ex-
patiate on its popularity would be TO repeat atwce-
told tale Il is only necessary TO consult the records
of the United States Revenue Department to learn
that its consumption is greater than that of any
other proprietary remedy of either native or foreign
origin.
Asa means of sustaining the health and strength
under hcry temperature, the BITTERS have n
paramount claim to consideration. Ii has the effect
of fortifying and bracin. the nervous and muscular
systems against the ordinary consequences of sudden
and violent changes OF temperature, and is there
fore peculiarly useful at this season. when hot sun
shine by day. and ice-cold dcws by night alternate
ly heat and chill the blood OF those who exposed
| to them.
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS are sold
| in bottles only. To avoid being deceived by conn
tericis. see that the of the article is the
label, and embossed the glass of the bottles and
our revenue stamp over the cork.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
The Administration and Spain.

The Washington ncwsmOngers arc now
engaged in letting the Administration
gently down from the lofty position which
it originally took with reference to Cuba
The latest information is, that the United
States withdraws its offer of friendly me-
distion, and leaves the responsibility of
consequences TO the Spanish people. II is
but little while ago that the Administra-
ton was insisting that Spain should sell
Cuba or recognize its independence Now
the same country withdraws its offer TO
mediate, and leaves the consequences of
the Cuban rebellion to fall on Spain
"COme out from under that bed, you
young scoundrel," said n father to his son.
9" shan't do it,"
"Well, then, stay under the bed. I'll
he ID if amt going TO be minded
somehow :"
And this is about the position of Mr.
Grant and his party toward Spain.-Cti-
caq0 Times.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
Harvesting BUckwheat.

FARMERS sometimes lose a considerable
portion of their buckwheat by allowing it
to become too ripe before harvesting.
Buckwheat never ripens all its grain at
the same time, as it throws out succession
of blossoms. Sometimes the early bios
SONS are partially blighted and do not pro-
duce much grain, while the late blossoms
are fruitful. Occasionally the results are
reverSed-the carly blossoms producing
grain, and the late ones being blightcd.
In a very favorable season, both the early
and the late blossoms produce grain, but it
does not ripen at the same time, so that by
the time the late grain is ripe q great part
of the early viii be lost by shedding Care
should be taken to cut the crop at the
time when the most grain can be secured.
the crop is cut when the early portion of
the grain has become brown, and set up
in stocks or bundles in the field with the
butts of the straw on the ground, and the
tops exposed to the sun, the late grain will
come to maturity in a few days BY Judi
cious management, in this particular, very
little of the early grain will be lost by
shedding, and the late will be plump and
well filled. When cut at the right time
and properly cured, the straw of buck
wheat makes good forage for sheep.
When chopped with a straw cutter and
steamed, it forms a pulpy mass which is
eaten with ayidity by cattle, sheep or hogs.
The addition of little bran, corn meal,
or middlings will be great improvement
to the pulp Western Rurdl.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
Cultivation OF Rye.

FARMERS in this country have never vet
paid the attention to rye growing that has
been given this grain in other countries,
especially those in the northern part of
Europe. Its production here is, we be-
lieve, more neglected than it should be,
for it does not hold minor position
among cereals. 1t may be made profitable
upon any farm; not upon all as main
crop, but as substitute for other grains
certain seasons, and for the improve
ment of certain soils as green manure.
Rye will grow upon land that will not
produce wheat A fair crop may be real
lied on rocky, thin soil, or upon that
which is eight-tcnths sand, or even badly
worn clay. 1t has another advantage pc
culiar to itself. 1t may be sown at a sea-
son when other grains cannot be. For
producing late fall or early spring feed,
nothing is better; and by being fed off at
these seasons, the grain yield is not mate
rally lessened, especially when the pas
turing is done in spring. We do not adj
vocate the theory of allowing stock to
Craze upon any crop very late in the fall,
as the last growth should be left as a pro-
lection to the roots of the plants
The straw of rye is always handy upon
the farm, its length making it particularly
useful in many ways; and when used as a
cut feed, it becomes almost as valuable as
its weight in hay. 1t is better than the
straw of either wheat or oats, and for
horses much healthier.
The grain stands next in value as hui
man food to that of wheat. In compost
ton it very much resembles that grain
and contains greater portion of sugar,
starch, albumen, gum and oily matter
Flour from this grain, although dark, fur
nisheS a sweet, wholesome and nutritious
bread, which, on account of its moisture
will keep longer and not lose its palatablc
qualities.
Soil that has been prepared for wheat
and by some reason neglected until toe
late for sowing that grain with safety, may
| be put to rye. Side hill and bottom land
can be used when not favorable to Other
| crops. When sown for spring feed, not
less than two bushels of seed should bC
used, but for harvesting, one and a hal
bushels is sufficient.
Because this grain will grow upon poor
| soil and under neglect, it is by no mean!
reason for neglecting the crop by hal
| doing the work of putting in the grain
| for it fiourishes according to the advan
tages given. On good soil, with farmer
like care, great yield will almost certainly
| follow. 1t is not so subject TO diseases a
wheat, save in wet seasons, when ergo
sometimes Injuries the crop, but it usual,
escapes the ravages of insects which ar
| so fatal to wheat.
| The same attention in the selection o
seed is not given to rye as to wheat; bu
the matter should not be entirely disre
| garded, for if poor seed is sown the crOl
will be poor in like proportion; the sam
rule holds good with this cereal as witt
others-goOd seed, good soil and good cul
tivation always make the most proftabl
returns, after deducting the expense O
extra quality OF seed and extra labor an,
| carc.-ObiO Fnrner.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-07
PaSturing Meadows.

IT is bad thing for all meadows to feed
them after moving, except that rare class
where the vegetation is too rank to make
good hay. 1T a field cuts four tons of hay
to the acre, feeding few days might not
harm it. But for ordinary moving land
cutting only half as much, grazing cannot
fail to reduce the next years crop, and to
shorten the period during which the land
can be kept in grass. We noticed this
summer in an old meadow the great diff
ference in the yield of hay inside of an
old stock-yard, and upon the adjoining
land. The circle where the fence had
stood was very distinctly marked by the
ranker growth of grass. Outside, there
had been grazing all through the fall. In
side, the fence had protected the grass.
Though the outside had the droppings of
the cattle, yet the yield upon the inside
was at least a third more, and there was
no other noticeable cause than the differ
ence in grazing. II is true that by pur-
suing this plan there is more old fog upon
ungrazed land, but that is just what the
roofs of grasses need for their winter
protection. The ground does not freeze
SO deep, and the grass starts earlier in the
spring and makes a larger crop OF hay
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