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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-11-14
FRANKLIN INSURANCE CO.

FRANKLIN INSURANCE co.
OF WHEELING.
CAPITAL, e4o 900.
DIRECTORS:
SAINT Mcclellan, George Mendei,
T. H. Logan, Thos. Z. ShalIcross,
&. w. Franzheim, J. ". Vance,
J. II. Hobbs, Michael Reilly,
Louis 4. Stifel.
THIS COMPANY NOW HAVING BEEN
organized five years, and In that time done
a successful business, Is still prepared to
take risks at fair rates on Buildings OF all
kinds Merchandise, Manufacturing Estab-
lishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and Car
goes on the Western Rivers and Lakes.
This Company offers superior induce
ments TO Farmers, whereby they can be
insured on Dwellings, Furniture, Earns and
contents, for three or five years at reduced
rates. This being a State Company, with
THE LARGEsT CASH CAPITAL
paid in and surplus OF any company In the
State and composed OF some ninety-four
stockholders, most OF whom are among our
best business men, recommends itself 10 the
favorable consideration OF the insur1ng pub
Lie, and solicits their patronage. Applica-
tons for insurance Will be promptly at
tended to at their ONCE, No. - Monroe
Street, or at their several agencies through
out the State.
SAM'L MCCLELLAN, President.
GEO. MESDEL, Vice President.
{. N. COES, Secretary.
A. l.. WILEY General A ent f~ha
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West Virginia Insurance Co.
Market street, under the Mcclure House.

TAKES RISKS AT THE LOVES
rates on Buildings OF all kinds, Furniture
Household Goods, Merchandise and Goods
in Transit
DIRECTORS:
Jacob Hornbrook, Jacob u. Hlckel,
Henry Hartman, Or. J. e. Hupp,
Jonathan Rowley, Edmund Booking.
X. J. Smyth, I. j. Campbell,
J. II. Bristor, 8 Prayer,
VIM. B. Gilbert, Thomas BoExeA,
d. d. 7. Farnsworth, VIM b. Crane,
David Billmyer, Joseph Shields,
VIM. r White, ~. COD. Jr.
l. II. Duyal. ID. II. Dix.
VIM. E Stevenson.
- once over Hartmanb Clothing Store
south side Monroe street Wheeling. w. Va
JACOB HORyBROOK, President.
JACOB N. BICKEL Vice Pres't
L II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
& b. AcCOLLOCH- Asst Secretary
MARI
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ADDRESS

Delivered by G. Newton TilIman, of
Washington City, at Bethany Col
lege, on the Thirtieth Anniversary
OF the metropolitan Society, Nov.
1921
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
Making the loot Crop q Certainty.

WE raise our root crops on land cult
vated too shallow. This is a great, a gen
eral, q crying evil. There wants to be
deep tillage, the subsoil plow used thor
oughly, AL implement used too little now
a-days, and when used, not sufficiently.
Fine the land for twenty inches or more.
If all this depth is mellow yet compact
somewhat, draining itself readily, yet ad-
hitting the air, and if tn" crop is put cut
early-as early us ln'ssble--so as to get
the start OF the prospective drought OF
midsummer; If weeds are kept out and the
soil i'll good motion, stirring it well aud
often; ii, withal, the land is rich and not too
direct in the sul-nOt on u south hillside,
but north rather-if all these things arc
rigidly seen to, there will not, there can
not be failure of Il good crop. A severe
drought will not prevent it, nor RAINY
season ; the cool fall will perfect what the
summer advanced The great depth OF
soil is good for the moisture, where the
roots have chance to penetrate and luXu-
riate even with a raging sun overhead
But the land wants to be fertile, and ii the
manure is put down it will not hur, il for
that crop; the roots will find it, and the
work will go on with vigor. The manure
should be spread and permitted to lie for
some time, for weeks, better for months.
The soil Immediately below will then nave
received much OF its strength, and when il
goes under, soil and manure are both rich,
and will form good bed for tue roots.
The best success l ever saw was ncld
treated in this way, horse manure being
turned down. The soil was deep; there
was great drought, but in the fall it push
cd forward the manure then drove, aidci
by the rains. II was crop of carrots. 1t
is the depth of cultivation and the manure
that have a wonderful virturc, the very
things that arc neglected. We use ma.
nurc, but not enough, not mixed with the
soil sufficiently, through its iuices first, and
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
TO Make Currant Wine.

The currants should be fully ripe when
picked; put thcnl in large tub, in which
they should remain u day or two, then
crush with tic hands, unless you have il
small patent wine press, in which they
should not be pressed too much, or the
stems will be bruised and impart dis
agreeable taste to the juice. If the hands
are used, put the crushed fruit, after the
juice has been poured off, in cloth or
sack and press out the remaining juice.
Put the juice hack in the tub after cleans
ing it, where it should remain about three
days, until the first stage of fermcnta
ton is over and removing once or twice
a day the scum copiOusly al ising to the
top. Then Put the juice in vessel-a
dcmjchn, key Or barrcl-any size to suit
the quantity made, and to each quart of
juice add three pounds Of the best yellow
sugar, and soft water sufficient TO make a
gallon. Thus, ten quarts of juic., and
thirty pounds Of sugar will give you ten
gallons of wine, and SO on in that pro.
portion. Those who do not like sweet
wine can reduce the quantity of sugar to
212, or, who wish it very sweet, raise it to
81 pounds per gallon. The vessel must
be full and the bung or stopper left of
until fermentation ceases, which will be in
twelve or fifteen days. Meanwhile, the
cask must be filled up daily with currant
juic. left over, as fermentation throws out
the impure matter. When fermentation
ceases, rack the wine off carefully. either
from the spigot or by syphon, and keep
running all the time Cleanse the cask
thoroughly with boiling water, then re
turn the wine, bung up tightly, and let
stand four or five months, when it will be
fit to drink, and can be bottled if desired.
All the vessels, casks, ETC., should be per-
fectly sweet, and the whole operation
should be done with an eye TO cleanliness.
In such event, every drop Of brandy or
other spirituons liquors added will de.
tract from tic flavor Of the wine, and will
not in the least degree increase its keeping
qualities. Currant wine made in this way
will keep for an age. We have some made
in 1856, which is reslly an excellent article.
-- Gc,n,Untoqou telegraph.
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
How Long to Starve.

A man will die for want of air in five
minutes, for want OF sleep in ten days, for
want of water in week, for want OF food
at varying intervals, dependent on consti-
tuition, habits of life, and the circumstances
Of the occasion. Instances have been
given where persons have been said to
live many weeks without eating particle
Of food but when opportunities have been
offered for fair investigation of the case,
it has been invariably found that weak
and wicked fraud has been at the bottom
of it.
On the 25th of August the captain Of a
Boston whaler was wrecked. For eight
days he could not get Il drop Of water or a
particle Of food. On the day Of the wreck
he weighed one hundred and ninety
pounds, and when rescued, he weighed
one hundred pounds. A teaspoonful of
brandy was given to each sailor, but be-
fore they could be taken on board the
vessel which saved them, they became IN
conscious, and remained so for two days,
but all eventually recovered Many per
sons have been killed by eating too much
after having tasted for long time. The
safe plan Of procedure, and that which
every reader should bear i'll mind, is to
feel the way along, "a persons who are
travelling in the dark and fear precipice
ahead. There can be no rule given, be.
cause there are so many modifying circnn-
stances. Give teaspoonful Of hot drink
at time, and, if there are no i'll effects,
repeat in five minutes, and the same
amount of soft food, boiled rice, softcncd
bread, or cruel, for the stomach isitsef as
weak as the sufferer in proportion, and
can only manage very small amount of
food.
Wading in water, or keeping the cloth
ing saturated with water, even if it is sea
water, seHsibly abatcs the horrors of
thirst.-H1,Ns Jouemnl # HenlM.
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
v. We like sod for roots

then by the plow. We like sod for roots /;
but lot it bc rottcd and made mellow by
after plo ing and cultivaCing. This last
has been among our best experiences.
We can tllt!l secure: a root crop with
certainty. Why not do it? Why run
risks? We know what they are; in too
MANY Cases tllcy ute Il loss, aud this Ii" one
can afford, for the loas is Lot q common
one according to the amount Of land useu !;
good soil is selected, unusual labor cxpcnd-
ed Nuke the soil still better, devote more
labor to it, judiciously, and this loss will
be avoided; in its place will b. a crop that
will pay for all, with fair mar:g in to boot;
and such crop, where the drought is
fought, is more nutritious than where wa
ter has been imbibcd; there is more con.
centration, more excellent stuff. AS the
seasons now run, we must expect drought,
and depth Of soil for moisture, and manure
to drive must b. relied upon to overcome
it-CUuHtI n Gentleman,
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
Llrseed Tea for Sick Horses.

LlNsEED tea is not only valuable as a
restorative for sick horses, but is exceed
ingly useful in cases Of Inflammation of
the membranes peculiar to tho organs of
respiration and digestion; it shields and
lubricates the same; tranquiIizes the irri-
table parts, and favors healthy action. We
have prescribed linseed tea in large quan
titles, for horses laboring under the pre-:
vailing influenza; they seemed to derive
much benefit from it, and generally drank
it with avidity. Aside from the hencfits
we derive from the action Of mucilage and
oil which the seed contains, its luiri,ivc
elements are Of some account, especially
when given to animals laborins unttvr
soreness in tho organs OF dtglu'itlon,
which ilicapacitatCs from sMailowin &
more solid food. IN the event
of an animal hccomiug p-ostratcd by ina
bility TO nlasicate or swallow more turu,
iinsr' Il tcM may bc rcsor'csl 10, alId III case
Of irritable cough, the addition Of a little
honey makes it. still more useful. In th.:
latter toim it may be given to animals
laborng under acute or chronic diseases Of
the urinary apparatus, more especially OF
the kidneys TO prepare linseed tea, put
couple of handfuls Of seed into Il
bucket, poura gallon and half Of boil
ing water upon it. Cover it up short
time, then add a couple of quarts of cold
water, when it will be tit for use.-Ameri-
can Veie; inu3u .Su7UeOn
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
Midsummer Maladi08.

The hot solar rays that ripen the harvests gen.
crate many distressing diseases If the liver be
at all prcdisposcd to irregular ties this is the sea-
son in which bilious attacks may be anticipated.
A weak stomach, too, is weakest in sthe summer
months and the loss of vitality through the pores
by excessive perspiration is SO great, that a
wholesome tonic, combining also the properties
OF a ditfustvc stmulant and gentle cxhilarant, is
in many cases necessary to health, and under no
circumstances should be dispensed with by the
sickly and debilitatcd. OF all the preparations
intended thus to refresh, sustain and fortify the
human frame, there is none that Will compare
with Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters.
They have been weighed in the balance of expe.
riencc and not found wanting; have been recon-
mcnded from the first u great medicinal spc-
citlc, not rs beverage, and in spite OF Interested
opposition from innumerable quarters, stand,
after twenty years. trial. at the heard Of all pro-
prictAry medicines intended for the prevention
and cure of all ordinary complains of the stom-
ach, the liver, the bowels, and the nerves. In
the unhealthy districts bordering the great rivers
OF the South and West, Hostetter's Bitters may be
classed as the standard one for every species of
intermittent or remittent fever. TIE people who
inhabit those districts place the most implicit
confidence in the preparation-a confidence that
s Increased every year by tho results OF its opera
ton.
AS btters, called, of the most pcrnicious
character, are sprnging up like fungi on every
side, the public IL hereby forewarned against the
dram shop frauds. Ask for Hostelter's Bitters
that tie label, etc, are correct, aud remember
that the genuine article is never sold in bulk. but
in bottles only.
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
Exercise.

EXERCISE can kill as we'll as cure. To be
taken advantageously, it should b. done
with judgment. Sometimes a particular
part of the body needs exercise, but the
whole body is too weak to give it; in such
case, only the part needing it should have
it. But there is one rule which isapplica-
bic to all, never go against the instincts
Many persons have hurried themselves
into the grave by cndcavoring "to keep
up when they ought to be in bed and
they do keep up,' too, for so long ii time
that, when they do take to their beds, their
strength is SO completely exhausted, that
The system has no power to rise, and they
fall into II typhoi! condition., and all is
lost. When anything serious is the mat.
ter with domestic animals, they court
quietude and perfect rest. Sometimes we
feel indisposed to exercise from sheer lazi
ness in all loose conditions Of the bowels
debility, al instructive desire to sit down
and stay there is universal; in most OF
such cases qui,tude is cure. But there is
! one safe rule for a}l under all circum
stances: if every step you take is with al
effort, do not take another go to bed; il
you feel the better for walk, then walk
on; but stop short of great fatiguc.-~Dr
". ". UaN.
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
A Harmless Reptile.

Nor only are toads harmless, they are
absolutely and directly useful to us, per.
ambulating our fields and gardens at night,
and dcvouring vast quantities OF injurious
insects which could never be destroyed by
the hand Of man. The mode in which a
toad takes its prey is very curious. The
singularly beautiful eye Of the toad is as
quick as it is bright, and if within the
range of its vision an insect or grub
should happen to move, the toad is sure to
see it, and nearly certain to catch it. First
the load holds its head as high as possible,
so as to make sure OF its prey, and then
crawls slowly toward it, preferring to get
under it if possible. When it is nearly
within reach, it gazcs intently at the in
sect, its mouth being grad dually brought
nearer and nearer. Something pink then
flashes from its mouth, and the insects
vanishcs as if by magic.
The pink flash is the tongue of the toad,
which is formed in rather curious way.
The base of the tongue is fixed close to
the font otlhc lower jaw, and is long aud
tapc;ing. the tip pointing down the throat
when it is at rest. When, however, it is
used for catching prey, it is thrown out
with sort of flick" and the tip, which
is covered with glutinous secretion, all
| NcIcS 10 Lno insect, anu conveys IL uo"1t
the toad's throat b. fore the prey has had
time to make an effort for escape. When
the toad swallows its prey, it does it with
mighty effort, during Which the eyes al
most disappear, the size of the insect hay
ing little to do with the vchemence of the
demonstration. Sometimes when a large
beetle is swallowed it does struggle, but
too late, and for some time its struggles
may be seen through the thin and riblcss
sides of its capturcr; the toad sitting the
while in perfect compcsurc, not in the
least affected by the scratchings and kick
ings that are going on in its interior.
! Indeed, the stomach Of the toad seems
as devoid of feeling as if it were of iron
Moreover, the toad not only cares nothing
for the Something's and kickings of large
beetle, but is equally indifferent to the
stings Of wasps, bees and insects similarly
armed with venomous. weapons, and will
eat them with marvellous appetite, as il
the sting acted as sort Of gentle aid to
digestion, like cayenne pepper with Gu
cumbcr.-CassfUs Magazines.
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
Oil.Me for Cows and Calves in Slm.
mEr.

WHEN COWS arc IN profit, little extra
feed, in the shape OF oil meal, will be amply
repaid i'll the yield of milk and butter. 1t
must not be supposed that because a COW
is on pasture there is no longer need for
stimulating food The fact is, that with
an ample supply Of grass the app tito of
the cow for the meal is quite as vigorous
us during the winter, when she was fed on
hay. Cows may be very protitably fed
with quart each of oil.meal morning and
night. They will lick it up from trough,
if it is made sufficiently large, without
waste. When COWS are not tied up at
night, good plan Of feeding them is to
have square Ecx for each cow, large
enough for her to put her nose in easily,
and six inches deep. Put the allowance
Of meal in these boxes. They may be
scattered about the yard, at such a distance
as will give each animal an opportunity to
eat without being driven away by others.
Calves will soon show, in their improved
appearance and fastened growth, that oil
meal is good for them also. A small
handful given them in their pasture daily
will push them forward rapidly. lt'is well
to use small tin pan TO tecd them with,
and few minutes spent with the young
stock daily is not only an agreeable occu-
patton, but highly profitable for the more
regularly the owners attention is given to
his cattle, the sooner he will perceive any
thing wrong, and be able at once to remedy
it, and daily visit is seldom made unless
there is some express purpose in it. Let
the purpose then be to give them u little
extra fl cd, and double benefit will result
-HeurM 1Ed IlO7ne
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
Uses Of Ashes.

DRY, clean wood ashes are richly worth
twenty.tiv cents bu shell, we think, to
any farmer who wants more manure You
can scarcely use them on any crop without
very sinsiblc results. A handful thrown
around the corn plants at the first hoeing
will greatly increase their growth, and
give them a highly dark green color.
Scattered in the hill before the potato is
covered, or about the hill just before hoe
ing, will have similar results. Sown broad
cast on the moving fields at the rate of us
small all amount as five bushels to TIC
acre, will greatly Increase the growth and
color OF the crop. i'csiics this, their bc'i
cticial results will continue for several
years in succession. Strcwed over young
cabbage plants, squashes, melons, or any
of the garden vegetables, such as toma-
toes, bccts, onions, turnips or carrots, wood
ashes not only tend to disturb the insects
that intest the plants, but has decided
influence on their growth and quality. All
the ashes made on the farm should he COL
lected with care, kept dry and applied to
the crops. Nothing could be better for
the young orchard. Spreading ashes broad
cast over the surface would be more use.
full than as a mulch for the trees. The
roots will soon find it if spread. Ii is bet
ter to use a moderate quantity annually,
than to apply large amount at one time.
! Ashes may be safely used in composts
of loan, muck, straw, or dry fibrous ma
terals; they would tend t., reduce them.
If in composts, where the droppings of
cattle are portion of the material, the
ashes should he applied Immediately be
fore tho compost is to be used-ant the
compost be slightly covered by tho soil
The easiest and best way, however, is t.
apply ashes in dry state and unmixed.-
| NJ E. Farmer
Mower County transcript., 1871-07-27
-e1~--
BiliOusilesa.

BAD blood, too much blood, giving
headache, bad taste in the mouth of morn
ings, variable appetite, sickness at stom-
ach, chillness, cold feet, and great susccp-
tibility to taking cold no one person may
have all these symptoms when bilious, but
one or more ia always present.
Sometimes bilious person has yellow
tinge in the face and eyes, called "bilious,
because the bile, which is yellow, is not
Withdrawn from the blood it is the bust.
ness of the liver to do that, but when it
does not do it, it is said to be torpid, to
be lazy, does not work, and the physician
begins at once to use remedies which are
said to prom Ote the action Of the liver,
1t has been discovered within a few
years that acids "act ON the liver" such
as nitric acit, elixir vitriol, vinegar; but
these are artificial acids, and do not have
the uniform good fleet Of natural acids,
those which are found in fruits and berries.
Almost all persons b. come bilious as the
warm weather comes on; nine times out
of ten, nature calls for her own cure, as
witness the almost universal avility for
grceus, and "spinach" in the early
spring, these being eaten with vinegar
and soon alter, by the benign arrangement
of Providence, the delicious strawberry
comes, the raspberry, the blackberry, the
whortlebcrry; then the cherries and the
pv aches and apples, carrying us clear into
the fall of the year, when the atmosphere
is SO pure anl bracing, that there is gen
eral good health everywhere.
The most beneficial and anti bilious
method of using fruits aud berries as
health promoters is to take hem at dessert,
after breakfast and dinner: to take them
in their natural, raw, ripe, fir: sh state,
without cream OF sugar, or anything else
besides the fruit themselves.
! Half q lemon eaten every morning on
rising and on retiring is often eflicacious
in removing bilious condition Of the sys
tenn, giving good appetite and greater
general health.-Dr. ". W Hull.