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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

Topics for Farmers Clubs.

The following list of subjects for
the winter meetings of the Waltham
(MaSs.) Farmers Club for 1912,
have been announced, together with
time, place, and disputants for each
meeting. This gives time for
thought and preparation on the part
of those appointed to engage in the
exercises, The programme may be
of intcrcstto the members of farmers
clubs in this and other localities
The results OF farming in 1871, and
what has been learned that will be
beneficial in the future.
Has tho Importation Of foreign
breeds Of cattle, horses and other
stock been abcncRt o the commune
ty?
Trades and trades unions; their
influence on the business of the com
munity. Would q combination of
the farming interests he a benefit to
their general prosperity?
Woodland and forest trees; their
advantages Or disadvantages 10 the
farm and community.
What are the causes that have led
TO the decrease of the farming pop
ulation Of New England, and to the
deterioration Of it's soil?
Farms and farmers; what arc the
indications of good farming?
Swine and poultry the best breed
of each, aAd the best method
breeding and feeding, and the pro If
or loss.
The roads Of Waltham the host
and most economical method Of
making and repairing them thrc ugh
out the town.
Fruits and vegetables the nronor
time to gather and the best, Wav Of
preserving them.
Mich cows tn" feed and manage
ment in reg"',u to health ant the pro.
uqGtlo" of milk,
me raising, feeding ami training
of horses for speed, road and farm
work.
Farming of Walthom Is itprofta.
bic: If not, how can it be made so:
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Bringing in Clover.

White clover will not como into
any soil by any process whatever
where the seed is not already sown.
On most old meadows and pastures
the seeding has been going on for
many generations, and it is so album
dant, that when the land is down to
grass, no white clover seed is sown
with the timothy and red top. 1t
takes care of itself, and is seen in the
hay and aftermath for several sea-
sons, and then disappears. 1t is
highly esteemed for hay, and makes
the dairy feed. This very desirable
feed may be secured in many old
pastures by sowing plaster at
the rate of a buShtl or two to the
The action, perhaps has never been
satisfactorily explained, but 1t docs
act, and the dormant seed sprout
and the field is thickly strewn with
blossoms the next season. In
many districts the pastures have
been completely renovated, and are
kept in high condition by this cheap
fertilizer. Feeding with sheep Oh
some farms greatly increases the
growth of white clover. Spreading
manure, compost, or ashes, Sc
cures the same result. Burning over
very old pastures, especially if in
with briars and Srush-hcaps,
helps the growth of cover and the
grasses. Sometimes scaritying an
Old moss-bound sod with o harrow
has an excellent effect, and gives a
new start to the grass. Almost any
pasture will improve by close feed
.ng, if the animals I suffered to
'emain upon it at night.-Amertcan
lgriCultUTiSt.
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Liberality in Farming.

In this art, and almost in this art
alone, sit is the liberal hand which
makcth rich"
Libcrality in providing utensils, is
the saving Of both time and labor.
The more perfect the instruments,
the more profitable arc they.
SO it is also with his working cat
tic and with his stock. The most
perfect in their kinds arc ever the
most profitable.
Liberality in good barns and warm
shelters is the source Of health,
strength and comfort to animals
causes them to thrive on less food,
and secures damages from all sorts
of crops.
Libcrality also in the provision o.
food for domestic animals is the
source Of flesh, muscle and manurcs
Libcrality to the earth in seed, com
post and culture, is the source 0,
bounty.
Thus ii is in agriculture, as in every
part of creation, a wise and paterna
Providence has inscparably connect
cd our duty and our happiness.
In raising animals the condition
of his success is kindness and Dcncv
Olcncc towards them.
In cultivating the earth, the condi
ton of mans success, is his industr,
upon it.
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Great Earthquake in China.

Minister Lowe furnishes the State
department at Washington with a
brief account ola series O carthquak-
cS which prevailed for several days
at Bathang, III the province OF
Sczhucn, China. About the last OF
April there was n sudden and mac-
countablc rise of waters in the dis
trict Of Bathaug, which coutinucduu-
i'll the llth, when the country for
nearly four hundred miles around
was Convulscd by earthquakes. The
shocks were very severe, and coutin-
ucd, with iutcrmissious, for ten days,
when they became less frequent and
finally ceased. The scenes which
cnsued were horrible beyond dcS-
rription. During this time the earth
rocked and reeled like a ship 81 sea
in a violent storm. Eight temples
were thrown down, 2,42I dwellings
were destroyed. and 229S persons
crushed by the falling walls. To
sid to these accumulated horrors
flames broke ont among the ruins in
Bathang and ragged with uncoutrolla-
bic fury during five days, consuming
everything within their reach, and
destroying the lives of hundreds who
were lying wounded and helpless
among the ruins of their homes.
steep hills sunk ont Of sight, and in
their places naught is seen but yaWn-
ing CULTS, while in other places the
earth uphcavcd leaving hills many
Zee, in height, Many singular pheno-
mcna attended this earthquake, the
Nlll particulars of which will be anX-
watched for.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

TO TOBACCO
DEALERS.

SUPERVISORS OFFICE, STATE OF
TENN. Nashville, June 10th, 1911
| find that in many instances to-
bncco dealers saw or cut their pack
ages into two parts, leaving but one
half Of the proper stamp on each
half box. This cannot be allowed,
when It IS borne in mind that each
package is required to have on it the
stamp, and to have imprinted or
marked thereon, the manufacturers
name and place Of manufacture, or
the proprictor's name and bis trade
mark, and the registered number of
the mandatory, the gross weight,
the tarc, and the net weight of tobac-
co in each package, And also upon
every package of tobacco or snuff,
whether put up in wooden packages
or otherwise, the law requires that
there shall be printed, or securely
fixed by FASTING thorcupon q label,
the proprietor's or manufacturer
name, the number of the manuMcto-
~, and the district and State in
which it is situated, together with
the following notice:
Noticc.-The manufacturer of This
lobasco has complied with all the re-
quircmcnts OF law; every person is
cautioned, undergraduates oflaw, not
to use this package again.
From this il will be seen that no
package is legally stamped when but
half Of the above required marks,
brands, and stamp are upon it.
will, therefore, in the future or
der the seizure of all such packages
on which the marks, brands and
stamps have been divided BY saving
or cutting.
". 3. Stokes.
--
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

This is one of tho best Of American
newspapers. II Is bold, independent
and outsp0kon on all political questions,
and seeks to subserve the great ends of
journalism by giving It's readers the facts
and allowing them to draw their own
conclusions. While 1t is recognized as
a Republican Journal, It is in no sense a
party organ. Murat Halstead, the edi-
tor-in-chief, Is one of the ablest and
most accomplished Journalists OF the
present age.
Tho Commercial employs Mr.. II. V.
Rodheld, OF this State, as a regular South
ern correspondent and he deYotes his
entire time in looking after the state Of
affairs in the South. He is an ablo and
gifted writer and n reliable and faith
full correspondent who earnestly seeks
to give a true and impartial statement of
facts, as he finds them, which he does
without "foar, favor or affection" His
letters have done much to disabuse the
Northern mind of the many ISLANDERS
scattered broadcast against our people.
-COiunlbid Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

Momphis Thoator," built ut q cost Of
5000 and renting for 5000 per annumi
palatial and cottage residences, fine bus
mess houses prominently locateui 2
splendid plantation near the city, and
realty ranging In value from Sl,0OO to
$4,000. The realty value foots up to
$467, 600, and the personal property TO
S32 400.
We now call attention to the rules gov
erninr the drawing, which upon oXami-
nation will satisfy the most skeptical as
to its fairness, No II connected with
tho management Is allowed to hold q
share under any circumstance. No
person will DO admitted to tho draw
ing but those who arc shareholders, for
tho reasonthat the Committee to super
intend the drawing must DO selected by
them alone, the managers taking no
part, further than supplying tho neces-
sary appliances for the drawing. The
Hall in which the distribution will take
place, will hold from two thousand to
Twenty-Five hundred ticket holders.
All the unsold shares at, the time of
drawing will DO surrendered to the COM
mlttee, and their corresponding num-
bers not allowed any representation in
the distribution: Thus the managers
cannot draw any Of the prizes, which
the public have much objected to in
prior distributions, and not unjustly.
The Of drawing Will be from
two wheels eve feet In diameter, by
sixteen inches deep. For example, take
two carriage wheels and fill in between
the spokes with glass, cover the outer
circle and adjust a door with lock and
koy, and you have a very good idea OF
the wheel to be used. In one Of these
wheels tho corresponding numbers of
the shares sold, will be placed, and the
prizes in tho other, and after thorough
mixing up by revolving tho wheels, the
commissioners appointed by the ON
mittee, will unlock tho doors, and the
parties selected. to draw out tho num-
bers and prizes will do so Simultaneous
ly, the commissioners locking the doors
AFTER each successive drawing. For eX-
ample, say No. 1871 is drawn from the
number wheel, and the new Memphis
Theater from the prize wheel, then 1871
is entitled to that prize. To ascertain
who the fortunate winner of any OF the
prizes may be, Messrs. Passmore &
Rufhn will place in charge OF the COM
mittee their general register, contain
ing a list of the numbers on the shares
sold, the name and residence Of the own
er, post office, ETC., and by this means
the winner Of any Of the prizes can be
announced almost as quick as drawn
from the wheel. To m enterprise con-
Quoted rs set forth, no objections can be
raised, and 1t should receive the hearty
support OF all our citizens. Messrs.
Passmore and Rui1ln announce tho
drawing to take place OF the 4th day of
July, and for any further information or
shares, address them Mt Memphis, Tenn,
or anyofthe local agents throughout the
COunfrv
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TIE Memphis Real Estate Dist rIbu
fInn

ton.
Within the past five years thoro have
been many gift enterprises set on foot,
in which tho public haYo invested with
no fair results. In fact, many OF them
were gotten up withtho view to swim
die their patrons. Asa general rule the
public are always ready and willing to
patronize a fair and honest enterprise,
but past experience creates q distrust in
Distributions Of any kind. Taking for
granted the above remarks to be true,
still there are exceptions to the rule,
and that exception will be found in the
enterprise at the head Of this article,
and we speak by the card when We say
80. Apersonal knowledge of the man.
ayers, Messrs. Passmore & Rumn, for
the past fifteen years, warrants us in
stating they arc gentlemen Of honesty
and integrity, who would scorn anv act
not worthy OF their standing; and this
is borne out by such a journal as the
Memphis appeal, which fully endorses
them and their enterprise, and whose
good pinion we would rather have IN
the case than all the names that arc gen,
orally appended, consisting OF Cover
nOrs, Generals, Colonies, Majors, Hon
orablcs, etc., to other enterprises; for as
a general rule, this kind ofbolstering IN
a scheme with that class of names, ends
in n swindle.
We shall now proceed to give our cit
liens some insight as to how the Distri-
button il carried on, the manner OF
drawing, &c. Tho realty Is virtually
sold to the managers through title bonds,
made by the owners OF the property,
end absolute titles will be made by the
managers to the fortunate holders of
winning shares, In the distribution
can be found some of the best improved
and paying property in the city ofMem-
phis, Tenn, among which is the "New
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

SAVING or TIMOTHY SEED.-The high
price Of timothy seed of late has attract
cd the attention Of farmers, and inquiries
are being made to the agricultural press
as tothe best remedy to conteract the
cxtortionate rates demanded by specula-
tors and monopolists. A correspondent
Of the Country Gentleman suggested q
plan, which Is to let each Individual
farmer allow enough timothy to ripen
on the best part OF his field, giving pro-
pei attention 70 plucking out foul weeds
and grasses, to prevent the spread of the
same, and when ripe, cut with a cradle,
cure, thresh and bag, for fall and spring
sowing. The hay, after the seed is TAX
en- of, can be pressed and sold at all times
for second quality, and by some It Is
preferred for high fed horses used rs
roadsters or the turf.
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Hnnks and Hnrscs,

Although many worthy farmers hon
CStly believe that there is such 4 disease
in horses rs hooks" or "bonc-eye,'
and thar the best and most e~nicacious
remedy for il is 10 cut of the intlamCd
part Of the third oyelid, which they
call "hookS,' We must insist that they
are mistaken, and that thci7 supposed
remedy Is n piece of useless cruelty.
Horses have a third cyelid, called the
"haw,n of the same Kind rs that Of
birds. "Itis moistcncd' ,Scc Treatise
on the objects Advantages and Pleasures
| of Science in Library Of Useful knowl-
edge, p. M) with 4 pulpy substance or
! mucilagc, to take hold Of the dust on
the cyeball and wipe It clean of, so
that the eye is hardly ever seen with
anything upon It, though greatly cN-
posed from its size and posture. The
swift motion Of the hdr is gtIen to it,
by a griSly elastic substance placed be-
tween the CYCball and the socket, and
striking obliQcly 50 rs to drive out the
haw with great velocity over the eye,
and let 1t come back rs quickly. lgno-
rant persons, when the haw Is intlamed
from cold and SNClis, so rs to appear,
which Il never does in Il healthy state,
often mistake II for an lmperfection,
and cut it off so nearly does ignorance
produce the same mischief rs cruelty
Thus II will be seen that the protru-
sion and exposure of the third cylid--
the haw--is the result and not the
u of the disease, and that remedies
to ailay inflammation, such as bleeding,
cathartic medicines, and cooling diet,
are the proper treatment for the
"hooks," and not the knife.
BIO HEAD IN HORSES.
The following has been communicated
70 lis as a valuable remedy foT big head
IN horses:
One quart oflarj, one quart of tar,
one pound OF sulphur; boil together
over q slow fire until the sulphur dis
appears. When cool apply freely once
4 day to the horses head from the eyes
the nOStrils until the mixture Is eX-
haustcd.
TKrNNUS OF LOCK-JAW.
This affection is generally considered
incurablc. There are cases recorded,
however, In which cures have been eff
fectcd by the use of large doses of
opium, and we have recently read in an
bid copy of an English paper of a mare
which had been effected with lock-iaw
md was perfectly cured by pouring
old water alongthc back from u water
ng pot without intcrmissiOn for a con-
siderable time This treatment was
commended by an eminent veterinary
.urgeon of IOndon,-SouthcrR Farm
mi Home.
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To Ci.BAE BRITANNIA WAKE.-Sif'
rotten stone through a muslin OF
hair sieve; mix it with as much sol
soap as will bring it TO the stiff.
ness Of putty 10 about half a pound
of this add two ounces Of oil Of tur.
pentine. 1t may be made up into
balls or put into cups; ii will soor
become hard and will keep any
length Of time. When the metal Il
TO be cleaned, rub il first with a piece
of flannel moistened with sweet oil
then apply a little of the paste with
your finger till the polish is pro.
dnced; then wash the articles witt
soap and hot water, and when dry
rub it with soft wash leather and q
little fine whiting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

TO REMOVE SCoRCH MARKs.--It the
linen has been scorched, and the
mark has not penetrated entirely
through, so az to damage the texture,
ii may be removed by the following
process: peel and slice two onions,
and extract the juice by squeezing or
pounding. Then cut up half an
ounce Of white soap and two ounces
OF luller's earth and mix them with
the onion juice and half q pint OF
vinegar. Boil this composition we'll
then spread it, when cool, cover the
scorched part of the linen, and let il
dry on. Aftcrward wash out the
linen, md the mark viii be found to
have been removed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

INTERESTING TO LIQUOR DEALERS.
Commissioner P~leasonton has dc.
cided that both foreign and domestic
liquors must be entered in Form No.
30, required 10 be done by wholesale
liquor dealers. lie also decides that
standing casks for spirituous liquors
cannot be used without violating the
law. The dealer must havO no ves-
sells in his possession that will on
tain moro than five gallons, without
a stamp"
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o. . -
Something About Teeth.

Why do some peoples teeth come
out more readily than othrers? The
reasons for this are probably many.
About the middle Of the last century.
Peter Kahn, a Swede, visited Ameri-
&C, ard wrote scnsibly about what he
saw. lie observed a frequent loss
of teeth among settlers from Europe,
especially women. After discussing
and rejecting many modes Of expla-
nation, he attributed it to hot tea or
other hot beverages and came to
a general conclusion that "hOt feed
Crs lose their teeth more readily than
cold feeders" Mr.. Catlin, who some
years ago had an interesting exhi-
bition Of Indian scenery, dresses,
weapons, &c, noticed that North
American Indians have better teeth
than the whites. lie accounts for
the difference in this strange way
that the reds keep their mouth shut,
whereas the whites keep It open.
The teeth, he says, require moisture
to keep their surfaces in good work
ing order; when the mouth is open
the mucous membrane has a tenden-
cy to dry up, the teeth lose :heir
needed supply of moisture, and
thence come discoloration, toothache,
ticdoloureax, decay, ~lo0sencss and
eventual loss of teeth. Mr.. Catlin
scolds the human race generally for
being less sensible than the brutcs in
this respect, ind the white race cs-
pecially in comparison with the rcd.
We keep our mouths open far too
much; the Indian warrior sleeps,
hunts and smiles with his mouth
shut, and respires through the nos
trils. Among the virtues attributed
by him to closcdlips one is excellent
when you are angry, keep your
mouth shut Chambers Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

Perhaps In the whole category OF diseases to
which humanity Is susceptible, the e,ugh Is
most neglected In its carly stage. A simple
cough Is generally regarded as a temporary af-
liction-unplcAsant and nothing moro; but to
those who have paid dearly for experience, 1t
lie the signal for nttack for the most fearful of
all diseases-COnsumption. A cough will lead
to Consumption-if not chccked-so sure as the
rivulct leads to tho river; yet it is an easy enc
my to thwart, II met by the proper remedy.
Aliens lang BoLom is the great cough remedy
ofthe age, and It has earned its reputation by
merit alono.
Sold by all rood Druggists,
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Ashes as a Specific for Fruit Trees,

DR.. Geogrc i. Wood, Of Phiiadel-
phia, las communicated to the Amer
lean Philosophical Society, of which
he is President, tho results Of expert
mcnts made by him, which indicate
that unlcaehed wood ashes applied
round peach and apple trees, give
them renewed life and activity,
and greatly promotes vigorous bear
ing. Dccaying trees have been Won
derfully stimulated into healthy
growth, by digging four or five
inches deep around the base of the
stem, scraping away the worms, and
filling the hollow thus made with
flesh wood ashes. This was done il
the fall Of 1868, and the following
spring they put forth bright greer
leaves, and lore a crop Of fruit fai
exceeding anything they had don'
previously. All of his orchards s.
treated, give promise of great or
Of fruit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

How TO Cook OLD FowLs.--For
the possible benefit 10 some other
young housekeepcrs, | wish to tell
them how to cook an old chicken.
Prepare as for roasting, then boil
three hours in a covered pot, with
one quart Of water, to which add
two tablespoonful! of ~gincgar; after
which put in a hot oven foI about an
hour, to brown. The liquor in the
pot TO be prepared as gravy should
the water boil away too much, more
should be added. The result is, the
meat is as tender as young chicken,
! and some think richer and better.
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4 Novel and Curious Vegetable.

In a tract of country in the south
western part Of Africa, distinguished
for its dry but rich soil, the Boston
Journal Of Chemistry says, a gigantic
perennial melon has been discovered,
which Is a most delicious, wholesome
fruit, and which is largely consumed
1y the native inhabitants as food. In
order that this melon may flourish, it
is necessary that it should strike its
roots through the sand thirty feet to
reach permanent moisture. This it
does and grows in great l~uXuriance,
where all else is shriyeled and parched
by heat. But this is not all. If it
were simply a huge melon, with
smooth and delicate skin, every one
would be destroyed by wild beasts be-
fore coming to maturity. To prevent
this, nature has armed its outer rind
with a covering Of long, sharp, terri
bic thorns which so lacerate the mouth
and nose ofanimals that they arc glad
to leave them alone in all their tempt
ing freshness. Man, with his hands
and sharp knives, finds little difficulty
in opening the luscious fruit. The ma
tives have no necessity Of putting
fences about their melon patches, fol
the plants are self-protective.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-06-24

Chief Justice Chase, whose health
continues TO improve, will be the
guest ofhis daughter, Mrs. Senator
Sprague, at Narragansett this sum-
nier, and will probably goto Europe.