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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
Use loe Best Seeds,

Every farmer should endeavor to pro-
cure the best seeds Of every kind Of crop
that he grows. Immense loses are annu.
ally occasioned by carelessnese or neglect
in the selection Of seeds, aud also from
not cleaning them properly. In the cul.
ture of oil the cereal and leguminous
crops, a frequent change is necessary.
Seeds Of every kind deteriorate when
grown on the samo soil for number ol
years in succession. Varieties Of wheat
oats, barley, rye, corn, potatoes, ETC., wear
out, and are replaced by others, which are
procured by a careful selection Of the
finest ears or plants, and propagatine
from them. Wheat should be stepped
for twelve hours in strong brine, as q
preparation for sowing. Tho light grains
which float on the surface Of tho water
should be skinned of. When the seed il
taken out Of the steep it should be mixed
with powdered lime so that the grain.
will separate in tho sowing. This will
prevent smut. and also encourage and
assist vegetation. The vegetation Of any
kind Of seed may Be hasteued by sleeping
it 10 water for q fcw hours. and Their
sowing before it dries. Sleeping seeds ir
liquid manure will be very beneficial te
the young plants, causing them to grow
rapidly. Western Rural.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06

SERIOUS AccIDENT-Last Saturday,
at Moscow, two young men named -
Adams and Linn Abbott had some mis-.
understan ling relative to law suit or an
account. Angry words ensued, aud
young Abbott, becoming very much ex.
cited, drew his pistol on Adams. A son
Of Mr.. Miller Wilson at this juncture
stepped between the parties and attempted
to take the pistol from young Abbott,
when tho load was accidentally dis
charged, inaicting very serious wound
IN young Wilson's thigh, about 6vo iuches
above the knee. Or. HUT was called ou
to dress the wound, and he informs US
that the bone is badly fractured; am.
putation, however, will probat ly not be
necessary. At last accounts the young
man was dung as we'll as could be OK.
.pccted.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06

TOWNSHIP SCHOOL FUND. -Wo call
the attention of the Township clerks
(Trustees) to the School Law. which
requires them to make an annual settle
meut with the County Clerk, between the
lst and Goth Of April each year, for all
monies which may have been received Of
paid out BY them, which law reads aa
follows:
"The Township Treasurer and the
County Treasurer shall esch annuslly
between the first aud twentieth Of April
settle with the County Clerk, aud account
to him for all monies OF funds received
from whom, and on what account, and
the amount paid out for school purpose,
in the various townships of the county
The County Clerk shall examine the
vouchers for sach payments. and IL salts
6ed with the correctness thereof, shal
certify the same, which certificate shall b
prima Jdcie discharge Of such liability
Of tho Treasurer for the funds expt sssed
in the voucher.
(See Section 43 School J.sw.)
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06

GIVE THE BoYs,A CHANCE. .--Ous Of
the surest methods Of attaching boy
to the farm 10 TO let him have something
upon it for his own. Give him small
plot Of ground TO cultivate, 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 .
fruit tree, planted, pruned, and brought
to bearing BY his own hands, will inspire
him with an interest that no mere reward
Of wages can give. In addition to The
cultivation Of . taste for farm lie which
such .. course will cultivate, the practical
knowledge gained BY the boy will bs of
The highest value. Being interested,
be will be more obssrvant, and will thor.
oughly learn whatsvsr 10 necessary for his
success. NJ
Another and equally important sdvan.
tags will bs the acepstomipg him early
to feel responsibility. Macy yonng men
though we'll acqusinted with sii the man.
asl opsrstions Of the farm, fail utterly
whom entrusted With the management Of
an estate, from want or sxpsfisnos in
planning for themselves. II 10 much
better thst responsibility should bs grad.
ually assumed, than that = young man
should b 6rst thrown upon himself. on
staining bic majority .-Cor. Ohio Far
0ss.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
AGRICULTURAL, DonRsTlC, &C.
Advice Of . Garlsasr 10 Ms SEQ.

Always oaltivate with your syos turnel
toward the nearest market. This ought
to bo the Rrst rule Tor farmer, for, with.
out convenisnces 10 sell your products q
fair. prices, and TO get your manures
easily and cheap, Farming will not pay
we'll, II il pays oil.
"Rise early IN the mor1ing," and have
your eye on everything. A good start Il
worth many ~ hosr Of labor through
the day.
Be your own oversesr and foreman.
You are no longer au independent man
- soon % there 10 "a isdispexsa6le indi.
vidual upon your farm. Be ready "a
part With the best, and to take his place.
That will do away with exactions and i'm
pertinence.
Be kind, just, and fair, 10 dealing with
your hands but keep up your hedge'."
In other words, don't let others interfere
with your authority.
Let order be the farms 6rst law. Dis.
order aud neglect are very expensive.
Have your cattle gently treated you
will save many . valuable animal, and
prevent many sad accident.
Take care Of all the tools, and have the
best ones they are the cheapest after
oil.
Don't neglect good advice, but do moi
accept it readily from every one; and
chiefly, do not consult your helps; you
are sure to,spoil them. Keep up your
authority, anyhow.
Keep ledger of expense and profits
and, again., rise early Il the ssorning."-
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
Waste Paper FOR Household Uses.

Few housekeepers have time to black
their stoves every day, or even every
week. Many wash them 10 either clear
water or dish water. After stove has
once been thoroughly blacked, it can be
kept looking perfectly we'll for . long
time by rubbing it with paper every
morning.
If l occasionally end spot Of gravy
or fruit-juice that the paper will not take
of, I rub it with vet cloth, but do not
put on water enough to take of the black.
ing. l find that rubbing with paper is o
much nicer way Of keeping the outside
of my tea-kettle, coffee pot, and tea poi
bright and clean, than the old way Of
washing them 10 suds. (The inside oi
coffee and tea-pots should be rinsed 10
clear water, and never in the dish. water. }
Rubbing with dry paper is also the
best way Of polishing knives, spoons
and tinwar aftor securing. This saves
wetting the knife handles. If . little
-four be held on the paper in rubbing tin
ware and spoons, they shine like nsv
silver. For polishing windows, mirrors
lamp, chimueys, etc. I always use paper
in preference TO dry cloth.
Preserves and pickles keep much bette,
if brown paper instead Of a cloth, is tiet
over the jar. Canned fruit is not 90 sp
to mould, if piece Of writing paper, cut
to'fit the can, Is laid directly on top Of th'
fruit. -
Paper is much better to put under I
carpet than straw. Its warmer, thinner
and makes less noise when one walk
oyer it. A fair carpet can be made for
room that is not 10 constant use, by past
igu several thickassses of newspaper OF
the floor lover them layer of wall. paper
and giving it coat of varnioh. In cole
weather have often placed newspaper
between my bed quilts, knowing that tw
thickuesses of paper are as warm 40
quilt. lfit is necessary to step upon
chair, always lay paper on it this save
rubbing the varnish off. Children easil,
learn the habit Of doing so.-Cor. Hsartl
and Home. fs,..f
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06

We see by the Republican of Tuesday
that on the LIST inst. (last Saturday,, in
st. Louis, Rev. Charles Montrop united
in the holy bonds of matrimony our
townsmun, Mr.. p. Burdick, Jr., and
Miss Minnie Preston, daughter Of Hon.
j. G. Preston, Of Chicago. Some of Mr..
Burdick's friends are wondering if thi.
isn't an "April fool" as he left Troy last
Saturday, and could not have arrived in
the city until about 10P. NJ. Perhaps
there is some mistake in the date. We
will, nevertheless, extend oar congratula.
tious, wishing him an abundance Of fe.
licity. .-
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
A SUSPICIOUS CHARAcrER.-Last

A SUSPICIOUS CHARAcrER.-Last
Monday evening, about 9 o'clock, two Of
our young townsmen were meditating in
the moonlight on the steps in front Of
the railroad Office. One of them called
his dog, but gh.looking specimen Of
humanity answered the call; he was
slightly iuebriated, and demanded what
they wanted. One Of the gentlemen in
formed him that they were not calling
him. The man thsrcupon drew something
from his pocket that shone 10 the moon.
light Our romantic young gentlemen
thought it was kuife, but "click.
click" informed them it YVES q pistol,
which the stranger by this time had pre-
'seuted at the breast Of The larger Of the
two, who graspsd 1t with one hsnd and
dealt the fellow blow with the other:
After some tussling they succeeded in
taking the pistol from him, and giving
him an uumerciful beating.
By this time quite s'orowd had col.
lected, and the rough customer was taken
charge Of by the marshal. To his pos
session wore found two pistols, set Of
burglars instruments, . 6ns enamelled
gold watch (lady's), thirteen koser rings
[plain solid and filed gold, carved and
vea!) and . gold chatlains chain. He
was lodged in jail, and on Thursday was
brought before the town justice, tried
before . jury, and was released; but he
was Immediately re.srrssted on another
warrant in the hands Of the sheriff on .
charge Of assault and battery with inteu
to kill. Up to this writing (Tuesd.y) his
case has sot been disposed of.
One Of the tools which we're found on
him he said Was for winding some sort Of
musical instrument, butt worked admira.
bly, in unlocking doors where the Keys
were lett in the lock. The trade mark
of the jewellers wse still on some of the
rings. He is certainly very suspicious
charActer, for no honest man is apt to
carry about with him such evidences Of
rasoality. We cannot give much Of an
idea Of bis physique, for bis face vas ban.
dagsd when 10 saw him.
LATER --Tas prisoner vss brought
before Justice Wheeler this Wednesday, }
morning fortr'sl on the charge Of assault
With intent to kill. Afssr examining the
witnesses justice Wheeler discharged
him, and Of course bis tools and jsvslry
were restored him, The last We sav Of
him As Was goisg out Of town BY the Au.
burn road. He says bis name is Scott.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
Hot Beds,

Every farmer should have q hot. bed in
which to grow plants for his own use.
Those who live near cities may succeed
10 picking up suitable plants in the mar
ket, but it is not so with such as live far
away from nurseries and market gardens.
Glass is not very dear, aud sashes can be
constructed by any handy man with suit.
able tools. When plenty Of good
healthy plants Of tomatoes, cabages,
cauliAower, celery, ETC., arc grown, there
will always be place found for setting
them out, and these vegetables will be a
valuable addition to the comforts of the
household. Every one who has raised
plenty knows how desirable it is to have
them at hand when the soil aud weather
are suitable for setting them out.
The manure for hot bed should have
been formed into small heaps to keep i,
from ferment,ng and losing its strength
before it is put into the bed. If dead
leaves from the forest are mixed with the
stable manure, the heat will be milder,
more uniform and permanent than If no
leaves are used. ln putting on the man.
uIo ~ euOuIV w W0l buSN0us uuV tueu
pressed compactly together by striking ii
with the back OF the fork. About six
inches Of light. rich soil will bs sufficient
to put over the manure for seed bod
When the seed 10 sowu, it may be COW
cred by sitting 6ne frisbte soil over il
With . hand screen or slve, and then
pressing the surface gently with broad,
fat board. If the bed becomes very not,
tho seed should not bs sown until the
heat declines to about 80 deg. The glass
should be pat on Is soon as the seed bed
is formed. When the plants are up, air
must ba sometimes admitted by raising
the sash. The bed must be protected
from frost and from the sun by shutters
and mats. Moderate sunshine is favor
ablo to the plants, but too much heat will
burn them. When the plants are large
enough, the strongest should be sst ou,
10 the places whore they are to stind.-
Western Rural.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
NORTH MISSOURI RAILROAD
To- ALL POINTS
West, North, East and South
CONNECTIONS.

Al ST. LOUIS, with all rail and river lines, to
oil points East, North and South. Al C.NTRA.
LA, with Columbia branch trains. At MACON
with Hannibal L st. Joseph railroad. At. or
TUMwA with Darlington 4 Missouri River and
Des Moines Valley railroads, for Des Moinss.
Fort Dodge, Omaha, California and all places
we,h At BRUNSWICK, with Omaha and Chill
licothe Branch, for Chilli,othe, etc. At RICH.
MoND 4 LEXINGTON JUNCTION, with 81.
Louis 4 St. Joseph B anch. for Lexington and
St. Joseph. At HARLEM, with Kansas City
St. joseph 4 Council Bluffs railroad. for Leaven-
worth, Atchison, ETC.. AZ ST. JOSEPH with
Kansas City, st. Joseph 4 Council Bluffs railroad,
for Omaha, Union Pacific and Central Pacific
points. At KANSAS CITY, with Kansas Pacific,
Missouri r.ver, Fort Scott, Lawrence. Emporia,
Denver and all points west.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06

"A FAMILY TRsAsURE.-Ths hsppisst
and best member Of family is usually
called the light Of the household. because,
beside being happy and cheerful himself,
OF herself, be or she makes oil else happy
or cheerful. The Charter Oak Stove ia
such treasure.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
POSTAL ARRANGEMEN'fs.

pRPARfuRxs OF nAILs.
For wsntsvills, daily (sxcspt sunday)st 7.'o A n
Lost Branch, Monday y..."......"7.
Auburn, Tuss., Thurs., sat..~" .....S.00
Ashley, Wednesday and Saturday 800
High Hill and Truxton, Friday,-"r7.00
Cap-au-sris, .......7.so
The msils close At . O'Clock on the evening
previous to their departures.
SGT AsslvALs.
From wsatsvills daily Except Sunday 500 P. y
Lost Branch, Mondsys......."...".6.o0
Auburn, Tues, Thurs. and Sst....4.00 t'
Ashley, Tuesday and Friday ,.....6.0o
High Hill and Truxton, Saturday...0.0o
Cap-au. Girls, Saturday ..-..... ........6.oo
.t... aiff lo1 B. CRUMp, P. M.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06
LOCAL AND COUNTY.

Town ELEcr.oN.- old Board Of
Trustees, VIM. Frazier, John Mcdonald,
j. NJ. Mcclellan, E. N. Bondls and G. w.
Parker, we're re elected last Tuesday.
There were but fcw opposition votes
cast. No politics involved.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-06

A large wagon shop 10 being svss,sd
at New Hope. Hsrriesns township is 3
thriving section, and good wagon maker
will do we'll AAsrss
The New York herald., 1871-12-18

-M0nseigneur Treppel, Bishop OF Anglers, is
about TO found Catholic university IN that city.
-Mr. Rusktn Ia about to offer to the University
master OF drawing.
Lady Mordaunrs friends are still doubtful
as to her s0uncness or mind, and she has been
placed under the care OF experienced medical men
In England.
Baron Won Prokcsch Osten, representative Of
Austria at Constantnople, has decided on retiring
after his forty eight years of service lie has received
the title Of count.
MFR. GOschon is assiduOusly attending to the
framing Of tho navy estimates for the approaching
session OF the British Parliament. Economy Is still
the order OF the day.
Count do Keratry, new Preiect or Marseilles,
said, on assuming office, that his mission was To
secure the return OF moral and material tran guilty
no less than commercial activity.
IN. Charles Blanc. Director OF the Beaux Arts
has Just decided that number Of clever young
artists shall be sent to the principal museums or
SPAIN Italy and Holland, with the mission to copy
there the CtefS d'Rtrfe OF the great masters and
bring them back to France.
Tho Marquis Of Ripon recently, after distrib.
uting prizes to the Ripon Rire Volunteers said II
was the intention 10 make the volunteer and other
military forces thoroughly cflctent for aGgres-
sion or conquest but for maintaining the nonor OF
the country and the independence OF England.
--Genernl De Cessey, IN compliance with vow
made during the war, made pilgrimage TO the
shrine of Saint Anne d'Auray. There in company
with his friend General Bastoul, the Minister OF
War made profession OF faith very different from
those made at the clubs Of the International or at
tho Communist gatherings In Geneva and London
OF the altar, went away rs quietly as they had
come, "gtvtng TO no man cause Of fear"
The New York herald., 1871-12-18
TELEGHAPHIO NEWS ITEMS.

Kr jeremiah sweetaer, OF Newburg Nc. aged seventy
s,, dropped dead on Friday while sitting his chair
Prvsto dispatches received at Memphis, Tcnn oouradc.
,ns Reuben Davis the broihsr Of Jefferson Davis
had been killed al Columbus, Miss, on SATURDAY.
Bill Taylor accompice In The express robbery which
occurred at Moscow, Tenn, months since was can
turcd on Saturday. This makes the OF the party f
Yesterday afternoon convict Charles Laskey who
serving three years sentence for larceny In the
town. Mass State Prison, and employed engine oon
escaped.
c. Macnant who ost all BY Chicago ire committed su
eide BY shooting In that city yesterday afternoon Just be
references to his mother wife and children. snyng that he
could get nothing TO do and tired OF fe. Ills Wife wno
has valid since the lre went ravnu mad NJ ina
ssbt OF Der dead kusbsnd
occurred Yesterday morning In the store Nos ia
and 81 awey street. Boston, occupied Foley A CO. nk
dealers In tho basement Loss $30OU The and Third
store occupied BY Walwortb Co.. gas generators suffer
loss Of $lJNm and the foutth story occupied BY William
H. Bennett loss $4,000 The top Ion, the Occupation uf
Hartleu Bnman damaged 10 The extent OF S30OV The
damage TO the building Is 81 900. partially Insured
About three O'Clock Yesterday afternoon the boiler In the
glue factory OF wall Bros on the south branch of the river
near Archer avenue Chicnso exploded when Richard Car
Een,sr aud Chs. Becker tremen who were passing
families The boiler was almo: new bc,ng used only about
water IN the boiler was the cause OF the explosion.
The New York herald., 1871-12-18
Tho Casacszy Question Settled.

We arc glad to learn, from reliable Washing
ton correspondent, that the Emperor Alexander
has stepped iu and settled the Oatacazy ques-
tion; that our Secretary Of State has received,
from the American Minister at st. Petersburg,
the intelligence that Minister Catacazy has
been peremptorily recalled BY Prince Gortcha-
koD, the Imperial Chancellor; that the Russian
Legation at Washington has, by order OF the
Emperor, been placed in charge of Mr.. Boris
Danzas, first secretary, until new minister
shall arrive; that meantime the special func-
tions Of Mr.. Catacazy, ns Official ohaperon Of
the Grand Duke Alexis, are terminated; that Ia
this capacity General Gorloff, or Mr. Bodlsco,
the Russian Consul General In this city, will
act hereafter; that Mr.. Catacazy will, as soon
as practicable, return to Russia, and that to
this end he has advertised the sale Of his
household effects, horses carriages and his
whole establishment at Washington. We have,
Shen, at last a complete settlement Of this
Catacazy question, and no doubt to The salts
iaction OF all parties concerned or, II not
entirely to the satisfaction of the Minister
recalled, the result is due to bis own mistakes,
for which he has to bear the consequences.
The important fact, nevertheless. established
IN This settlement is the fact that the motto Of
The New York herald., 1871-12-18
CALIFORNIA.

The Apache Indians Leaving tho Rcserva-
tions-isescue Of Japanese Soamcn from
AinslSu.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. II. 1871.
The second prize in the Louisville Lottery was
won In Virginia City.
Tucson dispatches say that tho Apache Mojave
Indians, who murdered Lorng and party at Wick.
enburg have fed from the Dale Creek Reservation
to the mountains.
The newly-discovered silver mines on the Ola
River are causing much excitement.
Captain p II. O'Brien, formerly OF the San Fran
cisco Fire Department was burned to death In the
fire at sacramento last week. His remains were
found yesterday.
j. Ii. Stewart, merchant OF Petalunna, worn out
by attendance on sick wife, arose In his sleep last
night, walked out Of . second story window ana
was fatally injured.
The schooner Hutchinson, from Alaska. has ar.
rived here, and brings from Adaho Island three
shpwrecked Japanese seamen, whose junk drilted
ashore there having been disabled OF the coast OF
Japan and drlfted by the japanese Gulf Stream
q 500 miles In nine months, finally beaching there.
Twenty three others OF the crew had starved 10
death on board. The three rescued men Will DO
sent back to Japan by CONSUL BROOKS.
Thomas Harris. Recorder OF the Sacramento dis
trict OF Oreana, Nevada, was suffocated BY the
tunes of giant powder Ina mine to-day.
The New York herald., 1871-12-18
PERSONAL NOTES.


Madame Massena, creole lady, edits the Mag
nolta at Rev Orleans.
The bigamist Bowen has been admitted member
Of the Legislature Of South Carolina
Mrs. Laura A. Berry, OF Davenport Iowa, was
the nrst lady Notary Public ever appointed in Iowa.
Rev. T. w. ChaHin, recently editor In -cnief or the
Grinnell Qowa) Herald. has taken charge OF the
Methodist Church at Grtnnell.
Mr.. B. \. Murray has sold out his interest In the
Winterset Iowa) sun TO Mr.. Holiday, who now as
sumes the entire responsibility OF the paper.
w. A. Saylor, state Senator from Harris county,
Texas. was married In Austin, on the 9th inst, to
the daughter OF Colonel J. NJ Swisher OF that city.
Governor Holman has appointed Thomas Cum
nIngham. OF Warrensburg District Attorney Of
Warren county, In place OF Freedom G. Dudley. de.
ceased.
Robert Branson, great.grandson Of Brant. the
famous Indian chieftaln, ana his wife, aged rcspec
lively ninety -onc and eghty-seven years. are living
In Detroit, Mich
General William J. Dale, the efficient Surgeon
General OF the State Militia OF Massachusetts, re-
Gently forwarded his resignation to Governor Ulaf-
lin, but His Excelency, " Is stated, declined to
accept It.
Tho wife OF the Rev. 9. G. Ames, OF San Jose. Cal
who has become so well and favoraby known dur
ing his recent visit to Boston, has In his absence
supplied his pulpit anu attended to all her house.
hold cares beside.
The Rochester Democrat expresses the opinion
that Mr.. AnsOn s. Wood, OF Wayne county, N. Y,
will receive inc appointments OF Deputy secretary
oI state. MIR. Wood represented the First district
OF wayne III the last TWO Legislatures.
The sporting men or Austin, Texas, recently pre-.
sented The Rev. Dr. Wilkes late sStor OF the Me-
thodlst cnurch at that place, witn purse Of $50.
resort ana kindly solicit their attendance at church
On Sunday. They generally went
The New York herald., 1871-12-18

THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF VIRGINIA,
like that Of South Carolina, Is now occupying
public attention. A despatch, which we pub
lish to-day, states that there is considerable
excitement among the members of the Legis-
laturc in reference to the Fuading bill, which
provided for the funding of about twenty-five
millions Of dollars of the debts of the State,
and that joint resolution passed the House
on Saturday ordering suspension of opera
tions under the measure, by majority of
eighty-six. 1t Is also anticipated that the
Senate will pass it by large majority. This
being accomplished, another resolution, 1t is
alleged, will Immediately be brought forward
purporting to compel the suspension of the
January interest on the bonds now issued.
This latter statement may be only a move on
the part Of clique for a special purpose, al
though the subject has, doubtless, been under
consideration. The Funding bill is the main
object for attack, the opponents to which al
lege that it was passed by fraud, and was
really only in the interests of corrupt homo
brokers and for the brokers In Wall street.