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The Opelousas courier., 1872-05-04
TO The People of st. Landry.
Agency Mound City Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
OPELOUsAs. La, Nov. 4th. 1871.

Agency Mound City Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
OPELOUsAs, La, Nov. 4th 1871. {
4 BEG leave to announce that have accepted
Il of the Agency of the Mound City Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of st. Louis Mo. My
Office is in the Court House, where will be most
happy to explain to all whose interest and duty
requires the aid of that most benevolent of mod
ern institutiOns-life insurance. The high char
acter of the Mound City renders it Unnecessary
to say word in its behalf; its policy holders are
composed of some of the most intelligent and
respectable citizens of this and adjoining Par
ishes, to whom | take great pleasure in referring
to their names below. The Louisiana Depart
ment is under the control of our very best citi-
zens, and every member director may be regard
ed as guardians to the widow and the orphan.
The following gentlemen compose the Louisi-
ana Board: E. T. Merrick, G: II. Mouton, Jas.
jackson. Robt Hare, L. A. Wiltz, Thos. Ftz-
william, f. II. Hatch, Octave VOORHEES,, B. b.
Simmes.
lwoud also refer to the cards of Mrs. HAYES,
widow of the late Jas. G. Hayes Of this Parish,
and of Mrs. O,Bryan, of Vermilion Parish, widow
of Col. Daniel OBryan. Tie promptness with
which all losses are paid by this institution re-
conmends it most strongly to the consideration
of our people.
Names Of policy holders: DIR. John A. Tavlor.
Alc6e Dupre, Henry l.. Garland Joel H. Sandoz,
j. j. Morgan, Thos. G. Anderson, G. G.. Swayze
DR.. j. L. EstOrge, j. l.. Morris, Capt Carlnouche,
Jos. NJ. Moore, A. r. Hawkins and many Others
Also, from other Parishes, q lonn list could be
furnished, but | will only mention Gov A. Mou-
ton of Lafayette, and Generals Alcbiades De-
Blanc aud Alexandra Declouet of ST. Martin.
81 A. GARRIGUES
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Editor Couricr,-Please announce me as a can
didate for the Office of Judge of the 9Th Judicial
District, at the election of next November.
JSO. j. MORGAN
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HAVING returned from Central America and
offers his professional services to the public.
OFFIcE:-Next door to the Post Office, where
he may be conusted. or calls left on slate, during
the day. REslDENCE.-near Nine. Beaurepaire
Chachere's, where hemay be found during the
night = III ---@ssz &. AzI1Iay 4, 1S72-1y 4
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We arc authorized to announce JOHN J..
GARDNER Esq, as a candidate for the Repre-
sentative branch of the Legislature, subject to
the nomination of the Democratic Convention.
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INFORMATION WANTED

"A NY one will confer a favor by informing the
{ ~ undersigned at DavilIa. Milan Co9ntv,
Texas, where an orphan girl by the name Of
Al Mitchell is. She lived with Mrs. Lanier durug
the var or where Mrs. Lanier is, if living,
30-6iJ ! E. MITCHE1'I
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q ''The Republican party and polit-
ical reform'is the heading Of an article
in the Philadelphia Press, The Repub-
lican party and political reform going to-
gether is a phenomenon you often see in
the newspapers, but you never see it
anywhere else e.-COurier-Jo Journal.
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e A ~ Id Z ID A T. e .:
FOR CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ALBERT
LASTRAPES as a candidate for Clerk of the
District Court, for the Parish of St. Landry, at
the election in November next.
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. ISAAC F.
LITTELL as candidate to represent the Parish
of st. Landry in the Lower House of the Legis-
lature, at the election of November next.
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DR.. w. A. ROBERTSON of Washington au-
thorizes us to announce him as candidate for
Clerk of the District Court for the Parish of St.
Landry, at the election of November next.
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FOR SALE AT PRIVATE SALE.

A PLANTATION situated at Chatagner, I'll
N miles from Opelousas) measuring 165 ar
penis ofland, 80 of which well timbered having
good dwelling 36 feet i'll length, we'll finished,
and other improvements. the whole in good con-
dition.-Can be bought very cheap, the greatest
part of the amount upon reasonable credit.
For price and other particulars, apply at the
Office Of the Opclousas Courier or to the under
signed, on the premises.
ZEPHIRIN MANUEL.
st. Landry, September 9, 1871.
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We are authorized to announce DR.. j. A. Nc
MILAN as candidate to represent the Parish
of st. Landry in the Lower House of the Legis-
lature at the election of November next.
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b. GRoCERIEs.-Alth0ugh it is pretty generally
known that Munzesheiner always keeps full
stock of choice groceries, and sells at bottom
prices, still it is well to remind our readers that
as his store is being constantly repIenished by
fresh arrivals-particularly with those choice
brands of -four, he is ever prepared to fill orders
for anything in his line in a satisfactory manner.
- The May number of The Lada,s Friend
opens with an uncommonly beautiful engraving
of "The Lady Elleyn. The Fashion design are
as usual, novel and stylish, and the pattern de-
partment is amply illustrated with models for
useful and ornamental wear, suitable for ladies
of moderate means, as well as the wealthy The
literary department is as rich as usual The
Music this month is the song of Ethel Wayne.
Price $2.00a year. Published by Deacon & Pc
terson, Philadelphia. Single copies for sale by
90 cents.
p The chronological Journal for May is
most interesting number. Tie following topics
are worth special commendation: The Presiden-
tial Campaign-Judge Davis,-Gov. Parker
How the Faculties Combine History of Photo
graphy in America; Expression, finely illustra-
ted; Choosing Servant; Robert Chambers, the
distinguished Scottish Author and Publisher;
Punishment and Prison Reform Homes of Fa-
nous Americans; The Hermitage; SMALLPOX
and Vaccination Irrigation in Colorado The
First Chapters in GeLesis, another interpreta-
tion Tools for our Women, etc. Terms. So a
year. Single Nos. 80 cents. S. R. Wells. New
York.
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Washington ButChery.

The undersigned respectfully IN.
ESsT - D forms the citizens of Washington
sW and vicinity that he is retailing at
A-1A the Market Honse, every morning
fresh meat bcef and veal of the first quality, at
the rate of seven cents per pound. Those who
take a quarter Or fraction thereof can have
meat even under : cents per pound.
He takes this opportunity to offer his thanks
to the public for the patronage accorded him i'll
this occasion. PIERRE CHARLY.
Washington 26 August 1871. 50lf
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Is for sale at Poseys, ..,..-
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stltute square.
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Judge It convenient to discontinue
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nounced. "1'A w '0 "n-
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be paid for as advertisements. - wv 'S
PERSONAL cards. when admissible, to be .hars
Gu at the rate OF 10 Cents per line, in Advance,
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p. L. II E 3 r Ard.
TO lie a s G..
FOR RENT

a DESIRABLE BUSINESS LOCATION an
"A Main Street, in the center of Opelousas.
Apply to CHAS, n EATER
opelousas Mafch %. 1871. 2S-tf
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f-7 s LESSEE TAYLOR.

aSsz1z-Ess = NJ. HENSON Master; T. JOHN, Clerk
Will leave as above, carrying passengers and
LcsSc Taylor connects at Washington with the
good and safe steamer Della and line of good
barg"s' Capt Crawtord.l signing through bills
E'Iing to all points on Bayou Buuf
Al frclGhts by this steamer consigned to r. S.
Wilkins Warehouse Washington. and K. Desho-
tells Warehouse, Port Barry, will receive the
strictest attention For freight or passage apply
on board or to K. 5. WILKINS, Agent,
l0-lyI Washington. La.
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- circus rider in Barnuns show. at New
York. lately threw seventy somersaults IN
succession What politician he'd make.
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Larger. Circulation

in that Parish than any other paper, and is one
of the best ADVERTISING mediums in the into
rior of the State.
Transient advertisements 25 cents per square
of eight lines (mipion.
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DR.. D. w. FOSTER.

SapOHio!-For sale ut Poscy's.
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. CAMILLE
II. MELANCON as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of the
Legislature, at the election of November next
Editor Cou,ier,-Please announce in the col
umns of your paper our esteemed friend DIR. JAS
DONOVAN us a candidate for the lower House
of the Legislature, at the coming election in No
vember next. 1t would be useless for us to
commend the Doctor to the people by whom he
is so well known, but we do say thatrif we are
fortunate enough to elect such men as DIR. Dono-
van, the Parish will be better represented than
it has been for many years. MANY CITIZENS.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-05-04

We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAMES
WEBB as candidate for the Representative
branch Of the Legislature, subject to the nomi-
nation of the Democratic Convention.
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OYSTER SALOON.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Mr.. BAPTISTE PEFFERKORN respectfully
informs his friends, customers and the public
that he has just returned from New Orleans with
well assorted stock of materials. and engaged
the services of competent workmen, enabling
him to fill all orders entrusted to him in the best
style, at moderate prices.
Ladies' Gents and Childrens Shoes
Made to order, in every style and at all prices.
BAPTISTE PEFFERkORN.
Landry Street. opposite Johnstons Stables.
Opeousas. May y, 1871. 37tf
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am candidate for the office Of Clerk of Court
in and for the Parish of St. Landry, at the elec
tion to be holden in November, 1872.
JOS. d. RICHARD.
We are authorized to announce FL. MILLARD
DUNBAR, Esq, of Grand Coteau, as a candidate
for Clerk of the District Court, at the election
in November next.
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MISCELLANEOUS CARDS
THE ONE PRICE STORE!
Ouich Sales" Small Profits ~
JOSEPH ". CAREW,
DEALER IN
GRoCERINS, DRY GOODS.
FALL & WINTER ARRANGEMENT,

Z ALL * w IN lin &aEINAN ThMLNA /
Leaves New Orleans every Tuesday at P. ".
Leaves Washington every Saturday at 10 A. NJ.
EHOR Opeleusas, Washington, Port Barry and
IL all landings on the Coast, Atchafalaya River
and Bayou Courtabeau-thc fine steamer
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The COURIER is published in the most popu-
'us Parish in the State, except Orleans, and
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

"Mornin George, mornin' sab. How is yer
faderr said an old darkey to spruce looking
Abysinian, georgeously attired, in the neighbor-
hood Of the court house, the other day. "Fader's
fust rate. He's dead fader is" "G'way, chile,
you don't tell me he's dead. Yer faler's dead!
'Clar to goodness, now. Why, George, knowed
him when he warn't any bigger than you is. An
now the old mans dead. Well, well, well -
"fes, Uncle Tom an I'm yer to get his will
and dey tole me dat l must go to de Circuit
Court and get after David de will But dar
amt no David dar only Barnay. An he tole me
- niue L. river and get Stiff Cat from de
Court oh common Fleas. Now, see here, Uncle
Tom, whar is / gwine to sad out what de law
bout de will what de ole man left 'clar To
gracious, I'm mos done gone crazy wild dis law"
The two started off to find a lawyer to tell where
to get the will Grow bated " heeling Register.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07
GRASS sEED-rrNE ron SOWING.

Select autumn, when practicable, as the most
favorable time to SOW seed, in conjunction with
winter grain. Select, as the next best season,
the spring months, just as soon as the soil is
sufficiently dry, and not before; q rule which, by
the way, holds good for seed or grain in general.
We do not propose in this article to give a
description of the varied grasses which now aud
then suddenly spring mp like mushrooms in
the advertising columns OF some agricultural
periodicals, soon to be superseded by some other
specimen of grass "far superior to any vet
offered to the public" Timothy and clover vet
remain as our standard grasses, and probably
will for century or more to come. True, some
Of the specimen grasses may he better adapted
for certain localities than these; thus. for exam
pie, orchard grass is better adapted to the
shade than any other, therefore, in shaded ground
AS in n sugar orchard, or in grove-this
particular grass may be most successfully grown.
1t should not, however, be grown IN fruit
chard of any kind Also, as this grass is of rapid
growth, it may, to some extent, be successfully
employed in pasture lands.
If the object be to enrich tho soil, the large
clover; but If for fodder. SOW the medium. The
former is best calculated for blowing under, and
the roots are of large growth, penetrating deep
into the soil, it proves most excellent fertilizer.
AZ fodder, however, it proves of as much valne,
bulk for bulk, as many cnbic feet of fine brush
piled compactly together, and will last about the
same length of time. As general rule. SOW two
parts of timothy to one of clover. Ii. however,
the soil is wet, or subject to unusual npheav-
ing by the winters frost, SOW less proportion,
or, perhaps still better, none at all. After the
third or fourth year from seeding, the clover will
nearly or quite disappear. leaving the soil in a
most excellent condition. The seed being sown,
(the large stones, at least, being previously re-
moved), cover with shdrt-toOthe harrow, or
still! better, the common bush. formed, when con-
venent, from the branches Of thori-trec, rs this
will not only cover The seed the proper depth. hut
will materially aid in pnlverzing the soil. Top
dress with plaster ar ashes or some of the COM
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Astful aud Curious.


k00k O0t fer N Zee moose.
Ice during the summer is ono of the greatest Of
luxuree and often is better in sickness than forty
doctors. Ice is ofteu better life preserver than
pills
A correspondent Of the Rural Ner forIeT, after
having long perplexed himself in trying to save
ice through the season, finally settled down IN
security and comfort on the following, which We
commend to all for its clearness and efficiency:
A year or two ago had my attention called 10
an ice house built by a farmer near me, which was
simply bin made with rough boards, 16'feet
square, aud rooted over, leaving large opening
at the front ard Sides He said his ice kept
perfectly until the next winter. He put on q
LAYER Of sawdust about foot thick on the
ground, and then stacked the ice snugly IN
the centre Is OF 70 inches from the walls, and
then filled it with sawdust, and up over the top
foot or more thick. Last winter before hlling my
ice honse. l determined to try his method. ac-
cordingly tore out the inside wall, and shoveied
out the sawdust, then fined by stacking il sungly
in the centre Is TO 20 inches from the wall. This
space filled in with pine sawdust, and covered
the whole over the top foot thick or more l
left out the window before mentioned, and took
down my door and left it all open, 80 the sun can
shine in there every day. Now for results. At
the present time have an abundance Of ice, and
the cakes seem to come out rs square and perfect
as when they went in, seemingly nothing lacking
except what is used out. l am satisfied how to
bud an ice hOuse.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

1. Take lnseed oil, I pint; alkanet ounce
digest in n warm place till well colored; strain.
:. The same as above, with ounces Of oil OF
turpentine.
3 Take linseed oil, piuts; alkanet root, ounce;
let them stand over night, and decant.
4. Take linseed oil, qt.; spirits Of turpentine,
3 o.; hydrochloric acid, l o.; alchohol, 2 or.
macerafe few days, strain.
5. Take linseed oil, 8 o.; vinegar, o.; oil of
turpentine mucage, rectifed spirits, of each OF;
butter of anthony, o.; hydrochlorc acid, OF.
mix.
G. Take linseesl oil, 16 o.; black resin. 4 az.
vinegar, o.; rectifed alcohol, 3 o.; butter Of
antimony, o.; spirits Of salt, 2 o.; melt the
resin, add the oil, take it off the fire and stir in
the vinegar; let it boil for few minutes stirring
it; when cool put it into . bottle; add the other
ingredients; shake the whole together.
z. Take linseed oil, pit; oil of turpentne,
pit; rectied alcohol o.; powdered resin, II OF.
rose pink, or; mix.
g. Take linseed oil, II o.; vinegar. II o.; by
drocholorc acid, 3oz., mix.
The receipts Nos. 5 and are especially nsed for
reviving French polish.-Jomrnai Of applied Chem-
isfrB,.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

81 GEx. v. I. HASKELL. OF rESSEssEE-
jay.bird lived on u. Fcrk,d Deer.
And b,us-Sird lived his nsishbur near.
Jingo0alangohot
Tia b'as-bird s.t upon the Tsp Of a sawpit
lingo malango-ho!
And be saw the jay bird court tom-tit
Jingonsianeo-boi
The blue-Sird laughed and the blue bird swore.
Jingomslangohol
JiBgomalanyohol
Saya the jay-bir. "Llue-coat 700 be done"
Jingomalangoho!
"or IN stop your way q pokins fun"
Jnsemalango-ho,
But the blue bird kept on laughing still.
Jingomzlango-hoi
Say. the jay; bird. go il have your WILL"
So the jay bird wnked At the bluo- birds sister.
Jingomslangohoi
He new to paw-pa. bush and kissed her.
Jingo-malangoho.
Jinso-malangohoi
That he never was % mad before.
Jingomalansobo!
So he futtsred about and be could not rest,
Jingomalanso.ho,
And he went and spoiled the jay birds nest.
lingo ualangoho!
Then the jay clipped it'll the blue birds wife.
Jinyomalancohoi
And il almost took the bue-b birds life,
Jingo-malangoho!
And all the birds from the to the wren.
Jingo-malango-hoi
They pOked th-ir fun at the blue bird then,
Jiu.oualangohp.
And the blnc-biri moved from The F.:.sci 0,er.
Jinsoual.n .o-.r,i
But where, Ia. j-, !. irl Iii I, a hear
Jin.o-malan-p-ho,
For the blue-,.igd went To Arkansaw
Jin-o-malaugoho!
But the jsybird still stuck In his craw.
Sin:o-maian.ohoi
And he cried on- iay with melan holy.
Jingrm'lan.'-h"i
Because he did crmmi; The f,lly.
.Jingo-malinsor,i
To laugh at the y-bird AMI the tnmtt
Jingo-maianSoho,
As he was sitting atop Of the SAW pit
Jingo-malangoho,
And because he thought it all for the best,
Jingo-malansoho,
To 90 and spoil the jay birds nest
Jingo-malangoho,
And be wiped his bill and he wrote his viii,
Jingomalangoho.
And the will u in the family still.
Jingo-malangoho!
And he left To his this last request.
Jinso-malanenhoi
To never fool with iay-bir = nest
Jingomalangoho.
In the Stage # Sashyill the way there with NJ
orry, in October 1871.
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Apiasy 4. NOvenS~.

When proper selection of stocks for winter
has been maIie, there will he no bees inclined to
rob. There is little 10 be done nov, unless some
thing has been neglected. II, from timitlity, auy
one has been deferred from making thorough
examination Of his hives, he may remember that
the first severe freezing seems to chill them more
than zero weather in January, and he would do
well TO take advantage Of this period to investi-
gate the condition of his stocks Such as cannot
be winfered, for want Of stores, should be taken
mp, even now. That kindness il sadly misdrec-
ted which would save the lives Of the bees now,
and let them siarve and freeze, before spring. for
want of sufficient numbers to keep one another
warm. If desirable. hives may be painted now,
with bnt little detriment to the bees in them.
Those intended for swarms another year are rpuch
better painted now than in the spring, for lives
recently painted are often deserted. Either do
it long beforehand. that the rank odor may be
entirely gone before they are used, or do not
paint them at all. The glass surplus boxes not
filled should be set away in some place for anoth
year. Set them right side mp. keep ont the
mice. and in place cold enough to freeze and
destroy the eggs of the moth that may be in
them,
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Did A-y Of Them Get Aw.ys

resides in this city. In his absence his wife
presented him with a fine boy. Some of his wifes
friends, who are of waggsh turn of mind, sng-
gested that they should borrow a couple of ba-
bies in the neighborhood, and present the three
youngsters to the happy father on his return.
The plan was carried ont, and upon the arrival
of the train in the evening, the young husband,
who had heard that all was well. hurried home.
After fondly kissing his wife, he asked to the
little stranger. Imagine his surprise on be-
holding three babies when the coverlet was
turned down. After gazing at them in profound
establishment, he turned to his wife and coOlly
asked, "Did any of them get awayf'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

How TO KEEP WALNUTs. FILBERTs. &c.-A
writer in the London Gardeners Moafkiy says
that nuts may he kept perfectly fresh and sweet
for long teme in the following manner: Take
two garden pots, one couple of sizes larger than
the other; stop up the holes and ill them with
clean salt and water. When the outside gets wet,
Won will know that the salt has got through.
Then pour ont all the salt and water and open
the holes. Then fill the small pots with nuts,
put it on compile of bricks in q cellar. aud turn
the large one over IT. Take care to keep the holes
open. 50 that the air may get through. The nuts
should be kept perfectly clean before they are
put in.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

ONE of the humorous papers has funny cut.
1t illustrates this scene: An i gent is walking
in his garden. Presently the n,lkman comes along
outside the garden wall. and gives his customary
yell. Old gent hears something, hut being very
deaf, is unable to make ont just what he wants;
80 he put his ear trumpet in place, and elevating
the bell edge over the wall, exclaimed, Here"
Ailkman takes it for q dish, and emptes quart
of milk i'm the old gents ear and goes on about
his business. 1t is about as ludicrous an acci-
dent as can be imagined.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

RECIPE FOR ROAST TuRKEY.-Dress your tur-
key with a. long neck ~ possible Be careful
to dress it without tearing the skin of the bird.
In taking out the crop. loosen the skin from the
neck bone with your fingers then sin il down a
far "a possible and cut ont the neck bone, it will
then he no trouble to get ont the crop without
cutting the skin Of the neck Then cut ont tho
vent, and make an incsion to the rear point Of
the breast bone and draw ont the inward contents.
then wash the bind and set it mp to drain-Prairie
Farmer. rt
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-07

Our NEAREST NEIGHsOR.-Tbe nearest fixel
star has been discovered recently to be Alpha in
in the constellation of the Centanr. The sun is
nnety-ive millions Of miles from the earth. and
this star, which we feel . certain degree of
friendship for, because il is onr nearest neghbor,
is two hundred and six thousand times the dis
tance Of the ,sSD frpsn the earth. Light. which
travels one handred and ninety-two thousand
miles n second, would require more than three
years to reach US from that star