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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
for the farmer.



Now that the price of wool has turned the at
tention Of farmers To sheep raising, it would be
well to reflect that this branch of business can.
and will in short time, be Over,lone. Wool will
go down, mutton become cheaper, and sheep raj
sing be given mp as Improbable. HE require
u,ents of this country demand more attention to
this interest than has heretofore been given to it,
but moderation shouh guide farmers handling
this article. Every farmer should raise sheep,
but not in larger numbers than will do well upon
his farm The cost Of this branch Of farming is 80
small that one naturally sees handsome profits 40
soor rs mutton is in request for food and wool in
demand st high prices VARIETY il the spice of
life and TO the farmer nothing is 10 Improbable
US large focks Of sheep with insufficient care and
pasture
ton. They require frequent change of pasture,
and do not, as general thing. do well in large
focks. They thrive best ON high, dry land-arc
subject to diseases, such scab, fOot-rot, &C..
which, when once i'm flock, take off all profits
and many sheep. The greatest disease, however,
to which this animal is subject, and which sheep
raising districts universally infected WITH is
THE DOG.
Legislative enactments, making owners of dogs
responsible for damages caused by them, (the
dOgs) are the only cure for this disease. Unfor-
tunately, this remedy is not applicable, practi-
cally, in most Safeguarding districts, hence the
owners of focks must adopt the best means at
their command. Under such circumstances there
should be u bellsheep IN every flock. The ciat-
ter aud noise occasioned by them in running,
when frightened by the sneaking cur, in turn
fnghtens the dog, and in this way, in many ca
ses, sheep will protect themselves from the
depredator.
= The profits and advantages of sheep raising are
too well known to require recapitulation here.
The demands for wool are evidence of the insufi-
cheney Of this production, and hence sheep raising
should receive more attention than has been Civ
en- to it the past year or SO; but we warn farmers
generally not to put too many eggs in one basket,
ut least until wholesome laws are made protec-
ting this interest against the depredatiOns of
worthless curs.-St. Louis Journal Of agriculture.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

A Boston paper says: "A very delicate, simple
and beautiful machine has been constructed, which
will take portion Of tree after it has been cut
the right length and width, and shave of thin
ribbons as wide as a roll Of house paper, making
one hundred one hundred and fifty to the inch
These rolls of wood are placed on the walls by
paper hangers with paste and brush, precisely in
the same manner with paper. The wood is wet
when used, and really works easier than paper,
because it is much more tough and pliable In
these days. when variety is sought for, one can
finish the walls of his house in different woods to
suit his taste. One room can be finished in birds
eye maple, another in chestnut, another in cherry,
another in white wood, and so on Thus he has
no imitation, but the real, genuine article upon
his walls. The eye tires of set figures, such as we
have in ordinary paper hangipgs, but never of
nature itself The longer the wood hanging re-
mains on the wall the more distinct will be the
grain and color Of the wood.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
Weed Seeds.

The seeds Of cookie, chess, and other weeds
that are mixed with the screenings, from the fam
ming mill, should be carefully prevented from
getting mixed with the manure in the barn-yard.
We once permitted neighbor to run few bags
of grain through our tanning mill, and gave him
the run of the barn for that purpose. When he
had finished, and during our absence, he, doubt
less with good intsuons, scattered the screen
ings all over the barn. ard, that the fowl might
get the waste grain. This probably was intended
as sort Of recompense for the nse of the mill.
Alas! we never regretted more than on this
sion the doing Of a fror that resulted badly for
ourselves. Our manure pile was thoroughly see
ded with cookie and chess, and probably ten
years of labor will he inflicted Oh us before those
seeds can be eradictated from the field which
that manure was spread. We mention this cir
cumstance as warning to others, forcible re-
minder to all. that weed seeds should be consumed
with fire and utterly destroyed. Don't feed them
to poultry; they won't eat cookie, and fhe seeds
seem to last forever; by hook or by crook they
will get into the fields somehow. Put them in
the stove, and you will have seen. the last of
them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
NM UNCLE,s LOVE STORY.

Many years ago-Oh, very many years ago.
enjoyed = full week of North Carolina hospitality
which WAS then, as now, cordial, generous, and
better than all, altogether sincere. BY the way,
Arthur, never understood why hospitality is 50
generally-indeed, almost universally marked as
Southern characteristic SO distinguished as to
imply that the virtue hardly exists elsewhere.
Now have found warm hearts in the cold corn
ers of New England-just as warm as in the hot
States down towards the gnlf-and even Penn
sylvania Dutchman has entertained me as loyal
~, in his way, to be sure, as ever did an +. +.
Virginian. The American people are everywhere
hOspitable, and in being 40 they rather obedi-
ent to an everyday feeling than to an impulse
feeling, too, which has nothing to do with
Northern or Southern caloric. Confound this ge-
Ography in America.
"Cncle, tell me your story"
well, fell in love, as We used to say, with a
girl; she was only seventeen, and the sweetest,
lOveliest-n
"Ycs, know" said /, 81 have seen such,
"Bnt, Ellen, tell you, was a Ronpariel-mOd-
est, retiring-don't interrupt me-and she loved
me; and loved her with love true that it's
no wonder the course didn't run smooth. Soon
Ellen and went to visit Colonel l., friend
of her father in the country. We found there
half q dozen-yes, more young ladies'; and real
keen ones they were, so different from my Ellen.
The old Colonel was delighted with the noise we
made, the gayety and fun; he was fond of fun,
and as gay Us any of us. We had a glorious
Dance"
Here my uncle stopped. He was busy with
memories too sacred to be scattered by any
thoughtless speech Of mine.
An old mans recollectons, but-he resumed:
"Authur, / hate fieas. My host showed me my
room. 1 was fatigued with riding and dancing,
and was soon asleep and dreaming. The ladies'
left the drawing rOOn-Or rather dancing room
before / did; a half dozen huddled together in
one large chamber, as discovered afterwards;
suppose there were plenty of beds i'm it, bur for
that neither knew or cared. Col. l.. came to
my room and awakened me.
"Jump up, quick, and I'll show you some fun.
Come with me; no ones here"
'And so followed the old scoundrel i'm the
dark to the door in the extremity of the hall.
had on neither pantaloons slippers, but it
was warm night, and the floor was smooth and
cool,
snow look" said he, as he placed my eye at
the key hole.
I had noticed that the door was ajar, but
peeped. By the Lord above, the girls were
searching for feas in their sacred linen! and FL
len was among them-six of them, by the Lord !!
i had no sooner seen this and digested thought
that Ellen might have been in better business,
than the Colonel gave me a push with both of his
hands, and in twinkling was in the room on
my hands and bare knees to all those girls.
think went and dressed myself. Colonel L. did
not sleep in his house that night. l had letters
which required me to leave early-before break
fast. ] received letter from Ellen two days af-
terwanls, and have never seen her since"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
Proper PlOwing.

Flowing may, in a sense, be called the basis of
agricultural industry. 1t is preparing the soil
for the reception of the seed; and the crop de-
ponds quite rs much on the manner in which the
soil is prepared il does on the nature of soil
itself. Inferior soil, well cultivated, often yields
more than that which is better, because the bet
ter is poorly cultivated. Every farmer knows
that deep, loose, and wellpulverized soil will al
ways produce more than that which is hard sod
or cloddy, and also that it is much easier worked
Why, then, do not all farmers have deeply and
thoroughly pulverized soilf The reason, nm
doubtedly, is because of the amount Of hard labor
it requires to make it.
Many farmers do not fully appreciate the value
of deep culture, and even those who do, find it
practically ont of their reach, on account of the
labor and expense of obtaining it.
Machinery must be used before the ground is
properly prepared for the reception of the seed.
The experience of the past seems to prove that
thorough and deep culture will never be generally
secured under the old system of blowing
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

More than One-half Of all the wear and tear and
breakase and bother of dill tools comes from a
lack of proper knowledge and practice in grinding
All steel. however refined is composed Of individ-
ual hbers laid lengthways in the bar, held firmly
together by cohesion; and in almost all farm i'm
plements of the cutting kind the steel portion
which forms the edge, if from section of bar,
is laid in and welded to the iron longtudinally,
that it is the side of the bundle of bers ham
mered and ground down that forms the edge.
Hence by holding on the grintlstone all edgetools
as axes drawing knives, knives ofreapers, scythes
knives of straw-cutters, ETC., in such manner
that the action Of the stone is at right angles with
the plane Of the edge, or, in palmer words, by
holding the edge Of the tools square across the
stone, the direction Of the fibers will be changed,
SO as to present the ends instead of the sides Us
cutting edge. By grinding in this manner finer,
smoother edge is set, the tool is ground in less
time, holds an edge great deal longer, and is far
less liable to "nick out" and break
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

No one has any business to say that the NOR
ais of applicants for Office offce-hOlders will
not he improved by tho new system adopted by
the President, nor has any one any right to be-
lieve that taking the power of patronage out of
the hands of Congressman not proven to be of
corrupt mind, and giving it to President charg-
ed with being at the head of half dozen "rings,"
will not be civil service reform with vencence
If we understand it Alright, applicants for any po-
sition of note must make application to the Pres
ident, who refers them to the board of examin-
ers and the board proceeds to enquire into the fit
ness of the candidate for a consulship.
Chairman-LOOk me straight in the face and
tell me why grnd-stone isn't square like CO.
coanutf
Answer-On account of the Democratic marty.
C.-Correct, sir Now, sir, why is it that a
black cat can see further in the night than grey
cate
A.-The disloya!ity of the Democratic party,
sir, is the reason.
ed that vexations question about Mr. Grants sore
tailed colt, and if so, wherefore and why mott
A.@The Democrats sir, did it to hurt his sensi-
tive feelings. I'll 60 before any court and swear
that the colt is bob tailed and always was.
C.-Eefore going any further let me embrace
you. This government has lost faithful officer
by keeping you concealed under q straw stack
Now, SIR, why isn't there eight days in the week ?,
A.-On account Of the Democratic party, SIR
C-Right again. One more question. What
made Cain kill Abel
A-The Democratic party urged him into it.
Correct as q mathematician. Well, that's
all. We did intend to ask you why sawbuck
had four legs and clothes-horse only two, but
your answers have convinced this board that
your political education is all that could he desr
I'd. Your head is level, and you are sure of the
appointment. Be prompt in renting YOU polit-
cal assessments, and don't put down less than
i've hundred dollars to the next Grant fund.
Next candidate for Office under this noble gov
'rnment will please step in and answer the same
questions. Detroit Free Press
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

A lady correspondent of the Vermont Farmer
gives the following directions for making mats
from the smallest bits of cloth left after cutting
out clothes, or preparing the materials for rag
carpets; "Pieces over an inch square are too
large, so it can easily be seen that this way of
making rngs will use up the pieces otherwise of
bits must be strung on cord, the edges being
raveled out SO As to present soft, furry appear
ance, and wound and sewed like the braids in
braided mat: it will he difficult to distinguish it
from chenille work. In regard to colors, You must
miss in which you use all c61ors ndiscriniinately.
as they are most convenient, has often very good
effect, if plenty of bright colors are used; in any
other case it is too apt to have dngy look De-
cisied contrasts or shades of the same color are
better in mats of this description.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

For some time past we have heard vague rnmors
of . new method of producing stone for building
and ornamental purposes. We have at length
had an opportunity Of examining specimens and
hearing testimony from those who have subjected
the article to practical tests. Our judgment
with regard to the matter is that the Invention
referred to will soon become one of the most i'm
portant. The stone itself equals in beauty the
finest brown or pictOu stones. 1t can be pro-
duced in blocks Of any required dimensions or
architectural embellishments. 1t is constructed
of ordinary sand mixed with a solution of sill
cate of soda, and the cost of its production in
plain blocks or slabs 10 less than that at which
natural stone can be obtained. All that is neces-
sary is, to procure the requisite moulds to make
the size and form Of stone needed and the work
of turning heaps Of sand into solid and magnificent
building material is a matter of easy accomplish
ment and astounding despatch. The tests of
strength and durability have been most satisfac-
tory. The stone thus formed is stronger by half
than any other, and its endurance is claimed to
equal the old Roman cOncretes mOrtars, which
have remained unchanged during period of two
thousand years. If all that is alleged in favor Of
the Concrete Stone" is substantiated, it is des-
tined rapidly to supersede all other building ma
terials aud its manufacture will become the fore
most industrial interest Of the age-Forneys Press.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

The periodical lining of fruit trees is generally
considered as serviceable, especially in keeping
down the ravages of insects which find their
home in the assures of the bark. 1t is also impor-
tant that the operation should be likewise exten-
ded to the main branches. For the purpose in
question whitewash has generally been used,
causing decided whiteness of the tree which is
objected to by many persons on the score of
unsght1y appearance and the readiness with
which the lime becomes detached. 1t has been
shown, however, by experience, that the same
beneficial effect results from the use of colorless
lime-water, which every one knows how to pre-
pare with unslacked lime, and which, when set
tied and become clear, can be poured off and used
as above indicated. In this way repeated appli-
cations can be made without injuring the appear
ance of the tree.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
Stones and Tree.Planef.s,

1t may be considered out of season to say any,
thing about setting out trees; but I have q plan
that has succeeded well with me in preventing
their dying, and also in making them grow thrift
for the tree, then place three or four small stones
weighing two to six pounds each in the bottom
OF the hole place the roots the stones, and fill
in and pack the earth about the roots in the
usual manner. Since practicing this method
cially beneficial sandy land as it is the nature
of . stone to be moist when in the earth Those
who are setting young orchards will find this
method simple and cheap.
8. SUTTON
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
Prep.ri.g Free SEED for Pl..ti...

As long as the cold, freezing weather con-
tinues, hard shell seeds and nuts NAV be prepared
for planting next spring. 1t is very often the
case that few nuts or other coarse seed have
been laid aside in the fall and neglected, until
they have become 30 dry and hard that there
would he little chance of growing if pIanted in
the same condition next spring. All such seeds
and nuts desired for planting should be soaked
for few hours in warm water, then mixed with
sand or soil, and placed out Of doors where they
VIII not freeze or at least remain cool and moist
until wanted for planting. Apple. near. cherry.
peach plum, and other fruit tree seeds NAV be
treated in this way with benefit All larger spe-
cies of nnts, as well as Usage and other hedge
plant seeds, require similar preparation to make
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

WONDERFUL but easy and effectual method Of
rendering all sorts Of paper fire proof This as
tonishing effect is produced by most simple
process. 1t Is only necessary, wheneverth the paper
be plain, written or printed on, or even marble
stained, or painted for hangings, to immerse it in
0ughly dry 1t, when it will Immediately become
hre proof This expression is readily ascertained,
BY holding clip Of the paper over the candle.
Some paper, however, will require to imbibe
more OF the solution than it may receive by a
single immersion; in which case the operation of
dipping and dyeing must be repeated till such
paper becomes fully saturated, when it is posi-
lively asserted neither the color or quality Of the
paper will be in the smallest degree affected; but
that, on the contrary, both will lie even improved
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

THE fish that swallowed Jonah, or one that
might have performed that remarkable feat, has
been discovered of the coast of Brazil. He does
not carry about with him any date or memoran-
DUN authenticating his claim to he the original
prophet-swallOwer. but he is the only monster of
which any account has been given that could 40
have taken in the rebellious preacher to the MIN
evites. His body is over fifty feet long and sew
en- feet in diameter, while the mouth, the most
son standing between the Jaws or sitting cpm-
fortahiy IN the cavity when they are closed. He
is said to be neither shark nor whale.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

TRAVELLER was making pedestrian tour of
the Alps, when suddenly, in q narrow path, he
came face to face with large brown bear. He
drew revolver and was aI,ont to fre. when to
ms amazement the bear cried ont, "don't fire. -
1t turned ont that the pretended bear was a man
employed by some guides, who sent him ont
dressed in a bear skin, when they had travel
Ter to escort. At a preconeerted spot fine hear
would rush upon them. and when put to flight
ey e1ertions OF the guides the traveller never
failed to reward their courage and devotion hr
handsome present, Of which the bear received
liberal share.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14
HARTFORD, Mich.

COVERING WOUNDS on TREES, VINES, &c-N
is generally known that little gum shellac dis
solved in alcohol, applied to wounds on fruit
trees, where large limbs have heen cut off in pru-
ming, or where the bark has been destroyed by
mice other causes, will effectually exclude the
air and prevent decay. 1t will also immediately
stop bleeding crap vines, where pruning is de-
laysa until the sap starts. The liquid is easily
applied. and may be kept for years ready for use,
u AePI lightly corked in . bottle.-Cor. Country
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

ONE of the last words introduced prominently
to the public is illuminating" 1t is defined to
mean the "individualism of preliminary and pre-
cipitous prognostication, eliminated in ire
fragibility of never-flinching and never-tO-yield
an-inch DISQUALIFICATION of spontaneous combus-
ton, whether or not, and evincng antediluvan
indivsibilities, contemporaneously eliscidated by
unregenerating consanguinity when sycoelephan-
teal and scintillating approximately to semitic
elaboration
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

..S MEAsuRINe HAY.-The following method of
recommnaag tae amount Of hay in NOW, we find
from hay scalss- Multiply the lenyth. brrsdth
and height, into each other, and II the S.v !.
somewhat settled, ten solid yards make fon
Clover viii take from ten to twelve cold yards
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

A CHAPLAIN of the State prison, an enthusiastic
devotee of temperance reform, had the idea that
most of the conyicts were incarcerated because of
the use of whiskey. In his round he met a sturdy
man of many stripes, and put the usual question
to him: " Had whiskey anything to do with bring
ing you heref" Everything sir, everythngw
explained the man. The chaplain was encouraged.
and eagerly inquired how it was. "Well, sir, I'll
tell you how it was: the judge was drunk, and the
lawyers were all drunk, and SO they fetched me
in guilty.
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ear Strap 8ook.
LINES ON A SKELETON.

IN the London Xsi.sg Ciss. and excited much atten-
to s ssS Y ,,.y e e .s Al
transpred WA that the anuscrpt in fair clerkly
hand had been found skeleton Of remarkable sym
mery Of form In Museum Of the Royal College Of Sur
geons Lncans London and that the Curator Of the
Nuseu had them Mr. Perry the editor and propr
etor Of the Morning ChTonsd<l
Behold this ruin. 'Twas skull,
Once Of ethereal spirit full:
This narTov cell was LIES retreat
This spsce was Thoughts mysterious seat
Whist beaut-ous visions filed this spot!
What dreams Of Pleasure long forgot
Nor Hope nor Love nor Joy, nor Pear
Have left one trace Of record here.
Beneath this mouldering canopy.
Once shone the bright and busy eye:
But start not at the dismal void
II social Love that eye employed;
II with no lawless fire it cleaned
But through the dew Of Kindness beamed
That eye shall be forever bright
When stars and suns are sunk In night
Within this hollow cavern hung
The ready. swift and tuneful tongue:
II Falseh0od's honey il disdained
And where it could not praise was chained
II bold in Virtues cause il spoke
Yet gentle Concord never broke
This sient tongue shall plead for thee,
When Time unveils Eternity.
Say ID these fingers delve the mine!
Or with It's envisd rubies shinei
hs ; sh so s9e .y. Il S !" Ss the ger"
But IL the page of Truth they sought
Or comfort to the mourner brought,
These hands . richer need shall claim
Than all that wait ON Wealth or Fame.
Avail II whether hare or shod
These feet the paths Of Duty trodi
II from the bowers Of Ease they fed
To seek Afniction's humble shed
HGrandeurs guilty bribe they spurned,
These feet with angels wings shall vie,
And tread the palace Of the sky.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1872-03-14

JONES, kind-hearted man, thinking his land
prised her, Saturday night by raising the price
of his board. What was his amazement, at the
end of the next week, when his grateful hostess
Informed him that she had concluded to raise his
board, yet again, for she thought she had as good
q right to raise as he!