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Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14
The Striped Cucumber Beetle.

ALTHOUGH it may seem that all that
pertains to the natural history of this in
sect is known, there still remain points
about this as well as about many others,
which patient study and time alone can
reveal. Thus 1t seems tnat the larvae of
the cucumber beetle and its work on the
roots of the plant is now known only
few years. Harris says, in SO many
words, that the larvae then was not known,
and it is only in the second Of Mr.. Riley's
Reports that we have met with descrip-
ton of it.
1t seems to be established that although
the beetle, especially in early spring, is
found on many different plants, as for in
stance on the pear tree, as is recorded on
page 239, No. s of the second volume of
the American Entomologist, where the cor
respondent, j. g. ,Zeller, Spring Bay,
Woodford county, Ill, reports them as
infesting his pear and cherry trees, and
attacking the blossoms. The larvae is
found only at the root of plants belong
ing to the gourd family.
1t may'not be uninteresting for those
who raise such. plants to considerable
extent, and are consequently liable to suf-
fer loss by the ravages of this insect, to
learn what Colonel John Logan, of Car
linville, Macoupin county, H., who has
been for few years past extensively en-
gagged in raising cucumbers, gives us as
good remedy against its attack on the
roots. First, he says, as soon as the
plants have acquired a good stand and
vigor he carefully avoids stirring the soil
around the stem of the plants; that while
the same is hard and compact the beetles
are prevented to enter ard get at the roots.
Secondly, he applies spoonful of I'M
Stacked lime to the roots of every plant;
to the vines he applies Paris green as APP
piled to the potato vine, and the result of
these three remedies is saving of most
of the plants, attributing Indifferent ap-
plication as the cause of loss. Now, al
though we admit the good effect of the
Colonel's remedy and thankfully receive
the information, the application Of 1t
seems to be based on errors. He knows
that something destroys the roots, and
supposes the beetle to be the cause; packs,
therefore, the earth around the stem to
prevent its ingress. The lime may de-
stroy the larvae and thus save the plant,
but here the lime destroyed the only enc
my of the roots, and the lime alone. The
packing Of the earth would therefore seem
to be unnecessary. 1t seems to be true,
as Mr.. Riley says in his first report, that
the beetles do enter the earth through the
cracks that are made by the swelling and
spreading of the seeds, but only TO nip
of the young sprouts or leaves, thus de
stroying the plants before it is even out of
the ground. 4r -
Meanwhile he who wants to pick the
squash, the melon or the cucumber, can
plant and sow in hopes, for applying I'M
Stacked lime to the roots of infested plants
and Paris green to the tops, be they the
worms or the beetles that gnaw the roots,
he will have the fruit.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14
Put yourself I'm His Place.

Reader, put yourself In the place of q dypeptic
and bilious patient under the old fashioned regu-
lar treatment. Allopathic doses of blue pi purg-
atives that go through him with the imptuous
rush Of an avalanche, opium when he csn't,leep,
and little beef tea to keep him alive under the
assaults of the medicine men upon his stomach,
his intestines, his liver and his brain, al these
he has TO endure. Is 1t any wonder tha he be-
comes dreadfully weak, emacisted and detected ?
Reader, If you have any gumption" youwould,
under any circumstances, and at all hazaris, de-
cline to put yourself-otherwise than supposiiously
lin that mans place. Now put yourselfln the
place of person with the same complaint, who
has had the sense to resort to Hostetter's Stmach
Bitters as a remedy. He takes that Agreeable and
potent vegetable tonic and Alternative, VII say,
three times day. As necessary Consequence
his appetite returns, his digestion improve, his
bodily strength increases, his bowels becom free
and regular, his sleep is sound and refreshing, his
spirits grow buoyant the tinge OF health returns to
his complexion, and In q few weeks the cure IL
complete. This is no fancy picture, 1t Is . ,rief
abstract Of the experience Of thousands ofdys-
peptic, bilious, debilitated and despairing pa
TENTS. Is 1t necessary to ask the reader in which
of the two places he would put himself, If sfided
with any disease Of the stomach, the bowels, liver
or the nerves? aA8rsfss Il N9-
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

PAIN KILLER.-In another column will be
found the advertisement OF Davis Pain Kill
Ter. There is probably no other preparation
manufactured that has become SO much of a
household word as the Pain Killer. For
thirty years it has stood before the public,
and the innumerable testimonials that have
been called forth Voluntarily, testify fully to
its merits. When you need family medi-
cine buy the Pain Killer.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

SWEET SAUCE.-Two cups of sugar dis
solved in one half pint of boiling water ;
two :ablespoonfuls of flour worked smooth
into one teacup of water. Stir into the
boiling sugar, with piece of butter the
size of an egg, two tablespoonful Of good
vinegar or brandy, and a little cinnamon
or nutmeg. n.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

DIR. d. ELMoRE, of IS Ware, St., Jersey
City, N. j., has a certain cure or Cancer.
He uses a vegetable extract that takes out
the Cancer, roots and branches, when the
sore rapidly heals, and never ulcsrates. In
its early stage charges nothing fortreatment
and medicine until cured.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

WHEN the Speaker of the Arkansas
Legislature said that the gentleman from
Clay County was out of order, Clay
County picked up an inkstand and offered
to bet ten dollars he wasn't. The Speaker
lodged.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

Robert Harrison, a wealthy farmer,
living near Ringwood, Illinois, few days
ago killed his wife and then cut his own
throat. Both were lying dead when the
tragedy was discovered. The act was
caused by the efforts of their children TO
separate the old people, because Of the Inn
morality of Mr.. Harrison.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

ScRoFULA, the dreaded, yet Widespread
Scourge of the Human Race, can be ured by
DIR. Jayne's Alternative; it overcomes tn, disease
thoroughly by driving it from the system
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

Congressman j. 81. Sloss, OF Ala
bama, has devoted his back pay to the
Door of his district.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

EGGs,-Fresh eggs, according to the
Hroiris Farmer. afford great nourish-
ment to the weak animals. 1t tells of q
colt. which to all appe arances, was nearly
dead, the breath of life being barely per-
ceptible, which was almost Instantly re-
viyed BY giving II one or two fresh eggs.
The same results have attended the ad-
miristering of eggs to weak cattle, and
to feoble weak lambs. The remedy is a
simple one, and farmers would do well to
bear it in mind. a. AKA 81
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

The wife of Premier Gladstone is said
to be sorely lacking in self-possession and
social tact, and &, in consequence, q
constant thorn in the side of her polite
and polite husband. Recently, with the
object of refreshing her liege's memory,
she left in the frame of . conspicuous mir
ror, in her own house, a card with these
words: "Don't forget, dear, to invite those
horrid Smiths" Gladstone did not see
the card until after the horrid Smiths had
themselves inspected it to their Infinite
dissatisfaction.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

Keep cattle and sheep in the yards
until the grass has grown sufficiently to
afford some nourishment as well as reas-
enable 'sfill'' for the animal. Watching a
spire of grass to see it grew, and crop
ping it when the sixteenth of an inch
above the surface makes a constant but
not satisfactory and much less delecta-
BILE employment for a COW or sheep; and
vet on no uncomfortable number of farms
the animals are permitted to wear the
flesh from their bones during the early
spring days In doing this hard and repre-
hensible business. a ~ "a Z
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

Buy Fine GOLD Plated Jewelry on cur new system
At half the usual retail price. All goods warrant
ed. Send for Catalogue. FRANK EUGENE, Lock
Box 600, Providence, X. 1.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14
SOUND REASONING.

Consumption is decay. Soothing, expectorant rem
edes are only useful paliatves they do not reach
the cause-they do not stop the decay. Tonic medi-
zines strengthen the life forces and prolong the bat
te, but the decay goes steadily on, and sooner or
later the victim must yield. Climatic changes are
short the very first thing TO be done s TO rHk
DECAY then apply the restorative tonic and strength
giving treatment. Think . moment. The Lungs are
decay1ng-tubercles u1cerationr cavities apd depos
its Of poisonous matter (pusl are forming The cir
culatJn carries this poison all over the body. Vast
ing loss OF appetite enervstion night swests ard al
doctor the symptoms, which merely the results
while the decay, which rs the cause, Is eating up the
life springs?
These two things are well known by the best phys
cians:
LIST. Car6oHc acid posfselv arrests Decay Its the
most powerful antiseptic IN the known world; Even
circulation, 1t at once grappes with corruption, and
decay ceases. 1t purtfes the sources OF disease.
I'd. Cod Lcer on ts Natures best dssstdnt in resist
ing Consumption. 1t is st once food, tonic, pu
rider, and healer. 1t braces up and supplies the
vital forces, feeds the wasted system and enables
ture to regain her foothod For these purposes moth
ing can compare with Cod Liver OIL This is the the
DRY Of
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14
9 WHAT WOMAN
SHOULD KNOW

m. Womans b0ok .about Women.
man; Is. . household necessity. and It's eminent
practicalness Is creating an immense demand.
Written IN style Not 70 offend the most fastdious.
good and make money. Terms and sample sheets
free. Address Queen City Pub. Co Cincinnati, o.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14
Sc the Reisinger Sash Lock and Support to
FASTEN YOUR WINDOWS !

no spring 20 break, no cutting Of sash: cheap, dura
Bile, very easily appled holds sash 1t any place de-
sired. and a self fastener when the sash Is down.
Send stamp for circular. Circular and six copper
bronzed locks sent 70 any address in the post
paid on receiptof Soc. Liberal Inducements 10 the
trade. Agents wanted. Address Reisinger Sa sh
Lock Co., No. as Market street. HARRISBURG. Pa.
For illustration of this cheapest and best lock-
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14

Sweet Norwegian Cod Liver Oil
pronounced by physicians the most delicate, efficient
Cod Liver Oil In the world.
1t Is easily taken, tolerated by the weakest stom-
achs dgests readily becomes rancid and is al
most entirely free from the usual dsagreeable char
acteristics OF Cod Liver Oil.
For every use of Cod Liver Oil Mr. Wilson's discov.
cry Is of the greatest value.
For the safe internal administration of Carbolic
Acid Mr. Wilson's method of combining 1t with Cod
Liver OIL Is absolutely necessary.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-06-14
) HERE. KAN TT? TT CAN

q BesutifuI Chremos mailed free for Is cts
y Agents wanted. BALES & co., Medford, Mass
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

A RUMoR WHICH PROVES TRUE,-It is
currently reported that MIR. Emanuel
Emsheimer, at his now store, 1872 Main
street, is making strenuous efforts to man.
uiGcture the hsndSomest and cheapest
suits in the city. &c has been busy since
The first Of April on custom work, which
for itself testifles that this branch OF his
business Ia being brought to it's highest
standard Of excellence. Mr.. E. also re-
quests us to say that he will open next
week, his second stock Of Dress Goods,
60, and 10 make room, will offer the
following: Spring DelAines to close at
lie, A Feather Tick at 1sc, Corsets at
40c, Hose at 0, 8, 10 and lee, and other
goods In proportion. MTh6F
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

REMOVABLE. sssinmelz, paper box
manufacturer, whose. place Of business
was formerly in Decks Block. Market
street, has removed TO the old job room oil
the INTELLTGENcER on Quincy et,and
is now prepared to fill orders with dis.
patch. He has recently introduced some
new machinery, md with his enlarged ia.
cilities can meet almost any demand for
his production. His prices arc "a low as
any box manufacturer, East or West lie
invites all who may want anything in bis
line to give him call in his new quarters.
Remember the place, third story of the
ETELLIdENcER bulding-entrance on
Quinc ystreet,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

TRANsPRRs OF RIAL RSTATE.-DuriDg
the week ending Friday, May 2, the
following transfers Of real estate were
left at the Clerks office oflthe County
Court for record:
Deed made,April 30, by Henry Miller
and wiIc 10 William Sunderman, FOR the
north As feet OF lot No 6,.in square No.
%, South Wheeling $3.50. Admitted
Deed made April %, by Henry Miller
and wife to Henry HITLER, tor the south
8 feet OF lot No. 0, and the north 25 feet
of lot No. 2, In square No. %, South
Wheeling; $l,475. Admitted April 90.
Deed made April l, by William ExlcY
to- Il. B. Wheat, for lot No. 3, in square
30, Monroe street;l $500. Admitted
April 90.
Deed made April 81. by Meyer Hey.
man and wife to David Kuil, for the south
part Of lots, Nos 81 and 90, Main street,
Centre Wheeling, lying between Ferrel's
large brick building and the alley on the
south side Of said lots; 81, 900. Admitted
May 9.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

SCIENCE AND REIIGEoN."-Rev. J. T.
Mcclure will deliver the second lecture Of
series on "Science and Religion" to-
morrow evening in the United PresbytC-
rian Church on Fourth street. We need
not assure our readers that those who Of.
tend will be agreeably entertained, as the
Rev. McC. is one Of the clearest thinkers
and most eloquent divines in the country.
We hear that Rev. MIR. McC. will
preach the sermon at a new Q. P. Church
TO be dedicated next Thursday at High
Ridge, Belmont county. p"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

EVERY DISEASE HAS ITS REArEDY.-
Upon this broad fact is found the whole
art and science Of medicine.
That every disease has its cHrab5sstager
under proper treatment, there can be no
doubt. ...,.. ..- In ID.
That they have their incurable stage.
under any treatment, may DC equally
true. .;V.. u..r
The durable period is during the early
part of the disease of course the incur'
able being tho advanced condidon-the
last stage.
To know the precise nature, srtent, and
locality of the disease Is Of the first i'm
portance IN the treatment Of any case.
This Is precisely the reason given BY
Dr. Oldahue, Of Pittsburgh, for bring
ing into reputation the Microscope, Test
tube, Urinometer, and all the Chemical ap.
aratus for the scientific examination o.
the urine In all chronic and complicated
cases. "
The long afflicted have not been allow
10 appreciate these scientific aids, and the
consequence is, their office Is one contin-
ued throng Of patients, from oil part9 Of
tho country, seeking the advantage Of this
skill In diagnosis.
A knowledge oithe appropriate RENE
dy, however, lsqulte important as with
out the remedy no advantage would be
gained by knowing the disease.
Every disease has lie remedy. This Is
verified in the fact that different medi'
cines spend their action upon different
parts of the human system.
As each particular disease spends It's
principal baneful action upon certain or.
gan or tissue oil the body, according TO It's
peculiar nature, so each particular rene
dy spends It's medicinal action upon q
certain organ or tissue, according to its
medicinal qualities.
Having a knowledge oil the true nature
Of the case, as also Of the appropriate
remedy, the next matter Of Importance 10
It's proper preparation and application.
This should be carefully attended to,
and, as far as practicable, all medicines
should be examined by the physician be.
fore being put into the hands Of the pa.
tienL or nurse. .
This Is done In the office Of Drs Old.
Shue, before mentioned. ,y
All their medicines are compounded
and their prescriptions filled by their own
special direction, and under their own
supervision. 49,
No medicines are passed from their
prescriptions hut through their hands.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

UNITED STATES MARINE HosPITAL.-
DR.. Thomas J. GriG1ths, Surgeon In
charge Of the United States Marine Hos
pital at Louisville, Kentucky, reports the
following as the condition Of the Hospital
under his charge during the-month Of
April, 1873; No. patients remaining the
last day Of March, III; No. patients
admitted during the month Of April, 6Si
No. patients treated during the month Of
April, $50; No. patients discharged during
the month Of April, SO; No. patients died
during the month Of April, / No; pa
tents remaining on the last day Of April,
3d. No. out door Marine pAtlenh treated
during the month Of April, 10; No. pr.
7Ete patients treated during the month Of
April, 8. .aa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

IT will be seen BY an advertisement
In another column that the Belmont
House, with the ware house adjoining;
also, the homestead Of the late Moses
Rhodes, are 10 be sold on the the 10Th inst ,
by VIM. Alexander, Administrator. This
Hotel property Is in the business centre Of
our enterpriSlng town, aud will, no doubt,
command the attention oil parties know.
ing the value of It's location. We notice
some ten or twelve acres Of coal, Gdjoin.
ing the town, Is on the list.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

THE WM. Il. suEm s Co. Pianos have
received the most unqualified endorse.
ment from the musical profession wher-
ever they are sold. In New York city,
Chicago, st. Louis, Pittsburgh and many
other large cities (whOre they are sold
under other names but the same piano)
tho pnhllc long since recognized their
merits, and here at home, our pubic dis
cover slowly but surely, that all who own
a "sheib" piano, possess treasure indeed,
Call at Sheib's, under Washington Hall,
and examine them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

VERY PERAsAET-Can any one imsg-
inc anything pleaSHnter than coming TO
town to see circus, and standing on the
streets for four or Eve h0urs waiting for
the processlonS Then alter these IOur or
Eve hours are over, 10 ind that the pro-
cession will not come of at all; and then
to wind up the days "pleasure," be COM
PEELED to 60 home without seeing the
show. 1t may be nice but from our stand.
point, we would rather be excused from
going 10 sec a show procession that don't
"procesh" and afternoon shows that don't
show. 1900 r..gH ~. sr
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

POLICE CoURT.-The only offenders be.
fore the Police Court, yesterday morning,
were the parties engaged in the fight
down in the Eighth Ward the evening be-
fore. Their names we're William Kelly
and Chss. NOlte The charge agaipslithsm
was disorderly, and the testimony show.
log that Kelly was the aggressor, he was
fined ave dollarS and costs. Nolte was
assessed only one dollar and costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

HELD FOR PosTAeE.-At the postoftiGG
in this city, the following letters are held
for prepayment OF postage: Andrew
McOready. Buchanan, Pa, &c; F. W. De.
vorc s. Co., l15 and III Fulton street,
New York, Sc; John, W. snider, Knoll
Fork, Wetzsl county, ". Va, &c; NJ
oNeal, Central Station, N. W. Va, Rail
road, &c; John Tdrbett, BeIlairei o., Sc
Alfred Cady, Wayne, Mich, &C. B. W,
Lancaster, Cameron, ". Va, &c; james
L. Stone, Roam, Ind, 2G T. G. sohn 4
Co., 800 Hamilton Road DIETER direc-
tiOus) -...... -, t-l
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

An IMPROBABLE sToRY.-We were
told, yesterday, that Ave young ladies Of
BeuwoOd were hunting q young man
Thursday, In that place, who had prom
ised to marry them. The story went on to
say that they found him, and that he
pledged TO make good his promises next
Sunday. II he should keep his word, he
had better emigrste 10 the city Of the
Latter Day Saints, and II he don't, be had
better seek that region anyhow, as the
disappointed ones will give him trouble.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

NEW SPRING AND SUMNER GooDs.-C.
Hess, northwest corner of Main and
Quincy streets, has Just received full lines
Of Cloths, Casslmers, Yeslings &c, Of the
latest styles and best makes, and adapted
to the season aud this market Large
stock OF Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
always in store. All the clothing manu-
featured at this establishment warranted
to give SAtisfsction. Prices as reasonable
as any ArOt-Class house in the city. Call
and examine goods and compare prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

WILL Pass UP THIS MoRENG.-0ld
Uncle ] ohm, Robinson's feet, d steamers,
with. his Insignificant chow on board, win
pass up the river this morning, perhaps,
before some Of our readers have risen from
their slumbers. Bear in mind thAt this
greatest show on earth wiz 'be here next
Thursday. Let there be grand rally on
that day. Give the old man bumper by
filling his vast pAyillons to their utmost
capacity. -.........
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03
LARGE ORDER-In conversation with

LARGE ORDER.-In conversation with
a gentleman connected with the Bellaire
Window Glass Works, a day or two since,
we learned that the company was just
completing the shipment Of an order TO
house in Chicago consisting Of twenty
two hundred and tifty,fvc boxes Of glass
the smallest size Of which was 14E80.
We don't know much about the glass
trade, but this strikes US Us being q pretty
good sized order.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

CONCERT To. NIaHT.-The Union ANA.
teur Musical Society Of South Wheeling
will give It's first grand concert to night
in Handlan's Hall. A very attractive
programme has been arranged for the oc-
casion, and We are assured by one who
has attended the rehesrssls, that there Is
no doubt of its splendid rendering by the
Society. We hope 10 hear Of the com.
plete success Of the amateurs in every par.
tlcular, and TO contribute 10 that result,
we advise everybody to go and hear them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

THE HIDDEN GEM.-The Catholic In
sIitute Hall was well filled last evening to
witness the performance Of the above
named play. Many Of the parts were
we'll sustained, and the performance, taken
az whole, was good tor an amateur com.
pany. Had the evening been less inclem.
ent there would have no doubt been a
large audience.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-03

THE CHEAT sURPRIsE-How John
Koemer can cell good CorsetS for 25c;
handsome japanese Poplin Tor csc; White
Piqus loS 1910; IS yards Of good Carpets
for 80 90; Maysville Carpet Chain for 45c;
ChFntz, Calico for 12fc; Mohalr Poplin
for 10c; 500 shaWls from 81 80 to 80 90.
Can soon and secusegreGt bargains.