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Land.Leeches.

A traveller in Assam, Mr.. T. T..
Cooper, describes as follows the land
lecches which abound in the forests of
that country: "Of all the hardships and
unpleasant sensations experienced in the
Assam junglcs none have left more dis
agreeable recollection than the attacks of
land-lccches. Often on sitting down /
could count a dozen of these little ami
mails hurrying from all directions to their
prey. In length they arc about an inch,
while their thickness does not exceed
that ofan ordinary sewing needle. Their
mode of progression is very curious.
Fixing one extremity, by means of it's
bell-shaped sucker, firmly on leaf or on
the ground, the leech curves itself into
an arch, and the other end is then ad-
vanced till the creature resembles a loop,
again to expand into an arch, but the
movement is quicker than words can de-
scribe; the rapidity with which they get
over the ground is quite startling. AS
they occasionally rear themselves per-
pcndicularly and sway about from side
to side, taking survey round them in
quest of prey, the observer cannot fail to
conceive dread of the blood-thirsty lit
tic creatures. I could never resist watch
ing them whenever I took a seat. At
first they would hold themselves erect,
then suddenly, as though they had just
discovered my whereabouts, they would
throw themselves forward, and with
quick, eager strides make toward me-
Another kind of leech found in Assam is
the hairlcech, SO called from its great
length and extreme tenuity. 1t lies in
wait in the grass, and as animals feed en-
tiers their nostrils and fixes itself firmly
in the interior, where it takes up perma
nent quarters, causing the poor beasts
great irritation. 1t does not appear to
attack human beings"
The Assam land-leech is not so f0rmi-
dable a pest, however, as the horse-leech
Of Ceylon. According to Sir Emerson
Tennent, the Ceylon land-l eech is about
an inch in length, and as fine as a COM
mon knitting needle, but capable Of dis
tension to the thickness Of a quill, and a
length of nearly two inches. 1t can in:
siauate itself through the meshes of
the finest stocking. 1t is always ready
to assafl passing traveller or quadruped.
The coffee planters are obliged to wear
"1eech CATERS" of closely-woven cloth
tor protection. ION every tWig and
grass blade" says Wood, "the land
leeches sit, stretching out their long
bodies toward the coming prey, and
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What Is q Defective Flue?

A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial gives the following practical
answer to the question:
"The question is often asked, What
is detective fiue?' It is f1ue that has
open, upholstered Joints in the brick
work through which flame or sparks can
pass into the spaces between the floors
and ceilings, or in which SCOT can accu-
mulate and take fire. If the joints in the
bricks of the f1uc are carefully covered
with mortar, no joints built into or
touching it, and no floor or woodwork
allowed to come in contact with it, the
owner OF such t1uc can retire to sleep
with mind at ease on that score. Safe
flues in houses built by contract are ex-
ceptions, as the contractor subjects to the
bricklayer, and he does not feel rcspon-
siblc to the owner, who gets a defective
t1ue unless he stands by and bosses the
job. If he does not he must chance it.
| have had some eight or ten flues built
for ovens heated to white heat, but
have always stood by to see that every
joint was we'll closed, as the first flue I
used fired the building. The last one l
built was so dangerous-passingt through
hay-loft-that, rather than trust it to
others, built it myself; and although it
made the loft unbearably hot, felt per.
fcctly safe, and used it for three years
constantly. Another cause of frequent
fires is the careless use of matches. A
porter in store sent into dark cellar OF
upper story goes with lot of matches
to strike while hunting what he wants
the match is thrown down; if it goes out
good; if not, and there is straw, paper
shavings, moss or rags lying around
loose, presto! there you have a sponta-
neous combustion. Always take a Ian
tern, and let it be a globe lantern, fed
with lard or sperm oil. In looking back
through business life in Cincinnati OF
thirty years, find that fire originated
eight times on my premises, ALL however
got under without calling out the en-
gines. Only once was l burned out
thanks to Il neighbor. Once, defective
tluc; twice, defective stove pipes; once
pan of hot ashes left Oh the floor ovcl
night (scrvant girD once, hot ashes in al,
out-houscs Servant girl once, wood coal
spilled on a floor (Scrvant girD; twice
matches used and thrown on shavings.
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FARM AND HOUSEHOLD,

Minute Pudding.-One quart of
sweet milk, little salt; let it come to a
boil, then stir in good wheat flour; let it
boil five minutes; keep stirring to pre-
vent burning. For the sauce take pint
OF new milk, piece of butter size of an
egg, two tablespoonfuls sugar, little
nutmeg; make it hot hut do not boil; eat
very soon.
= Sugar Cake.-Half a pound of but'
ter, half pound of sugar, one pound of
HOUR three eggs, and milk enough for a
dough. Beat the butter and sugar to-
gether, whisk the eggs light and add
them, stir in the milk and flour alter
nately SO as to form dough Roll the
dough out, cut in cakes, and bake in a
moderate oven.
The Canada Farmer says: A few
simple rules in the arrangement of flower
beds will materially enhance the effect
produced: l. Avoid placing rose-colored
next to scarlet, orange, or violet. 2. Do
not place orange next to yellow, nor blue
next to violet. 3. White relieves any
color, but do not place it next to yellow
4. Orange goes we'll with blue, and yell
low with violet. 5. Rose-color and purple
always go we'll together.
To Free Cabbage From the Cabbage
Worm.-lt has been recommended by
one who asserts that he has practiced it
thirty years to examine the cabbage be-
fore they head, and if the web of the
caterpillar is found, or holes in the leaves
OF the bud, put tablespoonful of wheat
bran in the head If hard rains follow
! you may have to repeat. The cure is
said to be cffectual, the worms becoming
mired in the shorts made wet with the
dew. They seldom attack the cabbage
after they are headed.
-Rheumade.-When green currants
and g0oseberries and the ripe summer
fruits come on, the rhubarb begins to be
neglected. Often the large succulcnt
stalks grow and decay in the garden,
which might be put to better use. A new
and excellent use for them is in making
a summer drink after the following fash
ion: Pull the stalks and dress them, and
put to stew after the usual fashion. AS
soon as they begin to boil, drain off the
water closely and put by the latter to
cool. To this add an equal amount of
water, if liked, and sweeten to the taste
and you will have a most refreshing
drink, quite as wholesome as the pie
plant stems used in any other way. it is
a vcritable "ade," not a wine, called after
Rheum," the genuine name of the plant
and is pleasanter to many than lemonade
1t may be improved by flavoring with
pineapple juice. The rhubarb left can
have as much water added as was taken
away, and then when stewcd for sauce
be as sour as most people care for, and i,
will besides not require so much sugar
1t may also be canned for future USE
Erch0nqe.
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A Michigan Pigeon Roost.

IMAGINE, If you can, tract of land
about sixteen miles long and three wide.
where every bough is occupied by Il dozen
nests and hundred birds, where the air
whlrrs from dawn till dark with cease
less wings going and coming, where the
flights that settle cover square acres with
living carpet, where from $50 to 400
men have for six weeks or more been
engaged in trapping and killing without
cessation or let, and yet not made the
numbers apprcciably less; imagine fifty
square miles Of pigeons, and that is the
scene. AS the old birds leave or are de-
stroycd by millions, millions of young
ones take the wing, and almost daily
armies OF rcinforcements fly northward
from taraway Kentucky and Missouri,
the peat OF whose wings and whose
countess numbers obscure the sky and
emit a hollow roar as if tornado or
thunderstorm were approaching.
There are three regular " flights" a dav
two tom flights" and one "hcn- f]ipht y
At early dawn the male birds set OUT f1v.
ing to the east and north to seek a break
last las OF seeds and berries, ten, twenty, or
nifty miles away, and by six or half-past
SIX the sky is black with the depart.
ing BIRDS. They tower up in great ar
nties 10 considerable height, each sheet
OF Dlrds-shect is the word that best
describes them-wavering moment
like the needle of the compass when
disturbed, then taking flight in the an.
pointed direction with a unanimity and
evenncss of speed that would make ono
believe that every bird was animated by
the same impulse at the same instant
an hour later not a bird is to be seen
Dut toward eight o'clock the rush of the
returning armies is heard. Squadron
alter squadron arrives, cleaving the air
with unWearied wings and unfailine
sense, f1uttering, wheeling and descend
ing each division over its own district
each bird over the nest of its faithful
mate. AS TOM otter "tom" returns to
take his trick at the domestic helm,
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Summer Hints for Tasteful People.

THE summer is really upon US, with oil
it's treasures of leaves and flowers, and
already many of the readers of the Boza'
are ENJOYING the quiet retreats OF the
country. or else are buster than ever
amidst the gayeties of the seaside or
some other fashionable resort. But even
in the constant changes OF employment
usual in such circles there will come
DAYS when a quiet ramble in the woods
or a stroll by some retired streamlet will
he welcome episode to vary the
daily monotony of dress and dances
Especially to those who possess a
love of nature, and can find beauties by
the wayside and in the depths of the
forest, win a few hints be of use in direct
ing attention to things obscure in them
selves, yet full of capabilities for future
application. Now, in the earlier part of
summer, let me advise them to gather the
green fern leaves in their perfection, and
press them in large books for winter bou-
qucts. They will form the loveliest deco
rations for the walls, around pictures,
and for vases and hanging baskets Gath
er a good supply, and then some will al
ways be in reserve to replace those that
will have curled up and Withercd, as they
will certainly do in course of time.
Some Of the coarscr ferns which grow
in damp places have brown feathery
blossoms, bright and beautiful, of the
shade known as Bismarck" and these
should be taken at their prime, and pressed
in books. They will be available in
several ways, us shall show: first, they
will be valuable acquisitions to winter
bouquets of grasses and ferns; and then
they will prove very ornamental in deco
rating the mats or inner parts of frames
for cngravings and photographs. The
much-admircd walnut vcnccrs that are
now 50 popular as material tor these
margins Of pictures arc not so pretty us
those am about to describe.
For the purpose we should recommend
foundation Of wood Or book board, the
square or oval opening being properly
the easiest plan will DC to get one from d
this with some light shade of buff or fawn
color; paper will answer if velvet OF
plush cannot be had, or some of the furz,
products of the woods will have the
same effect. Next lay around the cor
ncrs these fcathcry blossoms of brown
fern, some being darker than others
which will increase the fine effect. Ar
range them as tastcfully as possible
avoiding stiffness. The contrast between
the various shades of color will be very
pleasing and they will need only a slight
touch of gum arabic to- keep them quite
firm and in place under the glass, and
with either a gilt or walnut frame out
side of it will be a very ornamental nov
city for the parlor. The same genera
idea may be applied to other things. A
cross or wreath can be composed of the
same materials and framed with one OF
these borders to match; ingenuity vii
suggest the rest to person of taste ant
skill.-U0rper's Bnz0r.
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Deception.

You may remember that I lcctured
lately for the young men Of the Clayonian
Society? During the afternoon of that
day was talking with one of the young
gentlemen referred to, and he said he
had an uncle who, from some cause or
other, seemed to have grown permanent
ly bcrcft of all emotion, and with tears
in his eyes this young man said: "Oh,
if could only see him weep" I was
touched. l could never withstand dis
tress. | said: " Bring him to my lcct-
urc. I'll start him for you" "Oh, if
You could but do it our family would
bless you forcvcrmorc, for he is very
dear to us. Oh, my bcnefactor, can you
make him laugh? Can you bring sooth-
ing tears to those parchcd orbs?"
was profoundly moved I said: My
son, bring the old party around I have
got some good jokes in my lecture that
will make him laugh if there's any laugh
some others that will make him cry or
kill him, one or the othcr'
Then the young man wept on my neck
neck and looked up toward heaven,
mumbling something rcvcrently, and
then went after his uncle He placed
him in full view, in the second
row of benches, that night, and l
began on him. tried him on
mild jokes, then with severe ones; I
doscd him with bad jokes, and ridiculed
him with good ones; I fired old, stale
jokes into him, and peppercd him fore
and aft with red-hot new ones. warmed
up to my work and assaulted him on the
right and left, in front and behind; l
fumcd and charged and ranted till | was
hoarsc and sick and frantic and furious a;
but never moved him once-I never
started smile nor tear! Never a ghost
Of a smile, and nevcra suspicion of moist
urc! was astonishcd. | closed the
lecture at last with one dcspairing shrek
with one wild burst of humor-and
hurled joke of supernatural atrocity
full at him! Then sat down bewildcrcd
and exhausted
The President of the society came IN
and bathcd my head with cold water, and
said: What made you carry on SO toward
the last?"
said: II was trying to make that
COMPOUNDED old idiot laugh, in the second
row."
And he said: "Well, you were wasting
your time; because he is deaf and dumb
and as blind as a badger
Now, was that any way for that old
mans nephew to impose on stranger
and an orphan like me?-.Nork 7iooin.
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WILHoFT's ANTI PERIODIC OR FEVER AMI
AGuE ToN1C-This invaluable and standard
family medicine is now a household word and
maintains its reputation unimpaircd It i:
Endorsed by the medical profession, and pre-
scribed daily in the Charity Hospital ant
other Hospitals in New Orleans. Wilhoft:
Tonic is thus highly recommended by thu
leading medical men of the country, and il
worthy of such Endorsement WHEELocK
FINLAY & Co., Proprictors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALI, DRUGGISTS.
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Fastening after the traveller with direful
speed Instinctively they make for the
unprotected parts. They crawl rapidly up
his clothes, they insinuate themselves
into his neck, his coat sleeves and his
boots; and wherever patch of bare skin
can he found there a small colony of
leeches is sure to hang"
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Thirty Years Experience OF an O1d
Nurse.

Mrs. W1SsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the prescrip<
ton Of ono OF the best Female Physicians and Nurses
In the United States. and has been used for thirty
years with never-failing safety and success by mill
ions of mothers and children from the feeble infant
OF one week old to the adult 1t corrccts scidity
the stomach, relieves wind colic regulates the bow
els and gives rest health and comfort to mother
child We believe it to be the Best and Surest Rene
dy in the World in all of DYSENTERY and
D1ARRHE4A IN CHILDREN, whether it arises from
Teething or from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle None Genuine
unless the facsimile of CURTIS e. PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
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Terminating the Hnir.-Whcn the hair
ceases to draw from the scalp the natural lubricant
which is its sustcnancc its vitality is, wcrc
pended, and If not promptly attended to, badness
will be the certain result. The one sure method of
avoiding such unpleasant catastrophe is to use
LYON S KATHAIRoN. which, when we'll rubbed into
the scalp, will speedily reanatc the hair and pre-
vent it from falling out
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-07-18

The Secret of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of
Grccian mould, ll-turncd neck and beautifully
rounded arms. arc no doubt very nice things to have
and ladies who possess these charms have reason to
be thankful to Mother Nature yet after ALL the most
captivating of all woman]y charms is pure, fresh
and brilliant complexion. This superlativc fascina-
ton any lady may secure by using HAGAN's MAGNo-
LA HAIM
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-07-18

DON'T put up with poor washing. A linen
collar will only last one day in this hot
weather, and viii, not keep its shape even that
long. The Elmwood Collar never loses its
shape and always looks well.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-07-18

Pianos and Organs in Chicago
have been sold ever since the panic at il very
great reduction in prices
Reeds Temple of Music is recommended as
the largest in the city and very reliable to deal
with. They are at No. 80 Van Buren, st.
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HOUSEHOLD ]
PANACEA
AND
FAMILY
LINIMENT.
HOUSEHOLD
PANACEA
AND
FAMILY
IMMINENT.
.cQKCERI0 ORGANS

tone ever made. INeCONCERTOS STOP Is the
best ever placed in any organ: 1t is t,rodwcsts
tie t. r EF f1 Of sehic1 IS MOST CHARMiNG
and SOUL-STIRKINGs, vhile is IMITATION
liberal -
WATERS Phil l % Xssper and Or
IN Unique French Gases, are among: The best
made, AID combine PURITY Of xOICING
PARIOR, CHURCH or MUSIC HALL.
WATERS New Scale PIANOS
haze preot power ana q fine singing tone, 10Th
ali modern improvements and Gfethe BEST
PIANOS MADE. These Organs ard Pian
TREMELY Low for cash, Or part cash o"a
balaQce IN 1nOnie.l y orqua rterly payments.
chamgc. AGENTS WANTEDta every Cogn-
count to Teachers, 5ln;xte Churches. Schools,
Lodges. etc. ILhGS3RA [ED L4k0gyy 9! zaGiled
481BVoadWay y, New York. 20. Box 1861.
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THE NORTHWESTERN HORSE NAIL Co.
" Finished" Nail is the best in the world.
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Summers death cost Massachusetts,
SAC, 900, and the expenditures were made
on such an account that men feel delicate
about questioning them.
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Yc Old Mexican Mustang Imminent has
proouceo more cures OF rheumatism. neuralgia,
spralns scalds, burns, salt rhcu sore nipples swell
Ing ameness, chappcd hands, poisonous bites stngs
bruises, ETC., etc., on men, women and children: and
sprains strains, gals, stiff joints, inflammation. etc.
IN beasts, than all other liniments put together 1t
will 90 what is promised or We money refunded
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-07-18

The Grand Revolution IN MEDICAL TREAT
ress. Nothing stop It, for it is founded on the
principle, now universally acknowledged, that physi
cal ygor Is the most formidable antagonist of all hu
man ailments, and experience has shown that PLAN
TATIoN B1rTEEs is peerless invigorant as we'll as
the best possible safeguard against epidemic diseases
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i Why VIII You Suffer I

why VIII Xou suners
E,
To all persons = suffering
from rheumatism, Neuralgia.
Cramps in the limbs or stom-
ach, Bilious Colo, Pain in the
back, bowels or side, We would
say TIE HOUSEHOLD PANAcEA
AND FAMILY L1N1MENr is OF all
others the remedy you want
for internal and extcIna: use-
It has cured the above COM
plants in thousands Of cases.
T .ere is no mistake about 1t.
Try It,. Sold by all Druggists.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The rates have established fpr advertising will ~
strictly stherci TO IN every fnstanc They lo~
a any paTrr esiahli.hei hrm basis, sth q
vide eircnistion, eau D. business We desire choice
embellishments. and will give prefrcncc always to lo
cal patrnsee. We think husiues wili get value
recsivct when they employ columns In makiug
kno~n their business 10 hundreds u rcsiers and
Therefore, ash 10 patronise out % charity
and Do not want a mans money unlss- ~ give hin
value received gance Ut our paper ~ill convince
shfc-d ei..srver~ of the afvantsc~ cumra nner,
In them. We eould easily oil paper -ith frs In
edserti- nents, sapjry haiatags, patent ueiicinss
etc, but not ~orking the Je~ prciple-in-ert
ing stun In columns that would blash 10 rec
osnsesd 10 r.aer, Al lo~cr rates than charge
home siron~ aa 70 ~ sP-~e charge all slike, hreign
worthy the attention u o ar vhaler- A. indace-
10 reliable wholesale busine- hoa-s -ay that
the JounxAL has larg-r crculation In fur esup,ie~
ef ksntaeky than all the other kentuety newspapers
combined
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NEWSPAPER Laws.

We weaid call the special attention Of postmaster
and Subscribers 10 the following ysopss of the new.
paper laws
l. A pc-iaaster :. required N sive notice by ett-r
(returning paper docs not answer the lavl when a
state the res-on- &c its MT hsns taken and neiect
20 Do makes the p-tmaster responsible 10 the pub
Usher Go the payment
o Any person vhe takes paper RON the po-,ofiice.
whether directed 10 his smother at whether he
hr- sus>critei ~ not, "a responsive Or the pay
n per~on orders III. paper discontinued he must
pay al artcsrsses 90 the puhsher may ccatinue 10
send u until the payment Il made
" the suhscrhrf arfers his rspsr ~ hs stopped n
certain time, and the Publisher coutisues 10 send the
sab- rb e l"uni to pay Cor h he takes u from the
p~tomee The hw prccss~'s upon the ground that .
man must pay fH what he u-ss.
The courts have decidsd that refusing 10 take
nevsrarr. and periodicals froni the Tsto6ce,
moving and eayinS them uncaiisi ff, l. prima fseia
evidence u inteutioaal frani.
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Ori.iu Of kB,tri.sI.

A Yer, curious tradirion is ssid to ex-
ist among the natives of Abysinia with
regard to the origin of burial. They
say that when Adam found the body Of the
murder ell Able he carried It about upon
his shoulders for twenty days not know
ing how TO dispose of il. The Almigh y
took pity on him, aud sent f1th erow
with its dead 70 ung one on il back and
the crow flew before Adam until il
came to a tract of sandy ground, IN wk.eh
il dug hole with its feet anl there
buried lie young one. Aud when Adam
saw this he dug n grave in the sand
and buried his lost boy in il.