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The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

EAnLr ToMATorss ss--When tomato
planting time comes roand, people eNen
have great run around 10 get plants,
when ii Is very easy to have all We need
without much trouble. They are very easy
grown as window plants, Small soap
boxes, cut in half so as to make them
shallow, and holes bored in the bottom so
as to allow the surplus moisture to escape,
make excellent vessels for raising plants.
After 50 doing they can bo put in any dark
place. In a few days they win sprout,
and thea they eau be put in the window,
where the suns light can fall on them.
As they come up aud grow .hickly, they
can be thinned; and the plants drawn out,
set in another box, if good quantity is
desired. Few ordinary gardens, however,
need more than hundred plants, and
these an ordinary soap box, such as We
have described, viii hold very well ill the
time Of planting arrives. The tomato is
easily grown as window plant, aud in this
way every body can have plants without
the trouble of hunting for them. Mary-
land Farmer
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
For the Democratic Adrocate.
----
Do Forests Affect the Atmosphere


Although Russia embraces vast forests
in her area, the ecountry is exposed TO fire.
quent droughts which very greatly restrict
cultivation. This fact Is against theory
which has gained very general acceptance
in this country, viz that our dry seasons,
50 frequently recurring, are owing to the
destruction of our forests. Drought in
Russia Is ascribed to other causes, such as
its distance from the Atlantic ocean, ex-
posure to north winds from the Arctic
ocean, to northeast winds from Siberia.
aud, in the south, TO the dry winds from
Central Asia, none Of which bring sup
ply Of rain. If drought in America is due
to the destruction Of our forests, would not
the climate be uniformly dry and never
humid, as is sometimes the case? We
have, at times, what are known as awet
seasons" Would these seasons occur, IL
the destruction Of our forests had, as con-
tended by some, banished humidity, to a
greatextent, from the atmosphere? Crude
theories upon any subject, should not be
adopted, until submitted to close scrutiny
and investigation. The theory that the
destruction Of our forests occasions our
Frequently recurring droughts, it seems to
Us has not been sufficiently investigated 10
entitle il % general or unquestioning ac-
ceptauce.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

FAamERs CLUBs.--These associations
Of farmers are doing an immense work for
the advancement Of agriculture in Nd,
and they are doing 4 in very quiet and
unobtrusiyc way We notice IN the last
Hagerstown Mai, card from Hon. A.
X. Stake, Secretary Of the Washington
County Farmers Club, giving statement
Of results, as furnished to tho Club at It's
last meeting, By c. h Humrichouse, Of
experiments made By him upon a field Of
wheat, as follows ;''Ten and three quar-
ter acres treated with manure alone, gave
twenty two and half bushels to the acre.
Seven and = half acres treated With manure
and with The addition Of two hundred TBS.
of bone phosphate % the acre, give twen-
ty-kse bushels and three ibs. to the acre.
While seven and half acres irested also
with manure and one hundred bushels Of
lime. gave twenty six bashels and Eve ibs.
10 the acre.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

Cofea starch is an excellent starch for
black calieoes and eolored linens much
better than that made with water, for ii
increases rather than lessens the depth Of
the color. Take cup of strong coffee,
boiling hot, aud turn it upon two table
spocnsful Of starch mixed with just enough
water to make it into a thin, smooth paste.
Let il boil for Is or 20 minutes, and stir
il around two or three times with paraf-
fine or spermaceti candle When nearly
cold starch dark colored ealicoes, black
muslins and brown linens with it.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
OH farmeI.
THE DOG WARFARE.


The warfare Of dogs upon sheep still
continues; the direct losses are million
Of dollars annually, in wool and mutton.
and, Indirectly, even larger sum in the
repression Of sheep-husbaudry, and the
consequent waste Of a large percentage Of
the annual crop Of grass; crop more
valuable than that Of cotton or corn,
throughout the Southern States aud else
where in an dog-eursed sections Of the
country The canine warfare is badge Of
vagabondage, an Indication Of savagery
and lawlessness inconsistent with pro-
gressiye state Of agriculture. In commu-
mites where every poor man keeps dog,
and every very poor man keeps two" the
average Legislative candidate dares not
pledge himself 10 vote for dog-law,
Until recently, only few States in which
wool-growing is prominent had dog-laws,
which is equivalent to saying that the
ideas on which eur agriculture was based
were primitive, and its rural process crude
Laws are now in force in large proper
tion Of the States, and in several are quite
efficient and protective. Farmers are
agitating for the passage Of such laws in
the remaining States. In the Southern
States the insane pursuit of cotton to the
social ostracism Of every one who dared to
produce meat or grow fruit, for many
years kept sheep-husbandry at the lowest
ebb, while it was known by all intelligent
men not stricken with the prevalent mania
that millions Of acres Of succulent grasses
were annually lost in decay in all the
southern prairies, the open pine-fores:s,
and the elevated glades of that sunny
region There should at once be enacted
there stringent laws for protection against
the ravages Of dogs, quadruped and biped,
black and white. The result would in
twenty years appear in degree Of wealth
TO which this section has never before
attained, for il would reyoluiionize and
vitalize the entire agriculture Of this sec
ton.
We have repeatedly attempted TO gath
er some Of the items Of loss by this scourge
In our stock-returns Of this month there
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

FIsTuLA CURED.-I send you recipe
for the cure Of fstula, or pole-evil in hor-
ses. Ihave used it in two instances with
great success. Forty grains iodine, twenty
drops oil of cedar, thirty drops oil of
sassafras, fifty drops spirits turpentine, one
ounce gum euphorbium, half ounce Spanish
flies cut the iodine with alcohol mix all
together, then stir in hogs-lard to the
desired thickness. Then cut away the
hair over the swelling with sharp scissors
for some inches around, even if it has gone
into running ulcer, and spread the salve
with small mop. Every second or third
day wash off clean with soapsuds and
repeat the application. A permanent cure
may be expected in short time, unless
the treatment has been too long deferred.
----Ne,c York Tribune.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

PoULrRY CHoLERA.--To cure poultry
of cholera and to keep them healthy, some
persons recommend feeding twice or three
times week, for two weeks, bran mash
with liberal dose of red pepper, common
garden pepper pods and seeds pounded up.
Others say they have succeeded by mixing
tablespoonful Of alum with one gallon Of
sour milk, set in shallow pans where the
chickens can have access as often as they
choose
We give the above recipes, from ex-
changes, in the hope that they may prove
Of value in arresting the havoc that chol-
era is making with the poultry in Mary
Maryland Farmer.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

GAIN IN CArTLE.-It takes eleven lbs
Of milk to add one ib. of live weight to a
calf; and an OK that weighs one thousand
three hundred lbs. win consume twenty
two lbs. Of hay in twenty-four hours to
keep from loosing weight. If he is tc
fatten he must have just twice that quan,
tity, when he viii gain two TBS. day
This is one ID. live weight to eleven lbs
good hay. To obtain fifty cents hun.
dred for his hay, a farmer must sell fal
steers at FIVE dollars and fifty cents pei
hundred lbs.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

An experienced farmer says that in al
schemes for feeding animals in yards and
stables, instead Of allowing them to get
their own food in woods or pastures, there
is one thing lost sight Of, namely, the
necessity Of physical exercise In order ID
have the best Of health. We know how Il
is with men and women who do not take
exercise enough, and Il is as true Of ami
mails. They need something to do rs well
as something to eat.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

USE OF ToADs.-The Journal des Con-
naissances Medicales states that the French
hortieulturists have followed the example
Of the English ones, and peOpled their
gardens with toads. These reptiles are
determined enemies of all kinds of snails
and slugs, which, it is well known, can in
single nj ht destroy vast quantity of
lettuce, carrots, asparagus, etc. In Paris
toads are sold at the rate Of fifty cents
dozen. The dealers in this uninyiting ar
ticle keep it in large tubs, into which they
plunge their bare hands and arms, without
any fear of the poisonous bite to which
they are supposed to expose themselves.
Toads are also kept in vineyards, where
they deyour during the night millions of
insects that escape the pursuit Of uOctur-
nal birds.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

STATE PouLTRY SHow.-The late
Poultry Exhibition in Baltimore would
have opened the eyes Of our best farmers,
10 the great importance poultry raising,
had they been there to see the chickens,
big as their best turkies, and ducks like
geese and turkies, and geese as heavy as
their own brag boys of six or eight years
old. Could they have seen what was there
to be seen in the exhibition room Of the
Poultry Society of Maryland, held in Bal
timore, January 9th, 9th, 7th aud sth,
they would haze gone home impressed with
the idea that poultry ,cOs profitable, and
should be more attended to in the country.
And that chicken at 8 months old should
be s lbs. and 10 lbs, in weight, selling for
10 to 20 cents per ib.--aud, therefore
more profitable than raising beef, or NUT
ton, or pork. Without doubt, eggs are
more profitable than any other product of
animals or animal nature.-lM Farmer.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
CHAs. BILLINGsLEA, DDS.
DENTAL NOTICE.

Dh. GEO. S. FOUKE, Dentist. offer. his
- services at his Office.
, Westmiasier-evcry Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday. ""'
Emmittsburg.-Fourih "Wednesday Amer.
noon till Thursday Afternoon.
noon and Friday.
Rocky Ridge-First Wednesday Afternoon
Double Pipe creek-First Thursday.
Middleburg-First Friday.
unioriown- Second Wednesday Afternoon.
ianeytown-seeend Thursday Afternoon
Union Bridge--rhird Wednesday Afternoon
and Thursday Forenoon. '''''"
sy Windsor-Third Thursday Afternoon
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

AS lney VIII kleculiy remove the 0Afk-folof1
viscid matter with which the bowels are lo,i.
ed, a, the same time siimulaing the secre
tions OF the liver, and generally restoring lts
healthy functions ofthe digestive organs
Fortify the Body against Disease,
BY puri6ng all lis fluids with
I'M EG AR BITTERs.
No epidemic can take hold Of a system thus
fore-armed.
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Headache, Pain
in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightness Of he
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eruclations Of the
Stomach, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Bilious
Attacks, palpiiation of the Heart, laAammatiea
Of the Lungs, Pain in the region Of the Kid
neys, and hundred other painful symptoms,
are the oifsprings Of Dyspepsia. One botile
will prove a better guarantee Of iis msrts
than lengthy advertisement.
Scrofula or Kings Evil, White Sweliinss,
Ulcers, Eryspelas, Swelled Neck, Gcitre,
Scrofulons lnflamma,ions, Indolent Inhsyi.
nations, Mcrcurial Affections, Old Sores,
Eruptions ofthe Skin, Sore Eyes, etc. lnthess
as in all other constitutional diseases, Wal.
ker's Vinegar Biters have shown their great
curative powers IN the most obstinate and IN.
trac,able cases.
For lntammatory and Chronic Rheumatism,
Gout, Bilious, Rcmittent and Intermittent
Fevcrs, Diseases Of the Blood, Liver, KID.
neys aud Bladder, these Bitters have no equal.
Such diseases are caused by vitia,ed Blood.
MECHANICAL DISEASES. Persons engaged
in Paints and Minerals, such as Plumbers
Iype-setters, Gold-beaters and Miners, as hey
advance in life are subject TO paralysis Of the
bowels. To guard against this, take dose
Of Walkers Vinegar Bitters occasionally.
For Skin Diseases, Erupiions, letter, Salt
Rheum, hln,ehes, Spots, Pimples, Pustule:.,
Boils, Carbuncles, Ring-worms, Scald head,
Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch, Scurfs, Discolor.
ations Of the Skin, Humors and diseases .of
the skin of whatever name or nature, are M
orally dug up and carried out OF the system
in a short time by the use Of these Bitiers
Pin, Tape and other Worms, lurking in ne
system Of so many thousands, are effectualy
destroyed and removed. No system OF med.
leine, no yermifuges, no anthelminitlcs VII
iree the system from worms like these Blfters.
For Female Complaints, in young or old,
married or single, at the dawn Of womanhood,
or the turn ofliie, these Tonic Blltefs display
80 decided an influence that improvement
IS soon lperceptible. Cleanse the Vitiaied
Blood whenever you find is impurities burst
ing through the skin in Pimples, Eruptons'
or Sores, cleanse II when you find il obstruc'
ted and sluggish in the veins, cleanse Il when
i Is foul; your feelings will tell you when,
Keep the blood pure, and the health OF 10
system viii follow.
II. ii. MCDONALD a. CO.,
Druggists and General Agents, San Francisco
California, and cor. of Washington and Char
ton Streets, New York.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

4 Cow WITH ! WooDEs LEo. Az
English country paper records the follow
ing ihet '-1A young COW ou the farm d
M. Wilson. ii Barrowdale. Cumberland,
recently broke Der leg Itwas amputsted,
and wooden leg supplied, and she . now
walking shout and doing wsll We should
fseI Inclined q aaestiou nj. Story
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

PouLrRY RAIsisa.--Benjam and
John Peters, of Christiana village, New
Castle county, Del have set this winter
nine bundled dozen of eggs.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

Hollpwhorn IN cattle and wolf teeth ia
horses now are considered 20 be myths By
farmers
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
Frederick & Pa. Line Railroad
CHANGE OF TIME.
SUMNER SCHEDULE.

ON and after Monday, MAY 4,h, 1874,
" trains will arrive at and depart from
Frederick, as follows; HNR
For Baltimore, and intermediate stations on
Western Maryland Railroad, Littlestown,
Hanover, and all points North at 7.lj a. m.
Returning, will arrive at ll.30 a. m.
For Baltimore, andintermediate stations on
Western Maryland Railroad, Littlestown,
and Hanover, at 800 p. IN. Returning, will
arrive at 7.30 p. m.
For Hagerstown, Willamsporl and inter.
mediate stations ON Western Maryland Rail.
road and Littiestown, at 4.30 p. IN. Return.
Ing, viii arrive at 9.A5 a. m. All trains stop
at intermediate stations.
GEORGE MORGAN, Agent.
may 2
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27

comes on, the cattle g. into the large
swanps, and are not seen BY their owners
again tin spring II the winter . mild,
they come out ii spring in good condition.
Bsaeleri, S. C:-Ths pastange in Beau
fort, az weIl as ID all the counties along,
the Carolina seaboard, cannot be surpassed.
Stock, unmolested, will keep in good con-
dition on the spring and sum mer grasses
and during the winter the eane-brakes
afford ample susteuance. In the marshes
prsfsrsaee is given to beef wintered in the
caue.swamps
DRAWBACKS IN AaRicULTURE.-- Uaioa
county, s. C,;-Since the negroes became
free, the farmers and planters found it
impracticable to raise hogs beyond very
limited number The negroes practically
treat ownership in these with as little re-
specs as in rabbits, birds, and other game.
From the same cause sheep have aluOs,
disappeared from this county.
GOAT RAIsING.--Sk kelby, Ala.:-The
goat is the most profitable animal raised in
this county. The increase is very rapid
and the expense Of wiutering much les
than Of sheep. The average price pei
head Is about 81.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
FLOUR AND FEED.

FLOUR AND FEED,
besides . splendid line of Fruits, such as
Raisins, Currants, Citron, &c., and am in
constant receipt of fine fresh OYSTERS,
which sell by the pint, quart and gallon.
have greatly increased nv stock of Hard.
ware, Cedar Ware, Willow Ware, &c. NV
facilities enable me to offer my stock at rates
which for cheapness cannot be surpassed.
All articles warranted as represented. Come
and see, and be convinced.
n; bah oSders not paid for when given,
will be collected by the driver when the Goods
are delivered, as my terms will be positively
CAsH. JOSEPH WOODS,
feb l'if West End, Westminster.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
DOG SKIN GLoVEsI

III. l.. NORRIS
III AS constantly on hand q Full Asso'''
AA ment Of onr Genuine Dog Skin Oio,es
for i.adiesand Gentlemen. also other styles
Of Gloves Of our make, for all Of which they
are our exclusive Agents for Westminster.
GEORGE UpDKGRAFF a SOM
Manufacturers, Hagerstown, Nd.
nun2a-tf
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
TO ERR Is HUMAN.
RUT falling to call before purchasing else
D where and examining the Stock of
FURNITURE AND STOVES.

- at IRA +. CR0UsE's, ia
- disregard Of your own inter
lest that is wholly inexcusable. Il
Having had long experience in the -
business, he now hatters himself that he can
always exhibit to those wishing to purchase
any article in his line, stock not excelled in
variety and quality by any other establishment
in the county, and his prices are guaranteed
not to exceed those of Baltimore city, or any
other place in the State.
laS- Don't mistake the place, one hundred
yards east Of the Railroad ON Main street.
nearly opposite the new Catholic Church,
Westminster.
may 2l
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
R. B. NoRMENT.

a TTORNET-AT-LAW
AND REGISTER IN BANKRUPTCY
|nfFicE on Main street. two doors west q
~ Court Westminster, respectfully M
the citizens Of Carroll and adjoining eounties
that he will give prompt attention to ali bus;.
ness intrnsted to him, both before the Conrts
Of this State and the Departments Of ,he
Seneral Government at Washington. b. &.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
Bilious, REMITTENT AND ISrrR-
MTTTENT FEyERs

Which are so prevalent In the valleys az On,
great rivers throughout the United Sl.ls.
especially those Of the Mississippi, Ohio, M
souri, Illinois Tennessee, Cumberland, Ar
kansas, Red, Colorado, Brazos, Rio Gssni,.
Pearl, Alabama, Mobile, Savannah, Roanois
James, and many others, with their vast IA.
utaries, throughout our entire country during
the Summer and Autumn, and rensafksbI,
so during seasons Of unusual heat aad dr.
ness, are invariably accompanied By esiss
sive arrangements Of the stomach and liver.
and other abdominal viscera. In their treat
nent, n purgniive, exerting powerful iuna.
ence upon these various organs, Is esssnsisly
necessary. There is no eaiharlic for the puf'
pose equal 10
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
DR.. ]. Walkers VilGQar Bitten

As they will speedily remove the dark-eolori
yiscid matter with which the bowels are lo.i
ed, n, the same time stimulaiing the stess
lions Of the liver, and generally restoring he
healthy functions ofthe digestive organs
FOrtify the Body against Disease,
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
GRATEFUL THOUSANDS
Proclaim the Vinegar Bi,tcrs The
Most Wonderful InyigorantI

That ever sustained the sinking system
No person can take these Bittcrs accarl;.v
to directions, aud remain long uKseIl, ~
vided their bones are not DESTROYED b. ~. ~
eral poison or other means, and vital o,s,s,
wasted beyond repair.
The Democratic advocate., 1875-02-27
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER
Remarkable Qualities
Properties Of DR.. Walkers Vim.
egar Bitters

Arc Aperient, Diaphoretic, Carmina,is, \.
tritious, Laxative, Diuretic, Sedaiive. 1ss' ~
ter. .lrritant Sudori6c, Alternative and A..
Bilious. ~
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-01-05

SasH We tender our readers the usual
greetings of the new year Thanks for
your generous consideration and your
liberal patronage. We have endeavor
ed, in our limited field, to meet the de
mands upon Us for faithful record of
passing events, and our efforts have
been efficiently supplemented by
friends in different parts of the county.
1t is qualification and source Of en-
couragement to know that our efforts
in this direction have been appreciated.
In our discussions of local matters we
have given our views honestly and
faarlnselv eonnniin,es hiHnrin" from
our friends Oh questions of Importance,
and yet, we are happy to say, they
have seemed TO recognize the fact that
We have never spoken in malice,
or for the furtherance of mere
personal or selfish ends, but have
ever aimed TO advance the public good
morally and politically. We purpose
to continue this independence, and at
the same time, as formerly to permit
others, in correspondence, to have
their say through our columns, even
though they advocate a different view
from our own.
We shall endeavor to make some pro-
gress, from time TO time, as the way
opens; and rs an earnest of this pur-
pose, we offer new department in this
Issue Some of the students Of the Col
lege have kindly undertaken to furn-
ish material and take charge of a de-
partment devoted 10 the interests OF
that institution. They will give brief
Items of information, and discuss in 8
limited way, matters Of Interest to stu
dents, alumni, and other friends of the
College. Information is solicited fol
that and the other Departments of III,
paper which will be continued.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-01-05
THE AMENDEo CHARTER.


Editor Of The R,gistn
Your suggestion, last week, Of possible
injustice being done to persons residing on
:he territory proposed to be added to the
village of Middebury by the amendment
Of its charter, to be voted upon at the
coming annual meeting, was timely.
The addition Of said territory may be
wise and thoughtful forecasting. But
whether the manner 10 which it is propos-
ed, to be done, and must be done, if done
at ALL under this act Of amendment, is 10
keeping with our Vermont notion of equal
rights, is question Of no little import.
ance.
Public aud private acts alike, are to be
just. An act Of the legislature ignoring
single personal right, not conflicting
with the public well bcipg, capnot receive
your or my sanction, by vote or influence,
and we remain innocent, any more than il
it were our private act.
But this question has a wider re ch. it
goes beyond those living upon this terri
tory, mentioned in the act all parts Of
the town, outside the village limits are in.
terested, Establish such a principle as
this act virtually does, and may not
MiddIebury village scope the town to its
lurtherest limit
However desirable the proposed an.
nexation, however much those living upon
this territory may desire it, are we will
ing to lend ourselves, for the preparation,
of such a precedent, casting under loot
the rightful heritage of others