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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

raising tomatoes, onions, celery, aspara-
gus and similar vegetables; but not by
trying one thing for year or two, then
another, thereby running the risk of hav-
ing short or small crop in the seasons of
the highest prices.
Whenever change in the products of a
farm really appears to be advisable, it
would be well for the owner to look over
the prices for the principal articles for the
previous ten years or moro, and see If the
average will not insure a continuance of
the same. OF course we do not take into
consideration any deterioration in the fer
tility of the soil or crops cultivated; for a
man who permits this in one case is pretty
certain TO fail in whatever he may under.
take; hence it is scarcely worth while to
offer him advice. A farmer who will per-
NIT the average yield per acre of wheat to
fall from thirty to ten bushels in dozen
years, would probably neglect to feed or
milk his COWS, should he attempt to estab-
lish dairy; consequently a change from
wheat to butter and cheese could scarcely
be considered advisable. We are not dis
posed to argue against farmers making
radical changes in systems of culture, or
in the character of the products of their
farm, for the thoughtful, Intelligent farmer
often does it greatly to his advantage. But
the constant vacillation from one extreme
TO another, varying the kind of products
in vain attempt to keep even with mar
kets, has ruined ten farmers where one has
been benefitted.-N. Y. Sun.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

The idea entertained by Almost every
amateur flower grower that large amount
of earth is required for the health and
vigor of the plant is erroneous, and Is
called by experienced florists over potting,
and is laden many times with serious re-
suits to plant life; for the soil in pots,
boxes, tubs, ETC., does not have the action
of the elements to neutralize the acid or
equalize the chemical compounds that are
used up or generated to excess when thus
confined, and the soil often becomes sour
and sodden and necessifates the speedy
removal of the plant into fresh soil, to pre-.
vent decay of the roots. Soil best adapted
to nearly every plant grown in pots Is
good sandy loan. Good garden soil that
has been enriched until it is soft and mel
low will answer every purpose; but, II
neither of these can be obtained, procure
leafmold from the woods, swamp-muck
and sand, equal parts, thoroughly mixed,
and this viii make most desirable COM
post The addition of a little lime will
destroy and prevent worms.--N. /. hide
pendent,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23
~The Robbers" in Real Life.

A modern Francis de Moor, sordid and
commonplace, but equally cruel, has APP.
peared in Philadelphia. He is second.
hand clothes-dealer, whose father is
seventy-ti years Of age. The old man
had about $500, which the son succeeded
in getting hold of, and soon the father
disappeared. The police got wind of the
affair, and made search about the prem
Uses for the missing man. The son was
asked what he had in his cellar, and he
Immediately replied that he was keeping
his dogs there, but denied that his aged
father was imprisoned in the wretched
hole. This denial, however, did not sat
isfy the officers, and they concluded to
explore the cellar for themselves. The
door was unlocked, and the two officers OF
the law went down into the zimmerman
darkness. They had provided themselves
with candle, fortunately, and struck a
light. The white-haired old man was
discovered lying upon a rotten straw
mattress in one corner of the black hole,
in terrible plight. The atmosphere OF
the damp abode was staggering ana poi.
sonous, there being no ventilation III any
nook or corner. Around him was pack
Of savage dogs, while the dirt floor was
strewn with bones and half-eaten plucks
in an advanced stage OF decom.
position, and emitting horrify
ing stencil. The unnatural son had
not word of apology to utter in ex
tenuation OF the cruel usage OF his iatlitr,
but the latter complained bitterly The
son was ordered TO take his parent out OF
the hogp which he did Not satisfied
with the persecution he had already in
hicted the son took the old man over
across the street to an empty house which
he had rented and locked him up in IT,.
There was no bed in it for him to sleep
upon, no chair upon which TO sit, no
light TO dispel the nightly gloom, and no
companionship but the huge rats which
thrive in great communities among the
shambles aud dens of the street In tbs
miserable rookery the old man existed for
three days and nights, his son taking nim
water and cold scraps of victuals once a
day with which to ward off starvation.
AT last another son, the Charles de Hodr
OF this horrid drama, appeared upon the
scene. He did not avenge his parents
sutferiHgs, but, what was far more to the
purpose, removed his father 10 place oil
comfort and safety, leaving his demon
like brother to enjoy his iil-gotten prohls'
-Chscago Tribune.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23
gone. FARM AND GARDEN.

thermometer consists of strips
d;rr,ed in cobalt salt solution
81 papc; common salt and gum arabic.
con,a a. leather, IL is blue, and in wet,
IL dry "e
rose red. ne. tn -.
~ transparent Pies.-Iake three eggs,
- ,ablespoonfuls OF sugar, one teacup OF
fao n cream, two tablespooniuls OF jelly,
Giant is best, one OF butter, flavor
"a " essence of lemon; this will make
Wiz MES. Bake with one crust.
ta Mary Cake.-Two eggs we'll beaten,
ha;r CUP butter, one and one-half
ohe.A s,car. one cup sweet milk, one tea
caps s,l soda. two of cream tartar, three
SPENT ! one half heaping cups sifted flour;
~ makes two loaves. Use lemon es-
senee for iavorlng
NJ experience is that corn stalks
wor,h one dollar per acre to the land.
a na,1 under for three years in succession
ILo' mart of field of clay ground, and
ons , the stalks on the other; the third
~. Won can see the difference almost in
- row.-Csfsc Gazette.
with the increasing cost OF fencing
nsterial it becomes more interesting
ssst;on to the farmer: How can / Geo.
.onicalIy Dullu new anu icpdi oiu
isncess A Western man suggests the use
= sods. and writes: In England and
leland they have the sod fence Ihave
,ssn II in this country occasionally, but
.s;nk if our farmers knew its practical
s,sr;ts we should see it oftener. Only dig
.wo bitches two feet apart, three feet wide
md two feet deep; throw the dirt from
ditehes on the space between, beat it down
III # has some hardness, and give il
enough slant to prevent caving,' and you
nave fence for lifetime. In most cases
here we need no turf or whin-bushes' as
hey do for in year the bank will be
covered by luxuriant growth of black
berry bushes, answering every purpose.
Even where timber is plenty we can make
Mis- fence cheaper than almost any other"
p5rs,e0lOdtcdl Journal
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

"AvoNpALE" story of English life. can be sent
free for i.5o. because the author being his own
publisher Is enabled to share the profits With the
public. Usual discount TO the trade.
Also TGE BURNING OF tHIcAGo, poem, IL
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copies.
No modern book has been received With greater
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THE BURNING OF CHICAGO" condenscs the sto-
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price, TO possess such gemf
Send In your orders to the author, PgoF, CLARKE.
at the Seminary, 6O4 West Adams street. Chicago.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23
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WHEELocK, FlSLAY Il Co., Proprietors, New
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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

MISSIONARIES and Others soIourning In
foreign lands should not fail to take with
them good supply of JohHson's .i4odYnt
Ls1,ipaeBt. 1t is the most reliable medicine
for all purposes there is Ia the world.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

The salt trade of New Mexico is be-
coming very large. The salt is gathered
from the shores of the lakes near the Tu-
lerosa and Guadalupe plains.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

WHEN you 20 to Chicago stop at the
Barnes House." corner Of Randolph and
Canal streets. The fare is excellent and ev-
erything in the house is new. Only $3.50 to
$500 per day for transient
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES, such as horse-ail,
glander, ETC., may be prevented by the use
of Sheriddn's Cd0alrg Condition Po,edel'S
Persons travelling with horses should take
note Of this
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

A MINSTREL manager adyertises for q
tenor singer "who knows how to work
up a laugh when the end man is getting
off joke
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

THE Medical Ne,es tells of colored
man who fell distance of 25S feet IN
mine. Two of his companions were
killed, but he survived and got quite well.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

PRUssINs's White Wine Vinegar Works, es-
tablished in 1913, are the largest in the world.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

A PERMANENT and handsome reddish
color may be gwen to cherry or pear tree
wood by coat of strong solution OF
nermanganate of potash, left on longer
or shorter time, according to the shade
required.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-09-23

THE Domestic Cook, made by Tibbais,
shirk & Whitehead, Chicago, is the best
stoye made for coal or wood.
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NI,ySr BOOK" GieaataGs." Not0 readH Agents
IN LV address LOUIS LLOYD q CO., Chicago.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
CROP REPORTS.
Less Wheat and More Corn and Oats
in Wisconsin - Fair Prospect for


Less Wheat and More Corn and Oats
in wisconsin - Fair Prospect for
Fruit.
MILWAUKEE, WIS, May 4.-The SeHti-
mel will tomorrow, publish reports Of the
crop prospects from various parts Of the
State. The following is a summary by
counties: Ontagamie-Ten per cent. more
wheat sown than last year; winter wheat
looks well; fruit prospect fair. Jefferson
Acreage of wheat, barly and corn
about the same as last year. The
crops promise well. DOdge-Acreage of
wheat below the average; fruit prospects
nor. Dane-MOre oats and corn and less
wheat; large yield Of winter wheat prom
ised. MarathOn-Same as Dane; fruit
uromises well. JacksOn-TWO-thirds the
usual acreage Of wheat; winter wheat dam
AGED; fruit poor. ShebOygan-Less wheat
and more barley and peas than
last year; winter wheat a failure.
Maruuette-Average acreage; fruit injured.
MunrOe-Less than the average acreage OF
wheat: usual amount Of winter wheat.
Waukesha-LeSs wheat and more corn and
oats; fruit ruined. EanitOwac - More
wheat sOwn than ever before; fruit not Sc
riOusly injured; large amount Of peas
uIaDted. COlumbus-LesS wheat and more
rye and barley. Wsshera-Less wheat
and more com and rye; winter wheat
promising. Adams-same as last year;
fruit injured. Racine-Less wheat than
last wear: but little injured; fax crop heavy.
Wakesa-Less wheat; last Saturday did no
harm. Repin-Larger average than usual.
Rock-Less wheat and more corn, barley,
and oats: winter wheat looks well; fruit
badly injured: raspberTies killed.
The low price Of wheat last year and
high price of feed, has induced the farmers
TO cut down the average wheat and increase
corn and oats.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
A WONDERFUL PLANT.
The sheIByvIIIe "GraveI weed.

To the Union and American:
SHELBYvuLE, Tenn, May 3.-The
article which appeared in the NeI0 York
Gazette two weeks since and was copied by
you in regard to the wonderful gravel
weed'' has caused Mr.. L. W. Barrett, Of
this place, to be OverTun with cOmmunica-
tions making inquiries about it, and he has
referred their answers to me.
The premises now owned and occupied
by Mr.. Barrett formerly belonged 70 Mr.. l..
b. Knott, a brother to Mr.. ThOs. Knott,
who first brought the weed to this country,
and who planted it in the garden belonging
TO the premises a number Of years ago.
When Mr.. Barrett bought the place he was
not aware Of the existence Of the weed or
Of its valuable properties; and last spring a
negro man, in blowing up the garden, ig-
nOrantly destroyed most Of the weed, and
there is but a very small quantity
now on that place. There is, however, a
small quantity in the garden Of a sOn-in-
law of Mr.. L. B. Knott in this place, and
there is considerable quantity on the place
Of Mr.. Newton HALEY, five miles in the
country.
Twill say 70 all those who have written to
Mr.. Barrett upon the subject, that Mr.. ;.
F. Knott. Of this place, and his uncle, ThOs.
Knott, are making arrangements to supply
them as soon as possible with a portion OF
the weed, and their orders have been filed
for that plTpOse. Parties desiring the weed
will address all future communications
either to Mr.. 5. F. Knott, ThOs Knott or
to me, enclosing stamp for reply. When
the weed is sent only price sufficient to
cover expense and loss Of time in filling
orders will be charged.
The weed has never failed in efiecting an
immediate cure in this section when ad-
minlstered properly. The best way to give
It is in the form Of a tea made from the
stems or leaves. B. =. STEELE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
CoNDEESED TELEGRAMS.

Edward Connolly and his son were suf-
focated with gas while in bed Sunday
night in Buffalo, y. Y.
The shipment of specie from New York
to Europe yesterday amounted to S477, $3.50
Many laborers employed on the public
works in Washington have struck for el.5O
per day. The contractors say they cannot
paw more than 81, owing to the low price
paid them for the work and the loss sus-
tained by the sale Of the District bonds.
Judse Burnham, the new Assistant Sec
retarv of the Treasury, has entered upon
the dutissiof his Office.
Senior Antonio Mantilli, who represented
the Spanish republic as Minister PlenipO-
tentiary and Envoy Extraordinary, has
presented his creden' ials to the President
as the representative Of the King Of Spain.
Wesley Van Duysen, wealthy and &c
centric farmer Of Hudson, n. Y, shot his
mother dead yesterday and then killed
himself.
Henry Rhines has challenged Henry Mil
Ter for the billiard championship Of the
Northwestern and Southwestern States,
which Miller secured at the recent Inter
State Tournament in Chicago.
Joseph Medill, editor Of the Chicago
tribune, arrived in st. Louis yesterday on
his way to Little Book and other Southern
cities for the benefit of his health.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
VICE PREsIDEyT WILSON.

From the tenor of dispatches re-
ceived here yesterday, 1t was supposed
that Vice President Wilson would ar
rive here by the evening train from
Louisville, but he remained IN that city
longer than he had originally intended,
and viii not reach Nashville until
this morning. Governor Porter and
Mayor Howell made arrangements
yesterday with regard to his proper
reception, and he Will occupy the his
toric room ) at the Maxwell He spent
several days at Lexington, KY,
whittier he went to visit Gen Breckin-
ridge, and was entertained during his
stay there by Col. Stoddart johnson.
Gen. William Pre.ton and Hon
Cassius Goodtoe.
1t was at first supposed
that Mr.. Wilson had abandoned
his intention of making
Southern tour and would 60 westward
from Louisville, but such, we are glad
to know, is not the case. We feel as
sured that ne Will receive from the civil
authorities and our citizens generally
that hospitable attention ito which his
high position entities him. Of late
years he has regarded the South with
more friendly eye than IN the old days
of fierce sectionalE strife, and it Is to be
hoped that nothing viii be left undOne
70 confirm so favorable change Of sen
+imeDt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
FOREIGN NOTES By CABLE.

It is said Solicitor General Halker, of
England, will succeed the late Judge PigOtt
on the bench.
A steamer arrived at London, Monday,
from the Cape Of Good Hope, with $4,000
in gold from the diggings, the largest con-
signment yet. One Of the nuggets weighs
nine pounds.
The Pope is again under the treatment
of physicians.
The cholera has abated in the province
of Dude.
The North German Gazette gives posi-
tive denial to the statement IN American
papers that company has been organized
In Germany to facilitate tine return to that
country of German emigrants in the United
States.
At the opening of the Presbyterian Synod
in London yesterday, the moderator referred
to the revival movement set on foot by
Moody and Sankey, and expressed cordial
sympathy with them in their religious
work.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05

THE case OF Kinds, the Texas and
Alabama railroad contractor who
swindled the government out of large
sums by manipulating clerks in the
PostOfhce Department, is now being In
vestigated by the grand jury of the
District of Columbia. It is thought
that Senator Spencer, of Alabama,
will be found to be impli-
Gated, if he is not presented for
indictment, as there is pretty strong
circums5antial evidence against him,
going to show that he was a party to
the whole transaction. The prosecutor
for the Government is satisfied that he
can convict both Kinds and Spencer,
should indictments be found against
them
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
Bill Snyder on the BeeeheE Business.
II - = a

btAA SuFUeE on Ane beecneE business.
To the Union and American:
If it were not for the h0rrid weather, the
recent double tragedy, with an occasional
circus, etc, accompanied with the Beecher
scandal, which drags its weary way a!Cng,
cOnversatiOnalists would doubtless forget
the use Of ''the unruly member But no
matter how dry the themes Of public talk
may be, artists, nOveliSts, magazine writers
and newspaper reporters must, like Leigh
Hunts pigs, 'run up all manner Of streets,
in pursuit for subject matter for pencil or
pen.
The denizens Of this city have rolled
over and over under their tongues the
Beecher affair until it has left a Oad taste
in their mouths, and they are anxiOusIy
looking forward to the hour when they can
spit it out and cleanse their lips from its
pOllUting influences. II is to be hoped that
the last witness (Tracy) is the dying gasp
Of this the direst calamity that has ever
befallen the religious world in this
the 10Th century. Had TiltOn been
possessed of the moral courage Of
a coward and emptied the con-
tents of a asix-shOOter into Beecher's carcass,
the world would have applauded the
act, and the additional crime Of perjury
would not have appeared upon the
escutcheOn Of the great Plymouth pastor.
To the reading world outside Of his imme-
diate circle, Beecher has always been con-
sidered a man devoid Of true piety-a mere
saver Of pretty things-an Utterer of hOw-
cry language which, when sifted Thoroughly,
left merely an array Of chaffy ideas COM
mon to the usual style Of pulpit cratOry.
No truly great preacher was ever made so
by building his reputation upon the shift
ing sands OF personal popularity. In such
cases God and the Gospel are secondary
considerations. The mind that is destined
to be great seeks first its own approval, and
cannot be satisfied with the applause Of
others until it is sensible it has deserved il.
The errors Of a man occupying his position
in the world are treated with a CastigatiOn
but little removed from that Of a serf. To
the individual endowed with exalted quail
tiles we look for corresponding perfection
in department. Standing out in bold re-
lief from his fellows, the least impeIfec-
ton is distinctly seen and freely comment
ed upon. Beecher has been considered by
some as the Eagle preacher, and has be-
come so accustomed to DO carried on the
wings Of others that he has lost the use Of |
his own piniOns. So long as he was kept
erect by his committee and MoultOn he
did well enough; but when forced 20 fall /
back on his tail-feathers by the proof
brought forward in court, his fimsy repu-
tatiOn burst asunder, and all Of his attri- |
butes left hin-a bag Of feathers, cast out |
before the wrath Of popular tornado.
$50 perish all who in such crimes engage"
BILL SNYDER.
Nashville, May 8, 1875.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-05
THE TURF.
Fifth Day of the Galveston
Jockey Club Races.
EIraf Rare.

GALVESTON, Nay 4.-The weather was
clear and pleasant and there was a good
attendance At the track to-day.
The first race was free handicap for all
ages, mile heats. The first heat was won
Billy Williamson, Austin second, and
Pauline Sprague third. Time l:465.
In the second heat Williamson passed
under the string one length in front of
Pauline Sprague, Austin being third.
Owing to foul riding by the riders of Will
hanson and Austin, they were declared
distanced and the heat and race gwen to
Pauline Sprague. Time l:4T3.
Second Race.
Half mile dash. Won by Conductor,
Dixie being second. Time, So.