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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

Buckwheat, as cultivated crop, is as
widely distributed throughout the world
as wheat itself. 1t is found in nearly all
civilized countries of the globe and, in
many places, forms an important part of
the food eaten. Its unusual adaptability
to all kinds of soils, and especially the
success with which its culture is attended
in poor and inferior soils, commend it to
the attention of farmers everywhere. No
other crop can equal it in subduing and
cleansing land, and its merits as a green
manure are too well known to the intelli-
gent reader to require repeating. Not
withstanding it will grow and produce
we'll on most soils, it undoubtedly does
best on mellow, sandy soil. On rich,
and especially moist lands it does not
grain well, its growth running principally
to straw On rough lands and dry hills it
is as profitable crop as can be cultivated.
1t is usually sown the latter part of this
month or the first of next. When the sea-
son proves favorable it fills better late in
autumn, but the risk of frost is too great,
and we advise sowing as early in July as
possible Sown broadcast, bushel per
acre is plenty with a drill, half that
quantity will do. A dressing with lime
or ashes, or both, will sometimes almost
double this CROP where lime is deficient
in the soil. A light dressing of gypsum
or guano, on poor soils, will always pay
Buckwheat generally commands paying
price, and this year, in view of the de-
ficiency of the wheat crop, there will be
no risk in culture whatever.
The usual way of harvesting buckwheat
is to cradle it, rake and set up in small
punches, twisting the tops together, and,
when dry enough, haul to the barn and
thresh it on the floor. By this method of
threshing many grains are crushed and
wasted. A better way is to build plat
form of small poles or narrow boards set
up edgewise and elevated six inches above
the barn floor. AS the grain is thrashed
out it falls through between the boards,
and is safe from injury. Many thresh it
in the fields, on similar platforms, with
sheets or quilts underneath. 1t is decidedly
better to haul it to the barn. The straw is
saved, the grain can be cleaned and
handled more conveniently, and there is
less liability to get "grit" in it. If a
large crop is raised, the machine should
be used for threshing it.
Buckwheat straw contains lime, mag
nesia, potash, soda, phosphoric and sui
phuric acids--all essential elements to plant
growth and hence arises its importance as
green manuring plant, in connection
with the fact that it is a very rapid grow
er, and, like clover, draws its growth
largely from the atmosphere. The straw
of buckwheat, after it is threshed, should
be carefully saved to augment the manure
pile.-Ch50 Farmer.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06
The Farmers Vegetable Garden.

RESIDENTS of cities are apt to think that
farmers tables are always well supplied
with the freshest and choicest vegetables.
Who should have an abundance of such
things If not the farmer? Land is cheap,
and all the materials and conveniences for
producing such things are at hand in the
country, and one may we'll think it
strange that failures in this direction
should ever occur. But it is an old adage
that " shoemakers' wives usually go bare
foot" and the same rule holds good with
regard to farmers gardens, and a short
supply of vegetables is more common
with them than superabundance.
1t must be admitted, however, that the
farmer frequently has a very good excuse
for neglecting the vegetable garden to a
certain extent, inasmuch as field crops,
which are usually of more importance, re-
quire attention as well as vegetables de-
signed for home use. Still, we are In
clined to think there is a want OF proper
appreciation of these important adjuncts
to home life in the country. The vegeta-
bic garden on the farm should be consid-
cred as indispensable, not only on the
score of health to the entire household,
but as matter of convenience TO the
women OF the family who may have to
superlntend the getting up OF the meals,
If they do no more. The meat, flour and
similar necessaries of life are usually sup
posed to be on hand constantly; but vege-
tables and fruits are ever varying IN kind
and quality, requiring more care and fore
thought to keep up supply; hence the
importance of special attention.
In autumn spinach should be sown for
early spring green's, and the asparagus.
hQd nh 11a.r1 - na o+f flnT
to, or there will be failure. In sowing
beets in spring for household use or for
stock it is well to remember that the
plants thinned out while small can also be
used upon the table in place OF spinach,
Young beets, with the leaves boiled and
served as greens, are relished by most
persons and would be refused by few, es-
pecially farm-laborers during hay making
and harvest. Far too many farmers de-
pend upon one sowing of beans, peas and
similar quickly-maturing vegetables, and
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06
FARM AND HOME.

Oak timber loses about one-fifth of its
weight in seasoning and about one-third
of its weight in becoming perfectly dry
-Scald quart of gooseberries in water
until they are soft, drain, and when cold
work them smooth with spoon. Add
half pound of powdered loaf sugar, four
ounces of fresh butter, four ounces of
bread crumbs. and the yolks of four and
the whites of two eggs-more eggs may be
used if liked. Beat all together for quar-
ter of an hour. Snew sifted sugar over
and serve hot or cold.
Morning Glory Tent.-Describe cir
Gle eight or ten feet in diameter. About
equi-distant from each other place poles
about twelve feet high, meeting at the
top; fasten them by wire running
through them. Between the interstices
run tarred Irvine from the wire to stakes
driven down even with the surface OF the
ground. Plant vines, the various kinds OF
IpOmea, all around, having. cut the sod up
for the purpose, making bed six inches
wide running around. The vines will
soon grow and conceal the wood, and you
will have morning glory tent, a marvel
of beauty and comfort.
Many a woman's happiness would be
enhanced, yes, her life prolonged, if she
could only have time to devote to the
culture of few flowers in doors and out
in the garden, and, in a majority of cases,
she can have the time if she will only de-
eide to neglect that which is OF Infinitely
less importance. We know that the cares
of farmers wife are manifold and con-
tinuous, still we know, too, that life is
given us to make the most OF, and it is
the duty of every wife and mother to live
as long and happy as she can, not for her
own sake alone, but for the influence twill
have over the lives of the children, whose
remembrance of early home should be the
happiest that can be recollected.- Detroit
Free Press.
Set posts firmly in the ground, six feet
high and eight feet apart. Take No.
wire and stretch it from post to post, out
side, fastening with staples made of wire
driven into posts. Place three wires one
inch apart one foot from the ground; an
other three at top of posts. Take COM
mon laths and weave in, leaving three
inches space between sides of each. This
makes the fence four feet high. Then take
other laths, picket one end chamfer the
other like chisel- blade, and Intervene
among the top wires; then shove the
chamfered edge down beside the top of
the bottom lath, tapping under wire two
inches. This makes cheap, durable and
pretty fence, seven feet and ten inches
high, and is fowl-tight. The wires should
be left somewhat slack, as Interviewing
the laths will make it up.-Poutt1y World.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06
Work and Play.

Whoever has had experience with chill.
dren must have observed how much work
they can be induced to accomplish if it be
only presented to them under the name of
play. In the business of drawing light
brush to burn, a gang of boys will do a
power OF work if they have faith that the
performance is all fun; but if called upon
to pile on the sticks as a matter OF duty,
the fire loses its heat of enthusiasm and
bright hues of pleasure, and only the ashes
of dissatisfaction fly before the young lads
eyes The same analogy is observed in
school work. The same operation will be
performed with different spirit according
to the way in which it is presented
whether as piece of work or play. Cali
work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy" And all play and no work makes
Jack lazy boy The judicious teacher
will present a task as work or amusement
according to the effect he wishes to pro-
duce on his pupils minds. 1t is not
enough to tickle the child's fancy with the
novelties of learning; nor is it enough to
arouse in him the spirit of inquiry or a
passion for books. The bulk of mankind
make their living by drudgery; so while
giving the child little of the self.forget-
ting enthusiasm of the philosopher, or i'm.
parting to him touch of the fine frenzy
of the poet, the teacher should not neglect
to cultivate in him some of the perse.
verance of the plodder and the patient
faithfulness of the drudge. The time comes
to everybody when work cannot be dis
guised in the garments Of pleasure, and
the school should not send children into
the world unprepared for such an event
We would advise teachers in this matter
as follows: When you want simply to
have children acquire the greatest amount
of information in the shortest time, let
lessons be a pleasure; but when you want
to train them to habits of industry, let
work be presented to them as work undis-
guised Alternate the monotOnous grind
of duty with well-directed mental dissipa-
ton and Jack will be neither a dull boy
nor lazy one.-Nat5onal Teachers. Maya
rine
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06
Some Good Hints.

a CORRESPONDENT of the Germantown
Telegraph offers the following hints
at doesn't pay to reset thin wheel-tires
The chief strength of the wheel lies in the
rim.
ssThere is great economy in soaking the
felloes of business wagon-wheels with raw
linseed oil; it will preserve the wood and
save the necessity of frequent tire-setting,
an operation to be avoided.
+" When you buy new fork or hoe good
farming requires that you oil the handle.
1t costs but a trifle, and your tool looks bet
ter and will wear longer.
''Good harness kept soft with meats
foot oil is credit to the owner, and a
comfort to the animal that wears it. Soft
harness is stronger than dry, hard one
1t is is slightly elastic and bends without
breaking
Horse-stalls are usually made too mar
row. A tired horse needs room to turn
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

WnHoFT's FEVER AND AGUE TONIC
This medicine is used by construction CON-
panies for the benefit of their employees when
engaged in malaral districts. The highest
testimonials have been given by contractors
and by the Presidents of some of the leading
railroads in the South and West. When
men are congregated in large numbers in the
neighbornood OF swamps and rivers, Will
hofts Tonic will prove a valuable addition
to the stock of medicines, and will amply re-
ward the company in the saving of time,
labor and money. We recommend it to all.
WHEELocK, FINLAY & Co., Proprietors,
New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGIsTs.

DURING fourteen years. experience with adj
never had dealings with firm whose straight
forward, upright policy so largely secured
our confidence and respect as that of Geo. p.
Rowell & Co., Advertising Agents, New York.
Their contracts are always plain, intelligible
and specific. They secure the most advanta-
geous rates from publishers for the reason
that the latter feel assured that they are Sc
cured beyond chance or technicality in get.
ting whatever the amount of their contract
calls for, providing always that publishers
have done as they agreed to.-Stou1 City
Inarnl Times
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

over and stretch his limbs; fatal injuries
come from combining spirited horses in
short, narrow stalls. A friend had the
best one of a valuable span kicked by q
strange horse in short stall, which broke
a leg. A pairof handsome Western horses
were brought to take the place of the bays,
and one of them in one year knocked down
hip, perhaps by the narrow stall, and is
now of trifling value.n
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

The Worcester Spy gratifies the peo-
pie of Massachusetts with the announce
ment that they are more heavily taxed
than the people of any other State in the
Union. The State and municipal taxes
for the current year amount to $1710 foI
each individual of the population, while
each New Yorker pays only $11.06, and
the fortunate dweller in the sparsely-set-
tied State of Texas only $1.37.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

THE Louisville Courier-Jom'naz used a
whole column of space the other day to in.
sist that man has legal right to marry
his step-daughter. All right, go ahead
with your splicing. free Press.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

In a late speech before Parliament DIR.
Kenealy said his enemies should like a
dew-drop from a lions name be shook to
airy air. This remark excited the pity of
all his hearers, who pronounced him in
sane 1t was decided to treat him as a
harmless lunatic for talking such non
sense After a time it appeared that the
line was a correct quotation from Troilus
and Cressida," Act Ill, scene 8,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

HENRY K. BOND, of Jefferson, Ne, was
cured of splitting blood, soreness and weak
ness of the stomach by the use of JohnSo'e'S
Aa,odarae Imminent internally
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

A WANT has been felt and expressed by
physicians for safe and reliable purgative.
Such want is now supplied in Parsons
PurQQtiVe Pills.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

"SHE smoked 100 pipefuls of opium in
one day." is the simple le yend on the
grave-stone of woman in Carson, Ney.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06

An elderly lady at the South End was
suddenly awakened out of sound morn
ing slumber by the cutlery of the fish
fiend-" Mack-e-rill mack-e-rill p Being
partly awake and partly asleep, she
thought it was voice from the unknown
world shrieking into her ear, Make your
will make your will p and was immedi-
ately thrown into spasms, which lasted,
almost uninterruptedly, for the space of
twelve hours, thereby greatly alarming
the family physician and causing the
gravest apprehension among the relatives
and friends-Boston Transcript
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-08-06
Cultivate Good Manners.

1t is one of the laws of our being that
every inward disposition is strengthened
by the outward expression which repre-
sents it. Besides this SO much of human
happiness is dependent upon the manners
that no truly benevOlentperson, if thought
full, can disregard them. We have all ex-
perienced the charm of gentle and courte-
Gus conduct; we have all been drawn ire
sistibly to those who are obliging, affable
and sympathetic in their demeanor. The
friendly grasp, the warm welcome, the
CHEEKY tone, the encouraging word, the re-
spectful manner bear no small share in
creating the joy of life; while the austere
tone, the stern rebuke, the sharp and acrid
remark, the cold and Indifferent manner,
the curt and disrespectful air, the super
cilious and scornful bearing are response
BILE for more of human distress, despair
and woe than their transient nature might
seem to warrant.
Whether we aim at self-improvemento or
the well-being of others, success is largely
dependent on our outward demeanor. No
one can slight it with impunity. 1t has
many counterfeits and shams which are
truly despicable; but where the pure mo-
tives are supreme, and the aims of life are
worthy, the culture of manners is an essen
tial means of progress, comforting dignity
and grace upon every noble endeavor.-
Philadelphia Ledger
THIS is the season of bugs. Potato-bugs
and chinch-bugs on the farms-all kinds
of bugs puttering about the windows even
ings or trying to find their way into PEG
pies ears-black bugs and brown bugs
bugs that buzz and bugs that make no
noise at all-bugs that bite and bugs that
come fooling around my lady's back-hair
or tickling her on the neck merely to hear
her screech in accents terrific as if an ele-
Observation-Disclosures was closing his Jaws
upon her-bugs that crawl, and bugs that
snap, and bugs that festively fly into
lighted lamps, offering themselves up as
savory sacrifice upon the altar of reck-
lessness-and "big' bugs buzzing and
swelling and dancing about the fashion
able watering places under the preposter-
Gus selfdeception that they are making
lions of themselves.-Chscdgo Journal.
A DoUBLE-HEADED snake has been
caught in Banks County, GA. 1t is one of
those venomous species of snakes COM
monty called the copper-bellied moccasin,
and measures nine inches in length. 1t
has two clearly-detined heads, two mouths
| IA forked tongue in each), four eyes 1.-TWO
in each head) and eight fangs. The heads
diverge from the neck, there being but one
neck-bone.
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for catalogues, " B. DENSLOW, Sec'y, Chicago, ILL.,
The New York herald., 1875-12-24
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THE CANAL FRAUDS.
ALBANY. Dec. %, 1875.

ALBANI. Dec. %, 1873
The Canal Fraud investigating Commission spent
their morning in read ng over tho remainder
Thayers testimony to him and making corrections
In a.
This afternoon . meeting OF the Commissioners OF
the Canal Fund called, when the Lieutenant Gov
ernor announced tho Attorney General Of
the city. lie had tclegraphcd him, requesting his at
tendance, but received reply stating that he could not
be present 70 day.
The Comptroller remarked that IN case Of so much
Importance involving legal questions, the presence OF
the Attorney General was very important.
Mr. Miller, counsel for Thaycr, protested against
the Board taking any action until the testimony
taken printed lard before IL lie also said that,
IN fact the Auditor had had no hearing that he had
merely been examined.
Mr. Magonc. Of the Investigating Commission, stated
that the Commission had no change TO make IN It's
charges That full investigation had been made, and
they regarded the testimony as fully sustaining their
charges.
Owing 10 the absence OF the Attorney General,
motion OF the Lieutenant Governor tho Commission.
adjourned TIL Tuesday next, AZ ten O'Clock A. N.
The New York herald., 1875-12-24
THE WHISKEY FRAUDS.

JOYCE IN JAn-HE HINTS AT THE GUILT OF
DENIES ANY INTENTION OF PARDoNING JOYCE.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. %, 1875.
Captain Samuel Buckmaster, a prominent citizen Of
Alton, Ill., arrived here tonight from jefferson City,
where he had been some business connected with
the leasing OF the Missouri Penitentiay He stated to
your correspondent that he met Joyce several times
during his visits the Pcnitentary and that Joyce
pressed himself quite freely about the "Whiskey Ring"
prosecutions. He said that II the government attor
neys take hold OF the matter properly, they will hnd
more conclusive proof OF guilt against Babcock than
they had against either himself Mcdonald and that
household who would be drawn deep into the frauds
as Babcock.
WHO is HoxEsT2
Saio he:-iThey have already scorched the White
House, and If the prosecuting attorneys use all the
evidence that will be brought to them in the Babcock
trial they will play hell with every In the Execu-
tive Mansion. y
The expressions the part Of Joyce not exactly
consistent with his previously reported assurances of
pardon; but Captain Buckmaster is a very creditabe
with Joyce is doubtless correct
THE PRESIDENT DENIES INTENTION TO PARDON JOYCE
telegram received this afternoon from tho
President particular personal friend in the city
stating that the report that he considering the pro-
priety Of pardoning Joyce malicious and wholly
without foundation, and that under circumstances,
will he interfere in Joyce's or any other case.
Judge Krum, Babcock's counsel arrived from Wash
portion OF the day with Mcclure and Mckee. II Is
supposed he brought some important from Wash
ington for the indicted ''ringsters."
Grand Juror said to-day that the public would be
for trial. and that It would prove to be the worst which
has been tried.
The New York herald., 1875-12-24
THE BOSTON EXPLOSION.

TWO BODIES TAKEN FROM THE wATER-AD-
JoURNMENT OF THE INQUEST.
BOSTON, Dec. 23 1875
Shortly after two O'Clock this afternoon the harbor
police grapped and drew from the water under Crosbys
body said be that Of John Kclls, aged twenty
years. who had been driver for the Adams Express
Company ana within hour thereafter the body of
George Elwell also taken from the water being
found near by where the nrst had been taken out
The inquest has been adjourned until Monday after
noon without taking anv testimony, for tho purpose Of
finding something which will develop the Of tho
explosion
No bodies have been found at the scene Of the ex-
piosion since half past two Il NJ.
The Corouer's jury amer viewing the scene OF the
disaster, adjourned until Monday.
Meanwhile examination will be made by experts
TO determine, II possible the cause OF the explosion
The New York herald., 1875-12-24
FRANCE.

THE ELECTORAL DISTRICTS BILL ALTERED IN
THE AssEMBLY-THE REPRESENTATION OF
PARIS AND LYONS REDUCED-MAGMAHoN's g
MOVE AGAINST THE RADICALS.
PARIS, Dec. %, 1875
In the Assembly to-day the Electoral Districts bill
was under consideration.
THE REPRESENTATION OF PARIS AND LYONS.
An amendment, proposed by the government was
adopted. by which Paris will return to the Lower
Chamber twenty Deputies instead OF twenty-five, and
Lyons six instead OF eight, as at present
PRINCIPLE THE REDUCTION OF SEATS.
This reduction is effected by apportionng one Deputy
TO each OF population in those cities instead OF
one Deputy to each reimbursement containing under
100000 inhabitants, and two Deputies to arrondsse-
ments containing more than 900, the rest Of
France
THE LEFT DISSATISFIED
The Left indignant over the introduction and
adoption OF the amendment