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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
The Span of Life.

From the Philadelphia Commonwealth.
Some philosophers have divided
the three score and ten years al
lotted to human life into ten pc
riods of seven years each, and
have given us the following sum
mary of existence, viz:
Seven years in childhood's sport and play. z
Seven years in school from day to day, IA.
Seven years at trade or college life, 2I.
Seven years to find place and wife, Is.
Seven years to pleasures follies given, IS.
Seven years to business hardly driven, ~.
Seven years for some wild goose chase, 40.
Seven years for wealth aud bOotless race, So.
Seven yoars for boarding for your heir, g.
Seven years in weakness, pain, and care, 10.
Then die and go--ycu should know where.
Tt is also said that the constitu-
ents of the human body are en-
tirely changed, and the whole ply
steal man altogether renewed,
during each of these septennial
periods. The termination of each
septenory, is called a olimacteI'ic ;
and these have been supposed to
be critical periods, attended with
some change in the body, health
or fortune; ; and that when each is
fairly passed there is reasonable
prospect of life until the next one
is reached. This has been more
particularly and generally re-
marked with regard to the seventh
ofmacteric, II times n, when the
50th year of age is entered upon.
The age of 63 % times y is
termed the grand cljmacteric, be-
cause it is the multiple Of z by the
last, OF highest, digit, (9), and be-
cause il is the highest. or last, eli.
materical period beyond which
there is any promise or assurance
of life.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23

would get his forty acres and
mule. Judge Johnson charged the
Jury that the evidence was not suf-
ficient to convict, and that no YER
dict against the prisoner should
be rendered. After an hours alb
sence the jury returned verdict
of not guilty. All the other pris-
oners were discharged, and the
court adjourned. This ends the
prosecution, except against two
leaders, Morris and MurkesoD,
who it is thought have left the
State.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
The ImstIrFectiOm Trials in
Georgia.

AUGUSTA, Sept. "a special
term Of Judge Johnson's court
convened at Wrightsville for the
trial Of negroes. Bills Of indict-
ments were found against eleven
persons. Jake Hicks was put on
trial first. After exhausting nearly
thee panels, a jury was obtained.
One witness swore that the pris-
oner stated there would be hot
times ia future that there would
be fighting, and that he would hold
his gun level.
There was some proof that the
prisoner said That tie lands would
Be divided, and each oolored man
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
Newspaper Advertising.

Newspaper advertising is now
recognized by business men, hav-
ing faith in their own wares, as
the most effective means for secuT-
ing for their goods a wide recog-
nition of their merits.
Newspaper advertising impels
inquiry, and when the article OF
fered is of good quality and fair
price, the natural result IS In
creased sales.
Newspaper advertising is a per-
manent addition to the reputation
of the goods advertised, because it
is a permanent influence always at
work in their interest. .
Newspaper advertising is the
most energetic and vigilant of
salesmen, addresses thousands
each day, always in the adver-
tiser's interest, and ceaselessly at
work seeking customers from all
classes.
Newspaper advertising promotes
trade, for even in the dullest times
advertisers secure by far the larger
share of what is done.-[JOhn
Manning.
Our readers do themselves and
our friends who advertise an es-
sentiaI service when they mention
the fact that they saw the goods
they order or inquire about adver-
tised in this "JOurnal. " "- Ameri-
can Journal of Education.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23

THE Local Pass. The com-
mittee on Progress to the National
Council, at meeting held May 4,
1876, unanimously
Resolved, That we request all
subordinate councils Of Progress
i've Farmers to exert themselves,
as far as possible, in favor Of a
liberal support to the local press
of the country, knowing as we do
that in a well-sustained local press
lies one of our greatest aids to
general prosperity in the land.
Progressive Farmer
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
SE A. CIR AFF e -
attachment in each Piano Forte.
WIT. A. POND S. cos
parlOr and Chapel Organs.

These Organs, although but a short while
before the public, have met with such hearty
and unqualified approval that their entire sue
sess is already secured. Great care has been
taken to combine, in these instruments, beauty
and volume Of tone, with an attractive appear,
anee. The tone is as pipe,like as can be Oh
tained in an instrument Of this class The soft
stops a,e delicious for their purity and refine
character, while the full organ is grand and
imposing in It's seniority.
After elaborate preparation, we have just
completed new and very beautiful cases for all
our styles, and are prepared 70 fill orders with
The very best and handsomest
Organ mt the lowest price.
LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. ~sN
Purchasers who are at distance from any
Of our agents will reOsive price lists and eata-
logues upcn APPLICATION.
Mann's New Method for the Piano Forte
Us the latest and best book for Elementary
Instruction tor this instrument. II
combines the exeelleness Of all
other works; Is systematic,
progressive and pleasing.
A great hep to both
teacher and pupil. Price, SO 80.
WAT. A. POND s. co.
Established over Fifty Years.
Keep constantly on hand the largest and most
complete assortment Of American and Foreign
Sheet Masic, Books, Instruments and Musical
Merchandise Of every description. Orders BY
mail will receive prompt and careful attention.
Correspondence With the Trade solicited,
WM. A. POND 4 CO.,
547 Broadway,
Branch Store, so Union Square, N. Y.
je24 Gun
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23

She tried To Sit down in a
street oar, but was pinned back
SO tight she couldn't. Old lady
peeped over her speeks and asked
her, How long b0ve You been
afflicted that way The young
LADY blushed and made "a break,
sitting down sideways, and holding
her knees together SO tight that
she looked is II she had On 4 one
legged pair of breeches. Ola lady
noticed her sitting iii this side-
ways cramped position, and whis-
pered, Bile, ] spose / have had
'em thar myself. Eix.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
OUR HOME JOURNAL
. AND .r. ...
RURAL SOUTHLAND, --7

JAMES E. HUMMEIL, Managing Editor
and PubIisher. .a.. -.
DR.. II. A. SWASEY, Agricultural.
R. G. KERR. Miscellaneous
D. BENNETT, Travelling and Industrial.
Terms FOR IS75-S2 so per annum, 4
copies tor $40, and for gotter up of the club !;
5 to copies at s. 80 each, 10 to I9 copies
at 50 20 each, 20 to so copies at 50 each, and
one to the getter up of the club; Is cents
postage additional mu accompany each
name. Cash in advance always. f
The names for a club need not all come
from one postofice. ..... - #.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
PERSEVERANCE

OUR MILLS ARE SUBSTANTIAL
" ly built, expressly for the purpose
of Rice Milling, with all the new i'm
provements and appliances, with suti-
cient warehouse capacity to meet any
demand for receiving and forwarding
RICE, centrally located to railroads,
shipping, ferry and steamboat landings.
We will guarantee our milling and
yield, both as to quality and quantity,
to be unsurpassed by any rice mill in
this State. #. ## m"
Our ''turn out" has always been from
1O4 to ia lbs. cleaned Rice to the bar
rel of rough, which is about twenty
per cent. over any mill in this city
and country.
We viii pay particular attention to
the separation of all lots of rough Rice
received by us.
Our charges for milling are as follows:
1c per pound, cleaned, for Nos. ! and 2
f/a a. AZ No. g
10 for polishing horse mill
Rice
No deviation on the above prices un-
der any circumstances.
Sacks furnished free Of charge.
SIEWERD & KIP,
Address, Lock Box $50,
augSy1 New Orleans, La.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23

a Chicago boy Of ten says.that
when his parents get into q flight,
and bis mother calls for a hat-iron
and his father yolls fer the stove
handle, he is placed IN . most em-
harrassing position, as he is sure
To get licked, no matter who he
minds. Detroit Pgass
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23

CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTEB.-A
Hoosier was called upon a stand
out West, to certify to the charac-
ter of a brother Hoosier. The
testimony was as follows:
"How long have you known Bill
Whack ?" "Ever since ne was
born" What il his general
character ?" I" Letter A, No. / !;
'bove par a great ways, l Judge"
d" Would you believe him on his
oath p" =" Yes, Stree I on or of, or
any other way, / conclude.n .
What, in your opinion, are his
publications as to good charac-
ter?" Hes the best shot on our
prairies, or in the woods. He can
shave the eye-whiskers off a wolf
as far as a shootin' iron II carry a
ball. He can drink a quart Of grog
any day, aud chaws tobacco like a
boss.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1875-09-23
THE
IS TEEEPTRE'' - PIANO.

We have been selling the "EMPIRE "
Piano for the past few years in all PARTS of the
United atss, and to the entire satisfaction of
all purchasers. The reasons for this are very
simple
FIRST
They are durable: this is the most essential
quality.
SECOND
They are Magnificent in Tone: rich fuI =.
and especially noticeable for their beautiful
Singing Qua ity.
THIRD
They are Reasonable in Pgi;e not cheap,
poor Piano, but we'll a3d carefully made in
every part, and placed at such a figure as can
not fail to please all purchasers who desire
REALLY GOOD PIANO AT Low PRICE.
FOURTH
They have very attractive and handsomely
finished cases in Y rious styles, suited to sll
tastes. All have carved legs, and every i'm
Pavement desirable in a modern Piano Forte; /;
in addition to which we have introduced the
celebrated
AGRAFFE@
attachment in each Piano Forte.
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paper included, Twelve Dollars per
annum.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08
Dairy Breeds,

The marvellous pliability of the animal to
meet the requirements Of humanity, is not
confined merely to external shape, but is al
so found as markedly 10 the functions and
changes in this respect are as noteworthy,
although generally overlooked, as the more
obvious changes OF form.
Let us now examine few Of the leading
breeds, with reference to dairy uses, express.
ing rather facts than opinions, remembering
to apply our facts to the type Of the breed
rather than to the exceptional COW and as
we are limited for time, we will consider but
few of many features Let us first de-
scribe the typical uddor Of our breeds.
In the Ayrshire COW the glands OF the I'D
der are fattened and held firmly to the belly
by fbrous and in part elastic tissue. The
teats are small, cylindrical and set far apart,
The teats are prolOngation Of the gland
structure, in order to form an outlet for the
secretion. AS the gland is hattened, the
affinity seemingly required by structure is,
that the teat should be rather short than fiat
tened that is, cylindrical rather than cone
shaped. This shape of teat is feature Of
the Ayrshire COW, dependent on the struc-
ture Of the udder glands aud therefore when
fault is found with the shortness Of the Ayr
shire teat, we are really complaining,
through the teat, of that which in the Ayr
shire cow is a feature Of her usefulness
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08
ST. JOHNSBURY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. 1876.

However, although hattened gland is to be
desired, yet We would not wish the organ
spread out "ioo hu,," and consequently we
do not wish the teats too small, but far
smaller than is admissible in the type Of
some other breeds 1t is the proportion be-
tween the teat and the gland, that is sought,
and the perfect gland IN furnished with a
teat, short, to be sure, but Of sufficient
length
In the Jersey breed, the glands of the I'D
der are pointed, and the teats are cone
shaped. They partake in form of the elon.
CATION of the gland. The glands are not
held as close to the body as in the Ayrshire
but are more pendent. The glands are sell.
dom of equal size, aad the teats are closely
set together.
The Holstein breed of cattle-and by
IIostein mean those known in America by
this name, the large black aud white cattle
from Holland--have an elongated udder.
There seems a hereditary want OF tone 10 the
tissues, as it is usually quito pendent. The
glands are elongated, and in turn the teats
are elongated cones.
Such are few of the variations in the
form of tho milk glands, consequent on breed,
and the breed has been determined in a large
measure, as we have suggested, By the ex-
ternal influences within which it has been,
and Is, being evolved lu a like manner,
changes have been produced in the milk, and
the milk of the typical animal Of each Of
these breeds has its own peculiarites, which
reader it better suited for some purposes than
for Others Il. l.. SturteuaRt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08

tity supplied by the COW has a determinate
relation to the type of the breed. ln the
COW, in a state Of nature, we see an animal
incapable of yielding much more milk than
is required by her calf and the surplus fur
nished over this amount is increased with
the degree of domestication, and the skill
aud art of the breeder who seeks to secure
the ful6llment of uses.
In our domestcated breeds VIC have a va
riety of types, in accordance with the views
OF the owners of many generations, and the
requirements of locality The gray Swiss
COW, useful for draught, and accustomed to
feed on Alpine pastures, differs widely in
form from the Shorthorn, breed nurtured
with the most artificial care, and supplying
in perfection an artificial demand, and these
in turn, from the Ayrshire COW, the SYM
bolizaton of the dairy type
Each separate breed has not only its own
type, but also includes individuals who de.
part more or less from the typical form.
Under one aspect this type may be consid.
cred as the average Of all the superior cows
of the breed. This, in the Shorthorh, is the
brick.set-on.edge form, with the head, tail
and legs added more from necessity than de-
sire OF the breeder, and with certain other
requirements suited to fancy or supposed
needs The type Of the dairy COW is the
wedge shape that results from the superior
development of those parts concerned in the
production of milk. These two forms may
be considered the most perfect representa-
tion Of animals fitted for the two require
ments of civilization; cheap and therefore
abundant meat, and cheap and therefore
abundant mk.-E. L. Sturteoant.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08
How to Handle Bees and Avoid stings

Several receipts are given to remove the
pain and prevent the swelling of bee stings
As both these effect very capriciously, some-
times the pain and swelling beiag immense,
while at other times they are mere nothing
all the remedies applied have in turn won
and los! the reputation Of being good for
bee stings, while the truth is that not one is
altogether cifcctual. The small drop Of
venom being deposited under the skin, no
drug applied on the skin can penetrate deep
enough to neutraliZe it. Y ct when one
fears that the subsequent effects will prove
fatal, the application Of congresses soaked
in cold water are to be resorted to in order
to remove the subsequent inflammation. 1t is
also an obvious fact that the human body
can get used to the venom Of bees and that
the more you are stung the less will be tho
pain aud the swelling Of the sting. But MS
this last remedy is not very pleasing, | adj
wise the beginners to avoid the sting as
much as possible, and they can obtain this
result in learning TO handle bees.
First-Use a veil Of black material put
upon a round hat with large rim; COM
mon aborer's summer hat is very good for
that purpose The veil passed around the
rim has a rubber string which ties it against
the neck Second-Use smoke to prevent
the anger Of the bees. For smoker moth
ing is better than small lump Of white rot
ten wood perfectly dry, or roll Of linen or
cotton rags interspersed with some sprigs Of
dry grass have seen in Italy and in
France several kinds Of bellows and smok-
- 4,
manage was tube Of tin little more than
an inch IN diameter and about eight inches
long. This tube was filed with a roll Of
linen or cotton rags which burned slowly,
To extinguish it the cotton roll was drawn
inside of the tube aud the tube driven in the
ground.
If bees are unusually cross, 60 before the
entrance of the hive and send in two or
three puAs of smoke; remove the cover Of
the hive, raise carefully the honey board,
sending some smoke inside the hive. Re-
move the honey board, send little smoke
between the combs aud your bees will be in
good disposition for the time of your opera
ton. As soon as you see some bees run
ming to and fro on the tops OF the frames,
quiet them with little smoke. Remember
that the handling of bees is more easy be.
tween ten in the morning aud three in the
aiternoon-in clear than in cloudy day
in spring and summer than in fall, and
with pure Italians than with black gray or
hybrid bees.
As to gloves, cannot advise their use,
for they are inconvenieut 1t is better to
leave them alone. and TO learn 10 handle
bees.-AmericaN Bee Journal.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08
Neglected Forage Crops.

1t may, no doubt, be argued with too
mu,h truth, that all forage crops are too
much neglected 80 far as the mode of their
cultivation is concerned but this is not
what we are driving at 10 the caption of the
present article. Neglect 10 the way of not
Attempting to cultivate them at all, is what
we have in view, rather than negligent cul-
ture.
How many farms are wholly innocent Of
all forage crops but hay aud straw. No fOd-
der corn, no roots, no rape, no cabbages.
Now that winter has set in, there is nothing
to feed out that will supply the place Of the
succulent herbage Of the summer time and
early fall, Only dry hay aud still dryer
straw, and such grain as can be spared from
the market, are offered to tempt the appe-
tites which crave juicy plants for their full
satisfaction, How much better provided for
the wants Of the stock in winter, is the farm
or who has abundance of carrots for his
horses, mangolds, cabbages, aud turnips for
his neat cattle and sheep, and sulli cient corn
stalks for all, than he who has only dry for
age in store.
These neglected forage crops are not hard
to grow. Considering the effect they have
upon land in smothering weed growth, and
leaving the soil in the best possible condl-
tion for succeeding crops, there are other
arguments for their cultivation, besides the
all-sufhcient one Of providing varied and
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08
How to Keep Male Pigs.

Farmers frequently complain Of the infe-
riority Of the stock they have purchased,
when the fault is entirely their own that the
stock don't turn out well aud in nothing is
this truer than in the care Of male pigs.
These are frequently bought up at high
prices, and as soon as brought home they are
turned out with dozen or two Of scrubs, to
run after and fret themselves over all the
time thus stunting their growth and never
tnrning out we'll. The man who has bought
them is partly to blame, for he has never
given them chance to develop themselves.
They ought to be put in good tight
yard, away from other hogs, there given an
opportunity to grow and develop themselves.
They should not be used as breeders at all
until year old, and then sows should be ad-
mtted to their pen for a short time only
10 this way pigs can be grown that will be
a credit to the breeder and owner. But, moi
one farmer in twenty pursue this course
The pig three or four months old is turned
with ten or twenty sows, and is worried all
the time, and becomes a disgrace to the
breeder and owner. - Colmaa'S Rwal
World
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-08
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Butter Factories.

noticed in your last issue an editorial
advocating the introduction Of butter and
cheese factories, mainly on the ground that
they will lessen the labor of the farmers
wives.
Now am in favor of anything that prom
ises-with prospect of ful6llment-to to re-
lieve the overworked housewives Of por-
.ion of their labors, but think it can be
done in an easier way, and one that will
pay better, than the establishment of butter
and cheese factories.
In community where the dairies are as
small as they are in Lamoille County or in
fact in most parts of the state, in order to
obtain milk sufficient to make factory prof
table the milk must be brought from the
surrounding country for a distance Of from
three to FIVE miles, and have known Of its
being carried even further than that Now
it will take any one from an hour and
half to two hours every morning to hitch up
team and carry their milk off, even three
miles, and then when he gets back the house,
wife hss the cans to wash, and also the pans
that the nights milk was strained in, which
will be about two for every COW in the dairy.
Let us compare the amount Of work nee.
essary in carrying the milk to factory
with that required in taking care Of the milk
at home by the use of the large pans and
coolers that arc being so generally introduce
ed throughout the state BY the aid OF
these any woman can easily take all the
care of the milk from ID to 90 cows in from
twenty to thirty minutes. There is no lift
ing and carrying off the SKINNED milk, and
no water to bring and heat except enough to
wash and scald one pan, which will not re-
quire so much as will be needed to wash and
scad the cans and pans when carrying milk
TO the factory. The sour milk, also, in
feeding hogs or calves, is quite an item, ard
that is all lost in patronizing the cheese fac
tory, and the whey is hardly worth carrying
home; consequently some farmers who used
to raise fifteen or twenty calves, and have
two or three fat hogs to sell every summer
now have to buy their meat and young
stock from some of their neighbOrs, who do
not believe in cheese factories.
There are other reasons that might be
mentioned, and | may do so at some future
time, and taking everything into account |
am inclined to believe that there is less work
and more profit ia taking care Of the milk at
home with a set of the large pans, than in
carrying it off to factory. H. B. NJ.
Morristo,oa, Dec. %.