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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

are familiar with the doleful history
of this plague, and of the devastation
of large sections OF Kansas, Missouri,
Iowa, Nebraska and other States by it.
Prot. Riley's observation Of the ma
ture aid habits of the locust is labori-
Gus and careful; but the remedies yet
discovered seem 10 be much out Of
proportion to the extent of the disas-
ter. Destroying the eggs by shallow
blowing, burning the unfedged young,
cutting off the march of the adult in
sects by digging bitches, catching
them in nets and seines, and burning
sulphur seem to be useless against
toes which occupy the land, not by
counties merely, but Icy whole States,
and which are as the snowflakes for
multitude, and multiply with great
rapidly. Every bushel of iocusts
eggs DESTROYED is equivalent to 100
acres of corn saved" say Professor
Riley The encouragement OF game
birds and sparrows is recommended,
and the distinguished scientist believes
that this viii be found to be one of the
best means of checking the increase Of
the species; but he justly adds that
National means of averting the evil
must be used, if anything can bo done
at all. To this end our legislators
NAV well address themselves; and the
diffusion of sound practical knowledge
on this subject is work which Con-
gress might take UP in perfect assur-
aace that it could not be more useful
Nv EMPLOYED.
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FEED for Pigs.


4. u. Allen in his premium essay on
Berkshire Swine, in speaking of the
treatment and food for young pigs
says:
The best food l have found for pigs
for a few weeks after weaving, is as
much cows milk or whey as they will
drink. Into this stir more or less, as
required, of finely ground provender
slightly sailed, composed OF six parts
of oats, two of corn and one OF flax
seed. If the latter is not at hand, sub
stita.e oil or cotton seed meal. If milk
OF whey are not TO be had, use pure,
fresh water. If all could be cooked.
so much the better.
When more convenient or economi-
cal, other food may be substituted for
the above, such as pea, bean or barley
meal, and unbolted wheat rye or buck
wheat -four. Shorts and bran have
found to scour them at this time, es-
pecially if uncooked. The same re-
mari, will apply TO vegetables, apples,
and other fruit, which if fed at all,
should be first steamed or boiled, and
then mixed with meal. Brewers grains
and malt combs are recommended, but
never having tried them for very
young pigs, cannot speak, of their
suitableness from my own experience.
They are good for older animals.
Other kinds of food assist in prodnc-
ing a rapid growth of the pig, as oflal
from hotel tables, fisheries, slaughter
houses, etc, but as few can avail them
selves of these, speak more particu-
larly of such as Is produced on the
farm. Being an omniyerous animal, IT
does not matter so much as to the
kind of food given, except when put
up for fattening-then it must be grain
or meal of some sort entirely provid-
ed it keeps the pig in q healthy, thriv-
ing condition. Care must be had dur
ing growth to neither stuff nor scrimp,
both being alike injurious.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Taking at Table.

Every one who is at all sociable III
their disposition will appreciate the
following from the journal Of Health:
This is one of the very best digest
ers there is no tonic known equal to
it. as ii is of the kind calculated 10
promote hilarity and good feeling gen.
orally. Most parents are prone to pro-
hibit their children from laughing and
talking at the table; it is unphysiolog-
ical; it is a cruelty.
Joyousness promotes the circulation
Of the blood, enlivcns it, invigorates
it, sends it tingling to the remotest
parts of the system, carrying with it
animation, vigor and life. The louder
The little ones laugh the better, for
then they eat less in given time, con-
sequcntly chew their food more thor
oughly.
Discard controversy from the dining
table. Discourage all subjects which
invite political or religious rancor.
Let every topic introduced be calculat-
cd to instruct, to interest, or amuse.
Do not let the mind run on business or
previous mishaps, or past disappoint-
ments. Never tell bad news at the ta-
bic. nor for ali hour before. Let every
thing you have to communicate be, if
possible, Of gladstone, joyous, hilari-
GUS character, calculated to bring out
pleasant remarks or agreeable associa-
tions. On the other hand, never adj
minister reproof at the social board to
either servant or child find fault at
nothing speak unkindly to no one.
If remarks are made of the absent, let
them contain some word of commenda-
ton which, if repeated in their hear
ing afterwards, will kindle kindly feel
ings, and thus will thoughts of the ia
bic come across the memory in after
years, when we have been scattered
and some laid in their final resting
place, bring with them sweetness of
emotion which makes IT a pleasure TO
dwell upon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
The FaTmsr's Foes.


The terrible pests which have
wrought such ruin on the agriculture
of the whole districts of this country
have appeared; and they have COM
menced their dctestable industry with
undiminished vigor. a correspondent
in Iowa says: Potato bugs are more
numerous this year than they were
last > one in New Jersey reports ::
"Oar State is particularly infested
with potato bugs" and similar ac-
counts from Pennsylvania, Virginia,
New York and Massachusetts have
been published in the columns of our
contemporaries.
Prof. Riley, State Entomologist of
Missouri, in his valuable report for
1875, states that, although the beetles
were very numerous last spring, they
became comparatively scarce and
harmless, and did not become multi
piled till the third brood had deyel-
oped, by which time the crop was suf-
fciently matured 20 be out of danger.
He reports that beetle (lebia atriren-
iris, black-bellied lebia), half an inch
long, has been seen to destroy the po-
tato beetles in Maryland, and the COM
mon crow has been observed to be-
your them, and even 10 Dig them out
of the ground whittier they had re-
tired to hibernate.
Among artificial remedies and pre-
ventives, Paris green seems TO main
tam its lead, and some new facts as to
its nse have recently been published.
The poison can be cheaply manufac-
tured as follows, but much danger
win be avoided and trouble saved by
buying it already prepared of dealers.
Dissolve two pounds sulphate of cop
per in one gallon of hot water, in a
stone jar. In another jar put one
pound white arsenic and two pounds
pearlash in forty-four pounds hot wa
ter, and stir till dissolved. Mix when
needed in the proportion of one part
of the former to five of the latter. Use
with sprinkler. Prof. Riley states
that the potatoes themselves show no
trace of injury from arscnical poison
ing; and he quotes Professor Kedzie
to the effect that the soil is uninjured
by the use of Paris green. Even wa
ter from the soil viii not become poi
sonous unless the Paris green is used
in excess Of the requirements of in
secticidal purposes.
The locusts are now commencing
business, and giving, by their numbers
and activity, some indication of the
prospects of the season. Our readers
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Peanut Oil.

The rapid extension OF the cuitiya-
ton of peanuts in North Carolina, Vir-
ginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South
Carolina is due to the use now made
of them for the oil they contain. Ac-
cording to official agricultural reports,
previous to the year 1860 the whole
crop aggregated only 10000 bushels
per annum grown principally in North
Carolina; last seasons product reached
2 600, coo bushels, valued at $3,000,000.
In a commercial point of view the oil
is much more important than the nuts
themselves. This oil is in large de-
mand, and answers tor many purposes
as substitute for olive and almond
oils; it keeps a long time without be-
coming rancid. The amount OF oil
contained in the nut varies according
to latitude and other favorable condi-
tions and circumstances, and is proper
tionately large.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Fleece Report.

Seeing often in your columns some
thing in reference to early shearing of
sheep and weight of fleeces, ask the
privilege TO speak few words in be-
half OF my flock of Spanish Merino
ewes and rams. My ewes consist of
twenty five in number, three and four
years old, which are now sucking
their lambs dropped in March. The
ewes were washed by hand on the 18th
day of May and shorn on the 1st of
June, and not more than one years
growth OF wool. if that. The number
of pounds shorn from the twenty-five
was 21l, an average of nearly eight
and half pounds. Wool was clean
and white, entirely without yellow
gum. 1 also have five rams, from
which l clipped seyenty-five pounds,
an average of nearly fifteen and one
third pounds. Some of our breeders
may beat this in weight, but not in
quality of wool and number Of tieeces;
il they can, please let us know.
A. Y. HENDERSON.
Harrisville, Ohio.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

rKansas state Grange''-Bnsness Officers,
NJ e. Hudson, Master, Napoleon,
PB. Maxson, Secretary, Emporia.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OFFICERS.
Jyo. It. JOKES, Master, Helena, Arkansas.
o. II. KELLY. sec'y, Louisville, KY
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GRANGE DEPARTMENT.
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ITS NAME INDICATES ITS QUALITIES.

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3 Because it runs so easily
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5 Because it will do any kind of sewing with
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Its oiling IS done upon the under side by turn
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-01-08
.. ~. HASKELL,
TOWNSHIP AGENT, ,
c. p. r.. r..
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE OR LEASE

DARTIEs WISHING TO LEASE OR pUR-
chase Lots In the town of Winnie
mucca, are hercby notified that all ap-
plications for the same, or on business
relating thereto, should be addressed to the
undersigned at Sacramento, where they will
receive prompt attention.
CO. Those occupying lands belonging to the
company, without having bought or leased
the same. are also notified 60 attend to the
matter without delay, and avoid trc -ble.
nolE II d. II. HAbkELL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
For the Sentinel.
A New Turnpike Road.

A public meeting of the citizens of Howard
aud Montgomery counties was held at Triade-
phia, March 4th. 1876 The meeting was
called to order by J. +. D. Magru6er, who
nominated Hon. Thos Lansdae AS President
and upon motion Of David Clark, Dawson
Lawrence, Of Howard county, was made Sec
rotary. The following committee on business
and resolutions was appointed David Clark
}. F ID. Magruder ana H. NJ Deylbiss After
discussion by Messrs Hobbs, 0wngs, R. II .
Landslide, Selby, and others, resolutions
were adopted, reeting ms follows:
ResoiDed, That our peculiar location-mid-
way between two cties-en.itles us to in
creased facilities for reaching them.
ReSoiOed. That with facilities for reaching
these centres OF science, art, culture and poll
tics, the farmers calling could be elevated and
his processes materially improved.
Resoired, That we reduce materially our
own burdens and those of our dumb animals
by making our roads hard and smooth at all
seasons, aud that the economy in horse flesh
would be one of the sources of revenue follow
ing the investment of funds in turnpikes, an
important reduction, estimating the keeping
of horse at 800 per annum
Resoiped, That our members in the Legis-
laiure be requested to pass a bill. looking TO
the capitalization of the amounts now annu-
ally expended in road repairs, by issuing
bonds in favo: of turnpike companies under
certain restrictions.
Resolved, That the route of the turnpike
Ito inauguraie which this meeting was called)
be from Laytonsville via Unity, Triadelphia
Isaall Mills and Shipley's Mill, TO the nine
tenth mile stone on the Frederick turnpike
The route by the nineteenth mile stone was
left for future consideration.
After the passage of other resolutions rela-
ling to subscriptions. contracts, The building
Of the road by farmers who subscribe, etc
he appointment of a committee to attend to
he charter, consisting Of Messrs. Lawrence,
lark, Owings, Lansdale and Magruder, the
Secretary was requested to report the proceed
ngs TO the county papers as a matter Of pub
ic interest.
A memorial was drawn up for presentation
o the representatives of Boward and Mont
,omery counties in he Legislature aad signed
y all present, asking for the passage Of bill
eqairing the commissioners Of the Two coun-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS
A Haunted Bridge.

The people in the neghborhood Of Choppers
Mill in this county have been very much ex-
cited for several weeks past by mysterious
occurrence which traDspires nightly about %
o'clock upon the railroad bridge over Big
Seneca Greek. It is reported by those who
have witnessed the strange scene that about
the hour named lantern which is upon n
post planted at the bridge is suddenly darken-
ed, the light being entirely shut off and a
fame like fash o. lightning shoots straight
up into the air while another of similar
character flashes directly across the bridge.
Several nights ago body Of citizens num-
herring about fifty headed by several bold and
yentursome young men armed with guns who
doubtless had fought many battles with i'm
aginary beings and were not afraid of an
army of ghosts, proceeded to the bridge 10
solve the inexplicable mystery They had
not waited long before the hidden hand began
its strange work and just as the lantern dark
ened the undaunted young men fired and
were answered by a shot from the bridge.
We do not charge that any body ran away but
no more shots were fired 1t is an indubita-
BILE fact that this strange scene occurs as
many gentleman who have witnessed it will
testify 1t has been observed upon moonlight
nights when if any person had been in The vi
entity Of the lamp or upon the bridge they
would have been plainly distinguishable.
We have not witnessed it as We know not
whether it 'be spirit OF health or goblin
damned anG do not care TO trust ourself in
the presence. of such questionable shapes
Dat you who are not afraid of ghosts would
doubtless be repaid for visit to it, We hope
that solution of this affair will soon be dis
covered and a cause of terror be removed from
the superstitons of that vicinity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

The steamship Nova Scoiian, from Liver
pool on Saturday brought TO Baltimore the
remains of the late Rev. John A. Williams, a
native of this county, who died in London
in November, 1874, whittier he had gone for
his health, aged thirty-seve years. Mr.
Williams was the first pastor Of Chatsworth
and Bethany Independent Methodist Churches
of Baltimore, and had visited Europe three
times He was unmarried. Immediately al
ter the death of their pastor the ladies Of
Bethany Independent Methodist congregation
began their efforts to secure the remains for
intermeut at Baltimore, but encountered much
difficulty. The body had been buried in
Kensall Green Cemetery London, and con-
sent for its removal was only obtained after
the settlement Of many preliminares. The
affidavit of the willingness Of Nj. Williams s
father for the disinternent was required, and
the proposition made that the reinterment at
Several visits were made to the Lord Bishop of
London in relation to the matter, and through
Mr.. J. NJ Gwinn, foreign buyer for Hamilton
Easter h Co. and the Adams Express Com
pany, the efforts were successful The outlay
by the Bethany congregation was about five
hundred dollars. The remains of Rev. Mr.
Williams will be buried in Loudon Park
Cemetery, Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
DEATHS


DIED, at the residence, near Poolesvlle, on
the 9Th, utimo Mrs. b. A. ALLNUTT, wife
Of the late James N. Allnutt, in the Gath year
OF her age.
DIED, on Sunday, 9Th inst, at the resi-
dence of her son, edward Rabbit, in Mont
gomery county, Mrs KEBECCA RABBIT.
widow Of John Rabbit, aged 80 years and I
months.
AT the residence of Dr. Josiah Harding,
"Chesinut Grove" Montgomery county Md !,
Mrs. ELIZABETH VALDENAR, wife of
Francis Valdener, Esq, fell asleep at clock
P. NJ, Ash Wednesday, March, LIST 1876, aged
SO years, | month and IS days.
For some time past this aged communicate
OF the Protestant Episcopal church has been
hanging like piece of ripened fruit on the
stem Of life, mellowing for blissful eternity,
upon the joys of which we humbly trust, as
we firmly believe, she has at last entered.
81 have fought good fight, have finish
ei my course, | kept the faith henseforih
there is laid up for me crown of righteous
ness, which the Lord, the righteous judge,
shall give me at that day aud not TO me only,
but unto all them also that love his appear
ing. She was hurried at "Westover' the old
home OF the Valdenars. long noted for its
open hearted, generous hospitality.
j. b. A.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
Local Briefs.

Mr.. Philip Stone, highly respected citizen
of this county, died at his residence near the
Potomac, on Saturday last. He was bu ried
on Monday by the Patrons OF IIusbandry, OF
which he was worthy member. lie leaves
behind him large circle of relatives and
friends to mourn his loss.
The March Term oc Court will commence on
Monday next, and from the number Of cases
TO be tried promises TO be an extended one.
A carriage factory is being erected near the
railroad by Mr. R. A. Bogley.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

ABouT LAMAR.-Lamar will turn out 10 be
the most dangerous man TO the republican
party in the present Congress. He has that
supreme wisdom of the politcan-ability TO
know when to hold his tongue, aud strength
enough to hold it, He is shrewd, steady,
alert, cautions, prompt and wonderfully
strong. he is man Of fascinating address.
He has the stately courtesv Of Hidalgo of
the Moorish conquest, and is as communion
tive as Private Daizell He is all simplicity
and condescendiug, and frankness. aud defer
ence; and II had my way, would trust
him with everything the republican party
owns 10 the world us quick as | would trust
my hand 10 a sweelly-pnrring buzz-saw. He
is the Lariier Of the rebellious hosts Ovor-
haul your Paradise Lost and, when found,
make note. - Editor Comfy Of he Ohio Ssate
Ioayr1l
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

The election of Democratic House of Rep
ressntaiives in 1874, says the Herald, now
proves TO be a national blessing. Not that the
Democratic party is the custodian Of the hon
powerful opposition 10 Congress is necessary
10 honest administration. Would a Repub-
lican House have Investigated the corrupiions
Of the War Department Never Party
pride prohibited the admission that inquiry
was needed
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
New Spring Goods.

Our old friends Perry & Brother, of Wash
ington, D. O., this week present 10 our read
ers very attractive list of new standard Dry
Goods suitable for the Spring trade This
house, so well known to the people Of our
county, still keeps up its reputation as - Grst-
class establishment, and we advise all who
who want the worth of their money TO give
the Messrs. Perry an early call.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
Notice Creditors.

NOTICES hereby given tina, the subscriber
IN has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Montgomery county letters Of admnistra-
ton on the estate of
b. ANN ALLNUTT,
late of said county, decd All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber. on or before the
18th day of March 1877; otherwise, they
NAV by law, be excluded from ali benefit OF
said estate. Persons indebted 10 said estate,
are requested to make Immediate payment
Given under my hand this 18th of March,
1876.
WILLIAM W POOLE,
mar lT-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17
Carriage shop.

By reference to his card in our paper to-day
it will be seen that Mr.. W. B. Miller, near
Brookeville, is prepared to furnish our people
with Buggies, Carriages, Wagons, &c, on the
most reasonable terms Mr. NJ is Il 6rst-class
workman aud has in his employ several good
mechanics from Baltimore. Those wishing
anything in his line should give him a call.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

Mr.. ] H. B. Latrobe one of the centennial
commissioners for Mary land, is actively en-
gagged in arranging details for the MARYLAND
building on the centennial grounds, in which
it is proposed TO exhibit products and manu-
features, &c. Among other things Mr.. Fer
guson fish commissioner, will exhibit the
Druid Hill Park fish Matching process; also
fish and other products of the Chesapeake bay
and tributaries. The Maryland buildings will
be southern headquarters TO which all the
southern correspondents, visitors, &c, will
be invited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

Incident of Judge Blacks interview With
Belknap, who wished to retain him as coun-
sell After listening 10 what was said the
Judge addressed himself to General Belknap.
and said '.You are the patient, am the
physician; the patient is dying, | can do
nothing"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

Five masked men entered the house of James
Crosby, wealthy farmer living on the North
ern New Jersey railroad, about twenty-five
miles from New York, Sunday morning, and
took off $50, 600 worth of United States
bonds and $4,000 worth of silverware and
jewelry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

New HAMPSHIRE An election was held in
this State on Tuesday which resulted in the
success OF The Radical ticket by about l, 500
majority. For some lime accounts have been
published 10 the Radical papers stating that
one-tenth at least of the vote of that State was
purehasable, and the result shows that they
had the most mouey.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-03-17

The judiciary Committee of the National
House of Representatives has been furnished
BY the District Attorney with the papers con-
neeted with the safe burglary conspiracy as a
basis for an investigation into the matter The
House Committee investigating the real estate
pool of fhe District of Columbia have decided
that the papers of Messrs Kilbourn Latia
must be produced.