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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
Tomato Leaves as Insec, killers.

The following is good, if true, and it is worth
trial by the peach growers:
II planted peach orchard" writes NJ Siroy,
of the Society of Horticulture, Valparaiso, "and
the trees grew well and strongly. They had but
just commenced to bud when they were invaded
by the curculiO CpHlgoR), which insects were fol.
lowed, as frequently happens, by ants. Having
cut some tomatoes, the idea occurred to me that,
by placing some of the leaves around the trunks
and branches of the peach trees might preserve
them from the rays of the sun, which were very
powerful. Ny surprise was great, upon the fol-
lowing day, to find the trees entirely free from
their enemies, not one remaining, except here
and there where curled leaf prevented the to-
mato from exercising its influence. These leaves
carefully unrolled, placing upon them fresh
ones from the tomato vine with the result of
banishing the last insect and enabling the trees
to grow with luxuriance. Wishing to carry still
further my experiment, stepped in water some
fresh leaves of the tomato, and sprinkled with
this infusion other plants, roses and oranges In
Two days these were also free from the innumer-
able insects which covered them, and felt sure
that had used the same means with my melon
patch, should have met with the same result.
l. therefore, deem it duty owe to the Society
OF horticulture, to make known this singular and
useful property of the tomato leaf, which dis
covered by the merest accident"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

DR.. Ferrier, in a recent number of the Lancet,
recommends a novel cure, which he has tried
with excellent effect in three cases-his own and
two other persons. The local symptoms of cold
in the head-namely, watery eyes, running nose,
sneezng, and nasal speech-are the chief source
of annoyance and discomfort. On a certain even
ing recently, Dr. Ferrier says: 81 began to suffer
with the symptoms of cold in the head, irrita-
ton of the Dostrils, sneezing watering of the
eyes, and commencing flow of the mucous secre-
ton. Having some trisnitrate of bismuth at
hand, took repeated pinches of it in the form of
snuff, nhaling it strongly, so as to carry it well
INTO the interior of the nostrils. In short time
the tickling in the nOstrils and sneezing ceased,
and next morning all traces of coryza had disap-
peared." DIR. Ferrier adds: 1.-THE formula which
find on the whole the most suitable cOmbina-
ton of the ingredients of the snuff, is follows:
HydrochlOrate of morphia, two grains acacia
powder, two drachms; trisnitrate of bismuth,
six drachms. Of this powder, one quarter to
one-half may be taken snuff in the course of
the twenty -four hours. The inhalatiOns ought
to be commenced as soon as the symptoms of
eoryza begin to show themselves and should be
used frequently at first, to keep the interior
of the nOstrils constantly well coated Each time
the nostrils are cleared another pinch should be
taken. 1t may be taken in the ordinary manner,
from between the thumb and fOrefnger but
much more eficaciOus and less wasteful method
is TO a small gutter of paper, a snuff spoon,
placing it just within the nostril and shutting up
forciby, so as to carry it well within.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
Picked Red Cabbage.

The purple red cabbage is the finest. Slice
them into a sieve and salt each layer, remember
ing that too much salt will spoil the color. Drain
for three days; dry it, add some sliced beet root,
and put in a jar. Pour boiling vinegar over it.
Mace, bruised ginger, whole pepper, horseradish
and cloves, boiled with the vinegar, will make
great improvement. Tie badders over the jars.
In few days open, and see if the vinegar has
shrunk away; if so, fill up with cold vinegar.
Some recommend that the vinegar be boiled, but
allowed to cool before pouring over the cabbage.
A little bruised cornmeal makes this pickle
beautiful color, and is harmless. If kept very
long, picked cabbage gets soft, but is very nice,
especially if eaten after it is made. Another
method of making this pickle is to quarter the
cabbage, remove all stalks, then slice thin, and,
after treating as the above, add cold vinegar,
with one ounce of whole black pepper, one-half
ounce of bruised ginger, and little cayenne pep
per to every quart of vinegar.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
MsefnI aud Curious.
Poison ivy.

As gathering leaves is now quite the rage, we
wish TO say for the benefit of the fair CLEANERS
who may not know the poison ivy, to beware OF
its attractive habit, and scan carefully the three
leaved climbers covering the fences, trees, and
walls, where they grow with blaze OF beauty
The leaves may be distinguished by their grow
ing in threes, by being shining on both surfaces
their broad, ovate shape, and sharply accuminate
points.
The vegetable poison in this plant affects diff
ferent constitutions differently. Some can handle
1t, and even pull it up by the roots with imPu-
nifty, while Others are poisoned merely by the
wind blown from it while il is being disturbed.
But so many are poisoned by it every year, that
a word of caution may not be untimely.
The remedies recommended by the botaDlst,
DIR. Bigelow, are acetate of copper and corrosive
sublimate, but physician should be consulted
in their use.
With the above, there is equal danger from
poison snmach, or poison dogwood, as it is some
times called both belonging to the same genus
of plants. This has leaves scarcely egualed in
the autumn for their crimson brilliancy. They
closely resemble the leaves of the common su-
mach, both of which are common in many local
tiles. The poison species may be certainly dis
tnguished by its light, ash gray stems, the harm
less kind presenting an iron brown.
The former is confined mostly to moist, swampy
locations while the latter is habitant of dry
situations. If the fruit of the latter is to be
seen, it may be at once distinguished by its being
in velvety, crimson heads, from six to twelve
inches long. The flowers of the poison kind are
in loose pauicles, and the fruit is as large as
peas.
These beautiful autumnal days, with their
OVERLOOKING wealth of brilliant cOloring and del
icate penciling, are quite enough to attract one
to the hedges and woods, and only little care
full observation in selecting the leafy treasures
is required to do it with safety-Proridenec Jour
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

KEEPING CIDER SwEET.-The editor of the Ne.c
England Farmer endorsed the following mode of
preserving cider sweet for five years Leach and
filter the cider through pure sand, after it has
worked and before it has soured. Put no alco-
hol or other substance with it. Be sure that the
sweet. After it has leaehed or filtered, put it in
barrels or casks, filed so as to leave room for
air, bung them tight, and keep it where it won't
freeze till February or March; then put it in
champagne bottles filled, drive the cork and
wire them. The best cider is late made, or made
when ii is as cold as can be, aud not frozen. We
drank some cider from barrel, filtered as above
mentioned, the hour of this writing. made in the
interior of New York, which was s sweet as if
only made the day before
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

DOG BITEs.-Mr. Mcdonald, in Land and Water
columns to dispel the silly delusion that person
bitten by dog will die of hydrophobia, should
the animal go mad afterward. Many people OF
nervous temperament have actually died of this
fear alone, while q lsmentable amount of ignor-
ance on the subject is still allowed to grow mp.
When a dog bites he is instantly suspected of
madness, alt hough not one in q thousand of the
offenders is rabid and consequently, numbers
of our canine friends cruelty sacrificed in
mere panic. Moreover, hundreds of our super
stitiOus fellow-creatures, once bitten, live in a
horrible suspense, believing that they must die
of the dreadful malsdy. Now, the bite Of a sound
dog is no more fatal than the scratch of q child
Furthermore, competent authority states that,
even when rabid dogs bite, only one case in twen-
ty-nine is followed by hydrophobia"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
Pot rose. for winter BIoominr,

Roses intended for forcing in pots next winter,
(having been kept in their pots during summer, }
should he taken ont at this time, the old soil
well shaken from the roots, and repotted in the
same sized pots. The soil most suitable for rose
culture is coed, fresh loan, mixed with about
One-third welldecayed cow manure, which is
much superior to horse manure or any other kind
of animal manufacturers droppings are apt to
create fungi when used for any purpose under
glass-and, besides, COW manure is cooler and
consequently more suited to the requirments of
the rose. What is termed a stiff, mellow loam
is what the does best in very loose open
soil does not produce such fine buds, nor Gas is
Ored as when grown in the stiff soil. When pot
ting, firm the soil well around the roots and
leave no empty space around the edges of the
pot. Prune the plants well back when they are
taken out of the pots it is not only much more
convenient doing it at this time, but they gener-
ally make finer breaks than when they are left
until later.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
Hog Cholera caused BY Lack of shelter.

Seven years ago the disease went through this
vicinity, commenting in the month of September
and every herd, with two exceptions, suffered
those two were treated no better than the rest
only they had good shelter, and were well bedded
Our herd at the time numbered about one hun
dred head of yearling hogs and as many more
spring pigs, of which We lost about one half
They were running on tame grass pasture. with
grove in it, and q creek of pure water running
through it; had corn all summer and had com,
menced feeding new corn. This disease broke
ont among our hogs as with our neighbors,, lust
after cold rains Since this experience, we have
provided good, gh-pOsted, well-yentilated sheds
and kept them well bedded aud dry, at all times
Of the year, and have lost no more hogs from the
cholera, thumps, or any other disease. We use
no preventive medicines, and are raising one
hundred and fifty head yearly.-Cor. Chicago In
ter-Oceda.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
why He Wont. VOC for ridden.

Atlanta Constitution: "Pete, who is you gwine
ter vote fur fur de President 7" asked Jake last
evening.
Nobody; now yer got itw
whats de reezinf"
"Well, done told you some time back dat
warnt gwine ter vote no more of dem 'publicans
in Office, didn't 1 Z"
"Yes"
"Well, wuz tinkin' dat I'd act de free Iigger
an vote fur de Dimmycrat dis time"
"But yer can't stand him, eh 7"
No, sab! no how! Yer see, de papers, dey
makes him out all buckra an a fine gemman, but
one OBJ dem men at de Pos Office he done sot me
right"
what do he sayf
"He say dat Mister Tildem am de man wat dey
have all dat trouble bout twixt him and dat
Beecher Teller. An lissen to me-when n man
lows anudder man to insult his wife an don't go
cut him wild razor, dat lets me out wild him."
"You'se right, old man: you allus u.s." said
Jake, as he Resumed his half of a watermelon.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

A voMANs had a mean, cross, bad husband, an
Odder vOmans was as asked her der following
languages: "HOw ish der reason dot you urd
your husband lf so veil und happy tOgedder
Fiery one vas know dot he vas a cross, i'll tenn
pered, und perferse mans, shtill, in You we see
us nOding bnt goot deal of shweetness, und ami
able disbostions, und bedween you und your
husbands dhere Is efer so much lofe und such
dings. Now, it dOnd vas so nit us, und ofer you
got no jeckobtiOn, please of you told me how ish
der reason dot you got along so velli"
Veil, will yOOst told you how dot ting vas
coined. 1t may been dot ting vas cross, you agi-
tate him mid cross words; but you know dot der
Christian religion told me some dings difference.
Now, when mine husband vas coined on der
house, und vas passionate, der religion dells me
der way hat gained der heart of mine husband,
und We lif so, so habby, like pug in der rug.
Yah! like two pugs.-Carl Pretzel
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
GrasshOpPers to Rear-Read and Save your
Hard EaFniugk.

Hon. D. G. Lane, of the West India Islands.
Who is visitings in this city with Rev. p. b. Nc,
Menomy, and who will locate next spring in
Crawford County, on q large tract of land, has
kindly given us the following information in re-
lation to grasshoppers and potato-bugs He saws
that the West Indies were troubled with them
for years, but so soon as these remedies were as
certained there were no ravages by either The
western people will hail this information and
preventive with delight, and we hope they will
&c once try the efficacy of these exterminators.
The following is the communication:
To the Editors of the Council Bluffs Globe.
GENTS: For the last two weeks have been
in this country from the West Indies, and find
the grasshoppers making great ravages in vege-
tation. In order to prevent this, burn one ponnd
of sulphur on charcoal, in the centre of a field.
and save what il has taken so much toll to deyel-
op.
To prevent potato-bugs from destroying the
crop, plant two grains of fax seed in each hill.
This will prevent them from injuring the pota-
toes, as they will not 60 near the fax.
DANIEL G. LANE,
Hamilton, Bermuda, W. l.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
The Hog ChOIera--A Diagnosis of the Dis
ease--What Can he Done 10 Prevent It.


To the Editor Of the Cincinnati Gazette
For several years past the hog crop of this
county has suffered more or less from disease
known as "Hog Cholera and just now the dis
order is prevailing to an extent that promises to
add materially 70 the pressure of "hard times, !"
unless something can be done to prevent or cure
it. Believing it to be matter of Importance to
the public, / ask place in your paper for brief
mention of the disorder as it appears here hop
ing that it may stimulate inquiry and lead to
some intelligent understanding of what it really
is. As seen here, the symptoms are as follows !:
The hog becomes gaunt and thin without any
apparent cause. After two or three days, slight
difficulty of breathing is observed, sort of wheel
ing, and if the animal is hurried, cough is de-
yeloped. Later, cough is well marked. Diarrhea
is not prominent symptom, usually appears
few days before death, but in some cases is lack
ing entirely. Appetite unimpared until within
q day or two before DEATH Average duration of
the disease, two weeks. Post mOrtem appear
ances: Stomach, bowels, liver, spleen, urinary
organs, all healthy, or at least, presenting
evidence of disease that could have caused death.
The only morbid or pathological condition found
IN every case, Is an Inflammation of the lungs
and their lining membrane, being, in fact, what
IS known to physicians as plHrO pneumonia. If
this is the true pathology of what is called ''hog
cholera" can there not be some treatment adopt
ed with rational hope of cure Up to this time,
in this county, so far as l know all treatment
has been empirical, consisting in the use of nos
trums the most opposite in their effects, and
given without the slightest idea of the nature of
the disease. Will some of your readers give us
history of it as it appears in other places, the
result of treatment etc. j. N. b.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
THE PSALM on SAN. T1LpEN

In good Boss Tweed's successful days,
ruled the State Committee
But when they found our crooked ways,
o, wasn't il a pityl
! stuck to William, fast and true,
spent the money stolen,
put the facile Hoffman through
Oh, wasn't / q cool Onei
But when O'Brien gave the Times
Those all-convincing figures,
And Jones began to ring the chimea,
By JOve, had the rigOrs,
took to water-dived, in fact.
Played 'pOssum for a season;
And when all safe came up intact
And charged old Tweed with treason.
This plan I've followed all through life,
To Keep an eye to leeward;
And when your brother falls in strife,
Haul off a while to seward;
If he comes up, throw out a stick,
And clasp your arms around him:
If he goes down, give him a kick,
And let him sink, cOnfOund him
When Dix had made an easy path,
went IL for Reform"
Uncorked the walls of my wrath,
And barred my awful arm.
/ smote Canal Rings-hip and thigh
But mark, in this connection,
Your Uncle kept a wary eye
For effect on the election.
At last, by hook and crook, I've got
The lOnged-fOr nomination;
But then there is dreadful blot,
That mars the situation
That ugly baby made Of rags,
That Hendricks keeps a nursing.
Ont SQUALLS nv most vociferous brags,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
What He said % the Bar-keeper.

He ran his rubicund nose into the door of the
saloon and remarked:
"The campaDe cummitty hasn't bin aroun' to
grange fur the boys, jst yit, 1 reckoni'
Mot yet~ answered the keeper.
81 spOse old Sam Tilden hasn't knocked in the
head o. that ar barrel O. scads-yitw
Hardly was the reply.
"Yas; well, ye might gimme return check, or
kind o. cuepond, We know, ter show that I've
bin round ter stand up by the nommynashuns ~
80, bite it of right there p yelled the mi xolo-
gist.
"All right, then; fatal But warn We that
henceforurd Pm far prey fur the inem yp and he
slid out into the street again.-4tanta (Ga.)
Constitution.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

SUDDEN SPREAD OF THE GosPEL.-There was
no preaching in this town last Sunday, and all in
consequence of a practical joke perpetrated by a
lively young girl. The young girl, inspired by
the world, the f1esh and little devil mixed, sat
down late on Saturday evening and sent a note
to each of the pastors. The missives were on
tinted paper, and written nicely. They each
contained these words "All is discovered-1y !"
Nine of the preachers fed to st. Louis and three
went West There is sensation in town larger
than a mans hand.-Kansas City Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

WHY SHE MARRIED THE DoCToR-"So YOU are
going TO marry a druggists clerk :" remarked a
Chicago girl to another on the street cars yestel
day.
The question asked in an unmistakable
tone of derision, and so the fair one addressed
half alphabetically replied:
'Of course, don't they have all the soda water
they want for nOthingi"
"fes," was the gloomy reply; "they're all
right in summer, but what about next winter ="
"Oh, mildly answered the engaged one, "may-
be by that time we'll be divorcedp
The interfering friend seemed satisfied.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

"IN the Agricultural Hall, says the Ceutenni-
al correspondent of the Springfield Republican,
"there are two immense hogs, stuffed, each bear
ing placard telling their age and weight, and
for exhibition, followed by the word, 'taxiderm-
ist.' man and his wife were looking at these
with great intersest. After reading the placards,
the woman said: why, these are taxidermists.
thought they were hogs Her husband look ed
with a puzzled expression, and went carefully
over the placards. Finally be replied: They
are hogs. Taxidermist is the name of the place
they came FROM"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

The town of Northampton, Mass, is glorying
just now in the honesty of a small boy, too young
to undertake wicked jokes, who was found on
the street the other day earnestly inquiring
where he could find A. w. Faber "And what
do You want of Mr.. Faber 7" asked bystander.
why" replied the boy, "you see I've found a
piece OF rubber that has his name on it, and am
going 10 take it back to him."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
WHAT THE VETERANS THINK.
BY MATTHEW WALKER.

i don't profess to be learned and wise
Though manage to read and write
But try to study the signs of the times
For 1 know that black isn't white;
I've an ounce Of Rebel lead in my side
And it feels most awful queer.
When ] read the tricks of the slippery chaps
Who fought so well In the rear.
did my best for the dear old flag
Twas little enough, It's true
But my heart was right, il my arm trds weak
When marched with the Bows in Blue."
And, now that trouble is brewing again
Our duty is plain and clear,
To crush the traitbrs who stayed at home
And fought so well in the rear.
They talk of Tilden for President,
And clamor loud for reform;
They think to blind the peoples eyes
And carry their hearts by storm:
But we don't forget those terrible days
When the Union cost 50 dear;
For Tilden stood wi tn the traitors then
Who fought SO well in the rear.
We marched. and suffered, and fought with Hayes
0hios noblest son;
And now Wen fall in line once more
Until the vct0rys won;
Where he rOes followed he chose to lead
With er a doubt OF fear;
And now well whip the cowardly crew
Who fought so well in tue rear.
We hold no grudge 'gainst the Boys in Gray"
W no fought so long and we'll
They faced the music and showed their grit
When many a hero fell
We clasp their hands, and bury the past
In this glad Centennial wear;
But Northern veterans can never forget
The towards who fought in the rear.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
DR.. c. McLANE'S
LIVER PILLS.

These Pills are not recommended as
a remedy for call the ills that flesh is
heir to-" but in affections of the Liver,
and in all Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia
and Sick Headache, or diseases of that
character, they stand without rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better cathartic can be used pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
As simple purgative they are I'M
equaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Each box has q red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DIR. M?LANE's
LIVER PILLS.
Each wrapper bears the signatures of
c. McLANE and FLEMING Bros.
Sold by all respectable druggists and
country storekeepers generally.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21
DER CANDIDATE"

Jn at this period Of TIME when national politics hap
10 be going on ON the largest scale possible the FOL
lowing anthem is tin ely well meritOriOus;l
Who shtands der streets and corners round
Nit sefrel ages to be ground
Und shmiled und bowed uud nefer fro nedi
Der Candidate
Who hold your hand ven you would start,
IND told you you was mighty shmart,
Und how be lived you nit his harti
Der Candidate
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

An Indiana youngster was reciting her Sunday
school lesson, which was about Solomon and the
Queen of Sheba. 'What did the Queen bring to
Solomon Z" asked the teacher. "Costly gifts, ~
was the answer. 'What did solomon show her n
His wisdom and his breeches," was the start
ling reply. The answer on the lesson paper read:
His wisdom and his richesn
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

"LooK here, where was you born 7" said per
sstent Yankee to n five minutes acquaintance
a was born" said the victim, sin Bo ston, Ire
mont street, No. "A, left hand side, on the first
day of August, 1920, at 5 o'clock in the after.
noon; physician, DIR. Warren nurse, Sally Ben.
Jamin." Yankee was answered completely. For
a moment he was stuck Soon however, his face
frightened, and he quickly said: "Yaas wal, !
calculate you don't recOlect whether it was a
frame or brick building dew ven
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-09-21

ACCORDING to Louisville paper, this is the
way Kentucky candidate for Office greets a vo-
ter: "Howdy, howdy, howdyi" "Howdy :"
How do you DOR ''Tollabe." Allows alp
''TOllable." ''Your folks WELT" "Tollable.
how's yOurni" "Tollabler "Neighbors all
welli' "Tollable; how's youruf' "Tollable' -
"All for me this time 7" "Sorter toIlabIeD