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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07
Agricultural.
The Way TO Blanket Horses.

But few people, comparatively understand
how 10 blanket horse to protect him from
contracting cold. We frequently see the
blanket folded double, and laid across the
rump and part of the animals back, leav-
ing those parts of the body that need pro-
lection entirely exposed to cold storms and
chilling winds.
Those parts Of the body of horse which
surround the lungs require the benefit of
blanket in preference to his hanks and rump.
When we are exposed to current of cold
air, t. guard against any injury from con
tracing cold we shield our shoulders, neck,
chest and back, If these parts be pro-
tected, the lower part of the body will en-
dure degree of cold far more intense with
out injury to the body, than if the lungs
were not warm with suitable covering, The
same thing holds in the protection of horses
The blanket should cover the neck, withers
and shoulders, and be brought around the
breast,and be buttoned or buckled as closely
as man buttons his overcoat. Let the
lungs of horse be protected with a heavev
blanket, and he will seldom contract cold
even if the hindmost parts of his body are
not covered.
We refer more particularly to blanketing
horses that have become unusually warm by
violent exertion or hard driving, and ex.
posing them 10 a current Of cold air while
standing still.
Many of our best teamsters protect the
breasts of their horses by u piece of heavy
cloth about two feet square, hanging down
from the lower end of the collar. This is an
excellent practice in cold weather, as the
most important part of the animal is
shielded from cold wind, especially when
travelling toward strong current. The for.
ward end of the horse blanket should be
made to fit as closely around the breast of q
horse rs our garments fit our bodies.
Most horses contract q violent cold almost
as soon as a man, if rot blanketed while
they stand still, after having been exercised
so violently as to produce profuse perspra.
ton. So long as horse is kept in motion
there is little danger of his suffering any in.
convenience from cold winds. But allow
him to stand a few moments while loading
or unloading, without heavy blanket to
protect his shoulders and lungs, and he will
take cold sooner than some men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

THE GARDENS OF MoRoCco.-The grove,
OF rose trees and the flower farms of Mo.
rocco are said, by recent traveler,to exceed
in extent and value those of Damascus. OF
even those of the valley of Mexico. The
general climate of the country is very fav-
orable to this kind of culture. Swept al
ternately by the breezes of the Atlantic and
mediterranean, and tempered by the SHOWS
OF the Atlas ranges, the degree of heat in
Morocco is much lower than in Algeria,
while the-oil is exceedingly fertile. To the
date, palm, orange and lemon trees the cli-
mate appears to be especially suited, the
dates of Talifat having been famous even
from Roman times. The orange plantations
are OF great extent in various parts of the
country, while olives and almonds are also
staples exported in large quantities. Seeing
that this fertile llrd, within five days steam
OF London, produces so much vegetable
wealth under the most barbarous cultivation
itappears very strange that commercial en-
terprise does not, in such climate, seek the
profitable employment for its ever abundant
capital in its application to develop such
vast resources.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07
Winter Care of Cows,

Too much care cannot be given milcl
cows during the winter months, but it is to-
often the case that they are sighted LIE
us stop and consider the value of good Gov
during the winter, and if we appreciate good
rich milk in winter as we ought, we viii
soon come to the conclusion that she is O.
great value. The COW should be well sup.
piled with slop from the kitchen, mixed in
with meal or bran, and have plenty of good
hay to eat and a good dry bed to lie ON both
for the convenience of the mixer and for the
comfort of the cow. Do not keep a COW in a
cold stable; see that she is comfortable.
And, besides this, one thing more is very
essential, and that is to card the animal at
least once day during the winter. BY so
doing they will be kept free from lice. If
any are so unfortunate as to have their cat
tie infested with them, good receipt is:
Take corrosive sublimate, two drachms :;
rub down in two ounces of spirits of wine,
and add pint Of water.
This is strong enough to kill the vermin,
but cannot possibly injure the beast.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

A few days since, as Henry and Edward
Ball, of Forks township, (boys aged Is and
10 years. were going into the woods to cut
wood, large deer ran up to them and show
ed fight. The boys were frightened at this
strange freak on the part of the deer, and
called for their dog, pup months old, to
take him." The dog was equal to the task
and and soon succeeded in bringing the deer to
ground" when the boys, after beating the
deer with stones until he was helpless, they
cut his throat. The deer was large one,
ana was quite "deer' undertaking for two
Doys OF their age, when so many hunters
nave mad the "deer fever"and returned with
out a "buck.-SuHipan Democrat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07
THE AND DEMOCRAT BLOCsBURG
Young Folk S.

THE Fox AND THE WooDMAN. "A Fox,
hard pressed by the hounds after a long run,
came up to man who was cuttin; wood,
and begged him to afford him some place
where he might hide himself. The man
showed him his own hut, and the Fox creep
ing in, hid himselfin acorner. The Hunter
presently came up, and asking the man
whether he had seen the Fox, "No, said he,
but pointing with his finger to the corner.
They, however, not understanding the hint,
were off again Immediately. When the Fox
perceived that they were out of sight he
was stealing off without saying n word.
But the man upbraided him, saying, as
this the way you take leave of your host
without word of thanks for your salty p
"a pretty hostp' said the Fox, turning
round upon him " if you had been dishonest
with your tongue, should not have, left
your roof without bidding farewell
There is as much malice in wink as in a
| word.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

The VAIN JACKDAw--A Jackdaw, AS
vain aud conceited as Jackdaw uld be,
picked up the feathers which some Peacock;
had shed, stuck them amongst his own, and
despising his old companions, introduced
himself with the greatest assurGnc' unto a
flock of those beautiful birds. They in
stantly detecting the intruder, striped him
of his borrowed plumes, and falling upon
him with their beaks, sent him about his
business. The unlucky Jackdaw, soroly pun.
ished and deeply sorrowiug, betook himself
to his former companions, and would have
hocked with them again as if nothing had
happened. But they, recollecting what airs
he had given himself drummed him out OF
their society, while one of those whom he
had so lately despised, read him this lecture,
Glad you been contented with what nature
made you:-you would have escaped the
chastisement of your betters and also the
contempt of your equals"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

The BIRDS, BEASTS, AND BAr.-Ouce
upon time there was fierce war waged be-
tween the Birds and Beasts. For long
while the issue of the battle was uncertain,
and the Bat, taking advantage of his ambig-
uous nature, kept aloof and remained neutral.
At length when the Beasts seemed to prevail,
the Joined their. forces and appeared active
in the fight; but rally being made by the
birds, which proved successful, he was found
at the end of the day among the ranks of the
winning party. peace being speedily con-
cluded, the Bats conduct was condemned
alike by both parties, and being acknowl-
edge by neither, and so excluded from the
terms of the truce, he was obliged to skulk
off as best he could, and has ever since lived
in holes and corners, never daring to show
his face except in the duskiness of twilight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

THE KITE AND THE PIGEONS.
pigeons had long lived in fear of Kite,
but by being always on the alert, and keeping
near their dove-cote, they had contrived
hitherto to escape the attack of the enemy
Finding his ssllies unsuccessful, the Kite
betook himself to craft: "Why," said he,
edo you prefer this life of anxiety when, il
you would only make me your king, would
secure you from every attack that would be
made upon your The pigeons, trusting to his
professions, called him to..the throne but no
sooner was he established there than he
exercised his prerogative by devouring a
pigeon a day. Whereupon one that yet
awaited his turn, said no more than ut
serves us right"
They who Voluntarily put power into the
hands of a tyrant or an enemy, must not
wonder.ifi it be at last turned against them
selves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

THREE GOOD RULES FOR FARMERS.
In gathering corn, take such ears only as are
finest and from the most prolific stalks. 2.
Never take from stalk having but one ear,
If thirty stalks can be found with two or
more good-sized ears. Generally but one of
them is fit for seed, and that is usually the
second from the ground. But if the low
est is the best, take that. 8. Always take
ears that are filled out to the end, and that
beyond the husk, if such can be found.
When you come to plant, before shelling
break every ear, and see if the pith of the
cob is dried up; for if it is not, the corn is
not ripe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

The WOLVES AND THE SHZEp|Once or
time, the Wolves sent an embassy to the
Sheep, to desire that there might be peace
between them. for the time to come. "Why,' p
said they, "should we be for ever waging
this deadly strife ? Those wicked Dogs are
the cause of all; they are necessarily barking
at us, and provoking us. Send them away
and there will be no longer any obstacle tc
our eternal friendship and peace" The silly
Sheep listened, the Dogs were dismissed
and the flock, thus deprived of their best
protectors, became an easy prey to their
,treacherous enemy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

THE FALCoSER AND THE PARTRIDGE
A Falconer having taken Partridge in
his net, the birds cried out sorrowiully, "Let
me go, good Master Falconer, and promise
you will decoy other Partridge into yonr
net" "No," said the man, "whateyer /
might have done, am determined nov not
to spare You; for there is no death too bad
ior him who is ready To betray his irisads y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

The MOUNTAIN IN LABoR.-In days Of
yore, mighty rumbling was heard in q
Mountain. 1t was said to be in labor, and
multitudes focked together, from far and
near to see what it would produce. After
long expectation and many wise conjeetures
from the bystanders-out popped Mouse
The story applies to those whose magnificent
promises end in paltry performance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

FACTS FOR FARMERs.-A series of exper-
lments, instituted to test the average loss in
weight by drying, shows that corn loses one
NTH, and wheat one-fourteenth by the pro-
cess. From this statement it appears that
farmers will make more by selling unshelled
corn in the fall at IS cents than the follow
ing summer at 81 bushel; and that wheat
at sl.32 in December is equal to $3.50 for
the same wheat in June following. This es-
Innate is made on the basis of interest at 7
per cent, and takes no account of loss from
yermin. The facts are noteworthy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

The HARE AND THE HoUND.-A Hound
having put up Hare from bush, chased
her for some distance, but the Hare had the
best of it, and got of. A Goatherd, who
was coming by, jeered at the Hound, saying
that puss WAS the better runner Of the two.
"You forget" replied the Hound, "tnat il
is one thing to be running for your dinner,
and another for your life."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

THE TRAVELLERS AND THE PLANE TREE
Some Travellers, on hot day in summer
oppressed with the noontide sun perceivine
Plane tree near at hand, made straight fol
it, and throwing themselves on the ground
rested under its shade. Looking up, as they
lay towards the tree, they said one to an.
other, "What useless tree to man is this
barren Plane" But the Plane-tree answered
them, "Ungrsteful creaturesl at the very mo-
ment you are enjoying benefit from me- you
rail at me as being good for nothing"
Ingratitude is as blind as it is base,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

THE FARMER AND THE CRANE--Som,
Cranes settled down in Farmers field thai
was newly sown. For some time the Farmer
frightened them away by brandishing an
empty sling at them. But when the Cranes
found that he was only singing to the
winds, they no longer minded him, nor few
away. Upon this the Farmer slung at them
with stones, and killed a greatpart of them
"Let us off," said the rest, "to the land of
the Pygmies, for this man means to threaten
US no longer, but is determined to get rid Of
us in earnest
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

Corn-fed hens do not lay in the winter for
the simple reason that there is no albumen
material in the corn. When wheat is given
to them, there is enough fat in it to supply
all that is needed for the yolk, and albumen
enough to make the white, and lime enough
to furnish the shell; it does not seem difficult
TO understand why corn-fed hens should not
lay as they do not, and why wheat fed hens
mould lay as they DO.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

The Boy AND THE SCoRPIoN.-A Boy
was hunting Locusts upon wall, and had
caught great number of them, when seeing
Scorpion, he mistook it for another Locust,
and was just following his hand to catch it
when the Scorpion, lifting up his sting, said:
" | wish you had done it, for would soon
have made you drop me, and the Locusts
into the bargain"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
~ COMPANY.
on and after November 2Oth 1873, trains will leave
SUNBURY as follows:
NoRTHWARD.
Erie Mail 500 a. M, arrive Elmira a. m
Canandalgua... 1856 p. IN
Rochester ...... 5.15 "
Niagara........ $40 "
Remove accommodation lilo H. m. arrive Williams
1T 1888 p. m.
Elnlira Mail 4.15 a. M, arrive Elmlra 1920 a. m
Buffalo Express I.15 arrive Buffalo $50 a. M
SOUTHWARK.
Buffalo Express $50 a. m. arrive Harrisburg 4so a. m
Baltimore $40
Elmira Mail 11.l5 a. M, arrive Harrisburg 15O D. m
Washington 1890 "
Baltimore $50
Washington $50 "
Harrisburg accommodation $40 p IN. arrive Harris
burg 1880 p. m.
arrive Baltimore 2.25 5a.m
Z" Washington G.13 d"
Erie Mail 1885 a. IN. arrive Harrisburg 3.O5 a. IN.
Baltimore $40
." Washington 1885
All daily except Sunday.
D. NJ. BOYD, Jr,, General Passenger Agent
A. j. CASSATr, General Manager
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RAIL ROAD TIME TABLES

DHILADELPIIA AND READING ROAD
ARRANGEMENT on PASSENGER
TRAINS.
MAY Sd, 1876.
TRAINS LEAVE RUPERT AS FOLLOWS SUNDAY EXCEPTED
For New York, Philadelphia Reading, Pottsyllle
Tamaqua, &C, 11,S8 a. m
For Catawlssa, 1,3y tt. m. and T86 p. IN.
For Wllllamsport, 6,2s q. IN. and 400 p. m.
TRAi1s FoR RUPERT LEAVE AS FOLLOWS SUNDAY IA
CEPTEDD
Leave New York, 9,15 q. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9,15 a. IN.
Leave Reading, 1l,3 II. M, Pottsville, IL, 10 pm
and 'ramaqua, 1,3O p. IN.
Leave Catawssa, ego a. m. and 400 p. IN.
Leave Williamsport, $3.50 a. IN. and 800 p. m.
Passengers TO and from and Philadelphia 70
through without change Of cars.
j. c. wooTEN,
May s, ls74-tf General superlntende
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07

SH TO $50 per day. Agents wanted. All
pC classes OF working people Of both sexes, young
ana Old make more money at work for us In their own
localities, during their spare moments, or ali the
Time, than at any thing else. We ouer employment
Full particulars, terms &C.. send Us your address at
once. Don't delay. Now is the time. Don't look
for WORK or business elsewhere until you have learn
ed what we 0ner g. STISsOS Co., Portland, Maine
Jan. l5Tb-ly.
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Mr.. II. II. STEVENS
DEAR SIR win most cheerfuly add my testimony
to the great number you have already received In
favor OF your great and gond medicine, Vegetne, for
do not think enough can be said in its praise for
was troubled over thirty years with that dreadful
disease, Catarrh, and had such coughing spells that
1t would seem as though could never breathe any
thank God ali' the time there Is so GOOD a medicine
as vegetine, and | also think II one Of the best
medicines for coughs and weak sinking feelings at
the stomach, and advise everybody to take the
Vegetine, for can assure them that II Is one OF the
best medicines that ever was. Mrs. H. GORE,
Cor. Magazine and Walnut SITS.
Cambridge, Mass.
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Ayers
HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.


gloss and freshness Of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with q pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandrulf, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for q HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by Dr.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
LOWELL, MASS.
April i6-75yl
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PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD.
Philadelphia & Erie r. R. Division.
WINTER TINE TABLE.

IN and after SUNDAY, NOV. q, 1875,
Road Division will run as follows
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-01-07
Mystery Solved.
THE GREAT SECRET OF THE wospERFuL
SUCCESS OF VEGETINE
RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

It strikes at the root of disease by purifying the
blood, restoring the liver and kidneys TO healthy ac-
tiOn, invigorating the nervous system.
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Erie Mall West; Limited Mail West, Lock Haven
Accom-. West and Day Express East make close con-
nection at Northumberland with l.. & b. H. r. trains
for Wilkes Barre ana Scranton. '--S
Erie Mail West, Limited Mail West and Fast line
West make close connection at Williamsport with
n. G. K. W. trains north. ~
Erie Mall East and West, Limited Mail West Fast
Line West and Day Express East make close con-
nection at LOCK Haven with Il. E. V. X. r. trains
Erie Mall East and West connect at Erie with
trains on l.: s. & NJ. II. X. at Cory with o c. Il A.
v. x Il. at Emporium with b. N. \. q y. II, r. and al
DriftwOod with V. u. X. " ~ ~
ParlOr Cars viii run between PHILADELPHIA and
Willlamsport on Limited Mail West, Fast line West
Philadelphia Express East and Day EXPRESS East
Sleeping Cars on all night trains -''''
WIN. A. BALDWIN,
Deo' ""'o-u General Supt.
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To II. r. STEVENS, Esq.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-06-15
MR. BLAINES INDEBTEDNESS TIC
JAY COOKE.

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Herald, writes that Aquilia Ad-
ans revelations recall Mr.. BIaine's in
debtedness to Jay Cooke, the Banker
head of the Northern Pacific scheme
When the assets of the bankrupt firm OF
Jay Cooke d Co., were published, there
appeared among them a debt of Mr..
Blaine's of over $4,000, secured by a
mortgage on the house No. S2l Fifteenth
street, in which he then lived, and which
he still occupies. The face Of the mort
gage was $39, 1888, and to secure this
Mr.. Blaine gave three notes of$ll, ,111.1l
each, to run respectively two, four aud
six years, at six per cent. AT the time
of the failure no interest had been paid,
and it had accrued to the amount of over
$4,000. The amount of the sum seemed
to indicate that it was one.third part OF
some larger transaction. When the
Cookies lent their money to Blaine at six
per cent, they were paying five per cent
on deposits on call The house itself
was not worth more than $4,000, it was
in the center of block and rather
cheaply built. A transaction so remarks
ably favorable to Mr.. Elaine naturally
attracted some attention, but there were
few who dwelt upon the seemingly un-
charitable inference that Mr. Blaine was
receiving money from those bankers un-
der cover of a mortgage, in return for his
influence on the floor of the House of
Representatives. That is the interpreta-
ton however, which has been put upon
the matter by many persons, in view of
the Adams revelation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-06-15
One of the soundest platform on til

One of the soundest platform on the
currency which has been adopted this
year is that of the Democrats of Iowa.
That the farmers of it meant what they
said, and accurately represented public
sentiment In their utterance, is evident
from the following jubilant comment il
Tie Tsrye HaHte Gazette "No lullaby
for the rag baby turks in that resolution.
1t contains no sweetened, milk for the
emaciated little body. Milk from tur-
nip and blood from stone are both east
ly extracted as compared with the her
culean labor Of obtaining nourishment
for the famished ragamuffin from this
goldplated resolution. The moral of all
this-and it is moral that may be read
in the resolutions of the Democracy of
Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Texas, Kentucky, and Arkansas-is that
the Democracy of the West will unite
with the Democracy of the East at St.
Louis in framing one ofthe old-fashion-
ed Democratic platforms, wherein
spade was called spade, fraud fraud,
a rag rag, and dollar dollar