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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07
FARM AND GARDEN.


A writer in the american Agrtcutta'tS' says
One of the best fertilizers within Easy reach
of the farmer and vlllager, is the hennery
This often goes u waste, ana the mems hhu
their own lodging in trees, anu on sheus, anu
other outbuildings. But on most larm5 there
is a roost under cover, where tue uroppings
accumulate and are kept la dry state. AS p
rnle not much care is bestowed upon 1t. OFT
on il lies upon the floor with a0,orbents, the
ammonia constantly escaping, TO the INJURY
of the fowls Sometimes it has an annual
cleaning, but oftener it lies for years only
wasting Analysis shows 1t to be exceeding
ly rich in nitrogen, worth cent pound, or
more in the state in which we usually fiAd it.
If all its good properties were carefully gath
cred, and saved by the use of a6sorbents, 1t
would be worth much more than this There
are two ways Of doing this, equally sfectual-
daily sweeping aud gathering into barrels or
boxes, or by frequent deposits of absorQents
under the perches The former method in
volved good deal of labor, aud is restored to
only by those who insist upon the utmost
neatness in the hen house The dropplngs
deposited IN the barrels are covered daily with
plaster dry peat or some other good absorb
ent. Our own method is to apply the ABSORB
ents frequently under the roosls. The hennery
has cement floor, and is built into bank,
fronting on the south, with a large supply OF
windows to give light and heat. Spring wa
ter is brought into the poultry.house by pipe,
and by the turning of Il faucet constant sup
ply of fresh water is secured. The whole floor
is covered with absorbcnts or various KINDS,
in which the fowls scratch and dust them
selves as freely as they please. The staple ao,
sorbent in summer is dry garden SOIL or ROAD
dust, gathered rs the state OF the weather per
mits. In the winter it Is sifted hard.coal ash
CO from the turnance. In addition to this,
sea-weed and the wrack from the shorc are
frequently thrown in, which furnishes iooC
for the fowls as we'll as helps the manure
heap. As soon as the smell of ammonia is
detected, more earth is added, and thus athe
pile of manure grows gradually through the
year. tits removed as often rs manure is
wanted in the garden, at planting, or to assist
growing crops. 1t needs to be used with eau
ton, either in the dry or liquid state. We
have large faith in the economy Of liquid ma
nure, applied to fruit and vegetables ia sum-
mer. 1t is very good in dry weather. and not
much less good in wet, if the soil is well drain
ed The quantity of water that plants will
take up in the growing season IL wonderful.
We keep large tank. which is supplied with
manure and water from the hennery, and fire.
uuently applied to cucnmbers squashes mel
ons, tomatoes cabbage, and to grapevines and
other sm all fruits. The liquid manure adds
much to the vigor OF the plants, and the size
and quality of the vegetables and fruits. To
those who have never tried it, we think the
free use of liquid manure will open new
revelation in gardening. Try it on the flow
or borders and on all the growing crops.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07

The Ohio Farmer says: Many persons
when planting trees, set then so close together
that they have not room 10 spread their bran
ches. they are compelled to grow upward
and when old, are so high that 1t is impossible
TO gather the fruit without injury. The fol
LOVING approximates correct distances for
planting trees on most soils. Standard an
piles, large growth, 30, and small growth Is
feet apart. Peach trees, l6 feet, and dwarf
pear trees 10 feet apart. To plant all acre OF
land al the oye.mentIOned distadce it will
require the following number of trees: 30 feet
each way, 42: % feet each way, 50; % feet
each way, 90; 16 feet each way, 10; and Il
feet each way 300''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07

A contributor to the Raral Home has some
thing to say on the best method OF increasing
the apple supply: Take the country at large,
and there is no one branch OF business con
nected with the farm so neglected rs the ap.
pie crop. Many old farms have but few ap-
pie trees planted, and they are entirely neg
lected, so far as pruning and cultivating are
concerned There is little danger of getting
the orchard too rich When we want good
crops, we prepare the ground well and manure
heavily. The same process is necessary with
the orchard, if we expect to gather choice
fruit. 1t is not necessary to destroy a tree for
barrenness, or because the apples are atfecied
with bitter-rot. Take corn.cuter, and cut
off half or more of last years growth, and
they will hardly ever fail Ut setting an abun
dance OF fruit. To cure biter-rot, take an
auger and bore in'o the heart of the tree, fill
the hole with saleratus, plug up and will en-.
sure cure. Or, fill he hole halt full with
sulphur and the caterplllers will not touch a
tree II is in. Two years since | saved some
trees in that way; the year before we did not
gather an apple, ali being destroyed by the
bitter-rot In the fall | never gathered nicer
and smoother apples; not sign of worn in
an apple / thought the sulphur was the
cause OF the change. intend to test the mat,
ter on some trees this spring"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07

Mr.. w. r. Duncan, Of Towanda, ILL.,, one OF
the best known stock raisers in that state, be-
lieves that hemp seed is a remedy for abor.
ton in cows. 10 a letter to the Lire Stock
Journrl he says: after pregnancy, il the fe-
male has abortion once or oftener, feed one
pint of clean seed in any kind of feed they
will eat (all at one time, once week, until
within one month Of maturity of the fGtus In
the womb, when it should be left off. II the
animal has abor'eG frequently, | would feed
one pint of the seed every four or five days,
until after the usual time of the abortion. AT
ter passing thai period, say one month, feed
the same quan' y less frequently until one
month of de'v'y. This quantity will be
sufficient tor c.'Ns, mares or genets. For ewes,
feed one.hali hr quantity once week. For
sows, make "a and pour into their slOp OF
milk. No veterinarian has ever given the
public so reia Do" remedy; neither has the
medical profes- II ever been IN possession OF
such remedy lorour own race. 1have not eall
ed IN a single instance in twenty years, neither
have | ever known anyone else to, who fol
lowed my directions, and the agricultural
journals of the courtry will confer favor on
the public by calling attention to TIE wonder
full powers of this remedy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07
OIi-Meal for WEAVING Pigs.

The pig, when young, needs every nitrogen.
Gus and phosphate food to expand his frame
and musclar system. This he gets, almost IN
perfection, in skinned milk, but when that is
lacking, the nearest approach 10 1t is scalded
ollmea. This, like milk, holds lis uuiriment
almost in soluble condition, and is extreme
ly rich in phosphate of lime and ir muscle
forming food Small pigs need very little fat
tening food. Corn.meal is very Objectionable
if ted alone, but, if mixed with bran, will dc
very well; yet nothing, except milk, will
equal the effect of PINT of oil-meal to a pig
Oil-meal and bran-two quarts OF bran to d
pint of oil-mcal-will cause young pigs t. eX
pand with great rapidIty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07
MUCH &
MANY
THINGS
CLEAN PEOPLE

Orn., Ke.ners Buliers Painters remember thai keep
arce stock OF Leads Paints. OILS. Iarnshes Pam
brushes and all kinds OF material for painln VII 40
be undersold. T. 4 uhlCoo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07

Potatoes are hard to digest in your s,om
achs. Boiled potatoes are much more indi-
gestIble than roasted or baked. They should
be well washed aud the outer skin rubbed of
and then baked on wire CRATE. That DaIi
of the potato which grows next the inner skin
is by far the most nutritious, containing 8
large percentage Of nitrogeRous matier.-Ez
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-10-07
GOOD BOOKS FOR ALL.

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Ills Any these Books viii be forwarded by mall post
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

In this paper will be found communi-
cation in regard to the celebrated Wiscon-
sin case. Of 20 years ago. which will at
tract attention as parallel to the present
South Carolina case. In the Wisconsin case.
Barstow and his forty thieves attempted
to keep power by fraudulent count, Tut
the supreme court righted the wrong.
The action of the court and its decision
was everywhere regarded as sound law,
and has never been questioned. The SUI
preme court of South Carolina is doing
exactly what the Wisconsin court did, and
the people of South Carolina intend to
have the question settled as to whether a
corporal of the guard is superior to the
court.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
New Years Calls.

Ladies in Rock Island, Moline, and Mi
Ian, who intend Co receive calls on New
Years day, are invited to forward their
announcements to The ARGUS for publica-
ton, together with the names of those
who receive with them. The facts can be
stated on postal card and mailed to THE
ARGUS. Rock Island, ILL.,, or left at the
office These facts should all reach US to-
morrow, if possible, 10 order to arrange
the names for publication in Saturday eve
ning's paper By prompt attention to this
notice many unpleasant mistakes may be
avoided. There will be no charge for
publication.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

THE GRARD UNION, OF New York
The Grand Union Hotel. opposite Grand
Central Depot. New York, is one of the
largest and most popular of tie New
York city first class hotels Ii is so con-
veniently located to the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense OF carriage and
baggage expressage is saved its guests
Persons contemplating visiting or passing
through New York, or to attend the Gen.
tennial, will do well TO give the Grand
Union trial. The Grand Union supplies
every advantage afforded by FIRST class
hotel, while the rates Of charges are
moderate, being suited to the stringency OF
the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
Darts Hall Tonight.

Tonight the New York Serenaders ap-
pear at Darts Hall. This troupe is high
ly spoken of by the press, wherever it has
exhibited and will undoubtedly give first
class performance, The Kingston (Can-
ada Wing says of them: ''The enter
tainment was good, another example Of
the fact that sometimes companies the
least heralded by advance men and ad-
vance putting, turn out to be the most
substantial and most worthy of liberal
support. To particularize is unnecessary.
We cannot do more 10
short space than pronounce the troupe the
best that has visited Kingston in some
time"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
Frauds and Dead-Raats.

The Moline ReUieso explains in half a
column how it was humbugged by adver-
Using without pay nostrum called ''Dia-
mond Oil" and another called Fishers
Erasive Compound" and then congratu-
lates itself that the Rock Island and Dav-
EXPORT papers were hnmbugged in the
same way. Not much, THE ARGUS
wasn't humbugged by either, though both
made the effort. THE ARGUS preferred
to see the color of their money before open
ing its columns! for their use, By the
way, that fellow Fisher was "pard'' Of
the dead-beat walkist, Geraghty, and
walked match with him, in Lahrman's
Hall, Davenport, for the edifcation of
greenhorns.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
Rivalry in Our Justices Court.

On Christmas night there was festival
at the colored Baptist church, and the
next day Sandy Terry, one of the brothers,
appeared before Justice Pinkley, and
made complaint against Henry Burris and
Thomas Williams, (also colored1 charging
them with disturbing the peace at the
festival The boys were arrested, but,
employing lawyer to prepare them an
affidavit asking for change of venue, they
made oath to it before Justice Hayden
The law provides that when any defendent
files the proper affidavit for change OF
venue, the case shall be sent to the next
nearest justice-and in this case the
matter would go to Hayden's Office.
Now here is where the little petty
rivalry between our justices comes in, and
which. ifcontinued, will result disastrously
to all persons who have any cases before
either justice.
Pinkley don't like Hayden, or Chopper
either. land Vice Uersd) but in order to
''beat" Hayden Mr.. P. because the
defendants had sworn to their affidavit be-
fore him) also made an affidavit in
which he stated that Hayden was in
terested in the case, and he then sent the
case to Chopper, instead of to the nearest
justice-Hayden.
But the joke of this petty spite was that
Chopper acquitted the boys and assessed
the costs against Terry.
Let us have peace.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
CITY.
County Mass Convention.

At a meeting of the Democratic State
Committee, held at Springfield on the
2lst inst. among other resolutions the
following was adopted:
ResolUsd, That mass meeting be held In each
county in this state, on the 30th of December
next, of all citizens, irrespective Of party. who
in favor Of perpetuating the Republican feature
in our system OF government by giving effect to
the popular choice of electors of president and
for the selection of delegates to convention to
be held at Springfield, on the 9Th Of January
next--cach county to be entitled to the same num-
Der of delegates as were sent to the state Demo
cratic convention OF June last.
And in accordance with this resolution
we invite all citizens ofRock Island county,
irrespective of party, who are in favor OF
an honest count of the votes actually cast
at the late presidential election, and in
favor of sustaing the men for president
and vice president who were elected by the
votes actually cast, to meet in the Court
House in Rock Island on
Saturday December 3oth, inst,
at o'clock p. M, to express their opinions
on this subject, and to appoint four dele
gates to attend the state convention to b.
held at Springfield on Monday January 8
1877.
j. s. DRAKE.
SAMUEL HEAGY,
r. NJ. GRENELL.
ANDREW DONALDSON,
+. j. WHITNEY.
County Committee.
Rock Island Dec. %, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
ResoIuridns of Respect

Iu behalf of the Alumni Association,
we. the undersigned. com nittee appoint
ed to draft resolutions on the death OF one
of our members, have adopted the follow
ing:
WHEREAs--The All-wise One In his providence
has seen fit to remove by death one of our MEM
bers. Frances Battle, and
WHEREAs,-In her, we recognize an exemplary,
christian, studious scholar and beloved class
mate therefore be it
ResotUed That, deeply feeling her loss, we offer
our sympathy to the family and friends of the de-
ceased In their affection, and will ever cherish her
memory; and further be 1t
l2ssotUed.--That we preservesthese resolutions
IN The records of this society, extend copy of the
Same to the family and also to the newspapers
of this city for publication.
ELLA G., TAYLOR, LILLE X. FLEMING,
KATE E. EDDY. EDWIN b. MoKowN,
FRED G. DENKMAN.
Union couy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
Poll Tax Delinauents.

We presume everybody dislikes to pay
taxes, but taxes are necessity; without
taxes we could have no government. no
roads, no bridges, no improvements, and
besides the taxes people arei required to
pay on their property, every able bodied
man between the ages of 81 and so years
is required to work three days in the year
on the roads or pay the equivalent in mo-
ney. The poll tax lists are to be made up
on the first of May. Among those who
refuse to pay. in this city, suits have been
commenced against quite number. and
judgments obtained against the following:
Michael Streckfus INDICTMENT. not paid.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
Business Men Think of it.

The st. Louis Times puts the present
situation of public affairs to the business
men of the west in this strong light,
Political bankruptcy means financial
bankruptcy. If the Republic is to be
brought to an end, so is business Let
business men look to it. Political dis
honor is sure to end in financial dishonor.
Those who consent to the preparation of
a wrong invite all the evils that wrong in
variably brings in its train. An anarchical
termination of political contest leaves
the result of anarchy. whether 1t be sub
mitted to or resisted. A Mexicanized
administration neans the disorder and
thriftlessness of Mexico. If the fair thing
be not done, free government is failure, and
the failure of free government means the
destruction of most business interests.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28
A Pleasant PARTY,

There was very pleasant canoe in
Turner Hall on Tuesday evening, about
30 couples being present. 1t was given
by several members of the Turner society
and by Mr., Herkert-the society fur.
nishing the music and Mr. H., the supper,
free, None but invited friends were
admitted. A number of our wealthy
Germans were present with their families,
and everyone had jolly good time The
music. by Bleuer's band, was very good
and the supper table contained everything
that one could wish. The young folks
danced until about o'clock and then went
home, well pleased with the party.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

This morning the returning board or
gan, 10 this city, is greatly alarmed at the
movements of the people, and especially
so in relation to the county mass meeting
to be held at the court house on Saturday
afternoon, of this week. In commenting
on the call for these meetings. which are
to be held in every county of the state on
that day, the defender of the rascally re-
turning board says:
Behind the state call and the county call for q
meeting OF "all citizens irrespective of party who
in favor of perpetuatng the Republican feature
in our system Of government BY giving effect 10 the
secret circular which sets forth clearly what
Is wanted Of the attendants at the mass meeting.
This seret circular Is signed by y, s. Drake,
Chairman County Committee and has been
mailed to reliable Democrats in ell parts of the
| county.
A circular which is not marked "secret, !"
or, private" or confidential, and which
is freely circulated through the mails. in
open envelopes, and sent by people from
the country to hand to thier neighbors,
and issued only because our WEEKLY pa
per of this week cannot notify the people
OF the meeting in time, certainly is not
secret circular as the Union falsely says.
And inasmuch as the Union publishes
only portion of it we supply the balance
by publishing the WHOLE. 1t is as follows;
Rock ISLAND, Dec. s3d. 1876.
DEAR SIR:-A call has been issued for
a delegate state convention to be held at
springfield, ILL.,, January Sth, 1877. for
the purpose OF giving public expression of
opinion on the result of the late presiden
tial election. The call suggests that a
mass meeting be held for the selection of
delegates in each county in this state GA
the 30th day of December inst, of all citi-
zens, irrespective of party, who are in
favor of perpetuating the Republican
feature IN our system of government, by
giving effect to the popular choice of a
president and vice president made on the
seventh of November last.
Under the call, this county is entitled
to four delegates.
Will you use your influence TO secure
the attendance at the court house, in this
city, on Saturday, Dec. 30th, 1876, at l
Of clock in the afternoon, of as many lega
voters from your township as possible. who
believe IN the constitutional right OF the
senate and house of representatives tC
count the electoral vote; who believe thai
the preservation of constitutional liberty
is preferable to party; who believe in fres
government by the people as expressed
by their representatives, and who, in this
great emergency, will join in the demand
that congress shall fairly and impartlally
determine the result of the presidential
election.
Will you also be present yourself auC
, give the meeting a correct expression anC
the honest opinion of the people of YOU
vicinity, to the end that able representa-
tives may be selected to 60 to Springfield
: and that the proceedings of the mass
meeting may be in harmony with the true
; spirit of administrative reform, so neces
sary in nearly every branch of our govern
ment, j. S. DRAKE,
, Chairman County COMMITTEE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common 10
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are, such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalations, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
flying off the griEdstone by wearing a
respirator, The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now it
is equally necessary for those who are
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that we'll known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

No class of people are better paid for
the amount of work they do than profess
SIGNALS of the theatre. Especially is this
the case on the variety stage. Everything
with them depends upon their appearance,
and this is always greatly improved by the
exclusive use of B. L. Rabbits Best
Soap. The effect on the complexion is
extraordinary. 1t brings bloom to with
cred cheeks.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-28

A lady writes us: I suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy. My nurse
bottle of Renne's Pain -Kh.ing
Magic Oil. applied it as directed; in three
hours [ was entirely cured. | would
to ladies the use of Renne's
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain aud
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy OF your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use