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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-08
THE EARLY USE or coAL GAS.

Great was the amazement of all Eng
land when at the close of the last ceDtu-
~ William Murdoch discovered the use
Of combustible air or gas. So little was
the invention understood and believed
in by those who had not seen it in use
that even great and wise men laughed at
the idea. How could there be light
without a wick?" said a member of par
Lament when the subject was brought
before the house. Even sir Humphrey
Davy ridiculed the idea of lighting the
towns by gas, and asked one of the pro-
prietOrs if they meant to take the dome
of st. PauPs for gas meter Sir Walter
Scott, too, made himself merry over the
idea of illuminating London by smoke,
though he was glad enough, not 80 long
after, to make his own house at Abbots-
ford light and cheerful on winter nights
by the use Of that very smoke. When
the house Of commons was lighted bv
gas, the architect imagined that the gas
ran on fire through the pipes, and he
therefore insisted on their being placed
several inches from the wall, for fear of
the building taking fire; and members
might be observed carefully touching
the pipes with their gloved hands, and
wondering why they did not feel warm.
The first shop lighted in London by the
new method was Mr.. Ackermann' 5, in the
Strand, in 1910 and one lady of rank
was so delighted with the brilliancy of
the gas lamp on the counter that she
asked to be allowed to take it home in
her carriage. Mr.. Murdoch was, how
ever, too busy with other pursuits to
continue to study the use of gas, and
though he was undoubtedly the first to
apply it to practical purposes, many
others laid claim to the honor, and other
people quickly reaped the benefit of his
cleverness and ingenuity. In this he
shared the general fate of inventors
Coal Trade Journal.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-08
THE MANNER OF "STONEW4LL,'
JICKSON'S DEATH.

At Charlottesville, May ,, 1863, at
the head of nearly two-thirds of the con-
federate force, he made march of nearly
fifteen miles, mostly by forest roads, and
turned Hooker's right, upon which he
fell by surprise, driving it in rout upon
the main body. The engagement being
apparently over, he rode into the woods
to reconnoitre, having with him only
small escort. Returning, his compan-
ions were taken for union scouts, and
fired upon by his own men, Several Of
the escort were killed, and Jackson re-
ceived three balls, one through each
hand, and another which shattered his
left shoulder. He was placed upon
litter, but one of the bearers stumbled,
and he fell upon the ground striking
upon his shattered shoulder. He was at
length carried to the rear, where his arm
was amputated. But pneumonia soon
set in, which was the immediate cause
of his death.-John Eston Cooke.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-08

On the death OF one of England most
eminent physicians, all his effects were sold
by auction, and among other things was a
sealed packet, marked "Advice to Physic-
ians," which brought great price. The
purchaser on opening the packet, read as
follows: "Keep the head cool the bowels
essary, use Parsons Purgatiye Pills; they
are the most scientifically prepared pill that
has appeared in the last hundred years.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-08

SOUTHERN FARMER, Weekly, Mem
phis, Tenn. Two dollars per annum. Spec
linen free. What the Shelby cou|ty Grange
says of it: Resolved That we consider the
SOUTHERN FARMER an able and sound Ag'
ricultural and Grange paper, and as such We
commend it to the members of the Order
generally. J. K. FOLTZ, Secretary"
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AT our request, Cragin Il Co., of Phil
adelphia, Pa, have promised to send any
of our readers gratis (on receipt of 10
cents to pay pOstage), a sample of Dob
bins Electric Soap to try. Send at once
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-08

WE received a very pleasant letter of
thanks from our old friend Kendall since
his return home, for bottle Of johnson ;
Anodyne Lniment which we gave HIM, ana
which he says has entirely cured hun OF inc
troublesome and dangerous cough he hau
when here
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-08
Sore Throat, Cough, Cold

And similar troubles, if suffered to progress
result in serious pulmonary affections often
times incurable. "BrOun' SBroncbiol TrocheS'
reach directly the seat of the disease, and
give almost instant relief.
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Twenty-Five cents will buy box of DR.. TETTS
nus, and they will restore the functions Oh tnS
liver, stomach and hOwcls-the sources from "h'Cu
hearty every disease originates. II these organs
act well long and healthy life is assured
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AT our request, Cragin & Co., Of Phil
adelphia, Pa, have promised to send any
of our readers gratis (on receipt OF 10
cents to pay POSTAGE, sample OF DOB
bins Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
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A Valuable Girt.-By an arrangement win
The Publisher we will send every reader OF inns pa"
per sample package OF Transfer Pictures g e. StST
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10 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

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sary for publication, but evidence Of good faith
on the part OF the writ r. Manuscript shOuId it.
written only on one side Of the paper Be parttcu-
larry careful In regard to dates and to having
all BiRnaturrs plainly written.
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-23
o. "a. HASKELL,
TOWNSHIP AGENT,
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TOWN LOTS FOR SALE Or LEASE

PARTIES WISHING TO LEASE OR PUR-
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relating thereto, should be addressed to the
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atte' tion.
az Those occupying lands belonging to the
company, without having bought or leased
the same, are ala notified TO attend to the
matter without delay and avoid trouble.
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-23
ARTEsIAN WELLS.

YVyHE UNDERSIGNED BEdS LEAVE
to inform the public that he now
prepared. with the most approved machinery,
to fink Artesian Wells in any part of the State
on the shortest notice.
All orders or communications on the sub
iect address t. Uatno h Palmer, Battle
Mountain, will receive F-nmpt attention.
q. L CAHOON
Battle Mountain October Q 1916. Il
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value {! .ca3s.

The ommon dislike 10 toads i being
reversed in Europe, where their servi-
ces are highly appreciated. Instead OF
knocking them over with stones, BOYS
can now get shilling apiece twenty
five ccnts) in England for a good-sizcd
toad in the London market, where they
arc sold for one pound so dozen TO
farm gardeners. A writer in Europe
an paper states that one may see these
imported toads in all the market gar
dcns where the soil i moist, and the
owners OF these gardens even prepare
shelter for them. Many grave persons
have shaken their heads when the:
heard Of this new within of the English;
but those laugh best who laugh last
This time the English are in the right.
The toad is very helpful to the husband
Hran As q destroyer OF injurious insects,
~ which it chiefly feeds. Toads have s
curious net-likc las.o which they throw
out so quickly 10 trap insects that fly
is not sufficiently agile TO escape. Boys,
spare the harmless and useful toads, and
the dear little birds that subsist on in
sects which destroy our fruit and grain.
The President of tie Farmers Club Of
the American Institute-N. c. Ely-who
owns a farm W orth 500 900 in Connecti-
cut, once stated to the club that lie was
accustomed TO pay fifty cents each for
toads, which were put on his farm to
destroy insects. We place small pieces
of boards over little depressions in the
garden and about the yard, as refugees
for useful toads.-Er.
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Setting Mix Covered,


4 correspondent of the Country Gen
HemdR writes: There is fact about
setting milk covered. that unless the
animal odor is well passed off, to cover
i is 10 spoil it; it will ferment and
become bad, and the cream will be unfit
to make butter from. even at low tenn
perature, if kept till the cream is well
risen. But if well aired till reduced,
gradually and slowly, to the desired
with an occasional uncovering to make
sure that no hu-tful odor is confined, a
better, sweeter quality of butter, no
doubt, can be made. which will keep
longer, proyidin. ALWAYS the cream is
churned before the milk has soured, the
acid showing the presence of fermenia-
ton, which will be contained in the
cream and butter.
With respect to the danger OF cover
ing the milk, this risk is greater now.
or in the fall. when milking is done but
snce a day, she milk by thus remaining
longer in the bag becoming more charg-
ed with cow odor. This usually is con-
sidered of no great consequence, only q
little natural warmth passing of, but is
principle that is very hurtful. 1t is an
easy matter to test this. Set away
little milk, close-covered, before the
odor has passed of, and keep in this
condition for two or three days. Itmsy
be done at reduced temperature of the
room. Try also some of the same milk
ing. side by side with the other, open
10 the air. 1t will b. found in the one
case, before the. crean lis all arisen,
when the milk is yet sweet, that. foul
faint has attacked IL, ia fhc other all
will be satisfactory. Besides this, the
milk in the fall or winter cools the
sooner. and much sooner; there is less
evaporation, and hence less escape of
the obnoxious gas. If covered alonSe
and kept so till the croap is fan, it
will be spoiled; and yet it needs TO b.
covered when kept as it is usually, near
the room occupied by the family, and
charged with the. innumerab'e scents
and va?ors, perceptible and impercepii-
bic, which attend such place. Inene-
cessity is then apparent of ,Iss6tssh air.
ing at sufficiently elevated. 4empera-
ture till the animal odor has all escaped
taking the precaution, a has been sta
ted. Of occasionally uncovcring to per
nit what gas may remain to pass oil
But the best way is TO make thorough
work in The start. In such a case ] am
never troubled with tainted cream.
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Kindness |. Milking.

There is no situation in life, where
man comes in contact with man, or with
domestic animals, where he should not
exercise kindliness and consideration.
Even as .uave and gracious manner
wins for person golden opinions, so
tenderness and patience, combined with
common sense, will gain tor him the
greatest profit in his farmyard. In
milking cows too many forget what
they are handling. The udders OF some
cows are always exceedingly sensitive
and tender. If with rude grasp and
carelessly rough grip, the mixer begins
TO strip the milk from the bag, it is no
wonder shat the COW Immediately pro-
tects herself by kicking. In those coun-
tries where women do nearly all the
milking. the kicking, "ugly'.. cows are
the exception. The loud, dsag reeable
tone, the blow upon her faux, and the
rude method of fairly dragging the
creamy fluid into the Pail, make of :he
most amiable creatures n cross, stubborn
and unruly beast. The milk never flows
so freely as when some pleasant chatting
and stroking has been given her before
hand. The mild, brown, peaceful ewes
and sweet breath of this profitable ami
NAL can but have their influence on any
manly heart. A cow is so frequently of
a nervous temperament, and of very
delicate fiber, incapable of enduring I'M
kindness with patience, that it were well
to study her physical nature narrowly
in order to make her of the most posi-
bic benefit as mixer or mother of
calves. Golden Rule.
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Now for the Wood Pile.

Though this season of the year is con.
sidered one of comparative quiet and
rest for the farmer, there are many
things demanding his attention. The
thrifty farmer really finds but few days
in the whole year when there is not
something he can do to advantage. I'm
less already done, the years supply of
fuel should now be provided. For those
who have wood lots and teams, the ex-
pense and labor of getting up dozen
cords is but trifling, but if not attended
to in season, it will be source of seri.
Gus annoyance by and by when the sea-
son comes for other work. Let the
wood be prepared for the stove and
housed before seasoning, ard it will be
found to- furnish more heat and goi far.
ther than if left out unprotected from
the action of the elements.-Er.
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33oftrpp.
Ec--.-- S.e-!es.


.oa. dainty '.l-a.cr, Ct The dawn-most deli
INV a,r da Il como to deck days most deli
Lsal.3he mornings earliest breath. your fra
EeGtr 1H. ls..t 5a- ,..0 tie sky, or edged the
~e w.ih 1.tf.
Baor a>4s'ou. la'tar1is. ABA moths are yet
a-Ir.
Before Dr. needless Bre.zo hss snapped the
learagng gg>sagl. z,
NaIia ,Fuered deH-droFS, Yet nnquafied BY
thirsty aat-llieveS.
Broidsr with rows Of diamonds the borders Of
TIE leaves.
drink from DAYS o'erfowirg brim, nor ever
dream Of noon.
With hi-hful nod We greet the sus. whose fiat
try Scarches soon:
Your trumpet, trembling to the touch OF hum
1l!ng-biri md bre
In tender trcp.dston sweet, and lair tr,idity.
Noa5.er'. in n the garden have 50 wide a
range 81 hue.
The deepest purple dies are yours-thc tender
~ tiut> of blue
While some are colorlcss a li4ht-soHle flushed
inearnadine. -
AID some arr clouded crimson. like q goblet
stained with wine.
Yelo,l not in your cool hearts the passion Of
the rose.
Y do not own the naughty pride the regal lily
buows
But OH no blossom has the CHARM the purity
II this.
Which shrink, before the tcnderest love, and
dies beneath kiss.
Ia hi- wide garden Ct the world, where he is
wise who knows
The htamble from the 'weet-briar-the neitle
from the rose.
some lives there are which seem like these-as
sensitive and fair.
y far from thought Of sin or shame-as free
Hum soil Of care.
w ind sometimes these splendid souls. when
ai our world j. Young.
When lie j. crisp with freshness. with unshak-
cu dew-irops hung.
l4ey blossom IN the cool dim hours, when all
still and fair,
But cease and vanish long before the MONDAY :
heat ani glare.
Ana il in manhood, dusty time fatigued with
toll and glow.
w crave the fresh Young morning-heart which
charmed us long ago.
We seeh in vain the oldsn ways, the shadows
moist and fair.
Tho hesrt-shaped leaves may linger, but the
blossom Is not there.
The f4irest are most fragile still, the world OF
being through:
fae finest spirits faint before they lose lifes
morning dew;
Tie TRIALS and the toll. Of noon touch not their
tender ruth.
Igr-e time an cloud or stain them. they
a.a.,Nin- immortal youth.
-ILIzNBETH AkERs ALIEN.
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Can hc cured. why ?
because We have
cured hundreds %
case. ne Of them
btiu. given over To
die lya4iphy-lClars
Of others hpols ~
practice. (onsuUT-
lion - a disease q
the AifYassaces and
over two-thirt- OF
the cases are caused
b Y CataUh. We
guarantee = cure II
YOU will come Ia sea-
son.
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sPuNGING CLoTHEs.-It is false no
ton that garments may be best cleaned
by brushing them. The work will be
done better if you wet sponge in warm
water and squeeze until dry, then
sponge one place after another until all
the garment has been cleaned. ALI the
dust and soil will be absorbed by the
sponge. But if the garment is very
soiled, wash the sponge in clean water
several times, squeezing it as dry as
possible, and then renew the process.
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CONSUMPTION

u Y SPE PsrA W f
CURE. Liver and Kid
neycomplaintsare crec-
tuAlly reached By OIy-
senated Air.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-03-01

DR.. Townsend S OK
ysenated Air viii
purify the blood In
onc-third the time
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
remedy can Whv1
becau sctoinhaleOr-
ygsnAfed Airit goes
direct TO the Lungs
and passes through
tho tissues and
comes IN direct CON
tact with the blood
as IL Is forced lGto
tho Lungs blythe ac-
tion oftheheart All
thehlood inourvelus
retarns 10 the heart
every four minutes
the blood s. good.
and forced from the
heart 10 the lungs.
and the more o1y-
gen you iuhalc into
the lungs the more
you purifyrhe blood
when OIygen'comes
In contact with the
Impurities IA the
blood 10 carbonikes
and h.lEs, causing
the blood to be heat
ed 80 that II warns
every part Of
the body, as IL goes
on It's revolutions
through the - stem.
II your blood spure
you cannot he sick
We drive Ncr ury
and alotherimpuri-
..Cs outofthe hil,ut
W e guaranteetoIu-
rIfythe blood In one
third the time OF any
otherknown remedy
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When the land has been reduced by
cropping, a popular means OF restoring
its fertility is clover. Fertility grows
by covering this kind of land with
thick sod and filling the soil with roots.
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