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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

You want plenty of milk, just enough eggs,
not too much pumpkin, a limp of batter, and a
judicious sprnkling of spices-principally Gin
namon and ginger. The connection. whe.. ready
for the oven, should he about tee consistency Of
good thick cream Pies that cut ont s..Iy lit
tie less firm than pine board-tbose that will
"wabble" without breaking, like piece of
leather-and those that run aronnl lonse on
your plate, are to be avoided. About al inch
thick strikes ms good depth for the Killing !;
two inches is better than the miserable thin
pasters one sometimes sses. With tho pastry
light, tender, and not too rich, AMI gen. rnris
filling of smooth, spieed sweetness little
"trembly" as to consistency, and dscafely
Drowned ON tOp-a perfect pumpkin PIE, eaten
before the life has gone out of it, (say three
hours after baking) is one of the real additions
made by American cookery to the good thin IS
of tho world.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20
Pr.,ia.n;llaiir n.r.es.d.

Among the attendants at q late Msthodist con-
ference, was very beautiful and Intelligent
looking young lady, who drew the admiring
gaze of many eyes, particularly eyes masculine,
always on the lookout for feminine faces. Dur
ing the intermission ut noon, Q spruce young
minister went up to the Presiding Elder, and
| said with an air Of secrecy:
ibid you observe the young lady who sat by
the first pillar on the left Z"
"Yes," said the Elder; "what of her Z"
"Why," said the young man, II feel impressed
that the Lord desires me to take that yonng Ia
dy for my wife. think she would make good
companion and helpmate in the work of the
ministry"
The Elder, as a good Christian ought, had
nothing to object.
But in Q few moments, another candidate for
ministerial efforts and houors, and for the name
of husband, came confdentially to mako known
like impression regarding she same identical
young lady.
"You had better wait awhile. 1t is not best
to be too hasty in determining the source of such
Impressions" said the prudent Elder.
And he said WE'LL for hardly were the steps of
the second youth cold at his side, ere q third ap-
preached with the same story and while the
worthy confidant still marveled, Q fourth drew
near with the question::
"Did you notice the fine, noble looking woman
on your leftp
"Yesm cried the swelling Elder.
"Well, sir" went on the fourth victim of that
unsuspicious girl, ait is strongly borne in upon
should make proposals of marriage to that lady.
He has impressed Inc that she is to be my wife,"
The Elder conld hold in no longer.
Impossible! impossible !" he exclaimed, in an
excited tone; "tbe Lord Rerer could hare intended
that four men sk0Hld marry that one u0pan !"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20
THINNING Tampa.

The best way, by far, is not to trim them ut
all. 1t is very difficult to cut the Nick rv-nIy
all round, and any portion or point I-ft higher
than the rest, gives an irregular flame, il nsi
smoke. All that is needed, is to remove The
thoroughly charred portion at the top Tar,,
the wick up just enough to expose. ibis part,
and rub it off with cloth or soft prrr; this
top of The wick will then be even with the fire
line all round. To prevent sSskns th, la..p OF
table, the cbarred part can be pincl,-a 81 nzin-
ly, giving it finely smoothing rub The ,isrk
portion that will not rah of. is quito as good as
the unburned parts and will light more ,,nickly.
When impure OF. p used. the wick beconses coat
cd all through wifi. dust or dirt, and when this
accumulated SO as to interfere with the ascent
of the. Sjl. q new wick is essential.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

CooL.-A gentleman residing in . neighbor.
ing village, finding that the diminution of his
woodpile continued after his fires were out, lay
awake one night in order to obtain, if possible,
some clue to the mystery. At an hour when ali
INQUEST folks should be in bed, hearing an operator
chamber window, and saw lazy ns;ehbor en-
row.
You're pretty fellow" saiA the owner, "to
come here and steal my woodi while Sleep
YES" replied the thief. 8and I suppose YOU
would stay up there aud see me break my back
with lifting, before you'd offer to come and help
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

!, 6RAHE, JKLLY.-Place the grapes IN a ar, and
the jar in kettle of water; let tliem bill until
they are all crushed strain through a stunt
lclqth; if ripe grapes, add one pound of white
sugar to every pound of juice; if green, asaf
one pound and half of sugar; boil the juno
linst. tsyenty minutes, and have the sugar bead
ing in the oven; stir often to keep it from hhrn-
ing when the jnice has boiled the proper time,
add the hot sugar remove at once from the
fire have yOur glasses rolled in hot wafer, and
pour in the scalding liquor; whea cold, lay
branded paper on the top of the Jelly or paste
stout paper over the top of the glass
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

MAX ADELER tells new story, the gist Of
which is as follows: Bill Slocum was nominated
for Mayor of Pencader, and one day, in street.
conversation, be remarked, "Ive got to wis.S
he pronounced it, "Pve got twin, and old Mrs.
and reported that Mrs. Slocum had aot twins.
The boys at once decided to ssssaade Bill, and
that night they marched ont to kis house, with
2 band playing "Hail to tbs Chief" several ward
CLUBS, some fire companies, group of white
plenty of enthusiasts. Bill made speech about
the canvass, and there were shouts of "Where's
the twins - Hold 'em up to the window !" and
thu I'VE; Mll said there was mistake, but the
band safcastically played, Listen to the Mock
ing Mrd, and the boys shouted louder for the
twins. When the truth prevailed, the assembly
dispersed in disgust, and Bill was overwhelm-
ingly defeated at tho polls
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

COLa0DtON FOR SOREs.-A Brunswick jour,l-
oil recommends the application Of collodion as
the best protection of threatening or actual
sores ON horses from the friction or pressure of
the saddle or the harness. The collodion dries
| instantaneously, forming . thin film over the
tender place, which is thus protected from dirt
and air, and placed under the most favorable
conditions for rapidly healing, and the horss
can he worked as usual without hindering the
cure
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

DEfINITI0NO o. R0AEFtcAl EcaxoMY.-"Will
you never learn, my dear, the difference between
real and exchsDgeabls valne ~ The Question
was put = . husband who had been lucky
enough te, b. tisd to Dsitical economist in pet
t'coate. H0h, yes, ~ dear, I think I begin ia
see it.. "Indeed," responded the lady. 'Yes,r
replied the husband. "For instance, my dear, /
know yonr deep learning, and slI your other
virtues. That's your real value. But l know,
also, that none Of my married friends would
swap wives with me-. That's your ercAasgeable
yalue,n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

REMEDY FoR EPIzooTIc. The epizoot;c
among horses seems to be on the increase rather
than abatiug. 8. w. Richmond kindly furnishes
us with the following simple remedy, which he
says 10 an infallibe and positive cure: .Dss olive
small quantity of indigo into . pailful of
water; make the solution 90 dark that the bot
tom of the pail cannot be seen, and give it to
the Afflicted horse after he begins to discharge
at the nose Three drinks will cure. It 10 no
preventive against horses taking the disease. A
great many horses will drink the indigo water
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

PROF. WANKLYN writes that "Whatever diff
ferences of opinion there may be as to the eff
cacy of carbOlic acid as a general disiDfectant,
there can be none rs to the extreme danger at.
tending the popular use af this agent. Many
persons have lost their lives through acciden.
tally having taken caebOlic acid in mistake for
something else. 0ns. has taken it instead OF
castor oil, others Gor, gin, and for linseed tea,
and 30 common have such mistakes become that
in all probabiaty more persons have been poi
soned of late years by carbolic acid, than by any
other single poison"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

CHICKEN CHoLERA-The following prescrip.
tion We find in the Southern Csltirator, and II
is said to be very eficacious in chicken cholera
Glycerine and water, each q half ounce carbol.
&c acid, ten drops. When the first symptoms of
peat ct intervals of twelve hours. Usually the
second dose effects cure. A neighbor Informed
me thst cholera was very destructive among his
poultry, and at my suggestion he tried the fore
gong recipe He reports that the progress Of
the disease was promptly arrested, and in al.
plished
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

PEACH SHORT-CAKE.-Take one pound OF
flour, mix we'll through it one and q half meas
uses of baking powder, and two teaspoonfuls Of
salt then rub in one-balf pint of sweet milk,
and bake in four jelly-cake pans. When cold,
and just before eating, place in layers take ripe,
fresh peaches, which have previously been
washed, pared, chopped fine and sugared spread
the fruit on each layer, and serve with cream.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

A RELISH FOR BREAKFAsT.-Taks one-fourt
pound of fire sh cheese, cut in thin slices, put
in frying-pan, turn over it q large cupfnl O
sweet milk add One-fourth Of . teaspoOnful o
dry mustard, pinch of salt and pepper, piec.
of butter the size of q butternut; stir the mix
ture all the tilne> Rpn three Boston cracker
very fine, and sprinkle in gradually, then turn
at once int warm dish; to be sent to the ia
BILE immediately
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

SOFT GINGERBREAD.-Two-thirl cupful OF
sugar. two-thirds cupfnl of molasses, two-thirds
cupf9i Of sour-milk, two eggs three good cup
fuls Hour, one teaspoonful ginger, little CHINA
mon, good teaspoonfnl soda dissolved in two
great sPooufnls cold water, aud put in just be-
fore baking; cupful chopped raisins improves
IT; slow fire and close watch while baking ;
this makes two loavcs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

PHAcH PIcKLEs.-Rub the peaches with dry
cloth, or pare them put in the steamer over
kettle of boiling water; when tender remove to
q jar. While they are cooking have the vine
gar on the stove. When it comes to boil, put
in the sugar, cloves aud cinnamon to taste, pour
boiling over the peaches, put weight ovel
them and seal. To be used in cool weather j
they are not sealed; in warm weather, the,
need cooking too often.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

BLACK TEA TO Color HAIR.-A lady thus
tells how to color hair without risk or injury
Get some black tea and steep it rs you would
for table use; pour off the tea into bottle, and
cork. When cOmbing your hair, use it for wet
ting instead of water. ] think you will find be-
fore using it two weeks, your hair will be dark
er, aud more like its original color than it
would have been by using any of the other dyes
80 much in use. use it myself, and know it is
pood
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

TONAI0, PREsERvEs.-Remove the rind, cut
in thick slices, take equal quantities of frui,
aud sugar, take your porcelain kettle, put in q
layer Of fruit and one Of sugar; put in the eel.
lar to,nmain over night; in the morning, take
two or more lemons, slice in the kettle, and
cook until the tomatoes are done. Then re-
move with q skinner to jar, boil the liquor as
thiak rs You Like, pour over the tomatoes and
ssal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20
A Good Story.

The Christias Register tells q good stony, the
parallel of which we have known to be true
many time. At Methodist class meeting just
over in Michigan, Brother Benjamin, being call
ed on to tell the state of his mind, said "Breth-
rem, the state of my mind is that am very poor.
have been hard at work all summer, but
have not got my wages, and my family are suf-
fering. ! went to Brother Jones, and told him
my condition, and he sent me to Brother Thorn
as; and Brother Thomas sent me 10 Brother
smith; and Brother Smith sent me to Brother
Mason. At last I went to . Universalist man in
the neighborhood, and told him how it was. "A
pretty set of brethren you have got,' he said.
me five bushels Of corn he supplied all Of my
wants beautifully. He told me that il got my
wages, might pay him for the corn, but if I
didn't, he would not trouble me- about it. And
now, brethren, thank the Lord that there was
one sinner left in the world for if there had
not been, should have starved to death"-Ne,c
C0ressst
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

SETTLING QUESTIONS BY AUTHoRI1Y.-T The
CAr,shas Uaioa explains that twenty -four packs
IN the sleeves of Bret Hartes heather would
have been useless remembrance, and that the
poet meant to say twenty four jacks. 1t is we'll
to have this question settled BY authority. By
the way-what 10 the Christiaa Uaioa's opinion
as to how TO make q straight flush beat four of q
kind f-Ner Hares Register.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

"A current paragraph informs us that French
man accidentally covered up some eggs with
earth in September, and by accident, discovered
them the following Spring, 'as fresh as if ust
laid, an6i fit for either eating or setting
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

The lady who tapped her husband gently with
ner ian, at party the other night, and said,
Love, it's getting late, think We had better
90 home" is the same one who, after getting
said, "You Internal old scouudrel. Won. n vo.
ever look at that mean, nasty, calico-fadea,
mackerel-eyed thing you looked at tonight, mi
bust your head wide open.n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

CURE s0R: IVY PoIsoNING.-Many persons are
poisoned by contact with the wild ivy and su-
mac, and in some cases the poisoning is very Sc
veLs. To such, it may be Of interest to know
that DIR. Brown, Of the United States Navy
| snch poisoning. 1t is bromine dissolved in olive
oil, cosmoline or glycerine. He used twenty
drops of bromine to an ounce Of ell, rubbing il
on the affected parts three or four times day,
and washing it occasionally With CASTLE soap.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

a fouNG LADY GRADUATE of Q western nedi.
should get her for . birthday pressea. caused
tnss gentleman TO turn pale BY exclaimiax: aOb.
my CARING pal If you would only 70 10 the hos.
Pitai, and buy mo the head and am ses nan. I
snooia Dc the happiest girl in tho world. could
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

AkENIUcKr DRAMA little boy said to his
motnet, the other morning ma, had the bean,
tifulest dream last night you ever saw. dresmt
that wouldn't 90 to school, and that yon. went
out INTO the yard and cut great long ssaiHeh |;
put Just as you was going to give me an. .xfui
ofcssin, the world came to IN endi, Didn't I
get out Of it easy, though f'-Ffoskln, Rntrs>t
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

WASHING WooLENs.-Wash them quickly in
strong hot suds, made of soft water then rinse
and wiring them in q cloth until quite dry !;
stretch and dry them quickly and thoroughly,
and they will not shrink.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

CA make money faster at work for rs than Il any
thing else, Capital required will stlrt 700
sH per day at home made By the industrous- Ven
II women, boys and girls wanted everywhere 70 worn
III for u.s. Now is the time Costly outfit and term
- ffee- Address TRuK Co. Augusta Maine:
ejuDely.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

SOME of the Minnesota farmer. who Iiv. In
districts most infested with tramps are taking
Of organizing rife clubs for self.protection.
They say they will stick up placards on their
barns with the inscription, "Tramps wanted e.
. top-dressing for the growing crops.n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

GooD UsE FOR SoAPsuDs.-Saye your v..b.
ing suds for the garden; If they are poured over
the roots Of the plum trees they win kill the
curculio; if turned at the roots of geraniums,
roses, etc., they will enhance their beauty ten.
fold.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

To REMOVE TEA SrAINs.-Lay the cloth ont
OF tho water in which it is boiled on the grass
where the sun will strike it,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

II 10 the expeeience of eireas proprietor, that
one stock Of clowns jokes win ootlast seven 90 T.
of canvas covering.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20
n 49, --H-1,

a 0eese Melsdy.
Rebbinity. bs9slsty,
Big-waisted Ben.
He made Q great row.
With the .Wprcester" men.
He bullied The Mayor,
he brrsed e The people;
He hired the han
And Walked %, Nth the steeple.
He's dreadful old rat,
Not bit Of . nouso,
And his eyes on tbs cheeae
That perfumes the White House.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

TolDoSe and Bussers
"Oh, shsmer cries parson Talmage. shame I!
So fallen Il the old Bay State,
She crovns . demagogue with baya,
That but befit her good and great"
Cries Butler, with . wicked sneer.
And may BE- just . little wroth
SHANE on the pulpit that maintains
A ranter In . parsons cloth !"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

The above represents the Shortest Quickest Route
from St Louis to the Seaboard running through
the most popuous and interesting portions Of the
try with many large and important cities upon its line
IL passes through vsndalia bingham, Terre Haute
indianapolis. Richmond, Piqua Tor Dayton), Urbana
Columbus. Newark, Steubenville Pittsburgh Cresson
Altoona Harrisburg, Lancaster. Philadelphia Trenton
Newark, N. j., and Jersey City, its route to New
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-20

DE Sa 1nSsnS %nSe nd mi dilec
lions for 4. use g IN s..es: Price. @ For sale b
ont the United States and Canadas WEEKS . POT.
TER, General Agents and Wholesale Drueghts. Boe
ton, Mas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-22
THE ERIE B1SIN MURDER.
STATEMENTS OF wRIGHT's COMPANION on BOARD
THE MARY b. HARRIS.

STATEMENTS OF WRIGHTS COMPANION on BOARD
The MARY b. HARRIS.
The schooner Mary b. Harris, on board
which Bernard Ferron killed by John NJ. Wright Is
now discharging cargo OF plaster in this city. She
arrived here late Monday night, having on board
among Others Earnest Talbot. who Wrlghps
companion while the schooner lay in the Erie Basin
There are no indications about the vessel of Wrghts
criroe the hammer with which the fatal blow Is be-
eyed TO have been has been in constant and
there are no traces Of blood It, 1t will be used in the
trial. - - 1, &c.,.
The schooner's captain, ". d. Crowley, George
JewTtt the former mate, and Talbot went to the
Eleventh Precinct Station House, in brooklyn, soon after
the vessel arrived and Captain Crowley made substan'
tally the following statement: heard nOthihS OF the
matter until reached Windsor Nova Scotia, with the
schooner There Mr. Hobart 10 whom she was consigned
showed me newspaper in which there was an account
of the murder and the statement that IL was believed
TO have occurred on board the Mary b. Harris. said
that there must been some mistake ! knew
crime, for he is the most honest young Fellow
without don i%G tSie but didn't think he would COM
init murder. lie had been with me iye months and was
THEN his thieving disposition showed itself He stole
over $50 pounds OF coffee ana some lines,
to Mr. Hobart Talbot was as much surprised as was,
After taking IN our cargo we started Tor New 9Ik On
great excitement. There read description OF the
IRONS used to anchor the boatman's body and when
mentioned az among them were missing. then became
convinced that the murder done board the vessel
and by Wright alone have known him since no was
boy. HIS always rather bad boy, but this Is the
first act of violence have known him 10 commit"
Earnest Talbot has the ordinary appearance OF
sailor He is twenty-One years OF age, and was
born at Indian River, Nc He has been
connected with the Mary d. Harris for two years:
When questioned IN regard to the murder Tgbbott
sad :" have no knowledge of the affair beyond
what nave seen In the papers first heard OF 1t from
Captain Crowley. at Windsor remember distinctly
what occurred occurred ON March 10. About 7:3o a. n. |
rOWed ashore In tho yawl, and, leaving the BOAT
at the dock, won't over to Mr.. Lews's
once In sonth-st, where l remained until
where had lett the boat, surprised to find gone
LOGGED around and saw that wasattached 10 the Wal
ter NJ Young. 1shing schooner which lay about 100
Yards from the Harris In response TO my shouts Wright
came for me IN the yawl. lie said that
no had been rowed ashore by boy, and
mat 10 rowed back In the yawl to the
manSer, nor did ] anything unusual on board the
schooner. have recoected since, however, that we
had taken turns before this In being on the lookout
at nights for fear OF robbers, but after this
time Wright would not stay alone deck after dark on
any account. suppose that he superstious, but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-22
SOUTHERN DERBY DAY.

OPENING OF THE SPRING MEETING OF THE LOUIS
VILE JOCKEY CLUB-THE FAvoRIrE DEFEATED
THREE GOOD RACES
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 21.-Twelve thousand
four hundred and eleven persons paid admission into
the grounds of the Louisville Jockey Club, to-day,
while more than double that number took advantage OF
n free field and witnessed the Kentucky Derby.
Three h0rses-Ednburgh King William aud Dan. x
started in the first race -mle dash selling In the
poos in the order named Edinburgh sprang to the lead
pushed closely by King William, Dan. X. following in
easy movement Thus they TO the last half mile,
when Dan. X, closing up led both home winning hand
somely in 2.13l2 - -,
The second race was the event OF the day. the Ken
tucky Derby stakes with 81 500 added money the Sec
Ond horse to have $500 lhalf-me DASH There
were ftysix nominations and starters Himyar was SO
great fyOrite that centred mainly other
horses Day star being the choice Burgundy Leyeler.
McHenry Solicitor. Earl OF Beaconshed, Respond and
Charley Bush the other starters Day star
went forward at the drum tap, Hmyar GET
ting off seventh. McHenry was second In inc
lead and Leveler fourth. Day star was never
headed winning amid the greatest enthusiasm. with
Himyar a good second and Leveer third Tue time'
fore I'm this particular stake Hmyar ran gOOu race,
hui was unfortunate in the start, ana somewhat sore
from the effects of the Lexington races
I'm the last race mile heats, Jeanette Adventure Joe
Bodies Relic Palmer and MOllie Mccain started The
trst heat was won by Joe ROdes. with Adventure
second and Belle Palmer third Tme l;4J. Tue secOna
heat WAS won by Jeanette with Adventure second ana
Joe Rodes third. Moe Mccain aud Belle Palmer were
distanced. Time, l:454 The last neat was won ~
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