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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

TURPENTINE FOR SNAKE BITEs.-A
writer says: Il had stopped for the
night at hotel in southern Missouri,
when another traveller fastened in
whose dog had been. bitten when mile
away and its throat had then swollen
in size equal with its head, and the an
lmal was in great agony. Its owner
asked for spirits of turpentine, which,
beng furnished, he applied repeatedly
to the bitten part, until the dog became
quiet, and by morning it was well.
This traveller resides in the Ozark
mountain region in Arkansas, where
ne had, as he said, witnessed many
such cures, not of animals only, but
also of men, and that he believed 1t an
infallible remedy, if soon applied. 1t
quickly relieves the sting of bee, and
may cure the bite of cobra if immedi-
ately applied outwardly, and little
internally on sugar, as is done by hun
ters amid the Ozarks, who carry 1t in
their pockets as they traverse that
region where snakes abound"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
DOMESTIC.

HOMEMADE MACRANE LACE PILLOW.
-For macrame lace either thread sup
piled for the purpose may be used; or,
as it is rather expensive, fine string, u
pale brown color and four pence or six
pence per ball may be used, and looks
equally well. To make pillow your
self, get an old wooden boX-your
grocer would probably give you one -
about eighteen inches long, twelve
broad and three or four deep. Fill this
with bran, and cover it tightly all
round the sides with piece of calico
or holland. Make 4 slit in the top Of
the cover, and with a spoon fill In as
much more bran as you can squeeze In.
In this way you get the pillow much
tirmer. Sew up the slit with strong
thread, and then cover all round with
piece of bed ticking, putting the
straight lines the length of the box,
as they are guide in keeping the
threads straight. Put an extra piece
on at the side, in order to form little
pocket, in which to keep the pins,
crochet-hook and knitting-pin required
in the work. The two latter are used
in the Solomon's knots. The thread is
fastened to the pillow by a strong PIN,
and the more pins used for fastening =
the knot as you proceed with the pat
tern, the flrmer and more even will the
work be.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

STRANGE that people will suffer 90
much from feeliRgs, the blues and de-
Oilltated body, when they can be so
surely cured by simply taking a few
doses of Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t
will impart new life and vigor to the
whole system by purifying the Stomach
and.regulating the Liver. Could our
readers be brought into contact with
the host of respectable witnesses who
regard Simmons Liver Regulator as
the safest and best family medicine for
Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Uonstlpa-
ton, Biliousness, Collc, Sour Stomach
and MalariOus Fevers, they would no
longer wonder at the great fame it has
acquired tnrVughout the country.
''As general family remedy for
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver, COnstipations,
etc., hardly ever use anything else,
and have never been disappointed In
effect produced; 1t seems to be almost a
perfect cure for all diseases of the
Stomach and Bowels.
"W. J. MCELRoY, Macon, Ca"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

A VERY good preparation of glycerlne
to have always on hand can be readily
prepared by any apotnecary or drug
gists: In two ounces of sweet oil of
almonds, melt, by a slow heat, half an
ounce of spermaceti and one dram of
white war. Then add one ounce Of good
glycerine, stirring in little oil of rose.
Keep in small jars or small wide-neck-
ed bottles. In cold weather keep close
ly exposed to warmth. Half or fourth
Of the above quantity may be used. lt
is excellent for sottening the skin, for
most injured skin surfaces that are not
open soree. for chated places, for moist
eninS corns or calloused feet or toes,
and especially for chapped face, lips,
or hands. When the hands are chap
ped or cracked, or roughened by cold,
wash them clean with soap, and rub
them well with this giycerIne oint-
ment, wiping it off to prevent soiling
clothing. Ii this is done at night, the
hands will be soft and in good cOndi-
ZION in the morning, except when deep
ly cracked. 1t is very good TO apply TO
the hands after "washing-day," This
is an excellent preparation to use by
those afflicted with the distressing
trouble known as hemOrrhoids, or piles.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
What the Pennsylvania Railroad Is Doing
I'm Philadelphia.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
is indefatigable in its efforts to improve
the carrying capacities of its road, and at
the same time accommodate the travelling
public in the best manner. All along its
various lines new and commodious depots
have been erected, and at the same time
track facilities multiplied to supply busi-
ness demands. But the work of the great
est magnitude and importance on this line
has been undertaken by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company in building an Elevated
Railroad from their present depot in West
Philadelphia to Fifteenth and Market streets,
Philada-, thus bringing Il cir line into the
very heart of the city and landing passengers
within few minutes walk of the principal
Hotels and business places Of the city. This
important work which was commenced in
November last has been pushed rapidly for
ward during the Winter and Spring months
and is now in such condition as to war
rant the belief that the Line will be COM
pleted and in operation by the first Of De-
cember of this year.
The Elevated road starts from a point
near the Western end of the passenger
sheds at West Phila. depot and runs on a
direct line with F1lbert Street to the river,
crossing the Schuylkill just north of
Market Street on three span iron bridge,
464 feet in length, which will be built to
accommodate two passenger and one freight
track. The road is carried over the Gas
Worksproperty and at 22d st. leaves Filbert
and turns into the property lying between
Filbert and Jones Sts., which the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company recently pur-
chased for this purpose, thus providing
ample room for eight tracks between this
point and Fifteenth street.
The road will be constructed in the best
possible manner. From the bridge to
twenty second street it will be supported
by wrought iron pillars eighteen inches in
diameter, placed on stone foundations,
from that point to the depot the road bed
will consist of a series OF brick arches rest
ing on solid stone foundations, there being
about twelve OF these arches to square
and the railroad being carried over all the
intervening street crossings and being so
constructed as not to interfere with travel
on the streets d. s-z
The new depot will be built 10 face the
Public Buildings, and will extend back to
Sixteenth street. 1t will be made to ac-
commodate both the passenger and freight
business of the Company, giving largely in
creased facilities for both.
Over one thousand men are now en- Z
ployed on this improvement, and the force
will be still further increased as the work
progresses. The cost of building the road
and purchasing the property required for
the purpoe is estimated at Three Millions
Of Dollars
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
AGRICULTURE.

FIELD BEANS. 1T Is stated that few Of
the Western States produce a supply of
white beans sufficient for home con-
sumption, and the amount eaten is far
smaller than it should be. No vegeta-
bic food contains a larger amount of
nutriment than beans. In the forma-
ton of muscles they are nearly equal
To any kind of meat. Beans form
staple article of diet in all countries
noted for their thrift. The institution
of baked beans had had much to dowith
the prosperity of the New England
States. Famine rarely if ever occurs
in countries where beans form a lead
ing article of food. Scarcely any crop
can be produced from given amount
of land that will supply as many per-
sons with food as crop of beans.
Common field beans are easily and
cheaply raised. The seed costs very
little, and the labor Of cultivation of 1t
is small. A very fair crop OF beans
may be raised by sowing them broad
cast in sod turned over in May. If
sown in this manner no cultivation is
required. 1t is usual to plant them in
drills on old land and TO tend the crop
with hoe and cultivator. The drills
may be as near together as will allow
the running CT cuItivator between
them. Little cultivation is required
except to keep down the weeds and
grass. The plants should never be dis
turbed while they are wet with dew or
rain, as the least touch will cause the
leaves to rust. The land on which
beans are planted should be of nearly
Dpifarun oharapfpr so that theV might
all ripen at about the same time. n
very rich soil is not necessary for the
production of q good crop Of beans. Ii
is necessary, however, that the land be
dry. No crop will do as we'll on sandy
hills and knobs as common white
beans.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

PREPARING MANURE FOR HOT-BEDs.
fresh stable manure, in which there
Is plenty of litter, is most suited Tor
this purpose. There should be at least
one-third litter in the heap. If this
is not in the mass in sufficient quantity
add leaves or tanbark; shake 1t up and
nix it well together, adding water if
at all dry and musty, and throw it into
compact heap to ferment. Let it re-
main week, and then work it over
thoroughly, as before, and add water,
if necessary. Where the ground is
quite dry very good method is to dig
a space about eighteen inches deep,
and put i'll the manure, tramping.it
firmly and evenly, and place thereon
the frame or sash and put in the rich
earth, and in about four days sow the
seed, having previously stirred the
earth freely to destroy the seeds of
weeds therein.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

How 1T PAYS TO RAISE CURRANTs.-
Let us look for moment into the de-
tails of growing, say half an acre of
currants, and note what the result is
likely to be. A piece of land fitted to
produce good crop of potatoes is in
good condition to set to currants. To
set them four by five feet will require
about twelve hundred bushes, and they
should cost about $5 per hundred, OF
$50. During the first season potatoes
may be planted between the rows and
between the bushes, without materially
injuring the growth of the bushes or
the yield of the potatoes. During the
second year beans may be planted be-
tween the rows, which, with what fruit
is obtained, should pay the original $780,
And the third year they should produc
one and one-half pounds to the bush,
which, at six cents per pound, wOulo
amount to $16S. After the bush had
attained is growth, with good culture,
Fair average yield would be about
three pounds to the bush, which, at six
cents per pound, would amouat 70
$216. The expense for labor and ma
nure annually would not vary materiall!
from that required on half an acre OF
potatoes after they were planted.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

"MY son" "said doting father, who
was about taking his son into business,
"what shall be the style of the new
tirmY' "Well, governor" said the
one-and twenty youth, looking up into
the heavens 10 find an answer. 81 don't
know-but suppose we have it John IL.
Samplin Il Father" The old gentle
man was struck with the originality of
the idea. but didn't adopt it.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
Fees of Doctors,

The fee of doctors is an Item that very
many. persons are Interested in Just at
present. We believe the schedule for
visits is $500, which would tax man
confined 10 his bed for year, in need
of daily visit, over $1,000 a year for
medical attendance alone! And one
single bottle of Hop Bitters' taken in
time would save the 81 ,0)O and all the
years sickness.-PORt
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

ARABELLA (on her toes In chair,
clutching convulsieyly at her skirts)-
"Oh, Bridget! A mouse! a mouae
Come and catch it, quick." Bridget
-"Sure, mum, there's no hurry. Ii
this one gets away, can catch plenty
more for yer, num-"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

A LITTLE girl found II shelless egg
under the currant bushes in the garden
and in IA high state OF excitement
brought it and showed ii TO her aunt.
"See auntie," said she, "what found
under the curraut bushes. And know
the old hen that laid it. Pm just going
to put IL back III the nest and make her
finish il ="
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
A Cross Baby

Nothing is so conducive to a mans
remaining bachelor as stopping for
one night at the house of a married
friend and being kept awake for five or
six hours by the crying Of a cross baby.
All cross and crying babies need only
Hop Bitters to make them well and
smiling. Young man, remember this.
-TrQpeLler
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

A sHREwD little fellow lived with an
uncle who barely afforded him the nee
essaries of life. One day the two were
out together and saw very thin grey
hound, and the man asked his nephew
what made the dog So poor. II expect
he lives with his UNCLE" said the boy.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

"SAvE your hair while you have it, !"
shouts vigorous hair vigor advertiser.
A little reelection will show the i'm
poIJance of the warning. After hus-
band has been snatched bald-headed he
can save nothing.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

SAVE THE COAL AsHEs.-lt Is not
generally appreciated how much heavy
soils can be benefited by the use of coal
ashes, now genera ly wasted or applied
to the roads. Wick says, In his estima-
BILE monthly magazine, that it Is quite
satisfactorily shown that coal ashes,
though not having manurial value suf
ticient to warrant any expense for car
riage or long hauling, may with advan-
tage be spread upon the ground where
they are produced. Mixed with heavy
soils, their mechanical effect Is to light
ell it and make it porus and triable. A
number ofeXDerlments with coal ashes,
publicly reported within the last year
or two, leave no doubt that they have
at least~some slight value as manure,
and that mixed with heavy land their
effect Is very beneficial. Upon this
| subject practical cultivator, through
the columns OF late number OF
of British journal. gives the follow
ing advice and cOrroborative testimony ::
"a third part of ashes TO two-thirds OF
soil will not be too much. You Will
very likely not have enough to do this
at once, therefore use what you HAY o
and repeat the dressing again and again
| till the soil, however wet 1t may be,
parts readily from the tool. 1t may re-
quire three or four years toa complish
this ii you have only the ashes OF an
ordinary household at your disposal.
But pray remember that once we'll done
it will give you no further trouble; for
not only do ashes tighten Il heavy soil
but they also render material assistance
to its drainage, and il becomes so porus
that the passage of rain water is Sc
cured; hence it is comparatively dry,
and warm, it is open to the action of
the air aud Is therefore sweetened and
made more fertile.'
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

THE only hope of bald heais-CAR-
BoLINE. Il d, OdOrized extract of petrO-
leum. Every objection removed by
recent improvement. 1t is now fault
less. The only cure for badness and
the most delicate hair dressing known
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

GRowN-uP Sister-"Oh, Charley, if
you must 60 away, can't you introduce
me TO one Of your schooltellows, TO
look after me till YOU come back? ?"
Charley-"Oh, no! 1t wouldn't do
1t would be so rough on fellow TO
fag him ont like that! :"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

The Indianapolis preacher who says
that praye is humbug used to be a
Methodist, has lately been Unitarian,
and now believes in the gospel accord
ing TO St. Ingersoll. He will st ok 10 and
preach the religion of nothingness.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

A German lost his wife, and the next
week married again, and his new wife
asked him to take her out riding. He
replied ~ ou dink | ride out mid an
other woman so soon after the death Of
mine frau?"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

PIMPLES AND HUMoRS on THE FACE.
In this condition of the skin, the
VEGETINE is the great remedy, "a it acts
directly upon the cause. 1t tcleanses and
purities the blood, thereby causing hui
mors of all kinds to disappear.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

A NEW YORK stone cutter received
the following epitaph from a German,
to be cut upon the tombstone Of his
wife: "Mine wife Susan is deSd, if she
had life till lex friday she'd been dead
shust two weeks. AS a tree falls 60
must IL STAN"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

THE Washington hotels receive
clergymen at liberal discount from
the regular rates, and it is amazing to
see what number of gentlemen In
ht-fronted coats and white chok-
ers are 10 be seen at Washington hotels.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
Give itR Trial

md you will be astonished. 'Anakesis," DR..
s. Silsbee's External Pile Remedy, gives in-
slant relief and is an infa!lble cure for the
most obstinate cases OF piles 1t has made
the most wonderful cures OF this terrible dis
order. 10000 grateful people that have used
it can testify TO the same. Samples with full
directions sent free to all sufferers on appli-
cation TO "AuAkesls" Depot, Box 1916, New
York. Sold by all first-class druggists.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
A Valuable GIN Free.

A book on the Liver, it's diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaund,ce,
Biliousness, H' adaohe, Constipation, Dyspep-
sa Malaria, etc. Address Dr.. Sanford, l62
Broadway, New York city, n. Y.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

Tux market is flooded with worthless
and vile compounds for the rejuVina-
ton of the hair, but Carboline, the
great petroleum hair renewer and dres-
sing, as now improved anu perfected,
still takes the front rank as the best
preparation ever offered TO the public.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

MALHERBE, having dIned with the
bishop of Rouen, who was dull
preacher, was asked by him to adjourn
from the table TO the church, where he
was then going 10 preach. "Pardon
me-" said Malherbc, but | can sleep
very we'll where l am"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

WE don't know whether IL Is old or
not, but we heard a lady ask a friend,
in a street-car, tie other day; Annie,
is it proper to say this ere, that 'ere?"
why, Kate, of course not" was the
reply. WELL" said Kate, 81 don't
know whether il Is proper or not, but
feel cold III this ear from that air."
The conductor tainted.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

TON THUMB always ducks his head,
the same as tall person, when he en-
ters an ordinary door with new high
hat on. Come to think about it, though,
we never saw door with new high
hat on.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

SHAKESPEARE says; delays have
dangerous ends" The same may be
truthfully said of the wasp and the
hornet albeit they are not "delays.'
They don't delay second.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

EFFERToN TAFFY.-ThIs is favorite
English confection. TO make 1t, take
three pounds of the best brown sugar
and boil with one-and-one-half pints
of water, until the candy hardens in
cold water. Then add one-half pound
Of sweet favored butter, which will
soften the candy. Boil few minutes
until it again hardens and pour into
trays. Flavor with lemon if desired.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

To CURE HAMs.-For every one hun
dred pounds of ham take seven pounds
Of salt, three ounces of saltpetre, two
ounces Of pearl-ash, one quart molasses,
five gallons of water. Re-pack the
hams at the end of the first week, and
put the same pickle on them.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

AS people learn how true economy 1t
Is to use Dobbins' Electric Soap, (made
by Cragin & Co., Philadelphia the
common, adulterated, dishonest soaps
are being driven out of the market.
TrV It.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

CARD-To all who suffering from the errors
md indiscr etons Of youth nervous weakness carly
decay. loss of msnho etc, | will send Recipe
remedy Was discovered by g. missionary in South
America S,rd self addressed en- yelope TO thu Rev
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24
HUMOROUS.

"NtortiEK," said the seven-year-o!d
son of an energetic mother, the other
day, as he watched her vigorous mani
pulation of kitchen utensil, "you
ought not go to heaven" "Why not,
my son ?" in surprised manner. BE
cause you would wear out your harp
before eternity was half over" was
the quiet reply of the young philoso-
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

PATRICK having been told that DIR.
Peters had found an asteroid, remark
ed: "Bedad, he may have his asteroid =,
but as for meself OF prefer hoss to
roid.'' - ~ -
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

A WOMAN who had buried four hus-
bands was sadly contemplating their
pictures. "Your poor father Is in
heaven, | hope" she said TO her little
flve-year-old. (Which one, mamma?"
inquired the little Innocent. "Why,
your own, own dear father" "And
are the others all burned upP" The
mother didn't answer the oonundrum.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

REMOVE ALL cause of irritability and
discomfort from the baby, by using DR..
BuI's Baby Syrap, the surest, best and
'nence cheapest remedy in the world
for the diseases of babyhood. Price %
cents.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

IT requires as much courage to mount
the first straw hat of the season as it
joes to storm a battery or ask big
whiskered. bald-headed old man for his
only daughter. ~
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

Will send their celebra' ed Electro Voltalo
Belts - thS afflicted upon so days's trial
Speedy cures guaranteed They mean WhAt
they say. Write to them without delsy.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

Fa1rS CONSTANT S Cough, with shortness of Breath.
oeLoKen Lungs more or less seriously afYected
anu na aemandlng prompt eatmrit, BY using
~; Jayne's Expectorant serious results NAV he
either avoided or palllated, - -A'"' o'
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

SRoFULoUs swellings, carbuncles and
boils, blOtches, pimples and eruptions,
enlarged glands, internal soreness, tor
pid liver, and general clogged condl-
ton of the system, all yield in due time
to natures sovereign remedy-Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Sold around the world by druggists and
chemists. Foreign trade supplied from
London branch. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, ProprietOrs, Buff
aGo, N. Y, r. V. Pierce, NJ. D., Presi-
dent.
WEST BLUE MOUND, Wis, March 9Th, 1879
DR.. r. V. PIERCE:
Dear Sir:-Having suffered many
weary months from liver complaint
without relief, | was last summer in
duced to try your Golden Medical Dis
covery and Pellets. At the time was
scarcely ableto work. Owing to their
effect commenced to improve rapidly
and am now as we'll and strong as ever.
| thank you from the depths Of my
heart for the. good they have done me
and wish you all success. Yours truly.
Mrs. S. STAGNER.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

For CoUGHs, COLDS, CATARRH and
Throat Disorders, use "Brogn'S Bron-
chial IrocheS" having pr0red their eff
cacy by test of many years.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-24

KmNIY-WoRr is the great spring medicine.
1t is D sure cure Tor biiousness, torpid bowels,
or lame back.