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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
oecaAlDA up uuRamY.

Fruit in the cellar: When the fruit
cellar is seperate from the house, 1t
should be kept just above the freezing
point such cellars do not require ven
tilation. Cellars under living rooms
must be ventilated, otherwise the gases
given OF while the fruit is ripening-
and to frequently decayimg-will en-
danger the health Of the inmates.
There is . demand for special cars in
this matter, ut the present time, be
cause the fruit has been 90 abundant
that there IL an unusually large amount
stored in the cellars. 1.-THE house is 90
constructed that An openining can be
made from the cellar into . chimney,
ventilation may be very complete m
opening which can be closed ct pleas
ure should be made to admit air from
without, when desirable.
Manuring.-By many the orchard is
expected to yield two crops-One from
the trees, and another more directly
from the soil, rs it may seem. 1t is use
less to expect the best fruit from trees
that are robbed of their nutriment by
quick growing crops. Ordinarily, when
the trees come into bearing they should
have the land to themselves. Ii cir
cumstances make it necessary to grow
some crop between the trees, both the
crop and the trees, should be manfred
Well rotted manure is best, and when
spread, let it cover the whole ground,
and not be hcaped about the trunks Of
the trees where there are no small roots
to make use of it. Winter is an excel.
lent time to spread the manure as II
can be drawn upon sleds which more
readily pass under and among low trees
than wagon. A dressing of lime will
often be Of great benefit to an or
cha ri
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
CURING HANS AND BACON.

The Journal has, on more than one
occasion, called the attention Of its lead
ers to the fact that in very many cases
farmers will find it more profitable to
kill their fat hogs at home, and cure the
meat. than to sell ION foot" at prevail
ing prices. Go into any of the grocery
and provision stores in the towns aud
villages of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and
other western States, and you will find
"sugar-cured hams' ON sale, that have
been bought in Chicago or ST. Louis.
Perhaps the very ham that country
merchant in Iowa sold his customer, in
July last, was cut from that hog this
same customer sold, eight months ago to
be shipped to Chicago. 1t has served the
railroad companies o good purpose for
they carried this hog three hundred
miles to Chicago, for which they were
paid, and they brought the ham back an
equal distance, for which they were al
SO paid. 1t has served the dealers good
purpose for the Iowa buyers, the COM
mission man ut Chicago, the curing es-
tablisnment, and, last. the country gro.
Ger who sells the ham to the man that
raised the hog, have all had a commits
sion out of it.
This is simply wasteful, foolish prac-
tice. Every country villrge ought to
get its supply Of hams aud bacon from
the neighbOring farms and farmers
themselves ought never to have to buy
supplies of this nature such q practice
always shows lack of that economical
and intelligent management which is
essential 10 success in any business.
The curing of hams aud bacon is a
very single process, and is well under
stood by most of our readers. The ham
should be trimmed pretty closely, SO
that there shall be no large, loose masses
of fat living in flabby folds at its lower
extremity !: for to leave this ON is simply
to have SO much lard wasted. The sides
NAV be cut in any desired shape for con.
venicnce in packing; and they should
always be sailed away ina seperatt
vessel from the hams, shoulders, and
other parts containing bones.
Speaking from our own experience
we would say that hams have a decid
edly better flavor, and the meat retains
more natural color, when nothing but
plain salt is used in the. 1.-THE work Of
sailing is carefully attended to, tht
hams, when cured with salt alone, will
be ready for smoking in six weeks oil
two months, owing TO the size of thu
hams. The sal;petre has q tendency Il
harden and redden the meat; and, fol
our own table, we would never use it
II undoubtedly acceleratcs the curing
process but il does SO ut the expense o.
the flavor. National Lire-StOck Jour
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
KITCHEN AND MARKET GARDEN.

Celery. while in trenches for the win
ter, should not be allowed to freeze
hard-a moderate freezing does no
harm. The hay or straw for covering
should be at hand when needed. As
soon as the winter fairly sets in, the
covering. which until then, was slight,
should be made about one foot in thick
ness. Celery, in boxes, in the cellar, is
more apt to suffer srom heat than cold.
The boxes, about nine inches wide, are
made Of old stuff, and rs long as con-
venient SET the celery in them as in
trenches. The boxes should be placed
their own width apart thus avoiding a
solid mass of celery, which would heat
and decay. The cellar should be as near
the freezing point rs possible.
Cold Frames will now need daily at
tention. The plants kept in them are
not 10 grow and should they start, they
would be ruined. The sashes are to be
kept continually closed only during the
coolest winter weather; at all other
times. especially during the day, they
must be lifted. When the temperature
of the atmosphere is above freezing, the
sashes should be of altogether.
Cellars where roots are stored need
to be kept cool, otherwise the roots will
shrivel or start into growth, and be in
jurcn. Roots for table use, If kept in
earth or sand, are fresher and better
than others.-Americdn -Agricuturisf,
for December.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
PREPARING FOB WINTER.

Those who wish to winter their live
stock well, and bring them out in spring
In praieeworthy condition. should begin
now by giving all the animals little
fodder Of some kind early in the morn
ing. While tie air is cold and the grass
frozen, q few cornstocks or other food
will be relished. and do much good. l.
IL very essential when foddering cattl.
or sheep in the field. especially when
young animals run with older ones, that
the food should be put over wide space.
90 that each little heap will be at dis.
tance from Others. 50 that all can eat
without being hooked, kicked, or driv-
en- away, by the strongest. Some lazy
people will throw fodder in large heaps
% near together that the strongest eat
al from the weak, thus dcpriving those
most needing food from having any.
The farmers who are not snre of their
mea being reliable, should pay particu-
lar attention to the comfort and we'll
doing of everything now, or two or
three careless men may cause them boss-
- greater than the whole Of their wa
ges. Young weaving colts, calves, and
lambs, sllauld have particular attention
q this season of the year, and they
ought to be BY themselves, 80 that they
win not be abused BY older stock.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
FRUIT GRADEN.

Many plants arc killed by to much
protection. For example, Strawberries
are hardy, and The covering of straw,
marsh hay, &C., that is recommended to
them is not so much to shield from cold
as TO prevent frequent freezing and
thawing of the soil. The covering
should be mainly around and not upon
the plants.
Shrubs that are not quite hardy do not
require bundling up, ms was thought I'M
necessary not many years ago, when
more plants were smothered than ben
neiited by the covering. a little brush.
or better, some::evergreen boughs placed
close to the shrub. will ward of the Sc
we're winds. modify sudden changes of
temperature, and be sufficient prOtec-
ton. Tender raspbcrries must be bent
down, and covered with earth before
freezing prevents it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23

Stockman and Farmer Sheep rails
ing does not always prove profitable to
the Riser. There is just as great pro-
portion of slovenly men engaged in the
business of muttOn-growing rs in any
other industry, whether agricultural or
otherwise. The man who makes the
business pay is the man who carefully
selects his breeding ewes annually culls
out the old and inferior stock to fatten
for market, and constantly keeps Mt the
head of his flock a thoroughbred male,
if he cannot afford to start with purely
bred ewes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
rHI POINT IN KEEPING SHEEP.

In keeping sheep for profit the great
point is to secure cheap pasture. Where
wool alone is the source of income cheap
land is an absolute necessity; and the
supply of this is rapidly diminish
There are few localities left in the Uni.
ted States where land can be procured
In large tracts for fifty cents to 81 pei
acre, or even less than fifty cents. But
such tracts can be produced in tho
mountain region of southwestern Mis-
souri,, West Virginia and North Carroll
ma, and the plains Of Kansas, where the
climate is all that can he desired.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
TURF BoH0Hs.

Lucy, the PAGER, is offered for sale by
Mr.. Keys.
Mr.. Lorillard's imported stallion,
Nortemer, has lame foot.
Major John Il. Wiley, at one time
president of the Kentucky Racing as
ISOLATION, is lying very i'll at Lexington.
Kentucky.
''Coal Oil Maid" a well known trot-
ter, formerly owned by +. NJ. Johns, OF
Norristown, died few days ago of
diphtheria.
Mr.. Monocurc Robinson, who was Sc
riously injured on returning from the
''chase" in Baltimore recently, is said
10 be convalescing rapidly.
John Splan is anxious for stallion
race next season aud he says he is ready
on the part of Wcdgcwood TO 60 into a
sweepstakes of 81 600 or $500 each.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23

II is q matter of interest that most OF
our cultivated grains cannot be traced
to their origin. The oat has been found
wild and thoroughly indigenous though
not in as perfect condition for agri-
cultural purposes Is the form We grow;
still, there is . doubt that the. cultiya-
ted and wild forms are the same. Oh
wheat, no form has ever been found
wild that any one could say was the
parent ofour kind; and b0tAnists be-
Iievc that either wheat has SO widely
diverged from the wild original that
the relationship cannot be detected, or
that the wild original has entirely dis
sapeared from the earth's surface. The
last position is the generally accepted
one, though quarter Of q century OF
more ago French gentleman tried a
series Of cxperiments by which he con-
cluded he had raised wheat from 2
wild grass of that country. by which
he had raised wheat from wild grass
Of that country, by successive selec.
tions though several generations. These
observations, however, do not seem
to have carried weight with them IS VIC
see no reference made to them by those
eminent men who have been discussing
the question.
Our Indian corn seems to be more Of
mystery than any of the others; for
no one has ventured an opinion, that
We know as to whether it is an improv.
ed race from some wild thing now lost
or the original wild plant itself, de.
stroyed by nature though preserved by
man. 1t was found by our old-world
emigrants when they first landed here
in cultivation by the natives, but no.
where wild. This was especially the
case with the Indians of Central Amer.
lea ;but even the northern Indians or at
least the squaws, grew corn. The
Winnebagos and other tribes about
Lake Michigan made corn culture M
especial feature using shells in the
place of spades or hoes and to this day
the remains of their "corn cellars
(holes in sandy ground) and corn.hill'
are among the most interesting Of
their remains Germdnt0scne 1ele
Qrdph.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
POPULAR SCIENCE.

A vine with tubcrous roots and q
hcrboceous steam has been discovered
by NJ. Beard in SOudan. IL yields
abundant and delicious grapes.
The French chamber of deputies has
voted a credit of 5000 frances to ena :
BILE n. Pastuer TO extend his research
cs upon the contagious diseases of ami
mails.
Children's gardens have just been es-
tablishep at Amsterdam for the recep-
ton between school honrs of working
peoples children, and have proved
highly successful.
Mr.. Fredric Ransomc has succcede d
in producing good hydralic cement
from blast furnace Stag by mixing it
with an additional quantity Of lime and
kalsomining the mass.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
BURNT FINGERS.

Those who work in red hot metals,
glassblowing, ETC., are sometimes apt to
burn their fingers. 1t is well to know
that a solution of bicarb0nate of soda
(baking soda) promptly and permanent
" relieves all pam. The points to be
observed are Il. Bicarbonate of soda
musa be used washing soda and CON-
mon soda are far too irritant to be ap-
Piled if the burn is serious. 2. The solu-
ton must be saturated. 8. The solution
must be ice cold,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
FARM NOTES

Apples boiled with meal are good for
pigs.
Asparagus thrives best on deep,
sandy loan
Apshire cattle were first imported in
TO this country in 1885.
The experiment Of growing ginger is
likely to be tried ut the sonth.
The first cows were brought to this
country by Columbus at his second voy-
age. 1893
The rice crop Of Louisiana this year
is estimated ut $4,000 barrels. Last
years crop amounted to 100000 bar
rels.
Remember that your fowls need grav-
el just as mush as they need food, and
keep supply constantly by them.
The clover seed crop Of the country
this year is represented as much below
a fair average yield. But about 10000
bags were carried over from last year.
The United States. while it contains
less than sixth Of the population of
Europe, has four-fifths as many swine,
third as many cattle and 3 fifth rs
many sheep rs are in all the European
countries together.
The Columbus (Ga.) Enqutrer-San
tells this champion gourd store: "Mr.
E. I. Hickey has gourd vine cover
ing about one-fourth of an acre. and
upon which is over 100 gourds which
will hold over gallon each.
They are beginning so use Indian
corn in England instead Of barley to
make malt. II the experiment proves
to be practical, il will cause an increased
demand for American corn, and farmers
will always have place T. put their
surylus grain.
Seventy-twO cattle from Springfield.
H.. Fed BY A. Farr. when sold in Chi
cago Necentlv at $50 per cwt., live
weight. Ills price is the highest that
has been reached in that city in two
years. They were mostly three-ycars-
Odds, coming four, aud we're remarkably
even and uniform.
Perhaps the heaviest returns ever OBJ
tanned In this country from q single
sheep was secured last year BY Daniel
Smith, Of Hinssiale, NJ. H., who raised
from . Shropshire eve three lambs. /
which he cold for Sls, and the wool OF |
the eve for 81 50, making the total in
come from the sheep $3.50
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
WINDOW GARDENING.

In window gardening arrangements
should be made for giving the plants
fresh air whenever practicable: The
must convenient way is TO have the up
per sash movable, and let it down at the
top, taking care that the plants do not
stand in draft of cold air. and admit
ting it in quantities proportioned to the
weather cuisine when it is cold and
frosty very little or none at all, and
more when the weather is moderate.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
SETTING ANIMALS BROKEN LEGS.

When a horse or cow brcakes leg il
has generally been considered impossi-
Bile to set it and effect perfect cure,
but science will triumph. The New
England Farmer gives an instance
Some time ago valuable horse BELONG
to Charles L. Smith, of Stony Brook,
had his leg broken ut Port jefferson
The broken limb was set and the leg
was imbedded in plaster Of paris. in
two weeks the horse could walk around
the stable; in three weeks drove him
home, Assistance Of five miles. and three
weeks after the horse was driven to
road wagon mile in four minutec.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
SMALL FARMING.

The French are nation at small
farmers. There are more land owners
In that country than in America. The
farms arc small the majority are under
twenty acres, and very large number
under ten. 1t may not be that is the
only rerson for the money wealth of
these people they are notable economic
ri and thrifty.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
SUGAR IN INDIAN OoRN.

By the analysie of Professor Collier
we learn that he found the per cent. of
sugar in the stalks Of Indian corn to be
much greater the more perfect the stalks
were and the nearer they were to ma
turity. The experiments demonstrate
the importance of planting fodder corn
thinner in order to get more valuable
crOp.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-12-23
Apples.-1,his has been 9 great apple

Apples.-J'his has been great apple
year and immense quantities have been
shipped to various parts Of Europe,
The tiade is now 30 well established,
that in planting, the American or
chardist should have the foreign de.
mand in view. Apples for shipping
should be those that bear transport.
ton and also those that arc in favor
abroad, such rs the Newtown Pippin
Spitxenberg, Baldwin, cts.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-05
Letter From A. II. Henry.

MEssns. RDIToRs:-Permit me through
the columns Of your paper to speak a
few words to my fellow citizens, who
are organising for the present campaign.
1t appears to me, from your issue of the
28th ult., that at q meeting held at
National Hall, the old wounds have
been re, opened anew and that they are
being probed, 80 as to create dissatis-
faction in the ranks Of the colOred vo-
ters, Haunting in their face and rehears-
ing the old, stale and threadbare argu-
ments Of recognition and the shortcom-
ings OF the leaders Of the Republican
party. The men who are using their
power and influence to create dissatis-
faction in the ranks Of the voters, do
not pause as intelligent men should,
and examine the Issue as 1t is prssen-
ted they examine not the circum-
stances but shout wolf, wolf, when
there Is no wolf present. Under what
circumstances has the Republican par
ty in Delaware labored since the black
man has had the right to vote, Is q
question that should be thoroughly un-
derstood by each voter, and more es-
pecially by the men who endeayor TO
instruct them in their duty as voters. l
assert that the party in Delaware has
never been in the attitude to show
what they would do.
Twill say that your rights as Ameri-
can citizens were not given you to be
bartered away for official position to
every offce.seeksr, who may perchanoe
seek your votes. These rights were
given you for higher, grsnder and no.
bier purposes. They were given to you
that you might with them assist in
keeping this government intact, pure
and az inviolable as 1t was wheu it came
from the fathers, now lei me tell You
that the Democratic party, which is
to-day and has bsen for the last two
lustrums In power in Delaware, Is the
sole cause of your present depressed
political condition. Ever obsdient TO
PRINCIPLES inculcated in them in the
doiDgs of slavery they have steadily
opposed each progressive step you have
attempted to make.
They have thrown themselves, like q
huge boulder, across the path that leads
to equality OF political privileges. Not
satisfied with this they have caused
their adherence Of the equality citizen.
ship Of the celored man to be rehearsed
in q judicial decision so as 1t may have
the sembIance OF truth. Gentlemen, l
tell you that when party, through
any source, asserts that part Of the
people are incapable Of performing one
Of the prerequisites Of q oitizen. 1t Is
time for the people TO pause and con-
csntrate themselves in q solid aad de-
termined phalanx to remove this cause
by adhering to the political party who
have given guarantees of their inten-
ton to perform their duty toward us 30
we may enjoy all tie privileges OF citi-
zens through fighting and voting be-
meath the old flag Of Republicanism.
Let the man accept the advice that has
fallen from the lips Of Jas. A. Anderson
and all will be we'll. Pardon me for
usiup 90 much space. trust soon to be
with my people to fight with them be.
meath the banner inscribed "Garfeld
and Arthur. Yours &o''
ANDREW R. HENRY.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-05
Tho Outrage ON Mrs Blauvets.

EAsroN, Pa, August s. A bostman
named Erwood, who was one OF the par
ties engaged in the brutal outrage com
mitted upon Mrs. Blauvelt on Monday
morning, eluded the officers by swim
ming the river from the New Jersey
shore and landing in Pennsylvania.
He Is supposed to be concealed IN the
woods in this vicinity, but is right on
the State line. The driver boy was
thrown overheard by the man left on
guard when his companions descsnoed
into the cabin the last time, but ne
readily reached the shore and raised
an alarm which caused the scoundrels
to leave. The Injured woman has gone
with her usband in the boat, bnt VIII
be here to testify when the men are
brought to trial. Morris has been ex'
onerated by Mrs. Blauvelt and as
charged. The names Of the guilty par
ties are Erwood, Little and Saddle
Little is from Newark, Brwood is from
Bridgeton and Saddle is from Paterson
Daily Republican., 1880-08-05
FREE SEAT.
He was old and poor, and q stranger

He was old and poor, and stranger
In tho great metropolis
AZ he bent his steps thitherWari,
To stately edifce.
Outside he inquiries, what church is this 2
''Churoh Of Christ" he hears them say
"Ah just tho place am looking Tor,
trust He is here to-day"
He passed thro' the spacious columned dool
And up the carpeted aisle,
And as ho passed, on many lace
He saw surprise and smile.
From pew to pew, up one entire eide,
Then crOes the bread front space
From pew TO pew down the other side
He walked with the same slow pace.
Not friendly voice had bid him sit
To listen To Gospel truth
Not q sign Of Difference had bean paid
To the aged one by yostE. ....
No door was opened by generous hand,
The pews were paid fcr-rented,
And ho was a stranger old and poor
Not heart to HIM relented.
AS he paused moment outside TO think,
Then passed into the street,
Up to his shoulder he lifted st0ns
That lay In the dust at his feet,
And bore IL up the broad, grand aisle
In front Of the ranks OF pews;
Choosing place to see and hear.
He made seat for his use.
Calmly sitting upon the huge stone,
Folding his hands on his knees,
Slowly reviewing the w0rshippers,
A great confusion he sees.
Many cheek Is crimsoned with shame,
Some whisper together sore,
And wish they had been more oorteous
To the stranger. old and poor.
As by magic, some fifty doors
open nstantaneously
And as many seats and books and hands,
Are proffered hastily
Changing his stone Tor q crimsoned pew,
And wipinG tear away,
He thinks II was mistake after all,
And that Christ came late that day.
The preachers discourse was eloquent,
The organ IN finest tone,
But the most Impressive sermon heard
Was preached by an humble stone.
Twas d lesson of Iowliness aud worth
That lodged In many heart,
And the church preserves that sacred stone,
That the truth may not depart.
Philadelphia Methodist.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-05
PUBLIC SALES,
~ SALE

|C SALE
OF
HORSES, WAGONS, HARNESS.
f'G'loers will sell at Public Sale, as
y connection is nov made, and they
'her use for them at their Rock-
tMlllS, Q miles from Wilmington,
IRON DUPONT Station on the VIII.
~ Northern railroad, on
|tsDAY, AUGUST 10, 1880.
AT one o'clock, sharp,
oi lirstclass mules, large size, 2
Y wagons ard harness ior N
sO0Ve stock will positively 10y
EMS All sums Of $50 and less cash
oVar thatsamount o credit OF six
ee given by the purchaser giving
N h1to with approved endorsor or 9
SSUP & MOORE PAPER 20.
'unA'A Il Son, Auctloneers. 3l-d-w