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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

NINE. PoMPADouR had a fan made of
lace which cost $50, 900, and which it took
nine years to manufacture, so the Phlla-
delPhiH NeaOs says. This must be the orl-
glnsl g Pompadonr waste" we have
sometimes heard about.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

The PROP RTIoN OF WATER IN RooTs. -
One of the simplest items in the chemistry
of root crop is the amount of water it
contains; it is point, however, of great
practical Importance. 1t is not the gross
weight of roots that benefits either the far
mer or his cattle it is the amount of solid
matter which determines the value of the
crop. This is always to be borne in mind
in judging of the merits of the new varie-
ties continually offered TO the public A
heavy cropper" may be so merely because
its roots are more watery than those of
other varieties Agricultural and hortl-
cultural societies IL giving prizes for new
roots, should make the percentage of solid
matter in the root an important element in
their decisions. The average amount of
dry matter in our various root crops is as
follows: Turnips s to 10 per cent. car
rots u TO IA; and well-ripened sugar
beets. l6 TO Is per cent. Ii Is necessity
with farmers TO raise large roots, if they
wish TO obtain heavy crop; but II should
be remembered that an excessively large
root is always of inferior quality. In all
vegetable growth, great luxuriance and
rapidiIy of formation is associated with a
mere watery, saline and nitrogenous CON-
position.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

THERE is no crop raised which yields SO
large an amount of food and with 30 little
labor as Indian corn,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27
Vegetine
Will Cure Cancer.
PROOFI PROOFI PROOF
PROOF

II. K. STEVENS, ESQ.,
Dear Sir,-About two years ago a Cancer made
It's appearance on my face, left side OF my nose
When nrst noticed IL, twas about the size OF a
pln-head very smalD. II Increased In size, and
spread on my face until Ii became as large as a
common cent | tried all kinds OF remedies, and
advice from physician. IL was spreading, and
eating into my 1esh very fast was very much
alarmed. went TO see physician who cured
cancers: he did not give me much encourage
menL III pained me very much; | suffered night
and day. IL would bleed al times very profusey.
Every thing was done that could be 10 try TO cure
The cancer. My brother had a Cancer on his lip !;
ne submitted 10 an operation, being well dis
couraged. | was one day in Mr.. Woodberry's
Spothecary store, of this town. lie gave Inc your
pamphlet, containing many cures by the use OF
Negeune. found on page 10 where Negetine had
cured Cancer on a ladys nose. | then bought
bottle OF your Negetne, and II proved great bless
ing 10 me- / could see good effects from II right
away. After taking three bottles, II stopped the
spreading OF the cancer about the edges IL checked
the eating into my desh. | could see IL was gradu-
ally healing Kept on taking Negetlne, the cancer
slowly disappearing, until | had taken sixteen
bottles and II completely cured H. IL has left q
large scar on one side OF my nose and feel it my
duty to recommend Vegeune 10 all like sufferers,
now siXty-three years OF age, and Negetine bias
greatly Improved my general health.
Yours, most respectfully,
"a Federal ST., Beverly, Mas.
We, whose names are annexed, can testify 70
the above, as Mr.. Cleayes Ii an old resident Of
this town.
C.wOoDBERRY, Apothy, RICHARD PEDR1CK,
HERBERT 5. SMITH, ANDREW l. EATON,
A GLlDDEN, GEO S MlLLETT.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

AUNT PHEBE a very tall old lady, had
come to live in Bertha's home, and one
day Berthas mamma was going away
and said, '' You can stay with Aunt
Phebe, can't you, Bertha 2" No,
mamma" the little girl replied, Aunt
Phebe is big 'nuff to 'tay alone"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27
Don't die in the house,

Ask druggists for "Rough on Rats" 1t clear
out rats, mice, reaches, flies, bed-bugs. 15c
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

FooD Fer GROWING Fowls. Food for
young and growing fowls must, to obtain
good growth, be rich IN nltrates and phoS-
pilates. Corn meal contains much oil,
which before it can be appropriated by the
system, has to go tnroagh a number of
chemical changes, consequently it is too
rich a food to be fed exclusively to very
young chickens. Coarse oatmeal mixed
with milk. is very nutritious food Cracked
or whole wheat is also excellent and the
two mixed in equal parts give, undoubted-
ly, the best gram food we can obtain, with
perhaps, the exception Of rice. Milk curd
Is very nutritious. and should always be
given them when 1t can be had. If insect
food is not abundant, and milk or curd
not obtalnable, feed fresh meat boiled and
minced. After the chickens have gOt a
good start in feathers, corn meal can be
used as the general grain food, as oatmeal
and wneat (though the best) are too ex-
pensive for constant use. For vegetables,
boiled potatoes, mashed and mixed with
wheat-bran, are excellent.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

THE following is interesting as COM
parative table of thesaverage slzeo f fibres.
their diameters being given: East India
wool 100 of an inch, China wool 75O,
Domestic wool l-100. Leicester wool 1-13OO,
Southdown wool 1850, Merino wool l l.
800, China grass 1-1100, and English flax
1-1SU0 of an inch.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27
PENSTONS S

For Soldiers, for Fathers, Mothers, Widows,
Children. etc. Thousands yet entitled Pensions
for any wound or disease. Bounty yet due to
thousands. Pensioners entitled to increase Of
Pensions. New laws and decisions. Time limited
Apply at once. Enclose two stamps for laws,
blanks, and instructions E. H. GELSTON 4 CO,
U. S. Claim Attorneys, Washington, D. C.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

INVEST YOUR tIRNINGS

In the stock Of the Denver Land b improvement Co.;
profits immense paid in dividends loo per cent in
six months absolutely safe personal liability; deal
only in Denver real estate; dividends paid regularly
Refer TO any of the banks or business of Denver
Any number of shares at TEN DOLLARS each sent
by mail receipt of the money. Circulars sent free.
Address Archie @. Fisk President; NJ II. Smith, Sec
retary; A H. Estes Treas 44 Larimer St., Denver Col
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

A MAN who cannot govern his own
temper should never try TO control his
wife's.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

Soils are improved by mixing. The
physical properties of the soil have an I'M.
portant influence upon it's average fertility.
The admixture of pure sand with clay
soil produces an alteration which is often
beneici1l, and which is almost wholly
physical The sand opens the pores of the
clay and makes it more permeable to the
air,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

A TEAsPOoEFUL ~ pow dered charcoal, a
quart of bran, and refuse from the table,
mixed and moistened with warm water,
are the ingredients of capital egg pro-
duciGg food for hens.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

BELLS ON SHEEP.-'' A good farmer in
Leyden, who keeps about dozen excellent
Southdown ewes, always belled, was
grieved and surprised ore morning 10 find
that the dogs had ralded his flock, killed
two, mangled others, and scattered the
rest. On collecting his lit flock into the
yard after a days search he found that the
tongue was lost from the bell. This was
replaced, and never since have his sheep
been worried. The experiment is 80 sim.
pie and cheap that it is worth trying"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

1hOse Hns%erLnS advertisement VIII
confer favor upon the advertiser and tn :
publisher by Stating that they SAW the sdver
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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27
AGRICULTURE.

CoLIC IN HORSES Attacks of collie most
frequently are the result of carelessness,
and generally may be traced TO horse
having drank cold water when heated, or
Immediately after being fed, by being gor-
ged with food after long fasting, or being
chilled by currents of cold air. Some
horses are consitutlonally more liable TO it
than others. The first symptoms are a
neral tidgetiness accompanied by lifting
of the feet very quickly, following by vio-
lent rolling. These symptoms also indi-
cate other disorders, requiring very differ
ent treatment from collie. There are two
that distinguish collie from Inflammation of
the bowels. In The former, the horse will
strike his belly violently with his feet be-
tween the paroXsms of pain; but in the lat
ter, though he may lift his feet, he will not
strike, and the pam is continuous. When
cohc symptoms are accompanied by con-
stipation, the first care must be TO empty
the bowels By "back raking" and injec-
tions of warm water. Here, clearly, the
stimulating medicines proper TO hatuent
collie would be inappropriate and most
likely produce Inflammation of the bowels.
Flatulent coliC is the more frequent and
sudden form, requiring prompt treatment,
and perhaps with what may be at hand in
country place. A horse got well quickly
after the administration of one. quarter
pint of gin, and two ounces OF ground
ginger mixed with, water TO fill soda water
bottle, from which it was poured down his
throat. Elual parts of whisky and milk,
and from half pint to a pint at IA time has
been useful. A veterinary prescription for
collie, is: Spirits of ;urpentine, four oun-
ces; linseed oil, twelve ouuces; laudarum,
one and one-quarter ounces TO be mixed,
and given every hour nntil the pain ceases.
Bathing the belly with hot water, and tric-
tiun, are both useful. If a horse is led
about quietly, not galIoped, as will be done
hy ignorant grooms, it will aid the action
of the medicine, and prevent a horse from
hurting himself by rolling as he will be
ap; to do, during the paroxysms of pain.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27
Though Shaken IN Every Joins

THOUGH shaken I'm livery Joinb
and nber with fever and ague, or bilious remttenL
the system may yet be freed from the malignant
virus with HoStetter's Stomach BiHers. Protect
the system against il with this benencent anti
spasmodic, which is furthermore a supreme rem
edy for liver complaint, constipation. dyspepsia,
debility, rheumatism, kidney troubles and other
ailments. For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

THE following is a well-tested receipt fol
chicken cholera: At the first symptoms
dissolve in one gallon OF the drinking
water half teaspoonful of alum and the
same of oopperas; at the same time give
daily in the soft feed little sharp sand,
at the rate of one teaspoonful to fowl.
In severe cases give at once by hand q
piece of alum and piece of copperas, each
the size of a pea, mixed in dough, with
one teaspoonful of sand and little mea
and water. Continue the medicated water
and sanded feed until all signs of disease
disappear.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

THE average results of experiment and
theory, SO to speak, m kes 81 pounds of
Indian corn equal TO 100 pounds of hay,
or l, 140 pounds Of corn 10 the ton of hay.
But it must be remembered that the nutrl-
tive effects of food upon an animal are
varied by many causes, and also that the
comparison of foods is affected by the OBJ
ject sought, as fat, growth, labor, milk, etc.
The above is the relative amount of nutri-
tive matter in corn and hay, as determined
by experiment and theory.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27

THE kinds of grass suited for permanent
pasture depends upon the kind of SOIL
Indeed, it is hardly worth while to try to
seed down permanently any but moist soils.
For these the following kinds of grass are
best suited: Red-top, five pounds, per
acre; creeping bent, five pounds; meadow
spear-grass. four pounds; red fescue, five
pounds; meadow fescue, three pounds :;
tall fescue, five pounds; meadow oat-grass,
four pounds; crested dogs tail, three
pounds; timothy, three pounds.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-27
MINUTE REMEDY.
RAILWAYS
Ready Relief,

In from one 20 twenty minutes, never falls 70
relieve PAIN with one thorough applicationi
no matter how violent or excructaung the pain
the Rheumatic, Bed-rddens Innrm. Crippled
NervouA NeurRlgic or prostrated with disease
man suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF wiz
AFFORD instant ease.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04
Destructiye Fire in Staunton, Va.

Stanton, Va, Oct. 2S.-This morn
ing about three o'clock Il fire broke
out at the rear OF 4. Switzer's cloth
ing store, and before the fire compa.
MES could arrest the flames they spread
to the adjoining stores of John w.
Abby, clothier; Louis Eisenman, boots
and shoes, and George Armentrout.
tobacconist, involving heavy loss TO the
owners of.the buildings & stocks. The
heaviest loser in all is Mr.. Ably, whose
estimated loss on building and stock
is ten thousand dollars. Eisenman's
loss is estimated at four thousand dol
lars. Twenty thousand dollars will
hardly cover the loss and damage by
water and fire, most ofwhich is cover
ed by insurance in the following com.
panies: Georgia Home, Home ofNew
York, Phenix, Virginia Fire Marine.
Old Dominion, Home of Columbus,
Fire association of Philadelphia, Lii,
verpool of London, and Globe and
Westminster. This is the most de-
structive fire Staunton has had for
many years, and but for the fine wa
ter supply and extraordinary efforts of
the firemen the centre of the town
must have been destroyed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04
How He Did It.

L returned to Ashville after On abb
sence of three years, and found my
friend Trufiles growing fat and jovial,
with face the very mirror of peace
and self-satisfaction. Trufiies was
the village baker, and he was not like
this when | went away.
'Truffles,' said I, 'how is it You
have improved
Improved HOWE
We'll, in every way. What have
you been doing?'
just then a little girl came in, with
4 tattered shawl and barefooted, to
whom Truflles gave Il loaf Of bread
ooh, dear Mr.. Trufhes, the child
said, with trimming eyes, as she took
the loaf OF bread, mamma is getting
better, and she says she owes so much
to you
That's one of the things Pve been
doing he said, after the child had
gone.
You are giving. the suffering family
Bread | qucried,
Yes
Have you any more cases like this (?
Yes, three or four OF them. live
them loaf a day-enough to feed
them
And you take no pay"
Not from them
'Ah! From the town.
no, here said Trufilcs, laying his
hand on his breast. Tll tell YOU. he
added, smiling: One day, over a year
ago, q poor woman came TO me and
asked for loaf of bread, for which
she could not pay, for her suffering
children. At first ! hesitated, but
finally gave 10 her, and as her bless
ing rang i'll my ears after she had
gone, | felt my heart grow wmm.-
Times were hard, and there was a
good deal of suffering, and / found
myself wishing that | could afford to
give away more bread. At length an
idea struck me. I'd stop drinking,
and give that amount away in bread,
adding one or two loaves on my own.
account, and it's been blessing to
me. My heart has grown bigger, and
I've grown better every way. Nv
sleep is sound and sweet, and my
dreams are pleasant. And that's
what You see, suppose
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

GOOD ADVICE FOR TIE YoUNG.-A-
void oil boastings and exaggerations,
hackbiting, abuse, and evil speaking
slang phrases aul oaths in conversa-
ton; depreciate no mans qualities, and
accept Inequalities OF the humblest
kind in hearty &c appreciatve manner !;
avoid giving any offence, ard il you do
offend, have the manliness to apologize (;
infnse as much elegance as possible in
TO your thoughts as we'll rs your ac-
TONS aud, as you avoid vulgarities you
will increase the enjoyment of life, and
grow in the respect Of others.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

The New York Times raises manly
voice against the lovying Of assessments
on persons employed under the govern.
ment. II says: I'VE yield TO none 10
our attachment to our party and our
zeal for its principles, but if i; cannot
be maintained in power without taxing
The employees of the government, under
a tbinly disguised duress, we are quite
ready to sec it go out. We should,
however, consider such a concession as
o humiiating avowal Of the weakness
Of our cause"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04
MAKE YOUR MOTHER HAPPY.

Children, make your mother happy;
Make her sing instead or sish.
For the mournful hour OF parting
May be very, very nigh.
Children. make your mothe, happy;
Many grieis she has to bear;
Aud she wearies meath her burdens.
Can you not these burdens share?
Children. make your mother happy;
Prompt obedience cheers her heart;
While willful disobedience
Pierces like q poisoned dart.
Children, make your mother happy
On her brow the lines of care
Deepen daily don't you see them
While your own is young and fair.
Children. make your mother happy;
For beneath the coffin lid
All too soon her face so saint.like.
Shall forcvermtrc be hid.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04
An Enthusiastic Endorsemen t..

GoEuAN, n. H., July Il, 1879.
GENTS Whoever yon are, don't
know; but thank the Lord and feel
grateful 20 you 10 know that in this
world Of adu!teratcd medicines there is
one compound that proves and does AL
it adver,ises TO do, and more. Four
years ago l had slight shock OF palsy,
which unHerved me to such an extent
Tia ct the least excitement would make
me shake like the ague Last May
was induced to try Hop Bilters. fused
one bottle, bat did not see any change
another did 50 change my nerves that
they are now as steady as they ever
we're. It used to take both hands TO
write, but nov my good right hand writes
this. Now, if you continue to manulac-
ture as honest and good an article as
you DO, you will accumulate an honest
fortune, and confer the greatest blessing
on your fellow-mcn that was ever con-
ferrcd on mankind. TIa BURCn.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04
DON'T TAKE IT TO HEART.

There's many a trouble
Would break like bubble.
And IN to tho waters of Lethe depart,
Did we not rehearse II,
And tenderly nurse it,
And give 1t permanent place in the
heart.
There's many sorrow,
Would vanish tomorrow,
Were we but willing to furnish the wings.
SO sadly intruding.
And quietly broo ding,
1t matches all sorts OF horrible things.
How welcome the seeming
OF looks that are beaming.
Whether ones wealthy or whether ones
poor;
Eyes bright MS berry.
Checks red as cherry,
The groan. and the curse. and the heart
ache can cure.
Resolved to he merry,
All worry TO ferry
Across tho famed waters that bid us
forget,
And no longer fearful,
But happy and cheerful,
We feel life has much that's worth Iiv,
ing for yet.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

The Wheeling Register says that a few
days ago a family Of movers from the
West passed through that city. They
had with them nine dogs, seven maltese
cate, four tame rabbits, FIVE ratllesnnkes
and six children. They say it is almost
impossible for one TO get along out
West work how you may. They we're
bound for Pennsylvania
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

Nelson Merrilield, a young man resid-
ing at Fairmont, Marion county. charg-
ed with making a practice of beating
his wife, was on Thursday night visi-
ted by party OF red men, who tool,
him from bed and gave him q severe
cowhiding. His screams aroused the
neighbors, but the perpetrators sue
ceeded in making their escape, and
are therefore unknown.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

Judge James Lawrenson, q clerk
in the +. O. Department at Washing
ton and the Local (Meroury) CORES.
pOndent OF the Sun, was married a
few days ago to a widow Farren. aged
50. lie is seventy nine and has
sworn in all the Postmaster Generals.
nearly, since the days OF Ben. Frank
lin! The Clerks presented him with
% service of silver.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

Bio ISvESTroN.-S3 Mp Of Vast
Iiryiaia for % Cnh.-LLoTD, the ia
nous map man, who made all the maps
FOX General Grant and the Union armies
certificates OF which he published, hiss
just invented way Of getting q relief
plate from steel, so as TO print Lloyi's
New Railroad, County Seat, and Dis
lance Map Of West Virginia foe 1851 on
one entire sheet Of strong linen paper
four feet long on q lightning press all
colored 10 counties handsomely, and
ready for mailing to any part Of the
world, for % cents, or, with rollers TO
hang on The wall, 80 cents. This man
cost $1,000 to make it, and shows a
million places or tall The railroad.
every railroad station, the name and
length Of each railroad and terminal
towns. II is perfect travellers guide
and merchants shipping-map. Every
house in West Virginia should have a
copy. Send % cents to j. T. Lloyd.
Washington city, and you will get q
copy by return mail.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

Wheeling w. Va, oct. %. -John
Cain, the deputy sheriff of Roaue
county, yesterday had a quarrel with
ii. Brown, of jackson county, during
which Cain shot brown. inhicting Il
wound which will probably prove ia
tai. Cain was arrested.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

n juvenile member of public school
missed his lesson, and on being ropri-
manded by lis teacher, told her that he
knew his lesson, but missed on purpose
When asked to explain, replied that he
wanted TO get kept in, because bis mo.
lher wished him to chop wood after
school, and he wanted to get out Of 81.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

$40 oo' ,6 69r rdns@. f'ss win o 5
hle business that suyche c,a engags ia Tha
busin sss IL 90 eesY To learn md oar iaSiTutrot5
are 80 simple and plain, tnsi suy oae can asis
great profits froia the very stari No onsosa
fail who is willing 20 work WoCen Efe -
successful as men. Boys and eirls con cam
large sums Neny have mode ~ tht bus.h9"
over one hundred dOllare in single week -
Nothing ike IL ever kncwn before. All Ebo
engage are sur2rised ct the case and raF1V
with which they are able 10 make money foa
csn engage IN this busiuess duriug your 'Ff
time ~ great profit You do not have 20 in71l
CT pitGl in it, We take all The risk lhoee wa
Bsed ready money, shonid write 20 us A. once
All fnrnis5sd free. Adde'S TRUg 4 co. Aa'
gustA, Maine Dec a. l650.--!J.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04
$1,000 A YEAR 9 sss s 3;

bone by any nc I've mao or woman. boy or girl
d. "a viii not be obliged To- leave your own
towD, or bc away from home over night ANY
one can conduct the business. 10 requires no
capital.
We Will START YOU WITH Az OUTFIT
WORTH 81 .EB- FREE. ~
lyon are employed during the day you can
make from So to - an evening Some Of our
ng'sis report q profit of S25 Zoo p single day
write at once ror full particulars 20
u. O. EDEOUT.
20 Barclay Street. n y.
April 20, lSsL-Cn.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-11-04

a newspaper advertisement reads thus
Wanted-A saddle horse for lady
weighing about $50 pounds. Another
reads; 'Wantcd--A young man to take
charge Of a pair Of horses OF q religious
turn Of mind