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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
AGRICULTURAL.

SOIL ExHAUsTIoN-A soil is said 10 be
exhausted when 1t fails to give paying
crops under the most favorable circum-
stances Of weather, tillage, etc. This eX-
haustion liz brought about by the removal
of the constituents needed by the plants,
without any corresponding addition of
these food elements. Thus soil may con-
tain enough phosphouc acid in an available
quantity for ten full crops, but after that,
If none of this substance is added to the
soil, the crop cannot make full return
for the labor expended upon it. A soil
may thus be exhausted or deficient in
only one of the several food elements, and
vet is not much better, as far as plant
growth is concerned, than if all the Gle-
ments were equally lacking. ALI crops do
not exhaust soils equally-some remove
more potash than others, and one requires
a greater amount of nitrogen than another.
This is very clearly shown in the long ex-
periments of Lawes and Gilbert, at Roth
amsted, England. 1t is found by them
that the plots upon which continuous
crops of clover, beans and roots, have
been grown without any manure, have de-
clined more rapidly than the land devoted
to cereal grain crops. This is surprising,
in so far as clover, ETC., are generally con-
Sidered as restorative rather than exhaust
i've crops. A judicious rotation of crops
is as much needed to preserve the even
fertility of the soil as to keep 1t mellow
and free from weeds.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
Fever and Ague.

FEVER and AGUR cured for 80 cents. There
ls net a remedial agent In this world that win
cure Fever and Ague, and other MAlaTiOus, Bill
ou 4, scarlet. TypAold Yellow and other fevers
(aided by Railways Pills. so quickly as RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF.
II win In q few moments, when taken accord
ing 70 directions, cure Cramps. Spasms, Sour
stomach. Heartburn, Sick Headache. DarrhBa,
Dysentery, Colic, Wind In the Bowels, ana all
Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle OF Rads
ways Ready Relief with them. A few drops In
wa er Will prevent sickness or pains from
change OF water Il Is better than French
brandy or bitters as q stimulRnt.
Miners and Lumbermen should always be
pTOYided with It
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

BoLs, pimples, and all blood diseases
are cured by ''Dr. Lindsey's Blood Search
er" Sold by al druggists Never fails.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

"I FIND that with light meals my
heath improves" said the Esqulmau and
down went another candle.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

To REMOVE substances from the eye
Make a loop of bristIe or horsehair,
insert it under the lid, and then withdraw
slowly and carefully. This is sad to be
neVerfailing.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

To RELIEVE ASTHMA Soak blotting or
tissue paper in strong saltpetre water.
Dry and burn at night in the bedroom.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

and hber with fever and ague, or bilious remitens
the system may yet be freed from the malignant
virus with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Protect
the system against IL with this henehoent anti
spasmodlc, which rs furthermore q supreme REM
edy Tor lver 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, 1881-10-13

SwELLRD NEoK.-Wash the part with
brine, and drink 1t also twice day until
cured.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

To CURE OoRNs.-Apply morning and
evening one drop of solution of per chlor-
ide of iron.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

"SEE her kiss that ugly dog" said one
gentleman to u friend on a Fourth Avenue
car in loud whisper, calling attention to
a woman who was lavish with her endear-
ments ef pet poodle. she overheard the
comment and glowering upon the unfor-
tunate man said in vinegary accents: " 1t
won't hurt me if do" "Oh, | beg
your pardon, madam, but my sympathy
was wholly with the dog"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
" Rongh on Rats. IS

Ask Druggists for it. 1t clears cut rats
mice, reaches. bed-bugs, flies, vermn, in
sects 15c.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

THE man with biased judgment Is the
man whose opinion differs from your
own.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

Those answering am advertisement will
confer favor upon the advertiser and the
publisher by stating that they saw the adveF
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
Invest your Earnings

In the stock Of the Denver Land and Improvement
Company. Profits more than two per cent per month
absolutely safe No personal liability Deal only in
ganized by prominent business men of Denver Refer
10 any OF our Banks. or business of Denver Any
number Of shares at Ten Dollars each sent nv mail On
receipt of money. Circulars sent free Address '- O
A II. ESTES Treasurer; NJ a. SMITH, SecretaryD
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
Yours obediently,

q 10 OOOh, NJ. ID.
"AnGkesis, p" DIR. Silsbee's External Pile Re-
medy. is sold by druggists everywhere. Price
81 90 per box. Samples mailed free to all snf-
ferers by P. Neustaedter Co., sole manufac-
turers, Box 1916 New YorE
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

In from one 20 twenty minutes, never falls 20
relieve PAIN with one thorough application;
no matter how violent or excruciaung the pain
the Rheumatic, Bed-ridden. Infirm. Crippled.
man suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF win
aford instant ease.
EmMam nation ORfh@ HfdueyA, TmmamWaR.
tAOn 0Fthe RIRdder. Nnfl ma Et alton Offlae
BOweIA. Congestion cf the Lungs SO'@
Throat Difficult breathing. Pnlptamaksha
OF th Heart, Mysteries. CrOuP. Diph-
GherI@- C@tArrh. AmfiuemEM. Headache
T0OthRehe, Neuralgia. Rheum@Ghhma.
Cold Ch1AIn- ARue Chfl1B, ChiGbi aims, and
FrO@G Bites. BFut~em- summer Coma
pImhmGm. Nervousness. @ ND q San o.
Coughs Colds, SprAkmm- Pains Gm 6h@
Chest. Rack or LAmlb@ are instantly re-
Mew@d.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
DIR. j. ID. Cook

Of Cooksville. Heard County, Ga, writes;
Messrs. p. Neustaedter & Co.
Gentlemen, am happy to inform you that
AnakeSts, DIR. s. Sllsbee's Pile remedy. met
with my appreciation. 1 have tried it in three
different cases, and it has not failed to relieve
them at once. The patient that had it for two
years says he thinks he is well, and that he
always expects to keep box on hand for fear
it might come back again; another case of
short duration used only three applications and
says she Is entirely we'll. 1t is the best thing
have ever seen for Piles. Will use it in INV
practice when needed.
YOnra obadentlv
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13

TAKEN FOR GRANTED Said the repor-
ter, entering the store of Smith, Smithson
Il Co, II understand that Mr.. Smith is
dead, and have come to get few points
for notice in the Daily LuGricdtOr."
The shopman gives birthplace, age and
few other facts. Was there anything of
public interest about the deceased3" asked
the reporter. mo" was the reply.
{" Nothing that l think of, 1t is hardly
worth mentioning, perhaps, that MIR.
Smith was the oldest Mason, one of the
original Free Sollers. and the man who
first mentioned General Garfield in con-
nection with the Presidency" Oh, I've
got all that down." said the reporter.
4" We put that in all our death notices
now; but is there anything of special IN
terest 2" "No" "Good morning sir. y
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-13
WIT AND HUMOR.

JONES was eating dinner at his boarding
house, and during his investigation OF his
plate of hash he ran across piece OF pos
tage stamp. The landlady saw him pick
1t out and look at it, and she began
to get mad. But Jones said nothing, and
laying down his knife and fork, began to
dig in the dish with u spoon from which
the piece of stamp had come. Finally
when the lady could stand it no longer she
SAID:
"Well, Mr.. Jones, what Is the mat
teri"
"Oh, nothing" replied the philos-
opher.
"What are you prying into tho Wet
uels for then 2"
Why, you see the piece of stamp re
minds me of a letter | was expecting,
and Just thought I'd prod around this
dish while and see If l couldn't find the
mail-carrier, and ask him about the letter
without walking down to the office.
The mail-carrier was hot found, and
Jones has changed his boarding house.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-01
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

IT is stated upon authority of intimate
friends of Secretary Blaine that he has posi-
lively determined to leave the Cabinet at
once. lie will send his resignation to Pres
ident Arthur in few days and will proba-
bly, not return to Washington for some time.
Secretary MacVeagh also announces that his
resignation has been rendered in good faith,
and that he expects and intends it shall be
accepted.
GUITEAU has been officially notified
by District Attorney Corkhll that the Grand
jury will take up the case against him on
the Sd Of October, the first day of its reas-
sembling, Corkhill informed Guiteau so
thHt he may procure counsel and prepare his
defense. Guiteau merely said that he was
ready and would secure counsel. The Grand
jury will promptly indict Guiteau and he
will be arraigned for trial without delay,
THERE seems to be no doubt that an
alliance has been concluded between the
EmperQrs OF Austria, Germany and Russia.
The London Times, commenting on the al
lance, says itinsurcs peace in Europe, which
is what England is DESTROYS Of.
OF sixteen souls on board the ship
Calcutta, from East Indies for Boston,
wrecked near East London, only the mate,
carpenter and one seaman were saved. Five
bodies were recovered
An important engagement took place
south of Susa, Tunis. The Arabs admit a
loss Of fifty killed and many wounded. The
French loss is unknown. Two important
tribes are willing to join in a holy war.
The boiler of an engine on the Min
nesota e st. Paul Railway exploded on the
9th, near Prior Lake, while running at ff-
teen miles an hour. The engine was thrown
$50 feet forward aud off the track, two cars
being derailed. Engineer Grove Bradbury
was thrown r considerable distance and
died soon after. The fireman and Conduc-
tor Jones were slightly injured
IKE STOCKTON, one of the leaders of
the notorious Stockton Eskridge gang Of
! dosperadoes, who was wanted in New Mex
leo for murder, rape, arson and other
crimes, was fatally shot while resisting ar
rest.
AT Willamsburgh, n. Y, Thomas
Saunders, aged 30, refused marriage by his
landlady, Susan Bromley, aged 81, went off
and got drunk, and returning to the house
engaged the woman in conversation. While
talking he suddenly stabbed the woman and
then drew the knife across his own throat.
| Both will die.
THE boilers of Huff & Haltman's saw
mill, at Traskwood, Ark, exploded on the
2ith, killing John n. Huff, one of the pro-
prietors, and b. Holiday and A. johnson,
| wOrkmen.
THE Earl of Airlie, of Scotland,
member OF the House of Lords, died sud-
| denly OF congestiye chill at the Windsor
! Hotel in Denver.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-01
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

THE following proclamation. calling
for q sneciaI session Of tho Senate. has bsen
Issued:
BY the President of the United states-A
nrocIailation
states rcnirn mai he snnotc sTo ,p Inc con-
vencd at am early date, to receive and act up
on o. sun , M @ as may be maze 70
fore, I, Chester \. Arthur, President OF the
dutv fo isse ths ,G n, II TO Ice my
ing that an extraordinary occasion re.
9 urts inc senate , OF tne United states 70
che Capitol in the civ of washington.
on Monday, the 10th day of october next, at
that liz a onffirod M o+ an WHO I.i ny ny
that body are hereby required to take notice.
Sven Sven nf t ny hamd ana sea- OF t9e uHitcd
Der, in the wear of our Lord one thousand
dependancn of ho n6teAS sts SfH me OF ONE t 6
drcd and sixth.
~ M Praaido,,t HESTER a. Arthur
JAS. G. BLAINE Secretary of state.
GOVERSoR ITvrI pETpID If Rhode
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04
Swim. Flesh Good and Cheap,

The hog is held in contempt by many. They
say that Its meat is not wholesome, and there,
fore unfit for food I'm not afraid, however,
to eat pork of my own raising, for | believe ii
to be as wholesome as any other meat, and it
is much more palatable to me than beef Only
one kind of meat ranks higher than pig pork,
in my estlmation and that Is mutton. What
gives our pot of baked beans so fine flavor
as nice piece Of pork, And with dandeion
greens it is Indispensable. For every day use,
give me good sweet pig pork, either fresh or
sailed, and you are welcome to most of the
beef Pork is undoubtedly the cheapest meat
We can raise, for the pig eats much that would
otherwise go to waste.
Where cows are kept, pigs should always be
found to consume the skinned milk; and
rather than sell corn, would feed 1t to the
pigs because more can be realized from il
when marketed in this form. Pigs will make
more meat from given amount of corn than
cattle will l believe in marketing produce
in the most condensed form possible, for 1t
seems to me that the most profit can be got
out of it IN that condition; and if this ID So IL
will pay better to market lard and pork than
corn IN the ear The hog is not appreciated
by many as he should be, but for one am an
admirer OF the animal while living, and of the
dishes that can be prepared from his meat and
fat when killed. II. ID. in Country Gentle-
man
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04
Cameron on the Split.

| Philadelphia gazette Special Simon Cam
eron, in an interview on the present Garfield.
ConklIng contest, says:
1.-THE differences IN the party are very Sc
rious They are really dangerous but | can
not see now how they are to be settled. There
has been lack of cordially all around, and
a disposition on the part OF the Executive to
listen to bad advisers. | belive Gen. Gartield's
best friends felt that he made mistake in
nominating Robertson. Such being the case,
II he had withdrawn all of the New York APP
poin,ments and begun anew, no person could
nave found fault. Other grave mistakes have
been made, and if not corrected will destroy
the party, for no organization can live while
divided into factions, each having the other
by the throat Mr.. COpkling and the force he
represents, might almost say commands, can
not be crushed and the party live. He says
there is no necessity in the world for the pres
ent trouble; that the Stalwarts have been mis-
understood and mlsrepresented. The reform
ers are clamoring for patronage and don't
know greater element than they are. 1t is
heralded as fight tor purity in politics, and
contest against the machine. The Stalwarts
believe the Offices should be distributed so as
TO strengthen the Republican party, and not to
destroy 1t, but which is to get the offices Is not
now important. He regrets Conkling's resig.
nation; does not think Garfield can neglect
harmonizlng the party by administering his
trust so as to strengthen the organization
whose creature and servant he is and succeed"
OF Grants candidacy in 1884 he says
There is no possibility of it. He is out of
politics and in business and Is, believe, with
out aspirations or political ambitions, except
for the continued success of the Republican
party. The talk about his being a candidate
in 1884, and the Stalwarts having him IN train,
ing, is simply claptrap, which has been used
to drive the President INTO antagonism to him
and his friends. No, Grant will not be a can
didate in 1884, nor will 1t make much differ
ence who ls, unless there 10 some way out OF
the present difficulties. Conklng will proba.
bly be re elected
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04
Dust for Your Stock,

As this is the season of the year when ami
mails are looking their worst, and in many
cases suffering from vermin, please inform
your readers that no remedy for parasites of
all sorts is equal to perfectly dry road dust or
freshly burned coal ashes. A quantity should
always be kept on hand, which should be lib
erelly sprinkled and scattered over and on sll
sorts of stock, from horses to poultry, which
last will always help themselves, if given the
chance.
Nothing is so refreshing to an animal as a
good dry dust bath In summer horses will
roll and walow in it, in the middle of dusty
roads, and cattle will stand and throw 1t all
over their backs with their feet, and feel much
the better, looking sleek and shining when the
dust is shook out of their hair. This can only
be partially initiated In winter and spring, but
the little we can do in this way for domestic
animals that have not had access TO the earth
for many months, will do great deal towards
promoting their thrift and good health.
A peck of dry dust scattered over dozen
full grown animals is worth all the coal oil,
mercurial ointment and other similar Hostrums
that ever were bought. The only possible OBJ
lection to 1t is that il is so cheap, simple and
easily obtained and used, that we can afford TO
dispose il. Those who have lousy calves or
coils can relieve them In very few days with.
out any cost. at all, and with little trouble
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04
&c He'a "A Isrickp

Very few of the thousands who use the above
slang term know It's origin or It's primitive sig
nlicance,- according to which it is a grand
thing to say OF a man, "He is brick" The
word used in Its original intent implies all
tina, Is brave, patriotic and loyal Plutarch, in
his Life of Agesllaus, King of Sparta" gives
US the meaning of the quaint and familiar ex-
preston.
On certain occasion an ambassador from
Epirus, on a diplomatic mission, was shown
by the king over his capital. The ambassador
knew Of the monarchs fame,-knew that
though nominslly only king Of Sparta, he was
ruler of Greece,-and he had looked to see
massive walls rearing aloft their embattled
towers for the defence of the city, but he found
nothing of the kind. He marveled much at
this, and spoke Of 1t to the king. Sire" he
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04
A Happy Binuder.

At q church sOciable some time ago theo-
logical student was detailed to assist young
lady whom he had long admired from altar, in
making out new Sabbathschool library cat
alogue,
The prospective minister found the task by
no means an unpleasant one, as the charming
young creature read the title OF each book
from the title.pagc, while he delightedly
copied il into the catalogue before him. In
fact, there fitted through the mind OF the Sc.
date and rather bashful youth several times
the question whether the aforesaid maiden,
with her pretty figure and bright eyes, could
not be induced to become the "sharer Of his
labors and tolls"
II believe would ask her to night if on.
" dared" thought the young man. but
don't dare, so there's the end of IT, And with
gloomier face than before he continued his
work calling out, Next book? 2" mechanical
ly almost as fast as he had transcribed the
former title. He was aroused from his reverie
by the following rejoinder to one of his de-
mands for next book"
why don't you do itt'
He started as though she had been reading
his thoughts.
"Do whats" he inquired, by way of draw.
ing her out But the young lady replied
not word. To gain time he again said:
Next book?'
mo time like the present." said the young
lady with an encouraging smile.
II see it is no use to hide my thoughts from
you, Miss NJ" he said struggling with EN-
barassment. "Yeur last two remarks have
shown me how perfectly you realize my state
of mind. | will, therefore, follow your advice
and embrace the present opportunity OF ask
ing you whether you are willing to accept me
as your partner for life. Your answer, am
confident from these remarks, will be atlirma-
tive"
1t was the young ladys' turn to be embar-
raised.
ITO what remarks do you REFER" she SAID.
"To the two sentences in which you so deli
cately blended words of advice and encourage
ment on this most important of subjects, when
you said, why cont you do it" and No time
like the present.
The girl looked puzzled tor moment, and
then burst into a merry laugh. why those
are the books you called for. Well, you have
got yourself into pretty fix" and she laughed
at the discounted student mallciously.
Miss NJ" said the young man springing
up with sudden earnestness, III beg you will
consider the words which cannot recall: BE
nine, and shall be supremacy happy. Refuse
me and you will make me miserable for life.
viii you be mlne:"
"Yes, yes; don't make so much noise about
It or somebody Will everhear us"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04

One day, as while catching fish rs usual, |
noticed q number of snakes, the common wat
er moccasin, approaching the dam or footway
of stones. The water yet lacked several inches
Of reaching the top OF the t neway, although
it was rushing IN quite rapidly, and carrying
with 1t many ullminnows and small white
perch which were unable to resist it. Watch
ing the snakes, | saw one after another reach
the dam and take their station Upon 1t, sub
merging themselves all but their heads, which
were raised about an n III above the water,
and pointed in the direction of the incoming
tide. In this position | counted seventeen
snakes, arranged in uneven intervals, In a
space Of less than six feet. | came 20 the con
clusIon at once that they were fishing, and
watched them with good deal of interest.
Pretty soon | saw one head strike forward,
going under the water, reappearing in mo-
ment with very large bull-mlnnow in its
mouth. The snake Immediately loosened its
hold upon the rocks and swan Tor the shore,
reaching which it disappeared in the bushes
and this was repeated at intervals by each of
the seventeen snakes. When they returned
again from the bushes, having made short
work Of their catch" each snake sought
his own particular location on the rocks,
there being no clashing of interests there.
Now how Is this for reason or instinct? How
do these snakes know where TO locate them
selves, and the particular stage OF the tide at
which to start on their fishing excursion !
How do they know that number of minnows
will be swept over the miniature falls made
by the rocks These are questions that go
beyond my comprehension, and leave them
for others to answer. But the facts remain
and any one who will take the trouble may
verify them at any time during the summer
by a visit to Gravelly Creek.-FOrsst ana
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04

On the subject of preparing drinks for fever
patients, an exchange says; Drinks made
from fresh or preserved fruits are sometimes
useful in fevers Rhubarb tea is a very re.
treshing spring beverage. Slice about two
pounds of rhuDarb, and boil for quarter of
an hour in quart of water; strain the liquor
into jug, adding small quantity of lemon
peel and some sugar to taste; when cold 1t is
fit for use. Apple water may be made IN the
same manner The apples should be peeled
and cored. Sugar should not be added to
either of the above until after the liquor IS re-
moved from the fire. In the absence of fresh
fruit, pleasant beverage may be prepared by
stirring sufficient raspberry jam or currant in
to the required quantity of water, straining
the liquor before giving it to the patient"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-04

that is scarcely worth consideration, Good
farmers never neglect to scatter and shake
plenty Of dust over their live stock in winter
and spring. One application is better than
half dozen extra good feeds, and the more
frequently you apply 1t the better.-Cor. Prdf.
rir Farmer