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ENsILAGE-SILoS-At a recent meeting OF
farmers in Massachusetts, Mr.. Ware, of Mar
blehead, gave an account of his experience He
said he had built a silo this year and had put in
about 100 tons of enslage, the product OF four
acres of fodder corn, and three acres of heavy
rowen. and he was now feeding it to his cattle.
His silo, with the machinery to run 1t perfectly,
had cost about 5000. The result of his observa-
ton and experience was, that six COWS could be
wintered on the products of a single acre, under
the silo system, whereas it took the products OF
two acres of grass to winter one cow under the
old system. He was now feeding ten cows four
calves three months DID, six horses, and dozen
or more swine substantially on ensilage The
COWS giving milk had in addition two quarts of
cotton-seed meal a day. Some of his horses
had little hay besides the ensilage, and they
were all thriving and doing we'll His COWS had
increased the yield of milk since he put them on
ensilage He felt that it was no longer an expert
ment, buta complete success. He thought far
meTs could not afford to buy hay, at the present
high prices, and if they kept stock, they must
resort to this new system ifthey wanted to carry
on their business proftably. There was no diff
Guilty, he thought, in growing 40 tons of fodder
to the acre.
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The conductor of Rural Topics is very DESTROYS
that the publisher of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
should be placed in possession of the address of
either the Master, Secretary, or Lecturer OF each
and every Subordinate Grange so that copy OF
the paper may be furnished for perusal by its
members. 1t is proposed to make the paper a
welcome visitor to the home of every member OF
the Order and the Rural Topics column will, If
possible, be kept up to the progressive plane of
other departments of the paper.
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A WINTERS NIGHT.

The air is numb and dead with cold,
My footsteps crash and crush the snow
Ny beard cracks frozen, and l behold
Nv breath like smoke, yet on go.
How hushed and restful lies the land!
The moon lights up old pine trees round,
Longing for friendly death they stand,
And point with branches to the ground.
Frost. freeze my heart too! In my breast
Freeze the rebellious heats and pains,
That once even there, even there tie rest,
As here on these nocturnal plains.
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SELECTION OF COWs.-Dr. E. L. Sturtevant,
who is close observer and does his own think
ing, remarks that in every herd of cows there
are animals which differ widely among them
selves IN their adaptability for profit. Each
animal has a different digestive power, different
tastes, different aptitudes from every other
animal. In one animal increase of food may
result in the laying on of flesh rather than in
crease of quantity of milk yield, or, rice cerso,
one animal may keep up uniform yield Of milk
under considerable change of food, while
another animal shall respond in milk yield to
slight changes in food. The owner who care
fully studies the aptitude of each cow in his
herd will usually be able to point out such COWS
as can more proftably be forced by high feeding
into large yield Of milk. AS there exists this indi
vidual difference between COWS in utilizing such
food as they obtain it follows that as a herd is
usually constituted some cows are kept at a
profit and certain other COWS at diminished
profit, or at a loss.
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REFERENCES.

As this may reach the hands of some persons unae-
quanted with this House, append hereto, as speed
of the testimonials in possession, copies of let
tiers gentlemen of Political and Military
and widely known throughout the United
States:
BELvIpERE, ILL, October "a 1875.
take great pleasure in recommending Captain GEORGE
E. LEMON, of Washington, d. c. to all persons who
claims settle other business to prosecute
before the Departments at Washington. know him to
be thoroughly qualified well acquainted with the laws,
and with Department rules in all matters growing out
of the late especially in the and Quar-
Offices have had occasion to employ him
for friends of mine also in the soliciting of Patents and
have found him very active and success
full. AS gallant officer during the war, and hofi-
orabe and successful practitioner, recommend him
strongly to all who may need his services.
s. A. HURLBUT NJ. c.,
Fourth Congressional District, Illinois.
Late Major General us. Vols.
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Rural Topics.
CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM SAUNDERS,
WASHINGTON, d. G.

Correspondence is solicited to this column. Commu-
n.cations addressed TO the Rural Department of TIE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE 6l5 Fifteenth Street, Washington,
D. c.. will be appreciated
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Increase Of Pensions.

Pension laws are liberal than formerly, and
many are now entitled to higher rate than they receive
From and after January, 1881, shall make charges
for nv services increase of pension where
new disability is alleged unless successful in procuring
he
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War of 1912.

All surviving officers and soldiers of this whether
in the Military Naval service of the United States who
served fourteen (4 days if in battle or skirmish,
for period and the widows of such who have not
remarked entitled to pension of eight dollars
month Proof of loyalty is longer required in these
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PATEN rs.
GEORGE E. LEMON, Atty at Law,
WASHINGTON. D. c,

WASHINGTON, D. c.
Send sketch model for Preliminary Examination
and Opinion Paentability, for which No Charge
made. reported patentable charge for services
Unless Successful Send for Pamphlet of Instructions
ESTABLISHED IN 1865.
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Bounty and Pay.
Property taken by the Armyin States
not in Instruction.
Collections promptly made.

Claims of this character will receive special attention,
provided they were filed before January 1880 If not
filed prior that date they barred by statute of m-
tation.
In addition to the above prosecute Military and
Naval of every description procure Patents Trade
Marks Copvrgh attend business before the General
Land Office and other Bureaus of the Interior Depart
ment, and all the Departments of the Government
We invite correspondence from all interested assuring
them of the prOmptitude and thorough
ness in all matters intrusted to our hands
GEORGE E. LEMON.
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densed, and there a temptation to chew the
that by the use of such stout paper bags we may
keep grapes on the vines several weeks later than
otherwise would be possible, and that in this way
may enjoy ripe specimens of kinds that other
wise would not mature.-GreenS Fruit Grocer.
CALIFORNIA BIG THINGs.-The big pump
kins of California have acquired a worldwide
reputation not unlike that enjoyed by the sea
serpent. The unprecedented observer, however
readily appreciates the fact that when a well
organized pumpkin has ten months time to grow
instead of three or four, it has every reason to
give corresponding account of it's stewardship
But while laudable ambition to excel may re-
suit in the production of three hundred pound
pumpkins, it is but fair to say they are not the
rule; being inconvenient to handle and, like
other organisms exceeding certain age, inclined
to be hard and tough. The same is true of NAM
moth beets, carrots, and turnips, which, when
left out in the field during a mild winter con-
tinue incOntinently to grow and develop until
the time comes to put in another crop. The
same may be stated in regard to monstrous
fruits; the large California pears being often
times tasteless and are discarded as being unfit
to eat by those who are accustomed to the care
fully grown and smaller, although infinitely
higher favored fruits which have been produced
in cooler climates.
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CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,

WAsHINGTON, D. c, January II, 1879.
Captain GEORGE E. LEMON, attorney and agent for the
collection of war claims at Washington city is thor
ough, able and exceedingly we-nformed man Of busi
ness of high character and entirely responsible. be-
eve the interests of all having claims requiring
adjustment cannot be confided to safer hands.
JNO. A. J. CRESWELL,
President.
W.T.. ROACH,
Secretary.
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This Claim House Estab-
lished in 1865!
GEORGE d. LEMON,
Attorney-at-LaW,
OFFICES, 615 Fifteenth St. Citizens National gank
WASHINGTON, ID. C.
P. O. DRAWER 325.
Pensions.
Heirs.

If wounded injured have contracted any disease,
however slight the disability, apply at Thousands
entitled.
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Widows minor children, dependent mothers fathers
and brothers and sisters in the order named
;Alol
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Restoration to Pension Roll.

Pensioners who have been unjustly dropped from the
pension roll whose names have been stricken there
from of failure draw their pension for
Rod of three years. by of re-enstment may
have their pensions renewed by corresponding with this
hon
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Thomas Haynes BGyly.
Sorrows remembered sweeten present Joys
-PoUokS Course Of Time.
In her first passion woman loves her lover;
In all the others, all she loves is love.-Byron.
A mans best things nearest him,
Lie close about his feet.
Richard Mouckt0n MaenS.
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DeSertiOn

regiment vessel and enlistment in another,
not bar where the wound disease,
injury incurred while in the service of the United
States and in the line of duty.
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BREAD MAKING.-Complaint is often made
that flour made from spring wheat is very slow
to rise Breadmakers can "hurry up" the -four
by kneading in a little butter with it.
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BEST TINE TO PAINT.-Experiment show
that paint on surfaces exposed to the sun will be
much more durable if applied in autumn or
spring, than if put On in hot weather In cold
weather it dries slowly, forms hard, glossy coat,
tough like glass; while, if applied in warm
weather, the oil strikes into the wood, leaving
the paint SO dry that it is rapidly beaten off by
the rain.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE,



WASHINGTON, ID. c., March, 1875.
From several years acquaintance with Captain GEORGE
E, LEMON of this city, cheerfpy commend him o
gentleman of integrity and worth, and well qualified to
attend the collection of Bounty and other claims
against the Government. His experience in that line
give him superior advantages.
w. p. SPRAGUE, NJ. c.,
Fifteenth District of Ohio.
JAS D. STRAWBRIDGE, NJ. c.,
Thirteenth District Of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 1, 1878.
We, the undersigned having acquaintance with
Captain GEORGE E. LEMON for the past few years and
knowledge of the systematic manner in which he con.
ducts his extensive business aud of his reliability for fam
and honorable dealings connected Herewith cheerfuly
commend him to claimants generally.
A. V. RICE, Chairman,
Committee Ilrdlid Pensions, House Reps.
w. F. SLEMONS. N. c.,
Second District of Ark.
w. p. LYNDE NJ. c.,
Fourth District Of WIS.
X. w. TOWNSHEND, NJ. c.,
Nineteenth District of III.
Rs-Any person desiring information as to my stand
ing and responsibility will request be furnished with
satisfactory reference in his vicinity Congressional
District.
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Land Warrants.

Survivors of all from $780, March 8, 1855 and
certain entitled hundred and sixty acres
of land already received Soldiers of the late
no. entitled.
Land warrants purchased for cash at the highest
ket rates, and assignments perfected.
Correspondence invited.
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CLAIMS!
This Claim House Estab-
lished in 1865!
GEORGE T.. LEMON,
Attorney-at-Law,
OFFICES, 6l5 Fifteenth St. Citizens National Bank,)
WASHINGTON, ID. C.
P. O. DRAWER 325.
Pensions.
If wounded injured, have contracted any disease,
however slight the disability, apply at Thousands
entitled.
Widows minor children, dependent mothers fathers
and minor brothers and sisters in the order named are
entitled.
War of 1912.
All surviving officers and soldiers of this whether
Military Naval service of the United States who
served fourteen 4) days; if in battle or s1rmlsh
remarked, entitled to pension of eight dollars
month Proof of loyalty is no longer required IN these
claims.
Increase of Pensions.
Pension laws are more liberal than formerly and
many entitled to higher rate than they receive.
From and after January, 1881, shall make charges
for services in claims for increase OF where ne
disability is alleged unless successful In procuring
the increase.
Restoration to Pension Roll.
Pensioners who have been unusty dropped from the
of failure to draw their pension for Pc
Rod of three years, by reason of reenstment may
house
Desertion
from one regiment or vessel and enlistment another
injury incurred while in the service OF the United
States, and in the line of duty.
Land Warrants.
Survivors of all wars from 1890 to March g. 1855 and
certain entitled hundred and sixty acre.
land if already received Soldiers of the late wax
no, entitled.
Land warrants purchased for cash at the highest
Ike; rates, and assignments perfected
Correspondence invited.
Prisoners of War.
Ration money promptly collected.
Furlough RationS.
Amounts due collected without unnecessary delay
UGH claims annCt be collected without the furlough.
Horses Lost in Service.
Claims this character promptly attended to. Many
Of this character have been enormously rejected
Correspondence in such Is respectfully invited.
Bounty and Pay.
Collections promptly made.
Property taken by the Armyin States
not in Instruction.
Claims of this character will receive special attention.
provided they filed before January l. 1880 If not
fled prior that date they barred by statute of @
tation.
In addition to the above prosecute Military and
Naval claims of every description procure Patents Trade
Marks Copyrights attend to business before the General
Land and other Bureaus of the Interior Depart
ment and all the Departments of the Government
We invite correspondence from all Interested assuring
them of the utmost prompttude energy and thorough
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INK SPOTs.-If soaked in warm milk before the
ink has chance to dry, the spot may usually be
removed. If it has dried in, rub table salt
upon it, and drop lemon juice upon the salt
White soap diluted with vinegar is likewise a
good thing to take out ink spots.
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Claims o. this character promptly attended to. Man!
claims Of this character have been enormously rejected
Correspondence in suck cases is respectfully invited
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NATURAL OBJECTs.-To define the differences
between the pleasures derivable from the works
of nature and those of man, is difficult subject.
Natural objects are common and obvious, and are
imbued with habitual and universal interest,
without being vulgar Familiarity with them
does not breed contempt, as it does in the works
of man. They form an ideal class; their repeated
impression on the mind, in as many different cir
cumstances, grows up into sentiment. The
reason is, that we refer them generally and col
lectvely to ourselves as links and mementos of
our various being; whereas, we refer the works
of art respectively to those by whom they are
made, or to whom they belong. This abstracts
the mind in looking at them and gives petty
and unpoetical character to what we feel relating
to them.
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Prisoners of War.
Horses Lost in Service.

Amounts due collected without unnecess'
!. UGH claims .annCt be collected without the FL
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-15
EX-MAYOR THURMOND.
Of Dallas, shot and INSTANTLY Killed
by Robert Il. COwart.

LITTLE Rock, March IA Dallas Tex
specisl to the Gazette saysi "The city was
thrown into the gresiest excitement ever ex-
perienced on a SINH ar occasion at ! O'Clock
this afternoon by the announcement that
Ex-Msyor J. NJ. Thurmond had been shot
asd killed in the County Courtroom by
Robert E Cowart a prominent lawyer.
Thurmond was also member of the legal
profession, and about the most no:o
rious character as a lawyer and To-
cal politician in the entire State,
A bitter feeling has existed for nearly
three years between the parties Thurmond,
about three years ago, was voted out of the
Office of mayor by the City Council for lack
of confidence, after a long and bitter strug.
gle, in which Cowart acted as chief attorney
for the city. At the special election follow
ing Thurmond was candidate for re election,
and Cowart stumped the city against him.
securing his defeat after bitter contest
Since that time Thurmond has had many
narrow escapes from serious personal vio-
lence on account Of his bitter, venomous
sentiments and his violent expressions of
This stale of things has been growing
worse during the present municipal
canvass, Thurmond being a candidate
for alderman from the Second ward, and, it
is said, prompted certain bitter articles
against Cowart and others in a new evening
paper. Tie two met to day in the court
house, and, after an exchange of ugly words,
in which Thurmone appears to have been
the agsressor, both. men, almost -simultane-
ously, drew their pistols, Cowart firing, the
ball passing directly through hi. antagonists
head, blowing out his brains and causing in
st mt death. TGurmond was well known
throughout Colorado, California, Montana
and Texas. He was driven from Montana
years ago by the vigilantes because he was the
legal defender of the road agents. He was a
native of Kentucky, sged about forty five
years, and was district judge in Texas dur
ing the administration of Edward j. Davis.
Cowart is a native of Atlanta, Ga, about
forty years years old, and stands high at The
Dallas bar. Fully 5000 people passed
through the courthouse to view Thurmond's
remains. Cowart was released on $4,000
bond, the verdict of the jury being that he
killed Thurmond in self-defense.
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A SLIGHT CHANGE
For the Better In the Situation at Helena,
Where tie River Continues to
Fall Slowly.
Still Rising at Yicksburg-Reports of
Distress and Suffering stu
Pouring In.

Special TO the Memphis Appeal.
HELENA, March 1.-THE river continues
falling at the rate of two and a half inches
in twenty-four hour, and the overflow is
passing off in like ratio. 1t is generally
conceded that the backbone of the food has
been broken, and that the worst is over,
though there is no diminution in the suffer
ing, except the aid furnished by the govern
ment, which is but modicum compared to
what the country requires TO save its starving
hosts. The breaks in front OF the William
son and Apperson plantations have thrown
an increased volume of water on places which
had successfully fortified against the previous
break, and il Is feared much suffering and
greatly increased losses will accrue there
from. There has been no great amount of
exaggeration in regard TO the reports of the
overflow and its disastrous consequences, but
Eighty alarmists have greatly injured our
section by their unguarded and msgniEied
statements. The report that the Helena
Lumber Company's property was greatly en-
dangered by the high water is false, the only
damage being temporary suspension of
business. Though the city is partially par
alyzed, from business standpoint, our peo-
pie are about as live = lot of citizens as can
be found
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victsds and restore him to his place in the

vicssd, and restore him to his place in the
army.
Lisbon, IL, March 14-Sunday afternoon,
farmer, shot twice and killed boy named
Zerah Hall, who was working for him. Lord
then cut his own throat and hung himself
he is believed to have been temporarily
insane.
Bangor, Me-, March 14-Strickland, Re-
publican, has been reelected by over 1000
plurality over the Brown Citizens Greenback
and Democratic tickets, and 900 over all.
The total vote is 1890. Last year the Re-
publican msiority was twenty-five in total
vote of e76s.
Chicago, March 14-Not only are several
petitions being circulated in behalf of par
don for Sergeant Mason, but subscription
lists have been opened for his wife's benefit
on 'ChsngS and at the several newspaper
Offices, and il is said .cnslderable sum has
been raised already.
San Francisco, March 1.-THE San Fran
cisco Grain Exchange, an offshoot of the Big
Board of Brokers, effected e temporary or
ganizstion to-day. An address to the farm
ers of the State urging their cooperation
will be sent out. George T. Fargo was
chosen president pro ten.
Albany, y. Y, March 1.-THE superin-
Gates OF authority To agent, OF the National
Lille Insut ance Company Of the United States
at Chicago, on the ground that statement
and certificate of deposit of securities are not
in compliance with the statutes.
Little Rock, March 14.-At meet
ing of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee TO day it was decided to hold con-
ventiou to nominate state officers and con-
gressmsn at large; in Little Rock, on June
18th. Harmony prevailed at the meeting,
nearly all the members of the committee be-
ing present.
Columbus, o, March 1.-THE American
Waterworks Association convened here to-
day with a good representation from the
Eastern and Western States. Quite a large
number OF applicants were elected to mem
bership, and matters of interest in connection
with water services discussed. The associa-
ton will be in session three days.
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VIcKsBURG. March l4.-News frsm the
overhowed districts continues to pour in.
The distress is terrible. A steamer from
Taliahatchie and Yazoo rivers, having left
the mouth OF CoIdwater. 437 miles above
Vicksburg, Sunday morning at daylight, re-
ports the water there FIVE feet higher Than
ever known, and still rising at the rate of
seven inches in twenty four hours. People
living along Tsllahatchie and Yazoo rivers
are living on the tops Of residences and in
gin-lofts. Ia many places the water
is up to the caves of the buildings.
Horses and mules will be pretty generally
saved, but the greater portion OF all the
stock will be drowned. Barges, exits and
other means of relief are being freely sent
after the sufferers at different points, and s.
very large lot of stock and many families
arrived to day from different localities. The
inh sbitants Of Delta, La, are abandoning
their homes as fast as they can be removed
to this city ~ the ferry boats and barge=,
which have been exceedingly busy all day.
The levse in the rear Of Delta lie very IN
certain, and fears are felt that it will give