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Thousand Bottles

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ssma trouble aTd pRlpiiAtlon OF ne hat. SO
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woman J. suffering wI,h, Fem tle weakness.
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on Its

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Sold in 1882

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cut kids Of ms'iIciles but they dot care .i..
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BETHEL, Aug. l0.-Three large maps,
Illustrating ancient geography, have been
purchased for Gould's Academy. Some
valuable reference books have also been
recently added 10 the library, sll bought
with money raised by the Exhibition last
spring. VIII.
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In This State

ny speoial yeqIa,t We puhllsh Cor tie Interest.
OF people that are suffering ani hoping Al I pray'
ing for relef The statement OF Iel abe O. an
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OxFoRD.-Seyeral exciting law trials,
lately.
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Merits

GfdciSe. To AL msn AMI V0n.'u that ~
suIerng with cay OF tn aEGVs diseases, W. 10
ahvi-e hem 10 try Q. cAGGOt pFss' u a. D. gh
az IL deserve, a the suffering y Ia'o. Ntsgt.
nEN. John SPISNEH. Siark. No
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The Household Blood Purifier and
Cough Syrup,
AND FOR
Rhsumati.n Aches and Pains.
THE RELIEF LIEInENT.

az These medicinss are compounded from the
pure oils OF oot' and herbs, and solt by ali deal.
ere. JOHN w. PERKINS 4 Co, Per lard. Me
ROWDITCH, WEBSTER. 4 CO, Augusta, Ne.
N hn lIsA.I neL era.
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TRIAL BOTTLES rs CTs.
MEDICINESI

That are highly recon men IL b. rei'gG o.. roo
pie ia our state, FOR consumption, Dyspepsia Fe'
male diseases. Kidney, Lung and Liver lrouble,
Hilousness. Loot NanhOnd, k~eunatlsm, Goa lbs
Cstarrh and Scroiulous Hgnogs. 40,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
The "Register'.'' Diphtheria Cure.
de- Moines Repisterl


Some fifteen years ago the Register rub-
lished a cure for diphtheria which became
famous and treasured for the efficiency of
its curative properties as tested in thousands
of lows homes. 1t was the recipe of DR..
w. A Scott. From its original appearance
in the Register and from our frequent re-
publication of ii, coupled with the fact of
the many letters we have printed testifying
10 It's efhclency, 1t grew to have the popular
name OF THE Registers Diphtheria Cure"
thus cheating the good and generous Doctor
out OF even the credit for il:
Now below we have another letter from
DR.. Scott, stating that he has now a still
better and simpler treatment for diphtneria
TO recommend, and that he desires TO make
1t public also through the Register, TO the
end that 1t may do more general work of
good than he can hope for in his own prac-
tice.
MILO, Iowa-In long years agone you published
my cure for diphtheria, IL Attracted widesnread
attention aud became known as THE Register
Diphtheria Cure" and saved hundreds of lives
as thankful letters received by me showed The
years OF progress and thought have brought bet
Ter treatment because not so slow In action. /
have lately received several letters asking for the
treatment as published in the Register their
much treasured copies containing the same hav-
improved treatment, which can be han at any
dug store and used by any person without dan
ger.
take ten grains of permanganste of potassium
and mix with one ounce of cold water. AS soon
as dissolved IL must be applied with rag or
sponge, mop or swab 10 the whitish places in the
nostr1ls, and other places that the diptheria
mem brane on. Do this very gently but thorough
ly every three hours until better; then every six
hours until we'll II does not give pain, but Is
rather nauSeOus to the taste. If the tongue is
coated white, mix one drachm of hypusoiwhite
of soda and five drops of oil sasssfrss and four
ounces syrup made OF sugar and hot water, and
give a teaspoonful every one to tn zee hours as
needed. when awake. If the tongue is not coated
white, mix twenty drops of tincture OF phyto-
laccs IN four ouBces of cold water, and give
teaspoonful every one 10 three hours as needed.
when awake. The phytOiaccR is the common
pokeroOtot the South and, II loses its strength
| by drying ana age, the tincture should be from
| the fresh root. or II is worthless.
1t is well to apply little sweet-oil or cos
moline to the outside of the throat to protect It
from the action of the air as the patient must be
protected from all danger OF getting chilled.
in the beginning of the disease, in mild cases,
the above solutionof permanganate ofpotaSsium is
all use, and all that is needed the disease is
local at first but it rapidly affects the whole sys-
tenn when seated. In the sinking form of dIph-
liberia thsssolution soon destroys ali SMELL and in
every case 1t destroys the diphtheria membrane
without leaving any bad effect behind.
W. A. SCOTT, N. ID.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Artificial Feeding of Lambs.

1t frequently happens that artificial feed.
ing of lambs is necessary, and to do it sue
cessfully good judgment is required. The
point is to promote a healthy and rapid
grow tn, and not allow the lambs to scour.
The milk Of some cows especially Jerseys. is
too rich, and should be diluted with q little
warm water. Farrow cows milk. alone, is
not good feed, since it frequently causes
constipation. II may be given by adding a
little cane molasses. Milk, when fed, should
be at about the natural temperature, and
not scalded. Lambs, and especially pet"
lambs. are often killed with kindness +"
Feed only about gill to half pint at first
After the lamb becomes accustomed to have
the milk. it may be fed to the extent Of its
appetite When old enough, feed a little
haxseed and oats. or oil meal if early fatteu-
ing is desired. There are various methods
of feeding young lambs artifcially. A salts
factory way is 70 use a One-quart kerosene
oil can with the spout fixed so as to attach a
nipple; the milk flows more freely from this
than from bottle. on account of the vent.
Let ewes and lambs have clean, well-yenti-
lated apartments. When the weather is
mild and warm turn them ont into the yard.
II it is not convenient TO let the ewes out.
arrange partitions and pens, so that the
Ian bs may enjoy the sunlight.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Planting for Honey.

T. Ellicott, of Flint. Mich, in a letter to
the American Bee Journal, says: 81 had
the pleasure OF seeing bees work, during the
past summer, on a number of kinds of
honey plants of my own raising, and am
so well satisfied that 1T pays to plant for
honey that shall use all the ground can
rpare for that purpose. L set out some cat
nip, mOtherwOrt and sweet clover plants last
fall, and some Simpson plants in the spring,
and am well satisfied with them all as
honey plants. They were thronged with
bees all day long while they were in bloom,
except sweet clover. saw few bees
at work on it November IL. An acre of
ground at low estimate, will. if set out
with the plants | have named give employ
ment to 3OO,0O0 bees all day long for weeks
when there is nothing else in this part of the
country TO work on. | started Simpson
plants in a greenhouse about the time to
start early tomatoes; some of them grew six
feet high, aHd / counted over 2, 900 blossoms
on each plant. | planted mammoth mig
aonette, borsge and spider-plant; the bees
worked a little on the spider and boTage, but
were not eager for it; the mignOnette was
thronged with bees all the time. have
thirty-three colonies of bees; L had nine in
the spring and took two out of trees; the in
crease was By natural swsrming'
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burglar to deal with. The thought of slow
ing the man to escape without an effort 10
effect his capture never occurred to the little
| fellow, and he started after him Being
heeter OF foot than the respectable citizen.
he soon caught up TO him, when the latter
made sudden turn and rushed for
his pursuer. The boy easily got out
OF his way, however, and the burglar
sWore succession of oaths which
would have staggered pirate. He prom
lsed TO cut the boys heart out to smash
him up so his mother wouldn't recognize
MIN, and 70 do several similar unkind deeds.
whereupon the little messenger suggested
that he catch him first Then the burglar
discharged another volley of blasphemv
and darted away again, taxing something
from his pocket and throwing it into the
middle OF the street. The boy picked il up
and found it was silk handkerchief, and
again started in pursuit. The man ran
down to Sixth avenue, ecross twenty-ninth
street and toward Seventh avenue. still
ioliowed at short distance in the rear by
the plucky messenger boy. 1t was be-
ginning to get hight by this time.
and there were a number of farmers wagons
In Seventh avenue. The boy crossed to the
opposite side OF the street, still keeping his
prospective prey in view and there met DO
liceman. He hurriedly informed him of
the state OF affairs, and the officer told him
w NCOO tHc Ludu III SlSnt ana ne would ar
rest him. The burglar missed the bow and
evidently thought he had given up the
chase, for he tried the door of a tenement
house, and, finding that it was locked.
walked boldly down toward the officer. not
dreaming that the blue-coat was aware of his
nocturnal nlisdeeds. The boy lodged be-
hind a wagon, and as the burglar and
officer came abreast of each other. he
called to the policeman to seize him. Then
the little messenger volunteered to show the
officer the house where he had first discov-
cred the burglar, and the man was taken
around, protesting his innocence all the
way. They found sc geral policemen search
ing the premises, and the gentleman of the
house fully identified the man. The hand
kerchief he had thrown away, which had
been stolen from the house, was also positive
proof against him. At the Police Station
he was recognized as an old offender and he
was sentenced to a term III State Prison a
fews weeks later. The messenger boy was
complimented by the Court, and was pre-
sented with $40 by the gentleman whose
house the burglar had attempted to rob.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
A BIG BURGLAE AND a LITTLE BOY.
The Wit Of a Messenger Boy Better than the
Pluck of n Thief
Nav Yorx Times

OF course the messenger boy meets with a
great many curious experiences and strange
adventures in the course of his travels about
the city. Some time ago boy was sent from
district office TO Broadway to answer a call
from private house in Thirtieth street
about o clock in the morning. The street
lamps had been extinguished and it was so
dark that the little fellow had great difficulty
in finding the numbers. Finally he found
the right house, ran up the steps and rang
the bell. man opened the door and asked
in a gruff voice what was wanted. The boy
asked If he had not rung for messenger.
mo" said the man savagely. II didn't
cali for no messenger. What dye want to
be rousing a respectable citizen at this time
of night fo-? I've good mind TO have you
arrested" The boy was about to go down
the steps when a second-story window was
thrown open and a mans voice screamed:
Help Burglarsl Police, There's man
in my housed Helpl Helpw
at this outcry the respectable citizen WHO
had opened the front door lifted up his
voice and swore terrifcally. Then he oarted
down the steps and off toward Broadway,
and the messenger boy knew that ne had a
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
ASSASSIN PAYNE's RETREAT.
His Love Affair and How he Appeared at
His Boarding Hossse.

His Boarding Hosse.
A Baltimore special says: The death Of
Mrs. Mary A. Branson, in the eighty-third
year of her age, revives the story of the
tragic death of President Lincoln, eighteen
years ago, and the attempted assassination
of Secretary Seward. Mrs. Branson for
many years, including 1865, kept board
ing house at the southwest corner OF Eutaw
and Fayette streets. Some time previous
to the tragedy of Good Friday 1863 Payne,
one of the co-conspiYators who was con-
victed and executed. was a boarder
in the house of Mrs. Branson
and went by the name of Fer
guson. He was q remarkable looking man,
tall and somewhat O1gainlv in his carriage
He was popularity known by the boarders as
'LoHgiellow," on account Ct his height,
and his demeanor while in Baltimore was
such 70 gain the esteem OF all who made
his acquaintance. A strong attachment
sprung up between Payne and Miss Mary
Branson, a daughter eff his landlady, and
they were engaged to be married. Miss
Branson's health failed shortly after the
trial and execution of Payne, and she died
In this city four or FIVE years later.
When the news of the arrest of Payne was
received by Mrs. Branson's family one oil
them remarked that the description of th.s
man was very much like Longfellow's
The sequel proved that II we
indeed Longfellow, and that th,
detectives haa traced his antecedsnts, in
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04

Guiding the fact that he had lived in Balti-
more at the boarding house of Mrs. Bran
son. This lady, then about sixty-five years
OF age, was summoned as witness al the
trial OF the consplrators. which took place
May 81, 1866, in Washington. She was de-
tanned there several days, but her evidence
furnished no material for the prosecution.
Another daughter of Mrs Branson. Miss
Margaret Branson, since married and
widowed, and at present matron of the
Watson Aid Society, was also a witness in
the case. 1t was never before known where
Payne resided before the assassination. and
the fact of his engagement to Miss Branson
has never been made public.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
A Lafayette special of the 25tb saws:

Colonel John S. Williams to day replies 70 the
charges made by Mrs. Hell II NJ. Cougar that he
had made en- insulting proposition TO her at her
house, and on being ordered out that he threat
ened to ruin her. He denies the charge and SAYS
just in proportion as he is encouraged and the
consequence is that no virtuous woman is ever
improperly approached. John S. Williams says
that he is no saint. but that he is a man of COM
mon sense, and that his knowledge of the world
would prevent him from ever Offering familiar
tiles to Mrs. Cougar without invitation or en-
couragement. Even my bitterest enemies, -
says the editor " will admit that this charge is
intended for effect abroad. and With view 10
making people believe that there was at least one
occasion when she preserved her virtue" The
reply appears over Williams own signature.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Huncarinn Grass.

This is valuable crop supplying good
green fodder, as well as hay, and large
quantity can be obtained from a small area
of land. 1t can be sown late in the season,
after the ordinary hay crop is pretty accu-
rately timated, and the demand for fodder
known. Hungarian grass may be sown
after rye, or on Sod ground. Plow the land
to moderate depth and make the surface
very fine. A liberal dressing
of fine manure, is some COM
mercial fertilizer, is essential, if the soil
is not already pretty rich. If the crop is
wanted for feeding green during the sum-
mer the seed can be sOwn at intervals from
the last of Nav lat the North) to the mid
die or last of July. IL for hay. delay SOW
ing until about the middle of June, rs the
plants will not grow rapidly until the nights
are warm this will give plenty OF time for
a full growth Use fresh and well ripened
seed; one bushel per acre is sufficient;
though bushel and q half is sometimes
used. The crop should be harvested before
the seed ripens, but not until the heads of
the grass are well formed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Farming by the Census Figures.

A study of the census reports of 1880 in re-
latlOn to the agricultural interests of the
United States furnishes some interesting in
arriving from the chief industry in various
sections of the country. TIE productive
ness of the persons employed in farming
varies surprisingly. The highest product
iveness appears in the Pacific States, where
1l0667 persons engaged in agriculture in
1879 produced staples worth SIS, S11 422, or
1855 TO each person engaged in the business.
The next highest in the list are the four
Middle States, New York, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware, in which
1855 635 persons raised crops to the
value Of $343, 757, 272, or $454 to
each person. The Western, or Mississippi
Valley States come next in order, 9 346, 544
persons, producing crops worth 1913, $50 652
or $3.50 10 each worker. New England's poor
soil and worse climate cut her products
down so that S01, SO farm workers produced
only S103 344. 566, or $542 each. But the as
tonishing result is in the South Here
1910, 945 laborers produced values sggregat-
ing s756, 39l, S0S or only $lS5 10 each worker.
These are the census figures, and while in
all probability not absolutely correct, they
may be accepted as a showing relatively &C
curate. The differences are startling That
the Pacific States should produce so per
cent. more in proportion to the labor en-
ployed than the rich aud highly cultivated
Middle States and almost four times as
much as the South will astonish the farmers
of both localities.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Sweet Potato Culture.


Do not be in too great haste TO set swee.
potatoes in the field. for the plant is native
of a warm climate, and cold, wet spell Is
a serious drawback. Excessively rich sol
should be avoided, as lending too much tc
vine Make the ground thoroughly + ne,
then with q twO-hOEse pillow, set deep as
IL will run, throw up the ridge as large and
high rs you can possibly make it with Two
burrows. Strive 10 keep the ridges rs close
together as possible; let the centers be a
trifie less than four feet apart. Let the hoes
follow the plow, dressing mp the ridges and
cracking an occasional clod. Do not spend
very much time hOeing. Take care not to
make more ridges than there are plants
to fill, freshly plowed ground is
more moist aud better for the plants than
dry. Leave the plants In the bed as long as
convenient before taking out, for the freshel
when planted, the better they will thrive.
When the plants are three and half to five
inches above ground they are ready TO pull.
Do this by placing one hand on the ground
around the plant, then draw slowly with the
other, taking care not to pull up the potato;
If a small piece of the latter remains on the
shoot all the better. Keep the tops one
way, and when several handfuls are col
lected, dip the roots in water and place in q
basket in the shade, and sprinkle the tops
slightly TO protect from the sun. Let boy
inches apOrt. The setter then follows with
trowel, thrusts it into the ridge up Il
the handle at an angle OF nearly
forty-five degrees, raises the handle, and
with the other hand slips plant under the
trowel, then draws the latter and lets the
earth fall as il will Set the plant as far in
the ground as its length will allow, gener-
ally leaving about three leaves out. IL the
plants are long. all the better set them
deep and they will root at each leaf. Pour
into the hole around the plant about half q
pint of water; unless the ground is very
dry, this will be sufficient After the watel
has soaked from sight, with the hand fl
the hole, taking care 20 cover up all trace:
of the water TO prevent the ground baking
Choose the time of planting just before 4
rain, If possible, TO save watering; but if the
clouds fail to water. you must not neglec
the watering pot. Unless severe draugh
follows soon after setting, one watering viii
be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. griculturist foI
April.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Glover as a Renovater.


In this country clover is standard crop
IL not only makes the best and most nutri
tious hay, but can be produced without cost
There is no doubt gu outlay to be incurred
when seeding to clover; but when it is con-
sidsred that clover acts as a renOvatOr and
actually eDriches the soil, it confersa benefit
greater than the expenses attending the
growth of the crop. When cut for hay il
leaves in the soil a nass Of roots equaling ir
weight the hay produced, and the shade il
affords is of itself very beneficial
The common practice is to seed down
clover very early in spring over the wheat
The consequence IS that the seed is eaten by
birds, injured by excess of water and de
stroyed in q great many ways. A good
catch is not always obtained. owing tC
these causes, and as the seed is usually
limited to a certain quantity, everything de
ponds on the season. One thing should be
Impressed on farmers regarding clover
which is TO seed literally. Too much
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
A Word for Mutton.
Correspondence Connecticut FGrme


The mutton of well-ied sheep of every
breed, from the Downs and Shires down to
the little wooded Ssxony, is palatable and
healthful None of the objections urged
against the use of pork can be brought
against those of mutton. It never has been
known to impart scrofula, trichin@ or tape
worms to its consumers. The sheep does
not thrive in the mire, nor does il consume
garbage or vermin, or decaying meats or
vegetables 1t does not wallow in the
trough it feeds from, but it is dainty and
careful feeder and as cleanly as needs be
in Its habits. Mutton is now more easily
and cheaply produced than beef, is just
as nutritious and may be served in
as great q variety OF forms. As q
steady food 1t is far superior to poultry
and costs no more. We mean good
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
The Pasture Bars.

II all the skies, do believe,
Had all the year WithbOlden
Their gala tin IS to guild that eve,
II would ma been more golden:
The wee birds would IA sing so fine
II they had been invited;
The COWS came proudly In line,
AS IL they were delighted
We iinger'd by the pasture bars
TIL sunset changed TO cleaning,
Till twilight clustered into stars.
And through the clouds went roaming;
And when the moon glOwed up the sky
Il found us still belating;
Yet none but my own Joe and
Knew why the cows we're waiting.
Illinois State Gazette.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
Avn AlphabetIcal Rhyme.

An AIphaDetIcaI hhym6s
There is a farmer who is Us
Enough TO take his Els,
An study Nature with his rs
And think as what he Cs.
He hears the clatter of the Us
As they each osher rs,
And rs that when tree ID KS
IL makes a home for BIS.
A pair of oxen he will US
With many haws and G's,
And their mistakes ne will y Q's
While blowing for his P's.
In raising crops. he all Y LIS,
And therefore little O's,
And when he hoes his soil by spells
He also soils his hose.
Whitehall Times.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-04
eehlltree's salary Must be Paid.

WAsHISeroN, March 3O.-Comptroller
Lawrence has rendered a decision that the
salary of Congressman 0chlltree, of Texas.
must be paid to himself Notwithstanding
his Indebtedness to the United States, on
the ground that his Office is Constitutional
one and that if his salary was withheld he
would be deprived of means of support and
his constituents of representation. Terri
torial Delegates, however, are not Constitu-
tional officers. and it is held that in their
case their Indebtedness to the Government
can be set off against their salaries.