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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD !!
Home Matters.

Painted and stained floors are grow
ing in popularity.
Japanese screens and panels are much
used for decorative purposes. !.
The finest plain white damask is com
ing in fashion again for the table.
A buttermilk bath for mildewed arti
cles, afterwards placing them in the sun
is recon mended.
Old fashioned rag carpet is to be seen
on the floors of some of the kitchens in
some of our fashionable houses.
Brass poles are used for stair-rods.
They look effective over a handsome
carpet, but are difficult to keep clean.
Sweet Omelettes, which are only the
plain omelette jelly or jam spread over
it before it is rolled, should be busted
with fine sugar at the moment of serv-
ing.
HOME CAKE.-Rub we'll into pound
of flour half-pound of good beef drip
ping; add one-quarter pound of sugar
and one-quarter pound of currants
bllcA Olo tdDAoSpOOuluAO VI Dlo"olo you>U.
Mix as bread, but do not knead; let it
rise till light, and bake in a quick oven.
TO make the ebony stain for furni-
turc or mantels, use tube oil, blue black
for staining unvarnished wood. The
dull tint gives the surface required, and
is very different from the shining and
vanished effect of jet black paint. If
, the color sinks in very much, as it will
Oh soft woods, repeat the process.
The cheap palm-leaf fans are very
much used for screens, being covered with
drawn plush, satin, or cretonne to form
bag, finished off with small pompons
round the edge at small intervals, and
large satin bow at the base Of the
handle. They are sometimes hung W
against the wall by the side of the fire
place, handle upward, and hold half
opened Japanese fan tire-screen, or any
little odds and ends
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
J,j, Kuox's Successor.

Mr. Henry W. Cannon of Saltwater, MINI. I,
has been nominated as Mr.. Knox's successor,
and will be confirmed without opposition. Mr.
John Jay Knox remained at the desk of the
controller of the currency, which he has occu-
pied for twelve years, and then took the train
for New York to assume the presidency of the
Bank of the Republic in that city.
There was no Formally about his leave, but he
worked at the business before him until the
hour came for him to take the train. He will
be dincd by the bankers Of Boston Monday,
but does not expect to return to Washington
until the latter part of June.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
The Short Rows.

A Vermont dairyman says young
calf should be fed three times day.
Overlooking at long intervals, and es-
pccially with cold food, kills q good
many valuable calves.
\ writer in Hygiene Pratique states
that boots and shoes may be rendered
waterproof by soaking them for some
hours in thick soap water. The COM
pound forms fatty acid within the
leather, and makes it impervious to
water.
Don't forget the dust bath for the
poultry This is made by mailing to-
gether four boards in the form of
square. No bottom is needed Place
III a sunny corner and fill with dry loan
or road dust, with an extra barrel full
to use when needed There is nothing
equal to good dust bath to keep the
hens free from lice. If they are very
lousy bl,shel of wood ashes may be
added to the bath.
In windy localities, says J. J. Thorn.
as, good. screens of evergreens on the
tAI'oScO SlteS VI Ille ChtGlo NdIuS
have the three-fold advantage of orna-
ment, comfort to the cattle, and econ
omy in feed and in saving flesh. This
kind of protection from wintry winds,
with it's great saving and little cost, is
SO important that there appears to be
no excuse for it's commission by any
farmer.
A correspondent says that young
horses should never have shoes imposed
Upon them until it is we'll proved that
they cannot do without them. He pre-
diets that the day is not far off when
some humane bcncfactor Of his kind
and horsekind will produce breed of
horses having such firm, tough feet in
addition to all other good qualities.
The negroes of Sumter county, Ala,
have farmers club in successful opor-
alton, with some very practical features
worthy the consideration of white folks.
Ii any member fails to attend properly
to his team, or keep his fences in repair
he is fined from 81 to $40, and the
money is collected out of the first pro-
ceeds of his crop. Membership in such
aclub would prove expensive to good
many white farmer3
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

A courier brings news of daring attempt to
rob the Medicine Valley bank of Medicine
Lodge, thirty-tive miles west of Harper, Kan
sas, in which the cashier was killed and the
president fatally wounded On Wednesday,
the 30th, four men, AIMED with Winchester
rifles and revolvers rode up to the bank Two
remained with the horses, while the others en-
dent, and George G. expert cashier were in
the bank. They refused to comply with the
result above stated. The city marshal just
then appeared and opened fire on the men.
Outside citizens gathered rapidly, and the rob-
ed and galloped away without having secured
booty. Within ton minutes thirty 1nen were
in hot pursuit, and the chances are that the
robbers will be captured and summarly dealt
with. No clue to their identity
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
i wretohad Iowan,sDsed.

A special gives the details Of = horrible crime
near Roland Tuesday night Edward Thomp-
son ayoung Norwegian; went home intoxicated
and tried to shoot his wife; He was prevented
by his wife's sister, who succeeded in getting
the revolver. The wife got out Of doors and
started for neighbors, when he pursued her
with an axe. Overtaking her, he felled her to
the ground and repeated the blow four times,
each blow mdenting and fracturing
the skull. Surprising her dead he ran away.
Her sister called for help and the wife was
found in comatose state. Surgeons worked
for hours extracting pieces of skull and reliey-
s"h
for Thompson showed that he had plunged
head first in deep we'll and thus ended his ex-
istence. He was dissipated and had made his
wife's life unhappy ever since their marriage.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
las Years Old,

Messrs. Francis Newbery e. Son, London,
England, established for 125 years, write:
As testimonial from one of the oldest drug
houses in Great Britain, respecting your
household remedy, will no doubt be of interest
to you, we are pleased to make the statement
that we have sold St. Jacobs Oil with satisfac-
ton to the public for several years. and that
owing to the extraordinary merits of the article,
the demand is continually increasing, and that
we have heard of many favorable reports re-
garding its great virtue as pain curing
remedy
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

Turk is not prejudiced. He viii cheat.
the other Turk as readily as he will q
foreigner. But it is in the politicians
and judges that the perfection of cor:
ruption is to be found. When these
classes cannot beg you to bride them
they bulldoze5y you into making them a
present. So far has this corruption
progressed in the civil service that it is
a common thing for, hard working
farmer or thrifty merchant to be arrest
ed for treason merely in order to give
the officers a pretext for dividing his
property among them under the confis-
cation law.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
When to Sow Clover.

I see an inquiry in your paper as to-
the time to SOW clover seed. Twas glad
to see some one raise the discussion on
clover. will give my experience Of
forty years, and what I have gathered.
from others I have talked with. Ny
facilities for knowing have been some
what better than those of most farmers,
as have been selling a seed sower for
the last ten years. From what I can
gather, about the 18th of April is the
best time, if the season is favorable; if
not, SOW later, when the ground is dry
and cracked, and before rain. don't
SOW on snow or IN the moon, but on
the ground when out of the way of frost.
By this plan a man won't miss getting
a stand more than once in five or seven
years, but if he sows early and the seed
terminates he is goner.-Indian a
Farmer
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
Early Pic Pasture,

What is it best to SOW for an early
pasture for pigs, the coming summer
on q prairie soil newly broken?
Ans.--It is not advisable to pasture
some grasses at all, OF to pasture very
early, the same season the seed is sown
but the best you can do is to SOW ,foul
pounds of Orchard Grass, six pounds
White Glover, four pounds Kentucky
Blue Grass and - pounds Red clover
seed to tho acre. 10 this you might
add three pounds of Northern Red Top.
The White Clover is very early and is
closely followed by Kentucky Blue
Grass and Orchard Grass. Harrow
the ground we'll and brush in the seeds.
If you can do this just before rain all
the better. ALI the seeds mentioned
may be sown together in the early spring.
You might SOW patch Of rye for pas
ture to ease the grass, but the success
of this you can best determine for your
self-Rural New Yorker.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
THIS REMEDY

was discovered by it's
present proprietors,
and is the result of e1-
periments, based upon
many years expert
ence as Pharmacists.
It is different from
other preparations
used for these troub-
les; being harmless
and agreeable; offer
ing in those respects
q marked contrast to
the DANGEROUS AND
HARMFUL LIQUIDS,
eNUFF6 AND CAUTER-
ZINC Powders. APP
ply by the finger into
the nostrils. Send for
circular. so cents 1T
Druggists. 60 cents by
mail registered. &
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

We recommend Ely's Cream Balm where
cure for Catarrh is called for, and consider that
we are doing the public service by making its
some disease for which it is ia most instancesa
perfect cure. PECK Bros, Druggists, Grand
Rapids Mich price 50 cts See adv)
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08
Growing Celery.
Fv>,>> kl,o Vo,koN,, D,,,o1

From the Western Rural
We are asked to give directions for
the cultivation of celery. Sow the seed
in the open ground as soon as the
ground is fit to work. The ground
should he level and the soil mellow and
rich, and it is better when it is being
thoroughly pulverised, which it ought
to be, to mix it with short stable manure
Sow in rows eight inches apart, using
one ounce Of seed to every twenty feet
of row. After sowing roll or pat down
with spade. AS soon as the plants
appear hoe lightly between the rows,
and pull out the weeds as soon as they
are seen. AS the plants advance in
growth cut off the perhaps twice
before planting--as that process in
duces stocky growth and plants
treated thus suffer less in trans
planting. It may be planted
any time from the middle Of June to
the middle of August, but little is gained
in planting before July. Prepare
ground, and plant Oh level surface
with rows three feet apart and the
plants sixteen inches apart in the rows,
if it is a dwarf variety, five feet apart
if Of the large varieties. Firm the
soil about the plant, especially if it is
dry. After planting, nothing need be
done for six weeks, except to run be-
tween the rows with cultivator and keep
the plants free from weeds. About the
middle of August begin to earth up to
blanch I'D what is wanted for use in
September, October and November.
Draw the soil up about the plant with
hoe and firm it about it, so that the
leaves shall be in an upright position.
Then draw more dirt up about the row.
A pillow may be used for this purpose.
But the blanching processis completed
only when the soil is taken from be-
tween the rows and banked up to the
top Of the plants on each side.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

An Invaluable Remedy-None except til ose
who have suffered all the horrors of Dyspepsia,
can fully appreciate the value and efficacy of
Perry Davis Pain Killer, a sovereign remedy
for this distressing disease in all it's forms is
used internally and externally, test it's virtues.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

Solid men admire the beautiful, and this ac-
counts for the thousands of bottles of Carbo-
line, tho deodorized petroleum hair remover,
which have been sold yearly since hs invention
by Messrs. Kennedy & Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

swift's Specific IS. s. S. has cured ME of a
long standing case of Eczema, which has re-
sisted all sorts of treatment Rev. w. J.
Robinson N Ca Conference
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

One dozen small bottles Of Swift Specific
Is. S. 81 cured me sound and we'll of bad
Scrofulous affection which had bafied all
treatment, including Hot Springs. J. H. Raft,
Denver Col
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

Coughs. Browns Bronchial Troches are
used with advantage to alleviates Coughs, Sore
Throat, and Bronchial Affections. Sold only
in hoxes
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

Gen. Raum has invited Charles Eldredge,
who was the first man dismissed by Commits
sioner Evans, to become his law partner.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

I am cured of Catarrh and deafness by Ely g
Cream Balm. My Aunt was deaf in one ear.
After using the Balm few times her hearing
Elizabeth N. J. Not liquid or snuff.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08

DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator has repu-
tation equal to any medicine in the world.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-05-08


Wells May Apple Liver) Pills, 1Oc
CROUCH ON DENTIST" Tooth Powder, 15c.
The though on Tooth" Powder, elegant 15c.
Beware of the incipient stages Of consump-
ton. Take Piso's cure in time.
A water spout burst over Hutchins' Station,
on the Texas Central railroad. Water was ten
feet deep on level ground
CROUCH on Rats, clears out Rats, Mice. 15c
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, tasteless. Csc
Trough on Coughs" Troches, l5c; liquid Sc
For Dyspepsia. !ndlgesuon. Depression Of
Spirits and General Debility in their various forms
also . preventive against Fever and Ague. and
other Intermittent Fevers, the '.Ferro-Phosphor-
ated Elixir Of Callsaya," made by Caswell, Hazard
l. Co., New York, ana sold by all Druggists, is tho
best tonic; and for patients recovering from Fever
other sickness, it has equal.
The business portion of the town of Reming-
ton, Ind, was almost totally destroyed by fire.
"Buchrtpaiba," Great Kidney and Urinary Cure: 81
Trough on Corns," for Corns Warts. Bunions. 15c
Wells Health Remover cures Dyspepsia, Impotence
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21

as the natural one pertaining to mater
nifty and motherhood, and woman
who is untitled or debarrcd from the
Mexico sets a good example to Mis-
souri,. On the 18TH of last November
Il gang Of forty masked men tore up a
section of track on the Mexican Cen
trail railroad, and threw a train from
the track, killing the fireman. The
passengers were not molested, but
the sum Of 5000 in silver was taken,
the approach Of a train from the OPP
posite direction frightening the rob-
bcrs away before they had time to Sc
cure $4,000 contained in the express
.fn.,1.,, r Al
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21
ten spot is Wall street, New "

NM ITO Is TITO uuty OF CUHSTCss 10 Cau-
terizc il.
THE METHODIST PREACHERS.
The General Conference now in
session at Philadelphia decided that
precedent is more desirable than inno-
walton in the matter Of women in the
pulpit. 1t is no doubt somewhat old
togyish to say so, but, we agree with
that convention of divines. No priest
hood l. so holy M sfnfiou ca axnltnd
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21

~
TOPEKA, KAs., May Is. 1884.
The undersigned committee, APP
pointed by the delegates and alter
mates to the National Republican Con-
vention TO make arrangements for
railroad transportation and hotel ac-
commodations at Chicago, have Sc
cured rooms for the delegation at the
Palmer House, which will be the head
quarters for the delegation.
We have also arranged Transports
ton by the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific railroad. from Kansas City to
Chicago, for one and one-third fuh
rates for the round trip. Tickets will
be good from Saturday. May 3fs., un-
til the close ofthe Convention. 1t will
cost for the round trip $l9.35. Sleep
ing car double-berths cost in addition
So each way. Sleeping car berths
will be reserved for eighteen
delegates with eighteen altcrnates.
The train will leave Kansas City
Saturday evening, May S1st, at $40,
and arrive at Chicago the next after
noon at 2:30. A dining ear will ac-
company the train.
II any delegate or alternate is pre-
vented from going, the committee will
be obliged for early information Of
the fact, so that the reservation of
sleeping car berths can be cancelled.
Signed, GEO. II. Peck,
J. S. MERRITT,
n HaIVnxUEIJ
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21
will swallow them.

THE SAME OLD PARTY.
The Democratic party want the
presidency so that they can reform
things. The Democracy is great on
reform" They have been straining
themselves on revenue "reform" of
late, and the strain has proved too
much for their old rotten breeding.
Twenty years ago they tried to carry
a "refOrm' with muskets, and if they
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21
ITCTC WOUIU INV
tied SfafnS To o,nct a mr.

i'm.
ROTTEN WALL STREET.
The throb or trem0r which came
near financially cohvulsing this coun-
try last week is only premonition OF
what is coming-a symptom of rot
ten spot somewhere in the body polite,
Will, II not hecoically treated, will
make the whole country sick some of
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21

Committee.
We presume that other persons can
90 on the same terms.
The Grand Lodge of the Knights Of
Pythias of Kansas, meets to-day at
Wichita, and large number of gentle
men from this city will be in attend
ance. Several went down yesterday
noon, but majority on the early
morning train. A grand street pa
rade will be given. and in addition Il
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21

gang were, by process of law, shot to
death Several others have been cap
tured, and as soon as convicted will
join the seventeen. Swif. execution
of law is what deters criminals.
The Presbyterian Assembly at Sar-
atoga has referred the disturbing qlIes-
ton of Sunday papers to a committee.
Tie committee would do well to study
the question on its merits. Mere pref
udioe counts FOR absolutely nothing in
the discussion of such question. AS
tbnro oro Sunday nonnrc Uifhouf u,,p,
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21
II MOKNING,l

BEN BUTLER.
1t looks little as if the Democratic
party would be compelled to swallow
cock-eyed Butler, spoons and all. He
has dead sure thing on the nomina-
ton of at least three so-called Nation
al conventions, and he will simply
The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-21

Der, the committee are to consider
whether il is better for the high-grade
Sunday papers, exerting a good influ-
nncn To ori,-ln M, Tho Gnll 70 lou,-mraln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The chain gang was out again to-day
cleaning the snow from the market square
/ The citizens Of Alexandria will be delight
ed TO learn from the Richmond STATE that
1.-The Potomac river is at present clear OF
ice" The people of this neighborhood nave
an idea that it is pretty we'll blockaden win
ice.
The steam fire engine Hydrauion was
tested at the foot of Prince street to-day by
Engineer Young who has oyerhauled 1T
since he took charge last week, and found
to be in perfect order The members Of the
company will meet on Friday night next
A number of young gentlemen of this city
gave very enjoyable hop at McBurney's
Hall last nj ght which was largely attended.
Excellent music was rendered and the dress
es of the ladies present were handsome anu
most becoming.
One of the indictments presented by the
grand jury yesterday was sent into court
with the following Endorsement: I'VE the
jury, find the prisoner guilty" The judge
thought the verdict was little too prevl-
Gus and returned the paper TO the jury tor
correction.
The case of the U. S. VS.. the Alexandria
Canal Company and the Board OF Public
Works of Virginia, for the recovery from the
Board of Public Works of twelve hundred
shares of the stock of the Canal Company,
held by the said Board, TO liquidate judg-
ment against the city of Alexandria for
three thousand shares of said stock, was
argued in the u. s. Circuit Court Today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-15
4 CARD.

An advertisement appeared in the GAZETTE OF
Saturday headed "Moscss Ten Commandments
It was gotten up as all my advertisements are, to
attract attention and draw trade; but, to my
amazclne;nt, it not only attracted attention, but
became the talk of the entire community, it be-
inv criticised for its full worth. Nine-tenths OF
the people took it for what l intended 1T to be-a
novel alrcrtiscment-and few fanatics raised
the cry of sacriHqous. Now desire to state that
had no idea of attempting to make little or light
las some call it, of the Ten Commandments. On
the contrary, sag, and say it bodiy, that am rs
greater a believer i'm the Ten Commandments to-
day as any person in Alexandria who processes to
be in every way a true Christian. Should have
thought was doing wrong, no money could have
induced me to have published or have written the
article | have read and re. read the article tsnce
so much talk has been made it) trying to iind
one phrase where undertook TO make light OF the
Ten Commandments. l try to be. aud consider
myself good citizen of Alexandria; my aim IS to
make friends and to increase nay rapidly growing
trade | certainly could not do so by advertising
in a manner which would seem obnoxious to the
people. ! therefore, although l cannot see one
wrong act have committed, withdraw the adj
vcrtisement and beg pardon Of all whom ! have
offended by its publication.
Respectfully yours,
NJ J. WATERMAN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-15

DISMAL SWAMP LoTTERY.-As stated in
the GAZETTE, the grand jury yesterday
found Il true bill against the Dismal Swamp
Lottery Company for unlawfully and against
the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth
selling lottery tickets in this city. This
morning the case was called in the Corpo-
ration Court, when the agent gave bond in
the sum of $500, with Mr.. VIM. Javins as
surety, for his appearance on the 24th inst,
to which time the case was continued when
the Hon. John Goode, the general attorney
for the company, will be here and appear as
counsel in its behalf 1t is said on the
streets that policy dealers brought the mat
ter to the attention of the Commemorative
Attorney, rs they are particularly anx-
ic,lS that the Office here should be closed,
as it intcrlrres considerably with their husi-
ness, which is conducted sub rosa, while the
lottery tickets are sold openly and above
board at the company's office, which is kept
constantly open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-15

CORPORATION CoURT--Judge n. b. Meade
prcsiting.- Com. vs.. Dismal Swamp Lottery
Co; case set for hearing OH Thursday, the
9th instant.
The Commemorative Attorney filed an
information against J. w. Clark for selling
Dismal Swamp Lottery tickets.
Com. W.. VIM. Coates; indictment for
robbery; demurrer to indictment and de-
murrer overruled; plea not guilty jury and
verdict of not guilty and prisoner dis
charged.
Julian II. Holt was admitted to practice
in this count