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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17
81 LL-N DID SCtN Ell I.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.

SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In effect November =. 1854.
Trains leave Washington, from station, corner OF
Sixth and B streets. AS follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at $40 e. IT,.
daily; Fast Line, $40 q. II. daily to Cincinnati
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Car to ST. Louis /;
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona TO Chicago. Western Express
TAO p. H.. daily, with Palace Cars to
Pittsburg. Also connects, daily, for Chicago
with Sleeping Car Pittsburg % Chicago. Mail
Express 1000 2. H., daily, for Pittsburg and
the West, with Palace Sleeping Car Washington
TO Chicago.
BALTIMORE and POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie Carandaigua Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
1O:OOp. ~ daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmir=, at
$40 q. m, daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:15 $3.50 and / 100
a. ~, 200, 400. 1000 and Ills p. N. On
Sunday 400, 1000 and 1l:l5 p. N. Limited
daily, tErc.t -;anday.
For Boston without change. 200 ?. ~. cvory
weekday. Gu Sunday, 400 p. III.
For Brooklyn, i; l.. ali through trains connec; st
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex,
afording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
Ing uOuDic iCEIIatS dCIOS5 Now 1OTk Ill..
For Philadelphia, 1:15. $50 and 100 a. H.,
200, 400, GOO, 1890 and Ills u II, On
Sunday 400, 600. 1000 and 11:15 p. III. Linz
tied Express, :;:4G u. H., daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore OBS, 7:15 $50, 9:i0, and LOO
a. II, and 1905. 200. 400 4:25, 4:4O, GOO,
TAO, 1000, and Ills p. IL. On Sunday, $40
and HOO g. H., aud TOO 600, TAO, 1000
and 11:15 p. II.
For Popes Creek Line. G:}5 s. w. ana 4:4O p: "a. g..
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis G;55 4. H., and 1905 AID 4:AO
p. H. daily except Sunday.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICkSGUgG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, 600, 100, 925, i101 and II :35
a. M, EOS, Acc, 4:i5, GOO, 800 and 1885
M. On Sunday at GOO, 9:25. au,! 11:o1 \. III,
and sos p. m.
For Richmond ana the South, 500 and IDOL a.
Ia. daily, and 4:45 p. H., daily, except Sunday,
Trains leave ..lexandria for Washington. Cos,
500, 1000 and 1910 a. M; Zoo, sos. 3:223
5:1O, 7:05 and 10:4O p. H., and 12:i0 mid
night, except Monday. On Sunday at 500 and
1910 q. M; T:G5 and 1910 p II. and 1910
night.
Tickets and information at tho Office, Northeast
corner Of 18th street end Penna. Avenue and at
the station whore orders be left for tho check
ing Of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. J. L. WOOD, G. P. a
CHAS. Z. PUGH, q. Nj
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DRUCs. CHEMICALS. ga.

e,1V,n q tr.n.n,rET. Tacs. IEApBEaTf R
6 : l.EAnBEATEi: < FRO.
Eas. ) snd 5. farlas s.,
Established lT92.
DEALERS y:
PANTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDI-
CINES. GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Proprie,crs Of Anodyue Pcctora, IrbricatiEs
Imminent. Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents ioi Ayers Sedlcines, Reahy-
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c
Every effort will be made to maintain the high
reputation of our old establishment. my o
A. WAKEFIELD,
N. Successor TO Ianney CO.
DEALER IN
DRUGS. PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids Dye StutTs aad Druggists Srndries
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded
Orders sid Inquiries from the country promptly
'''N' NEW BUILDING,
sep1 No 1872 King street.
GuMaIERS {; ALLEN.
DRUGGISTS,
n. W. corner King and Pitt streets,
DEALERS IN DRUGS. PATENT MEDICINES
BRUSHES, &c, &c.
gOTTLERS OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARlLLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct25
ToHN 7. COLE s. CO.
Successors Of John Y. Gibson & Co..
No. 300 King ST., ALEXANDRIA. VA,
Peabody Building.)
Dealers in
DRUG@, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, TOILET
ARTICLES, PERFUMERI, sc
Prescriptions carefully compounded. apa
SAMUEL H. LUHT'
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET Articles.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &C., &C.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours, day ana night. ape
w F. CREIGHTON
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS &c. &C.
No. 81 King street, under Sarept@ HAIL.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
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FOR NEW YORK.

STEAMERS {. G. KNIGHT AND /rsr-e
John GIBSON - -
EVERY FRIDAY. and returning leave Me-.
York from pier II, East river, EVER SAT.
URDAY.
The steamers of this company make connections
ct Norfolk for Boston and all points East; 1T New
York with all points West aud Northwest, and -
Alexandria with Virginia Midland hallway and
Washington aud Ohio Railroad. Through rate
given and freight handled carefully ana promptly
For further information apply to
T. a. REED l. CO., Agent,
J2nneys wharf
J. W. THOMPSON, President.
1416 + street,
scp27-tf Washington, D. G.
IyLYDE'S STEAM LINE WE KY ~
y PHILADELPHIA. -.
Appointed sailing days from Alczn Z EN-
cry TUESDAY and from Philadelph. EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Vlr.
gina Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads.
and Mt Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptncss and carr.
free Of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of iading given. Insurance ut the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. 4. REED & CO., Alexandria.
VIM +. CLYDE {: CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Gcor2tn.
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HOUsEFUREISHING GOODS.
New Goods Just Received.

Polka Dot or Bulls Eye Glass Ware in Rubina.
Rosina, Bluina; also R"$c Aqu:. and Amber. The
largest assortment to he found this side of New
York.
Complete lines in all coiors OF Table and Cham.
payne Tumbiers Handle Lemonadcs, OIL and
Water Bottles
Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes.
Finger Bowls and Decanters.
China and Belcck Peppers and Salts.
French China, complete lines in White and
Gold Band, and Decorated Dinner, Tea and Cham
Der Sets prices very low.
Polished Brass Library and Hall Lamps with
Prisms.
MajoIica-A full line too numerous to mention
Parlor or Drawing Room Lamps, in China,
Barbatine and various other wares.
Rogers Bros Plated Goods in Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Casters, &c.
We have some fine English Printed Tea Sets,
IS pieces at 81. Come and sec them.
Full stock of Common Ware Of all kinds
aug29 f. J. MILLER & co.
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FOR THE LOWER POTOMAG.

The steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON Will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY aud EVERY WE'D
NESDAi, III 1876 =. m, FOR Lconardt"wn. and
EVERY FRIDAY. 1T 100 m, for River Land
ngs rs far do%n AS NOmiui returning on alter
nate days. Fare % cents for any landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

An elegant selectiop of Cloaks, shawlss,
Blankets and Dress Goods at l. Eichberg
Co.'s dec11.1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

DUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES.-We mean to
III do a rushing business in Rubber Boots and
Shoes this season. Another lot of 200 cases just
bought them for cash bottom prices, and can
afford to sell them cheaper than any other house
in the city [dec4l R. KAUFMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17
INLAND AND SEABOARD .r-.s
i COASrING {, MPANY Sas 49,
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT tNO Stops

The Steamer LADY OF TIE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
FRIDAY, vt 81; o'clock p. III. Returns oil alter
nate days.
Single fare, first class, 15c; round trip. $l.25.
Boston freight taken IS usual.
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81 EANERS.

GTEAMEE AREOWSMITH FOR -r-~s
- POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS ,EsIsc-,ssll .:;. =,
Leaves Washington, from 1th 81. wharf. at ain
and AlcXandria. from foot of King st.cr: II :
a. M, MONDAYS. THURSDAYS and SATUE-
DAYS. Returning OF Tuesdays, Fridays and
Sundays, for al River Landings As lar rs Nomni
Creek, Curri0man and St Clements Bay.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
LeGrc .dierandria: I:3O. $50, $50, 1880 and
11:30 A. NJ, 1870 80. 2:3O $50. $50. $50
and 6:3O p. n.
Leare E,'csliugtca: 80 $50, 9:3O. 1890 and
11:3O A. Ri, 12:3o 1:30. 2:3c, $50 4:5o $50.
aud 6:3O p. III.
Same schedule Oh Sundays commencing at 9:3n
a. n.
For information apply at Office eth ST. w!tar.
Washington, d. C., and at cllcc foot Of King ST,
Alexandria, Va. =. W. RIDLEY, Manager.
J. 3. PADGETT. Agent. je:.n
DOT0MAC STEAMBOAT COM --
1 PAM. .rs,,sr.-.->,e
The ever popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EVERY
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. at
5:30 p. III.
Fare, one way, 81. Round trip, 800
This is the only line that connects in Norfolk
with the Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply at comranys
Office, It'll Sc. wharf, Washington.
Or to PHILIP z. II noe.
ap23 Agt. Prime s. TGarf
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VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
IA. sa "a , as:ssiEl
90 Ek g .sir-t z.2 49, c11:a ss.yz.~.sna
On and after Sunday, Oct. 18th. 1854. PasBen
ger trains will run IS follows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

I BRODERS & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, SAL
AND FISH.
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskios,
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey Co.'s Philadel'
phia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger :
Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James S. Kirk Co.'S. Standard
Soap, and for tho Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignments
solicited, No. II King street,
my1-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

yIIM. MANN'S RED WARRIOR AXES at S8
w King. corner of Royal strcets.-We have
in store 70 dozen of Vim. Mann's Celebrated Red
Warrior Axes, which were made expressly for
our trade, to which we invite the attention of
purchasers. These Axes were purchased at the
lowest cash quantity price, and will be sold at q
small advance.
oct2 J. G.. CREIGHTON & son.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR RENT.

The comfortable BRICK DWELLING, on the
northwest corner of Duke and Fairfax streets.
fitted up with gas and water and other convent
ences Apply to
nov26-tf j. +. ZIMMERMAN.
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RtfLitJriD5.
1904 j i l. r 100
lOOf PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE lCCf

LIZ.
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

TIHE WONDERFUL CHURN!-We have the
i agency for this Churn, which is undoubtedly
the best in the market. In it butter can be made
in three 81 minutes and can be washed, salted
and worked in the Churn, without njuring the
grain and is easier TO clean than any other in tho
market. Call and examine.
ap1O MCLEAN s UHLER 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

I AIDES MERINO VESTS. Size, from % to
II 40 Selling ut al cents worth Soc, ut
BROWN s CHAPMAN'S,
oct1S 102 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

MINERAL WATERS.-A fresh supply Of HUI
lYl Dyadi, Buffalo, Lithia, Allegheny, Friedrichs-
hall, HathJrn, Congress, Gcyser, Farmvillc Lithia
and Pennsy lvana Bedford, received and for sale
by SUMMERS 81 ALLEN,
jy11 L. W. cor. King and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

M ENTHOLINE. The japanese Headache Cure
Nl 4 Pocket Physician. 4 Great Novelty |!
Mentholine gives immediate relief in all Nervous
Affections such as Nervous Headache, Neuralgia
Toothache, Earache, Rheumatism, Sciatica, etc
Prize 25c. For sale by
an26 E. S. LEADBEATER G. BRO.
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NOTICE.!

WE HAVE IN STOCK LOT OF BRIT
w TANIA and Tin Coffee and Tea Pots that
arc shelf worn and which we will sell at prices
greatly below cost. Now is the time to purchase.
Call and examine. MCLEAN & UHLER.
oct20- so King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

John LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONTS SPORTING, MINING anr
BLASTING POWDER.
full limo of celebrated pure old Whiskies
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila
delphia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engels Lager Beer, in casks OF bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS
Orders promptly attended to and consignment
solicited my1-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

ItRAVATS. CRASATS!--A large lot, very
~ cheap, just received ut
dec12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

NANCE MEAT, FRUIT BUTTER, Preserves
Nl and Jellies, full line received today by
noy11 J.C MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

"VIA.' VI 1''5VtN a-atssstts
EVERY FRIDAY. and returning !ctvc N"
York, from pier II East river, EVER ~,
URDAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-17

VOGELER'S EMULSION OF COD LIVER OIL
Y AND LIME-A Splendid remedy for con-
sumption in all its varied stages. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
je11 Corner Prince and Fairfax SITS.
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I ARGE STOCK OF CRAVATS new and pretty
- STYLES, just received By
sep27 A. 8. SLAYMAkER.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05

All kinds of Blood and Skin Diseases
cured with Wilders Sarsaparilla and
Potash. b
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
A 100000 Jersey Cow.
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
Capt. G. H. Yancy arrived in Ath-
ems Friday, after a short trip through
Canada, where he had gone to purchase
some Jersey cattle. The Captains
chief mission was to invest in Jersey
cattle, and he spent some time with
the most famous breeders. He went
to see and also ate some butter from
the world renowned Jersey COW, Mary
Ann, of st. Lambert, for which an Of
fer Of 100000 was refused, and who
would bring on the block in New
York $4,000. This COW has yielded
four pounds of butter day, and for
eight months past has averaged over
three pounds. She is treated like a
race.horse, being kept in stall, with
litter up to her side, and one man does
nothing but attend to her. She has
four troughs in her stall and is attend.
ed to as regularly as young princess.
The Capt. says the most wonderful
thing about these cattle is their appe-
lite. Despite being pampered like a
child, Mary Ann, of st. Lambert,
seems to always be hungry, and while
he was in herstall she came near chew
ing off one of his coattails. But it was
not at all disagreeable to receive such
attentions from a $50, 900 bovine. She
is as gentle as a lamb and delights in
being caressed.
The owner of the COW has the finest
herd of Jerseys in the world, While
Capt. Yancy was at his farm he refus-
ed an offer of $4,000 for fourteen
COWS and heifers, and secuted the idea
of thus sacrificing his cattle.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
Cure for Milk Fever.
G. S. in Country Gentleman.
tisenent.

G. S. in Country Gentleman.
The following receipt for cure of
milk fever l can heartily recommend;
One pint and a half of lard, and half
a pint of kerosene given in new milk,
warm, and repeat in two or three hours.
this remedy l recently gave to COW
that had milk fever two days after
calving. l had very little prospect of
her living, knowing from experience
the many losses / had sustained by COWS
dying with that disease. Finding the
above remedy on page 5S2, vol. xLvIII,
| gave it, as directed, in two doses,
with satisfactory results. l consider
that received in this instance Of value
sufficient to pay for your paper for
twenty-five years. Soon after the COW
had taken her medicine she was in
clined to eat potatoes, a few at first.
She seemed to eat with a relish, and
soon began to rartake of other food,
and is now well.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
Roads.

The New York Tribune quotes the
statement that "the greatest evidences
of a nations civilization are: /. The
state of the roads. 2. The state of
agriculture. 3. The mode of trans
portation." Good. We wish to EN-.
phasize the frst-the state of the roads.
In new countries, or where enterprise
is dead, roads are neglected. In South
America, the highways between cities
are simple mule paths, wherein two
cannot go abreast. England probably
has the best roads, made at great ex,
pense, but requiring but little annual
repair. Our method is the contrary.
No original cost, but great annual out
lay-result, no roads worthy the name.
Railroads draw the distant points of
the earth near together. 1t is not half
so far from Boston to San Francisco as
it was before the railroads joined the
two cities. All can see that this is true,
but all do not recognize the fact that
good roads for wagons from village to
village, farm to farm, and city to city,
lessen the distance and render cOmmu-
nication and traffic possible and pleas
ant. There are seasons when snow
banks and mire totally obstruct roads
one could hardly get through them
for a doctor in case of sickness or acct
dent. Then think of the wear and
tear of horse flesh and wagons. Our
methods of building and repairing
roads are abomlnable. Judged by the
rule laid down above, we are uncivi'
lized-barbarous. Our legislative
bodies are blind to this fact, and appear
to live mainly to protect wealthy cor
porations from being run over by the
Iaboring classes, What if they should
do something now, just for a change
New England Farmer.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
Pea Fallow.

Cor. Southern Planter
have managed a farm for my IA
Their for the last five years, during
which time we have sowed peas nearly
every year, and If my experience will
be of any use to any brother farmer,
he is most welcome to it. Peas can be
bought in Alexandria or Washington,
generally, at from eightY-fve cents to
$1.15. The land should be thorough
ly ploughed and narrowed, and from
three pecks to one bushel Of peas seed
ed to the acre any time from the first
to the twentieth of May. A drill is
very good to SOW them with, but if
seeded by hand, l think cultivator
is the best thing to use, followed by a
good harrow. Most people think a pea
can come through any clod, which is
a great mistake. They should be put
in nicely. Orchilla guanO is the best
fertilizer to use on them.
| prefer to fallow sometime in Aus
gust, and have had best results from
peas fallowed then, but four or six
acres can be kept for seed, and to see
which is the most satisfactory time to
fallow.
Peas should be fallowed with a good
plough and team and thoroughly turn
ed under. They are valuable fertili-
yer, used with other manures; but it
takes time to make land rich when
using them by themselves.
If this information should be of any
use to any one, shall be more than re.
paid for writing it.
Most truly,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05

eighteen years have used drill, but
not the Pennsylvania without irregu>
larity of distribution or annoyance of
any kind, preparing the seed much as
Mr. Bridgforth does; my method diff
fering from his only in this, that l
pour six Or eight bushels upon a floor
and sprinkle upon it strong blue.stone
water, stir this heap well up, and dry
with all the aireslacked lime the ber>
ries will hold, adhering to them: he
immerses in blue-stone water and skins
off the floats. By the time we can
bag in my way and reach the field, it
is dry enough to go we'll through the
drill; using the four>peck wheel, which
will deliver this partially swelled grain
a little less than it is guaged for. In
this eighteen years | do not remember
seeing one smutty head. I am ac>
quainted with the drill used by Mr..
Bridgforth only so far as concerns the
mechanism for sowing guano. This l
thought nearly perfect, while that to
my drill is faulty. did not look into
the wheat-sowing arrangements because
Isupposed all on the market were good,
now that the drill for seeding wheat
has been so long in use. 1t is likely
the manufacturer Can give him direc-
lions for avoidance of his former trou.
BILE; for surely no machine of the
reputation of the Pennsylvania"
would be built upon principles pre-
venting the sowing of wheat fixed as
Mr.. Bridgforth'S was, when it is so well
known that smut is only kept off in
this or some other kindred way.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
Practical Poultry Suggestions.
When recommended to use strong

When recommended to use strong
mixtures, like oil Of sassafras, turpen-
tine, kerosene, ETC., on the chickens to
kill the lice, avoid doing so unless de.
string to kill the chickens as well,
Sprinkling sulphur freely about their
coops, and on their bodies, is milder
and quite as effective remedy. The
best possible plan is not to allow lice to
get start, by keeping the premises
thoroughly clean, and the buildings
we'll white washed. | have read that
at the time parsley is abundant in the
garden, it should be given to the fowls
as green food. 1t is not well, how
ever, for it is likely to cause a loose
ness of the bowels, and dropping of
soft.shelled eggs under the roosts. AL
low the fowls access to tender grass few
minutes in each day, and give the pars,
ley to the pig. Another suggestion is,
to scatter air-slacked lime freely about
the houses as an absorbent, and deo-
orizer. But the continual motion Of
the fowls keeps the air filled with the
choking lime dust, and soon causes in
furious irritation in the air passages.
Plaster, or a shoveltul Of dry soil
thrown on the roOst board, is better
than lime. When fowls have a cold,
it is better to use a little care in feed
ing for few days, than to dose heavi,
ly with pills, red pepper etc, etc., as
some recommend. A cold or roup
shows itself in different ways, by cough
ing or sneezing, and by swelled faces,
watery eyes and nostrils, and the worst
form is canker in the mouth. A SIM
pie cold can be easily managed and
cured in few days, by giving small
quantities of sulphur in their warm
dough, with light sprinkle of RED
pepper occasionally, and warm water
to drink. Castor oil, applied by pour
ingit down the throat from a small
necked bottle, Is particularly good
In cases of canker, which is the wors
form of cold Or roup, more care is ne
cessary. The diseased fowl must b,
Immediately removed from the vel