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The First Use of Gutta Percha.

1t is to this little island of Singapore
that the world is indebted for the devel.
opment of submarine electric telegraph
communication originally made possible
by the discovery of gutta percha here.
Gutta is the hardened juice of tall
tree found in the Malay Penensula and
the adjoining islands. The tree is felled
and the juice, which gathers between
the bark and the wood, oozes into
troughs, where it hardens in the air. It
is exceedingly tough, easily softened in
in hot water, and may be nodded into
any shape. The product was discovered
in this place in 1S43 by DR.. Mont.
gomery, who observed some curious
whipstocks used by the native coachmen,
which they said were made from the
Juice Of tree. He sent some articles
made of gutta to London, where they at
tracted the attention of chemists
and artisans, and the article was
soon brought into general use. DR..
Montgomery received a gold medal from
the Society of Arts Of London for his
valuable services in introducing this
substance. Gutta percha had been seen
as early as 1874, but no one had the en-
terprise to bring it into the notice of
those competent to pass upon its pos
sibilities for general usefulness.
Not only did gutta percha immediate-
~ become popular for knife handles,
water buckets, short whips, ETC., but
the discovery was made most opportune.
~ for the perfection of the submarine
telegraph. In 1851, through the agen-
!cy of gutta percha, the first cable was
successfully laid between Dover and
Calais, the cable being inclosed in a
covering of gutta percha, which was
found to be thoroughly impervious to
the action of sea-water, and at the same
time a perfect insulator. -Singapore
Correspondence Now Orleans Times.
Democrat.
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Cultivation OF Onions.

The onion trials of the last season at
the New York experiment station were
with thirty-four named varieties, which
were planted in rows ten feet long and
eleven and one-half inches apart, the
seeds being covered one-half inch deep.
Three rows of each variety were planted
In order to note the difference upon yield
OF closeness in planting. In the first
row the plants were thinned to three
inches apart; in the second to two inch
es, and in the third to one inch apart.
The earliest variety to mature its bulb
was the Extra Early Red, in 116 days
from planting; the latest, ten varieties,
in 1853 days. In nearly every case the
yield was smallest in the first row, where
the spaces were three inches, and lar
gest in the third row, where the spaces
were one inch, but in no case was the
increased yield of the second and third
rows in proportion to the increased
number of plants. As rule, the larg-
est bulbs were in the first row. There
seems to be foundation for the opinion
held by some onion growers that the
bulbs develop better, offering fewer
scallions where they are 50 close in the
row as to crowd each other. The fol-
lowing experiment with onions is quite
Suggestive: The soil was thoroug hly
pulverized over small plat of ground
and on an adjoining plat of equal size
the ground was packed as hard as posi-
ble by repeatedly pounding it with a
heavy maui. The surface of both plats
was then covered with finely pulverized
soil to the depth of half on inch, and
on June three rows on each plat were
planted with seed of the large red Weth-
ersfield onion. Late planting was
disadvantageous to the yield, but the
three rows on the compact soil yielded
nine pounds seven ounces of merchant
able bulbs, while the three rows ON the
pulverized soil yielded hut three pounds
three ounces. The percentage Of
vegetation in the two plats was not no.
ticeably different, although the vegeta-
ton was prompter on the compact soil.
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A Choir Anocdote.

In the April Century Rev. DR.. Charles
s. Robinson continues his discussion of
the nnnoyarces and humors Of the
musical service in churches, and relates
this anecdote: "Glorious Easter was at
hand and great preparations were made
in the rural parish for it's celebration {:
boughs were twined in the arches of
the building: flowers swung in wreaths
overhead and shone in beautiful baskets
among the aisles; children had been re-
hearsinS carols. All the town came in
on that notable morning. It was q
scene never to be forgotten. The min
lister was radiant; his eyes beamed
with delight. But q thought struck
him; this audience, SO happy,
so generous, so enthusiastic-
would they not hear him q moment for
stroke of business? After the invoca-
and the first song, he surprised them
with a proposition to bring Easter Offer
ings' now at once to Gods altar, and
lift the dear old church out of debt
oh, then there would be q resurrection
The congregation would come up from
under its great stone into q new life if
they would roll it away! Then the
plates went their course and hearts
were touched and purses were emptied,
and the heaps of money lay before the
moistened eyes of the relieved pastor
as he TREMENDOUSLY thanked good God
for his peoples fidelity in response.
The money is here, I am sure it is, he
exclaimed. If there be little in ar
rears it can be made up in day, and
and now we are ready heartily to go on
with the worship of our risen Lord So
the fixed programme proceeded. A little
German had been procured from the
metropolis for an annex to the tenor
his solo came in at this exact crisis of
grateful emotion; he rendered it with a
fresh aplomb, though the consonants
were awkward. AN lie Diet sail de raised
de Diet sail be raised--an' de dett-an'
de det-sall be raised-sall he raised
IN de twinkling of an ay-ee!
'Now, it is queit safe to say that after
the congregation went home, the theme
of the day was dissipated, and the two
events uppermost in everybody's mind
were the surprise which the eager min
lister had sprung upon the people and
the ridiculous appropriateness of the de-
clamatory solo which followed it. On
general principles we have no objection
to the collection of money to discharge
religious obligations, even in divine
service; but it does seem pity that q
humorous episode should be the chief
reminiscehce of such solemn occasion. {"
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Short Paragraphs for Farmers.

Mr.. j. S. Kirkham cautions brother
farmers against putting themselves Unto
the hands of the expert manufacturer
of promiss Dry notes."
Some Michigan people were lately
victimiZed by an agent selling alleged
"Holland bulbs of rare varieties" which
proved to be good for nothing.
A New Jersey farmer writes to the
New York Herald that lie gave dress
ing of salt eight bushels to the acre. to
land badly infested with white grubs,
and for three years after raised good
crops of corn, which was impossible
previous to this application.
Cleanliness is godliness on the farm.
Clean implements, clean harness, clean
animals, clean fence corners, clean
fields, clean garden, clean orchard,
clean seeds, clean pasture, clean yards,
clean stables, clean shelters, clean
troughs, clean food, clean water, clean
litter, clean sleeping quarters, clean
granaries, and a clean conscience
One of the best things that can be
said of horticulture is that the pursuit
of it leads to more correct views of what
constitutes beauty. We cannot associ-
ate with beautiful flowers without &C.
quiring correct taste and the heart is
nodded as we'll as the mind. The study
of flowers is rest in itself, no matter
how hard we have to labor, and the
labor is only recreation if we truly love
flowers.
Sudden changes of food should al
ways be avoided with young animals.
It is the best plan to give them bran, or
ground oats, mixed with one-fourth of
linseed meal, and to make this food un-
form throughout the entire Winter.
They should be fed regularly, as two
meals crowded into the stomach too
close together are likely to produce
disarrangement and scours.
The great weight required to be sup
ported by the feet of draft horses rem
ders these parts quite liable to many af-
fections, which may in great measure
be avoided by frequent judicious shoe
ing. The texture of the horn of the
draft horses foot is not, as rule, SO
firm and resisting as we usually find in
lighter breeds, but this deficiency is
largely made up by increase in size, to
which, if we add proper shoeing, their
feet should prove just as dursble as, OF
even more durable than the feet of the
roadster.
The Hon. G. NJ. Clay says that the
Jerseys are the native cattle of Russia,
and he could load feet with them al
from SO to SO per head. If this is true
there is true there is no use in the farm
ers of the Channel Islands allowing the
supply to fall off. It is more than proba.
BILE if we should import directly from
Russia little careful judgment would
give us stock of Jerseys that would bt
hardy, vigorous and able to "hoe thei'
own row."
Prof. Knapp, president of the lows
agricultural college, says that broad
distinction should be made between tile.
draining and open-d ditch draining. Thu
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
Kidney Complaints.

The kidneys form very important channel
for the outlet Of disease from the system, car
rying off accumulations that poison the blood.
AS the lungs remove the carbonic acid, the liver
the hillary acid, 80 the kidneys remove the
uric acid. The undue accumulation of this acid
is the poison that often produces rheumatism
and other chronic diseases The kidneys are
often affected and cause serious disease when
least suspected If there is weakness, heat or
pain in the back OF loins, WEAKNESS, nervous
restlessness, and any unnatural condition of the
urine, hot dry skin, and hectic Pushes, bloat-
ing of the body or swelling Of the limbs, annoy
ing headaches, obstructed circulation, with sed-
iment or gravely or albuminous deposits in the
secretion from the kidneys; or if that secretion
be either extremely pale or high colored, then
the kidneys are evidently not doing their natu-
rul work. Many suffer from serious kidney
trouble without knowing what ais them No
matter in what form the kidney complaint may
exist there is no better purifying regulating di-
uretlc and tonic, than Burdick's Blood Bitters;
its action upon the kidneys is At once manifest
ed Working upon this and all other channels
Of publication in = prompt and permanent
manner '--,f'F
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Hardened Liver.

Five years ago broke down with kidney and
liver complaint and rheumatism Since then I
have been unable to be about at all Ny liver
became hard like wood; my limbs were pulled
up and filled with water All the best physi-
clans agreed that nothing could cure me- Ire
solved to try Hop Bitters; 1 have used seven
bottles: the hardness has all gone from my
liver, the swelling from my limbs and it has
worked miracle in my case; otherwise would
have been now in my grave. J. W. MoREY.
Buffalo, Oct, l, 81.
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1uaiasnt Testimony.

n: !. Witness Aug, Is, 1850!
II find that in addition to the pure spirits
contained in their composition, they contain the
extracts Of hops and other well known and high
" approved medicinal roots leaves and tnc-
lures in quantities sufficient to render tho arti-
Gle what the makers claim it to be, to wit, a
medicinal preparation and not q beverage-un-
DIT and unsafe to be used except a. . medicine
'From careful analysis of their formula
which was attested under oath-I find th,t il
every wine glassful Of Hop Bitters, the active
medicinal properties aside from the distilled
spirits are equal to full dose for an adult,
which fact in my opinion, subjects it to an in
ternal revenue tax as q medicinal bitter"
GREEN B. RAuM, U. s Com In Rev.
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Three Months Failures.

Bradstreet's Journal of N. Y, publishes the
following: We find the first quarters failures
in 1854 in excess of any like total in preceding
years, the total number being 1920 This
points to q record of over 10, 400 business
deaths within the current year. The probable
total of failures for 1884 may exceed that of the
heaviest of the list 1878, yet such result would
III no way liken the commercial healthfulnoss
to that in 1878. As pointed out number of
times heretofore, the commercial death rate is
always greatest during periods of trade depres-
sion. If then, with the enormous increase in
the number of traders throughout the country
which has taken place within the past six
years from an increased population of at least
six millions, the list Of Commercial deaths
barely exceeds that of 1878, the death rate per
1000 in business as compared with 1878 will be
much lower: Not more than "a per cent of the
firms and business enterprises of the country
are employing each $4,000 or less capital The
failures in the different districts for the first
quarter of 1854 are:
Aluulo 1UO
SOutneTH ................. 10
vSJooooIu. l, LID
Pacific States. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 101
Territories. 50
The aggregate liabilities were 81, 1888, 414
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Transplantin0 Trees.

In this season for tree planting it will
be well to remember that the first req
uisite for good results is soundness-
indicated by fresh, white, moist like
appearance of the roots when slightly
scratched with the thumb-nail, like that
of apple or potato flush by the bark be-
ing clean and entire, and the shoots
plump and we'll ripened-plump termin-
al buds. Second, permit no exposure
or drying of the roots until covered
with the fine, clean, damp mould; dry
ing is the commonest cause of death to
trees, but they can also drown; the soil
should have good natural or other drain
age. Third, early planting is necessary
to give time for the root wounds to cal
lus, without which new roots cannot
form. Moisture and some access of
air are essential to this
soaking wetness is very detrimental.
Fourth, the manner of planting is less
important. A nurscryman sets young
plant in hole, the root-points at least
four or five inches down and the cola,
even with the surface; scrapes the mol6
in with his foot, and gives it stamp to
close it into contact with every part of
the root; in half q minnie he has done
all that is essential. Fifth, the after
culture is especially important the first
season. Let no other plant live to ex-
tend its roots into the soil that the
young tree is to feed upon. Before the
hot drouths of July and August, a lib
eral mulch spread widely over the sur
face in an excellent protection; and if
no leaves come out to shade the stem, q
loose wrapping of paper or straw to
keep tho parts moist aud plump greatly
aids the ascent of the sap from the
root-points to the leaves. Take es-
pecial care of the leaves; let none be
soiled or broken.-N. Y. Tribune.
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nauls.ne, ana 1xe.....

Whether over eating or drinking arc made
harmless by using Hop Bitters freely, giving
elegant appetite and enjoyment by using them
before and rem owing all dul]ness, pains and
distress Afterwards, leaving the head clear,
nerves steady, and al the feelings buoyant
elastic and more happy than before The pleas
ing effects Of Christian or suhptuous dinner
continuing days Afterwards
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Poverty and 8u6erin3.

II was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused by sick family and
large bills for doctoring. was completely
discouraged, until ono year ago, by the advice
of my pastor, commenced using Hop Bitters,
and in one month We were all we'll and none Of
us have seen q sick day since, and want to say
to all poor men, you can keep your families
doctors visit will cost, know it."
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Valuable Nodocine.

Il Valuable B0dOc3no,
DEAR SIR: At the time receiyed bottle NJ
your White Wine of Tar Syrup, which was about
the first of last January, l was troubled with
Sore Throat and Hoarseness, and it relieved me
tonce. And, sir, believe it to be valuable
medicine, and just what you recommend it
Yours truly, Rev. D. F. RENFRo,
Salem, Dent Co., Mo. Pastor NJ. E. Church
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The Friends.

The Friends.
Mr. R. T. Bently, member of the estimable
community of Quakers at Sandy Springs Md,
says he was severely affected by rheumatism
in his right hand. Mr.: Bently applied St. ia
cobs Oil, the great pain cure, and by its con-
tinued use, in short time, was completely
cured
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Try DR.. Sahford's Liver lnvigorator and be
convinced that it can cure Ill bilious disordera

l could scarcely speak; it Was almost impos-
eible to breathe through my nostrils. Using
Ely's Cream Balm . short time was entirely
relieved Ny head has not been 20 clear nor
voice 90 strong in years.. ! recommend
this admirable remedy to Ill afflicted with
Cstarrh or colds IN the head. O. TIcH1NoR,
Shoe Merchant. Elisabeth, n. J. price 80 ets.j
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Mensman'e Peptonzed Beef Tonic, tho snly
preparation Of beef containing its entire utvitioua
ting and nfesustaining properties; invaluable for
indigestion. Dyspepsia: nervous prostraton. and
conditions. whether the result exhaustlon
Rrosr,tion overwork or acute disease particularly
HAZARD Co.. Proprietors. Now York Sold b.
Druggists.
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1Cao Honestly Say.
DE-, WARNER: can honestly say that
decidedly benefited by the use of your White
Wine of Tar Syrup Respectfully yours.
Fort Recovery, Ohio Rev. M W. D1aGs.
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CANCER

The experience in the treatment of Cancer with
Swifts Specific Is. s. S. would seem to warrant
in saying thati will this much dreaded scourge
Persons afflicted are invited to correspond with
believe Swifts Specific has saved my life. had
virtually lost use of the upper part of my body and
my arms from the poisonous effects of large cancer
on my neck, from which had suffered for 20 years.
s. S. s. has relieved me of all soreness and the poi
son is being forced out of my system will be
well. W.R Robson Dayisboro, Ga
Two months ago my attention was called to the case
of woman afflicted with cancer her shoulder at
least inches in circumference, angry, painful and
giving the patient no rest day night for months
obtained supply of Swift's Specific for her: She
has taken bottles, and the ulcer is entirely healed
up, only very small scab remaining and her health
is better than for years past seems to be perfectly
cured. REV. JESSE H. CAMPBELL. Columbus, Ga.
have seen remarkable results from use of Swift's
Specific on cancer. Ayoung man near herehas been
afflicted five years with the most angry looking eating
cancer ever saw, and was nearly dead. The nrst
bottle made wonderful change and after five bottles
were taken. he is nearly quite well. 1t is truly
wonderful. NJ. F. CRUMLEY, II. D., Oglethorpe. Ga.
Treatise on Blood and Skin diseases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Drawer 3. Atlantis. Ga
N. Y. Office. $50 W. 23d St., bet. 9Th 7th Avs.
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At Lexington, KY, Policeman O'Oonnor was
Ill .ked bv his miRfroaa = -
Vo01unaptaoo.

is disease We Ill drsad It often carries it,
victim to an untimely grave. Now important,
then, for those who cherish life and health to
prevent that disease in its early stages Every
Cold or Cough should be treated with Allen
Lung Balsalm. There is no better remedy
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GOLD WATCH FREE!

ne publishers 81 Capitol City Home Guest the we'll
known illustrated Literary and Family Magazine make the
Loving hbe.. Offer fo1 the New Year The telling
s6e ye1:e the Bible May 18TH will receive Solid
.her. b than
elegant etem.wndfnG GentleHaR's Watch: the third,
EnEllsh atch. person must send Is cts
WITH then for which they viii three months
eerpton the Home Guest 50 illustrated New Year
Book Case Of 2 articles that the ladies vii appreciate
nd paper containing names Of winners. Address
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Wells May Apple Q4iver) Pills, loo.
"Rough on Toothache, instant relief. 15c.
The "Rough on Tooth" Powder, elegant 15c
=. Prevent malarial attacks by invigorating the
liver with DR.. Sanfords Liver Invigorator
For THROAT DISEASES AND COUGHS Browns
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, like all really good things,
are frequently initiated. The GENUINE ARE
SOLD ONLY IN BOXES
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James Livingston apologlzed to Fred Gcb
hardt for calling him liar:
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"Buchu-paiba," Great Kidney and Urinary Cure 81
Trough on Corns." for Corns. Warts. Bunious. $50
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One dozen small bottles of Swift's Specific
Is. s. 81 cured me sound and well of bad
scrofu!ous affection which had baifled all treat
ment, inelu ding Hot Springs. J. H Ralnf,
Denver Col
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Mother Shipton's prophecy is supposed to DO
about four hundred years old, and every proph-
ecy has been fulfilled except the last-the end of
the world in 1881. Buy your Carboline. the great
hair restorer, before the world comes to an end.
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Rough on Rats, clears out Rats, Nice 15c
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, tasteless Csc
Rough on Coughs" Troches. l5c: LIQUID &c
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Senator Maxey wants to substitute the half
dollar as the standard silver coin.
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open-ditoh aids the rapid escape Of the
surface water, carrying with it all the
elements of fertility. They mar the
landscape, obstruct the labors of the
husbandman, and fail to meet the de-
mands of scientific drainage. Tile
drainage almost entirely prevents sur
face washing; the porus soil takes up
the water like great sponge, and passes
it of through the drains. This is done
slowly, giving ample time for its escape
by the great natural channels. After q
considerable fall of water it requires
from ten to fourteen days for the drains
to discharge the increase.
In feeding clear corn meal there is
always waste proportionate to the
amount fed in q double sort of ratio. A
close examination of the excrement
will always show this. Other foods
taken into the stomach with it help in
its digestion. Bran should always be
mixed with it. Without going into the
chemistry of the matter, it may be suf-
ficient to say that experience has taught
me that on ration of bran, corn meal
and linseed meal, mixed in proportion
OF three, two and one respectively, cat
tie will grow faster than when fed the
same measure of clear corn meal.
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Arthur recommended $lOO, coo for the protec-
ton of lower Mississippi levees.
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Cattle Wanted.
Parties having cattle for sale of any class,
please address, giving grade, numbers, age and
price. John c. Abbott, Box 225O, Denver, COL
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The increasing sales of Piso's Cure attests its
claim a. the best cough remedy.
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II was sight to behold from kidney
drnpsy, but was restored to perfect
health by Warmers Safe Cure"
Troy, n. Y. JAMES ALLEN.