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A Valuable History.


A number of Histories of England
have been published, but doubtless, the
best, all in all considered. IS the one
written by Charles Knight. Noah
Porter, Pres. of Yale College, who GER
tainly is competent judge, says:
knights Is the bes. History OF Eng.
land for the general reader" The
London Standard says: "This wo-t
is the very best History OF England we
possess 1t is matter for congratu-
lation that this great work which, until
lately sold for $s5 can now be had.
cloth bound, for $3.75. See the large
advertisement Of Funk & Wagnalls.
the New York publishers, on another
page. These books are valuable and
cheap.
DEMoREsT's MAGAZINE always
proves acceptable in the family circle,
and the May numt'er keeps up its
character as an entertaining and in-
structive publication. Among the
contents are, "Her Story" by Ella
Wheeler; "The Greatest Genius Of a
Great Century," by Elizabeth Cum.
mings; /" Home Art and Home Com
fort" by He.ta Ward; and GLOW We
Live in New York" by Jennie June.
The Shores of Nothing is concluded,
and the various departments are well
filled. The illustrations are all good
the fronts piece being beautiful oil
picture copied from painting
by the celebrated artist, Joseph
Cooman
ORANGE JUDD, Editor of the Ameyi-
can Agrifultnria for some thirty years
but uncounected with its business
management for year or two past, has
lately retired from its editorial depart
ment and located in the West. He de-
desires to gather a complete Postal
Card ADNm' of his old Readers and
Friends. and requests them all to send
him now Postal giving their pres
ent location and address, naming also,
when covenient the years in which they
were his subscribers. Mr.. Judd's adj
dress is Chicago. Illinois.
The Chillicothe Constitution says
that while John Firth, young man Of
Livingston county, was out rabbit hunt
ing few days ago, rabbit was run
into hollow tree. The dog began
digging for the game, and when the
dog was throwing out many small,
round pieces resembling gold coin,
and was overjoyed with the idea that
he had discovered a bonanza. He
gathered up the little nuggets, number
ing over 200, and carried them home
to find they were unfinished pieces OF
counterfeits OF $3.50 and S1.oo gold
coins. When, or who put them in the
log will likely ever remain amystery.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-05-02
LITERARY NOTICES.
st. Nicholas for May.

Is a notable number in its contribu-
tors and in their contributions. J. T.
Trowbridge opens the second part OF
the volume with new serial story OF
the strange adventures of a young nat
uralist, entitled 'The Scarlet Tana-
GER" Maurice Thompson, an author
ity Oh all out-of-door matters, also be-
gins six months serial called "Mar-
vim and his Boy Hunters" an account
of out-of-door sport from Indiana to
Florida, and Mayne Reds thrilling
story, "The Land of Fire. is brought
to satisfactory conclusion in four In
tersshng chapters.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps contributes
an article with the suggestive title,
Supporting Herself" which should
be read by every girl In the land. !: is
clear, concise statement of the obi
cations of girls TO support themselves
and of the ways of dong so. Charles
G.. Leland, in his paper on Leather
Work." in the Work and Play Depart
ment," describes an employment that
bids fair to be as popular as his arti-
Gle on "Brass Work" last June. It
makes a fitting supplement to Sup
porting Herself"
Frank R. Stockton writes one of his
quaint and inimitable fanciful tales.
THE Philopena"; and in a different
key is the pathetic story by A. G.
Plympton of"The Reverend Moreys'
RAD"
Louisa NJ. Alcott's fifth spinning
wheel Story Little Things" is a
capital girls story of the times when
our great-grandmammas were young !;
and E. S. Brooks tells graphically of
"Olaf Of Norway; The Boy Viking"
another Historic Boy"
Rosy Snow is a delightful bit of
verse, poem ntwo stanzas, by Helen
Gray Cone, A charming poem by
Julia C. R. Dorr is "The Doves at
Mendon, which has three full.page IL
Illustrations by G. F. Barnes. There
are also poems and verses by Malcolm
Douglas, joel Stacy. aud others, and
pictorial contributions from a long list
of well.known names.
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SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue and authority of special execution
issued from the office OF the clelk OF the circuit
court OF Adair county. Miss uri. returned AZ the
April term. 1884, OF said court to me directed In
favor OF Thurza Mclaughlin and against ?. A. Nc
Ianrhlin have levied upon anu seized all the
right, title, interest and claim of the said p A,
Mclaughlin of, In and TO the following described
real estate In AdaIr county. Missouri to-wit: The
south halt Of the southeast fourth o. the northwest
quarter of section twenty Tour ca Township sixty
four (64. OF range fifteen (l5), and lwll on Tues
dav the 18th day day OF April, 1884. between the
hours OF clock III the forenoon and O'Clock In
the afternoon offhat day, while the circuit court
for Adair County, Missouri, Is In session, at the
Missouri. sell the same, SO much thereof as may
be rcqni ed at public sale. TO the highest bidder
or cash In hand, Subject 10 all prior liens and
udgements) to satisfy sale Execution and costs,
JOHN SHAVER.
Sheriff Adairco., Mo.
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Macon 7fmes: Laurel Baugh and
John Rea kept bachelors hall s miles
southeast of Carrollton. They dis
agreed and Rea took board at neigh.
boris named Singleton. 1t appears
Rea went to the hall as per agreement
with Baugh, tc remove his household
goods TO his new home Upon his
arrival he found Baugh and relation
named Zoe Anderson armed with a
shotgun and revolver. waiting for him
and as he reached the door two shots
we're fired at him, the charge from the
gun striking him in the shoulder, pro-
ducing death almost instantly. Baugh
was aiterward found and arrested. He
had several wounds on his body made
with knife, which he claims to have
received at the hands of Rea
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E. M. MARBLE.
P A T E N T S

F. A. Lehman, solicitor of American and For
eign Patents W ashington, d. C. All business con.
neeted with Patents, whether before the Patent
Office or the Courts. promptly yttended to. No
charge made unless patent is secured. Send for
circular.
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Pensions Sii;;ssIIity: s VICE. = m is
ents entitled when death resulted. Claims rs-
pened, restoration, increase, bounty. back pay,
nd discharges obtained. Apply st once. Delay
redjudices your rights. Fees fixed by law. Adj
ress with stamp the old established firm of EDS oS
Co., Attorneys and Claim Agents, 9E Stres,
Washington. ID. G.
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FOR TEE FARMER.
Hints on Drafting

The Pdeife Rural Py1ss reports the
following discussion at late meeting
ofthe Horticultural Association ofCali
fornia:
GRATING WITH GROWING scIoSs.
DR.. Chandler, of Yuba City, stated
that his grating was SIMPLE. He put
in the graft when the scion has already
started to grow and The stock already
growing. Ifthe top of the scion is
waxed to prevent evaporation, and the
leaves lett on the scion, they do not
witt or fall off. This succeeds admir-
ably on peach stock and grows also on
the pear, plum and prune. He does
not take off the scions and store them
away and keep them dormant accord
ing to the old style.
Judge Blackwood said he had sue
ceeded in the way described by DIR.
Chandler Blu, he did not recommend
il. He did not split the stock as used
to be the style, and make cut at the
side of the stock up TO TIE scion.
James Shlnn spoke of the difficulty
OF grating. of using growing scions,
taking cherry scions even when in
bloom, and putting :hem in old stocks
with success. 1t is evident that we can
graft much later than was once thought
possible. Apples are easy to graft
In grating in nursery row, at the root
crown, it is quite likely the scion will
grow even if put in without wax. In
his practice he did not use growing
scions, but kept the scions in cellar
or on the shady side of he building,
and put them in while the buds are
dormant. For making Grating Wax
DR.. Chandler used 10 pounds rlsln, 2
pounds of beeswax, pounds tallow
and 4 pounds bar soap.
Mr.. Goats gave his recipe as fol-
lows: I-z lbs. beeswax and ga of a
pound oftallow (mutton tallow), lbs.
beeswax and lbs risin.
Another member advocated equal
parts OF Iesin and beeswax, one quar-
ter of one part OF. one part OF tallow
and little boiled linseed oil, which
makes wax that adheres well and
does not break.
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The Pacific RRrai Pyxss reports the
following discussion at a late meeting
ofthe Horticultural Association of Cali
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-05-02
ALITTLE TUkPENTINE.

Prof. Hilgard stated that they put in
a little turpentine at the University
which makes the wax pliable, and 1t
hardens as the turpentine evaporates.
w. w. Smith, of Vacaville, proposed
the folio wing recipe for making graft
ing wax: One pound of resin, one-hal
pound of beeswax, one and one-quar
ter pound of linseed oil and two table
spoonfuls of turpentlne The scion
should be cut wedge shape, inserted
in the stock at a shallow depth. After
putting on the wax. it is. covered over
with brick dust to avoid running by the
sun, heatcracking. etc.
DR.. Chandler cited another man VINO
used asphaltum with bar soap added
and the whole cost only about foul
cents per pound.
lanes Shinn, of Niles, was of opin-
ion that in the case of cherries, peach.
es and apricots budding was prefera
Bile to grating, for the reason that if a
graft tailed a second attempt could moi
be made until the following year. Or
the other hand, if bud should fail, the
horticulturists were enabled to take {
second chance by grating. He be-
lieves that as a general rule grating
could be made successful at much
later season of the year than the farm
ers at present attempt.
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GRATING GRAPE VINES.

Leonard Coates said that in grating
grape vines on large scale he had
seven men; the first two hoe the dirt
away from the vines; the third man
cuts off the vine about six inches be.
meath the surface, and make the cross
cut for the English cleft graft, he fouth
man has the gratis and makes the 9TH
er cut and puts in the scion, the isrs
ties the grating with a piece of cotton
cloth, the sixth covers the graft with
earth and the seventh places the stakes.
Several members spoke of the dan
ger of grating thus far below the sur
face for fear the scions would fern their
own roots. This Mr.. Coates did not
think was an objection but others
thought differently.
In grating large trees do not cut
the limb square off, but make sloping
cut, and then fold the bark back over
the cut, and bind with a wayed cloth.
Mr.. Smith never had any success in
grating with sciops after they had be-
gun to grow. In budding he buds the
apricot and the almond as well In the
spring as in July, but the peach and
other fruits do better when budded in
summer.
In working the plum on almond
stock, petite prune does remarkably
well. Some other plums succeed, and
some do not unite well.
Mr.. West said that in grating vines
that clay tempered with COW manure,
to prevent cracking, was excellent for
vine grating.
Mr.. Hatch spoke OF man who used
wax chiefly resin with powdered char
coal added. To keep the wax IN a
pliable condition while using, an ap-
pliance was improvised to carry the
wax over a smouldering fire, and he
put on the wax while quite warm.
Asphaltum has also been employed in
grating with success.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-04-11
sThs Book Of Mormon"


A statement recently published reads
es follows:
When the "Book of Mormon" was
published in 1880 there was published
with it certificate of three men, after
wards known as the "three witnesses, /"
who declared that tley saw the angel of
God come down with the golden book
which Joseph Smith Interpreted. Sub
sequently all three of the men renowned
Mormonism and declared their testimo-
ny false. David F. Whitnler, one of the
three. is now living, in his 8Oth year, in
Missouri. He was brother-in- law Of
Oliver Cowdery. who wrote copy of
the book for Smith.
On this, Elder Joseph Smith, son of
the founder of Mormonism, writes to the
Chicago Times as follows:
please look over your file for 1866, I
think in December, and you will find
on interview of a Times correspondent
with this David Whitmer, affirming his
testimony of 1880 most emphatically.
Mr.. E. L. Kelley, formerly of a Glen
wood, Iowa, law firm, now of Kirkland,
Lake Co.. o., received letter from
the said Whitmer to the same effect, in
q discussion on the origin of the Book
Of Mormon" with Rev. Clark Braden,
Of the Disciple Church. In this letter
Mr.. Whitmer again affirmed his testi-
mony Of fifty years ago. Martin Harris
died ct Salt Lake City, in fellowship
with Mormonism. Oliver Cowdery
died near Council Bluffs, Ia, maintain
ing the truth of his statement concern.
ing the Book of Mormon" What is
the necessity to continue to publish false
statements concerning these men? Pr
Chicago Times.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-04-11
A BOGUS GHOST.
rhs Traets ofs Medium 1xpos.a.
OatOn Adverfiser

Ths Tr1eks ofa 1Gsdiun 1xpossa.
Boston Advertiser.
There is no end to the folly of the
credulous. Those who have watched
the spread Of the Undertaking. spirit
seances in this city during the last year
have had proof enough Of this. Last
night Mrs. Bliss, Of 80 East Newton
street, began, as usual. by explaining
that this seance was her religion. and
thon followed the usual jugglery. A
figure in white appeared, and then "Lit-
tie Billy" in dark nautical costume,
and then another figure in white was
very demonstratively ahectionate to
some of the sitters. After time one Of
the audience grew impatient and threw
his arms about the figure as she danced
up to him, crying, "Stay, oh, stay!"
The spirit % struggled violently in q
very feshy way, and half dozen Of the
persons who were managing the per-
Torrance threw themselves upon him
and dragged him back. The spirit CO
ran back into the cabinet, followed
closely by some of the observers.
Matches were lighted and blown out by
the confederates. The gas was stopped
up, but still more matches were lighted
and another burner found. One Of the
gentlemen was collared and dragged
out, but he slipped
back into the cabinet. The medium
was then on the floor with stalwart
friend standing over her. Her shoes
were in the corner and her stockinged
feet were visible. Her arms and neck
were entirely bare, but the muslin robe
which she had worn as ghost was
wrapped round her waist and tucked
under her. Her dark dress she had
caught up and pinned round her shout
ders. The cap and little blue skirt.
front which she had worn as BILLY"
where lying by her, half-hidden, but
these and the shoes were picked up and
preserved by the investigating party.
Meantime there was regular tussle
outside. ending in the turning Of the
little party out into the hall and locking
the door. Before they left, the medi-
um had succeeded in getting her dress
partly on, but was afraid to rise to show
her paraphernalia. Altogether, "says
one who was present, "it was complete
expose of plain humbug." Doubtless
some person will deny it. There is no
end to fools. But half dozen or more
gentlemen saw the whole thing, and
there can he no doubt about it.
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Kinney ooslapiaaas,

Tho kidneys form 9 very important channel
for the outlet of diseass from The System, oar.
rying Oh accommodations that poison the blood
As thelungs remoyeths carbonic acid, the liver
tho hillary acid, 30 the kidneys remove the
ricacid The undue accumulation Of this acid
is the poison that often produces rheumatism
and other chronic diseased Tho kidneys ere
often Affected and cause serious disease when
least suspected II there 10 weakness, heat or
pain in tho back or loins, WEAKNESS, nervous
restlcssness, and any unnatural condition Of the
urine, hot dry skin, and hoctic Pushes, bloat-
ing Of the body or swelling Of the limbs, annoy
ing headaches, INSTRUCTED circulation, with sed-
tnnent or gravely or albuminous deposits In the
secretion from the kidneys; or II that secretion
be either extremely pale or high colored, then
tho Kidneys are evidently not doing their natu-
rul work. Many suffer from serious kidney
trouble without knowing what sils them. No
matter in Whist form the kidney complaint may
exist there is mo better purifying regulating d.
uretcand tonic, than Durtlick's Blood Bitsers;
its action upon the kidneys y at once manifest
cd Working upon this and all other channels
Of publication In . prompt and permanent
manner. g,f ~
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i y bdiS ~ Lv
s q deel - - ySsy. ~ A.
tAsalce8 q - - aaonafxtear,h 1911,
The frsah2 tseaen b6ald had Ill ordained
!, ,1nasslonasass y, q ordained nasayes and
medical missipaakies and g. unmarried
ladies. Ihsre ase to-day 166 ordained
missionaries, 10 ordained nstiyes aud
licentiases, over 100 unmarried ladies,
and l6 medical missionaries; or, there
were In 1871, including the wives Of
missionaries. 2SS in the classes designa-
ted, and ct the present time there are
about $40.
An ex.oonseder.ta storv.ta,,.r ..v.
xh.t a,,.,.. II 1870.
R f, ~ oa ~ " n .. uss'es ~ ~
t I,aao @;., a9 ~. az . comTs s ON nls
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CANCER

s1 Ins eSpsrsnes in tho Treatment Of Cancer With
y saying thett viii cure this much dreaded scourse
&esons 30 smicted arc invited toeorreepond with us
virtually lost use Of the Upper mari 81 my body and
ny arms from the efects Of aiarge cancer
On my neck. from which had suffered for 20 years.
=; q mas relieved me Of al soreness, and tbs pol
3 oeanS forced out Of my system. will soon b
Two months ago my attention was called 70 tho case
..t Womln amicted With acanoer on her q
t mcnes ~ circumference. angry painful. and
f.yfh3g .ne patient no rest day % night tor months
~ Haea supply OF SMtfts Rpecihc for hess she
ss1en bottles, and the ulcer q entirely healed
III IN; OILY very small scab md her heath
cured. Rev. JEssE q. CANP1EIL. Coiumhas Ga,
nnSe seen rsmasa.bls results from use II ITS
saicted I'VE years With de moss nHylootine ssfne
So1a1sr ns sye ssM snd va nearly dad NE ArR
W We,s assfsr' he I. neally O. qaiswsd q truly
Scstias On Rsacd G no l.. 2. ogkops. 60.
!, IL SWIFT spEcz11c Co. Dssvsr ), Anaah. Ga
q. Omee. 158 ". asa Ct. ~ q 8 N ~
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Mensmau'e Peptonzed feef Tonic, the on,y
p.sp.ra5on ct beef containing Its eastrs nstrlf0M
ling and hfesnstainils properties: invslus6Io for
y. .,nalEs.aon, Dyspepsia: nervous prostraton. and
" losas OF General deOinty; a!so in al enfseLled
pr0sts1ton. overwotk. or scuts disease, paTicuaFy
X resulting from pulmonary complaints. CAsWILt.,
Druggists. -
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-04-11

1x00 - Macon, IA 10eoS1oSA - 1eeoe0s
A singulasly dranaaio inoidsnt 90.
CURED Friday near midnight n The %.
perior court room q Waynssboeo, dur
ing the trial Of the Rogers brothers ID
the killing Of Tie symses father and
son. The killing occurred q McBeani
station in October last. Eminent coun.
eel had besn engaged BY The prosecution
and defense, for both parties were
prominent and wealthy. The evidence
closed and the speaking began Friday
morning, continuing all during the day.
When the court assembled after tea the
seats and the aisles within che bar were
crowded with ladies, while without q
dense throng Of men filled up the audi
torium. Il was before this assembly
that Mr.. Twiggs began his argument
ct 8 O'Clock. Twiggs is an eloquent
speaker, practiced In and noted for bis
oratorical graces. In the course
OF his three hours ad-
dress he q one time referred in the
most feeling manner TO the courage and
devotion Of woman. The hour. che oc-
casion, the audience and the dim light,
from whlch the rapt faces were bent
upon him, al combined TO form sur.
rounding we'll calculated to inspire the
orator to his greatest effort. He closed
his address upon the women - follows:
At the battle Of Gettysburg Gen.
Pickett was ordered to begin the charge
which was to make him famous. As be
went into the terrible battle, his young
bride on horseback followed him.
When the hail Of death was beating
down men ON all sides, and the plunR.
ing shot and shell mingled their fierce
screams with the means and cries Of the
mangled. Picket suddenly found him
self in the presence Of his wife. In an
agony Of fear for her safety, he cried
out to her o. she sat cool and collected
e veteran, Go back! Go back |!
For Gods sake 60 back to the rear 2
NO, replied the devoted woman, in
the hour Of danger wife's place is ct
her husbands side"
At this moment through the court
room there rang one wild thrilling cry,
which nearly lifted the excited thropg
to its feet. II was the old rebel yell,
heard upon . hundred battle fields and
never to be forgotten. A deep silence
followed. All eyes were turned toward
the outer circle. Then Judge Roney'a
cold voice was heard bidding the sher.
ID to arrest the offender. A man was
seen lodging through the crowd and
the Judge continued: "The man who il
leaving is probably the one wanted"
mo, Judge" exclaimed q voice slow
", II am the man." The speaker stood
in the aisle with folded arms, quietly
contemplating the bench.
II shall have to fine you 80, then,
for disturbing the court"
"very we'll, your honor, I will pay the
money" said the man without moving,
"but I meant no disrespect, I was a
confederate soldier at Gettysburg and
just could not help from hollering."
The ladies present sprang to their
feet, and in an instant the money
was made up and paid to the clerk.
The involuntary yell Of the old soldier,
was an irresistible tribute to woman
hood. Had the fine been ten times as
large he would not have suffered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-04-11

One dozen small bottles Of swifts Specific
e g. 81 cured me sound and well OF q bad
scr0fu!ous affection which had baifled all treat
aent, including Hot Springs J. H. Rs,nf,
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Eha RrsMAa

Mr. n. q. Bently, . member Of the cstimable
community of Quakers at Sandy Springs, Nd,
says he was severely affected by rheumatism
In his right hand Mr.. Bently applied st ia
pobs on, the great. pain cure, and by its con-
hnued use, in short time, was completely