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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
FARM NOTES.

During 1873 over COO cows were tested that
produced over fourteen pounds of butter
each per week.
New York orchardists whose trees were
infested with aphides, have found tabacco
water the best remedy.
A quart of oatmeal in pail OF water will
freshen a horse after hard driving and pre-
pare his stomach for more solid food.
The Florida Dispatch describes FINLEY
peach measuring thirteen inches in circum-
ference and weighing twenty ounces.
1t is said that horse nettles may be de-
stroyed by pouring kerosene on the stalks
and letting it run down into the roots.
An Orange County, N. Y, farmer keeps
peafowls to destroy potato beetles, claiming
that they are very serviceable in that respect.
Any field that will produce clover may be
gradually restored to fertility if such crops
are grown and turned under, especially il
rotation is observed
1t is said by some that the only sure rem
edy for the orange colored rust which is so
destructive on raspberry canes is to root up
the plants and burn them.
There is saying among stockmen that has
come to be accepted as true, that the older
and larger an animal becomes the more food
il requires to make pound Of growth.
A writer to the New York Tribune says
that buttermilk IS excellent for Kidding
sheep of ticks. It is applied by pouring 1t
freely along the back until it runs down the
sides. The addition OF gill Of kerosene to
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
Feeding Chicks.

A young chick Is subject to certain condi-
tons that do not affect adult fowls. The
most critical period is when they are about
to push out feathers. The demands of 8
young chick are much greater in proportion
to age and size than are those of their pa
rents. A single neglect at times may so
check them as to cause them to remain at a
stand in growth, and hence, in order to keep
them growing, the strictest regularity must
be observed in feeding them. The first
thing to be done is to feed them early, and
on soft, warm food. The reason is that a
long interval occurs between the last meal
at night and the first in the morning and it
may be remarked that they should be fed at
the latest possible time at night also. Feed
at least four times day on a clean surface,
which may be fat pieces of board
or little trougbs, and as soon rs
they seem to be satisfied remove the surplus.
This applies to soft food. Wheat screenings,
cracked corn or ground oats may be left
where they can have access to them at all
times, but not on the ground. the process
of feathering and the rapid growth OF body
demand food suitable for the bone, muscle
and fat. And in thus feeding regularly bear
in mind that bone Is made OF lime and phos-
phoric acid, procured from phosphates
Muscle comes from the nitrogenous matter
Of the food and the substance (nitrogen) is
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
Varnnin On Fowls.

Lice and filth kill more fowls and are the
cause of greater loss to the poultry keeper,
writes an eastern farmer, than all other
causes combined. People whose fowls are
not infested with the large black or gray lice
wonder, as they daily see them growing poor
and looking rough, why they are so unlucky
with fowls. If they will closely examine
the nest and perches they will find the cause,
and be surprised 10 see myriads of little
mites swarming in every place, literally
eating the poor fowls alive. No amount
of food or corn can cause thrift so long as
these pests are allowed to prey upon them.
If people care nothing for eggs or profit,
humanity should prompt them to get rid
either the fowls or the lice, and there IS no
excuse for the prevalence of the pests when
one quart of kerosene. costing not more
than five cents anywhere, will kill everyone
of them. To apply it, take one pound of
hard soap and two quarts Of water, or one
quart each OF soft SOAP and water; put either
into a kettle and heat gradually until it
comes to a boil, stirring until the soap is all
dissolved: take from the fire and add the
kerosne, stirring well, and it wilt soon dis
appear. Add enough water to the mixture
to make a strong sospsuds and with this
spray or wash the entire inside OF the pOul-
try-house, and especially the perchss and
nest.bOxes. cleaning them out first, and az
forwards supplying them with new next ma
terial.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
Prnninr Gnosaherrias.

The present season, remarks a writer in
az English paper, has given us some lessons
IN fruit culture that 1t will be we'll to bsar
in mind for future guidance. Among other
things. / have been particularly struck with
the variable character of the gooseberry crop
even in the same garden. When the severe
spring frosts set in gooseberries were IN
usually well laden with blossoms: in fact
the embryo fruits had got well advanced,
and where the bushes were left thick with
wood the protection afforded By the leaves
saved a good portion of the crop, while
other bushes that had been severely pruned
lost nearly all, the fruits appearing as if
scalded after the severe freezing followed
by bright sunshine TO which they were sub
jected. Now, in pruning gooseberries Ike
10 adopt two or three different methods
so as TO make pretty sure OF a crop.
But as the greatest demand is for green
berries, both for culinary purposes and pre-
serving, / always let q quantity of the oldest
bushes go entirely unpruned, and on these
have never yet failed to have good crops,
even when hard-pruned bushes have been
frUitless. l have followed this course from
noticing what good crops we got from old
bushes that, condemned to be destroyed in
autunnn. were left entirely unpruned in
spring; the quantity of fruit which they
perfected, however, caused them not only to
get longer lease of life, but TO become the
hest bushes in the garden. Since that date
have always left some bushes unpruned,
and with very good results. When pruning
is discontinued the bushes make short,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
SENATOR vOORHE ES.
An Explanation of His Vote the Bill
Raising the Whisky Tax.

inc w 1dAs
To the Editor OF the indianapolis journal:
In prominent editorial in your paper of
yesterday am called on, in spirit OF bitter
accusation, to explain to the people OF lndl-
ana why, in January. 1864, l voted against
the amendment offered by Fernando Wood,
of New York, to the revenue bill a. r. No.
1907, providing for an additional tax on
whisky already distilled, and on which the
tax already required by law had been paid.
AS you have no reason to treat me with per-
sonal injustice, address this communica.
ton TO you with full confidence that you will
cheerfuily publish it.
The Thirty eighth Congress, in which this
measure was considered, met on the eth of
December, 1868, the Senate being composed
of thirty-six Republicans and nine Demo-
Gratis. In the House Schuyler Colfax was
elected Speaker by q vote of 10l to 81 for all
other candidates, the real majority of the
Republican party being about twenty. FIVE,
as shown by repeated test votes. On the
14th of January following Thaddeus Stevens,
Chairman of the Ways and Means, and the
acknowledged leader of the House, moved
to suspend the rules and take up for consid-
Grafton the revenue bill in question, which
he had introduced prior to that time. In
explaining the provisions of the bill, Mr..
Stevens, among other things, said:
The gentleman will see that all whisky that has
paid tax is exempt from this increased taxation.
We did not think we had a right TO go back and
tax that which had been once taxed by the Gov
eminent. whether it is in a warehouse or not.
But wherever the distiller has failed to comply
with the law, no doubt from fraudulent purposes;
where ne has not made his monthly returns, and
paid his tax, we impose this duty on him, and we
impose none on the distiller who has made his re.
turn or paid his tax. -zs
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
Remarkable Yield.

New York Correspondence Country Gentleman
/ beg to call your attention to what | con-
slider the most wonderful performance
known, which L had the pleasure of witness
ing at the fine stock yard of Or. W. A. Con-
over, Hsckettstown, n. j., the home of the
Sir Charles and Mary Lowndes family. Hav-
ing occasion to visit the farm June 81, the
Doctor showed me a heifer called Countess
Lowndes 26.S74, sired by Babylon 4, 723, dam
Fanny Sd 1927; she was dropped March ?,
1852, and dropped her first calf "a
heifer) the first part of June, 1884. She
is solid in color. not large, but of perfect
form; her udder is grand. He showed me
also the result of three days churning the
last of which ] saw churned and weigbe 1
myself. The result OF the three days was
seven AMI one-half pounds of worked un-
sailed butter. The heifer was fed on grass
only. l also witnessed the milking Of the
heifer June p, and weighed her milk, which
turned the scale al nineteen pounds; after
which her udder was in perfect condition. as
seft and fine as a kid glove. The above test
was made during some OF the hottest days Of
the 81 ason, June Is TO 20) with the Their
mometer in the nineties- D3es not this tor
all tests yet made OF so young an animal?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01

BEDFORD. Sept. y, lsSL
Simeon Coy Esq, Chairman of Democratic Gen.
trail Committee of Marion County:
DEAR SIR-YOurs OF the 18th inst. has been re-
eeiyed. In reply permit me 10 say that am deeply
grateful that my efforts the floor of the Senate
in behalf of better local government in the city of
Indianapolis have met the approval OF the Demo-
cratic party of Marion County. The principle that
popular elections should be free from the threat
ening domination of partisan police force needs
no defense The simple statement of the doctrine
is sufficient to its approval by all except the
most bitter partisans.
In reply to your cordial invitation l will say
that Saturday. October !, tat night is date which
will be acceptable 10 me- and at which can adj
dress the citizens OF Indianapolis without inter
fering with my other engagements.
Yours very sincerely,
LANES II. WILLARD.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01

DANTE GABRIEL RossETTI was born Of an
Italian father and English mother, whose
father, however, was Italian. An account
by a friend says that he spoke English purely
save for the faintest suggestion Of foreign &C.
cent. A very musical voice and converse
tional powers, of which he was not chary at
one period of his career made him charm
ing person in society; but during the latter
years of his stormy life he became suspicious
even of the most ardent disciples who had
sat at his feet in the old days, and almost
completely changed his associates.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
The Terrible Drain

Which scrofula has upon the system must
be arrested, and the blood must be purified,
or serious consequences Will ensue. For
purifying and vitalizing effects, Hoods Sar-
saparilla has been found superior to any
other preparation. 1t expels every trace OF
impurity from the blood, and bestows new
life and vigor upon every function of the
body, enabling it to entirely overcome dis
ease.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
ButterThat WtIIKeep.

An authority on dairying says that the
keeping quality Of butter depends. mora than
on any other one thing, upon the entire re-
moval from the butter of the buttermilk sud
what the buttermilk contains. Butter is
mainly fat, which fat, purified of every
thing foreign, will keep without salt If pro-
tected from the air. Salt would not help il
to keep. Indeed, the two things, butter fat
and salt have no chemical affinity for each
other Ga the other hand,
buttermilk contains considerable
proportion of solid matter OF a
membraneous or Gaseous nature, upon
which salt has preservative effect. Butter,
IS pure ss it can be made, by the best known
process, will contain more or less of this
membraneous and other foreign matter. 1t
will REQUIRE, at the best, as much salt as
would be desirable for the sake Of eating
quality to act as preservative of what for
eign matter is inevitable. II an undue guam
THY of the foreign matter be left in the but
ter, more salt would be required than would
be good for the taste, or eating quality, OF
the butter. Moreover, white butter even
without salt, is slow to take in Jury from the
air or become rancid. The foreign matter in
butter is quick to spoil or become putrid,
and salt in any quantity will only keep back
the spoiling for a time. From this it will
be seen that if the butter is made to contain
an undue proportion of foreign matter, il
will require, in order to preserve it. so much
salt that the taste will be injured, and even
then its time of keeping will be limited, be-
cause Of the presence OF the foreign matter.
It's life will be shorter, indeed, than that oil
other and purer butter, less sailed or not
sailed at all.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01

richest in lean meat, clover, white of eggs
and milk (which also contain phospate)
The csrbonoceous or heat producing ele-
ments are corn, potatoes or other matter rich
in starch or oil. OF course, nearly all kinds
portions of all these substances. but some
contain more OF the one than of the other,
and hence the importance Of feeding variety,
or the chicks will droop and die of starva-
ton in the midst of plenty. Always keep
fine gravel, pounded lfne) oyseter shells and
a few sods of grass for them to pick when
DCssible.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
AN ENDORSEMENT.
Hon. James n. Wizards Record-An
Important Public Measure-The
Metropolitan Police Bill-His
Appointment Here.
The following correspondence explains it.

The following correspondence explains it.
self:
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept Is 1854.
Hon. James II. Willard, Bedford, Ind:
DEAR SRI have the pleasure OF enclosing here
with a resolution passed by the Democratic con-
Vention OF Marlon County, called fox the purpose
of nominating representatives. The resolution,
as you will perceive endorses heartily your
in the Senate as TIE champion and defender of
the Metropolitan Police bill. and requests that
you Will name date when YOU address the
citizens OF Indianapolis the issues of the pres
ent campaign.
in pursuance OF the request OF the Democracy
OF Marion County. I most cordially invite you TO
address our citizens at an early date, and assure
you that the Democracy of this county sincerely
appreciate your efforts in the Senate, which were
so potent in securing TO the city OF indianapolis
non-partisan police force. Very truly yours,
SIMEON Coy,
rioa County.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01


An old hOrseman says If you want to buy
horse don't believe your own brother
Take no mans word for it Your eye Is
your market. Don't buy a horse in harness.
UnhiJch him and take everything off but his
halter and lead him around. If he has d
corn, or is stiff, or has any other failing, you
can see it. Let him 20 by himself way,
and If be slaves right into anything you
know he is blind No matter how clear aud
bright his eyes are, he can't see any more
than a bat. Back him, too. Some horses
show their weakness az tricks IN that way
when they don't in any other. But, be as
smart as you can, you'll get caught some
times Even al expert gets stuck. A horse
may look ever so nice and go a great pace,
and yet have fits. There isn't man could
tell il till something happens. Or be NAV
have q weak back Give him the whip aud
of he goes for a mile or two, then all of a
sudden he stops in the road. After rest
he starts again, but he soon stops
for good, and nothing but a derrick
could move him. The weak points
of horse can be better discovered while
standing than while moving. If he is sound
he will stand firmly and squarely on his
limbs without moving any OF them, the feet
fatty upon the ground, with legs plump aud
naturally poised; or If the foot is lifted from
the ground and the weight taken from il,
disease may be suspected, or at least tender
ness. which is q precursor Of disease. If the
horse stands with his feet spread apart, or
straddles with his hind legs, there is a weak
ness in the loins and the kidneys are dis1r-
dered- Heavy pulling bends the knees.
Blush, nilky-caSt eyes IN horses indicate
moon blindness or something else. A bad
tempered horse keeps his ears thrown back.
A kicking horse is apt to have SCARED legs.
A stumbling horse has blemished knees.
When the skin is rough and harsh, and does
not move easily to the touch, the horse is a
heavy eater and digestion is bad. Never buy
a horse whose breathing organs are at all
impaired. Place your ear at the side of the
heart, and ifa wheeling sound is heard it is
an indication Of trouble.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01

The mind that has beauty in it, and
learns not to express it, is like an iron that
has jewel set in tit holds it for no suita-
BILE use, and is rust gathering while it does
so.-Rev. II, Hooker.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01

stubby, bushy growth: it is where gross
shoots are cut out one year another crop
springs. L do not, however, advocate not
pruning gooseberries at all, as, in order to in
sure fine desert, fruit pruning is needful, but
l am certain it is overdone in many gardens.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
FARM AND HOME.
Our Regular Weekly Budget to the
Farm and Fireside.

Bookkeeping for Farme-s-GOOseberries,
Butter, FOwls-JudgiDg Horses-House-
hold Hints aud Farm Notes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
40 WEL CQMFLAINTS.

Leoseness, Disrrhes. Cholera horbus or painful
discharges from the bowels are stopped IN fifteen
or twenty minutes by taking Railways Ready Re
lief No congestion OF Inflammation, no weak
Relief.
Thirty 70 sixty drops IN half tumbler Of wstes
viii in few minutes cure Cramps, Spasms, Souz
Stomach, Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhea,
Dysentary, Collie, Wind in the Bowels, and all in
ternal pains.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
THE TRUE RELIEF.

RAILWAYS READY RELIEF is the only renee
iel agent in vogue that viii instantly stop pain.
1t instantly relieves and soon cures headache,
whether sick or nervous, toOthache, neuralgia
nervousness snd sleeplessness, rheumatism, luul-
bago, pains and weakness in the back, spine OF
kidneys pains around the liver, pleurisy, swell
ing of the joints sprains bruises, bites of insecd
and pains OF all kinds Railways Ready Relief
will afford immediate ease, and its continued use
2 Inrza % Il q. - rlrLa
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF

Always in the house Its use VIII prove beneficial
on all occasions of pain or sickness. There Il
nothing in the world that will stop pain or sr-
rest the progress of the disease as quick az the
Ready Relief.
1t is pleasant to take as a tonic. anodyne o.
soothing lotion.
Where epidemic diseases prevail. such as Feyer<
Dysentery, Cholera, Influenza, Diphtheris, Scarlet
Fever, Pnumonia and other malignant dis
eases, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will, IL
tsken as directed, protect the system against
attacks and, if seized With sickness, quickly curs
the patient.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
= p y RAILWAYS
n N NJ, READY
RELIEF.

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails 10 70
lief PAIN with one thorough application. No
matter how violent or excTuciating the pain, ting
Rheumatic, Bedridden. Inhrm, Crippled, Nervous,
Neuralgia, or pIOstralei with disease may suffer,
Railways READY RELIEF viii afford instant
ease.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
PAIN REMEDY

That instantly stops the most excrucisting pain
allays Inflammation and cures congestion
whether of the Lungs Stomach, Bowels, or Otht
glands or organs, by one application.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01
Liver Complaint, Etc.

Not only does the sarsaparIIla Resolvent exec,
all remedial agents in the cure OF Chronic, Soroiu
lous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but its
the only positive cure for
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-01

II
AMOS c. HALL, AUDITOR,
LAPoRTE, Ind, Sept. 5, 1854.
Ted BUTLER, Esq, (Care Hotel JonssJ, Seymour.
Ind:
DEAR STR inclose you copies of the original
papers in the matter of the Calkins mortgage The
$500 has not oeen paid, nor can sell the land even
at the appraised value. should be glad 10 issue a
certificate of purchase to any one who wishes to
invest. The facts as given IN the Laporte Argus
are substantially correct Respectfully.
AMOS G. HALL
Auditor Laporte County.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-20
THE WORLD AT LARGE,
A Summary Of the Daily Newo.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

THE President has appointed Thursday,
November 9th, as day of general thanks
giving throughout the United States, and
recommended that it be so Observed
REV. CHARLES BARNARD, a well-known
Unitarian Clergyman of New York, died
recently in his seventy-sixth year. He
had heen in feeble mental and physical
health for come time. He took a very
prominent part in the establishment of ed
ucational institutions for the poor in New
England States.
The Rev. John Anderson Nelson, pastor
of the First United Presbyterian Church at
Caledonia, N. Y, died few days ago. He
was in his forty-second year, and was well
known throughout the country.
THOMAS BEvERIDGE, prominent brewer
and leading Mason, died lately at New
burg, n Y, aged seventy -four years.
ORMsBY PHILLIPS, one of the proprietors
of the Pittsburg Dispatch, President of the
Board of Managers of the West Peniten-
tiary, and ex-Mayor of Allegheny City,
died suddenly few days ago of nervous
prostration.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-20
Thanksgiving.


Governor Click has issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation:
STATE OF KANSAS, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
TOPEKA, November II, 1854. 7
To the people Of Kansas:
WHEREAS, During the past year the people
of the State of Kansas have enjoyed great
prosperity, while the watchful care of Divine
Providence has showered the blessings OF
peace, plenty and happiness upon all, and
we have great reason to be thankful to God
for these manifestations of His loving kind.
ness to His people:
Now, therefore, /, G. W. Click, Governor of
the State of Kansas, do hereby recommend
and most earnestly request that the people
lay aside all secular cares and observe
Thursday, the 9th day of November, y. ID.
1884, as day of Thanksgiving and prayer.
/ further request that the people assemble
in their respective places of worship, and
earnestly and devOutly offer up
thanks to God for the many blessings
He has bestowed upon us during the past
year, and implore of Him to help us so TO
live that we may merit 4 continuance of His
good will.
In testimony whereof, have hereuntO sub
scribed my name, and caused to be affixed
the great seal of the State. Done at the city
of Topeka, the day and year first above writ
ten. G. w CLICK
By the Governor:
JAMES SMITH, Secretary of State.