Weekly Chillicothe crisis., 1885-08-06

ana Olten IN the CltlcS, the use OF only
distilled water in compromising medi-
ainos is far from universal; and | have
had analyses made Of lime water
bought at druggists which was
highly contaminated with organic mat
ter, The druggists well moreover, is
the source of the soda water through
out the country, as well as in many
cities where the water rates are high.
\ person having a harmless disturb
ancc of the bowels. arising from a cold
is Just in the condition to succumb to
the dysontcry or typhoid fever lurking
IN the medicine or Vichy water from
the too-much-trustcd druggist.
Industrial Brcyitics.
The latest adviccS from different
parts Of the continent of Europe indi.
cate the prevalence of hot and dry
weather In France the crops have
developed finely under the influence
Of bright sunshine Much-nccdcd rain
has improved the rather poor pros
poets in AuStria-IIungary; but tho ben
eft has been to some extent discount
cd by the damage done by thunder
storms and Hoods. From Germany
and Holland reports are mainly favor
able, except with respect TO to the rye
crop in Germany. In the southern
parts of Russia drought has been so
severe and prolonged that the crops
have suffered irrcpairablo injury; butt
the central districts the outlook is
moderately satisfactory
Mr.. NJ. A. Moore, of Grccncastie,
Ind, says The LHdiaHa FUmcr, has
succeeded in tanning robins and cat
birds that nest in the trees on his
grounds so that they allow him to
handle them aud take them into tho
house at pleasure. He began tanning
thom by feeding the mother birds,
while on tho nest. with worms. which
he ut first extended on the end OF n
long stick, and aflcrward held to
them ON the hand. They soon learned
to look on him as friend to he sought
and not to be feared and avoided, and
now come at his call, like so many pet
doves and chicks.
The Hellenic government has pro-
hibitcd the importation into Greece
from all the provinces and islands of
Turkey, including eastern Roumela,
Bulgaria, and Egypt Of plants, roots
of trees Of every sort, fresh fruits,
leaves, grass, vegetables, roots, bulbs,
of every kind, and truSscS of hay. Tho
consular agents Of Greece resident in
Ottoman ports have received orders
not to riser the pc,HiS necessary for
the transport OF these articles.
This action is taken in order to
prevent the importation OF the
phylloXera.
Seeding strawberries are easily
raised. The most perfect berries
should be selected Tor the purpose.
They may be dried in the sun, and
gently rubbed so rs to separate all the
seeds; or, when larger quantities are
TO be prepared, they may be washed
out and strained. When dry the seeds
may he kept uli the following spring
or till wanted. But more satsfac-
tory way is to mash the berries with
enough fine, dry sand to make dry
mixture, and SOW at once.
A singular circumstance is reported
from hot, dry valley in New South
Wales. Last year the drought there
was of long duration, and tho deni-
zcns of the apiarics suffered much
from it. This year the bees have
made provision against similar emer-
gcncy, They have filled large num-
Der of the external cells in every hive
with pure water instead of honey. 1t
is thonght that the instinct of the lit
tie creatures leads them to anticipate
hot summer.
A Swedish engineer has succeeded
in producing Il new explosive, which
he calls romitc. 1t is claimed that no
elaborate machinery is required in the
manufacture of this explosive, that it
will not freeze, and can not be cXplOd-
ed except by ignition. Experiments
have been made with the new eXplo-
sive for blasting, and it has also been
tired in shells, the results, it is said, in
both cases being entirely satisfactory.
A few weeks ago Mr. Z. Il. New
comb. of Pleasant Valley, N. Y, took
from between the cIapboards and lath
of the side of Martin Ruger's house at
Pleasant Valley l25 pounds of fine
honey, and succeeded IN saving the
colony of bees, which were soon after
placed in a hive. Mr.. Newcomb has a
large apiary at Pleasant Valley, and
has been very successful in the cult
turo of bees.
Persons should be more careful
about leaving empty paint cans and
kegs where the cattle will get access
to them. Also to keep cattle from
newly-painted buildings and fences.
Four cows were recently poisoned in
Windsor, Conn, two of them fatally,
by feasting upon fresh paint left in
old paint.cans thrown away by a
painter whose shop was in or near a
COW pasture.
The prize-lst of the Nebraska state
fair to be held at Lincoln Sept. II to IS,
has been received. One of the rules
prohibits the sale of Intoxicating
liquors, wines, or beer of any
kind, and gambling or any game
of chance upon the grounds or
within forty rods of the grounds.
The crop of early Richmond cherries
was almost an entire failure in the vi
cinity of Chicago this season. Most
of the trees set out from twelve TO six
teen years ago are dead or dying. The
severe cold of last winter was very
hard on them.
The total sales of wool in Boston
since Jan. l, 1885, have been So, $50, 700
pounds, against 45,S50, 200 pounds
for the same time last year.
This shows an increase of 16,SS0, 800
pounds.
Poultry shows will be held at the
following times and places; Topeka,
Kan, Sept. 14-17; Fort Wayne, Ind,
Sept. 1920; Charlton, Iowa, Dec. 10
IS; Battle Creek, Mich, Jan.
1918.