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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06
Was Pat Right?

II say, Patsy, ye can't weigh yer
load on these scales"
"Why can't Oi, Larry? Phat's the
matter wild the scales"
Don't you see, yez have more than
ton on there, an the scales only
weigh half 0 ton"
"Well, bedad, I'll tell ye-ye must
dhriye the front wheels on an weigh
half ton, an then dhrive the hind
wheels OIL and weigh the other hall
ton"
"Thrue for yez, me by. Phat a
foine thing it is to have IL masther
brain"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06
NO. 50.

eSciten ent increased his assailants
grew in numbers. He took to flight,
with fifty or more excited negros in
pursuit, and finally turned at bay in
the doorway of a house, when Louis
Adams, a barber, attacted him with a
knife. Meredith shot the barber dead,
entered the house and escaped the
mob. When the excitement had sub
sided many of the negroes who had
followed Meredith admitted that the
killing of Adams was done in self
defense and declared it was justifa-
bic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06

Mother, do you know that boy of
ours seems to be natural-born
slouch?"
"Oh, yes; I've noticed it for some
time"
at don't seem to worry you much"
"Of course not; why should it?
Don't bother your eld head abont that.
He'll get over itat the proper time,
and be as trim as teapot"
"And when will that be, l should
like to know?"
"Why, when he falls in love, Of
course. That'll scratch him up; you
see if it don't"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06

doctor, how do you think am do
ing to-day%
"Only fairly, sir. In our bulletin is
sued at noon we said we feared fatal
change almost any moment"
"Then you are issuing bulletins on
me, are your"
Eyes, sir"
"Then please send out and buy me
aticket to Liverpool. I'll go to Europe
this summer and see you later. That
blessed bulletin gives me renewed life
and strength"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06
stOnewaIE jackson.

General John d. Imboden, whose
battery bore the brunt Of the artillery
charge at Bull Run, relates some of
the incidents of the battle in the May
Century: "Several other batteries
soon came into line, SO that by the
time Griffin and Ricketts, were in posi-
ton near the Henry house we had, as
now remember, twenty-six fresh guns
ready for them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06
A Mathematical Man.

He was mathematical man, and
always engagey in making entricate
calculations. His marriage was to
take place on Friday, but he suggested
that it take place on Thursday.
why doyou wish it changcd?" was
asked, suspiciously.
"Well," said he, II have been max
a calculation, and l find that my sill
yer wedding will come off on Satur-
day evening, and that would never do,
as that is the evening | have to go to
the lodge"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06

At Queen Victoria's last drawing
room, there were some splendid East
ern costumes, and an Indian lady,
having kissed the Queens hand, off
cred her Majesty an Oriental salaam
as she retired, to the great amuse-
ments of the circle. This lady wore a
quaint bpt very becoming Asiatic
dress Of white, with overdress richly
embroidered with gold and regular
Eastern veil round the head. She
blazed with diamonds.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06
Democratic Collector.

NORFOLK, VA, June Capt. Wynd-
heam R. Mayo, the newly appointed
collector of customs for this port, as
sumed the duties of his Office to-day.
He is the first democratic federal off
cial that has been appointed to duty
in this city in any of the federal de-
partments since the occupation of
Norfolk by the federal forces in 1862
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-06

Ottawa, Ont. June 1.-The trial OF
Lewis Reil, the rebel leader, will prob
ably commence at Regina about the
22nd Of June before Col. Richardson,
the stipendiary magistrate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05

AA AaA
OF memory. Lassitude, NOCTURNAL Fn ns LOSS
Aversion to Society, Dimness Of ytsion Ms
In the Head; the vital fluid passing NOISES
In the urine, and many other diseases thss.eived
to insanity und death. 'nat lead
DR. MINTIE will agree TO foyse,. NJ.
Hundred D0llars for 9 case of tbis ~ i've
the VITAL RESTORATIVE aotna
special advice and trestment) will NOT nis
for anything impure or Injurious fonnS ,tee'c r
DIR. MINTIE treats all Private DisnssaIi'
cessfully without mercury. COnsmIsnsae'
Eroe Thorough examination and ndv,.a
Guiding sn:lysis Of urine, IS 90. Price NJ VII.
AeestOPnffve, 81 80 8 bottle. or ION, ...saI
the quantity, IS 90; sent 10 any ndd,oss nmss
receipt OF price, or q. o. D., seoure fror, ,pn
servstioD, and In private name II .les,raS 0'
A. Il. MzNTIE, N. ID.
III Aearry NJ. San Francisco.
SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE-Sent on rnpl,..
lion by letter stating symptoms, sex and .sa
Communications strictly confidential. .
DR. MINT IE'S KIDNEY EEMrnv
NEPltRET1CCM, cures all kinds OF FtJ,a.
and Bladder Complaints, Gonorrhus. Gits;
Leucorrh@s. For sale by oil druggists. n eSh
bottle, six bottles for IS 90.
DIR. mINTIE'S DANDEHTON Pyyrs
are the best and cheapest DYGPEPsTa -
BILIOUS cure In the market. For "'
all druggists. m,a,,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05
Notice of Forfeiture.

ITO JOHN CUFF AND CHARLES McDON.
l. aid; You are hereby notified that |
have expended three hundred ts3o0l dollars
In labor and improvements upon the
Lamb lode, on Ruby Hill, in Eureks
Mining District, Eureka county, Nevada,
that being the mount required to hold said
claim for three years ending December ii,
1884, and that your proportion as co-owners IN
said claim is as follows:
John Cuff $40 sTk
Charles W
And if within ninety days after this
notice of publication you fail or refnss
TO contribute your said proportions OF ssid
expenditure, your interests in said CLAIM
will become tie property of the snbscri6er
under Section 1874, Revised Statutes OF the
United States. T. 8. DOUGLAS.
Eureka, August &c. 1855. au27-Sm
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05

IS DELIVERED BY CARRIERS
Throughout Eureka and Ruby Hill. and 10
furnished by agents In all localities in Eastern
Nevada 1t is sent by mail to all parts Of the
country and the world.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05

Cards, neatly printed, with the ,n %J5Si
"For Rent" "For Sale" and rum oan be
Rooms To Let" in large letters
had at this Office Ut IS cents escn'
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05

m never faiiin
Uure for Neryou
yDse.pinty.E xhauste
.dty, seminal
Is. 6perms
LOST
MANHOOD.Im
potency. Paralysis
s ana all the terrible
effects Of self-Abuse
youthfulfoliies and
in maturer
y6hrn-guch n. y
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05
Railroad Notice.

PASSENGERS INTENDING Hf5sSrTSS&A
to leave for Palissde, nXzhN1 lanes
they wish to be called, will leave tno usa and
at the Jackson House. Parker nou'
baggage called for, or delivered sny N Ma
day or night. M. ;Hnr Line.
Eureka. New, Sept. 8, 1884.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-05
eureka Dai!p 9entinel.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Tbe NEW YORK Sun,

An Independent Newspaper
of Democratic Principles, but
not Controlled by any Set Of
Politicians or Manipulators;
Devoted to Collecting and
Publishing all the News Of the
Day in a Most Interesting
Shape and with the greatest
possible ~Promptness, Accura-
cy and Impartiality; and to
the Promotion Of Democratic
Ideas and Policy in affairs of
Government, Society and In
dustry.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

other experiments prove beyond
doubt that pig is by far the most
profitable consumer of farm products,
and yet farmers make large deposits
of grain in their manager bank, when
they would bring double the rate per
cent. in the trough. However, it
must be borne in mind that cattle
must be kept to manufacture the
coarse foods, and the best results can
not be obtained without the use of
small quantities Of grain. The fact
that pigs require less attention, con-
sumo many products that would
otherwise be wasted, and have been
less waste in their carcass, is a liberal
offset against the sometimes slightly
low price Of their flesh compared with
beef.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
A Stable Luxury.

New England Farmer.
A stable luxury to the cow is a
light fly blanket, to be used while
milking. In some of the European
countries, especially where women
do the milking, the cows are always
blanketed while being MIXED, sum-
mer and winter. 1t is practice we
may well copy in this country. We
blanket our horses to protect them
from flies while standing in their
stalls, and whyanot our cows while
we are milking them? Every farmer
has old sacking in which fertilizer or
wheat-bran has been bought, and
which may be easily sewed together
in suitable size and shape for a blan-
ket to cover a COW. There should be
one for each mixer. Three sacks
sewed together without ripping them
open will usually make a blanket
large enough to cover a large COW,
and which no flies or Mosquitoes will
reach their bills through. Most of
the annoyance from cows tails being
switched about ones face and ears
while milking, may be avoided by
using such blanket. Many cows
learn the trick of throwing their hay
around upon their backs and sides
while eating, to keep off the flies, and
not a little is thus wasted under their
feet. 1t is well during fly time to
keep stable pretty dark at milking
time, and all the time if cows are
kept up through the day. A cow
that is constantly tormented by flies
will give much less milk than she
would if kept constantly comfortable.
1t pays to treat our animals kindly
and to keep them happy and con-
tented.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Look to the Grass Fields.

1t is now time "to think of what
fields are to be sOwn in grass, and
what kinds of grasses are best for
permanent pastures and what kinds
are best for meadows. To make the
best and most enduring pastures the
sowing of mixed seed is most highly
recommended, the mixture to be
made up of several of the best kinds
of grasses which make their growth
and most heritage in the different
months of the summer season. In
this way the most steady and the
largest growth of succulent pasture
can be obtained. There are some
grasses which grow best in cool
spring-time, and other best in the hot
and dry months; while some are
easily frozen out in a cold winter,
and others withstand its rigOrs. In
several other ways there are advan-
tages in sowing mixture of grasses
for pastures; but for meadows mix
ture of grasses has decided objections.
The grasses will not mature and be
ready to be harvested at the same
time-either one must be cut too
green or the other too ripe, and
neither can be put up in the best or
der. Timothy and clover, to illus
trate this subject, as they ripen at
very different periods; yet it is very
common occurrence for farmers to
seed their meadows with these two
grasses. 1t would do very well, and
herhaps be an advantage to seed the
meadows with different grasses, il
kinds are chosen which are ready fol-
the machine at about the same time"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Sorghum in Tennessee.
Cor. Country Gentleman.

Cor. Country Gentleman.
We think we have found a bonanza
in sorghum as as forage plant to put
up for winter use. 1t supplies our
cattle, mules, hogs, chickens, birds;
in fact, everything. And every crea-
ture having access to it thrives and
does well.
We think we have found another
advantage in it, in the way of keep
ing anew the silO and ensilage; in
this, cut it late just before frost, and
pack it away green in bitches instead
of the silO, and it keeps sweet and re-
tains its sap, making it fine for fatten-
ing cattle and mules. Dig the ditch
on self draining land, threeor four feet
deep and three or four feet wide; fill
as loading wagon, and when filled
cover with boards, leaving it open at
both ends. Then cover over the
boards two or three feet deep with
earth taken on each side of the filled
ditch, so as to have ample space to
run off the water; then feed from the
ditch as needed.
One Of my neighbors tried it, and
fed and fattened 80 mules from it,
and he is much pleased with his sue
cess. fed 40 or 50 mules from the
field with it last fall, and was pleased
with it as a feed, and now intend to
plant four or five acres of it at each
barn, for the convenience of feeding.
ran it through the ordinary cutting
knife, and cut as do oats. l mix a
little bran meal and salt with it, and
think there is nothing better.
/ saw lot of As cattle fed on this
cut feed last fall-as follows: One
ton feed, with II bushels of meal
sprinkled over it, and 1000 pounds
fed in the morning, and the other
900 pounds fed in theevening. This
was as pretty and as fat a lot of cattle
as l ever saw; they were sold and
shipped North. j. B. M.
Franklin, Tenn. .s
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Preparing for Wheat.

1t is now high time that our farmers
prepare for wheat sowing on fallOw
land, by thoroughly blowing. If
done now, the grass and weeds are
destroyed and when turned under
while yet green and succulent, afford
a most excellent green mulch, while
at the same time the upturned soil is
being fertilized and pulverized by
sun and summer rains, and will be
found to be in splendid condition
when sowing time arrives, a couple
of months hence. Too much care
cannot be bestowed upon the prepara-
lions of the soil for wheat. The "bull
tonguens and "brush period" has
passed away with the pioneers of the
Southwest. This is the era of the
plow, harrow, cultivatOrs and the
drill, better farming and farm meth
DDS; and if our farmers are too slow
to realize this fact, some one will
come along and buy them out, and
by bett& methods of farming raise
twenty bushels of wheat per acre
where only six or eight are grown
under the present system.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
The Pig for Profit.

Farm, Field and Stockman.
All other conditions being equal, if
pig digests larger percentage of
grain, so converted into animal in
crease, than a steer, cow or sheep, it
is evidently the most profitable
machine; but if the labor and expense
are greater, and the price realized
less. on the part of the pig, the ques-
ton presents another aspect. Every
farmer can easily turn these consider
atoms to suit his particular circum-
stances: but with regard to the re-
spective uses which our domestic ami
mails make of the food consumed, he
is working blindfolded. Experiments
have been numerous enough to be
conclusive on these points. Both
Lawes and Gilbert England, and
other experimenters in Germany,
have rendered farmers incalculable
benefits, and the results of their ex-
perience have proved the vast sup
eriOrity of the hog. Of the mineral
or saline constituents Of the food,
Lawes found that the pigs stored up
As per cent. against 3.S for the sheep
and 2.3 per cent. for the OK; and of
the nitrogenous or flesh-forming con-
stituents, the pig stored up l4.7 per
cent. against 4.S for the sheep, and
9.S for the OK. These and numerous
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Plant Turnips.

J. X. Mosby, Southern Live Stock Journal.
The time for turnip sowing is at
hand. How many farmers have their
land properly prepared to receive the
seed? Some of the early varieties,
such as Flat Dutch, Amber Globe,
Purple Top, Globe, ETC., may be
judiciously sown the latter part of
July or first of August for early use,
but will not keep well or be of good
flavor sown so early. l usually SOW
some one or more of the above varie-
for early use, but only for early use,
as they will not stand our winters.
For a main crop | sow very hardy
winter variety that have grown for
many years with uniform success.
About the 25th of August, the land
intended for turnips should be deeply
broken and throughly narrowed until
perfectly pulverized. Should there
be a good season in the ground the
seed may be sOwn broadcast on a
freshly narrowed surface and covered
with harrow. Should the weather be
dry it is best to pillow the seed in with
a very narrow scooter and harrow
after. l never wait for rain to sow
turnips when the 18th of August
comes, and I have never failed to get
a good stand, but thoroughly pre-
pare the land before the seed are
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Many horses have the habit of
sleeping standing up. 1t is veryin
furious habit, and the horse should
he broken of it ifpossible. The mar
row stalls in which horses are often
placed make Il recumbent position
very difficult. 1t is cruelty to the
animal to place him in such a stall
after doing hard days work.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22
Daughters' wives and Mothers,

We emphatically guarantee DIR.
Anarchists Catholicon, Female Renee
dy, to cure Female Diseases, such as
Ovarian troubles, inflammation and
liberation, Falling and Displacement
or bearing down feeling, Irregularities,
Barrenness, Change of Life, Leucor-
rhea, besides many weaknesses spring
ing from the above, like Headache,
BloatiDg, Spinal weakness, Sleepless-
ness, Nervous debility, PalpitatiOn of
the heart, &c. For sale by Druggists.
Prices S1.O0 and $l.50 per bottle.
Send to DR.. Marchisi, Utica, N. Y,
for Pamphlet, free. For sale by DR..
]. B. Ritchey, Druggist.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-22

Agriculture is the basis Of all
wealth." A failure of the crops for
one single season would bring finan-
cial disaster upon the business inter-
ests of the entire country. It's to the
interest of every business man to en-
courage agriculture and all the appli-
ances which aid the hdsbandmen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-08
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the City of Al
pena met in regular session in the Council
Room on Monday evening July 9th, 1885,
and was called to order at SIS o'clock, by
the Mayor.
PREsEST.-Andrew Harshaw, Mayor |;
J. s. McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Warner, Culligan, DAigls, Campbell and
Daoust.
Journal of session held June 18th, 1885,
read and approved.
PETITIONS.
From John Smith, asking that his license
as pedler be reduced
On motion Of Alderman Campbell the
petition was referred to committee con-
sisting Of Aldermen Campbell, Warner and
Daoust.
Sundry other petitions were presented
and referred TO the Committee on Streets
and Sewers.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From VIM. ii. Phelps asking the Council
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-08
The Secret of Wealth.

Broken down invalids do you wish to
gain flesh, to acquired an appetite, to enjoy
a regular habit Of body, to obtain refresh
ing sleep, TO feel and know that every
fibre and tissue Of your system is being
braced up and renovated. III so COM
mence at once course of GOLDEN SEAL
BITTERS. In one week you will be
convalescent. In menth you will be
well. Don't despair because you have n
weak constitution. Fortify the body
against disease by purifying all the fluids
with GOLDEN SEAL BITTERS. No
epidemic can take hold Of system thus
forearmed. The liver, the stomach, the
bowels, the kidneys are rendered disease
proof by this great invigorant. Ruinous
bills for medical attendance may be avoid
ed by counteracting the first symptoms
OF sickness with these Bitters. They
arc recommended from friend to friend,
and the sale increases daily. We warrant
n cure. They are positive cure also for
all female complaints. In these diseases
they have no equal. Take no others.
Sold by Field & Gray, and Chas. Howard
q Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-08
independence Day.

The Fourth of July, in general and
with few exceptions, was celebrated
very pleasantly at this city. The day
was a.pleasant one, full of bright sun
light, and the heat of the sun was
agreably tempered by a cool breeze
There was no formal attempt to cele-
bration; no big parade was got up
no spread eagle speeches were made,
but every body appeared to celebrate
in their own fashion.
The celebration of the Fourth may
be said to have commenced OH the
night of the third. At the Opera
House, +. G. White was rendering
the drama of Joshua Whitcomb,"
in an admirable manner. In the
Armory and at Culligan's hall large
number of persons we're enjoying
themselves with dancing, and num-
Der of others went to Doc Flanders
in Green township, to a social dance.
BY ten o'clock at night the fire.
work brigade were in operation.
Fire-crackers by the hundreds were
thrown about the streets. Rockets,
Roman candles and noisy torpedoes
were set off by the score. Saloons
were running at full blast, and many
q man heavily laden with liquor,
zig Jagged along the streets. Drunk
en- men were numerous, but, MS far as
came under our observation, we're not
boisterous and were harming and dis
grazing only themselves. There are
some individuals whose only idea of
enjoyment, appears to be by getting
intoxicated. The firing Of frecrack-
ers, etc., was kept up to a late hour,
and property owners must have ex-
perienced many fears in regard to
fires, and their dreams must have
been tinctured by fire alarms and con.
hagrations. The fire cracker BUSH
ness was carried on recklessly, and that
too at time when the city, owing to
the very dry weather, was in an ex-
tremely dangerous condition. That
extensive fires did not occur that night
was no fault of the fire cracker bril-
gade.
On the subject Of fireworks, section
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-07-08
Wednesday, July 8, 1885.

The tender solicitude Of the Ameri
can manufacturer for the American
wage worker is the theme of great
deal of imprisoned discourse-ir
protectionist journals. 1t has received
some beautiful illustrations Of late
One was the importation at New
York of whole families of fax work
ers under labor contracts, fixing their
wages ut about two-thirds the going
rate in this country and compelling
them to pay therefrom the expense OF
their transportation, all in violation
of the labor importation act. Another
illustration was the importation OF
$50 French Canadians to work in the
mills at Hamilton, Massachusetts,,
where hundreds of natives are out of
employment. If the American work
ingman lives long enough he will
learn that the protected employer
buys his labor in the cheapest market
and keeps his wage-account and phil
anthrophy in separate boxes.-Free
Press.