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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
AppIying MnnNrc in v InICr.

If the soil is pl ,e.y prepared manu;,
may he apple to advantage at amy time
of the year, 50 that il doe, not in,crlci,
with other nor pr"S-ing work. If laa
is plOughed in IT, f'!l for GO e. in Ia,
way can manure be- NOR adyam I%rou =
applied than by hauling it out iii tlD
winter and scattering it over tho
ploughcd ground direct from the wagon.
the whole TO remain 81 until t.. follow
ing spring, when. 10y running the har
row over it, it will not only tharou2hly
intcrmiy the mandr, with the surfac,
soil "a matter of the greatest momcn,
but place the latter in the Jtst possihl,
condition for check k.ng off preparatory to
planting. But the gre ,tCSt advantage OF
this mode OF applying manure iol ,orn 5
that the ferliIiz ng properties of She
manure becom -o,nl 'ct " absorbed Y
the ;.'.acc soil and Is IN it, most Solu-
blc "ondition to be appropriated as soon
rs needed by the fee Ter rootctS o; The
Young corn. giving ii most hca ny and
i.pid growth in tn start. Not only SO,
but by scattering it direct from the
wagon NE work is not only done quicker.
but the manure is more evenly distributed
over the field tEan e thrown in heaps to
lie hand-scattercd IN the spring. BY
scattering it direct from the l9on tn,
work, too, ! all done at once. whereas.
i brown iu.o heaps 10 remain so until
spring. considerable portion of its
properties is either washed away by rain
or sinks into tn" ground, leaving. spots
where the heaps stood too highly
manurcd for the balance of the field,
thereby o casioning loss in the c"ncral
yield of the crop.
Another thing, in haulin" ont manure
over ploughcd ground in winter mpci
unnecessary labor to the horses, a> W.
rs wear md tear Of the wagon, particu
larly wien the ground is more or lcss
frozen, may be avoided by. hau ing il the
way the furrOws run instead # acrOs,
them Nor should it bc attempted to
srattt the manure over too LARGE sur-
face Like all other work on ..e farm
what is worth doing at all is worth doing
well. and il is more pr"'ilab!c to manurt
five res well than IL hall manurc ter
acres. The labor of cultivating the latte.
being doub'y that of the former and the
yield about the same IT, work of
making and applying manure is certainly
the most important that can engage the
attention Of the farmer. and he should
see TO il .hat in the application none of
it is lost, and that the land on which it
is applied is all benefited alikc And
then. with til e~ough' prepared soil,
carefully selected seed and thorough
cultivation, he may rest casr about the
-Btfim9re sur
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
Poultry Notes.

FOl ice. dust Persian insect powder
freely in every crack and crevice. and on
the be lies of the hens, in among the
feathers.
For digestion give the birds plenty of
sharp gravel, ana also a teaspoon 'ul of
fenugreek n the eoft food for every ten
hens.
About one third of the weight of an
egg Is solid nutriment. This is more
thln can b. said Of meat There are no
zones am 'Ough places that have to be
laid aside
Turn =, twice week if they are to
i" kept for fltu use. Eggs for hatch
ing wi kee1 two or three We ks if turned
half over dai Y. They sho id be in Il
place e. moderate temperature, where
they VIII no. frcczt Or be too warm.
hose who 1--we on land where there is
no e avel or slnd should haul load and
spread it Il OF the poultry yards. The
fowls viii cA o, t As much as though it
was Somcth n" GOOD to eat, and in most
cases 1t WIFI 10 the II more good. Don't
fo.rct this. the chi ,cns can't tall nd
don / kU ~ how t. ask for what lney
want
DO not place one roost higher thHn the
other When 50 arranged the hens will
all crowI to the highest, leaving the low
est one, ul' coupled. The better plan is
to place them all on Il level of the same
height acd very low. If too high the
heavy fowls will be injured in getting
on or off, as many eases of ''bumble foot
occur from high roos;s. There is no
necessity for having the roost any higher
than simply II allow a space under them
for the lroc circulation f air, VIII ch is
most es-ca';al to the vel doing of the
iock
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
RAYVILLE RICIILAND PARISH La. FEBRU AIRY 4. 1888.
NUMBER s.

is not rs good as i was before the bug
era. Possibly this IS for tne beS,. We
as people were perhars learning to live
too much on potatoes for our good. Just
as the Irish used to bcfo,' the potato rot
and the famine. They are 4 farinaco ou-
food, and therefore not the | adapted
for giving ,trcngth and vigar We use
great many potatoe', poor = they
often are If they were - ways manly,
white ana line grained ,ou!-i We ut
use many moe than We d". %:
possibly the poorer quality ot /. t. -.
being less farinaccous, mu g.. Cu4,;.r
best food. There are orca-ir'' ..ly !. T.
so" with taste 80 pcrvcr>e ,llt til y
prefer II moist, sog4y potat" t. one dry
and mcaly. Siill, accord. = 10 the
general liking, the better fo!ia@ potato
has the better + quality and grta;cr its
yield. 1t iS.thcrcforr, likely hat few or
none will purpo~c'y al' y thor potatoes
to become dcfoliatct when it j. possible
TO prevent il. Ht1'- Or,aa.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
Hints on I'lOrai Culture.

Leaf mould rotten COW NANCE ana
good garder loam in equal par:s. with 8
small addition OF sand, all well mixed to
gethcr, make suitable soil for nearly all
house p,"n'S.
When II" leaves of plants assume :,
yellow tingc the Application of fifty
ponds of nitrate of soda lsaltrcter) will
often ,1usc them tn u .lin bcco.ne green
and thuitT
A handsome yaric$atcIth Z is Fiscu:
clastica varicgatl. Tx p kin, S cx-
trcmclS handsome, sha ling rom re vel
low to green, and the 9cncral habit Is as
robast as in the plain green variety.
There are few flowers so universally
loved as the simple, modest and fragrant
violet 1t is the favorte of the poor as
well as the rich. is little affected 10y the
eaprlccs o aShion, whicl. uow favor sun
fl crs aud again some other gauly bu.
short lived pet of the garden.
For cool north window where the OF
dinary run of house .1ntS will not -four
iSh try some p'ants fro the wood The
partridge berry, a little creeping vine
with evergreen lie ives and curiously double
red fruit, will give satisfaction. Th.r
there are mosscs, ferns aud other pretty
things that will give qultca charming va
riety.
Dispute it who NAV, no place is lin
ished without its Dor Ter of trees and
shrubs, whether in Their spring bloom
and beauty, or as in the cvcrgTccns, lux
uriant in their perennial verdure. By
their employment we can, not only have
bcaut full surroundings, but shut out an
unpleasant feature in the landscape or
extend desirable view
\ great many careful gardeners, Under
the impression that thc hardy Holland
bulbs need winter protection, put on Il
heavy mulch in autumn and remove
carly in spring when IL tender shoots
which are then springil" up need it
most If any mulch is appl ed y it bs
a thin coat OF we'll rotted manure that
can be allowed to rem,in
Study your plants Notice their drink
ing habits. You will soon find ont
which needs tR" most wafer. YOu will
find they will take but very lite if the
day is dark; if it is pleasant they will
require more Especially the first part
of winter is this nQtjcc.ble. The days
are short aud often cloudy. The plants
have not filled the pots with roots,
therefore it is better to be on the safe
side and not give too much water.
In window gardening it should be re-
mcmbered that we have all degrees Of
tcm rerature at command. from freezing
to torrid. Shelves or brackets at differ.
ent heights should be provided to meet
the requirements Of heat needed by diff
ferent plants. COe us on the window
sill will drop its leaves and go 10 pieces:
Oh the top shelf it makes luxuriant
growth. Other instances might be given,
but care. watchfulncss and little ex-
perimenting will soon show the window
gardener where each Specimen does best
NJ Tori IL aid.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04

other world where Misunderstanding
and mysteries are made clear.
Then Flora, 18th another glance of her
worn eyes, muI.lurcd Good bye
>he was going toward the door. He
followed her.
MAY I not walk home with you
He had small consciousness of what
he W. saying.
1t WAS humble place. She made nc
apology for it, She did not ask him tc
sit down. She stood as though she cX-
pected that c"ery moment he would go.
In drawing off her gloves one of them
fell to the ground. Maskclyae ST ped
and seized il. He raised it and with
a blind impulse carried the poor bit Of
shabby kid DaSSionatcly to his lips.
Flora looked at him with startled eyes.
She put out her 'and for her glove.
"F lora," he whispered. "will you
forgive mc?' He had her hand in both
his own now, tightly locked in trem-
bling clasp.
Forgive YOU" She slowly repeated.
Oh" she raised her arm with hcau-
tiful motion, lit is You who ought 10
forgive"
NO, no."
After an instant she drew l.. elf
softly away from him. T., youth had
come back to J. + face. SIC stood witt
.-r rcpellent hand against his breast.
"Would you," She said scarchingly,
and in the glance and attitude there
was once more the Flora Wade of long
ago, "would you belicyt ne if | told
you that cared 10. you evcn-ever that
day in camp, taT' ago:'
Maskclync was silent. He drew a deep
breath.
"les. Mo- York Nrc,ry.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
] BIDE MY TIME.

bide my time. Whenever shadows darken
Along my path. do but lift min yes;
And faith reveals far shorci beyond the
skies,
And through earth's harsh, ds"ordant sound
l hearken
And hear divinest music from af Pr"
Sweet sou"ds fro;n .lAds whcr, half my
loved ones are
bide--I bide my tine
| bide my time. " hateveg woes Il Slil IN.
know the strife is oaly for Il day;
A friend wait, for ne furthor on thn way
friend too fl ,hful and too trlc to fail mr.
Wlo will bill all lifc's iiairing turrol. as.
And lead me Oh to realms OF perfect peace
bide-1 bidc y time
bide my time. This conflict anl res tance,
Tbs dS. If rartu. i'll ,of pain.
This we"r and tear OF bo H. anl of brain,
But fits my spirit for the II" cx >tsn,e
Which waits M 3, the happy by andy.
Socomc what may, III lit my eye, and cry
g bde-I bid my nc"
Ella Wheeler Ii'cor.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
BrutaljtiPs in COOmaSsip

The criminal laws appear to lie ey
tremely severe, and the following ridicu.
lously trivial offences are punishable by
desth: Whistling in Coomassie; suffering
an egg to lie broken in the town; looking
az the Kings wives, or not hiding when
the Kings ennuchs call to announce
their approach, and picking up gold that
has been dropped in the market place.
From this it will be seen that everyday
life in Coomassic, Africa, must have iti
drawbacks. Ion Fell
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
Good Cause for Rejoicing.

What though the sky is dull and gray,
My heart is glad.
Let others worry as they may,
I'll not he sal.
Though life seem dull and friends be few,
I'll not rep.ne;
For me the world is fresh and new,
WHY should whine.
Glad. bright and Joyous will be,
NY cares al,ayei
For Fortune has just smiled on me,
My bills are paid
-Soberriue Journal
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04

~ TLoanmunications ON M must reach this Office bv
IN IN tSa 1ei9re Thursday mornings, il they appear
sdvn a. VIC nlst issue after they are received, and
day noon. III oeiore 1n-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-02-04
Table Of Advertising Rates

oi Adverffsfng Rates
,'ecoinmended by the Louisiana Press Asso-
clatlon FOR adoption by the publishers of
country newspapers in this State in ac-
agents: .
=, iIansient Eo, advertising, ope inch, ono ime,
h'oo; each subsequent time, 75c.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
SEMI-CENTENNiAI..
JEFF Cline Passes the Eiftieth
Nile Post.
tad is Surprised By the CGnsratu,a-
tien OF Friends.

Last Tuesday, jeff Cline, the
popular lirerv man of Logan,
reached the ff,:esh anniversary ct
his birth. His 2:i0 horses were
| at The disposal ofhis friends, aud
the flying sIeighs on the icy
boulevards. defed in speed, Mar
shal John Stcdam, Alderman
Gould. and the ordinances OF The
village against fast driving.
In the evening, a company OF
about fifty gathered at his home.
a regular organised SURPRISE
Cap. Dave Miller handled the
unsuspec.ing victim, and kept
INN from home until the com
pany had assembled.
10 say that JEFF was surprised
20 meet The company. is common
place. He was paralyzed. Bob
Price. in a very pretty speech in
behalf o. his many friends, pre-
sented him with handsome gold
watch chain. Jim Smith, in be-
halt of the Railroad Co., present
ed him a lantern, with which his
footsteps and his carriages might
be lighted on The hill of life. Wad
Gage. in behalf Of the liverymen
of the city, presented him with
a rare musical instrument, with
which TO console himself when
the other boys get all the passen.
gers and he gets none.
jeff responded to tho speeches
in excellent style, and returned
tor the hoRoEs paid and
The gifts received.
The evening was spent very
pleasantly, Mrs. and the Misses
Cline entertained the company
si;il music and song, ana not un
I'll after midnight ana jeff was
started OH his new year. did tie
happy company disperse.
With Mr. Ciine's many friends, |
the SENTINEL joins in congrssuia
iicn. and tenders the wish that
ali The mills posts may be as hap
;,y as the one just passed.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
Gore Items.

Ed Norton has sold his saloon
and stock TO Robt and John Nut,
ter, They take possession Oh tie
25th OF January.
Mr. Geo. Burgess has sold his
stock of groceries 20 Nathan Nix
on. George is going 10 Buchtel,
and we wish him success at mis-
new home.
A first class hop at Shing!er's
new hall. on Friday last.
They danced all night,
'rill broad daylight,
And let the girls 10 homo alone In the
morning.
Ed Bishop very narrowly es-
capped being knocked Off of box
car, by hir head striking the Gore
furnace trestle as the train was
passing under. Ed kas a bad cut
on his head. bat was not other
wise hurt. The Railroad Co. has
ordered ne 9. & Fl. 9. & |. Co. TO
raise the :rest!e ) feet higher as
the irestlc is only II feet high
now.
Oil being split on a floor and
igni,ing, then setting fire to some
clothing, might have caused the
destruction of one of the Com
pany's houses, but the timely ar
rival of the post master prevent
ed this loss.
SWAMP ANGEL.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
STARR ITEMS.

Mr. VIM. Brandt, who is tesching
at Goat Ran. gave his scholars
spelling school on last thursday
evening.
Protracted meeting services are in
progress at Morris chapel.
Some time ago. Mr. A McLsin
of Duck Run, and D.. Gustin. of
Cadiz, concluded to exchange hors-
es, McLaiu giving $3.50 to boot
Each appeared satisfied until some
days sf er. when the son in-lsw of
thel =. appeared on the scene, CAIN
ing that the doctor Lad been cheated
McLain was at once notified of the
iact and asked to exchange back,
but ho refused. A warrant Was at
onco issued from the Court of Esq.
Henderson, for the arrest of Me-
Lain on charge Of getting proper
~ uuder false pretense. Accord
inSly the parties appeared before
Eaq Henderson on last Thnrsi ay
and boih parties agreed to sfbi-
,rare. Three men were according
~ selected, who coon arrived at
decision. The decision was rs fol-
lows The DIR. should have his
horse back, by payin: McLain s!2.
Or the original trade should stand
but scE.sin should PaY the DIR.
s15. T;,e Decor accepted the first
proposition. which seemed satisiac-
tory to both parties.
John Perkins, the blacksmith at
UniCD Furnace, is dangerously i'll,
having neuralgia oi the brain.
John Tomilson and wife, of nar
mony Grove, we'e the guests f f
N. Sud!ow md family of Simcoe
Run. on las: Friday.
Muu,rs shd whooplne cough ls
raging at Coonv,ile.
a;r +. 3. Randall. of New PlYm-
ou.h, WIS the guest of Richard Will
liams of Duck Run, on last Satur-
day.
2 The protracted meeting will COM
mence ct Canaan next Sunday. i;
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
Clover Seed For Ssle.
Bay now before it advances.
II. l.. WRIGHT.
An Obstinate Juror.

Among odd stories current at the
courthouse, says the New York 1:t
bane, is the following:
The obstinacy of juror. as IS well
known, sometimes defeats the ends OF
Justice, for time at least, and causes
great annoyance to tie eleven who are
locked up with HIM. A case in which
something took the form of Obstinacy,
but was Of an entirely different nature,
causing long delay in the jury-box, oc-
Cured not long ago. A jury retired
after listening to The evidence ard hear
Ing the law clearly espounded in a
simple action Oh contract The twelfth
man was little. young, red-faced Ger
helped to give his s:olid face rebel
Eous look. He wore long waist coat,
which he was constantly compelled to
pull down over his stomach, which was
sldermanic beyond his years, and 3
short pea Jacket, from one OF the capa-
cious pockets of which pro,ruded
large parcel. As no entered the jury
room, and the door was closed and
locked behind him, "Shcnuemans." hs
said. II is all right" lie said nothing
more, but placing a chair in one corner
OF the room he drew forth the brown
paper bundle from, his pocket and
opening it revealed an ample supply Of
German bread, Frankfort sausage, and
cheese, with which ne proceeded 70
gorge himself The eleven earnest men
who were with him, anxious to have
done with the case aud return 10 their
several places of business. gathered
around the tsble and consulted together
es to Whist it Was bes: to do with the
stubborn old Dutchman," rs they
called him, who it seemed apparent had
made up his mind to oppose the rest Of
them in what they all knew WAS .
righteous verdict. The object OF their
wrath paid NO attention to them, and
seemed engrossed in the pleasing occu.
patton in which he was engaged. AT
length one Of the ctherS turned to him
snd said iupatisntly: Look here,
haven't you anything 20 gay at SLIP"
With his mouth .full OF bread and
ehces,. and without looking up for
moment he responded in thick voice:
Go on I'm ell right" After time the
foreman made up his mind and there
wero eleven for the plaintiff and ons
,esolute!y for the defendant Approsch-
Ing tho twelfth m,n at length he said:
well. what is your opinionp"
We'll" said the German, munching
away. "well. what is your opinionP"
"Wby, we're all for the plaintiff, and
"Vcll. vell," exclaimed the suspected
Iurymau, 'yot you takes SO long fori
Dots all right. Dots vot l thinks too"
Al this there was 8 general laugh,
and the jury. in great good humor. filed
into court, presented its verdict and
was discharged.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
DON'T EXPERIMENT.

You cannot ah'nrd TO waste g
time IN experimenting when your
lungs are IN danger. ConsumI .
lion always seems at first only a
cold. Do MT permit any dealer
10 impose upon you with some
cheap imitation of Dir. Kings new
discovery for Consumption. colds
and coughs, but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can
make more profit. he may ell
you he has something just as
good or jHst the same. Don't be
deceived. but insist upon getting
DIR. Kings new Discovery for
Consumption. which is guaran-
iced to give relief in all throat,
lung and chest affections. Trial
bottles free at f. Harrington's
drug store.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
Br. F:.ss's Fzr,i,Y Ointment.

Nover iaiis to soot 70 and hes
cuts, Burns, Bruises Flesh Wounds
Inflammation, Sprains, riup!ss
ChiIh!ains. Salt Rheum. Chspped
Lips or Hands. Frcst Bites, Geld
Sores. Sore Nipples, snd ali dissas-
es and eruptions of the Skin.
You've LADIES.
DR.. Flsggs Family Ointment
will remove ali PimDles, Hlsckheads
FYeckies aud OF her BlemiShes frott.
your Face. leaving tho skin Soft.
Smooth and Beautiful. No family
will Ike without it after testing lis
marvellous Soothing and Healing
properties. Sold by Druggists for
% cents or mailed on receipt OF
pnce by the
BENTON HAIR GROWER, Cs.
Oct 20-1 y. Clerelsnd, o.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19
FILESl PILESII PILES!l!

Or. Williams Indian Pile DIN.
meni is the only snru cure fo- Bind
Bleeding or Itching Piles ever dis-
covered. 1t never fails to cure old
chronic diseases of long standing.
Judge Coous, Maysvil!e KY.
says: "Dr. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment cured he after years OF
suffering
Judge Co2nbury. Cleveland. o g,
says: Il have fonnd by experience
that Dr.. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment gives Immediate aud per
3ianent relief"
We have hundreds Of such testl-
plonisl.. Do not sufief an instant
longer. Geld by drugcists at 81 per
box. or msiled ca rscsipt Of the
piIee.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1888-01-19

ONio.
Notice IL hereby given ths. The uods4
signed Sheriff OF Hooking county, - by
virtue OF an oTJ!Sr OF sale in partition, IS
sued out OF s.,l:i Court in the Ibcve EMIT
led cause, and 10 hlm directed as SHERIFF ot
said county. will, at ths door of tile CcuT;
House in Logan, on
Saturday. .ian'y 2isi. A. D. 1883,
at O'Clock. p. NJ. of said day osrr far IS Ie
st public auction, the following lands and
tenemenss, situate in Hooking county,
OHIO. tn wit:
The south half of the southeast quarter
and tiIe northwest quarter o: the soutlisas!
quarter OF section Two (2), township eleven
hundred and s:e ht acres. more or less.
Also, the east half Of the porshexs' guay-
ter and the north ~eS: quarter of the nOrtA
east quarisr of section eleven QD. hown-
ship eleven NN, range eighteen ufl, con-
tanning one hundred ant twenty scrss,
mere or less,
hl.o, fractional lot number three 10y, seq
tiCu eleven iiD, township eleven tlil.ranEe
eighteen tlSl. containing thirty-hve acres
more or less excepting from the Lat nam
ed tract a small tract now used FOR school
purposes.
Appraised at 5000. subjset 10 tlo dover
sstase OF Belinda Beery.
Terms O.! Sale.
One third cash IN hand. one third IN ors
year snd one third in rco years, with ia
terest on deferred Payments sssIrs6 hy
mortgage.
oivsn uaisr My kandat Logan, Gals
JOHs GALA ARR, .Saxr12.
D. W. wright, DSpu.y-9G
John Hsnssn, atty isI plG'
pccemSar t--5T