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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-01

we're dreadful ones to the sufferer, but
Miss Briggs never left him. Day and
night she stood beside him, and her
plump hands administered to every
want.
He forgot the COW and turnips. He
forgot the cat and the canary. He
only saw little patient woman, with
pretty face, trim figure and tender
hands, and-would you believe it,
he fell in love with her.
How could he help it? She had sat
by him through the dreary days of
pain, she had brought him her preserves
and nice invigorating cordials.
She had, in all probability, saved his
life.
What could he doi Nothing but
fall in love.
'tMiss Briggsl" he said, one day
when he was able to sit up.
"Well, Mr.. Perry 7" ...
"You have been very good to me,
and feel as though I Fowe you great
deal" e. .. .....- ........'-.
"There now stop just were you are.
You owe me nothing"
"But would you mind if l trespassed
little further on your good nature p
"Not at ALL
"WelL, Miss Briggs will you take me
in charge for the rest of my lifel"
"What ?"'
"Will you marry met There I"
Miss Briggs blushed, and her answer
came thus:
Il will marry You"
There was wedding in the church
a few weeks later, and Mrs Perkins
prepared the wedding supper. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry live in the brick
house, and the cottage is rented to a
young man and his wife, to whom Mrs.
Perry bequeathed her cats and the
canary. ........ .......
The mastif and the knock-kneed old
horse are with their forefathers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-01

Patrons of Ponds Extract are re-
spectfully urged to examine carefully
their purchases, lest some worthless
imitator has been substituted, for un-
fortunately. ...-.... .......5
In matters of trading some druggists you'll find
To notions of honor conveniently blind
To give what you ask for they're never content
II they see the least chance OF extra per cent.
They use much evasion deceit and persuasion
To palm on an article, having no particle
OF merit. indeed, may be harmful TO use it;
Resist the inducement, be wise and refuse It,
Remember Ponds Extract Is sold
in bottles only, buff aorapper, aoih
landscape trade mark thereon. Deal
aoith respectable druggists only.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-01
BILIoUsNEsS.

81 unhesitatingly add my
testimony to the great ben
efits to be derived from Sim
mons Liver Regulator. l
was afflicted for several years
with disordered liver, which
resulted in a severe attack of
Jaundioe. I had good medi-
cal attendance, but it failed
to restore me to the enjoy
ment of my former health.
/ then tried the most re-
nowned physicians of Louis
vile, KY, but all to no pur-
pose, whereupon l was iu-
duced to try Simmons Liver
Regulator. found immedi-
ate benefit from It's use, and
it ultimately restored me to
the full enjoyment of health"
A. III. SHIRLEY, Richmond,
Ky. 81 most cheerfully re-
commend it to all who suffer
from bilious attacks or any
disease caused by disar-
ranged state Of the liver. ...
w. II. BERNARr, Kansas
City, Mo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-01

John l.. Sullivan has purchased a
one third share in John b. Doris cir
Gus and will accompany the show on
its summer tour OF the United States,
starting about June lst.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
How to Grow Asparagus.

l commenced my thirty years expert
ence in raising asparagus for market with
one acre, writes w. II. Teele to the New
York HeraH, and have set out during
that time twelve acres. l find the best
soil for it is a sandy loan with a sandy
sub soil-not gravel. l find only one
kind of asparagus, difference in soil and
location causing the difference in looks.
/ would never set two-year-old roots if
could get good one-year-old. l have set
from six to fourteen inches in depth.
My best beds to-day are those set twelve
inches. / find that after two or three
years it produces fully as much and grows
more evenly by not being affected so
much by the heat and cold; it is easier
cultivated and is less liable to injury in
cutting
have used nearly all kinds of fertil-
izer, stable manure, phosphates, ground
bone, potash salt and bones prepared with
acid. 1 find one ton per acre of dis
solved bone, 500 pounds of muriate
of potash and ten bushels of salt
gives me the best results. Plough
under the fertilizer three or four inches
deep and sow the potash and salt on top.
The salt acts double purpose by draw
ing moisture and also stunts the weeds
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
Cheap EnSiIa@e

A correspondent of the Michigan
Farmer says the cheapest way to make a
silo is to use the bay in barn and make
the sides tight. He uses clover cut up
and packed tight. After the silo is full
it should be weighted heavily and COW
cred tightly. Twelve acres of clover
put IN a siIo make more feed than twelve
acres of hay, and is better for COWS in
milk.
A New Hampshire farmer says that the
idea that the silo must be filled at once
and Immediately covered and weighted
is being gradually disregarded. while the
plan OF gradual filing IS being adopted.
This requires less help and is attended
with much less expense. The process
can be carried on for an indefinite length
of time and no loss of time occur, and
the work stop at any time for two or
three days with no perceptible loss. BY
this method good degree of heat is de-
veloped and the sllo will hold great
deal more than when filled at once and
closed. Besides, it is thought the ensiI-
age IS much better
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

for while. In the spring I NOW, rake
and burn the old tops; pillow and harrow
with an Acme harrow. Do not use lev
eler or brush, as the high winds are apt
to blow the sand and dust against the
stalks, causing them to crack Cultivate
between the rows. The first week in
June pillow two light burrows onto each
row, thus burying the weeds. Then rake
lightly to leave level surface. When
through cutting split open the rows and
harrow. Keep out the weeds with
cultivator and hoe during the season. Do
not cut the tops in the fall, as they pro-
tect the roots and keep on the snow; the
fine leaves that drop off also furnish fer
tiliZer for the roots. a good bed should
yield about 800 dozen punches per acre,
each bunch weighing It lbs.
l have raised as large stalks as any that
have seen or heard of, weighing from I
Id. to 10 OF. on single stalk, 10 inches
in length. They are caused by a number
Of heads developing into one as they
start from the root, and are seldom seen
again on the same root.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
The Value ofGood Seeds.

A correspondent of the Neo England
Falmer writes: Few farmers give
enough attention to the proper selection
of seeds. The price is of little import.
ance provided one gets just what he
wants, pure, true to name and of good
terminating force. Take cabbage seed
for instance. Every year there are acres
of cabbage stumps set and the seed put
on the market which is comparatively
worthless. The seed should be grown
from cabbage heads carefully selected in
the fall; those which least resemble the
true type of the variety should be cast
aside and Sold only the true stock being
kept for resetting for seed.
No farmer who proposes to grow
onions for market should buy seed that
he knows nothing about. Price is no
OBJ iect. If onion seed is selling at one
dollar per pound and some grower has by
careful selection, hand shclling, ETC.,
produced seed that is worth really twice
as much by the labor and care be-
slowed on it, ought he not to ask two dol
lars per pound Some buyers will refuse
to pay it, thinking the cheapest will be
good enough. But suppose the seed
fails, proves to be of some inferior
variety, full of solutions and with a
tendency to stiff neck" the labor and
seed are both lost. L have grown 1880
bushels per acre of white globe onions
from selected seed for which 1 paid So
per pound while an adjoining planting
Immediately beside the first on same land
and under the same conditions did not
produce bushels enough to be profitable;
the seed cost only So per pound. L have
grown $50 bushels red globe per acre,
and 778 Wethersfield large red, and [
have seen over 1900 bushels of the latter
on a single acre. Many seeds that go
through dealers hands are mixed with
old or cheaper seed, the terminating
power of which has been destroyed by
heat, so that they will not come up and
expose the fraud. The farmer wonders
why his seed did not come up well, but
does not think it was tempered with.
Buy your seeds of some expert grower or
scotsman who has a reputation, or grow
them yourself.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
Poultry for Farmers.

F. W. Gaylor in paper read before
the New York State Farmers Institute,
held at Chatham, n. Y, said: The
first thing to be considered under this
subject is: What relation does the poul-
try interests of this country bear to other
products of the farm? In answer to this
/ have prepared a few statistics taken
from the report of the Commissioner of
agriculture. l would ask you to go back
with me to the year 1859. and compare
the statistician's report of the poultry
product of the United States with the
other leading farm products up to date,
so far as we are able to procure them.
In the year 1859 the poultry product
of the United States amounted to $751;
900, 600, corn $3.50, $50, S1S, wheat $124,-
$50, 545, oats $43, 100, 1876. Thus it will
be seen ''y the above figures that the poul-
try product of the United States for
the year 1859 was about one fifth of the
corn product, and considerably more
than one-half of the wheat product, and
nearly double the oat product. Now
we will pass from 1859 to 1879. In 1879
the poultry product was $3.50, 600, 900,
which is nearly 2! times what it was 20
years previous. The corn product was
1864, o19, 3O4, which is considerably less
than twice what it was 20 years previous;
wheat $436, 96S, 463, which is nearly
3! times what it was 20 years previous.
The oat product was SAG, S29, 24O,
which is a little more than 81 times
what it was 20 years previous. We will
now pass to 1882, in which year the
poultry product Of the United States
was $3.50. 900, 600, the corn pro
duct 1888. S67, 175, the wheat product
S444, COZ, 125, and the oat product $780,
97S, 022.
Thus it will be seen that the poultry
product of the United States, in 1882,
Stands secord to corn only.
After comparing these figures, who
can say that the much-despised and often
times abused American hen does not
play an important part in the farming
industries OF this countryl
One would suppose that when the
poultry product of the United States had
reached the enormous sum of $500, 600,
900, as it did in 1882, that we were pro-
ducing eggs enough to not only supply
our own demands, but to also furnish
half of Europe. But such is not the
case for in the year 1886 there was i'm
ported into this country 16,092, $50
dozens eggs, valued at 50, 173, 454, and
we only exported 252, 202 dozens, valued
at $47, 1905; the excess of imports over
being 1880, 3S1 dozens, valued
at 50, 1877. 349.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
FARM ANE GARDEN.
What Made the Butter Bad.

A writer In Hoard's Duiryman. find
ing something wrong about the butter
from a herd of fifty-two cows. made
thorough investigation with the follow
ing results: Every possible source was
overhauled, till at last it was traced to
the milk of one particular COW, which
had been observed, when the cows were
out at their daily watering, to make per-
sistently for the dirtiest puddles in the
ward, and drink these in preference to
the running water to which she had free
access with the rest. When her milk
was kept separate it was found that the
milk of the other ffty-one was all right.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
How to Make a Good Lawn.

Spring is the time to start lawns, and,
as they are usually permanent, the work
should be we'll done. The soil should
be deep and rich, not so sandy as to dry
out quickly, or clayey as to crack or
bake. The seed bed should have a
smooth, even grade, and may be nearly
fiat, gently rolling, or both. Avoid, by
all means, dished or uneven surface
A stout garden line stretched taut be-
tween any two points will show whether
the land is level or not. If not, move
the higher portions into the depressions.
One accustomed to the work rarely
needs a line, but for accurate work it is
best to use it, and if space warrants,
several at once. After Ieveling, spade
1t, if a small plat, or pillow if large
enough, and harrow or rake to a fine
surface when it is ready for the seed.
Sodding is the quickest way to get
lawn. This is done by placing thin
layers of grass or lawn sod, evenly cut
on previously prepared ground, fitting
nicely together, and rolling or packing
down with fiat hammer it is desirable
to spread little good soil over the
lawn to fill up the cracks between the
sods and to give the grass a good
start.-Pratrie Fdrmr.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

Miss Homersham, who is lecturing in
England on nursing, recommends that
the sick room should contain only two
chairs. Zone, very comfortable one
for the nurse, and very uncomfortable
one for visitors who stay too long"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
How to Keep Cellars Dry and Cool

A great mistake is sometimes made in
ventilating cellars and milk houses. The
object of ventilation is TO keep the Gel
lars cool and dry, but this object often
fails of being accomplished by a com
mon mistake, and instead the cellar is
made both warm and damp. A cool
place should never be ventilated, unless
the air admitted is cooler than the air
within, or is at least as cool as that or a
very little warmer. The warmer the air
the more moisture it holds in suspension
Necessarily, the cooler the air the more
the moisture is condensed and precipi-
tated. When a cool cellar is aired on a,
warm day, the entering air in mo-
tion appears cool; but as it fills
the cellar the cooler air with
which it becomes mix ed chllls it, the
moisture is condensed and dew is de-
posted on the cold alls, and may often
be seen running down them in streams.
Then the cellar is damp and soon Ee-
comes mouIdy. To avoid this, the win
dows should only be opened at night,
late-the last thing before retiring.
There is no need to fear that the night
air is unhealthful-it is as pure as the air
at midday, and is really drier The cool
air enters the apartment during the
night, and circulates through it. The
windows should be closed before sun
rise in the morning, and kept closed and
shaded through the day. If the air of
the cellar is damp, it may be thoroughly
dried by placing in it peck of fresh
lime in an open EOx. This quantity of
lime will absorb about seven pounds or
more than three quarts of water, and in
this way cellar or milk room may soon
be dried, even in the hottest weather.
Health and Home.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
8 PHYSICIANS
FAILED.

3 PHYSICIANS .ar o 1fTigs fSogs
l 4 Having exhausted the skill of three phys
1 IAiLAUs Il completely discouraged,
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alOne l
usng recommended his Common
commenced a
and have
family briefly
health restored
writing
for reply have received four hundred letters reply
nesty advised them to do Likewise From great have
menced the Of Fay9re Prescripiop had sent the $50
fully and plainly laid down therein
already.
Retroverted Womb.-Mrs. EVA KOHLER of Crab Orchard
Neo Pierces Favorite Prescription has done
OF good from retroversion of
for which took bottles of the Favoe Prescription and
aln now 1eeIlng like a different woman
writes Il doctored with three of the best doctors
Prescription
twoo a
Pellets
all
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

the system for delivery as to greatly
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away with the sufferings of that trying
ordeal.
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
A Boon
To Women.

from patients and from physicians who
have tested it in the more aggravated and
obstinate cases which had baffied their skill,
prove it to be the most wonderful remedy
ever devised for the relief and cure of suf-
fering women. 1t is not recommended as
a cure-aIl." but as a most perfect Specific
for woman's peculiar diseases.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

Dyspepsia. Foul stomach Bliousness will be avoided
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properties for the support OF the natural waste %
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- Observe the following symptoms r sulting from
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FullnesS Weight in the stomach Sour Eructattors,
Sinking Fluttering OF the Heart. Choking Suffo
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
A Powerful
TONIC.

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indigestion, blOating and eructatlOnS OF gas.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11
A SOOTHING
NERVlNE.

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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-11

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DIR. Pierce's Favor.
lite Prescription is the

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Daily Republican., 1888-02-02
On n Visit,

Yesterday Afternoon y com mittse o.
Nsptune e Fiue CJmpAny, NJ. /, oJ
Atlantic Olty, arrived here In charge ol
y, r. Orolles, agent for the LII France
firS Bnsine Company. The committee
olns s cd OF William R1tter, RdVArd
Soudsrs, G l.. Rnttsr, q. Dlscrull,
jacob Dipshon, O. 3asklll, Jacob Nut
ter, Charles Messlck and B II Nc
Duweli. TLey were accompanied by
CHARLES W. Laokey, oiiei en- gineer OF
the Atlantic City Fire Department.
Tney oAme TO 1iinsss the working OF
the Lr Ffauce steamer of the Ftiend
ship Fire Company, and were warmly
received by the Friendship boys They
expressed thenselv-s we'll pleased with
the steamer. The party luIched at the
edropean Hotel, and then returned
home by uay OF Philadelphia.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-02
An EnYIn La TrInk

A special despatch from Boston, Mass.,
sayt: about two months ago Joseph
Fuller, OF Nesburyport, was granted q
pension, With back Ply, amounting 60
$4,000. Mr.. Fuller was In the aavy, and
II h claimed that his loss Of sight dates
back TO his service during the rebellion.
For many years he has been totally blind
and entirely dependeat on his family.
Within forty eight hours after the graut
ing Of his pension letters were on their
way 10 Washing,on, ststiog that Fsller'e
claim was fraudulent A pension agent
visited NewburypOrt and got afhdavits,
which declare that Fuller went dshin
after the war, and of Cape HIATT ras was
Frustrated by bolt OF lightning, temper
arily losing the sight of both eyes; that he
afterward recovered his sight. and did not
finally loee II until 1876. Thess charges
are denied hy Fuller's friends"
Daily Republican., 1888-02-02
BEE HIVE"
300 Market Street.
Getting ready for inventory.

Getting ready for inventory
Another great mark down,
Colored Velveteens from 7sc
and 81 down to 35c a yard
Only a few left.
81 and SI.2s Stripe Velvets
down to soc. A big loss, but
we want the room.
A few pieces OF Camels Hair
Dress Goods 60 in at 35c-a
rare bargain. What we have
left Of Black Italian Quilted
Skirts cut down from SI.5o to
81 each.
Plaid and Stripe French Elan.
nels, new and best goods, re-
duced from soc to CSC a yard
Your chance for a cheap dress.
A good and pretty Century
Cloth as you ever bought ior
Ioc goes in this marked-down
at 8 I-4c a yard.
A few Felt Tides, Table
Covers and Scarfs at two thirds
price to close out the small bal
ance CT stock before inventory.
Do you want to buy a Plush
Cap or Bonnet for the little one
at two-thirds price1 II so, see
ours.