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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23
CANNING FRUITS.
Suggestions That Will Prove Useful to the
coA-

Suggestions That Will Prove Useful to the
Inexperienced.
The process of canning the different
kinds of fruit covers but little. except
in the time required for cooking them
and the quantity of sugar used.
None but perfectly sound, we'll
ripened fresh fruits should be put up.
They may be canned with or without
sugar, but we think the use of little
sugar adds greatly to the flavor.
For canning fresh fruits. they should
never be cooked sufficiently long to
destroy the natural flavor, thoroughly
heating being all that is necessary.
Alright glass jars should be filled
with the fruit while they are hot. and
then quickly sealed. The jars should
be we'll heated before filling. After
filling the jars and screwing on the
tops. they should be set in, a warm
place. where the air will not strike
them. until morning. when the tops
may be screwed tighter. The jars
may then be wiped and put in cool.
dark closet. They should be examined
from time to time. and If any signs of
fermentation are visible. the fruit
should be opened and recOrked.
Large fruits, as soon as pared. should
be thrown in cold water to prevent
discOloring. and then boiled in clear
water, to which may be added little
alum When tender take up and boil
five minutes in strip. 1t is best to cook
only enough to fill two or three jars at
a time. The jars should be heated
and every thing in readiness as soon
as the fruit has boiled. The work
should be done as quickly as possible.
Small fruits are improved by being
sugared an hour or two before cook
ing. If a little alum is added to the
strip. they will be clear and keep
their shape.
If too much juice is in the kettle for
the quantity Of fruit to be canned. it
may be used for jelly. If these d.
rectiOns are followed, success in can.
ming will be sure.-LoMisrile Courier
Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23
AN EXPERT FOOLED.

A st. Louis Doctor Tells How LunatiC
Deceived Noted Specialist.
The difficulty in distinguishing an in
sane from a sane man, particularly if it
be case of mOnOmania, is Oftentimes
very great, as the following incident
will show: A few years ago physician
whose entire life. almost, and practice
had been spent in an atmosphere of in
sanity, and who is considered the best
authority eXtant On such matters. called
at the st. Louis Insane Asylum for the
purpose of looking through it, relying
on physician of his acquaintance
who was located there to show him
about. Near the gate he met a gentle
man who was very sedate, courteous
and intellectual. OF him he inquired
of his friend, only to learn that he was
absent at the time. Surprising his
companion to be medical attache Of
the place. from certain terms and theo-
ries peculiar to the medical fraternity,
which the latter advanced. he engaged
him in conversation. The man was
very rational and displayed a thorough
knowledge of the classics and of science
and art as we'll, upon which he talked
at length and very entertainingly.
Finally he volunteered to show the WIS.,
itor through the institution, and as he
did SO he made a minute diagnosis of
each case which was presented. The
visitor was charmed until suddenly in
terrupted by the appearance of the
keeper and assistants. who uncere-
moniously seized his edifying conductor,
manacled him and led him to cell de-
spite his violent resistance. This
would have been quite natural under
the circumstances with even a sane
man, and the expert was undeceived
still, until his former entertainer
shrieked back to him: They're going
to crown me Emperor of Germany, and
l scorn the crown. Save me, save met
The experts medical friend appeared
on the scene little later, and cOngrat-
ulated the visitor on his narrow escape,
informing him, to his establishment,
that this was the most violent subject
under their charge, that he had es-
capped his cell for the third time on this
occasion, and that in the former in.
stances he had brutality beaten his
keepers. This demonstrates the ina
bility of even the most experienced
judge TO decide. infallibly. as to the
Of q mans mind.-Sx Louis
Globe Democrat.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23
VITALITY m SEEDS.


Causes Contrslling the Longevity Of the
terminating Power.
A gardener who has an unusually
large supply Of garden seeds LETT over
from spring planting, wishes to know
what kinds will be likely to retain
their vitality, and which he may keep
for another year with a fair hope that
they will terminate when properly
planted. Those which give no prom
Use of growing he would not take the
pains to keep.
Among the many experiments which
have been purpOsely and accidentally
made. the following results have been
derived. and they give nearly the aver
age periods under favorable conditions,
but the periods would be shortened
under various controlling circum-
stances. The following kinds have
usually been found long keepers: To-
matO. turnip. muskmelon. cucumber
and beet. The seeds of the cabbage
tribe. including kale and broccoli, hold
an intermediate place between long
keepers and those which perish soon.
In one experiment, one-haf the To-
Gust seeds planted terminated in ten
years. and One-eighth in twenty-seven
years. Turnip seed. which lost almost
nothing in seven or eight years. grew
One-half in twelve years. Beets began
to deteriOrate in six years. and from
tenth to third grew in fourteen
years. In some experiments made at
the Geneva Experiment Station. tur.
nip seed seven years old gave SO per
cent. of growth. and another sample at
nine years gave 50 per cent. while in
some other trials seed OF this age
would scarcely terminate at all. To-
matO seed at FIVE and at ten years had
alike retained its terminating power.
Among the seeds which began in
two or three years to lose largely, are
asparagus. corn. egg plant. carrot aud
celery.
There are various causes which con-
troll the longevity of the terminating
pOwer-the place in which the seed is
kept, the temperature of the soil and
its condition as to pulverization, for
among clOds and Jumps seed will not
be likely to grow.
Among seeds less frequently or
abundantly planted. the following
periods are given by VilmOrin: Sweet
cicely, peanut, chervil, one year only
and no more; hop, maize. parsnip,
onion, rue. tansy, two to four years;
soy bean, scorzonera and satisfy, two
to seven or eight; anise, kidney bean.
chick pea, lettuce. parsley. rhubarb.
sage, three to seven or eight years; as
paragus. spinach, FIVE years and more;
while skirret, watermelon, various
gourds, cucumber, chicOry. cardoOn
and artichoke, hold their vitality from
six to ten years.
From the preceding. the periods OF
which will vary considerably with ex-
ternal influences, and with the c0ndi-
ton. ripeness and keeping of the seed.
our inquirer will learn that most seeds
may be kept at least another year il
fresh now, and some of them for sew.
epal years, although fewer will
terminate and they will be longer in
coming up. 1t will be safest in all
cases to select fresh instead of old
seeds. when practicable.-C Country
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23
THE WESTERN souoAN.

TIE WeSseuU SOOOAN.
4 Preach OMcer's Description Of . wild
Night In wild Land.
A French commanding officer in .
portion of the Western Soudan, over
which France has recently extended it's
protection, has written q book descrip-
tive Of his experiences in that region,
entitled Campaigning in Upper Sene-
gal and on the Upper Niger" He
thus describes a night spent by his
command in that wild region:
ION the night of the first of January,
1886. we camped at Toukolo. The
temperature had suddenly fallen to ten
degrees centigrade-fifty degrees Fab
renheit. After the extreme heat OF the
day. we felt sensation of cold. All
around and within the camp immense
fires were lighted. the rays from which
Illuminated. with red glare, the trop-
ical foliage of the trees and the out
lines of the sentinels on guard. About
these fires, like so many phantoms. the
soldiers were lying and sitting, their
bodies wrapped in their tent cloth.
about two hundred natives, of all
ages, mostly women, who had been set
at liberty and were following the expe-
dition, were shivering about the outer
line Of fires. Almost totally unclad,
they were without protection against
the cold. and many of them coughed
pitifully. Now clasping their children
to their breasts to keep them warm.
and now holding them out toward the
half-extinguished fires. they made a
weird spectacle. Not far away we're
some Arab horses. In the morning
they had been superb specimens of
vigor. but they were now stricken
down by the terrible and mysterious
malady which carries of all horses in
the Upp er Senegal. As they stretched
themselves out with trembling limbs,
they looked up imploringly, seeming to
beg for assistance from their masters.
1.-The night had scarcely set in when
a score of hippopotami surrounded the
camp-fires. drawn by the curiosity
which the native hunters attribute to
these animals, and which they make
use of to lure them into traps and pit
falls. About midnight a roar so terri
bic burst in upon us that it seemed to
come in from the midst of the camp.
From several points in the distance
other roars were heard responding. 1t
was the signal for terrific tumult.
produced by the cries of thousand
wild animals, and by the shrill clamor
of five Or six hundred native auXilia-
,ries charged with the duty of guarding
our cattle. They sought to drive away
the lions which menaced the camp by
shrieking at the tops of their voices.
All night long the dismal roaring and
bowling of these ferOcious animals.
marching up and down ceaselessly
around our camp, went on; all night
long the fearful clamOr of our native
guards continued, now rising, now fall
ing, according to the degree of viO-
lence of the roaring of the animals; and
if for a moment this tumult ceased.
we heard a melancholy chorus of sObs
and grOans from the slaves in our
camps, and the moaning of the sick
horses.
at was wild night in savage
land, and made an experience which
we shall never forget. ~ YOUTHS Cone
rdni0a.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23
THE MlTTEN.

Simpson Green hate like smoke,
We was arter the same gal,
Las mite in a crowd he spoke,
Thar was Zeb, an Cy, an AL
"Boys," sez he, 1--WE got joke
On Uziah-Pilkin Sal
Gin him the mitten."
How he heard 1t don't know.
Then they turned their lsfs on me
"Boys." SEE L what Sim said 80
He was tickled, could see.
"Sim n I wuz both her beau.
Let me tell ye jes' how she
Gin me the mitten.
1--WE wuz thar in one O. them swings
At the picnic, atday week,
Seemed as II We went on wings
Back n forruds like streak;
To my arm she up n cltngs
With han tibet saw peek
Through silk mitten.
Couldn't b'lieve that 1t wuz me,
Iwuz sure tibet she wuz her.
They quit pushin' US, yit we
We went furder n more fur,
JUS like flyin' it seemed TO be,
An my heart all ov stir
With At han n mitten:
SAL" said. "ef could fly
This-a-way through life with you
I'ud never want to die.
Tell me now. n tell me true,
Which you low mos, Sim or 1.
Pinch that arm ontil it's blue
With that han in tn mitten"
But she didn't squeeze, n seq:
lone o. you like fus' trate,
But like the other bes';
'Ziah. let me tell you straight
Hopin' 1t won't Spite yer res,
I've been :hinkin' much o. late
To gr you the mitten"
Well you bet did feel cheap,
N l wisht the rope 'ud break.
Then thought how SIM 'ud leap!
"Yes, the mitten you mus take:'
Sal sed, Some thin else to keep
With it gOes:' The hand, by Jake,
WuZ in the mitten!
"A. W BeildU, IN TIM.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23

Mr.. Theodore Irwin, of Osweeo,
n. T., Is the owner Of rare and VAL
liable Bible It Is in sixty-three folio
volumes, the only one q its kind in
the world. and u illustrated with 90. 600
engravingA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-23

Stone jars in which lard has been
kept and greasy pie-plstes may be
cleansed by putting them in a kettle
with ashes or sal soda, covering them
with cold water. and allowing them to
boil slowly for two hours. Let them
cool in the water.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
POLITICAL NOTES.

President Cleveland is busy preparing
his message for congress, which meets
next month.
Itseems to be pretty generally indicated
that Gen. Malone is to be looked to by
the new Administration as the head OF
his party IN Virginia. Those Republicans
who did not wander off after the Hon.
John S. Wise, can now felicitate thems-
elves on their farsightedness.
Senator Farwell OF California is fit
successor of Flanagan of Texas. He says,
"If Civil-service Reform went into practi
cal effect what would be the good of ar
election 2" President Harrison-if he
intends to be President-has a hard time
before him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30

Gen. W. 7. Sherman, now an old man,
seems to have been so scorched by his
famous convention" with Gen. Joe John
ston in North Carolina, twenty-three years
ago, which was promptly repudiated by
the Andrew johnson loyal" government
of that day, that he hasn't been able to
think of kind word for the South since.
In addressing the New York Cham Der of
Commerce the other night, be said Cleve-
land ought to have been defeated for ap-
pointing "rebel' to place IN his cabin
ct, and added that ben Harrison, one
of my brave soldier boys, will never do
such thing. 1 know" If he don't, be
will not follow the example of Grant and
Hayes. and, what is far more important,
will greatly disappoint some very distin
guished Republican rebels at the South
What is the matter with Gen. Malone for
Postmaster General, Gen. Sherman 7 He
is just as "loyal" as you are; almost as
bitter, and has got lots more sense.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30

The carpet factories, cotton mills and
iron fouudries that have reduced or dis
charged their working force since Novem
Der 9th, are not likely to be regarded as
an evidence that the present War Tariff
protects the American worklngman. The
American employer, who is really the one
protected, can ''shut down" and 60 home
to comfortable fire till Spring opens; it
Is the employee who has 10 face the winds
of the Winter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30

Perhaps you would why that sell goods
We control of the goods the
largest the United States Chas Ro New York city
with house gives the advantage of million
capital buying goods las the above firm rated million of
doas) wholesale factory fails Mr. Rous,
with his unlimited capital gets the whole stock perhaps 50 the dol
lar after placing small Of profit these goods SHARE
the By reading the above
readily understand why it sell goods cheaper than other
always crowded with
impossible SEVEN CLERKS We
everything nothing sell much cheaper
sell credit afford big for the
benefit credit and from credit and cash they
those who do
they you bought anything from would be
will be with quality goods
and Yours respectfully
A E. HARNSBERGER,
No 4 A
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30

The appearance of Chairman Quay,
Chairman Malone, and Ger. B F. Butler
in an attempt to test the electoral vote
of Virginia in the State and Federal
courts, purely in the interest of ".the puri-
ty of the ballot would be greatly height
ened in its moral effect if Col. W. W.
Dudley of the ''blocks of five" fame, could
also be induced to lend a hand,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
" in tbs Geld with promises to revise the

Tariff Two sections of the voters of the
Union .iil watch the WORK eagerly when
it is uucertaken-the section which profits
by a high tax and the gection that pays
the tax. No sham tariff bill will answer !;
no more CRY of Protection to American
Industry" will fl the bill; no "free trade"
scare can be calculated upon again to GOV
er up their pretences. The Tariff must be
not only revised but reduced; not only re-
duced, but Its reductions must be in the
interest of the whole people and of the
whole elan-his back as well as his stom-
ach.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
SPECIAL BARGAINS ~
HOT IDAY GOODS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

We have the the above goods Snon and at the
lowest prices sell this class Of goods cheap other art
Gle which If have not what want will be impossible tor
have everything that made for the Holiday trade DO not
goods best goods
few DAYS before Christmas will such rush that
with satisfaction
ALBUMS $780, Leather Album at co. very
half price, Album from O Ladies Work
Boxes c and 81 co. with lock and key Writing Desks largest
size velvet lined at $780,
PLUSH GOODS W o 6eg s cost of these m gsS Ms
propose to give the benefit of this purchase We have these
goods Dressing Work Boxes Shaving Sets Toilet Sets DC DO not
purchase until you have seen these goods
dozen only 5 CENTS something that will be sua
BILE for Scrap Books and style want Au
ogah from 10 real Silk Plush large size % cehts Ladies
Robinson Cr9 Children Abbey Pilgrims Progress and all such popular
stories at IS cents EACH Chlden books
want paintings nicely framed gilt only s. co. French Oeograhs at
ov Is cents with frames looks exactly like oil paintings
Marie Lanterns at something that will please boy
rl These goods known sell at the above real large
Size lantern as coed any $1,000 lantern the market only $500
something make their money back y gVng n Tel All
the above real with chmnes and about 30 different
Po1 Fvness Wagons at 2 and 81 worth
Silver Plated all kinds Plated Casters Pickle Jars Butter Stands
VIM Ro]oer triple plated Spoons &c. auction
CHINA Goods Vases Fancy Glassware Fancy Articles Bque Goods every
DESCRIPTION at prices which we defy competition
Decorated Tea Set $780, pieces gilt band $3.50 real china set
at Sc lO5 Sl25O
TOYS Of and 10 Toys speciality get better value
lin this line than anywhere else
Besides the above goods carry large stock Of
DRY GOODS SHOES BOOTS, HATS, MILLINERY GOODS,
TINWARE QUEENsWARE HANDKERCHIEFs Of all
Tn fact we have largest goods and slaughter
nces Everything the regular prices
duality Because these goods have passed through the hands
article whether bought regular
price Do not buy goods until have first gotten
price it. --.1,,enunonD
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
,TALUARLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

HARLOW, &C, Us. HARLOW s. ALs-AIl
IL parties interested are notified that have
liked on saturday, December Sth 1888. at my office
IL Stanton, to stale The accounts required by de-
cree entered in the foregoing cause bV the Court
Der, 1888, to wit lst. A further account of the
transactions W. D: tunnels. as admins rator
button of the real estate fund Sd What fee, If
any, Geo. M. Cochran, Jr is entitled to for bring
ing this suit 4th Any other matter deemed per-
tiLent or require to be stated. At which time
and place all parties interest are required to at
tend
A. G GORDON.
nOyl6 At Master Commissioner
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au-
gusta county. Va, Nov. 80, 1888.
LADIES list
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
DESPERATE PARTY CHIEFS.

QUAY DETERMINED TO CONTROL CON-
GRESS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-30
SALE.

Having determined to move from Virginia.
desire to sell privately the following farms:
lst. farm about one and One-half miles west
OF Staunton, containing 927 acres This farm has
good brick house on it, and all necessary out
buildings; with good orchard and waters well
set In grass except 20 acres in wheat VIII ich has
been put in grass this fall The crop of hay for 1888
Was l40 tons, besides large pasturage
"a. A farm about one mile east of StauntOn,
containing l04 acres. This farm has on it new
dwelling. stable and granary. and is newly plank
fenced; has large springs on it, and so acres
OF wheat. fhis is one of the best farms In the
county, and its close proximity to Staunton makes
1t exceedingly valuable for a market garden or
dairy falm
3rd. farm about one mile from Lipscomb Sta
ton on Shenandoah Valley railroad, containing
1876 acres This farm is well warered, all in grass ex-
cept 70 acresi in wheat: has on it frame house,
stable and granarY and nice Young Orcha d.
This land is considered good if not better than
any on South River; it lies on the north side of
South River and is adjacent to the McChesney
land.
4th. farm Of 1,400 acres near Bells Valley
depot in Rock brids county. Va on the waters OF
the Calf Pasture river This farm has on it good
house and barn. and is good graz ng farm.
9TH. tract of 27H acres, about one mile North
OF Staunton, on the Valley pike, which will make
fine pasture lots.
MIR VIM. Patrick, of Stanton. Va, will give
the lines and prices on the above land
nOv9 1t W A. HUDSON.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-10-20
Out Of the eroastworks.

TATE SrRiSGs, TENN, July a, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen-Sevcn years ago contracted
an exceedingly bad case Of blood poison. j
tried physician. the best at command. but
secured no benefit. My throat began to
get sore. and my body covered with sores
and ulcers. Going from bad to worse,
felt that my grave must he reached in the
near future. ! gave up the doctors treat.
ment, and with a despairing hope com.
menccd taking your medicine. began to
improve from the first bottle, and in short
time the ulcers healed, and my skin cleared
OF and was entirely we'll.
One year ago case Of catarrh deyeIopcJ
In my system. The physician did his best
but could not cure me but two bottles oi
Swii.9 specific gave me permanent relief.
J. H. ROBINSON.
KAUFMAN, TEX, June q, 1888,
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen--I have been afflicted with
skin disease for about twelve years, and the
best medical treatment failed to give me re-
Lief. ] am now using Swift's Specific, and
have received the greatest benefit from is
use. Yours truly, WIN. JoNEs.
For sale BY all druggists
lie SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ca.
New York, 7s6, Broadway.
London. Eng, IS Snow Hill.
-
Many man has rained his eyesight
by sitting in the bar-room looking for
work.
Promises and undressed cloth are apt
to shrink,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-10-20

The baby Of farmer VIM. Beattie, who
lives on the Cimarron river, north Of the
Indian Territory line, was carried off by
an easls On Saturday Bssttis went to
work in the morning, leaving in his dug.
out his two children. one FIVE years old
and baby aged two months. About
noon Beattie returned home and found
ais girl in tears. She said she had taken
the baby into the yard and left it while
she went into the house. In few min
utes The heard a cry, and on looking out
saw the baby 'aying away" aa she ex.
pressed il.
The father knew at once that an eagle
had visited his home, and called his
neighbors to the wooded banks Of the
river for which the eagle bad made. In
about an hour the sound Of shot sum-
moned the sesrchss together One Of
the men had found the eagle and was
engaged q ! deadly conflict with il. Hs
had emptied his gun at the bird and had
broken swins, and was usiug his gun as
club when reinforcemsnts arrived.
Tho eagle auttered' into the bush, and
then the father saw his infants dead
body, horribly lacsratsd and partly
gone. l'SssAs W. s2a Il 2 vRs'N
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-10-20

II ia hereby ordered chat the foregoing notice
Of application for patont, b published fer
the pericd Of ten c6nsecutiye weeks, IN tbs
fIoonB HeoonDs neWspeper publhhad af
Pioche, Lincoln County. Nevada.
Jly.M.Iot. D. =. HALL. Register.