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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
SORGHUM,

Sorghum is usually planted in hills
about three feet apart each way, or if
tho ground is not too weedy, in drills,
three feet apart, leaving the stalks at
the last thinning about four to six
inches apart in the row. If the crop
is to be used for sugar or syrup, the
stalks should be about six inches apart
in the drill, or about five stalks in the
hill. Six or seven stalks could be left
in the hill where the crop is to be
used for forage. About two quarts of
seed of the ordinary varieties are re-
quired per acre when planted in hills,
and somewhat more than this amount
when sown in drills. Early Orange
or Early Amber or some of the other
early varieties would probably be
most sure to give a profitable crop.
On land specially adapted to corn or
sorghum some OF the larger or later
varieties might be grown. as they yield
much heavier crops; but il any Of the
crop. is to be cut so carly as August
tho later varieties will not do. The
crop needs considerably more atten-
SASAA Nv eAO ShuA bAuA SOAAS Luu PCI-
haps less after it is foot or more
high. The growth is rather slow for
the first few inches, but very rapid at
the close Of tho season. The outer
glaze on the stalk is harder than on
maize, and tho stalks should prefer
ably be fed whole rather than cut into
short pieces, to avoid risk of cutting
the animals about the mouth. The
cane when mature will stand for long
timo without much deterioration in
quality, even after n severe frost, pro-
vided warm weather does not follow
tho frost. or alternating periods oi
warm and cold occur. Sorghum can
DO made into ensilage, but will moi
mako as good ensilage as mature corn.
being usually quito sour. Some
growers havo reported keeping sor
ghum for many weeks cut and set in
largo punches in tho field.-Country
Gentleman.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
Statistics About Natural Gas.

Investigations made in Ohio show
that the weight of 100 cubit feet of
natural gas may be set down at 1897
pounds; it is composed OF 1912 pounds
of hydrogen and 3215 pounds of car
bon; requires for its perfect combus-
tion 800 $40 cubic feet of air, weigh
ing 74,561 pounds; it makes in burn
ing 0648 pounds of steam and IL, 7Ss
pounds of carbonic acid, and produces
1853 heat units when the steam ID
not condensed. New York Advertiser.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
BlOndin and His Rope.

The baggage of Blondin, the famous
French tight rope walker, when on
tour consists Of the following: A main
rope of 800 feet; circumference 6A
inches; weight, 800 pounds; twenty
eight straining ropes, fifty guide ropes.
eighty tying bars-the average weight,
not including poles, being five and q
half tons. The freight of his fxings
including, we suppose, huge travel
ing tent, which can encompass IA, 900
people-amounted to $4,000 between
Southampton and Melbourne. About
three days are consumed in making
his preparations, with the aid of a
dozen assistants The due adjustment
of his rope is his principal care, and
he superintends every detail.
In fragment Of autobiography
written some years ago, Blondin tells
us that the rope he generally used was
formed with flexible cole of steel
wire covered with the best Manila
hemp, about an inch or three-quarters
of an inch in diameter, several hun
dred yards in length, and costing
about $500. A large windlass at either
end of the rope served to make it taut,
while it was supported by two high
poles. His balancing poles, of ash
wood, vary in length, and are in three
sections, and weigh from thirty-seven
to forty-seven pounds. He is indif-
ferent as to the height at which he is
to perform. Blondin has never con-
fessed to any nervousness on the rope,
and while walking he generally looks
eighteen or twenty feet ahead and
whistles or huns some snatch of a
song. The time kept by musical
band has frequently aided him in pre-
serving his balance. Blondin is some.
thing of both carpenter and black
smith, and is able to mako his own
models and fit mp his own apparatus.
.--Chambers's Journal,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
The sstsreek Slaye.v

Tho original "Greek Slave" the
celebrated statue by Hiram Powers,
is in tho gallery OF the Duke of Cleve-
land. 1t was never brought to Amer
lea. 1t was finished in 1S43. In 1840
a replica was brought to New York,
and is now in the Corcoran gallery at
Washington. A third copy was bought
by the Earl of Dudley, and a fourth,
purchased for $1,000 by Prince Demi-
dotf, was afterward sold to A. L.
Stewart, of New York, for s22. .00o. -
Boston Transcript
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS,
THE ANNUAL WARFARE.

A bulletin on household pests issued
by tho Vermont Agricultural Expert
ment Station is full Of useful informa-
tion for honsekeepers in their annual
warfare against these destroyers. The
buffalo beetle or carpet bug eats
feathers, furs, leather and perhaps
other things, but the accounts which
have been given from time to time of
its destruction OF silk do not seem we'll
founded. Professor Fernald remarks
as to this:
''The opinion that it Injuries cotton
or silk goods, lace curtains, etc., must
DO erroneous, for have repeatedly
put the larve or young of this beetle
into bottles with various substances
for them to feed gupon, and when fur
nished with cotton and wool mixed
goods, they invariably ate the woolen
fibers, leaving the cotton intact; but
when gave them only cotton, silk, or
pieces of newspaper, they as invariably
died without eating any of these sub
stances. The injuries reported to have
been done to silk, lace curtains, etc.,
must have been done by some other
insect" Very possibly the other in
sect may bo in some cases the pitchy
carpet beetle.
With proper care and perseverance
the buffalo beetle can be driven out
and kept out. OF course if carpets
fastened to the floor were not used,
but only rugs laid down and often
shaken, there would be far less danger
of injury from the ravages of the
beetles, but if carpets are fastened
down, thorough lining with paper
will prevent many of the larvae, which
hide in cracks and crevices, from
getting at it. Tarred paper next
the floor covered with some cleaner
sort to prevent injury to the car
pet would undoubtedly be most use
full, but the odor is serious objec.
tion. An excellent remedy is corro-
sive sublimate sixty grains, dissolved
in pint of alcohol or water and
brushed over the floor at the edges
before the carpet is laid, and also
over the underside Of the carpet. This
soon destroys any insect which at
tempts to eat the carpet, but children
must not play upon carpet SO treat
ed. A still simpler method which
is said to be effective, is that OF laying
damp cloth on the carpet at the edge
where it is most likely to be infested,
and then placing hot iron on it. The
steam thus produced penetrates the
carpet and destroys any insects which
may be within the range of its ac-
tion.
Insect powders are not of any value
in this case. The remedies named are
rs valuable in the care of clothing and
other articles rs they are for carpets.
Small articles in boxes and drawers
may be efiectually freed from insect
pests by the use of benzine or bisul-
phide of carbon. Better than any
other method, and the simplest as
we'll, when the size of the object like
ly to be infested is not too great, is
wrapping the material in smooth,
whole paper or putting it into paper
bag and sealing the opening with
paste. If this is done before the
beetles have had chance to deposit
eggs upon the article, or larve to get
at it, there is no danger that the in.
sect will be able to reach it.-New
England Homestead.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
THE oUNMAKER OF 1L1oN.
JEFFERSON NJ. CLOUGH REFUSES a
TEMPTING OFFER FROM THE
CHINESE GOVERNMENT,


His Health was too Poor TO Permit Alton
ton tn business. A Great Sufferer
fer Many Years But Has Now
Recovered.
(From the Springfield, Mass, linton;
There isn't . gun manufacturer in the
United States who does not know Jefferson
NJ. Clough, and wbyp Because he has been
Intimately associated all his life with the de-
velorment of the two best American rifles,
the Remington and Winchester. For years
he was Superintendent Of the T.. Remington
Sons great factory at lion. N. Y. After
leaving there he refused n tempting offer of
the Chinese Government to go to China .
superintend their government factores,-
and accepted instead tho superintcndcncy of
the Winchestcr-Arms Co., at New Haven, at
salary of $1,000 a year.
1t was after this long term Of active labor
rs business man that he found himself il
capacitated for further service by the en-
barge which rheumatism had laid upon him
and resigned his position more than two
years ago, and returned to Bclohertown,
Mass, where he now lives and owns the
Phelps farm. a retired spot where he has five
hundred acres of land.
Being man Of means he did not spare the
cost and was treated by leading physicians
and by baths at celebrated springs without
receiving any benefit worth notice. During
the summer Of 1898 and the winter of 1894
Mr.. Clough was confined to his house in
Bechertown, being unable to rise from his
bed without assistance, and suffering con-
tinually with acute pains and with no taste
or desire for food, nor was he able to obtain
sufficient Sleep
Early in the year 1885, Mr.. Clough heard of
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
He began taking these pills about the first of
March, 1894, and continued to do so until
the flrst part of September following The
first effect noticed was better appetite and
he began to note more ability to help himself
off the bed and to be better generally. Last
August 1S94) he was able to go alone to his
| summer residence and farm OF 1853 acres on
| Grenadier Island, among the Thousand
| Islands, in the river st. Lawrence where
| from the highest land of his farm he COM
| mands view for 13 miles down the river,
and GO of the Thousand Islands can be SEEN
Instead of being confined to his bed Mr..
| Clough is now and has been for some time
able to be about the farm to direct tho
men employed there and he is thankful for
what DR.. Williams Pink Pills have done for
him.
| These pills are manufactured by the DIR.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady,
N. Y, and are sold only in boxes bearing the
box or six boxes for So So and are never sold
in bulk. They may be had of all druggists
or direct by mail from Dr. Williams Medi-
cine Company.
| Some of the giant caotuc trees of Arizona
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
MAKING ROADS.


Tho best time for road work is after
the spring work has been completed,
because the ground is then Mother
too wet nor too dry, and when dry
weather sets in there is no use trying
to work roads. Road work in the
fall is just as impracticable, because
the track will DO muddy until the
freeze-up occurs and the following
spring Will be full of mud holes. For
this reason divide townships into
road districts SO that the main portion
of the labor can be done after the
crops are in. Every crew of men pre-
pairing roads must have an overseer
with them all the time. He must
understand his business, and one su.
pe-intendent cannot properly oversee
more than one crew of men.-New
England Homestead.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

Nervous system paralyzed by nicotine
means lost manhood. weak eyes, and q
general all gone look and feeling that robs
life of its pleasure. Tobacco is the root Of
many an impotent symptom, and No-To-Bac
guaranteed cure that will make you strong,
vigorous and happy in more ways than one
No-To-Bac guaranteed and sold by Drug
gists everywhere. Book, titled 'iDon't To-
bacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co.. New York or Chicago.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
Tie Watchdog Exchange:

An Englishman and German in
Chicago are partners in new bust
ness which they advertise as Watch
dog Exchange. They will be prepared
soon to sell dogs trained for watching,
or the dogs may be engaged by the
month, week or night. The German
partner has the experience, having
been employed as keeper in simi-
lar business in Berlin, where there are
several of these exchanges doing O
good business. New York Sun.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
To Cleanse the system

Effcctually yet gently, when costive or bilious,
or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to per-
manently cure habitual constipation, to awak-
en- the kidneys and liver to healthy activity
without irritating or weakening them, to dis
pei headaches, colds or fevcrs, use Syrup of
Eiuo
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
DEpRAvED APPETITE IN COWS,

When any animal ents wood or
other coarse stuff, it indicates indi-
gestion. The remedy is to give a
pint of raw linseed oil, and. after it
has operated, feed bran and lirseed
mash, with one dram of gentian root,
powdered, in it. Sometimes this
appetite is due to q want of salt, which
should be given with regularity to all
domestic animals. as it is an aid to
the digestion of food.-New York
Times.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

Tho heaviest of the foreign woods
are the pomegranste snd the lignun
vita, and the lightest Il cork.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

One of the most popular religious
books in Japan is "Pilgrim's Prog
ress," illustrated by Japanese artists.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

Icebergs in the Atlantic sometimes
last for 200 years.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

Halls Catarrh Cure is liquid and Is taken
Internally, and acts directly OH the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Write for ties.
timonials, free. Manufactured by
ID. j. CHENEY IL Co. Toledo O.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
Worse Than Rum.

Indigestion spols more lives than rum. But
you think you have malaria or grip" or
something worse. The trouble is all In the
digestive tract. Ripans Tabules bring a sort
of Millennium with them. One gives relief,
and their habitual use keeps the whole system
in tone. Get them of your druggist.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
ull Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet end Consultation free
Laboratory Binghnmton N Y.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
The Greatest Nedical Discovery
of the Age.
KENNEOY'S
Medical Discovery.
DONALD KENNEDY, Of RoxBuRY, MASS,

Has discovered In one OF our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind OF Humor, from the worst Serofula
down to common pimple.
He has tried it In over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now in
his possession over two hundred certii-
Gates Of its value, all within twenty miles
OF Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit is always experienced from the
first bottle, and a perfect cure is warranted
when the right quantity Is taken.
When the lungs are affected 1t causes
shooting pains. like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver
or Bowels. This Is caused by the ducts
being stopped, and always disappears In
week after taking It. Read the label.
II the stomach Is foul or bilious 1t Will
cause squeamish feelings at first
No change Of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough OF 1t.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

The production of sugar in the West
Indies shows an annual increase of l, :
900, tons.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums reduces infiamma.
tion. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Piso's Cure for Cons umption has no equal
ms a Cough medic ne.-F. NJ, ABBOTT, 3S3 Sen.
eca Street, Buffalo, N. Y, May Q, 1894.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28
Tobacco DESTROYS vitality.

1t is estimated that electric cars have al.
ready displaced 800, 900 horses.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

If afflicted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-06-28

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The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19
OUR GRANGE FRIENDS.

| TO GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT. The members of Pohtatuck Grange are rehearsing for an entertainment t( be given in the Town hall the last o1 May or early in June. Two lively farcei Raising the wind, and "Turn him out, | interspersed with music and reoitations will fill out an interesting program The object is to raise money for the pur' chase of musical instrument for theil hall. It is hoped the people will turr out and give this assoclation of farmers their support. The members of the Grange are always willing to give their aid to library benefits, lectures, etc. and we trust the merchant, the butcher, the baker the candle stick maker will all be present and feel sure they will re- ceive an evenings entertainment that will be satisfying. Good music will be in attendance and a social dance will be held in the hall at the close of the enter tainment.
 The members of Pohtatuck Grange are anticipating a fraternal visit from patrons of Brookfield Grange on Tues day evening, April 30.
 At Tuesday nights meeting of Pohta- tuck Grange committee was appointed to.make arrangements for the second an- nual fair and cattle show, to be held in October.
 There was a fair attendance at the Grange meeting, Tuesday evening. The subject for the lecturers hour was "Ex- perience with farm help" followed by several short readings.
The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19
Friday, April 1s. 1895. zhe HoaOland-.51ark Go1a- banp, Brz1peb0s~t, (-onu.

We have secured 8 pieces of rich brocaded black satin worth I.5o yd. Samples will be sent if requested.
 Crepon Is still the most i'm portant feature of fashionable dress; and our assortment IS twice over the largest in this section. We have in stock at this writing 2o different styles in black, say nothing of colors. The prices range from 5oc to 400 yd. Samples sent if re- 'quested.
 Five pieces of black henri etta, beautiful in texture, finish and the shade of black, at 5oc yd, 46 inches wide. Samples sent if requested.
 Japanese white ground silks printed black, blue and red figures, 5oc a yd, regular price 75c. Samples sent if request ed.
 25 very novel patterns in French sateens-patterns you will not find elsewhere, at 2oc yd, usual price 37 Hc. Sam pies sent.
 We have now without a doubt the best French serge at soc in this or any market. It is 46 inches wide. Wish we paula put a sample of it in the coper. 40 different colors and black. Samples will be sent if requested.
 Where is your spring cape or Jacket coming from? Other houses invite you each in its way. We offer you the fresh est stock to choose from, and the most liberal terms in sell ing. viz, that you have the right to return everything if on examination at home you repent of your choice.
 window shades and floor coverings. Rugs, linoleums, oil cloths, straw mattings, &c. Lowest prices.
 IHe Hozvlana-Stark Coua- Mean ennnon and bazy, ssgstericf's hsgsa1ii fes
 streets. Patterns.
 Brzaesbort, Conas.
The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19
REV. I W. HILL,
PASTOR METHODIST CHURCH, ACCORD.
 r, SAYS DANGEROUS DISEASES GAN B

fASIOh AS0oAAD3 ~.
 r., SAYS DANGEROUS DISEASES GAN BE
 CURED.
 Accord, N. Y.-Under the old school method it was believed that any disease of cancerous growth could never be cur ed. The surgeons knife was resorted to, but the old trouble was sure to break out again.
 Since the discovery of Dr Kennedy $ Favorite Remedy, all this has been chang ed-the action of Favorite Remedy upon the system leaves no trace of poison in the blood, the seeds of disease are expell- ed and lost health restored. A notable case of the efficacy of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is that of the Rev l. w. Hill of this town. Some years ago he was suffering with cancer of long stand ing, on his lip, and finally concluded to have it removed. In speaking of his case Pastor Hill said ssAbout three weeks previous to having the operation perform ed, purchased Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and continued it for some time after the cancer was removed. Ten long years have passed since then and no trace of the ugly thing has returned. I speak with knowledge in the highest terms of Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as being able to cure the troubles for which it is prepared"
 One of our local physicians said in ex- plaining the demand for Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy: 'sIG acts as a nerve and blood food, and to my knowledge it has made many permanent cures of Nervous Debility, Sleeplessness, Dys- pepsia, Rheumatism and of the sickness peculiar to women. where other treat ments have failed. For headaches, con- stipation and the run down condition, one often suffers with, there is nothing else so good.
The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19
FLouNpERING IN THE MUD.

A load of household goods on their way from Ansonia to Danbury, made an un- welcome stop in town, last Friday night. The goods were piled high on a large truck wagon drawn by four horses. They first attempted to go to Danbury by way of Mt Pleasant, but got stuck on the hill before they got to D. c. Peck's place and turned about to try the lower road to Danbury. Their success was no better, for when near the residence of I. B. Har- ris the wheels sank in the mud hub deep. The wagon remained in the middle of the road in this condition all night, MT Har- ris sheltering the horses under his shed and the men camping out beside the fence, where they kept a bonfire burning as a signal of danger. In the morning another team arrived from Danbury and the wagon was partially unloaded and pulled out of the pit, into which it had sank and proceeded on its journev
The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19

resurrection" The church was tasteful. ly decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and Easter lilies, some of which were given in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Botsford. The childlen's service, which was held at ? 30, was also well attended. Several selections were sung from the church hymnal, and Rev MT Linsley made a short address. The Lenten offer- ing of the school amounted to $42. A report of the Lenten offerings from the school was read by D. G. Beers, which showed that the offering this year, was the largest in six years.
 AT ST ROSES.
 The Easter services at St Roses church were very appropriate and impressive. Father Fox was assisted by Father Mo Milan, Jesuit Father from New York, who delivered the sermon at the II o'clock mass and at the vesper service. The for al display was very pleasing and appro- p-iate music had been arranged for the day.
The Newtown bee., 1895-04-19

Miss Elizabeth Shepard of New York has bought the old Shepard place in Su, gar street of Ex Senator William N. Northrop, and is having it rent vated for summer home. She will retain the old stone chimney, with the old fire places, etc. Contractor Frederic Sanford of Hawleyville is experimenting the i'm provements. The walls will be decorated by some of her artist friends. Miss Shep. ard is a sister of Mrs c. c. Corson, who will doubtless be with her much of the time. The street leading to the house has been named "The Shepard Drive.'' Miss Shepard promises to induce some ot her New York friends to locate in that vicinity and build cottages, and the dis, trict may have real estate boom. New. town is always glad to welcome these people within it's borders.