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Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
GenteeI Poverty In Washington.

Il never saw so much genteel power
ty before as exists in Washington, d.
c. You have no idea how many of
those department clerks tremble in
their boots for fear of losing their posi-
tlons with a change of Administration
and enforcement of the civil service
rules. The departments unfit both men
and women for any other occupation,
You would be surprised to know how
many of the fashionable society men
are department clerks. Some of the
most attractive among them get ma
jority of their meals out of society,
They rent room for small amount
and dine out every night, frequently
getting a lunch or a breakfast from
a friend. In return, they make it their
business to be entertaining and always
In good humor, ready to be of service
and to initiate new people into the eti.
Quette Of the place.--Ladies' Home
Journal.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
SQUASHES AS A MONEY CROP

Too few farmers are inclined to look
to anything but so-called Straight"
farm crops for profit, and often times
confine their operations to but one or
two crops, and the total or partial fail
ure Of either represents a loss for the
year instead of the hoped-for profit.
The winter varieties of squashes. the
best being the Hubbard, Marblehead
and Boston Marrow, are always sala-
bic In the fall and early winter at a
good price. At this writing Hubbards
are bringing $50 ton, about a two
horse load. In some sections the
squash borer and the black squash bug
are formidable enemies, but with care
they can be controlled. Start the
plants in hot-bed and transplant to
the open ground as SOON as they are
sturdy and the weather will permit.
have the soil rich with stable manure
and watch the plants closely for in
sect enemies. Frequent applications Of
tobacco dust and bone meal will keep
the insects In check in most cases
Aside from the watchfulness required
when the plants are young. because OF
insect enemies. sQuashes are as easily
grown and cared for as pumpkins and
sell Tor much higher price.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
Farm And GARDEN NOTES.
ITEMS OF INTEREST ON AGRICULTURAL
TOPICS.
When Apples Are Best..Clean Drinking Foun.
tains e. Shelter and Sunshine as. Feeding
Lambs for Market...Etc., Etc.
WHEN APPLES ARE BEST.

There is a particular time in the rip
ening of every fruit when it is at It's
best for eating and that with some va
rieties is very short. So when you eat
an apple that is highly praised for Its
flavor do not lose confidence in human
testimony II you do not find it all that
1t has been cracked up to be. There Is
a difference in apples Of the same
variety grown in different localities.
The Baldwin apple grown farther west
is nowhere 80 good as 1t is when
grown in New England, its native
home. The Northern Spy apple does
not do SO we'll In New England as it
does in its native home in Ontario
County in Western New York.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
GROWING CELERY.

The following is my plan for grow
Ing celery: Instead Of sowing the seed
IN a hot bed or cold frame, as prac-
ticed in Europe, it is sown in the open
ground, as soon as it is fit to work. in
April, and kept carefully clear Of
weeds until the time of planting, in
June and July. In our warmer cli-
mate, If raised in hot beds, as in Eng
land, a majority Of the plants run to
SEED. The tops are shorn off once or
twice before planting, so as to pro-
duce "stocky" plants, which suffer less
on being transplanted. After the
ground has been nicely prepared, lines
are struck out on the lever surface
three feet apart, and the plants set six
inches apart In rows. If the weather
is dry at the time of planting great
care should be taken that the roots are
properly firmed. Our custom is to turn
back on the row and press by the
side OF each plant gently with the foot,
This compacts the soil and partially
excludes the air from the roots until
new rootlets are formed, which will
usually be in 4S hours, after which all
danger is over. This practice of press
ing the soil closely around the roots ia
essential in planting Of all kinds, and
millions Of plants are annually de-
stroyed by it's omission. After the
planting of the celery is completed
nothing further is to be done for six
or seven weeks, except running be-
tween the rows with the cultivator or
hoe, and freeing the plants of weeds
until they get strong enough to crowd
them down. This will bring us to
about the middle of August, by which
time we have usually that moist and
cold atmosphere essential to growth
OF celery Then We begin the "earth-
Ing up necessary for bleaching and
Of that which is wanted for
use during the months of September,
October and November The first one
ration is that Of handling, as we term
it; that lis, after all the soil has been
drawn up against the plant with the
hoe 1t is further drawn close around
each plant by the hand firm enough tn |
Keep the leaves in an upright position
and prevent them from spreading
This being done more soil b drawn IN |
against the row (either by the blow or |
hoe, as circumstances require), so AZ |
10 keep the plant in this upright posi- !
ton, The blanching process must.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

and gives them an appetite that will
help the feeder along in his work.
About twelve hours after taking them
away from their mothers offer them
little milk. If they are not inclined
to drink very much let them go twelve
hours longer. By this time they will
have an appetite. Never get the calf's
head between your limbs and force its
head into the pail telling it to drink
or drown" but stand in front Of the
calf with pail in hand, and when it
lowers it's head raise the pail up so as
to dip It's nose in the milk. This will
give the calf a taste Of the milk and IN
very short time the milk will dis
appear and with it the calfs appetite.
Always teach the calves to drink
new milk. This can be gradually dl-
luted with skinned milk, and before
the calves are a week old clear skim
med milk may take the place of the
new. The same principle holds true in
changing from warm milk to cold. Be-
gin by warming about seven-eighths
of the allotted quantity and continue
one-eighth less each day un-
til only an eighth is warmed. The
change is so gradual that the calves
do not notice the difference. When the
milk is too hot one day and too cold
the next, and seldom just right, when
Is 80 degrees, under such circum-
stances, calves will do much better If
taught to drink cold milk at once
Epitomist.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
TREATMENT OF COLDS IN STOCK

TREATMENT OF COLDS IN STOCK.
During cold weather and especially
In early winter barn-fed stock is more
or less liable to mild attacks of various
diseases, which, If properly treated in
the early stages are not apt to make
much trouble. Warm, properly VEN
tilated buildings, proper food and
water are the best safeguards against
disease. Cows are liable to colds,
which cause shrinkage in the flow of
milk and discharge Of water from
the eyes and mucous from the nostrils,
If the animal is warmly stabbed she
will soon be we'll, but the bowels must
be kept open by rations of root crops
or II necessary by the use of condition
powders.
Bad colds frequently cause the ami
mails to become stiff in the shoulders.
eyes red, tongue swollen and breath
offensive. For this trouble give a dose
OF EPSON salts, about a pound, to move
the bowels freely. After a free pass
age give two drahms Of iodide Of po-
tassium daily for ten days. This will
usually effect cure in two weeks at
most, but If the animal is not nearly
well at the end Of that period, repeat
the doses Of potassium for about ten
days longer.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
GROWING ONIONS.

1t few onions have been grown In
your locality, says the Boston Guilt
vator IN answer to a correspondent,
1t may not be we'll adapted to them.
We would advise you to experiment at
first in a small way, and learn from
others who have tried growing onions
in your locality. The crop requires
rich ground, but not made so by fresh
stable manure. If you can find place
where potatoes were grown last year
on clover sod and WE'LL manured, it
Will be best. No spring plowing will
be needed. The surface should be we'll
cultivated to the depth Of two or three
inches, SO soon as it Is dry enough in
the spring. Make the surface soil as
mellow as possible, removing all
stones. Then stretch lines across the
place and hollow out about three-quar-
ters of an inch deep and 12 to II
inches apart the rows, In which to
drop the seed. This can be best done
by a narrow board. 1t is very impor-
tant that the seed be dropped in ex-
act lines. 1t will pay we'll to drop a
little nitrate Of soda in the drill
marks before dropping the seed. This
will give the plant quick start afte:
1t has terminated, and it will be up be-
fore the weeds. To hasten germina-
tlon wet the onion seed and keep L
IN warm place until nearly ready to
sprout. Cover the seed by pressing
the narrow board over the row where
1t has dropped, SC that the line may
be clearly seen. 1t is a good plan to
SOW a few wood ashes over the onion
seed. 1t will enable the rows to be
seen. and the spaces between them can
be hoed before the onions are up. With
solid bottom secured by spring cult
vatlon instead of plowing it. You
ought to raise good onions. The seed
will bear pretty thick sowing III the
rows. Six to eight pounds are required
for an acre. 1t is no harm for onions
to crowd each other when fully grown
and the nitrate will have a ten
dency to prevent the crop from run
ming into scullions. Procure your
seed OF some reputable grower, as
there is great difference in onion seed,
That from scullions will produce SOUL
lions again and onion seed more than
one year old cannot be depended upon
to grow, and after two years it is good
for nothing.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
An A6lc1ed MoAhsr.
From the Times, Pau Pav, N

A'o"' NV 4t"eS, x0V <Q0, ~
"A resident Of this town who has lost two
children during tho past six years. BY vio-
lent deaths has been utterly prostrsted bv
the shock. and seriously sick a. . result OF
1t. One child (aged 81 was killed by a cv.
clone IN 80 while At school; another. three
gears later was run overby BURLINGTON R.
d. train. That Rrieh and misio1tunes NAV
80 prey on the mind - to lead to serious
physical disorders has been we'll demon.
strated IN this case. Az . result Of th.m
ner health was Shattered and she has beAn
constant sufferer since 1890, Her princi.
pal trouble has been neuraleis Of tho stom.
soh which was very painful, and exhibited
al sne symptoms OF ordinary neuralgia
did her no good whatever. She was di..
couraged and abandoned all hone OF oct.
ting we'll. Finally, however, certain Wall
known pill was recommended or. viii.
'ams' Pink Pills for Pale People).
She supplied herself With quantity Of
them and had not taken them two weeks
wnen she noticed a marked improvement
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
Hlgh.Priced Feathers,

An extensive sale Of feathers, which
occurred ten days ago in London, al
forded some i lea OF the gigantic scale
on which birds Of beautiful plumage
are slaughtered for the purpose of fe-
male adornment
1t was the Ospreys, the aristocrats,
unfortunately for their lives, Of the
feathered creation, that excited the
keenest competition. The greater
number Of the lots at auction were
sold at over S. an ounce many of them
fetched $3.50, while the highest price
paid per ounce was no less than S22. 50.
But this Is by no means a record
price, a choice South American varie-
ty having, at recent sale, fetched
$50 an ounce These feathers, it
should be explained, are not "dustSd,"
and as they lose in weight by that
process, the actual cost to the purchas-
er is higher than the figures named.
Two of the lots put up were marked
"mothy." and no one being particu-
larly anxious to secure them they were
sold for six cents an ounce.
Next in value to the ospreys came
the birds of paradise. certain Of the
skins fetching s. each. For the par
rots no such fate was in store. The
best of them were sold for few cents,
and there Is something pathetic in the
fact that 240 Of these poor polls were
ruthlessly slaughtered in their tropical
homes to be sold in Mincing Lane a.
the rate of four for cent.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
CLEAN DRINKING FOUNTAINS.

1t Is not always possible to detect
roup or catarrhal difficulties in their
early stages, so tnat frequently tae
disease has spread through flock be-
fore We are really aware that they ex.
ist- The drinking fountains are fire.
quently sources by which the disease
is spread and during the winter should
receive the best care, being frequently
scalded and the water emptied every
day, throwing it out of the yard where
the fowls cannot get at it. A few drops
OF turpentine mixed with listerine is
an excellent internal remedy for fowls
with colds or with inflamed throats.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
SHELTER AND SUNSHINE.

II we can arrange to have the two
friends, shelter and sunshine, work to-
gether a part Of the time during the
winter season, 1t will contribute ma
terially to the thrift of the farm ami
mails, particularly the younger ones.
A close, dark stable is cheerless and
unhealthy, while exposure to a biting
wind robs the sunshine of all it's bene-
ut. How often have we seen the lambs
and pigs group themselves where they
would receive few struggling rays
from the winter sun. Even the horse
IN his stall will back around in order
to receive little spot of sunshine on
his body. Out Of wind and into sun.
would be a good winter motto to re-
member in caring for all kinds Of farm
stock.-Epitomist.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
STATE OF OHIO, City OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, So.

FRANK d. CHENEY makes oath that he ia the
senl0r partner Of the firm of F. J. CHENEY e
Uo,doing business in the City of Toledo, Coun-
" and State aforesaid, and that said firm will
tho sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
not be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRB
XUkk. FRANK J. CHENEY.
eworn to before me and subscribed in nv
49, presence, this 9th day of December,
SEAL A. ID. 1855. A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
aaiis Cstarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acM directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF tne system: Send for testimonials, free.
o.,, +. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
dall's Family Pills are the best.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

however, be finished by the spade,
which is done by digging the soil from
between the rows and banking it UP
clear to the top on each side of the
row of celery. Three feet is ample
distance between the dwarf varieties.
but when larger sorts are used the
width Of the rows should be four or
five feet. E. Dillon in the Epitom-
ist
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
No Klonliike for Me,

Thus says E. Walters, LIE Raysville, Pa.
who grew Sworn toy 252 bushels Sslyer;s
corn per acre. That means 25 200 bushsls
M Ga !o0 acres at 8Oc bushel equals 1880
1nae 10 better than prospective gold mine
Ssisar 5. pays 600 In gold for best name for his
Nlnca corn and oats prodigy. You can
WIN. seed potatoes 81. 90 a Bbl.
SIND This NOTICE AND 10 CTs. IN SrAMpa
. John A. Salser Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis
eh0 get free their seed catalogue. and ii
!arm seed samples, including above corn and
oats, surely worth $40, to get start,
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
Swearing Won't Helm II.

swearing may make fire burn or it NAV.
nske deck hand hustle, but 1t won't help
1, letter or Ringworm. If you use Tetterine Il
VIII make you comfortable and save swear
cents IN stamps from j. T. Shuptrine, Sc.
vannah, Ga,
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
FEEDING THE CALVES

Patience Is one of the virtues in
teaching little calves to drink. but this
is not all. Calves should be allowed
70 run with their mothers for two or
three days. This teaches them to eat
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
BenAASh His Station.

Sprockett-I was sorry not to keep
my appointment with you, but, you see,
my wheel broke down.
Hudson-Why didn't you come In Cd
the trainr'
Sprockstt-Heavens! And ride with
chose miserable nonbikers? Never!-
North American.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
FEEDING LAMBS FOR MARKET

The following rations for lambs in
tended for early market have stood the
test OF long experience by the best
feeders and may be pronounced as
nearly perfect ration as is known up
to this time. With lambs at a month
old, feed mixture Of four parts Of
bran, four of corn meal and one part
OF linseed meal; this feed Is as addl-
tion to the milk from the mother and
should be fed until the lamb Is ready
for market. If the mother has feed
Of cut turnips day II will add to the
flow Of milk and be all the better for
the lambs.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

Fits permanently cured. Motifs or nervous.
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
Dr.. R.H. KLINE, Ltd, 9S1 Arch St., PhiIa., Pa
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

Dining cars have not yet appeared in Rus
pa. Express trains stop about once in three
hours to let passengers refresh themselves,
shs stations being built about seventy. five
miles apart.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

IA wealthy merchant of Mexico says that the
thst thuVn ~ tnGustry Ok that country now surpasses
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

The Rev. A. A. Green, q London rabbi. says
that Dickens wrote 10 his father that he
deeply regretted his characterization Of
Eag1n
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tsething, softens the gums, reducing inflamma-
don, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

When you see young man cleaning
= girls bicycle they are engaged; when
you see the operation reversed they are
married.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

.. Ths 1 presbyte-y in Philadelphia received
SSMv from John q. Converse, of that CITY.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

Use &c &C" Certain Chill Cure.
ssss IN the world, CERTAIN CURE Co.
Evansville, Ind.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

After physicians had given me up, Twas
saved by P1so's Cure.-RALPH ERrEG, VIII
Transport, Pa., Nov. "a, 1893.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

To Cure q Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money iii fails to cure. 25c.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

A doctor may spend money like water
but he doesn't get 1t from the well.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25
A Constant Sufferer

A Const0'a SY6srer.
IN her condition. She continued taking
the pills until seven OF eight boxes had
been consumed and she considered herself
entirely cured. ahe can now est ali kinds
OF 1000, which Is something she has not
been able to do fox years. she Is not trou.
bled in the least With nervousness "A she vss
ouxln8 the time OF her stomach troubles.
~ Sne Is now well and all because Of Dr..
Mlinsms' Pink Pills for Pale People com.
plete cure has been made.
II any one would like to hear moro OF
tne Details OF her 81 t1ering and relief eained
py the use OF Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for
rae PEOPLE they may be obtained prob
ably, by writing the lady direct. she is
one OF our well known residents, Mrs. Ellen
A. Oderkirk. Pow Paw. III. '-
Natchitoches populist., 1898-03-25

Chew Star Tobaoco-The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
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sURROGATE NOTICE.

IN PURSUANCE OF an order Of Hon.
John RI. V. Arnold. a Surrogate OF the
County OF New York. notice is hereby
s,ven 10 all person. having claims against
Victor Durant. late OF the city OF New
York deceased. TO present the same win
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place OF transacting business: NO. los
CIV OF New York. on or before the thir-
,ieth day ~ December next.
Dated New York. the seventeenth day OK
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Rochester Dec. Fire early this morning de-
stroyed the Academy OF Music. Rochester's Oldest
playhouse II is estimated that the loss Is S5o""
on the building which owned by Samuel
Wilder Tenants on the ground floor lose from
$4,000 10 $4,000. The Wheel Of Fortune company
had been at the Academy this week All It's propp-
erty IL gone entaing a loss Of from $40" 10 sio""'
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JOHN r VAN WORNER.
Secretary g. General Manager
LINCOLN SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY.
WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT.

81 70 ~ Fast 42d street
New York December 2nf. 1893.
t. Jenny o Neil Potter or Frances Gall.
Mrs A V Whiting. James McNab f1r
estate Of Mr. H. Z Wilson. estate Z
Harriet 9. Wilson. Susan CONWAY Wilson.
Adm stratriN:
You are hereby notified that the time fer
the payment II this companys lien upon
the property hereinafter described having
expired after due notice thereof had been
given YOU this company will cause such
property. 10 ait, Household goods personal
effects and merchandise. stored by YOU IN
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according - the statute IN such case made
and provided a. It's warehouses II T. 55
East Forty-nrrt street. On Monday De
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o'clock A "
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Secretary & General Manager
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FOOTBALL PLAYER KILLED.

Athens Ohio Dec 2-Ralph A. Obeness died TO-
day from injuries received in playing football TWO
weeks ago He was the quarterback on the ONO
University eleven. He was injured IN the heao ]"
a collision.
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