" THE FAR./IIER IS OF M ORE COJV'SEQ UEJVUE /3/A lllllllllllllllllllll WWW! TH.i1.N'—T.HE FJJR./ll, ./JJVD SHOULD BE FIRST IMPROVE .” VOLUME XII-~No. 15. { WHOLE NUMBER 5%. 9 COLDWATER, MICH., AITGUST 1, 188". Published b A. J. ALDRICH & C0., l l Publishers of the -OLDWATER REPUBLICAN. OFFICLAHI-‘I DIIiIilC'T0 R Y‘. nmco-rs National blrutigia. flf¢.rter—-PUT DAKDEN.. . .. .. . . . . .Mississippi 0v¢r.r:er—— AM ES (. DRAPER . ... . .Massachusctts Llcturz-r—i IORT. WHITE!‘ EAD . . . . . .New jersey &nuari1'—-J. E. HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Virginia A:.r1'.ttant Stewar1'—W.H.STINSON. .N. Hampshire Clmplain-—A } ROSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Trmmr -—F. M. MCDOWELL . .. . New York Stcritlrry -_lN(J. 'Fl{li\IllLI3. 524 F 5 Gate Kc:/t.'r‘——H. THOMPSON. P0ma1Ia—'.VIRS. S. H. NEAL.. . Fl0n:—MRS JAMES C DRAPE .Ma.ssachusctLs Lady A.r.tista1rf St«'ward—-MRS. E. M. LIPSCOM E, South Carolina Execlitlve Uomtnifl-ea. . M. BLANTON, Ch‘n . . . . .. I. H. BRIGHAM . . . . . . . .. I. J. WOODMAN . . . . . . . . . . .. . Ohio . Iichigan "film-rs Ml:-liigan itate Gf&l|gP. Mz.rter—C G. LUCE: . . . . . . . . . . .. . ' 01'rr.rerr—]0HN l*I()l.l’-l{()5\K’.. Le:turcr—jASON \V()()DMAPt . . Strluard--\.V5I SHAFFER , . . . .. A.r.tz':tarz.‘ Stetuizrd —A. E. GRE C}Ia}}1az'9l—I. N. CARPENTER. . .... . . . . . .$lierman Trea.rurer—F.. A. STRONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vicl-csburg Secretary-J. T. COB B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Schoolcraft Gate I'(:'r’/‘£7’:-‘I. C. GOULD. .. . . . . . . . . . . Paw Paw Cert: MRS S. L l}|3NTLF.\' , . . . . . . . .Eaton Rapids Pomona MRS PERRY MAYO . . . . . . .Battle Creek. Flora l\lRS.j. C. GOULD . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Paw Paw Z. A. Steward MR5. A. E. GREEN.. . Walled Lake En-ciitlve Committee. _ THOMAS MARS. Ch’n . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bemen Center H. D PIATT. . . . . . . . . .. . F. W. REDFERl\’.. . G RAMSIJELL . . . . . .. Traverse (,1!) .Q A BURRINGTON. ..... -.Tusc VVM $A‘I'F.RLEE ..... .. .Birniingham GEO B HORTON ...... .. . null: Ridge C. G. LUFE _ . . . . . .. arising ].T. COBB. l5‘ 0fl““"l ........... ..SCh00lCr1fl General Deputy. HRS. PERRY MAYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battle Creek ‘lncclal neputlas. P. H GOELTZENCLEUCHTER. Birch Run, for S-uzinaw County. GEO, L, (.‘AkLlSLF.. Kalkaska for Kalkaskn Co. F_ \V, REDFERN Maple Rapids. for Clinton Co. CEO. 5 GIBBS Greenvillc. for Montcalm Co. HIKAM ANDREWS, Orion. A. J. CROSBY, Jr. Novi for Oakland County.‘ jOl-{.\‘ WELLE Flat Rock, tor Wayne and Monroe Counties. THUS WARS, Bcrrien Center. for Bcrrien Co. R. t’. N()R'I‘()‘.\' Orangevillr. for Barry Co. E, \\'.‘.(}.\'F.l{, jtvncsvill-:, for llillsdrilc Co. ‘E S. BURNETT. Bancroft. for Shiawzusce Co. C A. LE 'N.-\Rl). Manton for Wcxford Co. A. M. LEITCH. North Burris. Huron Co. E. R P()U< HER. Adrian. Lenawee Co. W H M \'l"l'F.SON lonia lonin Co. HENRY’ I5 GEORGE, toldwater, Branch Co A_ FORD, Alton. Kent ('0. OI-IN .\lcK \Y. Romeo, Macomb Co. _ M. ROSE Summit Lity Grand Traverse Co Ml:-hlgan Grange Stores. A. STEGEM AN, Allegan. F. R ()SB:—\ND. North Lansing. l’l first aiiti-slavery speech was iirule be- fore a school liouse .-‘.ehating society in 18:52, and during the years that follow- ed he was mobbed at least two liuii- dred times. lie was one of the few men in the world who have helped to write the liistory they helped to make. His book lately published, just after his dc-1th, entitled “ {indoni lh-:-ollee» tioiisf’ covers over four score years 01 the p 1st, and such a pastl lle ll.‘!(l met all the nlistiiigiiised men in this country. He heard I)r. liynian Beet-lier defend himself on a triil lor lll'l‘t‘.~'_V at lfineinn-iti in lh':‘»l.:iiid lieard Dr. Bcecliei-’s son llenry. s-iy public-l_\ to his sire in the Syiiod. "l“.itller. you are plagu:-d goo.l at twi-'tin_'_-‘. but ll you can twist your creed on tr lllr We:~:tiiiilii-'1ei'Confession of Faitli you can twist better than I think you can." Mr. Stanton lie.-ird Carlyle call Victor Hugo “a glittering liunibug." lle rode two miles in the rain and over country roads to listen to a sermon by Sidney Smith. Ile saw Sam Patcli jump from the falls in Iioeliei.-tel‘. in 1829, never to rise again. Ile replied to certain uncoinplimentary 1Il[(3l‘2l1l(.‘U.~ of Tliouias Campbell, in regard to American poetry; he more than in- sinuates that the author of "Gertrude of \V_voming” on that occasion had been drinking too much wine. He saw and knew almost every man who was worth seeing or knowing, either in the mother country or his own, during his eighty years of busy active life. Says a reviewer of his “llandom Recol- lections,” it is not often that the uiaiiof such wide and long experiences coni- bines witli keen observation the l'.vl(3lll[_V of recording his impressions so clearly, so honestly, with so uiucli kindly feel- ing. and with such charity to all. Now, without saying one word in disp~1r.1geineiit of Elizabetli lady Stanton, or her life work, we would rather have the fame that comes from the record of such a life as lIcnr_v Ii. Stanton’s, than that from tliflrccord of his gifted wife. We would rather haves compilation of his lectures and writings, including his last. work, “Random Recollections,” than all that has ever come from the pen or tongue ofElizabeth Cady Stanton. We have given ,this comparison of these two famous women and their husbands, foi- the sake of a clearer understanding of their respective merits. Miclilct says it is the true office of history to make the unknown known, and to write up the neglected. We have not under- taken to do more than direct attention to the peculiarity in the lives of these distinguished ladies and their hus- bands. Whatever the wrongs of time may be in regard to the latter, his- tory will make the unkown known, and write up the neglected. V. B. - [The following paper read before the Al Regan County Council by Mrs. S. D. Rock- well, June 7, was by vote of the Council or- dered sent to the Vtsnok for publication.] Mn. Pl{i‘.SlDE)IT, Bnornim nu) Sisrrnn PATRONS:--It is with pleasure that we give you greeting and extend to you I cordial welcome to Trowbridgo Grange. We come together this morn- ing to brinrr our best thoughts and highest aspirations for the welfare of humanity. The basic principles of‘ the Grange in to educate and elevate the farming community, to unfold their capacity l for intellectual culture and education, to generate thought. and broaden the intellect, t.o eradicate that narrowncss of character which rejects any innova- tion on old ideas. ' To be progressive We must be aspiring. The very act of reaching out f'or something higher, purer, nobler than ourselves, whether it be for the individualor for humani- ty, tends to given broader basis to our thoughts and in a measure compass re- fornis, for progress is the motor that is prompting and propelling human des- tiny. The more We discuss and agitate a subject the sooner a reformation is produced, for agitation produces thought. _ Every political agitation Works out for the people of this country some new thought, some higher measure, 1*,-0" some wiser form of goveruinent,which Sin the aggregate will benefit humanity. We may not comprehend it clearly at first but ultimately the good Will be perceived. The wisest men are ever they who acknowledge that they are bafiied at every turn in their researches. Newton, after having made vast discoveries. revolutionizing the faith or the world on scientific matters, compares him- self to a child picking up pebbles on the beach While the ocean of truth lies unexplored before him. Intellectual growth should be our liighcst aim. All can not bear the same ‘unount of light; that which will illu- minate one mind will blind another, for we can not possess that which we are not capacitated to receive and the foundation of a republic is in the iii- ielligeiice of her cit izens. _ Education is simply unfoldinent. It is admitted that there exist latent qualities and innate possibilities in ev- cry individual, and parents and teach- crs only properly discharge their du- lies when they bringintoactivc pr0ini- ncnce tliose gifls.wliicli lying dormant in the individaul, qualify him for a special place in the world. Each one is born with certain men- tal aptitudes and cliaracteristies and no one can transcend his mental nature in the slightest particular, for our ac- Lionsare the result ofour thoughts ex- pressed. Two persons under precisely the same circuiiistaiiccs act exact-ly op- posite lo each other; and why? Be- cause thcir minds are difl'ercntly con- stituted. The peculiar bent of a per- son’s mind forces him to a certain line of action. The more intellectual cul- ture we possess and the broader view we take of life, the more progressive we become, and althongli we may not ill see things in the same lighf.we uiay ‘ll'l'l\'t3 at a noble manhood, for the glo- ry of iiatu re is in the liarniony of her .liversit._v. The world moves slowly; it takes a long time to outgrow old pi-ejinliee.- ind accept new theories and <-onipre- h--nd new truths. S. l“. Norton, large hearted and liberal minded though lie is. and ;_-'cneroii.- to a fault,di«l not wish to accept the wom-iii slill'i-age l)lrllll{ in the plzilform at tlie(.‘incinnali(?on\‘en- lion. And wliy? llecause he wa- :1lraid the lll:l~‘.~‘(.‘.el',l886, 2,78ti,27z6 pounds; Janu- u-_v_ 1R.'~’.7, 2.60l,ll4 pounds, February. lH87. 2,615,779 pounds; total 12,645,740 pounds. The total quantity exported from the United States during the months named aggregated 122,797 pounds. It appears from the records that 67,- 058 were killed in battle, 43,012 died at wounds,25,872 died t'rom accident. lrowning, and unknown causes, 224,- -328 died Ill hospitals from disease, .54,- l98 died ill prisons ofthe enemy. mak- lnga total ill round numbers of 420,000 who died for the Union. The averagi- ige of all enlisted men at date of enlist- .nent was 26 years; the average expect- ancy of life at 26 years of age is 35 d- litional years, hence if we II11Iltlpl_\' t'le 420,000 by 35,we find that the total lumber of years of life expended in putting down the rebellion by those .vho lost their lives on the side of tin- Union would be 1-i.700,000 yearsl O- lhc forces of the Union, 275,000 found .heir last restin5_r place in the soil ()1 .he soutll,alld of the total number Who ,n-rislled, 1-15,000 graves are marked lnknown. Statisticians tell us tlrtl taking the w hole number of men fur- .llSll€(I by the states and territories dur- ing the war, it appears that out of cv- »-ry 65. one was killed in action; out of v-very 56. one died of wounds; out of every 13, one died of disease; out 0! every 9, one died while in service; Olll -very 10. one was wounded in action. in the war for the Union the enroll- »ncnt was 2,666,999 men on the part ol the North. Of this number Michigan urnished 90.000 soldiers who won rc- -I()W'll t'or the State. Lossing estimate.- lhe cost of the war to the whole coun rv from waste, loss, and debt, at six billions of dollars. -—— ——- -Beautiful woman, from whence came thy bloom l'hy beaming eye, thy features fair? What kindly hand on thee was |aid— lindowing tnee with beauty rare? -‘ "l‘was not ever thus,” the dame replied, --Once pale this face, these features hold, the ‘Favorite Prescription’ of Dr. Pierce Wrought the wonderous change which you behold." Learning True Statesmanship. Kansas Man——-VVhat do you keep that girl for? b‘hc’s the most insolcnt. ignorant, besotted specimen of awoman [ever saw. Kansas Wife— I know it. “she constantly neglects her work.” “Yes.” “And besides that, she’s acommon thief.” “Yes. she has stolen everything about. the house she can lay her hands on. But you must remember, my dear, that she votes our ticket.” “(Jet-tailily. Since my enfranchise- mcnt I have been looking up the records. and I find that you then have been filling the city offices on that principle for years.”—Omaha VVorld. ---————--¢o—?———~ A Nomadic Congress. The continental congress first as- sembled in Il.depcndence hall, ill Phil- -idt.-lpllia, and continued its session there until December, 1776; then in Baltimore till March, 1777, when they were again held in Philadelpliia. In September the British success at Bl-andywine placed the city at the mercy of the enemy and congress was removed to Lancaster, Pa., for a few days; then to York, Pa., where its ses- sions were continued till July. 1778. On the 2d ofJuly it was again re- movedto Philadelphia. to remain till Julie 30, 1783. Oil Nov. 26, 1783, congress convened at Annapolis, 1441.; on Nov. 30. 1784, at Trenton, N. J., and the following Jann2u'y it removed to New York, con- tinuing there until 1790. There the constitution was adopted, and the first I<‘ederal congress um er that constitu- tion assembled, with Washington for president, in March, 1789. In 1790 Philadelphia again became the capital for ten years, and in 1800 the capital , l was removed to Washington. HANDSOME FOWLS POSSESSING MERIT AS EGG PRODUCERS. Weaning Pigs. with Directions for Feed- ing so as to Make Bone. Muse}: and Fat-Protection from Bee StIIIg5—A Dipping Box for Sheep. ' The accompanygng illustration shows a dipping box and has been satisfactorily used in dipping sheep. Country Gentle- man tells how to make it: It is composed of two inch pine plnnk, and is held to- gether by bolts across the end.-. outside the box. The joints are put together with white lead. One end of the box is in- clined, so that the sheep may be readily drawn upon the draining table, which has slats upon the top. so as to permit the fluid that drains from the wool to run back into the tub. This table is fastenetl to the box by books at each side. Oin- end rests upon the box, and the other is supported by legs. A DlPl’ll\'G BOX. This box is half filled with the dipping fluid, which may be used cold, but it is preferable when about 80 (legs. tempera ture. Two men turn a sheep upon its back, lift it by its legs and head and sub- merge its body in the fluid, keeping nos- trils and eyes clear, if possible. No harm results, however, if all goes under. A third mail should stand upon the opposite side of the box to assist ill keeping the sheep under for a. minute or so while the wool is being soaked to the s:kin. The animal is then drawn upon the drain- ing table, and the wool pressed by the hand to force out as much fluid as can readily be done. The sheep is then lifted to the ground or floor. In the meantime one of the two men first I1.‘iV!>~_‘(I has another sheep ready for its turn. It takes about three minutes to each ani- ma.l. \\'here the flock is large the box should be twelve or fifteen feet long. and high enough, so that the sheep are made to swim its length. They can thus he passed through very rapidly, lieillg; re- tained upon the draining table as long as may be necessary. The commercial dips are usually trust- worthy, but where these cannot be ob- tained a good preparation is made by mix lug one part crude earbolic acid with 250 parts of water. It may be further weak ened for lambs. The time to dip sheep is whenever they are troubled with ticks. lice. uiaggots (for which the dip must be strong) or the scab. \'i’eauing Pigs. Weaning pigs is a subject of discussion among professional pork growers. The farmer who has litters to wean must re- member that his high profit lies in his ability to so run these little pork making ma:-hines as to keep their digestion in per foot order, and to daily increase the capacity of the stomach for digestion and assiinilating the largest possibieamount of food. The stomach will keep in better condition if the times of feeding be not. too far apart and the quantity given only sutiicient to satisfy hunger, yet not to surfeit. Here is 9. flne point in getting best growth and keeping the pigs in highest condition of health. They should be fed at least three times a day until five or six months old. and if from two to four months the same amount of feed for the day be divided into five meals there will be less dan_«_rer of over feeding or dc-ranging the digestion. The pig is omnivorous, and its highest and most rapid development, says Ameri- can Cultivator, from which the above is quoted, calls for a generous variety of feed. During the period of growth there should be a smaller per cent. of carbonate or fat formers supplied, while the per cent of phosphates and nitrogenous com- pounds snould be increased. Corn con- tains six of the carbonates to one of the phosphates. Since the object of feed- ing pigs between the ages of two and seven months is to develop growth of frame and powers of assimilation, it is evident that bone and tissue cannot be made out of fattening food. Something cannot be made out of nothing, but a good pig can come as near to making it as any animal created. Then if our object is not to make fat, but bone and muscle, we must feed for these. Where pigs have access to grass and artichokes or potatoes, or acorns and beech huts, and the endless variety they find under and above ground. they may do well where they have. in addition to these, enough corn to keep them in meziium flesh. and to save them from overwork in hunting a living. Indian corn is especially rich in fat formers. Oats, on the other hand. are especially rich in phosphates or bone and muscle formers. Clover and grass so happily combine the two that when stock and hogs lime run to clover and grass they make a good growth of bone and muscle, and it dcveloptnent of stomach which enables them to assimilate a greater amount of corn when the time comes to fatten them. If by the starving process only enough corn is given to keep the 1)ig alive and squealing vigorously, he may have lung development, but how about. the stomach, w‘mch is the seat. of honor and profit in the pig? The powers of the stomach are not developed by feeding c.out-eiitratell food in small quantities. If there is hilt little corn to be fed, it will pay toliaveit.iz,roi1ild and fed even on clover hay, enough to secure the bulk needed to enlarge the stomach. When the starved pig arrives at the time he is to be fed all he will eat, he will not have the capacity and power of stomach to eat and digest his bushel of corn in five days, and convert the same into fifteen pounds of pork. Good pigs have done this and 20 per cent. more dur- ing the fattening season. Wliitewaahlng Troop. Prof. Riley, the well—known entomolo- gist, does not approve of whitevrashing trees. He says: “In reality only one of the four troublesome insects that infest shade trees can in any way be affected by the wash and that is the tussock moth. So far as the whitewashing reaches a cer- l tain number of the cocoons will be loos- ened und exposed to the rains or rubbed off by the washing, and it may be possi- ble that the lime will affect them, though there is no evidence that such is the case. But. it is of no earthly use against the bug worm or the elm leaf beetle or the web worm.” As to tree boxes Prof. Riley says: "While these may be necccssary on ac- count of the injury that without them horses and other animals. as well as mis- chievous boys, would inflict upon the trees, at least until these he re. attained certain size, they are alwaj:s harmful. They injure the trees by chafing (ind by the pressure of the bandages, and when of wood, as they are in the city of \Vaslling- ton. they are particularly injurious, be- cause they serve as nidi for different. in- sects. If the laws cannot l;e made so strict as to prevent injury from horses or lads then I would advise the use of round iron boxes." Information About Carp. (‘arp can be kept in almost any kind of pond. lt feeds principally on vegetable food, such as grains, bread, roots, or al- niost. any vegetable matter whatever that may be given it. It does not devour its own young, and for this reason IIlCl‘8t1H€S rapidly, but the presence of other fish that have this pl‘0i)t‘XlSIly would be highly ob- jectionable in the same pond The carp soon I)€(‘i)lll(‘S quite tame. and a limited number lnny be kept in a large wire box when partly ,-_~'r<-wn, but this could hardly be made profitable. They have heretofore been supplied from VVashington, and in inquiries addressed to the United States fish commissioner the applicant should give. in addition to his own name and postoflice address, the name of the rail- road and railroad station nearest his resi- deuce. tl1e(l.iincllsions' of his pond and its general character, and especially what kinds of. fish, if any, the pond contains. The Iluniburg I“;uniIy of Ftnvl.-a. Among breeds of poultry possessimz merit as egg producers may be int-ntioned those of the llalnburg fntnily. The llam- burgs are also very llandsonie fowls, and this, ill addition to their value as prolific layers, secures them a considerable favor. The meal and bones being dark, they are not in demand among market men. Per Imps. however, the most undesirable char- acteristic of this race is hat t-while. young.’ they are delicate; yet. after six or seven nonths. they appear to be hardy. In the south. or wherever they can be kept warm and coinfortable. they thrive and prove fine layers. SILVER SPANGLED LAYERS. This family includes the Golden Pen- ciled, golden sputnzfled. silver pencilcd and silver pencils-d \'ul‘iet.-ies. the lust named being represented in the cut. The silver spangled fowls, thougll small. are per-n liarly ;_rl‘:u'efi1l and spri,-zlitly. They repre- sent is. f.'i\’orite breed with those poultry keepers who take pleasure in the beaut_\ as well as the utility of their fowls. Noni» of the I’I£lililillI‘_£.’.~' show much disposition to sit, unless in a state of great frecdotn. but they have been known to lay nearly every day through the year, except in the moulting season. Security from Bee Stings. VVhile interest in one's work in the apiary is a. great security from bee stings, there are many persons who will require further protection, especially when hund- ling hybrids. For those who must pro- tect their hands there is nothing bet- ter than long rubber gloves. An over- sleeve of cotton cloth, with an elastic in each end. to hold it snugly ill place at wrist and el- bow, will prevent rambling bees from making ex- plorations inside of onels sleeve. ’I‘o guard the face, a veil of rnusquito netting, tarlntau or lace is sometimes indis- pensable. A piece one and one- fourth yards by should be sewed together, elastic cord in one end, to be ad- justed over the hat crown. Four or five inches from the top insert a piece of fine wire cloth or stout, stifl bobi- net lace, six by nine inches. At a. suita- ble distance from the bottom attach 8. narrow tape, to tie about the neck, as shown in the cut. A number of veils should always be in readiness, not only for the use of the apie- rian and assistants, but for the conveni- ence of visitors who may desire to witness the operations. Women, who are becoming more and more interested in practical bee keeping, ought to wear an appropriate dress for the work. The dress should have a. skirt short enough to escape being draggled in wet grass. Drawers should be made close about the ankles, and sleeves close at the wrists. Such a. dress, with veil and gloves, ufiords women ample protec- tion from stings. three—fourt-hs yard with an A Cellar In Sprlngy Ground. > In dealing with n. cellar in springy ground, the first thing tobe done is to provide some chance for the water to run away before getting into the cellar. This may be done by laying a two inch tile drain pipe in a trench dug all around the foundation outside of the walls, and frond one foot to two feet below the cellar floor. Put this pipe together with mortar and cover it with cobblestones to keep out the dirt and sand. If it is not practicable to la) the drain outside. it may be laid in- side of the cellar walls, directty in the cellar floor; but the operation of such a. drain is less efficient. The back filling of the cellar walls should be porous enough to allow the water to go directly into the drain.~—Snnitary Engineer. Another Method for Ker-ping Eggs. For preserving eurrs use one peck of lime. three pails of boiling water: stir it up well and let it stand for twettty-four hours: now strain oil the lime water. If any egg sinks it is ready: if any e:.:g floats too strotlg. Now pour this lime water into a deep eartltenivare pot; gently in pot your earns: fresh laid. no cracks. Take a cup and gently pour on this lime water until the eggs are quite covered. Tie paper over. Be sure and stand your pot or pots where they are not likely to be moverl, and where they will be free from frost. Prior to using eggs thus preserved wash each em: in cold water. If to boil for eating, prick a tiny hole at the top; this prevents cracking. -—Poultry W'or1d. OTICE. Read what one of our most promi- nent citizens says about Per Oxide of Silicate: Grand Rapziis, Ali:/1., } _/u/ze 4, ‘<96. 77105. B. Farringlon, 1354., General Agzwl for Per Oxide: of Sz'/ital: Bug Destroyer.- Daar Sir——I /awe lrim’ I/It Per 0.rz'l2’es of Sz'lz'azt¢'s, or Great Bug De- stroyer, at my flolsteirz Slorl: Farm, at/Mr: I raise large crop: of pottztozzr, pzmz/t/.4725, JQIICZJ‘/IE5, rools, etc. T /11": s/>rz'7zg t/2:.’ bug’: tame out mmsua/ly early, am! in great mmzéers, but the first up/J/z‘mtz'orz entirely r/armed the /mlalae: and at/zer zrirzes of t/ze tiugs. I /uzzre trim’ 2‘/ze most /11;;/z[_y recom- 7/terzzird [mg zieslrqi-'z'ng tonzpounds, but like t/22': wzzc/z the fie:/. It is to be greal/y conzmerzzicrz’ for ease and sim- jfilicily of a_z§j>liczztz'o2z, szwflrzess of de- .rz‘ru:lz‘o/z to tile éugs, amz’ see;/zx to im- prove l/ze growl/1 of Me 7/irzcx. Respcc/fzzlly, Ill. L. S IVEE T. The above powder is the littlest all Best Big Dtllllyel in the market. M:'.11s,Lacey and Dickinson. 139-141 Monroe and Division Sts., N. E. Cor., Gd. Rapids, Sole Agents. Drug Store ! ma.y15 . /3 LOW collouslas AND HOW TO BUILD THEM. 30 cuts with specifications. estimates, and full dc» scription of desirable modern houses, from 4 morn up. costing from $400 to 85.000. profusely illustrating every detail and many original ideas in regard to deer crating. Homes adapted to all climates and classes :1’ people. The latest. best, and only cheap work of an kind published in the world. Sent by mail. post paid. upon receipt of 25 cts. Stamps taken. Addre-s BROOKLYN BUILDING ASSOCIATION, iunexta BROOKLYN. N. Y. CHURGH’S Bug Finish! Ready for Use Dry. No Mixing Required. It sticks to the vines and finishes the whoh crop of Potato Bugs with one application; also kills any Curculio, and the Cotton and Tobacco Worms. This is the only safe way to use 8. Strong Poi- son ; none of the poison is in a. clear state, but thoroughly combined b patent process and ms- chinery, with materin. to help the very fine pgwder to stick to the vines and entice the buy out it, and it is also a fertilizer. ONE POUND will go as but as TEN POUND! of plaster and Paris Green as mixed by the nu. more. It is therefore cheaper, and saves tho trouble and danger of mixing and using tho green, which, it is needless to say, is dangerofl to handle. Bug Finish was used the past season on up State Agricultural College Farm at Lana‘ Michigan, and, in answer to inquiries, Prof. C. Kedzio writes : "The Bug Finish gave good satisfaction on garden and farm." Many unlo- licited letters have been received praising HQ Finish, and the farmers who get a. sample pack- age come back for more eve ry time. Gunranteeci as represented. Cheapa than any other mixture used for the purpose. For sale by druggists. xna.y15m3 ALABASTIAE 00., Gd. Rapids, lflm. 4 THE G-RANGE VISITOR. August I, 1887. fill: fitting: ifligiitur. Published on the First and Fifteenth of every month, AT 50 CTS. PER ANNUM. Eleven Copies for $5.00. I. T. COBB, Editor and Manager, SCHOOLCRAFT, MICH. fl‘Remlttances should be by Registered Let- ter, Money Order or Draft. Entered at the Post Oflice at Coldwater, Iich., is Second Class matter. To Subscribers and Corres- dents. All subscriptions to the GRANGE Vrsrroa, and all correspondence, ex cepting for advertising, should be ad- dressed to J. T. COBB, Editor, Schoolcraft, Mich. To Advertisers. All persons desiring to advertise inthe GRANGE VISITOR, should ad- dress A. J. 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We aim to send every number of the paper for the time paid for, then strike out the name if not renewed Renewals made promptly are a matter of much convenience, and we respectfully so icit such that no numbers be lost to you. Advise this office at once of a change in your address, or if numbers fail to reach you. A Recorded Confession. We don't know the lion. W’. A. lia- ker, a member of the present Legisla- ture from Berrieu County; but retor- ence to the Legislative Manual shows- him to be a physicianwliosc f:imiliari- ty with scenes of mortal dissolution seems to have suggested to his mind on the 15th of June that as the Logis- laturc was about to adjourn the Imu- had arrived when it would be meet and proper to put on record a confe:-'- sion. The time and place clearly brand this as a death-bed repentance and W! havea lurking suspicion that if any 01 those gentlemen chance to be member.- of the next Legislature, they will have occasion to renew this proof of sorrow for sins committed. Not having had either a theological or University education, we shall not assume to pass upon the future value to the parties to this confession of log- islative badness. The Legislative Jour- -nal recites as follows: Mr W. A. Baker offered the following: WHEREAS, The practice of throwing pa- per wads, reports and other arti les has re sulted on several occasions in causing severe injury, and is beneath the dignity of the House of Representatives; therefore, be it Resolved, That for the balance ofthi- ses- sion all members of the House are required to desist from this undignified practice, and the Speaker of the House or the Chairman when in committee ofthe whole, is requested to reprimand any person caught indulging in he practice. Which was adopted. On motion of Mr. Chapman, The House adjourned. After the adoption of this solemn resolution it was certainly the proper thing for the House to adjourn. Leg- islatures always adjourn immediately after adopting laudatory resolutions on the death of 9. member; and we take it the confession of these 100 men all at once, to this long continued wicked- ness was quite as solemn a matter as the death of any one member. It seems to us that repentance for wasted time, paid for by those who work, would have been quite as much in orderabout the middle of the sixth month of the session, as the formal confession by resolution of indulgence in this "an- dignified practice.” But then for all their wickedness the members were able to justify themselves by precx dents and that in law covers a multitude of t. The Drlven Well In Court. Recent decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States have again brought prominently before the peo- ple of the whole country the driven well and it is important to know its present status. By the courtesy of a friend we find on our table two recent decisions of cases carried up from Dis- trict Courts. Since Nclson W. Grecn’s first attempt to collect royalty f'rom the users of driven wells, there have been ten suits instituted that have been prosecuted to it conclusion in District Courts having jurisdiction in this class of cases. Nine of these were decided in favor of the psteutee. One of the nine was carried on appeal to the Sn- preme Court of the United States and passed upon by that tribunal at the October term in 1882. In this case the decision of the Dis- trict Court. was sustained by a tie vote. Four of thesejudicially wise men were for affirming and four for reversing the decision of the lower Court. No oth- er cases reached a trial in the Supreme Court until in May last when one from the District of Connecticut and one from the Northern District of Ohio were, as the reporters have it, “handed down” on tne of Ma y last. The opinion in both cases was written up by Chief Justice Matliews and sustained the decisions of the Court below in both cases. The claim set up by Nelson W. Green and on which he was granted a patent on the 14th of January, 1868, and also ll. reissue on the 9th of May, 1871, is substantialiy this——“That in June,l86l, he put down a well at his house in Courtland, in the State of New York, and in October of the same year he publicly drove a well, in the manner described in his original patent, at the Fair Grounds near Courtland, for the use of the soldiers in camp, and dem- onstrated to his own complete satisfac- tion its success.” He farther alleged, --That he gave orders and directions for the construction of proper appara- tus for driving such wells, and made arrangements for its transportation with his regiment as it was moved to the seat of war.” In explanation of the delay of Mr. Green in applying for a patent, he recites that in Decem- ber, 1861, he shot a captain ofhis regi- ment, was suspended from his com- mand, and in makings fight for resto- ration he enrwuntercd lots of trouble of one sort and another for several i‘cars——was expelled from the Church, llltl also became involved in litigation with the pastor. These thiugs,togethcr with other civil stilts, so occupied his time and exhausted his means that lu- madc no application for a patent until November, 1865, on which a[i1)li<::1tib1i -t patent was granted as before stated, January 14, 1868. The enquiry is often made: “What is the patent on?” In the decision of the case from Connecticut, after recit- ing much said by an expert of the principle on which the patent was zranted, as before stated, the wholc seems to be boiled down in the follow- ing quotation from Judge Benedict, in Andrews vs. Carman, 13 Blatchford 307. Hesays: “I under-taud this pat- cut to be a patent for a process, and that the element of novelty in this process consists in the driving of a tube tightly into the earth, without rt-moving the earth upwards, to serve as a well pit, and attach thereto a pump, which process puts to practical use the new principle of forcing the water in the water bearing strata of the earth into a well pit by the use of artificial power applied to create a vacuum in the manner described.” , .Thc written opinion of Justice Math- ews, which was accepted as the decis- ion of the Court, was, that in this case the appellant by driving “the tuLe downward into the water bearing stratum so as to secure those conditions of an air tight connection between the point of the tube and the surrounding earth, which constitute the principle of the driven well patent,” became an infringer. Justices Bradley, Field, and Gray dissented from the majority of the Chief’ Justices. In the appeal case of A. T. Beedle from the Northern Dis- trict of Ohio, the decision was deliv- ered by Chief Justice Mathews on the same day. In this case the only difl'er- ence we see from the other is this—In the first the defense was, "That the re- issued patent is void, in covering more than was described and claimed in the original patent; and, agsin,that it was void for want of novelty; and further, that the driven well patent is antici- pated by having been previously a 0- ocrihul in numerous printed publica- tions! To these. in the case of Beedle, Wc infer from the language of the decis- ion of the Court, additional defense was made. This will be shown most clearly by giving the last paragraph of the decision: ‘‘It is now contended on the part of the appellant that the patent is for the process oi‘ driving the well, and not for the use of the well after it has been driven, and that consequently theappellant is not shown to have infringed; but as has been shown, the patent covers the process of drawing Water from the earth by means of a well driven in the manner described in the patent. The use of a well so constructed is, therefore, a con- tinuing infringement, as every time water is drawn from it the patented process is necessarily used. Under this construction the defendant has 11]- fringed by using the pump in a driven well, constructed in a house hired by him, to obtain a supply of water for the use of his family, although he may not have paid for driving the well or have procured it to be driven. Such use of the well was a use of the patent- ed process.” Now, if this language means any- thing, it means. that every man, woman and child, in the United States and elsewhere, who by pumping adrink of water from a driven well prior to the expiration of the reissued patent was an infringer of the patent of N. VV. Green, and as such liable to prose- cution and penalty,without such man, woman, or child, by its legal guardian, or some other person, had, before us- ing a pump attached to a driven well, obtaineda license from N. W. Green or _his legal representative for such use of that particular well or of the driven wells in the territory in which this well was located. In this case the decision does not say whether any of the Justices dissented from the opinion of Justice Mathews as accepted and “handed down,” or not. Whether all or only a. bare majority of the Court concurred in this decision, it is authority in this country until an- other case comes before this Court for its determination. As we understand. there are two cases now on the docket of the Supreme Court to be reached sometime, one from Iowa and one from Miiiiicsota. When we that of the ten cases tried in the U. S. District Courts, nine have been decided in fa- vor of the patcutcc, it looks at first glance, as though the user ofthe driv- on well had apoor prospect. of win- ning in the final outcome. But, really. this is not a correct conclusion. The chauces are more than even that some of these cases were made up zllltl taken care ofby the attorneys of the patcutcc as one of the means used to iutiuiirlatc the users of (ll'l\'(‘ll wells and aid in the collection of1'o_v:1lty, which asa business in many states was carried on f'or several years with great profit. Again, ofthe three cases passed upon by the Supreme Court, the first——that of 18S‘2—ticd the Court four to four. In the trial of the second, three Jus- tices dissented. and the record of thc third before us does not indicate the standing of the Court except as a whole, but the circumstances justify the inference that in the third case the Court stood as in the second. three dis- seiiting. Well, what are you going to do about it? To which we answer, that we see no occasion to do anything. The end is apparently a long way off. VVhen the cases now in court are decided we shall be farther along. In the mean- time, we advise that every owner and user of a driven well go right along about his business as though nothing had happened, only with this differ- ence: If he knows his Representative in Congress or Senator, he should en- deavor to impresss on his mind that a patent law susceptible ofthe construc- tion put upon it by the decision of the highest judicial tribunal of the land—a law that exposes a man or woman,who by the merest chance hap- pens to pump a drink of water from a driven well, to arrest, as an infringer of a patent granted twenty years be- fore, is a disgrace to a civilized people; and any such Senator or Representa- tive who docs not use his best efforts to have the law so amended as to pro- tect the innocent uses of a patented ar- ticle, is unworthy of the trust reposed in him and should be restored to pri- vate life at the earliest moment possi- ble. We are glad Justice Mathews made so plain this wicked feature of thepatent laws. Any attempt toen- force this decision will havs its com- pensating good in causing the people to hold their Representatives to the work of amending the patent laws by the introduction of afilittle common sense into the law in so far as the lie- bility of the user of a patented article is concerned. No one is unwilling to have the inventor protected and re- warded, but it does not follow that in protecting one man every other citizen of the Republic must be exposed to the penalties of a violated law. If the people had given as much attention to Congress in the last ten years as they have to Green, they might have had future protection from royalty rob- bers. We shall invite a raid upon any Representative who does not give sat- isfactory assurance that in this patent right matter he takes sides with the people. The Supreme Court has given use starter we shall not fail to im- prove. FARMERS complain of the low prices of farm products and the complaint seems well founded. We have a sur- plus of cereals without a market at home or abroad that offers a satisfacto- ry profit to the producer. This state of things has been getting worse rather than better for several years. And yet with facilities greater than any other country we fail to meet the demand ofa home market for one farm prod- uct that requires but little capital, no great extent of territory, nor a. Wealth of wisdom to engage in and prosecute with profit over three-fourths of our vast territory. From a table of ini- ports at hand we find that there were imported of eggs into the United States during these years of low price.‘- of which our farmers complain, as fol- lows: In 1t5R2—1l,9‘.:8,78-t dozens. In 1883—15.‘277.545 dozens. In 188-t—16,488,507 dozens. In 1885—16,099,4l0 dozens. in 1886-—15,992,6-12 dozens. At a shilling a dozen we are sending annually more than two millions of dollars out of the country for eggs that should be produced at a profit by our own people. When compared with the surplus that we hearse much about in the vaults of the Treasury Department. this is not an immense sum, butdividc these two millionsof dollars among ten thousand small farmers annually, and some of them would feel rich. A few of them might perhaps buy more beer and whisky, but the most of them would buy more stockings, shoes,shirt- and other goods manufac.tured in thi- (-ountry, to the advantage of all con- ccrucd. The Yankee is reputed shrewd and is expected to “catch on” early to cliances of profit large or small. Bu: the western Yankee farmer of small means where grain is cheap has not, it seems, heard of this inviting field, al- though told of the profits of the busi- ness of poultry raising by agricultural papcrs every month in the year. Tlicsc 1ti,0U(),(_MO dozens of eggs an- nually im ported does not represent thu- tleinand upon the American farmer b_v any means. The consumption may and ought. to be largely increased. Poor pcoplc who live t'roin hand to mouth do not g0ll€l‘illl_V understand that eggs llll'OlIgl1 the summer season are much cheaper than meat sold in the same market. Hero is an opening for tho Slll{1llfill'lll(:l' to add to his income and frequently the care and work can bc niainly supplied by the women and children of the family. There must of course be some good sense applied to the business to iusu re success. It wou’t. take care ofitselt. But then that quality is found valuable if not essen- tial in any other business. life hope to live to see the farmers of this country shutting out this egg importing business. It is not to our credit that it has an existence. _.__—.:._._:. Clstern—-Filters. Few of the farmers of the country have in their cisterns a brick filter. Many have yet to hear for the first time of its simplicitv and value, and although it has been described once in the Vrsrron, the protracted drouth finds so many cisterns about empty that we deem this a good time to di- rect afteution to this cheap and valu- able addition to the ordinary cistern. We need not tell the housewife how desirable it is to have a supply of rain water, and those who have a supply need not be told how desirable it is to have it free from the impurities that always find their way into the cisterns no matter when or by whom built. Our cheap brick filter is not adapted to the cistern where the pail and the wooden book are the means used to take the water from the cistern when wanted. Pumps are now in general use and to have cistern water filtered it is only necessary to enclose the low- or end of the pipe that starts from nearfthe bottomfof the cistern in a lit- tlc brick house, using about 80 brick in its construction. Get a peck of wa. ter lime and a bushel of sand. Good porousbrick, not the very hardest or softest are best for the purpose. Start with nine bricks for the first course and carry up six or seven courses and then arch over around the pipe, taking care not to plaster the exposed surface of the brick. The work is simple, the cost trifling, and the benefit comparr - tively great. No mechanic is needed as any farmer who has wit enough to kill a chicken can do the job if he thinks he can. If he don’t, he should get the material and either hirea ma- son or let his wife do the Work. She can -not afford to do without this little improvement and this dry time should be improved. Get ready, postpone oth- er regular work for an hour or two, clean out the cistern, brick in the pump pipe, and then wonder why so little 3 job of so much real value could have been neglected so long. g__Day at the Agricultural College. - Leaving home at 2:30 in the after- Eon of the 25th of July, via the C. & G. T. Railway,we reached Trow bridge Station, three miles east ofLansing and one and one-half miles from the Agri- cultural College, three hours latcr. VVe found a carriage with a lady driver waiting, and in a few minutes were on the College grounds, the guest of Prof. Beal. After ten, in company with the Professor, We sallicd forth for a stroll and items. Ten rods from our starting point, on an open space of five acres, we met the first feature of College work in full uniform under orders. Two squads of students were engaged in military drill. Somequerulous read- er may ask if there is any agricultural education about that; to which we an- swer, yes, just the sort the euquiier probably needed and did not get, else he would have been a. better farmer. Military drill is education in the di- rection of prom ptness, accuracy and completeness in every detail of work to be done. It straightens up the boy and develops physical manliness and practically inculcates the maxim of “A place for everything and everything in its place.” The great need of this sort of education is found almost every- where iii farm life. Couveuicnt to the play grounds is an armory building of one story, 60x100 feet, with two stor- age rooms at one end. Here on :1 cem- cnt floor, this military drill is carried on without _iuterruptiou from the weather. One hour each day is :-‘pent, in this line of work, and while not paid for, cuts off a dcrnaiul for farm or other labor clsewhere that is paid for. In front of the armory is a splen- did flsg staff, the cost of which was donated to the College by a student as an evidence of his :1 pprcciation of‘ the value of the Agricultural (follcge. ‘V0 made fl brief visit before dark to the ‘-wild garden,” where are collections of plants of the same species in plats, but so diverse in appearance that the less said by us about them the better. Prof. Deal is at home (ill_\'Wll(‘l‘O in the vegetable kingdom and we assuinc, al- though we did not understand him, that he talked wisely—we know he talked well. In the morning we visited the chapel where the most of the professors and perhaps 100 students assembled for some fifteen minutes of religious exer- cises. The Librury and Museum build- ing next eugagcd our attention. In the Library, by thccourtcsy of Mrs. Car- peuter, we were shown around. The library with its 10,000 volumes is ar- ranged in alcoves, 8x12 feet, with ta- bles ovcr which is suspended 21 lamp. Here students can find during the nine hours a day it is open, under the large libels of Agriculture, Poetry, Chem- istry, orother heading, the best books extant of their kind. About two liun- dred magazincs and papers-—literary, political, religious, scientific, horticul- tural—ai‘e found in pigeon holes, ar- ranged in order for ready reference. The most valuable of these are bound at the end of the year and made con- veniently available for future use. From the obliging Assistant Secre- tary of the institution we le_a.i-ned that the school year, which commences August 22, is divided into three terms of twelve weeks each, with a vacation of one week between the terms. The enrollment for this term shows an at- tendanoe of 237 students, nearly all boarding on the grounds, a few from the city and driving in from the coun- try. The cost to the students ranges from $3 to $7 for room rcnt. An ad- mission fee of86 is required and unlike most places where you have to pay’ to August 1, I887. ‘TI-IIE G-RANGE VISITOR. get in it costs as much to get out,pro- vided the student graduates. His di- ploma costs him another 85. The in- cidental expenses are about $2.50 a term, while for pursuing some lines of study a fee is required. Fine boarding clubs are organized with a student for nninagcr of each, who buys the sup- plies, hires the help, collects the bills, requiring each one to have a standing credit to his account. This manager gets his board for his services. Students deposit their money with the Secretary of the College and check it out as needed. There is usually t'rom 81,000 to $2,000 in his hands subject to order. Students are required to work three hours each day and are credited by the foreman of each department, whose account is returned to the Sec- retary‘s office each week for entry to the credit of the student. Eight cents is the maximum price per hour. A mechanical departmei tw LS established last year. About forty students do work in this department and as the work is really educational receive no v. We assigned 30 minutes to the class room of Prof. Bailey, whose class of 40 or more boys seasoned by the pres- ence of three young ladies, was being led along the highway of landscape gardening. His work and the interest of the class struck us favorably. And right here we must come to time and stand corrected. The students, though their beard may not develop for the next five years, are not boys in the classroom, but each is addressed as hir.So and So. Later we spent 30 minutes more with Prof. Bailey in the field oi horticulture, to which 125 acres of the College farm is devoted. Apples, pears and kindred fruits occu- py 25 acres. On the remaining 100 is found an endless va.riety of vegeta- bles, berries and vines. When we say there are I70 sorts of tomatoes on one acre, 20 varieties of peppers, 50 of on- ions, and other things in proportion. we shall be excused for saying an “endless” variety. As a practical point to be remembered, our atten- tion was called to several rows of raspberries some ot' which were cet laat fall and some last spring. The experiment was all in favor ot spring setting. This 125 acres of land. devoted to horticulture, absorbsa vast amount ofwork, and we could see in many places where more work would have been of advantage to the grow- ing crops. We spentalittle time in the Arbor- etuin of Prof. Beal, where a great va- riety of native trees were set a dozen years ago in rows some t'our feet apart on something over ati acre of ground. Here the hearts of trees are studied and any one having any taste in that direction the study is one of great in- terest. We must pass this point at this time to return to it when we can do the subject. better justice. I*‘oreslr_v is a subject to which Dr. Beal has given great attention, and VW‘ expect to give our readers a brief pa- pcr on some branch of this subject from this college fountain quite often Iicrcafter. As we left on the afternoon train for Port Huron, to attend tln annual meeting ot the Michigan Pris- Associalion, we cannot in this nunihcr add more to our “D Iy at the Agricu — tural College.” By the gcni-il t:nnil_x of Prof. llcnl we were so well enter- tained and so handsomely treated at every turn by all with whom we cam: in contact that we shall feel it a duty and pleasure to renew our visit at no distant day. IN another place will be found a clipping from the Scientific American that tells of a method suggested by a German professor to detect the pres- ence ofhognsbutter. If some professor will suggest as simple a method of de- termining the adnlterzitiou of intoxi- cating liquor he will (:0l't:lllIl_V make for himself a reputation, if he don’t make any money. Not long ago a saloon keeper, when discussing the question of the sup- pression of the liquor traflic, closed by saying: “it is no use for you fellow.- to fight us. I tell you that. money against wind always wins and we l'l1I.V(' the iuoney, while your backing is only wind. Do what you may we can sell pop and other mild drinks not forbid- den by law, seasoned to s-itisty a man who wants somtt ting stronger, and make as much money as we now do and you can’t stop us.” A Yankee chemist who can head these fellows off by some simple meth- od will be a philanthropist worth more than a Supreme Court to the cause of temperance and humanity. He is the scientist we are now looking for. THE pioneers of Kalamazoo County will hold their annual meeting this year at Long Lake, on the 11th of August. Pioneer gatherings to those of us who remember genuine pioneer life are of such interest that no ordi- nary obst.-icle should prevent attend- ance. To many pioneerseach succcei . ing meeting must be the last they can attend. Our numbers are rapidly le- eonnng less. Come then, with well filled baskets, with friends and neigh- borsand those who coming after us are on’ ying with us the fruits of our at-ly abors. Devotcaday while we ma ' to the friendly greetings and so- cia enjoyment: that are within our reach, and we shall go home from Lo Lake the evening of the 11th thsiikful that our lot was cast in so ma land. Come, friends, to the Picnic. All In the Hot- Right in the thickest of the fight the fiery elements have beenwaging, 15,000 school teachers poured into the streets of Chicago. The intensity of the weather was only counterbalanced by their fervor. Ofthe multitudes of instructors, itselfa marvel even to a city so accustomed to American mar- vels as Chicago is, two-thirds were ladies. The other thiiid was from the ranks of principals and professors into which the “ma’ams” have almost en- tirely hedged the “masters” of earlier days. They came from the north,over west, down east, up from the south and across the lakes, until the teaching force of a nation was amply illustrated in the everywhere throngs of them. The city’s press was lavish in praises of its guests, comparing them with members of other great assemblies with great advantage to the pedagogic fraternity. Stock‘ shows, races and political conventions fell to the rear- in numbers and conduct before the trainers of the young idea. “The Na- tional Base Ball League has drawn its thousands to Chicago; the Educational Association its ten thousand.” Their sobriety, good behavior, good nature and, witlial, their earnest purpose and vigorous pursuit of it quite won the esteem and hearts of the reporters. Despite this good opinion, a lurking tendency would sometime manifest itself to raise a smile on the sour vis- aged maidenly discontent whom fati- once in a while persists in forcing into that most incongruous place for her, a school room. And why should not a body of teachers be a most examplar one? Among Americans, none are more American; none have graver responsi- bilities; none higher incentatives to labor well and faithfully. True, the ince.ntatives partake of the nature of faith, being largely “the substance of things hoped for,” but yet they arc incentives when the pecuniary profit is not too meager. And withall draw- backs, the earnest teacher has much reward in her consciousness of pursu- ing the highest aiid noblest of vocations. Teachers are the nioulders of the future. The dailies last week gave very full reports of the sessions of the National Educational Association that will be apprcciated by those in at- tendance and doubly so by tho e who were not. These reports and what everelse may be said in behalf 01 this and like meetings ought to do much toward Welding the sympathy of the school patrons to the spirit 01 school teachers. It goes Without saying that the ob- ject. ofa meeting determines the ton: of the audience that may be expected to attend. So, when We heard that the teachers of America would hols (orth at Chicago We knew at once there would be present wi~'e, cultured me. Ind women and "thousands of girl~ l':u:cs—~—t':ices that were marked by their intellectuality.” and that _o:ve1‘y not- trom Thomas’ orchestra ‘would fal npon cars that were capable ot'enjoyin;_ it to the fullest extent, for it wa- their holiday and they did not pl'O[)()Sl to loose :1 single note of the music. 0i l word of the. speeches.” \Ve are glm the girls could go! WY: only wisl that. every one of the 15-L375 women lcaclicixs in the land could have such : “feast of reason” once a year minus tln heat and plus the “flow of soul.” The general sessions of the associatioi were held in (.‘cntr:il Music Hall, am in the exposition building was cxhibi Led work from the various grade.-4 o -chools. Surely, to have tI'2ll.lS[)0l'l1‘t some lad from his rough slab seat in the log school house of.~iixt_\' _vea|'s ngw to that (‘.\llll)ll. of child lizindiworkaiui told him it \V.‘1.‘-l all done in schoo —to have done this, say to our lather ‘llltl niotln.-rs when they went to school what. would they not have though: was coming? (_.‘lay models, free hano drawing. cutting in paper and VVO(l( ind kindergarten work——:ill done, not for rest or sport, but with the idea o utility in mind,the leacher’s plan con stantly being to shape the boy for : man, the girl for a woman. Th-~s« times demand all-sided knowledge Children spring up almost full-fledg ed t'rom the cradle to tlicir life post. The Froebel system of teaching kin- «lergarten instructianbrings glad tid- ings to all instructors of the young. The object lesson plan of teaching i.- is doing away with the stifl',unn:itnral methods of imparting what one know.- to another, in 01' outofschool. it is tlu -peaker, quick to grasp present thing.- and ideas and bring in apt, homely il- lustrations, that is most welcome. whether in the capacity of teacher. pastor, lecturer, Grange worker or so- cial friend in one’s home. It is tin common thing, best known, that im- presses the mind most when rightly brought in contact with it. So it is that one teacher was led to remark, “Sonn- people talk of going down to tin- cliild. you must go up to the child.” Another teacher, Miss Kate L. Brown. of Boston, said, “Two things should be taught the child—-to think and to ex- presswhat he thinks. This is the sum of education.” Would that this "sum of education” might be cipliered on hosts of minds that are now clean of it! Uut of so much good it is hard to cull the really best for Visrrorr readers; but probably nothing, if read and di- gested, would prove more healthful than a few points made by the Assist- ant Superintendent. of the Chicago schools on the general topic of “what can be done to arouse and interest the public in school work?” Parents, she complains and no one say unjustly, rarely visit the schools to observe rsonally the regular class instruc- tion. I shall quote her three steps verbatim, as likely to convey her ad- -~Thc means and end of culture beyond vice pointedly to teachers and parents l who this: 4 The first and hardest, yet all comprehend l ing step for us to take. is to insist upon :17 definite conception in our minds of the value of whatever we teach; to habituatc ourselves to making a close study of our individual aims and methods. Such a critical analysis. of our work would command the attention of the school patrons. The second step should be a persistent en- deavor to draw the parents occasionally into the schoolroom on other than public or fes- tive days. Finally we shuuld conduct educational conversations, or discussions with parents on a broader basis than the shortcomings, or excellences, of their children. The sessions of the department ot'iu- dustrial education called out some things on a point the Grange is inter- estedin. Mrs. Nellie Kedzie, ot' the Kansas Agricultural College,decidedly urged that the cooking and sewing at- tachments are positively necessary for girls’ complete education. She made the astonishing statement that in past years not one mother in a thousand had taught her daughter the proper method of household management and it therefore devolves upon the school teacher. Every woman, she claimed, should know how to make a home and keep it properly. The expense of iii- trodncing a cooking department in her school was about $200. which depart- ment was suflicient to accommodate thirty pupils. The annual expense of ruiniing such a departms-.nt was $50 per year. Finally, from the technical teacher we come to the noii-professional in- .-.tructors—the people, every one of whom teaches and is taught by every one in turn. Friday evening the topia- taken up was in their behalf, namely. the ordinary school period.” Dr. J. H. Vincent, late f'rom his trip abroad, was present and made a characteristic. plea for home culture. “Age,” said l)r. V., “does not necessarily give dis- cretion” and people out of school need assistance and discretion in the pursuit of knowledge. Among other im- provements which it is possible for a reading circle to achieve in a commu- nity, he numbers a few that at first strike some people as peculiar, such as toniiig up conversation, elevating the standard of household decoration, and in many other Ways improving the social standing of the family. He by no means limits at reading circle to the study of “ancients” but gives them the range all the way from art to current news,——any thing that will tend to breadth of mind and wholesomeliving. "He illustrated his notion of the value o‘ culture by saying thatifhe had asr-n who Wis to be a blzicksmithjie would lcsirc that son to go through college. lie should be educated, not because he was to be a blacksinitli, but bemiuse a nan has no right to be only a black- smith. He shouldbe educated to lu- l.ll American citizen. :1 member of so- -iety, a husband, and a father. He- :hat works without. caring any- thing above the work, is degraded. in closing he exhorted the teachers to >0 liberal, to acquire wide views. to till ;he world, while they labored, with ~‘\Vt‘ClIlt s3 and light.” You liave, my friends, perhaps heard l)r. l\lilhurn’s tine lecture on "VI/hat a rlind innit saw in l*)ui'ope;” and now, it roll have rc:ul this, you know what me. who wasn’t there, licard at tho klational '[‘eachc.r’s As:-:ociafion. J. B. JHILADELPHIA MARKETS. Corrected by Thornton Barnes. Vt'holesale Grace: and Grange Selling Agent, No. 241 North Watei St . Philadelphia, Pa] PHILADELPHIA, Aug.‘x, 1887. PURE 5U(i.'\l\'§. ‘tit lnnt, per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ’ulv<:-riled per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .655 tandard granulated per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6‘/Q 5-zandard A White per lb . . . . . . . . . 'vt:Sl wlmc soft A per lb. . . “.531 -5% lood white scft A per lb .554 ‘Extra C white per lb . . . .5;~§ »[;\nri.’\I‘ti R per lb . . . . . .. .5',é ~'.x:ra C yellow bright per lb. . . . .554 yclll-\N per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431; irown per ‘Jew Orleans extra light per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . SYRUP AND \l()LASSES—In Barrels. iugar drips pure sugar per gallon . . . . . . . . .28 \mber drips pure sugar per gallon. . .29 'ancy white maple drips per gallon. fixtra golden pure sugar per gallon . . . . . . . ‘ancy New ()l'lC2I'I\’n‘€\N crop per gallon. . 55 ‘mod New (Jr eans, ritw crop per gallon. . 53 Vhite honey drip \Z1\lllR flavor . . . . . . . . ..36 lMr0R'rANT—'l'he above quotations are for syrup in whole barrels only. All syrup in half barrels 4 cenI~ -er gallon extra and no charge for package 5 and o gallon ackages 5 cents per gallon additional and he cost oi) pack age. COFFEE$—GREEN AND ROASTED. "ancy Rio per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2i%fl-22 ireen Rio extra choice per lb. . . .2i @2154 ireen Rio prime per lb. . . . . 2o;4@2i ‘.re¢n Rio good per lb. . . . 20% @2c;{ ‘ireeri Ric common per lb.. . I9fi@20 irceri Maracaibo choice per 23 @2j}§ lreen Laguayra choice per lb. . . . . . . . .22 @ ireen java choice per . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26%@27 {casted Rio best per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 {casted Rio No. i per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Roasted Rio No 2 per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Roasted Lazuayra best per lb . . . . . . . . ‘Q oastedjava in st ner lb Barnes’ Gold: in Rio roasted in 1 lb p’k. ...l25}4 TEAS. Imperial per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 35, 40, 45. 50 Young Hy.-on per lb . . . . . . . . . . .20, 25. 35. to. 45 llolong per lb . . . . . . . . . . .22, 28, 32, 35, 45 lapan per lb . . . . . . . .. .22. 30. 37. 42. 45 Gunpowder, per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 38. 52. 45. so FOREIGN DRIED FRUITS. Raisins. New Mu-catells per box . . . . . . . . . .81 6o " Old M uscatells, “ . " London layers " “ London layers 3‘ boxes " Valencia per lb " Seedlcss. mats, 50 lbs per mat . . . " Ondara. box 28 lbs -- -- -- r4lbs..... Prunes. French boxes. per lb. . . . " NewTurke ,perlb..... Currants. new. per 13...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. WHOLE SPICES. Pu pepper. ‘re A ncan cayenne per " cinnamon per lb.... 11 “ cloves per lb....................... 3: Cold Baths. To our sincerest belief, strengthened and proven by at tual experience, cold water baths are of the greatest im- portance to the health of the nation. it‘, instead of such frequent; and hm; baths and lavisli use of soap with which nurses deluge a newlv-born baby, the child were first cleansed with oil and then left alone the first day, and, after, gradually accustomed to the use ot'cold water, in which a little salt had been dissolved, there would be fewer weak and ailing babies. In an otherwise exellent book writ- ten lor women, and in almost every home in the land, the author recom- mends two daily baths for infants- one of warm water in the morning, another, warmer, in the evening. Ileaven alone, conscious of its sover- eign purposes. can save the little ones subjected to this treatment from hav- ing all the strength and vitality washed out of them. ' A baby that is each morning quick- ly sponged with cold, salt Water, and then rubbed dry with a Turkish tow- cl, may be exposed a dozen times and not take cold, where a child, accus- tomed to the usual daily warm bath, will continually suffer from an aggra- vating cold in the head, colic, etc.- Good Housekeeping. _..._...___—..p:.__._. 7. VVhen all so-called remedies fail, Dr. S:ige’s (jatarrli Remedy cures. To dream of a ponderous whale, Erect on the tip of his tail, Is the sign of a storm (lfthe weather is wann), Unless it should happen to fail. Dreams don’t amount to much, any- how. Some signs, however. are in- fallible. If you are constipated. with no appetite, tortured with sick head- ache and bilious symptoms. these signs indicate that you need Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets. They will cure you. All d ruggists. —--- Summer Excursions. At all principal raillroad ticket of- fices will be found on sale, at low rates, during the tourist season. round trip tickets via the Burlington Route, 0. B. & Q. R. It, to Portland, St. Paul, _l\lllIIlC:lp()llS, and all principal resorts ill the Northwest; and also to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, Col. In addition, the Burlington Route_runs at frequent dates in each month excur- sions to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. When ready to start, call on your nearest ticket agent, or address Paul Morton, Generzil Passen- ger and ticket Agent, (.1. B. &Q. R. B.., Uhicago, lll. -————-o—————- So long as the head of families have. to run their legs oil‘ in fruitless efforts to secure domestic servants to Whom they are anxious to pay good wages, it is idle for pliilantliropists to try to awaken their pity for the Wm s of un- employed women.——New York Com- nu rcial Advert iser. 3. w. SHIVELY; Goldwater, Mich., Dealer in French, English, German and American Dress Goods. Black and Colored Silks, and Black and Col- ored Silk Warp. and A ll Wool Dress Goods 2:. Specialty. Full and Complete Lines of General Dry Goods. Novelties in everything as fast as they appear in the mar- ket. Elegant lines of White Goods. Embroideries and White Flannels. Special attention paid to mail orders. Sample Department. @“’Will send samples of goods and quote prices upon application. 3'.'*.X7'- junel SEIIVELY- Patron’s Shoe House! A... 21.21 North 81:11 Street. Philadelphia. Penn... Wholesale Dealers and Manufacturers in BOOTS, SHOES of all Kinds and Descriptions. AND RUBBERSI Under C0l1ll’aCI\\lll‘l the Executive Committees of the New York, New Jersey, I“enn.~ylv2mi:i, I)el.iw:ire and Malina State (irmiges, and recognized by the Uranges of Ohio, Micliigan :1ml Iowa to supply the Patrons in Fine Shoes At the Lovvest VVho1esa1e Prices. We are the Largest Wholes-.ilers, Retailers and Mzmufziclurcrs of FIJQE ,§H0_'E:$. and can ship goods by single pairs or in lots by l'rcigh' to any point in the country. By dealing with our A trial order will convince you. S/uvx. house Patrons will find it greatly to their advantage. .4 .S'p:'ri.1/ Grmzge ./Jixmmzt taken oj' IV: /5119»: an iuztmvzxs a.r.tortmc'nl of of every pair of LADIES’ AND llllSSES SHO£S, for Fine and Coarse Wear, in Dress Kid, Pebble, Leather and Ilongoias at $1.00, $1_5O and $2_OO, up to $6.00 and $7.00. lliEN’S and BOYS’ SHOES, Solid Wearing, Good and Substantial, at $1.35, $1.50, $2.00. M‘Send for Our Catalogue and Price List. answered. up to $5.00 and $6.00. All inquiries cordialiy We have Men’-3 Solid Calfskin Shoes at $2.00. $2.50. $3.00 and 53.50. Men’s Farming and Men’s Kip Boots, Good Quality, at $2.25. Stock of Men’s Mining Boots, A Large Assortment in Calf in all Size: and W'z'd!}is. Plow Shoes at $1.15, $1.50, $t.75 and $2.00. 52 5o and $2.75. Ileazgr Grain and Fimvt‘ We have Ladies’ Best Pebble, in Braadaml Syuare T055, at $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00. Ladies’ Popular Dress Boots at $2.00, Misses and Children's Shoes. I@“S« ncl us Your Orders. $2.50, 33 co and $3.50. Our Prices Cannot be Equalled. We have everything that is made under the sun in Fine Shoes at the Lowest Wholesale prices. A. R. HAND, junei Cataloguc-.r rm! 1"ru' to any part of I/is Cawztry. Wholesalers, Retailers, Jobbers and Man- ufacturers of Boots, Shoes and Rubbers of all kinds and descriptions. 121 North 8th St:., Philadelphia, Penn. WHY WI-HTMETLEADT does not last one quarter the time. INGERSOLIJS LIQUID RUBBER PAINT does. Why White Lead does not last as it formerly did, is answered in our Pamphlet. Every one their own Painter, which is full of other valuable information about PAINTING. Color Cards and all mailed free. their GRANGE. MASTERS and SECRETARIES should write for a supply for PATROIWS PAINT wonxs, 64- Fulton Street, New York. The first concern that sold direct to Patrons and gave wholesale trade discounts and keeps it up. Don't buy any Paint till you write us. atignl’ ruosrnm l"0ll Fill. llllfl. Write for Price: In! Lennon W - P THE. GRANGE‘ VISITOR. August I, I887. 2311125’ @2]Jt!th!!2IIf. Present Enjoyments. A very fastidious writer of modern times, tells us We must not talk about the Weather when introduced to strain- gers or in a large company. but I no- tice that. both the learned and the unlearncd indulged in tllI~‘c0lIllIl0(1lI.'_V of smzill talk for want ot something better to say, to open the way for a more extended conversation. The past few days have been exces- sively hot and I have telt so sorry for the men folks working so hard in, the haytield under the fierce rays of a broiliiig sun, and sorry tor myself that I had to contend with atmospheric heat and that of the fire in the cook stove cooking and baking something to tempt our flagging appetite, and can- ning berries. Then some one would use the coni- torting words, “It is a good weather for corn,” “Just what we need,” “ Well, I hope the corn \vill make good use of its opportunity for a higher advance- ment, comniensurate with the dis- comlort we uiidci-go.” I am not a believer in the so-called Christian science, Wl1l(’ll tells us if we think we are not sick, then we are not. If, when our back aches, we says it does not, tlieiu-eforth it will not aclic. But still I do believe, we can ,ni:il«:e ourselves more uiiconifoi'table, by con- tinually dwelling upon such a warm subject as "hot weather." I have found nnicli real enjoyment and forgotten self in reading the re- ports of coiiiiiieiireinciit cxciariscs of dill'crent scliools given b_v the clcvcr reporter in the daily papers. At thc Normal one lady graduate chose for the text of1ici'cssa)'. "l’iis.-y wants a (.‘-oriier." I iiiiagiiie she ti'e:itcd the siibject. this way: Each and every one of us are not quite satistietl with our sur- roundings and are continually seeking for something different. The Dr. and lawyer desire a place where they can make more money. The minister for a more popular church where he can display his or-atoi'ical powers and get an increase of Sfll2l.l‘_V. The teacher wants one more year at the Norinal or the University to further prepare for the position of superiiitcudent, or per- cnance become president of a college. The students seeks tor a higher educa- tion. But that which interested me the most was the elaborate report given in the Detroit Tribune. ol the "Re- union of the Alumni" and celebration of the sciiii—centeiinial of Micliigaii liiiivein-:iI_v: whoever the rcporterniay be on the stall' of that paper, has tal- ent. and a faculty of seciiig. hearing and knowing. very much in a given space of time. Those were proud days for Ann Ar- bor, or more especiall_v for the l7niver- sity. Some ofthc graiidcst. most iii- tellectual and brilliant men of the United States have graduated from the university. The coming together of so many men and women of rare minds, the eloquent speeches-the flaslies of Wit, the words of sober wisdom and rich experience all tended to make it a memorable event and will thciiceforth furnish an interesting page in the history of the University and ofl\Iich- igaii. Iwas especially iiiterc:-ted in Miss Alice Freeman who made a telling speech at the banquet in respoiise to the toast iii behalt ofthe ladies,and the position they occupy, in a higher edu- cation. She is a lady only 30 y(-ars old, a graduate Of)Il<7l1lg'&1ll University, and is now President of Wellesley Col- lege, and on wlioui has been conferred the honor of LL. I). She has -300 ladies under her supervision. Just think ot her record. girls! ‘-What a Woman can do. a woman uiay do.” She had come back to her “ahna ma- tcr," as a girl comes back to her home, and mother full ot love, joy and pride, and tender interest for the future prosperity of the gl‘:l1l(l old Uiiivcr:-:it_\'. “The "glorious 4th” of July is past. the day of picnics. excursions, ban- quets and «:elebratioiis. Ido notdare to presume all this demonstration is made on the account itis my birthday, but more probable because it is the legal holiday (:0l1)lI)(3IrlUl':1ilV(‘ of the birth- day of Iiidepeiidence to the American people. Nevei'tlicless it proved a very eiijoy- able day to me. 1 was invited to take dinner at the home of a very dear brother,tliere to meet an elderly couple, brother and sister Patrons of Bengal Grange. My cnjoyinent was intensi- fied by hearing them tell in a racy, in- teresting manner of their pioneer days. I have great veneratioii for the stalwart, deserving people who have cleared the forests, made the roads and jolting causeways. built the log homes, and then remained on these same larnis 40 or 50 years. They have made Michigan what it is to-day a beautilul, produc- tive state, aiid of great improvements. As we listened to the rehearsal of those early days the tears would mingle with peals of laughter, or would roll down ourcheeks at the re- membrance of some great sadness which always must go with the brighterside of life. In pioneer days the scenes en- acted were stern realities, a battling with hard, earnest toil and privatioiis. Now as they look back upon those yearsand “Cull from the ashes of the past with the rake of meniory” they can laugh over the tlicu realities. “For those who win may laugh.” July 5th I attended 9. “diamond wedding,” the 60th anniversary of their wedding day of an aged couple. It was given as a picnic on the shores of a. beautiful lake on their tarni, for no ordinary dwelling would hold so many uests—-their 6 children, 26 gland-c ildrcns, and three great grand-childrens, relatives and special friends to the number of one hundred and fitty. Occasionally we know of people liv- ing togethor 50 years and celebrating their golden wedding, but scarce it ever do people live together one un- broken tamily 60 years. Sixty-five years ago this aged gentleman took up this farm from the government and 60 consecutive years have they lived upon it and he feels proud to say there never was a mortgage upon it. They have witnessed many changes, iiiiprovemcnts and inventions. They have grown “beautifully old.” together, as they have shared each others joys, cares and sorrows, and are esteemed for their uprightness, stability and woii- derful hospitality, and have retained their mental faculties and physical abilities remarkably. \Vhat a sterling example to set be- fore the rising generations of “Young America” of to-day who are constantly going from place to place like “pussy looking for a corner.” Mviu. Wastes and Mis.akes in Housekeep- ing and Farming. _(CJnr;:'.us£on. ) V’i'2is‘t.'(-‘ls: and mistakes in farming! Th 7ll' iiaiiie is lcgi. II. It would till 2: yo nine to llxtlllc a. (I comment upon the II all, so I will .-peak of but a lew, and vil. llf"_"lll with the house and its surrouiidings. It is a grievous mistake to do all the -‘slicking up” and repairing on some portion of the farm away from the house and yard, and to fix all the fences but the door yard fence and the gardcii fence. The farmer and his family will ap- preciate their home all the inorc it some of their daily labor is expended where it will make their surroundings more attractive. Try it and see if they do not work with a better will to put the rest of the tarm in good order after you have shown your desire to please them. The garden comes next. It is just. as nnich for the benefit of all to have a good garden as it is to sow the wheat or care for the stock or plant the corn, and it is just as essential to have it cared for_at the proper time. It is for the health and welfare ot' the family and saves dollars and cents, if it does not bring them in. Farnier Slipshod cnjoys a good table as well as farmer ’I‘lirilty, but don’t deserve it if his faiiiily is obliged to hunt the high- ways and hedges to pick berries, or to depend on more enterprising neigh- bors tor vegetables. I might speak of putting down tile and not having suiiicicnt fall or a good outlet. and not keeping the outlet free and clear; of the waste in letting the nrinure pile lcach into the highway, of cropping until the land is worn out and returning nothing to keep it in heart, or“\vlieat after wheat and noth- ing to eat,” allowing the fence corners to grow weeds of all kinds to cover his own and his neighbors’ fields with noxious wceds,of burning green wood, of letting bags be destroyed by arts and mice. It pays better to supply a small colony of cats at the barn then to have the grairiry and cell ll‘ instead with rats and mice. One of the great wastes on some farms is in not housing tools. \Vliat gives a place a more untidy appearance than to have the door yard used to store farin implements in? Any house- keeper who would decorate the front yard with cooking utensils would be considered iiisaiic. In caring for stock we find wastes and mistakes in treating them harshly, in over-feeding,not feeding enough,not salting regularly, feeding on the ground, obliging them to drink from stiygnaiit pools, sheltering them on the lee-ward side of a straw stack, and in keepingan inferior grade when good ones cost no more to care for in time or feed. Leaky roofs,im properly stacked hay, grain, and straw, as well as storing grain when not well cured,cause a vast amount of waste, aiul it is only by stopping these small leaks that farining can be made to pay. One of the greatest mistakes a far- nier can makeat the present time is in not joining the Patrons of Husbaiidry. They have handed themselves together for mutual improvement both socially and intellectually. They learn from the experience of others how to avoid mistakes and in that way it in no oth- er they make progress fiiiaiiciall y. They are willing to let live as well as to live, but do not intend to encourage monopoly when possible to prevent _it. Is there anything wrong in all this? Then why not co-operate with them in benefiting the world at large, for no one lives entirely for himscll, but each one does good to others in the same ratio as they are good to them- selves. CHLOE. __..__:.—joj-——-—:—-—— In the Forum for August, General A. W’. Greclv will give the results of his observations of the effects of alco- hol iii the polar regions, when used to revive the strength of men reduced by cold and starvation. The facts will have an interest for those prohibition- ists who hold that stimulants work harm, and harm only, under all cir- cumstanccs. -- Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is designed for those who need a medicine to purify their blood. No other preparation so wcll meets this want. It increases the 1 appetite and rcjuvcnates the whole s_\'_=itr-Hi, ll: record, for forty yem'R. 18 one of constant triumph over disease. Live for Something. Live for something; have a purpose, And that purpose keep in view; Drifting like a helmless vessel, Thou canst ne’er to life be true. —Robert Whitaker. Have a purpose. and whatever that purpose is, let it~bc of a true and no- ble cliaracter, one that is worthy of life. Yes, live for something, and live earnestly, though our work may hum- ble be and may require all our ener- gies to accomplish it. Somctiiues peo- ple commence a piece of work and hurry it through. not doing it halt as well as they should. and perhaps not in season. We know this to be true frequently among farmers,and we pre- sume iiistances can be found among all classes and occupations—evcn among housekeepers, if I nnist say it. And this aimless or slack farnier wonders why he cannot raise so good crops as his iieiglibor_who does not seem to la- bor so liard or contend with so many difficulties as lie. when if he would think a inouieiit he would see he had not planned his work so well. Farmers need not expect to prosper unless tlieyarcdiligcnt in business any more than those of other professions, and we think it i'eqiiirc.squitc as niany brains and as much forethonglit to be asuccessful tarnicr as it does for many of the other professions combined. for farming embraces a large class of in- dustries requiring the best judginent and the strictest attention. The tar- uiei' has almost everything to contend with if he succeeds. There is an end- less horde of scaveiigers preyiiig on his ci'ops froui early spring to lreezing fall and it is little wonder that so many tarniers are dislieartcned or have be- come careless about their work. They have the elmcnts to contend with. It is sometimes too wet or too dry, too cold or to hot, to raise certain crops; or a 'c_vcloiie swoops down destroying everythiiig in its course—it makes no ditlcrence. whether it is the labor of one day, or of years. or even of life itsclf—- all is swept away in a nionient, and who can hinder? Not we: but we can bridge over many of the difliculties that come to us froui day to day by doing the small things that need to be done but are often neglected for a more convenient tinu-.wliicli does not always come. We should never put off doing a piece ot' work or a -good deed until to-inorrow that should be done to-day; if we do, we surely will be the losers, as well as others, for there is none who can live wholly independent of otliers. We think many people lack strength of purpose and will often meet with failures, tor they are drifting like the lieluilcss vessel and tolife can never be ti-iic. \Ve are all (litl'ei'eiitl_v constituted- some are born tired and work does not agree with them, while others are all energy and ambitionand never content unless doing something. These last are the ones that have a purpose and will make their mark in the world. AL'.\"I‘ KATE. __ .__<_.____?_- Summer Visiting. Country residents are proverbially hospitable, and for that reason, we should be don bly carelul not to ini- pose upon them, for, as a general rule, they ai'e so over run with company that the end of the suimiier finds tlicni worn out. Every me-niber ot ahouse- hold is an added care to the head of it, especially if, as is so often the case, there are few servants, or none at all, and even if the mistress is fortunate enough to possess a corps ofwcll trained domestics, too much com pany is apt to ilis:1i'i':qige the household atl‘airs ii the lower regions. If you are fortunate enough to have a friend to whom you know a visit will afford real pleasure, by a little forethought you can yet make it still more enjoyable. In the first place, fix a definite time for your departure be- fore you arrive. If she is not wise enough to do so, be sure when you write to announce your coming, to say on what day you will leave, and then be still more sure that you do leave, no matter how liospitably you may be urged to prolong your stay. It is bet- ter to have your depaqture sincerely regretted, than to have the faintest feeling of relief that you are gone. There are many ways in which a summer visitor may be a real help. If circuinstances warrant it you can offer your aid in household matters, and spend an hour hulling strawberries, or whipping the cream which you are afterwards to enjoy, and it you see that assistance of that kind will not. be acceptable, there will be still some- thing that you can do; you can arrange the flowers that perhaps the busy liouse-motlier never finds time for, and yet enjoys so much; you can coax the children out of the kitchen, when you know she is specially busy, and entertain them in your own room, and there are countless other little things thata kindly heart and a quick eye will discover, in which you can make your presence aconstant comfort.-— Flora M. Wright, in Good Housekeep- ing. ——————-———o>——————— A pound of pluck is worth a. ton of luck. Let not poverty stand as an ob- stacle in your way. Poverty is un- comfortable, as I can testify; but nine cases out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and be compelled to sink or swim for himself. In my experience I have never known one to be drowned who was worth saving.— James A. Garfield. _-———————-o}-——— “I know what the nights of labor are,” said the mother of six boys. as she sat down to mend the pile ofjack- ets and trousers.-——New Albany Owl. A Daughter Worth Having. Two gentlemen, friends who had been parted foi-years, met ina crowded city street. The one who lived in the city was on his way to meet a pressing business engagement. After a few expressions of delight he said: “Well, I’m off. I’m sorry, but it can’t be helped. I will look for you to-morrow at diilner. Remember, two o’clock, sharp. I want you to see my wife and child." "Only one child?” asked the other. "Only one,” came the answer, tender- ly, "a daughter. But she’s ii darling.” And then they parted; the stranger in the city getting into a street car bound for the park. After a block or two, a group ot' live girls entered the car; they all evi- dently belonged to families of wealth; they couversed well. Each carried a very elaborately decorated lunch bas- ket: each was well dressed. They. too, were going to the park for a picnic. They seemed happy and amiable until the car again stopped, this time let- ting iii a pale-faced girl of about eleven and a sick boy of four. These children were shabbily dressed, and on their faces were looks of distress. They, too. were on their way to the park. The gentleman thought so; so did the group of girls, for he heard one of tlieiu say, with a look of disdain: I suppose those ragmufiins are on an excursion. too.” "I sliouldii’t want to leave home if I had to look like that. lVould yoi1‘.”" This to another girl. "No, indeed! But there is no ac- counting for tastes. I think there ought to be a special line of cars for the lower classes." All this was spoken in a low tone. but the gentleman heard it. Had the child too? Ilc glanced at the pale lace and saw tears. lle was angry. Just then the exclaniatioii—“VVh}', there is Nettiel \Vouder where. she is goiiig?”—caused him to look out upon the corner, where a sweet-faced young girl stood beckoning to the car-driver. When she entered the car she was warmly greeted by the five, and they made room for her beside them They were profuse in exclamatioiis and ques- tioiis. “Where are you going?" asked one. “Oh, whatlovely fiowersl Who are they for?” said another. ‘‘I’m on my way to Belle Clark-‘s. She is sick, _voii know, and the flowers are for her.” She answered both questions at once, and then, glancing toward the door ot the car, saw the pale girl looking wistfully at her. She smiled at the child, a tender look beaming from her beautiful eyes, and then, forgetting that she wore a liaiidsoiiie velvet skirt and costly jacket, and that her sliapc ly hands were covered with well-titted gloves, she left her seat and ci'osscd over to the little ones. She l:iid one hand on the boy’s thin checks as she asked of his sister: “The little boy is sick, is he not? And he is your brother, I am sure.” It seemed hard for the girl to answer, but finally she said: “Yes, miss; he is sick. Freddie never has been well. Yes, miss; he is my brother. We’re goin’ to the park to see if ’two1i’t make Freddie better.” "1 am glad you are going,” the young girl replied, in a low voice meant for no one’s ears except those of the child. "I think it. will do him good; it is love- l_v there, with spring fiowers all in bloom. But where is your lnncli? You ought to have a lunch after so long a ride." Over the little girl’s face came a flush. “Yes, miss; We ought to, for Fred- die’s sake; but you see, we didn’t have any lunch to bring. Tiiii—-lie’s our brother—he saved these pennies so as Freddie could ride to the park and back. I guess, niebbe, Freddie’ll forget about being hungry when he gets to the park.” There were tears in the lovely girl's eyes as she listened; and very soon she asked the girl where they lived, and wrote the address down in a tablet, which she took from a bag on her arm. After riding a few blocks she left. the car, but she had not left the little ones comfortless. Half the bouquet of vio- lets and liyacintlis was clasped in the sister’s hand, while the sick boy, with radiant face, held in his hand a package, 1'roin which he helped himself now and then, saying to his sister, in ajubi- laiit whisper: “She said We could eat ’em all—- evcry one—when we get to the park. What made her so sweet and good to us?” And the little girl whispered back: “It.’s ’cause she’s beautiful as well as her clothes.” The gentleman heard her whisper. ' When the park was reacked, the five girls hurried out. Then the gentle- man litted the little boy in his arms and carried him out of the car, across the road, and into the green park, the sister, withaheart full of gatitude, followiiw. He paid for a nice ride t'or them in the goat carriage; he treated them to oyster soup at the park res- taiimnt. At two o’clock sharp the next day, the two gentlemen, as agreed, met again. “This is my wife,” the host said, proudly, introducing acomely lady, “and this,” as a young lady of fifteen entered the parlor, “is my daughter.” “Ah 1” sait the guest, as he extended his hand in cordial greeting, “this is the dear girl whom I siw yesterday in the street car. I doii’t wonder you called her adarling. She is a darling, and no inistake, God bless her.” And 7 then he told his friend what he had seen and lieard in the horse car. Don’ts for the Sick Room. Don’t light a sick room at night by means of a gas jet turned low; nothing iinpoverishes the air sooner. Use sperm candles or tapers which burn in sperm oil. Don’t allow offensive matters to re- main. Iii cases of emergency, where these can not at once be removed,Wring a heavy cloth—for instance, like Turk- ish towe1iiig—-out of cold water and use it for a cover, placing over this or- dinary paper. Such means prevent the escape of odor and infection. Don’t forget to have a few beans of coffee handy, for this serves as a deo- dori7.er if burned upon coals or paper. Bits of charcoal placed around are useful in absorbing gases and other impurities. Don’t have the temperature of a sick rooui uiuch above 60 degrees; 70 de- grees are allowable, but not advisable. Doii’t permit currents of air to blow upon the patient. An open fire-place is an excellent means of ventilation. The current may be tested by burning a piece of paper in front. Don't give a patient a full glass of water to drink from, unless he is al- lowed all he desires. It he can drain the glass he will be satisfied, so regu- late the quantity before handing it to him. / l)on’t neglect to attend during the day to necessaries for the night, that the rest of the patient and family may not be disturbed. Don’t ask a convalcsceiit if he would like this or that to eat or drink, but prepare the delicacies and present them in a tenipting way. 'I)on’t throw coal upon the fire, but put it in brown papcr lugs and place tliesc upon the fire, thus avoiding the noise which is very shocking to the sick and sciisitive. Don‘t jar thc bed by sitting or lean- ing upon it. This is iinpleasant to one ill and nervous. Doii‘tlet stale llowers remain in a sick i'ooiii. Don’t be unmindful of yourself if you are in the responsible position of niiisc. To do faithful work you must have proper food and stated hours of rest. Don’t appear anxious, liowevergreat. your anxiety. Don’t forget lliat kindness and ten- dei'iiess ai'e needful to successful nurs- ing. Hunian iiature longs to be coni- fortcd and soothed on all occasions when it is out of tune. ————%-?—joj————#——--— $5OO Reward. If you sull'«-r from dull, heavy head- ache, obstrnctioii of the nasal passages, discliargcs fiilling lroni the head into the throat. soinctiincs profuse, watery, and acrid, at lI[ll0l'<, thick, tciiacious, mucous, purulent, bloody and putrid; it the eyes are weak. watcry. and iii- llanicd; and ‘tlierc is ringing in the ears. (lcal'ncss_. liackiiig or coughing to clear the throat, expectoratiou of of- Iensivc matter, together with scabs from ulcers; the voice being changed and liaving a nasal twang; the breath otfciisive: smell and taste impaired; experience a sensation of dizziiiess, with mental depression, a hacking cough, and general dcbility, then you are suf- tcring from chronic nasal catarrh. Only a few of the above named symp- tonis are likely to be present in any one case at one time, or in one stage of the disease. Thousands of cases an- nually, witliout nianit'esting half of the above symptonis, result in con- sumption. and end in the grave. N0 disease is so coninion, more deceptive and dangerous, less understood or more unsuccessfully treated by pliysicians. The iiiaiiiiIactiii'ei‘s of Dr. Sages Ca- tarrh lieniedy offer, in good taith, S500 reward for acase of catarrh which they cannot cure. The Remedy is sold by druggists at only 50 cents. -—— -- A member of the Elmira Farmers’ Club. says: On early out timothy meadows the aftermath comes up and protects the ground against droutht. The majority of fariners cut meadows too close to the ground. 1 think that where hay is allowed to ripen there is agi-eater draft on the soil without compensating increase in the value of the hay. In comuieiicing early there’ is an advantage of having more time for the work. In these days of im- proved machinery, it is generally found best to Wait until the dew is off the grass before cutting. In fairly decent weather I cut in the forenoon and put it in cock in the afternoon. I very rarely open my cocks after put- ting them up. I like to draw in as much as possible at a time, and fill a large bay. The sooner I can fill a bay and finish it the better I like it. I find it can be put in pretty'greeii if it hasn’t been wet. Have never had hay spoil from heating, but have had it turn a little red in spots; cattle eat this as well as the best. ————--¢on——————~——— “Golden at morning, silver at noon, and lead at night,” is the old saying about eating oranges. But there is something that is rightly named Golden, and can be taken with benefit at any hour of the day. This is Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, literally worth its weight in gold to any one suffering with scrofulous a.t- fections, impurities of the blood, or diseases of the' liver and lungs. It is unfailinox By druggists. — White kid gloves can be cleaned with sweet uiilk and white soap. ~i* -4 For removing dan lrulf, Aye-.r’s H-air Vigor has no equal. It restores faded and gray hair to its original color stimulates the growth of the hair, a gives it a beautitul, glossy, and silken appearance. l I August 1, I887. THE G-HANG-E VISITOR. DESIRABLE VARIETIES or CELERY FOR MANY SECTIONS. Alnong the Point; About Fruit-s and 'I‘rees—A Simple and Inexpensive Plant ]’l‘0t€0I.0l'—ThQ U“, Bees—Im port ant of Insecticides. In many sections of the country It is not possible to grow cucuinbers and other plants without the p1‘n!e(:tion of franies or bottomless boxes of some kind, that pro- tect the young plant from their insect enemies. These contrivzmces are often ex- pensive and troublesome to adjust. The Illustration represents a device vouched for by The American Agriculturist as an effective plant protector, easy to make and apply. and costing only the labor of constructing it. PLANT PROTECTOR. This inexpensive protecior consists sim- ply of a piece of card board or still’ paper of any kind, c11t as .~Iccn i11 Fig. 2 in the illustration. \\'hen the ends are brought together and the slits, indicated in the illustration, in-ade to interlock aconc, as seen in Fig. 1, is produced, Which, when placed around the p;.:!:t, i'i1:‘iiislws as coni- plete a. protection against insects as the most expensive device. Newly Set Trees. Newly set trees require special care at this season. and Ill‘lll_\' trees will doubtless die of iicglcct thnr with proper attention might thrive. Hot, dry iveallicr kills many young trees. The ground around newly set trees ought to be frequently stirred and not allowed to become hard. It trees wcre not mulchcd at time of planting stir the soil and apply as a mulch some substance that will soak up and rer.->.i1i moi:~'u11‘e.- It does no good to water trees that are not niulched in dry weather. Amulch .-‘lll()tll8l‘(:!l. Pl‘(>.\‘.~' the carth Iirnily around the plants at time oi'I1'a11.,‘. Celery plants may he sci IJo'.‘.\‘».2t-11 rows of early vegetables. such .‘I.~ I‘II.ll:')ll>'. czililizige, and the li .e, when ground is limiicd. A usual plan is to sci the plants in rows 3.lr<)uI' il‘.1'w1L~_»l. ;1p~'~1, aliv plants being six ii1cl1c.~' distant in the 1‘o\\.'s. wnrrr: sour) CELERY. Nunibci-ed with leading varieties popu- lar in many sections, and notably in the great celery districts about Kalamazoo, Mich., is “Golden Dwarf.“ In size and habit of growth it is much the same as the half dwarf and dwarf kinds, except that when blanched the heart is of a waxy golden yellow. It is, during winter, one of the best keepers known. “Boston Market” is a favorite around Boston, and is similar to the (lwarf white varieties. but rather more robust. “Giant White Solid” is one of the best of the large growing sorts, and is prized in southern sections especially, because it will thrive in a dry, hot atmosphere. “White Plume,” a comparatively new celery, has found favor among amateur rowers bcaause its stalks and leaves are -.-morally white, and do not require ‘u'iu.lI(‘IllIlg by the old processes of high Imiikiiig. By simply tying up the stalks ‘UNI drawing up the soil with shoe the 1 ul'I\‘ of blanching is complete. How to Apply Insect Poison. 'l‘Iu- bureau of entomology. department of ag1'ic11lt11re at Vlfashington, D. C., sends out the following for use as insecticides on or about plants. trees, etc: London Purple.—'l‘o twenty pounds flour from one-quartet to one-halt pound is added and well niixol. This is applied with a sitter or blower. With forty gal- lons of water one—qu-arter to ouehalf pound is mixed for spraying. Paris Green.—\’l'ith twenty pounds of hour from three-quarters to one pound is mixed and applied by sitting or by a blower. The same amount of the insecti- cide to forty gallons of water is used as a spray. Bisulphite of Ca.rbon.—For use in the ground a quantity is poured or injected among the roots that are being infected. Against insects damaging stored grain of museuin material a small quantity is used in air tight vessel. Carbolic Acid.—A solution of one part in 100 of water is used d.;I2llllSI parasites and domestic animals and their barns and sheds; also on surface of plants and among the roots in the ground. Hclcbore.-—'l‘he powder is sifted on alone or mixed one part to twenty of flour. With one gallon of water one- quarter pound is mixed for spraying. Keroseiie Milk I-‘.inulsion.——'I‘o one part milk add two parts kerosene, and churn by force pump or other a5.:itator. The butter like emulsion is diluted ad libitum with water. An easier method is to sim- ply mix one part of kerosene with eight of lllllii. soap Emulsion.--In one gallon hot water one-half pound whale oil soap is dissolved. This, instead of milk, ismixed to an emulsion with kerosene in the same imuiner and proportion as al)0\;e.. Pyrethrum (Persian insect powder).—Is blown or sifted on dry: also applied in water, one gallon to a tablespoonful of the powder, well stirred and then sprayed. 'l‘ob:1cco [)1-coction.——'l‘his is made as strong as possible as a wash or spray to kill insect pests on animals and plants. Thinning Fruits. All hurtil-ulturi~I.~: who ,<.r,row clioir-11 fruit for n1.-irket realize the importance of thin- ning out the embryo fruit. by relieviiig trees and vines of any surplus and of all inferior or diseased specimens. Farmers. as a rule, also recognize the importance of thinning fruits, but comparatively few of them do it, the plea being that it is too much trouble. The consequence of neglect in this direction is a lot of inferior fruit, often unfit for any market: very unlike the choice grades that command highest prices. The surplus of trees or vines may be re- moved b(-fore the flo\\‘cr.~a have bloomed by the operation of disbudiliiig, or it may be done as soon as the fruit has set; in- deed, thinuim; may still be accoiiiplislicd after the fruit is half grmvn. by reduciirg, the nmnbv1', so that what rcmains will be fully and perfectly dcvelopeil. This thin- ning out -11' lrui: pm 5' alllkv on pear. pea:-I1. plum and otln‘-1' fruit trees. and es- pc(‘i1‘llly have its good ell}-cls been noted on _J,‘l‘.'l[)t‘. vines. It is by the 1'cu1o\‘al of (1 12:11:13 portion of (‘IIl.\I.(‘l‘i -if eiiilwyo fruits that prize grapes, peaches and the like are obtained. TIIIIPI)‘ Notes on I3:-e Keeping‘. Vforl; to be done in the apiary nlurinc: the suminer moriths runs somewhat as follo\v~:: A1-r.-mge hives for boxing and extract; lll,‘.',‘. llave everytliing in readiness for swarrns, if this s_\ sI€lll is p1‘a1-rival. Rear queens, and mal-go artificial swarvns. Veinilate strong swarms in the warm- est weather. Remove surplus boxes as soon as full, and supply the place of the Iirst ones with empty I)O.\'I’S. Look om for the moth larvan In surplus honey and extra combs lzlxtimrt at siiitable iute1'\'als. If prcparatons are to be imule for win- mriug bees indoors the work ought to be 1lo1ic in warm wcatlicr. that all damp material may be dried before the room is occupied by the bees. Do not neglect ‘_‘UfIl5e comb designed for wax. Save the Liquid Manure. Scientists have proven by chemical analysis the value of" liquid manure as plant food. and it will pay farmers to save all that is made in stables, barns and cat tle sheds. This can be done by conduct- ing it into tanks or cisterns made for the purpose. or by the use of absorbents. The latter is the more usual plan, and not a few farmers consider the bedding from sheds and stables of horses. sawdust and other material saturated with urine, one of the most valuable components of the manure pits and compost heap. Liquid manure must be largely diluted before application: hence the plan alluded to of doing it by absorbents and mixing therein with the manure heap, is an excellent one. The Cabbage Worm. The cabbage worm is the larva of the white butterfly, and should be hand picked before the first brood has passed the perfect state. Pyrethrum. mixed with five times its weight. 01 plaster, dusted. into the center of the leaves with bellows, is eflectual. Paris green is also efieetual, but, being a poison, it is unsafe to use it latter the lure: an more than four inches ong. Diflaront Foods to Mill: Producers. The Iowa Agricultural college has made the following classification of the relative values of ditrerent foods as milk pro- ducers. Starting with 100 poundsof po- tatoes as giving 10 parts of milk. corn is reckoned 50, timothy 50, barley 55, cats 60, wheat 65. wheat bran '20. clover ha: 80, oil meal 145. Reports from diilerent states make it appear that there will be a fair grape yield. From Germany comes the report that a. decided preferenceis given in that country to American hickory for forest culture. Truck farming in Louisiana is becoming pile of tho Important industries of that It is Absurd For people to expect a cure for Indiges- tion, unless they refrain from eating what is unwholesome; but if anything will sharpen the appetite and give tone to the digestive organs, it is Ayer’s Sara saparllla. Thousands all over the land testify to the merits of this medicine. Mrs. Sarah Burroughs, of 248 Eighth street, South Boston, writes : “My hus- band has taken Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, for Dyspepsia and torpid liver, and has been greatly benefited." A Confirmed Dyspeptic. C. Canterbury, of 141 Franklin at., Boston, Mass., writes, that, suffering for years from Indigestion, he was at last induced to try Ayei-'3 Sarsaparilln and, by its use, was entirely cured. Mrs. Joseph Aubin. of High street, Holyoke, Ma.ss., suffered for over a. year from Dyspepsia, so that she could not eat substantial food, became very weak, and was unable to care for her family. Neither the medicines prescribed by physicians, nor any of the remedies advertised for the cure of Dyspepsia, helped her, until she commenced the use of Aye:-'5 Sarsaparilla,. “Three bottles of this medicine." she writes, “ cured me.” .Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, PREPARED BY Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co.. Lowell, Mass. Price $1; six bottles, 35. Worth $5 I botug. L. S. & M. S. R. R- KALAMAZO0 DIVISION ’l‘[‘.\lF. TABLE. Standard tirne_~:oth meridian. GOING SOUTI-1. _TN(\(I:C"i§ ’&I3'“’’ 77 7 H 7 7 ;F.xprcSS.,I'.x & Mlway L.v Grand Rapids . . . . . . . - IW7 45 Al\li_4M35 131‘ 5 oo AM -\rAllcgan..... .«[9o2";555 "1 30“ \r Kalan1azoo.. . .,1o 35 " ‘ 7 05 “ 1205 PM 11' Schoo!craf1.. ..,1o 37 " 7 35 ‘ 1 50 \r Three Rivers.. ..I11 11 “ I 805 " ’ 3 20 " A1 White Pigeon.. ..I11 35 " i 8 30 “ l .;2o " -\r Toledo . . . . . . .. .. 505 PM, 23oAn1§ 655.m -\r Cleveland... ..1, 9 4o “ : 8 30 " I . . . . . . .. Ar Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..< 0AM! 252 PMI... GOING TH. K “M24 N VEVWTW 47 7 7 7 ‘ 7 M Express way F‘ Lv Bufi'a|o . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 55 AMi1(1.;o7.;7rvI . . . . . .. -\r Cleveland. i 6 40 I'M 5 35 " . . . . . . . —\r Toledo . . . . . . .. I1115 “ V 945 " 65o PM -\r White Pigeon. '1 6 55 AM; 2 20 my; 9 451;” -Kr Three Rivcrs.. ..I 6 23 " 2 43 “ 11 135 “ 5:1‘ ?(chloolcraI't.... 6 49 “ - 3 17 ii: 15 " .r a:im:I.zoc.. A ',4oo 155PM \r Allcg:-in_... I 5 oo " 4 20 “ 253?? ¥.5S of wrinkles and cells. which give it it sat- iny appezimiice. It is alnmet as fero- <-ioiisnc the tiger beetle and will fight till it (lies. There is another beetle in China, which from its shape—th:it of :1 il'l[lf‘ll0(l fiddlc—-is conimoiily called the fiddler. It is of a dull red line and the clytra are so l.l'tl.ll.‘=p‘ztl'elll. that if one is laid on a. bookit is almost. possible to read the print through it. The firefly, with which we are all familiar. emits agreenish light from two oval spots on its sides. It is said that formerly the natives of llispanolia in their jou l‘ll(‘._\'llIg‘E9' at night would tie a. tlrefly oneither side of their great toes and by the light they gave were able to see a considerable distance around them. In Ethiopia the Women Wear strings of beetles around their necks as amu- lcte. The body is also supposed to preserve children from the various ail- ments to Which they are subject. In some countries the larvae is used for food. It is taken from the tree, held by the head, and eaten alive. Beetles are natural born scavengers. nl clear the earth of dead insects and snakes. They will burrow under it 3 take for an hour until it drops into their hole, when they will drag it off in triumph to be feasted on later. The Dor beetle is rather a fraud in its way, as when captured it lies stifl' and rigid, feigning death; but the nio- iiieiit it is dropped back in the glass, it op-tie its eyes, spreads out its wings, and is as lively as ever. Some bectlt-s.called the Longicorncs, have the antenna) as long as their whole body. The habits of the beetle are both amusing and interesting. One, called the water flea, spends its time in bobbing up and down from morn- ing till night, in company with its friends, and no doubt, too, it depends upon its friends for its dinner, for it never seems to leave its place upon the water.—Cal. Patron. {——-—--10}-—j——— The Northwestern Milla says that only nine out of twenty-tlirre flour mills are ruiming in Minneapolis on account of the scarcity of wheat at points tributary to that market. -————————-——Z-— -~ Btws give a valuable product and cost little for keeping beyond provid- ing shelter. ,;'Letter to a Farmer's Wife. [The following letter from Madame Willard, mother of Miss Frances E. Willard, llilfl especial interest from the fact that she was, liersclf, a model far- mcr’s wil'e during the early years of her Clllltll’(‘.ll’S lives.-Ei).] MY DEAR Mus. ll :-—[ hair, with fceliiigs of iningled pleasure and soli- tude, that you have decided to try farming for a livelihood. As I am somewliat familiar with the trials and prcplexities of pioneer life, and am prepared also to appi'eciatc the many :HlV:'.llltlg(‘!'-.i of such a life. especially if children form the staple of the finnily plcasc pardon the interest. which pronipts an attempt to poi'ti'ay tvlio many advaiit-ages of comparative rc- tiremeiit. especially to the youiigt-.r tll('lIll)(‘l‘R ot the family. Cliildren are very sensitive to criticiain. Living in town and attending the public school they are almost sure to be stung by iii- charitable remarks that may rankle in their conscioiisnees to the end of their lives. If you have them all to your- self. itiid are able to teach them the riidimontsa. of education, you save them a self-respect of ineatinmble value in niaiurc life. Then you have time to think your own thoughts, more time to read, if you take time, and you will for the sake of the children, whose 3-iigliest iiitemst it. is your one purpose to live for and promote, and to satisfy than the cra.ving of your own mind You will be every thing to your chil- Iren, and they will be every thing to you. VVhat(».v;r excellenciea ofinind or .-.har:ictcryou have. you can implant in them. In rural life you are at liberty to do what you think is l)('.Si, williont being dictated to by t)ill€l“'l; you can concentrate your in- tei-cst. upon tliose who Htllllti in nearest relation to you. Ilnviug won their «entire coiifitieiicc you will be a tower of -trength to them; being foi'cv.'z'li'iied tlicy will succcssfiilly ciicountcr the teiiiptritioiw of later life. The farm is the kindergarten f'or reariiig pure, noble. rclt'-rt-.spcct.iiig lads and laesies. To live under the open sky, t.o listen to the orcliestra of nature is. in itself, a liberal <-rliication. Habits of tem- pcraiicc with such cm ll'Ullll'lt5lll,i-‘, is the rule, few indeed, are the cxccptioiis. To be of good cheer. believe in your- self. and in your calling. Trust in the [liver of all blessiiigs; buckle on your armor; fight the good light of faith, and your higlie-t mid host. 81l(:(‘(‘SR is assured. M ARY T. WILLARD. -- ~—--—————1Oj——-—~’-—-7 Blood Will Tell. There is no qiicslion about it-—blo0d will tcll—cspecinlly ifit be an impure blood. Bl()lCll08, eriiptioiis, pimples and boils, are all syinptoms of an im- pure blood, due to the improper action of the liver. \Vhen this iniportant or- gaii fails to properly perforiu its l'uiic- tioii ot piirifyiiig and cleaii:-iiig the blood. it'ipuriticv'~ are carried to all parts of the .-ystt-in, and the syniptoms -ibove i'cfri'i'cd to are mr.-rely CVltl(.'ll<‘t‘.t-I of the struggle of Nature to throw off the poisionoui-l gerin.=I. Unless her ivarniug be heeded in time. serious rc- siilts are (‘t'.l‘lfllll to follow,culminating in liver or kidney diiori‘.cr.=, or even in consuinption. Dr. l‘icrce's Golden .\IcpOnCl€lll.‘E', and to prove our assertion, try our goods. E. G. Studley & Co., No. 4 Monroe St, Grand Rapids, - - - Mich. Manufacturers and dealers in all kinds d’ Mill and Fire Dr partment Supplies; avents for A. G. Spaulding & Bro., spoiling goods. and for Columbia and Victor Bicy- cles and Tricycles. julyisii Current Rates on Chicago Market. Potatoes, No. 1, ripe, '19 bu$ .85 @ ‘_‘ off stock . . . . . . .. .40 (Q .3 Furnips, yellow, bu. . . . .27 @ . Onions, choice, “ .. . . .85 @ .90 .\pples, “ No. I, bbl. 4.00 @ 5.00 “ No.2, stock, “ .. @ 2.50 Car lots sold at 5 per cent. commission. Apples, dried, per lb . . . . . 4 @ 6 Apples, evaporated, #1 lb. . 9 @ .lz Onions, selected, fit bbl. .. 2.50 @ 2.75 Rutabagas, “ @ | ,25 Turnips, white, “ ... .75 @ t .00 Beans. navy. 39 bu. . .. i .60 (5) “ medium, “ 1.50 Wool, washed, lb. . . .. .30 @ “ unwashed, “ ..... .16 (a) .28 Veal, choice. “ . . . . . .07 @ .09 Eggs, fresh, g “ . . . .14 (Q Butter, dairy, ‘£815.... , 12 (1; ,x8 “ Creamery “ . J8 @ .24 “ roll “ .12 (Q .i8 Clover seed, bu . . . . . .. 4.25 (Q 4.40 Timothy “ “ . . . . . .. I. a) i. Hides, salted, G, *1? lb . . .c9>c7)_}§E}; On produce not named write for prices. If you have anything to sell or ship write for information to THOMAS MASON. C-cneral Grange Agency [63 South Vl/ater St., Chicago. c. iB1ickiliéi3ri, linker}. Glass and Slim Wire. lamps. it New Giod-l Attr-active Nov- elties! Low Price: l Our Decorated Dinner, Tea and Chamber Sets can’t be beat in quality or price. C. Blilllllill’. 53 llonne 3'... ll. lipids. K. A. Southwick’8 Old Stand. julytfi leiilig llllll li llllllglll _ —-IJ.\T-— Paints, Oils, _ Brushes, Wall Papers and Curtains. Also 8. large line Pictures, Picture Frames and Artists’ Materials. H. M. Gobel, 19 Canal St., Gd. Rapids, Mich. julyu6 TliePE,llKlNSWl.‘lD.lllLL lluy the Best, And save Money It has been in constant ale ' for 16 agents, with 8 record equal by none. WARRANTED notto blow down. miles: the , Iver goes with it; C against an wind that does not disable antitan- flit! lrlrln ulldingii; to be perfect; to outing! and do ban 1' work than any other iuill in uh. Wem snufitcture both Pumping and Hone‘ Mlillmond carry 3 full line of Wind Mill Bay»- p iel. AGENTS VV'A.N‘T]'§'_.I)_ Sand for catalogue, Circular and Price... AA. dreaii I-mamas wnni iuna. at AX i.o., HA!-013 Alma-i.vu.isu., mttiunn