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94i:x AND GARDEN. CBOr ROT ATI 02? • Crop rotation shoald bo practiced il you mean to improve the land. A orof rotation of throe, ionr, or fivo years, with clover for one of the years, oau be so arranged that the land will be continually strengthened by it Thfc method, in connection with all the manure which can be manufactured and the turning under pf green crops as often as may be possible, is the way |by which many a poor farm has bees changed into a good one, and lane which barely paid its taxes has beer made to yield an excellent living, but this has been done only by good, methodical farming and not by hap hazard methods—Chicago Times. BiriNINO CREAM. In ripening cream, the temperature should be kept as near sixty degrees as possible. It will ripen in twelve, .twenty-four, or thirty-six hours, ac cording to circumstances. It should be stirred thoroughly at least twice • day, and every time fresh cream is added. The cooler the temperature the longer the time for ripening and vice versa. If the oream is kept too long it not only becomes excessively sour, but decomposition sets in; that is hurtful. When ready for the churn, if cream is too thick, thin with water or milk. If the oream is too cold you may churn and churn and the buttei will not come. If too warm, the bat ter is spoiled.—Ohio Farmer. • STACKING HAT. Hay keeps best in a round stack. I) the stacks are to go up by hand, plant a pole about twenty-five feet high and stack around it to the top, tramping thoroughly near the pole. Then rake the sides thoroughly after a few days' settling, and there will be no percep tible waste. It is cheaper to put hay up in this way than to build barns and haul it in. Cheaper because the hay (roes up faster and lessens the danger of loss by rain; cheaper because labor is high and time is precious in hay harvest; cheaper because it costs money to build barns. Some may scont the idea of having to use a pole for a guide. Better use a pole and have all your stacks perfect than to serve your false pride and have part of the stacks lose their tops in the wind, or lean over and leak water. If the stacking is to be doneby a machine, still adhere to the round form, throw ing each delivery on top of the former and stack just enough to give the pile good form. • Build the sack about twenty-eight feet high and put about fifteen tons in it. The hand-built stack shoald have about five tons in it. The small stack always cures best and makes the finest hay.—Rural Life. v DAIRY CALVES. A transition stage from new to skim milk may commence at one, two or three weeks old, according to the vi{£or of the calf and the strength of its digestion. With very robust calves the change may commence when they are a week old, but generally speak ing it would be better to begin latet with the skim milk. Only a little of that is given at first, then more with every meal. The new milk ration is gradually decreased until the whole ration is skim milk. The whole transi tion period nsed not cover more than two weeks. As soon as the new milk ration is withheld in any degree, some substitute should be given in its stead, to supply, in part at least, the butter fat that is thus withheld. There is no better substitute than flaxseed. It may be prepared and given as follows: Take a quart of flaxseed and im merse it in six to eight quarts of water; soak for six ours, then boil for one hour. Oi the jelly thus made feed the calf enough to answer the purpose. Commence by giving half a toaoupful and increase gradually. Two indications will tell us when the calves are getting too much; one is that they will become too lax in their bowels, and the second is that they will get too fleshy. When either of these in dications manifests itself, we can less en the amount of flaxseed given in the milk. Tt is imperative that dairy calves be not allowed to get loo fleshy. Just as soon as they become too fleshy, a bias of the syetom is given in that di rection, an 1 this interferes with best milking qualities. Inattention to this matter has brought injury to many a dairy cow, and has injured her per manently ; that is to say, through the whole of the period of milk giving. Those habits of the system begotten in early oalfhood become, as it were, an inherent part of the animal, so firmly do they cling to them.—New York World. ' A VERKIN PROOF POULTRY HOUSE. Some years since when removing to a new place where there was a scarc ity ol outbuildings, writes B. W. Jones, of Virginia, in the Americna Agriculturist, our poultry was put into a cellar to roost. The house wag as unused kitohen, and the basement walls were of briek. The interior was dry and with a temperature quite nai- form the year round, being warm in winter and cool in snmmer. Alto gether the basement proved a very good place for poultry, and after a few months I concluded to fix it up per manently. On removing the farmer roosts and nests to provide better ones, I was surprised to find that there was no vermin upon any of the tim bers, nor anywhere within the cellar. The poultry must have had vermin when they were first put into the base ment, for the old house from which they were taken showed it plainly enough. I now pnt the basement in thorough order, everything tidy, with new nests and roosts. From that time on I watched the cellar closely for vermin, but none were ever observed there. I kept poultry in that base ment for about six years, a time long enough certainly to test thoroughly the matter, and from beginning to end no vermin was ever seen therein. I am sure of this fact for the discov ery was so remarkable that 1 made re peated examinations to see if any ver min could bo found, and to discover, it I could, the cause of its absence. It certainly was new to me to have a ponltry bouse without vermin, and I never had poultrr in heathier condi tion, or laying better, than during thoae six years. I found the ponltry business both pleasant and profitable. Yeji I never could decide what it was that kept the parasKes away from the fowls and the house, except it maj have been the brick walla, that wer« always a litle cool and moist to the touch of the hand, and probably not suited to the life of the vermin. What ever the true cause may be, the fact remains that this basement ponltry house, with walls of briok, surrounded by earth nearly to the top on the out side, with a good roof overhead, and kept clean and dry, made a roosting place where no vermin would come te feed Upon and annoy the fowls. WEEDS AND RASPBSRSTHS. In a paper upon weeds and weeding prepared for tho meeting of the Pennsylvania State Board of Agricul ture Mr. Cummings, of Sunbnry, said: “The plantain was called by the Indians ‘the wljite man’s footstep,' as it was abundant in or near hard- trodden paths, and not mnch else where. It is especially abundant in places where poultry is kept. Some entomologists claim that an insect parasite destroys it in the field, bat the parasite is itself destroyed around man’s dwelling by ponltry. A further reason why plantain does not grow in fields is that it is a plant hardy enough when grown aloue, but easily smothered whan grown surroundel by clover or other plants, an 1 usually does not infest clover fields unless its seed was mixed svith that of the clover. “Soma years ago I put out 12,00’) raspberry plants, anl the snmmer following the spring of planting it was a question whether berry plants or weeds were baing grown. When the plants wera put out they wore pretty close to tho ground and pr.ipar horse cultivation could not be given them because tha rows of plants could not ba seen for tha weeds and briars. Fin illy men wore employed and weeds an l briars were pulled' out by hand. A number of ro vs waro discorded oa account of their growth beingstuutel and smothered by weeds. The first year there were not enough berries to make it an object to market them. The second year fifty-five bushels. The third year ninety-sevon bushels, lud this year the prospects are bright for over a hundred. The berry patoh was located on a piece of ground that was grown up with briars, burdock, sumach and all kinds of weeds, and the great mistake was in not cleaning it out, and putting it in some summei crop in the preceding year. This hint is thrown ont for the benefit of those intending to plant berries or other small fruits, which need regular cultivation to give a good return for money and time expended." Lessons From Trees, The stndent of nature may loam some useful and interesting lessons by careful observation of the rings in the trunks of trees. He will observe that some rings are wide, others narrow; some fall, clear-out and regular, ethers jagged, ono-sidid and perhaps spotted or stained or maybe deeply indented. These accurately indicate the condition of the tree during its various stages of growth. As each ring is a year’s progress, so each is a perfect record of that year's development; so we may know how it was nourished. A full, wide, even ring shows that daring that year the tree had abundant mois ture and nourishment. A thin, irregu lar lino is evidenced that tho tree was not in a flourishing condition. Spots, stains and breaks in tbo lines show that the outside of the tree may have been bruised or bent, or the bark and wood injured in some way. In fruit trees, imporfeetly developed rings may be caused by an unusually large crop of fruit, which so taxed the vital powers of the plant that but little was loft to be turned toward the forma tion of new wood. By careful examin ation nml counting, the skilled botan ist is enubled to read the history of the tree-trunk, and to tell in what years it is best flourished, when there was little for it to grow on, and when it was too constantly oocnpiod with fruit production to give any care to its own growth other than tho abso lutely necessary formation and solidi fying of its outer coating. It would bo of great advantage to tho student if the habits and needs of trees could bo explained by competent persons. Someday, when tree-planting becomes more important than most people reern to believe, this knowledge would bo Of great value.—New York Ledger. Flight ol the Frigate Bird. Mr. J. Lancaster, who has spent five years upon the west coast of Flor ida in the study of the habits of aqua tic birds, of which he has made a specialty, asserts that he has seen frigate birds fly for seven consecutive days, night and day, without ever resting. According to his observa tions the fatigue of these birds is not excessive, even in such long continu- snees in the air. In fact, the frigate bird can easily, and almost without a Hap of the wings, not only maintain itself, but also fly with a speed of nearly a hundred miles an hour. The spread of the wings extended varies between eleven and thirteen feet It feeds, gathers materials for iU nest here and there, and even sleeps on the wing. This well proves that in this bird the motion of tho wings is, in a manner, independent of the will. The albatross, which also has been the subject of Mr. Lancaster’s obser vation, is larger than the frigate bird, its wing-spread reaching at least six teen feet; but if it follows ships at sea for a long time, it is always obliged to take a rest upon a rock or upon the ship itself at the end of about four or fivo days. —Scientific -American. A Pathetic Incident. It was a most pathetic apology that I heard on my way down town in an open car this morning. The car was crowded, and ns it stopped I saw two women get on. As they did so, one of tho women accidentally stopped on tho foot of one of the passengers. It did seem awkward until the woman turning to the passenger slid : “Par don me, but I am totally blind.”— Hartford Post. The silver production in the United States in IblKi was (10,000,000,001) ounces. HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS. CARE OJ STRAW MATTING. Where a really good article was originally purchased, it is frequently the case that coloia fade, and the straw gets a'shabby look before ths fibre is broken or the economical soul can bring herself to replace it with new. When bronght face to face with this new difficulty, remove the taoks so that no broken edges will mar ths matting, and then, roll after roll, let it be thoroughly beaten. Oreat oars is again needed to prevent crooking the straw grown brittle with ago. It is advisable to pin an old dust-oloth over the brush of the broom, after which that implement may bs nsed with effect. When the beating is done, lay the strips down and sprinkle with fine corntneal; and be not sparing of this flour, for it needs to fill every craok and crevioe. Now use a perfectly clean broom, and brush with great vigor, for every particle of rpeal must come away.—New York Journal HEALTHFUL COOKERY. When we reflect upon the depend- ance of the mind upon the bodily con dition, writes Fanny L. Fanoher, we cannot escape the oonviotion that a good cook is a benefactor, and the caterer who feeds his fellow men wisely, is as groat as he who rules a nation. The numerous writers upon this subject, and the cooking schools, or clubs, springing up here and there prove that it is gaining the interest which its importance demands. From this we opine that the twentieth oen tury maiden may boast of her ability to render Beethoven's sonatas; bat her skill in the culinary art will be her greater pride. Then, indeed, will dyspepsia be routed, since im proper diet will not be from infancy the regimen. When the appetite is not depraved, its cravings will often bo a guide to proper diet. Sugar, so often craved by children, was former ly considered a luxury, but now it is deemed a necessity since it furnishes oalorio for those whose weak digestion forbids much fat or oily foods. The rigor of winter demands mest and other heat-produoing material. The economic housewife prepares her moat by roasting or boiling; indeed, tha frying pan is said to be the ourse of American cuisine. Haste sorely makes waste in the cooking of meats. The writer's formula for roasting beet will be found profitable. Having secured a good Foast—ths dealer soon learns where he can sand poor cuts—proceed as follows: Rub over tbo surface n scant handful of salt to threa pounds of meat; place in shallow kettle, the kind nsed by most housewives for frying fried cakes; cover with inverted pie-tin and place in a piping hot oven. After baking fast for tsu minutes to preserve the juices, lower the temperature. When partially done, turn over the meat. In this process no basting is necessary and the generated steam prevents overcooking. This is the principle of the patent baker which all cannot pro cure. When ready for the even do not add water, as is the custom, ia open pan*. When baked, however, and removed from tho kettle, water and floor may be added to the meat broth for the desired gravy. Try this way, and yon will never again roast meat in an open dripping pan.—New York Observer. RECIPES. Sweet Potato Pie—One cup of sliced cooked sweet potatoes, one-half cap of rioh, sweet oream, a good-sized lump of butter. Sweeten with pow dered sugar, aid a half teaspoon of" grated nutmeg, bake with two cruets until slightly browned. Economy Pudding—Lay thiok slices of stale sunshine or sponge cake in the oven until delicately browned, and line a glass dish with them. Whip half a tumbler of apple, quinoe or strawberry jelly with an egg beater until light; stir in tho beaten whites of two eggs and pilo this over the cake, decorating with fresh straw berries or with frosh or candied cher ries. Salad Dressing -Beat yolks of two eggs thoroughly, add one teaepoonful of salt, two of white sugar, ous of mustard, one tablespoonful of butter and four of vinegar; mix together, and pnt in double kettle over the fire, stir constantly until it thickens; set in ice box until very cold. Whec ready to serve, pour over the cabbage and mix lightly. Peach Oroam—Put throu/h a sieve enough soft peaches to make one quart of pulp. Put into a freezer one quart of cream and one ooffeeeupfnl of sugar. When abont two-thirds frozen add the peaches, and oontinue to freeze until tirm. The amount of sugar for this cream should be in creased or diminished, according to the acidity of the peaches. Baked Hash—Pnt a pint of un cooked chopped potatoes in a sauce pan, with a half pint of boiling water, sto/ five nruut-is, aid the meat and stew ten minutes longer, add gravy, if nuy is needed to moisten; take from the fire and stir in two beaten eggs and season to taste; half a cup of stewed mushrooms is a great addition. Turn into a buttered dish and bake twenty minutes. Crumpets—Scald a pint of milk in the evening; when lukewarm, stir in three cups of flour, a teaspoonfnl of salt, four ounces of molted butter au.l half a cake of eo npressed yeast dis solved in lukewarm ' ater; beat well and let stand over night. At break fast time grease muffin rings anl place i.u a hot griddle; till each ring half fill' of batter, bake on ono side, then turn and bake on the other. After tha crumpets have become cold they are very nice toasted. Railroad Up the Jnagirau. The project to build a railroad to tho top of the Jungfrau, 13,778 feet high, is likely t? be carried out if the Swiss Government approves. This will be tho most ambitious scheme in nilroad building ever undertaken. The promoters offer to spend $20,00') to build nu observatory at the summit and man it if tho Government will grant the concession,—Chicago Her ald. RECBUIIB FOR THE ARMY. HOW UNCLE SAM OBTAINS HIS BOLDIXB BOYS. All Mnst Undergo a Physical Exam ination—The Term They Musi Serve and the Pay They Receive. I T happens oooaaionally that peo ple see in their wandering* about town a flag flying from the sec ond-story window or a building on the corner of Woodward avenue and Congress street, and are curious to know what mission of peace or war it represents. Inquiry in the drag store immediately beneath, or a close inspection of some letters on the build ing in the vicinity of the flag, ex plains its presence The letters form this sign: ; RECRUITING OFFICE, U. S. A. : Further investivatiou reveals the fact that this antt-room of glory open-* on the Congress street side, where s soldier in the uniform of the United States srmy stands at attention in tha doorway, his white-glovsd hands held in military fashion at his side, but holding neither gun nor sword. Ha is a soldier of peace, the office orderly who stands there, not to guard the premises, but to say, “This way, boye," to the would-be recruits who are looking for the enlisting office. The candidate for military honors goes upstairs, dreading the ordeal at every step, and finds himself in a large room, where the recruiting officer sits at a table attended by a sergeant an l an orderly in the imposing uniform which the candidate for eulistiucut hopes to don. “I want to ‘list,’ ” ho say', «p- proaohing the table. Captniu Noble looks up. “Take off your hat.” Tho hat is sheepishly rem >vo l. “What is your age?” “Twenty years old.” “Are your people willing?” “They are, sir.” “Married?” “.Vo, sir.” “Ever been in jail?’ At this the candidate looks surprise d and hurt, and answers in the negative quite forcibly enough to be conviuo- iug. Then the sergeant takes the man in hand, looks down his throat, examines his teeth, weighs him, takes bight and finds out his reason for wanting to en list. If he tips the beam at regulation weight, not less than 123 nor more than 190, measures not less than five feet four inches, ho comes up to ths requirements of an able-bodied soldier, and is sent into another room to dis robe. Then he is again weighed and measured and pnt through a course of physical exercise that brings ont any disability that may exist in bold re lief. If he is gymnastically correct, can bend his body like a contortionist, expand and contract his chest without getting breathless, prove that every toe aud finger is capable of active ser vice, and that his back is limber enough to enable him to stoop either way, he is accepted aud registered and taken to the captain’s office to be sworn in. But first he must answer a personal category of questions, aud must make affidavit that he has neither wife nor child. The law* that regulate army life are then read to him. He is shown the fate of the man who enlists under a false oath, or who, once en listed, deserts before his time is up. He has now the gala dress on for which his soul has hankered, he wears the regimentals of a private soldier in tho United States army. Ho dare not walk out of that office without leave from his superior officer. He ia au en listed man for three or fire years, oa the case may be, and tho recipient of $13 a month in Uncle Sam's money. The following is the rats of pay as now established: Fojr par Fsy per Pay for Grade. m mlb. year dvr 7 ran Privates — cavalry, artil lery snl infantry . ...♦!) flftl Field musicians—cavalry, artillery and infantry... IS 150 Haddlors—Cavalry •• ..)^1® l*) Farriers and blaultsailtlu —Cavalry IS 159 Corporals—Cavalry, artil lery and Infantry. 15 18) Sergeants—Cavalry, artil lery and Infantry. ... 17 20A First sergeant of a com pany—Cavalry, artillery and infantry 22 281 Baddlar sergeant—Cavalry 22 264 Chief trumpeter ol cavalry 22 284 Principal musielan—Artil lery and Infantry 22 264 Regimental nuartermaster- sergeant —Cavalry, artil lery and Infantry 23 276 Sergeant major — Cavalry, artillery aud Infantry.. 23 275 Sergeants of post nou-com- mlssionad staff 34 408 *781 18) 990 0k Ok 1020 132( 132C 1320 1321 138C 138) 204C The term of service for a soldier en listing under tho present rules of army life is five years, but in accor dance with a law passed in 18)0 a sol dier after serving one year can pur chase au honorable discharge, $12) being the maximum price. Although the pay of a private sol dier seems almost inadequate to meet his living expenses, it must be remem bered that in addition to the $13 a month he receives his rations, cloth ing, bedding, medical services anl medicines free. There are libraries, reading rooms and post schools, where men who need instruction can be taught a fair knowledge of necessary English branches, and where foreigners cau improve in their use of the English language. A large percentage of Uncle Sam's soldier boys are American only by adoption, but they must be able to read and write before they take the oath of allegiance and become sol diers. —Detroit Free Press. >. President* From the Farm*.' Ten Presidents of the United States were called from farms. 1. Washington, the land surveyor and farmer, from Mount Vernon. 2. John Adams, of Quincy, who, during the lost year of his Presidency, said: “I am weary, worn and dia- gusted to death. I had rather chop wood, dig ditches, make fences upon my poor little farm. Alas I poor farm, and poorer family, what hava you lost that your country might be freej” 3. Jefferson, farmer, philosopher and statesman, from Monticello, Va. 4. Madison, farmer and lawyer, of Montpelier, Va. 6. Monroe, farmer, from Oak Hill, Va. 6. John Quincy Adams, from tha Quincy farm of 103 acres, near Bos ton. (‘Tt is said that most of the trees were raised by John Quincy Adams from the seeds which ba was iu the habit of picking up in his wander ings. The most peculiar interest at taches to a shell-bark hickory which he planted more than fifty years previous to his death. In this tree he took a peculiar satisfaction, but he was an enthusiast in regard to all ths trees of the forest, differing in this re spect from his father, who was an agriculturist of tho Cato stamp—wss more incliued to lay the ax to them than to propagate them.”) 7. Andrew Jackson, of the “Her mitage” in Tennessee, who as farmer, soldier and lawyer, was a most ex cellent typo of tho best Americanism. 8. Van Bnreu, of Kinderhook, N. Y., was called to the Presidency from his sheep and wool farm, although hs was a lawyer of far above average Ac quirement*) and ability. 9. WiDiam Henry Harrison, from his farm at North Bend, Ohio. 10. Tyler, of Sherwood Forest farm, Va., whore ho subsequently died. 11. James K. Polk, of Duck River, Tenn., also came from the farm to ths Presidency. This selection of Presidents from rural homes, from among the farms of the country, illustrates tho fact that in those days there was no profession or calling which held a more exalted position iu public estimation than that of agriculture. —The Forum. The Prairie Dog Nuisance. A Western Kansas genius claims to have discovered a remedy for the prairie dog nuisance. The remedy is not very expensive, being merely an empty tin can. The can, he Bays, is to be driven, open end down, into (heir holes, and tho soil tramped solidly round about it. The dogs come up into the can and work until exhausted, and finally smother, at least he says they do not trouble him any more. Merchants are selling cheap cans, made for this purpose, in many towns of Western Kansas.— Courier Journal. Relief From Fatlgns. A warm bath, with an ounce of set salt, is almost as restful as a nap. Paddle in the wa'er until it cools, and if not too susceptible to oold, dry without rubbing with a towel, resting the feet r-u t sofa or ohair, so as to be off the floor. Put on fresh stockings, and the person who “was ready to drop” will then be ready to stand up. But the quickest relief from fatigue is to plunge the foot in ixe-oold water, and keep it immerse.I until there is a sensation of warmth.—Philadelphia Ledger, A NO-TO-BAC MIRACLE. PHYSIC) A I, PERFECTION PREVENTED UY THE USE OP TOBACCO. Aa Old Timer ot Ttventr-teree Years'To* bacco Cliewlng and Hinnklns Cared, at d UalaeTweatr Paunde In Tklrtv Dayt.. Lake Geneva, WIs., July 21—Specls!.— The ladles of our beautiful little town are making an interesting and exelting time lor tobacco-nslng busbandp, since the Injurious effects of tobacco and tho enso with which it can be cured by a preparation called No- To-Bnc, have been so plainly demonstrate) by the care of Mr. F C. Watte. In n written statement he says i “I smoko) and chewed tobacco for twenty-three year*, and £ nm sure that my case wits one ot the worst in this port oftbe country. Even after I wont to bod at night, 11 I woke up I wonld want to chew or smoke. It was not only killing me but ray wife was also ailing from tbo In jurious effect*. Two boxes of No-To-Bso cured me, and I have no more desire for to bacco than I httvo to jump out of tho win dow. I have gained twenty pounds In thirty days, my wife Is well, and we are Indee) both happy to sny that No-To-Bae Is truly ‘worth Its weight in gold’ to us." The cure an) improvement la Mr. Waite’s enso is looked upon as a miracle—In fact, It Is the talk of tho town and connty, and It Is estimated that over a thousand tobacco users will be using No-To-Bae within a few week*. The peculiarity abont No-To-Buc a* n patent medicine la that tho maker*, the Sterling Remedy Company, No. 45 Itandolpii street, Chicago, absolutely guarantee the use of throo boxes to euro or refund tho money, nndthe cost, *2.59, Is so trifling ns compared with tho expensive and unneces sary use ot tobacco that tobacco-using hus bands have no goo) exeuso to offer when their wives insist upoij taking No-To-Bac an) getting results in the way of pure, sweet breath, wonderful improvement iu their mental aud physical condition, with a prac tical revitalization of tlieir nicolizod nerve*. It Is probable that the corn paek will be considerably reduced tbe present season. If It Only Helped n l.lttle. Il would he worth 50reel*. One hour'* free tom tram the terrible irrilati-vj itch of teller * worth more than a whole Imx of IVtierini* osls. It will rllre-*ore and il's the only hing that will cure. 50<enl*at dr ig tore-, er by mail frum J. T. Sbuptrinc.Favai.nah, Ga Tee population of Chattanooga, Ten.!., la •423 leas than In 18*2. A Damp Dctecler. In England they have what is called a “damp detector," a silver trinket, not unliko a compass iu appearance. At the back are small holes in the sil ver, through which the damp passes and moves the needle until it points to the word “damp." By the aid of this contrivance unaired sheets can be de tected. —Hardware. Intelligence ol a Stallion. During a fire in a stable at Pan Sec, Province of Quebec, Canada, a bay stallion returned twioe to the burning structure and drove out a horse that was eo terroriaed as to be unable to make any attempt to escape. —San Francisco Chronicle, If aflllctPd with noroey»>8 u^e Dr. lnaacThomp. •on's Eye water,I)ru««ist8 soil at L*5c |>crhoUl« In Hot Weather Something Is needed to keep up tho nrj>eti|e, assist digestion and give goo), healthful sleep. For these purposes Hood’s Sarsapa rilla is peculiarly adapted. As a blood pur- Hood’s Sarsa - S. Jl %%%%<%% parilla Ifler It has no equal, a w w«*-vc-v and Ills chiefly by Its ■ Ul Ct) power to make pure blood that It has wou such fftrao H8 a euro for scrofula, salt rheum aud other similar diseases. Get Hood’s. Hood's rills cure liemlacho and iudlgostioQ, I The Best Things | I to Eat. I d Arc made with ROYAL BAKING POWDER— fl bread, biscuit, cake, rolls, muffins, crusts, and the va rious pastries requiring a leavening or raising agent. Risen with ROYAL BAKING POWDER, all these things arc superlatively light, sweet, tender, delicious and wholesome. ROYAL BAKING POWDER is the greatest of time and labor savers to the pastry cook. Besides, it economizes flour, butter and eggs, and, best of all, makes the food more digestible and healthful. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 WALL ST., NEW-YORK. ; & The Uoree’* Original 'Home. The original home of the horse has been generally supposed to be the country which forms the highlands of Asia, abont the fortieth degree of latitude, and recent authorities re port that herds of wild horses are still to be seen in certain parts of Western Mongolia and Northern Thibet. From time immemorial this country has been favorable to the growth of horse*. At a very early date, several thousands of years before Christ, the horse was taken westward. The Baby lonians used horses in their expedi tions. The cuneiform characters which are nsed to express the word horse mean literally tho “animal of the Eist.” In Egypt the horse is not found depicts i on tho monuments until about B. C. 1600. In Nubia the horse was ap preciated and loved. In a hieroglj phio inscription the statement is male that when Fiankhi, the Ethiopian invader of Egypt, had captured the stores an l treasury of his foe, Nimrod, ha wont into the stables, and finding that the horses hsd suffered from hunger, hs burst into a rage and said: “I swear by my life, and by my belove l Ra, that to have kept my horses hungry is more heinous iu my sight thau any other offense which thou hast com mitted against me.” The native land of the Arab horse inoludes the Arab an peninsula, the lands abont tho Tigris and Euphrates, and tho Damascus district. All Arab horses are asserted to be descended from a fabulous mare called "Kuhailat of tha old woman.” —New York Suu. Sun Dance ot the frees. Chief Little Bear, who is recognized as the chief ot the free Indians in tho United States, yesterday called on Judge Benton to ask a permit to have a big sun dance ou tho west side. He explained to the Judge thst the danos would last three or four day*, during which time the bravos eat nothing, dance day and night aud give exhibi tions of their endurance. The sun dance is of Aztec origin and was originally a religious festival de signed to bo au act ot worship and homage to the sun, which at this sea son of the year commenced to give life to vegetation. I.u old times it was customary for the braves to havs hooks inserted iu the muscle' o' their backs with a chord attached to a sap ling and then swing themselves ar mind like a fish dangling at the end of s Ashpole till they fainted away, the man who could eudura torture the longest being the greatest Indian among them. 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