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A KISS FOR A BLOW. What makes little children so happy and good. And banishes tempers both naughty and rude? It is the sweet maxim, we very well know, Os giving each ofher “A kiss for a blow.” Should a quarrel arise, whate’er be the cause, What is better by far than a whole code of laws? It is the sweet practice, we very well know, Os always returning ‘‘A kiss for a blow.” In each stage of life, e'en from infancy’s years, To manhood’s last step in this valley of tears; There’s naught which can yield us such pleasure below. As ever returning “A kiss for a blow.” Should any assail us in deed or in word. Oh, then let us act like our meek, patient Lord, Who. e’en in the depth of the bitterest woe. Returned in his anguish “A kiss for a blow.” JOHN W. CAUGHEY, PITTSBURG, PA. A LADY’S EXPERIENCE WITH PLYMOUTH ROCK CHICKENS. This lady evidently found out what there was to find in raising poultry, and we quote her remarks for the benefit of our readers: “ I began my business as a poultry fan cier in the very smallest way p ssible. One of my wedding presents was a Ply mouth Rock hen with thirteen chicks a month old. I thought it a very funny present at the time, but it has turned out to be a sort of diminutive gold mine. There was nothing fancy about them, no “single comb” or “barred” or “pea combs,” they are just plain Plymouth Rocks, but if ever a hen knew her business, that one did. We credited her with being a good arithmetician, from the way she rounded up those thirteen chicks every night and brought them safe to shelter, until one day she appeared with fourteen, when we could no longer boast, either of her mathematical genius or honesty. Suf fice it to say, that she reared to adult hen hood, every one of those fourteen pullets, for, strange but true, they every one proved to be pullets. For a time she laid enough eggs to pay for their food, as she began - laying when the chicks were six jweeks old. * but as they grew old I was obliged to be slightly “out” for a time—as they were hatched in May, the pullets began laying at seven months, and continued laying through the winter, and I was soon “in ” instead of “out” of pocket. In January I bought a pure Plymouth Rock rooster, for which I paid $5 and still by the strictest account, 1 found a small balance in favor of the poultry yard. I have now a flourishing business in one of the most favorable spots ot this “ Garden of the Gods ” —California. My chicks lived all through the first mer in a primitive house made of a dry goods box, but in October I manufact ured. just as rude, but a more commodious shelter. It was built of logs taken from our own clearing, on a slight elevation and with a southern exposure. The earth for the floor was spaded, and thrown towards the centre until the interior of the house was raised a foot above the surrounding ground. I have more sightly quarters for them now, but, I have been told that the only way to make poultry pay was to keep inside ot your income. A dust bath stood and always stands in my hennery. It is simply a box filled with road dust, mixed with sifted c al ashes—every time it is refilled, a half pound of sulphur is thor oughly mixed with it. My perches are still composed of round poles, sawed through the middle, with the round part for the top and for these heavy birds they are level, and only thirty inches high. Kerosene and whitewash applied with a liberal hand, has so far kept my stock free from lice. Much of my success, I attribute to the fact that my birds have a free range through a wooded district, where they find slugs, worms and bugs of all kinds. I feed them scantily in the morning, so as to force them to work for their bread; do not let them out until nearly noon, when the hen* have about done laying, and feed more lib erally at night. I generally find that they are not apt to over eat then. There is a saying among the old Aryan race, “There is luck in fowls,” but Jack says it isn’t “luck ’ in my case—it’s “pluck.” I think, myself, that there was something “ in the breed,” —they seem just adapted to the situation. They mature quickly, and make good broilers before the flesh ol other fowls is fit to cook—they can stand such rough and ready treatment as chickens in pioneer families must expect. They weigh heavily when grown, and as poultry sells by the pound this is no small item. Take them altogether Plymouth Rocks are grand fowls. EGG EATING. Few who have kept poultry can boast of not having some experience with hens that would eat their egg after laying. When this habit becomes confirmed, it rarely, if ever, is cured—taken early, it sometimes can be by filling an eggshell or two with strong fresh mustard and cayenne pepper. Paste a piece of white paper over the hole and place it in the nest for them to eat. The only other plan, is to construct the whole set of nests so that every egg. as soon as laid, passes down out of sight and out of reach. This is done by making a false bottom to each, of a piece of carpet or bag ging, with two crossed slits cut in it rather behind the center; a cushion of straw un derneath receives the eggs. “ The reason a considerable amount of moisture is required during the early peri od of incubation, is not far to seek,” says a scientific experimenter. Air at a high temperature can carry or absorb. Two familiar examples of this ‘act are to be found in—first, the deposit of dew which takes place when the temperature of the air is suddenly reduced by contact with a cold surface—and second, the rapidity with which hot air absorbs moisture from a wet cloth or other similar article. Fur ther than this, hot air may be said to be thirsty. It will absorb or take up moisture Irom any object it comes in contact with until it is saturated with moisture, or in other words, until it has taken up all the moisture it can carry. If then, the tem perature of the air in an incubator is raised to a heat considerably above that of the surrounding atmosphere which circulates through it, the “thirsty” air will absorb moisture from the eggs. The heat of the hen’s body during the first week, or ten daysof incubation, draws out of the earth a good d'al <>f the moisture which it con tains at first. Afterwards, further moisture is probably derived from dew, moisture or rain, wet grass, etc. through which she passes on her way to and from her nest in quest of food. BED SPREADS. Colored and white bed spreads are both in fashion. Pretty cretonne and sateen are both used for the colored ones, and the bol ster which may be rounded or flat, is cov ered with the sa,me. White Marseilles is a popular counterpane, white antique lace or lace insertion and scrim in alternate stripes is highly fasionable. These open spreads may be used over a lining of pale pink, light blue, or other delicate shades. The pillows are covered to match. Fine linen pillow cases are frequently hemstitched and have initials embroidered above the hem. A ROSE JAR. When rose petals or sweet herbs are not to be had, the following mixture may be used in a scent jar—though it is chiefly liked for perfuming chests or linen. Bruise together four oz. orris root, and sweet flag; add three oz. sandal wood, one oz. cedar, one each, of gum benzoin styrax, and nutmeg, powdered ; half drachm of essence lemon, twenty drops of oil of lavender, ten grains each of musk and attar roses, and tie up in silk or flannel bags. A more deli cate and delicious perfume cannot be imagined. TO CLEAN MARBLE. Take two parts common soda, one part of pumice stone, and one of powdered chalk. Mix with water, rub well over the marble, then wash off with soap and water. A mixture used on stained marble consists of one oz. of ox-gall, one gill of lye, one and one-half tablespoonful ot turpentine made into a paste with pipe-clay; put it on the stain and let it remain several days, wash off in clean water once or twice and the stain will be removed. If any housekeeper finds it imperative to clean windows on an icy cold day. she can accomplish it safely by using a cloth damp ened with alcohol, which never freezes. ADVICE TO MOTHERS. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup should always be used when children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as “ bright as a button.” It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the be-t known remedy tor diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for “ Mrs. Winslow’s Sooth ing Syrup,” andjtake no other kind. A SKIN OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER. DR. T. FELIX GOURAUD’S Oriental Cream or Magical Beautifier Purifies as well as Beautifies the Skin. No other cosmetic will do it. I -5' ..... guished Dr. L. A. Sayer said to a lady of t he hautton (a pattent): “A* you ladies will use them, I recoin mend Gourami's Cream as the least harmful of al' the skin preparations.” One bottle will last aix months, using it every day. Also i’omlre Subtile re moves superfluous hair without injury to the skin. FERI) T. HOPKINS, Proprietor, 48 Bond St., run ning through to Main Office, 37Great Jones St., N.Y For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers throughout the U. S., Canadas and Europe. KCBe ware of base imitations. sl,ouu reward for arrest,am proof of any one selling the same. fy OLf For All. BIG PROFITS. Easy and Tw vlllx Pleasant. Send 7c. in stamps fora ! Sample Portrait and full terms. Portrait wortl | s2.s<>. SizeSxlC. Nonpariel Copying Co., Cincinnati. 0. AOq tn SAMPLE of our “Nonpareil Por trait” for 7 cents. Terms free. Mor good specialties than any house in the U. S. Just the Thing Nonpareil Photo Copping Co., Cin. 0. Q MI F*% 28 CENTS and receive, sampl- OCUvU package L. R. Bethels Roekt Mountain Asthma Cure. Instant relief. MON NIK MOORE, 1115 Quincy St., Leavenworth, Kan CHFr At the rate they have been go rnLL taiJtnElo in F tlle Public Domains wib B HWmw all be gone in 5 years. Now Is the time to soeure us Hieh Land aa the Sun ebincs on at |j( 1 ,27» per acre. What better cm>M be left for Children? Where these Lands are: how to get them, as well as for information of all States and Territories, send lOeento and receive the Ivnntiful Encrarincs. a Picturesque Panorama of the United States. Address THE WESTERN WORLD, Chicago, 11l S3L SWi 'M 6$ d &&> and ViOHskcy Hah ilPlUMsee® a*" O" <•_ ’,< Whitehall S r INVESTMENT Qo DfIMOQ MORTGAGE Qo DUIWOi mi.UHSOM. Have loaned 81,500,000 without loss. HARTFORD, CONN. Reference: CHARTER OAK NATIONAL BANK. Please send for circular. Childbirth Made Easy I By a Preparatory Scientific Course of Treatment. • with directions adapted to each ease. No Book ! nor Patent Medicine. Safe, Pleasant, Wonder j fully Efficient. “ Used it with perfect success.” —Mrs. S. F. Bat- I tie. Wadly, Ga. “Os priceless value.”—Mrs. B. Lillybridge, Ir vington, N. J. “ Iler contlnment almost a miracle.”—Rev. C. C. Williams, Tvler. Texas, hundreds of others. Address Dr. STAINBACK WILSON, Atlanta, Ga. Mention Woman’s Work. I FRONT RANK SIX HOLE RANCE. Patented 1881 and 1883. Wa ter and warming closet lieat ed by using the surplus heat, I | a saving of fu< 1 and a great I convenience. Liberal dis- I >. I count on sample stove in new lot territory. NORTH’S VENTILA TEI> BROILER. Pat- M, | FM ented July IM, lsß7. Warrart- F 1 ■ irr-jxi ed to broil perfectly on ant ES feCfiaKPl cook stove. Thousands sold. Every family should hnvi Xp - 1 <me. Price, 81.00. To intro- ‘* ■ 1 ’- 11 " ~ dnee goods will send sample by express on receipt of 50c. AMERICAN VAPOR STOVE CO., CLEVELAND, 0. METHODIST MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION. Office: 502 Fourth Ave., Louisville, Ky. CHARTERED 1882. New Plan of Life Insurance. All Policies Paid in Full, Costs About One-half What Old-line Companies Charge. A Specific Amount of Insurance for a Specific Amount of Money. All officers and directors members of the Meth odist Chnreh. Males and Females received on the same terms. ,fcs.Send to Secretary for circulars, certificate of State Insurance Commissioner, etc. Liberal terms to good Agents. S. C. ALLEN, See’y. a ai*l" die name and address of every W fA IM I agent.foraspecial purpose. Quickly W. E. McCHRISTIE, 159 Main, Cincinnati, 0. HOME SCHOOL, ATHENS, GA. MADAM SOSNOWSKT.I Associate MISS C. SOSNOWSKI, J Principals. Best educational advantages offered to young ladies. Health, manners and morals carefully guarded. Low rates Semi for Catalogue. Q A O | E" T T Colors red on O V/FC E, I I cotton, docs not fade or wash out. 10 cents a package for one pounds goods CRESCENT LIVER PILLS SSS cents per bottle of 3 dozen. Sugar coated. Your druggist or mailed free on reeeipt of price. C. S. BURROUGHS, Chemist, CLINTON, MICH. SPECIALLY FDR THE HOUSEHOLD. The AMERICAN ANALYST For the Family and Consumer. A Semi-Monthly Journal of Pure Food and the Suppression of Adulteration. SI.OO a Year. Sample copies free. 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Address CHICAGO SCALE CO., Chicago. 111. OXYO-ESTV. The high price of this wonderful remedy has kept it from being used by many people. To meet this long felt want we have reduced the price of our “Home Treatment.” Many physi cians say, “the best ever used." Patients claim “it does more good than any other.” Carefully prepared. Full directions on each bottle. Price 51.00. The Inhalbr is 81.00. Address DUNCAN BROS., 56 State St., Chicago. SEA ISLAND HOTEL, BEAUFORT, S. C. The Saratoga of the South. Average Tempera ture, 70°. Everything First-class. Artesian and Rain Water used only. Two trains daily from Charleston. Savannah and Augusta. Weekly steamboat between Charleston and Savannah via Beaufort. Descriptive pamphlets mailed on application. JAMES ODELL, Prop’r. PRIDE or PERSIA; ORTINTIHE! A celebrated ORIENTAL FACE POWDER entirely vegetable in its preperation. Removes tan and softens the skin. For the face, hands, neck and arms. Price 35 cts. per box postpaid. Address MRS. E. S. L. 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Fastens to dress button while W' knitting, crocheting or sewing. 1 jmaMiiffi Made of silvered spring wire. Fits IMmwWM tiny size spool. Every lady needs it. H ywMRj Stun pie 15c. 2 for 25 dozen 75 cts. VMV Stamps taken. Agents wanted. STAYNER & CO., Providence. I. Removes Tan, pimples, frec kles. Moth- Patches, ra~h and skin dis , eases, and ev il-r y blemisl on beauty,and defies detec tion. It has stood the tes' of 37 years, and is s < harmless w taste it to b< sure the prep ara ti o n is pr’p’ rly m’de accept no counterfeit of similar name. The distill-