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.• "Flat Rock Training and Stud Farm," James Wilson, proprietor, is located four miles and a half from Rushville, the county-seat of Rush county. Mr. Wilson's domains include about 1350 acres of as fine farming and grazing land aa can be found in the State. The residence is a large and commodious two story brick, and furnished in the best modern style. The stabling is not as extensive or complete as many Kentucky farms can boast of, but Mr. Wilson purposes building additions the present . season that will accommodate fits; head of ;horses—about one hundred head can now be stabled. 'Although breeding, rearing and training fine horse stock is the grand specialty of Flat Rock, Mr. Wilson does quite an extensive business in horned cattle, having, at the time of our visit, about one hundred head of Short Horns, among them some very fino specimens that have been the recipients of red ribbons at many county fairs. His cattle; hogs and horses are all first-class, t for he has learned by experience that, as«he expressed himself to us, "it cost no more to raise a fine animal than a poor one, and the fine one will bring double the price, and is always ready sale, while the common or poor one goes a begging; besides, it is a pleasure to raise stock that everybody must ad- - iaire." 'tain a field between the house and main ■ barns is a very good'- mile ■ track, upon., which the colts receive their first lessons inliarnese under the tuition of' Mr. Wilson's sons, Richard and Sampson,— the latter an experienced trainer and driver, who has piloted the victor in niany well contested races in' both the East and the West. There are - on the place near one hundred head of horses ftom yearlings up, many of the brood mares being late purchases, and of the choicest blood. Three stallions compose the stud : Pocahontas Bay, by Tom Rolf, a s<jn of the noted old pacing mare Pocahontas; a black stallion by Legal Tender, and the renowned »»'■* - BLUE BULL. As the last named stallion stands at the head of the harem, it may not be amiss to mention the performances of some of his get: Purity, one of his oldest colts, made a record at Cincinnati as a five year old of 2:24 and could trot in 2:20. Ella Wilson trotted at Cleveland in 2:30, and private trials in 2:24. Mila Caldwell at Cambridge City, when five years old won in 2:30, and when six years old in 2:261. Kate Bennett trotted at Buffalo when five years old in 2:3U, at Cambridge City.in 2:291. She will doubtless trot as low as 2:20 this season as she has shown private trials below that tittoe. Bertie, a six year old, made areeordof 2:27 at Peoria, 111.' The Brook Legg Colt, 5 years old, trotted a trial when sold to R. Penistan srf Ky., in 2:28. James L., six years old nas been timed in 2:28. John _>., a five year qld 2:40. Yellowstone, five years old, record 2:38. Matlock, five year old 2:395. Rooster, record 2:37. Greenback, a three year old stallion, showed 2:35, now five years old and can beat 2:30. A chestnut five year old stallion owned by D. P. Shawhan trotted last season as a four year old in 2:35. Another of Mr. Shawhan's Blue Bull colts three years old, trotted in public last season showing a half mile in 1:17. The Grey Gelding Russell made a record at our last State Fair of 2:38J. Kentucky Girl at 7 years old showed trials in 2:20. Ginger, when four years old trottetih-in 2:47. Hattie Shawhan, five years old won at Cambridge City in 2:42, and has trotted a • half mile in 1:09. Phebe C, five years old, record of 2:40. Mary Walton, five years old, trotted in 2:37. But it would require too much space to enumerate all the fast performing sons and daughters of this horse, and most of them t from common mares. ,'i Blue Bull is a dark chestnut, fifteen hands and three inches high, with good Hgs and feet, stylish and fine in appear- Jahce as a thoroughbred. When four jytars old he paced at Dayton, Ohio, idistancing his competitor in 2:24, but A VIEW OF THB CENTENNIAL AGRICULTURAL BUILDING AT PHILADELPHIA. could make his mile in 2:14. After having his leg broken by a kick, he paced a half mils in 1:07. He was sired by old Blue Bull of Pennsylvania, a fast pacer, Dam by Blaeknose, a four mile race horse, he by Modoc, and he by American Eclipse. does not say how much he fed, only that he fed fodder with ten ears of corn each day the last winter. But admitting that they had all the fodder they could eat, I call attention to the weights, something more than 2,100 pounds, and ask if any one believes that a like number of scrub The following sales of his colts are ' steers, taken as these ten were, good, bad sufficient evidence that it pays to raise i and indifferent, could be made to weigh fine horse stock. Purity sold to Mr. Wallace ot New York City for „ {2.5 000 Ella Wilson to Mr. Hlckock of Youngs- town, Ohio _ 7 000 Mila Caldwell to Mr. Cane of Wisconsin.. 10 000 Bertie to Morrel Hleby, St. Louis 7 000 Brook Legg Colt to ft. Penlstan, Lexington. Ky ..„ 5 000 John D. to R. Penistan 1 500 A three year old to Mr. Morgan of Chicago, 111 _ 7 000 A two year old to N, C, Pallett, Boston.... SOO Yearlings and two year olds unbroken, sell readily at $400 to $600, and many of these have been resold for $1,000 and $2,500. I. B. Loder has refused for his five year old stallion $6,000. N. SHORT-HORNS AND SCRUBS, SYNOPSIS OF LAWS Passed by the last Legislature in which our readers will feel a more special interest. Edeor of Indiana Fdrtiier) In the Farmer, for Mafch 13th, I see a communication from a Granger, in which he advances the idea that scrub cattle are as good as the Short-Horns. He can sec no difference in them only in the "delicate head and neck and fine limbs" of the Short-Horns; says they .are (meaning the scrubs) well adapted to our climate, and thereby virtually saying that the Short-Horns are not adapted to it. Here I must take issue with the gentleman, for I asstrt that the Short- Horns are as well adapted to our climate as the scrubs, and far better adapted to the wants of the farmer who wishes to raise a few steers for the market. It is a well established fact that the Short-Horns will mature a year seoner, make heavier weights, and sell- for a better price than the scrub. For proof of the above assertion I refer to the statement of Dr. Stevenson made at the National Short-Horn Cattle Convention held at Indianapolis, in November, 1872, relative to ten Short-Horn steers he raised and sold when four years old. There does not seem to have been any special «are taken witli them. They were the produce of ten heifers from, . . which part of the milk was taken, and : Europe only five arrived m New York were allowed to run out all winter, were ' and thev are in a ve.ry poor c°nditi°n- fed on corn and fodder, bedded on snow, i We have made six importations from and sheltered from the cold north winds \ France, have imported thirty-five stal- by a panel of tlie fence or the lee side of!Iion8 a?,4 ,en I?,8™,?' and never )os\ but * r _ : An»canllsn— Wss hnVsa TsrtS- rssa hanH rtsiss as much, no matter how well they are kept. He also says that, scrubs can be made to weigh from fourteen to sixteen hundred the fall after they are two years old. Pretty fair weights I think, and some of their grandsires or granddams must be closely related to the Short- Horns, But admittng that they can be made to weigh as much as he says by high feeding and having choice calves to begin with, still the Short- Horn has a year the advantage, for 1 have had the Short-Horn to weigh upwards of sixteen hundred the fall after one year old. Again, he says, he does not believe there is any scrub stock only as it is made so by bad treatment. Now, I do not know what the gentleman means by scrubs. But he certainly admits that there is such a breed when he says they are adapted to our climate, and that they can be made to weigh so and so. He also says that any farmer may have saleable stock, if he will feed it well, all of which I admit. But what is it worth, if a scrub? Say, he weighs 1,000 at four years and sells for 6 cents per pound, that will make $96. But if a Short-Horn at the same age he will weigh 2,100 pounds, and if sold at only 7 cents per pound he will bring $147, a difference of $51. I say let every animal stand on its own merits. ' Another Granger. Morgantown, Morgan County. . a as> s Normal, Ills., March 23.1875. Editor Indiana Farmer: We landed in New York, March 21st, on steamer Canada with four Norman stallions and five mares direct from France. Had a rough voyage of nineteen days. Stock are in fair condition. AVill rest them a few days in New York, then ship to our stables in Normal, Illinois. i This has been an unfavorable winter for i shipping stock across the Atlantic. Out ! ofa lot of ten stallions shipped from house bills. 70. Fixes Sunday, New Year, the Fourth of July, Christmas, and all days recommended by Executive of State or Nation for thanksgiving and prayer, as holidays, to be recognized in the banking business. 16. Fixes the salary of the Governor at $6,000 per annum, to take effect upon the successor of the present incumbent The present salary ofthe office is $8,000. 288. Fixes the mileage and per diem of members of the general assembly at $6 per day and $5 for every 2ti miles of necessary travel to and from the capital, and they to FURNISH THEIR OWN STATIONERY. The principal and first assistant secretary ofthe Senate, thc chief and assistant clerk of the House shall receive $6 per day. and their clerks from $3 to $5. according to rank and responsibility. 343 amends^ Sec. 3 of the act providing school facilities, authorizing special tax levy not to exceed 50 cents on the hundred dollars. 3. Amends sections 102,107.103, 125 and 270, and repeals section 270 of the assessment act. The law requires a re- appraisement this year and eTery five years thereafter. Township assessors are to be elected for two years, and receive $2 per day, with privilege of appointing deputies. COUNTY ASSESSORS ARE DISPENSED WITH No property shall be exempt because of errors made by thc assessor. vn "D,.* •„,,- ..» a« n»«iM r j i one stallion. We have now on hand one a hill. But you say the Doctor feeds hundred Norman stallions and admit that, for well. I will admit that, for he knows | aa fine a herd as the advantage of good feeding though he | States. mares, there is in the United E. Dillon & Co. 463. Repeals that part of thc gravel road act which authorizes assessment of adjacent property for construction and maintenance of such roads. , 200. Legalizes the extension of gravel, etc., and turnpike^ roads beyond the terminal point mentioned in the articles of association. 497. Provides for thc raising of revenue by taxation for State purposes, fixing the 1 evy at thirteen cents on each one hundred dollars of property valuation. 283. Authorizes Boards of County Commissioners to fill vacancies in offices of Justice of the Peace. 21. Makes it a misdemeanor for any person to sell, barter or give to any person under the age of 21 any pistol, dirk, bowie knife, slung shot, metallic knuckles, or any other deadly weapon, or cartridge therefor. Fine is fixed at fifty-dollars. 261. _ Authorizes Boards of County Commissioners to order an electionin two Contiguous counties to determine the question of changing county boundaries upon the petition of 50 voters of county to be affected by the proposed change, a majority of thc legal voters of each county to determine the question at the polls. In the event of one county opposing the change there shall be none. This bill was passed to coverthe case of Fountain and Warren counties, but has general application. 339. Authorizes manufacturing companies to hold mortgages on real estate to secure debts due them; also to hold sufficient 'realty to carry on their business. 247. Appropriates the usual amount, $8,000, for State geological purposes, in the interest of mines and mining, and contemplates continued development of our mineral resources. 368. Authorizes the incorporation of State, district and county horticultural societies. 309. Provides for the erection of additional facilities for the incurably in* sane on the premises of the present asylum, $.359,000 is appropriated for that purpose, $150,000 to be expended this year, a like amount the next, and the balance the ensuing year. 277. Requires suits on notes payable in bank to be brought in the county where the maker thereof resides. 1490._ Prohibits trustees of State insti- tions incurring indebtedness, and holding the_ State Hable therefor. The law makes it a finable act for each violation. 132. Makes it a misdemeanor to maim or kill pigeonswhen nesting. Designed for the protection of squabs. 206. Amends the drainage act, making it conform to the Ohio law. On petition of one or more land owner to be affected by proposed drain, the Boardof County Commissioners is to appoint three viewers to compute cost, etc., and file same with such Board. The petitioners are first to file a bond to secure expenses in the event of the commissioners deciding against him. The commissioners shall, from the report of the viewers, decide as to the utility of the proposed drain. Persons claiming damage must make application therefore at the time the petition for damage is considered by the Board._ If remonstrance is filed, a new set of viewers is appointed as on road petitions. All damages are to be paid remonstrants, before drainage commences. The not collect his fee off the maker thereof. 32L Instructs township assessors and State and county boards of equalization, not to assess incorporated manufacturing and mining companies organized under the laws of the State, at any greater value than if they were the property of private^ individuals now in force. 44. Authorizes county commitsion- ers to purchase books and stationery for all county officers, and prescribes punishment for corruption and undue influence on the part of any and all parties concerned. The importance of this bill will the better be understood when the fact is stated that the same was mislaid so that the Governor could not sign it in the time prescribed by law; but the bill becomes a law nevertheless. 277. Amends the act concerning obligations to pay so as that the holder of any note or bill of exchange negotiable by law, mercantile or by the law of this State, may institute oue suit against the whole or any number of the parties liable to such holder, but shall not at the same term of court institute more than one SUIT ON SUCH NOTE or bill, provided that no judgment shall be rendered in such suit against any maker of such note,, drawer or acceptor of such bill, unless suit is brought in the county where one or more of such makers, drawers, or acceptors reside at the time such suit is begun. This law is now in force. _?' Is des'Ened to discourage wolves and foxes by encouraging parties to hunt them down for their scalps. It authorizes county commissioners to offer rewards not to exceed $20 for scalps, provided such animal is over the age of six months. JOINT RESOLUTIONS From- the Senate—Memorializing Congress in the interest of the surviving; soldiers of the Mexican war, asking that they be awarded a pension ef $8 per month. 182. Provides that in all cases when' any tract or lot of land is divided into parcels so that it cannot be described without describing it by metes and bounds, U shall be the duty of the _ owner thereof to cause such land to be surveyed and platted into lots, such plat to be certified to and recorded. Incase of failure to comply with the law, after thirty days notice from the auditor, the same sha! be done on order of such auditor and taxed to the owner thereof on his tax levy. This law is force. now in CONTRACT FOR DRAINAGE is to be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The assessment is to be collected as other taxes. The contractor is required to give bond. When drains are constructed Township trustees shall keep them open. Existing laws are not repealed only so far as they conflict with this. 118. Amends the act providing for county superintendents of schools, cutting down their per diem to $3, and requiring them to visit two schools per day; providing that county commissioners shall determine whether schools shall be visited by such superintendent. Under this act, as amended, superintendents are only allowed as many days for visiting schools as «quals half the number of schools in the county. They are allowed twenty days for official work. Applicants for teachers license are required to pay a fee of tl whether successful or otherwise. 66. Abolishes attorneys fees on iron clad notes, so that in cases where notes are made providing that any per cent, whatever snail be collected off of maker, the attorney who collects the note can LATE PUBLICATIONS. American Swinea.d Poultry Journal.devoted to the breeding, and management of gwine poultry, pigeons o nd pet stock. Ward.and Dar- rah, Publishers, Ceder Rapids, Iowa. Price Jl 25 postage paid, ' Proceedings ot the twelfth annual meeting Of the Western New York Horticultural Society, held at Rochester, January 6th and 7th 1875. R. H. Shumway's Annual Illustrated Garden Guide for 1875. Roekford, Illinois. A History of the wrongs of Alaska. An appeal lo the Public and Press of America. By order of the Antl Monopoly Association of the Pacific coast. Illustrated Catalogue and Retail Price List of vegetable, flower, herb and grass seeds, for sale by Aaron Law, Essex, Mass. • D. M. Ferry _ Co's Seed Annual for 1875. This is one of the finest annual catalogues, and Is sent out by one of the most reliable and extensive dealers, D. M. Ferry _ Co. Detroit. IntheCamargne. By Emily Bowles. Handsome cloth, $1,25 Paper cover, 75 cents. Lorlng, Publisher, Boston. It is said to be one of the most charming stories that has appeared for a long time. It Ls told graphically and well. The style is picturesque and poetical. Price list of the Valley Mills Nursery. J. W, Furnas, proprietor, Valley Mills*, Marion Co., Indiana. Catalogue of Short Horn Cattle from the Linwoodherd, Jas. H. Kissenger _ Co. proprietors, and Elm Grove heard, property of Elliot & Kent, has been received. These catalogues give pedigrees of the Short Horn Cattle to be sold at Dexter Park, Chicago; April 8th and 9th. The Crown of Life, by ty. A. Ogden, ls the latest contribution to sacred music for the Sunday School and family devotion. The entire music of the Crown of Lite ls easy, yet full of melody, while the songs which accompany lt are of exalted tone and sentiment, and in thorough harmony with the orthodox views of the Holy Scriptures. A concert exercise called "Sacred Places of Gospel," ln which, nnder musical guise, the story of the Savior's life on earth ls told. (Single copies, 35 cents; per dozen, 83,60. ty. ty. Whitney, publisher, Toledo, Ohio.) For sale iu this city by Messrs. Yohn <£ Porter. The March number of the Canadian Etomol- oglst. Wm. 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Object Description
Title | Indiana farmer, 1875, v. 10, no. 14 (Apr. 10) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA1014 |
Date of Original | 1875 |
Subjects (LCSH) |
Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
Subjects (NALT) |
agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
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Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Title | Page 1 |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | Indiana |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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.• "Flat Rock Training and Stud Farm,"
James Wilson, proprietor, is located
four miles and a half from Rushville,
the county-seat of Rush county. Mr.
Wilson's domains include about 1350
acres of as fine farming and grazing land
aa can be found in the State. The residence is a large and commodious two
story brick, and furnished in the best
modern style. The stabling is not as
extensive or complete as many Kentucky
farms can boast of, but Mr. Wilson purposes building additions the present
. season that will accommodate fits; head
of ;horses—about one hundred head can
now be stabled.
'Although breeding, rearing and training fine horse stock is the grand specialty of Flat Rock, Mr. Wilson does quite
an extensive business in horned cattle,
having, at the time of our visit, about
one hundred head of Short Horns,
among them some very fino specimens
that have been the recipients of red
ribbons at many county fairs. His cattle; hogs and horses are all first-class, t
for he has learned by experience that,
as«he expressed himself to us, "it cost
no more to raise a fine animal than a
poor one, and the fine one will bring
double the price, and is always ready
sale, while the common or poor one goes
a begging; besides, it is a pleasure to
raise stock that everybody must ad- -
iaire."
'tain a field between the house and main
■ barns is a very good'- mile ■ track, upon.,
which the colts receive their first lessons
inliarnese under the tuition of' Mr.
Wilson's sons, Richard and Sampson,—
the latter an experienced trainer and
driver, who has piloted the victor in
niany well contested races in' both the
East and the West. There are - on the
place near one hundred head of horses
ftom yearlings up, many of the brood
mares being late purchases, and of the
choicest blood. Three stallions compose the stud : Pocahontas Bay, by Tom
Rolf, a s |
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