VOL. XVI.
INDIAN.&POIJS, mDIAJTA, j^ATURDAY. MAY 28, 1881.
NO. 22.
FOR SAIaE.
FOB. SALE—White Pekln duck eggs at |1 lor 15.
JAMES M. HARLOW, Adams, Ind.
FOR 8AI*E—Farms—In varions parts of Indiana,
by M. ARBUCKLE. Agent, 58 East Market
street,Indianapolis, Indiana.
POR SALE—Eggs, |1 per 13, securely packed.
Light Brahmas exclusively.   D. D. MILLS, to
North Delaware street, Indianapolis, Ind.
FOR SALE—Thoroughbred *Short-horn cattle of
both sexes, all recorded tn A.  H. B.  Address
UEO. W. THOMAS, Homer, Rush connty, Ind
FOR SALE—Yearling Short-horn bnlls nt of
Cambria's, Jnbllee-a and Yonng Mary's. Reg.
Isteredln the A.S.H.R. JNO. A. THOMPSON.
Edinburg, Ind.
...OR BALE—Eggs—From the best yard of Brown
XJ Leghorns ln the West at (l per sluing. I have
tbe birds to show for themselves. Address J. R.
DUTY, Waldron, Ind.
F
FOR 8ALE—Four registered Alderney bnlls at
reasonable prices; ready for service. My Jerseys are second to none in the State. R. S. DOB-
BEY, Indianapolis, Ind.
FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Bhort-horn cattle, Poland China pigs, Cotswold sheep, and Plymouth
Rock eggs. Satis--action guaranteed or money re-
fnnded.   O. W. TUELL, Vallonia, Jackson Co., Ind.
FOR SALE—Nice 40 acres ef ground. 20 adrep nnder cultivation, close to Bloomington Btatfon,
at the most reasonable terms. Apply at once to V.
K. MORRIS, 68 East Market street, Indianapolis,
Indiana.
FOR SALE—Yearling bulls out of Louans, Cam
brlas, Pbylllses. etc., by Oeneva Wild Eyes
8637, A. 8. H. B. by 4th Duke of Geneva, 1750, out ol
. Imp. Roguish Eyes. J. C. JENKINS. Petersburg,
Kentucky,
FOR SALB—All parsons desiring a show bull tor
1881, shonld can on, or adorers ns at once and
get one, or be beaten this fall. 53 to select from. 47
reds. Pedigree first-class. DR. J. P. FORSYTH A
SON. Franklin, Ind. .
FOR SALE—Short-horns—I have 20 head of Bhort-
horn cattle on my farm near Richmond, Ind.,
embracing snch families as Donha Rosas, Endoras,
Bright Promises, etc.. also pure Bates bnll. I Oder
an elegant chance to persons wishing to start a
herd as my animals are all flrst-class breeders and
fine Individuals. The majority of these cattle were
bred by the well-known breeders, 8. Meredith A
SON. of Cambridge City, Ind. Address FRANCIM
A. COFFIN, Indianapolis, Ind.
TTtOR SALE—EXTRAORDINARY—Having BUC-
AJ ceeded in obtaining at a fair rate some additional numbers of Texas land scrip, we are enabled
to offer them nntll further notice at past prices, to-
wit: (76 each. As heretofore stated, each certificate
1 entitles the holder to 640 acres of land, which oan
be entered in person or by correspondence any time
within five years.-anywhere ln Texas, is o requirements as to settlement, etc. Title direct from the
State, and absolutely perfect. This is undoubtedly
the salest and best investment ln the world to-day.
In a letter Just received from the General Land
Commissioner, he states tbere are plenty of aood
lands subject to entry nnder this scrip. Apply ln
peKon or by mall to THE INDIANA INVEBT-
MENT CO., Bankers and Brokers.
MONEY to loan on Improved Farms at 7 per cent,
interest.  M. E. VINTON A CO., 3 and 4 Vin
ton Block Indianapolis, Ind,
ONEY to loan on farms at 7 per cent. Interest.
""   terms are fair and liberal. THOS. C. DAY,
larket street, Indianapolis, Ind.
MONEY to loan on Improved farms at 7 per oent.
Commissions reasonable.   WM. HI1NDER
BON, 74 E. Market street, Indianapolis.
MISCELLANEOUS.
AFTER a three years trial we warrant a sure
death to Cabbage Worms. Recipe for to cents.
Address 8IQLER A SCHELL, Frankton, Ind.
%ivt
Mr. Wm. McGregor, Acton, Ind., has
fleeces this year weighing 15 pounds from
his grade Cotswolds.
Jas. P. Young, Philadelphia, Pa., has
purchased the gray gelding, Gray Chief by
Napoleon, for ?1,000.   He has a record of
2:24K- »
W. C. I*: 1. The short-horn sale of Van
Meter & Hamilton, of Ky., takes place
at Winchester, July 28. 2. You can ascertain by their catalogue.
The State Short-horn Cattle Breeders'
Association and that of the Wool-growers'
are in session in this city this week. The
proceedings of both will be given hereafter.
Dr. J. P. Forstth & Bos,Franklin, Ind.,
are offering a nice lot of young Short-horn
bulls for sale, as will be noticed by reference to our for sale column. They are offered singly or by the lot as desired.
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The Side View herd of Short-horns belonging to Col. T. C. Anderson, Mt. Sterling, Ky., now numbers among others,
over forty bead of the Bites families. The
herd is in prime condition in all respects.
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A singular disease has broken out
among the cattle at Ludlow, Mass. Several have died and many are sick. Tbe lungs
of the Qattle that have died are found to be
dark and honey-combed and water is found
on the brain.
Col. KobertP. Pepper, Frankfort,Ky.,
one of the best breeders of trotting horses
in the country, has over one hundred head
of high-bred trotters. These embrace the
best families known, as shown in his catalogue of 1881.
Hay and Grain Rake. Manufactured by A. W. Coates * Co., Alliance, O
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milking system. The second prize was
awarded to Mr. F. Le Brocq, for his silver-
gray Baron, a neat bull, but far behind tbe
first prize for richness of skin; several
oomments appear to have been made by
numerous breeders regarding the judging
in this case, many considering the fourth-
prize bull equal to this one; also the reserve number, Cicero, a very handsome
one, bred by Mr. Godeaux, of Trinity.
This latter is yery fine in bone, nothing at
all coarse about him, and looks as if be
would get good milking stock. The third
prize was obtained by Mr. W. Avril, for
Orange Peel, a pale gray with white tail;
and fourth prize by Mr. Ph. Duval, for
Royal Oak, solid dark gray, a handsome
animal, and thought by nearly all to bave
been placed higher in the prize-list.
his duties in the stud, serving four mares
the first season, three of which were known
to dr >p a foal, one of them an animal of
spec! »1 note, namely Katy Darling, and the
prod ice Alexander's Abdallah. The second i nd third seasons his fee was the modest sum of |25, during which he served 118
mares, getting 91 foals. From 1854 to 1862,
his patronage was large, covering ln that
tlmeSSO mares, and getting624 foals. For
1863,ihis service fee was raised to ?75; in
1864,'to flOO; 1865, to ?300, and the following year to $500, which remained at that
figure for the remainder of his life. From
1871 to 1875, he was limited to 30 mares the
season, the produce being In the ratio of 70
per cent, of the mares served.
In all, it is estimated he served over 1,800
mares, and got about 1,300 foals.   These
ties, came to him through the triple cross
ofimported Messenger, supplemented by
the Bellfounder strain, which was a trotting element of no mean order. Abdallah,
the sire of Hambletonian, got three in the
2 30 list, and was the sire of nine daughters,
the dams of 2.30 trotters, Goldsmith Maid,
2.14, taking the highest rank. Amazonia,
his dam, was a game and lasting trotter,
knowing nothing but the gait, Mambrino
—the sire of Abdallah—got Mambrino Paymaster, tbe sire of Mambrino Chief. The
Charles Kent mare, the dam of Hambletonian, was a speedy trotter, achieving
a reputation for lasting qualities. Shewas
by imported Bellfounder, a horse of decided trotting action, and he out of Velocity, a stout and speedy trotting mare. One
Eye, the dam of the Charles Kent Mare,
by Bishop's Hambletonian, son ofimported
Messenger; dam, Silvertall, by Imported
Messenger. Therefore, the Charles Kent
mare inherited her trotting form and action from both sire and dam.
In color Hambletonian was a bright bay,
his legs black, extending above the knees
and hocks, with white socks behind, and
a small star in the forehead.
So strong was his individuality that he
stamped his likeness upon all his progeny
in indelible figures, which are unmistakable In the youngest of his descendants.
He was a horse ot wonderful prepotency;
mighty in his powers of transmission—a
Sampson among his kind. His value to
tbe breeding and commercial Interests of
the country are incalculable, and his greatness is proclaimed each year upon the trotting turi. Oa the night of March 26, 1876,
Hambletonian died, in the 27th* year of his
age.
A correspondent wants to know how
long it takes to fatten sheep for market,be-
ginning when they are in ordinary fair condition, and the best method of fattening.
Will some one who has experience on the
subject give us an answer on these points
for publication.
STRAYED—A red roan horse, 15# hands high,
black legs, mane and tall. Small white star in
forehead. Return to 163 West Washington street,
and receive reward.  B. A. BAKER.
THE Employment Agency, 60 Circle street, Indianapolis, can give immediate employment to
girls fa-em the country able to do general housework.
Call at, or write to above address with references.
According to the new census the
school population of the United States
is 14,962,336. The number of pupils,
9,424,086, and the number of teachers,
272.686.
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From the opening of the year up to
and including May 10, 134,212 immigrants had landed at New York; Of
this number 8,082 came in January,
9,753 in February, 27,708 in March, 61,-
276 in April and 27,393 in the first ten
days of May. Oa one day alone—last
Monday—the arrivals at Castle Garden
were 6,521—people enough for a thriving
city. For this month it ia estimated by
the Emigration Department officials the
total will be about 70,000 and for the year
half a million.
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Hydraulic Bams.
On this page we give a cut of one of the
best of these machines made.' It has been
greatly improved lately, and the improved
ram has been found to have very great advantage over any yet that has been brought
to public attention. The Scientific American speaks in detail of this improvement
in the highest terms. Catalogues showing
the value of this machine and capacity for
elevating water may be had on application
to the manufacturer.
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The Coates' Hay and Grain Bake.
Attention is drawn to the illustration of
this rake, manufactured by A. W. Coates
& Co., Alliance, Ohio, which we give this
week. We have in past years taken occasion to refer to its superiority as an implement, and we take pleasure in congratulating Mr. Coates on his continued and increasing prosperity of which he is eminently deserving. Nearly 6,000 oi these rakes
■were made and sold to the farmers of this
country the past year, making a grand aggregate of over 76,000 since their manfao
ture wan commenced. Its -success lies
principally ln its simplicity of construction together with its durability, only the
best materials being used. The rake is
.nicely balanced but held firmly to its work
by the lock-lever which ls constructed on
the principle of the togle joint of a car*
riage top, so that in dumping only a slight
touch of the lever is necessary, and the
driver's weight does the work. Those not
acquainted with this rake, and contem-
. plating a purchase should send for circu-
'lars.
Mr. E. T-awi-isBND, Pavilion Center,
Gsnesee county, N. Y., Is one of the best
and most reliable breeders of Merino
sheep in this country. His flocks are
among the best in all respects. He paid
$1,250 for a half interest in one of the best
bucks in America, which stands at the
head of hia fine flock, and $150 each for
half interest in six of the finest ewes. Mr,
Wm. Jackson, Decatur, Adams, county,
Ind., has just received a buck lamb from
this flock which js one of the finest Merinos in tbe State. A sample oi wool from
one . of Mr. Townsend's four-year-old
breeding ewes is before us, and we pronounce it the best we have seen. The
fleece from which it was taken weighed
2334 pounds.
SH0BT-H0B1T SALES.
The Country Gentleman gives the following as the leading sales for the past eleven
years. Ofcourseonlysalesatleading points
are Included, but this is thought to show a
fair average of the.interestin this respect:
Sales,
uso. .„_	
18T»._
1878...
1177...
WW...
No.
Average.
Total.
8,2-23
in
1464,078
2,885
ns
Sate.iss
2,048
155
317,448
3,237
230
742,871
4,001
Ml
1,366,806
4,347
422
1,832,38]
■2,678
355
1,031,053
1,83-3
532
KtflV
1,014
113
817,629
407
290
117,914
495
343
169,567
MJ,
Morrow'* Improved Hydraulic Bam, Manufactured hy tlie National Hydraulic Works, Chester, Penn.
1878	
1874 „... .
1873	
1872. „
1871 	
1870 /.	
■During the eleven years Included above,
our recorded sales of Short-horns have
reached an aggregate of 26,151 head, which
have realized in the ring a total sum of -f 7,-
682,439—being equal to a general average
for the entire period of a fraction short of
$294 per head
B0YAL JEBSEY SHOW.
The following extract Is from the London
Live Stock Journal of April 14:
The annual show of the Royal Jersey
Agricultural Saciety took place on the 7th
of April, in the Cattle Market, St. Heller's.
Weather was fine and dry, which tended
to make the attendance of vialtois numerous. The show yard was crowded during
the afternoon, much Interest being taken
in the exhibits of bulls, especially. These
animals were quite up to the average of
former years, and were in splendid condition. Every variety of color could be
found, from the fashionable silver-grays,
then running into mulberry-fawns, some
even approaching to somber black. Nearly
all were solid colors, with black points,
only four or five out of the sixty-two bulls
exhibited being "broken colors." The
flrst prize in the yearling ring was deservedly won by Mr. Richard Blampled's Forget-me-not, a rich blue-grey animal, with
very little white, his golden-colored horns
»md skin being very striking indeed; he
"ias a capital escutcheon, and for this alone
obtained the flrst prize (special) for the
best-marked bull according to the Guenon
In the class for bulls two years of age,
the first prize was given to Sir George,bred
by Mr. Godeaux, of Trinity. This animal
obtained the first prize lnthe yearling class
last year. Second priza by Mr. Bellott's
Garibaldi, broken color, but very little inferior to tbe first px*'?. Third prize by Mr.
John Falle'a, Umpire, solid golden brown,an
exceedingly good animal. . The price
(special) for the richest escutcheon according to the Guenon system, waa awarded in
this class to a solid-colored bull, Welcome,
bred by Mr. Francis Roisslej-, of St. Clement's. The judging in this class seemed to
give more satisfaction, the above animals
being all very good Indeed. Very few
sales took place, the principal one being
the purchase of Welcome, the two-year-
old bull (Guenon prize), by Mr. E. J. Arnold, of Bronte Lodge. The horses shown
were a very fair lot, considering that the
breeding of these animals is but very
slightly carried on in Jersey.
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Tiie Career of Bysdyk's Hambletonian.
In connection with a new and accurate
portrait of "the old horse," Wallace's
Monthly takes occasion to present the following summary of his life, which is not
only interesting, but worthy of preservation for ready reference:
On the Sth of May, 1849, there came into
the world an ordinary looking colt which
was destined to become the greatest trotting sire ever known. Rysdyk's Hamble-
tomian was got by Abdallah, the neglected
son of Mambrino; dam the Charles Kent
mare by Imported Bellfounder; g. d. by
Bishop's Hambletonian, son of imported
Messenger. He was bred by Jonas Seely,
Sugar Loaf, Orange Co., N. Y., and sold
with his dam, when a few months old, to
Wm. M, Bysdyk, for the trifling sum of
$125, or one-fourth as much as his service
fee when in the zenith of his fame.
At two years of age Hambletonian began
figures and results demonstrate the extraordinary stamina of the horse. At two
ye ri of age he went in the stud, and continued his duties for 25 years, with the exception of the year 1868. His heaviest season was that of 1861, when he served 217
mares, getting 148 foals; his lightest seasons those pf 1869 and 1870, serving 22 mares
each year, and getting 18 and 16 foals respectively. The wisdom of limiting him to
a small number of mares at what was considered his decline, is apparant in the fact
that ik 1879 he got Orange Girl (2.20,) and
1872, kisbar (2.80,) both out of American
Star mares, his best nick.
Thegetof Rysdyk's Hambletonian with
records of 2.30 or better number 32, and of
this number, Dexter, Chester, Enfield,
Harvest Qieen, Jay Gould, Kisbar, Maud,
Nettie and Orange Girl are out of Star
mares. Other mares he crossed well on
were by Henry Clay, Harry Clay, B illaire,
Mambrino Chief, Long Island, Black
Hawk, Jupiter, etc.
It was not alone as the sire of 2.30 trot-
tors that Hambletonian was superior to all
others, but as a transmitter of his wonderful powers. Basideshis thirty-two sons
and daughters In the 2.30 list, he has fifty-
six sons, twenty-one grandsons and six
great grandsons, sires of 2.30 trotters, and
of his daughters, eleven have produced 2.30
trotters, five of which have records of 2.25
or better. These ninety-four descendants
have got and produced 214 performers in
the list—about one-sixth the entire number. His best son—Volunteer—has 21 sons
and daughters in the 3 3-S list, five of them
wlth.records of 2.20 or better. Like his
sire, Volunteer is an in-bred Messenger,
and got his performers from the same lines
of breeding.
Hambletonian himself was a developed
trotter. As a three-year-old, he trotted in
2*48J-£, and could trot in 2.40 at any time
when matured. His speed, and power of
transmitting speed, with other good quail-
'Sticrinarga
hole ln the abdomen; if you find such, call
a veterinary surgeon.
Bupture.
Editors Indiana Farmer;
I have a horse colt two weeks old that
was ruptured when foaled, and seems to
get worse. What can be done for it? Could
a surgeon sew up the ruptured membrane?
J. B.
Yes, a good veterinary surgeon* can sew
it up.
Editors Indiana Farmer.
I wish to know if your horse shoes for
contracted feet can be sent by mall, and If
so what will be the cost? * H. D. C.
You can have horse shoes sent by mail if
under four pounds weight. My patent
shoes are about three pounds or less.
Send to John Maloney, of this city, who
has a shop and the right to make them.
Give Them Snuff.
Editors Indiana Farmer.
My sheep have a small white worm in
the nose; the nose swells; the sheep are
qnite.poor. ..They will die unless they get
relief.- If you have a remedy please let me
know. - B. H. H.
I • suppose your sheep are now' getting
rid of the larvae Of a fly, which deposits its
eggs in the nostrils in fly time. Give them
snuff; inject a little tobacco- juice up the
nostrils. No letters answered privately
except accompanied by a postage stamp.
Wind-Broken.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Can you tell me what to do for my horsef
He is short of wind; was caused by overheating himself last spring. He is in good
health otherwise and looks well.
SUBSCRIBER.
I suppose your horse is wind-broken, or
thick-winded. If the latter, blister his
throat, and in either case take indigo and
blue his drinking water for some time to
come, and see if it makes any change in his
c:se.
Dry Murrain.
editors Indiana Farmer:
I wish to ask you if there is such a thing
as cattle losing their cud. I had a two-
year-old heifer that was ailing for about
two weeks and died. She had an appetite
to eat, but could not chew her feed; did
not look sick from her eyes; her manifold
was full and perfectly dry. J. M. K.
If anybody ever tells you again that your
cow "lost'-\her cud, tell him that he should
have been born 200 years ago, when such
things were believed. There is no such a
thing ,as specified, or identical cud, to be
lost. She died of a disease commonly
called dry murrain.
J. T. Williamson: It is impossible to
guess the cause of your mare's lameness.
You must locate the disease. See If her
foot Is smaller than the sound one; Inspect
the middle j lint between pastern and foot
for an enlargement, also at edge of hoof as
compared with the other; notice the back
tendon as compared with the other, and if
the frog is hard or soft, the shoulder joint,
etc. If you find heat or tenderness in any
part, use tincture of arnica and cold water,
one ounce to the pint of water, constantly.
Cannot some of your skillful men diagnose
the case? Do not write on both sides of
the paper hereafter.
This department la edited by Dr. John IT. Navin,
Veterinary Surgeon, anthor ol Navin's Explanatory
Btock Doctor.
Knles to be observed by those expecting correct
answers:
1. Btate the rate of poise,
2. The breathing.
3. The standing attitude.
4. Appearance ol hair.
6. Ii cough, and secretion from noae, whether
glands between the laws can be felt, and hew near
the bone.
6. It breathing ls rapid, accompanied by rattle or
rushing sonnd, no time mnst be lost In blistering
throat, and using tincture of aconite root and tincture of belladonna 20 drops on tongue alternately
every two hours, fbr time Is too short tor an answer.
7. Parties desiring answers by mall must enclose a
stamp.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
One of my neighbors has a valuable sow
that seems to be stopped up ln her nose, so
that she can't hardly breathe; has been so
for three weeks. Can anything be done for
ber? Subscriber.
Give her calomel in the way snufl is
taken.   Try carbonate of ammonia also.
Abscess,
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a pet pig that has had a large
lump on its side for sometime past; it has
been opened once but soon filled up agaiu
and is now as large as ever; is in good condition otherwise. Please tell me the cause
and remedy. tj. g.
The abscess is covered by a secreting
sack that must be cut totally out, else it
will fill every time opened.
Probably Ruptured.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
What alls my horse? He has a swelling
In the lower part of his left flank. It
seems to fee full of wind, does not run
any matter. He eats hearty and .is in good
condition; has not been hurt in any way.
H. M.
If you flnd that he is not ruptured,
open it with a knife; push the swelling to
one side and feel with your finger for a
The editors of the Journal of Comparative Medicine desires to secure as complete a list as possible of all persons practicing veterinary medicine in this oountry.
No veterinary medical register now exists.
It would tend to unite members of the
veterinary profession, and benefit them in
many ways, and would be a convenience
to many others if such a register were published. All the veterinarians are urgently
requested to forward, by postal, their
names, titles and addresses. All such will
receive a copy of the final list at cost rates.
Address: Editor of Journal of Comparative Medicine, Care W. L. Hyde <fe Co., 22
Union Square, New York city, N. Y.
Kidney Trouble.
A. Litherland: Your post mortem of the
colt is conclusive evidence that an affection of the kidneys has been his trouble,
and in the absence of any other symptoms
we must conclude that tbe other horses are
similarly affected, and as an ounce of prevention Is worth a pouna of cure, will call
your attention to the matter in which your
stock Is treated, and the quality of food
they are fed upon. First of all, mow-
burned hay, musty straw, oats or corn, are
certain to affect the kidneys; pools of
water about the stable, stagnant drinking
water and leaky roofii are also pregnant
oi diseases, if not of the kidneys of somo
other parts, and cannot possibly fail to create sickness in some form. Not having
seen the cases it is quite difficult to pathol-
oglze them correctly. Taking It as a random
shot I would recommend the following:
Bloodroot, two ounces; podophyllln, flour
of sulphur, black antimony, pulverized
niter, sulphate of iron, and resin of each,
two ounces; ground ginger, four ouuees;
mix. Dose, one teaspoonful three times
daily in chop or other mixed feed, or in a
drench. Don't write on both sides of paper
hereafter.
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