' Vol. xni.
indianapous, nro IMA, februaey ie, 1878.
No, 7.
EXCHANGE D__?a_BT___NT.
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.
Ten cents per line, and no advertisement for lees
tkan 25 cents.
Ho better medium could be selected than this de-
paitmept of the Fauces for the recovery of stock.
Tell your neighbor of lt when you hear of the loci
of his stocky	
FOB  SALE.
if
OR SALE-Fifty Buthela Onion Beits. JAMES
H. QUICK, Clifford, Ind. 7 3t
"T_ OR BALE, CHEAP—A valuable farm. For par-
Jt? Uc—an address SAMXON BCONE,Rlchmond,
Ind. • 7-4t
"TT.OR SALK—The thoroughbred Short-horn Bull
JD Baltic; 2years old; red. DAVID _. STEVEN-
■BON, Sunman. Bipley connty, Ind. 5 4t
TTIOR SALE-SEEDS —Clover. Timothy, Blue
X! Grass and all kinds; also Beed Oats. JOHN
OdTERMAN.cor. Washington and Tennessee Sts.,
Indianapolis.   8-l3t_
"TTtOR 8ALE—Spanish Cockerels at (2 each; won 4
JD first at Indianapolis Poultry Show. Few pullets at 15 each. JOHN BENNETT, Bunmtn, Ripley
county, Ind. 2-bt
EOR SALE—Baskets fbr shipping eggs. The
cheapest and best manner of packing. Only
eighty cents per dozen, seed your orders to W. H.
FRY, Indianapolis.  6-4t
"ITIOR SALE-BCFF COCHIN FOWIB-CHEAF—
JD . A fine lot of fowls from stock that took three
lit pri-Hs '76-77, at 12 to 16 per pair. A. fcElFKRT,
. InolanapolU. 6 tf
ITtOK BALE—Partridge Cochins at U-50 per pair.
JD Bingle Pullets, S1.S5 each; Bror*e Turkey Gobblers, 5150 each. WILL D. LATSHaW, Oaktown,
Knox Co, Ind. 6 8t
PORS-U-E-One trio White Holland Turkeys,
J7.C0; also Partridge" Cochin Cockerels at J2.25
each. Eggs, tl 75 per 18. JOHN GOSS, Bellmore,
Ind. -      ■     - *   . -     63t
EOR BALE—Three Bror ze Turkey Gobblers, well
mai ked and fine shaped birds, eight months
old and weighing 25 pounds each. Address FRANK
BARBER; Washington, Daviess Co., Ind.       7-3t
EOR SALE-100 acres of improved land lying ln
Eumnei county, Tenn., within 300 yards of
• depot. A rare chance for some ona Address W. E.
Ra_ DLE, Mitchellville, stunner connty, Tenn. 5 3t
EOR SALE—10 head of Ko. 1 Cotswold Ewe
Lambs, a flue lot of White Holland Turkeys,
and P, Cochin Chicks, all at pai.ic prices. Address
JACOB KENNEDY, Liz-ion, Hendricks Co., Ind.4tf
fJIOK SALE- Galvanized .Eureka Sap Hpout. We
F have several thousand of these sap spouts,
which we will sell at the low rate cf 14.50 per hundred.   Address IND. FARMEtt CO., Indianapolis.
PARTRIDUK COCHINS FOR BALE-John M.
Fpann, who won so many premiums on his
flne collection cf Partridge Cocnins at the Indianapolis Show just closed, will sell a few birds at very
low prices. My stock ls all pure, as I keep but one
kind.   Address J. M. SPANN, IndlanapoUs.        4tf
EOR SALE—Five Short-Horn Bull Calves, six to
twelve months old, at 550 to J75 each. Eight
pairs or trios Partridge Cochins, two pairs or trios
Houdans, one pair or trios Brown Leghorns at 32
per pair, or ?2 50 per trio. J. T.. WILLIAK SON &
SON,Ttorntown,Ind. 7-2t
  Fob Tbiascbie.
BAMUEL HANWAY is a candidate for re-nomi-
natlon for the office of Treasurer of Marlon county,
subject to the decision ofthe Republican Nominating Convention, which meets Saturday, March 2,
1878. ' 3 6t
BAMUEL C. HANNA is announced as a candidate for Treasurer of Marlon oounty, subject to
the decision of the Republican county convention,
to be held March 2.18,8. td
THOMAS 8CHOOLKY, of Franklin township, ls
announced as a candidate for Treasurer of Marion
county, subject to the decision of the Republican
county convention, to be held March 2d, 1878.   « 3t
H. KEBR, of Washington township, ls a candidate for County Treasurer before the Republican
nominating convention. March 2d, 1878. *td
Wm. H. Fall has recently removed,
with his herd of Berkshires, from Thorntown to Lebanon.
Mr. Sid Conger, of Flat Rock, has recently purchased the imported buff cock-
erel that won the first premium, a tbree
guinea cup, at Stoke's park, Ipswich, England, over forty entries. Sid is bound
to have the best.
A valuable Present.—The Mends of
Superintendent Waldron, of the Muncie,
Lafayette and Bloomington Kailroad,
recently presented him with the fine
Jersey cow, Truin,e, No. 3582, out of imported sire and dam, which they selected
from the herd of J. P. Luse & Sons, for
that purpoee, paying $300.
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Short Horn Sale—It will be seen by
reference to our advertising columns
that Samuel Aikman & 'Son of Dana,
Vermillion county, Ind., will sell their
entire herd of Short-hom cattle, at Union
Stock Yards, in thia city, on April 4th.
The manuscript for their catalogue is
now in our hands and will be ready for
distribution soon, to such as may wish
to attend the sale.
EORBALE-Choice Berkshire Pigs from 3 to 5
mc ntfcs old, one for S3, pair for J15. Sows, safe
ig, 112; three for 520. Boars, ready for service,
flO. Write for what ycu want Address W. A.
MAZE,-SharpsvTe, lna. 7-lt
"TTIORSALE—High Class Light Brahmas. My stock
JJ ls Irom the best strains in the country, and
will give satisfaction. I keep no other breeds, oon-
■srqaen'lyno crossing. _ggs ln season from the
above; also White China uecse and Pekln Duck
Eggs. Chester White Pigs and Italian Bees. Address
DatL03 W OOD, North Madison, Ind. 6tf
"TTIOR BALE—One ycung England's Glory stallion
■JJ nine years old; fine bay color; 16a hands high;
weighs t bout 1600 pounds, and has fine style and
action, snd his stock is fine. Any one wishing to
purchase such a horse, call ou UATE3 _ PKaY,
at Indianapolis, or B. O. Kelley, Dublin, Wayne
Co.. Ind.     64t
BREEDING BULLS FOR SALE-Forest Napier
11973; six years; the great prize winner; London Duke 15th 2fta74, a surperlor breeder, and Oakland Duke 2d, a promising 11 months calf, all red,
in prime condition, and first class individuals; will
be sold low. lappeclion solicited. A few Berkshire
Pigs ard South Down Bhefp for sale. Address'
HENRY C. MEREDITH, Camoridge City, Ind.   7-7t
EOR SALE-A farm of SOO acres, 10 miles southwest of the city of Ft. Wayne, situated between
two good railroads, 2>i miles irom one station and
5 from the oilier. Land rolling, fine timber, large
orchard, good foil well watered by a never-failing
stream. There are two good dwelling houses, two
barns and other outbuilding?, three cisterns and
the best of well water. This fine farm will ba sold
whole or ln part For further particulars address
GEO. TAYLOR, Box 1262. Ft. ffayne, Ind.      6-5t
WAMISO.
-tTTANTED-GOOD FAR_8-*-Address M. AR-
W    BUCKLE, Real Estate Dealer, 74 E. Market
St., Indianapolis.       6tf
WANTED—soo Young Men to learn telegraphing, and take offices on the lines. Salary {60
to 175 per month can be earned in ten to twelve
weeks. Address, with stamp for circulars, INDIANAPOLIS TELEGRAPH INSTITUTE, Bates Block,
opposite Postoffice. 42tf
Sales of Jersey Cattle.
To the Editors Indiana Farmer :
We have lately made the following
sales of registered Jersey cattle, through
tbe assistance of our advertisement in
yourprper: "Lady Septa," 2956, sired by
Sir Roderick, 1447, dam Fair Blossom,
2954, to D. A. McClure, of Putnamville;
Belle, of Dublin, 2958, sired by Sir Roderick, 1447, dam Fair BIossod, 2954, to
R. H. Kines, of Henry county. We
deem your paper a valuable medium
to reach the farmers, as scarcely a letter
do we receive, (and they are not a few)
but they mention seeing our notice in the
FatRMER. N. & A. L. Davis.
Dublin, Wayne Co.
Stock Sales.
MISCELLANEOUS.
o
U. BURGESS, Dentist  Office ln roam 4, Va-
Jen's Exchange Block,N. Penn. Bt     7-tf.
TO TRADE—A nice two-seated family carriage
to exchange for young cattle or cows; Jersey
stock preferred. A good trade will De given. Carriage nearly as good as new. J. F. MICK, Bridgeport, Ird. v6 3t
YOUNG MAN I Do you want a lucrative situation in business? If so, attend the old reliable Indianapolis Business College, Bates Block,
opposite the Postoffice, ln same building ln which
the Indiana Farmer U published. Address, with
stamp for circulars, etc., KOERNER & GOODIER,
Indianapolis, Ind. 42 tf
f-VECIDED BARGAINS to reduce our choice
J_J breeding stock of Yorkshire, Berkshire, Essex, Chester'White and Poland China pigs of all
ages. Also sheep, cattle, and fancy poultry; flr.est,
new breeder's manual, elegantly illustrated and
giving full description of the different breeds. Price
25 cente. Seed Wheat; all the best varieties, grown
especially for seed. Also turnip, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, radish, spinach, and all seeds for
the fall. Prickly Comfrey, the moet wonderful forage plant, setts HOO per 100; 50 centa extra by mail.
Seed catalogue free. BENSON. BURPEE 4 CO.,
233 Church street PhUadelohia, Pa. 88-ly
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
I*"OB AUDITOB.
WILLIAM A. PFAFF is a candidate for the office
of Auditor of Marion county, subject to the decision
of the Republican nominating convention, which
meets Saturday, March 2d, 1878. 2-7t
L N. PATTISON, candidate for Auditor of Marion
county, subject to the decision of the Republican
nominating convention, March 2,1878. 2-7t
CHARLES W. TCTEWILER will be a candidate
(br Auditor of Marlon county, subject to the decision of the Republican Nominating Convention.
DR. WILLIAM H. WISHARD ls a candidate for
the office ot Auditor of Marion county, subjeet to
the decision of the Republican nominating convention, Saturday, March 2,1878. Primary conventions, March lst. td
FRANK W. HAMILTON will be a candidate for
county Auditor, If nominated by the Republican
convention of March 2d. 6td
_l*n_. t_•ftKrt.'T-'-
JOHN T. PRES3LY, c&udldate for Sheriff of Marion county, subject tothe decision of the Republi-
. can nominating convention, March ., 1878.        2-7t
_     v FobClmk.
D. M. BAN8DELL will be a candidate tor county
[Clerk, subject to the decision of the Republican
I county Convention.
Middletown, Feb. 2.
To the Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have the following private sales of
Short-horns to report. To Jos. Newby, of
Newcastle, two head for $250; to Daniel
Forney, of Millford, Elkhart county, two
heifers, one year old, for $500; to John
Franklin, of Mechanicsburg, one cow for
$150; to W. Painter, Middletown, bull
calf for $100; to Steven Cartright, of Zanes-
vil!e, Wells county, one bull calf $100; to
J. H. Connard, of Pendleton, Madison Co.,
one cow and calf for $400; to J. Sparks, of
Greenfield, Hancock county, one bull,
one year old for $100; to P. Shoemaker,
one bull calf for $150; to David Catron,
of Pendleton, Madison county, one bull for
$100; to Ezra Swain and Son, Noblesville,
Hamilton county, two heifers, one a young
Mary, and the other a Violet, for $600; to
David Franklin, two heifers, one a young
Mary and the other a Phyllis, for $500.
My Berkshire sales have been satisfactory.
I have aold pigs to the amount of $432,
fat hogs $406; and sheep, $393.   These are
?y  8_S£eales foi 1877-   Cattle, $2,950;
hogs, $838; sheep, $393; total, $4,181.
Thomas Wilhoit.
s—^  a   »   .	
Jersey Reds.
2b the Editors Indiana Farmer:
In your report of the Swine Breeders'
Convention, President Macy says of the
Jersey Red Swine, "they are as wild as
deer, and very inferior any way" he
thought they were a fraud. James Mustard said they were long nosed, uncouth
looking animals, uot as apt to have the
cholera as other breeds, but would consume an extra amount of corn, etc. Let
me tell what I know about them: About
a year ago I sent to Clark Pettit, New
Jersey, for a gilt in pig; now Mr. Pettit
did not treat me as Mr. Macy says he did
him, when he wrote to know what strains
of blood went to make up the Jersey Red.
Mr. Pettit told me all about them, and
maybe more. He says they were imported from England about thirty years ago,
to New Jersey, where they have been
bred pure ever since, and with the view
ef making them better. In due time, I
got my gilt, and in April she farrowed
six pigs, being herself under nine months
old. The pigs were not quite so good as
those from my Poland Chinas, but the
latter were from old sows and from an old
sire. My Jersey Red so w farrowed again
in October, and the pigs, are here to show
for themselves. They are away ahead of
any of my Poland Chinas, and my Poland
Chinas will compare well with any common herd in the country. So,far from their
being wild, just the contrary is true. They
are gentle to a fault, always under foot
when you go near them. The sow was in
the shipping box e*ght days, and when let
out, would follow any person that would
talk to her. Another thing, they are not
long nosed, they have shorter snouts than
the Poland Chinas. They have long
pendent ears; maybe that is what looks
uncouth to Mr. Mustard. I sent last
summer (o Col. Grundy, of Kentucky, for
a boar, and I think he will compare with
any hog of his age. Col. Grundy is an
old and reliable breeder, he says he has
trjsji all the improved breed* and is satisfied the Reds are superior to any other
breeds, being hardier, less liable to disease, and etjual, if not superior, in form
and fattening qualities. They have
straight backs, very deep sides, giving
them great lung power, and are notoriously good feeders. Mr. Mustard said
they consumed an extra amount. I
always thought the more anything ate,
as a general rule, the faster it would fatten. If Mr. Mustard and Mr. Macy had
seen tnat car load of Reds, Col. Grundy
took to maiket a few daj s ago, and got
fifteen cents more on the hundred than
was paid for any other hogs in market,
they surely would have made one excep
tion to the general sentence they passed.
Jeff. Armstrong.
Parkersburg, Montgomery Co.
Letter from Warrick County.
We are mud bound at present, the only
possible chance to reach town, or to go
to mill, is with a four-horse team, so of
course this is a fine time to dis—cues the
ROAD SYSTEM,
or rather lack of system, called "road
laws." Now it is patent to every one
that the present law is defective and unjust, and, of course, worse than useless.
True enough, labor or time is expended in
patching and botching up our roads, to
make the same passable, if the work were
rightly done at the proper time. But
such is not the case. No man pretends
to uphold the present "system," and as a
correspondent has said, "now is the time
to talk up the subject." I suggest that
the main roads leading from one town
to another should have all the labor done
on them that is now "wasted" on so many
cross roads, which are so abundant in
every direction. Let these by-paths be
kept in repair by the owners of the
adjacent farms, and in a short time they
will be largely replaced by gate-ways,
and the county commissioners will annul
instead of locate highways.
This is a fine country for
bheep husbandry.
There is enough dog tax paid for all
sheep killed by dogs, (and what else ever
kills sheep!) in this township (Boone)
alone, there were one hundred sheep
paid for out of the dog fund, last year,
and for the first three months of this year
(since October 1877) there have been
forty-two head paid for. Who says this
is no country for sheep. Our dogs belong
to the tribe mentioned by Cap. Burke—
they all love fine mutton; hence, the fine
breeds are attacked first. There are some
FINE CATTLE
here,Short-horn and Alderney.all of which
are doing well, and a-few fine herds are
being built up. This county i3 well supplied with fine hogs, mostly Berkshires
and Ptland Chinas. I have a few choice
Berkshires; among them, "Sir Ralph"
and "Lady ThorntOD,"—as fine as can be
found. "Sir Ralph" is, perhaps, as finely
marked as a pig can be. They are new
sixty-six days old, and weighed, when
Sixty days old, forty-two and forty-four
pounds, respectively; the sow being the
heavier.   (None forsale.)
I have found, by experiment, that the
best
FEED FOR A COW
in winter is a fourth bushel of bran and
same amount of nubbins, twice per day.
The flow of milk is uniformly the same;
if I leave off one feed of bran, the flow of
milk is decreased, and is not restored
again for two days. Of course the cow
has good hay and a warm stall.
Boonville, Feb., 1, '78. W. T. S.
 a    aa   m — —
Our. Farm Register and Account Book.
_ Mr. L. A. Burke, Superintendent of
Purdue University Farm, writes us:
"I have carefully looked over your
Farm Register and Account Book, and
find it complete, and just what every
farmer should have. If farmers would
keep their own accounts there would not
be so many failures. A member of
any family can keep the farm accounts,
with the way made so plain as it is in
your Register. L. A. Burke
For the Indiana Farmer.
MADISOK C0UHTY.
Its Or-sranlsfkllon—Ita Population—Its
Agricultural Facilities-Its Ballroad
System and Its Turnpikes, etc.
Anderson, February 4.
Madison county was organized in 1823
—is thirty miles long and eighteen wide
—is bounded on the south by Hancock
county, on the west by Hamilton and
Tipton, on the north by Grant, on the
east by Delaware and Henry. White
river runs diagonally through the county
and other smaller streams, such as Pike
creek and Killbuck, in the north end of
the county. Fall creek and Lick creek
in the south, besides-a number of yet
smaller creeks, all of which afford ample
water power, sufficient for all mill and
other machine purposes. The population of our oounty in 1870, was 22,682, its
population now is over 32,000. Anderson,
the county seat, is located on a high
bluff of White river, haa a population of
5000, is 36 miles northeast of Indianapolis by rail, has three fine churches,
Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian,
with efficient and highly intelligent min
istere; two weekly newspapers, the Herald
and Democrat, edited with much ability
and well patronized, two of the best
papers ever published in Anderson. This
county is altogether adapted to agricultural products, such as corn, wheat and
all varieties of grasses and fruit. We have,
or would have annually, quite a large crop
of hogs, if the cholera would let us alone,
and quite a number of cattle and sheep;
ofthe latter, improved stock of all kinds,
We have in our county, 376 miles cf finished railroads—the C. C. C. -4 Indianapolis, or Bee Line railroad; the Pan-hancle
or Cincinnati & Chicago railroad; the
Muncie, Lafayette & Bloomington; the
Michigan, Wabash & Cincinnati railroad,
and the Anderson & Lebanon; all centering at Anderson. We have all the railroads we need, but greatly need more
grareliroads. This was fully demonstrated by the very muddy roads we have
been/having recently. We have some
fourteen turnpikes but not averaging
moTji than twelve miles each, in length;
very good pikes. You have quite a large
list of .subscribers to the Farmer in old
Madison county. May they erer increase
in number, as they will.
J. R. Ho_3TON.
QUERY AND ANSWER.
G. W. K., asks for information about
Jerusalem artichokes. He will find an article on the subject elsewhere in this number.
Premium No. 33.
To the Editors Indiana Farmer:
My premium sow " Peerless " has produced her fifth litter of pigs, eight in
number, which are very promising.
From among them premium No. 33 will
be selected, as promised in your premium
list. It cannot fail to be a very valuable
premium to some one of your successful
agents. The very extensive premium list
offered to agents of the Indiana Farmer,
should certainly increase the circulation
of that best of all agricultural papers in
the West. The Farmer has got to be as
indispensible as food and raiment to
those who are acquainted with its value.
Long may it live to aid and elevate the
interest of agriculture and labor, and the
breeding of good horses, cattle, sheep and
hogs. I have seme pure Berkahires at a
great bargain. See my card in "For
Sale" department. W. A. Maze,
Sharpsville, Tipton Co.
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To the Editors Indiana Farmer :
-received the package of cards awarded me as a premium, yesterday, for which
you have many thanks. They are a great
deal nicer than I expected to get. I feel
proud of them. I will try and work so
as to get another premium, that I will be
as well pleased with as I am with my
cards; but if I don't get another premium, I am well paid for my trouble
while I work for so valuable a paper as
you publish. The premium pair of pigs
that I got last year are splendid, I tell
you. They were worth working for. I
still thank you and Gilmour & Co., for so
valuable a premium. Joseph Rippey.
• Syracuse, Feb. 8th.
"Excelled"by None."
Tb the Editors Indiana Farmer:
.   1 received a copy of your Farmer, and
after reading it thoroughly, I pronounce
it among the very best of the agricultural
papers,  and excelled by none; but, of
course,  agricultural papers have their
localities to which they are adapted. We
have, as you are of course aware, a very
excellent Farmer, of our own State.   I
handle about all ofthe papers taken in my
locality for some considerable width, but
seldom make specialties. I think your
Account Book must be a good addition.
M. Graves.
Lewanee Junction, Mich., Feb. 6th.
 s   a>   .
Correction—In our last supplement,
in speaking of premium No. 25, we locate
the donor of the premium, Lloyd Mugg,
Seediko Grass and Flax.—A. O., of
this city, desires to hear from any one who
has had experience in seeding to grass with
flax. He wants to know whether timothy
and clover will succeed well if sown with
flax in the Spring. Answer through the
Farmer. 	
Ducks, Geese Etc.—J. F.,SaItillo, wants
information in regard to Aylesbury ducks,
White Holland, and Bronze turkeys and
Bremen geese; their weight, color, etc.
Will some of our poultry fanciers who raise
these breeds please give answer in our
poultry department.
Hoos With Stiff Legs.—-E. S, Lime-
dale, asks for a cure for some hogs which
have contracted stiff legs by exposure to
cold.
, Warm, dry sleeping quarters are a pre-
ventive against the ailment. Will some
one who has had experience in the treatment of such cases suggest a cure?
Poland Chinas.-Are pure blood Poland
China hogs invariably marked with white Or
sand pots, oris there occasionally one that
is entirely black? Will some experienced
breeder please answer and oblige N. T. L?
Chinese Hulless Oats.—Has any farmer in this State tried this kind of oats?
If so, will he report to the Indiana Farmer his success? From the description it
must be valuable. If a success, advertise
it for sale.   B.
Damp Boots.—My way to remove dampness in gam bsots is to drop a piece or two of
dry brick in the boot at night. Next morning
lay your pieces of brick up for use the follow?
ing night. P le»9e ask Dr. JTavin what will
remove wicd pulfi from horses' hi ad legs?
Sharps ville, F„. a-ndl  ' ""'" J. G.
Clawson Wheat—WUl some one acquainted with the Clawson wheat please
tell me, through the Farmer, whether it
is bearded or smooth, and the name
and post office of the person having it
for sale. J. H. CaUtsoN.
Labette, Kansas.
Sugar Corn.—I would like if you or
some reader of the Farmer could tell me
where I can get a bushel of sweet or sugar
corn to plant, and much oblige a reader of
the Farmer. A. G-.
Some one who has the corn to sell please
reply—[Eds.
Jersey Swine.—Will you please give
me the address of Col. Grundy, breeder of
the Jersey red swine, and oblige
C. Q. Kinsley.
Morristown, Feb. 11, Shelby Co,
Will some reader who knows the address
enquired for please answer?
Russian Apples.—I wish to inquire if
any ofthe readers of the Farmer have had
any experience with the Russian apples.
Are they any hardier or surer crop than
our native varieties? Any information on
this subject will be thankfully received.
John F.
TJrmeyville, Feb. 11.
Respectfully referred to Dr. A. Fu rnas.
Plan for Barn.—Will some one please
give me a plan for building a barn,
W. M. P.
W. M. P., should state how large a
a barn he wants to build, ani whether he
intends to use it tor stock shelter, store
rcoms, etc., and whether his barn yard is
level or on a side hill.
too would like to know Mr. Booher's
mode of raising them so well. Our luck has
not been so good.
Mr. Editor, I would suggest that if any
of your subscribers have anything they
wish to puff, that they seek the prrper column, the advertising column, and pay for
it. There is decidedly too much of this
free gratis work done, and too often it is
done by those who wisn to take advantage.
J. H. Haynes.
Delphi, Ind.
The suggestion made by our correspondent meets our hearty approval. But we
do not know that Mr. B. intended to make
an advertisement of his communication.
EiEciTOK or Eoad Scpbevisobs.—Did tha
Attorney General render a decision in regard
to the election of road supervisors ? And, if
«o, what was it? Santoed S. Oot-.
We presented thie question to Hon. Clarence
A. Bust irk, Attorney General, and herewith publish the answer he has kindly furnished :
Indiahaf-clis, Feb. 12, 1878.
Dtar Sir,—In answer to your question, I
have to say that an Act approved March 3,
1877, provides /or the election of township
efficers, (including road supervisors), on the
lst Monday in April. Afterwards, however,
on the 5th day of March, 1877, an Act Was
approved, relating lo the duties, etc., of road
supervisors, which make their election fo take
place in October.
Itis a rule of law that the latest expression
of the legislative will must control. It is true,
however, that the provision in said Act of
March Sth, for the election of road supervisors
in October, While all other township officers
are to be t lec ted in April, is an accident in
legislation, and incurs useless expanse, with
no gocd result to con* peasate therefor.
Practically, it might be as well to elect supervisors in April. At any rate, st pet visors
thus elected, if tney should as-sume their oflices, would be acting under color of law, and
their official acts would be v-ilid and binding
upon the publio. One difficulty, however,
might aiise in compelling persons to accept
the office—the provision for a flne against
persons elected tupeivlsors and rifusing to
act not King enforceable against those elected
inipril.
I have no pswer to legislate upon the question, and htive made the above suggestions in
order that the situation may be practically understood. Very He pectfully, Etc.,
O. A. Buskikk,
Attorney General.
The 4 Per Cent Loan.
Kieklin, Clinton Co., Feb. 6.
I see advertised in the columns of your
very welcome paper a new 4 percent loan.
Please inform us through your paper of the
nature of the loan and to whom the money belongs and if mortgage security on
personal property will be accepted.
A Subscriber.
Our correspondent is mistaken. We
are not advertising the 4 per cent loan.
This is a government loan. Government
iBsues bonds in sums from $50 upwards to
any who choose to buy them, upon which
she pays 4 per cent interest annually. If
our correspondent has m*q "\ey to loan at
that rate, he can buy the bonds at any National Bank.
Molasaes Trmle ofthe United States.
TheNewkirk Feed Steamer.—I have
seen Newkirk's stock feed steamer and
evaporator recommended rery highly for
cooking feed for stock. What I want to
know is will it cook choppedand ground
feed, for making slops for feeding hogs, and
is ita general purpose feed steamer? Pleas#
explain. Seth Clark.
Prairie Creek, Vigo Co.
We understand that it is adapted to the
uses you mention.—[Ed3.
Toulouse Geese Again.—I notice in
your last issue a statement of Mr. B ooher in
regard to Toulouse geese, which is adverse to
my experience so much so that I think there
is more of a puff, for advertising purposes, than anything else. He says they lay
from twenty-five to forty-five eggs, and
even more. I have six varieties of geese,
including the Toulouse, and no one variety
has ever laid to exceed sixteen or twenty
eggs, and they have had all the necessary
care. He says he has raised from forty to
sixty every year for the last seven years.
He has been very unfortunate in not advertising long ago his Toulouse, for they
are in great demand, and forty or sixty
The consumption of molasses in the United States for the year 1877, according to
the annual statement of the New York
Shipping List, was 39,965,906 gallons, of
which 27,065,906 gallons were of foreign
production, leaving 12,900,000 gallons of
domestic. In 1876 the consumption wai
48,809,504 gallons, of which 36,459,504
were foreign and 12,350,000 domestic,
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-   Visible Supply of drain.
The visible supply of grain, comiprisirg
the stocks in granary at the principal
points of accumulation at lake and seaboard ports, and in transit by rail, Feb. 2,
WS.
Wheat     Ctrn       OaU
bus.       bus.        bu».
Feb. 2,'78  9,918,349   5 59:) 8*3   3 251,7'.»1
Fib. 3, '77. 11,802,107 12,818.863   3,-22 Sill
Feb. 5, '76 17,319,181   -1,716.1<3   J,038,9<W
Barley.
bus.
* 4CS 155
4,2a".),01O
.,m,012
Petroleum Trade of 1S77;
at Chester-we should have said Centre,  would render him a nic3 little income 8t
Howard Co. ! from twelve to fifteen dollars per pair. We
The year 1877 eclipses any of its predecessors in the volume of business in the
production and export of Petroleum in the
United States. Prices have ruled comparatively low, and freights to all ports of tLe
world have been so cheap that the demand
was doubtless largely increased Hereby:
Germany is our largest customer for tnis
sonrce of light, but India, China, Japan
and the Islands of the Staa are crying for
it, and getting it too.
The New Yoik Shipping List reports
the exports from U. S. ports for the year as
foll0WS: I Gallon*.
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Total In 18'7 £'?•"* \H2
Total ln 187-5 ~      '    ,.    f^
Reduced to barrel the amount is 8,731,- y
173 in 1877 and 6,384,310 in 1870.
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