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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, DECEMBER 29,1877. No. 52. EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT. FOR IALB. F OR SAIjE—Wm. A. Macy, Lewisville, has a number of fine Poland-Chinas (bred) for sale. 52-it OR SALE—Poland China and Berkshire pig), at reasonable prices, LB. GILBERT, Lewis- ville, Ind. 49 4t F EOR SALE—Three Pnre Chester White Boar Pigs at J10.00 each. J. A. ECKHART, Butler, 52 lt FOR SALE's-Pekln Drakes, fine as 1 have seen . $2 each lf taken soon. JOSEPH L. BRENTON. Petersburg.., Pike Co., Ind. 60- "C.OR SALE—A few Berkshire boars ready for Jj service. Sallie and Oxford strains. Prices low. W. A. KELSEY, Box 1898, Fort Wayne. 51tf "fjlOR SALE- -A few choice Buff Cochin Cockerels _E and Pullets at prices to suit the times. Will exchange for Black Cochin Pullets. Satisfaction guarantied. DAVID HADLEY. B2-3t FOR SALE—Sweet-Toned MEXICAN Mocking Birds, just received, at 85.00 each, with privilege of choice, at Mo. 8 Bates Block. Reference, Indiana Farmer Company. P. THIENES, Ja. FOR SALE—A fine lot of pigs, the get of Adonis 1149, and Colonel Humfrey 1129, VoL II, A. B. Record. Also young sows In farrow. Forprices, etc., address W. L. MALLOW, New Holland, O. 89-lSt F OR SALE—At a bargain; a flne Alderney bull, two years and four months old, very best reg- .ck. Call on, or address JOSEPH JONES Gtered Btock. No. 8 Bates Block, Iudlanapolls, M-2t "TTIOR SALE—Three Chester White male pigs, J> two lst premium and one a sweepstakes pig at Russellville fair. Price two at S13 each and one at 115, if ordered now. Weight from 160 to 200 lbs. WEST A WHICKER, Pecksburg, Ind. 62-2t FOR BALE—I will breed seven thoroughbred Po - land China sow pigs to furrow In April and firstof May If orders are sent in in time. Iheywlll be bred to Prince, and Bent safe ln pig. Pedigrees furnished. Extra boar pigs ready for service for J15 and 520. Address A. W. ROSS, Muncie, Ind. 51-2t TJIOR BALE—5 Jersey Bulls from 4 to 30 months Jj old, including Jason, No. 875 that took first Sremlum at the Indiana Btate Fair, '77; one pure ersey Heller, one %, one >_, will be fresh during the winter and spring. For particulars, address, T. J. JOHNSON, Greencastle, Ind. 50 4t "TJIOR SaLiE—At Beech Farm Poultry Yards a few Jj choice L'ght and Dark Brahmas, Buff, Partridge, and Black Cochins at S2 to J3 eaeh. White Holland turkeys, 84, each; Bronze turkeys, S3. Satisfaction guaranteed.. M. T. KELLEY, Bloomingdale, Parke Co., Ind. 60-4t "T7.0R SALE—Berkshires of the finest breeding, 20 JJ young sows, part of them bred; 10 boars old enongh for use; 75 pigs from 8 to 12 weeks old, all of this stock Is to be sold at panic prices. Come and examine the herd, or write for what you want to WM. H. FALL, Thorntown, Indiana. 48-5t, -piOR SjiLE—Plymouth Rocks. The result of _p this, my second season with them, gives me great satisfaction. I have taken first and second premiums wherever shown. I breed from two strains, the best in the United States. Choice chicks for sale at reasonable prices. Eggs at (3,00 per dozen. DAVID DOUGLASS, 50-4t Plainfield, Indiana. "*n*IOR BALE—A Shelby Co., Ky., farm of 157 acres _E ofgoodland7mlle8northwestofShelbyvllle, 1 mile from Chestnut Grove, 28 from Louisville. A good brick cottage containing 5 rooms and all necessary outbuildings, on a good turnpike road, good school in one mile, convenient to churches. For price and further particulars address me at shelbyville, Kyr M. M. PETER. t0-4t EOR BALE-Ten Imported Clydesdale Stallions, weighing from 1850 lbs to 2-2X1 lbs; one three- Suarter blood weighs 1600 lbs., would trade one of ie Imported stallions as first payment on a small farm. A litter of Shepherd pups from Watty & Meg, Centennial prize winners; tne best Shepherd dogs ln America Apply to WM. MEIKLE, Pendleton, Madison Co., Ind. 50-5t BERKSHIRES FOR SALE—The undersigned have for sale near PUinfield, Hendricks Co., Ind, SO first-class pigs, nearly all sired by Imported "Canada John." Price S15 each or ?2o per pair. 6 young Soars old enough for service. Price 1(20 each. 10 fine young sows—gilts—to be bred to "Canada John" In December and January. Price 825. To be delivered after breeding. Imported "Canada John" will also be offered for sale after January. Price 850. He is a fine breeder. Also fine, nicely-bred voung Short-Horns for sale, correspondence soli- cltedY CHARLES LOWDER A 80NS. .Nov. 17th, 1877. 46-eow-tf INDIANA FARM FOR SALE.—A desirable Farm, containing 1000 acres, 9 miles west from Fort Wayne (30,000 inhabitants), on T. W. A W. R., a mile from Aboite Button. VT. and Erie Canal runs through farm. About half bottom and prlarie land; balance upland. An abundance of the best 'Imber —white oak, burr oak, ash, elm, hickory and walnut Timber when marketed will bring more money than is asksd for tbe farm. Good soil, plenty of good Springs, large Brick House, good cellar, well, cistern, large orchard, best of fruit, good School House \_ mue from residence. Just the place for an enterprising stockman. Can be divided Into 2 or more farms if desired. If a reasonable payment Is made down, balance on easy terms. For price and more extended description, address KELSEY BROS., Box 1898. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sltf WAKISB. "TTTANTED—To buy walnut lumber ln large or YV small quantities. TUCKER A DOR8EY, 16 Bates Block, Indianapolis, Ind. 42-ly "\IT ANTED—FaTT-aers to buy Tarpaulin, Wagon W Covering, Waterproof Horse Covers, etc., at 78 North Delaware street CHAS. THATCHER. 62tf WANTED—A renter for a stock farm in niinois. Will make very favorable terms with an active man. Will want reference. Address or see L. WOOD, 89 Mas.. Ave., Indianapolis. 52tf ALEX ANTED—Farms of all sizes to trade for city . . property. Will take encumbrance. A, M. Al.KYANDEB, 2H West Washington Bt, over "Bee Hive," Indianapolli., Ind. 20-62t "TTTANTED—30Q Young Men to leamTelegraph- YY lug, and tf.ke offices on the lines. Salary 860 to 8v5 per month can be earned ln ten to twelve weeks. Address, with stamp lor circulars, INDIANAPOLIS TELiEGRAPH INSTITUTE, Bates Block, opposite poetofflbe. 42tf "TITANTED—"Yonng Men and Women to prepare YV lor Copyists, Book-Keepers and Telegraph Operators at tho Bryant A Stratton Business College and Telegraph Institute, 44 South Meridian street. Remember the 'place, as an inferior school is advertised under our college name. Address E. SIMMONS A CO., pi-oprletor, Indianapolis, Ind. 89-13t MISOEXXANEOUB. JOSEPH POOL, Greensburg, Ind., offers 30 pairs of very fine Buff Cochin Chicks, early birds, i at very reasonaWe prices. All bred from Young ) Victor, the princ-j of Chicago show, Feb. 1877, scor- Ltng 98 points. 48-tf. rpO LOAN—Money on Improved farms at 8,9 and 1 10 per cent Money furnished promptly. RUD- PKT.T. WALCOTTA VINTON, S Vinton Block,Indianapolis. Ind. 20-tf-a8) YOUNG MAN I Do you want a lucrative situation In business? If so, attend tbe old reliable Indianapolis Business College, Bates Block, opposite the Postoffice, In same bmlldlng ln which the Indiana Farmer ls published. Address, with stamp for circulars, etc, EO ERNES A GOODIER, Indianapolis, Ind. - 42-tf STRAYED—While passing throngh Indianapolis from Miami to Johnson county, ind., Oct, 12th a white cow, with slender head and neck, small horns, dish face, was giving milk at the time; will be 3 years old next spring. Information leading to her recovery will be liberally rewarded. Address, WILLIS G. CLEM, Greenwood, Ind. 51-2S HORSE STOLEN—On the night of the 18th, a dark bay horse was stolen from the stable of the subscriber, ln Middle Fork, Ind. The horse has the following marks: Small horn at the bntt of each ear, about an Inch and a half long; left hind leg bows out a little. He ls six years ol 1, and of medium size. A liberal reward will be paid for the horse, or any Information that will lead to his recovery. JOHNBETTd. (It) DECIDED BARGAINS to reduce our choice breeding stock of Yorkshire, Berkshire, Essex, Chester White and Poland China pigs of all ages. Also sheep, cattle, and fancy poultry; finest new breeder's manual, elegantly Illustrated and giving full description of the different breeds. Price 25 cents. 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 most wonderful forage plant setts 84.00 per 100; 60 cents extra by mall. Seed catalogue free. BENSON, BURPEE 4 CO., 223 Church street Philadelphia, Pa. 88-ly THB FARM. Postal Card Correspondence. To Onr Postal Card Correspondents. Please send yonr favors for this department not later than Monday morning of each week, on Saturday if possible, to insure their appearance in the paper promptly.—Eds. I1CDIANA. Vigo Co., Dec. 19.—Weather aa nice as May. Corn about all in the crib. Wheat looks well. Money hard to get. Farmers begin to think about raising good stock. J. Fraker has a Poland-China pig 75 days old, weight 104 pounds. Who can beat him? J. K. Bailey. Pulaski Co., Dec. 18.—Weather very warm. Wheat looks very fine. A good acreage sown. Corn most all cribbed. Fair average crop. Fat hogs most all sold. No cholera. Price 13,00 to $3,25 at present Stock of all kinds look well. But little feeding done yet. Success to the Farmer. E. C. H. Fulton Co., Dec. 15.—Wheat is looking well. Corn all gathered and cribbed. Crop fair. An average of 30 to 40 bushels per acre. Wheat, $4,10 per bushel. Corn, 30 centa. Potatoes, 25 cents. Hogs, $3,50 per cwt. gross. No hog cholera in this section. Farmers, generally, have disposed of their hogs at from $3,75@4,25. A few still hold for four dollars. Sales of cattle dull, at from 2c. to 2Jc. per pound gross. S. J. Barrick. Floyd Co., Dec. 18.—The weather here for the past week has besn exceedingly fine for this time of the year. Everybody is preparing for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The little boys and girls heie can hardly wait till- the time comes. They imagine in their dreams that they can see old Santa Claus in the room loaded with all kinds of cakes, candies, nuts, etc. Farmers here all wish they had apples to sell. Good New York pippins are selling at New Albany for $2,75@3,00 per barrel. The early sown wheat looks fine inth_3 section. Some corn standing in the fields yet. Corn is worth 40 cents per bushel. The Indiana Farmer is like the darkey's cold iron (hard to beat). L. D. Engleman. Cass Co., Dec. 11.—It has rained here occasionally for six weeks, but for the last week or so the weather has been quite cool. Ground frozen, but not hard enough to bear a load very often. You will infer from this that the farmers have had a very bad fall for gathering corn. Many are done, and a good many are not done; but, thank fortune, Bunker is done. A large acreage of wheat was sown here this last fall; and, judging from its appearance now, the farmers look forward for an abundant crop. No hog cholera in this part ofthe country. Mr. Scribbler, I can tell you where F. S. Martin lives. He lives about a quarter of a mile north of the north bank of Kock creek. Bat, in regard to getting a nubbin for seed, I cannot say, He might send one in the way of exchange. Banker is a whole-souled granger. I wonder if Scribbler is one? I hope to hear from him soon. Bunker. s s KANSAS. Cowly Co., Dae. 16.—We have been having a great deal of fine weather this fall and winter. So far, wheat never looked better this season of the year. Com crop was good. Hogs scarce, but good quality. No hog cholera. Stock and poultry all healthy. Not many cattle feeding in the county. Most all young cattle, and lota of them. There is a large immigration here thia fall. Labor scarce. Hands get 50 to 75 cents per day that get money; others get 4 bushels of corn per day. A splendid peach crop this season. No apples. The trees too young. Good horses sell for $75 to $120. Potatoes worth $1,20 per bushel, and corn 25 centa. Grain of all kinds plenty. Here is the place for farmers. Frank Marsh. _bio<-s-X-a-M-T C3m.-a.iaxr 3viiXjI_s. MISSOURI. Bates Co., Dec. 17.—Weather very fine. We have had rather a wet fall, but no heavy rains—just enough to start tbe little crickets. We had a cold snap about the last of November; ground froze three inches deep; turned warm in a few days and only freezes a little of nights. Wheat looks fine. Stock, doing well.. Wheat, $0,90@1,00 per bushel. Corn, 20 cents per bushel. Hogs 3} cents per pound: . .' ■' ' ' LP. '-_ .''■/" 'OREQOH. We are having our usual supply of rain for this season ofthe year. But the Wil'amette valley never suffers for the want of rain. Fall wheat looks well, and plows are running in every direction, and grubs are being pulled out by main force by our German immigrants; a great many also employ bands of Chinamen—agood way to wear out Chinamen and at the same time make them benefit the country. Chab. F. Eogeet. Sublimity, Dec. 9,1877. QUERY AND ANSWER. Frost Bitten Feet. A sub-scriber asks for a remedy for crippled feat, the effect of frost bite. Who has had experience? ''Constant Reader oi Indiana Farmer." The wart you term seed**, art on colt's knee is curable. It is not.tay purpose to advertise cures tothe public, and farther, the directions necessary to the case would make too long an article. Write me, or write the Editors, enclosing $1. and I shall send medicine and full instructions through the Editors, in letter from John N. Navin. V. S. "Subscriber." Write and inform me whether the beast you mention in card to Editors of the Farmer, is horse or cow. If a horse, inform me about the length of time the swelling exists. If more than three or four months, a cure is very doubtful, from the fact that the infiltration contained in the cellular tissue would become too thick to be drawn out through the pores of the hide. John N. Navin. V. S. Fire Insurance. Tipton, Ind., Dec. 12,1877- To the Ediiors Indiana Phrmcr: Is the Hope Fire Insuranje Company of your city sound, and all right, or is it a humbug? Could you find out and let me know, by card or in next week's Farmer? Patron. We do not know of such a company here. It must be of recent origin if such a company exists here at all. Who are represented as the agents?—Eds. To Patcb Rubber Boots. To the Editors Indiana Farmer: Is there anyway to patch rubber boots? If so, please give a receipt and oblige a reader of the Farmer. ' : Wall C. Eeynolds. Centreville, Ind. . , • Dr. Chase's Receipt Book gives the following method for patching rubber boots: "Take a piece of worn out boot orshoe for the patch; then to break up the gloss of the patch and the boot, as far as the patch is to extend, rub it with sand-paper. Coat both with liquid rubber four or five times, letting each -. coat dry before putting on the next; do the same again and apply the patch to the boot, and apply pressure while the last coat is soft, and the work is complete." If liquid rubber is not kept by the druggists, dissolve small pieces of pure bits of rubber in spirits of turpentine to the consistence of - thin molasses, by keeping it warm. Jersey Reds. To the Ediiors Indiana Farmer: Being a reader of your paper, I come for. the first time for_information through its columns. Having Been some time ago an article on the superiority of Jersey Red hogs, in Kentucky, I wish to know the address of some ofthe leading breeders of Jersey swine; hoping that this will be answered as soon as possible. Delaware Co. D. Campbell. Mr. O. is referred to our advertising columns for answer.—Eds. House of Refuge. The House of Refuge at Plainfield has filed its eleventh annual report. The report states that the occupation of most of the boys between six and twelve years has bsen caning chairs, which has been moderately productive. This winter the outdoor work is to be confined to the clearing of the land of the institution, so as to bring it all under cultivation that can be used; thereby forty to fifty acres of land heretofore unproductive will be brought into use. The estimate of expenses for caring for and keeping each inmate tbe coming year has been fixed at $120. Last year it was reduced from $200 to $150, and now a*further reduction is proposed to be made to the sum named. The number of inmates at last report was 325, present number 339, showing an increase of .14. There have been 117 admitted since last report, and 112 have been granted billets of leave, etc.; 7 have died, and 4 have been discharged. The average age of the boys in the institution is nine years. The laad under cultivation is as follows: Whea', 700 bus.; corn, 65; oats, 55; potatoes, 26; meadow and clover, 17; mangel wurtzel, 8; broomcorn, 5; total, 211 acres. The aggregate production therefrom was: Wheat, 45 acres; corn, 2,500 bushels; mangel wurtzel, 3,000 bushels; pumpkins, 15,000; hay, 20 tons; wheat-straw, 12 tons; corn-fodder, 35 tons; oat-straw, 15 tons; broomcorn, 2 tons. Since the opening of the institution 983 boys have been admitted. The greatest number of inmates at any one time was 360. Daring this year Marion county has sent 29 boys to the institution. Cass county 8, Vigo county 7 and Tippecanoe county 4. All the other counties from which boys were sent had either one or two. Ofthe 117 received during 1877, 59 boys could read, write and cipher. 15 could read and write, 22 could read only, and 20 could not read, write or cipher; 57 were out of employment at the time they were sent to the institution. Indiana Patents. List of patents which will be issued to citizens of the State of Indiana, December 25,1877, and each bearing date December 11,1877. Furnished this paper by C. Bradford, solicitor of Patents, Thorpe Block, IndianapoUs, Ind., of whom copies and information may be obtained. No. 197,953. To Paul Trayser, of Richmond, for improvement in Cotton Seed Planter. No. 19S.007. To David B. Eberly, of Pine Village, for improvement in Heating Stoves. No. 198039. To James M. Overshine, of Elwooa, and Thomas Shannon, of Anderson, far improvement in Washing Machine*!. No. 198,069. To Ira Barber, of Laporte, for improvement in Cultivators. No. 198,128. To Harry N. Leas, of Kokomo, for improvement in Ventilating Mill Stones. No. 198.136. ,ToWm. H. McGrew, of Peru, for improvement in Force Pump. No. 198,141. To Columbus F. Moore, of Waveland; for improvement in Buckles. No. 19^184. To Charles J. Bracker- bush, of, Indianapolis, for improvement in Carriage Top Irons. STOCK NOTES. Messrs. L. H. Aikman & Son, Dana, Vermillion county, have recently sold their 7th Dake of Vermillion to Geo. W. Allen, of Dana. s *» s — * The swine herd of Mr. Will T. Evans, of Romney, Ind., never was in better condition at this season of the year. He gives a fine Poland China pig—agents' choice of sex—for our Premium list, which was by mistake omitted from our Supplement last week, but will appear hereafter. He still has a few choice pigs for sale, one especially fine; from Belle of Randolph, and Tippecanoe Prince. _ ^ * The Sheep Breeders' Association. A notice was given in the Farmer some week's ago that the Bheep Breeders' Association would meet on the first Wednesday in January. The notice should have said on the second Wednesday, the 9th. Members of the association and others interested will please notice the correction. The meeting will be held in this city and will convene at 7 o'clock p. m. s ♦ s Sheep vs Dogs. To the Editors Indiana Farmer: I saw an article in the Farmer sometime ago recommending the use of bells on sheep, to prevent dogs from killing them. I can recommend the practice from experience.. I have owned sheep nearly all the time for thirty-two years, and have never had a sheep killed by dogs yet, as I always keep several bells on them. They have been attacked several times, but the balls made such a racket that some person would always hear and relieve them. I would like to hear something more about the law that is said to be on our statute books, requiring a man who has had sheep killed by dogs, and has applied to the Township Trustee for their value, to take an oath that he will not prosecute the owner of the dog for damage. If that ia the law, keep it before the people, so that it may disgust every farmer in the State. Even if the real market value was paid, I would not be damaged that way for all the dogs in the State. P. P. Rifner. s *» . Horn Ail. There is no such disease as "hollowhorn" or "tail-ail." All scientific veterinary surgeons, in their writings, ignore such diseases. The cause of more or less than the ordinary heat in the horn is the derangement of other parts of the system. When a man is subject to cold feet he might as well call it "foot-ail." Cold or hot horns is a symptom sometimes of one disease, sometimes of another. We have seen it in case of impaction of the manifold or third stomach, in pleuro-pneumonia, yellows, etc. Each of these must be treated by itself. An ounce of prevention is worth ■& pound of cure. With proper attention to feeding and care, these diseases will seldom occur. Long confinement to dry food is one fruitful cause of disease in cattle. When a small quantity of roots are to be had, the change from grass to hay will not be so great. When roots can be had then a small quantity of oil meal will have a very beneficial effect in keeping up a proper action of the bowels, and thus fed, with good care and proper protection from storms, there will be little trouble with "tail-ail" or any other ail.- Live Stock Journal. Missouri Correspondence. Billings, Mo., Dec. 5,1877. To the Editors Indiana Farmer: Having seen much of the country west of the Mississippi, I am constrained to give thia the preference. Here are many Eastern families; they have come here to make homes, and have brought to this region indomitable energy, patient industry, and refined tastes. Hence, others coming will find here a community of worthy people, where schools and churches have been established, the best evidence of civilization and Christianity. The society is as cultivated and refined as can be found in small eastern towns and villiages. The cheap farming lands, which may be purchased on most favorable terms of payment, are strong inducements to those of small capital. There is n**, reason why an industrious and prudent man may not soon become the owner of a productive farm. The crops grown can be made to pay for the land. The soil is productive, the climate mild, the atmosphere pure and healthy, the water in springs, streams, and wells excellent. Corn, wheat, grain, grasses and fruits are usually certain and large crops. This is a fine dairy and stock country. Billings is on the line ofthe St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, 260 miles from St. Louis. H. Ensipy. Christian County. sos When to Stop. It is a great thing to know when to stop. So few possess the • knowledge that it becomes a trait that distinguishes the owner from the ruck of society. Some have the gift of continuance to an alarming degree; when it would seem as if they must have exhausted themselves, they return to their mutton with exasperating monotony, or they keep straight on, without coming hack, switching off from one rail to another without losing headway to any appreciable extent. Men who have hobbies are of this class. All interminable talkers are inclined to dwell overmuch on their own affairs. It may be hard for us to listen—it is hard, in fact—to the vaporings of some tiresome fellow who has a scheme or grievance all his own; but the compensation for loss of time comes in the reflection that the auditor is rivaling Job, and that at least he knows when to stop. There are public speakers (we have heard them) who have no appreciation of- the art of leaving off. After they have said all they have to say —and this may not be much—they begin over again; rolling in the same ruts. Occasionally a point is reached where you think the breaks must be applied, a thought which only proves our inexperience in regard to the speaker. The aggravation is somewhat enhanced when, at certain intervals, you are informed he has "little more to say;" or he "fears lest he may weary his hearers," and fondly conclude the remarks presage an ending, when thej[ are merely a metaphorical spitting on his hands, as did the Irishman, thata better and fresher hold may be taken on the subject. Writers of books are, to a great degree, possessed of this evil, much to the profit of the paper manufacturer. There is a limit to human endurance and when it is reached, it is well to stop. If there is anything to say, say it briefly, even at the risk of sacrificing your eloquence. The dictionary is, at times, most interesting reading, because of the uncommon shortness of the stories. The slang of the day has neatly crystalized the nearly universal repugnance to proloxity," and lest we may be hoist by our own petard, we shall cease before the reader shall condescendingly in timate that we had better "hire a hall'" Opening their Eyes. Nearly all the large packing houses at the Union Stock Yards are now using scales and trucks manufactured by the Chicago Scale Company. We notice one of this Company's celebrated hay and stock scales just erected in front of the packing house of S. A. Ricker & Co. The great reduction made in prices as well as the superiority of the scales made by the Chicago Scale Company, is appreciated by the largest corporations and firms as well as individuals. The immense numbers they are selling to all parts of the country enables them to manufacture at the lowest possible cost, and they give their customers the full benefit of all this saving. Every scale they manufacture is made of the very best material and fully warranted. Par ties needing scales should not • fail to give this company a call, or send for their Price List.—Chicago Drovers Journ'l. John Cronin, three years old, was shot inthe head,in.Boston,yesterday by Henry Hickey, eleven years old and, died in a few minutes. The boys were in an upper room at play, when the Cronin boy scratched Hickey in the face and started to run down stairs. The latter followed to the head of the stairs and fired the fatal shot with a revolver. Big Giant Mill. The cut on this page represents a mill especially adapted to the needs of the farmer and feeder. While it is similar in its outward appearance to mills heretofore made, yet it is entirely different in its construction and vastly superior as to its results. The manufacturers claims this i3 the only mill made that will grind corn and cob with or without husk on, and at the same time grind. shelled corn fine enough for family use; it will also grind any kind of small grain for feeding purposes. No extra grinders are needed for fine grinding, and the mill is complete and ready for all work. The fact that the mill will grind twice as fast as any other mill of same price and is warranted to last 25 per cent longer than any other mill, together with the fact that it has taken first premium everywhere exhibited over all competition, should recommend it to the favorable consideration of all parties wanting a good feed mill. Henry Stewart, editor of the American Agriculturist, writing under date of November 29th, says: "I have ground twice on your Big Giant Corn Mill. The corn ears were damp and soft, yet they were ground into fine meal, much better than I have had them ground in burr stones. The mill works very well indeed. You are at perfect liberty to use anything I have said: about the mill in any way you please, I feel justified in speaking very highly of it editorially in the Agriculturist, as you will see in the January number. For further description, we would refer our readers to Messrs. J. A. Field, Bon & Co., 922 North Second street, St. Louis, Mo., manufacturers. Jmm-m-mmmmmm--mmmmmmm-m--mmws\%^^ fSSSSPSrts'v^^iftfi-jf ,>4^t6_Ji-&j^a^*^*^^^
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Title | Indiana farmer, 1877, v. 12, no. 52 (Dec. 29) |
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Transcript | INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, DECEMBER 29,1877. No. 52. EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT. FOR IALB. F OR SAIjE—Wm. A. Macy, Lewisville, has a number of fine Poland-Chinas (bred) for sale. 52-it OR SALE—Poland China and Berkshire pig), at reasonable prices, LB. GILBERT, Lewis- ville, Ind. 49 4t F EOR SALE—Three Pnre Chester White Boar Pigs at J10.00 each. J. A. ECKHART, Butler, 52 lt FOR SALE's-Pekln Drakes, fine as 1 have seen . $2 each lf taken soon. JOSEPH L. BRENTON. Petersburg.., Pike Co., Ind. 60- "C.OR SALE—A few Berkshire boars ready for Jj service. Sallie and Oxford strains. Prices low. W. A. KELSEY, Box 1898, Fort Wayne. 51tf "fjlOR SALE- -A few choice Buff Cochin Cockerels _E and Pullets at prices to suit the times. Will exchange for Black Cochin Pullets. Satisfaction guarantied. DAVID HADLEY. B2-3t FOR SALE—Sweet-Toned MEXICAN Mocking Birds, just received, at 85.00 each, with privilege of choice, at Mo. 8 Bates Block. Reference, Indiana Farmer Company. P. THIENES, Ja. FOR SALE—A fine lot of pigs, the get of Adonis 1149, and Colonel Humfrey 1129, VoL II, A. B. Record. Also young sows In farrow. Forprices, etc., address W. L. MALLOW, New Holland, O. 89-lSt F OR SALE—At a bargain; a flne Alderney bull, two years and four months old, very best reg- .ck. Call on, or address JOSEPH JONES Gtered Btock. No. 8 Bates Block, Iudlanapolls, M-2t "TTIOR SALE—Three Chester White male pigs, J> two lst premium and one a sweepstakes pig at Russellville fair. Price two at S13 each and one at 115, if ordered now. Weight from 160 to 200 lbs. WEST A WHICKER, Pecksburg, Ind. 62-2t FOR BALE—I will breed seven thoroughbred Po - land China sow pigs to furrow In April and firstof May If orders are sent in in time. Iheywlll be bred to Prince, and Bent safe ln pig. Pedigrees furnished. Extra boar pigs ready for service for J15 and 520. Address A. W. ROSS, Muncie, Ind. 51-2t TJIOR BALE—5 Jersey Bulls from 4 to 30 months Jj old, including Jason, No. 875 that took first Sremlum at the Indiana Btate Fair, '77; one pure ersey Heller, one %, one >_, will be fresh during the winter and spring. For particulars, address, T. J. JOHNSON, Greencastle, Ind. 50 4t "TJIOR SaLiE—At Beech Farm Poultry Yards a few Jj choice L'ght and Dark Brahmas, Buff, Partridge, and Black Cochins at S2 to J3 eaeh. White Holland turkeys, 84, each; Bronze turkeys, S3. Satisfaction guaranteed.. M. T. KELLEY, Bloomingdale, Parke Co., Ind. 60-4t "T7.0R SALE—Berkshires of the finest breeding, 20 JJ young sows, part of them bred; 10 boars old enongh for use; 75 pigs from 8 to 12 weeks old, all of this stock Is to be sold at panic prices. Come and examine the herd, or write for what you want to WM. H. FALL, Thorntown, Indiana. 48-5t, -piOR SjiLE—Plymouth Rocks. The result of _p this, my second season with them, gives me great satisfaction. I have taken first and second premiums wherever shown. I breed from two strains, the best in the United States. Choice chicks for sale at reasonable prices. Eggs at (3,00 per dozen. DAVID DOUGLASS, 50-4t Plainfield, Indiana. "*n*IOR BALE—A Shelby Co., Ky., farm of 157 acres _E ofgoodland7mlle8northwestofShelbyvllle, 1 mile from Chestnut Grove, 28 from Louisville. A good brick cottage containing 5 rooms and all necessary outbuildings, on a good turnpike road, good school in one mile, convenient to churches. For price and further particulars address me at shelbyville, Kyr M. M. PETER. t0-4t EOR BALE-Ten Imported Clydesdale Stallions, weighing from 1850 lbs to 2-2X1 lbs; one three- Suarter blood weighs 1600 lbs., would trade one of ie Imported stallions as first payment on a small farm. A litter of Shepherd pups from Watty & Meg, Centennial prize winners; tne best Shepherd dogs ln America Apply to WM. MEIKLE, Pendleton, Madison Co., Ind. 50-5t BERKSHIRES FOR SALE—The undersigned have for sale near PUinfield, Hendricks Co., Ind, SO first-class pigs, nearly all sired by Imported "Canada John." Price S15 each or ?2o per pair. 6 young Soars old enough for service. Price 1(20 each. 10 fine young sows—gilts—to be bred to "Canada John" In December and January. Price 825. To be delivered after breeding. Imported "Canada John" will also be offered for sale after January. Price 850. He is a fine breeder. Also fine, nicely-bred voung Short-Horns for sale, correspondence soli- cltedY CHARLES LOWDER A 80NS. .Nov. 17th, 1877. 46-eow-tf INDIANA FARM FOR SALE.—A desirable Farm, containing 1000 acres, 9 miles west from Fort Wayne (30,000 inhabitants), on T. W. A W. R., a mile from Aboite Button. VT. and Erie Canal runs through farm. About half bottom and prlarie land; balance upland. An abundance of the best 'Imber —white oak, burr oak, ash, elm, hickory and walnut Timber when marketed will bring more money than is asksd for tbe farm. Good soil, plenty of good Springs, large Brick House, good cellar, well, cistern, large orchard, best of fruit, good School House \_ mue from residence. Just the place for an enterprising stockman. Can be divided Into 2 or more farms if desired. If a reasonable payment Is made down, balance on easy terms. For price and more extended description, address KELSEY BROS., Box 1898. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sltf WAKISB. "TTTANTED—To buy walnut lumber ln large or YV small quantities. TUCKER A DOR8EY, 16 Bates Block, Indianapolis, Ind. 42-ly "\IT ANTED—FaTT-aers to buy Tarpaulin, Wagon W Covering, Waterproof Horse Covers, etc., at 78 North Delaware street CHAS. THATCHER. 62tf WANTED—A renter for a stock farm in niinois. Will make very favorable terms with an active man. Will want reference. Address or see L. WOOD, 89 Mas.. Ave., Indianapolis. 52tf ALEX ANTED—Farms of all sizes to trade for city . . property. Will take encumbrance. A, M. Al.KYANDEB, 2H West Washington Bt, over "Bee Hive," Indianapolli., Ind. 20-62t "TTTANTED—30Q Young Men to leamTelegraph- YY lug, and tf.ke offices on the lines. Salary 860 to 8v5 per month can be earned ln ten to twelve weeks. Address, with stamp lor circulars, INDIANAPOLIS TELiEGRAPH INSTITUTE, Bates Block, opposite poetofflbe. 42tf "TITANTED—"Yonng Men and Women to prepare YV lor Copyists, Book-Keepers and Telegraph Operators at tho Bryant A Stratton Business College and Telegraph Institute, 44 South Meridian street. Remember the 'place, as an inferior school is advertised under our college name. Address E. SIMMONS A CO., pi-oprletor, Indianapolis, Ind. 89-13t MISOEXXANEOUB. JOSEPH POOL, Greensburg, Ind., offers 30 pairs of very fine Buff Cochin Chicks, early birds, i at very reasonaWe prices. All bred from Young ) Victor, the princ-j of Chicago show, Feb. 1877, scor- Ltng 98 points. 48-tf. rpO LOAN—Money on Improved farms at 8,9 and 1 10 per cent Money furnished promptly. RUD- PKT.T. WALCOTTA VINTON, S Vinton Block,Indianapolis. Ind. 20-tf-a8) YOUNG MAN I Do you want a lucrative situation In business? If so, attend tbe old reliable Indianapolis Business College, Bates Block, opposite the Postoffice, In same bmlldlng ln which the Indiana Farmer ls published. Address, with stamp for circulars, etc, EO ERNES A GOODIER, Indianapolis, Ind. - 42-tf STRAYED—While passing throngh Indianapolis from Miami to Johnson county, ind., Oct, 12th a white cow, with slender head and neck, small horns, dish face, was giving milk at the time; will be 3 years old next spring. Information leading to her recovery will be liberally rewarded. Address, WILLIS G. CLEM, Greenwood, Ind. 51-2S HORSE STOLEN—On the night of the 18th, a dark bay horse was stolen from the stable of the subscriber, ln Middle Fork, Ind. The horse has the following marks: Small horn at the bntt of each ear, about an Inch and a half long; left hind leg bows out a little. He ls six years ol 1, and of medium size. A liberal reward will be paid for the horse, or any Information that will lead to his recovery. JOHNBETTd. (It) DECIDED BARGAINS to reduce our choice breeding stock of Yorkshire, Berkshire, Essex, Chester White and Poland China pigs of all ages. Also sheep, cattle, and fancy poultry; finest new breeder's manual, elegantly Illustrated and giving full description of the different breeds. Price 25 cents. 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 most wonderful forage plant setts 84.00 per 100; 60 cents extra by mall. Seed catalogue free. BENSON, BURPEE 4 CO., 223 Church street Philadelphia, Pa. 88-ly THB FARM. Postal Card Correspondence. To Onr Postal Card Correspondents. Please send yonr favors for this department not later than Monday morning of each week, on Saturday if possible, to insure their appearance in the paper promptly.—Eds. I1CDIANA. Vigo Co., Dec. 19.—Weather aa nice as May. Corn about all in the crib. Wheat looks well. Money hard to get. Farmers begin to think about raising good stock. J. Fraker has a Poland-China pig 75 days old, weight 104 pounds. Who can beat him? J. K. Bailey. Pulaski Co., Dec. 18.—Weather very warm. Wheat looks very fine. A good acreage sown. Corn most all cribbed. Fair average crop. Fat hogs most all sold. No cholera. Price 13,00 to $3,25 at present Stock of all kinds look well. But little feeding done yet. Success to the Farmer. E. C. H. Fulton Co., Dec. 15.—Wheat is looking well. Corn all gathered and cribbed. Crop fair. An average of 30 to 40 bushels per acre. Wheat, $4,10 per bushel. Corn, 30 centa. Potatoes, 25 cents. Hogs, $3,50 per cwt. gross. No hog cholera in this section. Farmers, generally, have disposed of their hogs at from $3,75@4,25. A few still hold for four dollars. Sales of cattle dull, at from 2c. to 2Jc. per pound gross. S. J. Barrick. Floyd Co., Dec. 18.—The weather here for the past week has besn exceedingly fine for this time of the year. Everybody is preparing for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The little boys and girls heie can hardly wait till- the time comes. They imagine in their dreams that they can see old Santa Claus in the room loaded with all kinds of cakes, candies, nuts, etc. Farmers here all wish they had apples to sell. Good New York pippins are selling at New Albany for $2,75@3,00 per barrel. The early sown wheat looks fine inth_3 section. Some corn standing in the fields yet. Corn is worth 40 cents per bushel. The Indiana Farmer is like the darkey's cold iron (hard to beat). L. D. Engleman. Cass Co., Dec. 11.—It has rained here occasionally for six weeks, but for the last week or so the weather has been quite cool. Ground frozen, but not hard enough to bear a load very often. You will infer from this that the farmers have had a very bad fall for gathering corn. Many are done, and a good many are not done; but, thank fortune, Bunker is done. A large acreage of wheat was sown here this last fall; and, judging from its appearance now, the farmers look forward for an abundant crop. No hog cholera in this part ofthe country. Mr. Scribbler, I can tell you where F. S. Martin lives. He lives about a quarter of a mile north of the north bank of Kock creek. Bat, in regard to getting a nubbin for seed, I cannot say, He might send one in the way of exchange. Banker is a whole-souled granger. I wonder if Scribbler is one? I hope to hear from him soon. Bunker. s s KANSAS. Cowly Co., Dae. 16.—We have been having a great deal of fine weather this fall and winter. So far, wheat never looked better this season of the year. Com crop was good. Hogs scarce, but good quality. No hog cholera. Stock and poultry all healthy. Not many cattle feeding in the county. Most all young cattle, and lota of them. There is a large immigration here thia fall. Labor scarce. Hands get 50 to 75 cents per day that get money; others get 4 bushels of corn per day. A splendid peach crop this season. No apples. The trees too young. Good horses sell for $75 to $120. Potatoes worth $1,20 per bushel, and corn 25 centa. Grain of all kinds plenty. Here is the place for farmers. Frank Marsh. _bio<-s-X-a-M-T C3m.-a.iaxr 3viiXjI_s. MISSOURI. Bates Co., Dec. 17.—Weather very fine. We have had rather a wet fall, but no heavy rains—just enough to start tbe little crickets. We had a cold snap about the last of November; ground froze three inches deep; turned warm in a few days and only freezes a little of nights. Wheat looks fine. Stock, doing well.. Wheat, $0,90@1,00 per bushel. Corn, 20 cents per bushel. Hogs 3} cents per pound: . .' ■' ' ' LP. '-_ .''■/" 'OREQOH. We are having our usual supply of rain for this season ofthe year. But the Wil'amette valley never suffers for the want of rain. Fall wheat looks well, and plows are running in every direction, and grubs are being pulled out by main force by our German immigrants; a great many also employ bands of Chinamen—agood way to wear out Chinamen and at the same time make them benefit the country. Chab. F. Eogeet. Sublimity, Dec. 9,1877. QUERY AND ANSWER. Frost Bitten Feet. A sub-scriber asks for a remedy for crippled feat, the effect of frost bite. Who has had experience? ''Constant Reader oi Indiana Farmer." The wart you term seed**, art on colt's knee is curable. It is not.tay purpose to advertise cures tothe public, and farther, the directions necessary to the case would make too long an article. Write me, or write the Editors, enclosing $1. and I shall send medicine and full instructions through the Editors, in letter from John N. Navin. V. S. "Subscriber." Write and inform me whether the beast you mention in card to Editors of the Farmer, is horse or cow. If a horse, inform me about the length of time the swelling exists. If more than three or four months, a cure is very doubtful, from the fact that the infiltration contained in the cellular tissue would become too thick to be drawn out through the pores of the hide. John N. Navin. V. S. Fire Insurance. Tipton, Ind., Dec. 12,1877- To the Ediiors Indiana Phrmcr: Is the Hope Fire Insuranje Company of your city sound, and all right, or is it a humbug? Could you find out and let me know, by card or in next week's Farmer? Patron. We do not know of such a company here. It must be of recent origin if such a company exists here at all. Who are represented as the agents?—Eds. To Patcb Rubber Boots. To the Editors Indiana Farmer: Is there anyway to patch rubber boots? If so, please give a receipt and oblige a reader of the Farmer. ' : Wall C. Eeynolds. Centreville, Ind. . , • Dr. Chase's Receipt Book gives the following method for patching rubber boots: "Take a piece of worn out boot orshoe for the patch; then to break up the gloss of the patch and the boot, as far as the patch is to extend, rub it with sand-paper. Coat both with liquid rubber four or five times, letting each -. coat dry before putting on the next; do the same again and apply the patch to the boot, and apply pressure while the last coat is soft, and the work is complete." If liquid rubber is not kept by the druggists, dissolve small pieces of pure bits of rubber in spirits of turpentine to the consistence of - thin molasses, by keeping it warm. Jersey Reds. To the Ediiors Indiana Farmer: Being a reader of your paper, I come for. the first time for_information through its columns. Having Been some time ago an article on the superiority of Jersey Red hogs, in Kentucky, I wish to know the address of some ofthe leading breeders of Jersey swine; hoping that this will be answered as soon as possible. Delaware Co. D. Campbell. Mr. O. is referred to our advertising columns for answer.—Eds. House of Refuge. The House of Refuge at Plainfield has filed its eleventh annual report. The report states that the occupation of most of the boys between six and twelve years has bsen caning chairs, which has been moderately productive. This winter the outdoor work is to be confined to the clearing of the land of the institution, so as to bring it all under cultivation that can be used; thereby forty to fifty acres of land heretofore unproductive will be brought into use. The estimate of expenses for caring for and keeping each inmate tbe coming year has been fixed at $120. Last year it was reduced from $200 to $150, and now a*further reduction is proposed to be made to the sum named. The number of inmates at last report was 325, present number 339, showing an increase of .14. There have been 117 admitted since last report, and 112 have been granted billets of leave, etc.; 7 have died, and 4 have been discharged. The average age of the boys in the institution is nine years. The laad under cultivation is as follows: Whea', 700 bus.; corn, 65; oats, 55; potatoes, 26; meadow and clover, 17; mangel wurtzel, 8; broomcorn, 5; total, 211 acres. The aggregate production therefrom was: Wheat, 45 acres; corn, 2,500 bushels; mangel wurtzel, 3,000 bushels; pumpkins, 15,000; hay, 20 tons; wheat-straw, 12 tons; corn-fodder, 35 tons; oat-straw, 15 tons; broomcorn, 2 tons. Since the opening of the institution 983 boys have been admitted. The greatest number of inmates at any one time was 360. Daring this year Marion county has sent 29 boys to the institution. Cass county 8, Vigo county 7 and Tippecanoe county 4. All the other counties from which boys were sent had either one or two. Ofthe 117 received during 1877, 59 boys could read, write and cipher. 15 could read and write, 22 could read only, and 20 could not read, write or cipher; 57 were out of employment at the time they were sent to the institution. Indiana Patents. List of patents which will be issued to citizens of the State of Indiana, December 25,1877, and each bearing date December 11,1877. Furnished this paper by C. Bradford, solicitor of Patents, Thorpe Block, IndianapoUs, Ind., of whom copies and information may be obtained. No. 197,953. To Paul Trayser, of Richmond, for improvement in Cotton Seed Planter. No. 19S.007. To David B. Eberly, of Pine Village, for improvement in Heating Stoves. No. 198039. To James M. Overshine, of Elwooa, and Thomas Shannon, of Anderson, far improvement in Washing Machine*!. No. 198,069. To Ira Barber, of Laporte, for improvement in Cultivators. No. 198,128. To Harry N. Leas, of Kokomo, for improvement in Ventilating Mill Stones. No. 198.136. ,ToWm. H. McGrew, of Peru, for improvement in Force Pump. No. 198,141. To Columbus F. Moore, of Waveland; for improvement in Buckles. No. 19^184. To Charles J. Bracker- bush, of, Indianapolis, for improvement in Carriage Top Irons. STOCK NOTES. Messrs. L. H. Aikman & Son, Dana, Vermillion county, have recently sold their 7th Dake of Vermillion to Geo. W. Allen, of Dana. s *» s — * The swine herd of Mr. Will T. Evans, of Romney, Ind., never was in better condition at this season of the year. He gives a fine Poland China pig—agents' choice of sex—for our Premium list, which was by mistake omitted from our Supplement last week, but will appear hereafter. He still has a few choice pigs for sale, one especially fine; from Belle of Randolph, and Tippecanoe Prince. _ ^ * The Sheep Breeders' Association. A notice was given in the Farmer some week's ago that the Bheep Breeders' Association would meet on the first Wednesday in January. The notice should have said on the second Wednesday, the 9th. Members of the association and others interested will please notice the correction. The meeting will be held in this city and will convene at 7 o'clock p. m. s ♦ s Sheep vs Dogs. To the Editors Indiana Farmer: I saw an article in the Farmer sometime ago recommending the use of bells on sheep, to prevent dogs from killing them. I can recommend the practice from experience.. I have owned sheep nearly all the time for thirty-two years, and have never had a sheep killed by dogs yet, as I always keep several bells on them. They have been attacked several times, but the balls made such a racket that some person would always hear and relieve them. I would like to hear something more about the law that is said to be on our statute books, requiring a man who has had sheep killed by dogs, and has applied to the Township Trustee for their value, to take an oath that he will not prosecute the owner of the dog for damage. If that ia the law, keep it before the people, so that it may disgust every farmer in the State. Even if the real market value was paid, I would not be damaged that way for all the dogs in the State. P. P. Rifner. s *» . Horn Ail. There is no such disease as "hollowhorn" or "tail-ail." All scientific veterinary surgeons, in their writings, ignore such diseases. The cause of more or less than the ordinary heat in the horn is the derangement of other parts of the system. When a man is subject to cold feet he might as well call it "foot-ail." Cold or hot horns is a symptom sometimes of one disease, sometimes of another. We have seen it in case of impaction of the manifold or third stomach, in pleuro-pneumonia, yellows, etc. Each of these must be treated by itself. An ounce of prevention is worth ■& pound of cure. With proper attention to feeding and care, these diseases will seldom occur. Long confinement to dry food is one fruitful cause of disease in cattle. When a small quantity of roots are to be had, the change from grass to hay will not be so great. When roots can be had then a small quantity of oil meal will have a very beneficial effect in keeping up a proper action of the bowels, and thus fed, with good care and proper protection from storms, there will be little trouble with "tail-ail" or any other ail.- Live Stock Journal. Missouri Correspondence. Billings, Mo., Dec. 5,1877. To the Editors Indiana Farmer: Having seen much of the country west of the Mississippi, I am constrained to give thia the preference. Here are many Eastern families; they have come here to make homes, and have brought to this region indomitable energy, patient industry, and refined tastes. Hence, others coming will find here a community of worthy people, where schools and churches have been established, the best evidence of civilization and Christianity. The society is as cultivated and refined as can be found in small eastern towns and villiages. The cheap farming lands, which may be purchased on most favorable terms of payment, are strong inducements to those of small capital. There is n**, reason why an industrious and prudent man may not soon become the owner of a productive farm. The crops grown can be made to pay for the land. The soil is productive, the climate mild, the atmosphere pure and healthy, the water in springs, streams, and wells excellent. Corn, wheat, grain, grasses and fruits are usually certain and large crops. This is a fine dairy and stock country. Billings is on the line ofthe St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, 260 miles from St. Louis. H. Ensipy. Christian County. sos When to Stop. It is a great thing to know when to stop. So few possess the • knowledge that it becomes a trait that distinguishes the owner from the ruck of society. Some have the gift of continuance to an alarming degree; when it would seem as if they must have exhausted themselves, they return to their mutton with exasperating monotony, or they keep straight on, without coming hack, switching off from one rail to another without losing headway to any appreciable extent. Men who have hobbies are of this class. All interminable talkers are inclined to dwell overmuch on their own affairs. It may be hard for us to listen—it is hard, in fact—to the vaporings of some tiresome fellow who has a scheme or grievance all his own; but the compensation for loss of time comes in the reflection that the auditor is rivaling Job, and that at least he knows when to stop. There are public speakers (we have heard them) who have no appreciation of- the art of leaving off. After they have said all they have to say —and this may not be much—they begin over again; rolling in the same ruts. Occasionally a point is reached where you think the breaks must be applied, a thought which only proves our inexperience in regard to the speaker. The aggravation is somewhat enhanced when, at certain intervals, you are informed he has "little more to say;" or he "fears lest he may weary his hearers," and fondly conclude the remarks presage an ending, when thej[ are merely a metaphorical spitting on his hands, as did the Irishman, thata better and fresher hold may be taken on the subject. Writers of books are, to a great degree, possessed of this evil, much to the profit of the paper manufacturer. There is a limit to human endurance and when it is reached, it is well to stop. If there is anything to say, say it briefly, even at the risk of sacrificing your eloquence. The dictionary is, at times, most interesting reading, because of the uncommon shortness of the stories. The slang of the day has neatly crystalized the nearly universal repugnance to proloxity," and lest we may be hoist by our own petard, we shall cease before the reader shall condescendingly in timate that we had better "hire a hall'" Opening their Eyes. Nearly all the large packing houses at the Union Stock Yards are now using scales and trucks manufactured by the Chicago Scale Company. We notice one of this Company's celebrated hay and stock scales just erected in front of the packing house of S. A. Ricker & Co. The great reduction made in prices as well as the superiority of the scales made by the Chicago Scale Company, is appreciated by the largest corporations and firms as well as individuals. The immense numbers they are selling to all parts of the country enables them to manufacture at the lowest possible cost, and they give their customers the full benefit of all this saving. Every scale they manufacture is made of the very best material and fully warranted. Par ties needing scales should not • fail to give this company a call, or send for their Price List.—Chicago Drovers Journ'l. John Cronin, three years old, was shot inthe head,in.Boston,yesterday by Henry Hickey, eleven years old and, died in a few minutes. The boys were in an upper room at play, when the Cronin boy scratched Hickey in the face and started to run down stairs. The latter followed to the head of the stairs and fired the fatal shot with a revolver. Big Giant Mill. The cut on this page represents a mill especially adapted to the needs of the farmer and feeder. While it is similar in its outward appearance to mills heretofore made, yet it is entirely different in its construction and vastly superior as to its results. The manufacturers claims this i3 the only mill made that will grind corn and cob with or without husk on, and at the same time grind. shelled corn fine enough for family use; it will also grind any kind of small grain for feeding purposes. No extra grinders are needed for fine grinding, and the mill is complete and ready for all work. The fact that the mill will grind twice as fast as any other mill of same price and is warranted to last 25 per cent longer than any other mill, together with the fact that it has taken first premium everywhere exhibited over all competition, should recommend it to the favorable consideration of all parties wanting a good feed mill. Henry Stewart, editor of the American Agriculturist, writing under date of November 29th, says: "I have ground twice on your Big Giant Corn Mill. The corn ears were damp and soft, yet they were ground into fine meal, much better than I have had them ground in burr stones. The mill works very well indeed. You are at perfect liberty to use anything I have said: about the mill in any way you please, I feel justified in speaking very highly of it editorially in the Agriculturist, as you will see in the January number. For further description, we would refer our readers to Messrs. J. A. Field, Bon & Co., 922 North Second street, St. Louis, Mo., manufacturers. Jmm-m-mmmmmm--mmmmmmm-m--mmws\%^^ fSSSSPSrts'v^^iftfi-jf ,>4^t6_Ji-&j^a^*^*^^^ |
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