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.
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"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.
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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:
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'-_ .''■/" '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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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