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VOL.. XV.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1880.
NO. 23.
Mr. J. A. Burton, Mitchell, Ind., has a
Cotswold lamb which at ninety days old
weighed one hundred and two pounds.   .
A Fi_ocKof50ewes,Canada Cots wold's belonging to Mr. R. G. Crist, of New Market,
Ind., this season averaged eleven pounds
of wool.
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N. S. Colby, the noted Merino sheep
breeder, McHenry, 111., has just sold seventeen head of this breed to parties in Montana Territory.
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Messrs. I. J. & W. T. Farquhar, Trenton, Randolph ciunty, this State, have left
us as fine samples of long wool from fleeces
of their premium Cotswolis, as we have
seen in mauy a d ty. They havo a superior
herd of this favorite breed.
Mr. Fred S. Mears, Washington Ind.,
sends us a sample of long wool from the
fleece of one of Mr. A. K. Hyndman's fine
Cotswolds; of Divis county. Mr. Hynd-
man is one ofthe very excellent farmers of
that county, and turns special attention to
good stock of other kinds also.   *
The samples of premium Merino, and
Meriso-Shropshiredown wool left us by
Mr. Jno. L. Tijompson, of Aroma, Grant
county, are the finest specimens of
fine and medium wools we have seen for a
long time. The medium wool is A>A inches
in length and of very fine texture.
IHDIAHA SH0BTH0BN BBEEDEBS' ASSOCIATION.
This association held its annual May
meeting last week in this city Hon. Thomas
Nelson in the chair, the President, Judge
H. Cravens, of Pendleton, having died during the interim since the last session.
There were present: Governor Williams,
Claude Mathews, Vermillion County; W.
W. Thrasher, Groves Postoffice; S. W. W.
Sunman, Spades, Seeretary; 8. F.' R. Quick,
Columbus; Albert and James Marlatt,
Milton; Thos. Wilhoit, Middletown; Dr. J.
P. Forsyth, Franklin; H. C. Meredith.Cam-
bridge City: J. B. Dinsmore. Bloomington,
and others.
The following was adopted on the announcement of the death of Judge Cravens:
Whereas, In the providence of God, who
rules the destinies of men and nations, our
beloved citizen and ex-President of our
Association, Hon. Judge H. Cravens has
been removed rroin us by death: therefore,
Resolved, That we feel that we have lost
a valuable member ol our Association, a
good citizen, and that we cherish his memory with grateiul recollection i and deeply
sympathize with his family and friends in
their loss, and that our Secretary be authorized to mail to his family a copy of this resolution.
Secretary Sunman reported the expenditures in his office for the past year.
Treasurer W. W. Thrasher reported
$54 50 in the treasary.
Among the papers before the association
was a very able and interesting one by Mr.
Robe, of Putnam county, on the subject of
" the milking qualities of Snort-horns. Mr.
R. showed that while it was true that the
milking qualities of this breed had not been
cultivated as the beef quality had, yet it is
■ well known that certain strains of Shorthorns are most e icellent milkers, and can
be developed in this direction with great
profit.   On this point he said:
I am thoroughly sa'isfied, fro_n my experience with Short-horns, that 1 can take
one that is an ordinary milker and/by feeding her a milk ration and giving her the
best care to increase her milk, cart make
out of her a fine milker.
The dairymen in my county (Putnam)
say the cows they buy through the county,
-with their feeding and; handling, iucrease
the flow of milk from one-third to one-half.
Now, add this to what our Short-horns
give on an a .-erage, as we treat them, and'
you see we have a heavy milker.
In tbe pirt of the ounty where I Uve
Short-horns and their grades are all that
are used for milk cows, and they are giving excell -int satisfaction aud would not be
exchanged for any .other known breed. I
know one tenant farmer who is the owner
of a pedigreed Short-horn cow that furnishes milk and butter for his family and
some to sell.
Papers were presented and discussed on
the following topics:
"What are the qualities and characteristics that should govertnhe price of shorthorns?" By W. W. Thrasher, Groves, 'at
what age should we commence using
young bull?" By Thomas Wilhoit, Middle-
town.
An election of officers was held, resulting
in the choice of Thomas Nelson, of Bloomingdale, as president, J. W. Robe, of Greencastle, vice president, and the re-election of
W. W. Thrasher and T. W. W. S unman to the
respective officers of treasurerand secretary.
A proposal to change the name of the
society from "shorthorn" to "cattle breeders" association was introduced, but failed
of passage, not receiving the requisite two-
thirds majority. The object of this proposed
amendment was to bring into the society
the admirers of the different breeds, so
that the merits of each variety might be
discassed by persons whose opinions-and
experience would be of value to breeders
■ generally.
INDIAHA "WOOL GBOWEBS' ASSOCIATION.
The May Meeting.
Tbe association was called to order by
Hon. Fielding Beeler, president. The secretary being unavoidably absent, I. J.
Farquhar was chosen secretary. After the
address of the president the business was
taken up In the order of the programme.
An Interesting paper was read by Mr. Sunman in regard to the establishment of a
wool house for the purpose of disposing of
the surplus wool, which was discussed by
Cal. F. Darnell and others. What is the
most successful mode of managing our
flocks? Discussion by J. W. Robe and
others. What cross and how to produce
it to make the most wool aud mutton combined. Discussion by W. W. Thrasher,
G. W. Robertson, J. W. Robe, S. Dungan
arid McDaniels.
"Is the ravages of dogs sufficient reason for not raising sheep," by W. W.
Thrasher. Discussion of same by S. Dungan, J. P. Forsyth, Mr. Cl irk, Gov. Williams and others.
Mr. J. W. R >be offered a resolution for the
protection of sheep against the ravages of
dogs which was referred to a select com:
mittee, consisting of Messrs. Robe, Thi-ash-
er and Gov. Williams, with instructions to
report on same at to-morrow morning's
session.
Question for discussion offered by S. W.
Dungan: "Had we better sell our wool
at present depressed prices; or hold it?
participated in by Messrs. Dungan, Howland, Thrasher, McDaniels, Quick, Darnell
and others.
mat 27.
•  President Beeler, on motion, appointed a
committee of three on programme for January meeting; viz:   S. W. Dungan,   C.   A.
Howland and J. W. Robe.
On the motion of C. F. Darnell the chair
appointed two of the manufacturers of this
city and one member of this association as
awarding committe; viz : Mr. I. Thalman,
W. Merritt, Mr. H. Haversack, to award
premiums on samples of wool present.
I. J. Farquhar offered the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That this association instruct
our secretary to procure reduced rates on
all railroads centering in this city, if possi
TRACTION ENGINE-SHOWING THE GEARING-HADE BY TIIE EAGLE HAVHIK S WOBKS, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
that refuses to comply with   the   above
rules. ,
The association then adj rarned till the
January meeting of May 8, 1881.
Editors Indiana Farmer.
Is it unadvisable to keep a good breeding sow, for that purpose, till five years
old or older?   If so, why? Y I. u. T.
We should keep a gooC breeding sow
until she shows signs of a d cline, if for
ten years; I wonld not change her before
she tailed. I
ble, for members attending this association
lu the future.
The select ommlttee on dog ravage resolution reported the following:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
convention that the Legislature pass a law
to consolidate the township dog fund into
a county fund and that it be held for that
purpose alone.
On motion this resolution was adopted.
The committee on programme for the
next meeting reported the following:
PROGRAMME   FOR JANUARY SESSION,    1881.
1. Diseases of sheep and their remedies,
Dr. J. N. Navin, Indianapolis.
2. Should sheep be fed grain during
winter, and if so what is best adapted to
the production of both wool and mutton?
I. J. Farquhar, Trenton, Ind.
3. Influence of sheep husbandry on
life and character, Lee McDaniels, Rushville, Ind.
4. At what age is it the most profitable
to sell our sheep? C. A, Howland, Indianapolis.
5. When and how to shear sheep, John
L. Thompson, Arcana, Ind.
6. How shall we breed and manage a
flock of common or grade sheep for the
greatest profits? Jacob Farquhar, Trenton,
Ind.
Essay by J. L Thompson: "Experience
and observation with all breeds of sheep.''
Discussion of same by Dungan, Farquhar
Thompson, Robe, ^lowland and others.
There was a general discussion of the
following: "Best method of handling
breeding bucks and at what age to use
them."
AWARDING PREMIUMS.
The committee on awards reported on
long wool, S. W. Dungan, first premium;
C. F. Darnell, second; J. L. Thompson,
first and second premiums on middle and
fine wool.
Mr. 1. J. Farquhar of the executive committee made the following report on the
classification of the different breeds and
grades of sheep at our State and county
fairs:
Class A—Fine wool -Bheep, to include
American, French and Spanish Merinos.
Class B—Long wool sheep, to include
Cotswold, Dincolnshire and Leicester.
Class C—Middle wool sheep, Southdown,
Oxford-down and Shropshire.
Class D—Crossbred sheep, to include
a cross of two or more of the. above thoroughbred Sheep.
AU exhibitors of sheep, except fat sheep
and lambs, are required to furnish the committee a certificate of the time and manner
of shearing. All sheep must have been
sheared close and sm,x.th, not earlier than
the first of April. Also a certificate stating
the age of iambs. All rams, two years old
and over, shall be judged as breeders by
their get, of which there shall be at least
two of each sex. Evidence will be required
that ewes exhibited as breeders are not barren and no award shall be made where
there is unsoundness in breeding qualities.
' No premium will be paid any exhibitor
A Heavier Ljmb.
Editors Indiana Farmer: ?J
Tell Mr. James Marlow [he must put a
few more burrs in that lamb's tail, for now
comes Hamlin Anderson, of Clay township,
this county, with a Cotswoll three and a
half months old, that tips the scale at one
hundred and twelve pound-; Uu.
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The Profits in Cheep.
A farmer in this countj purchased In
January 500 head of sheep, for which he
paid ?1,500.   From this flocl he has sold
350 lambs at 1*3 50 ,    |1,22> 00
1,800 pounds of wool at 40 _. _      730 00
Total   L.    »1,945 00
Thus showing a net profit of $445 in cash
and 500 sheep, less seven lost by death
since the purchase. If shee( farming is not
profitable, then what is?—L>xiugton, Ky.,
Press.
r$\ctcrmur|i.
This department is edited by Dr. John N. Navin,
Veterinary Surgeon, author ol Navin's Explanatory
Stock Doctor.
Rules to be observed by those expecting correct
answers:
1. State the rate of pulse.
2. The breathing.
3. The standing attitude.
4. Appearance ol hair.
5. If cough, and secretion from nose, whether
glands between the Jaws can be felt, and how.near
the_t>one—   -^---.-~  " . "
"V. It breathing is rapid, accompanied by-rattle or
rushing sound, no time must be lost in blistering
throat, and using tincture of aconite root and tincture of belladonna 20 drops on tongue alternately
every two hours, for time is too short Tor an answer.
7. Parties desiring answers by mall must enclosed
stamp.	
Big Head.
Kditors Indiana Farmer
My mules are lame first in one leg and
then in another. No swelling, no fever,
hair good, at times seem stiff all over;
can't get up a., times without help; seem to
have __o use of their hind parts; raise on
tbeir f.,ur legs but can't get up on their
hind legs; appetite tolerably good; gaunt up
bad; have no lifo; have been fed on Hungarian hay for two years all they could eat;
have not.worked hard. J. W. K.
Keene, Neb.
Your mules must be in some way affected by your Hungarian hay. None
with the seed in should be fed to any ani-
imal; really it will not do in this climate.
If your mules have an enlargement upon
cured, and obliterated, and without a blemish, but if ossification has progressed to
any great extent, the tumor will remain,
but its future progress and lameness can
be stopped by the application of the liquid
blister, spirits of turpentine one pint, and
Spanish fly one ounce. Rub in well with
the hand twice per day; rub hard after a
good blister is obtained, known by roughness and secretion, then use once per day;
after foui daily applications use every al
ternate Anv *>»>• **—— ——«~<sp_/i-.s^snu___,I wien
grease with lard and let go.
• Spasms.
Editors Indiana Farmer;
My neighbor has a young colt that had
the scours baily, but recovered soon and
now has spasms. It straightens out Us
legs, sticks its head down, falls over, lays
stiff a little while and gets up. It has 50 a
day. It Is hearty and grows. What is the
matter? J, B. \
Your neighbor's colt has either megrims
or spasm in the stomach or bowels. If megrims he is incurable; If spasms, give him
a cathartic. Barbadoes aloes, half ounce;
ginger, a quarter of an ounce. Twenty-
fjur hours after giving the aloes move him
about until it operates, then keep him
quiet and warm. It that amount fails to
operate give him more. If he is a suckling
he made a curdled milk ball in his stom-
blanket, and keep it wet with water as hot
as she can bear. Draw off the milk every
few minutes; keep hot cloths to the udder;
drench with two ounces of spirits of nitre
every two hours, and spill on the tongue
half a drachm of aconite root and the same
of tincture of belladonna every alternate
two hours.
An Ailing Colt.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Please tell me what to do for my colt
His hide on his sides is tight, also is running at the nose. He eats hearty and
works well. One year ago he had the distemper, which left a running sore between
the bones of the nether jaw.    W. P. M.
To give a correct opiuion of your colt
would require an inspection. Please send
bim hers, as it is only a short distance.
Blister It.    .
Editors Indiana Farmer.
My mare has a sore shoulder, caused by
working her about two months ago, and it
is running all the time. The sore is half
way up the shoulder on the muscle cord.
J. C. S.
Blister tho shoulder aU round tho sore
with spirits of turpentine oue pint and
Spanish fly one ounce. Mix and rub in.
with the hand twice daily until blistered,
then once; after' 10 days grease and let go.
What Ails Our CowP
Editors Indiana Farmer:
She has for several days vomited up her
grass and other rough feed. She eats
hearty and is apparently in good health.
She chews her cud as usual.       R. W. F.
Your cow has either a spasm of the ru-
I men or of the spiral muscle that invests
the wall of the abonasum, or both.   Turn
her on pasture, or give the remedy ordered
for Mr. J. M's horse in thi» Issue.
A Swelling.
editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a mare with colt four week* ol-J-
She had a swelling in front .#>"*."— *■.-%? and
it remains tlwi»aTne-, V"Soft; she is stiff,
acts like a horse foundered; eats well.
"V . .-■•       ,,       Subscriber,
Your' toare I. think has a disease called
Anasarca; few colts survive the disease in
the dam. Blister the swollen part and give
on« teaspoonful three times per day of the
medicine ordered in this issue of the
Farmer'for Mr. J. M's horse.
y   / Bad Case.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a young cow that has an opening
in one teat about an Inch and a half above
the end. The opening in the end is all
right. Is there any way to close the upper
one so that she can be milked successfully.
L. W. T.
You can scarcely stop the hole In your
cow's teat while giving milk, if at all. If
the edges are healed, when dry from milk,
cut round the' edges of the hole and sew
it up with a curved needle. Better fatten
her for beef.
ach, which must be worked off, after his
j bowels .are operated.   Give him tho follow- I
|irg:   Groundginger.twoounces; powdered!   • Catarrh Fever.
 I Editors Indiana Farmer:
My mule has a rattling in her throat
when she gets warm, like a man snoring;
seems all right only when working.
Subscriber.
Your mule has either catarrh fever or a
chronic thickening of the mucous membrane of the trachea. If the litter, blister
severely. If the former, known by the
pulse being quickened, get tincture of aconite root and tincture of belladonna in
separate vials, and drop 20 drops of each
alternately on the tongue every two hours.
Blister the throat.
Sick Cow.
William K. Haber, Ojaga, Kan.:
Blister your cow's back and loins. Take
apirits of turpentine one ounce; Spanish fly
one ounce. Rub in well with the hand
twice per day; rnb hard, and when blistered, once per day. Give the folio wing internally in ground feed: Ground ginger, four
ounces; powdered blood-root, groui|,'i1-.frn
saparilla,   fl »ur  oj_ sul^--;—^ iron 0\
^"oSS. Mix and give one teaspoonful three times per day in chop feed,
bran and short*, or any wet feed.	
TIIE  CELEBRATED
BITMEI.Y,   I.!  POBIE,   IND.
I Oft
Weight of Fleeces
Kditors Indiana Farmer.
I notice the reports in the Farmer ot th«
weight of fleeces of Cotswold sheep. I
have a few of the same stock of which I will
give the weights. First, a buck one ^ear
old sheared on the 7th of May, weight with
fleece 2034 pounds. Next a yearling J ewe,
weight of fleece 14 pounds. Next a Wear-
ling ewe, weight of fleece 15 polinds,
growth of fleece 11J4 months. Persons
present when weighed, C. C. Lind., IWm.
Page and S. A. Mxx well. W. Ay H.
rieasantville, Sullivan Co. Ind.
A good cement for broken glass and
crockery: Mix half a pint of vinegar and
a half pint of milk. When they have
formed a curd take the white of five
ege-s and boil them, sufficient quicklime
to make the" whole into a paste.
the face between the eye and nostril, they
have the big-head, and use the following:
Aqua ammonia, three ounces; olive oil,
two ounces; oil of "organum, two ounces;
Spanish fly, three drachms; powdered
nitre, six ounces. Rub the above on the
face once per day. For internal treatment-
take flj.ur of sulphur four ounces; pulverized nitre, four ounces- white hellebore,
one ounce, black antimony, one ounce.
Mix and give one teaspoonful three times
per day in mill foed or chop.
Bing-Bone.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have' a valuable young horse with a
ring-bone coming on left hind foot. Can it
be permanently cured, and without a scar
or blemish?   If so, give remedy, and oblige
J. G. C.
blood-root, fl,,ur of sulphur, pulverized nitre, black antimony, and sulphate of iron
of each one ounce; mix. Dose, half a teaspoonful three times per day. If a yearling, give a teaspoonful. Worms may
cause the trouble; if so, double the amount
of sulphate of iron.
Milk Fever.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a cow that has a young calf four
days old. The cow is ill Irom fever or inflammation; lays with her head back; jerks
her head up and lets it fall back very hard;
has been this way four days; drinks water
but will not eat. Thought she would not
live till to-day. W. B. P.
By tho time you get the Farmer your
cow will be d-,ad; her disease is puerpera.
If you or any of your neighbors chance to
have another such cow, cover her back and
/
If attended to in time ring-bone can beloi ns with several folds of cl->th, quilt or
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This view shows the gearing used on them
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been resorted to, but this is the only one
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causes no trouble to the operator. These
engines have come into very general use
and these people have gained "laurels" for
their goods in all parts of the United
States. The Eagle Portable Engine, so extensively and generally known as the
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Old threshermen appreciate these good
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