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VOL.. XV.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUG. 28,   1880.
NO. 35.
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FOR SALE—Spanish Merino sheep from registered flocks.   WM. HYDE TCBSEB, care 18 West
Maryland street.
FOR SALE-Three nice Berkshire male pigs, lonr
months old at reasonable price. Addresa INDIANA FARMER CO.
FOR SALE—Farms—In various parts of Indiana,
by M. ARBUCKLE, Agent, 58 East Market
street, IndianapoUs, Indiana.
FOR SALE-Th'e Danville Nursery has some large
blocks ot trees that n.ust be closed out soon to
clear ground.   Send for prices.
FOR 8ALE-Sheep—A choice lot of ewes    Prices
reasonable. Address J. P. MICK, Mo  669 North
Alabama street, Indianapolis, Ind.
FOR SALE—Scholarship complete course In Indianapolis Business commercial College. Address
J. H. V. SMITH, Indianapolis, Indiana.
FOR SALE—or Trade—A thoroughbred Jersey
bull, 3 years old.   Pedigree sent on application.
A. C. SHORTRIDGE A CO., IndianapoUs.
FOR SALE—A No. 1 thoroughbred bull, two years
old. good size, color red.   Recorded In the 18th
Vol. A. H.-B.   J. W. GREEN, Arlington, Ind.
FOR SALE—A fine 2 year old Short-horn bull,
good pedigree Call at my tarm. 2.'< miles south
of Kokomo,or addtess J. A. WILDMAN, Indianapolis, Iud.
FOP. SALE—8-5-8—Hoed Grain Dril's chean for
cash, or on short time. INDIANA EXCHANGE, 18 and 20 West Maryland street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
FOR SALE-50,000 Peach and Wild Goose Plum
trees. Also a fine lot of Irish Junipers. Balsam,
Fir and Hemlock. H. M. SIMPSON A CO., \ in-
cennes, Indiana. *
FOR SALE-60 good ewe lambs;at t_ each; also,
200.;ood ewes, in lots to suits purchasers. at
moderate price. W H. H. fr HANK, Irvington, Marlon county, Ind.
EOR SALE—The new improved Remington Sewing Machines, at Hereth's Shirt Factory. Ne
37 West Market street. Indianapolis, Ind Call and
examine. Yon will nnd lt greatly io yonr advan
tage to do so.
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A hobsk with a delicate appetite Is usually a tender, delicate animal, and not at all
desirable.        _
Mr. Q. W. Thomas, Rush county, Ind.,
has just sold the yearling heifer, Marj
Logan 2d, to Mr. S. A Hunter, Trafalgar,
Ind., for $100. His herd is in excellent condition.
Messrs. E. Dillon & Co., Bloomington,
111., last week sold to the Messrs. Humi-
stone, Pontiac, 111., "Madera," one of their
lately imported Norman stallions, fot $2,50o
cash. The horse is said to be a very fine
one and only arrived irom Europe a few
weeks ago.	
Mr. C. T. Gorden, Franklin county.
Ind., bas lately had large demands on bis
flock of Cotswold sheep, and has sold
many, including some fine lambs, for good
prices. The demand for Cotswolds seem to
be decidedly on the increase, for crossing
with the common breeds.
FOR SALE—l.'DO.OCO Strawberry, Raspberry, Currant. Gooseberry and Blackberry plants. Send
ns a list of what you want and we will give special
prices.   B. M. SIMPSON A CO., Vincennes, Ind.
FOR SALE—Price-list for Indianapolis Nursery
for fall Is JuBt out. Our Immense stock cause
nsto reduce many things nearly one!halt. Write
ns what you want before > on buy T,C. BARNUM,
134 North Pennsylvania street, Indianapolis, Ind.
EOR SALE OR TRADE-A good fa.m of 133
acres ln Southern Indiana; frame house of six
rooms, large barn, well, cistern, and plenty of outbuildings. Possession given ln time for w heat sowing. See CULLODEN A CO., Balds, in's block, Indl-
anapiill?.
FOR «AL1_j—Two young Jersey bulls and two bull
calves ol the very best butter family In the
State. Dams make from 12 to 14 lbs. of butter In 7
days, also 4 young graded Jersey cows. Would trade
some ot the above stock for a good work horse. T. J.
JOHNSON, Greencastle, Ind.
FOR SALE—Poland China boar. Prince Albert,
near 2 year,* old, took first prize at the St. Louis
fair, also Indiana State fair, besides several county
fairs, ls very tine and a grand show hog. Also a tine
lot of pigs the get of Prince Albert. Address, or call
on,_J. L. THOMAS, Rushville, Indiana.
F
OR SALE—Very  low, by the herd or singly,
      Short-horn cows, heifers, calves and bnlls.   All
registered -and good animals. Imported Chaudas,
22350, stands at the head. Eggs of Brown or White
Leghorn chickens for sale at 75c per dozen. Address
JACOB TAYLOR A SON. Spiceland, Ind.
FOR SALE—Stock farm of ISO acres! all but two
acres under fence, 75 acres In blue-grass, water
in every field, good orchard, 200 sugar trees, land
lays w ell, good frame house, good springs, etc., 2>_
mi'es from Monroe City 1„ Harrison totvnship,Knox
CO inty, Ind. Address JOHN M. REEL, Vincennes.
Indiana.
In answer to the question, "What do you
estimate the annu-,1 cost of raising sheep
per head to bt?" propoundtd to 71 different
correspondents by the commissioner of
agriculture of Tennessee, the cost is variously estimated at from 25c to f2. Several
of the correspondents put it at SOc and 33c.
Four answers from Sumner county put it
respectively ?1,11 25, Jl 50 and ?2.
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As showing the value of one fine horse
and after all how cheap comparatively a
good horse is,we may mention that Messrs.
E. Dillon & Co., Bloomington, 111., have
sold horses which were their own breeding,
and sired by St. Laurent, (a cut of which is
given on this page,) to the amount of $27,-
000, and with the other product of this one
hpj-geadctod, ,Jhe Messrs. Dillon have realized over ,590,000. -.
The trouble with most persons who keep
horses, no matter whether on farm for farm
work, or for driving purposes, is they feed
too much hay; and to this cause can be attributed the general sluggishness often
manifested by the horses until they have
been working a couple of hours, while the
wind is also much impaired. Night is the
only time when hay should be fed, especially to animals used for quick work.
Even the snow plow team should have but
little bay at tbe morning and noon feeds,
but give tbem a generous supply at the
evening meal.
FOR SALE—A Sue lot of thoroughbred Short-horn
cattle, including cows and heifers, some of them
tine show animals and ready for the show ring; also
very fine bull calves to go at weaning. Also, a line
lot of Pola. d Chinas of both sexes and dark colors.
Call on, or address GEORGE W. THOMAS, Homer.
Rush Co., Ind.
FOR SALE—Good farm cheap; 175 acres in Fayette connty, Indiana; 130 acres In cultivation.
Good buildings and all ln good repairs; IH mixes
from railroad station; M mile from pike. Easy payments and long time. For further Information call
at the farm, or address M. DAUBENSPECK, Ben-
tonvllle, Fayette Co., Ind.
FOR SALE—A farm of 146 acres lying one-hall
mile north of Bloomington on IndianapoUs
road; 90 acres ot the land cleared, balance in timber.
There is a good brick dwelling house on the farm, a
good barn and a splendid apple orchard. The land
is watered by springs of pure water, and fs well calculated for a grain or stock farm. For further particulars apply on the premises or address M^ RY A.
ROBERTSON, Bloomington, Indiana, P. O. box 452.
FOR SALB—A very choice farm containing 160
acres, permanent spring water, excellent soil,
in high state ot cultivation, with house, cellar, two
barns, double cribs, with carriage and wagon sheds,
and all necessary outbuildings. It belongs to heirs
and can be bought at a bargain. Situated near Pen
dleton, Madison county, Ind. For further particulars, call on, or address A. C WOOD, Greensboro,
Henry county, Ind., or CHARLES HAINES, Pendleton, Madison county, Ind.
Hard to Beat.
Editors Indiana Farmer;
I had in Septempber, 1879, 14 ewes and
eight lambs. I sheared them in May, 1880,
taking from them 248 pounds of wool, delivered to the Greensburg Woolen Co.'s
mills; an average of nearly 1114 pounds to
the fleece.
I have sold rom tbe above flock ol sheep 248
ponnds of wool at 28c per pound | 69 44
Seventeen lambs _._.   140 00
Total ___. t209 44
I bave 22 head of good sheep left, same
number I had one year ago. Who can beat
it? H. W. B,
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IF yon want to buy a farm at low cost and upon
very easy terms, apply to THOS. C. DAT,Room
24 Thorpe B,ock, Indianapolis, Ind.
STRAYEB OR STOLEN-On the night of July 19,
sotall roan cow, the point off left horn, both ears
clipped and silt. Any Information regarding her
will receive a reward. IRA IZOS. 252 South New
Jersey street, IndianapoUs, Indiana.
<C Q K WATCHES, 4 oz. silver cases for 118. Every
^OfJ watch Jeweled and warranted two years.
When ordering state name of express office. Watches
sent C. O D. with prlviledge of examining be>ore advancing any money. N. A. STEVENS, JeweUer,
Brandon, Wisconsin.
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AVE "V OUR SHINGLE ROOFS by having them
Sainted witb (HEXEYLINEJ FJRE PROOF
T. We apply it (Boiling Hot) to Bhingle roofe.
It brings curled ahlPgles down smooth. It prevents
rot. It will make jour shingles last tbree times as
long. We guarantee It to do Just what we say. W.
H. LESTER & CO., 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana.
WANTED.
WANTED—1 want a large Imported Cotswold
buck, square and lei gthy; not over Ave years
old; thick fleece. Address JfjHN M. REEL, Vincennes, Ind.
WANTED—To buy a yearllDg Short-horn Dull of
a strain with a good butter record. Also a
Cotswold buck same age. Address Box 591, Huntington, Indiana.
MONET to loan on Improved Farms at 7 per cent.
Interest.   M. E. VINTON, Indianapolis, Ind.
MONEY to loan on farms at 7 per cent. Interest.
My terms are lair and liberal. THOS. C. BAY,
fe7 E*st Market Btreet, IndianapoUs, Ind.
ST. LAURENT, Imported Norman Horse, Owned by E. Dillon «& Co., Bloomington, Illinois.
Canada Potato Ct©.t.
The Montreal Gazette says: '-The crop of potatoes
In nearly all the principal sections ot Quebec will be
unusually large, and at present it looks as though a
season of low prices was ahead. In Ontario the crop
ls also turning out satisfactorily ln many sections.
The quality of Early Bose and Chili grown In the
vicinity of this city Is remarkably fine and the yie.d
large."
Norman Horses.
For many centuries this noble breed of
horses has been thoroughly appreciated in
parts oi Eurepe. They are called Norman
horeea because they were bred inNormandy
and existed there a distinct breed for many
years before they became scattered throughout the other districts in France. They are
now known by various names peculiar to
the departments in which they are found.
In Boulogne, they are known as Boulonnais; In Normandy, as Augerons; in
Picardy, as Vimeux; and in Artois and
French Flanders, as Hammonds. They
are all descendant of Norman race, to which
they are indebted for all their good qualities as draft horses. There are various
other names by which Norman horses are
known in France, but the families we have
named are the most renowned in commerce.
Draft horses are valuble in proportion to
their size, being equal in other respects.
Size, with the proper form, is the most difficult thing to preserve in any breed of domestic animals; it is Indispensable in draft
horses, for without it we could not perpetuate and improve the race. A horse that
weighs 1,800 pounds will sell in France ior
double the money that the same quality of
a horse weighing 1,400 pounds will sell
for. The same may be said of horses in
this country. It is true, that there will always be a demand for light draft horses,
aud past experience has proved that in breeding lor the largest we are sure to get small
animals enongh for all practical purposes.
We have had a fair demonstration of this
in the Canadian horses. The heavy Norman horses, introduced into Canada by the
early French settlers, were bred pure for
many generations; and, although they retained all the characteristics of their ancestors in every other respect, in size they degenerated down to mere ponies. From the
experience of our Canadian friends we may
learn a valuable lesson, a_.d by a judicious
course oi breeding we may avoid the .mistake that they have made. By selecting
OLly the largest and most perfect animals
In the Norman family for breeding purposes, we may be able to breed them up - to
a standard of excellence even beyond that
which they now possess.
French draft horses are generally known
throughout the world as Norman horses.
It is the name that was given to the renowned heavy draft horses in Normandy
many centuries ago, and has been handed-
down from generation to generation until
the present time. J. H. Walsh, a reliable
Euglish author, say-.: "The Norman horse
has been celebrated for ages as the type, ot
horse, for the purpose of show and utility
combined; with a fine, upstanding forehand, he unites a frame of the most massive proportions, and this is molded ia a
form as elegant as is consistent with his
enormous power. * * * Their country
woman, Rosa Bonheur, has made this variety of horses familiar to most of my
readers, and I need not, therefore, trouble,
myself to_describe them minutely. * » *
The Norman horse is large, powerful, sufficiently active and very hardy." The same
writer says: "We may hope' still to be
able to maintain our supremacy in horses
intended for tbe race course or the hunting
field; but as far as lean learr, the French
cavalry are gradually obtaining a class of
animals bred out of their lightest and stoutest Norman maie?,crossed with a thoroughbred horse of pure English blood, some imported direct, and others • bred with great
eare in France, The produce are of good
size, very hardy, and possessed of excellent legs and feet; indeed, in every way calculated for troop horses; and, should our
cavalry ever come in contact with them,
and any advantage is to be gained, it must
be through superior horsmanship alone."
Youatt, a reliable English writer, says:
"The best French horses are bred in Normandy and Limousin. * * * Tne Norman horses are now much crossed by our
hunters, and occasionally by the thoroughbred and the English roadster and light
draft horses have not suffered by a mixture with the Norman." The same author
says: "The Norman carriers travel with a
team of four horses, and from fourteen to
twentj-two miles in a day, with a load ol
ninety hundred weight."
Professor Magne, in speaking of these
horses, under the name of Boulonnaise,
saj!-: "There are ne horses in the world
that can be compared to tbem in formation,
in good qualities, in endurance and energy.
Professor Sanson, of the Agricultural
School of Griguon, in France, speaking of
these horses, sajs: "They have a vigorous
constitution, and, in point of strength, they
are a Hercules among horses. They are
as gentle as they are strong, are renowned
for their docility, and,for so heavy animals,
are free and quick in their movements;
they are endowed with a vigor and energy
which are reflected in  their resolute  but
gentle   glance.   *   *   *   They   have   not
their < quals in the world."
A correspondent of the Albany Cultivator, writing from Paris, made special
mention of the animal he employed to convey him through the country, and calls
him "the stout Norman stallion." He says:
"The general character and appearance of
the Norman horse is too well known to need
any particular description. Strength and
endurance are their distinguishing features,
to which, surprising as it may seem, is generally joined docility."
Mr. Henry S. Randall, a well-known agriculturist, sayB of the Canadian horse: "In
form, they display,in a marked manner, the
characteristics of the Norman race; so, too,
in their general qualities, though considerably smaller."
Mr. Herbert, a reliable writer says:
"With the one solitary exception of the
Norman horse in Canada, no special breeds
have taken root as such, or been bred, or
attempted to be bred, in their purity, in
any part of America. In Canada East, the
Norman horse, imported by the early settlers, was bred pure for many generations
entirely unmixed, and as a general agricultural horse of the province exists yet,
stunted in size by the cold .climate and
rough usage to which he has been subjected for centuries, but in no wise degenerated, for he possesses all the honesty,
courage, endurance,hardihood,soundnessof
constitution, and characteristic excellence
of feet and legs, of his progenitors."
Mr. Edward Harris, Morristown, New
Jersey, who traveled extensively in France
and imported a number of Norman horses
to the United States, in answer to inquiries
concerning French draft horses, says: "I
refer you to an article upon the Norman
horse written by an Englishman and published in the British Quarterly Journal ot
Agriculture,in which the writer says: 'The
horses of Normandy are a capital race for
hard work and scanty fare. I have never
seen such horses at the collar, under the
diligence, the post-carriage, the cumbrous
and heavy voiture or cabriolet, for one or
two horses, or on the farm. They are enduring aud energetic beyond description;
with their neck cut to the bone, they flinch
not; they put forth all their efforts at the
voice of the driver, or at tlie dread sound of
the whip; they keep their condition when
other horses would die of neglect and hard
treatment. A better cross for some of our
horses cannot be imagined than those of
Normandy.'" ..
This department ls edited by Sr. John N. Navin,
Veterinary Surgeon, anthor ot Navin's Explanatory
Stock Doctor.
Kales to be observed by those expecting correct
answers;
1. State the rate of pulse.
2. The breathing.
3. The standing attitude.
.. Appearance ol hair.
5. If cough, and secretion from nose, whether
glands between the Jaws can be felt, and how near
the bone.
6. It breathing ls rapid, accompanied by rattle or
rushing sound, no time must be lost ln blistering
throat, and using tincture of aconite root and tincture of belladonna 20 drops on tongue alternately
every two hours, for time ls too short for an answer.
7. Parties desiring answers by mail must enclose a
stamp.      .
«**.        A LESSON FOE OLD MEH.
An old man at the New Boss fair last
week became fascinated with one of, the
numerous games of chance on the
grounds and concluded to "try his luck."
So he pulled out a well-filled pocket-
book and proceeded to pick out a bill to
invest in "chips." The enterprising
dealer no sooner saw the wad of bills than
he snatched them from the old man's
hands and escaped through the crowd.
Tae old man will probably never see that
ii oaey again, but his ex_ eriencemay be
worth something to him.
Siok Colt.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
One of my neighbois has a colt one year
old that has difficulty some where in the
region of back or hind legs; eats hearty;
when it lies down can't get up without assistance; gets up on its fore-legs, then as it
attempts to rise, falls over. Is losing flesh,
bowels are open, passes a redish urine as
soon as it gets up.
Your colt has an affection of the kidneys.
Give him aloes in powder, one ounce, podophyllin, 20 grains. Blister the loins over
the kidneys.
Danger of Eupture.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
There are two horses in this country that
have been trimmed and are well, but they
both look as if they might have a seed
left. It don't appear to hurt the horses in
any way, except the sale of them. What is
the cause and is there any remedy?   D. J.
If your horses are not troublesome they
are not injured in the least. The cause is a
lodgment of secretion, consequent upon the
operation. If so, they may be cut out.
Rupture is the only danger you have to
fear.
' Blister It.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a lame horse. I see several cases
and cures in your paper but none like
mine. My hoise got his ankle scratched
on a barbed wire fence, fore foot, just above
hoof, back side. I put carbolic acid on it.
He took the scratches. It has been about six
weekssincehe got hurt. Thecord between
the knee and ankle is not swollen any;
after traveling will hold up his foot, is all
right otherwise. J. A. P.
In the first place put a top rail on your
fence, else you will have many such cases.
The best thing you can do for your horse is
to blister it. See blister so often prescribed
in the Indiana Fakmer,
Possibly a Tumor.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
My mule is four years old; pulse, breathing, standing altitude and hair are all right
as far as I can see. No cough nor secretion from the nose, but her ears are loose
and fallen. She raises them quickly when
frightened, but carries them low and sluggish. More wax in them than in others;
takes spells of shaking her head as though
something hurt her; has been in this way
for some time; is in good condition and
works well. Subscriber.
It is evident that your mule lops its ears
at will, having the power of erecting them
at will. The cause may be a tumor, one in
each. ear, or the animal may being bad
health, or its brain may be affected; nobody
at this distance can inform you.
Bad Cough.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a young mare of good stock that
has a very"bad cough; coughs often when I
am using her on the road, and also when
she is in the stable. I first thought it was
distemper, but it has continued so long
that I am feariul it is something else. She
eats hearty, and don't seem to fall off
much, if any. I have fed her on dry feed
until new hay, then I fed some clover hay
and new timothy, and good corn.
M. P. B.
Search between your mare's jaws below
the throat-latch, and if the submaxillary
glands are not enlarged, Bize of a hickory
nut, give her the medicine recommended
to Mr, S. D. in this issue of the Farmer to
which add one ounce indigo and one of
Spanish brown. If she runs at the nose
and the glands are enlarged, write me for
other remedy.
Kidneys Affected.
.Editors Indiana Farmer:
Please tell me what ails my horse. He
has been afflicted, perhaps "in loins, or
urinary organs, for about a year. He has
a wabbling, straddling gait; seems to be
quite weak; was not over-worked or anything ofthe kind; came on him very slowly. Done nothing for him but to give him
one pint ol sweet spirits of nitre. He
is five years old; fat, and looks well, and
feels good; weighs 1,400 pounds.       S. IX
Most likely yonr horse's kidneys are affected; if so, give him the following: Flour
of sulphur, bloodroot, black antimony, sulphate of iron and resin of each two ounces,
pulv. nitre and ground ginger of each four
ounces; mix. Dose, one spoonful three
times per day. Blister his back with Spanish fly, one ounce, spirits of turpentine,
•one pint; rub in well with the hand once
per day until highly blistered.
* -   Tumors.  ■•
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I have a nice young horse which has a
lump on every leg except one fore one.
The ones on the two hind legs are each on
the outside about six inches above the pastern joint, and both been formed inside of
two months. I think one was caused by a
kick and the other caused by him getting
tangled in a wire clothes line, wllich must
have cut to the bone before it broke. The
tnird and largest one is on the outside of
the right knee, is about the size of a walnut,
hard as bone, and has always been there.
This one I'm afraid cannot be removed, but
the other two I think can. J, Q. R.
I fear yon let your animal run too long
for the removal of either; the one in long
standing if soft must be cut out, having
formed a sack which after opening soon
fills. If hard it must De cut away, and you
may first try blistering twice daily until
sore, then once daily for 10 or 12 days,
then grease; treat all the tumors alike.
Sick Sheep.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Two ol my neighbors have something
the matter with their sheep; several have
died. They have scours, the wool slips off
over the region of the kidneys, and they
droop around and die. An examination
after death shows the lungs and heart to be
in a sound, healthy condition, but the liver
rotten, and the stomach congested and inflamed, and mortification of the walls of
the abdomen, which extends tothe outside,
and doubtless causes the shedding of wool.
There was a man who threatened to poison
them.   Is it poison, or some disease?
A Reader,
I do not suppose that your sheep have
been poisoned except by some herb. Give
your remaining sheep ten drops of spirits
of turpentine in oil or grease; repeat ln a
few days, or use podophyllin, 15 grains,
which repeat if necessary. Sheep are more
subject to liver affections than any other
animal, especially on wet or malarious pastures.
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BAILBOAD ITEMS.
Our railroad companies ought to be
satisfied with the amount of business
that is now offered them. Both freight
and passenger traffic is reported as excellent and still improving.
8. F. Boyd, E-q., has recently resigned
the position of Gen'l Ticket Agent of the
I., D. and 8. railroad to accept a position
in the passenger department of the Chicago, Alton and 8t. Louis railroad. He
proved himself, while here, a courteous
and efficient officer, whose presence we
regret to lose.
Superintendent E. W. McKenna, of
the J., M. aud I. railroad, discharged a
train crew on that road last week for
getting drunk while on duty. Superintendent Williams, of the C, H. and I.,
visited the same punishment on some
employes of that line, for a similar
oflence. Temperate habits are at a
premium among railroad officials.
The indications now are that the harvest of 1880, like the harvests of 1879 and
1878, will take its place with the heaviest ever gathered in the United States-,    ~i
and that its total yield will   not   be   ex- fi
ceeded by that of either of the  other   J
years named.—Philadelphia Bulletin.
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