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- STRENGTH TO THE WEAK
d. YOUTH TO THE AGEDil
BIOKRENE,
OR
LIFE REJUVENATOR,

ID YOUTH TO THE AGEDil
BIOKRENE,
LIFE REJUVENAToR.
This preparation is uneq qualled as Re1uvenater
The aged shsuId be certain to make the Biokrene
ahouseheld god, inasmuch as it viii! render them
them to i've evs ssan the days Of their pristine
joy. It not only exhilarates but strengthens, and
Who reduesd to Of
sell abuse, misfortune, or ordinary sickness. No
ergar. this .ap up psrs s Preparation G win remove the
effect at once and forever.
BI0KRENE
CURES IMPoTENeY, GENERAL DEBILITY, NRRvoUs
1NoAPACITY, pYsPEPsIA. DEPREssIes, Loss OF AP-
Low sfIETs WE4kHEss FIEE Ro; oRSAss OF
EExAoIAIIos ESSEI 9As most rds DELGHTEgL,
9oTs sTsTE1 and ali Who are any % way I prostrs
ted by nervous disabilities earnestly advised to
seek cure in this nsst excellent ana unequailed
VIZ * 8 1ssdy hdys .as lS1 their
'''1 wa - ''' BIOKRENE.
The FEEBLE. the LANGUID, the DESPAIR
Vii found as1sns f9o9
other articles @ for the same purposes.
In snds it VI"
store the wasted strength with wonderful perma-
: tits also grand tonic, and win give relief in
pyspepsia With the first dose. brief psssistsnce
perfect health and Danish Dyspepsia forever
One dollar per bottle, or six bottles for S5 SOLD
BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLY.
s'ff 81 ssnsTfffi II
Sold by 8. G. FORD. corner GSs' lith Street r
dec 9-eOly,a and PennsylvanI axe1oe. =
VTHOMPsON'S POMADE OPTIKAxFor impart
L ing rich gloss and exquisite perfume 70 tn
Hair. IL far superior to any other P1ms1e extant;
sold by all Druggists. Price $50 and 75c per bottle
RUTLER'S BALsAMIo MIXTURE..This old,
ID we'll known and entirely reliable remedy for
Secret Maladiss. IL for sale by all Druggists Price
81 penbettle. Jan ly-eely.a
LJPWARDsOF THIRTY THOUSAND certificates
u and recemmendatory letters have been re-
GENUINE PREP ARATIONs, many Of which are
from the highest sources, including eminent
:tatesmsn. clsrsymen, governors, State Judges,
dc. mar %. 6m
CBVERAL SECOND HAND PIIN0S-0ns
~ - Ohiekering, for Sl26; one Gilbert, for-
SlO0. For sale upon easy monthly pay
ments. Also; one Smith L Brother Melo-NvKYv
W. G. MErZIROTT,
Corner Of Pa ave aud nth st.
sole Agent OF steinway's Pianos. AMI MssonS
HAmlin 'sC Cabinet ORGANS, mar II
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DROPOSALS FOR FORAGE,


are ii By Il. undef-
spsa eT susRSPs se tine "a
Nd, Alexandra and Fort Monroe, Va, Or either
OF Bd r s. ressvsa
OF Corn or Oats and 50 tons of Hay or Straw
Bidders must state at which Of the above named
the & Of each d sEGs to be dsge
menced Ss .i, and when to ODE be eompieted. 90
The price must be written out in words On tho
two Bushels each. Oats ike sacks Of about three
Xthsn 81 charge e. to the Tho
The s PARTICULAR kind or dsssrption of Oats Corn,
Hay, or straw. proposed to be delivered, must bo
All the srtices offered under the bids herein In
yited. win BE- bject to Eisid Inspection by tho
VIII Be rom time 70
the lowest responsible bidders. as the interest O.
nhe sde h shs
have been delivered and accepted. -.
R1SSeGss ss s4 IN
the contract for the same, with good and
in ,Ss ss to ae
m ns N @ bs the sa n
ference between the offer 81 said bidder and the
next lowest responslble BIDDER. or tne person 20
whom the contract may be awarded.
The responsibility of the guarantors must oe
District Attorney, Collector Of Customs, or any
other officer under the United States government
RfFsssea e
or rejection OF their proposals.
The full name and post Office address OF escn
bidder must be legibly written ia the pro-
posal.
Rucker, Chief Depot Quartermaster. Warrington
D. G.. and should be plainly marked "Proposala
for Forage" ..,
tract. signed by the contractor and both of hi8
gusrantsrs will be required Of the suecsssfai bid
der or bidders upon signing the contrsc,. So,d
be obtained upon application to this once; t;s,.
will be opened and examined at this once on Wed
nesdsy and Saturday of each week ct II m Big 10
opening Of bidsn they desire III puoKrR
foes.tf Brig Gent and QuArterm aster.
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IL Th rebel strength at Mobile is estimated
by an army correspondent with Gen. Candy
as follows:
This nuMter make up in the following
way:-Stewart's corps, of Hoods old army,
composed of French's Loring's and Walthalrs
divisions, $4,000; Dick Taylor's army, (Gardi-
ner's and NJ. l.. Smiths divisions,) 5000; gar
and militial, 5000; Forests cavalry, Major
General u. Lee, commanding, 5000 Total
$4,000. OF these, the 5000 cavalry will doubt
under Major General Wilson; while the re-
naming &c, 900 men will be available foriresist-
ing the progress OF Major General E. r. s.
CalbY.
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u NORTHWEST and SOUTHWEST.
- q E
t@ots eR ssf o.ses sosss 6sasT stssion
East H.n,isbnrs Msnl Accommodatien n-----1sP N.
Irie and PITTSBURGH 1EprssssPP gss.
gsAksM z FRoM .la {gda ba.nes
na the D1Sts fPa e. ar
d'isu'' for or New N'esaFe Yorf city. hsl'' ana
Connect: III s5siR R,s i.0n Baltimore
TIN sts tss EfGa E2sI,s. 1m S
i fitsssa:sss
t'lSaiPsssi1Tna.ii; sna ST. Toai: Gasi:sto' .ad 4
Iinaira. for Buffalo.
Rochester, and
ONE THROUGH TRAIN ON SUNDAY,
Leaving Washington ats O'CLOCK r. H.
SLEEPING CARS on NIGHT TRAINS.
6oLDIERs' TICKETS AT GoyRRNAENf RATES,
Low FARE AND QUICK TIME.
the once Of the Great Pennsyl yl!snia Route, corner
nS and Honse No
near New Jersey avenss. Washinst9nsa v
N. DUBAEHY
suDerintsnSees :. Wfk&iks n; q II b.
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
street and Pa. ave. dec 90-tf
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE 4aok
OF SCREW STEAMERS
TO NEW YORK.
The New and Substantial Steamers,
&c. KNIGHT, CAPT. J. ). MASON,
JOHN GIBSON, CAPT. W. c. GBeGHEGAN.
Built expressly for this route, are now leaving
WARRINGTON AND GEORGETOWN, D. c. and
ALEXANDRIA,
EVERY THURSDAY AT 4 P ID.
AND
NEW YORK, from Pier "A, N r. on the same day
Freight received daily, handled in the most care.
full manner, and delivered with the greatest dis.
patch, at fair rates.
For Freight, T. c.. apply to
SNOW It CO.,
Washington and Georgetown, D. G.
FLOWERS & BOWEN, Alexandria, Va , and
WIN. ]. TAYLOR d CO.. 14O Cedar street, N Y.
apltf
PHILADELPHIA STEAMERS.
Ell .na bn. PHI.
Wash y%uAMsHH1NaToN and GEORGE. EEe
stsamsrs Mayaower. Philadelphis and George
-iRsg1Isr sailing days W1DNEsDAYs and SAT
phis. and No. So % Water % strset between consreai
and High Georgetown.
fof neisa' apply 70 JOHN B. DAVIDSON.
pS:,S;a Ne: 5S Water street. 6eG9dTTSsh5GHTni 6GdThH
Agents in Ais1andris. FLOWERS d BowlN
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- on NATIONAL ~ On
I .OU LOAN, sOU

7.3O NAE52NAA AI52E. 7.3O
Mr.. JAY COOKE. OF our frm. having resumed
the General Agency for Government Loans, we
are prepared to furnish promptly to agents and
purchasers
Us. 7-3O TREASURY NOTES.
These notes are issued. under date of August IL,
1864. in denomonations of
$50. 500, $500, 81 900 and IS 900.
They bearing interest at 1910 per cent. per an
mum, and have coupons attached, payable in law
ful money, on February 18th and August 18th of
each year. The principal win be paid In lawful
money on August 18th, 1867; or, at the option
the helder, the notes may then be exchanged, at
par, for
g. 3. FIVE TWENTY BONDS,
redeemableat the pleasure of the Government At
any time after FIVE years, and payable twenty years
ON August lst, 1867, with interest at
SIX PER CENT IN OOIN.
payable semi annually, These bonds are at pres.
snt worth in the market about NINE PER OENT
premium, frem which deduct the premium upon
the accrued gold interest, and there is left net
premium upsn the bonds of Six PER CENT.
With . prospect Of . much greater value at the
date Of the n aturity Of the Seven Thirty Notes.
We receive In payment for subscriptions the sew
sfai issues Of
FIVE PER CENT. TREASURY NOTES,
allowing accrued interest thereon. We also tax
Certificates Of Indebtedness and Government
Bonds of all iasues at their current value.
Full information furnished upon application in
person o, by mail.
CAUTION TO BUYERS AND HOLDERS OF
1880 NOTES.
In order to prevent the mutilation oftAese notes
tie Secretary Of the Treasury has given notice
that the notes not table unless al the un.
natured coupons are attached.
JAY COOKE l. CO..
feb 4-dt Bankers.
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PERSONAL.

DERsONAL-Dear friend Don't waste any more
%s Of nOnsy tS trps With auncki see Ss
cheapest finally. ~ y y 010' aps I'm.
MES. P s8Fesaii 28HFfeTasii e1A1nvorAsr,
hs S.els he hnS pas1 that
ssas4 Ca and has
shs is S a1d T tss all
tises. as THOUSANDS can testify. She also has the
agency Bassses H.lIsinah, and si@ons :
tVer Cure 6es honrs sn 70
ana from Nc avsnue Wash
Examiner Of Disease. can be consulted either By
1ns IN tS aDd Of
phsts mp. of mental and d physical dissase; .,a.,.
by laying on Ssnds ihSS BIinSness, PsrsI1ss. khea
natism, Liver Complaint. Female WeakneMes,
@S NH Sim g. n00mS S4l street, near Patent 'm'e'
Zl Sfai xstroloser.No 2Is < st., bel; ;Zlo
esrnins ali affairs through lie: with and in regard
su aaS
Death. Dr. Baeker can be consulted from ns in tns
the candy store. mh22- lm*
N Suited On he Past, Present % and Future M s2snts
street, in the rear of Douglas Hospital. She
has studied under one of the most celebrated
Astrologers of the age. She guarantee salts
faction 70 all those who may give her q call
sos sosI can be seen from a. M NJ Pfios one
T,Hl BEST EVIDENCE THAT PRINCE. 3sl
4 street, is the ONLY practical STAMP in
that is botched A. ntber sncslisa sfann;ne nIscss
he has the largest and finest assortment Of Pat
terms ever offered here Making his own Patterns,
he is able and willing to stsmD any pattern
him. ney4-tf
Evening star., 1865-04-12
BANKERS.
First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON.

First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON. .
II. D. COOKE, tof Jay Cooke & Co.. President.
WIN. q. HUNTINGTON. Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
18th ST. OPPOSITE TIE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Government securities with Treasurer United
States
HONE MILLION DOLLARS.
Acting in connection with the house Of
JAY COOKE CO., as
SPECIAL AGENTS IOR THE 7-30 LOAN.
We viii fill all orders with promptness and des.
patch, allowing the regular commission to Banks
and Bankers.
A constant supply of the Notes on hand and
ready for immediate delivery.
We buy and sell all classes Of GOVERNMENT
sICURITlEs at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES
We purcha.e Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and
prompt attention to
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS,
and to any other business entrusted to us.
FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOvIRN-
MENT LOANS at all times cheerfulIy furnished
VIM 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier,
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1855. m2l.tf
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Financial.

From the New York Commercial, April Ill
The activity in the stock market continues.
The prevailing disposition is still TO buy; and
prices. though little irregular, are generally
above the advanced quotations OF yesterday
afternoon.
Governments continue strong and scarce.
The amount of gold interest bonds offered for
sale has never been so light during the war,
and prices are 4a4 higher. Five twenties
closed at 1OS; Skies OF 1881, 10S and Ten-for-
ties, 92h. Certificates are firm at 90.
State stocks are higher. Tennessee Skies of
1s90 advanced q Virginia Skies sold at So.
Railroad bonds are more active and higher
bank stocks are firm.
The railroad and miscellaneous list was es-
pecially active, there being a strong specula-
tive and regular demand for the leading roads.
The ease in the money market stillTncreases.
The rate on call is becoming more general at 5
per cent, though the majority OF transactio MS
are still at per cent. On stock loans the mar
gin on collaterals is generally per cent.
There is more confidence in commercial pa
per, and discounts are ready to take the best
names at 7 per cent, other goods ranging from
9 TO 12 per cent. The merely nominal amount
of paper Offering strengthens the tendency to-
ward lower rates.
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DRY GOODS.
nRY GOODS Ar PEACE PRIoHs

nRY GOeDs AT PEACE PRIOBs.
l2No bales Of Cottons from New York Auctions
hite Cottops, l2h cents.
Yard wide Cottons, Is, 4 and 20 cents.
cases small figured Calico, 10 cents.
Delalnss and shallies, 2s cents.
All WeOl Delaiues, 45, worth 15.
Double Welch Deiaines, rs cts, worth Sl.25.
All eolors Alpaca, As, worth 50.
Black Silk. 81 l21a.
Linen Napkins, Is, %, 25
Linen Table Cloth, 90 eencs.
Ladies White Hose. -
D, White Flannels, all wool. .37i.
Coats Spool Gotten, Pins. Needles, Heoks, Eyes.
B cents each.
gains. "
BENZ. NEWMAN,
ap 1o-lwr 443 9TH street, near g.
R EDUCrIoN IN PRIoEsi
In view Of the fall in gold, the subscriber will
dispose of bis present stock at greatly reduced
prices He respectfully invites his friends Of the
First Ward to an inspection of his assortment,
which com mpri,es q variety of new and choice goods
He offers such leading articles as
MOUSSELAINS at rs cents per yard.
OALICOES of all kinds 20 cents per yard,
COT TONS 20, % and 30 cents per 5sro.
Call soon He viii sell lower than the lowest.
ap 7-lw* corner Pa. avenue and 18th st.
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pERSONAL-Dear friend Don't waste any more
L time or money triflinR with quacks. see DR.
DARBY: 499 7th street, at once. It will be the
cheapest finally, ap3-lm*
The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-09-07
...[' NO. 2OO1

where he was told he was to be confined
for fortnight Not content with this.
Polofshy either told the Emperor himself
or contrived that it should come to his
ears that the player had actually the
presumption to indulge in imitation of his
Imperial Majesty.
On his liberation, Martinoff went to
Court to pay his respects as usual, and the
Emperor told him Of his accusation. which
he denied. .'Well," said the Emperor.
"Ifyou never did, ,letme have an imitation
OF myself now We know you can do So
ifyou choose" This was an awkward and
dangerous position for the poor actor, who
felt be should get into trouble for either
falling short of, or avoiding the charac-
ter. Still the autocrat was determined /:
there was no escape. Suddenly a bright
thought struck the player, and, drawing
himself up, he assumed the exact bearing
and manneriof the Emperor, and in a
voice so like that it made every one pres
ent start, said: Posks give Martinoff
[himselfl thousand silver rubles l,-
STOP" said the Emperor. Il have heard
quite enough. The imitation is admirable
but, the entertainment promises to be too
expensive. Give him the rubles, Poloffs-
ky; and now mind sir, let this be the last
time you ever dare to mimic me here or
elsewhere" 1t is, Of course, unnecessary
to say Martinof was too glad to pocket
the money and escape SO we'll.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-09-07

The EMPEROR NICHOLAS AND THE AC-
TOR. The following anecdote is new,
and exhibits the late Emperor Of Russia
in new character, as we'll as records
one of the most happy escapes from an
awkward position that wit and presence
Of mind might afford Some, years ago
there was very celebrated comic ac tor
at ST. Petersburg named Martinoff. He
had most extraordinary powers Of imita-
tion, and was SO great a favorite with the
public as sometimes to venture interpola-
tion of his own, instead Of following the
advice of Hamlet to players, to "speak
no more than is set down for them" The
Emperor at the same time had high
chamberlain, or parsonage filling SINH
lar Office, named PoloAshy. Whether for
fun or malice. MartinoA, while perform
ing, contrived to let off some puns against
the great man which were warmly re-
eeived by the audience. The consequence
was, as soon as the play was over, the
actor found himself in custody of guard
Of soldiers who took him to prison,
The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-09-07

SO QUA few days since, as we
learn, well-known lawyer of Providence
received call at his Office from coun-
try gentleman who wanted little ad-
vice" on some law question. TIE lawyer
was seated in an easy chair, with his feet
elevated, and himself apparently deeply
interested in pamphlet before him. The
gentleman asked a question and received
an answer from the attorney, the latter
still keeping his eyes riveted to the book.
A second and third question was asked
and answered with like result The coun-
try gentleman took out his wallet, ex.
tracted therefrom ten dollar bank note,
and laid it on the table near the attorney.
The lawyer for the first time during his
customers presence, took his eyes for
moment from the pamphlet. picked up the
bank note and deposited it in his vest
pocket and resumed his reading. After
the lapse of some ten minutes or so the
gentleman says:
"That was ten dollar bill I gave you,
| believe -
!" Yes. believe So" replied the law
yer, StiIi very mucH Interested IN tn6
book ee
Am l to receive no change z" inquir-
ed the gent.
The lawyer placed his foot upon the
floor, turned toward bis visitor and asked:
Did you ever see water run down
over mill dam !"
Yes, sir"
WELL sir, did you ever see any Of it
run up back again p
To the last question there was no re-
ply; the gentleman from the country
heaved a deep. long drawn sigh, cast his
eyes toward the ceiling, and with coun-
tenance that indicated that he expected
at least nine dollars in change, he, with .
"slow and measured tread, I" marched out
into the open air. wiser, if not bet
ter man.--Bristol z. l. Phenir.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-09-07

name I had heard him give the farmer,

name / had heard him give the farmer,
addressed him thus: ss
=. Your clothes will ft me, and mine
will ft you. and mine are as good as
yours; give me three dollars to boot, and
! will swap
mo- said he. i will give You dol
lar sia 2
Done-it's bargain, said I. W. 4
$50 we walked into the woods, and
soon made the exchange. When / had
brushed him he said be was satisfied, and
went on his way much pleased with the
exchange.
"As soon as he was out of sight I
started for the farmers, who received me
very kindly, and said be was glad I had
concluded to accept his invitation, and
helped me off with the coat, and hung it
by the fire; and what was. better, gave
me what / much needed, good break
fast. 1t took me till dinner time to dry
and clean my clothes; so I staid till din
ner, and then it rained so hard that did
not leave till just in time for the night
boat, when the farmer took me in his car
riage to the landing, introducing me by
my assumed name to those that we met.
l reached New York, and as the
vessel l had come in was about to return,
l took passage in her and soon arrived at
home, where l remained until about a
month ago. when my wife seemed to wish
me to make another attempt, aud as had
a longing that way, set out in the first
vessel that sailed. The ship was captur-
ed by a Confederate steamer, and all
hands put on beard an English steamer
and landed at Havana. entirely destitute.
| applied to the American Consul, who
directed me to the captain Of the cruiser
that brought me here, who took me on
board, when soon discovered that was
looked upon as one of the crew. l re-
monstrated, but found no chance of re-
dress; so l made the best of it, and at
tended to my duties with an alacrity that
pleased the officers. Soon after leaving
Havana we came in sight of blockade
runner. gave chase, fred, when she fred
in return. Her shot took effect on me, as
you perceive, and I am here"
Here the poor fellow closed his narra-
tive. and few days afterwards be died,
leaving his effects in my care, which
shall send to his wife the first opportu-
nifty
| have suppressed all names at his re-
quest, and l leave you to make your own
comments.fr 8 s
The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-09-07

AN IRISH RECRUTTING OFFICE I'm.
LISTING LAWYER. mind yerself,
now, for this is as true as gospel 1t was
on the 18th of May, 1S49, listed recuit
in Dublin, and put the question to him,
gave him the shillin', glory be to God,
and walked him to the barracks as fine
as fiddle. Well behold ye, now, few
days afther he was claimed as prentice,
and SO he was had up before the major
and he committed him for trial. Well, at
the following sizes he was had up, and
was called as witness, and the lawyer
that defended him tould me did not list
him.
"I did," says /.
Did ye put the questions to him
rightly" says he.
"I did," says I.
"By the virtue Of yer oath, now," says
he. "just axe me the questions, for don't
believe you axed them"
"How do you know that ?" says I, ''for
by this and by that you worn't by"
None of yer business" says he, "come
now, let us hear. Put the questions to
me-" says he. and he held out his hand,
and accordingly / pulled out half crown
and clapped it in his fist, and then up
and axed him the questions, aud he said
"yes" to them all.
"Was these the same questions ye put
to the prisoner 2" says he.
They wor." says l.
"Well, here's yer half crown back for
ye." says he
II can't take it, sir" saysI.
Why not" says he
why not 7" says I. "why, sure /
can't take it back till ye go before mag
istrate and pay the smart money
q You be hanged" says he. And be
put the money in his pocket, and | called
to his iordship on the Lench for a witness
that had 'isted him. And oh, holy
Biddy but there was roar in the COURT
Begorra, his lordship the Judge laughed
till the tears ran down his face, and says
he to the counsellor eF
8. | am sorry for you, my good man,
but hope you'll get promotion soon.'
Well, the decision of the court being
in my favor, l axed the Judge av' might
take my new recruit !? And they all roar
ed again, and the counsellor got as red as
a turkey cock, and as mad as bull with
the collie, but at last he made the best he
could oft, and paid up the smart money"
and / picked up my cap to leave the court;
and says l to the counsellor, says l.
"Don't list in the line next time, sir" /"
+. What, thin" says he, snappishly.
ooh, yer honor" says [, 'stick to the
rifles that's more in your way"
Well, begorra, when tould the story
to the major. | thought he'd die, and
when he'd done laughin' he bid me keep
the smart money" for myself.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-09-07

The ROAD re Poor FARMING i. In
vest ell your capital in land, and run in
debt for more.
2. Hire money to stock your farm.
8. Have no faith in your own business
and be always ready to sell out.
1. Buy mean cows, spawned horses,
poor oxen, and cheap tools.
S. Feed poor hay and mouldy cornstalks
exclusively, in order to keep your stock
tame fiery cattle are terribly hard on
rickety wagons and plows. Use the oil
of hickory freely whenever your oxen
need strength it is cheaper than hay or
meal, and keeps the hair lively, and
pounds out all the grubs
6. Select such calves for stock as the
butchers shuu-beauties of runts, thin
in the hams, and pot bellied: but be sure
and keep their blood thin by scanty her.
bage animals are safest to breed from
that havn't strength to herd.
7. Be cautions about manufacturing
manure it makes the fields look black
and mournful about planting time; besides
it is deal of hard work to haul it.
8. Never waste time by setting out
fruit and shade trees fruits and leaves
rotting around place make it unhealthy