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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
MOST PERFECT.

Natural, Artificial help TO the human eye ever
known. They arc ground under their own SUI
pervision, from minute Crystal Pebbles,
melted together. and derive. their name,
Diamond" on account of their hardness
and brilliancy. The SCIENTIFIC PRINCE
PIE on which they are constructed brings the
core or center of the lens directly in front OF
the eye, producing a clear and distinct vision,
as in the natural. healthy sight, and prevent
ing all unpleasant sensations, such as glim-
mering and wavering ofsight, dizziness, etc. !,
peculiar to all others in use. They are mounted
in the finest manner, in frames of the best
quality, Of all materials used for that purpose.
Their finish and durability cannot be sur
passed.
OAuTIoY.-None genuine unless bearing
their trade mark stamped on every frame.
p8- w. @. BYRD, Jeweler and 0ptician, is
sole agent for Memphis, Tenn, from whom
they can only DO obtained. These goods are
.NfTfftFNE 'HtfE 1q-eod-l4-18
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Depot al foot Of Main street.
Ticket Office. 2S71S Main street. one door
norm u 'oH'IA s .YoNGE. een1 sup't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

& I would respectfully inform
the public ut large that i am
prepared to ill orders, whole
sale and retail, with all kinds
of fresh meats, vegetables, fish,
etc, at the lowest cash prices, at
No. 1870 Main Street. (
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- . pEnhINs.sAuCE

LEA a. Rllhltl Nke' "a UCE
Pronounced By ConnOiEseurg
1.-THE ONLY GOOD sApCEH
Il improves appetite md disoltl8n. ari V
l. urrivaled for iis Favor. We are directed b
Messrs. LEA 4 PRRRINs 70 prosecute az
parties makins or vending counterfeiu.
JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS,
Iti-vxiii-if2 Agents. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
COMMISSION.

They pledge their patrons TO give strict per-
orders and other business committed 10 their
care. EDWIN ii. Low
WILLIAM J. SCOTT.
JOSEPH X. SCOTT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION FROM
ID the First Chancery Court Of Shelby county,
in favor Of M. Wolf and others vs.J. p.
Goodman and others, / will sell for cash, to
the highest bidder in front of the Sheriff s
Office. on Second street. near Union street, in
the city of Memphis, Shelby county, Ten
nessee, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

Ferryboat will leave wharfboat. foot Of
Union street, daily. at 7.5O am,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

PuArs at sl5 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
FoK GALE.
Lots For Sale i'm Ida City,
on
Long Island, New York.

IDA CITY rs SITUATED ON LONG Is
II land, IS miles from New York city. the
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City. Lots there are hereby Of
fered for sale on the following terms: Fifty
dollars each. on a credit Of ten years. paya-
bic in ten annual instalmeuu-say IS % per
year on each lot. The patties own ng The
above property propose 70 sell 10 the Southern
people one.half Of the lots, say 1000. on the
above terms. without interest. The East
River Bridge i no. in. process. Of constrEe-
ton, connecting Manhattan Island. upon
which New York is situated. with Long L.
land.
fhis e good opportunity fof any person OF
this section Of country - invest email sums
In the purchase o. these lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach Of ell. pfoporty
on Ions iilhnd VII rggsiy inefease IN value
zap Of The City Of Ida can be seen. ana
full Information piFen, upon application being
made 70 ny. fONTAINE,
responding Secretary,
Va j. MnHfann rfrrrf
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TAXES.
N o III o H
Hhi1 nd
-To--llrsA pig
yi,a .dl 10 10Hn
TAX PAY e r. s
~ ft' N.l di 20 aciInaf llln
OF--- y0hnoi1 ao
SHELLEY COUNTY.

FNHE TAX BOOKS FOR THE YEAR 1871
l. are now ready. and will attend attho
ceiving the State and County Taxes for the
year 1871; eIrinN nfa sif l1 htiir
District No. l. at Freed Il Boyd's store.
Saturday. January 9th, 1872. ~
District No. 2, at Bass store. Friday, Janu-
airy 9th. ''4 iN ''e tini4 NN a'a7a
District No. 8, at Bottoms store, Thursday,
January 4th.
District Nool, at Cuba, Wednesday. Janu-
aIy Sd.
District No. 8, at engine house, corner Sec
ond and Adams streets, Wednesday. January
District No. {, at Raleigh, Friday and sat-
urdoy. January 18th and 18th.
District No. z. at Bartlett, Wednesday and
Thursday. January 10th and 18th.
District No. S. at Shelby Depot. Monday,
January 9Th. fio t'n.
District No, 9, at Baskerville, Tuesday. Jan
uary 9th. a ~. t.I ,-.I1f ~,
District No. 10. at CollierviIle, Monday and
Tuesday. January 18th and 10th.
District No. Il, at Germantown, Wednes-
day and Thursday, January 18th and 18th.
District No. y, at Meehanicsvills. satur-
day, January Goth.
District No. 10. at Arnold's, Monday, Janu-
airy I'D. ,.f
District No. II. at office, corner Second and
Union streets, Monday and Tuesday. Janu-
airy 9Th and 9Th. Ni
District No. Is, at jacob Brust's store,
Chelsea, Tuesday, January ed. bob an
District No. 16, at White Station. Friday.
January 10Th.
District 70. 4, at Mcconnell Church, Tues
day, January I'd. pNH9-AI
WIN. MCLEAN, m
Tax Collector Of Shelby County.
o6-l25 State of Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

Trustee,s eaIe.

RYvIRTUE OF THE TERMS Y y, ]. OF A DEED
gust, 1869, by Rosetta Glass and N. A. Glass,
TO the undersigned trustee, which conveyance
Is property registered in the Retiater'e office
Of this county, In Deed Book No. ", page
ing unpaid, at the request Of the holder
thereof L will on W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
BY Permission. Refer to
Nfr. .IAMEs Ia. LOW.

Late Of New Orleans. La.
Has fall power Of Attorney 70 transact busi-
ness for u. lie will give bic personal atten-
too IN the execution 81 Cotton orders and 20
the salcs Of merchandise, %
Low, SCOTT 4 CO..
No. aiadifon street. Mcmphi5, Tom.
peecmbe l. 1sTi n TT rq-f0f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
R'or Wharfnlaste'


b am a Democratic candidate for Wharf
master. ROBERT GOOD.
RICHARD W. LIGHTBURNE announces
himself rs Il candidate for Wharfmaster. at
the ensuing municipal election, Jan. 4. 1872.
BARNETTE. BAAINDS is an independent
candidate for Wharfmaster. Election, Janu-
airy 4, 1872. sg
Without any SOLICITATION Announce my
self as candidate for Wharfmaster. at the
ensuing municipal election, January !, 1872.
s. II. SHOCK.
p. W. MORRISON. the present Deputy
Wharfmaster. is candidate for Wharfmaster
at the January election.
We are authorized to announce Mr., J. NJ.
MCKNIGHT as n candidate for Wharfmaster
at the ensuing election. 62F
We are authorized to announce TOBIAS
WOLFE as candidate for Wharfmaster at
the ensuing Municipal eleciioh-January
1879
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

MEMfnI6 IUIoIVV INAs
Oyyrcr HouRs-FRoMS AN. TO SIX; SUNDAY
FRoM TO 10 Az.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

.rNNANN IL
zine in She market, AlhouSh PO'cer Tul ye,
70 n.ild and pleasant ia iheh- oper ciion @al
he most feeble can take them rcia perfect
safety. W0IIAtfIIln #tII w
50 They may he safely Used at any aga,
and at any period, ExoErs pvnIxo THE FIRST
THREE MoNFRs, during which the unfailing
uatsse Of their action would infallibly PRE-
VENT pregnancy. affFrE ~ CD
sS- All letters seeking information or
advice will be promptly, freely and discreetly
answered. Ia fa. .srrE ela
Ga- 4acs, bon contains abota 100 pizs, AID
= ''7,-ppcd IN tohiie paper printed IN deep red
letters, toih JtR and s1Ilicii directions enclosed.
n5- Sent by mail, free Of postage, On
receipt Of price, IS, per box.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

By request I announce myself as candi-
date for the Office Of Tax Collector. at the en-
suing municipal election in January. 1872.
1H j. A. GR0NAUER.
To the Editor Of the Ledger;
Of City Tax Collector at the ensuing election
in January. M. MAGEVNEY. in.
FELIX w. ROBERTSON is a candi-
date for recollection 10 the office Of City Tax
Collector. Election, January 4. 1879.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

GAYoso ESoAMPNENT. No. 3-Ineets on the
LIST and Sd Thursday nights OF each m S 3 g
G. NJ, Carroll, @. P.;J. Linkhauer, ii. ri D.
NJ. Norwood S. W. Thos. Bacon. scribe.
MEMPHIS ENCANPMEET. No. 39-meets "a ana
4th Thursday nights Of each month, A, :
Jones, c; P.i 4. 3. Jukes, a. =. l. .. Ding
ham, S. W.; G. Gross, Scribe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

Which are now offered 10 the public. are pro-
nounced BY all the celebrated opticians Of the
world to be tho
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

A IL LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
Adherence 10 Ida City and The purchase sad
sale Of lot should Be addressed 4 Hy. Pom
tame. Corresponding Secretary, No 10 Nadi-
son street. Memphis, Tenn. The title - the
mcut and maps published correctly rcrrcEc1t
the value and attractions 81 The place.
if3-fl JACOB THOMPSON.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
Beautiful Answers.

A pupil Of the Able Sicord gave the fol-
lowing very extraordinary answers:
"What is gratitude y'
Gratitude is the memory Of tho heart 4"
"What Is hope 2"
"llope is tho blossom Of happiness"
What is the difference between hone
and desire Z"
"Desire is a tree in leaf, n.pe is tree
10 flower, and enjoyment IL tree 10 fruit 4"
"Nhat is eternity 2"
"A day without yesterday OF Tomorrow.
line that has 90 end. 4"
"What is time 2"
"a line that has two ends-a path which
begins in the cradle and ends in the tomb &"
"What is God p
"The necessary being, the sum If oierni-
", the mechanist Of nature, the eye Of JUS
tice, the matchmaker Of the universe. the
soul Of the world"
"Does God reason 2"
oman reasons, because be doubts bo
deliberales-he decides. God is ompisci-
cut; he never doubts--ho therefore never
reasons
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
The Vagabond Sage.

An old man Of very active physiopnorny.
answering 10 the name Of Jacob Wilmot.
was brought to the Police Court. His
clothes looked az though they might have
been bought second hand in his Youthful
prime, for they suffered more from rubs Of
the world than the proprietor himself.
what business 2
None I'm a traveller
"a vagab)nd, perhaps p
you are not far wrong. Travellers and
yagabonds are about the same thing. The
difference is that the latter travels without
money, and the former without brains.
'Wberc have you travelled =
'All over the continent
For what purpose?
observation
What have you observed =
a little TO commend, much TO eensure.
and great deal 20 laugh at
'Humpb what do you commend 2
a handsome woman #bo will stay At
home az eloquent preacher that will preach
short sermons; a good writer that will not
write too much aud fool that has sense
enough TO hold his tongue.
What do You ccusure p
q man that marries a girl for her fno
clothing a youth who studies medicine
While be has the nee Of bis hands and the
people who will elect drunkard 20 Office
What do you laugh atp
4 laugh al man who expects bis posi-
ton 70 command that respect which bis
personal qualifications and qualities do not
merit
lie was dismissed.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

LIVER AS FooD. The California SCI
ent,fc Press says: ave cannot too strong.
ly denouuce the use Of liver and kidneys as
food Tor man. These organs are constantly
charged with the worn out, excrementious
matters of the system, the presence OF
which, when rightly understood, are dis
gustingly offensive to the taste. Their
presence is evinced by the fact that these
portions of an animal are always the parts
first subject to decomposition. They make
very good food for hens and dogs but for
man-never =
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

To Curl HAIR Take two ounces Of
borax, one drachm Of powdered gum sene-
gal, one quart of hot water (not boiling ,
mix, and as soon as the ingredients arc dis
solved, add two ounces of spirits of wine
strongly impreenated with camphor; on
retiring TO rest, wet the hair with the above
mixture and roll it in papers as usual !;
leave them until morning, when untwist
and form into ringlets. Stanton Spec.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

AILANTHUs-A VALUABLE DIsCovK-
RY-l. Il. Huddleson, Esq, a prominent
lawyer and well-posted citizen Of Purdy
McNairy county, Tenn, informs us that
the people of his place, after a series of
careful tests and experiments, have become
fully satisfied that the Ailanthus, or "Tree
of Heaven" (ailanthus glanduloses) is
sure preventive ~ muTrain in cattle. He
says the cattle commence eating the leaves
Of the tree about the time in the season
when the murrain would appear, and that
none having access to il have ever been
known to take tho disease, while others all
around have been seriously afflicted. As
proof positive, he refers TO a case where a
gentleman living in Purdy had, under the
impression that il injured the milk, stop
ped his cattle from feeding on the ailanthus
by keeping them closely penned at night,
and driving them beyond the range of its
growth each morning. As consequence.
they all sickened and died of murrain.
while the cattle Of his less fastidious neigh.
bors escaped.
This thing is we'll worth looking into.
IL is said that nothing has been created in
vain, but We have long been Of the opinion
that an exception should be made in the
case of the ailanthus Now we hone, how
ever, that no exception will be necessary.
and that all people of good taste will be
permitted TO view it in the light Of a disa
greeable medicine, rather than a disogreea-
bic nuisance. ErchaHge.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

The rates Of advertising are, for a square item
lncs) or less, ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS for
three iuseriions-larger ones in the same propor-
ton Each continuance Thirty-seven and a half
cents.
Quarterly, half yearly and yearly advertise
mens inserted ut a liberal reduction on the above
rates
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged regular rates.
Reimbursement to be considered by the month
or year unless specified on the Manuscript, or pre-
uously agreed upon between the parties
Resolutions OF associations, communications of
limited interest, and notices Of deaths exceeding
rsSLlNss will be charged ten cents per line.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

TT Many ladies have ruined the shape
OF their ears by wearing heavy massive ear
rings, which not only spoil the shape of tho
ear by elongating it, but also produces
headache aud pains in the face.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
South Branch 9ntslliaemrsr.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY, OCT. d. 1871
NO TIME FOR HATE.

BECOME with feud away with strife.
Our human hearts unmating
Let us be friends again, since life
Is all too short for hating.
SO dull the day, so dim the way,
So rough the road we're faring
FOR better wend with faithful friend
Than stalk alone, uncaring.
The barren fig, the wthered vine.
Are types of selfs living,
But souls that give, like thine and mine.
Renew their life by giving.
While cypress waves DER early graves,
On all the way weer going,
Far better plant where seed is scant
Than crush the fruit that's growing.
Away with scorn since die we must,
And rest on one low pillow
There are no rivals in the dust,
No foes beneath the willow.
80 dry the bowers, so few the flowers
Our weary path discloses
Far better stop where dazies droop
Than trample over roses
o, what are all the joys we hold,
Compared to joys above us?
Aad what are rank, and power, and gold,
Against the hearts that loves us?
So fleet our years, so full of tears,
So closely Death is waiting
God sends US peace for loving grace,
But leaves no time for hating.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

THE CARE" "a writer in the Orey-
tand honttiy gives the following interest
ing description Of what the people Of Buen
os Ayres call the oire He was sitting
with the American proprietor Of quinta
one warm noontimo, with tho doore and
windows oil open, and slipping a glass Of
vine, when be experienced a sudden bot
not unpleasant sensation, like quick light
chill, which lasted not longer than quar-
tor Of second. At the same time o sharp
click proceeded from the bottle and vine
glasses, % il they had been lightly raped
by some small object, That's Tie aire.'
What's the aireY asked the guest. III
you attempt 10 life that bottle, said the
host, you will find il cut in two; and you
will also discover that the glasses have shar-
ed the same fate This was found to be
true. No satisfactory explanation can be
given Of this phenomenon but il is thought
10 be entirely electrical. II dog or other
animal should happen 20 be heated AZ the
time IL comes IN contact with the afre. liz
instantly fixed in its then position. If
dog is about 10 scratch his ear, his hind leg
would be held rigidly a. II in the act for
several successive days. Mankind are not
wholly exempt from S. influences, and
people who have been caught 10 that posi-
ton by the ARE are frequently seen with
their heads turned half round, az IL looking
over their shoulders. The effects are read
ily reduced by poultioing, and have never
0ccasioned serious results
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
Farmer and House-Keeper.

rS In broiling a beefsteak, whenever
the Goals blaze up from the drippiugs, a
pinch of fine salt thrown upon them will
instantly extiuguish the flames. BY care
fully attending to this matter you may have
your broiled chicken or steak we'll done.
though not scorched.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

EF No better plan has ever been devils
cd to keep butter sweet than TO put it in
clean jars and cover it with strong brine.
No kind Of vessel, cask or tub will answer
so well as 4 jar. In this way il can be kept
fresh and sweet for twelve months.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

TEA LEAVES A REMEDY FOR BURNS AND
ocALDS.-A poultice of tea leaves applied
TO small burns and scalds, afford immedi-
ate relief. The leaves are softened with
hot water, and, while quite warm, applied
upon cotton over the entire burned sur
face. This application discolors and appar.
emily tans the parts, and removes the ac-
ute sensibility and tenderness.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
THERE ARE MOMENTS.

Oh there are moments in our lives
When every sorrow, every pain
That we have ever known or felt,
Comes back with startling force again.
And there are moments, too, that bring,
Back all the happiness of years
Moments when we forget that life
Is noa'ed to its rest in tears.
\ foretaste of that better life
Where grief is cheated of its prey
Where flowers of love that once to bloom
And never known to fade away.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

KEEPING HoNEY.-To keep honey all
the year round, let it run through fine
serve to separate it from particles of wax,
then boil it gently in an earthen vessel
skim off the foam which gathers on top, and
cool it IN jars. After covering these tight.
ly, set them away in a cool cellar.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
Office, Corner Main and Grdrei Lane SIS,
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7 Z II Ms:

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DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS If paid in ad-
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

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ard several excellent stories the whole making
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
Down the Hill.

The evening of every mans life is con-
ing on apace The day of life will soon be
spent. The sun, though it may be up in
the mid Heaven, will pass swiftly down the
western sky, and disappear. What shall
light up mans path when the sun of life
has gone down He must travel on to
the next world but what shall illumine
his footsteps after the nightfall Of death, a
mid the darkness of his journey What
question more important, more practical,
more solemn for each reader of our journal
to ask himself? That is long journey to
travel without friend Yet every man
must perform it The time is not far dis
tant when all men will begin the journey
There Is an evening star in the natural
world. Its radiance is bright AID beauti-
full and cheering to the benighted travel
CT. But life's evening star is in a good
hope of heaven. It's beauty and brilliancy
are reflected from the Sun of Righteous
ness, whose bright rays light up the eve
ming of life, and throw their radiance quite
across the darkness Of the grave into I'm
manueFs laCd II has illuminated the
footsteps Of many traveller into eternity
II IA of priceless value A thousand worlds
cannot purchase it yet it is offered with
out money and without price to him who
will penitently and thankfully receive it.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

61w.y Hampshire County, w. Ta.,
Db\cIlCE in Hampshire and the adjoining
1 counties
or--la Tie Old Cou-thouse Building.
Sept. 81, 1870.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27
Professional Cards.
ALEX. MONROE.
WAITE & JACOB,

JOHN j JACOB
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-23
PLANE SrAprE Fr,ops ron HorsRs

PLANK STABLE FLOORS FOR aORsRs.-
correspondent Of the Cincinnati Gu2ette
pr fers bare plank floors for horses. He
says" have tried it for fifteen years,
and never Uttered stall yet, nor have |
ever had a horse or mule get lame by be-
ing % treate. have ut times left sta
bl floors without plank, and afterwards
pianked them, for he reason that horses
do letter on plank floors, and the stables
are more easily cleaned. They do not
wear in holes ar ever get wet. got the
'de& from paper many years ago, which
ted that in Holland q think they use
stoac floors for their stables. and never
litter tnem, and they have sounder horses
than IN any other country. Now, if !
were g ing to build stable floor; l won d
get two by four inch oak scantling, aud
lay them lengthwlse of the stall, or the
me way the horses stand, and leave
small half,inch cracks between them.
s trlng them tdgwies you will have n
floor tour inches think, and one that will
be always dry and cool. The reason of
laying ii lengthwise of the horse is, if it
sh uld ever wear out it is where the horse
stands; consequently only few pieces
need he aiken up and repaired. | would
also have the floor two feet above the
ground, if possible, for dryness and vent
ilatioH. Whoever builds as above direct
ID will never regret it,"-RNr0L Neac
Yorker.