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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22
for tie farmer.

Te Asessssia sbs We3sAs ef LivanS Cassle.
Experienced drovers and butchers are in the
habit Of buying cattle, estimating their weight
foot. From long observation and practice, they
are enabled to come very near TO the actual weigh
Of an animal; but many Of them would be most
apt to err, if at all, the right side. while the
less experienced farmer always stands chance
to get the worst Of the bargain. To such we
should recommend tho following rule to ascertain
the weight Of cattle, which il xaid to approach
very nearly tho truth in most cases. The prnf
Of this Ia the satisfaction Of any farmer, is easily
determined at most Of the annual fairs where
scales are erected, and at numerous other points
in the country.
stand square just behind the shoulder blade |;
measure ON = rule the feet and inches the animal
Is in circumference-this is called the girth; then
with the string, measure from the bone of the
tail which plumbs the line with the hinder part of
the bullock direct the line along the back to the
fore part of the shoulder blade; take the dimen.
sOns on the foot rule rs before which is the length;
then work the figures in the following manner:
Girth Of the animal, say feet inches length S
feet inches, which multiplied together makes
81 square superficial feet, aud that multiplied by
23-the number of pounds allowed to each super
fetal foot Of cattle measuring less than and
more than five feet in girth-makes 713 pounds.
When the animal measures less than nine and
more than seven in girth, 81 10 the number Of
pounds to each superficial foot.
Again, suppose pig or any small beast to
measure 2 feet in girth and along the back,
which multiplied together makes square feet,
that multiplied by 1.-THE number Of pounds al
lowed to each square foot of cattle measuring less
than three feet in girth-mnkes a pounds.
Again, suppose a calf, a sheep, &c, should
measure feet inches in girth and feet9 inches
in length, which multiplied together make Isl
| square feet; that multiplicity l6.the number
Of pounds allowed to cattle measuring less than
feet and moro than 3 feet in girth-makes 265
pounds The dimensions Of girth and length Of
exactly taken in this way it is all that is
essary for any computation, or any. valuation Of
stock. and answers exactly to the four quarters,
sinking the offal. The rule is 90 simple that any
one can work it snt. Much Is often lost to farm
by guess work in the weight OftlSeir stock
and this plain rule is well worth their attention
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

The following conversation between q young
lady who wrote for magazines and an old gentle
man who believed he could speak English, occur
red somewhere in Massachusetts, and is quoted
for the benefit of grammarians:
Old Gentleman-"Are there any houses build
ing in your villagef"
Young Lady-"No, sir. There is q new house
being built for Mr.. Smith, but it is the carpcn
tiers who are building"
Gentleman" True; l sit corrected. To be
building is certainly different thing from to bt
built. And how long has Mr. Smiths house been
being bulti"
Lady Cooks puzzled a moment and then an.
swers rather abrnptly-"Nearly year."
Gentleman" How much longer do you think
it will be being builtf"
Lady (explosively)-"Don't know"
Gentleman-"I should think Mr.. Smith would
be annoyed by its being SO long being built, for
the house he now occupies being old he must
leave it, and the new one being only being built,
instead of being built as he expected, he can
not"
Here the gentleman perceived that the lady
had disappeared.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

! DEFENCE OF THE CROw.-The crow in many
parts of the world is considered marauder on
the farm, and the gun is perseyeringly used for
his determination. The most able writers on
OrnithOlogy, and others who have studded his
habits, agree that instead Of being q robber and n
pest to the farmer, he is Of the most faithful
friends and greatest benefactors. liz consumes
in the of the year vast quantities Of grubs
worms and nOxiOus vermin; he is q valuable
scavenger and clears the land of offensive masses
ofdecaying animal substances; he hunts the grass
fields, and pulls ont and devOurs the underground
caterpillars, wherever Inc perceives the sign of
their operations as evinced by the wilted stalks;
lastly he is volunteer sentinel about, the farm,
and drives the hawk from its Enclosures, preven-
ting greater mischief than f1rft of which he is
himself guilty. 1t is chirfy during seed time and
harvest that the depredations Of the crow are
committed; during the remainder of the year We
witness only his services, and SO highly are those
services appreciated by those who have written
of birds, that we cannot name an ornithologist
who does not plead in his behalf-Spirifof Times
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

ALBERT, an old Fifteenth Amendment. was dis
coursing in Lawreneeville, Georgia. last week
upon the subject of negroes. The Atlas TINS re-
ports him: He rose to 'splaiu himself as fol.
lows: Il des tell you, niggers is gtten too big,
anyhow-da thinks demseiv-s good as white folks;
dars my wife-she's done had four pair high mp
gater shoes dis year, and now she wants anoth-
er pair. It's quare that bein' sot free will make
niggers snch fouls Da used to think tia was
dom mighty well if they got pair Of shoes by
Christmas. l wish de last one of dem was put
back ia slavery for about five years to learn em
some sense. I'd be willin to go back a while
myself, jest to some OBJ these bisoted niggcrs
took down."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LAMBs.-The following
is from CaLeman'a Rural UorId of the 18th:

TAKE CARE OF YOUR LAMBs.-The following
is from Coleman's RMral Uorid Of the 18th:
The tenderest grass is best for lambs. Hence
old pastures that have lain idle for a week or two
are, usually, selected. In separating lambs, these
pastures should he kept for them, especially if
they have been accustomed to be in them. This
makes them more familiar and satisfied. The
sheep must not be in call Of the lambs, and the
fences must I've tight to bar all egress. A
little salt. with pinch of oatmeal, may he given
them daily. This will make them the more con-
tented and enable them to grow and become
strong Especially should this he done if the
pasture fails, and when the season is advanced.
Shelter is as necessary footl to their improve
ment and health. Be careful Of your lambs in the
late cold rains. Accustom them to shelter and
pet them. This, in connection with good feed,
will pay good interest, in wool as well as in car
cass and propagation 1t is, indeed, the secret Of
success.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

BASEMENT STABLEs.-A correspondent of the
ton to the healthiness Of basement stables, says
al have generally kept from fourteen to sixteen
head Of cattle in the basement of my barn, with
from three to four horses. for twenty years past.
The horses are kept up the year round; the cows
generally turn ont in the yard in front of the
barn, when the days are pleasant. The stables
regularly cleaned every day, and well Uttered.
A more healthy lot Of stock have never known.
for have not had sick cow horse since
have used these stables. certainly like base
ment stables-they are warm and comfortable in
winter, and cool and pleasant in summer"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22
A Dull TOwn.

Paducah, Ky, is the very place for all that
long
For lodge in some vast wilderness"
An editor speaking of the place, says of it
"The town is so 'irretrevably' religious that
q fight OF skrummage is impossible. Even the
dumb beasts partake of the general quiet. The
other Sunday, while over there fishing ex-
cursion, we tied oyster can to dogs tail, hut
he wouldn't run an inch. We kicked him, hut
he set up "old hundred" and yelled most vocif-
eronsly. A big mule refused to kick negro's
hat off, after an hours Just cause and provoca-
ton" The chickens remained on the rOost all
day, and we couldn't stone hog into a rur al
though we gave them the advantage of DOWN
hill grade. The fish wouldn't bite after half-a-
days coaxing, and consequently we toddled
home"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

WE heard a rather good one the other day. A
sid"~ u"rnan's only son vent to Mexico, fought
well. and returned. His mother was pious, and
after he had answered numerous inquiries ms to
his health, etc, she said:
:" Now tell me, Henry. You didn't kill any one,
did youf You didn't P'iut yonr gun at anv of
them, and commit murder, right agin the Bible
dad youf II wsud bc Wicked
Said he: 1 don't know as killed any one
bnt made eight or ten of them squat id sud
denir
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

WATERING FLOwFRs-A regular supply Of
water is highly advantageous to roses during the
early part Of summer. especially in situations
where the snl in which they grow is light and
sandy. In ordinary cases, however it is aafest to
water with gentle hand, rs the young foliage Of
roses, well other plants suffers greatly from
every kind Of rough treatment. This will appear
evident to any one the least acquainted with the
strnctnre Of leaves, whose innnmerable stoniata
and delicate external coverings. plead, and plead
earnestly, for other treatment than they often
receive.-Americaa Farmer.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22
Tht fnrl Of the Ching.
A sERENADE.
WIZ TIE rorTaY LETT OH

SIM beneath your lattice. love.
a cong Of great regard for you;
Tas acoii Is getting rather high
Ny voice Is, too.
The Iakslet in deep shadow lies,
TIE frogs make such . hullabal1o:
think they sing . trife hoarse-
And, love, me too.
The blossoms on the pumpkin vine
Are weeping diamond tears 81 dew:
lis warm. the flowers are whiting last
Ny linen too.
An mo,ionless the cellars stand.
with silent moonbeams slantins through;
The air Is. very drowsy. love-
And am, too.
Oh, could soar on loving wings.
And at your window gently WOO!
But then your lattice you would bolt
So III bolt, too.
And now I've done my serenade.
Farewell, Ny best regards 70 you;
III close with one tFrench) word for all.
And that is. tout"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

A RURAL New York youth lately went to claim
his bride and conduct her to the al;ar only to
find that she had eloped with another fellow the
previous night. He did not tear his hair any,
but inst remarked: "By Jove, l am glad she was
married last night instead Of tonight if she is of
that disposition.-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

CATCHING SHEEP.-Never seize a sheep nv the
particularly in warm weather when they are
large and fat. The hest way to catch . sheep ia
by the hind leg. or by the neck. The animal ia
easily held by placing one hand under the lower
jaw and the other back of its ears, and slightly
raising its head.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

SPEAKING of Gratz Browns "big time" ut
New Haven. the Columbus (Ohio) Journal indul-
ges in the following moral refiectious:
Look not upsn the watermelon when IL is
red, nor upon the stewed cherry when It giveth
its color in the cup: at the last it biteth like a
soft shrllcd crab and stingeth like the cholera
mor5us"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

AN Ingenious wife in Des Mones has discover.
ed the means of curing her lesser half of snoring
and it is this: She has gatfa percha pipe with
cnbe-shaped ends; one she prts over his nose and
mouth, and the other over his ears: thus he con-
sumes his own noise, rs store does its smoke
and wakes mp instantly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22
PROGRAMMES.


STOCK AUCTION EACH DAY, AT II N.
First Day.
Opening Address.
Exhibition of Horses for all work.
Wheelbarrow Race.
Second Day.
Draft Horses.
Match Horses.
In Light Harness.
Farm and Garden Products.
Vegetables. Nst--
Flour, Butter, Bread, Honey.
Furniture, Saddlery, Boots, SC.
Sewing Machines, Millinery.
Horse race, one-f0urth mile.
Third Day.
Jacks, Jennets and Mules.
Best Stallion, any age or breed.
Best Stallion, and not less than three of
his Colts on exhibition.
Best Mare, any age or breed.
TrOtting in Harness.
Fruits, Flowers, Paintings and Pictures.
Finest Sucking Colts.
Textile Fabrics, Kansas Manufacture.
Needle and Fancy Work.
Sack Races.
Fourth Day.
Thoroughbred Horses.
Bulls, Cows, Oxen.
Fat Cattle.
Hogs, Sheep.
Fine Wool.
Agricultural Implements
Wagons.
Poultry.
Horse race, half mile.
Foot Races.
Equestrianship.
Grand Parade by the 'sThunderbOlts."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

AT an Indiana railroad breakfast table, few
days aSo. a traveller from the East handed to one
of his fellow travellers plate Of sausages where
upon the question asked: as il safes To
which WAS replied: 'This is prolific hog conn
tF, and it is safe TO eat sausage wherever hog is
cheaper than dog"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

CURE FOR SPAvIN.-E- ]. Bantx writes the
Prairie Farmer, that tn cnre . bnne spawn in the
leg, il should he washed clean with soap and warm
water, then clip of the hair and apply ounce
pnlverized sal ammoniac, half ounce gum cam
phor, one ounce Venice turpentinc, one ounce
tinctnre of cantharidles. one ounce spirits ammo
mia, two ounces olive OIL twice per dav, and rub in
we'll
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

THE following touching effnsion, from an aged
washerwOman. must appeal TO the sympathes of
all capable Of feeling anothers woe:
Oh cramp and spazxumi
often has um
Nooralgy, too. and tic,
And roomatfics in style
Which rubsin lie
With op pod -de1ly- dick!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

CORRESPONDENT of the Cosafry Gesflemas
SAYS he has never known an application of solu-
leand horses. Itistobe applied with sponre
once aday, or twice day in very had cases.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

Oh fences. partially decaycd and mossgrown,
can he renovated to sonic extent, or at least he
kept from rand destruction. by good coat Of
whlfewash Besides. it gives them fresh look.
and makes the premises altogether more cheerful
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

"WoMEN. wake up!" exclaims the RerolsffoH.
and an indolent rural ecitor adds: "Yes, and
d-n it, turn ont and make fire and put the tea
kettle on
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

TO Thin frnit is not to get the less fruit, Int
the better We are afraid tn prime; we are still
more afraid to thin ont our fruit the nice pears
and peaches; Init that is the way to get nicer ones
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

IN scme Of the large dairies Of Devonshire.
each mixer has three buckets, and divides each
cows milk into three portions, which with their
cream are kept entirely separate.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

No paint shonld he applied to handles Of farm
unless, perhaps, it be little around the ferules.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

IRIS your tall fellows who are lnckiest in love
The ladies' are all in favor of Hy-men.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL DE.
PARTMENT

Entries in these elaases must be made and articles
delivered to the Secretary the rst day nat later
than twelve oek Of the scc"ud day II the Fair aee
that hour entries will be made The articles entered
to rrman exhibition in Floral Han during the fair
In every wh~re hrst and srcssd premium h der.
ed the animal article yin only be permitted b
take one Of the premiums thus offered.
The ha1e ribbon win indicate the rst premium, purple
the second and red the certificate.
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AGENTS WANTED
TO suI THE sFtxxpsD rAsLoa STEEL ENGRAVING
~CHRUf WEEPmG OVER JKRUSALKN

md by AmeYicas best engf1yer An WIN It want Il
ss eooe Xpply 70 VALLEY PUBLIsHING CO, 81.
LOUR. No. luiy@
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-08-22

An premiums viii be paid by the Treasurer receipt
Of order from the given at the last day Of
for within month will be considered donated
Society.
low smonnt Of list pro payment premiums will
he made.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-23
WEEKLY REPORT OF THE LIVE STOCK
Al L-,r Ole LIlLIMONO.
NORFOLK MARKETS.

FEBRUARY 2l-StareS.-We note q still further
decline In red OAK and now quote at Sij, cus Soy
white oak hogsLcads SG5, culls SjUM32; white oak
leading SO, culls $50; white oak pipe Si0J@Sl0j,
cus S.JGlSJ0. Market in excessive supply and dull
1T quotations.
Railroad Ties-NIarkct very dull and well sup
piled at 33c. for S-fect and 35c. for 9-ieet.
Mingies.-Tne market FOR the past week has been
very quiet, with light denllnd. We quote ?O-inch
heart at $eGtslo: saps 3-Gs75u; 2linch heart SloQ9
;lG; saps. ST.5OGsSS.
Lum1er.-LiItIc dull. and our quotations are
mainly nominal Yellow Pine Clear Flooring, per
1905 feet. So; do. Stepping, ClGlr Heart s.2I SIS
Jost IL TO - feet, Sis; 22 TO so feet SlS?5; Com
mon Boards, sl2Lsli; Heart Joist and SclD;ling,
S25GI3O, rs To sizes and lengths.
Iur-The market has been very steady for the
past week, with fair demand. We quote from 81
10 Sa."5 rs 10 Size.
Whsat-SIarket firm with much inquiry. Choice
white would bring Sl.75 to S.s0; prime ditto, 81 .65
good dittoI Sl.es Primo, purple straw; red sls5
Lancaster do, Sl75; good do Sl50 ordinary lots OF
red and white SI.o. Sl.35. The stock Is very light,
and good qualities much wanted BY mllera.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-23
Tie War Of Giants.
From the Memphis Appeal.


The Southern Security Railway Company
never contemplated the restriction of its lines
to the confines of Tennessee between Bristol
aud Memphis. Snowdrifts that have been
impossible barriers to commerce for months
Oh the route Of the Union Pacific road, and
ice that has damned up the Mississippi, even
below Cairo, are facts that point the way to
the Western ocean, and designate the spot on
the Mississippi, nearest New York, at which
American railways must converge to gather
wealth from the cities On the shores of the Pa
cifc. Owning, and able to hold, the roads in
East Tennessee, this Southern Security Rail
way Company can force those that
own but cannot hold connecting lines.
Conscious OF this fact, Tom Scott had
the audacity to step between Wieks
and Malone, the Memphis and Charleston
and Bristol and Norfolk lines, and holding
them apart he makes both worthless and
forces the sale Of both. Malone thinks to
escape by way of Louisville, and proposes to
tunnel the mountains MT Cumberland Gap.
This of itselfsiaa.tWg.years' .task, ind When
thu mountains ars pierced or scaled. the very
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-23

climatic facts that impelled Tom Scott to come
to Memphis, and the million cotton bales and
countless herds of cattle that the Shreveport
and Fort Smith roads will gather here, will
at Inst compel Mahone to find his way to
Memphis. Rather than cross the mountains,
expanding millions in the task, it were wise
for Malone to make terms with Tom Scott.
1t is well enough for Virginia vanity and for
local scifshness to invcioh against inexorl-
bic necessities. but the mountains will not
he tunncllcd, Norfolk is not going to
Louisville, millions Of money will not
be wasted in the construction Of road
from Bristol to Louisville, when the
purpose of those whose money is proposed
to be expended is accomplished by "pro-
rating" tolls with Tom Scott. These local
and personal enmities and jealousies, and this
subordination OF the interests of stock
holders and ofcitics, and of those Of States, to
those Of individuals, should not be suffered
to involve the waste Of money in tunnelling
mountains or the diversion of great rail-
way line from its proper objective point. It
is useless to kick against the pricks. When
Tom Scott, having money enough to enable
him to hold it, secured possession Of East
Tennessee, he secured the mastery Of the
railroad system Of all these States south
Of the Ohio. If General Malone be
master of the science of war, as his deeds
and fame and title impel us to believe, lie
never spreads map before him that he does
not confess the impregnabiity of Tom SCOTS
East Tennessee stronghold and the utter
helplessness OF those who would eject him.
\ modest major [Wicks, president Of the
Memphis and Charleston road,] discovered
nstantly the impregnabilty of Tom SCOTS
position, and lowered his flag, and major
general cannot escape through an imaginary
hole dug beneath rock-ribbed mountains at
Cumberland Gap. Money, in railway wars,
supplants men in those States and nations.
Tom SCOTS garrison is as strong as his de-
fences are imDrernable.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-23
uenry Clay on State Rights and Con-
solida1io7.

The Atlanta Su1, vindicates the truth of
history in the following article:
. atlanta independents the title Of a spright-
II little weekly recently established in that
city. The appropriateness Of the title is mani
tested by its statement that the old Wing
party, led by Mr.. CEy,adyocatcd "consolida-
lion Of the Government" standing army"
and "abolitionisn." Brother, call at Sun
Office and inquire of A. II. S. about these no
reLiies Of yours.-Southern Recorder, Nit
iedgeriRe, Ga, February 18Th, 1872.
These are certainly rare "norelties." The
independent, however, has not yet called at
our Office but we take occasion to cite him to
the following resolutions, for which Mr.. Clay
voted in the Senate, in january, 1888:
"Rcsolced, That in the adoption Of the
Federal Constitution, the States adopting
the same acted scverally as free, independent,
and sovereign Suites, and that each, for itself,
hy its own voluntary assent, entered the
Union with the view to its increased security
against all dangers, domestic as well as
foreign, aui Tie more perfect and secure en-
ioyment Of its neutrality-suspicious., political,
and social
"Resolue9, That in dclcSating portion
Of their powers to be exercised by the Eedc
raj Government. the States retained, scve'
rally, the exclusive and sole right over their
own domestic institutions and police, to the
full extent to which these powers were not
thus delegated, and are alone responsible fol
them; and that any intcrmeddling Of any one
or more States, or combination ofthcir citi.
zcns, with tho domestic institutions and pc.
lice of the others, on any ground-political
moral, or religiols-or under any prctcXt
whatever, with the view to their alteration
or subvclsion, is not warranted by the Con
stitution, tending to endanser the domestic
peace and tranquility of the States intericrcd
with, SubycrSiye Of the objects for which the
Constitution was formed, and, by necessary
consequence, tending to weaken and destroy
the Union itself"
See Congressional Glotc and Appendix, g
session, 18th Congress, page 80.
This record Of Mr.. Cly's solemnly declared
judgment against the doctrines Of "Consolt
dation" and "Aboliti0nism will remain
forever rs a full rclutation of tie "novc't!es
and "hcresies" Of the INDEPENDENT without
further comment by \. II. $.