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Economizing Food .

It is trite, but true, that for a fatten-
ing animal shelter and warmth are equi-
valent to so much food. The fat OF q
hog is carbon mainly, the wallis of the
cells in which the fat is stored consist
ing only Of nitroFen0us matter. Car
bonaccous food is therefore mostly re-
quired for fattening animals. Starch Is
a earbOnRceous substance as much IS
oil OF fat. The composition OF starch is
twelve atoms of carbon, ten of hydro
gen, and ten OF oxygen. Oils and fats
(the latter differing from the former
only in the degree of solidity) differ
very little in their composition from
starch. In the process of digestion
starch is decompOsed, and its carbon IS
made available, first TO sustain respira-
ton and the animal heat, and second to
increase The store of fat. Oily food
serves the same ends IN the animal pro-
cesses, but il is found that rich food in
oil is enabled 90 add more rapidly TO
the store of fat than that Eich in starch
A very oonside rable portion. OF oil from
food rich in that element is directly as
simulated, and it is found in practice
that to give the best results a foot, roh
in fat or oil must be mixed with the
starchy food. Thus corn is a fcod
which fattens more quickly than wheas
or barley, and cotton seed or hnseed
oil cake produces fat faster tnan corn.
The choice of food for fattening hogs
depends, however, mostly upon its re-
lRtive cheapness and convenience. But
it is more to the purpose here to notice
the fact that no fat is made until the
needs of the animal TO furnish its ami
nal warmth, aud the carbon to be used
Up IN the process Of breathing, are sup
piled. When these needs are met, the
surplus goes 70 make fat. III there IS
no surplus, no fat is made. III the de-
mnnds upon the animals physical syH-
tenn are excessive, by reason of expo
sure TO cold, and the waste of heat is
great in consequence, the production OF
fat is propOrtionately lessened IL may
be then either very small or stopped al
together, or it may be that the animal
is obliged to consume more food to
supply the greater demand upon it's
system. Herein lies the secret Of the
waste of food by exposure to the cold,
and the economy OF warmth and COM
fort. The pref ent year corn is scarce
and dear. It viii therefore be more
than usually necessary 20 see that fat
teDing hogs, as we'll as store hogs, arc
comfortably housed and kept warm
The earlier, too, that hogs can be fat
tened, the less will be the waste OF iood
in maintaining the animal heat.-Nei0
York Tribune.
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The Product of Civilization and Bar
barism.

DdIEbls
A correspondent Of the San Francisco
Chronicle, writing from the South Seas,
says: "On the island of Tahiti, but
especially in Papeete, close observer
discerns some curious things which
emerge from the union of barbarism
with civilization. In the first place,
according to the poet, the proper study
of mankind is man, and according to
our idea the proper study of man is
woman. We will take both sexes as We
find them here, and see what has been
the result of the mixture Of all races.
The most conspicuous element OF Tehi-
tian society is the half-caste, and Of this
the fair sex largely predominate.
half-caste invariably takes the mothers
side-the force of the white blood ia
her veins having little OF no effect upon
her ideas and habits. She eats, drinks,
and sleeps after the fashion Of the pure
nhtive belle. and although she may
speak English and French she prefers
her native language and viii always use
| it in preference to any osher. The half
| castles who have American fathers and
native mothers are generally fine,
healthy children, and when grown to
manhood and womanhoOd are splendid
| specimens of physical strength and
| beauty. They are also intelligent, but
an Intellectual half caste is a thing nm
/ known in the far South Seas. You
meet some IN the Sandwich islands vi ho
| approach 20 this, but then the Hawaii
/ ans are the most sepericr Of the brown
races of all the Polynesians. They are,
| in fact, the Italians OF the South Seas,
| quick and sensitive in mind and Of an
| extremely passionai nature. Their wo-
/ men-the half-castes as we'll as the ma
/ tives-are simply human volcanoes. The
farther south you go into Polynesia the
/ mind becomes more ieaden and dull.
| Here on the island Of Tahiti they sre
superior in intelligence to the natives
/ further south. The Tahitian half-caste
lacks that FIRE aud energy which you
/ fnd in the Hawaiian bellies. and is alto
| gether more eonceited. She despisea
/ the white woman. and in the creme oe
/ Ia creme Of society considers herself IS
| entitled TO the seat Of honor at the table
and the dancing bout. This arises from
the fact that French officers naturally
| favor the half caste, whose ideas Of mo-
| rality are like her gallant's-an easy
fitting garment to be donned aud re-
| moved At will But Why talk Of moral
ity; there il no morality here, and
whoever upholds that banner perishef
in the dust.
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Giving a Hint.

A story is told of a couple Of farmers
who lived not q great distance apart,
one Of whom was noted for being very
penurious. One day HIS neighhor called
upon him while he was eating dinner,
bat instead of eaking him TO cit down
10 the table with him, he kept on eat
ing and talking, just as though the visi-
tor had not 8 mouth in bis head.
"Well, what's the news, neighboE
Brown?" Nothing much" No
news up your way, eh ?" he asked, stu
helping himself to his good dinner
while his neigbbor looked on with auri-
ETY. and appetite. well, yes, new
that I think ont, there Is Just a grain
of news. Mr.. Jones COW has got five
calves" replied the visitor. Five
calves never heard Of such q thing.
Why, what the dickens does the fifth
one do while the other four are suck
ingS" 4" He stands and looks on like q
darned fool, Just as I'm doing nov.
'Oh, ali Hannah, Put ON another
plate"
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How Perry Net the Bear.


BE was watching the movements of a
striped, frisky-tail chipmunk, that wash
ed its little face In the laughing waters
of 8 mountain brook, and thinking how
happy was that little fellow away of
there In the everlasting silence. Perry
is not large man, but is handsome; ; he
looked at his face, reflected IN the
waters. and wished be was as "young
as he used to be-" He mOaned the fact
that gray hairs had silyered his head,
and thoughtfully ran over the days Of
happy youth. With a prayer for his
descendants, and their descendants, he
turned from the water brook to find
himself in the presence Of bear Few
words we're spoken; both meant busi-
ness. The bear reared up laughing, and
Perry reared down, PRAYING. The situ-
alton was peculiar-Perry says id
peculiar. At it they went, the besr
above, Perry below each felt the other
8 60 foenlan worthy OF his steel" IN the
midst Of the conflict the bear bscame
affectionate, and embraced Perry. Perry
said twas q fond embrace" and re-
minded him OF the days of his court
chip. Bat too much familiarity bred
contempt, and Perry intimatsd with 8
big knife that his preference was that
that bear should not hug him just then.
The bear weighed eight hundred and
sixty pounds, and Perry got eleven gal
Ions of oil from three-quarters of him.
Del Norts Pr0spscfOr.
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three straight heats. Time, 2.20l, 2.22f,
2:2fA. The third heat, which he trottcd
in 2.2II, he is reported to have done
quite within himself.
This is the fastest wagon time on
record. And, in fact, al three OF the
heats are faster than any one heat, to
wagon. for which any horse hiss ever had
a record before. Occidsnt did not make
a show 60 boast of, comparatively bat
Sam Purdy, although defeated in every
heat by Fullerton, conteBded brayely
for the victory.
We are somewhat gratifed TO see Full
Ferton-Which we have regarded as one
of the many promising sons Of Mr.
Bonner's horse, Edward Everett-make
a performance that realizes all We have
ever predicted of him, and confirms Ali
that We have ever remarked about his
having been pulled oitentimas before.
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LOOK


The pencil marks you see around 4ihis
paragraph (shus) mean that your sEb-
scrlPtior is Gus or unpaid, and that
You are requested 70 pay up at once.
We Would take great pleasure IN Extend
ing credit to our friends and patrons.
but cash alone VII pay expenses, and
We are forced to adhere TO a strios cash
rule. We hope you VIII comprehend
and appreciate the necessity Of fuch d
course, and renew your subscription
without delay. We solicit your favor.
81 We enter no new names on our
books without the money IN adv2rce-
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THE Lebanon Shakers, now ia session
in convention at New. York, are an out
spoken set When asked II their doc
trines, carried out, would not depopu-
late the earth in a very brief period,
thsy reply. Certainly, that Il pre-
eisely what we are driving as. "
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CoFPKR is pleusy in Italy, but gold il
scarce, and the copper money Of Italy
and France are Of the same value, 80 a
traffic was orr anized Of carrying copper
money into France on q pretty large
scale. and getting gold to return to
Italy. One dealer was arrested with
$500 IN copper money in his possession.
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FASTEST wagon Time on Record.

FASTEST Wagon Time on Record.
The account Of the trot in San Fran
csco, between Fullerton, Ooeident, and
Sam Purdy, is producing a profound
sensation among the turfmen and breed
eFs Of fest horses. FulieFteD won IN
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The deplorable strife in Cuba contin-
ues without any marked change in the
relative advantages of the cOntending
forces. The insurrection continues, but
Spain has gained no superiority. Six
wears of strife give the insurrectiOn a
Significance which cannot be denied.
It's duration and the tenacity of its ad-
herents, together with the absence Of
manifesto Z power Of suppression on the
part of Spain, cannot be controverted,
and may make some positive steps on
the part of the other powers matter OF
self-npcassifY
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sPArN.

1 had confidently hoped at this time
to be able to announce the arrangement
of some Of the important questions be-
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It is with regret that announce that
no further payment has been received
from the government Of Venezuela on
account of awards in favor of the citi-
zeps of the United States. Hopes have
been entertained that, if the republic
could escape both foreign and civil war
for q few years, its great natural re-
sources would enable it to honor its OBJ
LEGATIONS. Though it is now understood
to be at peace with other countries, q
serious insurrection is reported to be IN
progress in an important region OF that
republic. This may be taken advan-
tsre of a. another reason to delay the
payment of the dues Of onr citizens.
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ARGENTINE.

The strife in the Argentine republic is
to be deplored, both on account of the
parties thereto and from the probable
effects on the interests of those in the
trade in that quarter, of whom the Uni
ted States are among the principal. As
yet, so for as I am aware, there has been
no violation of our neutrality rights,
which. as we'll as our duties In that res
pect. It shall be my endeavor to main
tain and observe.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-17

The report Of the secretary Of war, herewith
attached. and forming part Of this messase
gives an the information concerning all the
operations wants and necessities, and con-
tains many suggestions and RECOMMENDATIONS
which commend to your special attention.
There is no class Of governments employees who
are harder worked than the army officers and
men. none who perform their taslZs more
cheerfuily and more efficiently, and under cir
cumstances Of greater privatiOn and hardships-
Legislation is desired to render more efficient
this branch Of the public service. All the re-
co-umendatiOus OF the secretary OF war re-
gard as judiclous, and especially commend
to your attention the following
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In accordance with section OF the act ap-
proved june q, 1874, I appointed board to
make a survey Of the mouth OF the Mississippi
river. with q view TO determine the best method
~ obtaining and maintaining depth Of water
sufficient for the purposes Of commerce, etc,
aid in accordance with an act entitled an act
to rrovido for the appointment Of a commits
sion of engineers to investigate and report q
,,e,r,anent plan for the excavation OF the alu-
vial basin OF the Mississippi river subject to
fuundation I appointed a commission of en-
rineors Neither board has vet completed its
iabors When their reports are read they VII
be forwarded to congress without delay.
u. s. GRANT,
Executive Mansion. Dec. z. 1874.
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TURKEY.

It has been deemed advisable to ex-
ercise the discretion conferred upon the
executive, at last session, by accepting
the conditions required by the G vern-
ment of Turkey for the privilege Of
allowing the citizens of the United
States to hold real estate m the former
country, and by asserting to a certain
change of the Jurisdiction of the courts
in the latter. A copy of the proolama-
ton upon these subjects is herewith
communicated.
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The theary is raisa5 that there, II t., be no
further interference on the part of the gen
eral government to protect citizens within a
state where the state authorities fail to give
protection. This is great mistake. While 1
remain the executive all the laws OF congress
and the provisions of the constitution, includ-
ing the amendments added thereto, will be en-
forced with rigor; but with regret that they
should have added one jot or title to execu-
tive duties and powers, let there be fairness in
the discussion of southern questions the ad-
vocates of both or all political parties giving
honest, truthful reports Of occurrences, con-
demning the wroRg and upholding the right,
and soon all will be well.
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ment added. Hence high prices act as
a profession to the foreign prodHce~ -
VINO receives nothing in EXCHANGE for
the product of his skill and labor. exeeTt
a currency good at a stable vaiue the
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THE COLOR LINE.

Under existing conditions the negro votes
the republican ticket because he knows his
friends are Of that party. Many good citi-
zen votes the opposite, not because he agrees
with the great principles of state which sepa-
rate parties, but because generally, he is op-
posed to negro rule, This is a most delusive
one. Treat the negro a citizen and voter,
as he is and must remain, and soon parties
viii be divided on not the color line but on
principles. Then we shall have no complaint
OF eectional interfarancna
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1t is hoped that negotiations between
the Government of Japan and other
mowers, looking to the further opening
of the empire and the removal OF va
rious restrictions upon trade and travel,
NAV soon produce the results desired,
which cannot fail to enure to the bene-
fit of all parties.
Having on previous occasions, buo-
mitted to the consideration of congress,
the propriety OF the release OF the
Japanese government from further pay
ment Of the indemnity and the conven-
tion of Oct. %, 1854, under as no action
had been taken therein, 1t became my
duty to regard the obligation OF the
convention as in force, and as the other
movers interested have received their
portion of the indemnity IN full, the
minister of the United Stated has been
notified and this government received
the remainder due to the United States
under the convention of Simousky.
submit the propriety of applying the
income Of a part, if not the whole oi
the fund, to the education, IN the Jap
anese language, of 8 number OF young
men. to be under obligations TO serve
tbe Government for q specified time as
;nteTpreters at the legation and the
eonsulates at Japan. A limited mum
| her of Japanese youths might, at the
sona time. be educated in our vernscu'
lar. aud would result in benefit to both
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-17

The secretary Of the treasury, in his report,
fayOrs legislation looking to specie payments,
thus supporting the views previously ex-
pressed in this message. He also recommends
economy in the appropriations, and calls at
tention to the loss OF revenue from repeating
the tax on tea and coffee without benefit to the
consumer. He recommends an increase Of so
cents gallon ON whisky; and further, that no
modification should become necessary by rea-
son of the adoption OF measures for returning
to specie payments. In these recommenda-
tions cordially concur.
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ARRAIexMENr OF THE SOUTH.

believe, on the part Cf our citizens Of the
southern states, the better part of them, there
is disposition to be law-abiding and 10 do no
violence, either to individuals or the laws ex-
isting. But, do they do right in ignoring the
existence of violence and bloOdshed in resist
anee to constituted authority ? I sympathize
with their PROSTATE condition and would do
all IN my power to relieve them, acknowledge
ing that, IN some instances, they have had
most trying governments to live under, and
very oppressive ones in the way Of taxation
for nominal improvements, not giving benefits
equal to the hardships imposed. But can they
claim themselves entirely unanswerable for
this condition? They cannot. Violence has
been rampant in some localities, and has
further, been justified or denied by those who
could have prevented it.
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The rules adopted TO improve the civil SER
vice Of the government have been adhered to
as ciosely a. has been practicable with the
believe, has been beneficial on the whole. and
has tended 70 the elevation OF the service, bot
it is impracticable to maintain them without
the direct and positive support 0f congress.
Generally the support which this reform re-
eeives is from those who give il their support
only TO find fault.
That the rules are apparently departed from
ia removals from Office without preferring
charges against the parties removed. are frs-
quently cited as departures from the rules
adopted, and tbs retention OF thoss against
whom charges are nsde by irrssFSasibl8 per-
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governments. The Importance of hay
ing our citizens competent and familiar
with the language of Japan, to act as
interpreters and in other capacities con
nected with the legation and consulate
IN that country, cannot be readily over
estimated
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SPANISH AMERICA.

There has been no material change in
our relations with the independent
states on this hemisphere, which were
formerly under the dominance of Spain.
Marauding on the frontiers, between
Mexico and Texas, still frequently takes
place, despite the vigilance of the civil
and military authorities in that quarter.
The difficulty of checking such trepasses
along the course cf a river of such
length as the Rio Grande, and so often
fordable, is obvious. 1t is hoped that
the effort of this government will be
seconded by those of Mexico to the
effectual suppression of acts of wrong.
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WASHINGTON.
Photographed to the Bulletin. I

! WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-In answer to the con-
| gratulatory kilograms from the Preside ITS OF
| the Argentine Republic and Uruguay, on the
completion Of Geographic communication be-
tween Europe and South America, Presi lent
Grant sent the following:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, Aug. 10.
10 the President of the Argentine Republic:
L hereby congratulate Your Republic upon the
completion Of a work which brings the South
American nationaliies into immediate communi-
cation with each other and the balance Of the
civilized world.
1T Is all important step in the interest of com.
merce and good fellowship between nations and
people. o. s GRANT
EXECUTIVE MANSION. Washington, Aug. TO-
To the President Of Uruguay: send the narlnest
congratulatlOn on the completion of the tele-
2fapnlc lne that connects your country with not
only the United States of America but most of
the civilized nations Of the world May this new
means OF communication cement the present
cordial friendship into the most permanent
form. IT, y CHANT
delegation of ten Omaha Indians are here
from Nebraska to get tn Government to ratify
the sale OF portion OF their reser 5ation to the
WlnnebagOs
The commissioners of the Freedmens Bank
hsve received the assets OF al the branch agen
cles with the exception of the one Mt Shreveport
Dispatches received at the War Department
state that Gen. Clusters command. when last
heard from, Aug. }, was at Rainey's Peak. 1t wi /
commence Its return march Aug. II. The COM
mand is IN excellent health.
Grant declines to denver the Grafton at the
deelcatl III Of Lincoln's monument.
G. Ii. Schlergsel of Charleston S. G.. has
been appoint to Vest Point on the recon-
Unanimous ON the coiored cadet Smiths inconl-
Deteucv.
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THE RADICAL CONVENTION.

SELMA, Ala Aug. ID -Ino ta IIcl Congress
Ionai Conveitio here have DC. Il IN ssssoi iArc.
,tayo. One hanIfed a al eiSuGy ballot, takcn.
NJ LON natl Ms yet. Two ncSro1- AMI one white
man, all ex-fvd raj General, are the Candidates
beioi tn9 Conventions
Bust. d, United States Di-trict Judge, is in the
Cow nt.o.i and taking Il very active pLft Har
aison Congo, ono " the ca.id dater. Ia a
Speech to-.,ay EtsJr ~ * this ne no.
Ba-t q Ddl Ii tsin' Ii wIs u "a. h.,
aud tne oicker the better, snodil BE- s1At u
Cod srvos from tins DISTRICT.
Ilie speecn Was nII mallory. AMI was received
vita cheers ny tne oisrntlpI. B.istecd Is
,inS UNI SET very odio 5ly cJus picuIlls to all
ciaSses of lie w lite 10 p,c.