The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-10-02
business Locals.


THE EPtzoO1ic.
The following opinion Of DIR. kirwin, the
wollknown authority in New York and the
Canadas, viii be found interestiugand yalua'
BILE;
This troublesome maIady i again in our
midst, and We are likely to receive visit
from il each fall Il VIC do not take moro care
Of our animals. For the last four years il has
appeared at this time in various parts OF the
country
Episooty Is only another name for influenza
or mild form of CHAMBERS, which, II treated
promptly, will disappear as rapidly as M or
binary cold-that IS, il the horse is in con
dition TO meet the shock to the system. I'M
fortunately, this is very rarely the case. We
are too apt to neglect 10 feed our animals
properly, and so long as wesucceed in getting
certain amount Of work out Of them, and
they look tolerably well, we do not mind how
they are fed or cared for. Our stablemeu
foist on to us numbers Of worthless and in
furious mixtures containing arsenic, antimony
and saltpetre, entitled Condition powders
These vile nostrums, in the hands OF ignorant
stablemen, are certain Generalization TO our
horses If persevered in.
Now, the remedy is simply to obey the laws
OF nature, or, in other words, feed properly
see to the ventilation of stables; let there be
no putrid managers produced by tho accumu-
laton Of fermented food, | am often asked:
How do you feed, wha, do you recommend
invariably answer: "A mixed diet y and
in this am endorsed by Youatt Spooner, the
veterinary editor Of the Field, and the entire
English omnibus companies, together with
the leading hogsemen in the United States.
Such men as Robert Bonner and Commodore
Vanderbilt never had any epiSooty in their
stables. Why2 Because they take care how
they feed their horses and can safely affirm
il like care is taken by every man that keeps
horse this year will see the last epiEooty in
this country.
II we were able TO use our horses as well
as the Arabian takes care Of his only friend,
we should have no trouble, but pressure OF
business in this advanced age prevents our
letting our
" Faithful steed bear MS company
under our own roof
Then let us examine the food of the Arabian
horse and we find ii is the nutritious herbs,
seeds and roots gathered by his loving master
to mingle with the rich maize that grows on
the verdant GASES Of the scorching desert,
The question was mooted some time ago,
could these valuable seeds, herbs and roots
be utilized for the general feeding Of horses
and cattle. Botanists and chemists found
this could be accomplished, as the ingredients
grow in all countries, and to great perfection
IN America. The consequence is we have a
valuable nutiiuous food known as Gordon 5
Food for horses and cattle, and Gordon 5
plan of mixed feeding, which, if universally
adopted, will make most beneficial change
IN the health and appearance Of the horses Of
the United States
This food contains seven or eight ingredi.
ents, all OF a health'giying nature, and at a
low price.
Ny mode Of feeding, for one horse, is with
quarts cornmeal.
| feed Gordon's food (halfpint cost cts).
! Id. chopped hay, three times day,
tried this plan three years ago on seven
horses suffering from the worst form Of epiEoo-
~, and they all recovered. have seen two
horses stand side by side In stable, one fed
on the Gordon plan, the other on the old
plan. The one fed on the Gordon plan re-
manned in good condition the other went
through the most violent stages Of tho disor
der and ultimately collapsed.
The Gordon system Of feeding is 10 produce
perfect digestion of all proyender, without
any extra stimulating effect on the stomach,
thus producing good blood and stamina
that will withstand the inroads OF the most
intense malady. II is well known TO all horse
owners that horses in good condition are less
liable to be afflicted by any contagious dis.
eases than those that are run down, or have
been badly fed
Blankets and COverlets, very cheap, at IL.
L. Norris.
FAMILY CARRIAGE ron SALE.
A Family Carriage with pole and shafts,
all in good order, for sale. Price, $50.
Charles I. Reifsnider.
Large stock of Fall Goods, just opened, at
II. l.. Norris.
Look at Cassimeres, Sl.O0, SIPS, $3.50,
Sl.I5, and $500, at II. l.. Norris.
Newest styles Dress Goods, at H.L.Norris'
You will find some great Bargains in New
Goods, at II. L. Norris.