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4 G1.RICU L T'U RA {.

one Of the most important tiiings to know
a5olt farming is when grain should char
vested. Most people, we aretaWare, usually
consult tlpiHu uonWenience as, to Wlletl}er it is
cut while il tile, dough OR, allowed to get
THOROUGHLY ripe, yet to farm properly farm
n, should understand the proper stage to
cat it. and do it at that time. There is a
wide difference in opinion as to whether it
the farmer governed by his own convenience
my vel! claim that he is doing the work at
apfoper time. The best authorities from
the old States set down that wheat gives the
hest yield OF flour andmakes better article
Harvested While in the dough. In Mon,
taDa, most tarners are of the contrary opin-
Na, in fact, the majority of our millers at-
wise that wheat should be we'll ripe. They
admit that in the States it was different, but
IN this country they say that if wheat is cut
when it will swell it will not make as good
Hour as when the grain is plamp. Now, we
have always been inclincd' to the opinion
that early cutting was the best We may,
however, be in error. but Of one thing we
ave quite cert'in-the country can make no
material difference in this matter. IF the
gram should get hard and tlinty here before
cutting, or vice versa the same rule will ap-
ply as IN other countries. ALI farmers pret-
vWeil understand the advantage Of having
straw little green, and the heads not SO
~Y as to shattcr. But the question: of the
proper mode is yet open to experiment, and
: We'l worthy the attention of all grain
growers. lL-t- .t -
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THE POUL TRY YARD.
EzFAgr OF COLD STORMS ON POULTRY.

EEFECT OF COLD STORMS ON POULTRY.
Each season of the year brings It's special
work aud care. demanding the care of the
keepers of poultry. Excepting the frst
bleak autumn storms, no period of the wear
is so trying to the constitution OF fowls as
cold, spring rain-storms. Birds that hare
stood the seNereity of winter without any
apparent signs of disease, often succunbs to
the effect of a chilly raii1-storm The germs
ofdisease, hoWevea, are sometimes contract
ed during confinement in winter, and the
sudden change of weather, experienced dur
ing a cold rain, Will develop the n1aladv,
Which is likely to become contagious. Fowls
that have been highly fed and kept warm to
induce laying, will, like a forced plant, be
too tender to stand neglect during the early
drenching ruins that penetrate to their very
skins. asaa
The danger need not be feared, however.
by those who will take little extra care of
their stock during siieh weather. AS soon
rs the earth softens under the first mild
breath of spring. fowls are wide awake to
the prospect Of getting worms and other in
sects.trom the ground They will then be
off, proving abo,lt.befor it is light enough
even to see their prey, but as they evidently
know that the early bird catches the worm.
they are on tie ground betimcs.. Perhaps
the next day there is a severe change in The.
weather. witibsleet or rain land you will see,
the birds hunting about, in hopes of nudinr
insects, till they get soaking wet. through
their feathers, and if not cared for talis often
proves fatal. IS 5f
Most fanclers have lpstieed that ,> cold
storl-s frequently stops lfens- from layiag fol.
a week.. No.s, tias delay and risk oeisicls-
nesssmay ofte:abc nrese,ssed by Giving them
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Journal Devoted Home Read1nr ana sen ,,c


out and planted With potatoes: The potato
crop now on tie ground is spoken Of, as
simply splendid.' And it IS OH the ,ot:,-
toes tllat' all the town and home male tna,,-
une lsappied, sometimes with Tie addition
OFF, little nitrate Of soda. The grain crop.
especially the oats, We're very heavy. Eff
teen men and lads were employed, at 16 and
II shillings week and cottage rent. Heavy
crops of hay are grown, and after this is over
for the season, sheep are taken in to grass,
from local salesmeh, at sixpence per week.
The farm has been in the continuols occu-
patton Of tie same family for thirty five
years, being conducted now by the widow
OF the tenant, assisted by her two sons.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-09-06
TIE HOUSEHOLD.
TOMATOEg.

Stsaced Tonaatoes.-To stew tomatoes pro Drt
pefly they should be cooked at least two
hours; pour boiling water over them and
remove the skin; then slice them into stew
pan porcelain is the best, although ,aeaav tin
will answer; allow them TO boil briskly for
twenty minutes, then remove to the back Of
the range to simmer slowly until required;
season literally with suttcr. salt and pepper.
They will t}en be cooked to q thick creahlyaa
consistency, with few lamps ana i high fine
flavor, and wilI4not, therefore, need -four Or r
cracker mbs,-whics4; to our taste, are. no
improvement.
BAKED Ionaat5es.-Select large ones. re- !.
move part Of the inside, but do not skin:
make a stuiling Of amy Kind Of cold, cooked
meat chopped ane, bread crumbs, green
corn mince,fonion or parsley, a well beaten
egg, butter. salt and pepper u fill. the toma-
toes with this dressing, put q piece Of butter,
on the top of each, and bake in not a very
quick oven tlree-qunters OF an hour.
akeG'7bmatoes oad G5,7a.-I4ine a deep
dish with slices OF tomatoes, then cover with
green corn cut from the cobs,. season With
butter, salt and pepper .the,r another layer
OF tomatoes corn aud seasoniI1gs until, the
dish is full; add a pint ofgood meat broth.
sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, and
bake one hour. rs" .sH
Tomato Ffgs.--Removet the. Skins and al
low one pound of White sugar for every
pound of fruit; place them ina stone jar for
tWenty-four hours; then pour off the syrup
and boil, skimming until clear !: return the
syrup to the fruit, letting it remain another
tWenty-touw hours; again boil and skim,
pouring over as before. After the third
time they are fit tosary; place, on earthen
plates and set in tile sum- Wliem well dried
pack them in small wooden boxes. with fine.
white sugar between each layer.
Broiied Tomatoes. --Gn9small tomatoes i'm.
halves and place upon Il wire gridiron, cut
surface down !; when the surface Is some..-
whast cooked tuFis them with the. Slams to-,
the IRE and finish coekings = serve hot with.
bnttter,, salt anda pepper l.poss each half.
These make Il nice garnish for Broilel steak.
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Tyr several Years past the Royal Agricul-
O'fa Society OF England has offered sub.
SElltial prizes for the BEST managed. farm in.
'eeo!'!itIes which form the dlstrictin which
'0 snow Is held. This season the competi-
Ofs We're divided into eight classes, viz. |.
paoie farms above $50 acres. 2-arable
"''ls ABOVE 50 and under $50 acres. B.
%''hs ABOVE 40 and under 40 acres. f.
"Qy or meat producing farms above 200
y o'-qltto, not less than 100 but under
-'V acres. e.-G,rms of not less tnan 30
~ s'F 0'lQer 100 acres. and S.-farms in the
tte Of Nan. '''9
A. happens again this year, as has been
H.. N'se Oh one Or two previous occasions,
IN :, woman $ management wins-the prize
, f, .'SS 'lrst going to Mrs, Ellen Birch, tor.
r,as a'''' ol ~ acres, all arabic land, at Ain
sn.. ~ Neaf Liverpool. The farm, like the
e1 -; ;,on',llhg region, is nearly level; is divid-
Ir n'o ' helds ofabout 80 acres each by neat
wosl p, hedges, and is light and easily
eonsaN soi1, naturally dry. No, stock of
cboo,9 9"o,'ee Is kept. as town MANURE is
from ~ J. orought on to the land by. caual
31Ma,, M liverpool, for which market. the pro-
paia ! u'e iand are intended. The rent
course 10 say abont S25, peracre. Ihe
ICES .s s' efopplng isas sfollows:-lst,. po as
oan ""'e'iea; ao' 3D., wheat; Sd, barley or
Aav. en' ,s, Ni'n grass seeds ;l4th, hay; 9th,
'@'ef' Which the. lea. isssgain broken
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TO FUMIGATE FOWLS.

Take an old wooden bucket. make lialf-19
inch hole one inch from the brim; cut OFT
the haifEinch piece to the top Of the briln
and smooth the edges Of this slot; grease a I
pine spllater and sprinkle it with. fine sui
ph'r and burn it ,1nder the inverted bucket;
put tue fowl under quickly, with it's headty
througltiie slot, anashold the bucket firmly.
about ten N minutes , take the fowl out and !,
yoltwill fsnfthat the lice will be.all killed, ),
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,x,BllstlED WEEKLY BIZ .''.'
R. NJ sUTHERLEN,, ,.l ,,,.a
rnITOR AND PROPRIETOR. .H I{F w

rn. pncEy MOUNTAIN UusBANDMAN is designed
l ~, t,e name indicates, hllsblndmar il. every
- w, nof tbeterm embracing in its co':!mns every
.arfnent Of Agriculture, Stockraicl-g, Hoiti-
,a social and Domestic Economy. tgl.. j. ffp-s
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NO. ~.

q liberil mess -ofssoft, warm food, with IA lit
tie cayenne peppermint 70 this should be
addetl'a generous amount of animal food,
the supply of'.worms, which is stopped
when the fowls cannot gAtsout. With this
little extra care, 'hens~Will often keep on laSs-
ing, retain perfect hHalth and be protitabIe
to their Keepers .--C Caqzada' Poultry JosaualNHt
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SAVE YOUR BEST.

The custom Of the ancient Spartansr to,
destroy all feeble and imbecile persons Of,
their commonwealth, oas to have po, hin7
drance in raising warriors to fight their bqtrq
ties, is a type OF What We. shoald do &c, PET
feet the ranks of oar ponluy. In the fofiiaef
case it was cruelty Of the most dastArdiy
kind, removing the innocent and helpless
under tile garb Of stoical virtue and patriot,
lsnl7-]}Ht in the latter instance it is not only,
mercy todiseaseds and deformed fowls too
put theinEo ont OF their misery, bat it is the
only way in which We can prevent the ,re7.1
cprence OF their unfortunate. peculiarities.
and 'naintain in onr, poultry yards the stand
ard rd q Of health and yigor, without which Lwaa
shall hall find poultry raising q delusion and
snare.-Poultay World. a,..t .e..f5 F,,e .yl.rx
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DIVE ERTIslNG RATES.
= - :; y :: -
!: : : : 5#gb5' g.
! week , Pra P,a ~ ~ . ~ ~
weeks > "A ;, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 20 aV aV
! month . q - - 10 10 ~ ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ w "
snuth, ~ 70 70 Z ~ ~ ~ - ,o on ~ ~
6m1nths ~ - 90 ~ oa of @ m' = INo Wy auo auo
wear ~ ~ OUT - ~ 7 IVo ICY ;! -r,o

Tr1usielt advertisemonts ravAhle imalYanoe:
Pr qllar advertisements ayable'uual.eriy - Il
per cent. added tor specs; ADVERTISE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02
CONTINENTAL LIFE RECEITERS.
Phiiadeiphia, March 80. 1877.

THE ATTOINEY-GENERAL's EFFORT TO HAVE THE
COMPANY DISSOLVED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HoYT SUIT.
Attorney General Fairchild applied on Nov.
l. 1876, under the General Insurance act OF 1853 for
the dissolution of the Continental Life Insurance Com
pany and procured order from Judge Osborn, return
able Nov 6, TO show why the company should not
be dissolved. A reference then ordered to Mr..
DE Witt to take testimony and the referee having filed
his report order granted last Monday at Hudson,
returnabe at that place Friday to show cause why
the relief originally prayed for should not be granted
william Barnes exSuperintendent of tho Insurance De
partment had given notice of motion in behalf OF
polcyholders for the relief returnabe at Albany.
Special Term Tuesday last. John l.. Hill then APP
peared in behalf OF policy holder, in behalf of himself
and Others asking intervene for the protection
OF their rights and order to this effect granted by
Judge Westbrook. The court aferward adjourned the
hearing OF all the motions to Kingston on Saturday,
port and asked tor decree OF dissolution ana the ap-
pontmsnt Of receiver Mr. Barnesapplied for the same
relief. Mr. Work OF Davies IL Work appeared for policy
holders without asking any special order Mr.: Moses
objected 10 any dissolution and insisted that Receiver
should continue the business of the company until
al policies should mature. DIR. I'LL opposed the motion
The ground first that the company dissolved In
Mr. Uoyts in Brooklyn, and second, that If these
proceedings were not sufficient To dissolve they az least
authorized the administration the estate including the
etlecnt OF all equities and asccrtaiumcnt OF all the
rights Of all parties interested in the estate whether IN
plrtnens OF this or other states Mr. Brtton heard
as Gatcus curie. Ie laid before the court the
proceedings Receiver Grace, the ground that it
should be made aware of all the facts before
undertaking to pass Judgment. lie declined to appear
for Receiver Grace Mr. Barnes made long argument
in support of his position and that OF the Attorney
eal and Mr. Farchild spoke with the object Mr.
Barnes cOntcndcd that the court in Brooklyn had no
power 10 dissolve administer the estate for the pur
pose OF winding up the company.
Tne argument occupied almost the entire day, ana
Judge WcSbroO6 took the papers rcmartlnS that the
questions were numerous. novel, and important that
with lis present engagements he would be unable to
give the subject sufficient attention during the coming
week, but would hand down his decision during the
next. Tho Attorney General wholly abandoned the ale
"a ions collision, in Wow 0f the removal OF MI An
ucrsJn AID the substitution OF Mr. Grace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02
TIL. ADMIRALs AND COMMODOREs.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. April !. 1877.
Posmaster-General Key has forwarded to the postal
authorities of the Netherlands full copies OF the plans
and specifications OF postOices Of Chicago, ST.
Louis and Port Huron, Mich: in response TO request
nom thr Dutch Post -Oice Department. They wish to
nsn thesc olans i'm the preparation OF dcsgus for
uost-Otiices In their own country.
The safe OF the Property Clerk at Police Headquarters
voa recently robbed 1t contained between $4,000 and
goo 600 including n portion Of the money recovered ont
of Re 600 stolen the Treasury more than year
and half ago The officers who had the custody Oh the
az. were mcnsurahy relieved Of their fears vixen they
asccrtained that only 1874 was missing.
The Postal Railway Commission authorized by Con
cress c. Hubbard chairman. will leave for Florida on
Monday to continue their investigation into the cost OF
mail transportation.
Commissioner william n. Jcffars has been appointed
Chief OF the Bureau of ordnance of the Navy Depart
mput,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02

DIrMARs-At Mddetown, ". Y, Adele LOUISE wife Of q o.
Dtmars and daughter the late " HenrIues Ia Ara
year Of her age.
The enls OF the family respectfully invited
,c funeral services tine ChugcG % the Holy
viour East twenty fl.st. near MalsJnaSe. Monday
April ,. al ii 2.
GALE-At Troy =. y, March &c. Alfred ds Forest Gale,
aged 81
Funera. OF Tuesday, April 8, at Il O'Clock a m.
MORRELI Suddenly al NcYtOYn J.. f. Saturday the
Friends relatives 81 The family LIS brother law
the late John Moore invited attend the funeral from
tho Reformed Drc Church NcwtOW1, rGesiay. 81
inst az hail past $500. Iraa leaves hunters Point at
SIMPSON Entered Ito rest, Thursday. March 90
vact SmlsO IN the 61tl year OF rs
invited attend the funeral
Sanfodave. Flushrg J.. l.. AOnitY April
n. 4! Of
tie 10 clock train fT0m Hunter Point
6TERRY- March 30 OF scarlet fever -terIy,
loved Of George f. and Kate DeWHt Stvry aged year.
months, and 2 daNs
Funeral on Monday strictly private.
IIBBALs--At FIahkl Village Mrs Sarah Tbbas wife OF
late Lewis Tlbbals, In the 77jh year Of her age.
Funeral at Milford, Conn, ApIil 3.
TlLTONOn Friday, March 80 Alfred +. Til;on aged VI
Services from -thrd-st Tuesday at D. H.
VAN NORDES-At Rye, y. ". Friday March 30 1877.
OF consumption Mara Anoinette adopted daughte She
late James Van NOrden
Relatives and friends OF the family invited 20 attend
The funeral services at Zion Church, Mad sOnlyc and
Tar,y cghthsL, on Monday, April =. nc halfp1st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02
BEN. MIL on THE MILLENNICM IN ZEN
MINUTES.

Senator Ben. Hill of Georgia is more than
tho good expectations that made OF him
when he entered the Senate BY his wise and conserva
tive rttcrances he is showing his fitness to rank with
Lamar Of Mississippi and Morgan of Alabama. On his
return home last week he was interviewed by reporter
OF The atlanta Constitution the political situation he
said:
think 10 man ever came into the Presidential
Office with more patriotic intentions than MI. hayes
Without Mountaineering exceptions, but taking u as
whole think too, that President ever CGhhehctd
bis administration with better Cabinet. NhetheI me
bis advisers shall De aDie 70 40 MAJ tey
desire 10 ducarry their patriotic intentions mo eiSct-
Is the great question now 10 he sptucl' i cy
viii certainly encounter very serious OihculCS III iDia
work. The ultra leaders ana press oi Ine @
rar,y are using all their efforts, both persuasive ana
threatening 10 drive him from his hbela ponG! aIIo,
gether. ] fear many Of our southern pepPic anu
press are ready 10 denOuce the President as ltachFOus
and false because he does not execute MS poc2 as M
Idly as our natural Impotence demands some hcIDli
cans are anxious for the continuance OF pfOscrlplVe
policy toVarthe South because they nope tOp"Nohe our
people TO rta!i1c and thus keep the northern states CO
sOdatcd the Republican party. lltal some pcloc!ys
could be found who would not object 10 slch poCp
tive policy because II would he sweet revenge upon US
for refusing engage in certain hhbnsterhg, as is
called, and would keep the SOuth sO!lu lol llc
tremes and il viii require rare combination OF courage,
wisdom, ana irmuCSs to defy and ny dcI!S 10 coHucI
them. II the President shall FAIL ms nature VIII pc
caused by desire to please TOO many men VINO
cannot he pleased with ANYTHING wise, moderate, or con-
stituOual lie cannot well too soon learn lI ~
Is utterly impOuc TO satisfy men WIN paIouc POM!
OF national healing wha all then prominence 10 ste
tiOnal anmOSteS II clear TO my nlnu that me Ircsl
deut Is a good man Is he great Il now the qts-
ton TO succeed he must DC great, TOT We iIil hI.n
good intentions cannot safely hght aDlc men WIN p
intentions. earnestly hope our southern poiic W.
give the President .ne, aud not be TOO nasty III heii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02

ut the Union Square Theater the pure and pathetic
drama Of The Danichcis."
Mr.. Abbey at the Park. announces the repetition Of
Mr. Leonard Growers amusing and popular play OF
" our Boarding House." III the tenth week OF its
career.
Mr.. Heller at his Wonder Theator, will repeat during
the Easter holidays hs capital programme Of tricks and
Illusions lately described in this column. Everybody
who likes mysiihcation should this artist IN magic
and music and drolleTy.
Miss Marian Mordaunt will act at the New Broadway in
"Our Girl" each evening, and Wednesday and saur-
day afternoons further notice. and are happy to
learn that the success of Miss Mordaunt has led to
postpOncment of 1.-THE Mechanics Daughter, or the
Curse OF Drink" This boon, however will not long be
withheld Miss Mordaunt In the mean tnle furnishes
sprighty entertainment.
Mcssrs. Poole & Donney afford, at the Grand Opera
House. continuance of the play Of Miss Mutton with
Miss Kate Meek. Miss Marie wilkins, Miss Blou Heron,
and Others in the cast
Mcssrs. Birch Wambod, Backus, and the rest OF the
San Francisco Minsirels will participate in new bill, de-
vised for this holiday season bruised Heart " isls-
tOrs Medea" "Susan's serenade" and Clotilde" are
among the features of this merry programme.
Tony Pastors entertainment for Easter week is repeto
with attractive features. The company engaged at TINS
eaer is the strongest OF its class that we nave see
and the exhibition abOunds in mirth
The Pantomime Of Jack and JILL already sur
cently described in these columns, will be repeated at
the Olympic Theater; and it is good enough to run
through the rest OF the season.
Miss Viyienne Lubn will dispOrt under water al inc
Aquarium Pixies Madrigal Boys will sing And Mr..
Coups superb collection of fishes will continue TO AFFORD
opportunity for u really fascinating kind OF study.
Edwin Booth plays tonight in Stamford He met with
ample success lately in Baltimore
Mr. John Brougham has been engaged by Messrs. jar
rett G. Palmer make Farewell Tour OF the American
stage. The veteran,-beloved wherever KNOWN ana
known wherever humor and pathOs have touched ana
brgh,encd ljfe-yill find we cannot doubt warm well
come III every part Of the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02
MCCULLOUGH At BOOTHS.

Mr.. John Mccullough will appear at BOOTHS
Tboatcr tonight in the character OF VigiuS The rep
,otion ~ this actora man whom adversely could not
conoucr and whom prosperity could not mar-rest upon
some of the most solid and brilliant successes in the Ora
matjc art that have been achieved OH the American
stage He does not visit this capital as stranger
His cminence has fairly and fully won, and II Is inc
honest dignity OF genius and culture IN the highest 40
main OF the dramatic art. The reappemahco oi MI ho
cuuouo shoud be set down of the most important
events Of lie theatrical year. During his present engage
mont be will appear not only ViyinfuS, In when part
he is without an equal but Oheiio RehaTd ne HTd
and King Lear Adequate Interpretation OF some OF lhe
forcnOs creations ia the Literature ~ Inc stage MA! NJ"
once more be enjoyed in Booths Ihciler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-02
THE TELEPHONE AND ELECTRICITY.
the Edttor OF The Tribune.

To the Edttor or The Tribune.
SIR: When picture the orator of the future
talking through the telephone TO all the nations Of the
earth TO make it complete must imagine certain func
tons OF his brain beng stimulated by electricity
other agent, through holes in his skull. This novel
method OF operating upon the mind is foreshadowed in
work recently published In London by Dr. David Ferrer
giving the results Of series OF experiments upon ire
PANIED animals IL is true the definite conclusions reached
by the author refer only to those simpler fun tons Of
sensation sensepercepti0n and voluntary notion Yet
he attempts with considerable ingenuity TO fix the seat
of intellectual functions and motor center, and he maps
out definite sens0ry centers, namely, those of sight,
hearing, touch, and taste. His observations real
discovery and the rich harvest Of fact must fruit
ful Of results Thus far he has operated only upon
keys and dogs What the result VIII be when he tries it
on Congressman is one of the great problems Of the
future. L.
phiIQdefDhid. March 80. 1877.