Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-12
The FARM.

in wheat cultivation in England has de-
creased by nearly 100000 acres.
Fall blowing is very destructive to
weed seeds and hence is of great value
to gardens and all cultivate plots, as
thousands of weed seeds are turned up
to the surface, and with the winter
frosts they are largely destroyed
Chatham Courier.
Is it true that cattle eat in proportion
to weight? was asked by another core
spondent. The decision arrived ut du-
ring II recent meeting of the Indiana
DaTymans' Association was furnished
III reply 1t is the general opinion that
ANIMALS eat III proportion to weight
but this will not apply to cases where
the difference III weight is very large
FOR instance, IN the case of two merino
sheep that weigAed the same rs enc
cotswold, there is the heat of two sys-
TENS to be kept up instead of one. The
respiratory food is not i'll proportion to
the size of the animal, as the lungs Of
the two sheep combined were larger
than the lungs of one sheep and would
take more food to keep up animal heat.
The outside surface Of the bodies Of two
small animals having the weight of one
large animal is much greater, and the
radiation OF heat from the larger sur
face viii be proportionally greater and
require SO much additional food .-NoC
York World.
SHEEP IN THE WORLD. late
ly rade public, show the sheep in the
various countries noted below To be as
follows: In the United Kingdom, in
1876, there We're 1926, so sheep; in
Russia, in 1870, there were Is, 1870, 900 :;
IN Germany, in 1878, there were pa
800, 4O6 in Austria, in 1871, there were
20 l03,395 in France, i'll 1872, there
were 24,5S9,647 and in Spain, in 1865,
there were 22,054 967 showing total
i'll Europe, Of about 190Oo0,OOO. In
Australasia, in 1875, there were 81, 900
o0O Cape, 100000 River Plata,
600O0,0O0 North America. 10000 900 :;
remainder of America, 100000; and
total, 3S5, 100000. Turkey, North Afri-
ca, Persia, etc, say, $4,000, 900 India
and China, say, 100000. Grand total,
$4,000, 900.
PLANT TREES YEARLY. 49, Forty-four
years ago the writer of this paragraph
pulled by the roots from the banks of II
creek in Maryland young Sycamore
tree about five feet in height, and of
the thickness of his finger. 1t was as
straight rs an arrow, and so pleased its
posscssor that he resolved to replant it
in more desirable location, which he
did. 1t grew thrifty, and a few years
ago n measurement of its trunk showed
its circumference to be eight feet six
inches. 1t is now superb tree. the
admiration Of all who sec it, and to its
planter n source of inexpressiblc pleas
ure. SO far as the outlay of time or
money was concerned, we might as well
have planted fifty or n hundred trees at
the time, and had that been done what
treat it would be TO look at them
Maryland Farmer. e.
DISEASES OF FARM ANIMAIs.-Thc De
partment of Agriculture is at present
giving some attention to the investga-
ton OF the diseases Of farm animals,
and has issued the following circular
letter to some Of the prominent stock
raisers This department being de-
sirous of making an investigation into
the causes of diseases now and for
some time past prevailing among all
classes of farm animals, desires your
assistance and cooperation in the prop
er consideration and determination of
a subject of such great importance to
stock-breeders and growers in this coun-
try. With the view Of saving millions
Of dollars annually, by the timely use
of such remedies and preventives as
are now known, or may be discovered
by this investigation, the department
desires, as speedily rs possible, to be
put IN possession Of such facts as NAV
have come under your observation in
relation to diseases affecting horses,
cattle, sheep, hogs and fowls, either in
your own neighborhood, or in adjacent
localities. Have the kindness TO give
as complete II diagnosis Of the disease
rs possible, stating the duration Of the
attack, Its average fatality, what RENE
dies, if any, are used, and with what
success. In localities where diseases
prevail among more than one class Of
animals, separate statements should be
made under the name of the animals
affected. This information will be laid
before Congress as the basis for Sc
curing an appropriation to meet the
expenses Of thorough investigation
of diseases of all classes of farm ami
mails"
EXPORT OF HONEY AT the late meet
ing of the National Beekeepers' Asso-
citation i'll New York city, Mr. w. w.
Hoge, upon the question of the export
OF honey, said Regarding the ex-
rortation of honey, l have found it not
only feasible, but profitable. Germany,
Austria and Russia take from this coun-