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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

Epes Sargent, well known as journalist
and textbook author, died IN Boston on
Thursday of last week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

General Walker, superintendent of the cen.
sus, kindly sends us an approximate statement
of the population of the states and territories
which foo,s up so, 1859. Illinois takes the
fourth place
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

Garfield received over one million of votes
in the SOUTH a section where republican Is
not allowed to vote.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

succeeded IN organizing the republican caucus
by vote of 60 to 81 and electIng an adherent
of the Cameron machine speaker. This Of
course is death blow to the senatorial hopes
of Gnlnsha A. Grow
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

TRIcuISosrs.-ln spite OF the constantly re-
rea,ed warning of the newspapers never to eat
pork unless thoroughly cooked, people Will
persis, In disregarding it, and every day or
two we read in the papers accounts of deaths
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

The Bureau County RpuJlican appears thi.
week in new dress and looks of course a'
neat as pm"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-08

low, Secretary of State, for correct list of the
senators and representatives IN the present
Illinois Legislature. He classifies them az
follows:
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

we read in the papers as to "why our boys
leave the farm, always appeared to us uin-
called for. 1t is by no means uncommon
that boys show no interest in their parents
pursuits. There seems to be a natural dis
position in children to try something else.
and this is as true perhaps among farmers
sons as of any other persons sons, and no
more.
OF course people who are always in the
country. and know little else than of farm
life, are apt to imagine that city life has
some pleasures of which they are deprived.
And it may be so. But then people do not
enjoy them much who live there. 1t be-
comes mere routine of fashion, in which
they come to do things. not because they
take pleasure in them, but because they
must They come to look upon these
things as bore, andon the country as the
great heaven of this world; and many a
man in the city tolls whole year unceas-
ingly for no other object than that he NAV
enjoy little Of the country at some time
in the summer season; or at some time in
his lie to have little country home True
many of these people 90 to watering places
or some other fashionable spot, and go over
again the fashionable tollies of city life.
But the natural love of the country is at the
bottom of it all. If the mere pleasures of
city life were ALL they could get the whole
IN or near the city, but the charms of the
ride to the destination, the rural aspects of
the spot selected, in short the change from
city to something like the country, is, we
repeat at the bottom of it all.
Who would not be in the country to en-
joy the cool breezes, and the healthtul
odors from wood and field, is the burden of
the song with every city paper when June
comes round, and no time is more enjoyed
by the general reader 1t only remains for
those who are Oh the land to understand the
advantages OF their position and the disad-
vantages of one they sometimes envy, to
make them not only satisfied with their lot,
bat actually be tempted to thank heaven
they are not as other men.--Gvmaantsac
Telegraph.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
Tte Auulhg gar H.
CONVENIENT POULTRY HOUSES.

When speaking of poultry houses wish
to be understood that it includes only the
common domestic hens. Turkeys are too
large birds tor confinement in buildings !; it
is never necessary or beneficial to place
them under glass they are strong, hardy
and robust, and require only an open shed
to roost under, and warm, sunny run
about the barn or other farm buildings !;
they will not endure confinement, not even
when young, if long continued. Ducks and
geese do not require separate building, but
may be accommodated about some of the
out buildings, which they can sit under
meath and thus be sheltered from the sever
ity OF the weather and storms; they should
however be confined to yard and not al
lowed to mix with the other fowls.
The fowls that give US so many eggs re-
quire warm houses and sunny exposures, l
have cheap and convenient one. 1t is a
two-story building; the lower, or eastern
part, which is an admirable place for laying
hens, is partially underground. 1t is built
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
g QTThe 1uny$ehntd.

Ink Spots.-A German preparation for
removing ink spots and writing on paper
consists OF one part, each, of alum, amber.
sulphur, and saltpetre reduced to fine
powder and mixed.
Washing Dishes.-Few housewives but are
obliged sometimes TO wash dishes. Monday
mornings, and occasionally when there is an
extra pressure of work, is is q great help
to the kitchen maid to have the breakfast
dishes washed In washing use milk instead
of soap. Fill a dishpan full of very hot
water, and add half cup of milk. 1t soft
ems the hardest water, gives the dishes a
clear, bright look, and preseryesthe hands
from the rough skin or chapping which
comes from using soap. 1t cleans the greas-
lest dishes without taving the water cover.
ed with scum.
White Lead for Sores.-An intelligent old
sea captain first told me of this remedy for
sores, old or new. have tried it with ex-
cellent results. White lead being a poison.
there is a prejudice against its use, but from
my own experience, have found no trouble
in the way of poisonous absorption. Spread
1t on a rag, as yon would salve. and renew
twice day. 1t is good, also. for scratch
es" in horses.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
No. 20

as the residue lett from trying out lard and
talow is called, but our experience con-
vinces us that while these cracklings NAV
be good enough for food for fowls that are
to be fattened, or suitable for use during in
tensely cold weather when much of the fat
the contain will be used in keeping up the
animal heat, they are not fit tor use in the
spring and summer. They contain too
much fat and little matter of real value for
producing eggs or muscular growth. There
is little or nothing in the shape OF food ex-
cept the broken down cellular tissue, Our
advice would be to procure lean meat, even
at higher price in preference to fat. A
friend who had an opportunity to procure
from day to day a practically unlimited
supply Of blood, tried the experiment OF
feeding it to his poultry. Some was given
fresh and uncooked, and the hens ate eager
ly at first of the coagulated mass. Some
was cooked and seemed even more accept
able. The increase in egg production was
most gratifying. Perhaps some Of those
who read this are in position to try this
experiment. Ii any do so we will be very
glad to give the resultto the public.
Whatever form of animal matter may be
preferred as food for poultry, something Of
the kind should be provided at once. as The
next two or three months will be the most
trying of theyear to poultry. taxing their
energies severely after an exceptionally try.
ing Wlnter.-Stoch,nan and Farmer
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
POULTRY ON THE FARM.

1t takes some time to convince the farm.
ing community Of the advantages of raising
prime fowl stock. Indeed the farm, gener
ally speaking, is the last place the amateur
or novice would go to look for good spec
linen of any breed In the last few wears.
however, much has been toward improve.
ment, and the prospects are that in time tile
improved breeds will take the place OF tie
common kinds on every. homestead. ,g
sometimes we are charatably inclined to
De moderate in our remarks, when we come
TO remember that in times past, the, live
STOCK OF the country, though degenerate
was the best we had, but nowadays eyery
nody that is inclined can purchase good
fowls, of any OF the improved breeds at rea-
sonable prices.
Poultry has been considered Improbable
by some farmers on account of the poor
quality OF the fowls and the loose wav of
caring for them. We are willing TO ac-
knowledge the truth of this statement.
when we know how farmers generally care
for their poultry stock. 1t is indeed mis-
eraole mockery and heartless attempt at
keeping fowls. And unless they follow a
more sensible way of raising poultry. we
fear they will not appreciate good stock
when they come to supplant the common
sorts.
We have frequently urged our farmer
friends to keep prime poultry stock on the
farm. They have the land, the surplus
grain, the vegetables and the natural taclli-
tiles tor growing good stock .--Poult,y Mon-
it0r.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
BARBED-WIRE FENCE.

WIN. Horne. doctor of medicine and vet
Urinary surgeon,of Rock county, Wisconsin,
discOuntenances the use OF barbed-Wirc for
fences. He says: II have had horses mn
der my observation SO trightfully mangled
and torn as to be sickening to look upon.
some of our very best colts have been utter
ly ruined for lite by being torn by this ter
riblc fence" Again he states IL have
had beautiful horses with their joints liter
ally sawn through by struggling when en-
tangled in this trecherous and
barbarous fence" He suggests the use
of plain wire without barbs, and rail of
some kind along the top, in order that ami
mails may be able to perceive the fence be-
fore coming to it, ior, although the plain
wire ''Would not saw and cut as the barbs
do, il would be quite liable to play sad hav-
oc with quick, nervous horse, should he
become entangled therein.'' A painted rail
could be very plainly seen at sufficient dis
tance to turn animals that might otherwise
run on wire fence on account of not MOTTO
ing it,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
MEAT FOR POULTRY.

The winter now drawing near its end has
been an exceptionally trying one for poul-
try, which has been, by the inclement
weather, confined most of the time to such
warm spots as they could find. Where
comfortable houses were provided there has
been but little real suffering, but how few
are there, even among those who give to
who have done more than to see that their
poultry houses have tigh walls and are free
from injurious draughts. Even when the
poultry has been provided with warm and
comfortable quarters, they have suffered
more or less from want of exercise. and
will need the best Of food to prepare them
for the additional tax which will come when
the begin laying again.
Where it can be done without too great
expense animal food should be provided as
regular part OF the diet for poultry, at
least until early summer shall have brought
something OF a supply Of animal food in the
form of insects and worms. Scraps from
the table may suffice where the number of
fowls is small, but the butcher can furnish
fresh meat at three or four cents per pound,
and when the warm moist days of the early
spring shall haye come he will no doubt be
only too glad to do SO. The bloody parts
about neck, and such other rough and
bloody pieces as are trimmed off to give to
the carcass neat and enticing appearance,
will be found most acceptable addition to
the diet of fowls.
Much has been said in favor of feeding
poultry with the scraps" or ''cracklingsn
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

Transient advertisements pava"le in advance
Regular advertisements payable a'rn terly
Twenty-Five per cent. added for SPECIAL advertise
aAentS.
Remittances by registered letter, post-oflice
order or draft at our SIX; but not at our expense.
ANY enc failing to receive his paper regularly
should notify us promptly by postal card.
A subscriber desiring to change the post-otlice
direction of his paper must communicate to us the
name of the post-olice to which has previously
been sent, otherwise may be unable comp
with his request.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

On a side hill. The northern side is batten-
ed on the outside and ceiled on the inside.
There are large windows on the south side,
and there is a door on the same side. OPEN
ing into a yard enclosed with high lath
fence. The west door opens into the barn
yard. The building is l2 by 8 it,. IA #.
from the ground to the peak corner posts,
III It,. height from ground to upper floor.
. it. height above to plates, about #. In
sunny weather the upper room is very
warm, but at night, and in cloudy weather,
it is not so comfortable as might be desired.
1t is used mainly as nursery in moderate
weather, and for the rearing OF early chicks.
The windows come to the floor, as they do
below, and are protected by wire netting.
They receive the full power of the sun at
midwinter, bnt are shaded by overhanging
trees in the summer.
The upper apartment is admirable for
the rearing of chicks, especially those of
delicate breeds, as it is dry and airy. the
yard affording sufficient rnn on hot days
when the heat in the closed house is be-
yond endurance. With very early chickens
this is seldom the case. 1t is we'll where
chickens are thus reared in numbers to ac-
custum them to the outside air by degrees
in order that they may acquire strength and
hardness along with their growth. Chicks
that are thus reared learn to roost under
cover, and thus one great difficulty is obvi-
ated. 1t is quite necessary that young
fowls are first led to roost in the place
where they are TO remain, and thus good
habits are not broken up. In the upper
story there is kedt large shallow box fill
ed with dry, pulverized earth, intermixed
with wood ashes, for the fowls to walow
in. Broken clam and oyster shells anu
gravel are provided in abundance. as well
as green food and fresh water.
This building is comparatively inexpen-
sive when the larger profit that may be OBJ
tanned from eggs and from chickens reared
through the aid OF the convenience OF
warmth and sunshine, are taken into con-
sideration. The labor is greatly diminish
Ell and less food is required, while with
little care and forethought the building can
be used year after year without additional
expense after the first outlay. Fifty laying
fowls have been accommodated in it at one
time, and they did well 25 being kept be-
low and % above. The combed varieties
have generally been kept below, as it is less
exposed to the effects of cold wind. The
lower floor is dry earth and gravel. sprinkl-
ed frequently with ashes and air-slaked
lime. The fowls are given the refuse of
the hay lofts, which consists of seeds, leaves
and fine bits Of broken hay. They are ex-
ceedingly fond OF timothy seed, and find
some dead insects, which incites disposi-
ton to scratch. This affords natural en-
ployment and exercise. Country Gen.
.le,nan.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
LIFE AND LOVE ON THE FARM.

1t is not true, so far as we know and be-
leye, as is frequently claimed that a great
many of our intelligent farmers or farmers
boys get ''diseusted" with farmlife, and go
into other occupations. That some do there
is no doubt, but these are more than made
up by others from other pursuits, who go
to their places. The continued discussion
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31
-E,n--D-zIz

EXTENSIVE eXpe nents in irrigation
have been made in Kansas this season, and
have proved very successful, one acre pro-
ducin" thousand bushels of sweet pota-
toes. 1t is proposed to utilize The waters of
the Arkansas on the plains of western Kan
sas. and stock companies are forming to
take charge OF the work
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

THERE are as many ASA 600 known spec
cies of grasses distributed over the world.
are not indigenous; some growing best on
dry sterile soils. others on rich soils; some
thrive best in marshes, stagnant water,
slow streams, some on the sea coast; but
those which are best suited for permanent
pasture thrive best under cultivation, and
these are somewhat limited in number
when compared with the total number of
species.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

}hc ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUsBANDMAN is designed
,be az the name indicates, husbandlnaE il every
,.,se of the term, embracing in its columns every
ie,artment of Agriculture, Stock-raiGE.g, Horti-
,,t,re Social and Domestic Economy.
ADVERTISING RATES.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

Now is the time for our rural friends.
whether farmers. mechanics or amateurs, to
prepare for having Il good garden. and an
abundant supply of vegetables and small
fruits throughout the entire year.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

them at the rate OF halt peck day, as they
are for COWS.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

INDUSTRY at seed time is the best guaran-
tee of a harvest.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

SEED time has come.
The farmer should be abroad in his
fields.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1881-03-31

CALIFORNIA oats are said to be most adj
mlrable for making oatmeal, although here
tofore California has imported Scotch oat-
meal in large quantities, owing to the fact
that California mills have hitherto had no
SPECIAL machinery for making oatmeal. The
tennessee Mills" at Sanfrrncisco, sometime
since sent consignment of California oats
10 Scotland in order to test the question
whether they were good for oatmeal. The
result was an order for more, and propo-
sltlon to send Scotch oat mill and opera
Tor to San Francisco. The result is that
San Francisco now has well-appointed
oatmeal mill for supplying the coast.
lHE year just closed has been a remark
aoe one in many ways. In productions it
was never equaled in this or perhaps any
olher country. The imports and exports of
.he United States aggregated ST $40, 100000
but this foreign trade expresses only frac-
aonal part of the country's prosperity. We
raised last year 465 ,0OO, 900 bushels of heat
i'oooO,OOO,0O0 bushels of corn, 4l3,OOO,OOO
bushels of oats, 24,0OO,OOO bushels of rye,
4o'ooo'OoO bushels of barley, 100000 bales
VI eotton' These are only the leading arti-
s'es' II tobacco, petroleum, sugar, rice,
l'u,', cotton seed. and other agricultural
.l anu mineral productions were added to
s,'e list, the sum total would be enor-
nous
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pETERsBuRa.


,,e,r or supgRsEpEAs IN "A MURDER CASE
u.rc,ryrT NOT TO DE- HUNG IN JUNE THREE
Irxacy CASES sExAMlxeD--TfiE cocNTY
sIycrIoSs- EYLkRGEMENr OF tn. HAIR
nop--MEMoRIAL SERVICES AT CITY POINT, Sc'
fcarrcspondence Of the Richmond Dt'pa'ch.]
MAY "a, 1881.
writ Of supcrsededs has been granted
nv tbe Court OF Appeals staving all iurther
nroceedjogs 10 the case OF LittIeton Haicpet'
,coloredN. who was recently convicted IN Tue
tyrcuit Court Of Brunswick county OF Tue
murder OF Moses Young, and sentenced 10
no bupg on the Gath day OF June neA'.
This. OF course, viii stop the execution OF
the sentence OF the Circuit Court ana stay
All proceedings until the Court OF Appears
sbal, have heard the record In the case ana
decided whether or not the application
for new trial shall be granted. Hatchett
received the announcement very calmly.
II, firmly maintains his Innocence OF all
criminal know ledge or intentin the matter
and has never believed that he would be
hung. In this connection 1t may be men
TONED that Henry Carroll, who was tried
and acquitted for this murder, is reported
TO have left the county of Brunswick.
commission OF magistrates met al the
TAIL This morning and discharged two WINE
men who were committed some. days ago
unon evidences OF insanity, the testimony
showing that they had sufficiently recover
Cd IN he released with safety TO themselves
and the Commonwealth. Another party was
| directed TO be sent to the asylum at Will
| liamsburg.
In ALI the counties around the candidates
for office and their friends are busy con-
ducting the canvass, which closes on 1Durs-
day. 10 some OF the counties the contest
| has been active aud animated, win the
promise OF a full vote being polied.
The work OF survey with vie" 10 tDe
enlargement of our barbor has been nearly
completed, and an estimate OF the cost OF
Tho nroposed Improvement VIII be ready
for The Council on the 1st OF June, when
estimates OF all the municipal departments
for the ensuing year VIII he presented.
| Attention Is being directed to the oO-
seryance OF National MemoriaI.Day this
wear May 30th), and more especially TO the
decoration OF the graves In the Clty Iolnt
cemetery. The ceremonies there are to be
somewhat more intert sting than usual. An
address il TO be delivered by Congressman
elect Dezendori. excursion parties ale 10 De
present from Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Pc
| tersburg, an opportunity is to be a1orced
visitors TO inspect the monitor fleet NJ the
Point. Fsrragutt Post Of the Grand Army
of the Republic, OF Portsmouth,, will attend
in BODY, &c.
The Friends yearly meeting in South
ampton county, which commenced on sun
day. will be continued throughout the week.
A large number Of visitors are In attend
ance. ROBIN ADAIR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-25

Ex-senator Bruce (colored) entered upon
his duties as Register OF the Treasury Mon
day morning. The Washington correspond
emf OF the Baltimore Sun says: 1t looked
rather singular to sec c0lored man walk
in and take charge OF this bureau, includ-
ing as it does large number OF lady clerks.
Oifice.seekers poured i'll Immediately on
Bruce, and were 10th TO believe when he
told them that he had no power to make ap-
pointments. lie added, by the way, that
he was very glad that he had no such power.
The salary of the Register is $4,000 per an
mum, but there is no labor attached to the
position at all, the signature OF the Register
to the bonds and currency being put on by
stamp.
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" A union Of hesrts and union OF nahds'
A union of lakes and union Of lands.
And The fiig of the Union forever

Thar PLEDGE.-Tbe Administration men
amongst the members OF the New YORK
Legislature do not seem to be good mah'
ayers. First, they drew ups paper Dlnuing
the signers Of it not to reject C0NKLING
and PLAT. They thought they had dis
covered that that pledge would not do, ana
so they drew up paper binding the signers
OF il not to 90 into caucus at all. Neither
of these is the proper pledge, which should
be that the signers will not go into caucus
that will allow the name OF CONKLlNG,
PLATT, or any other anti-Adminstration
aspirant to be brought before 1t. Let the
Administration men stand up to the ADMIN
is,ratiou, and do no mofe. They have the
winning card.. and will have nobody but
themselves to blame il they lose the game.
All the pledge they need is the one outlined
above. That pledge will insure the defeat
OF CONKLING. Ii is the pledge OF genuine
Republicans.