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IRRITATION OF THE SCALP.

An Authentic Testimony.
Condemnation five years I have been
greatly troubled with dandruff, with severe
itching of the scalp, and my hair falling
out. l have tried almost every known
remedy, all proving worthless. Seeing
BURNETT's COCAINE and BURNETT's KALI
L1sToN advertised, I procured bottle of
each, and am happy to state that the
dandruff is completely removed and no
itching whatever remains
]. E. CAyEN, Kansas City, Mo.
BUnNETTs FLAvoRINa Extracts are the
hest
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27
Retail Iron Market.
tcORRECTED DAILY.I

Knoxville, September 26.
The cattle market continues dull at quo,
tstions. Sheep in fair demand; sheard
sheep &c lower than quotations.
TIRE IRoN-Tso horse, par pound, size; one
horse, per pound, 31sc.
NAILs-Per kee rates $3.50; per pound, Sc.
HORSE SHoK5-Per key, $500; turned, Ice
each.
Horse SsoR NAus-Per pound, 26a25e
HARROW TsETH-Pef pound, 5aS1Se.
HoLLowARE-Pe Per pound, &c
GLAss-Common size, per box, 9S25a8.5Q
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27

Thousands of ladies to-day cherish CRATE
full remembrances of the help derived from
the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. It positively cures all female
complaints. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, 23s Western avenue, Lynn, Mass, for
nAmDhlafs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27

Women that have been bedridden for
years have been entirely cured Of female
weakness by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Send to Mrs. Lydia
E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, for pamphlets.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27

Notice to Stockhold rs of East Tenn. Ky
Petroleum Company.
Tn. Stockholders OF the above named Company
axe hereby notified that meeting Will be held IN
Knoxville, Tenn. on the 29th day of Sept, 1884, at
Tie law Office of N ;lson and Dickson in Masonic
Building. corner of Church and Gay streets, for
election Of officers and other business.
SPENCER MUNSCN
1nly7eodtdofm Secretary and Treas.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27

~, s.a s.nn d Ana Nrs,kx fHsNE Hab bit
"a 81 cured in 10 to 20 days. Ten years es-
feS0 HI ESa tabiished; 1900 cured Write stat
VI 1OGHn ing case. Dr. kAaaR. Quincy, Mcb'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27

CORRECTED DAILY By BRADLEY LEE.
REVIEW.
KNoXvnLH, September -.
CATTLE.
No. /. 3a2Ac: god fat. 900 to 800 lbs.
az Nc ordins y, 1t2c.
Best, 2xa2s4e good. &c lambs. 3ha9c.
VxAI. CALvEs-Si. 26a3 %.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27
Investment Securities.

Savings Banks. Instlran "e Companies. Trustees
and InvPsters gene rally, are invit TO correspond
with US regarding Bonds they may desire to bay.
sell or exc ange.
MUNICIPAL BONDS, WATER WORKS COM
PANY LOANS, and DESIRABLE RAILROAD
SECURITIES always on hand
J. e. LEWIS & CO.. Bankers.
viir2Sd!s%lm "a Cedar Street, New York,
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MILL l. FACTORY SUPPLIES
OF ALL KINDS. BETTING, HOSE
end PACKING, OILS, PUMPS ALL
KINDS, IRON PIPE. FITTINGS.
BRASS GOODS, STEAM GAUGES.
ENGINE GOVERNORS, 30. Send for
Prios-list. w. n. DILLINGHAM; & co.
al Main Street, LOUISVILLE. Ky.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-27

body. It makes the skin white, soft and smooth:
removes tan ard freckles, and La the BEST toilet
dressing In THE WORLD. Elegantly put up. two
bottles in one package consisting Of both Internal
and external treatment.
Al frst clam druggists hsveit. pricel. POI package.
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Number for January Of each year. When no time
is mentioned It viii be undsrstooA tthat the sub
scyiber wishes TO commsnss with The Number next
after the receipt Of order,
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WEEKLY, In neat cloth binding, wip b sent By
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Newspaper are not - copy this advsEtissnsns
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1881.
Harper's Weekly.
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Canned Goods.

KNOXVILLE SOAPS.
Laundry, SO
pounds ......$2 25a2 rs
Family. IS
pound bxs... 2 50aS 90
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF
LAND FFICE AT
Lewiston I. T: June 10, 1881

JAMES W. MORRIS
NOrICr HEREBY GIVEN THAT Tltt
" following named settler has 6lei notice Vi
his intention Ia n,ke hnai proof in support vi
bis claim. nd secure fual entry thereof ~ the
expiration Of thirty DAYS from the date of this
notice viz: Saturday July q. 1881 10 =.
IN. before B, + Morris lept. dist. clerk At
his office at Mt Idaho. Idaho co. l. T. hi. No.
ISL for the WI Nwt ssh Nw4 AMI sw4 Nk3
sec 20 tip 81 2 east and ncmes the fol
lowing as his witnesses viz: WIN. J. Raj
ney. F. NJ. Sinclair. John P. Hartman al
Of Mt. Idaho y. U. Idaho co. l. r.
J. ~. Howe,
3s 5w Reg atcr
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
New YORK, July 3.

New YORK. July 3.
Blaine Secretary of State, Washin ston. -
Your & 40 telesra is very depressing.
shall hope for more favorable tidings and
ask you to keep me advised. Please do not
fail to express to Mrs. Garfield my great
sympathy. (Sisned) CA. AR HUR.
Washington 3p. IN. The President sleeps
well at Intervals. Pulse 1909
THE LATEST. Up to the hour OF
gong to press the latest dispatches
received at this place were that the
Presidents condition was still improv-
ns with chances of his recovery.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

THE F,uRrH. This day passed off very
quiet here until about o'clock. A cele.
braton wa. gotten up for the benefit OF the
boys in the way Of a greasel poll. sack
RACES, creased pig and number Of other
races but Oh. the older ones ought they not
to lie ashamed Of themselves to have
no celebrati.n
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

wanted to see what kind of quar- ers
he would have to occupy and that was
the reason he visited the Jail last Sun.
day. When officers Scott and Carney
got hold of the assassin and were tax
ing him to the police headquarters he
said voluntarily to them: Il did it
and will 60 to Jail for it. l am {.
Stalwart aud Arthur will be Prssi
dent" H. had letter in his hand
aud wanted the officers to take it to
Gen. Sherman saying it would lie all
right. The prisoner made no resist
ance saying he had cont mplst-d
killing the President and it was for
the g'od of the country.
The following bulletin has just been
issued hy the Presidents attending
physical I. g.. ~. The Pre-id-n,'>
res has I'cen refreshed during the
night, only broken at intervals of
about an hour hy occasional pain il,
the foo, and to take his ho"rishmen of
milk and lime water and hits OF
cracked ice to relieve thirst, which has
%-m constant. He is hopeful anI
cheerful and his from the first mani.
tested most remarkable courage and
for itud.. $3.50 a. ~. The Pr-si.
l.nt's con lition i, m,r, f.vorah!-
The physicians will this morning again
try to find the corusc Of t'- bullets
La. VI. Result Of the consultation
Of the physicians is thlt the Symptom,
are more favorable than ut any tim.
since the shooting
| 10 a. m.
His pulse is ZIG. No attempt has
been made to get the bullet, as the
physicians think it h lodged where
it will not c.ssariIy intcrf re- with the
III innate recovery Of the President.
The Pre>i Tents condition is greatly i'm
proved. He secures sufficient refreshing
sleep. and during his waxing hours he Is
cheerful anl in lincl to discuss pleasant
topics. Pulse lOi with more tull and sci
expression temperature and respiration i.
normal, Or. Bliss states this morning thai
an examination male yesterday Afternoon
and evening" disclosed the fact that thu
bullet hal entere, the Presidents body he
tween the lO.h anl lth rib, on the righ
side of the spinal column and passing for
ward and downward into the lower end o
the right lobe Of the liver aud finally lodged
into the interior portion of the abdomen.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

DANCE "A dance was given at MIR. Nj.
Shulthtis, = short distance from Uniontown
on the evening Of the Fourth. Quite a
number went from this city and reported
as having an excellent time in the day
Horse ra-ins wa hal sul = general good
time was hal by all.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

BASE BALL. The Rel Stockings Of thi,
city were over to Colfax ON the Fourth Al ,
played the Col;ax niue q match game OF
ball on that day. They were victorious b.,
a small maj ority. The boys say they Were
never treated better away from Ia sme. ami
tender their thanks to the citizels Of Colfax
for their ki4, lness
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

The VIII lie country is exercised about the
cause tina; led to the attempt to assassin Ate
the Presii.nt. Some th;uX the naa ia sane,
some think he was paid hirelins Of great
conspiracy. aud others think it WAS IN act Of
the shooist done out Of revenge.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

The celebration At Grangevills was A..
tended by about 500 people. The process
sion was grand. the Grafton good. the Gala
ton excellent The dance in the eve, =.
the Jersey House was very much enjoyed
aud G.ansevill- seemed happy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

SEsS. Vim. Rhstt who escaped from
the sheriff At Idaho county last week was
seen aud coDversed with on Saturday by
Mr.. Lathrop Of Waha Prairie. On Craix's
riding gray horse. and he in.
quired the route to Capt. johns (Iudiansl.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
NOTICE Fur Pre- .tMPTl.N PR Of.
WILLIAM SHFARMAN.
LAND OFFICE AT

Lewiston, I. T.. June, Is 1881.
MOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
sVthe following named settler has fled
notice of his intention to make final proc,
in support Of his claim, and secure final Ell.
try thereof at the expiration Of thirty days
from the date of this notice. viz: Sat.
urday July rs 1881, 10 A. NJ, at this office,
William Shearman, -emption d. S. No.
924 for the lots and and 81 net sec. tp.
30 + ) W. and names the following as his
witnesses, viz: J. n. Lindsay. T. Land, S.
G, Th"mpson and S. Wildenthaller all Of
Lewiston Z. y. !. L.
J. " HnwE.
Sc 81. Register
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
MICE FOR HON. STEAD PROOF.
CHARLES CARLETON 10y guariiau)

LAND OFFICE At
l., w,st"n. |. I. June - 1881.
~ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ T. l"wins -n"iued settler has hisd notice OF
nj. Inr.n'i"n /" MAKE hnai proof IN support "a,
his clsi'n, an secure fin i entry thereof NJ III.
expiration If th,rty day from The date Of thin.
w: F'iia, July - 1881 At . u. IN at tnip
Office, Charles Carlton Thy 4 S Whit guar)
honcstea No. 81 for the WI nw& Sc. -
and lot 5 Sec. ~ tip. 36 RS W. n d names
the following as his witnesses, Wig: g. A.
Frost, G r. Coburn. II. w. Stanton aud i.
Rand, all Of lie" iston /. I.
J. NJ. uowE.
&c kssister
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

"A tfzP r. '..b1E. NJ. 10 '. r
N/AA 4 A. NJ W n hid regular c,nmuni
IVY -nti,ns 1t the Halt IN SATURDAY
" evening. Juiy 9th. e $40. All
men''rs are Re qnes'el. nm ! s'journ
ing Brethren. c,r'iaiy inv lie t,a attend.
u. J. MONROE. W. NJ.
x. ScHtEIcHER, Sec
NuRTHRUP 4 Moore of the Moscow
team S-w-mills have out large lot of
first anl second class rurtic and flooring
which they offer at reasonable prices for
.ash. 81
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
MTG: FOR HOMESTEAD PaoJf,
JAMES McDERMOrT.
LAND OFFICE AT

Lewiston, T. June q, 1881.
~ OTICk Is iEkkbY GIVEN tn Al THE
~ foilpwin <-pamsd settler has 6led puties oi
hi- inteLt,an to make dnal proof il 60 purt Of
nis cisim. aud secure 6nal entry thsrs"fst the
exp,ras,"n {: thirty days fr,.n the date Of th,.
"ot.ce. Wis: saturday Aug. 8, 1881, at ~ e.
N hsr",s b. Z. Norris dept. dist. clerk at hi.
dies Ut Mt. Idaho. Idaho o.. l. T., James
net Sec. I tp ~ ur3s and lot 5 sse 9 tp. ~
ur+ .. aud DANES the following a. bis Wit
nesss.. viz: l. r. Brown, u. Biunsrd and
Johu Eenny. ii. VI ut. Idaho =. .. Id.ho Co.
T.
J. NJ. HowE,
no3S St Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
LEGAL.
ESTRAY r Office.

VuNAKEN UP AT LAPNAT. IDAHO. ON
June -, 1881. One dark Chestnut sure
Sta iol, thrss white feet aud star In t"rehesd
and small wsrt on Une ear Aoy one claiming
said hors, sni proving property, can hsvs the
came by paying fer tbls advertisement sna ths
kespiox If the horse fSvu ds'e VI advertipomsn,
LeWistos, June II. EDWARD RObOyN
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
no3S St
NOTICE FOR PRE- .tMPTl0N PRJ.f.
TlSDEL l.. WARD.
LAND nFFItE At

Lewiston. I. I. June 20, 1881.
A1OTI + Is HERkBi GIVEN THAT
~ the f"il"~ ing n"in-d settler hns ill., q
ut ce % his intention to make hnsl proof 10
support If his claim. and secure Goal sntr!
thereof Vt the expiration o' thirty days tr"u,
The Il to of this U 'tics, viz: Satur lay. July
- 1891. IL 4 VI. before Is. +. NJ ,rris. deputy
.,is'. clerk. Ut his OH 70 ut VT. idaho, Id n
county. T. T r,sd-i l.. Warl pro mption d.
;. M. W. FIR tn. . + SEQ, Is ~. 81 mrs cas-.
q - nnines the following ss his ~itnsss,s. via
X. W. WHIT. J. Hanson uni J. u. kowtou.
all Of Mt. Idaho p. y. idah" Co. /. I
J. NJ. HOWE.
n37.) Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

Saturday evening the sad news
reached us. Ivy operator Blake, tha,
President Garfield had been shot at
noon of that day and had died from
the wound a, p. NJ, on which occa
sion we issued the followin, extra:
To-day e inst,) at noon
while PRESIDENT GARFIELD and
Senator Blaine were walking
arm-in-arm in the ladies parlor
in Baltimore, an unknown as
sassin approached them and
fired two shots at president
GARFIELD, both shots taking
effect, one in the hip and
the other a little higher enter
ing the kidneys. At 2 o'clock
P. NJ. he was concious, and at
o'clock he died. 1t is rumor-
ed that an ex-Consul at Mar
settles lately removed is the
assassin; using a bulldog pistol
Of large calibre. The cities OF
Baltimore, Washington and
the whole country are ar
oused, and if the assassin is
found, he will no doubt receive
the just reward due him.
Subsequent kilograms came Oh Sun,
de y that the President was not dead
hut in II very dangerous and cri,ica!
condition. Some particulars were
sent to the Walla WaIIa morn.n.
JrurnM aud published Oh the 4,h; W.
copy as follows:
WASHINGTON, July ,.
Presilrn, Garfield is now lying in ia
pr.,ute roon. III the OF GERS quarters ct
the Is gilmore aud Potomac depot. D..
-. W. Bliss, surgeon Gen Barnes aud
Dr. Purv,s (col"rcI) are IN Attendance.
The shutting MAS done hy a slender
man, tive feet ven inches in height.
he refused to give his name The
man was arrested immediately after
the firing hy some officer in the drpo,
The assassin Wa, first taken 10th. T."
lice H"ad4u rtrrs hut subsequently, r.
mand-d to the district jul. he ,h rot
ing occurred IN the ladies waiting room
ot the drph immediately att,r til,
President had entered, viking .rn
N arm wi h Se.retary Blaine. They
we're on their way to the l.nnitrd *
pres, train which xas about ready /,
leave. Sec. Blaine on hearing The ,is
toll shots, two ~ number, rushed M tn,
direction from which they came with Il
we" OF arrre,tlny the a,s,.>sin Br
fore reaching the man however III.
Secretary returned to the Prrsid-n
aud found him pros; rated. Both shot.
took effect, one III the right arm ane
the second just above the right hik
and near thu kidneys. The physician.
have prol'ed Tor the balls uusuccess
fully.
The assassin is Chas Guitteau, a dis
reputable liwyer, aytator, coriespon
dent, lecturer e., from Chicago. H.
was =, Jays persistent otic- seek-
frou, g ,r;ield and Blaine. He .av.
he d! | his to save the Republican par
ty. ere is 10, another living SOU
with i'm in the matte. He woul6
f-eve hot him when be went away bu
that Nh Garfield looked 20 led b
lchan1sd his, mind Gnitfnau lid h
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

AlOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and secure final entry
thereof at the expiration Of thirty days from
the date OF this notice. viz Friday July
$. 1881, 10 a. M. at this office James Law
renee pre-empti"n d. S. No. 1894 for SCI
sci Sc aud n NEf and Nj Nwf sec 5
tp. "a n Il 4 W. and names the following as
his witnesses. viz: X. W. ellis X. Kay,
j. KAY, and II. Harsell all Of Lewiston r.
O., Neg Perez county l. I.
}. NJ. ITnwE.
35-jw Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
WEATHER ltE..OkI.

War Department, Signal Service United
culture for tie week ending July s. 1881:
STAT1oN LEWISTON I. T.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

Dash indicates rainfall too small 4
measure.
WESLEY BLAKE,
Pvt. Sig. Corps y. s. A
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07

Subsequent kilograms came Oh Sun
ds Y that the President WAS not dead
hut in Il very dangerous and critical
condition. Some particulars wcr,
sent to the Walla WalIa morn II
J,urmM aud published Oh the 4,h; W.
copy as follows:
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-07-07
ATTEMPTED
ASSASSIN A'TiOl
PRESIDENT GARFIELD

Saturday evening the sad news
reached us, Ivy operator Blake, that
President Garfield had been shot at
noon Of that day and ha! died from
the wound at ! p. NJ, on which occa
sion we issued the followin extra:
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-15
The Oominu Transit of Venus,

The next transit OF Venus over the
suns surface will occur on the 9th day
Of December, 1882, the last one having
occurred Dec, 9, 1874. At that time
extensive preparations had been made
all over the world, and expeditions
were sent to the most distant parts OF
Africa and America in order to test
fully the improved instruments which
the ingenuity Of modern scientists have
devised. On this account the transit of
the coming year is doubly important,
first, because all questions which the
application Of new instruments gave
rise to, all miscalculation or individual
differences of observation among the
astronomers who took part, will be
verified and set at rest; and, secondly,
because another transit of the kind will
not take place for period of 800 years,
when the most incipient astronomers OF
our day will have been forgotten.
The question which is still left in
doubt, and which the transit of 1882
can 90 far toward settling, is the exact
distance from the sun to the earth.-an
uncertainty which at present hinders
all exact calculations concerning the
magnitude of the whole solar system.
The first transit of Venus which were
observed were those of 1851 and 1889,
neither Of which contributed anything
to science. That of 1861, the next in
order, gave no valuable data, and its
successor from 1869, although it elected
much serious attention, left the precise
value of the parallax in doubt even at
the time of the last observations on
Dec. 9, 1874,
Then the event attracted universal
attention, scientific observations were
made at various points as far north on
south as possible. and many valuable
data were collected, which await the
only positive proof that can be given
them during this or the coming century.
For the following year still more ex..
tensive preparations are making, and
there Is every prospect now that the
scientific results then TO be obtained
will settle all matters now In dispute
or doubt.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-15
A Cough. Cold or Sore Throat

should be stopped. Neglect frequent re-
suits IN an lncurable Lung disease or Con.
sumption. Browns Bronchial Troches do
not disorder the stomach like cough syrups
and balsams, but act directly on the inham-
cd parts, alaying irritation, give relief IN
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and
the Thro"t Troubles which Singers and
Public Speakers are subject to. For thirty
years Browns Bronchial Trochcs have been
recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been
tested by wide and constant use for nearly
an entire generation, they have attained
well-merited rank among the few staple
remedies Of the age. Sold at % cents a
box everywhere.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-15
Feeding Cows in Milk.

Ii seems extraordinary that the gen.
eral run Of dalry-farmers make no eff
fort 10 flesh their cows before they sell
them. Every autumn there are more
or fewer draft COWS for sale, TO make
room for the young ones that are reared,
and they have TO 60 for what they hap
pen TO be worth before winter comes
on. They are Of course just the cows
the farmer has no wish to keep, Or at
all events, the least desirable ones in
the herd. Commonly, they are sold for
fault, that Of age, or of being inferior
mixers, or Of having "a screw loose"
somewhere; and these very faults, sup
posing they exist-and buyers always
act on the assumption that they do ex-
ist-make it more imperative that there
should be condition TO help the sale. II
the cow is in good condition in the
autumn, it is prjma facie evidence Of
good constitution, and that is an i'm
portant point to make clear when a
man has an animal 10 sell, In any
case she commands customer almost
at the sellers own price. A lean COW
is not r nice thing to face winter with;
and, however good an animal she may
be except for the leanness, she brings
an inferior price. We have frequently
known really desirable cattle sold at
sacrifice off their merits just because
their owners had let them fall out Of
condition in wet dashing autumn;
whereas little extra keep, and shelter
from the storms, both of which would
have been repaid in the extra milk,
would have added pounds sterling per
head to their selling value.
Yet farmers 90 on year after year in
the same practices, naglecting to give
their cattle some dry stimulating food
when the grass begins TO wane on the
pastures, giving them instead some
sort of green food to force all the milk.
The result is that, having no really
nourishng food, and being exposed to
whatever weather may come, they lose
flesh quickly, and so are worth less
money. As the weather grows colder
the grasses lose a good deal OF their
nutritive properties, and it is not to be
expected that milk-giving animal can
keep up her flesh under such conditions.
The best dJiry farmers we know-small
farmers as well n large ones-never
let their COWS out of condition at any
time of the year, and especially those
Of them they intend to sell. They do
not have faith in selling anything lean,
at lean price. II is condition they
aim to sell, and not mere bag OF
bones. An animated skeleton is a
fright in the market, and you never
find farmer worth the name shocking
his neiSbbors that way.