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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
KNIGHTS TENPLAR's ANNUAL

Invitations are out for the annual Knights
Templar ball and reunion on Friday evening,
January &c, 1888 With the known success
of their former efforts much is anticipated
by our society people. The programme, rs
arranged, will be very interesting, and will
consist in part of street parade in the af-
ternoon. The evenings entertainment will
open with reception and grand march, fol-
lowed by dancing. At ten o'clock tactics
drill will take place in the hall, followed by
collation. in the supper rooms. The deco
rations of the hall will be emblematic OF the
rites and ceremonies of the order, and will
be elegant and profuse.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

A list Of the topics for the week Of pray er
will be published in the EAGLE next week.
The list will be printed on separate slips,
and copies of il NAV be had at this office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

For sale By Culver and Jones, two miles
north Of town, on the Lawrence Avenue
road. This IL the corn that took the premi-
um at the Farmers fair. The yield last sea-
son was about Is bushels 10 the acre. The
seed IL pure and win be cold In small lots.
lOLlt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The different Sunday schools throughout
the city had their usual Christmas festivities
with trees, songs, and other interesting ex-
ercises, some on Saturday evening and 9TH
ers on Monday evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Ten Nights In Bar-Room, the very inn
pressive and instructive will be placed on
the stage this evening in the brick school
house just north of town, and one week later
at the same place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
Don't Read This.

d. +. Seaman wants situation on farm.
~ foreman he has had large experience in
Illinois, and can give good references. Any
one wishing TO employ such . hand will please
address him at W.chita postofice. 4c-4s
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
Under the Horseshoe.

People who visit store need have no fear of cur
getting goods, account of Large Daily Sales
The fact is have such arrangements in the Eastern
markets as enables us secure the --latest Novelties their
introduction in New York well to take advantage of
all the real bargains that offered We thereby
abed purchase goods at the lowest possible prices and
many instances furnish customers goods at low~
prices the goods owned by other merchants who
do small business. This fact is becoming and
appreciated people become acquainted with large and
growing trade 1t is to purpose to sell goods
cheap and build up business rather than do
small trade and be obliged charge for goods in
consequence EP HOvEY co.
ABOUT SILKS
addition very large black and colored
Silks Surahs Mervceauxs, Satins &c. which have given
such general satisfaction, have full line Of Brocade
Silks with Lace Effects the most beautiful and fashionable
goods of the Also full line Of those beautiful
Ottoman Silks. OF have full line Of trimmings
and buttons to match. E.P HOvEY & CO.
Our Dress Goods Department SO large and
complete the present time We invite special
supcrb stock of black and colored Cashmercs
which are beyond doubt ralues offered in this
market Those Jamestown Dress Goods very popular
and having immense sale them. We
mend them for beauty and excellent wearing qualities.
Flannel suitings in all the popular shades.
E.P.HovEY & CO.
oLoAKs AND cr.oAKMas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Freeman's restaurant is no doubt popu-
lar place judging from the way he uses up
hotel registers. Scarcely month has elapsed
before he steps into the Eagle Bindery and
leaves his order for another,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The editor Of the EAGLE left the city n
couple Of weeks since looking after matters
pertaining to the interests Of our city, but
has been detained much longer than was an.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

There will be an oyster supper given at
the new NJ. L. church, near sunnydale, Kan
sas, on New Years eve. Proceeds for the
benefit of said church.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W.
Crouch died at 5 o'clock on the evening Of
the 10th, OF congestion OF the lungs. Their
friends sympathize with them In their sad
bereavement.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

William Jones, OF Union, has issued post
ers announcing the sale at auction of his per-
sonal property to take place on the farm on
the 10th of January
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Fruit Tree Gasette, issued by York Nur-
sery Company, for which Frank Worcester
IL superintendent, lies on our table. 1t is
full of tree talk, tells what kind and when to
plant, how TO cultivate. etc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

We lind the following in the Ssine Breed
ers' Journal, published at Indianapolis:
NJ. Stewart, Wichita, Kansas, has been
making come valuable additions to his fine
herd of Poland Chinas. Amongst his pur-
chases are the following:
One boar and two sows, of Duffield Il Shell.
lenberger, Somerville, Ohio.
Two sows, Of j. A. Lawrence, Corners.
vile, Indiana.
Two mi sows, of C. W. Jones, Richland,
Michigan.
Four sows of II. NJ. & w.P. Sisson, Gales
burg, Illinois.
One sow, of W. W. Ellsworth, Woodstock,
Illinois.
One sow, of Henry Gilmore, Belle PLANE.
Iowa.
With one exception, these sows were pur-
chased under certain specifications conform.
ing to the Ohio standard, and so faithfully
were the conditions carried out, Mr.. Stew.
art informs us, that the uniformity in style
and color, as well as genuine excellence, ID
all that could be desired. We congratulate
him and his patrons in securing such n valu-
able acquisition to the breeding stock Of
Kansas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

A. Tignierc, an old resident and business
man OF this city, died on Friday last. Mr..
Tigniere was q man of more than ordinary
culture and education, and a frstciass me-
chauic
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

We had pleasant call from Drill Jones,
OF Mulvane, on Saturday last. The doctor
is medical examiner for the Kansas Mu-
tual Aid Society.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Peter Getto is rot as happy as the might
be about 1t, because he had his heart set on
boy, but he was disappointed il 10 girl.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

An effort is being by q man who 10 In the
city representing Iowa capitalists who desire
TO start creamery. A creamery would be a
good thing to have. They propose to sell
stock In ESQ shares. Capital stock $500. 90
VIC understand
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

1t is pretty early to make slate for mem
bers Of the council, but there are some local
politicians that would not be healthy if they
could not be nosing around.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The Newton folks are frightened to death
for fear the st. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita
road will be built TO Wichita first. The fears
Of our ncighbors are well ounded.-Ezdora-
Ia T.-.s
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dean
died on Saturday last. The bereaved par.
ents have the heartfelt sympathy Of many
friends in their hours of deep sorrow.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

r. G. Little, who Viola township, called
last week and in talk with him'-Over rail-
road matters, we gathered few items re-
garding himself aud his farm. Mr.. Little
came to that township four years ago with
his iamily-he has two boys, one OF them
has arrived to the age Of majority. He is
what is called a mixed farmer, that raises q
diversity of crops. lie b 8 not failed any
year since his settlement on some one or
more of his seedlings. This year he has over
nine thousand bushels of grain of different
kinds raised. One of the greatest draw
backs he finds Is getting his products to mar
ket, as it is about twenty-cght miles to the
railroad. lie says he would willingly give
$500 in cash to secure railroad in his part
Of the county. Mr.. Little is over sixty years
Of age, we should judge, and is vigorous,
intelligent gentleman.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

A delegation OF gentlemen from our city,
by invitation from President Ticrnan, Of the
Fort Scott h Wichita. will take trip over
the road to Fort Scott. They expect to
leave Eldorado on the ID Of January, remain
ing one day In Scott.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
NEW BANK.

Articles of incorporation have been issued
for the Citizens Bank, to do business in this
city with paid-up capital Of 100000. The
incorporators are A. Drum, Of Kansas City I;
John Carpenter, of Valley Center; j. o. Da-
vidson, w. Z. Stanley, r. S. Gates, S. L. Da-
wilson and C. L. Davidson, of Wichita. In
dividually, all the aboye-named gentlemen
with perhaps r. s. Gates, are well known in
this city, and known as practical, successful
business. men. They will-commence BUSH
ness about the first of the new year in the
Finlay Ross building.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Wichita win soon celebrate the completion
Of her watcr-works, which are built by q
private corporation something after the fash
ion of the works proposed for this city.
These works will be Of priceless benefit to
Wichita, and We are certainly glad that men
Of capital have seen fit to invest their means
for public improvements In the queen city Of
the Arkansaw.- Wiafeid Courier.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

At the annual election Of officers Of WITCH.
ita lodge No. 90 A. +. and A. NJ, on Monday
the 18th inst, ]. II. Alley was elected w. NJ.
Finlay Ross, s. w., j. H. Black, j. w., j.
n. Brownson, Secretary, c. A. Walker,
Treasurer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Stamper, of Decatur, Illinois,
parents Of the Mrs. Oliver, are in the city
visiting their sons, daughters and grand
chfdren.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Grace courtlsnd visited our city last week
fer Tie purpose Of Originating N antk-neoep-
oily club, but failed 70 do anything ~ -
llsvs. The people Of this city ed va9ey
~ too prosperous IN their busiuesa, - 10
bay - devote any tins. nucA - nensys
u encouraging this neaadie lsdy Il ~
vasaries.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Nothing happening, Messrs Glenn & Cox
hope to be able to commence making the
directory delivery about the middle of next
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Who was David's wife's motber?- Cefey
eslks Journal.
Why Dayid's mother -in-law.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

CoronerJ J. w. wingard left the city last
Thursday for Indiana TO be absent two
months. His business will 60 on rs usual, 80
far rs sitting on corpses is concerned, ~ he
hes appointed = good substitute in the per-
son Of Judge Junkermann.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Daily Burlington Esvs Is . new newspa-
per venture that has reached our table. II
is spicey little chsp, very neatly dressed,
and deserves success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The railroads pay Sedgwick county nine
thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars
taxes this year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

J. o. Alexander with his wife left the city
Thursday last for visit to their old home
and birth place, Logan county, Ohio.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

C. r. Noe, OF the Leon Indicator. called
yesterday. Mr.. N. brings good report from
his town and vicinity.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Doc. KessIcr, former resident but now OF
Colorado, dropped in on his friends one
evening last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

A visit to the Water Works the other day
disclosed the fact, that the work has been
pushed right along rs fast as thirty or forty
teams Of horses could push It. Mr.. Jones
the superinte ndent, thinks that the well
twenty feet deep will be Of sufficient capaci-
ty to afford an abundance OF good fresh wa
ter. But IL II is not they will go still deeper
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

We presume It is hardly worth while for
ne to say that the "sinner. Shelton" is on
deck again.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Morris Kobn is paying the city his annual
visit and looking after his extensive business
futeresfa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Donald & Co. want to reach the people Of
this valley, hence they occupy n space in the
columns of the EAGLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Tell Walton, OF the Caldwell
Pesf, are sorrowing over the recent death OF
an infant daughter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Alexander q Co. have secured contract
OF grading on the Emporia q Ottawa rail-
mad
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Usage City has granted mineral and settler
water, ETC., license at the rate Of 1900 per
head per annum.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Mr.. Hackney, an esteemed friend Of Hon.
J. r. Mead, whose home is in Wyoming, is
visiting him.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Prof. J. ID. Caldwell, now Of Parsons. is
over spending the holidays. j. ID. is q high
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Capt, Steele Is already being bcsieged by
land buyers, who want to buy land In Payne
township, all because OF the prospect OF
railroad. And they are not at all alarmed ut
the prospect Of 40 small q bonded indebted
ness As twelve thousand doliars.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

We publish elsewhere synopsis Of the
court bill which passed the Senate Saturday
last, and will become law after being
signed by the President. When the idea
was conceived and talked of some two years
or more since, it was houted at by few
green gizzard fellows, upon the ground that
it was too big thing for town like "ichi-
Ia to ask for. But Congressman Ryan and
Senators Plumb and ingalls, said 1t could be
done. MIR. Ryan drew up the bill and intro
duced it is the lower house, and in spite of
all the efforts put forth by the Missouri and
Arkansas congressman, he succeeded in hav-
ing the bill pass the House just before the
adjournment. Of the spring term, and Sena-
tors Plumb and ingalls, called up the bill in
the Senate and secured its passage, notwith-
standing the statement made by one of the
Missouri Senators, Vest, that it should not
pass. As to the benefits derived from 1t by
this city, remains to be seen. We are, how.
ever, none the less under obligations to the
members of our delegation who secured its
passage surrounded as it was with so many
embarrassments. 1t seems to us that what
is good for Kansas City and Fort Smith may
be equally as good for Wichita, and there is
no doubt but that Kansas City made strong
fight for it as against Wichita and Fort
Scott
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The best description Of California we ever
read was that written by Marsh Murdoch in
November and published in his paper, the
Wichita EAGLE. He sees all there is to be
seen and puts it down on paper.-Sssriiag
Gazette
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Topeka Capital Manager Crawford, Of this
city, writes 70 the Leavenworth SsadsrS N
fAvor Of tie organization Of IN anusenlent
circuit. embracing Ksnsas City. 81. Joseph,
Lssveuworth, Atchison, Lawrence and To-
pska, aad-sor companies going farther west
--Emporia and Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Republic county boasts OF porker that
weigh 80 pounds. That is the heaviest hog
ever grown outside Of the Wichita EAGLE
ONCE In the Stste.-Emporis Nose.
We would rather be q big fat porker than
. poor, sandy -haired. NANCY briar-splltter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Coulter has withdrawn from the field and
given up the directory canvass. There il
still an opportunity for those desiring space
for an advertisement in Messrs. Glenn &
Cox's directory by seeing them Immediately.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

The county is still safe, law and order will
reign supreme for time and blind Justice
can celebrate the holidays. The United
States court has adjourned and ssdgwtek
county's I've grand-jurymen have returned
and are again pursuing their peaceful svcsa-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

There are several large steam engines In
the city, which, no doubt, have whistles At
tached, and We have o,ten wondered why
they were not blown morning, noon and
night-all Of them, and get up regular
racket tor the benefit OF the laboring men.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Laying q mile OF railroad track involves
carrying and placing In exact position from
2,6a0 to 5000 ties, bringing forward and lay.
ing down exactly the right distance apart,
$50 rails III of 20 pounds to the yard each 30
feet long and weighing 600 pounds, or an ag-
gregate Of 94A tons, or 2il, 200 pounds, and
fastening the rails TO each other by fishplates
and bolts, and to ties by four spikes In each
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Miss Pauline Stone, OF st. LOUIS, is In the
city visiting her cousin, Mrs. Judge Camp
~
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
Bal Masque.

The Turner'S are making strenuous efforts
for their next annual MASQUERADE ball, which
will occur on the evening Of January 1t,
1859. Their masqurades heretofore hsys
been exceedingly hne, but this year thsy
propose to eclipse al other efforts. Thsy
are IN eorrespondsnes with eostumey, and
the selections for this year win be entirely
different from those ofprevious years. Schat-
tnsr's brass bad and Sanford's orchestTy,
both will - present. A short performances
will Be given ON the stage between ten and
eleven o'clock. Tickets for gentlemen on
the door win be ei.s0 gallery tickets 50 cents
each. No one win be admitted On the Aoor
Of the Open House before passing . con-
mittee, Who VIII require them 70 raise tAsir
Mosques, and no improper ehasasssFs win 10
admitted. This order win 10 strictly ID
hearsd -. se-3
"Full mssy gen Of bFightsss ny -
rsns," the giittsrisg showcases Of WI.
Kasssl bear. All for the holidays and mark
"a % low - 70 make Wm. Kasssl pa1s dosor
in Tie distribution Of Christmas presents
bought q hin. so.7e
Wishita Euploymsss Agency. Hslp I'd
snpjoynsnt Of IN kiads procured. .Jpqsiss
q Csstssl Telephone Onee.
~ IA. NAnxn.
A ssw linz Of fancy Eyeglasses II geld.
silver ed esIIuIcid. besides ~ --latest 80
bsst imDsoved speetseIee IN ne, e WI.
KasssRs. He has - eptieisass test Ut e.
ah1na Nh - nu1f nvaev v3ssom ~.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,

Which sell will entire during
coming
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

An elegant line Of perfumeries, consisting
Of Lubin's, Pinaud's, Atkinson's, loves
and Lundborg's most popular odors; also .
full line Of perfumes in bulk, to sell by the
ounce,-at Lawrence's drug store. S7-l
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
XMAS PRESENTS!
XMAS NOVELTIES!

able
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
DIR ESS GOOD

DIR SS GOODS,
T A. BL E l. N E MS.
MISUNDERSTANDING ARTICLES,
ALL REDUCED.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

w. II. Ames, brother Of Mrs. Bennett Bolt.
Of our county, is paying her visit. Mr..
Ames represents the Lawrence business col
lege, institute OF penmanship, shorthand
and telegraphy and training school. This
college has been established for some ten or
twelve years. Parties desiring good bust
ness course can find In this institution all the
branches taught that are necessary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
Attention, Ladies.

Hats, Flowers and Plumes cheaper than
the cheapest, all new and fresh. Beads, Cam
vas, Zephyrs, Yarns, Silks, In all qualities
and colors. Human Hair Goods in all shapes
and styles. Infants Robes and Cloaks. also
Ladies Underwear, nice and cheap. Table
covers. Roll plated jewelry, warranted TO
wear. Embroidery from cents to 60 cents
peryard. Ladies California buckskin gloves
warranted 10 give satisfaction. Thanking
the people for their past patronage, invite
them to call and examine my stock.
n. KLgNTz.
1T No n Main STRAIT
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28

Wichita Employment Agency. Hslp sd
snpSoynsnt Of sll kinds procured. sJsqsirs
- Csstszl Telephone Onee.
~ IA. uAnxn.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
CLOSING rxracrsrs At TIE zreu SCHOOL

ELIAS 90 KA-Tz.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
pxplcar1os sray1crs.

N. STEWART, Commander.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-12-28
OUR STOCK OF CLOTHING

entirely IS
cent, in order to effect Immediate sales
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-09-30
Ducks.

Ones success with ducks, and their
profit to the keeper, will depend very
largely on having good facilities for rals-
ing them. A pond or stream is necessary
for these fowls after they have become
strong enough to leave the coops, which
they should not be allowed to do until
they are few weeks old. Too much range
and too much water are often death TO
ducklings, although they are water
fowls. After they are old enough, let
the pen or yard be made near pond or
stream, so that they may be driven or
called into it at nj ght. By feeding only
in the morning and at night the ducks
will soon learn to come to the pen,
where they should always be confined
at night, and where they may gather
from the cold fall storms.
For ducklings it is quite sufficient to
have a shallow pan filled with water
near the coop or in the yard, and they
should be fed on bread crumbs, curd,
meal, chopped potatoes, and various
pot herbs. Thou Oh ducks will pass
large portion of the time in water, they
should have a dry place to be kept al
night, and the floor should be sprinkled
with gravel or dry earth to keep it free
from filth. If duck eggs are set under
hen do not overcrowd the nest; SIX or
eight eggs are all that the largest hens
can we'll cover; and during the last two
weeks previous to Matching, sprinkle
the eggs lightly with tepid water unless
set on the ground. Young ducks bring
good prices in market in early summer,
and are profitable to raise for this pur'
pose.
AS to the best breeds to keep, expe
rienced poultrymen are of the opinion
the the Rouen, Aylesbury and Peklr
occupy the front rank. and there IS ou
little difference as to the respective mer
it's of the three. Some would place tnf
Pekin first for the farmers use, as i
grows large, is good layer and excel
lent for the table, but probably quite q!
many prefer the other two breeds. Al
any rate the farmer who cares to keel
but one variety will not "err grievously'
in choosing either the Rouen, Aylesbury
or Pekin.-Ru7al NeW Yorker.