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BREvITIEs.
Game cockeiels should be dubbed
before they are six months old.

Game cockeiels should be dubbed
before they are six months old.
Turkeys have peculiar liking tor
grasshoppers, and will Go more toward
desh o'ing them,haa any other fowl.
Young chicks should not be per-
mitted to roost on perches until they
are four months old. as it sometimes
causes deiormity OF the breast bone.
A good way of Kidding hens of lice
is to throw down a few handfuls OF
grain, and hen, while they are ricking
them up and the neck.ieathers are
loose. dust over them S,oddard's Car.
bolic Powder.
A single feed daily and the allow.
ance of a good range in field and
pasture will keep your BIRDS in fine
condition during August and Septem-
Der, after they have laid out their
hitter and are in moult.
After September first the trade in
poultry for breeding purposes COM
mences, and those who wish to secure
the best young birds at moderate
prices should order early, for they will
have larger and better focks to selec,
from.
Nothlngis more essential to the well
fare OF poultry than an abundance OF
pure, fresh water, especially during the
summer months. 1t is. ofcourse, best
to have a stream of water running
through the yards; but where this is
not practicable. fresh water should be
given them several times during the
day.
Chickens sell in the market at as
high figure. compared with beef and
mutton, as ordinarily. if they are in
good shape and condition. Fancy
fowls for breeders command as high
figures as heretofore, whenever first
class specimens change hands. And
every one who can turn out a better
trio or two this fall than can his neigh
Dor, will find a ready market for them
at even the advanced prices.
Wash your roosts occasionally with
spirits of turpentine or kerosene. This
prevents the accumulation OF lice in
the poultry house, and the fumes of this
pungent oil permeate the feathers OF
your fowls at night ana drive the yer.
min from their bodies.
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Neat feaa.

DEAR SIR: / do not think that fowls
require as much meat food as is often
thought necessary. If milk in the form
of curd or led in mixing the food is
given freely 1t will supply considerable
animal matter. There is nothing bet.
ter to feed. To quote the often re-
peated fact, ii contains all the elements
necessary to the animal functions
Meat scraps, the remnants of grayies
and soups, are more economically
given to the hens than disposed OF in
other ways. Dog meat can be OBJ.
tanned from most butchers at very low
prices, and forms good animal TODD.
1t is generally composed Of the lower
parts Of the legs anG joints where the
meat has been principally cut off.
This / boil and mix what meat Is left,
together with the liquor, in the morn
Jag mash. The pluck SO called by the
Butchers, is an excellent feed IL it Is not
considered too dear Bul 1t cannot be
So dear as the practice Of half decayed
and wholly unhealthy meat. l have
kucwn poultry-keepers wno obtained
the refuse of fish markets and slaugh-
ter houses, mixed 1t with the meal etc.
destined for the hens. and boiled the
whole abominable mess; and villain
Gus smelling compound it was while
undergoing the process. What was
the health OF their flocks on this diet |
do not know, but have no doubt OF the
desirability of the eggs or flesh of the
fowls. | certainly should not desire to
use either. l use so many of my own
eggs that even did l not think that my
customers would prefer the eggs from
a flock fed with good wholesome food,
| should avoid such mixtures for my
own sake. l have seen a barrel for
breeding maggots recommended as a
desirable addition to poultry-house.
The maggots would certainly be
healthy food, and perhaps are no more
Objectionable than grubs, angleworms,
spiders, borers, and such, but l never
could persuade myself to try ii. 1,
would undoubtedly be very economl-
cal way of providing meat
Oyster shells are not usually con.
sidered animal food, still Their. is a
certain amount OF it, which renders
them desirable, In addi,iod to the lime
furnished for the egg STEEL. l have
tried to substitute clam shells, since
here at least they are slightly cheaper,
and poultry keeping is bushes:
where cents must be counted, bet fol
some reason they did not do so well
and i prefer the oyster shells. As {
slight change from shells have some.
times burned and pounded bones tc
feed my flock, and found them eater
readily.
If any member of flock dies from
disease, care should be taken that it i:
not left where the rest can find it. fol
1t will be quickly devoured, and quite
probably the disease will spread to the
rest, especially if in the slightest de
gree contagious, as most maladies are
The hens are not at all particular il
regard to their food, if only giver
enough, and if left simply to their o*r
choice will readily devour almost any
thing that falls in their way.
S. WARNER.
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The COLONNADE.

ONE OF THE BEST and most commodious hotels
OF Atlantic City, n. ]. Pleasantly located Pacl-
hc Avenue, two squars from the depot and one
square from the eccean, beautiful surroundings.
TINS hotel is now open for the reception OF guests
The facilities for boating, bathing fishing, &C. are
unexcelled. First class cuisine. Terms liberal.
q. O. LEPLER CO., Propristors. u
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DnckS.
S. WARNER,

There is very little said in ancient
writings about the duck, aid from best
information we are led to believe
that very few, if any, ducks were do
mesticated in Europe as early as the
existence of the Roman Empire, as we
fiud mention only the wild duck-and
also mention made during that time OF
instruction for building a duckery::as a
curiosity, the walls OF which were to be
fifteen to twenty feet high, and the TO of
to be covered with netting to prevent
the ducks from flying out, and to pro-
tect the ducks from eagles and hawks.
Later on In the countries of Europe
mention is made of collecting the eggs
of wild ducks and Matching them, in
this way demonstrating them with com.
parative satisfactory results showing
that it was almost invariably necessary
hatch the eggs. 1t is generally con-
ceded that the many varieties of com.
mon ducks are OF recent origion, and
derived from eggs of wild ducks; but,
at the same time. we have some va
rieties that differ so widely from these
in markings and habits as to strongly
support the supposition that there
has long ENLISTED in China and
also in the East special breeds of
domesticated ducks; and also early
voyagers to the East Indies mention
that the tame fowls are ducks, etc.
The chief point OF difference and the
one which is claimed as the mark of
distinction of these Eastern tame
ducks, is that their legs and feet are
yellow, whilst nearly every individual
descendant of the wild ducks has dark
legs, feet and nails. Another very
strong support OF theory that the East,
and probably China, is entitled to the
claim OF being the native land of tn
yellow-legged duck is this, that it seems
to have been study with the Theathen
Chinee" to produce yellow flesh in
their fowls; and all of their most valua-
bic breeds have this peculiarly, whilst
the favonte breeds OF Europe have
blue or black legs. Now assuming it
to be acknowledged ihat yellow legged
fowls have strongest proofs of being
the earliest domeshcated, and ii being
an established fact that China has the
peculiarly more..permanently establish
ed in her fowls than any other country,
it is a very reasonable conclusion to
arrive at that China is the earliest
fowl raiser of the world, and is also the
home of the yellow legged duck. The
favorite duck in this country is the
Aylesbury. which is large white, with
yellow feet aud legs, and with flesh
colored bill. The Pekin duck has
lately attracted much attention, and
whilst I recognize 1t to be very highly
duck, 1 am ignorant as TO
how it differs. except IN a new name,
from an old and valued breed, so will
keep silent about them until l am bet.
Ter informed, The White Call duck,
which can be traced to Holland, is
small, and with yellow feet, ard legs
ind bill of yellow orange color; it has
10 special value, and only peculiar on
.ccount of its constant call or loqua-
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THE FARMER

In search of new home, where he can SO.
cure better returns for his labor, should re.
member that the Wabash is the most direct
route to Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska,
and all points South, West and Northwest,
and that round-trip land-explorers' tickets
at very low rates are always on sale at the
ticket Offices. Descriptive advertising mat.
ter of Arkansas and Texas sent free to all
applicants by addressing the General Pas
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city, which makes it useful sometimes
as a decoy for wild ducks. The Rouen
duck, which has some reputation when
of improved strains, must be placed
on the list OF comon ducks. or these oil
recognized modern domestication, as
they have the wild duck mark ngs.-
Maryland Farmer.
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lNDIANA-MlCHlGAM
VI WABASH
R()(y ! : !; !! !!
THE BUSINESS MAN

When he travels wants to go quick, wants to
be comfortable, wants TO arrive at destin1
ton on time, in fact wants strictly bust
ness trip, and consequently takes the
cure to meet his engagements and continue
To DrosAer and he hanny
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THE CAPITALIST

Can get the information necessary to secure
safe and profitable investme' agricul-
ture, stock-raising, mining, ring, or
any OF the many inviting fic ughout
the South and West, by addr he un.
dersigned.
F. CHANDT ~
General Passenger and Ticket: yais, 10.
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THE INVALID

Will find the Wabash the most convenient
route to all the noted health resorts of
Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, and
that the extensive through car system and
superior accommodations of this popular
line will add greatly to his comfort while en-
route. Pamphlet descriptive of the many
celebrated mineral springs of the West and
South sent free on annlication
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THE TOURIST

Has long since chosen the Wabash as the
favorite route to all the summer resorts of
the East, North and West, and winter re-
sorts of the South, as the Company has for
years provided better accommodations and
moro attractions than any of its competitors
for this class of travel. Tourist Tickets can
be had at reduced rates at all principal
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WHAT TT. WORTH WANTS.
UNUSUALLY ACTIVE TO GET 1T.
One More Supreme Effort for tho Waxa-
hachie ap-"UOttonIns" TO Cot
tOn-Mill Man - Bidding for
the Galveston News.

Fort WORTH, May lS.-[Speoial. +
There has been considerable move.
ment on the streets to-day, of business
men, and 1t develops that three things
were in view:
First-The Waxahachie road, and
this is now said to be a pronounced
fact. The merchants who are willing to
contribute, but who have not the money
now, are TO be carried by tho panks.
II certainly looks rs il the Waxahachle
road would DO built.
Second-Mr. Haney wanted $4,000
and a building 80 by 300 feet and he
would run cotton factory. A COM
mittee was taking care of him,
Mr.. Haney has also made
u proposition 10 Corsicana.
Third-A teleg ram was sent to the
representatives of the Galveston News,
now. in Dallas, asking them IL they
would entertain proposition from
Fort Worth. 1t is understood that a
favorable reply WAS received and that
tue News will come hero, provided the
WAxehachie road Is built.
Frank Kane, who was hurt in a wreck
on the Texas IL Pacific at Millsap some
time ago, got verdict for $3.50 to-day.
Several sweet singers OF Fort Worth
VIII be in Dallas on Wednesday, the
guests OF Bishop Garrett, and will give
an organ recital in tho cathedral.
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Tone of the STOCK Market.

New YORK, May ls-Governmont
bonds quiet and unchanged, except an
advance of hon 4s and decline OF Y
on currency 6s.
State bonds steady.
The stock market has been unusually
active, at times feverlsh and somewhat
irregular to-day. With few exceptions,
prices this morning were 10 u
higher than they closed on Sat.
urday, which was Immediately sue
ceeded by a decline of small
fractions throughout the list, but after
10 minutes q rally which continued TIL
midday was started The highest
prices. were generally reached about ~
O'clock. The market then became
steady at the advance and 80 Continued
I'LL the last hour, when Il yielded mate
rally, all the early gains being lost i'm
some cases, and finally the market
closed weak at irregular prices, as COM
pared with Saturday evening. Total
sales, 3i2, 1856 shares, which Is the largest
days business for n month past; but of
this amount Union Pacific, Lackawanna
aud st. Paul contributed nearly 80 per
cent.
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Alreligious revival Is In progress
at the hotel ABIDING the race course.
Mlllio ana Mamie Bennett, two soiled
doYos, were locked up yesterday for
fighting.
The convocailon Of the Episcopal
church for this diocese will meet here
Thursday, May 81.
Christopher Horne was fined S25 and
cost yesterday in the county court for
carrying pistol.
John Westman, who resides three
miles north OF the city, was lodged in
Jail yesterday for beating his wife.
Wednesday evening the choirs OF tho
Episcopal churches OF Fort Worth and
Dallas will sing at 81. Matthew'S catho-
dral.
Lone Star Commandary No. i75 United
Order OF the Golden Cross will give
grand ball nc the roller skating pavilion
on the evening OF the 2lst.
Warrants were issued from Justice
Schuhis court yesterday for the arrest
OF MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Friendley, charg-
ing them with assault and battery.
E. Moler was fined 81 and cost yester-
day by Justice Schulz on the charge OF
disturbing the peace. Mrs. Moler was
fined 10 cents ON similar charge
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The Light Guard-Lampasas EnOsnp-

GALVESTON, May ls.-The Sealy Ri
hes, under command Of Lieutenant
Owen, left for Houston this morning to
participate n the ovation rendered tive
Light Guard on their return frem New
Orleans to-day.
Mr.. X l.. Lyon, uperintendent OF tho
arrangements now In progress for tho an
nual state encapment of Texas militia,
70 be held At Lampasas, June % TO u, ar
rived in the city to-day. Mr..
Lyon says at least 30 out OF 40 compa.
MES belonging TO the state militia will
be present and participate in tho on
oampment. The Houston Light Guard
will attend.
Extensive preparations are being
made at Lampasas for the entertain.
mont Of tho soldier boys, The following
Galveston companies will take part In
tue exercises: The Galvoiton artiliery,tho
Washington Guards, the Saaly Rifles
and the Galveston Artillery Light
Guard.
Adjutant-Gen. King has notified Gen.
Claiborne that tho attendance of
the militia Is not mandatory, but
simply permissive and he viii not
authorize any claims against the state
for service. Indications point 10 an at
tendance of the soldiery mt the Lam
pasas oncampmont far Mountaineering all
previous gatherings Of state militia In
Texas.
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A TYichita Fnlls rnternrIse

WICHITA FALLS, May s.-[special. /
The citizens of Wichita Falls to-day or.
ganized a joint stock company to utilize
the water power of the Big Wichita
river, and the stock was taken by the
members present. This action will in
sure the erection of manufactures.
mills etc, and will greatly add To the
material improvement of the city. II is
the intention of the company to proceed
at the earliest possible time for the cree.
ton of the dam. Encouraging letters
haYe been received from prominent
railway officials and the live aud wide
awake citizens will respond nobly. The
city has taken new life and everything
Is promising for the future.
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An Enort At a Hond Enternrlse.

ST. Louis, May 1S-owing to the con-
fused state of affairs of tho Consolidated
company, which some time ago abb
sorbed the Vulcan Iron Works, of this
city,the Grand Tower Mining company,
Of Illinois, and the Pilot Knob COM
pany. of southeast Missouri, a scheme is
on foot TO call IN all outstanding bonds
OF these three concerns, which aggre-
gate 5000, 600, and issue in their stead
$2,000,000 new bonds, covering the COM
bined assets of the company. A COM
mittee composed OF John w. Noble,
9. G. Mofiett and Pierre Chouteau
has been appointed by the Vulcan
hondholders to go 10 New York and en-
deavor TO effect an arrangement with
the bondholders In the other companies
for carving this scheme into affant.
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Anglo-R Russian.
A mo my nnCh.


LONDON, May ls.-The governments
has ordered a dry dock capable Of
holding tho largest ironclad, tA be-
built at Tfincomaleo, Ceylon.
EXPECT or THE HITCH,
The Daily News says the hitch in
the negotiations between England
and Russia has caused government
securities TO fail y points after steady
rise during the week.
INDIAN PRESS OPINION.
The Hindoo Patriot, published at Cal
cutta, describes the Penldeh incident as
an insult which England would never
have tolerated FROM any other power
than Russia, except, perhaps, Germany
or America. Other English aud native
indian papers. deplore England's sur
render to Russia.
The Calcutta Englishman learns that
Yakoob khan considers the cession OF
PeuJdeh 10 Russia fatal error on tho
part of England and the Hmeer.
NO MORE PAPERS AT PRESENT.
In the house OF commons Mr.. Glad
stone, In answer IN n question by Sir
Stafford Northcote, said negotiations
with Russia concerning tho Afghan
question were still unfinished, ana on
that account the government would not
be able 70 present any more papers on
the subject to parliament now, as IL was
difficult 10 separate those relating 10
Ak-Teppe from those relating 10 other
affairs belonging 10 the same question.
THE CREDIT SUBJECT.
Tho house OF commons this evening
entered into committee OF supply ON the
vote Of G3,S60,0OO on account of the vote
Of credit.
Lord Randolph Churchill moved
reduction Of f20000Oe for the
purpose of calling attention
10 Saturdays Blue Book ON the Pen leu
incident. He said that the Indignation
aroused by the perusal the dispatches
was not confined TO the Tory party, but
was shared by the country at large and
even by the liberal newspapers, Lord
Randolph maintained that Do Glers had
said nothing b. justify uladstono's
statement In parliament that Il had
been agreed that no further advances
should DO made on either side.
He declared that GlRdstone's
statement OF March ~ was
n fiction and phantom, without the
smallest justification. After some fur
Their discussion, Lord Randolph asked
leave 10 withdraw the motion.
MIR. Bigger insisted upon division on
the motion, which was rejected, "a
RUssiA's DEMANDS MADE KNOWN.
IL is AUTHENTICITY stated 10 night that
Russia demands Maruohak and Iulf
car Pass, the possession OF which are
points which the ameer consi ders vital
70 the integrity OF the the Afghan fron-
tier.
BLACK SRA pRrRxsEs.
ODESSA, Nay B,-The work OF In t,
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Hallway News.
WORK STARTED on THE SAN ANTONIO
ANn ARKANSAS pAss

WORK STARTED on THE SAN ANTONIO
AND ARKANSAS PASS.
SAN ANTONIO, May ls.--[Speclal.l-At
II O'Clock this morning, in the pres
eneo OF the city dignitaries, the board of
directors, she contractors and large
crowd Of citizens, the first iurrow was
turned on the Arkansas Pass & San An
tonic railway. Speeches were made,
and Judge Devlne scooped tho first
shoveliull OF dirt ana threw Il on the
grade. More speeches were made, and
~ keys OF beer opened aud drunk. Pres-
idcnt Lott hoped that no interruption of
the work would take place until the
road reached the gulf and was extended
northward 10 Denver. A determined
effort will bo made by prominent citi.
zens Of Southern Texas to obtain from
the next congress much increased APP
preparation for Arkansas Pass.
THE MEXICAN NATIONAL,
CITY or MEXICO, MAY lS.--James Sui
Ivan, special representative here OF the
Mexican National railway company.
denies that the road Is In danger OF hay
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3-lb. Pie Peaches.
3-lb. Stand Peaches.
lib, Pine Apples.
lib. Blackberries.
lib, Sugar Corn.
2-Ib. Soaked Corn.

happy. A HERALD renorter
into his office on Main stroet.
opposite the st. George hotel yesterday
and found him busy. The city il fun Of
his talent as an architect. Private reai-
deaces and public buildings attest his
merit. He is meeting with success in
his calling, and he deserves it for he has
made IL study aud attained that point
which can only be reached by thorough
application with the necesss y talent TO
back IL.
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VICTOR HUGO ILL.


PARIS, May 1S.--Victor Hugo is
dangerously i'll with heart disease and
congestion OF the lungs.
Victor Hugo is sinking rapidly
crowds Of Aympathizing friends at pres
emit surround the residence of the vener-
able poet, anxiously awaiting the result
of his affllctiou.
LeSiecle, the organ of M. de Brisson,
president OF the ministry council, extols
the patriotism of the British parliament
and of Mr.. Gladstone in their efforts to
preserve peIce. 1t advises Russia not
to make Gladstone's position untenable
by measures offensive to the British
amour propre.
A COLONIAL ARMY SCHEME.
The chamber OF deputies has begun
discussion on the project to form &
colonial army. Gen. Campenan, minis
ter Of war, estimates the cost at 100000
francs annually.
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italy.


AMBASSADOR TO THE VATICAN.
ROME, May lS.-Tho Monitor says
that Mr.. Errington will return to Rome
in the character of British ambassador
to the Vatican.
THE OCCUPATION OF sUARIM.
La TribuDa says: No decision has
been reached in regard TO the Italian
occupation of Suakim. Premier
de Pretis and Signor Man
cini have had two interviews
on the matter with Sir Lavette Lumtry
the British minister. The premier AFTER
wards consulted with Gen. Brlene, min
lister of marine, aud Gen. RiOGcl, min
lister of war, who declared their readi-
moss TO occupy Suakim. King Hum
bert's decision Is expected shortly.
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LATE PERSONAL.

MIR. W. NJ. Feagle, prominent citi-
zen OF Marlin, is in the city.
Messre. Joseph II. Brown, Bogel, HUFF.
man and Martin, prominent cili2ens OF
Fort Worth, were In the city yesterday
MIR. u. l.. Gage, formerly of this city,
put now of Fort DAVIS, whore he has
large land and stock interests, is in the
city.
Rev. D. B Shuey, of Emporia, Kan
sasi and Mr.. Peter Hersh, OF Kansas
City, paid the HERALD a pleasant call
yesterday.
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Tho Mcsihnr.


NNTINlNI IWN0 TVN IV'WNls
WASHINGTON, May lS-For tho west
gulf states: Local rains and partly
cloudy weather, preceded IN tho west
orn portion by tmr weather, variable
winds, stationary temperature.
COTTON nELI REPORT.
The cotton belt weather report Tor Texas,
showing the maximum and minimum TEN
perNture; also the rainfall for the past "a
hours. L. pS follows:
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Texas Postmastera.

WAsHlNdToN, May ls.-The president
to-day appointed the following presi-
dental postmasters, among quite a
number of others:
Thomas X. Cooke, at Victoria, Texas,
vice William Billings, resigned.
Willis II. Bolts, at Dalton, Texas, vice
John b. Nicholas, commission expired.