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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12
st. Johns Academy
ESTABLISHED IN 1888,

ESTABLISHED IN 1888,
Has large buildings, fine grounds 4 corps of four
regular and three special teachers, ample appa
ratus, large cabinets. complete military equip
ment, including tents and full camp cquipagc, and
has educated over fifteen bundled boys Last
year ten States and the District Of Columbia were
represented 1t is tho only school in this section
and one of the few in the Union, which has an
annual camp Of instruction, and was last year,
the only one which submitted its work to the
local examination of the University of Virginia
Fifty third session begins SEPTEMBER 7th
Send for catalogue and other Information to
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ, Principal,
au1 .eotscp14 Drawer 27, Alexandria, Va.
DELE vUE Observation-Disclosures county,
ID Va.-With thoroughly competent teachers
offers the best advantages, educational, climatic,
social and religious, with music of highest grade.
All at lowest possible rates. Receives girls of ten,
and prepares young ladies to teach in highest In
situations. Re-opens Sept. 21st. For circular,
&C., address at MARKHAM, Va A. MAGILL
SMITH NJ. A, Principal. iy16-tw2m
DICHMOND COLLEGE, RICHMOND VA
LII Next session September "a, 1885, to June
"a, 1886. Eight independent schools, rs many
able and experience professors, well-cquippcd
lecture rooms, free library and museum, rare IA
ciltics for liberal education Healthful location,
attractive grounds, elegant public buildings large
airy dormitories, the best social and religious
surroundings. Expenses: Entrance-fce and tni-
ton nine months, SS7 so; room-ront, board, fuel
lights and washing, S116.5O. For catalogue,
with cut of building, full statement rs to courses
degrees, &C. and historical sketch, address
II. II. HARRIS,
iy2O.eo6g Chairman OF Faculty.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
Near Alexandria, Virginia.
OPENS SEr'T. %. CATALOG UES SENT.
L. M. BLACKBOARD, MA,
iy15-eoStwtoct1 Principal.
DETuEL CLASSICAL AND MILITARY
ID ACADEMY,
In country noted for beauty and health. Course
of Study, 10 branches; surpassed in thoroushness
by no academy in the South. Medical and Law
Courses preparatory to the University of Virginia.
Board. tuition medical attendance, half session.
500 90. no extras. Address
MAI A. @. SMITH,
Bethel Academy P o., Fauquier Co., Va.
jy14- eotscp1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.
Potomac Academy

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA,
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The Seventeenth Annual Session begins SEP
TENDER 10TH 1885. Pupils prepared for Col
legc, University or Business. Terms moderate. A
limited number taken. For Catalogue, giving
full particulars, address the Principal, at Berry
Vile, Va, until September 7; after that date ap.
ply at the academy. No 51 North washington
street. JOHN s. BLACKBURN Principal,
aug1 1-eotsep16 Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

LITTLE TRUMP" To NIGHT.-Miss Annie
Lewis opens Lannon's Opera House tonight
with her bright and sparkling comedy
drama Little Trump" The merits OF the
play and excellence Of the company should
ill the house to night and tomorrow night.
Seats can be secured at Summers & Aliens
without extra charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

PRESENTED FOR HoMICIDE.-The grand
iary of King George county yesterday found
a presentment against VIM. Greer and Ca
rey Page both colored, for homicide IN
causing the death of the two Dodd boys,
whose bodies were found about three weeks
ago in Machodoc creek, one Of them with
his neck broken in two places. Four boys
who first found the clothes of the boys and
8. boat and were arrested for their murder,
have been discharged. The evidence is en-
tirely circumstantial. The Baltimore Sun
saws: 'The theory of the prosecution is that
the accused got into struggle with the
boys for some apples the boys had which
they refused to give to the men, that one of
the boys was thrown overheard and drown
ed, and to escape the penalty for the act, or
because he resisted or threatened them, the
other boy was struck with the boat paddle
and knocked overheard"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was warm
and clear until about 3 o'clock, when it be.
came cloudy, and later there was fall OF
rain. There was one prisoner at the STATION
house. In the absence of Mayor Smooe'
Mr.. |. Eichberg, President of the Common
Council, presided at the Mayors Office this
morning and disposed of the only case tnere
for trial, which was that OF Sam boloen,
mot railroad SAM arrested by Waterman
Crump. of the Virginia Midland Railway
COMPANY, charged with an assault on him
(Crump}. He was fined $3.50 and costs, and
on his promise to leave the city he was Ie.
lieved from giving bail to keep the peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

John Wesley. an old and we'll known col
ored bootblack, who frequented the A.
& F. depot died this evening from injuries
received about three weeks since from
fall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

TIE ALEXANDRIA MAIL MESSENGER
The Alexandria correspondent OF the WASH
ipgtou Star of yesterday says: Col. forter,
ofthe mail messenger service, VINO Vlssteo
tbis CITY some DAYS ago to examine on the
snot the question of the mail transmission
between the post-ofice and the railways, dis
covered that under the mail contracts the
Midland company, the W. 0. 4 W. Il; H.
and the Alexandria and Washington Kali
road company had obligated themselves TO
deliver the mail at the Alexandria post OF,
flee, and that consequently the only mali
messenger to be employed is one between
the Alexandria post Office and the Alexan'
dria and Fredericksburg trains. Inc con-
tract will be reet to the lowest nlouer III
few DAYS. The Midland company, the
Washington and Alexandria company, and
the Washington, Ohio and Western com
many will each now send the mail to the
most Office at their own cost.
The Virginia Midland and Washington,
Ohio & Western companies are now ana
have for several years been sending the
mail to AID from their depots by their own
messengers. Mr.. Chas. Adams being EN-
,,lovad h, the former and Mr.. G. Il. Glover
+" Tia alter company. The contract Tor
corry,o,. The mail !.,iweeu the a. u +. depot
and TN, n.s,otlice Is now held by Ar. ). u.
Phillips, hul is TO lie rrict on SATURDAY next
Il is uude, 81 God that there are il large mum
her Of bidders for this service, out many
are under The Impression that the conGracC
ia for carr, INK the mail to ana rom All tue
,lepots. The amount paid by the fostoihce
Depart mcnt for this service iof some ti'ie
past has been 81 100 per annnm, out tnat
department has evidently been under the
II, x,-ns. Nnlf "
inc NIL the mails in this city. As no propo-
sails have been advertised for in this city for
a number of years past, the people know
Int little about the matter and many sup
posed the mail messenger was appointed by
the uost,naster of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

III, WOOL INDIGO BATHING FLANNEL,
n at 25 cts yard, for sale by
90 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

a LOT OF SLIGHTLY SOILED BRILLIANT
n Isle Thread Gloves for DC pair.
ona3 AtAMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

JELLIES.
"A FULL LINE OF CHOICE JELLIEs received
to 6ay by aug12 }. 4. MlLBUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

ID ECEIVED THIS DAY
A Largo Consignment of
COUNTRY PRODUCE, FRUIT. &C, &c.
aug12-3t BAfNE BhO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

--pe - -
a Fiji, LINE OF CHOICE JELLIEs received
to day by [aug12l J. C MILBURN:
VIRGINIA BUTTER, choice, received to-day
su"i IS go 0''' " &c MILBURN.
nOLK, MILLER & cos. ITALIAN INSECT
[ pOWDER.-Just rcceiveda full supply OF the
above Insect Powder. Warranted to kill Roaches
Flies. Badbugs, &C., &C, 10, 25 and 90 cents per
bottle. at WAKEFIELD & HALLS,
au3 Cor Prince and Fairfax streets.
yI7HITE WASH, BUSTING, SWEEP. WIN
w dow. Shoe and other Brushes of extra quail
ty, made expressly for our trade, just received
and for sale in any quantity, at 81 King, corner
of ROYAL street. Call and examine.
anil j. I. CREIGHTON q SUN.
CTEEI. SHOVEL PLOW PLATES, with Bolts
y complete Plow Castings, Plow and other
Bolts, Scythes. Scythe Stones, Trace. Hames, ana
other goods in same line, for sale cheap at ~
h anil corner u A'': J. +. CREIGHTON & SON.
MINERAL WATERS.-A fresh supply of HUI
ltl nvaai, Buffalo, Ithia, Allegheny, Friedrichs-
hall, liathorn Congress- Geyser, Farmvllle Llthla,
and Pennsylyan Bedford, received ana LOT SAFE
by SqMMEhS ALL .4.o.t.
lust FROM THE FACTORY-6O dozen ABS.
1 - SIllklSa: Il NAH uOZcH, lSht
| and 81 10 laundred. These Shirts have the I'M
nroycd STAY and are tho best value for the money
ever offered in this place. For sale only BY
ian27 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
GOLDEN SPECIFIC-A new preparation, said
III 10 be positive antidote for the liquor habit;
| il cannot hsrm any one and when taken yolun-
tarily aud regularly is almost certain cure. In
packages that can be sent by mail for 20
my3O Il. ). LhADbEA1Eh q ohO.
VERA CURA! VERA CURA!-
| Y sure euro for Dyspepsia and Indigestion IN
! all its forms. % cents box. For sale by
w. +. CREIGHTON & co.
| ap23 10 and 81 King street.
on For REaPING AND THREsHING MA
| " chincs-Spcrm Best Lard Lardine, Extra
Machine, Dark Machine, and Black Lubricating
Oils A full stock on hand and for sale 6y
ie25 f. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
DALI POTASH and CONCENTRATED LYE,
| d Rough on Rats, Flax Seed Meal, Corks of all
sizes, Sealing Wax, Cement, White Glue and Ar
fists Paints, just received.
ie25 Il. $. I.EaDBEATER & BIO.
! WARDEN TRowELs of extra quality just re-
/ VI ceivod and for sale By
je4 S8 King, corner of Royal st.
| a MONARCH SHIRTS, purchased from the
stock of Ringold and sold at half price by
10 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
LARGE LOT OF DROP STITCH, HIGH
| N colorcd English Hose for ladies, at Toe pei
dozen, at ,v,r.rrp,o
aue3 AMOS 3. oLAI Wan En- Q.
NTRICLLY PURE BOILED AND RAW LIN.
!! y seed Oil received this day.
| - B. W. MALLS,
my25 S. E. Cor. Ring and Washington sts
MONT FORGET, there is no better Wine fol-
| IL summer use than Heinekens virginia
/ 20 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
| 0HAMPAGNE..G II. Mumm & Co.'S Extra
~ Dry and Dry Yerzenay champagne aiso
! Warmers American do pint and quart.
anoa GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
OHoIcE NO. MACKEREL, for sale BY
;rSS ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

PERsoNAL.-Col. r. II. Dulany and his
sou, Mr.. II. c. Dulaney, Of Fauqlner coun.
~. and his son in-aw, Mr.. j. S. Lemon, OF
Baltimore, left here this morning for Mon
tana and a trip through the West.
Mr.. Charles Gawler, a school officer OF
The city of Bristol, England, was in this
city Yesterday on a visit 10 friends. Mr.. u.
was, in his boyhood. an apprentice in this
Office, but went to England. forty-six years
ago, and mas not revisited America since.
He is a strong. hearty looking old gentle
man. and bids fair to do many years OF
school work yet.
H. X. Eilyson, esq, Of the Richmond
Dispatch, was i'll the city last night, the
guest of Rev. o. F. Flippo.
Hon. J. E. Massey was in the city to-day
at democratic headquarters.
General Filzhugh Lee returned from New
York last night, and was in the city to-day
in attendance upon the deliberations of the
democratic executive committee which Is
in session.
Mr.. c. J. w. Summers has gone on two
weeks visit to tho Eastern Shore of Mary
land.
Mr.. J. t. Johnston has gone to Stafford
county to spend the remainder Of August.
Miss Manic Harlow has returned from
visit to Loudoun.
Mrs. G. III. Richards and Mrs. Greenaway
and family have returned from jackson
Grove camp meeting. which closed to-day
Miss Blanche Nicklin is visiting friends il
Albemarle county.
Mr. T. F. Marbury has returned from
weeks visit to Manhattan Beach. Hi:
companions on the trip, Messrs. J. H. Price
and NJ. B. Perry, will return in day Of
two. They had most enjoyable trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

Boy DRowNED.-This afternoon, while
Captain Taylor, of the tugboat Comet, and
Mr.. Augustus Dean were at work on that
boat, in the dock north of the boat house OF
the Old Dominion Club, they observed
something floating in the water short
distance oil, which they proceeded to exam,
inc. when they were startled and horrltled
to find that the curious object was the re-
mains of boy. They tied string to The
corpse, and towed it to the wharf where it
was secured A crowd soon collected at the
spot, when the remains were identified
rs those of John Wilkinson, youth
supposed to be about nine or ten years OF
age, vino has been missing since Monday,
on which day he went to Marshall Hall on
the Red Mems excursion. 1t is supposed he
fell from the steamer Mary Washington as
that boat was entering her dock that night.
The remains were conveyed to the under
takers establishment of Mr.. +. Wheatley,
where an inquest was held by DIR. Il. G.
Powell, coroner The boys mother says
she supposed he had gone to Washington to
see his grandfather, and had, therefore, been
unconcerned about his absence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

TOUVIN'S BEST GENUINE KID GLOVES
y for % cents, at ,,,,r.rrn,e
aug3 AslOS d. Gin No n En- >.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Stocks quiet and steady.
Money easy at 1. Cotton quiet; uplands loi5
Orleans 1913; futures steady. Flour dull and
casy. Wheat lower. Corn unchanged Pork
dull ut $11aS11 % Lard easier ut So Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

CHICAGO, Aug 12.-11 H. m.-Wheat opened
quict and steady at about yesterdays closing
igures soon became weak and declined with but
slight nuctuations-5sai,- now quoted 81 for
August, SSaI for September, and 81 for October.
Corn easy and quiet at 4Ga, for August, 4Gla for
September, and ISL for October. Oats steady
and unchanged. Pork weak; ~ iaa15c lower;
50 321, for September. and 50 :'7l1 for October.
Lard easy and lower s. 30 for September, and
| Fl nntu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12

VIRGINIA BUTTER, CHOICE received to. day
Y and for sale by
anglo j. y. MlbbUhN.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-06-25
A story of Clay and Adams.

From the Cleveland Leader.
1t recalls to my mind very funny
story heard in party OF Con oressnen
last night, retailing a repartea which
Clay made at dinner table there in re-
Spouse to joke upon him attempted by
John Quincy Adams. ut was" said the
Congressman, "at the dinner given to
the American Commissioners after the
conclusion Of the treaty. Henry Clay
told me the story himself. He was sit
ting in the seat Of honor at the right of
the head of the table and Immediately
opposite him was John Quincy Adams.
Mr.. Adams seldom made joke and
when he arose and spoke about MIR. Clay
as follows, there was NO man In the par
ty more astounded than Clay. Said MIR.
Adams, We have at last finished the bus
mess which called us TO this convention
and am glad of it. Not that our rela-
tions have not been pleasant, but think
ii is high time that my friend Mr.. Clay
should depart. think it to the interest
of himself and family that he should go
at once. Because, gentlemen, at the no.
tel at which we both stop there Is a ssrv-
ing maid, young, rosy, and fair to look
upon. This fair girl was met by Mr..
Clay this morning, just In the hall out
side my room, and / distinctly heard
him offer her five frame piece for u
single kiss from her cherry lips. Like a
good girl she scorned his offer. tore her
self away from his embracing arms aud
ran down the hall
1.-THE assault was SO unexpected that
Clay blushed to his temples. and was for
a moment Mt loss for a reply. AS
Iohu Ouincu Adoma you elaoiur hnW-
ever he noted the we'll kn0wn weakness
Of MIR. Adams eyes, which at all times
were full of water, and Kept him con-
stantly busy mODping up the tears.
While the attention of the table Of d.
plomats was so directed at Mr.. Clay he
pulled out his handkerchief and wiped
his eyes with significant imitation of
Mr.. Adams gesture. Ho then slowly
rose and said, as he looked up and down
the table and finally fixed his wonder
full Orbs on Mr.. Adams face:
What the gentlemen opposite me has
said Is all true. IL Is true that the girl
was very beautiful. And it Is true that
her lips were very tempting to me. The
story of my failure to pick the cherries
is also true as far as 1t goes, but the
whole story has not been told. did Of
fer the maiden five francs for kiss
but as attempted TO take IL she sprang
from my embrace and Indignantly ex.
clsimsd, do you think that / am such d
fool as to give you kiss for five fraDcs
when I've refused that old gentleman
across the hall, who has offered me TWEEN
ty with tears in his eyes"
"The laugh was on Adams. lie took
the joke angrily, and for several days
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-06-25
DIRECTORY.

FIRST NJ. Il. CHURCH.
:, Cor. Huron and Pine streets. Rev. Fl. c.
Northrnp, pastor. Preaching 101% A. M, TX p.
M. Sabbath school, IL III. Young Peoples
meeting Tuesday evenings at 7:4O. Prayer
meeting, Thursday, at ia p. M.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Preaching 1880 A. M, 80 p. M. Sabbath
school, IL NJ. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:SC
=. N. A. w. Westgate. Pastor.
ST. MARY's CHURCH.
Cor. 9th and Church streets. Low mass A,
M, daily. High mass l016 A. M. Sunday. Yes
Pers $3.50 P. M. Sunday Rev. Peter j. De Smedt,
Rector.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Division street. near Dresser. Preaching 1917
Am, Ia M. Sunday school 2 p. M. Prayer
meeting Tuesday evening at 500. j. w, CLARK,
pastor.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Huron street. Services every Sunday morn
ing at 1890; ev ening at O'clock; Sunday
school Up. M. j. NJ. Curtis, Rector.
CHEBOYGAN LODGE, NO. 1888 +. AND A. M.
Regular meeting, at Masonic Hall, Wednes-
day evening, on or before the full of the moon.
K. 0. Penney. w, M. j. p. Sutton, Sec'y.
TEMPLE LODGE NO. 1871, l. O.. OF.
Meet every Tuesday evening, at Odd Fellows
Hall. A. q Boggs, N. g. John Mclaughlin
X. s.
BENTON LODGE, NO. 1O8, A. o. u. W.
Meet first aud third Monday evenings of the
month at O'Clock. N. w. Lyon, M w. Geo
N. Case, Recorder.
CHEBOYGAN CHAPTER, Nd. 100, OF r. A. M
Meets in Masonic Hall, on the Friday on OF
after the full Of the moon. A. j. Paddock, H
P. &c Wooster, Sec'y.
RUDDOCK POST, NO. 224, G. A. r.
At Oddfellows Hall; meets first Thursday IL
each month. Commander, H. Fl. Blake. AID
jutant j. G. Wooster.
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY.
Judge Of Probate-E u Perkins.
Sheriff-Luke Cross.
Prosecuting Attorney-Ge0rge X. Frost.
Clerk-Chas. j. Hunt
Register-H. w. Macarthur.
Treasurer-GeO. w. Bell.
Circuit Court Com.-Frank Shepherd.
CHEBOYGAN VILLAGE.
President George Il Frost.
Trustees-Wm. Q. Hayes, Chas. j. Kitchen
Geo. &. Wharton, j. +. MOloney, II. A. Perrin
ThOs. Mctiinu.
Clerk-F. j. Todd.
Treasurer u Cueny.
Attorney-W. s. Humphrey.
Marshal-ThOmas Bentley.
BENTON TOWNSHIP.
| SupervisOr-C A Gallagher.
Clerk-N w Lyons,
Treasurer-J0hn Reid.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Arrive From south at S:25 M. From tn
North at 9'35 AM
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-06-25
A YerratlIe Leciurer.
From The Chicago Ledger.

From The Chicago Ledger.
Josh Billings was once engaged by a
village editor to deliver lecture. and
the subject chosen was milk" Before
the time arrived the scribe noticed re-
views in some of the exchanges which
led him to think that that lecture would
not be just the thing for his community,
ard so when Josh arrived he preached
the subject to him and proposed that
else be substituted.
Yes, yes; see" said Billings with his
peculiar drawl. and look more search
ing thau can vpeher Oh busy day in
restaurant. "YOu think we'd better
give EN- something elseY"
Eyes; that's the idea, exactly, Mr..
Shaw, | understand there are several
broad hits in your discourse on the
Tactical fluid, and, as we have rather q
peculiar community, feel quite certain
some other lecture would do better"
"All right" said Josh, handing him a
card containing list Of his lectures
something like dozen in all-"there's
my subjects. You can pick out any one
you please, but want TO tell you young
man." he continued. impressivsly, as he
walked up to the editor, took him by the
lapels Of the coat with beth hands. and
looked him straight in the eyes, with
something like twinkle In his own,
you're bound to get the same lecture
all the same"
The customary glass Of milk stood Oh
the reading desk that night.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-06-25
Clusters Pet.

AT one time General Custer tanned a
field mouse, and kept it in large empty
inkstand on his desk. 1t grew very
foad of him, and ran oyer his head and
shoulders. and even through his hair.
had, fortunately, only to keep away from
the desk when the little creature was
free, for it was cOntented to consider
that his domain. The General thinking
at last that it was cruel to detaiA the
little thing indoors. when it belonged
by nature to the fields, took it out and
left 1t on the plain. The kindness was
of no earthly use; like The oft-quoted
prisoner of the Baslile, it was back
again at the steps ia no time, and pre-
ferred captivity to fir, edom.-Mrs. Gus
ter, IN Boots and Saddles"
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-06-25
TIME TO THINK.
The Importance of Farmers Allowing
Themselves Time for Reflection.

The Importance of Farmers Allowing
Themselves Time for Reflection.
So important do we regard time for
thought that we believe it would be
money in the pockets of all farmers if
they would take up an hour or so every
day, even during the busiest season,
and that in the morning when the mind
is most active in planning and thinking
% what they shall do and devising the
best methods for doing it. They surely
can not afford to let their minds lie idle
at a time when study, reading and re-
Election are the most important duties
which they can perform. Not that
farmers should not work to some extent
during every winter, for they can think
and plan better while around the farm
seeing for themselves what needs to be
done. If they observe intelligently they
will find great deal more to be done
than they should think of attempting
without help.
So while the farmer himself should
take time in winter for visiting
other farmers, comparing notes and
learning as much as he can about his
business. he will also, because of this
increased mental activity, discover
enough work to keep at least one hired
man busily employed through the win
,er. aud on large farms two or more
This is, perhaps, as great shock as we
can well give to old-fashioned conserva.
tive ideas on this subject. We fancy we
hear many farmers who have read thus
far exclaiiming, in MINCED surprise and
disgust: "Would YOU have farmers in
these times keep one or two hired mer
through the winter TO do chores and
get up firewood for the following sea
sorpn Most certainly we would not
II no more than this is to be done The
farmer. unless he has other occupation
can well do it himself. He will need
for health as much exercise as these
traditional employmcnts will give him
~. y. Herald.
.