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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-04-28
How Long Should Cows go Dry?

how Long SnOulu COWS 20 Dry!
At a recent Illinois dairymen's conven-
tion the following discussion was had on
this subject.
Mr.. Johnson: buy COWS and feed
them--force them in fact, using them
up as mixers in year or two, then fat
ten them up for market. I les them go
dry as short time as possible. MIR.
Hostetter; Cows should 60 dry six to
eight weeks. Mr.. Johnson: In the way
cows are usually kept, they should be
allowed rest. Mr.. Boyd: Much depends
upon the cow. My best cows are per-
sistent mixers. have trouble in dry
ing them off. If not allowed rest, COWS
generally prove poor mixers the year
succeeding nearly full year of milking;
it seems to undermine the constitution.
Mr.. Boyd added that the calves of these
persistent mixers are liable to be weak.
Mr.. Dubois: 1 keep my COWS as long as
they produce we'll, and hence
prefer to have them go dry six to eight
weeks. Mr.--: lean get as much
milk in the life of good cow, by milking
her nine months, as longer. Mr.. Buell.:
My COWS will give milk right along up to
the time of calving. What must l do
sell them and get others2 1t is not always
the case heifer milked up to calving the
second time viii remain persistent
mixer; not if, from accident, she goes
dry early in the season that she will after
be a short milker; they often regain a
natural period. A calf from ''per:stent"
cow, and looking just like the dam, will
be likely to inherit the quality. Mr.. Reed
preferred six to eight weeks rest for COWS.
Does not believe ordinary COWS will
make money for the farmer, counting in
the dry season, at sixty cents per 100
pounds for milk. Professor Henry
thought there was too much guess-work
among the farmers in the dairy business.
They should know more regarding cost
of food, care, etc. The statement was
we'll substantiated by the fact that no
one present seemed to give actual figures
of the last seasons results.
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e beaten and brushed and folded smooth

be beaten and brushed and folded smooth
ly. Be careful to clean every SPOT with
ammonia and water, not too strong, and
dark woolen cloth. Tie pieces of cam
phor into little bundles and put one in
each article. Wrap the article in news
paper, as printers ink is preventive of
moths, anc sew them up in strong sheet
ing bags, labeled, so that it will not be
necessary to open them during the sum-
mer except for use. This is good way
for those who do not possess cedar boxes,
and the articles need have no other care
if every spot is treated as directed and
the garments are not left hanging in the
closet too long before putting away for
the season,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-04-28
LIGHT AND SHADOW.

When twilight draws her silvery veil
Above the moonlit sea,
And phantom ships on white wings sail
Shoreward 50 peacefully,
While lowering angels guard and bless
This scene so calm below,
Itseemeth like the peacefulness
A human heart may know.
When darkness hides the sea and land,
And distant thunderS roll,
While waves are shattered on the strand,
This thought steals DER my soul:
The night that broods above the sea,
The wrecks the wild winds blow,
Are like the woe and misery
A human heart may know.
Lucy McKeone Stapleton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-04-28

It has been discovered that foxes re.
gard terrapin eggs as special delicacy,
and cause by their efforts scarcity Of
diamond back terrapin.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

matter OF freight rates as provided by the
Trunk Line commission.
McVeIgh--"How much percentage OF
your total tariff is In this poolf"
Roberts-"Our entire through business
is only about per cent. of the whole
business of the company, and cannon
say what percentage OF our west-pouhu
freight is In the pool"
McVeigh asked Roberts with reference
TO the national1eeliug concerning pools.
He said that from consultations he nad
had, he believed the United States senate
was strongly disposed TO favor the pool.
ing arrangement. For himself, be believed
in the greatest publicity Of the rates
established by the pool
"If you are willing TO withdraw from
the pool" asked Mr.. Cassidy, "why not
let ms take out an njunctlan now"
"Because / don't think people agree
either with you or with me. II the
Pennsylvania Railroad company were TO
withdraw from the pool, breakup IN
traffic organizations all over the United
States would follow, and that would be
greater responsibility than we care to
shoulder"
The hearing then adjourned to meet al
some day to be set when the parties meet
in Harrisburg next Tuesday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

enjoyed by anybody but here It is fact
and no mistake. True, il is n little lone
some at times, but then when the girls
are In pairs, one can ride, walk, run.
saunter, wear old clothes, sun-bonpet
or hat, can sing, shout, carol, trill, chant
In seven octaves, and nobody to Complain
about It. They are free and light-hearted.
of course, and the very picture OF ROSY
health. Most all of them can shoot, and
when they do, II necessary, they shoot 10
kill.
Last week Mr.. and Mrs. Evans were
out TO their stock ranch near the mouth
of Belt creek, to look after their cattle.
They were on horseback, and, after
gathering the animals together and count
ing them, found that dozen or so were
missing. Mr. Evans then started across
Belt creek, where he had seen q number
OF head the day before, instructlng Mrs.
Evans to go back about mile and take
trail up 10 the ranch, on the lookout for
any missing cattle, deciding on a place
where they would meet. She had
not proceeded far, however, when
she saw in little basin before
her three OF their calves and
two enormous gray wolves with them, the
latter engaged in the pleasant pastlme OF
of the moment, never thinking of danger,
Mrs. Evans dashed up the pony and was
soon In the midst Of the wolves and their
prey. Then she industriously laid about
her with her ridlng-whip, driving the
wolves back, although they were sn0rllng
mad and exceedingly savage about leay-
Ing. The wolves made dash at her,
whercupon the pony SHE'D and nearly
unseated the fair equestrienne, but
she quickly recovered her balance and
dashed back at the br ties with such en-
ergy and determination that they fed
from the field and left the brave woman
in absolute possession. Two Of the calves
died from their injuries that night, and
the otherone was literally to to pieces.
When it is considered that hunters and
cowboys, well armed, sometimes hesitate
to at ack the ftrocious gray wolf on the
prairie, 1t Is all the more astonishing TO
think that one woman, alone and un-
armed, would dare to attack and do up
TWO such monsters in such brilliant
style as Mrs. Evans handled her brace Of
gray customers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
THE RAILROADS.
Forty Miles Of the Only Greet PaHilan-
die Route Extension TO DO
Bnllt by February.
The Oatsgo Biocksde BroIVn-ro Req hiScr
before Ohristmas-Tho Pennsyl-
vania GOAL Pool.



Ahont mile more OF grading was com
Melted ON the Fort WORTH & Rio Grando
yesterday.
WI. Sherman, assistant chief engineer
Of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railway,
was in town yesterday and reports tnat
work Is favorably progressing on the
line.
Mr.. l, c. Terry, tho well-known civil
engineer, In engaged in plating several
cities TO be located in the southern part
OF the Panhandle, aleng the line OF rall-
road soon TO be built.
IL is stated as fact beyond the pos
sibility OF doubt that before Christmas
day the Atchison- Santa Fe Will be In
running order 10 Red river, seventysfiye
miles north OF Fort Worth.
The Texas Pacific moved number OF
carloads Of cattle yesterday, and Ia daily
diminishing the number OF beeyes await
ing shipment. The number at Colorado
City and other points west Is not now
large enough TO consider 1t cattle block
ade.
Gen. Dodge, president of the Pan
handle Construction mpany, was busy
examining bids tor grading and track
laying on the extension of the Fort Worth
& Denver TO the Canadian. A mum
her OF Fort Worth contractors were
among the bidders, and II is under
stood thar a number Of them were sue
cessful In obtaining large contracts. BY
the end OF February, II nothing very I'M
usual occurs, forty miles OF the extension
will be completed from Quanah. Gen.
Dodge expects 10 have his affairs here In
such shape by Monday that he will be
able to leave for New York.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

The Fort Worth GAZETTE, IN its "On
to-" should con to" connect with the st.
Louis & San francisco, via Van Alstyne
and other places that would be on the
route road running from Fort Worth
via Van Alstyne would take In the best
agricultural country in Grayson aud Col
lin counties, which cannot be surpassed
anywhere Van Alstyne Enterprise.
The laboring men and farmers OF this
section are anxlously waiting for the call
for men aud teams to work on the Fort
Worth Western railroad. There has been
several in town the last few days making
inquiry as TO when the work will probably
begin. We hope it will soon commence,
for the time is fast approaching when the
men who can and want to work will
have to get ready for another crop. They
want to earn little money to help them
through the coming crop sea-
SOM Sprlngtown Pilot.
The extension OF the International &
Great Northern road from Longview to
TeXarkana, which is now 81 certainty, will
place Greenville on the main through
line Of the Missouri Pacific in the state.
The road will cross the east line at Dam
gerneld. The come ction of the road at
this point with the East line, the widen
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
THE GAZETTE FORT WORTH TEXAS SUNDAY, DEUEMBE1 ~

ing OF the gauge from Jefferson TO Green
viIle. and the completion Of the Green
vile & Dallas will give the Missouri PA
ciac an outlet from Texarkana to Dallas
and the west independent Of the Texas &
pacific. Greenville will be benefited by
the extension. - Greenville Herald.
The business men OF Itasca, IN Hill
county, are preparing to take ectlye
stens 10 induce the Weatherford & Corsi-
cana road 70 build by way Of that pro-
gressive town. Dallas Mercury.
II ever this road is built, and we be.
lieve that 1t will be, Itasca will get II, II
money will procure IL. We cannot afford
to miss 1t, or rather for 1t to miss US, and
our citizens fully realize this fact. With
this road, furnishing an additional outlet
for our abundant and increasing products,
Itasca will become the leading CONNER
cial city in all this country Il ltasca
Mail
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
rHE rnNNsYLvANIA FOOL.

PRESIDENT ROBERTS or THE PENNsYr-
WANNA RAILROAD TELLS WHAT HE
KNOWS.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. is --Attor.
, ney General Cisslday's call upon the
Pennsylvania Railroad company's princi-
pal executive officers 10 appear before
him to-day and give Information in the
coal and trunk pool suits Drought ont
President Roberts, Second Vice Prcsi-
dent Thompson and their attorneys,
Roberts was instructed by his attorneys
to answer all questions, after which he
took the stand and was swon.
Kendall then began the examination
Roberts explained at length his oflcil,
relations with the Pennsylvania road and
other corporations defendants in this snit.
lie told where the lines of the company
ran, as well as those OF its connections,
including nearly all important lines east
OF st. Louis The Pennsylvania Railroad
company was the largest stakeholder Ia
many OF them. Witness was chairman Of
the present committee OF the trunk line
pool and Albert Fink was commissions.
of the pool, with salary of $4,000 or
Sj5, 900.
In reply to Mr.. Cassidy, Mr., Roberts
said he thought hls company had copies
OF the minutes Of the proceedings of the
Trunk lines organization, and he con-
scented to produce them.
Continuing, Roberts said: "When we
come together In New York we generally
have a growl over breaches of contract
committed by some party TO the agree
ment "
"When you have done your growing,
then what do you dor"
eve generally go home (laughter).
Some freigat is shipped over different
linesi 1t is very seldom shipped at the
same rates -
"What then is the purpose Of this or
ganizauon2"
ITO get them TO do that"
"Do you not require that a carload of
freight from Philadelphia TO Chicago
should be ipped at the same rate by all
oompaniesl"
"That is generally the purpose. Our
company is usually required to charge
the highest rate. We are looked upon as
furnishing the best accommodations
and shortest route, and we are gen
orally kept up to the highest mark.
This organization does not propose to
control the amount of freight nor even
the percentage oifreight road may carry.
IL endeavors to fix the proportionate
amount which each road should carry OF
the totel amount shipped
Roberts said he had stated at one of
these meetings that the payments his
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
oe,. Nohin.n snnosnnor.l
Special to the Gazette.

bpuuIhI 20 INC TAlcIIU'
DALLAS, TEX, Dec. ls.-THE GAZETTE
correspondent tonight waited on Re
celver Brown of the Texas & Pacific rail-
road, and called his attention to the pub.
LEGATION in the st. Louis Globe-Democrat
OF yesterday morning asserting that John
A. Grant, railroad man OF Georgia, had
been appointed 70 succeed the late George
Noble as general manager of the Texas g.
Pacific. Gov Brown said; know moth
ing authorizing that publication. No one
has been assigned to the place,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
A Now wnbanh soheme.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. ls.-It is said
that overtures have been made by the
representatives of senior bondholders OF
the lines east Of the Mississippi river
looking to the consolidation OF the Wa
base lines east ana west, 80 far as the
operating and traffic departments are con
cerned, or in other words to continue the
jurisdiction of General Manager Talmage,
as heretofore, but TO keep the revenues Of
the Wabash lines east and west separate.
Whether such plan will really be put In
operation or not Is not certainly known.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
WOMEN OF THE FAR WEST.
How They work and Vote in Dakota and
Montana.

How They work and Vote In Dakota and
Montana.
Fort Keogh Letter in Philadelphia Record.
In all political canvasses out tnis way,
when estimating the number Of votes
which may be counted upon at the polls,
the votes OF women are noted, recognized
and sought in every way. The poll-tsX,
which every voter between twenty-oDe
and fifty is obliged to pay, whether male
or female,is specially for school purposes.
AS one of the girls puts It: zone of the
principles for which the revolutionary
war was fought was that taxation should
have representation and the justice of
the principle is as unquestlonsd to-day rs
it was 100 years ago"
As farmers, the ladies are also entitled
to the cake. Woman has been typlfed as
a tender vine cliDging to the sturdy oak,
which is supposed to be emblematic OF u
strong man. Out here in the free North
west IL is quite the reverse, and every day
one can see or hear examples where the
gentler sex prove a supporting oak to the
weak tendril, man. A well-known mar
ried woman little west of here, whose
husband has been absent nine months
out of the twelve, looking after horses
and roundng-up cattle, during the last
spring and summer, did all alone and un-
aided her own blowing. When blowing
time came, this enterprising mother con-
structed a box on the plowi in which to carry
her baby, and thus she plowed the fur
rows She then proceeded to harrow,
plant and cultivate, and in this way pro-
duced fine crop, which she harvested
and packed away by the time the old man
came home. This is only one example
out of hundred. Some Of the girls in
Dakota and Montana have taken to edit
ing newspapers. AS rule, the papers
edited by territorial girls are a credit to
journalism. Miss NJ. S. Mills has be-
sides getting out on time the weekly edl-
tion Of the Hawley Star, proved up pre-
emption, planted five acres on a tree
claim, built a saw-mlll and rails ed the
largest cabbage in the county, Her tur-
nips look like veritable cart wheels, and
took the first prize at the agricultural
fair. This damsel now has the modest
lump of $50 acres in her own right
The solution of the women problem
seems to be that woman may do what
even she can. Girls on the prairies OF
Dakota and Montana are now living
alone, in isolated cabins, miles from hu-
manity, and yet are they safer in all re-
spects than In large Eastern cities. These
plucky honesteaders spend whole sum-
mers alone on their claims, and
neither fear nor have cause to fear
the least intrusion. Such absolute
freedom from all restraint is rarely
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
waco Alter Railroads.

Special to the Gazette.
WACO, Tx, Dec. lS.-Mayor Sturgis,
VIM. Cameron and Jno. T. Flint, Esq,
will leave for San Antonio next Wednes-
day to confer with the authorities of the
San Antonio & Arkansas Pass railroad
relative to the Waco extension, which 1t
Is desired to have hurried up. A com
mttee has also been chosen to confer
with President rong of the Atchlson,
Topeka & Santa Fe road In regard to get
ting direct connection with that road.
Waco Is not making much noise In this
matter, but THR GAZETTE is authorized
to say that Waco has started out to get
more railroads, and has the money to pay
eYpenses.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. lS.-Flour
strong aud higher; choice, $S.75@S So;
fancy, $4.00@4 10; extra fancy, 81 25@
4.30. Oats, firmer; No. white Western,
39@40c. Sugar, higher grades have
advanced; kettle choice 4sc; strictly
prime, 41-lGc; prime, 4c Molasses,
open kettle, choice, higher, at Acc.
Minnesota winter wheat pctents,
81 75@5. Corn frmer; mixed and
white, 46@47c.; yellow, 4sc. orn meal
quiet, S2l5. Hay steady, SlS@l6.
Hog products dull. Pork, SLIPS.
Lard - Refined tierce, $500. Bulk
meats Shoulders, $3.50; long clear,
md clear ribs, So SD. Bacon, should
ers, Sc; long clear and clear rib, ST..
Choice sugar and canvsssed hams, $40 80
@lO75 Whisky Steady; Western rec
tlhed, 81 ll@l IS, Coffee, demand light
but holders tirmer; Rio, 1870 &c. Rice
quiet but steady at 24@4c. Cotton-seed
products nominally unchanged. EX'
change, New York sight, nominal
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
Gsnernl Manager Clnrh.

ST. Louis, Mo, Dec. lis. II. H..
CLARK, new first vice-presdent and gen
eral manager Missouri Pacific rail-
way and leased lines, arrived
here tonight from Omaha,
and will enter on his duties
at once. He is authority for the state
ment that The reports which have re-
Gently circulated that he will make num-
erous changes in the executive officers
or the system, are untrue.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
opposltion NIade 70 Cooley.

TOLEDO, ONO, Dec. 1s.-Attorney
Davies of New York, representing the
Wabash bondholder made application
10 Judge Walker of the United States
court this morning for an order placing
that portion OF the Wabash system with
In the state of Ohio In the hands Of re-
celyer Cooley. Objection was made by
Attorney Swayne on the part OF the pres.
ent management, who asked to be heard
In opposition. The court took the mat
ter under advisement.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
"a I am dIscharginR

and / am dIscharging It's duties
myself. have no idea when
any announcement will be made, and no
one is authorized 10 state who the man
WIN oe, and until an official announce
meut Is made do not propose 10 discuss
what may be said through the columns OF
the press on the subject. The names OF
a number of parties have been presented
by friends, and number have been sug-
gested In my own mind, and all have re-
ceived and are receiving proper consid-
aration ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
aninssvllie Notes.

Special 10 the Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, TEX, Dec. ls.-The
Santa Fe track is now completed to with
in three or four miles OF this city, and the
drst train is expected here by Wednesday.
Three carloads Of iron for the Santa Fe
bridge across Red river were received
here yesterday. This makes twenty-five
cars received in all.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

My holiday stock (; nov ecrp
every detail, You csa lid sryiiil
d nickel toy TO De most "a
dressing-case, and pieesugi'
the lowest. o. NJ. WsRlAOuse, !
and Main streets,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

A Santa Barbara, Gil, n,.s !.
le i. IN love with a pretty p scIiI' I.
W, with him, and they ds, tsFi' y \
rhey got away safely, bo,,s ',s .
Tor Los Angeles and tie CONN., s's.
tain ran the vessel OUTSIDE ,s.s.'-'
limit so that the young NV nj ! ! !.
married without q liCepss. w rs
all over it was Learned ths. N.
just as we'll nave been mani.
because no one IN the word VI
objection,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
Marine InteIIlgence.

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX, Dec. lS.-Arived;
Steam hips New York and Rio Grande
from New York; Harlan from Morgan
CITY,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

They were at the circuii1Is
ever seen Mile. La Rne's MI
"No," she replied. SIS stsl
or o St. Louis womars.
Traveller.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
Sweet plesl,,

And sour pickles, cnos<lr Z
mixed pickles, in bulk i! Nm
Clure's.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

What we want is not to see ourselves
as others see US. We want to have others
see us as we see ourselves Somerville
Journal
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

ANY one buying 50 WORT
goods Of 0, NJ. Waterhoux 4
and Main, will secure & plssI|
Cleveland on an easel.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19
sw,s, PIeh,,,

And. And sour pickles, chor..,. |
Cures. 'A y irls|
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

Scientists endorse Red Star Cough
Cure because 1t is free from noxious OPP
fatpa
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

bAIhNla Vanntd H011l
This celebrated brand cl,a
have arrived at last. lob hi
Fort Worth Grocer Cos.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-19

Extra Fancy Brsasis., n,
In kit', new fish. Tr,p W
Fort woSfa oso,
The Clifton clarion., 1886-12-29

OUR Solomonville correspondent suggests that, the Hon. George H. Stevens councilman elect from this County be elected president of the next council. We think the sug- gestion a good one and heartily endorse it. Mir. Stevens is a gen tleman of fine ability, has had considerable experience as a legis- lator and, in our opinion, is fully qualified to ill the position. He Is q sterling democrat and has done more for the party than any other one man in the Territory au is certainly deserving of some recognition at the hands of his fellow democrats.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-12-29

THE following clipped from a New Mexico paper, would apply equally as well in this Territory: New Mexico needs general municipal incorporation law, un- der which will ages, towns and cities could incorporate and regu- late their own domestic affairs in- dependent of the county commits sioners. The streets and alleys of Raton, Springer and other towns would be kept in better condition, if through town organizations property holders were compelled to observe the common rule of cleanliness.