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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
sweet Potato Culture.

From the latter part of May, to July [,
the rooted sweet potato sprouts should be
transplanted to the field or garden. Break
the land thoroughly, but not necessarily
deep; low, level and damp lands will not do ;
high, dry, mellow or loamy soils are best,
and the fresher the better. Lay off rows
three and half or four feet apart, and in
these burrows apply 200 or 400 pounds of
ammoniated superphosphate containing pot
ash, per acre. II homemade manure is
used, be sure that it is old and thorou ghly
decomposed, and, if possible. mix some
ashes and acid phosphate with it. Cover the
furrow by running on each side of it with a
one-horse turn pillow, thus making narrow
ridge, on which plant the slips eighteen
inches apart; keep clean of weeds and grass
until the vines begin to run freely, then hill
up and lay by. Loosen mp the vines occa
siOnally. A fork hoe is good for the pur-
pose. Just before or soon after the frost in
the fall, dig the potatoes and store away in
dry, warm place for winter
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
Scab and Foot-Rot i'm sheep.

Somebody has said, Nothing succeeds like
success" SO long as there are good results,
men work with energy and judgment; but
when trials come, and there are 10 profits TO
encourage effort, they become careless. in
different and Deglectful.
In ep-raising this is as true a. in any
thing else. When sheep are profitable it is
easy TO take good care of them. They seem
10 eat less, die less, and make nicer money
and in less time than any other stock on the
farm. Al such times there Is a real Joy and
enthusiasm in sheep; sheepmen seem never
tired and attending to and talking about
their sheep; they carry wool in their pockets
TO show 20 each other, and it is pleasantly
limited that they have wool in their teeth.
But when the depression comes sheep men
are mum on sheep and wool topics. And if
you 90 to their sheep barns you will find
they have gotten careless and the sheep are
doing badly. The owner will declare tn you
that he can not see why his sheep are looking
so badly he will declare be feeds them the
same as he used TO, but all to no purpose; he
can't understand what ails them. The sheep
can not tell, and only an old sheep man
knows that they have not been paying. and
consequently have been neglected.
Scab and foot-rOt always follow depressions
in prices of wool. As soon as prices begin to
come up somebody begins to ask how to cure
these ills. While these two ailments are Sc
rious enough they are by no means the worst
known TO sheep, provided the flock has been
well led and kept in good health. They can
be cured by any one VINO will take the time
and give the attention and go OF the triGing
expense NO one ought TO buy a scabby or
foUtIot flock at prices of sound sheep. Such
hOcks are not held at such good prices,
either. They are often sacrificed on account
of their diseastd condition. Had l such a
flock, they should be cured, and not dis
counted one cent Were l buying, though,
it would be another thing altogether, then
experience and skill should be worth some
thirg TO me; these were bought and paid for
years ago, when young in the business. a
careless man, who would allow his flock to
become thus diseased, deserves TO be the
loser. And the man who proposes to give
time and pains TO fitting up n diseased flock
ought to make some money by it.
Just here, be II remarked. need severe
laws on The subject in every State. Austria
liza has law on scsb that is a model. South
eTn latitu6es need such law more than
Northern, but there is needed statute on
this everywhere. Foot-rot depends upon
soils good deal Rocky and alkali soils
will curta footrot. Yet in Vermont many
focks have foOtTOt, and it is a shame to
their owners, for there ought to be none
there. 1t is due to carelessness there and
everywhere else.-R NJ. Bell.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
FatteniDg cattle.
Prairie Farmer.l


The best and cheapest method OF feeding
TO fatten cattle is double question, the
feeder and the fed.
Indoor Feeding. the best way
to make a steer fat is 10 feed il plenty OF
corn, in a variety of FORMS with all the best
hay il can eat at a feed-no more, as diges-
ton waits on appetite. A dry. clean, warm
bed. pure water in plenty, about 45o ITO pre-
vent chilliDg), should alsp he furnished. The
bovine will then have good time, the feeder
won't-tOO much work when beef is low.
One man needed to two cars OF cattle.
StOCkeT, SO; grass, two acres, rent So; corn,
so bushels, 50 centS-S9l: hay, one ton, 81,
for winter feeling Total cost. $50. Fatty
and tibrous fodder of the best kind.
Outdoor Feeding-The cheapest way is the
most natural one. In the fail, when grass
fat, go into the fresh picked corn-tield and
gather the nubbinS left there TO finish up
with as long as the corn lasts. then take the
animals to well-watered and shaded woods,
in q well fenced condition, with a large tank
of living water, three-fourths of it buried to
keep the water above freezing. 50 they will
not shade, and fed them the cut corn crop
just as II grew, as every young, sound beast
has mill OF it's own that is goUd at grinding
corn. As before: Steer, $50; grass, So; corn,
two acres, so bushels: rent, So; labor, So;
straw, 81 total cost, 500. Difference in meth
ods ST. per steer. In outdoor lot, six cars of
cattle are easier TO tend with fodder stocked
than two in barn. Hogs CLEAN the waste in
both cases
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
beginning n Comb Foundation.
Farm. Field and StOckman

If the bees are assisted with a small begin
ming of comb as a foundation il will greatly
lessen their labor and afford the keeper
an opportunity for ettaching The comb to
any particular portion of the hive. The ma
terial for beginning the comb is simply wax
pressed into proper shape, which often comes
in sheets specially prepared for the purpose
and the bee-keeper has but TO cut or break
off small piece and fasten il in place by
heating the end with a match or lighted
candle. 1t may seem but very small mat.
ter to begin a comb foundation. so far as the
lessoning of the labor of the bees is con-
cerned, but although every portion of the
labor saved is an advantage to the bees, the
placing of the foundation where mostly de-
siI ed by the bee-keepeT is of valuable assist
ance TO him when he comes to the hive for
honey later on, after the busy season Is over
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
start for the Train or Boat

In good season, and don't forget to take with you
Hostetiers stomach Bitters. which viii revive
and benefit you when fatigued; viii nullify the
hurtful effects of water contaminated with zinc
from the ice cooler, or stagnant aud bracksh; re-
lieve indigestion produced by meals of uncertain
wholesomencss, hastily bolted at odd times in
railway stations, and protect you. from the in
fluence OF vitiated or malarious air and thorough
draughs. To the travelling public, this admirable
safeguard and specific is rendered in convenient
and agreeable shape. An ordinary ships medi-
cine chest contains no such comprehensive and
reliable remedy, a fact well understood by marin
miner and Western pioneer, all appreciate the
value of the Bitters. 1t dyspepsia, costive-
ness liver complaint malarial disorders. mac
tyity Of the kidneys, and is a Inc nerve tonic.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
Covering seeds.

The proper covering OF seeds. after they
have been deposited in the drill or rox, has
much to do with the success OF the crop. III
in covering, the seeds are buried ~ deep that
the germ 1.-THE little plant within the seedl
cah not reach the surface, IL dies. Though
the seed NAV have been perfectly good, there
will be no crop. Among the various devices
for covering seeds in the field, one OF the
best is made of strong, tough timber, one
inch thick. about eighteen twenty inches
long, and six inches wide, slightly curved
underneath. This board may be attached To
any common single one horse pillow stock. by
using the same heel bolt that is used for fast
ening on the pillow steels. When the soil is
fine and free from rocks, stumDs, etc, this
board covers beautifully by running it over
a fuTrow in which cotton seed or corn has
been dropped or sOwn. If the soil be of a
tenacious nature anu liable TO bake or harded
after a rain, it is not best 10 use this board
bat in its stead two proDged or forked
plOW
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
OUR FARM BUDGET.
SprcuilngEwset Potatoes Mllst-Farm Fash.
ions Covering Seeds
VeTmin on Misunderstanding Cattle-Seab
and Foot Rot on Sheep-Agric0iture
Not FOstered- Household HINTS
and Farm Notes, Etc.
Sprouting Sweet Potatoes.
TPrairie Farmer.1

Farmer
The sweet potato can not be considered a
general vegetable crop in the North. In tact
sweet potatoes are not as commonly grown
here these days of rapid transportation as
they were quarter OF century ago. This
esculent is native OF both the East and West
Indies, and requires very warm weather to
grow freely. 1t belongs TO the COnvOlvulus
or bindweed family. Southern New Jersey
has long been famed for its sweet potatoes,
the soil being warm sand, prominently
adopted to this crop. In the North, at least,
it is hardly worth while attempting cultivat-
ing them in stiff soils but in a warm sandy
loan, crop of fair quality can be raised
from the sprouts"
In the Northern and Middle States hot
bed is necessary TO start these sprouts. Glass
is desirable. though We have known fair sue
cess by means of oiled calico instead. The
hot bed is prepared in the usual way, gener-
ally about the middle of April in the North,
so that the plants may be ready for planting
by the first of June, which is as early as the
soil becomes warm enough. The bed should
be well tiattened down, and covering OF leaf
llOulu anu Sduu NC pldCSO ONCi lAC
manure. The sweet potatoes are then laid
evenly over the whole space, very nearly
touching each other, all the larger tubers be-
ing cut in half lengthwise, and laid flat on
the bed. with the cut side down. AS soon as
the ewes or binds show signs of starting, sift
an inch or two of sand over the entire bed,
covering the potatoes. This gives the young
sprouts chance to throw out a mass of
roots at the base.
AS soon as the weather is warm enough
the land is thrown up with the pillow into
ridges four feet apart, on the top of which
the plants are set, one foot apart. The plants
when taken from the hotbed should be a
mass of young shoots fsur or five inches
high, each individual shoot being plant. In
a short time a second crop of sprouts will ap-
pear, and be yet in time for planting out, or
TO fill spaces made vacant by the ravages of
cut-wOrms. The sprout should be set three
fOuTths Gifts length in the soil, leaving little
more than the green leaves exposed.
The sort best adapted for home growth,
and indet the best in flavor, is the yellow
Nansemond, which originated in Nansemond
County, Virginia. The tubers are large, gel
low. full at the middle, tapering to the ends,
flesh yellow, dry, unctiOus, sweet and fine
favored. 1t is early fit for the table, more
certain Of maturing in short seasons, aud
succeeds in less favorable soils. Good crops
have been obtained even in Maine and Can
ada. There is a red NansemOnd, also said to
do fairly well in the North. The other kinds,
| that often seen in our markets. as the
| large white, New Orleans purple, American
red and yellow Carolina, are better adapted
for cultivation in the long summers Of the
| SOutl-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05

then will amount to the magnif-
cent sum of one cent TO each farm in the
State.
What wonderful things ought the State
Board be able to do with 50 lavish sum
given il by a prodlgal Legislature. Surely
the good sense and judgment of our farmers
viii not allow that this industry which is
the mother and faithful nurse" of all other
industries and civilization, shall be so
shamefully neglected. Suppose the money
given TO the State Board for the adj
vancement of agriculture was increased to
ten cents farm, the price OF plug of to-
baccO or two cheap cigars. 1t would then
amount to 5000. Even though the farm
ers themselves contributed the entire amount,
ought they begrsdse it? But when the sum
is raised 6y general taxation las it should be,
for it IS for the good of ALL. they certainly
ought to be enough alive to their own inter
ests TO insist that their Representatives and
Senators DO set apart at least that amount.
The work done by The Board is largely CO.
operative; whatever they do is for the benefit
of all the farmers of the State. A small sun
goes long ways when Judiciously spent in
such a way that il will do the greatest good
TO the greatest number.
May the farmers think of this and say
whether the State should not be taxed a sum
to exceed one cent a farm for the use of the
State Board of Agriculture in fostering their
interests.
The amount of revenue raised yearly by
the State to meet current expenses, outside
of the payment of interest on bonded in
debtedness, is more than Sl,500,000 The
revenue is raised from the total wealth OF the
Stale which, according to the Auditors re-
port for 1881, was assessed at $3.50, 49,, 423.
Real estate outside of city and town lots
represent S244 262, 93I; live stock, $50, go
1863 or both together $3l3, 7S3, 100. IL farmers
own one-forrth of the S1S7, 100000 of per-
sonal property in the State, this added TO
their real estate and stock make their tax
able wealth upwards OF $500, 900, 0OO or more
than half of the total in the State. They,
therefore, cay more than half of the taxes.
Are they not, then, entitled to larger por-
ton of the States revenue to assist In de-
velOping their industry, when in doing 50
every body else will also be benefited?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
of Interest to Horse Owners and Veterinary

TIFFTN. o., May 1.-Dr. ]. Metcalf, an eminent
veterinary surgeon OF this city, reports very
strange case OF poisoning among horses. We give
the particulars below in his own Language:
81 was called 10 see horse owned by Hiram
Zimmerman. about six miles northeast OF Iii1in,
ana found on arriving there a Naluabic Sky
old horse in a dying condition After careful
examination, / came to the conclusion that the
horse dying from the effects OF vegetable
his mate. the day previous mad been hitched to a
lOeI:s: tree, and that both had peeled of guam
tty OF the bark, which, as is well known, is more
active at this season OF the year than at any other
The horse v hen found was in paIalyzed cOndi-
lion and deiiriOus, pupils OF eve dilated, with
no control over the muscles OF degluttion, con-
traction OF abdominal muscles, as if making
effort TO vOmit-an effort unavailing in horse
prsctiee-and one which. II nature had adopted,
would be OF great value in the trearmentof horses
and cattle. there was considerable heart and Ger
eoral brain excitement. and death resulted
from exhaustion of the heart, resembling in many
particulars beiladonDa poisoning. pOstmor-
TEN examination showed the stomach to be fun
of undigested woody nber and slightly congested,
intestines empty. lungs. liver and kidneys in
normal or healthy condition; sufficient time had
not elapsed since the eating of the bark to bring
about pathological change really discernible,
only fifteen hours having passed since he ate IL.
His mate had experienced similar symptoms not
so severe in their nature either he WIS not 80
susceptible or probably ate less of the bark. and
after administering an active purgatiye recovery
seems certain"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05

waiting bars, and other permanent improve
ments which tend TO render the farmstead
more attractive and valuable. Let this
fashion prevail widely, and both the people
and the country will be greatly benefited.
Several other farm fashions worthy OF imi-
taton prevail among good bnsbandmen.
Among them may be briefly mentioned the
care of domestic animals, thorough and
timely culture, prop'ptness in planting and
harvesting crops, the judicious marketing of
farm products, the avoidance of trading
with strange peddlers or travelling agents
ESPECIALLY those wanting autographs, aud
the wise style of purchasing only from per-
sons you know. or such parties as are in
dorsed by Trustworthy sushoritiss.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
June Would BE a Good Time.
Washington Critic.

Washington Critic
Daniel" remarked the President to his
Private Secretary, as a tender light shone in
his eyes.
Yes, SIR responded Daniel.
Doesn't all the world love a lover"'
1T is so stated by poets, sir"
"And June is the month when lovers
hearts catch up the fragrance of flowers and
breathe it forth again, isn't it, Daniel?'
"Yes, sir"
and happy lovers we'd in June, don't
they, Daniel?'
Yes, sir"
And what is so rare as day in June,
Dsniel?''
"A Republican wanting to give up an
Office sir"
Don't talk politics, please. Can't you get
a few days off in June, Daniel?'
Eyes, sir"
''In the rosy June, the blueeyed goddess
of the year, the sweetheart month-can you
come to me then, Daniel, with the DID, glad
smile on your face, the tender music in your
voice the sweet wishes on your hps?'
"Yes, sir. Why do you ask?'
Merely Tor IL formation, Daniel" And
the President dived into sea of paper, and
the waves of business rolled silently on.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
BennY's Successor.

Senator Harrison is working up a combi-
nation of Republican Senator'S, to prevent
the confirmation of any of the Presidents
Indiana appointments, in the hope that by so
doing he can enable his party to elect ma
iorItv of the next Legislature in this State,
and thereby secure the return of Benny's
very dear friend, Ben Harrison, TO the Sen
ate. Now, of course, a move of that kind
will inspire Democrats with a love of the
aforesaid astute Benny, and they would just
run over each other to get TO the polls in
order 10 vote for a man who would vote for
Benny. However, we might just as well
make the important disclosure now, that
Beniamin's successor will be Democrat
Simon-pure Democrat-without a faint of
Repubicanism or Mugwumpism about him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
Fashions on the Farm.
American Agriculturist, /

Among the spring styles annually becom-
ing more prevalent in many sections of the
country is the Sticking up" of farmers
door-yards, gardens, etc, the improvement
and adornment of rural homes py making
better fences, arbors, ETC., and the planting
of trees, shrubs and flowers, as we'll as the
repairing and painting of buildings and the
like. This is very laudable fashion, for il
not only beautifes home. rendering its in
mates more contented and happy, but adds
to las p6cuniary value, an item that would
tell favorably should a sale OF the premises
become desirable or necessary. The fashion
of thus fixing up about the house usually
extends over the farm, so that the whole
premises exhibit an improved appearance.
There are better fences and outbuildIngs,
6ner orchards, more gates and fewer agra
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05

Among the few popular remedies which
have successfully withstood the test of dis
corning public, especially sensitive in mat
tiers of such vital importance as those which
concern their daily health, Ponds Extract
ranks pre-eminent. For over forty years this
well-known vegetable remedy, Endorsed with
the approval of the medical profession, has
been in general use amongst the people, for
all pain and inflammations, with steadily in
creasing favor. Its name has indeed become
a household word. Beware of counterfeits
Insist on having the genuine article,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
Agriculture Not Fostered.
Rural World.

Missouri has nearly 100000 farms. Say
that they average 100 acres each and that the
land is worth So an acre, they are worth
$3.50 00000. The valuation of the livestock
on these farms aggregate about SIC, 600 900, so
that the farms and stock of Missouri are
worth not less than $500O0O,000. This enor-
nous wealth is widely distributed, almost
totally unorganized, and is capable of much
greater development. The d uty of protect
ing and fostering the industry of agriculture
that has produced this wealth is devolved,
by law, on the State Board of Agriculture.
To do this the State sets apart from
its revenues the sum Of $500. III
this sum is increased by $500, it
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
FARM NOTES.

The best vine to cover an old stump or a
low trellis is the neysuckle-preferably
Halls.
Cut down the garden to the smallest space
consistent with the needs of the family.
Then take good care of it.
A ligning-rod which does not go FAR enough
down into the ground to reach perpetual
moisturs issworse than no rod,at all r Is
In buying thoroughbred stock be sure you
are getting that which is eligible to registry
in the Herd Book, !" and well bred. besides.
A nugget OF agricultural wisdom from a
Southern contemporary is that clover, good
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
How They Feel Down South.

NIuCUU ItItrIHpH I4'tHI ~
Men and brothers, let us not feel offended
because Rev. Henrywardbe scber has called
the Democratic party a double-eared ass.
This is Democratic administration, run by
Republicans and Mugwumps. and we can
assure you that the party really feels like a
ouadruple-eared Andalusian ass browsing
upon the sparse heritage of the village COM
mon. Don't quarrel with Henry; ne has
haen kind
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05

81 was all run down and Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla proved Just the medicine | needed
write hundreds of people. Take it now. One
hundred doses 81.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE following is a reca-
pitulation OF the debt statement issued to-day:
Lit lnlt
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PRICE
PRICE
One Dollar.
~. Y. DEPOT,
38 Murray Street.
UNITED STATES TREASURY.

The Public Debt Statement for the Month
of April.
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DR.. RAILWAYS
Sarsaparillian
R ESOLVBkT.
The Great Blood Purifier!
The Great Blood Purifier!

Pure blood makes sound Eesh, strong bone, ana
clesr skin. you would have your flesh firm,
your bones sound, and your complexion fair, use
Dr. RAILWAYS sARSAPAR1LLIAH RES0Lr
VENT
A remedy composed Of ingredients of extraor.
binary medical properties essential TO purify,
heal, repair and invlgorate the broken down and
wasted body-Quick, Pleasant, Safe and Perma-
nant in its Treatment and Cure.
No matter by what name the complaint may
be designated, whether il be scrofula, oonsump-
ton syphilis ulcers sores tumors, b0ils, erysip-
elias salt rheum diseases OF the lungs, kidneys.
bladder, womb, skin, liver, stomach or bowels.
either chronic or constitutional, the virus is In
he Blood. which supplies the waste and builds
nd repairs these organs and wasted tissues Of the
ystem. If the blood is unhealthy the process Of
epair must be unsound
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-05-05
SIR ROBERT CHRISTISON

BarOnet, VI. D.,
d. C. l. IL. d., F.. f. S, Physician to Her Majesty
the Queen. President Royal Association. Professor
. the University OF Edinburgh, etc, says:
The properties OF this wonderful plant (the
Coca are the most wonderful OF any known 70
the medical world. From repeated personal trials
am convinced that its use is highly beneficial
and tonic.
PROFESSOR F. W. HUNT. VI. D., Ii. D.. Hon
cTaTy Member Imperial Medical Society of st Pc
teTsburg, Russia, Professor of Practice of Medi-
cine etc. etc. says:
''Iie big Co.'S Coca Reef Tonic is far superior
10 the fashionable and Elusive preparations Of
beef, wine and iron"