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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

By this time the white and early turnips
will be pithy and of but little value for feed
ing Rutabaga or Swedish turuips keep
later, and in pits may be- preserved ut for use
until n fresh bit of grass can be- had. Il is
toward spring that most roots are needed, for
it IS then that cows and ewes ncnd green food
to stimulate mill; production tor their YOUNG.
These facts should be remembered IN dcyid-
IT, .--.t rnn.. 10 MINT nns.t s.nsnn-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

The small Blacl, Suffolk hog is a favolite
breed in England. The s,a ~ t'c jl,rStrp-
ton belongs to this blood s'ac ga .".r'-
winning hog at the fairs, ana . too .,. 10. q
breeder as she appears in the engraving. in
England when hog takes prize this imme-
diately adds to the value Of others belonging
10 the same blood or litter, and they ar.
Eought aud sold as breeders,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

The points of the Black Suffolks arc carly
maturity, fine flesh and very little waste.
The sows produce very large litt"rs some.
times as many as fifteen and sixteen. The
breed is not much known in the United
States.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

DR.. Charles w. Dabney, of the North Caro-
lima experiment station, gives the following
formula for the best homemade cotton fer
tiIiy.,,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

u II. LINCOLN, Attorney ut LAW. Office
-. over No ~ IA Sale street, west side At the
Court House. Ottawa, H. july375
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pHy giciA u . 4.

nI<. CHARITY ga NDItII>S. successor
~ - DT. At'bda AUtCu, DIiiCc over II. A BBtcr's
grocery store 90 Union Block, Ottawa, H. scpl3
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uSsgY Mayo JOHN H. WInHRR,
nj n 10 ~ wIDNI I;R, Attorney at Law
IVA Once IN NattiBgcrs Block, corner OF J. allie
And Main streets mont room 40 stairs Ottawa. III
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nII. q. MILLER, tho well known Ocuils
mp stdirs S9r'-auOs'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

n NIcltOUGA !, Attorney Ut Law, Ottawa
~. III. Once In dedncy'. Block. deCxI6
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

I w. BREW EIS, Attorney ana Couns- or a,
-. Law. and Notary Public. NoOHS 5, & 10, Opera
House Block, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

GEORGE 3. F.IIDItEDCtH Attorney a.
" LAW Once In POstoi'cg Block OttuwA, III aprlj
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

nIe. r.. w. WEBS, tDeItchar DoCtJr) latt
~ Physician and S1rRouu b. the ST Louis femalt
Hospital OilOc over stulc- Cloh'ng Store conner oil
Main and La Safe strcets. Residence On sJatl hlUH
At Mrs. L.en:a. aP23
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

n GRIdCiS, Attorney ana Counselor ~ Law
~, Ohce IN LyncGr block Main street. Ottawa. III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

IOfIN II. RICE, Attorney NJ lSw. R.ddlckt
y Stock. city Of Ottawa VIII practice law IN Is
S6lle and adjoining counties, and IA tAa AppcNgt,
and Supreme Courts erp-p-'xf'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

y. y. null. lEsTEE II. sTRAwH = W. RUGEa.
RUII., STR \ W ~ " ISJ1CiEIt, After
ID ueIs and CuunsuilUrs at Law. once over Clu
Drug Store corner OF La sale and Madison streets OF
tawa. III. Anebsl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

II N. sAi$rRONCl, Attern . and CCup
N. sssior at Law, Ottawa, Ill. Notary Oblic. once
IN ttstnCy's BLOCK, Ottawa. jUn6'eO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

HIRAM Q. GILBERT. JANIS n. ErkRL-
I1l.Iir.Rr \ FCIS ELS, ATTORNEYS and
VI Couu-clors st Law, FuttereT ~ MetEgrr's gi0cS
ttSt u Court House scp9s .
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

Or, if more concentrated manur, is de-
sired, use SEQ pounds Of acid phosphate and
400 pounds OF kainitc.
Put down, best under shelter, or 50
that the heap viii not he leached, layer OF
manure or earth, layer of cotton seed well
soaked in a solution Of kainite, layer Of acid
phosphate, manure or earth again, etc. The
heap should Le thoroughly moist, but not
drip. Cover over with earth Watch it that
it docs not heat too much, and pour more
water in the top Of it if II does. Let the heap
lie six or eight weeks. Then cut down across
the layers and chop together Can use, nc
cordius to desire, 800 to 2,oOD pounds per
nero
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03
C0TItV Superintendent Of Public Schools,
G.. q. STOCKDALE

VIII hold examinations az bis Office IN me Court Hone
pa me second and fourth Saturdays OF each .mp1H
qITll further notice. .Iul.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

TYR. II. Nj. NIcA ISrhUlE, ottawa, III
~ O.i'e In the opera House Block Dpgn ruW
O'Clock a " 20 O'Clock ?. n. Residence ON B"ut1,
street sOuIh % Illinois Avenue. lanZ<T5
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~ {. TRI.E RT, Attorney st Law. once
4. Nlth l. W, breEef Rooms ., a Ii, OPEN House
Block, Ottawa III. ,VHJ
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~ I3. ca y /, ~ y ~. Attorney and Counselor
-. AT LHw. Ohre with ID. McDOugIl, ttAwa III.
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TUtSI TOWtEG. i. u. FOWLER
L'ONFIIt.Ik BROS, Aturucys ANA Counsel.
4 iurs ~ Law. Office nv t,.uuHS'. Stock northeast
CurIrr 81 Court tug-r SQUARE, OuAUa, l Branch OF
| dee gt Newark Kendall county
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

NJ X ~ FtT~'t-I ., German pn'cggl ana AgutBs
VI. cary twhOcgRlr and rrRly Iaia street. Jtta
"a, III. Importer Il Drugs, Chemicals, French COga
n brsntie', W'HeE, &c
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L. Y. DRICICfE, Drusg'.t PprEsrll-r and sta
IT,. rlJg er OttANa H. second store in Mating RI
Block, south eide Of Court House ,lare
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-03

II NJ. GODF'ItlGN-, VI. D., L z. G. s
II. EdlnhgrE. Otlce "a Arnpur'- HeN building, 81
Madison street. Residence 70 Hshr,or 81. sgsilT
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nR. W NJ. SHEPPARD, Member er ne
~ Hgya College o. J"r'rry surHons. Er.aud:
Fellow ~ the London .Curuary Mettcal Ass .p.r lon.
sls- Veterinary M or puHioHa SUtyitor a.. .tsr
can be Consulted 81 ns office. sn lafayette ST. aug.
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professional GarDa.
At TO z n G Y q

Alto MEN8.
'HHOS. c. FJII.I IE.RrON. Attorney al
1 Law, Ottawa, Illinois, Office IN Dushners block
Ncst u Court House. Janl-t
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~ w. w. BI.A * II. Attorney and Counselor
VI. al LAW, Room O. second floor, Cont House, Otta
VA Ill., All icsN, business promptly attended to- JsnSl
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\ GiCHOLsCS. W GENTLEMAN. J. e. FlSCI
- iCHOiSON, GENTLEMAN q FINCH, Attornryr
III sld it nscur- N law VIII practice law ia the
co .rrs oi In Sae and adjoining counties ONCE west
oi court house. ottawa H. sCpOSi
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23

Hynnk EYpS. NtuntPd DeNeOpHnents
IInDedinerltS 10 Marriage. etc.,
fr0sn excesses or Youthful FOtlies
or any Cause. speedily, safely and
privately cured.
YOUNG, MIDDLE AGED and OLD men,
and all who need medical SKILL and EX-
PERIENCE, consult the old European Ply
sician at once. His opinion costs nothing
and may save future misery and shame.
When inconvenient to visit the city for treat
ment medicines can be sent everywhere by
express, FREE FROM OBSERVATION. 1t
is self-evident that physician who gives his
whole attention to a class of diseases ATTAINs
GREAT SKILL, and physicians throughout
the country knowing this, frequently recon-
mend difficult cases to the OLDEST SPEC
IALIST by whom every known GOOD REM
RDY is used. The Doctors AGE and EXPE-
RIENCE make his opinion of SUPREME
IMPORTANCE.
R.TThose who call see no one but the Doc
tor Consultations free and SACREDLY
CONFIDENTIAL. Cases which have failed
in obtaining relief elsewhere especially solic-
tied Female diseases successfully treated.
THE DOCTOR will agree to forfeit $1,000
for a case undertaken, not cured. Call or
write. Hours: Daily, from 9 A. NJ. to 4 P. M,
TO evenings; Sundays 10 to IL only. SEND
FOR THE SANIrARlsT GUIDE To HEALTH; SENT
FREE. Address as above.
E.F-The services of the celebrated old Ger
man Physician, DIR. o. GIRARD, from Stras-
| burg have been secured at the LIEBIG DIS
| PENsARY. His fame as specialist for dis
eases of men is universally known, and hun
! dreds are daily ayailing themselves OF the
| opportunity of free consultation, personally
| or by letter, in all languages.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23
Notice !as Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CARSON CITY,
NEV., DECEMBER 2Ist, 1855.

NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his
intention TO make final proof,in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Carson
City, Nevada, on the 1st day of February,
1886. Wiz:
EMMETT LYTIE. Homestead Application
No. $50, for the NWi4 Sec 80, TIP. 10 N. r.
20 ", NJ. ID, NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion of, said land, viz; W. IL, A. Pike. still
water, Churchill county, Nevada; Walter
Ferguson, Willard Lytle and ]. W. Ferguson,
all Of st, Clair, Churchill county. Nevada.
@. A. WIcHERELL, Register,
Dec 2Gth. 1885, CIV.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23
rRE GREAT ENGL LISK REMEDY

Is a never-failing &
Cure for Nervous
Debility. Exbaust-
ed vitality. Seminal
Weakness. Sperma-
torr h G a, l. o s T
MANHOOD. lnpo-
{ e n c y, Paralysis,
Proststorrb9a, and
all the terrible ef-
fects of Self.Abuse
youthful + ollies s
and excessea in ma
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23
DIR. BsC'S

Wonderful German InvigOratOr
Permanently prevents all Unnatural Losses
from the system, tones the nerves, strength
ems the muscles, checks the waste, invigor-
ates the whole SYSTEM and restores the
afflicted TO Health and Happiness.
THE REASON so MANY CANNOT GET CURED OF
SEMINAL WEAKNESS, Loss OF MANHOOD. ETc.,
Is OWING To COMPLICATION. CALLED PROS
TATORRHEA WITH HAPERAETHESIA,
WHICH REQUIRES PECULIAR TREATMENT. DR.
LIEBIG's INyTGORATOR rs THE ONLY POSITIVE
CURE FOR PROSTATORRHEA, WITH PECULIAR
SPECIAL TReATMENr, USED AT THE LIEBIG
DISPENsARY.
PRICE OF INVIGORAToR, 50. Case of
six bottles, $40. Sent to any address. covered
securely froTa observation.
Most powerful electric belts free to patients.
To PROVE THE WONDERFUL POWER of the
INVfGORATOR
A 81 Bottle Given or Sent Free.
Consultation free and private.
Call or address
LIEBIG DISPENSARY.
400 Geary Street, San Francisco, Cal.
Private entrance, 405 Mason street. four
blocks up Geary street from Kearny, Main
entrance through Dispensary Drug Store.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23
+. & q. Ra.

HALEY LODGE NO. Q. +. & A. NJ hold
Estated communications on the second Mon
day evening of each month, at odd Fellows'
Tall, Dayton, Nevada. Visiting brethren are
cordially invited to attend.
GEO. ". KEITH, W. NJ.
q. e. JAQuA. Secretary,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23

SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE. Sent on applica-
ton by letter stating symptoms, sex and age.
Communi cations strictly confidential.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23
STATE AND COAST NEWS.


Game is scarce and wld in the Napa
ranges.
The tules on Sherman Island are
burning.
Nevada has thirteen railroads within
its borders.
Tacomu's new white laundry will
cost 1000.
The Napa Insane Asylum contains
1890 patients.
Redding proposes to remove its Chi
nese shanties.
John E. Church, 49er, died at Red
Bluff Monday.
At Truckee the plaza is covered to
depth of more than six feet with snow.
A syndicate has been formed in Tu-
lare, for the purpose of contesting land
titles.
Hunters complain of a scarcity Of
wild ducks in the salt marshes and riv-
er tules.
A portion of the lower end of Napa
Valley was partially flooded by the
heavy rains
AS many as coo eXcursloniS'S are eN-
Pectea IN Los AhgeIeS WITHIN Inc COM
ing ten oayS'
"A sneak tnlei.at Sacramento Sacramento got s55o
IN goia CON iIoih Inc residence OIL rieu
Mier last Tuedays.
Nearly all the farming land in the
northeastern portion oil San Joaquin
county mas Oeeh Seeueu 10 gram.
Senator Beck and Senator Eyarts are
the names given to Two mines recently
discovered near Rye Patch, this State.
VIM. Spinnev, an old man seventy.
one years of age, was found murdered
Tuesday at Lower Rancheria, Amador
county.
The Indians on the San Carlos Res
ervalion live in fear of The hostile CHR.
icahuas and camp close 10 the reservation
! for safety.
The Third District Court Of Utah has
issued orders staying proceedings In
cases for "malicious prosecutions" for
breach Of the laws Of morality.
Charles Hal aged sixteen. son Of
Captain Hall of the barkentine Skarit.
died Monday. at Port Townsend, from
an accidental wound received while
hunting.
The Idaho. from Alaska. is due at
| Port Townsend ON the 76th and il is
believed that she will be seized. her
officers bovinp been enraoed in smuc.
Cling opium.
TIo f... soo, ho,,s. os -. c., Eron
cisco Homeless Mission. at Aldelpbi
Hall. gave I.Ioa meals during the week
ending Monday II furnished one per.
son with lodgings and found two en-
plovment.
A.. NJ. ,,.c;. ,.L, ,o
80. Nli :, t"Isse s,' neo.'"5' s' ",o ny
arras,sd9 ~ ,yae,. an oor,nIa;rt If
Daniel Roh;son n sailor who CHARGES
her with the larceny Of sIoo and the
embezzlement Of another 500.
r-u IL:
las 'Sa"oYa 49, 80 ~ nanSLer.'',
Iii PC c ~ ~ 90 ' an"n,, "H fmesd,v -
'''iil' ,o'''I - -Ll a"s ~ - =,
morning, II S'usle' 'ne I"otT IN a''u III
S.a",Y N'''eu -'a'lso 'n, ~
sinsIe man. twenty -nlne e"ie VI "ss'
""o '''u 0e'" "0' N'"s AZ Wv 'N
"A strange story II 'oio Oh 'he uiScor-
of the Iittle Dalles. Of a deserted town.
There are twentv.s;x stores. some of
them containing goods. two saloons.
one Of which contained Two billiard ia.
bles. and a postoftice containing letters
dated 1886
- -, ,-.,..,
1 ;, ,S,s IN, u,o'oa moeo Say
lio'se Sseu oy s,e '''s%,' ~ .''hs Io" ,.I
ny al 1"oi "'.le,i'o' anu ., mnoss A"oma VA
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-01-23

GIFT e: 4: f.: Fl: :: +: :! s: +; =:
making MORE MONEY at ono
por than anything else in America
VII ..o., sehes OF all ages can live at home and
NO, IN spare Time, or all the time. Capital
nav steluiGed. s, We Will stort you. Immense
r psy sure for those Who start at once. srfy-
non Co., Portland, Maine,
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-05
How Wars Begin.

"Papa, how do nations get into war
with each other?" asked Tommy Sea-
sonby.
Sometimes one way, sometimes an
other" said the father. "Now, there
are Germany and Spain-they came
near getting into war because Span
ish mob took down the German flag"
mo, my dear," put in Mrs. Season
by, THAT wasn't the reason"
.'But, my darling" said Mr.. Season
by. ''dOn't you suppose ] know? You
are mistaken-that was the reason"
s.No, dearie. you are mistaken. 1t
was because the Germans -"
''Mrs. Seasonby, say it was be-
cause -"
''Peleg, you know better! You are
only trying to -"
madam, am not aware that your
opinion was asked in the matter"
''Wc!l. Idon't want my boy instruct
ed by an old ignoramus.'
''See here. you impudent
Don't you dare bristle up to me. yo1
old ~
Never mind" interrupted Tommy;
81 fancy l know how wars begin. ~
Montreal Witness.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-05

The corners are lifted carefully with
the chisel above mentioned, and the
piece of bark with the bud upon it in
its center is carefully fitted under the
raised bark so that its upper edge is
brought into close union with the up
per cut on the stock. The wound is
then bound over with q band wound
around it in the form of figure 8, so
that the cuts are covered. but the bud
is left free and exposed that it may con-
tinue to grow. The bud is cut out
from twig of the present years
growth, and a plump and fully formed
one is chosen. 1t is removed from the
twig in the following manner: The
knife is held in the hand, the thumb
being held to the branch below the cut
to guide the blade, so that the bark is
separated with small part of the
wood under the bud. The cut is begun
half an inch above the bud and comes
out three-quarters of an inch below it,
removing a piece of the bark of long
oval shape. 1t is important that. the
cut be so made as to remove the small
piece of the wood under and attached to
LUc Uuu, OGucI WISH tuC oStSC VI Viz buN
may be injured. Budding knives are
made expressly for this work. These
knives have short, stout blade with
an edge rounded at the point for the
purpose of making the cross cut on the
stock in proper manner. The handle
has the required flat chisel point for
raising the bark. and is made of bone
or ivory. A novice in the art should
by all means procure knife of this
kind, as it will greatly facilitate the
work. An experienced operator can
use any tools which may serve his pur-
pose. and which he may select or make
for himself. but for business the best
tool is always the most effective.
The piece of bark is then cut across
the upper part to make straight edge
to fit the cut in the stock, leaving it of
the shape here shown or very nearly OF
such shape.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-05
CATS IN EGYPT.
Tho Privileges Enjoyed by tho Felines ]
the Khedlve's Domini0ns.

Tho privileges Enjoyed by the Feltneo II
the Khedive's Dominions.
The Egyptians, though they may no
worship the little animal nowadays
have an iaardinate liking for cat, 8
relic, perhkfa of an old-world sancti.
ty. They arr to be seen everywhere,
not one at tame, but in half dozens,
and in the less frequented parts of the
town as many as twenty may be seen
in a waste corner holding an afternoon
conversazione. When, therefore, the
British shells knocked down the houses
of Alexandria and the inmates fed,
the cats found themselves homeless
and friendless. and they gathered to-
gether in pathetic assemblies upon the
debris of the shattered walls. How
gaunt and dreadful they were! Chari-
table folks used to collect scraps for
them, but the sufferings of the Great
ures must have been very great, and
doubtless, if the truth were known,
very few of the Alexandrian cats lived
through the monentous crisis of Brit
ish occupation without sharp apprehen-
siOns of cannibalism. All day long
they prowled among the rubbish heaps
of fallen masonry or sat about in
groups pathetically mute and most un-
naturally regardless of passers-by. In
Suakim also they are utterly callous to
their surroundings, but there the SINH
larity ceases. For in their case indif-
ference is begotten of preposterous
prosperity. So consequential are they
that they do not move out of the road,
and the Arab when he strmblcs over
them, swears at them, but never
molests them. The bazars are full of
them, and they fights and make love in
the thoroughfares in broad daylight as
if it were the most natural thing in the
world for cats to do so. Till then l
had thought Grimalkin was a noctur-
nal beast. For in Europe we are ac-
customed to see them sleepy and lazy
all day, and to hear them noisy and
active at night. But this is only, ap-
parently, a geographical accident. In
the SOudan, at any rate, cats are dur
nal and 60 to bed at sunrise, while in
Suakim in particular, where the peo-
pie live so largely upon fish, and the
refuse of their meals lies in heaps at
every corner, the feline tribe have as
sumed much of the Importance and
something of the demeanor of dogs.
They lie under the stalls or sit upon
the which, after Oriental
fashion, stand in the open air-as if in
charge of the premises and property.
For one thing there are very few dogs.
1t is true they are unclean beasts to the
Moslem, but perhaps the cats have
made it impossible for any dog to exist.
Indeed, such an endless multitude of
them is enough to break the heart of
even an English terrier. But physical
ly they have deteriorated into the mer-
est travesty of their race. They are
absurdly small and proportionately
meager, with sharp noses, flat, thin
heads and very short fur, while the
shoulder blades stick up above tkt
level of their backs in the queerest fash
ion. So when / came back to England
l was at first surprised at the very
large size of all the cats l saw, their
extraordinary plumpness and the thick
ness of their fur.-PhH Robinson. in
Contemporary Reriew.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-05
FlY-CASTING.
How to Acquire q Practical knowledge
of This Accomplishment.

How to Acquire a Practical knowledge
of This Accomplishment.
1t is not necessary to wait for sum-
mer nor for access to water, in order
to practice casting. A house-top. a
door-yard, or even the spacious floor
of an old-fashioned barn, offers just as
good a chance for practice as lake OF
river. Fly-casting is very simple
movement, and not flourish. The
elbow is kept down at the side, tho
forearm moving only a little, and
most of the work is done by the wrist.
Holding the rod by the grip" the
part of the butt wound with silk or rat
tan to assist the grasp, one finds that
the reel, which is just below the
grip" aids in balancing the rod. Tho
reel is underneath in casting. After
hooking a fish. many anglers turn their
rods 50 as to bring the reel to the up
per side, thus letting the strain of the
line come upon the rod itself instead
of upon the rings. In holding the
grip" the thumb should be extended
straight along the rod, as this gives an
additional purchase. For the first
cast take the end of the line in the
left hand, and bring the rod upward
and backward until the line is taut.
As you release the line. the spring of
the rod carries the line, backward.
This is the back cast. Then comes an
instants pause, while the line straight
ems itself out behind. and then with
firm motion of the wrist, helped a
little by the forearm, the rod is thrown
forward, and the line flies out easily
in 'front.' Begin with line once
or once and-a-half as long as the rod,
and lengthen it out by degrees. The
main points to be remembered are: To
keep the elbow at the side. to train the
wrist, to move the rod not too far for
ward or back. always to wait until the
line is straight behind on the back cast,
and to make sure that in this the line
falls no lower than your head. pro-
cess which it will take time to accom-
plish. There is no more awkward fault
than that of whipping rod down to q
level with the horizon.
When the learner becomes accus-
toned to handling his rod, he must try
to perfect himself in two matters OF
great importance accuracy and deli
cacy. Place small piece of paper
fifteen or twenty feet away, and aim at
making the knot in the end Of the line
fall easily and quietly upon it. Your
efforts viii be aided if you will raise
the point of the rod q triae, Just as the
forward impulse of the line is spent,
and the line itself is Strengthened in the
air for an instant in 'front.' This is a
novel kind of target-shooting, but It's
usefulness viii be realized when the
anger finds it necessary to drop his
t.ies lightly just over the head of some
| wary t-cut-Ripley Hitchcock. in st.
Nicholas.