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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02
FATTEMINo POULTRY.
The Exporlence Gf . Practical and Soc.
ceaaful Poultry. Rnisec.

The Experience Il . Practical and Soc.
eessful Poultry Raiser.
WHAT roFArrEN.-All the old, weak
stock should be fattened, keeping for
layers and flu ure breeders only tho
early, most vigorous young birds. rs
they are less liable to disease; an the
runts and unthrifty specimens, for
they will never be worth the feed they
consume, and all the surplus cocker.
els.
WHEN TO FArTEN. time when
farmers usually fatten and market
their poultry is at Thanksgiving or
Christmas. when the market is sure to
be glutted. and the prices obtained are
not remunerative. Very late Matched
chicks can not be got ready for market
much before this season. SO the proper
thing would be to hatch earlier. A
lot of May Matched chicks sent to the
New York market last August Melted
us thirteen cents per pound. live
weight, bringing more per head than
they would had they been kept and
fed for three months longer Had
they been a month or six weeks
earlier, they would have brought at
least twice AS much. But most iarm-
ers have the poultry already Matched.
and these remarks must serve Us food
for future thought and action.
How TO FArTEN. the poul-
try in warm. dry, wel.-ventilated
quarters, guarded against draughts;
there should not be over eight or ten
fowls together for best results. Tho
coops should be somewhat darkened,
and have board floors to keep the fowls
quiet and prevent their scratching the
fat of. Keep them well supplied with
milk or water for drinking. and keep
fine gravel constantly within their
reach. Feed three times daily. The
first meal should be given as soon in
the morning as it is light enough for
the fowls to see to eat, and should con-
sist of cooked potatoes. ,urnips. squash.
or other vegetables, with as much corn
meal, or a mixture of ground corn and
oats, or occasionally little middlings,
as can be stirred in.
Do not have the feed sloppy. Add 1.
lite salt and charcoal occasionally.
give cabbage or other green food daily.
and add little chopped onion to the
soft feed now and then, emitting it for
two or three days before killing. Cell
cry fed during fattening is also said to
improve the flavor. Meat is valua BILE
for laying stock, but of little use for
fattenins. The midday meal may
consist of tie soft feed and cracked
corn alternately. and the last feed.
given as late in the day as the fowls
can see to eat it. should be of whole
corn. Feed just as much each time as
the fowls will eat up clean, and no
more.
With this treatment the fowls should
be in fine condition for market in two
weeks, and will give much more salts.
factory returns than those that have
been left to shift for themsclvcs.-C0r
Fcrn, and FireSide.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02
THE HUGHES GIRLS.
Why Their Auction Sale Did Not
Come OF.

The house stood on a corner that
had become valuable business prop
crty, as real estate went in the little
Kentucky village. Adjoining it was a
dry-goods store; next to that, Bull
letsville's one grocery; and across the
street doomed tobacco warehouse
that seemed to look down with an
amused smile on the tiny dwelling
daring to hold its own against the on
slaughts of traffic.
The house was an implanted frame
one, whose hue had become sodden
blackish-gray. further darkened in
way of contrast by the lines of daz-
cling white that marked the six small
panes of glass in each unshuttered
window. Behind the windows were
dark green shades with broad bands of
dull silver running around the margin.
There was one room upstairs; of the
two below. the front one opened
directly into bit of yard whose fence
seemed encroaching on the window
sill; faint simmer of grass was be-
ginning to show itself in the inclosed
space. and with the single doorstep
scrubbed t. nicetv. which showed
gaping grains in the wood, the yard
was very respectable place to sit in
on summer nights, when every one in
town came tout front"
The only incongruous thing about
the place was a largo bill posted beside
the door, announcing that this de-
sirable house. together with its COM
plete stock of furniture. was to be sold
Mt auction on a certain date.
Every little while the door was
opened slightly, and a woman's face
stole out far enough to see the placard.
In one of these outlooks the woman
advanced over the threshold with less
caution. and reaching out large bony
hand. rubbed her foretinger against the
edge of the bill.
She was over fifty, tall and gaunt.
clad in a black alpaca gown cut low at
the throat in an old-time fashion which
permitted the use of wide needle
worked collar. Her nose. being of the
Roman variety. contrasted oddly with
a small. weak chin. and with two child.
ish rows of thin gray curls hanging
around the sinewy neck.
She took pin from her dress bosom
and scratched the paper; then she
shook her head and closed her lips into
. gray line.
..Ii's dry" she whispered; Its
plumb dry. an boun' ter stick.
reckon-thet I'm right glad they put
it up with good paste"
..Ma'y Bell" said voice from with
in the house. Il low I wouldn't stan
out thar; folks err anxious ter fin ont
all they kin, an your face'l tell 'em q
heap more'n we want 'em ter know"
Il IS calkerlated ter see eff it looked
Ike rain fer ter-morrer," said Mary
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02
SHEEP ON THE FARM.

An Important Factor in Restoring the
Fertility Of WORKOUT Soil.
Until sheep are more generally raised
by farmers, the benefits received from
a flock will not be fully realized. The
understanding among those who have
not had experience with them is, as a
rule. that they may be depended on for
wool and mutton, the returns from
which are more or less profitable.
according rs prices vary. but other im-
portant considerations are entirely
overlooked. The value Of sheep for
improving the fertility of the soil and
destroying weeds and briars is not
taken into account Some of those
who have had loag experience with
sheep are free to say that they would
not give them up. even if prices
should be SO low that it required all
the receipts from mutton and wool
to meet expenses. and the benefit to
the land should prove to be the only
profit realized. That the business will
ever show only this return for capital
invested in the flock and the labor re-
quired to care for it no one antici-
pates. but we mention this opinion of
practical men rs evidence of Il value in
the flock that is seldom considered as
it should be. in the West particularly.
1t has been mentioned heretofore that
New England farmers have been in
the habit of buying sheep in the West
in the fall for the purpose of fattening
them during the winter on corn. also
shipped from Western States. Hav-
ing the expenses of freight. etc. to
meet out of the proceeds. it often hap
pens in such cases that the only profit
is in the direction mentioned. the
benefit to the farm. and those who
have followed the plan express them
selves as amply compensated in this
way.
If the Eastern farmer finds this
course advantageous. it would GER
tai,Ily seem as though when he is
saved so much expense in the way Of
transportation charges. the Western
farmcr should find il profitable be-
yond any question. The day has
passed in large section of the West
when preserving the fertility of tn
land can be disregarded, as is plainly
evident from present yields Of crops
with what they were when
the land was first cultivated. A meth
cd that promises to restore the pro-
of the land. and ut the
same time return profit in other
ways. should be regarded worthy Of u
trial. A time when low prices cause
farmers to consider seriously how they
can add to their income and effect an
of their farms NEST a,l-
seems opportune for "a
trial of the business of shceI-raisin..
even If the venture is confined To quite
4 small flock at the start-Natioaol
Lice Stock journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02

-Buttcrmilk Biscuits.-Three cups
of buttermilk. one cup of butter, one
teaspoonful of cream tartar, half a
teaspoon of soda. dessertspoon of
salt aud flour enough ~ make the
dough just stiff enough 10 he rolled
out
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02

The total amount expended last
year by the New West Commission in
their schools among the Morm0ns was
&6l, Opinion.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-02

Fowls should not befcd for twenty.
four hours before killing.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
Little Forest Still The Banner.

The result in Forest County is most
gratifying. 1t could not be more so.
The vote on the National ticket is a
full hundred greater, if not more, than
that given to Blaine 10 'S4, while our
majority is almost, if not quite, a
hundred larger than last year. This
ought 10 secure to Forest County one
of the four banners offered by Chair.
man Cooper to the county showing up
the best in the old Keystone State.
Mr.. Randall is reelected by q good
majority, although not so large by 10
as two years ago. This is not strange
when it is taken into account that not
half the fight was made for him this
time, for the simple reason that the
Republicans did not deem it necessary,
considering his election secure 1T all
events. This er.confident feeling
might have proved disastrous under
the circumstances, and it won't do tC
let it occur again as We may not al
ways escape so easily. Mr.. Bowman
the Democratic candidate, was, per
sonally, a very popular candidate
against whom no one could nor would
say q word. But of all things, W,
hope never TO hear of Kepler raising
the howl Of corruption funds or jugs
against any party again, after the ex
perience of last Tuesdays electios
and which is so notorious all over th,
county, and heard on every hand. HI
put his trust in barrels of money anC
jugs Of whiskey, and the Old fellow
hair must be pulling hard this morn
! ing. Chairman Sswyer's conduct o
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
But Since the Returns have come In
they Spell 1t D-E-N-N-I-St
GOODBYE, OLD GROVER. GOOD
BYE"

The great National contest is over
and the laurels fall to the Republi.
cans. General Harrison is elected
President of the United States, and
Levi P. Morton Vice President. They
carry the electoral votes of Colorado,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine,
Massachusetts,, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,
New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylva.
via, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wiscon,
sin, which give them 225 sure, and the
probabilities are we have got CalifOr.
MIA alsO, but returns are yet meagre,
The New York Democratic papers,
the Sun, Times, Herald and World,
concede the election of Harrison, and
Chairman Quay authorizes the follow.
ing statement, and when he authorizes
the publication Of a statement on re.
suits, rest assn red it is correct:
"The Republicans on Tuesday, car,
risd by increased msjOrities, all the
States that were carried for Mr.. Blaine
in 1884, and in addition, have New
York by q plurality of $4,000, anG
Indiana by a plurality of from 4,OO(
to 5000. West Virginia is 10 doubt
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
ALLEGHENY VALLEY |

Most direct route to Pittsburgh aud
East. Only route landing passengeE
Union Station without delays or tram
Es~Trains run by Eastern Time.
Time table in effect May 80, lSSS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07

Gen. Harrison's election is assured"
Pennsylvania rolls up in the neigh.
bOrhood of 10000 majority for Har.
rison, and makes a net gain of one
congressman.
1t is also believed that the Repub.
licans have gained majority in the
fifty.first congress, and two U. S. Sen.
ators.
At all events, Free Trade has been
dealt deadly blow in America, and
Protection has come to stay. This is
glory enough for one day, and the
Democrats ought to be happy with the
Republicans, for they are saved along
with the country.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
WESTWARD,IHo

Are you contemplating journey West
or South? If so, the undersigned can give
you CHAPEST RATES of FARE or
FREIGHT. Also furnish Maps, Guides
and any information relative 10 the Form
ing, Grazing or Mining districts of the
West or South. Call on or address.
II. H, WALLACE,
Ticket Agent n. Y, p. Il o. Ry.
Office in Union Depot, OIL CITY, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
SCATTERING VOTES.

Old Jake Kepler is ouskerschpiel,
ain't it!
One more endorsement of Kepler by
a handful of selp- appointed committee.
men will just about make Forest coun-
ty unanimously Republican.
We understand "The Chairman"
got his "leg pulled" for hundred or
two on bets he made with the boys
next morning after the election, but
closed bis "barl" when jerks came in.
Kepler the Jonah of Forest county 3
Democracy, was puked out into the
Sickles swamp, back of Democratic
Headquarters" last night after the
news came in from Green. The same
news also broke up the dance which
was in high glee at that time.
The very pines, hemlocks and hard
woods of jerks Township cried out in
laundering tones against Free Trade.
Such a groundswell as that and the
one in Green is enough to strike terror
to the most unterrifed.
The money was all right, but where
were the "brains" in this campaign 7
Up at Democratic headquarters, no
doubt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
WONDERFUL CURES.

W. d. Hoyt 4 Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ga, say; We have
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve for two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases OF
pronounced Consumption have been en-
tirely cured by use of few bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, taken in connec-
them always. Sold by G.. w. BOvard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07

Mr.. n. II. Frolichstein, of Mobile. Ala.
writes: l take great pleasure in recon-
mending DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, having used ii for a severe
attack of Bronchitis and Catarrh, Itgave
me instant relief and entirely cured me
and have not been afflicted since. / also
beg to state that l had tried other reme-
dies with no good result. Have also used
Electric Bitters and DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, both of which ! can recommend.
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, is sold on a posi-
tive guarantee. Trial bottles free at G.. w.
BoYsrd's Drug Store,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07

the campaign was quiet, orderly and
respectable, without much fuss or
flourish, and the result is q splendid
showing on the general roundup. He
has the thanks of all good Republi.
cans for the respectable campaign in
this county.
One Of the most gratifying and
pleasant features in this campaign is
the splendid showing in jerks and
Green townships, until this election
always strongly Democratic. jerks
wheels into line with 90 Republican
majority, while Green turns . fine
somer.sault and lands squarely in the
Republican column. The young Re.
publican blood came to the front in
gallant style. On the whole it was a
grand triumph for the Banner County,
and when the returns are all in we
think she will still be "thar." All
honor to the boys who helped in this
grand work.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
"Redheaded and Hopeful Tom, "
Sends Good Cheer.

Chairman Cooper sends the follow.
ing at late hour last evening:
PHILA., Nov. 7, 'S8.
GEO. w. SAWYER.
Quay just wired New York sure
$4,000. Indiana 1000 to 5000. Ball
over and we are safe.
THos. V. COOPER,
Ch'rm'n Rep, State Com.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-11-07
The Star Eyed Goddess Of Bo.
gus Reform Under.
OUR NAMES BENJAMIN AND LEVI,
But we get There Just the
Same.

"The Son of Destiny" and the
"Old Roman" is the way
they usedto Refer to it,
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18

New corners in Waco must not let
themselves be deceived by the present
summer weather to think that this one
swallow makes a summer. It is
weather usual to December, but is
not to be trusted. About December
Goth, or between that date and the new
year, winter, bleak, biting and blister
ing comes sweeping down from the
north pole very avalanche of Borean
terror, and woe be to the man caught
without an overcoat or woodpile. The
true Texas winter, beginning at the
date mentioned, lasts only about a
month, but is more severe on humanity
than winters in the north. The usual
lowest point reached on the thermom-
eter is twelve degrees above zero, and
that on only one, two or three nights
in January. This is the usual dura.
ton and greatest cold of winter in
Central Texas. To that there have
been only two exceptions in eleven
years. One of these exceptional win.
ters was characterized by extreme
mildness. There was little frost from
November to March, and only one time
when water froze, anG that only to the
thickness Of a quarter of an inch. Thu
( other winter was that in which a phe
nomenal cold wave swept over the en-
tire Union so severe as to freeze owe
the bay at Galveston and destroy tn
orange orchards of Florida. Tn
greatest cold reached ON the night O
that great blizzard was six degree
above zero or six degrees below tn
normal lowest point. A peculiar an
rather remarkable phenomenon {
freezes in Texas is that the create
cold is always reached after dayligl
and before sunrise. The days now !
val California weather, but in less thu
two weeks winter will DO on US fer
and incorporating.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18

: On the occasion of Mr.. Morton's
visit. Mr.. Harrison is once more shak-
ing all the hands that ares.thrust at
him. He does not like it, and it is not
likely that he would do it if he fully
realized the meaning of the fact that a
President can shake and shake and
shake and still be defeated for Sec
ond term.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18

The patriarch's ball, given at Del
monico's, New York City, last week
was magnificent affair. The ladies
who manage this ball constitute 9
close corporation, and one worth theil
weight in diamond dust. There were
present on the occasion $50 guests,
worth in the aggregate 100000
The 225 ladies wore at least 81, O0O,-
900 worth Of jewels. Mrs. Stevens,
says an account, had on necklace
worth 100000. Mrs. Marshall o.
Roberts the biggest pearls in America
and diamond necklace, Mrs. Laden.
burg three diamond stars, Mrs, Ham
ersley, a diamond pendent worth q
a small fortune, Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt, her $4,000 diamond neck.
lace, Mrs. Dodge, triple necklace Of
fine stones, and dozen other women
had on as costly gems.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18
WACO. TEXAS, DEC. IS, 1888.

Mayor Kumpf of Kansas City does
not believe that the existing laws for
the regulation of saloons should be
amended and improved. As the sa-
looms elected Mayor Kumpf, this con-
clusion Of his is scarcely surprising.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18

The White Caps have spread from
Indiana to Ohio, are growing in
strength and power there, and perpe
taating more outrages. They are
raiding the entire country
around Toledo, even to the outskirts Of
that town, and have naturally created
much alarm among the people, for the
Ohio Kuklux are reacy with the rope
and lash for anyone who will not obey
them or leave the country at their
order. They arc holder than the Ku-
klux ever were, for the latter chose
the wilder sections of the south
whereas the White Caps ride through
densely populated country with rail
roads and telegraphs.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18

The Rev. William Right, an eccen-
trio English clergyman, has left his
fortune to found college for young
women, In which the pupils shall gel
up early in the morning, take cold
baths and attend quarterly converasat
ziones," in which two-thirds Of the per
sons present shall be single men
Now, the question arises, was M
Right deyising an easy thing for tn
lyoupg women OF the single men?
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-18

While engaged in the holy cause Of
suppressing slavery in East Africa
Germany will reward itself with what
ever territory it finds worth taking. Tn
the language of Count Herbert Bis
marck in the Reichstag on Friday,
suppressing slavery is duty Of honor
preliminary to opening Africa to
christianity and European civilization.
1t is pity that his majesty Malietoa,
lately of the Samoan Islands, is not in
a position to give his views on these
beautiful sentiments.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1888-10-25

"Airs fair IN love aud war"
4 week hail passed since Charlie Cook
had met his rival. Robert BeIville, aud the
time .or his returning to Cleveland was
near At hand
During this week Robert had driven
down 10 WooglIn several times and taken
May Brighton out on long drives. much
10 Charles discomfort Belville had also
attended several OF the club house hous.
but there Charlie h1d him At 4 dlsad-
vantage. for his dan cling had the ease Of
conscious strength aud the grace % nat
urdi ability aud long practice IN It. The
girls remarked. when referring 10 these
hops, that il never tired them 20 waltz
with him A. Belville's tastes having
led him chiefly 10 cultivate the game of
billiards. his arm did not afford his part
ner sure support in case % a slip. or
guide her 30 IS To escape collisions with
other couples a Charles did with such
commeudable skill and ease
No one took great fancy 70 young
Beiville- Every body was pleased 70 see.
n their little rivalry, that May apparent
j. preferred Charlie BelviIle saw that
he must change his manner % courtship
or the young lawyer would win the p-ize:
for one dav. when h. had come 10 the
clubhouse u take May out for a dri -,
be did not fni her IN such good kurnor
a. on Previous occasions. and a. they
drove aiuus toward Mayvill- she sIid not
-aesa 80 sszrels sselsss=-I - s-A==. ==z.s $50
As when b Ias, began driving her oas.
The caase t1r this Indifference was that.
atter dinner. Charlie Cook hal met hvr a.
she was coming from the diRlng-rolnl.
AMI said.
Miss Brighton. won't you get your
banjo and come wlth me sor a pull NJ 10
the inlsts 4 Is going TO be dreadf ally
hot On shore this afternoon. anI Il VIII
BE- 50 nice and cool under the trees up
there"
Pm very sorry, Mr.. Cook ans xs-s,I
May, with real regret in her voice. ..bas
| made AZ engagement with Mr.. BelvfIle
% 20 driving this afternoon"
I'm sorry TOO. for. as 1 shall leave
Nooslia in a few days. may not have
many more rows" said Charlie. with a
little disappointment in the tone % his
voice as he moved Of.
As May sat BY the side u Mr. Rafvffl.
her heart WAS sasi, and she wondered y il
vas because ~ those last words Charlie
Cook uttered, and Il she really wa< /,
love With HIM. Robert BsIviiIe enid
sec. D. the Iorlrr glance Nav gave -.
teis@. an f-~ laSe. uleuesef tas ra1.f Pan
nHar tas N.fef. ihat she wa, si siins- h..-.
! sen IA oas q them instead q o. IL.