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Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
Sorghum Seed for Poultry.

There is no question that sorghum
seed makes good feed for poultry
and tends to egg production. Sorgh.
um seed can be fed to your hens al
least every third feed almost the
year around and if not given as q
steady diet they will relish it great
ly. Farmers can secure this valua.
bic food at small cost. 1t is not
necessary to be planted in rows,
| topped and thrashed. 1t is far bet
ter that the hens be allowed to thrash
or scratch it out for themselves.
There are plenty of good heads on
your cane that is sown broadcast,
which can be topped and stored
away for your poultry. This is as
good as any and your cane is just as
valuable for feed without as with the
heads. Thus you can obtain large
amount of chicken feed simply for
the labor of securing it. If your
cane is already cut you can general
ly secure good topping from the
second crop in the fall. copy an
article on sorghum seed as food for
hens from correspondent in Farm
and Home:
We live in Alabama in latitude SO
degrees north, and of course the
profits of poultry are different from
those of higher latitudes. Last fall
and as late as Christmas my hens
were fed freely on sorghum seed and
no other food, and the result was
as many eggs as in the spring. In
previous winters when the seed was
fed all the season, eggs were as plen-
tiful as in the spring. AS soon as a
change of feed to corn was made, we
ceased to get eggs. A return to the
sorghum seed was followed by re-
turn of egg production. Ten dozen
eggs were laid by less than 20 hens
during November and up to Decem-
Der Is.
"The fowls are Plymouth Rocks
and Buff Cochins. My sister used
sorghum seed for her fowls, with
the same result She gives beaten
bones once and ashes in corn meal
twice each week, about two table
spoonfuls in quart Of meal at a
time. Her fowls are the same
kinds as mine. From four hens she
gathered six dozen eggs from Nov.
10 to Dec. Is. Two of the neigh
bors fed oats in February and had
plenty of eggs" Texas Stockman
and Farmer.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

Any man to be successful with
sheep or any other stock should have
in his mind a standard or pattern of
that which he desires to raise and
then cross so as to come up to it as
nearly as he can. In that way and
no other will he approach to the best.
1t is true that many who have good
standard never reach it through lack
of Judgment Mirror and Farmer.
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16
Highly heterogeneous.

He ildHuTe VI DlTuS Is VdludDlo
from the fact that it contains the
urates and other highly nitrogenous
substances which in other animals
pass away in the urine. If the urine
of animals could be secured in COM
bination with the solid excrement,
the value of the product would be
greatly increased. Hen manure,
properly saved, will prove cheaper
when used upon quick growing crops
than any fertilizer that the farmer
can save or buy. With melons and
garden vegetables we have obtained
the best results from hen manure.
It's effects upon corn and cotton are
we'll known. On potatoes a fertili-
zer richer in potash will give better
results. Wood ashes should never
be mixed with hen manure, as the
combination will.liberate the nitro
gen. Where it is desired to apply
them together it is safer to put the
manure in the hill or drill and to
scatter the ashes broadcast. Plaster
may be profitably mixed with hen
manure. 1t will "fx" the ammo
MIA securely. Many farmers obtain
Ill L
mixing hen manure with plaster and
fine bone flour. The manure is
spread upon floor and beaten fine
ly with a shovel. One-fourth its
bulk of plaster is sprinkled over it
and the mixture raked over and into
a heap, to be again spread out and
raked up. With one-fifth it's bulk of
fine bone flour mixed into the mass
in the same way, fertilizer can be
obtained stronger than the ordinary
superphosphate. When poultry is
confined in orchards or in various
parts f the different fields the ma
nure is evenly and cheaply distrib-
uted to the great advantage of the
soil and crops thereon. A chicken
will drop from one hundred to one
hundred and fifty pounds of excre-
ments annually; one-half under their
roost, and the other on their range.
The amount gathered from the
roost will amply pay for the grain it
requires to feed them, to say nothing
of the balance that will go toincrease
the crop where they range, whether
it be field, crop, fruit, flowers OF
grass. Poultry in the country where
they are generally allowed to roost
in trees should have their droppings
saved by keeping always near the
roost an ample quantity of sand OF
loose earth, coating of which
should be spread over the droppings
two or three times a week. This
will accumulate to large pile dur
ing the year, and be in proper con-
dition to be applied direct to your
garden or field crop The Southern
Farmer
Southern live-stock journal., 1888-08-16

deed rapid, considering the condi-
ton of the farmers and planters and
the almost exclusive devotion to cot
ton. A recent visit to Alabama and
Mississippi was made by an Elgin
board of trade man. He tells of the
primitive methods adopted and
speaks very highly of the pluck and
perseverance of the parties interest
ed in dairying, in spite of the obsta-
cles and discouragements. 1t would
hardly be believed, but one of the
largest herds of pure bred Jerseys in
this country is owned by gentleman
in Mississippi, while there are many
herds of smaller size in all the South
ern States. There is no reason why
the dairy business should not be
made more profitable there than in
more northern ATTITUDES. Out door
feeding is practicable nearly the
whole year; two crops of hay or for
age can be raised in a season; land is
cheap and labor plenty, although
not of the best. This gentleman re-
ferred to visited several creameries
already in operation and found them
making butter that was selling above
Elgin quotations, with orders far in
excess of the supply. The separa-
tor system was in use in all those he
visited, but many private dairies
were being run on the submerged
plan, and some are using the cold
air system.
The methods were often primitive,
but the workers as rule, were en-
thusiastic in their work and anxious
to learn everything they could. At
Birmingham, Ala, in visit to some
of the best grocers, he found Jersey
dairy butter selling at 40 cents per
pound, while best Elgin was selling
at 30. The Jersey butter was mold
ed in fiat cakes about ten inches
long, by six wide and two thick,
making five-pound lump. These
were wrapped in thin muslin and
shipped in boxes holding about 25
pounds each. This butter was, of
course, fresh and of most excellent
quality
The pasture in many places was
most excellent; clover, Bermuda,
Johnson grass and Japan clover all
being used with good results. The
ordinary cattle were small and evil
IDENTIFY were accustomed to rustic for
themselves, yet in herd you would
always find some good ones, consid-
ering their care and keeping. The
demand for good butter is much be-
yond the supply and will continue
for years, so that dairymen will be
sure of good prices for many years
to come.
At Birmingham milk was selling
at wholesale at twenty-five cents per
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
Transfers In Real Estate,

The following are the transfers of real estate in
Waldo county, for the week ending Dec - Mary
j. Burns, Islesboro, to David H. Rose, and to En-
cry \. Bunker same town. John A. Carver, Sears
port, to Melvin NJ Whittum same town. MA
Gates, Unity, to Wilbur L. Mutt, same town. VIII
liam j. Farrar, iincolnville, to Andrew Harris
same town. Sanford Howard & al, Belfast to D.
{. Tootlakcr same town. VIM. II. IIisler, Pa!er-
mo, to Harriet /. Turner, same town. Nj. T. Hunt
Belmont, to &. ID. Fins, Searsmont. Alpholzo b.
Hun, Brooks, to 7 |. HuNforl, same town. NJ A.
Hartman, Brooklyn, \. Y, to Henrietta H. Reed,
stockton. Hattie E. Jepson, China, to Austin
Wentworth, Montyilie. Sidney kalish, Belfast to
Lucinda Fletcher, same town. Otis Moore, Frank
fort, to Henry 5. Black, same town. Benz. Z. Pen
dleton, lslesboro, to Arabelle Copeland BROOKLYN.
Lucinda Parkhurst, Palermo, to z. F. Parkhurst
same town. Irene 7. Pierce, Prospect, to Western
\. Pierce X ny, same town. David II. Rose,
lslesboro, to James ID. Winsor, Pha VIM. H.
Sylvester Lincolnville, to Harris Andrews, Lin
colnvlle William o. Tbbetts, Bangor, to Thos
Ii. Circuit, Colorado. Enoch H. Tibbetts, Bangor,
to same Same to VIM l.. Clayton, Bangor. Ed
win l.. Treat, Frankfort, to Olive +. Parker same
town. l.. ID. Wright, Montyile, to Alfred Howard,
same town. Same to John b. Myrick Montyille
Ihorn'ikc Collins Moody, Montville, to c. 5.
Adams, Searsmont. Parkman Woodman Il ais,
SearsnuMt, to J. w. Collins & ais, Nontyilla
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27

Che a.mo!l fishermen ON the ncn0Ijsrot bay and
river XII petition tie Legislature this winter a k
iAS That bounty bc Paid for killing seals, with a
View to their determination. The seal is the great
est enemy of the salmon fishermen. They get
int the wcir- and only destroy the fish, butrlo
injury u the Wers. Mr.. Lucius Duncan, of Lin
cnnvilie. says that lie has been engaged in salmon
fishing for 7oytAie2n wears. Wien he first began
to fish he vas not bothered with seals, but now
they are plentiful ana destructive, and he thinks
they are increasing fast. The Industrial Journal
recently said that not ntrequcntly seals are seen
above Bangor a far the dam, where they had
followed the salmon. The seal is great dcv1llrer
of h-h, especially salmon, and it has little or no
commercial yalic compared with salmon, teir
cNtcrmination would prove a blessing
We believe there is Il Law v ich protects the seal
in the vicinity of FORT Point, and also at points in
Casco bay. This law was made in the interest of
summer hotels il was thought The seals cisport-
iM- themselves about tie lodges are All attraction
If II comes to question rs to which Shall sur.
yivo, ,he seal OF the salmon, We think majority
will say lie seal must 20.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
The New Building at Searsmont.

Last spring the building ut Searsmont village
containing The store of +. L. Beam the public hail.
selectmen's office and the hall of Quantebacook
Lodge was burned. A corporation was subsequent
ly formed under the direction of Mr.. A. G.. Cas-
WELL and a new building erected. The new block
is 40 by GO fcct-tcn feet longer than the old build
ing-and three stories high. Mr.. L. l.. Bean oc
cupes the basement and first floor, and has the
finest country store in Waldo county. He has in
stock everything from dry goods to heavy grocer
les, but his stock is classified and every depart
ment is distinct. There are two front entrances,
making it almost like two stores. One entrance
leads into the dry goods and clothing department
and the other to the grocery and other departments
The store is a model of convenience and neatness.
The second story contains public hall forty feet
square, of good height and neatly finished. 1t has
fair sized stage, with dressing rooms on either
hand. In the front are Offices to rent. Quanteba-
cook Lodge of Masons occupies the third story,
which is divided by partition. In one half is the
lodge room and in the other the banquet room and
kitchen. The anterooms occupy the front. The
hall is well arranged and neatly furnished. A hand
some carpet covers the floor, while the principal
chairs are large and elegant. The walls and cell
ing are tinted. Quantebacook has as good apart
ments any country lodge in the state. The build
ing was designed by Mr. J r. Pottle, of Belfast,
built by Mr. Percival, of China, and is an orna-
ment 10 the place.
q; antchacook Lodge occupied their for
tn. first time Tuesday evening, when the public
installation of officers took place. large mum
Der was in attendance, including many from Bel
fast. The installation ceremonies were conducted
by Mr. Charles W IIaney, assisted by Capt. Anscl
Wordsworth and John +. Woodcock, all OF Belfast
Before the ceremonies began there several
presentations. The masons of Belfast presented
the lodge with full set of officers jewels in silver
Alden u. ana Robert p. Chase, of Belfast, pre-
sented an altar rug; the ladies Of Searsmont Il
Billie; l.. NJ. Poor square and compasses, and
Aaron B. Ripley, the Master, a Masonic chart.
The following are the principal officers installed
A. Il. Ripley, W. NJ; A. &. Caswcl, s. w; b. b.
Toothaker, J. W.; =. r. Nevens, Treas; A. l..
Maddocks Sec; f. L. Bean, J. ID. After installa
ton there were remarks, followed by a handsome
turkey supper. The remainder of the evening was
devoted to dancing.
The sleighing fair and behind Capt. Wads-
wortl's lively span the Belfast party had an enjoy
able ride.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
Information Wanted,

Some time since the journal published an ac
count of Il widow and her daughter coming to a
Massachusetts town and there dying in poverty
They had lived in Texas where the husband and
fnther died, and after their death it was learned
that the property they left in Texas had become
valuable and it was reported that an agent had
visited Maine in search of the heirs. The hlis-
bands name was Carpenter and it was supposed
he was a native of Castine. The matter was lost
sight of until the other day received letter
from Mrs. Della French, of Lynn, Mass, asking
for further information. Unfortunately we have
none to give Mrs French has seen an article in
some paper which stated that the Carpenter heirs
were few in number, and that they were related to
the Storers She says: "My brother and myself
are the only ones of the Carpenters and
lated to the Storers. And we came f. ON Belfast"
The address of Mrs. French is 5j5 ESSEX street,
Lynn, Mass, and if any aid her in the
matter trust thew will do so.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
The Charges Against Collector Cushing.

The developments last week with regard IN the
charges against Collector Edward Cushing. oG this
port make very Dad showing fpr that official 4
despatch of the 3lst from Camden says
Special Agent Byrne was here two weeks ago
Evidence in relation to the charges made to
Inspector Cummings, OF New YORK., last septen-
Der, by eX Deputy Collector L. A. Hunt, OF Cam
den, and afiavits 10 sustain the charges. MI
Hunt Is Young man of integrity, vino resigned
his ollic" of first oelectman t" accept the drpHty
collectorship, Il member OF the democratic
town and congressional district commit. es at
present in the clothing hu-ines, in Camttcn, The
substance OF his affidavit was that Collector tu~
ing claimed that his salary wa not much pure
than the deputies and they made trade to bay
said Cushing hundred ana fifty dollars in ron>i'
Grafton OF the appointment. The deputy had
actually pad him 4 hundrct dollars ami also trad
ed to employ Mr.. Cu-hngs daughter CLERK at
twenty -iive dollars month, which he dii until
MIR. Hunts term expired by reduction of the
force. Collector Gushing gave tie people to I'M
derstand the affidavit further states, that he want
Ell the Office kept at Camden, but wrote To the de
parment and had the Office removed to Ruckport
and appointed J. II. sherman deputy. Inspector
BNrne had aidavits from MIR. knoWlton, then Il
Representative i'll the state Legislature, to the effect
that the same trade was made, with the additional
stipulation to hire Mr.. tushing's building as an
Office. Mr.. knowlton WAS not appointed. Mr.
Byrnc has the affidavit of James L. Iottlc Of Bel
last, superintendent of charging the Belfast Gus
tom house, to the effect that after he had received
Il cheek from the department Dcputy Collector
Conant, of Belfast, informed him that Mr.. Cushing
thought he ought to pay Gushing fifty dollars and
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27

I've watched the dazzling, setting suu,
Sink meath the oceans wave;
To mortal eye his course had run,
Into watery grave.
But yet knew, and knew fun well,
That on some distant shore,
His glorious beams still radiant fell,
To light the landscape Ger.
And, as watched, the cold rol.nd moon
Rose DER the heaving SEA;
The mRhtier orb was thus full soon
Reflected back to me.
I've stood beside the grave today,
OF one to me So dear,
That when they laid her form away,
The world seemed dark and dicur.
But as | muscd above her clay,
heard a STILL small voice;
To listening ears it seemed to say,
81 am not ,lead-rejoice.'
stu, In my mind a lingering doubt,
Adds to the pangs feel
What power can drive those feelings out.
Or future life reveal?
If still she lives beyond the tomb,
Then why this silent tear;
And why fond hearts thus plunged in gloom,
In trembling doubt and fear?
But still my soul that voice doth thrill,
In accents low and sweet;
BE still, my troubled heart, be still,
We yet again may meet.
The lesson of the midnight sum-
whose rays on moon were shed,
Speaks of happier life begun,
Beyond her dying bed.
May gently blow the winter air
Above thy pulseless breast;
o, canst thou hear my humble prayer
Sweet be thy peaceful rest.
Christmas, 1883.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
Maine Central Institute Correspondence.

The winter term opened Dec 9Th, with the lalg-
est attendance OF any winter term for years.
The students held their first socable of the term
at the Institute Chapel, Friday evening, Dec 2Ist.
Many of the alumni were present.
School is enjoying a brief vacation to allow many
Of the students to pass Christmas at home. Miss
Hanson, the Preceptress, is spending few days
with her sister in Dexter
The Commercial Department, which was opened
at the beginning of the fall term under Principal
Taylor, is hourshing beyond the expectations of
the friends of the school.
Prof. Parson and Prof Nickerson are to attend
the session of the Maine State Educational Asso-
citation, at Auburn, Friday and Saturday. Dec. %
%, where Prof Nickerson is to open a discussion
upon the subject of Science Teaching.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
VUFs,
Mrs. HELEN =. COLE.

WASHINGTON WHISPERINGS. In the Sen
ate Thursday Mr. Plumb offered ii resolution
calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for a
full statement OF all purchases of bonds by the
Treasury Department since March 4, 1885:
specifying in detail the classes of bonds. the
amount. the date of purchase, the parties from
whom purchased, the price paid, the New
York quotations and the available surplus in
the Treasury on the first of each month dnrin"
that period.....Mr. Gibson offered resolution.
which was ordered printed, for the appoint
ment of a select committee of l3 Senators to
inquire into the state of suffrage throughout
the United States, especially to investigate the
election of State officers at the State elections
held in November last in Rhode Island and
Louisiana and the Presidential election in the
States of New York and Indiana. and to report
all facts....."The Senate debated the tariff
bill Friday, and the House occupied the last
day before the holiday recess by debate on the
Nicaraguan Canal bill....Both Houses of Con-
gress have adjourned till January ..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27
The Daily Paper You Want.

The largest circulation in New England has been
accorded to TIE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE because
of its merit as a newspaper. 1t meets the wants
and tastes of every member of the family, partcu-
larry the ladies and young folks.
In addition to all the news TIE DAILY GLOBE
prints a dozen or more of continued stories during
the year, which practically gives the ladies and
young folks that number of books, which are worth
more than the price of the paper.
By general request some of the great stories of
eminent writer's will be added to the new ones by
the present leading novelists. On Saturday of this
week Charles Reade's "Foul Play" will be begun
in TIE DAILY GLOBE. This paper is only SO per
annum, or 80 cents per month, by mail or news
dealer,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-27

IN BRIEF. EX-Mayor William eenter. of
Portland. died Saturday night frori the effects
OF being thrown from hi> carriage some weeks
ago. lie was scventy-tiye years OF ace. He
was one of the leading jewellers Of Portland,
having been in business for a LONG time H..
was mayor of Portland in 1850 aud lSsl.A
sensational story has been started to the effect
thai conspiracy to a>>aS,inate General lar-
rlsOn has been frustrated. The story i, en-
phatically denied AT indianapolis. is re-
ported that General Hyppolite has defeated
General Legitme's army at Mirebalai> iiayti,
anu captured that town....Private ,lespatche.
from Paris assert that the French government
has refused TO recognize General Lesitnle a>
head of the provisional government Of iIavti
.....England will hold Suakin without .tlyanc-
Ing INTO the interior of the Solldan..... Advice,
received from lIayti are TO The effect that tl,,.
dispute over the seizure of the American
steamer lIaytien Republic has been settled
Inc steamer has been delivered 10 the Aneri-
can men-of-war, and the latter have honored
the ilaytan flag with salute of u guns. Gen
e e lesitllne mas been unanimously elected
President of the Republic, and is taking ener-
getlc steps to repre>s the reyolution... Oificili
dispatches to the government of the Congo
State confirm the report of the arrival of stan
ley and Emin Pasha on the Aruv mi river...
Steamers to san Francisco from tn. Pacific
bring news of bloody battle in Samoa..A
fire in the Bath Iron works Saturday evening
did damage to the extent of $4,000 In
Saigon. China. Nov. 20. fire DESTROYED 100 of
the 1000 houses in the town. including the Post
Office and most of the temples. The flames
had been eNtinguished only half an hour when
the river, sweled by food, swept away the
embellishments, broke bridges and did great
damage to crops. The double visitation has
caused great misery. Mondays daily pauers
recorded an unusually large batch of shocking
affairs. \ Mississippi steamboat is burned and
81 lives are lost. a resident of BROOKLYN and
another in Syracuse, n. v, murdered their
wives and then took their own lives Two
railway smashups, one in Arizona and one in
New \ ork State; one results in loss of life.
and the other in the injury to one or more
passengers. Maine merchant is beaten near
ly to death and robbed. The town of Her
Evansville, Mich, has been DESTROYED by fire.
A conflagration and flood leave but little of
Chinese town. An abused woman in Iowa
browns herself. An Illinois farmer is swindled
out of $4,000 by a fellow who hailed from
New York. A terrific explosion i'm dynamite
magazine at Mount Pleasant. Ohio.....A Wash
ington despatch of the 18th says: Senator Hale
and Congressman Milliken and Reed are the
only members of the Maine delegation left in
this city. Senator Frye and congressman
Dingley and Boutelle have gone home. Mrs.
Frye and Mrs. Dingley are expected to return
with their husbands ext week. Mrs BoutelIe
will not be here this winter.The British
Parliament was prorogued Monday. The
Queen in her speech regrets the defeat of the
Bayard treaty.