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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-16

Mr.. Wood and others expressed regret
at not hearing the report OF the Executive
Committee, as they were anxious 10 know
lust how the finances OF the concern stand
rhey were quite certain that such an exhibit
weuld have 10 be made to tue Couocil De-
fore that body takes hold OF the matter st all.
The suggestion was made that Mr. starSe
consult the committee az 10 the sdyis90iliiy
of publishing their report at an early day,
so as 10 allow the stockholders ana All IN
terested an opportunity to look thoroughly
INTO the matter. Mr.. Starke SAID ne would
do this, aud the probability was tnat tne re-
port would be published.
Mr.. Sisrke, for the benefit OF those present,
stated that the present committee were
ready with their report some time ago, out
they wanted TO settle up matters IN iui', 50
as Ia leave their successors clear balance-
sheet. and this was why the report haa been
Kent secret. As was known, the property
of the old society was e3pita'izru 20 tne
amount OF Si90,0O0, one fourth 9f when
"a held by the city. The agricultural ele.
ment In The State bad not done their duty, be
shnnrht and the consequence was thst be-
,w.s,, All an, and $4,000 Of the stock OF the
society which should have been tssen nau
not been subscribed Tor. ana tne eonseqaesve W.
h thai there Il detclt that the ss'e Oh tnis
stoek. which should be counted as assets,
viii about countertsisnee. The eommhtee,
he ala. woslld ask the city, whose bcnents
srom the Exposition had been very great, 70
ssts tbis stock unless IL Il decided 70 coo'
VERT ina grounds into park. Figures were
o,,oted 10 show that the kxPosision h2d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-16
A CROWD OP 300 PEOPLE.

Sheriff j. W. 5outhwnd aud Deputy
Sheriff Gum. OF Henric0, and several clti-
zens were further examined in regard TO the
case and corrobOrated what hsd been stated
By other Witnesses as TO the dsorderly
crowd and stones and bricks being thro own
pell nell. Most OF the witnesses were OF
the opinion that there were ut least 800 peo-
pie in the crowd. and that bad there been
one pistol-shot the consequences would have
been very serious
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-16

The Hastings Court was engaged yester-
day in the trial Of four young colored men
Moses Owens, Virgil Colemsu. Andrew
spotswood, and Booker Harris-chsreed
with assembling together with riotous intent
and throwing stones into a crowd OF citizens
who were assisting the police to make an
arrest. The courtroom was packed with
spectators, about two thirds OF whom were
colored.
bIr. w. n. Beverage appeared a. counsel
for Coleman, and Giles Jackson represented
Harris. Colonel Spotswood represented the
Commonwealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
CIVIL RIGHTS IN THEATERs.
Conflicting Testimony I'm the Harris
Bijou Case.

Yesterday afternoon when The Stars report
closed in the civil-rights case against Door
keeper William Easton, of Harris Bijou thea
ter, the complainant, George L. Pryor, was on
the stand The court resumed the hearing 1t
7:3O o'clock.
The complainant denied that be had con-
suited onyone about making a case against the
theater people before he went to see the play,
''Davy Crockett" on the 9th instant He said
that he had No idea Of making. or even trying
to make, case before he went to the theater.
When examined by Mr.. Darlington the witness
said that he could have seen the play; that he
was not refused admittance, but was only given
seats not indicated on the tickets.
HOWARD PISN AND MRS. PRYOR.
Howard Pinn, colored, testified that be ar
rivel at the theater just in time to see the
trouble between Mr.. Easton and Mr. Pryor.
He did not know that Pryor was going TO be
there. Witness said that he had not seen any
of Mr.. Pryor's party since early that morning.
He partially corrohorated Pryor.
Mrs. Pryor. wife of the complainant was
called. and she contradicted the testimony
given by H., vl ness. Howard Pinn. She ssid
she had seen i,Hn that day. and told him u
her inteutiog OF attending the theater.
Judge Miller mere interrupted the witness
and called Pinn back to the stand.
gave 70 iHucTsNhnQ tldt ne
had better tell the whole truth about the mat
ter as a mans
LIBERTY AND PROPERTY WERE AT STAKE.
Pinn who heard the evidence Of Mrs. Pryor,
was asked whether he wanted to correct his
testimony or not and he answered that he did
not.
Mrs. Franklyn and Mrs. Pinn, the latter the
witness Howard Pinn) mother, corroborsted
the testimony given by Mrs. Pryor.
Howard Pinn again called up. and he
still declared that he was telling the truth.
TESTIMONY FOR DEFENSE.
The defendant then took the stand in his own
behalf and testified that he refused to admit
Pryors party to the lower foor Of the thester
because they had balcony tickets After they
passed him at the door he had nothing 10 do
with seating them.
Manager Britton, Treasurer Wood and Special
Officer Mckenny gave corroborstive testimony
The usher who took charge Of Pryor's party
after they entered the theater was not present
in court, and at 1l:30 O'Clock the court ad-
journed until this morning.
This afternoon after hearing the testimony
OF the head usher, the case went over until to-
morrow, when Judge Miller will decide
whether the Police Court has jurisdiction. in
the case or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

told 10 come around the next morning. Il
want my money right now" said Colbert
You have got 10 pay me on this spot. Mr..
Wentzell turned TO get out Of the Negroes way
and was startled at hearing the latter sayt
''iou old white-headed -. IL you dont
pay me my money Ill kill Won"
The old man turned for the last time and re-
ceived bullet in his chest from a revolver in
Colberts hand He fell 20 the floor unconsci-
GUS Several physicians remained at the bed
side of the wounded man until nearly 10
O'Clock that night, when he died. Not satisfied
with killing one man. Colbert fourished his
pistol about and threatened TO kill the first one
who touched him. That night the murderer
slept IN a hay-mow in the country. and the fol-
lowing morning he surrendered. The murder
caused considerable excitement among the
residents of East Washington. Colbert Was
ably defended by Judge W. H. Smell and Capt
Howard l.. Prince. but the evidence against
MN was too direct 10 be broken, and a verdict
OF murder in the first degree was rendered
lie was sentenced January 3 to be executed
Win Mm- Briggs. convicted of the murder Of
"m Jones, and Albert Green. convicted Of tho
murder OF Jas. Lucas on the 5th OF April SUBJ
sequently Green's sentence was committed to
imprisonment for life. and Briggs was awarded
a new trial. which has not vet been held COL
bert was respited from April 20 Nav g. and
subsequently again respited for two weeks.
81 The EVENING STAR is read every day bv
more than two-thirds of the population of the
city in which it is printed who are able 10 readl
Can ais record be matched Jy a.at Of any o0.ey
newspaper ia Tie Ioorld9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

COMMISSION To OFFICIALS OF THE VARIOUS
LINES CALLING FOR INFORMATION As TO LEaIs-
LATIoN IN THE SEVERAL STATES on THE SUBJECT
The interstate commerce commission to-day
addressed circular letter TO officials OF the
different railroads throughout the country in-
tended to call out full information and discus
sion upon the question of federal regulation
Of safety appliances on railroads. The com
mission in their letter say:
The large number of accidents TO employees
and passengers occurring on the railroads Of
this country, and the public belief that great
part Of these might be avoided by the use OF
proper appliances, have led many states 10
make the mechanical features Of railroad
working the subject of statutory regulations.
IL Is well known, however. that in respect 10
some at least of these features the conditions
are such that regulation. if attempted can
neither secure adequate benefit TO the public
nor be just TO the railroads themselves unless
1t be uniform over the whole country
MATTERS OF ESPECIAL IMPORTANCE.
The commission urge thorough consideration
and immediate attention TO the following mat
tiers of especial importance bearing on this
subject: First, the history in each state OF
safety-appliance legislation; how far such
legislation has been enforced; what have been
have been met with: what the general effect
has been. Second, what is the present condi-
ton regarding automatic couplers: what pros
pect there Is OF uniform and safe coupler
coming into use; what progress the standard
coupler. adopted by the Master Builders
association, IL making. and what il the attitude
of railroads toward IT, Third. what progress
there Is IN the use OF train-brakes on freight
cars; whether such progress is satisfactory,
viewed as a means of greater safety
to trainmen; 10 what extent freight
trains are run without the necessity Of
brakemen trayersing the tops of cars
Fourth. what lie being done TO introduce safer
methods Of heating and lighting passenger
cars. Fifth. what Is the state OF affairs re-
specting other safety devices. Sixth. whether
legislation looking 20 Federal regulation OF
these matters or any OF them is desirable am
what the reasons for and against such
regulation. Seventh. what such Federal legis-
lation. if any be desirable. should attempt to
accomplish in regard TO couplers; in regard to
train-brakes; in regard to car heating and
lighting; in regard TO other matters; what its
provisions should be upon each of these points.
Eighth, If Federal legislation be expedient,
what special administrative agencies, if any,
| should be provided TO carry Il out whether
Federal inspection should be attempted and to
what extent and how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

road stables, was hanged
at the Jail between II
and / o'clock to-day.
The close of Colbert's
life was attended by
some remarkable and
interesting scenes.
About 4 o'clock yester-
day Mr.. John r. Wright,
the undertaken, came
to the Jail to arrange
for the interment of the
body, after the hanging,
at Jones' chapel, near
Monticello. About the
same time some of the
guards took the rope to
A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
CONDENSED LOCALS.

A movement is now on foot among the rsal
estate brokers to close their respective Offices
at 4:30 o'clock during the summer months Of
June, July and August.
The financial board of the A. NJ E. church
held its final session yesterday. The members
Bishop Brown at his residence, l42l Rbods
Island avenue. Rev. Mr. Townsend. the new
recorder Of the general land Office, was among
the guests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Real Estate Matters.

Jos. 8. Boss to James W. Duyall, part lot 10
square $50; $l0. VIM. 4 Taliaferro 10 Peter A.
Sauer, sub lot 16, square 465; q, 500.
Geo. w. Stickney, auctioneer, has sold e
public sale part Of lot Is, square So, fronting >
feet on 2lst street, near street, with depth
Of 80 feet to John c. Parker for d, 500. The
title to this lot was Q tax title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
NELSON COLBERT HANGED.
EXECUTED IN THE JAIL TO-DAY.
The Murderer Of Philip wentzeI Meets
His Fate with Firmness.

BuoYED Up BY HIS RELIGIOUS HoPE-HIs LAST
HOURS ON EARTH-scENEs IN THE PRISON THIS
AoRNINa-THE MARCH TO THE scArroLp-rHE
FATAL DROP FELL AT 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

Nelson Colbert, the young colored man con-
victed OF the murder of Philip Wentzell on the
Sd Of October last at the Columbia street rail-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

vrsrrBuLxp TRAINS 10 NEW Yoax--The h
and o. express, leaving Washington ct 40 p.
m. daily, 4 composed exclusively Of vestibuled
cars, and IL reaches New York in - quick TIM
e the fastest train ON any other line. No sxtrs
fare ID charged for fest time or vs0tibuh tran
service @ tho y - O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Indictments.

The grand jury to-day returned indictments
against Charles Scott assault with intent -
kin; Charles Jones, robbery; Eugene Henry,
larceny from the person; Monroe Trice, per-
Jury; John Stewart, HOUSEKEEPING and larceny.
The charges against Edward Dixon and Janbs
Hunter were ignored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
NOTARIES PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS FOR EVERY STATE
~ and Territory. Notary aud Y. S. Commissioners,
JNO l. bEALL 13.1 y 81 NV In 0fhce from y ana.
" op.ui pl7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
FOR SALE--HOUSES.

IHOR SALE-313 n. E, HANDSOME NEW
Il solid 1-room pressed brick bay window cemented
cellar, all mod nps, large kitchen excellent plumb
ing lot 19xlOO TO alley; model of convenience and
comfort. WM MAYSE- 5l6 9th st. NV myl7-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
SAFETY ON RAILROADS.
The Question of Federal Regulation Of
Proper Appliances.

CIRCULAR FROM THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION To OFFICIALS OF THE VARIOUS
LINES CALLING FOR INFORMATION As TO LEaIs-
LATIoN IN THE SEVERAL STATES on THE SUBJECT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
FOR RENT-HOUSES
EOR RENT

VNOR RENT 1926 III st Store 400
liz q St, l5r s75 1875 Ith st 8 e store 5
CSr 4th y, or. store - RUST HTNGFRFORD.
1881 v J. ave, 6r......14 myl7-3t 624 l4th st.
IsOR REM l54 9TH st. ne. 7r. $50
o. Ia seor &steS6O 1923 9TH ST. e., Or. - \
Id.,s Sth nv, llr DO Sit 18th sine Or. ID
aSzV 10Th 81 NV l4r % 2s 9th st. Sc, tir. 30
SOo se- l<r--.- 30 G:}y Pa ay. 20
AL NJ ay nw.,6r-..30 200 18th st Sc. II. 80
d54O kisss st n w. o 40 Rear :301 9TH Ar. 80
5ld NO ave 31 20.93 Hutton CT NV. Ar
S93 .sh s' ~ 20 90 s Green's alley irs
ia92 Col st ..6r25 40 $40 2d s., 4r........s
los 9TH =, e. Or. 80 637 Pa ave. = $40
70 9th ST. ne.., Or. ..5O 200 18th st n. SO
sWORMSTEDT BRADLEY.
myl7-lm 927 st-n.w.
EOR RENT-FURNISHED UNTIL OCT. 1. 1889
Il No 1910 18Th st. 500 unfurnIshed, $40, rooms.
No. 1903 G. ST. handsomely furnished until October
l'lSoJ, IL rooms at nominal rent Of 500 monthly
RUST HUNGERFOkD.
my17-3t 6.14 18th st.
VyoR RENT-lOs am ST Sc, CAPITOL HILL
II for rent. contains rooms; all modern improve
ments. so. 30. possession June i. myl
I,OR RENT-IN ANACOSTIA-7-ROOM HOUSE;
II charming location. large yard trees and flowers
one year for $3.50. 1l-TOOm House, delightful
grounds. shade and fruit trees, stable, &c one
$500 Both the above convenient to street cars
churches and schools Good water and healthtu oca-
ton. Apply to II. GRlSWOlD
nyl lin AnacOstia, ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

I22lO-2234 Bound'y st.
on NV, 3. b, $4,000
22l1 to 2229 10Th ct.
2 to 8. 7 Z b, St a' road 100. 500
1913 to 1743 Z st. n.
7cHi ' to S'' 7o9; F.rr.sSis
st. NV, b.h. 5000
1904 X st. n. W., (. n,
1 t to s alley, bet. i2 tiooo
and 18th, VI and n SITS.
1889 to iI5iX I'D 81.
NV. (. h.. Ar. -. g, 900
800 9th st. n. W., b.h.,
m. l.. Sr. ............4.50O
40 X st. ne, b.h., IN. i.
l2r..................4, 900
ABS to 442 / st. n. W.,
f. h., Or. ............4,5OO
22ll-22l3 TIN 1t. n. W,
b. h., Or.
735 I'd st. n. w., b. h.,
or....:..:............2,OOO
1132 18th st. NV, b.
n, Sr.....-.........1, 500
Alley, bet. 21st and
22d, NJ and N sts., n.
500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

Conn ave. bet r and s. lsr per wear s35OO
Sunderland Place H. w.. IT.. per month 80
St. bet 9TH and 10th, I2r. per month - 80
Z Cap. ST., bet. LIST and I'd, ar per month"; rs
sp16-3Ot. i30S stnv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

He then dictated the following as his will:
maggie Tibbs, my afiianced, at my death
is to have my gold watch, and at her death it
goes to my sister, Rachel. Father will please
n if he will let my dear Maggie stay at his
house till she marries, and III case that her
husband fails to do right by her let her return
to my father" He then gives directions rs to
his funeral as above. Next he started a letter
to his uncle, Joseph Lee. imploring him to
turn to the Saviour. On this letter he was en-
Gagged for some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

EOR SALE-HOUSES.
Il 9th St, bet. X and L
SITS. n. w..........S30,000
400 NJ st. NV, b. a.,
mi, lar ........22.500
623 and 625 H st.n. W.,
b h., and 8 houses
rear. ~, 900
6lS 1 st. NV. b.h., mi.
l2r......-... 16, 900
113S l st. n. W., bin,
m. j., 1lr.. $4,000
1880 II st. NV, b.h..
l4r:.....-......15,0 900
523 18th st. NV, b.h.,
mi, 6r.. Is. 900
4l5 Sd st. N. w., BIN,
,dm1:i.,1lr..........12,50O
1913 10th st. NV,
b.h.. m. l.. Tor. .12,oOOI
300 NJ st. NV, BIN,
~, l., 13r. 1900.
2O7 q st. n. W., b. h.,
mi. Tor. 5000
2223 Indiana ave. n. W,
MI, H., Or. .......7,5OO
1871 10Th st. II. W., b.
h., m. l., Or. .......,.7,5OO
19 Mass. ave. NV,
III. Sr. 1850
SO | st. NV, b.h.. mi,
,iII..;..:-............6,50 500
12OS 9th st. NV, %.
b., III. f.. Or Sn0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

comes from drink. This was the first time
ever was SO intoxicated in nv life would
urge all to shun bad company, keep away from
liquor. turn to the Savior, and live honest,
good lives. 1 have urged this advice on my
brother, and hope all will take it,"
The reporter having remarked that he had
heard that Colber t had requested his afianced
to go in mourning for him, Colbert replied, 'sIt
is true that was engaged to be married, but
have never asked my intended or any one else
to go in mourning for me-"
"Have you anything to say as to your crime?"
asked the reporter.
Il made statement in court" he answered.
81 was drunk and went to sleep and was awak-
ened. You remember it and what said. That
was the truth as far as l can remember il, and I
still stick to that statement. II is no use now
Of talking of it. The whole business is in the
hands of God. and with him leave it."
COlbert's Crime.
Colbert was convicted Of the murder of Philip
Wentzell, October 8 last. The victim of the
tragedy was q respected citizen of Northeast
Washington, who was over seventy years of
age. For number. Of years he had been
superintendent OF the Columbia street car
stables, near the old toll-gate, and was famili-
arly known to the divers az "Pap." He was
loved by all the men in the company's employ
Colbert was employed to attend to the horses
and do general work about the stable. On the
evening of the murder he appeared at the
stable under the influence Of liquor and
could not properly attend to his duties.
The superintendent's attention was
called 10 Colbert's condition and he
spoke kindly to him, telling him to take more
care with his work. Colbert became insolent,
but knowing he was intoxicated the superin-
tendent paid no further attention TO him. Col
bert told his fellow workmen that IL Wentzell
was not satisfied with the manner In which he
did his work he could discharge him. The
superintendent soon returned and threatened
to discharge Colbert unless he paid better At
tention TO his work. Colbert's conduct be-
came unbearable and he was ordered TO quit
work. He then demanded his pay and was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

IL r. l. aye near 18th. north side. 10 rs. . cheap
18th ST.. bet. and q, Or; furnace all M t. o. $50
ST., near ID Sc; renting $40 per no. Is 500
Marion ST. 2-story and cellar: IRIS, 60 500
Cleveland ave. Or. lstrobe. range hot water a 500
,-o. RUST HUNGERFORD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

18th st. n.w..1Or. 40
! 4u6 Chaplin ST., Or. -. 40
HE'D.
1907 18th st. NV, ] Or. 40
ll24 Conn ave-, Tor. 40
| $50 Riggs st. NV, Or. 30
] 80 Riggs st. NV, 6r.. 30
] 33i Riggs St. Or. $500. 30
1906 l6th ST. NV. 7r. 80
:. 5 l3Sst. s.w., Or. 30
] 024 18th st.n.w.,S r. =. %
LOO Caroline ST., 1r...5
] 4iO Il. |. ave. n.w.,1r. -
] OO1-9 l. st. NV. 6r.lG.45
Us lst ST. s.w., Or. .....l5
pr lst st. s.w.. Gr.......l5
lU2J 3OtA So. NV, Or. Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

tt'OR SALE-COOL, COSY HOUSE, 1914 LINDEN
rooms and bath, high ceilings, large parlor range
latrobes water closets; roomy clothes closets,
emma closets, window and door complete bells
and speaking tubes shrubbery grape vines, &C. well
grown shade tree in house in frst-cass order
mylU-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

I,OR RENT-A VERY DESIRABLE AND HAND
some cottage. furnished, at Bristol. X. l. contain
lEg thirteen rooms and one highly improved
ground terms moderate. ROBERTSON i BLACK
FORD, 1915 81. INV. myl6-:;t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

ItOR SALE-SU7 STH ST. NV, BRICK HOUSE;
l. 10 rooms; III. ].
GWYNN, NEWMAN & CO.,
mXlA-h Atlantic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

THE SACRAMENT ADMINISTERED.
The sacrament was administered, this service
opening with the hymn, There is a fountain
filled with blood" 1t was conducted by DR..
FitzhugE, and the prisoner was visibly affected.
Starting the hymn, Say, sister, will you meet
me?" he walked around shaking each one by
the hand. The company then left with the ex-
ceptlon OF the ministers and the prisoner con-
tinued singing, There is rest for the weary. ~
1t was now about II 80 o'clock, and some of the
guards suggested to the ministers that they and
the prisoner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
FOR RENT-HOUSES
IGOR RENT-UNFURNIsHEp

.s5, 2sl9 Q st. NV. er....s35
20 % 9th st. me, Or. % 80
10 EVANSVILLE. $40 and 20
% 1910 911 ST. n.w.....12.SO
90 Union 81. s.w., Or. IL. 80
90 Union Fl. 8. w., Or. $50
40 Office rooms. All 18th st.
40 NV, S5 to so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
EARNING FOR PROFIT.
John Gould Discusses Continuous Winter
StabIing for Cows.


StabIing for Cows.
Last winter practiced the advanced
idea in dairying. and kept the cows in
the stables for 120 days without letting
them out, and never before wintered
my COWS so cheaply and well. Never
before did they come through" look
ing as fine, and so free from ailment.
The barn is very warm. the thermome-
ter never but once going below forty
five degrees above zero. the air pure
and fresh, and the stable abundantly
supplied with light. A large covered
tank in the stable. supplied from
deep rock well, afforded the best and
finest of water. The idea that a cow
giving milk needs exercise to keep her
in health and vigor. l now think
mistake. No one thinks of driving his
fattening hogs or steers around for ex-
ercise, and the secretion of milk is
similar process to secreting fat.
lido not confine my cows with stanch-
ions, but chain them in pairs. in half
box stalls, giving them plenty of free
dom so far as movement is consistent
with safety. A good bed under them
and plenty to eat before them has
made them perfectly contented. so far
as L could see. They showed no incli-
nation to want to go out. and | finally
made up my mind there was no neces-
sity for it. They could lie down at
their ease, and the neck chain was
long enough to enable them to sleep
with their heads on their sides if they
wished. To me it was far nearer an
ideal way of wintering cows, than to
turn them out into stormy or zero
weather to make them hardy, or con-
tract constitutional vigor. am now
fully satisfied that it does not pay to
attempt to warm barnyards with cows,
or to use hay and grain to warm ice
water inside of a cows hide. The
COWS were fed silage. bran. and little
clover-hay, and gave summer messes
of milk all winter. have this sum
mer made calculations to provide more
silage, put the COWS into the stables
earlier in the season, and keep them
there later in the spring; and if posi-
BILE feed silage once per day through
the balance of the year. Farming to
pay must be so ordered that the farmer
can command 365 days of summer in
each twelve months, and silage, a
warm barn, and cows in the barn for
165 days at least. will give him that
advantage. -American Agriculturist.