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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25
Feed for Horses.

An English authority gives expression
to the following: The heavier breeds are
more liable to collie, because they are fed
with larger quantities of food generally
of inferior quality. A horse is worked
several hours at time, brought home
and has his manger filled with bulky
and indigestible food which he is al
lowed to eat ravenously. The imper-
fectly masticated food goes into the
stomach and intestines, whose vital en-
ergy has been impaired by overexertion
Because horse has done harder work
than common, he requires more nutri-
ment; but, then, this should be given by
extra times of feeding, and better food
not by increasing the volume of food at
one time.
Horses in our large towns are often
saved from collie by being allowed to
drink frequently at the public troughs
and fountains. By doing this the horse be-
comes good judge of the quantity he
requires. If q horse comes home from a
hard journey, perspiring freely, do not
allow him to drink his fill of cold water.
Let him stand in the stable till he has
cooled somewhat and is made comfort
able. A little chilled water may be given
and little good long hay be put into his
rack to take his attention. 1t will re-
quire thorough mastication, and will
have the effect of preparing the stomach
for the reception of the more concentrate
ed food which is to follow.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25
Tanning Cow Hides.

It often occurs that farmers desire to
tan COW hides for ropes, chair bottoms
or home made foot wear For the con-
venience of these farmers is appended
formula for tanning skins in a small
way:
To remove the hair, take one quart OF
quicklime to every pailful of water nee
essary to make clear liquid enough to
cover the hide. Soak the skin in it until
the hair can be scraped off, and no
longer. When the hair has been re-
moved scrape off clean all the flesh from
the flesh side of the skin. Then sprinkle
the flesh side thoroughly with fine salt
and powdered alum, and fold it together,
or soak the hide in solution of salt and
alum for twenty -four hours, or until it
is sufficiently cured. The salt and alum
taws or cures the hide. but does not tan
it. Next hang on smooth beam, work.
pull and scrape it until dry. The more
it is worked, the more pliable it will be.
If the hide is a dry one it should be
soaked soft before it is put in the lime
water. Tanning skins is a trade to be
learned, and in it, as in everything else
that requires special knowledge and ex-
perience, to turn out neat job. the adj
vice is therefore given, to have the tan
ming done, when practicable. by those
who understanc> -
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25
Scab on Potatoes.
warm.

There is prevailing belief that ex-
treme humidity favors the development
of the disease, but what further inf1u
ence the character Of the soil has in pro-
ducing it is not positively known. During
the wear 1887 number of trials were
made at the New York agricultural ex
pertinent station, in which it was shown
that an excess of moisture and the use
of fresh stable manure materially in
creased the number of scabby potatoes.
The data obtained are summed up as fol
lows: 81. The scab is not primarily caus-
ed by a fungus. 2. 1t is not due to the
work of insects. g. In nearly every in
stance an increased yield was accom-
panied by an increased percentage OF
scabby potatoes. 4. Any marked change
in the rapidity of growth, either an in
crease or decrease, tends to an increas-
ed production of scab 5. A continuous
growth from the time of first vegetation
until the tuhers are fully matured ap-
pears to be the condition least favorable
to the production of scabby potatoes.
Extensive experiments with remedies
for scab make it appear that special COM
mercial fertilizers, while not infallible
specifics against scab, are more or less
efficient. Mr.. E. S. Carman says on the
subject: 1--WE have used as much as a
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25

ton of potato fertilizer-which is strong
in potash-to the acre, and yet we har-
vested clean potatoes, with smooth skins
and without scabs Not so when fresh
farm manure is used. This with us al
most always causes scab by attracting
wire worms, which eat into the skin and
give the potato the same corroded sur
face as the fungus causes" Those who
were present at the harvesting of The
Rural New Workers. potato contest plot,
where the fertilizer used was the Mapes
potato manure, at the rate of 1,76O
pounds to the acre, with sprinkling of
sulphur in the trenches, will remember
that the large product was singularly
free from scab. Dr. F. M. Hexamer and
DR.. Henry Stewart are numbered among
other experimenters who have expressed
the opinion that special commercial fer
silizers are efficacious and to be pre-
ferred in potato culture to fresh farm
yard manure
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25
A Convenient Barn.

In farm economy few things are more
conducive to thrift and comfort than a
convenient barn. Fig. l shows barn
situated on hillside. with an incline of
seven feet in forty to the west. The one
who drew the design claims that it has
sufficient merits to be reproduced. There
is bridge at each end for driveway,
only one of which, however, is shown in
the illustration.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25
FIG. INSIDE ARRANGEMENT OF BARN

FIG. INSIDE ARRANGEMENT OF BARN.
l. Sheep pen. g. Barn doorway. 8.
Standing floor in the Inter. 4. Cows
manure. 5. Iron strap used instead of
stanchion. g. Tie chain. 7. trough
filed with dirt or sawdust for the ami
mails front feet to stand on, thus prevent
ing slipping. s. Cows feed door. 9.
Sleeps feed door. TO- Sheep racks II.
Pip pen. 12 Windows used for clean
ing sheep pens and pig pens. 13. Tight
partition. IA. Walk behind the COWS.
Is. Scuttle for cleaning out manure.
1t will be noticed that the door through
which the sheep are fed opens downward
and does not conflict with the cows feed
door, which lifts upward. By having
these doors the Inter can be closed tight
i'll cold weather, and the cattle will keep
warm
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25

The Averill Paint is the best. Ready for use.
Guaranteed to OutWear all Others Write to Seely
Bros, 80 Burling Slip N. Y, for beautiful sample
card References: John Clark, Jacksonville; Gus
tave Stark, Fernandina; j Dodd, Sanford; j. M.
Bourland, Pine Level E. F. Gates, Manatee; W.
l.. Door, Federal Point j. o. Neal, Warrington.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-12-25

FIG. I-OUTSIDE VIEW OF BARN.
On the right, as you enter the main
door, the bays extend down to the
ground nine feet Under the main floor
way the sheep are kept Under the
bridge each end is open, to give the
sheep plenty of light and air. and in
stormy weather the doors are closed.
On the left of the main doorway is the
COW Inter, and. beneath, the pig pen.
The arrangement will be more readily
understood from the illustration, Fig. g.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26
COON


Va were paupers, Anarchists. 80.
SITS. contract labofers. or wha,
1t bc their physical disqualified.
. Tic most that they worli he
to DO would be to obtain testimony
local authorities. But these au.
Ties ar" under no obligations to
sii any information Of that sort.
Oates would increase the head
y tax on nj! adult Immigrants 10
'ch. This tax seems to lie pro.
rs a source Of revenue or as re.
I've measure rather than as a guar.
That the immigrants who arrive
prove themselves worthy OF res
, here.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26

Caui' nruH'ir.i OF atuVc. uu tn eide or any
tHrr' uH HriuIsi Irrmars, -rHI" .rur irII
Nisn o~u 'uiii' trind,i go irft sti- anf
ugHi tiHl Glen ~ any place ga lninsi.
iIur" hrut ssi1r ~ 'ui Hans" rpp-t
While sni N'fth Tik crr-s. I+-iu'fr- al
fr,H-s, 'hsTi-, shii"irr. Mc-lrr. COLO.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26
GEORGE biiii.ur.

alTLiSCTnS u,I.r-
EauHT CLtSyIttH. Manager.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26

Pcstotiicc address, Mcekor. Colo. Range.
Yellow creek. Cattle branded same us cut on
fisht side; some left side and some both sides.
"ors" brand Il "' 1. on light shoulder.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26
EZRA FLEMING.

Above brand on both sides. Earmarks.
square crop and slit on left car. Double dew
laps OH nil cattle. Horse brand @ 3 on left
shoulder Range Yellow creek. rostof,cc ud-
dress, Meoscr. Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26

n'visaged war hangs Overwhelmingly
..uropc once more. The election
neral BouIangcr tn 'ta -
ADAMS s PIERCE.
A. 81. PIERCE. Manager.
The Meeker herald., 1889-01-26
CHARLES Iurr!.ii.

cattle brundcsi .aIar 81. cat "u tsaih Hips
Here. tun.'td ssiuo a. cut 81 i~tt ssagl 'rr.
N"at ga !-fi iAish. iausr. Lrasr waite river
AMI Hue Mountain. UHrn-it ,rsIugy, caIufail.
i'ostnl.e- Hilr,'', Ilizh Ssr-s. Foreman,
Asai-y. Utah.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
Fort Omaha Party.

The Fort Omaha Social club gave its
second dance of the season during the week.
The music was furnished by the Fort Omaha
Musical club. Supper was served at IL p. IN.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Temper, Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Loyns, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Forbes, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Giblin, Mr.
and Mrs. James Laden, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander, MIR. and Mrs.
ID Young, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Bergath, Mr.. and Mrs
Ehe Rivers, Mr.. and Mrs. Hail, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Brooks. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Luchsmeyer, Mr.. and Mrs. James Davidson,
Mr. and Mrs. William Allison, Mr. and Mrs.
r. Staser, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Loveland,
Mr. and Mrs. +. j. Shaw, MIR. and Mrs. II.
Guner; Misses Birdie Couley, Amelia Bank
hart, Cecilia Hanson, Amelia Sullivan, Mollie
Enger, Hattie Jones, Nellie Jones, Marie
Sullivan, Kate Lille. Fannie GILL; Emma
Hanson. Ella Wait; Messrs. Henry Shultz
Louis Littlefield, Louis Purtell, Jack Cody
E. Cody, X. Cody +. &. Boyle, w. l.. Payne,
John Ashworth, J. Lyons, p. Il. Muller, r..
Fink, II. Brennan, J. Woolf a. Wood, S.
Ochler William McGregory, w. Emerson,
J. e. Williams, G. Ebria, Il, Gerlack and g.
HanZmann.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
GoAconct
~ ~'aaR1.
In PARLOR, HALL And BOWER
Where the Past Week Was Spent
By Votaries of Pleasure.
THE MYSTERIES OF HALLOWEEN.
Shall Cutaway Coats BE Allowed at
the CotilIion Parties?-Whnt DO
the Lady Patronesses Say
ABOUT II?
Halloween.

The world grows older and grayer year by
year, and, unhappily much of the poetry Is
relegatcd to the past; fairy tales along with
superstition, and incarnations against the
powers OF evil.
In the old-folk lore days. when the times
were full of wonder and the people denseiy
ignorant, firmly creditlng fact that they
were everywhere surrounded by an uncanny
crowd of wierd spirits, IL was but natural To
resort TO any means of diyination with the
probable aid of these enemies to peace OF
minu to go in ''where angels fear to tread.'
II was in this wise that the practices of the
eve of All Saints originated, practices that
still hold favor in Scotland, Wales and some
parts OF Ireland. The unwedded OF both
sexes invoke the power that be- by the pull
ing of Kali, burning of nuts, sewing hemp
seed, going below stairs with a lighted can
die in hand to search a mirror for future
wife or husband; these, with the Three
dstesn form of divnation and innumerable
other rites set forth in fetching Jingle IN
Breno's poem, "HOlloween,n are prac-
ticed by them every twelve months.
The whole tenor of the evening IS eerie and
calculated to inspire the guests with state
of nerves most liable 10 receive gruesome
impressions and there have been occasions OF
history when minds not 'ower stroug" have
Welded to the awful reaches of the imagina-
tion with the sad result of "liying and dying
delecrit."
II is in the more benighted regions OF any
country that these evidences OF mental
shadow really hold a respected place, to us
the customs have come filtered and purified,
as the excuse for a hoydenish social evening
with no thought of truth or reason Tor belief
In the tary practices.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
The Coat Makes the Man.

Apropos of what one should wear, it has
been whispered between the dying fire and
early candle light that the young men of the
Cotiilion club are seriously considering the
wearing of cutaway coats instead Of the con-
ventional evening dress.
That it is true one is disinclined to believe,
but the suggestion Is SO appalling as to pro-
woke a remonstrance.
In the first place, they cannot consistently
commit such social solecism. They organ
lied their club with any amount of swagger,
list of lady patronesses that would grace
the most crushing affair of the season and
promise of something delightful in the way
of dances.
Now that the bravest among our young
men are beginning to make visits and attend
the theater in evening dress, what in the
name of all that is a la mode is the use OF
going back to the fashion of popular dress
years ago, when Omaha was distinctly prim-
tive! 1t were more forgivable to go fur
ther into the past and adopt the aboriginal
paint and feathers, that, at least, would be
unique!
However, do not let us retrograde, es.
pecially in Il matter that custom has about
as firmly established de rigeur as the use OF
the fork. Possibly some young men among
them have no evening dresses Very we'll
then, have little informal gatherings and
get as much sweetness out Of them as they
can hold; out, IN the name of honesty, don't
attempt a cotillion club, with "lady patron
essess" and all the frills, unless you are
able to dress up ITO your blue china"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
Bargains! Bargains!
Bargains in COlored Dress Goods.

We are determined to reduce our stock
this month, and in doing so our friends will
reap the benefit We have gone over our
stock and carefully selected goods which we
want to close out, and marked them away
down, so that now YOU can buy the best goods
for the price of the cheapest.
An odd line of Broadhead Twills ia plaid
and plain, TO CLOSE OUT 3TlSc.
An odd lot OF 42inch Cashmeres in all col
ors and worth SOC; TO CLOSE OUT 37lSc.
An odd lot of Faunels in stripe and gray
effects, worth sos; TO CLOSE OUT 32lzc.
A Genuine all wool F'launelin few shades
Just as drive, 42l5c.
54-lnch all wool Tricot the very best quail
ity and always retailed forSl.o5; TO CLOSE
OUT Si1Sc.
5i-inch all wool E'lanneis at the low price OF
65c; worth every day, 75c.
SPECIAL
We have an odd lot of Serges Twills and
Magnus Cords, they have rctailed for 81 and
$1.25: TO CLOSE our T9c.
All Wool Cashmeres in new shades and
IN beautiful cloth. for 81 Sc; worth Csc.
Combination Suits have to be sold every
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
Social Virtues.

1t does not follow 8s the night the day."
that because the ball is set rolling in Omaha
'and all goes merry as a marriage bell, that
the young women in society are all given over
to the dizzy whirl
On the contrary there are myriads OF i'm
proving things that go to engage their atten-
tion, but when and how is a natural occasion
for wonder. Yet, marvel as you may, they
magically make time TO encourage the reaches
of intellect in the following wise;
Miss Rustn has organized two classes with
the object of an abridged course OF reading
on "Somc Influences to be Traced in Modern
English poetry" with the following topics:
/. Vers de Societe.
2. Austin Dobson and his English Masters.
(Thackeray, Prled, Prior, Herrick, &C. }
3. Old Metrical Forms.
4, William Morris-"The Earthly Para
dse.n
5. Morris aud Chaucer.
u. Taste for Mediaeval Lore.
q icelandic Myths.
s. Lyrical Beauty for It's Own Sake. (Swin-
burne, Shelley
O. "Atalapta IN Calydon."
10 Greek Sources.
IL Poetry of the Problems of Life. (Mat-
thew Arnold, Clough.)
12. Poetry of the Probems of Life (Tenny-
sou, Wordsworth.)
13. Translations of Serious Poetry.
IA. influence of Heine.
l5. American Poetry as initiative.
Mondays and Tuesdays are the days chosen
for the meetings and with sucn fascinating
plan of study they promise To- be deseryedly
popular. The Tuesday class numbers
twenty.f five members already.
MIR. and Mrs. Brachvogel nave organized
highly interesting German class. which
meets at their home Monday evenings. Their
plan of immediate study Is the reading OF
Schiilers "Marie STUART with Mr. Hitch.
cock To assist in the explanation and TO light
up the darker corners of the poets meaning
for those whose German is yet in it's infancy
The members are MIR. and Mrs. q. NJ Hitch
cock, Miss Rustin, Miss Yost, Miss Sher-
wood. Miss Nash, Miss Miilard, Miss Clara
| Brown, Messrs. koenig, Voss and Wlll Nc
cague. The evenings are rendered lighter
| by music and conversation after the lesson
| DR.. Duryea has begun his Wordsworth
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
ANahay German.

Halloween was celebrated variously IN
Omaha. Among other entertainments
Thursday evening was u very unique affair
in the way of n candy german given IN the
Clarke row at the Misses Duryea's.
There were ten couples dancing and the
favors were entirely of candy. Candy dolls,
cigars fish, canes aud every conceivable
thing in sugar form.
The indirect favors were appropriate TO
the eve OF All Saints. Apples were arranged
in tempting heaps with girls name on each
one and the man, OF course, danced with tho
glrl whose name he drew.
Again n young woman was seated and n
number OF young men were given matches
to burn for her sweet sake, the one burning
the match without breaking the charred
ghost of II, found his reward IN her company
for the waltz.
Another figure was so curious as to de-
serve relating Two very small apples were
suspended from the chandelier. and two men
We're TO stab at them with carving knives,
the one whose skill pierced the apple la
William Tell, had the pleasure OF
dancing with some chosen young woman.
These with innumerable other Halloween
devices lent an added zest 10 a charming
German. The dancers We're: Miss Duryea,
Miss Mary Duryea, Miss Lowe, Miss KITTY
Lowe, Mrs. Vnll, Miss Miller, Miss Vashti
Miller, Miss Burns, Mr.. John Clarke, Mr..
Heth, Mr. Ward, MIR. Allen, MIR. Fosbeuner,
Mr. Downs, Mr.. McDougal, Mr. Messmore
aud Mr.. Clarence Brown, as leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
LINEN FACED UNDERWEAR.


30 dozen Ladies' Linen Faced Jersey Fit
ting Vests and Pants, this is a new make of
Jersey Underwear every garment warranted
to wear and guaranteed not to shrink, they
are worth s2 each Price for this sale s1.50
each. DO not fail to examine this new brand.
COMBINATION SUITS.
We are sole agents in Omaha for the cele-
brated Dress Reform Union Suits, indorsed
by "Jenuess Miler'' as being the very best
suits made, in all sizes, in Ladies' and Chill
dren's.
HOSIERY.
80 dozen Ladies' extra heavy all pure wool
Seamless Hose, black only. at 35c, for 81
ONYX STAINLESS BLACK.
SO dozen of our standard "Onyx Brand"
Hosiery, every pair warranted stainless, at
CSC; cheap at 371Ic.
so dozen Ladies' Onyx Stainless Black
double fleece lined Hose, with double heels
and toes, at 3115c; worth Soc.
The "Onyx' Brand is the best Stainless
Black Hose made, every pair warranted.
CASHMERE HOSE.
300 pairs of the genuine I. and X. Morley,
Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose, very fine
quality, ribbed and plain, all Sizes at SOC a
pair
CHILDREN'S WOOL HOSE.
During this sale we will sell nearly 400
pairs of Children's Heavy Black all wool
Hose ribbed and plain, (they are odd lots and
szes) and worth from 90 to roc; sale price
in all sizes 3716c
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03

season, we are going to make prices on them
10 effect clearing:
Combination Suits worth $780, for $50.
Combination Suits worth Si400, for s., 75
Combination Suits worth Sl5.0p, for S9.55
2 Combination Suits worth S25, for S9.75
Combination Suits worth S25.00 for S17.50
Combination Suits worth s3450, for $3.50
In all of our stock you will find some of the
greatest bargains ever offered.
Our prices in Broadcloths are making a
speedy clearance, 95c, Sl.l5, s150 sl.75 and
$3.50. This is cheaper than you have ever
bought them for before, get one before the
assortment is brokcn
All colors but black On Monday
i5c, S5c, sl.00 aud sl.25. so cents.
AL colors but black On Monday
sl.35, Sl.50, Sl.G5 and Sl.75 IS cents.
The above goods are all perfect.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
A Pink Tea.

Mrs. Joseph Barker, whose entertainments
are fairly sumptuous, and whose invitations
invariably receive ready acceptance, gave
a high tea in honor of Colonel and Mrs. Lud.
dington. Although it is bit late to make
mention of it, the table was so especially
beautiful as 10 render it excusable.
A dainty pink silk scarf stretched the
whole length, bordered with any quaatity Of
graceful feathery ferns, while in the center
of the table was an enormous bowl of eX-
quistely lovely La France roses. The whole
comprising an effect IN pink that was real
treat TO the ewes
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03
Creche Bail.

There is nothing under the smiling or
frowning skies that makes the home nest so
attractive as the baby. The little guileless,
care free life is the delight and wonder of
older folk, and their nearest wish Is that the
darling should only lose his smile in sleep to
find it when he wakes.
In the homes that are blessed, everything
that is part and parcel of the day is made to
conform 10 his needs and comfort.
He is the autocrat of heart and hearth and
there is alive within every mother and
father a tender commseration for the little
ones less fortunate than their own.
The baby requirements of sleep, food and
warmth are so easily gratiiied by the we'll
to-do and so hard to supply by the poor,
though the mother-love is just as yearning
and as anxious.
The good women who have interested
themselves IN the baby world where silver
spoons are unknown, have built big nur-
sery for the comfort of tine little ones, while
their mothers are working during the day.
Next Tuesday evening, at their charity
ball. they Will furnish music and supper and
dancing as an "open sesameh to the public
heart, and, as a Joy to the public memory
that these babies may be kept toasty warm
during the coming winter.
And then there is an ugly debt OF $1,000
shadowing the creche that may keep the
wholesome sunshine away from these dear
little souls if kindly hands do not interfere.
The creche is the sweetest charity in
Omaha, and above all others should be sup.
ported. Give, therefore, generously from
your hearts through your pocket and the
babies will grow and thrive, while God will
bless you.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-03

class having had the first meeting last
Wednesday morning with some dozen mem
bers present.
Miss Ogden has several French classes in
the various stages of advancement at the
Paxton and her pupils are making astonish-
ing progress, although they are inclined to
captivating grace of their teacher.
Mrs. Bailey's class in physical culture
claims any number OF fashionable women as
its members, balancing the increased men,
talty with corresponding physical exercise.
Any number Of society women attend reg
ularly the mission, and some of the so-called
butterflies are organizing cooking school
and again a number Of kind-hearted girls
will meet on Monday morning at the Pax
ton in Mrs. GOWNS rooms to sew for the
little unfortunates at the Chlids hospital.
All of which but points the truth of Ser
mons in stones" There is really no double
enteudre in this relation to the cooking
school and renews any tagging faith we may
have of good in everything"