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Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01
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N Country Gentleman gives the
following simple and inexpen-
sive device for keeping cows clean
in the stall:
81 was troubled by filthy cows,
but my foreman suggested remedy
which in my case proved success,
and my COWS this spring are as clean
as ifrunning out on grass. My stalls
are simply level plank floors, and
are of the usual size. Just behind
the hind feet of the COW while eat
ing out of the manger, we put 2x4
inch scantling, SO the COW has to lie
down between the scantling and the
manger. The seantling is set on
edge and fastened by mailing cleats
to the sides of the stall, forming .
mortice, and the scantling just slips
into its place and can be removed al
pleasure for cleansing or other pur-
poses. This also prevents the vast
ing of the bedding, for none of it
gets mixed up with the dropping or
urine"
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01
STARKvILLE, MISS. MAY /, 1890.

nature. How important, therefore,
that he know something of the ele-
ments that compose the soil he plows
and the plants he cultivates. How
poor mother earth has suffered from
the ignorance of her sons. These
exhausted fields and quilted hills
could speak with eloquent tongues.
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01
No. 81

x HORSE will leave musty hay
IA untouched in his bin, no mat
ter how hungry he may be.
However great his thirst, he will not
drink of water Objectionable to his
questioning shifts; not from bucket
made in the least degree offensive.
His intelligent nostril will widen,
quivcr and query over the daintiest
bit offered by the fairest of hands.
A mare is never satisfied, either by
sight or whinny, that colt is really
her own until she has certified the
fact by means of her nose.
Blind horses will, as rule, gal
lop wildly about pasture without
striking the surrounding fence. The
sense of smell informs them of its
proximity. Others, when let out
from their stables will go directly to
the gate leading to their accustomed
feeding ground, and when desirous
of returning, after hours of careless
wandering, will distinguish that one
outlet, and patiently await its OPEN
ing. The odor of that particular
part of the fence serves as their
guide.
The, horse, when browsing, is
guided entirely by the nostrils in its
choice of proper food, and blind
horses never are known to make
mistakes in their diet.
Nervous and timorous as this no.
BILE animal is known to be, his fears
are, of course, doubled by this keen
ness of scent, for not only does the
eye inform him of danger, but the
nostrils also herald its presence.
The mere scent of buffalo robe is
sufficient to cause extreme terror in
many horses, and some, scenting
the smoke of a train which has long
since passed, show all the fear evok-
ed. by its actual presence.-Colman's
Rural World.
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01

TN reply to a number of inquiries
1 we have to-advise that it will not
pay to ship sweet potatoes to this
market, and rarely does SO. The
local crop is usually very large and
excellent in quality, embracing the
red and Yellow Nansemond and the
Jersey yellow, the varieties consid-
cred most valuable by consumers.
Shipments depreciatc a good deal
while in transit, being bruised and
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01

otherwise injured, and by the side
of the homegrown suffer very much
by comparison, and bring only about
half prices. The local supply is
visible for nine or ten months in the
year, and May, June and July offer
the best prices to distant shippers,
when our market is bare. .-Colman's
Rural World, st. Louis.
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01

exhausted fields and quilted hills
could speak with eloquent tongues.
DIGHT TIME FOR WEAVING
1A CALVES.-The practice varies
= from the time the calf is drop
ped until it is several weeks old,
but we think at two or three days
old is about the right time to
take the calf away from its dam.
The calf will suck in a little
while after it is dropped, and no
matter how much the cows udder is
infamed she will let the calf suck
and butt all it wants to, and it uses
its privilege freely. 1t. is thought
this butting is ofservice in reducing
inaammation, On the principle Of
counter irritation we suppose, but at
any rate the cow will allow the calf
to handle her udder much more
roughly than she will let a man rub,
it, and either the rubbing or the
butting ought to be done.
Another point in favor OF letting
the calf suck for few days is that
for the first three days after calving
the COW is more liable to have milk
fever than subsequently, and if her
calf is with her she is much better
satisfied and will keep very quiet,
and this state of quietude is just the
one we want to keep her in, as any
excitement at that time is as danger
GUS as to the human mother under
the same circumstances.
When the calf is weaned at three
days of age there lie very little trou-
BILE in teaching it. to drink, and the
quantity given can be exactly meas
ured, which cannot be done when it
is allowed to suck its dam. Some
times when a COW gives very rich
milk, and the calf gets too much, it
will give it the scours-a disease
much easier tor the calf to get than
for its owner to cure. Then, If the
milk is used for butter making, in a
few days the calf can be fed skim
med milk with linseed meal to re-
place the cream, thus saving all of
the cream for butter. Some think
that it is better for COW, oalf and
owner to let the calf suck for two or
three days.-Ex.
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01

1.-THE all-round-man belongs to the
past. The specialists is the man
of the present and future. The
sphere of human knowledge has
widened so immensely, human life
has become SO intense, that it is inn
possible for one to acquire practi-
cal, and useful acquaintance with
more than small segment of the
whole. There are specialists in lit
erature, journalism, medicine, the
ology, handcraft, and all the several
departments of science mental and
physical. Co-operasiye illdustfy
special training for special work is
the demand. of the times. Why are
agriculturists so slow to fall into
line? Their name is legion who
have not yet learned that agriculture
is science and farming an art.
Hence there is no felt necessity for
that special education and training
which are recognized as essential in
other callings and avocations. He
who would be lawyer must study
the science and practice of law be-
fore he can hope for clients. He
who would practice the healing art
must study anatomy, physiology
and materla medica, and secure a
diploma from a medical college be-
fore he can expect patients. But
the notion is general that any fool
with a well developed muscle can
guide the plow, and that education
is hindrance rather than q help in
the practice of agriculture. Now it
is not maintained that familiar ac-
quaintance with Horace and Homer
is necessary preparation for sue
cessful farming though even this is
not to be despised-but that work
ing acquaintances with the sciences
that are intimately related to agri-
culture is essential to the highest
success. The mechanic who knows
nothing of the use of his tools is a
bungling workman. He wastes both
time and material. The farmer is a
workman in the great laboratory Of
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1890-05-01

T AMBS running afeld in damp,
1 / cold weather, are subject to an
attack of rheumatism in the form
of stiff neck. The great cervical
muscles are ffattened and rigid, the
mead is drawn down almost to the
ground, so that the little animal,
though perfectly bright otherwise, is
unable to suck and would perish un-
less assisted. We have never given
any treatment beyond helping the
lamb to suck for several days. We
once had case which lasted twenty
days, but the final recovery was
complete and the lamb became q
valuable animal,
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Now is the time for the inhabitants of the rural districts to conjure up the an nual thunder storm scare and invoke the shade of Ben Franklin by converting houses and barns into the semblance of huge metallic porcupines. Scofiing neigh bors console them with jeers, but per haps erect wooden rods to scare away that ''hardy perennial" the lightning rod agent. Something is to be said on both sides of the question. It is quite certain that a we'll grounded net work of conductors will avert to very great ex- tent danger from lightning, but it is ex- tremely likely that the same result is not at all attainable by the average rod that thrusts it's point few inches above the chimney top. It is well to remember that few tall trees around house form a very efficient and artistic system that is always we'll grounded and never needs overhauling. Electrical World.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
BETHEL.

A. ". Twiss's drug store, St. Mary s parsonage and Walt McDowell's meat wagon have received fresh paint; Martin Howley's house on the Great Pasture road is in the hands of the painters.
 One of the largest and most successful strawberry and ice cream festivals in Bethel was that held in St. Thomas par ish building, Friday evening. The at tendance was large, the refreshments of the best and the receipts gratifying. Both floors of the building, which was prettily trimmed with flowers, were brought into use. Music was an enjoy able feature. Strawberries and cake and more substantial food disappeared rapid ly, but the way the cream was called for was fairly marvellous and fresh supply was required early in the evening. Cred. it should be given the committee iI charge, especially the ladies, while those in charge of the booths should not be forgotten. At the candy booth were Mrs Fife Crofut and Miss Edith Smith at the flower booth, Misses Cummings and Hattie Lyon.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

The new store of Hurd & Jones will be opened Saturday at the central stand, 423 Main street, Bridgeport, where the large sign over the entrance and one on each side of the store can be easily seen. The store has been entirely re-fitted and much extra shelf room added, making ample room for large stock of fancy goods and notions. This new firm will keep well assorted stock of laces, rib bons, hosiery, underwear, gloves, hand kerchiefs, yarns, dress trimmings ,linings, etc. The many friends and customers of this we'll known firm will be welcomed at their new place of business, where they will receive prompt attention by compe- tent and agreeable salespeople, and find prices on their goods marked the lowest. As this firm are well known and expert enced hands at this business, we can safely predict for them ! successful trade from the start, commencing Saturday, 2Sth, at 423 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

There are few cases of illness where water should not occupy the highest place as remedial agent. A strip of flannel or a napkin wrung out of hot wa ter and applied round the neck of q child that has croup will usually bring relief in ten minutes. A towel folded several times and quickly wrung out of hot wa ter and applied over the seat of the pain in toothache or neuralgia will generally afford prompt relief This treatment in colic works like magic. We have known cases that have resisted other treatment for hours yield to this in ten minutes. There Is nothing that will so promptly cut short congestion of the lungs, sore throat or rheumatism,.as hot water, applied promptly and thoroughly Pieces of cottou-batting dipped in hot water and kept applied to new sores and cuts, bruis- ca and sprains Is the treatment adopted in many hospitals. Aspraincd ankle has been cured in nm hour by showering lt with hot water, poured from height oi . flow feet. Tepid water nets promptly as an cmetic and hot water taken freely half an hour before bedtime Is the best .cathnrtlc in the ease of constipation- Probably much of the value of various kinds of s.herb drinks" Ia due to the hot water in which they are tal<en.-s Leeds Mercury.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Crops promise about an average yield on the whole; the hay crop being unusu- ally good, while rye fields look well. The blight on oats is marked, but the pota- toes, of greater importance to the aver age farmer, promise an unusual yield l; corn looks well, though trifle back ward and the coming weeks will largely determine what the crop will be. Der ries have blossomed full and have set finely, as also have grape vines. The strawberries, which sold 10 quarts for $I and even less when markets were glut- ted, were fully equal to the average. Larger fruits, including cherries, peach es, pears and apples, will be almost Il failure, having blossomed scantily and showing few sets.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Editor Wilder of the New Haven Pal ladium read carefully prepared paper before the Congregational State confer ence, last week, on the secular newspa- per, in which he proved that the papers of this State are principally manned by professed Christians. He finely con- densed their strength and weakness in these words: "Our State papers are free, with unimportant exceptions, from the licentiousness and corrupting tendencies that characterize some of the great met ropolitan journals, Our faults are those of triviality, inaccuracy, lack of fine touch and good taste in recording local events and feebleness and ignorance in editorial discussion" MT Wilder grae- iously referred to the BEE in his paper as tone of the most prosperous weeklies in the State.r
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
HATTERToWN.

Levi Blackman of Stepney has repaired Grandson Parmelee's barn and built stabling in the basement for cattle.
 Jesse Lewis, son of Mrs Fred Porter, has been very sick with pneumonia.
 Louise !. Beers, who was at the home of Charles Roberts, last week, gained newspaper notoriety by leaving her Nor walk home to visit in Hattertown with out informing her friends of her inten- tions or making any preparation for the journey. Taking the wrong road, she went down to Bedding Ridge, after leav- ing the train at Bethel, but found the way to her friends, though exhausted by the trip Relatives in Norwalk sought her in vain and thought she had gone to New York, but at last traced her here and she was taken home.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
SOUTHPORT.

Mrs Elmer Shepard of Bridgeport vis- tied A. T. White, last week. George Smith entertained friends from Bethel and Union City, last week.
 Mrs Polly Stowe went to Hartford with her daughter.
 MT and Mrs A. Purdy of Stepney visit ed A. T. White, Sunday.
 Mrs Wallace Tucker of Bridgewater visits her brother, Granville Warner.
 Hull's hill, Saturday evening, re-elect- ed Charles French committee and Amos T. White clerk.
 Children's day was observed by the Hall.s hill Sunday school at the school house, last Sunday afternoon at 5. The school room was nicely decorated with flowers for the occasion A program, nicely arranged by Miss Annie Fairchild, ], the teacher, and others, was well carried out; by the children. They spoke their pieces finely and the re..ding and singing were good,
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
MONROE.


 4 coon recently killed hen and 1a ducks for H. N. Latin of Walkers Farm in one night and nine chickens the next night, after which the coon paid the pen alty of it's crimes.
 Henry Plumb of ogdensburg, N. Y, born August ?, 1902, was grandson of Isaac Plumb, who, with two sisters, Re sbecca and Susanna, was baptized in Mil ford in TBS. These also were children of Joseph and Kebecca H. D. Plumb. shape Of q chicken born with four perfect legs and feet.
 Robert L Goldsborongh graduated from the cheahiFe academy June 20.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

A Sandy Hook veteran writes as fol- lows to the Waterbury American: News paper accounts of a premature discharge of cannon at shelton, whereby several men were seriously injured, remind us that Fourth of July Is near, when such so-called accidents are liable to happen. The cause of them ls ignorance. As a knowledge of the cause and prevention may save life, an artillery veteran asks space Go explain.
 Powder alone will not leave fire to ig nite the next charge, nor will wadding of any kind or amount, if placed in front of the powder. For convenience in load ing, however, and for other reasons, the powder Is usually loaded in bags, which should always be made of wooden, as it Is not likely to retain fire. It is bits of these bags which were behind the pow der, or of the fuse, sometimes used, which cause the mischief, and now comes the essential part of the whole thing. Im- mediately after firing the gun, man No. should cover the vent air tight, with his protected thumb and consistently hold it there while others sponge gun; then reload it, after which he may leave. The "sponge" should be cylinder of wood, eight inches long, covered with sheep pelt, of size to fit gun bore snugly when wet. This fixed on q staff, weGted, run to bottom of gun.bore and turned twice, by aid of the confined smoke, completely smothers all fire, while No. As thumb prevents the escape and return of air to fan hot stuff into coals of fire. These are army rules.
 During the late wal, single guns of our field battery were fired as often as three times minute, but in three years ser vice we had no mishap from premature discharge of cannon.-[S.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

You can read the proof of d newspaper article three or four times and repeatedly pass the same mistake without seeing it. All newspaper men tell you so. But as soon as the press is started and the pa per is printed in it's complete shape, there stands the error in front of you, so big that you can't see anything else. It's a strange fact and is probably the same reason why it is so easy to edit a newspa- per after it is printed.-[ Holyoke Trans cript.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
SOUTH BRITAIN.

In 1925, the Congregational church of this place was built and dedicated, July 4, 1926 and did not require bell ringer for six years. In 1882, the late MT Bel was hung in the belfry and the first time it was tolled was at the death of Elisha Bradley. But it's usefulness is past and it has been replaced by new one, John Pierce, ST, experimenting the job. We bid you farewell, as you take your de. parture for your temporary home ill Troy, N Y
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Representative Michael J. Cavanaugh is winning golden opinions on all sides for the grace and ease with which he performs the marriage ceremony. Since becoming justice of the peace, he has several times been called upon to join in the holy bonds of matrimony the loving couples who, after procuring the license made necessary by Connecticut law, en- quire of Landlord Houlihan, the smiling town clerk, the way to the nearest mag istrate. The justice is near and the par Tor of the Grand Central is convenient, and soon the fond hearts are united. Wthsu allurements, the list of mar riages in Newtown during 1890 should be far in excess of it's predecessors.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
The Reporter.

Who works for IS hours per day. While others sleep and while others play, Reporting conventions without flaw In favor of the eighthour law2
 The reporter. Who works and sweats on Sunday night And swears, till his collar gets too tight, "Fixing" sermon he has been taking Upon "rhe Evils of sabbath Brealing"?
 The reporter. Who writes up the fashions in hats and boots And the very latest styles in suits, To please tho dude, his cousins and aunts, While he goes around with hole in his pantsi
 The reporter. And who at last when his race is run, wnl hear the welcome words, "well done, On earth you had neither scrip nor land; Pass on to the reporters stand"?
 The reporter.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

It Is said that there are 35 kinds of granite in Maine. each of which possesses distinctive characteristics readily recog- ni2ed by workmen acquainted with mon umental and building stones. There are all shades of what are termed white gran ite, the most beautiful of which is the Hallowell, together with the red granite of Red Beach and the black granite of Addison. Maine possesses q wealth of resources in these valuable building stones which has hardly yet been appre- eiated, notwithstanding the vast amount the State by the product of it's quarries.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
BLOOMFIELD.

The new barn of Homer Keeler is coy- cred and nearly completed.
 John w. Hall is with Horace Craw- ford of Stony Hill for the Summer.
 Martin Collins, who has been practice ing dentistry in New Milford, will soon begin college course.
 Superintendent Northrop of the Cen- tral cemetery association deserves credit for the interest he has taken in the grounds.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

A new firm bid for the trade of the BEES army of readers. Hurd & Jones, who have had long experience with W. B. Hall & Co.,, will open, Saturday. 18th, at 423 Main street, Bridgeport. Their stock of fancy goods and notions will be found as fresh and cheap as any. Read their big advertisement elsewhere.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27
mothers love links earth to heaven TGood Housekeeping.

The oat crop will probably be the shortest harvested in this section in many years, owing to the ravages of green louse which saps the lite of the plant, causing the leaves to turn yellow. The same insect infests wheat fields and the pest is wide spread, extending over the counties of eastern New York.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Attorney Russell of New Haven, coun. sel for George l.. Yeomans, the executor of the estate of Mrs Louisa smith, has filed notice of appeal to the superior court from Judge Beecher's accounting. Geomans wanted all preferred claims, such as expenses of settlement, etc., to take dividend with unpreferred credit ora
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Presiding Elder Beach preached at the M. E. church, Monday evening. and held quarterly conference.
 Mrs Charles Hine and son are in OK ford.
 Mrs William Hinman and family occu- py their Summer residence.
 John Murray and wife spent Sunday in Newtown.
 Mrs Theodore Mallory has entertained friends from Meriden.
 Mrs Marcia Hinman has been with Miss Alice Stiles.
 School meeting, Saturday at s p m.
 Mrs Reuben Pierce has visited her father, Adam Guthrie.
 Mrs W. W. Olmstead entertains Emily Robinson of Bridgeport.
 Mrs Steele and family of Brooklyn are in town.
 Clarke Stone is laying new walks, painting his house and making decided Improvements about his place.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

About so cans of milk, in cans and cases, are now shipped daily by the New town creamery and the milk is loaded upon a car left at the creamery siding in the morning. Although the market is full of milk, Mir Tuthill has, as yet, had little difficulty in disposing of his sup ply, which fully equals that of last year. For May, a cent and a half quart was paid and this price will probably prevail through June and July, us it did last year.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

Tommy Farrell of the Glen was severe ly cut on the calf of the leg, last week, while playing ball. He was trying to find lost ball, when another boy told him to hurry and playfully threw bot tie at him. It struck him on the left leg and cut into the flesh, making trans verse cut of about two and half inches, in which Dr Richardson was obliged to take three stitches.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

There is about II feet of water in the well at Ronalds peak, which is 46 feet deep. Thousands of loads of stone have been used in laying up the walls and they are now but few feet from the surface. A shaft six feet in diameter is left and through this water will be brought to the surface by means of a force pump attached to the rejuvenated wind mill.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-27

The inventory of Elon Booths estate has been completed. The property is in stocks, bonds, personal notes, Western mortgages and foots up to $l5s,000. This may be somewhat reduced, howev- CT, for all stocks and bonds have been listed at their market value, while there are other securities which will not req lize more than half the face value.