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Southern live-stock journal., 1891-05-14
Value Of Alfalfa.
j. II. c..
LAUDERDALE, Miss, May 6.


LAuDERDALE, Miss, May 6.
PROF. J. HI. CoNNELL:
Will you please advise me as to
nature and value of alfalfa or lu-
cerne (the same) for pasturage and
hay? What kind of soil does it re-
quire7 Would it do in this section
on rather thin land with light yel-
low clay subsoil? J.E. t.
ANswER.-The value of the al
falfa or lucerne (medacargo sativa)
is most appreciated in the stages of
the Pacific slope and in other re-
gions where drouth prevails It's
habit of growth does not recommend
it especially for pasture, because it
is erect and not spreading. When
closely pastured the crown of the
plant is eaten out and it's vitality in
jured. The seed are costly and
when land is once set it is allowed
to remain in this clover for many
years. Like the tree, it is perennial
but the top dies down every season
and new shoots are put up the next
from the old root. The long life of
this root enables it TO descend to un-
usual depth in search of plant food
and moisture. It has been claimed
that the root has been found twenty
feet in length.
It's adaptability seriously limits
| its use South. On thin surface soil
the roots penetrate to only moder-
ate depth and the plant grows less
in number year after year. It is,
therefore, not to be recommended
for thin surface soils underlaid with
heavy clay. think the bad effects
of this thin soil may be corrected by
by an application of cow or stable
manure. 1t appreciates deep sur
| face soil and thrives best on such.
Regardless of fertility so far as 9TH
er crops are concerned, if the plant
once reaches development. l think
that a top dressing of manure will
always pay in growing clovers, cow
peas, etc. If you use alfalfa give it
top dressing for one or two sea.
sons. Seed cost 13 cents per pound
and should be sown very early in
spring in drills Is inches apart, 10
pounds to the acre and be cultivated
the first year. Such heavy growths
are made in some parts of the Unit
ed States that the hay cannot be
cured on the land on which it was
grown and it is therefore fed green.
| have never seen it grow so rankly.
A farmer rarely wants more than a
few acres of this crop, since it must
be located near barn and intended to
remain in one crop indefinitely.
j. H. G.
Southern live-stock journal., 1891-05-14
Editorial Notes.

Miss, writes: "You can put my
name down for dairy association.
Mr.. J. P. Wiser, living near
Emporea, Kan, has 600 acres of his
ranch seeded to blue grass. Ken
lucky will have to look sharp or
Kansas will be stealing some of her
thunder.
"A correspondent from Shelby
county, Tenn, under date of May s,
writes: cit has been very dry and
cold here for some weeks. Crops
coming up very slowly. Pastures
parched and failing; ground hard
and dry. Thermometer registered
3S and 36 deg. on the 9th and 7th.
We need rain and sun badly"
In a warm, muggy spring, ii
is often a task of the greatest diff
Guilty to keep Merino ewes free from
maggots, even when they have
been tagged. If they were shorn
at or just before lambing all this
most disagreeable labor would be
obviated.-Am. Sheep Breeder and
Wool Grower.
We heartily endorse the fol-
lowing from the Western Plowman:
eff you must have a dog, have
an intelligent one that the stock
will respect but will not fear. A
well trained Scotch collie can be
made very useful on the farm.
You may as we'll put a mortgage
on your farm as a dog that will
worry the stock and whose nature is
to do only savage things"
II. w. Valentine shipped las,
week from Fort Collins, Colo, a
steer within week of being three
years old, that weighed 1870 lbs.
This steer is said to have been pas
tured on clover in summer and fed
on alfalfa in winter, and lived en-.
tirely out-do rs. Cattle of this
class will pay. What pity there
are not more of hem.-Kansas
City Livestock Indicator.
"A Paris, Texas, subscriber
writes: "Please let me know where
and at what price I can get Fugate
machine for dehorning; and is it the
best known Off" We are unable to
furnish the address of the COMPANY
manufacturing the machine. Posi-
bly, some of our readers can. The
machine is highly spoken of in our
agricultural exchanges, but we have
never seen any advertisement of the
company manufacturing them.
In a paper read before the Indi-
ana Dairymen's Association on
"Money in the Dairy if Well Man
aged" Mr.. C. B. Harris of Goshen,
Ind made the following argument
Southern live-stock journal., 1891-05-14
Our Question Box.

ANSWERS BY PROF. j. H. CONNELL,
A. & M. COLLEGE.
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BILLS our or ORDER.

On motion OF MI. Dibjle, S. p. Cs2, to
authorize the Directors of the Veterans
Home Association to exchange certain
lands in the City and County OF San
Francisco for certain other properly be-
longing to said city and county. or for Il
lease OF said property. was taken up,
made q case of urgency, passed and trans
mitted to the Senate.
On motion OF Mr.. HAYES. A. B. 7GS, re-
lating TO the leasing Of wharves, docks
and landings under control of the Earbor
commissioners, was taken MP and passed.
lA!r. tShanahan III the chair.
On motion OF Mr.. Clark, $. b. 4I3. pro-
yiding ior deputies i'll the office Of the
Attorney -tieGaral and fixing their saIa-
rieS, wRs taken uD. reld the second time,
and nado a special order for Saturday
Immediately after the reading of the jour
nal.
On motion of Mr. Gould. Mr.. Teuris'
bill amending the Police Fund Act was
taken up and passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Renfro, A. 3. Gil. re-
lating to probate matters, was taken up
and passed.
During the afternoon Mr.. Galbraith
rose to question of privilege. A San
Francisco paper had recorded him as one
ofthree voting against she ballot-reform
bill, whereas lie had voted in favor of it.
Some malicious remarks in the same
Journal Mr.. Galbraith Gisregarled, bnt
he desired his voting record to be straight
before the country.
AT 4:30 the House took q recess.
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than eight hours IN any one day. eff the
amendment does otapply TO piece work,
or work done by the hour" he says, sit
would be OF 10 effect, for the employer
would simply hire his men to work by
the hour or by the piece. II il docs ap-
ply TO such work, it would operate to the
injury Of the laboring man in many eases
by preventing industrious men from
earning more than is paid for eight hours
work. 10 law should be framed to pre-
vent Il man from working as many hours
us he pleases, if he obtains compenSating
paY.'
The Executive also expresses his dis
approval OF S. b. 50, providing that 80
shall BE pay for labor on all public work.
The price Of labor varies in different lc-
caittios, owing to the difference in the
cost of living. The Governor regards
this as class legislation, and an unjust
discrimination in favor OF small per-
centage of those interested, and would
result in Increased taxation upon the
many for the benefit OF few. The Ex-
ecutiye also thinks the effect would be to
increase the number of those seeking
public employment and thus tend toward
decentralization of politics, by tempting
men to place themselves more unresery-
ediy III the hands OF their employers for
political purposes.
The veto messages are quite long, but
INC ''ooNe stie Iue ctlieI points Elttue
therein,
Senator MCGOWAN yesterday offered
the following, which was referred to the
Committee ofthe Whole Public:
WHEREAS, Senator w. Fl. Williams on yes
terday introduced u resolution of inquiry as
to who would rock the the cradle' under GER
tain circumstances; therefore
R"sotred, That the following be framed and
presented to said Senator Williams as a reply
to said inquiry:
when Wolnen's Rights have come to stay,
AND When q woman wants 10 vote
she'll take her time ano, have her saw
OF this you scoficrs make a note!
But should there be "hindraneer mute
All tucked UP in its cradle there
Shell Introduce u substitute"
Or with her lord she'll make "a pair"
But should the poets fears prove true,
And should the mammals walk the decks
Should wives turn sailors through and
through,
And should the girls all lose their sex
Oh, tell U.s. Williams tell us true
Poetic champion of the MEN-
W!.ateser eyef would youtio
With any sort OF cradle THEN?
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YOUR MONEY, OR YOUR LIFE!

This question is "pertn one, but
we mean it. Will you sacrifice a few
paltry dollars, and save your life2 or
will you allow your blood to become
tainted, and your system rundown,
until, finally, you are laid away in the
grave? Better be in time, and s:hold
up" your hands for DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, a guar
onteed remedy for all scrofulous and
other blood taints, from whatever
cause arising. It cures all Skin and
Scalp Diseases, Ulcers, Sores, Swell
ings and kindred ailments. It is
powerfully tonic as well as altera-
tive. OF blood-cleansing, in its effects.
hence it strengthens the system and
restores vitality, thereby dispelling
all those languid, stirred feelings"
experienced by the debilitated. Es-
pecially has it manifested its potency
in curing letter, Salt-rheum, Ecze-
ma. Erysipelas, Boils, Carbuncles,
Sore Eyes, Goitre, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Makers,
No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. 7.
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THE WEATHER.

"A High Barometer and Northerly
Winds Prevail on the Coast.
The Signal Service temperature at 5 A.
NJ. and p. NJ. yesterday was 54o and So,
while the highest and lowest temper
ature was 66' and 52o, with brisk north
erly winds and a cloudless sky.
The barometrical readings at 5 A. NJ.
and p. N. were 30.l7 and 30.0S inches.
high barometer and northerly winds
prevail all along the coast north Of San
Francisco.
The highest and lowest one
year ago yesterday was $50 and 80, and
one year ago to-day GO and AZ, and no
rainfall.
The rainfall in this city on Thursday
night was .O2 of an inch, making I2.Gs
for this season as against little over 2S
inches last year.lThere was snow-storm
yesterday in Central Iowa and cold
weather prevailing.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The Governor has vetoed s. B. So, rela-
tive to eight hours being days work.
In doing so he referred to remarks made
by him on the subject in his inaugural
address. The present law. the Executive
says, provides that eight hours shall con-
stitute days labor on public works.
The bill just passed proposed to amend
the law so that contractors and sub-con-
tractors shall forfeit all pay for work done
if any laborer is permitted to work more
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ASSEMBLY.

The House assembled at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
Speaker CooniJs i'll the chair. Roll Called
quorum present. Prayer by the Chap
lain. Reading OF the journal dispensed
with.
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On All Sides

Are heard words OF praise for Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Having rapidly Won its way to the
front, Hoods Sarsaparilla is now the leading
blood purifier and tonic medicine all over the
country, its sales far exceeding those of all
other sarsaparillas and blood purifiers. The
people have beenquick to orecognize in Hoods
Sarsaparilla an honest medicine at an honest
price, honestly recommended for those
troubles which it honestly cures. This is
tho secret of the marvellous success of
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S
SarsapaFiEIa

' In the spring of 1890 experienced that
tired, duh feeling, and what sleep / had
nights seemed to do me no good. Dyspep-
sia seized me, and each morning In the effort
to get rid of the bad taste L had severe
vomiting spells. was much discouraged.
Ny druggiSt.suggested Hoods Sarsaparilla.
l took two bottles and am happy to say it
made me new man, and never was better
than now." JOHN MACK, foreman Springer
& Wizards stock farm. Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to itself.
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Here is point to remember Hoods Sar-
saparilla is a modern medicine, originated
by thoroughly competent pharmacists, and
still prepared under their personal super
vision. Every ingredient used is strictly
pure, and is the best of its kind it is possible
to buy. All the roots and herbs are care
fully selected, are ground in our own drug
mill, and from the time of purchase until
Hoods Sarsapariila Is prepared, everything
is watched TO attain the best possible result.
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Makes the
Weak Strong

have used Hoods Sarsaparilla in my
family for the past four years, and for thor
ough blood purifier it has no superior. 1t is
fnvcluable as spring medicine; it inyigor-
ates the whole system and tones up the
stomach, and since became acquainted
with Hoods Sarsaparilla 1 always take
several bottles in the spring, and, as occasion
requires, the rest of the year" L. U. GIIe
MAN Aurelia. Iowa.
"I consider Hoods sarsaparilla one of
the best medicines 1 have in stock. and
one ] would recommend above Others, A.
HUNrss1AN, Druggist, Hebron, Nebraska.
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Afternoon Session.


The House reassembled at 2:30 o'clock.
Speaker Coombs in the chair.
On motion of Mr.. Lowe, the House de-
cided to attend the funeral of the late
Senator Hearst in a body.
SPECIAL SENATE FILE.
s. j. r. II, relative to the mining in
dustry of California, by Senator Voor-
HES, was read. DIR. Martin offered as a
substitute his A. j. r. 10 on the same
subject, mentioned inthe RECORD UNION
at the time of its introduction into the
House. Mr.. Clark moved the adoption
of the substitute.
Dr.. Martin made an able speech, full of
hydraulic eloquence. The substitute was
lost and Senator VOORHEES, resolution was
adopted.
[Mr. Dibble in the chair.l
Substitute for S. B. 13l, appropriating
S125, 600 for the erection and completion
of buildings for the Home for the Feeble
Minded, was approved by the Committee
Of the Whole and passed by vote of ayes
55, noes 6.
S. B. 134 changes the law for the record
ing and acknowledgment of transfers. SO
that married women may make such ac-
acknowledgements in the same manner as
men-not being taken apart from their
husbands or other influence to swear as
to their willingness. A motion to strike
out the enacting clause was lost and the
bill passed.
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Hoods s
Sar sapariIIa

and its positive medicinal merit is proven by
thousands of voluntary witnesses whom it
has cured of diseases more or less severe.
Hence the best advertising in behalf of
Hoods Sarsaparilla comes from the medi-
cine itself. That is, those who are cured by
it, recommend it to suffering friends, who in
turn derive benefit and urge others to try
this successful medicine. The circle of its
popularity grows rapidly from this cause
alone. If you need a good spring medicine,
take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
The record-union., 1891-03-14

THE genuine Angostura Bitters cure in
digestion and restore the appetite. Every
druggist keeps them. DIR. j. G. B. Sic
CERT & Sons, sole manufacturers.
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Makes the
Weak Strong

Il have been convinced that Hoods Sar-
saparilla is one of the greatest medicines in
the world. say this for the benefit of all
other tired out run down, hard-worging
women. Hoods Sarsaparilla is not only ex-
cellent as blood purifier. but for all other
female complaints. even if of long standing"
Mrs. NJ. A. ScARLETT, Worthwhile r. O.. Mich.
have been selling Sarsaparilla of differ
ent make for many years, and can say that
Hoods Sarsaparilla sells better and gives
more general satisfaction than any other
brand have ever handled" II. W. DYER,
Druggist Rockwell City, Iowa.
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G r Q G E RE s.

HAV1NG BOUGHT OUT THE GROCERY
III business corner Twentieth and streets,
we are now prepared to furnish the best
groceries, and ut the lowest prices to all our
friends and patrons.
fel7-lm EUDECH g. CoSsICH.
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@eassaen pailu fnr thr sen bnuar.

OPEN THIS EVENING UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK.
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CEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
y friends in the East.
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FIGHT TO a FINISH.
Woods Knocked Out by Cloynski In tho
Thirty-fourth Round.

Woods Knocked Out by Cloynski In tho
~Thirty-fourth Round.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 1S.-The Woods
Choynski fight last night was 4 pro-
tracted one. Eight rounds were given
in these dispatches last night. In the
ninth and tenth nothing whatever was
done and at the end OF the tenth round
there were cheers for Woods for having
stayed SO long. In the thirteenth
round Choynski at last got 4 good OPEN
ing and twice hammered Woods in the
face till he put his hands over his head
and sank to his knees to avoid punish
ment. Then followed a number OF
rounds in which Choynski kept chasing
Woods around the ring, Woods trying
to wear out Choynski's legs.
Whenever Choynski would hit him
he would put UP his hands and not try
to fight, and drop on his knees if much
punished. AT the end OF twenty rounds
both men were apparently as fresh rs
ever, but Woods face was badly marked.
In the thirty-fourth round Choynski
got the chance he had been long play
ing for and got Woods in Il corner The
latter tried to rush to get out, but
failed to clinch, rs Choynski hit him
like Il thunder bolt with a terrible left
side Of the head, and Woods went to the
floor heavily. He rose just before the
ten seconds were up, only to again re-
ccive two terrific blows from Choynski
who got in his right then his lett on
both sides OF Woods head. Woods
then fell on his back, tried to rise, but
was too weak and fell again and was
counted out.
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INDIANAPOLIS, ND, Dec. 1S.-M 4
o'clock this morning a meeting in tho
club room Of tho Bates adjourned, ard
with it adjourned tho first meeting Of
tho National League and association OF
professional ball players. At the meet
ing that lasted all night Nick Young
was elected president and secretary and
treasurer OF the league, and Phelps was
chosen rs solicitor. Tho headquarters
will remain as in the old league at
Washington. Tho board OF directors
was drawn by lot, and was composed Of
members equally from the eastern and
western circuits. The members arc
Brush, OF Cincinnati, Won Der Abe, OF
st. Louis, Hart, OF Chicago, sodcn' Of
Boston, Won Der Horst, OF Baltimore,
and Scanlon, OF Washington. l'resi.
dent Young has yet to name 1le sclIed-
ule and playing rules committee;
The new league is organized on an
lron-clad ten-year baBis and no club cin
be dropped without the unanimous coz
sent OF the clubs, including the one to DC
dropped, and u three-fourths vote is nee
cssary to change the constitution. Inc
terms of settlement with the clubs arc
said to have been satisfactory to all par
ties, but President Young is authority
for tho statement that the exact igIfes
will not be given out for some time. 1t
10 topf1 .tot noutop rnpniVpI ST.
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NOTES OK NAVIGATION.
StaGo OF Wafer and Movements of Bont
1I,r Isiyer IntercstH. III

Stage OF Water and Movements of Bonts,
The River Interests.
The river was stationary list night,
with 70 feet . inches in the channel.
The reports from above were:
Morsantown-4 feet 6inches and sta
tionary. Clear and cool.
Warren, Pat feet s tcnths. Clear
and cold.
Brownsville-5 feet . inches. Clear
and cold.
Only two boats are bound out>from
this port to-day: The Scotia is tho
Cincinnati packet, and will pass down
at s a. m.-The Bedford will get away
for Pittsburgh at the same hour.
Four boats lett the landing yesterday.
The Bachelor was the Cincinnati packet
and passed down from Pittsburgh at 10
a. m.-The Congo got away for Pitts
burch a half hour later.-Thc Ben Hur
left for parkcrsburg at II 80 q. m.-The
Courier left for Pittsburgh late last
night.
Tomorrow will be n lively day at the
wharf, as five boats are outward bound.
Three steamers are billed for Pitts
burgll, the Ben Hur ut . a. M, the Key
stone ut I a. m, and the Lizzie Bay at s
a. m.-On her trip to Cincinnati the
Congo will pass down at 5 q. m.,~and at
noon the Courier will depart for Park
ersburg.
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4 Mnn oTANairs,
Pittsburgh Dispatch Indy

Mr.. Elkins is a man OF affairs. OF that
there is no doubt. His capable and en-
terprising management OF his W for.
tnnc indicates abundantly that he is
equal to the administration OF the var
office. OF course nobody expects the
secretary OF war to have technical
knowledge OF the art OF arms, any more
than We look for 4 master mariner in
the person who fills the secrctaryship
OF the navy. What is needed is tirst.rate
executive talent, and Elkins is greatly
gifted in such regard.
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MR. ELKINs's APPOINTMENT
New Hampshire Disappointed.
Senator Chandler in an Mterris,r.

senator Chandler in an lEtcrrfctr.
"New Hampshire is very much disap-
pointed. Very much disappointed, in
deed. We were earnest in our support
Of Governor Cheney and we believe his
would have been the best appointment.
We are still of that opinion. Mr.. Ell
'Iins will make a good secretary OF war;
his executive ability is u~ndoubted.
While the appointment surprised us a
little We have no complaints to make;
We were not deceived in any way. Pres.
idont Harrison does not lie; he does
not makopromises nor docs he hold out
ialso hopes. We thought Governor
Cheney's chances were all right Simply
because the President did not say he
would not be the man. Mr.. Elkins is n
good appoiptcc, but New Hampshire is
nevertheless very much disappointed"
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RYnn mud Nrodhnm Mntcbnh.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Tommy Ryan, OF
Chicago, champion weller weight OF the
world, and Denny Needham, ex-cham-
p;cn, are matched to fight before the
California Athletic club Tor 5000 n
side and a purse OF $4,000, offered by the
club. The fight is to take place in
March and the men are to weigh IN at
140 pounds each.
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a Good appointment,


EtHtAVT TU7VT VI On INltrfltlr.
"Ihc appointment is undoubtedlv n
good one. Mr.. Elkins is a man OF great
executire,ability and will be an nblo
and popular secretary. His manner is
silch that every n who calls on him.
VIII leave feeling that the visit has
been q personal favor to Mr.. Elkins.
The now secretary has a2wide acouaint.
anGo among army officers in the West.
and will consequently bring to the de.
partment q large share of practical and
valuable information"
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HH...
Eye glasses accurately adjusted. Gross eyes
Strengthened without dangGror pain. .pterrlgi-
ulns IN film that grows over the eyes removed
tpNiulessl. Ca,aracts extracted. Tumors, droop.
Ing OF lids md other forms OF eye troubles re-
liered without pain.
Catarrh OF ears positively cured in short time.
Dcafness-no matter OF how long standing
cured or benefited. Enlarged tonsIls removed.
lpainlessl or cured by pleasant local remedies.
Throat affections in any form treated by most
modern method. CatArrh. that most loathso me
OF NIL diseases, acknowledged by the general
practitioner TO be incurable. positively and
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Masquerade Suits.

John Heilmcicr, proprietor OF the
Panhandle Dyeing, Securing and Re-
pairing Works, at l4S1 Marketstreet, has
received a new lot of handsome Mas
querade Suits, which he will rent at
low prices. Suits for the Kirmcss can
also be engaged. Cloths and drapings
and all articles OF that nature cleaned
on short notice.