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Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1891-06-18
VOL. XIV.
Merino Sheep in the United States.

MerinO Sheep In the United States.
American Merino sheep history
is one of strange vicissitudes- of wild
and unreasonable initiation and still
more unreasonable depression. The
first importation of which there is
any authentic record was that of a
fine Merino sheep sent as a present
to Mr.. Foster, of Boston. So far
from comprehending the value of the
gift, he had the animal slaughtered
and ate the mutton. He pronounc-
ed it "delicious;" it certainly was
costly, for he soon after paid thou
sand dollars for another sheep of the
same kind. The incidents attending
the advent of the breed to these
shores are typical of its career ever
since. During the first decade of the
present century thousands of fine
Merlnos were brought from Spain
and sold at prices ranging from
three hundred to one thousand dol
lars each. Then came tho non-inter-
course acts, the embargo, and the
war of 1812-14 between the United
States and England which gave an
enormous stimulus to the wooden in
dustry. Fine wool was sold as high
as tnree dollars per pound and the
sheep brought corresponding prices.
Five years after the end of the war
those sheep or their immediate de-
scendants were drug in the market
at dollar each. With the Ameri-
can ports reopened to commerce,
a flood of foreign textile fabrics was
poured into the country, over
whelming the American manufac-
turers of woolen goods. The wooden
mills were closed, the operatives
thrown out of employment were
driven to farm work, increasing to
a still greater extent the surplus of
farm products for which there was
no sale. Wool, except for the linn
tied amounts used in household in
dustries, was without market, and
sheep had only nominal value.
Flocks which had been the wealth
and pride of their owners were
slaughtered off. Nor have the Bit
ter experiences of those two decades
been wholly without parallel in later
times. The last forty years have
witnessed fluctuations in sheep hus-
bandry, which if not az violent were
as needless and prev. u,4'.ir a. those.
Meannmo tie Merino sheep. De-
set by wild animals, worried by dogs
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1891-06-18

A subscriber writes us with the
following pertinent suggestions on
the subject: 81 have read your ar
ticle in the March number. sWhy
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1891-06-18
STARKvILLE, MISS, JUNE 1s, 1891.

and tossed in the whirlwinds of po-
litical contest, has kept on adding
millions of dollars to the national
wealth, furnishing employment to
thousands of busy hands, supplying
both food and clothing. The breed
has not only survived all vicissi-
tudes without depreciation, but has
improved to such an extent that the
American Merino of to-day is as
far ahead of the original stock as
Rhode Island Greening or Northern
Spy is ahead Of a wild crab apple.
This is wholly due to the enterprise,
intelligence and pluck of American
breeders and fockmasters. Hold
ing on to their focks through evil
and good report-often at serious
pecuniary loss-they have strictly
maintained the purity of the breed,
and advanced it in excellence, until
the American Merino is beyond
question the best fne-wooled sheep
in the world. A. perfect, typical
sheep is level, broad backed, with
well. developed, symmetrical body,
standing on good strong legs, the
whole covered with tue Merino
fleece, years growth of which
would weigh, unwashed, as high
even as twenty-five pounds from a
eve and forty from ram. A we'll
bred American Merino is q bold, up
standing animal. He has stately
grace, inherited from long line of
ancestors which would seem to have
caught something from it from the
high-born Spanish DANES who held
exclusive possession of the breed
for 80 many centuries. The Ameri-
can Merino improves every other
hne-Wo0led sheep with which 1T Is
crossed. In Australia they are
eagerly sought because they add
density to the open but otherwise
admirable feeces of the countless
focks which Craze there.
Next to the coyote and timber
wolf in the newer regions, and the
tariff tinker everywhere, the worst
enemy of sheep husbandry is the
dog This is not wholly q modern
evil, but was evidently active in the
early colonial days. IL 164S the
General Court of Massachusetts en-
acted that "If any dogge shall kill
any sheepe. the owner shall either
hange his dogge forthwith, or pay
double damages for ye sheepe. If
.ye dogge hath been seen to course or
Southern live-stock journal. (Starkville, Miss.) 1876-1891, 1891-06-18

The greatest philosophy is in not
wanting things you can't get.-At-
Gibson Globe.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
EDITORIAL PERSONALS.

The first few days of the Presidents
long trip have been pleasant and pros
porous, and furnish good augury for the
remainder. r.--NoD York Tribune.
The solid South dissolved in cordality
toward the Presidential tourists. .-Fhjid-
dclphiG Record.
The latest convert to Jeffersonian De
mocracy is a notable one--no less person
than Mr.. Charles Francis Adams of Bos-
ton.-H. Louis Republic
Mrs. Grover Cleveland is proud
woman, for her pet spaniel has taken the
first prize at the Cleveland Bench Show
and has won so many medals and ribbons
that it has to have an assistant dog to help
il to carry them around.-PhAddc,phia
Times.
The South is doing itself credit in being
polite to the President, even though It
knows that he is eating IFS salt with a
Force bill in his pocket.-S. Louis Re-
pUbiic.
General Harrison has been receiving
hearty welcomes in Southern cities, not
withstanding the surly tone of some Of
the Southern press toward him. The dis
tingrlished guest is recognized as the
Chief officer of the nation, and as such is
accorded the honors which are his due
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
The President and party have had a
very pleasant time in the South so far.
The most cordial inequalities have at
tended them every where Memphis Ap-
pedl-Agdldnche.
President Harrison received a hearty
greeting in Chattanooga and Atlanta, but
he should remember that it was as Presi-
dent of the whole nation and not as a Re-
publican partisan. His trip ought to have
the effect of making grandpa's hat more
nearly fit his head -KdRSGS City Times.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
ELoRlDA

IL
Lands held in reserve for serveral years by
the state Government are now opened to set
tiers at their actual value.
These reserved lands lie along the eastern or
Atlantic Coast, between ST. Augustine and Bis
cayno Bay, one.half mile to six miles from the
ocean, q arge portion being ia below the
frost limits.
This is the only eastern section In the United
States where II IL possible TO raise somi-tropi-
cal fruit, and where early vegetables and fruits
can be raised in time to catch the highest
Northern prices.
Much of this land s owned by the Florida
Coast Line Canal and Transportation Com
pany, and bears q fine growth OF timber,
from which large sums may be realized. The
section along the Indian River and Lake Worth
IL well settled, and the land IL the most valua-
bic In the State, the cast coast being tapped by
four railways, and the rivers along the coae
being nayigated by steamboats,.
Improved transportation facilities and de-
lightful climate (being so near the ocean the
air is much more bracing than further inlandl
make this an excellent opportunity for actual
settlers.
Prices OF land range from S9per acre upward.
We shall be pleased to send maps, township
plans and full information to all who are inter.
ested
ELoRIDA COAST LINE CANAL AND
TRANSPORTATION CO.,
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA.
JOHN W. DENNY, President
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20

If you want TO see all the newest fabrics
i'm s6itiAgs and trousering for spring wear
at prices in harmony with your purse call
at ltiseman Bros. tailoring department,
corner Seventh and 4 streets.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
SHE SHEDS HER BONES.
The Remarkable Peculiarly of Ten
nessee Woman.

The Remarkable Popularity of Ten
nessee Woman.
GJeerHe, TAM, Special to NeW York World.
At the meeting here of the East Ten
nessee Medical Society recently DR.. Bell
a prominent physician of Parrottsyllle,
called attention to a remarkable case of
exfolation of bone in the person of Miss
Sarah Leas of Caney Branch, Tenn. She
is Il years of age, seemingly in perfect
health, a well-preseryed woman OF me.
dunn height, average weight and normal
in every other respect.
Twenty-one years ago the eXfoliation of
bone began in her fingers, and has, dur
ing the succeeding years, continued until
she has twice shed the bones of the hands
and forearms (ulva and radius, arm (hu.
merus), shoulder blade (scapular), and
lower jaw Gnterior maXillary), This
shedding takes place spontaneously, with
out pain, hemorrhage, suppuration, in
llammation or inconvenience. On one
occasion she was churning when she shed
one of the lower arm bones. There is no
deformity, supination, pronation, extern
sion, ileXiOn and CircumlleXiOn being
perfect The bones that were shed tabout
6O0 pieces were on exhibition, and on
careful inspection were found to be en-
tirely natural. She has given about 100
pieces Of bone to relatives and friends as
souvenirs of her strange malady.
1t is q remarkable fact that the woman
is conscious of the pending expulsion of
a bone about ten minutes before it takes
place, and a perfect bone is always left in
its stead The bone makes its way out
always ON the posterior side and the
wound heals by first intention-that is,
without suppuration
She has been under the charge of DR..
Bell, who, with other physicians, have
watched her case with great interest. At
the meeting of the society, as above men
toned, he presented his patient for exam
ination by his medical associates Her
teeth are intact (minus tWo) though she
has twice shed completely her lower jaw
bone
On examination all that could be seen
of the "cxit of the bones were numerous
small sears, one bone being en- route at the
time. Half of the radius is expelled at
one time, the articulation being perfectly
natural There is in her case no history
of sCrofula, cancer or other similar dis
eases. She has lived i'm the country, and
has never been exposed TO chemicals nor
ever been poisoned, She has always been
in comfortable circumstances, is cheerful,
and talks very freely about her peculiar
disease.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
DICHMoND AND DANYILLE RAILROAD
III COMPANY.
scMEDuLE IN EFFEoT MARon 20. lS0l.

All trains leave and arrive at Pennsylvania
passenger station, Washington, ID. q.
$50 o, m,--Daily for, Culpeper, Charlottes-
vile, Lynchhurg, Rocky Mount, Danvile,
Greensboro Raleigh, Asheyille, Charlotte, Co
lumbla, Aiken, Augusta, Atlanta, Blrming-
ham, Montgomery, New Orleans, Texas ana
California. Pullman Sleeper New York to At
lanta and Pullman sleeper Atlanta to New Or
leans. Pullman Sleeper Danyille via Column
bla and Augusta 10 Macon; connects at Lynch
burg with Norfolk and Western Railroad for
Roanoke, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga and
ia:1O p. m-Daily, Washington and south
western Nestibuled Limited, between Wash
ington and Atlanta, composed entirely OF Pull
man cars, on which an extra rate of fare Is
charged; arrives Atlanta z a. m second day.
Consult time table for stops.
$50 q. m. and 22G p. m.-Dully, except Snn-
day, for Manassas, strasburg and interme-
diate stations.
d:S5 p. m.-Daily, runs to Iynohburg carry
ing Pullman Sleeper to Memphis via Lynch
1l;OO p. m.-Southon Express daily for
Lynchhurg, Danville, Raleigh, Asheyille, Char
lotte, Columbia, Augusta, Aiken, Atlantis,
Montgomery, New Orleans, Texas and Cali
f0rnia. Pullman Nestihule Car Washington to
New Orleans via Atlanta and Montgomery.
Pullman Sleeper New York and Washington to
Asheyio and Hot Springs, n. g., via Salsbury.
Also Washington TO Augusta via Charlotte and
Columbia.
Trains on Washington and Ohio division
leave Washington 900 a. m daily, 6;25 p. m.
daily and 4:t5 p. N. daily, except Sunday re-
turning arrive Washington $50 a. IN. aud 5:io
p. m. daily and 100 a. m, daily, except Sunday.
Through trains from the south via CharlOtte,
Danyile and Lynchburg arrive In Washington
G:53 u. M, 1u:'!5 a. m, and $50 p, m; via East
Tennessee, Bristol and Lynchhurg NJ 3;O5 p.
m. and S;55 p. m. Strnsburg local at lWlI a. m.
Tickets, sleeping car reservations and infOr-
nation furnished and baggage checked at Of
hce, 1909 Pennsylvania avenue, and at passen-
ger station, Pennsylvania Railroad, sixth and
B streets.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen Pass Agent.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
OVER rnE NUTS AND WINE.


She His face is handsomest when 1t Is in
perfect repose.
lIc-And that Is after the light is out
JVdqe.
Chapley-poor Awthawl Ills last words ring
In my cars: "'ri- easy TO dioN
Cyncus-It must he if he succeeded. d.-lim-
stgS Uctkly
Maud George told me last night I was his
little duck.
Ethel lie probably discovered that you were
no chlcken.-LUe.
wldow-Is your mourning Jewclry inter-
\ >chaageableS
madam, but If 1t is but little worn, III allow
~ per cent on II in exchange Tor wedding
goods Jerdle'S Weekly
voice like hreaarm- Bb0hdmpton Repu6H'
can,
In the case OF a draft in time of war, the
most pleasing kind OF martial music Is snbsti-
mte- LoWW Courier
II you don't want to he robbed of your good
name don't have II inscribed upon your um.
brella- Ier0S SQt'n0S,
A married man should always make it rule
TO give his wife an allowance. She always
has TO make good many allowances for him,
you know Soma giHe JoujHdl
The Rev, Dr. Restcr 10 reformed Young
man)--Do you speculate in stocks any now
H. Y. Mo, Doctor, NOT at all5-but play
pOkeksOmc.
DR.. Restlcr- Mustn't do it, my hoy; that's
but milder form OF gambling, Br00llgD
LUt.
"shon shovel of the sidewalk, ma'am ~
inquired the boy with the snOw-shoycl
mo; | may need the sidewalk again re-
piled the good woman, who happened to be a
Nassar graduate. You may remove the
snow, however - Hdlper's Bdzdj.
Miss Numberninc-Mrs Lakeside has the
fatal gift OF beauty.
Jack LOncr-llOw h thaty
Miss hcrnine--lt makes her husband 50
fond Of her that she hasn't the nerve to apply
for a divorce, ,-Nt1g York Herdld,
maria, he asked "do you love me; Can
you care for me foreycry'
"Well," she answered. renoctlvcly, ~ wasn't
cut out for nurse, exactly. York Herdld
Mrs BHCkrOw--I met Mr.. lntradc yesterday
and was disgusted by the way he talked
Mrs. BrOwnstune- Horrors lou do not AS
soclate with such people, do yous They always
talk shop.
Mrs Brickrow- m / was SAYING, Wa-
disgustod at his talk The idea OF his saying
you'd been owing him money Tor five year
and he never expected 10 get cent oflt.-Sfffc
,t SmiM's GOOD Neirs
"Are you stlll engaged to Mr.. BrlggsW
mo. | broke II on last week. / was afraid
TO marry him. lie knows too much. gay,
him some ribbon to match. lie found II In The
first store he went to and he bought II for tvs,
cents below the regular price IN NtW l0U
Reco,dcr.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
ORDER OF RECHABITES.
wHATTHEsE TEMPERANCE WORKERS
DIp DURING THE PAST WEEK.

Letter from the Secretary Of the New
York Grand Tent-Mceting Of the
Various Tentsin the Districi-A Young
RcchabitC-Last Nights Meeting Of
Delegates.
The following letter from Mr.. II. a.
Eaton of Lock- vt, y. y, who is secre-
tory of New Y 4 Grand Tent Of Recha-
bites, as to nc recent session of their
Grand Tent in Canaioharicis is to the point
and interesting. "Our session just closed
has been ono of the most glorious assem-
bages ever known to the order in this
state. The dormant tents are reviyiug
and never were so many openings offered
for new tents from the cities and villages
throughout our entire jurisdiction. Sew
cral tents whose reports had been with
held for some time were represented fully
and all back reports were sent in. Our
session was one harmonious, enthusiastic,
significant and completely unanimous
hody. STEPS were taken for more aggres-
sivc action ON line that the facilities of
our grand body before deferred us from
taking, which, | am sure, will gladden.
the hearts Of our entire mem bership,'
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
GLEN cove PARK
Cooperative Land and Trust Company.

The SOUTHERN INVESTMENT COM
PANY now ofrer for sale lands which form
natural park fronting on tho new Electric
Road, now built from Tenallytown to Glen
Echo Heights, which lands are capitalized at
az cents per square foot, and stock issued at
$225 per share. Each share OF stock entities
the holder thereof to one undivided lot in said
park containing onc.ifth of an acre, or S,7i2
square feet, less the amount required for
steeets. These lots, or the proceeds thereof,
will be allotted to the shareholders at the ex
piration OF twcnty.one months from date OF
fret payment by the SOUTHERN INVEST
MENT COMPANY IN such manner as may
be agreed upon by majority OF shares in said
Cooperative Company.
Subscriptions TO stock in said company shall
be paid as follows:
Each stockhoder, for each share held, shall
pay the sum Of $40 thereon on or before the
FIRST WEDNESDAY of EACH MONTH to
the Secretary of the SOUTHERN INVEST
MENT COMPANY or such person or persons
as the SOUTHERN INVESTMENT COM
PANY shall authorize to receive the same.
Any stoCkholder, at the expiration OF six (D
months from date OF first payment, may with
draw from the company by giving thirty days
notice IN writing to the Secretary OF the
SOUTHERN INVESTMENT COMPANY, and
at the expiration OF that time shall be entitled
to the repayment, in the order of the date in
which he ,r she filed his or her notice, from
the first moneys received Into the company, OF
all sums paid on said stock with four (D per
centum interest per annum thereon; but the
right OF withdrawal shall not extend beyond
Elk (Gl months from the date OF frst payment.
Any stockholdcr, after the expiration Of twelve
months from date of first payment, may pay
the balance upon his or her share or shares OF
stock, and thereupon the SOUTHERN IN
VESTMENT COMPANY will issue TO such
person or persons paid-up stock which shall
entitle such person or persons to one undivided
lot (per each share OF stock in said Glen Cove
Park containing one.flfth of an acre, as before
stated, and which shall be allotted as herein
before provided Each shareholder, who, after
the expiration of twelve months, shall elect to
pay the full amount OF his stock, or who shall
continue to pay the monthly instalments of
$40 per month, until twcnty-ono (2l) install
mcnts have been paid in, Will be entitled to
four a. per cent. Interest per annum on the par
value OF the stock as n rebate, which will make
the stock cost actually only $2lOper share.
No better or safer Investment could he of
fcred than this, as there is no possible chance
to lose, and being organized on the savings
bank principle, purchasers receive on their
money an interest amounting to the rate OF
more than eight (9 per cent per annum, he
sides the prospective and undoubted increase
in the value OF their purchase.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
DIninq Cars ON Koyal nIue Line.

Pullman Dining cars are now running
between Washington, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York, via Royal Blue Line
ON The famous tiyohour train, leaving
Fast Express, leaving Washington at
$40 p. M, arriving in New York l035
p. M The higl standard of service for
which thePullhan Company is celebrated
will be fully maintained.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
A CORNER IN POETS.
Chicago Preparing to Receive stedman,
the Poet Critic.

tue IOet Ofltics
From me Chic0g0 Neps.
Chicago literary circles are all agog
over the prospective visit ot Mr.. Ed
mund Clarence Stcdman, the eminent
poet critic. At the regular monthly con-
clave of the Robert Browning Benevolent
and Patriotic Association Of Cook County
night before last il was resolved to invite
Mr.. Stedman TO grand complimentary
banquet at Kinsley's on Wednesday
evening, the Doth. Professor William
Morton Payne, grand marshal of the
parade which is 10 conduct the famous
guest from the railway station the morn
ing he arrives, tells MS that the procession
will be in this order;
Twenty police Officers afoot
The grand marshal horseback, accompanied by
ten male members OF the Twentieth
Century Club, also horseback
Mr. Sicdman In a landau drawn by four horses,
two black and two white.
The Twentieth Century club IN carriages.
A brass band afoOt
The Robert Browning Club in Frank Par
mclcc's buses
The Homer clubs afOot preceded by nte and
drum corps and real Greek philOs-
Opher attircd In tunic,
Another brass band,
A beautiful young woman playing the guitar.
symhOlizing Apollo and his lutte, In u car
drawn hy nine milk-whtc stations,
impcrsOnating the muses..
Two hundred Chicago poets aloot.
The Chicago Literary Club In carriages
A splendid gildcd chariot bearing Gnnthcr's
Shakespeare autograph and Mr.. Els
worth's first printed book
Another brass band.
Magnificent advertising car OF Armou- n Co.,
illustrating the progress of civilization
The Fishbladdcr Brigade and the Blue Island
Avenue Shelley Club.
The fire department.
Another brass band
Citizens in carriages, afoot and horseback.
Advertising cars and wagons.
The line of march will be an extensive
one, taking in the packing houses and
other notable points. At Mr.. Armour's
interesting professional establishment the
process of slaughtering will be illustrated
for the delcctation of the honored guest,
after which an appropriate poem will be
read by Decatur Jones, president of the
Lake View Elite Club. Then Mr.. Armor
will entertain a select few at q champagne
luncheon in the scalding room.
In high literary circles it is rumored
that the Rev. i. NJ. Bristol has got an op-
ton on all autographs that Mr.. Stedman
may write during his stay in Chicago.
Much excitement has been caused by this
and there is talk of an Indignation meet
ing in Battery d, to be addressed by the
Rev, Flavius j. Gunsaulus, the Rev.
Frank w. Probst and other eminent
sneakers
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
Ten Per Cent. Reduction In Furniture
for Thirty Days.

We are gong TO move from our present loca-
Seventh street northwest, opposite the u. s.
POstonice Department. ApIil / win sec rs In
our new establishment, but until then we will
see all az the old stand, N31 and 032 Seventh
street northwest whore, pending removal, we
shall Oncr our entire stock Oi the latest and
best makes OF Furniture, Carpets, etc, at 10
per cent. reduction from former prices. No
fairer terms eau be made anywhere than ut
Rudden's Furniture and Carpet stores. 800 and
839 Seventh street northwest.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
Boauty Has Irs Advantages.

from the BiUahdmt0H LeddtE
Beauty is only skin deep, but it will get
a seat i'm horse car every time.
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
ron DYsrEPsIA,

Indigestion, ana stomach disorders, use
BROWN's IRON BITTERs.
An dealers keep Il. Vi per bottle Genuiue has
Trademark and crossed red llnes on WrsppeE
The Critic and record., 1891-04-20
CITY SPECIALS.
W. II. Houghton Misunderstanding Com

lt You are looking for extra bargains I'M + ur-
niturc, 90 TO the llouehton Manufacturing
Company this woek, at 1918 and 1890 + street
northwest. They are Oncrug special induce
ment-. Get their prices before YOU make your
purchases, II VIII bo Il saving OF time and
money in your pocket.
Al-OR special sale this week OF Children's
,nti,.l ,n "mu suitc.
i'm Oak and Cherry Frames, M Sili5. Their
superb stock Of summer DrnFcries, window
Shades, Furniture, slip Coverings, etc, L. com
plete. Lcuye your orders in time tor prompt
service Their stock l. complete Ia all the de
partments at prices that viii induce you to
buy, whether you arc ready or not.