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uNPROFlTABLE STOCK.

1t Should he Fattened and Sold Before
Feed becomes Expensive.
It is of no advantage to keep stock
that will not make sufficient growth or
gain to return fair profit for the feed
gwen. Breeding stock must, Of course.
be kept for the increase. but if prop
erly managed they can really be made
profitable.
With good pasturage almost any class
of stock can be fattened more readily
and at less cost than when they must
depend largely upon dry feed. This is
one strong reason why it is best to push
the feeding of the un'hrifty stock and
market before the pasturage begins to
fail. Look over the stock and select
out those that under favorable condi-
tions have not done as well as others
managed in the same way.
1t is always an item TO make as much
as possible out of the products of the
farm, and one way of doing this is to
feed thrifty growing stock under such
conditions as will secure the best gains
at the lowest cost While good deal
depends on the material supplied and
the manner of feeding, the grade or
quality of the stock must also be con-
sidered.
Grass is the cheapest feed for growth.
and if the animal is to be sold at a low
price when ready for market it must be
fed Us economically as possible in
order to realize profit. With hogs and
cattle especially, quick growth and
early maturity are necessary if the best
profit is realized; this implies good
grade Of stock to feed. They must be
animals that, when given good pastur-
age and plenty of water in summers
and good shelter. good care and plenty
of feed in winter. will make steady
gain until they are maturcd. and when
they are matured the sooner they are
marketed the better. Animals that will
not do this should be sold. and SO far as
possible before it becomes necessary to
depend on dry feed.
In many cases a little extra feed now
for short timt will put the animals in
condition 50 they can be sold.
Winter only such animals as can be
properly sheltered and cared for. and let
! them be those that will make good
growth for the food supplied. st Louis
Renublic
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03

rwarded at once by a trusty messen-
to the address given on the envel
e. as the answer would contain an
IL oortant message.
hough Forty had called down the
WI; tn of the night operator, on account
of MS love for that miserable cur.
Jor an, he enjoyed his confidence. and
was looked upon as one of the most
prompt and trustworthy among the
boys. To him the important message
was intrusted, not. however, without
additional words of caution.
Forty buttoned up his long rubber
storm-coat, pulled on pair of water
proof boots, and dashed out into the
night and through the storm.
lie knew where Jonah was, and as
he passed an old ash box at the corner,
he whistled softly, though he still
trudged onward.
Jonah trotted after him.
The address was soon reached, a
great house dimly lighted on a more
dimly lighted street. Forty saw the
lady, to whom the message was adj
dressed, tear it open, read it hurriedly,
and then, scribbling few lines, place
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
SHEEP SUGGESTIONS.

SOME people are SO careless that they
fold and tie wool when it is damp with
the almost certain result of its becom-
ing heated
COOP care and good sheep will usual
ly make the business Of sheep breeding
and growing profitable. 4 great deal
of failure in the business is the result
of no intelligent effort to make it sue
cessful.
THERE is town council in Illinois
that has ordered all the dogs in The
town slaughtered. What {, fayorite
Legislative body they would be wit h
tioc) masters If its province was coun-
try wide.
NJ hope it will not be considered
monotonous if we say at this time that
the sheep next winter will be greatly
benefited by "A supply of roots and to
suggest that the turnip crop ought to
be put in.
Do THEY make cheese from the milk
of the sheep in Canada asks corre-
spondent. The story was started some
time since that considerable of such
cheese was made in Canada The re-
port lacks confirmation.
THE imagination of some people is sc
lively that they can taste wool when
ever they eat mutton. 1t has never
crept into the minds of some people
that mutton is the most healthful and
perhaps the most toothsome of all
meats.
WE met a Wisconsin farmer and sheer
breeder on the train from Lake Geneva
to Chicago few days since and in the
course of conversation he wished t.
know where he could buy turnip seed
He wanted to SOW a considerable guam
tity to grow turnips for his flock. VIZ
coslld not help thinking that if every
sheep breeder in the country would &,
that what an increased profit ther.
would be in the business of raising
sheep R,.0 growing wool Western
Rural
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
A shock from "A Fair Lady,

She was in appearance modest, re-
fined-looking lady. but when she con-
fronted the STAN clerk at station j
with the request Tor j. ID. q. stamp
that serious-ninded functlonary was
too astonished to reply. will you let
me have p. d. q. stamp" repeated
the woman. who seemed to think the
clerk was deaf. and therefore raised
her voice SO that it was heard all yer
the office. An inspiration seized him
and he rendered special delivery
stamp That was what she wanted
a. Y Herald
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
cHiLDHooO'S CHARMS.

placed my boy In the BARRIERS chair,
To be shorn Of his ringets gay:
And soon the wealth of his golden hair
On the floor In circle lay.
Twas trifiing thing OF daily life,
And To many unworfh a thought
Too small theme, mid the toll and strife
OF this worlds changing lot.
but the ringing cut OF the cruel shears
To my heart strings caused / pang,
For they changed the child OF my hopes and
fears
With the scornful tune they sang.
Ny thoughts were bent on the little cap,
And the curls that round II tvinei
Like golden clasps with which to trap
The sunbeam and the wind.
No more shall see those flying curis
As my homeward steps wend;
Another stage u his life unfnrls.
Where youth and childhood blend
So when from the chair he stepped al length,
He stood with his artess smile,
Like Samson shorn OF his locks Of strength
BY Deiilah's trcacherous vile.
Thus, one by one. will vanish away
The charms OF his childish life
And each briag nearer his manhood's day
With its scenes OF toll and strife.
God grant that my lease Of life may last
Through his changing years OF youth:
Till the danger rapids OF life are passed,
And a Samson stands in truth.
Walter M. Rogers. in Good Houseke ping.
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III vsl7TlN Fos Ts1s 71lxa1

III :: s $: >: :: !:
nv vi .SAY, Number
M AgI3 Forty?"
7A Forty.
II. Throw that cur
&ta kN J Of yours out Of here,
and if your gall al
lows you to bring
him here again I'll report you and
you'll get the &. b. Seeo"
Number Forty did as he been direct
ed and Jonah went out into the rainy
night with his head hanging and his
tail between his hind legs, as he had
Gone many time before.
Jonah was dog-a mean looking
cur at that, AM was accustomed to the
treatment he had just received. Jonah
did not care, SO why should Number
Forty? Forty was a telegraph mes
senger with all of boys love for
dogs, and especially for the homeless
and abused sort.
Jonah was just of that sort. only
little more SO. for he began his career
by falling down a well. when nothing
but a diminutive, inquisitive puppy.
From this predicament he was barely
rescued by his present owner, and
from that day the seal of attachment
had been set.
Jonah was passably pretty puppy
in those days. but after repeated scald-
ings, kickings and the like he had been
rudely chast from the home of Forty
never to return, on penalty of death.
Then when Forty attained to the
dignity of earning his own living. in
the service of the tie legraph company
Jonah was gwen place IN box near
the Office, where he rapidly grew to be
a favorite with all the folks in the Of
fee, save the night operator.
Jonah, in his inquisitive rambles
about the Office, during his stay there.
had upset a battery jar full of muriatic
acid. burning half the hair from his
ngly hide, and rendering himself still
more ugly.
He had also chewed up the boys caps,
when they were left within reach But
these and many other misdemeanors.
while gaining for him the sobriquet he
now enjoyed. had failed to attract the
night operators attention.
One evil night, however, Jonah dared
to enter the sacred precincts behind
the operators desk and devour that
worthy mans midnight lunch.
From that time forth they were at
odds and Forty had sorrowful time
of it, between his love for the dog and
q desire to retain his position.
One night the wind was bowling like
mad. and the rain was dashing madly
down from the inky blackness above,
when the door opened suddenly and a
tall, well dressed man stepped quickly
inside.
He went forward to the operators
table, wrote note hurriedly and in a
nervous manner, inquired if it could be
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03

and of any length, may be fastened to
posts across the yard. The muslin (A)
has a cross-piece at each end (which
may be lath) to which the musli, is
tackled or wrapped and sewed, a piece
of strong Irvine being used to attach
the lath to the fence-post AS the il
lustration shows the method at .
glance, any extended explanation is
unnecessary. and Fireside.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
CunSOlinR.

Disappointed Bard lin newspaper Of
fice) - What's the trouble about my
work?
Office Boy-"Tain't no trouble at all,
mister. The boss just looks at your
signature, an then chucks the stuff
over for me to keep.-Puck.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03

DTOken me III
the process of
thrashing, t h e
ordin airy pitch
or dung fork il
found wholly in.
a d G q tie for
quickly handling
such straw when
d sired to be
m o We d. Even
the large barley
fork fails to get
there" as fast
N. lncsmnl Novu,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
A Young English lady. while out

"A young English lady, while out
sketching in Colorado, was surrounded
by about fifty wild cattle, which moved
threateningly toward her. Not know.
ing what else to do, she began to sing
the soldiers chorus in Faust" and
one after another the animals began tc
quietly Craze, and she walked through
them without being molested.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
Didn't Look Like Nothing.

Sadie was teaching little Guy to make
the numerals on his. slate, and telling
him what they each stood for. when
she came to the cipher. That" she
said, lis nothing" The little eyes
widened and he looked at it some time
before he remarked thoughtfully: LAT
doesn't look like nossin'!'-Youth's Com
panion.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03

A PINT of linseed oil meal given to a
dozen hens every other day during the
moulting season will be beneficial, but
too much will make them too fat ut
this season.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
IMPROVED FARM FORK.

An Implement Which Facilitates Rapid
Handling 0f straw.
In the west. where SO much grain is
cut with the header and the straw is
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03
SHADE IN THE YARD.

A Cheap Continuance That Makes Chicken
Life Worth Living.
During the very warm days the hens
often suffer in shadeless yards. The
illustration is intended to show how a
cheap and simple continuance may be
arranged to provide shade, as well as
protect partially against showers. A
piece of muslin a yard or more wide,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-09-03

Sarcastic yer1 after dude in load
plaid trousers: Say, get them chic
reformed quick, or dey'll ring out de
patrol.' -Philadelphia Record
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Fn1NTER5.

| MONTANA, Washington, Orc
Al gon and California reached
quickly and cheaply via Great
Northern Railway Line.
Ask your local ticket agent for
round trip tickets to any point in
the Weet or Pacific Coast via tho
Great Northern.
THE leading pleasure, fishing
! and hunting resorts Of the
Park Region Of Minnesota, of Lake
Superior and the Rocky Mount
aims reached easiest on the vari-
GUS lines of the Great Northern
from st. Paul.
! FARMERS, stock raisers and
= business men will find choice
locations in the Red River. Milk
River and SUN River valleys, It
Great Falls, and in Belt mining
towns, the Sweet Grass Hills, and
along the Pacific extension of the
Great Northern in the Flathead
and other valleys of Montana.
THE Great Northern reaches
= more points in Minnesota
and North Dakota than any other
railway. It 10 the main route to
Lake Minnetonka and Hotel La
fayette.
| MARS and other publications
Az sent free, and letters of in
I quiry answered, by F. I. Whit
ney, g. P. & 7. A., g. N. Ry., St.
Paul, Mimi.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
MANY CONVERTS.
Successful Revival Services at thu
Church of the Tabernacle.

Successful Revival Services at the
Church of the Tabernacle.
Yesterday was the greatest day in the
history of the revival services at the Tab
crnacle Congregational Church. DR. Jones,
the pastor of the church, preached pow
crful sermon to the immense audience
present. He said that over 100 persons
had signiiicd their belief that their sins
had been forgiven.
Rev. 4. w. Jones, u. d., of Philadel-
phia, superintendent of the Congrega-
tional Home Mission, followed the pastor
and said that he had come over to Wash
ington to give one day to the revival. He
told of the remarkable work accomplished
at the great revival at Topeka, Kan, sew
eniccn years ago, at which DR.. Hammond
and other pastors converted over 100 per-
sons.
At the morning services yesterday a
number of conversions were made and at
night At was announced that fifty converts
had been made during the day. The revi-
val services in the evening were stirring.
The church was thronged and Dr. Ham.
mond preached an eloquent sermon. He
placed on the pulpit a crown. of thorns
given him by friends in Jerusalem.
Hymns of praise were sung by the two
chcirs present and the effect of the SER
vices wassuch that many welA like chill
dren.
The afternoon services were devoted to
interesting experiences, told by old and
ycitig.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
Installation of @. A. II. omcers.

Last Saturday night the Department En-
campment of the G.. A. r., which has been
in session at G. A. Il. Hall since Febru-
AIRY II, closed its labors. The concluding
ceremonies consisted in the installation Of
the department oiiicers-elect by Com
mander-in-Chief Veazey and the retiring
officers. The following were installed
J. NJ. Pipes, department commander; A.
i. Dinsmore, senior vice department com-
mander; A. S. Faber, junior vice depart
ment commander; l.. IT, York, chaplain;
j. j. Purman, musical director; John l..
Church, assistant adiutant general, and
Marion T. Anderson, assistant quarter
master general.
Addresses appropriate to the occasion
were made by General Voazey, Colonel
Urell and Communicated Pipes.
The encampment during its session ac-
complished large amount of Legislative
work in the interest of the organization
The journal of the encampment. which
will be volume of more than 100 pages
will shortly be prepared and printed
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
THE MILITIA IMBRoGLro.
Something win Have to he Done I,
Reduce Expenses.

Something win Have to he Done to
Neduce Expenses.
The deficiency of 5000 In the amount
appropriated by Congress for the rents of
National Guard armories places General
Ordway in an embarrassing position.
When he mustered out the two colored
batialions rentals were reduced 200,
leaving a further shortage of ~, 500 which
up to the present time is u question lack
ing solution. -Four buildings are used by
the soldiers for quarters. The principal
one is the Market building, which also In
cludcs regimcntal headquarters.
n reduction there would be impossible
as the entire premises are occupied and
the rent would be the same for the whole
or part.
The expenses of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps Armory Is 81 800. The
Union Veteran Corps quarters at the old
Congressional Globe building costs 81 800
annually. The cavalry troop, light bat
terry, ambulance and engineer corps
occupy the old skating rink on New York
avenue, the rental of which is 81, 100.
To disband any of these commands for
the purpose of bringing expenses within
the limits Of the appropriations. would
cause general dissatisfaction and injurc
the standing of the militia.
Any proposition to place these expenses
on the respective organizations would be
strcnuously objected TO by them. They
lost their individual standing when the
National Guard was organized, and to pay
for the loss of such individuality would
meet with but little favor
General Ordway's idea to inform each
landloard that a reduction in rent will
have to he made until Congress makes
another appropriation will, no doubt,
prove futile, as landlords are not con.
structed that way in these days when such
locations are in demand.
The only way out Of the chaotic condi.
tion of things seem to be q sacrifice OF
some of the white troops
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
CAL. WINES AND BRANDIES.
TO KALON WINE CO., Ga i4th st.

CARRIAGES.
ANDREW j. JOYCE'S SONS. warerooms,
102s-S0 Conn. ave-; Factory, 412-i6 18th NV.
W. +. GRYER, 4e6 Pa. ave. Also harness.
HORSE AND CARRIAGE BAZAAR, 9ss4s La.
McDERMoTT h BRO, $40 Pa. ave. n. W.
s. j. MHEKS, No. GEL q st W.
WILLIAM WALTERS SON, 18th and G SITS n W
COOK q JABOE, 1850 NJ st.
A. II. GREGORY, N Y ave and 9th at.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
Grip Again.


From NE NtU York 1FiJHne.
When the epidemic Of the grip was at
its height here and in Europe year ago
the prediction was made by.physicians
familiar with the history of the disease
that there would be recurrence of it in a
milder form in a twelvemonth Several
physicians of high standing who were
seen by a Tribune reporter say this pre-
diction has been verified, and that many
persons in this city are suffering from the
illness, which, however, has not shown its
severity of last year. Some of the ply
scians who were seen had not had so
many cases of the influenza brought to
their attention as Others had, and one or
two thought that there were no more cases
of colds or influenza than Is usual at this
season of the year The opinion was gen
orally expressed that persons should be
even more careful than usual to avoid
doing anything which would be likely TO
bring on u cold, and should have the ill
ness attended 10 at once when 1t developed
itself
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
PRINTERS WANT MORE PAY,
But DO Not Contemplate n Strike II
Their Demand is Refused.

But DO Not Contemplate n Strike IL
Their Demand Is Refused.
The New York Toa in column article
tells story about how Typographical
Union, No i01, of this city is about to
demand an increase of q cents a thousand
ems for all compositors employed in book
and job offices and says IL the demand is
not complied with strike will be ordered
on the LIST of April. The first part of the
story is true; the latter is not A demand
has been made for an increase, but Il
strike has not been ordered, nor is one
contemplated. The union held meeting
yesterday, but no reference to a strike was
made. The only matter discussed was a
resolution TO change the method Of elect
ing officers of the union.
There is good deal of viciousncss in
the iosfs screed. It says that this city
has suffered greatly ON account of the
tyranny of labor, and to read ii between
the lines the union people have actually
drawn their Winchesters on the proprie-
tors of printing offices and told them to
come down. But the editor, Godkin, is a
very vicious old Mugwump and AN in
tense hater of organized labor.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY

M.iRKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, W. II. Coleman b Co.,
Conn ave and X st.
CANNON q CHANDLER, Home" nth
"FkRRAGUT," J. C. Pearson 8 Son, ie4p 81
"ClkCLF.-S II. GwYNNE, Vt ave and LIST.
FRED qlIEEN, 1923 Pa. ave.. Brighton"
II. ]. MEADBB. corner Sth and SITS. So.
j. II. CROWN, 1899 18th st. n. W., "Bxcelsior.~
toTTAGE N ABKE'T, si5 18th st. n, W.
i. j.. TIBBET5. 1927 Conn ave. Palace"
II. W. FISHER & SON, 32d and N SITS n ".
ARLINGTON, Arui dell s. Fairfax. 18th d L.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
The Bore of the Theatre.

FROM Wt NeW lOfh IFio"He
The man at the theatre who insists on
explaining the jokes, the situations"
and the whole play to his companion, to
the disgust Of every one in the neighbor-
hood, sometimes ceases TO be thorn in
the flesh and becomes source of amuse-
ment. This was noticeable not long ago
at theatre whore the audience was well
acquainted with the players, One OF
those laxative iends who infest every
theatre insisted in his usual way upon
showing that he 'knew it all. y He de-
scribed the criticisms that had been made
upon one actor, told of the dissatisfaction
with his Interpretation of the part, aud
also intlmated where his work might well
be improved. lie got on famously until
the end of one act, when some one near
him called attention 10 the fact that on
that night for the first time there was q
change in the cast. A new man was
playing the part that night, but the wise
man had not discovered this. He sub
sided when he learned the truth, and every
one thereabout gave the sarcastic censor a
glance full Of sympathy and of gratitude.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
Preparing for the Dog Show.

The dog show opens tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock. Benches will be erected
to-day and the CANNES provided for. A
number Of the dogs famous as prize win
ners have arrived in town. Among them
are Sir Bediyere, the $4,000 st. Bernard
owned by Mr.. Sears; Dexter, the celebra-
ted black poodle; Paddy O'Connell a
beautiful Irish setter; Mr.. Moore's st.
Bernard Lady Livingston, and number
Of other animals of pedigree who will con
test for the prizes.
The majority Of the dogs entered arc
expected in the city this morning. Mr..
John a. Logan's fox terriers, from the
0riolc KENNEL, reached here to-day as did
also Professor Parkers dog circus.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16

Perseverance Lodge, Good TempIars,
held an interesting meeting on Saturday
night at the Elks' Hall. After the
business session was over a delightful
programme, consisting of vocal and in
strumental selections, was rendered by the
members of the organization. On Tues
day evening next the lodge will pay a
visit to Minnehaha Lodge, and on Satur-
day evening Perseverance Lodge will enter
tain the members of the Good Tcmplars'
Veteran Association.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
Thrown from Their Carriage.

Mrs. j. A. Powers and Miss Kate
Powers were painfully injured by being
thrown from their carriage on Whitney
avenue yesterday afternoon. The car,
riage in which thev were seated collided
with another vehicle and was overturned
The ladies were taken to their home, 80,
UWentV-tirst street.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-16
To Form a New =. Nj. G. A.

Yesterday afternoon number of col
ored men met at the Berean Baptist
Church to discuss the feasibility of organ
izipg y. NJ. c, A. in this city, in which
no color or creed line would be drawn.
Expressions of hearty sympathy were ex-
pressed with the movement by all present,
and ii was decided to hold a mass meet
ing next Sunday at Asbury Church, at
which steps will be taken toward forming
permanent organization.