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St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
SHEEP AS WEED KILLERS.

As eaters of brush and noxious plants,
sheep will do good service, but they
must not be kept at it steadily, or they
will grow thin, and their feeces will
suffer in consequence. The flock must
be compelled to browse only few days
at time. After the qualification of this
diet ceases, there is no longer profit in
combining sheep to such food. No other
live stock demand more constant change.
If the sheep De divided into severa,
fccks, one may follow another into a
field where brush or weeds are becoming
troublesome, and each returned again
after weeks relief on grass. Most
plants can be killed by removing the
leaves during the summer. The bushes
should be cut down, that the focks may
destroy them BY eating every new sprout.
Briers are more easily subdued early in
tie season. Large fields should be
browsed in small plats by means OF
movable fences. When grass has taken
the place OF brush or weeds in one divis-
ion OF the field. it may be used profit
ably as an exchange pasture, every sec
ond week. Several bells should be kept
on the flock browsing in tall weeds or
brush. Sheep are very social, and
nothing will SO soon cause cessation OF
industry as feeling of lonliness. Bells
also deter dogs from attacking the flock
hidden in an overgrcwn field. The flock
at this important work must also have
regular and abundant supply of pure
water and of salt, and be frequently Wis
tied by the owner. That the cleaning
OF the land is not the whole object OF
sheep keeping must be borne in mind.
When sheep are changed to other fields,
or to the fold. the time from sun Town to
dark is preferable, as then they are sat
istied with the days exercise and food,
and will follow with less trouble and lie
more quietly than at noon or daybre4S.
Never drive flock roughly. The sheep,
which are always led, make the best
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
MAKING BUTTER ON THE FARM.

For making good butter on the farm,
writes Mrs. B. NJ. Caldwell, great deal
more than is commonly supposed de-
ponds on having cows that give rich
milk. The difference between rich and
poor milk not only appears in the guam
tity of cream raised but also in the
quality and appearance of the butter
There are many good native COWS and a
great many poor ones. When find that
one Of our cows gives poor, thin milk,
I want her sold for beef, for I don't
want to try to make butter from such
cows. Cows with the Jersey blood are
the most profitable for butter, and make
butter OF the best quality ana color.
They don't give as large a quantity as
some of the other breeds, but they make
up for it in richer quality. In setting
the milk I use four quart pans and fill
them about three quarters full. My milk
room is in a clean, sweet, dry cellar,
and skim as soon as the cream has all
raised, NIX the different skimmings
thoroughly and churn just as the cream
has become a little sour. | use the old
fashioned dash churn, fill about half
full and churn regularly and not fast
and then slow. The COWS are given a
little salt every other day, and this I
think quite important, for when it is
neglected for several Gays the butter will
be slow in coming. I work the butter
slowly until l get out most of the butter
milk, then salt it and let it stand over
night, then work it over again and pour
off the milky brine. With good COWS
and clean, cool milk-room, there need
be no difficulty in making good butter
on any farm by any one who will attend
to it properly.-New York World.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
gade of meat, and the feeces are most
uniform in texture and maket Value
American Agricultural.
REARING A GOOD COLT.


To rear a good colt, these two things
should be understood and acted upolas
Feed makes the animal and training
makes the disposition. The very best
food should be supplied the colt from
the first, and even while it is with the
mare it should be fed, both through the
dam and by its own mouth. Beginning
in small way the ability to digest food
is cultivated aud increased, and its first
growth is the foundation on which alters
growth is built. And as that is the
better, so this is. The stronger ana
broader the foundation, the same will be
the superstructu1e. And as long as
digestion is perfect the quantity of food
given may be measured only by that test.
Corn is not a good food for growing
animals. Flesh is more needed than fat.
The English farmers use beans and oats
ground together as the staple horse feed,
and the value OF it is perceived when the
composition Of this food is understood.
The English horse bean has 255 per
cent. of flesh forming elements-protein,
as it is called-in it and only II per
cent. of fat, and cats have twelve per
cent. of the former and six per cent. Of
of the latter. Thus two measures of oats
and one of beans have 49s per cent of
the protein and 13s of fat, ratio of u
of the flesh forming elements to one of
the fat-forming. This affords materials
for the abundant growth of muscle so
necessary to the future valus of the
young animal. But it does more. ALI
the great vital organs are made up of
muscular tissue, and thus the lungs,
liver, kidneys; heart and other fibrous
tissues are more highly developed, and
it is upon this development that the con-
stitution, the future strength of the
animal, depends. With corn as the
princip al food this healthful structure is
not possible. There is too much fat and
starch and not enough nitrogen. The
muscles are soft and weak, and the vital
orgaLs, upon which the work or product
afterward depend. are not strong enough
to stand the wear, and the constitution
gives way at an carly age. This ao-
plies as much to calves as to colts.
While the horse expeads its force in
motion, the COW does this in making
milk. Both these products require a
large expenditure Of nitrogen, and q
highly heterogeneous food and the ability
to digest and assimilate it are needed; and
this disposal of food is only possible
when the vital organs are we'll de.
veloped. This development is only
effected by the use of suitable food
literally provided, from the birth Of the
animal. Dairynan.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Warmth is life to young chic 'lcns.
Keep the hen nests clean even il
winter.
1t is not good economy to keep COM
mon geese.
Clean off the eggs as fast as gathered
or the dirt will faint the meat.
Always arrange the nests and roosts 50
that they can be readily cleaued.>
On most farms skim milk is cheap.
Let the poultry have all they will eat or
drink.
It is rarely good plan to allow a
fruit-tree agent to select the varieties of
trees for tine orchard.
The grape can be readily propagated
By layering and a good supply of plants
he secured at a low cost.
Allowing moss or ichen to grow to
the bark of the trees affords hiding Or
halboring place for vernin.
When going any considerable distance
CRASHED cattle will shrink very heavily,
for the first ten days at least.
On many farms one reason why ducks
are not more profitable Is because they
are not given proper attention.
In many cases few cattle can be
kept on farm with profit when large
number would only result in loss.
If cattle are to be wintered largely on
roughness it is very important that they
be provided with comfortable shelter.
Both the Plymouth Rocks and Wyau-
dottes are excellent market fowls. They
are of good size and have clean legs
and yellow skin.
The best use and profit to be had
from SOW is to FEED her carefully and
have her produce two filters of pigs a
year. This is better than to newly
breed young sows each time.
The importance of plenty of good
grass IN raising aud feeding stock can
rot be overestinated. Every stocknan
knows the importance of plenty OF grass
for all kinds of stock: during the summer
months.
In handling fertilizers, plaster or lime,
be sure to have your nostIils smeared
with vaseline. In such work this is one
of the most comforting devices yet dis
covered. Try it also m narrowing,
threshlng, aud wherever there is dust.
An excellent way to deceive the Gu.
cumber bug is to sprinkle the vines with
tobacco, SO that he will not recognize
them as his natural home. Tobacco
dust should be sprinkled literally from
the time the vines are up until the bios
SONS come.
All the straw raised on the farm can
be used to good advantage IN feeding
stock. Good, bright oat straw is of
equal value to prairie hay. The wheat
straw can be used to good advantage as
bedding. If it is cut at the proper time
it will be eaten very well.
1t is great disadvantage to have a
mare in foal in the spring season of the
year. At that time Of the year all the
horses on the farm are needed, and the
farmer cannot we'll afford to spare even
one horse. This gives some encourage
ment to those who advocate the raising
of autumn colts.
II you are going to pick the small
stone off that pasture this year hitch the
team to the harrow, and harrow it over.
If then the stones are not all loose and
on the top Of the ground, harrow it the
otaer way, If there is q vet spot in the
field or / ear it dig there deep ditch,
unload the stones in it and cover them
up out Of the way Of the plough.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
WHEAT AND RYE on CORN STUMBLE.

Many farmers plant corn stubble to
wheat and rye, and are usually in such
hurry that three rows of shocks are
placed together and the balance of the
field sowed. This plan necessitates run
ming over the seeded land to secure the
corn and stalks, but the worst feature is
in leaving Gnseeded strips across the
field. witch are useless 10 the crops.
Weeds a,e allowed to take possession Of
the strips, and, until the crop of grain
is gathered, the field indicates the shift
less farmer. 1t is not much trouble to
haul off the shocks to the barnyard or to
an adj lining field, setting them up in
rows. They ale then more easily
husked. The husked corn is nearly all
in body, and is more easily secured.
y he stalks AID all litter of leaves and
lusks are then more easily gathered up
and saved for further use. The grain
and straw that can be produced on these
strips VIII repay many times the ex-
pense of hauling of the stalks. If pos
sib!e, haul the stalks to pasture, or
meadow lot, and thus insure cleanliness
in husking, Stock will eat the broken
lesyes.-American Agricuiturist.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

Did you ever see d sickly
baby with dimples? or a heal
thy one without them?
A thin baby is always deli
cate. Nobody worries about
a plump one.
If you can get your baby
plump, he is almost sure to
be well. If you can get him
well, he is almost sure to be
plump.
The way to do both there
is but one ways by CARE
Full LIVING. Sometimes this
depends on SCOTS Emulsion
of cod-liver oil.
We will send you a book
on it; free.
,scorr g Bowie. Chemists. -as South 5th Avenae,
New York.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

ANOTHER episode in which a Texas
editor was obliged to shoot an enemy
emphasizes the fact that while the
pen may be mightier than the sword,
it is not amiss to supplement it with
a Winchester rifle.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10


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this paper, this week, which has no two worda
oil e except one word. The same Is true OF
eacl! new one appraring each week. from Tho
Pr. Narter Medicine 20 This house places q
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iish. Loot torit. send them the name of the
word and they vii return you rOK, sEAUTE-
ECL LLIM0aRARHs Or SAMPLES FREE.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

" your Back Aches, or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, it is general debility.
Browns Iron Btters W il cure YOU, make, you
strong, cleanse your liver. and give good APP
petits-tOnes the nerves.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

Rev. H. P Carson, Scotland. Oak, says:
1.-TWO bottles OF Halls Catarrh Cure COM
pletelv cured my little girl.n Sid by Drug
g;sts, 75c
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
In OlaeH Times

People overlooked the impor ance Of per-
manently beneficial effects and were satisfied
with transient action but now that it Is gen
orally know that Syrup of Figs will perma-
nently cure libitual constipation, we'll in
formed people will not buy ether laxatives,
which act for time, but finally injure tn q
cygtpn-
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

BEFCHAM's PITTS cost only p cents box.
They are provtrbiaily known throughout the
world 10 be "wortA guinea q box"
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

Governor Too.e, of Montana. is the only
one Of the forty-fo who has no staff.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

An American author in Paris named Har-
tbs has received the Legion of Honor ribbon
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

HRown's Iron Bittsrs cures Dyspepsia, Maia~
ria BiIi0usnpse and General Debility. Gives
Strength, aids Digestion, tones the nerves
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
others. weak women and children.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
The Only One Ever Printed.

Tennyscn is believed to neve made more
money by his poetry than any ot.lar poet.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

lfaffiicted with sore eyes use DR.. IsaacThomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at sc a bottle
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

GUY DeMaupassant, the famous French
story writer is out Of the lunacy hospital.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10

THE <aeronaut who goes up out OF
sight is>yery apt to come down out OF
mind.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-12-10
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

a Fatal FALL.-Illmira Morton a
colored woman. Il native of Fairfax
county, who lived at different times in
this city, fell down a fight of stairs
last night and broke her neck. The
unfortunate woman had bat recently
moved into a house on south st.
Asaph street, between Gihbon and
Franklin, and ii is supposed had not
become familiar with the geography of
the premises and missed her footing
while descendinga steep staircase. Dr.,
Purvis, the city coroner, was notified
and examined the body but deemed an
inquest unnecessary, The doctor
thinks the woman was stricken with
apoplexy as she attempted to descend
the steps, and becoming unconscious.
fell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

PERsoNAL-AIiss Lorraine Leake. of
MilNillc, New Jersey, is in the city on
a visit 10 her relative, Mrs. Sarah 4.
Dix. on north Pitt street.
Mr.. Henry Schwarz, formerly Of this
city. but now OF Philadelphia. has been
spending the past few days with friends
here.
State Senator Henry Fairfax. of Lor-
doGn county. was in the city to-day On
his way to the State democratic head
quarters in Charlottesville.
Mr. T. Davis, OF the ThomsonI Houston
electric company, who came here 20 instruct
the motor men on the new electric railway
left this evening for Philadelphia. lie says
this is one of the best constructed and equipped
roads in the country and that the line is i'll
perfect condition M. Davis is much pleased
with Alexandria and with the treatment he
received while here.
Mr.. Author Sheet, OF Lcesburg, now
has editorial charge of the Roanoke
H'rid
Capt r. E. Lee was in the city to-day.
Mr.. Robert T. Lee, son Of the late
Gen. w. II. f. Lee has opened a law
office in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

DETERMINED TO BREAK THEM Up
During the trial of a minor case in the
police court this morning 1t was proven
by sworn witnesses that the plaintiff,
who had man arrested Tor disorderly
conduct, was keeping disorderly
house-or more properly that his wife
was. The plaintiff, thus transformed
into the defendant, denied the allega-
CATION IN toto, but the evidence being
conclusive, and it appearing that he
was lessee of the house, he was fined s..
and informed by Mayor Strauss, who
says he is determined to break up such
dens, that the police would keep q
sharp lookout on the house, and should
the defendant come before him again
he would impose the full penalty of the
law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29
DRY GOODS.


We have many new good things attract the intending
purchasers of fall goods that only give advertise
men an outline of the attractions and ask vou to m
in the complete picture by paying frequent visits nspec
ton.
In Dress Goods we were better equipped
Your wants The styles numerous, the standings varied
and the prices attractive.
The rage for the popular Storm Serge continues and like
ly to continue during the fall and winter There is
nothing more desirable stylish for street and the mod
crate cost is another item interest For ressy styles
we show full line of standings in Wool Bengaines Vel
ours This fabric NEW, has handsome silk ustre ard the
general effect of silk dress We show the same weave in
silk fabrics Besides these leading popular styles have
not neglected other decided favortes value and style and
we show some desirable novelties in Pads Stripes Plain
Serges Whipcord Serges, Broad Cloths, &c
Last season we line OF popular Atwood fabrics the
general value of which SOC at SIC. This fall
fortunate being able give assortment of very choice
dark shades in wool goods the attractive price, size
per yard.
full line of desirable and wool and all dress
fabrics at popular prices
Our Carpet stock is fully equal to the demand
Our bargain sale during the cleaned ali the
desirable remnants &c. and this seasons goods all fresh
and
Merchant Tailoring stock Just and fully equal any
previous seasons exhibits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

THE ALEXANDRIA CHORAL SOCIETY.
This organization is composed almost
entirely of home talent and is now
about to enter on the second year of its
existence. The first year was a very
successful one. The attendance was good
and under the direction of Prof. Mcleod
the society made rapid progress. Dur.
ing the coming season the question Of
producing the opera of Pirates of Pen
lance" will be considered. The fault
less manner in which our people have
rendered several cantatas recently dem
onstratcs That they are competent to
undertake something more ambitious.
Should the necessary arrangements be
consummatcd for producing the opera it
is the intention to have our own home
orchestra to accompany it. If this can
he done il will be something AleXan
dra can we'll be proud Of No other
city in the State can do this These
matters are to be considered at the
meeting next Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

SUIT ron LlREL,-Mr. Jas. Il. Glenn
ents. of Alexandria county, through his
attorney, c. f. Nicol, esq, has entered
suit in the Circuit Court of this county
against Mr.. Lambcrton Doolittle, an
officer in the [. :. Treasury Depart
ment. but who resides in the county,
for $4,000 damages for writing him an
insulting and defamatory letter. 1t
seems that Mr.. Clements. as agent, con-
tracted 10 sell Mr.. Doolittle tract of
$40 acres Of land near Woodbridge sta
ton. in Prince William county, for
$500: that prior to the day Of paying
the money and passing the title, Mr..
Doolittle visited the property, which it
appears did not suit him, and upon his
return he wrote and sent to Mr.. Glenn
ents the letter referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Efforts are being made to get Senator
Hill to speal; inthis city next month.
Charles Austin, colored, an inmate of
the Poor House, died last night at
that institution.
a thief yesterday stole brass collar
and Chain from Cog belonging to Mr..
+. \. Coakley. He did not want the
dog.
Mrs. Frank Mcyeigh died at Falls
Church on Tuesday and her remains
were taken to Middleburg yesterday for
interment.
Wm. Robertson, son of Mr.. Webb
Robertson, OF Clifton, was accidentally
killed on Friday while carelessly hand
ling gun.
The last of the jackets was yesterday
slipped over the breech of the great 13-
inch gun now nearing completion at the
Washington navy yard.
Mr.. Geo. w. Harvey, the well-known
restaurateur Of Washington, was found
not guilty refusing to serve colored
man during encampment week.
The game of baseball played at the
Fredericksburg fair on Tuesday, be-
tween Fredericksburg and Alexandria
was won by Fredericksburg, the score
standing Is to 5.
a marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Joseph NJ.
Eberly and Emily J. Lcdman, both of
Fairfax. The groom is q dwarf, while
III" bride is full grown.
The sale OF lot of valuable highbred
stock belonging TO the estate of the late
Senator Barbour, will take place Thurs
day Oct 9th, at the late Senator's farm
in Prince Georges county, Md.
The will of the late Mr.. J. P. Agnew,
which was admitted to probate yester-
day, is dated June 80, 1877. The de-
ceased left his entire estate to his widow
and at her death it is to be divided
among his children,
The District Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows (colored) is still in session in
this city. To-day the Grand Master
read his address and the secretary sub
mittcd his report, which shows the or
der in this district to be in fiourishing
condition.
The committee appointed at the Ma
nassas republican Congressional con-
vention to officially notify Mr.. Park
Agnew, Of this city, of his nomination
by that convention for Congress, will
meet in this city on Tuesday next for
that purpose.
A horse and cart belonging to Messrs.
w. A. Smoot & Co., while crossing the
railroad track on upper Lee street this
morning, were struck by a train which
was backing down the street, The
horse was knocked down and hurt but
the cart and driver were not injured.
NJ J. F. Cook will have for sale in market
tomorrow Il fine assortment of salt water fish,
including trout, taiors mackerel &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

PoLTcr: REponr.-Last night was
clear and cool. One prisoner and five
Iodrers at the station house.
Slavor Strauss disposed of the follow.
ing eases: - Dol
timore. charged with vagrancy was
ordered to leave the city. 1t appeared
that Manuel and several others, sup
posed to be tramps, had congregated at
the water tank Of the Washington
southern Railway andin company with
half dozen idle colored girls were
making themselves obnoxious to the
neiehborhood. An officer putting IN
his appearance caused all to run except
Manuel. who not being able TO give a
satisfactory account OF himself was
taken in custody.
A Young man, charged with throw
inc oyster shells through n window,
was ordered to repair the damage at
once.
Another young man, for dlsorderiy
conduct. was fined 500.
The two white women charged with
abusive language toward each other
were made to pay the costs OF the war
rant.
fenced to Jail for habitual drunkenness
and disordcrly conduct, was released
mon the promise that he would betake
himself TO honest work.
Alexander Burgoyne, for indecent
conduct. was fined -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-29

OPERA HoUsE.-Gus Williams, who
Will appear here on Monday night in a
new musical comedy, is a natural poet
and singer. April Fool" the farce
comedy he is now presenting, is said to
be unique, novel and brim-full of lu-
dicrous situations, giving Mr.. Williams
all the scope necessary to display his
peculiar and pleasing talent.