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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

YEsTERDAY.-The weather yesterday
was more like that of December than
the 23d of April, and all day long a
bleak northwest wind prevailed, with
an uncomfortably low temperature.
Early in the morning some rain fell,
but the wind soon dissipated the clouds
and fair weather followed. Overcoats
were seasonable and winter wraps We're
once more donned. There was a fall
ing OF! in the number of visitors and
the streets were not as animated as on
the preceding Sunday. New Alexan-
dria attracted number of strollers and
the enterprise of a colored man from
this city in setting up y soda water and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

THE FREDERICK CELEBRATIoN.-A
meeting of the Columbia Fire CO., was
held Saturday night 10 take action in re-
gard to attending the Frederick, Md,
celebration in June. The committee
reported that they had hired a double
pump Amoskeag engine from E. G..
Wheeler, of Washington, for ten days.
The company will leave here on the 9th
day of June with 100 men, under COM
mand of Foreman Charles n. Duffy, to
take part in the contests, taking with
them the Columbia engine and hose
carriage. There will be contest for a
prize of 5000 for the company throwing
stream of water the greatest distance,
and the members Of the Columbia hope
to bring the prize home with them.
Frank L. Entwisle will have charge OF
the hired engine while the Columbia is
away. John H. Strider, VIM. a. Smoot,
Mayor Strauss, Lucien Duffy and A. 7.
Ramsay were appointed q committee to
make all arrangements for the trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

OPERA HousE.--Golden Light
Lodge of Good Tempiars, of this city,
with the usual enterprise and industry
that have characterized its success as a
temperance organization, has adver-
tised drama to be presented at the
Opera House Tuesday, May ,. The
drama will be presented by talent
mostly from its own membership, and
already enough tickets have been sold
to insure full house. Capt. J. '. Da-
Wis will take the leading character.
His histrionic ability is sufficient to in
sure success, while his support is az
fat. The drama will be interspersed
with fine vocal and instrumental music
Critics who have seen this home COM
pany rehearse predict decided success
to the play. During the play Captain
Davis will by request recite Casey at
the Bat" The play to be produced is
entitled "The Fallen Saved, and ran
fortwo hundred nights in the Boston
Museum 1t has not been played n
this CITY since 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

Work OF NEGRO TRAMPs.-Last
night shortly after freight train on
the Midland road had passed BeaIcton
three negro tramps were found aboard.
brakeman Stout ordered them 10 get
Oft. and they refusing to obey he at
tempted to eject them from the trair.
The negroes doub!e-teamed on the
brakeman, and the latter, finding that
he was to be thrown from the train,
Jumped. after having lost his balance.
Mr.. Stout was not missed by others Of
the crew until some time later, when
the train was stopped. He was found
some distance back unable to walk and
considerably bruised, so much so that
he couldn't stand removal to the train
which was some distance away 1t was
found impracticable to back the cars
aud telegram was sent to Bealeton for
the train following to pick up the IN
iured man. Mr.. Stout was found by
the next northbound train and brought
so this city. The negroes had pistols
and said they were on their way to a
brick yard in this neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and cool. Three dodgers and two
prisoners were at the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
a young white man, arrested by Off,
GERS Davis and Sherwood for disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
Scott Phillips, a white man from
Maryland, arrested by Officer Howson
for drunkenness and indecent con-
duct was discharged with rcprimand.
Edward Payne, colored, arrested by
Officer Arlington, charged with an as
sault on Jas. Gaskins, also colored, was
made to pay the costs of the warrant
and the defendant was discharged.
Harvey Day and Solomon Miles, two
colored boys, for fighting and disorder
ly conduct, had their cases continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

RESULT OF A FAMILY Rowan old
man and his son who live on south Lee
street. who have been sworn enemies
for long time and who are occasion
al patrons of the police court, got on
the warpath again last Saturday, aud
fought all over the house. One of the
belligerents took refuge in a room and
closed the door after him, and his an
tagonist not being able to enter, thrust
his fist through sash in the panel,
sending forth q shower of glass. A
thirteen-year-old daughter of the man
who had broken the glass, who CHANGED
to be standing near, was heard to
scream and upon an examination it was
found that piece of glass had struck
the child in the eye and nearly destroy
ed the sight oft. DIR. Jones was sum-
moned to attend the little girl and he
found her eye to be seriously injured,
so much so that at present it is impos-
sible to say whether the sight of the
eye has been destroyed or not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

PETITION TO BE PREsENTED.-A pc
tition, signed by R. j. Thomas and
thirty-two other property owners, will
be presented to the City Council to-
morrow night praying for the grading
and guttering and paving OF Payne and
Fayette streets from Comeron to Prin-
cess streets; also Queen and Princess
streets from Henry to West street.
This portion of Alexandria has grown
amazingly Of late, and with proper i'm
provements to the streets and side
walks in a short time no vacant lots
will appear in the neighbOrhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
PLAINTIFF MADE DEFENDANT

PLAINTIFF MADE DEFENDANT
Edward Payne, a colored individual,
who has wife in Petersburg" put
up at the house of female acquaint-
ance LAST night, and about the hour
Company usually departs became very
jealous because James Gaskins, a dusky
rival, who, it seemed, was preferred
company, refused to leave. Payne
ordered Gaskins out, but the latter,
claiming the house to be his abode, re-
fused to comply with the demand, and
war of words ensued which nearly
precipitated personal encounter.
Payne, at this juncture, supposed he
could get the better of his rival in the
police court and swore out a warrant
for him. Mayor Strauss this morn
ing upon ascertaining the facts in the
clse, dismissed Gaskins and assessed tie
costs of the warrant against the CON-
plainant. The latter, having no money,
was placed behind lock and key.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

THE KING STREET SwITcH.-There
seems to be a division of opinion as to
where the turnout of the Electric Rail-
road on King street should be placed.
Some believe that owing to the width
of Washington street the switch should
be placed at that point. Others. how
ever, believe st. Asaph street would be
the most convenient spot forit. Should
it be laid at the latter intersection it is
said the side track will run too close TO
the curbStone for comfort and safety,
while at Washington street much ofthis
difficulty will be obviated by the width
of that street The committee on
streets has not yet decided which
place to recommend for the turnout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

Row AT A LUNcHEoN.-The Chevy
Chase Club gave luncheon on Satur-
day to the farmers residing in the vi
cinity of its clubhouse and grounds on
the Tennallytowp rown, near Washing
man. After the luncheon q conflict
arose between the farmers and five col
ored walters from Washington, during
which bottles, carving knives, axes,
chairs, &c, were used. After coDsid-
cradle difficulty, the belligerents were
quoted, not, however, until nearly all
of them were more or less injured
That no one was killed is regarded as
miraculous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. J.P. Agnew and
family have returned from Florida
where they spent the winter.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr.
Benedict Wheatley aud Hiss Efiie Pad,
gett, daughter of Mr.. John B. Padgett,
which is to take place at the brides
residence tomorrow evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace a. Coakley
who have been on bridal trip to Rich.
mond, where they were the guests OF
Mr.. B. II. Hudson, returned home last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
ICOMMUNICATED

Now that the question of a new local
depot is being agitated, would suggest,
that all three of the roads which enter
our city could well afford to give the
travelling public better Accommodations.
Then, why do they not join hands and
biild handsome union depot, where
al trains might depart aud arrive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. April 24-Money on call was
more active this morning at 6a10 Prime
mercantile paper 6ia10. Government bonds
have been steady. State bonds have been
dull and railroad bonds frmer The stock
market has been very dull, the fluctuations
being confined within range of to per
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

FIsH.-Sincc Saturday 10000 her.
ring and 5000 shad have been received
at Fishtown. Herring sold at $4,50a5.5O
per thousand and shad at $13a22 per
hundred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
UPHOLSTERY SALE.

CHENILLE PORTIERES, FRINGED TOP
AND BOTTOM,
Some slightly mismatched, or very slightly
imperfect, but most of them absolutely per-
feet, and 3! yards long and IS to ~ inches
wide. Qualities that ordinarily sell for 1919
to $40 Your choice for
$1.25 EACH $3.50 pair.
Striped Silk Curtains. 90 half pairs Quail
ties that ordinarily sell for SO to 1915 pair.
S1.25 each Curtain.
Suitable for mantel draperies, portieres, &c.
Chenille Table Covers, fringed all around,
new spring patterns and colorings.
81, 50, 81 and 50.
Rope Portieres, from 4 to- feet wide, s feet
long.
1915 each.
Rope Lambrequins, from to feet wide, 4
$3.50 each.
Rug Fringe, double, 19c yard.
Wool Tapestry. 50-inch quality, that ordi-
narily sells for $500.
$3.50 yard.
Silk Tapestry. 5O-inch quality, that ordi-
nsrily sells for s..
$3.50 yard.
Extra Special
Chenille Table Covers GA fringcd all around.
Sc
3-Fold Screens, cherry and antique oak.
mounted in silkaline, S1.9o.
Window Shades and Furniture Slip Covers
Made to Order. Estimates Free.
Fourth .....1lth-st. buiidlngl
-:O:-
@GooDs DELIVERED IN
ALEXANDRIA,.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts, n. W,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
TAyE YOU seen those BIN TRAYS with
4 photographs of President and Bits.
cleveland in the center that we are offering?
vac $500 Ell. MILLER & BON.
lust RECEIVED an elegant line Of
ID FRENCH HAIR BRUSHES Of our own
imnortation; a great variety of styles and
nrices at E. S. LEADBEATER &SONS'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at SID sun sets
6;46 High water 1926 q. m. and
3.4j p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

WEATHER PRoBABILrTIEs.-For this
section fair until Tuesday increasing cloudi-
ness during Tuesday with occasional rain by
tuesday evening or Tuesday night; winds
becoming southeasterly with rising tempera-
IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
Our Music Department,

Located in basement, 11th-st building, ad
jacent to the Book Department, is complete
with full line of Sheet and Folio Music
Elegantly printed on fine qnality music paper
with handsome title pages.
sc a copy by mail &c.
G3-A catalogue can be had for the asking
Basement. .............. .. 11th-st. building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

There seems to be little doubt that
Edwin Booth is in very serious con-
dition, in spite of the reassuring state
ments of the physicians. MIR. Booth is
still unable to talk. He recognizes
those about him, however, but sleeps
most Of the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

The wholesale markets open firm with a
more encouraging frmness and fairly active
We note better demand for Flour. Milling
Wheats are scarce: range to day for all sorts
70 to 76, latter for prime sweet mixed and
longberry. Corn is steady 81 to as fur West
ern mixed and Southern white, Rye 81 to
GO. Butter, Eggs, other produce sell readily
at quotations Veal Calves, Hogs, Lambs and
Poultry are wanted. Millfeed, Hay and
Straw are quiet. Fresh Fish are in more
liberal receipts and incline to lower prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castcria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
~ ESTATE

A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
N ESTATE.
THIS FARM situated on the Telegraph
Road one and a-half miles southwest Of
Alexandria, Va, and belonging to the estate
of the late David A. Windsor, is now offered
for sale, sixty acres with dwelling and all
outbuildings There is 3 peach orchard Of
three hundred trees. two years old in full
bearing, grapery and other fruits. There are
six acres Of woodland.
The whole tract contains one hundred acres,
the remaining forty acres more or less, sub.
iect to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
we'll fenced and al buildings are in good
repair.
Land rcry fertile Parties desiring to pur-
no fancy prices will be asked, the same being
sold to settle an estate.
Terms easy.
r. F. KNOX,
nh20 d&twts Alexandra, Va,
A ROMATIC SCHEIDAM SCHNAPPS, a
"a valuable remedy for the relief of govt,
rheumatism, pains in the stomach, etc, also
a successful agent in the treatement OF all
kidney diseases, etc.
CARR & sWETNAM,
ap21 1w Agent.
A CAR LOAD OF BARB WIRE in store
u and for sale by
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. III King Street.
CLUB HOUSE CHEESE Dramatically
" sealed in glass jars) for sale by
81. C. WALLACE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

CHICAGO Cattle MARKET. April 22.-Cat-
tle-market active and steady; top prices
SIS. 75a6, Others "a. 50a550 Texans $4a4 .25,
native cows $3a4.15 per 100 lbs. Hogs
market closed irregular and lower; common
and mixed hogs STAT %, packers and mixed
$6.75a7.1O, prime heavy and butchers
weights 81 55a7.70. light S7.50a7.70, skips
and pigs S6.T5a7.25 per 100 lbs. Sheep
market lower; natives $5.4Oa5.S0, Westerns
S5.35a5 90, Texans $4.d0a5.4o per 100 lbs.
Lambs S6a7 so per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

ONE, TWO OR THREE INITIALS En-
graved on one hundred sheets of paper, in
Red, Blue, Gray, Yellow or Black, with one
hundred envelopes.
S1.OO.
First floor 1th-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
Concerning Wedding Gifts,
Wedding Stationery, Souvenirs for Brides
maids, Souvenirs for Groomsmen.

Correct forms and superior Workmanship
for Invitations, Announcements, Church and
At Home Cards. Also Address Dies Crests
and Monograms. Only the best work ut mod
crate prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

r RESPECTFULLY announce myself a
i candidate for the office of CLERK OF
THE MARKET, subject to the action of the
democratic primary election. If elected
promise to devote my time and duty to that
Office Respectfully
ap12 tm3s LAMBERT D. LYLES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
CANDIDATES.

NOR MAYOR-I hereby respectfully an
II nounce myself candidate for reelection
to the office of MAYOR, subject TO the ac-
ton of the democratic primary election on
May 2nd. promise, if again elected, to con-
time to devote my undivided attention to
the duties of the office. Respectfully,
apis tpe HENRY STRAUSS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

BALTIMORE April 24:-Flour steady.
Wheat strong; No 2 rcd spot and April 75sa
754 May 75Ia755; June 761 bid July 76i
a76s; steamer No 2 red III bid; milling
wheat by sample 74a77. Corn strong mixed
spot 49la49l April 49t bid; May 49a49t
bid July 49a494 steamer mixed 4Sl bid !;
white corn by sample SO yellow do. 81. Oats
steady; No 9 white Western 41ia42 No
mixed do 81. Rye inactive; No 2 621a63.
Hay lower good to choice timothy $15 %
ID SIC 90. Provisions steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

A FRESH lot of the celebrated ASHLEY
N BROMINE and ARSENIC WATER, the
best of all mineral waters for purifying the
blood. Just received ut LUNT IL ALIENS
direct from the spring Mt Ashcvile. n. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

WYE ARE prepared to take orders for
w SHOW CASES of every description.
Ask to see catalogue. We deliver the cases
at manufactures prices.
ES. LEADEATER e. SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

A NEW and full line of fine and medium
N grade Torchon, Oriental Point Orlando
and Veil laces at CHAPMAN'S.
424 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. April %.
Beef Cattle were firm and unchanged. The
quotations were as follows: Extra sic, Good
54a5!c, medium 47a5c. common 4ia4!c. culls
3la4c, fat COWS 2!a3ic per lb. Sheep were
in good demand and &c higher. The quota
tions were as follows: Wool sheep 4a44c,
clipped do 3ia5c per lb. Wool Lambs 7sc.
clipped do. 5a6lc per lb. Hogs were frmer,
and in sympathy with the West The quota
15sc, and other Westerns 10a1O3c per ID.
Cows sold we'll at $25aS50 per head. Mich
calves were higher at 4ia71c per lb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

A CARD--I NEST respectfully announce
"A myself as a candidate for the position Of
INSPECTOR AND MEASURER OF LUM-
Der, and ask the support of my fellow citi-
zens, subject TO the decision of the democratic
primary election. r, ID. RODGERS.
ap12 tines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

7 HEREBY announce myself candidate
i for the Office of Superintendent of Police,
subject to the action of the primary election.
My practical knowledge of street improve
ments is 4 guaranty of my competency.
ap10 J. D. Billy BROWN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

CHICAGO, April 24.-Wheat-April 70;
May 724; July 74; Sept rs. Corr
April All; May 41I; July 43sa433 Sept
44s. Oats-April 2Ss May 2S3a2Si; July
2Ssa2S3; Sept 27. Pork-April ST. 40 May
$17 45; July SIT so; Sept $1S OFT. Lard
April SO 92i May 50 80; July $40 10;
Sept $40 27i. Ribs-April, May and July
50 rs; Sept SO G5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

DON'T WASTE MONEY. but buy the
~ NEW AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE
at SIT. SD, SOB and S25; has stood ten
years service without repairs sold by
AMOS b. SLAIMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

r RESPECTFULLY announce myself as
4 candidate for reelection to the Office of
MEASURER OF LUMBER. subject to the
decision of the democratic primary election.
Respectfully STEPHEN SWAIN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

MAXIMUM. Minimum, Clinical, Standard,
WI Dairy and Brewers Thermometers,
Hydromcters, Ancroids, Barometcrs, &c, for
sale by F. S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

EIELD SEEDS, q full stock of Clover,
l. Timothy, Orchard Grass, Herds and
Kentucky Blue Grass, for sale by
HERBERT BRYANT,
No III King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

NANCY JELLY, CURED APRICOTs,
Il Choice Sundricd Peeled Peaches ard
Fancy Evaporated Apples just received by
j. c.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

TvAPORATED APPLES, Peaches and
II Apricots, Rasins, Currants Gtron, Pre-
served Orange and Lemon Peel, Turkish and
California Prunes at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

beautiful FRENCH GINGHAAls,
ID English Flannels Fancy Satines, &c, in
remnants, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

COAL HODS, Ash Sifters, Wood Saws, Fire
" Shovels and other seasopable goods at
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself as a
L candidate for reelection to the office Of
MEASURER OF LUMBER, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic primary election. Re-
spectfully, JAMES L. ADAMS.
ap12 tpe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

= AIDES BALBRIGGAN STOCKINGS
IL double heel, toe and sole of pure linen.
Very duarble and and comfortable; look at
them at CRAPMAN'S,
424 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

r1IDELITY CoCKROACH. BED-BUG and
L RAT PASTE just received by
WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
ro-...- D,;,,oo I'D To ;rfor CT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

Striped silk Curtains. 90 half pairs. Quail
ties that ordinarily sell for So to 1915 pair.
S1.25 each Curtain.
Suitable for mantel draperies, portieres, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

A SMALL LOT of extra fine CASHMERE
N FULL REGULAR MADE UNDER
SHIRTS at just half price, call and see them
at AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

EN0R SALE CHEAP-AN ORGAN of old
n and reliable make For terms call or
address 1909 Queen street. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
H0uSefQrnishing Department.

The at hand for repenishng the Table Lin
ems Towels and Napkins which invite your
tenton the superior excellence of stock this line We
have five numbers 75c that be exceed in value and
our line of ST goods is imported specially for the finest
New York city retail trade Napkins from s.25 S. per
Dozen Towels from 81 $a,25 per Dozen Full line of de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

0OoK,S IMPERIAL EXTRA DRY
Z CHAMPAGNE (quarts) for sale by
II. C. WALLACE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-05-11
The Best Is Cheapest.

r know a farmer who formerly kept
common stock Of all kinds, says a writer
in O. J.. Farmer. His cattle, grazers>
and feeders numbered so or more and
he kept fully 100 hogs. He had, includ-
ing brood mares, about 20 horses also.
His cattle were fed till 4S months old,
requiring two acres Of pasture for each
steer during three years Of that time
and two acres more to grow corn and
fodder for winter feeding. One mans
labor was required throughout the year
to care for the cattle and hogs. A
half acre year was required to furnish
grain and grazing for each hog in addi-
ton to the droppings from the cattle.
Thus they were brought to maturity
at IS months old. 1t required a 400.
acre farm, and three hired men during
most of the year to carry his stock.
He now operates a 16O-acre farm, keeps
less than half as many animals and
but one hired man, except for fouy
months while blowing and harvesting.
He sells his cattle when about -
months old and his hogs at months,
usually. The weights of his hogs and
cattle at selling time We're nearly equal
to those which he formerly kept. The
prices received are usually 81 OF more
per hundred higher. His horses sell
for .one-fourth more even at the pres
ent low prices, than he formerly re-
ceived. The secret of it all is, improved
farming and improved stock. The sires
are regardd as half the herd in breed
ing, and are carefully selected.