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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17
HINTS FUR HORSEMEN.

The day OF hay-wintered colts stabbed
In the barnyard has gone by.
AN occasional oiling will proven t
cracks and breaks in the harness
TAKE the chill from the water given
to the brood mares in cold weather.
THE proper development Of the colts
lie a business which few understand
In the half bred hackney the breeder
has grand type of general utility
horse.
ONE good horse means profit and
pleasure, dozen ordinary ones mean
loss and disappointment.
Coon looks 60 q long way to wards a
desirable price and the greatest source
OF good looks is good care.
The care and keep of the colts from
infancy to selling age affect their value
more than most breeders realize.
THERE is large surplus Of horses in
the country, but they are OF the kind
horse buyers do not want to invest in.
A BREEDER who wishes to succeed
should breed only the best to the best,
and take care of both pedigree and in
dividuality as he proceeds.
DON'T expect to have good strong
yearlings and two-year-olds when
spring comes unless you feed plenty OF
clean, wholesome food during the
winter.
The man who breeds horses intelli.
gently, breaks them carefully, teaches
them thoroughly and develops their
speed will always find profit in the
business
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FARM AND GARDEN.
THE SAFEST BUSINESS.
Agriculture the One Line OF Industry
That Ia Not Oyererowdcd.

Agriculture the One Line Of Industry
That Ia Not Overerowdcd.
mot less than 95 per cent OF our
farmers make success OF farming
Those are the words Of an Iowa farmer
who spoke before the Iowa senate COM
mittee on agriculture. Statistics show
very convincingly that IN business pur-
suits only per cent OF those who un'
dertake the different lines are success
full. There is, then. vast difference
between farming and other kinds OF
business SO far as surety OF achieving
success Is concerned. There Is SO large
q difference that comparison should
convince more persons that to till the
soil Is practically the sure road to sue
cess and, consequently, the best Inc
late extreme depression in business has
hardly been felt by the farmers, and
even where II was manifest to them 1t
was noticed in its effects on the surplus
which was to be put aside as savings
not being noticed SO far as the enjoy
ment Of necessities and comforts were
concerned, On this one particular
point the farmers stand SO far in adj
vance OF strugglers in other ventures
that comparison is almost impossible
The difference between absolute safety
and possible want is too much to put
into language. Figures can never CON-
pute It Artists cannot paint it II
must be felt to be appreciated, and to
feel that sense Of surety is to enjoy
more of life than even the abundantly
successful business adventurer can
feel in the height of initiation. The
words OF the Iowa farmer may seem
overdrawn, but even il they are by 10
or so per cent there would still be q
heavy balance in favor OF farming
The conclusion is easy that agriculture
is the one line Of industry not over
crowded, which, in fact, cannot be
overdone in this country within the
life of any person now living. 1t will
take years to strike balance between
95 and per cent. SO that farming will
be on par with mercantile pursuits
ss to uncertainty. Asa matter of fact,
that time need never be expected.
Meanwhile every effort put forth to
keep young men on the farms or to
get families out of the towns on to the
farms is in the in terest Of permanent
national prosperity, to say nothing of
personal comforts and safety. Every
day the tide is turning toward the ru-
raj districts. The prices of farms will
gradually go up as the demand for
such homes increases. That has al
ways been the effect following fnan-
cial depression. The value of suitable
stock for beginning farming operations
will also rise Us the popularity Of farm
ing grows upon the people. The neces-
sity for immediate action can be easily
recognized under the existing circum-
stances. The prophecy will hardly be
doubted, that there will be 10, II not
so, per cent. less abandoned farms"
in New Hampshire at the end Of this
year than on this date. If that be true
the financial difficulties will not have
come upon the people in vain.-Man-
chester IN. H.) Union.
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THEzPERFEcr HIVE.
1t Should Combine Cheapness with Sin
plicIty and Durability.

1t Should Combine Cheapness with Sim
piicity and Durability.
A good hive should possess the fol-
low points, viz: cheapness, simplicity,
durability; as good for winter as sum.
mer; that the combs may be removed
without injuring or irritating the bees;
that the bees may have free access to
the surplus honey arrangement; that
the surplus honey may be removed
without injuring or irritating the bees
and be in marketable condition; that
the bees may be able to store every
ounce of honey they can collect; COM
pletely ventilated that the bees may
not suffocate, and thousands of them
hang on the outside of the hive for air
in hot day; that all the heat from the
hive may enter the surplus honey boxes
or chamber, to enable the bees to elab.
crate wax and make comb; that, in
case the bees are carrying in honey
very rapidly. one set of boxes may be
raised and another set placed under
them; that there be no place in the
hive where the miller moth can con-
ceal itself; that there be no space be-
tween the top of the combs and bottom
of the honey boxes, except asingle quar-
ter Of an inch; that the bees may enter
the surplus honey boxes from any part
Of hive without creeping through hole
in the honey board; that all openings
OF the hive be guarded with a slide or
button; that the boxes be covered with
light cap to exclude the chilly air at
night as well as the excessive heat of
the MONDAY sun, with ventilation at
each end to be opened on hot days and
allow a current Of air to pass over the
honey boxes, permitting the excessive
heat of the hive toescape in summer
and in winter to carry off the moisture
generated by the bees -Farmers' Voice.
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Farmers make mistake in breeding
when they raise horses to please them
selves. They must breed to suit the
market. The outlook for breeding is
better now than It has been, because
the knife is being more freely used on
poor stations every day and quality
and individuality Of horses is being
constantly raised in consequence. Peo-
pie who are fond of driving want
stylish animals. and it will pay the
farmer to breed for that standard
Then after they are bred it will pay to
bit them thoroughly, match them up,
accustom them to sights and sounds In
city and country and condition them
so that they will be ready for work as
soon as sold. Troy IN. W Times
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The question Of birds was under dis
cussion at the table, and one boarder
stoutly maintained that canvas backs
were better than cartridges or grouse,
the claims of which were upheld by an.
other.
Then there were others who chimed
in to defend rice birds, woodcock,
squad and various other varieties OF
game. In fact, almost rything that
wore feathers by one or the other OF
the party was declared the most pal
atable.
"Well," said the first speaker, "rll
let the decision Of the matter rest with
the chef"
To this proposition all agreed, and
Adolph, the cook, was called in and
asked to give his opinion on the rela-
tive merits of birds. The Frenchman
hesitated for moment and glanced at
the various disputnnts, realizing that
whatever opinion hs gave would make
him one friend ard half dozen en-.
emies.
''Ah. gentleman" he said, at length,
those are all very fine birds, very fine,
and some are better than others, but
neither is the best The best birds
gentlemen, are eagles"
'Eagles!" cried all. in amazement.
eyes, eagles, replied the chef; gold
eagles"-N. Y. Herald.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17

There is not little discussion as to
the best manner Of venti.ating the poul-
try house. Many claim that ventilat-
ing tubes are roup inducers and fur
thermore unnecessary. They claim
that enough fresh air will find its way
into the building Of the ordinary farm
err or poultryman. There Is some truth
in it. 1t may be we'll to have an open
ing in the peak Of the roof and this
should be SO arranged as to be opened
and closed conveniently. A ventilat-
ing shaft four by six inches inside, rum
ming from four inches from the floor up
through the roof and two feet or so
above it with cap to keep out the rain
and snow, will convey the impure air
out of the pen. But the trouble with
the average poultry house is to keep it
warm, rather than to keep it we'll ven
tilated
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17
Crops Should He pivsr.,nea.

me low price Of wheat is due largely
70 Inc ease with which it is produced
compared with quarter of a century
aRo. a BOY can now sit on seat and
40 the work which formerly required a
u. zen men to perform. Improved ma
ch'nery has made it possible to produce
more wheat than formerly and at less
cost Farmers should diversity their
crops whenever possible and endeayor
70 grow something that will give a
greater return than wheat We have
many climates and soils and there are
greater opportunities for tho future
.nan may he apparent - Farmers'
Voice.
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seNsATH THE cAlMNevs TALL.

Where spiders stretch their silv'ry webs 70
compass 'Lout their i,rcj:
Where mice hold wanten revoiiy oil night till
rosy day:
Where trees AMI clouds are ever near where
people seldom call
There dwells very funny world. beneath the
chimneys tall.
There tigers, bears and elephants abide for aye
In peace;
The lion filings his tAwny length teside the
lambs white fleece;
And woolly dogs there are that never bark or
And blue. eyed China pussy cats, beneath the
chimneys tall
A chestnut cob with winding horn still at the
saddle bow.
Who's won the brush In many chase. no more
the Held may know
Two legs are on, his tail II gone, his nose
Clipped BY fall
He's pastured In the meadow lots, beneath the
chimneys tall
And horrid war hes left Its mark in this -
cluded pince;
A score Of soldiers headiess lte-a captain IN
gold lace;
The deadly black mou,hed cannon piece that
sent the fatal ball
Il falling sadly to decay. beneath the chimneys
tall
Fair waxen DANES with faded cheeks and
gowns Of silver sheen
Dwell sadly now upon the days Of glory they
have seen;
And gentlemen who once were first at tourna-
ment and ball
Have all retired to private life beneath the
chlmneys tall.
Old drums that never more will drum and
horns that will not blow,
Flags that forever more are furled, steamships
that will not 60.
With trains OF oars and blocks enough TO build
Chinese wall,
Ara gathered ell within the space beneath the
chimneys tall
Where spiders stretch their silv'ry webs 70
compass bout their prey
Where micc hold wanton rovelry all night till
rosy day:
Where trees and clouds are ever near; where
people seldom call,
There dwelis very funny world, beneath the
chlmneys tall
Edith X. Stokely, In Banner Of Gold.
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ger IN oaths. But Dick Doolittle, nur.
tured by Christian parents, reverencing
at least the letter of the law, only
slammed the door.
just at day break, the next morning,
Molly was awakened by the ringing
blows Of an ak. When Dick came in
to breakfast Abner came with him.
Dick was saying: well. we'll use that
crosscut saw and make quick work with
the old logs. They say confessions
good for the soul, and l nights we'll
confess that I've been letting Molly
lift the heaviest end"
He stopped and caught up Jessie,
lifting her high above him, and then
dropping her gently into her chair at
the table. Molly turned and looked at
Dick, and as long as he lived he remem-
bered that look, with q thrill and heart
warmth that words alone could never
give.-Woman's Journal
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1t pays to be thorough. as the fol-
lowing test shows. While preparing
a large area of new ground" during
the spring of 1892, so many protests
were made against the waste OF time
and labor, running the land" ETC., that
to satisfy the skeptical two acres were
left unbroken except just enough in
which to plant each row of corn, 70 be
broken ut the first cultivation Of the
corn. The result was three times "a
much time and hard labor was required
TO cultivate the two acres us any other
two in the field, and the corn matured
ten days later than that on land we'll
prepared before planting. Farm and
Home. "
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17
The Diseases OF Fowls.

Most of the diseases to which fowls are
subject are the results of errors in diet
or management, and should have been
prevented, or may be removed by 4
change. and the adoption of a suitable
regimen. When an individual is at
tackled, 1t should be forthwith removed,
to prevent the contamination Of the
rest OF the flock. Nature, who proves
guardian to fowls in health, will
nurse them in their weakness, and act
as u most efficient physician TO the
sick; and the aim of all medical treat.
ment should be to follow the indica.
tions which nature holds out and as
sist In the effort which she constan Nv
makes for the restoration to health.
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corn. kept for seed. The air was redo-
lent of pennyroyal, mint and sweet
fern Molly crossed the large, unfin-
ished room and stopped before pile OF
ax-helves. They were of seasoned
hickory and showed careful workman
ship. Dick had hewn them out during
some OF the stormy winter days. in
tending to sell them at his leisure. He
had shown not little pride in the snc-
cess OF his work, and had exhibited
them many times to admiriug friends.
about as good q job ! guess, as those
hammers of Maydole that they cry up
So" he said sometimes, feeling that by
this unusual effort and accomplish
mcnt he had cancelled many short
comings
poor Dickr said Molly to herself.
STOPPING to pick up one OF the AK
helves. "Poor Dick! It's such pity
his mother hadn't taught him that no
man liveth or dieth unto HIMSELF then
this lesson wouldn't have been needed.
Maybe, though, this strain of SELFISH
ness is something he takes from some
old ancestor, and such traits are slow
in coming to the surface sometimes
But there! I've no time to climb
genealogical trees This is much more
like cutting one down. As Parson
Tremalow would say: It's foreor-
dained.' That's it. guess, and not
so difficult to understand, either. Dick
has certainly been free AGENT there
was nothing to keep him from cutting
the wood I've been patient, too, till
he really makes capital of my pa
thence, and expects me to manage
somehow I've cut the wood myself.
and even gone out into the woods
gathering sticks, like the poor
widow In the Bible. I've tried
giving HIM cold dinners, and he
only sulks and goes off hunting.
Yes, it must be DONE" Molly
picked up the other ax-helves, and
ran downstairs and out to the wood.
pile. No Dick in sight and time to be-
gin getting dinner. Far off in the
woods she could hear the sound of his
gun. One ax-helve after another was
laid across the sawhorse and deity
sawed into lengths suitable for the
stove. for experience had been an ex-
acting teacher.
When Dick and Abner, the hired
man. came into dinner they found it
all ready, smoking hot upon the ia.
BILE.
"Well,' said Dick, "Im tired; such
race as had after that rabbit, and
lost him, after all!' He ate quickly,
and said. as he pushed back his chair:
"You can harness, Abner; I've got
other things to see to-" A moment
after Molly heard him climbing the
back stairs and creaking across the at
tic floor. He came down in q hurry,
finging open the door: where's them
ax-helves? Strange l can't find any.
thing where leave It'll I'm going to
take 'em to town this afternoon. Where
are they?"
Molly went to the stove, and, lifting
the cover, said calmly: "Here ore their
ashes"
Dick looked at her for one moment
in . dazed, uncomprehending way;
then, as the truth flashed upon him,
his face grew white with wrath. He
turned and strobe out Of the house,
slamming the door behind him till the
very windows ratified. If he had been
a club man. or OF a stratum lower than
his own, he would have vented his an
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17

trivance is very easy thing to make,
and will pay upon every farm. The
one in the engraving explains itself
The most important point to be consid-
cred Is to make the foundation blocks
of 4x4inch heavy timber to prevent up
setting. Instead Of the complete ar
rangement, simply the bag -holding
circle can be made, and hun e along
the side of the granary, or to the mill,
or any other upright surface. -Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
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GROUND PLAN OF COMBINATION POULTRY
AND PIG HOUSE.
hens, while one end may be used as
pigeon house, if these most interesting
pets are kept for the delight of the
children upon the farm. Yards may be
arranged at either end, for the COM
fort of both the feathered and porcine
inmates In Fig. above is seen per-
spective view, and in Fig. the ground
plan Of the very convenient combina-
ton American Agriculturist
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17
SIMPLE BAG HOLDER,

An Easily Made Continuance Which VIII
Pay on Every Farm.
BY the use Of bag holder. construc-
ted as shown in the accompanying H.
lustration from sketch by s. Bar
rington, it is possible for one man to
bag and tie the grain as fast as it is run
through the tanning mill. This con-
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17
CONSERVATION HOUSE.
A simple Structure Containing Pens ZOE
Pigs aud Fowls.

Where one desires to make a single
building serve for the accommodation
of both swine and poultry, he may find
some suggestions in the accompanying
illustrations. This house has two pens
for fowls and two for pigs, ali ample
hall between the two, q set boiler Tor
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17

-Willie-"Aunty, what do they call
the man who hunts up the taxes?'
Aunt Sarah -"Taxidermist, Nv course,
beca'se he skins everybody" Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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--Genuine. -Harry-"Do you believe
Miss Pinkley's complexion is the real
thing?" Kittie -"Well, it ought to be;
it cost four dollars an ounce. Detroit
Free Press
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ihere is little to be said that is new
aoont millinery. The evening bonnet
' sn,s winter intel has been mere headdress
while even in hats small shaues have
been in demand, The large ANA zon
hats which have been worn this s,;a4
with the brim turned up against A. 10 !,
sides and the crown laden with HAY s'e
os.rich piumes, promise to be continual
II, straw Ter spriAg for driving hats
me bonnet will remain small, a mere
mol holiday atfairo of blossoms and embroid.
cry The close turban styles intro
auced In felt this season, which have
been trimmed with black MORE nro,, o
use to be very popular style in straw
lor .he coming season, Hack hats will
probably be in mere demand than avor
. before though there is tendency tr
relieve them by knots Of brilliant, rose
coiored velvet, pale green and other
ing, ouseReep-
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cooking food, and grain room. II the
nature of the location permits it, a Gel
lar beneath the building could be util-
ICED for storing of roots, which might
be made to serve as large factor in
the food Of both fowls and pigs. The
loft above provides room for setting
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-17

Mamma las she is serving the MIA
a. laoie)-"What is an improper frac.
,lon' Johnny" Johnny-"Anything
less than quarter, mamma. "1Neus
port News New'
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for Infants and Children.

"Castoris isso well adapted to children that
Irccommend IL " superior to any prescription
known to me-" IL A. ARCHER, L. D.,
III So. Oxford St., brooklyn, N. Y.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-27
FIGHT Or CRAWL.
DAVIES TO RELENTLEsShY PUR-
SUE JIM CORBETT.
The Parson Says the Idea of Pom
padour Wrapping Himself up in
the Stars and Stripes Is Merely
Cheap Buncombe-Win Follow
Him TO England.

Chicago, March 26.-"Parson" Davies,
Peter Jackson's manager and hacker,
arrived in Chicago yesterday. Today
he will deposit $500, his second in
stallment in the Cor5ett-Jackson
match, in the hands of VIII ]. Davis
at the Columbia theatre, and he con-
fdently expects the Corbett people will
do the same. Speaking of The match
the "Parson" said last night:
81 don't think Corbett is anxious to
fight Peter. l don't say he is afraid of
him, but I am thoroughly convinced
he does not want to fight now, 1 don't
intend to leave any obstacle in the
way that can possibly be removed, and
if the match falls through Corbett will
not have any excuse to lay The blame
at our door. This thing, of wrapping
himself in the stars and stripes is all
poppycock. Corbett can not shield
himself with this patriotic buncombe'
Surprising circumstances will not
admit Of his fighting in June?"
Then Peter will fight him in July
or August
''supposing he does not consent to
that?"
We'll my plans are all laid, and
will be carried out to the letter. Cor
bett and Brady are going 10 England
next month. We will follow them on
the next boat. Over there we will
make him fight or crawl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-27

Washington, March 26.-The House
adjourned TODAY after brief session
on account OF the death of Senator
Colquitt.
On motion of Mr.. Rawlins, of Utah,
a bill granting a tract of sixty acres
in the Fort Douglas military reserva-
ton to the territory of Utah for uni
versitv PURPOSES. was passed.
At this point the secretary of the
senate transmitted the resolution Of
sympathy ana regret adopted out of
respect to the late Senator Colquitt
AIR. Turner, of Georgia, who had
been chosen by the Georgia delegation
to announce the death of Senator Col
quit TO the house, then arose and sent
to the clerks desk the usual resolu-
ton of regret, and for attending the
funeral, and for adjournment out Of
respect.
The resolutions were adopted unan-
imOusly.
The speaker then appointed the fol-
lowing committee TO accompany the re-
imains to Georgia: Messrs. Livingston,
Holman, Bum. Sabannis, Maddox, Nc
KDonald, w. A. Stone, Cogswell and
~Gruot
Then at o'clock, as a further mark
of respect, the house adjourned.