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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

EFFECT OF FEED ON THE GROWTH OF WOOL.
Many observing sheep raisers have
long since noticed the difference IN
the character Of wool as influenced by
the feed of the sheep. One such far
mer, more than twenty years ago,
made an interesting statement to the
writer of some experiments he had
been trying with sheep by giving or
withholding certain prOvender ratiOns
for period of four weeks each, and
he stated that the periods OF giving
and leaving off the grain ration could
be detected IN the size of the wool
fibers-they were large and strong
during the growth of the month when
grain was fed, and weak and small for
the period when grain was not fed
this difference being plainly notice
Henry S. Randall mentions this pecul-
iarity in one of his works on sheep
husbandry. He says that change in
feed or conditions CORRESPONDENCE
changes the diamerer of the same fiber
during different stages of its growth
the difference being sometimes visible
to the naked eye" He further states
when the change in food has been
marked, or when a change takes place
from low to healthy condition of
the animal, it generally occasions a
joint in the wool, or in other words
the point in the fibers where the change
began is SO weak that slight pull will
detach the two parts, and in fact,
they often separate on the back of
the animal, the whole outer part
being shed otf-an occurrence not
infrequent in sheep that recover
from illness or low condition. Elk
periments made at the Wisconsin ex-
pertinent station add much to our
knowledge upon this interesting fact
Three lots of lambs we're fed n grain
ration both before and after weaving,
in comparison with those fed no grain,
or fed only for limited periods.
Lambs that were fed grain from birth
sheared an average of l0.1 pounds,
while those not receiving q grain "a
ton until the period of fall fatteninC
sheared an average of seven pounds
per head. Taking the average of three
trials, the lambs receiving grain from
birth averaged nine pounds of wool;
those receiving it from the period of
weaving averaged II pounds, and
those not receiving any until winter
fattening commenced averaged 6.S
pounds per head. The average of the
three trials showed that the length of
the wool fiber from lambs fed grain
continuously was As inches, while
that from the lambs which did not re-
ceive grain previous to shed feeding
in the winter was but 81 inches. At
every stage of the experiment it was
an easy matter to select by the eye
the lambs that received grain before
and after weaving. The heeces of
those fed grain were dense and smooth
in appearance, while those of the
lambs having had no grain were al
ways open and rough, lacking in fin
ish. This smooth and uniform APP
pearance of the fleece of the grain-f fed
lambs was due to the greater density
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

It is not merely tn fat that Il million
men are said to be out OF work with conse-
quent loss Of time, place AMI money, that
makes the times seem so tough, but there
are other aggravations superadded, growing
out OF the willfnl neglect Of so many, that
make the times seem hard. indee@. If bet
ter times were at hnnd and goo places open
TO all that are now idle, there are thousands
who would betOtally unfit 10 go to work by
reason Of the neglect OF some lniirmjty
which totally units them to accept prof
fered chance. What better opportunity
could there bO to get their physical cOndi-
ton in good shape than the enforced idle
ness gives them? To do 50 is making profit
out of misfortune not to do 50 is making
hard times 50 much harder. 1t is poor logic
to make anything bad grow worse, and II Is
no economy at all to save expense by sacrt
flcing health. A man wants Drawn, muscle
and brain in as nearly perfect condition as
Is possible. to gain victory in tho battle of
life. 1t is mostly from beginning i'll little
things that the greater ones accumulate and
finally overwhelm us. There is hardly one
man who labOrS with his muscles, from the
skilled mechanic down to those who work
with pick and shovel, but has some bodily
aiment neglected. What costly trifling it is,
looked at from results. For example the
bones, joints, lgaments, tendOns and mus
cles are all under constant strain from the
nature and demands OF their work. Aches
and pains must ensue. These. neglected,
soon reach the chronic stage Of stiffened
limbs from contracted muscles. How many
old mechanics have bent backs and back
nches we know. This is simply Il condition
Of Neglected lumbago, which had it been
treated in time could have been cured in ten
minutes by st. Jacobs Oil. This is also
ture of all the minor aches and pains. So
certain cure ought certainly to be in every
workingman's house to make hard times
lighter.
Only twelve of the States have sufficient
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16
A HEALTHY COW BARN.

Cattle cannot be kept in an Unhealthy
barn or stable without serious injury
and deterioration of the milk.
A healthy cow barn should be dry.
airy, clean, we'll Uttered and with
sufficient room for the ease of the ami
mails; we'll lighted, and, in general
have all the character of a comfortable
dwelling house. If all these requisites
are secured, the style or manner OF
building the barn is immaterial.
Moldy hay is not wholesome food, and
is quite apt to injure the milk, es-
pecially for making cheese, IS IN this
case the impurity in the milk is left
in the cheese, while butter may not be
so much hurt by it. But even butter
may be injured in quality by moldy
fodder given to COWS. There will be
but little frost in a well-constructcd
cow stable if the COWS have 400 cubic
feet of air each. But with this size
there should be provision made for
ventilation in warm weather. A good
stable will be warm enough to prevent
the manure from freezing any time
in the winter. New York Times.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16
POSTAL REVENUES.
The Saving Effected Under the New
System.

The annual report of Third Assistant Post
master-General Craige has been made to the
Postmaster-General. 1t shows that the
postal revenue from all sources for the wear
ended June 80 last was S75, O8). 479. and that
the total expenditure was S34, 32441 an
excess Of expenditures over the receipts Of
$9,243, 1886
The saving on the several contracts for
stamped paper, as compared with previous
arrangements, during the periods the con-
tracts severally run, Is shown to be about is
follows: On postage stamps, S275, 900 on
stamped envelopes, 1906. 900; on postal
cards, 1852, 900; total saving, 81, 443, 000.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

relations between Russia and France became
very intimate and political friendship was
established which led the French to believe
that the Car was ready to become the ally
of tie republic In European war. An In.
terchange Of naval courtesies provoked ex
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

COLONEL NORTH, the nitrate king. started
ne as ooy in a small machine shop in
post Of filter, and was sect ont bv his am
pioyer to set up machinery in America,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

Prize money is still awarded the
British navy for the capture of slaves.
Last year the total was SG54o. The
price for the capture of single live
slave is $50.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16
sketch of the Late Gar.

Sketch of the Late Gar.
The dead Gar was the second son OF Alex
ander II. and was born in St. Petersburg on
the 26th of February (modern style), 1S45.
He and his eldest brother were educated IN
der the general direction OF Count Stroga-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

Mr.. Fukuzawa, priv tie japanese
gentleman and author, !. ! contributed
$1,000 yen to the exptr - of the war.
He saved the mono by domestic
economies
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

iron constitution.
Twice officers in his own army tried to
shoot him. In 1888 he and his family mar
rOw WY escaped death in a railway accident
near Borki, supposed to be the work of
Nihilsts.
During the last year or two the financial
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

The new regulations for tic British
army state that knowledge of short
hand is of great advantage to staff Off
GERS,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16
HOw's This

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and financially able to carry out any obliga-
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

One-story houses are the rule in
johannesburg, South Africa.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

of the wool as we'll as to the greater
amount of oil or yolk that was present
in the fleece. Agriculturist.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton. n. Y.
The United States army may be increase
by 5000 men under existing laws.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

Only twelve of the States have sufficient
canvas to cover their militia.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

An average business mans life can easily be
Ripans Tabu!as. Do you know any one who
wants those Ten XearSI
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, sOftenS the gums, reduces intlamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. pc a bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1894-11-16

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
Is Hale's Honey of HOrehOund and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Karl's Glover Root, the great blood puritie",
gives freshness and clearnesS to the compile
lon and cures constitution. 3 cts. 81 Ct.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
ARABS MASSACRED.

News Of Serious Fighting by Belgians in
Africa.
LONDON, Oct. 8-The Exchange Tele-
graph company announces that the
African mail has brought news of seri-
GUS fighting between the Arabs and
Belgians in the Congo state. It is
alleged by these advices that the Belgi-
ans claimed truce after heavy fighting
and that they have hemmed in the
Arabs and massacred them without
quarter.
Another account says that the Arabs,
commanded by Chief Rumiliza, after a
truce agreed upon conference which
was eventually commenced, but almost
Immediately afterwards, the Arab pow
der magazine exploded. This caused
both sides to suspect treachery and
fighting between them was resumed
The Arabs were surrounded on all sides
by the Belgians and were nearly all
massacred. Chief Rumiliza succeeded
in escaping, but the great majority of
his followers persisted. Over thirty
chiefs were numbered among the slain
The Belgians captured 300, 900 lakhs
worth of property.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
M'kINLEY AT ST. PAUL.

Ohto's Governor Addresses an Immense
Audience.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 8.-Governor William
Mckinley arrived in this city at 7:lO
p. m. from Des Moines. He was
accompanied by the reception commit
tee, headed by Ex-Governor Merriam,
which met the Mckinley train at
Mason City Junction. Early in the
evening there was torchlight process
sion in which the governor himself
participated. The procession was one
of the largest ever seen in St. Paul.
over 5000 people being in line, and ex-
tending over mile and half. After
traversing the principal streets ranks
were broken at the Auditorium. Here
an audience of 10000 people were as
sembled to listen to the apostle of pro-
lection. At the close of the address at
the Auditorium the governor addressed
an overflow meeting at Market hall,
after which an informal reception was
given at the residence of Ex-Governor
Merriam. Governor Mckinley was the
guest of the evening, and the gentle
men of the city and the visiting Repub-
icans were afforded an opportunity to
meet him informally.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
MAY BE DEPOSED.

Chinese Emperor May Be Dethroned in
Favor of Prince Kumgs Son.
NEW YORK, Oct. ga special dis
patch from Shanghai says: The en-
peror of China will very likely be de-
throned in favor of Prince Kumg's son,
who will treat with the Japanese. Ii
Hung Chang has been superseded in
the supreme command by General Sang
Using of the province of Human, who
has received full power. Ii Hung
Chang retires disgraced to Pao Ting
Foo, the capital of the province of Chi
Lii. His alleged detection to the Jap
anese is only canvassed consequent to
the recall of Prince Kumg. Twenty
thousand Hulan soldiers are gathered
around Shan Hal Kwan, the terminus
Of the great wall, where it forms a
boundary between the provinces of Chi
Ii and Shung King. Ii Hung Changes
army is distrusted.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
BIOGRAPHICAL,

Oliver Wendell Holmes was born at
Cambridge, Mass, Aug. %, 1869. He
graduated at Harvard college in 1929 and
began the study of law, which he soon
abandoned for that of medicine. After
taking his degree of M. D. he spent some
time in the hospitals in Paris and other
Eurpean countries He returned to Bos-
ton in 1886 and began practicing. In 1888
we was elected professor of anatomy and
philosophy in Dartmouth college and in
1S48 was elected to similar professorship
in the medical school of Harvard univer-
sity, from which he retired in 1852 But
it is chiefly as writer that DR.. Holmes is
known, as early as 1881, his contributions
appearing in various periodicals., and his
reputation as a poet was established by
the delivery of a metrical essay entitled
Poetry" which was followed by others
in rapid successione In 1857 he began in
The Atlantic MontaE4y series of articles
under the title of 'The Autocrat of the
Breakfast Table," which were followed in
1860 by the "Poet at the Breakfast Table"
and in 1885 by '"The Newport Folio" AS
a writer of song, lyrics and poems for fes-
tive occasions, he has long occupied the
first place. The latter years of his life
have been spent in quiet retirement at
Beverly Farms, broken occasionally by a
lecture to the Harvard students.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
AID FIRE SUFFERERS.

Recommendations in the Annual Report
of Land Commissioner Lamoreaux.
WASHINGTON, Oct. SIS. w. Lamor-
eaux, commissioner of the general land
office, in his annual report to the secre-
tary of the interior, makes several sug.
gestions for the benefit of the sufferers
by forest fires in Michigan, Wisconsin
and Minnesota. He says:
'The timber affected by these fires on
public lands has been left in such a
condition that if not cut and disposed
of in short time, it will become worm
eaten and worthless, thus depriving the
land of the great portion of it's value to
the settler seeking title thereto. Num-
erous applications have been made by
the sufferers by these fires for permis-
sion to cut the timber at once and
sell it,
He therefore recommends that con-
gress be asked to give the permission
necessary to allow the cutting of this
timber and thus prevent the total loss
of millions of feet. He also suggests
that congress take other necessary steps
for the relief of the fire sufferers, fol-
lowing the precedent set in similar
cases.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
LITTLE ROCK DEVASTATED.
The Arkansas City Visited by Destructive
Cyclone.

The Arkansas City Visited by Destructive
Cyclone.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Oct. A ter
rible cyclone struck this city at 1880 p.
m. and almost devastated the business
PORTION Of the city. Several people are
known to have been killed and injured,
while it is feared scores of others have
met the same horrible fate. The main
portion Of the business center is prac-
tically in ruins and the amount of
damage il incalculable. The total
property less will probably approximate
100000. The cyclone was accom-
panied by terrible storm and the
stocks Of goods in those business houses
which were unroofed, though not 9th
erwise wrecked, were destroyed by
water. The storm struck the state pen
itentiary, which stands on hill in the
western part of the city, with fearful
force, destroying the diningroom, tear
ing down the stable and shops, unroof-
ing the main cell building and demol-
ishing the warden's office. Several
convicts were seriously injured, one Of
whom died an hour afterwards.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
BODIES WASHED ASHORE.

Fifty Victims of the Recent Storm Found
Around Key West.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. "A spe-
cial from Key West says that so dead
bodies, victims of the wrecks occurring
on the reefs during the recent storm,
have been washed ashore on the islands
around Key West. The dead, it is
stated, are evidently sailors from the
vessels destroyed, although the length
of time which has elapsed since the
storm has rendered the bodies unidenti-
fable, through decomposition. The
probabilities are that many more OF
these CHASTITY evidences of the hurri-
canes fury will be brought to light in
a few DAYS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
A WAR. OF CONQUEST.

Japan No Longer Fighting For the INDIE
pendence of Korea.
WASHINGTON, Oct. "A prominent
diplomat who was once stationed in
China, and whose name would carry
weight because of his acquaintance with
Oriental affairs, if diplomatic usage
would permit it's use, believes that the
division Of China into three powers is
the end Japan aims to achieve through
the war.
''That plan was known to be cher
ished by Japan eight or nine years
ago." he said. Certainly the war can
no longer be considered one to establish
the independence Of Korea, since that
has been gained. 1t has apparently be-
come a war of conquest, and it looks as
though China would soon be driven to
appeal to other nations to intercede in
her behalf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
FATAL DETROIT FIRE.

Six Men Killed and Ten Injured by FALL
ing Walls.
DETROIT, Oct. 6.-Six men are dead,
ten are more or less injured and Sc, 900
worth of property was destroyed by the
burning of keenan, & jobs five-story
furniture establishment on Woodward
avenue. The dead, all of whose bodies
have been recovered from the ruins,
are:
MICHAEL H. DoNoHUE, lieutenant of
Chemical Engine No. 9.
j. r. DEFY, pipeman.
JOHN w. PAGET, pipeman.
JULIUS CUMMINGS, pipeman.
MARTIN BALL, pipeman.
FREDERICK BUsBRICK, electrician worker
and substitute fireman.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
though the doctor has slowly been fail
ing for the last four or five years. An
asthmatic difficulty also assisted in the
final breaking down of the aged ''auto-
GRAFT" Ten days ago DR.. Holmes re-
turned to his Beacon street residence,
from his summer home at Beverly
Farms. Before that time, slight symp-
toms of improvement in his condition
were noted and the removal was
thought advisable. Improved, however,
very fatiguing and the doctor did not
regain his former condition. Last Fri
day, sudden attack of heart failure
suddenly siezed him, which, with the
long-standing asthmatic trouble, pros
trated him. But during the morning
he had apparently recovered. After
the physicians had gone, however, the
doctor was siezed with a severe spasm
and before medical aid could be called,
he had passed away. He was uncon-
scious for short time previous to his
death. Around his bedside were gath
cred the members of this family, Judge
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., the only
surviving son; Mrs. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Jr., and Edward J. Holmes,
nephew Of the poet. Although the
poets death occurred shortly after mid
day, it did not become known until a
late hour at night.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
HAS BRIGHTS DISEASE.

The Gear Suffering From That Ma1ady,
According to His Medical Attendant.
BERLIN, Oct. S.-A correspondent of
the Associated Press has had an inter
view with Professor Leyden, the dis.
tinguished specialist, who has just re-
turned from Spala, where he has been
in attendance upon the czar in con-
junction with Professor Zacharia Pro-
lessor Leyden, replying to the request
Of the Associated Press for definite
statement as to the nature of the ILL.,
ness OF the car, said distinctly:
''His majesty is suffering from
Brights disease" He added, however,
''but the disease is, as yet, in mild form
though complicated with diabetes. The
latter is causing difficulty In breath
inpD
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11

side when he passed away. Mr.. Curtin
had been in feeble health for some
weeks, but his condition grew serious
on Thursday last, and from that time
he sank rapidly. Death was caused by
old age-the ex-governor being in his
80th year-combined with nervous
trouble which, upon reaching the vital
point in the brain, ended his life.
When the case first took on serious
aspect, physicians were summoned, but
they then abandoned all hopes of recov-
cry, and the death of the old war gov.
ernor was not surprise.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-10-11
MANY PAPERS READ.
Forest Fires Conference Listen to Num-
her of Addresses.

Forest Fires Conference Listen to Num-
her of Addresses.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 3.-The conference on
forest fires spent the day in listening to
papers and addresses and discussions of
the best methods of preventing fires.
Mr.. Barrett explained the provisions
of a proposed law that will come before
the next Minnesota legislature. It pro-
vides for state fire commissioners, re-
quires the cooperation of sheriffs and
supervisors, provides funds for fighting
fires and for indemnity to property own
ers for loss by fire, places due response
bility on railroad companies in prevent.
ing fires, requires lumbermen
To Dispose of All Rubbish
every year, directs that campers or tour.
lists must clear 20-foot circle before
starting fire, and put out every spark
on leaving, prohibits smoking pipes or
cigars in the woods during danger
periods, requires hunters to use nom
combustible wads when shooting, and
directs that meadows or slashings shall
not be burned over during the dry
seasons.
Botanist Mcmillan contributed some
valuable statistics bearing on the sub
ject under consideration and five min
ute talks were made by John Cooper of
st. Cloud. E. S. Chittenden, G. S.
Cairns, Colonel ]. III. Stevens, Colonel
G. 81. Graves and others.
Resolutions Adopted.
A resolution was passed, introduced
by Colonel J. III. Stevens, memorable
ing President Cleveland and requesting
him to recommend to congress some
measure to protect forests on the lands
of the federal government.
Mr.. Chittenden introduced the fol-
lowing, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the governor of Min
nesota be requested to call the attention
of the next legislature of this state in
his message to the great Importance of
the enactment of a proper law for the
prevention and suppression of forest
fires, and the protection and preserva-
ton of our valuable timber interests.