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HINTS FOR BEGINNERS.
Poultry Raising IL Not a Rapid Road.
to Wealth.


to Wealth.
1t is unfortunate for one to enter into
a business and fail because of igno-
rance or lack of knowledge of how
to manage, and it is seldom that it is
done in mercantile pursuits; yet hun
dreds attempt the poultry business un-
der the supposition that anybody can
raise chickens" when the fact is that
the poultry business requires more
skill in management than is required
in raising cattle. or other large stock.
The reason is that if n farmer has one
or two cows, the small number permits
him to become familiar with each ami
NAL. He knows their peculiarities, the
kinds of food preferred by each. and
should one Of them become sick he
quickly detects it and at once proceeds
to- use remedies, if necessary sitting
up all night to take care of it. With
a flock of 80 hens. however. the case is
different. Although the flock will
not require any more room than one
COW, yet there are so individuals. each
being entirely different in many re-
spects from the others. and all having
their characteristics and peculiarities.
making it much more difficult to un-
derstand their requirements. The Or
binary farmland seldom notices the
poultry except to occasionally give q
mess of corn, and but few farmers give
sufficient personal attention to fully
understand the thorough management
of flock so as to derive the largest
profit therefrom. On the large ma
jority of farms the owners do not know
how many fowls they lose in year
from the numerous causes and dangers.
and there are also hundreds of farmers
who do not know whether their fowls
pay or not.
If the beginner (perhaps some person
who desires to seek living outside OF
city on limited capital) is to succeed
he must pursue q course which differs
from that usually practiced on farms.
But how is he to know. and how can he
anticipate the various conditions un.
der obstacles which he may meet?
Even small investment is a great deal
when it represents all, perhaps the saw.
ings of years; hence the greater neces.
sity for knowledge in going into the
poultry business.
1t is possible that beginner may
have fair success the first year, but as a
rule such is not generally the case.
The only safe mode is to begin with q
few, expect no profit the first year and
but little the next, devoting the time "a
learning without mourning much risk
and success will come later.-Farm and
Fireside.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
THE FARMING WORLD.
CORN ON The Coz.
some Reasons why Ii should Never
he Fed to Horses. 80

some Reasons Why 1t Should Never
BE Fed to Horses.
Corn on the cob should never be fed
to horses, as there is always risk
OF making them sick by doing SO.
When corn on the cob is fed. unless a
horses appetite is carefully noted and
just enough is given, to him. he will
eat the cob also, and as the cob is more
or less indigestible there is a big chance
Of making him sick and losing him.
In feeding a horse care should be taken
to give him just enough and no more.
too much being almost as bad as too
little. -; =
I have just heard. of an experience
with good horse which proves the
truth of what I have said. One of my
friends who has negro hostler has
had trouble about keeping his horses
well anu in good condition, owing to
the fact that if the hostler, for any
reason. lost his temper with one of
the horses he gave that horses break
fast, dinner or supper to another horse,
and when the stinted horse got his next
meal (for the negro was afraid to cut
him more than one meal at a time) he
would eat cobs as well as the corn.
One evening some time ago, when the
stock came in from work, one of the
horses was sick and it was found that
he had indigestion. A remedy was
given, and when after long work on
him the sick animal evacuated great
number Of pieces of cob as large as a
chestnut were found, which showed
conclusively the cause of the trouble.
No blame was attached to the hostler
at the time, but soon after another ne
gro who had grudge against the ill
tempered hostler told how the horses
were treated; investigation proved the
truth OF the story and the hostler was
discharged. Since that time the horses
have been fed on shelled corn and there
has been no trouble, all of them keep
ing in perfect health and looking we'll.
1t is some trouble and slight nd
ditional expense to she'll the corn for
the horses, but it is better to do this
than to have to sit up for hours with
a xick horse and perhaps lose him at
last. 1t is not, however, a great deal
OF trouble to me to shell my corn, as
use for this purpose little corn
shel!er with which one man can easily
shell bushel of corn in ten minutes
or loss. paid three dollars for it. and
the work is so light and pleasant that
the children on the place enjoy shelling
q large part of the corn used for the
horses. Cows can eat cobs without
danger, but horses cannot. A horse is
q clean and choice animal and must be
more carefully treated than any othe.
Glass of stock or he will not thrive
Julien A. Hall, in Ohio Farmer.
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der the reach of the wagon. E T. are
two iron rods that go through each
end of D and hook over the top of the
wagon box. Fis the platform for husk-
ing the corn on. II is lever made of an
old hay rake tooth that is bent to the
right shape and will spring back to
place. The twine is taken from ball
~ and reaches across platform to 4.
Throw fodder on the platform and
when husked draw lever (H) over y
and hook it on e, which will press the
fodder in a tight bundle; have loop
in the end of the twine, draw over and
tie. The lower cut shows how it is at
tached to the wagon.-Farm and Fire
side.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
LossTERS FROM THE PACIFIC.
Becoming Common In Kansas City
and Are Preferred There.

and Are Preferred There.
The Kansas City epicures, particular
ly those who incline to the succulent
shell fish, are reveling in the recent
introduction of species of lobster new
to this part of the country. 1t is known
as the Bermuda lobster, and is very
unlike the Atlantic lobster, although of
the same family. The advent of this
new species is very timely, as the At
lantic lobster is growing scarcer and
oi smaller size and poorer quality with
each succeeding season.
The Bermuda lobster is gathered on
the southern coast of California, and is
shipped here from San Diego, CAL, at a
cost Of five cents pound less than the
Atlantic lobster. In general appearance
the Pacific coast lobster, which gets it's
name because it originated in the Ber-
muda islands, where it is now nearly
extinct, resembles the ordinary Allan
tic species, but careful examination
brings out many little features that are
not found in the Atlantic lobster. The
Bermudas are considerably larger as a
rule than the others, and the boiled
ones have richer red color. The Ber-
muda has no "shear-claw," which is a
distinguishing feature of his Atlantic
brother, but he has row of legs or
creepers on either side of his body that
more than make up for the big "shear-
claw" of the Atlantic lobster, and he
ia all meat. The tail part is of the same
general character as is that of the
Atlantic species, but the flesh is more
solid and firmer and, if anything, the
flavor is better than that of the At
lantic species.
The Bermuda Holsters have several
other points that make them differ
from those caught on the Atlantic
coasts. They have two long tentac1es
or feelers that protrude in front of the
head foot or more, and on the back
and top of the tail there are horny ex-
crescences that are not found on the
Atlantic lobster.
1.-The Bermudas were introduced here
only recently" said a dealer recently,
''but they have become quite favorite,
and are preferred to the Atlantic lob
sters. They are about 25 per cent.
cheaper than those shipped from the
Atlantic fishing beds. Another point
in their favor is the extra amount of
meat they contain, the waste being
much less than in the eastern Holsters,
ard the coral meat in the legs is of
much finer flavor and the shell covering
much easier broken than is the shear
claw of the Atlantic lobster. For this
reason, those who are fond of the lob
ster, either plain or for salad, call for
the Bermudas. They are decidedly
more plentiful than the Atlantic
Holsters, and we have no trouble in
getting liberal supply at all seasons
o; the year, excepting possibly in the
months of October and November,
which, are the stormy months on the
California coast. Their rap apid rise in
public favor is shown from the fact
that our weekly shipments have in-;
creased from so to $50 pounds within
a couple, OF. months. They range.in.
weight from one to eight pounds, and
are much more easily. dressed than are
the Atlantic. species.n'-Kansas city.
0t3xe ''s-{g. ~.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Eversreens ON the Farm.

The first consideration in planting
trees about farm buildings is to shelter
them from sun, wind and storm. The
need Of shade in summer is generally
recognized, but too many planters over
look the equal necessity for evergreens
Is protect from winter Winds. and to
give q little color. to the monotony of
winter landscapes. Evergreena pro.
dnae Ap. effect. in ornamental planting
- % b ebtatped II any other way.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
The Most Desirable HOG.

The most desirable hog is one which
will make side weighing from AZ to 55
pounds. What is most needed is hog
which will develop well in flesh, have q
deep side. well proportioned ham and
shoulder, and which can be put on the
market when weighing 1G5 to 100
pounds. Care should be exercised in
breeding to develop a,hog with good.
thick belly; special attention should be
given to producing. q type which will
back. down. exenA with fat and carry a
side as.neaElys a. possible evensthrough-
out.-Dakpta Eied and EARN : -
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
HINTS FOR sTockMEn.

The draft horse business is promis-
ing well.
Ice cold water is neither good for man
or beast.
A good curry comb in a willing hand
saves grain.
The hoghouse should be low. A high
house is colder than low one.
! Don't pile old bedding at the head of
the stall under the horses nose.
D0 not be in too big hurry to wean
the tall pigs. Get them we'll started to
growing.
Every stock owner should have on
hand remedies for ordinary diseases and
wounds.
Swine do not require high tempera-
ture. A temperature Of As degrees is
high enough.
The bottom of a horses hoof is strong
and when the shoer pares it off he COM
Flnits crime.
Good breeds and good representatives
lof breeds, we'll taken care of, indicate a
good farmer.
After separating the calf from it's
mother, feed the natural milk as soon
as drawn, for a week or ten days.
Curry the cows? Yes. Currying re-
moves the dirt and cleans the skin, and
that is Of as much value to COW as to
q horse.
Don't feed cold weather. By that we
mean don't neglect to have warm win
ter shelter, and thus save grain which
will be necessary to keep up uselessly
wasted animal heat.-Western Plow-
man.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
HUsklNc MADE EASY.

An Ingenious Device That Has Never
Been Patented.
A convenient wagon attachment for
husking corn in the field. where it is
necessary to drive team from one
shock to the other, is illustrated here.
with. A A are two pieces two by six
inches and about nine feet long, and b
and D are two by four inches. three
feet long. Bolt B and D to A A. C is a
block six by six inches. one foot long.
bolted to B in the center and fits un-
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Aavantaxes OF wealth.

First Traveller envy the millionaires
private cars.
Second Traveler-Yes; they have lots Of
comfort.
"Just think of being able to stop the car
long enough to get square meal at q rail-
way restaurant!"-Puck.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Yukon Cold hx the Pound.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 81, 1so7.-The Gen.
eral Passenger Department. of the Great
ment Of gold dust and nuggets from the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the total
weight being q pounds. ii ounces, having a
value Of e6, 1855. The precious stuff ranges
from nugget Of / pound, 4 ounces, to
flakes not unlike the scales of gold fish, and
grains Of cracked or crushed wheat, and
comes from Bonanza Greek in the Klondike
district, Birch Creek, Miller Creek, and
Eagle Creek in the Circle City district, and
Minook Creek in the Tanana district. The
gold will be displayed here for a few days,
and then 60 east to the general agencies Of
tho road for exhibition. 1t is the largest
quantity of the yellow metal from Alaska
yet handled outside Of the banks and mints.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

TremendoWs Exodus to the Elonaike.
Despite the warnings of those who have
been on the spot, and predict suffering ia
tirous Americans are vending their ivy Wv
thitherward. All, Of them should, be pro,
vided with that medicinal safeguard, Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters, which warns and
nourishes the system, and prevents malaria.
rheumatism, kidney trouble, besides reme-
dying liver complaint, dyspepsia and consti.
patton
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Timely.

First Klondike Miner (wallowing through
snowdrifts higher than his cabin, his ears,
nose, toes and fingers frozen, chatteringly)
-M-M-M:Merry C.C-C.Christm. m-m.mas!,
Second klondikc Miner tditto)-S.S-SS.
w.w:what our ff-fatSers sw.w.would Git dd.dd. J.
d;delight in calling "a r-r-rcal old.fashioned
CC.C.C-CChristmas mas!"-Brooklyn Eagle.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
HOW TO WASH WAGONS.

the shape shown in the illustration is
slipped under the wheel when it has
been "jacked up" A pail of water is
now poured in and the wheel revolved.
The dirt can thus be removed quickly
and much more easily than when pail
is used to hold the water. Once used,
the benefits of this device will be yerv
apparent.-American Agriculturist.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free $2 trial bottleA
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch st.. Phila., RI.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

There is nobody who can splurge equally
with a lot Of boys from a small country
town when they come to a bigger one..-
Washington Democrat.
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WASHING VEHICLES.

A Device That Will save Consider
able Time and Labor.
The device shown in the cut will save
much time and labor in washing
wagons. A narrow water-tight box OF
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Ready for Him.

"Did you tell that western customer of
ours our. j, that you would draw on him if he didn't
"Yes, and he wrote back that if thought
could draw any quicker than he could just
to come out there with my shooting tackle
and make settlement. ."-Detroit Free
Press.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

When man makes fool of himself, he
generally does the job well.-Ram's Horn.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

The only thing you own after you die is
what you have given away.-FarM journal.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

The Lawyer Knew His Business.
Plankington--I understand that YOU had
to so to law about that property that was
lett you. Have you smart lawyer?
Bloomfeld-You bet l have. He owns
the property now.-Boston Traveller.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

The absence of soft water is some mems
excuse for drinking hard.-Chicago News.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

A girl stands before mirror while dress.
ing SO she can see what is going on.-Chi-
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Check Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in ono minutes
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

A writing teacher is no account for any
thing else.-Washington Democrat.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Time counts, health gains. A quick, sure
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Gentle treatment. St. jacobs Oil soothes
Neuralgia and cures it. 1t fades away.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
The Man Of Moderate Means,

II can't Afford" said the man of mod
crate means, ito go to many places OF
amusement, but am admitted free to the
play with the longest run on record, Tho
Struggle of Life IN. Y. Sun.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Pcrsstcncy without principle is mighty
er belt nor shaft.-N. Y. Independent.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medi-
cine.-Mrs. w. Pickert, Van Siclen and
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

How to cure Rheumatism? Use st. Jacobs,
Oil. 1t subdues. 1t cures.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

If women were as trifiing as some men
there would be more divorces. .-WashinR.
ton Democrat,
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Don't snap in two. Timber up. st. ia
cobs Oil will cure lumbago sure.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

He who knows the weakness of his own
wings is. sure of successful fight.-N. Y.
Independent.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

An egg in the cup is worth two in the
nest.-Chicago News.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

To Care . Cold 4. one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qnininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

He that hath faithful wife should tako
good care of her.-Farm Journal.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Clutches and cruel pains from Sciatica.
From st. Jacobs Oil the cure Of it.
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Some people think that when man is
bald-headed he ought to quit going with
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Better times come to all cured OF aches.
And pains by st. Jacobs Oil.
The times., 1897-06-23
A Mckinley Denial.

We Learn froEn usually inspired sources
that Mr.. Mckinley denounces the new
British arbitration story as without foun-
dation- He does n OF say so himself, be-
cause, personally, he is a truthful man,
and wotiId scorp o say anything that was
NOS in accordance with the highest con-
ception of exactitude. 1t is only the
people whose interests and Influence thus
far have dominated his Adninistra ton
who declare that the arbitra ton move
ment is not dead, and that it will lie pro-
least, as long as Republican Ad1ainis-
tration is here to further t
We acG,et President Mckinley of any
responsibility in allowing the report to
leak II came out in the usual way-from
the governmental palaces thai are supposed
to, esver state secrets, but which 60 Ect DO
50 when proper Influence" IS used TO TN
earth them. We may even so so far as to
say that. possibly, the Pres dent has not
yet been made officially aware that the
draft OF a new treaty of arbstIat.on is in
existence, or that it VIII lie subject for
careful elaboration in the British foreign
office this summer while Sir julia
Pa uncefote is in England
The facts VIII speak for themselves, and.
airing accidents, Treaty OF that sorJ viii
be presented TO the Senate next winter,
unless it should plainly appear that 1t is
without any chance for ratifi cation
The lea kage wa blessedthing- Itratseda
storm Of protest within twelve heafS that
niust have furnished an object lesson to
the Administration.
The times., 1897-06-23

late Thomas r. johnson. deceased. d la
boreF and acting watcbnan under the
Architect OF the Capitol, $500, being III
amount equal to six months pay as such
lahorer and acting warehinan, ana inciud
ing all funeral expenses.
To pay the legal heirs of William s. Hol-
man, late a Representative in Congress
from q State OF Indiana, 81 ,43f.93
To pay Mrs Elizabeth MiIhken, the W dow
of s. l.. Miiiken, late Representative
in Congress from the State of Maine,
S4,3SO.f4
To pay the widow of J. ]. Davidson, a
Representative-elect 10 the Fifty fifth Con-
gress from the State of Pennsylvania, W 40
died before the time or IT'S organ "a tipn,
5000
To pay the legal heirs of r. p. Giles,
RepresentatIve-elcct to the Fifty-fIfth Cou
sress from the State of Missouri, " no died
before the time of It's organization, $4,000.
To pay W. S. Holman, jr, for services
rendered as clerk to the late W. 3 Holman
from. the 1st to the ed day Of Aprl, S97,
S72.53
For contingent expenses of the executive
office, including stationery therefor, as
wen a record books. kilograms, books for
library, miscellaneous items, and furni-
ttre and carpets for offices. care of office,
carriage, horses, harness and harness,
81 900.
The times., 1897-06-23
4 Tale of Two.

Because Senators Carter and Hansbrough
had tRe strength and courage to wrench
loose the caucus buck and gag, and, IN
Saturday, voted to place tute and one or
two other items on the free list, there il
comic opera demonstration, on the
part of their Republican colleagues, OF an
intention to subject them to party dis
cipline. 1t is said that the Hanna-Have-
meyer combine may punish them by putting
wool on the free list.
Nessrs. Carter and Hansbrough can weIl
afford to laugh such threat to scorn-
If the attempt were made, and were sue
cessful, the Wild and particularly wooliy
sheep men OF Ohio would make short work
of Mr. Hanna in Ohio and the insusrection
would not stop there by any manner of
means.
We do net know how stiff the verte brae
OF these recaIcitrant Senators may be;
but If the quality is of the right sort
they win not submit to caucus suppression
tdFluS DTOktn JHe iTOut Ol the SOlu plid
lanx, the game is In their hands, rather
than in those of the Hannaites. 1t would
be feasible, for example, to join with
the friends of liberty and humanity and
to tell the sugar crowd, f1at-footed. that
the administration is not to get any
tariff bill at all until after the recognition
OF Cuban belligerenoy. Here is q propo-
sition wen worth their cons Iteration
If Senators Carter and Hausbrough want
to reach the pinnacle of national fame
and admiration, this is their chance.
Neither of them comes from a part of
the country where people easily are scared.
Therefore we have hopes. The party
menace is a high bluff on an empty hand.
We ought to feel confident that gentlemen
who hail from the land of the Ojibways,
not to mention the Dacotahs,'' will call 1t
fOvn
The times., 1897-06-23
a successful Lawn Fete.

The ladies' of St Paufs Episcopal Church
Guild. Twenty third street and Washington
Circle, held lawn party last night at the
home of Miss MacKellup, 1920 Vermont
avenue The lawn was gaily decorated In
bunting ana fIags,and hundreds of Chinese
lanterns lighted the spacious grounds In
one corner pavilion had been ere cted,
and dancing was one of the features, while
others We're the fish-pond, lemonade, cake
and cream booths, presided over by pretty
girls. A string orchestra was in attend
aHce. The lawn fete will continue for two
nights, the National Guard Band furnishing
music tomorrow night, and the Giee Club
from Georgetown Thursday night The
proceeds are for the choir boys annual
outing and the minor expenses Of the
church
The times., 1897-06-23
of many thousand skilled laborers in every
branch OF iadustry he says:

VI many tuoussiHu ShiucQ laDpTefS III every
branch of iedustry BE says:
"Our workers must rearrange their meth
DDS of life 10 meet existing cond tions.
Until they do tits the tramp question w Ill
continue to increase In Importance. They
must not expect steady work where there
is ncne. and from the very nature uf
things cannot be any,"
From all over the country come reports
of an increase in crime, directly traceahle
TO loss OF employment, hunger and despera-
tion. History is repeating itself, and the
Republican powers that be need 10 take
judicial notice that history is likely to
repeat Itself in further directions A great
nation cannot be deliberately turned over
TO lootng by gold and bond syndicates,
trusts and monopelies without precipitating
such crises as all countries have encoun-
tered under like conditions.
The administration now in control de-
flies the Constitution and the people. VIII
it he strange if the people, by and by,
should rally to the support of the Consti-
tuition ard defy the Administration?