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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-08

three grains bromide o. potassium q
day for several days, use coal oil or 1
part carboliC acid and 10 parts water
to gargIe throat and nogtrilA.
Nine tonths Of the diseases among
chickens originate from filthy houses
and lice. Remedy these two evils and
see that they have plenty of fresh
water daily, and you will be troubled
very little with diseases.
Cholera Remedy.-Take equal parts
black antimony, rosin, cayenne pep
and rhubarb, take three quarts
bran and one quart corn meal, and add
one tablespoonful of the mixture, mix
well and feed one ounce a day, and the
disease will soon cease. When the
fowls are too sick to eat, moisten the
mixture and feed to each fowl half q
t~easpoontul morning and night. AS a
preventive, feed twice a week.
Roup.-Clean the head and throat
with carbolic soap and warm water,
use coal oil to gargle, give q tablespoon
full of castor oil, then give a gill of milk
in which two grains bromide of potas
stun has been dissolved night and
morning for from 5 to Q days. The
food should be nourishing, soft food
favored with chopped onions, cayenne
pepper, gentian and flower of sulphur
is very good, but don't feed too much.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-08
HEALTH HINTS.

Scaley Legs.-Annoint with coal oil
and lard twice a week for several
weeks.
Are your chicken quarters warm
and cleani II not, you cannot exoecs
them to lay well in~the spring and be
free from diseases.
One teaspoontul of liquid caTbolic
acid in two or three quartz of water is
an excellent prevention Of many 0is-
eases among fowls.
Gapes.-Take a small piece Of gum
camphor and drop it into the chickens
throat; or add a few drops of spirits of
eamphor or ~turpentine TO drinking
water.
BATTLING in the throat can be cured
by giving castor oil in doses of a table
spoonful. Place the bird in q dry,
warn place; this cure is only when
there are no signs Of distemper, roup
or diphtheria.
Distemper.-Take the fowl 10 q warm
dry place, clean the nostril and throat,
and give q little water with two drops
tincture Of aconite to drink. Feed
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-08

pounds Of carbohydrates. They have
the same functions as the. carbohy-
drates.
Food, then, may DO said to consist
Of carbonaceous, heterogeneous and min
eral matter. The mineral matter, u
ash, is on analysis, found 10 consist of
lime, phosphorus, potash, iron, silicon
and q few other minerals. These enter
largely into the composition of the
bones of the animals that consume the
food.
Generally those foods richeJt in nitro
gen, or protein, are most valuable and
highest in price. OF animal foods,
clover, peas, beans, vetch and all pod
ded plants Qegumes), are rich in nitro
gen. Also linseed meal, cotton seed
meal, gluten meal and wheat bran.
Wheat, oats and barley are also fairly
rich in nitrogen. OF human foods,
meat, milk, cheese, eggs, beans, peas,
etc., are rich in protein.
The results of these tests at the Utah
Station ahow that the total dry matter
of alfalfa increases up to the ripening
of the plant, the greatest gains occur
ring the week between budding and
medium bloom. The total protein in
creases up to full flowing. To obtain
the largest quantity of dry matter per
acre, and the largest quantity of di.
gestibilite protein, alfalfa should not
be cut earlier than eerliest blooming,
nor later than full h0wering. Period
for period, and pound for pound, the
three crops cut in n season seem to
have about the sanae feeding value, the
second crop being slightly less valuable
than either of the others. At the early
lowering period, Of every 100 pounds
of dry lucerne hay. so to 80 pounds are
Stake, and 40 to 80 are leaves. The
stalks contain three or four times ~
much fiber az the leaves, bat the leaves
contain two or three times as much
albuminoids as the stalks.
J. L. LADD.
Bay City, Texas.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-08

RESIDENCE: Marlboro House-Phone 231.
OFFICE: Bobbitt's Drug ~Store-Phone 100.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-08
STANDARD BREEDS OF FOWLS.
ARTICLE III.
LEGHORNS.

AAA4O S&HeN
Leghorns belong TO the Mediterranean
class, and are considered by many as
the best reproducing variety. They
are supposed to have come originally
from Italy. That this race of fowls has
been widely disseminated admits also
of little doubt, inasmuch as at the pres.
emit day, the breed is known in Den
mark and other countries as Italians.
There seems to be good grounds for the
statement that the Leghorns were first
introduced into America from Italy.
The story goes that as early as 1884 q
vessel from Leghorn, Italy, brought to
this country al a part Of its cargo a
small shipment of fowls, which were
at first named "Leghorns." Owing to
their prolific laying and non-sitting
qualities, they at once became popular.
They are lively, active and Of a restless
disposition, the best of foragers, anu
will pick up a good part of their living
during the year. Leghorns are light
eaters and the cost of raising them to
maturity is about one half that of the
Asiatic varieties. They mature early,
pullets often begin laying when four
months old. They lay well, many
averaging between $50 and 300 eggs
per year, eggs weighing 10 to the
pound, As table fowls, they are fairly
good. By many they are considered
excellent. The only thing that can be
said against them is that they are
small in size. Altogether, they are one
of the most prolific breeds of poultry
that can be kept upon the farm, and
the CheapneBs Of their keeping viii
allow the raising of two Leghorns for
the cost of one Asiatic. They must be
warmly housed in winter to protect
their pendulous Wattles and combs
from frostbite,
There are six varieties of the Leg
horn family: White, Brown, Buff,
Black, Dominique and Silver Duck
wing; but as the three last named vAri-
cites are but little known or bred 10
this country, we will exclude those and
give q brief description only Of those
best known to us-White, Brown, and
Buff.
The Brown Leghorns have red wat
ties and comb, white a lobes, are
brown in color, except the cock IL
black on breast, deep bay red on hackle,
each feather should have a black stripe
in center, back and SADDLE a deep bay
red, tail black. They have apyellow
skin and yellow legs. They are very
active and spry, md very hardy both
as chicks and fowls. Chicks feather
out very fast and grow rapidly, ma
turing at an early age. Their me6B is
very tender, sweet, juicy and fine
grained. Cocks weigh from about 5 to
St pounds, hens from 81 to 5 pounds.
The Single Comb White Leghorn is
in general make up the same as the
Brown variety except in color, they
are white. Hence the description for
the Brown wall answer equally as well
for the White.
The Buff LeghornB r very stylish,
and have the beautiful buff color,
which presents e handsome appear
Rnce, making them q favorite variety
Of fowls with most people. They are
great layers, and in sizs they rank
with other Leghorns; they are small
eaters, and bear confinement well, and
are good foragers when allowed to
roam.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-08

POMONA HILL NURSERIES
N. @.

Two miles west of Greensboro, N, c., On,
Southern Railway. Well known for tbl
years. Up with the times with all the new ssV
as the old fruits that are suited to my tr,
which extends from Maine to Texas. Ths
Japan fruits and all other good fruit and IN
ers I have IS shown in my new illustr,5
catalogue. free to all. Agents wanted.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
"KIDv WELLER HERE.
The Well-Known Plunger Arrives
 Prepared for Business.

There will be a stir in the ring at Oak land track tomorrow, for B. J. Weller, better known as ""The Kid" has arrived. The figures will begin to dance in con- sequence of his advent. He came to town very quietly yesterday and marked down his name on the register at the Palace, and was given suite with bath.
 Now, "'The Kid" is one of the best known personages on the Western turf After he arrived at the years of discre- tion and self-support he began to eke out an existence by travelling for a large bus mess house His nature, however, was not built that way, and he longed to drop the grip and be a plunger. The desire grew and six years ago he made his debut in the ring and he has kept the books guess ing ever since.
 During the time that he has been LID against it. ''The Kid'' has demonstrated what a profound knowledge of mathemat- ics and an abiding faith in figures as ap- piled to form and prices will do for a man. With him his Judgment is supreme, and when he has figured 1t out the price for or against a horse cuts no ice. '''The Kid' is modest and retiring, but he has plenty of friends and he knows how to keep them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
LILLIAN YOUNG'S
 TOUR IS ENDED
SOCIETY GIRLS STAGE CAREER
 RECEIVES A CHECK.
Harry Corson Clarke's Company Re- ported Disbanded in Kansas. Talented Novice Marries
 Actor Charters.

Miss Lillian Young that was, Mrs. Charles Charters that is, the beautiful and talented daughter of General s. M. B. Young, whose debut as a professional actress took place in this city a few months ago, started on the road as a member of Harry Corson Clarke's con- pany She was followed by the good wishes of a host of friends and predic- tions of great histrionic triumphs to be won in her chosen career She is now re- ported to be in Kansas City with her re- gently acquired husband, out of an en- gagement and experiencing the first bit ter disappointment of her life as an act ress: The company is said to have dis banded at Topeka, Kan, a week ago. the reason assigned being the illness of the actor-manager, who, it is said worried himself sick over the loss of a large amount Of personal property in the Bald win Hotel fire
 Miss Young is declared by local theatri- cdi managers to possess exceptional his- IIIonlc talent She was married to Snarters, who was also a member of the Cidrhe company, at San Antonio Tex apout November l. The cornapny had oeen on the road since the first week in Octoper, starting from this city after competing two weeks engagement at ,ae- .ile comedy Theater. It is said the busi- 1Sss,s tiess nao been good, and no cause for the oottSScohtinuance otS ce of the tour can be assigned otner than the tndisposition of MT. Clarke.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

PIANO recital to which the general public looking forward with
  evening Hall v recital promises to the individual exhibition
 
 musical composition she has perfected herself by ndagabe sduous study mastering the ably stand in the way and prevent the accomplished of
  natural talent Miss McComas will
  cal pieces with that ordinary
  be rendered Poish Patrol Q<ontskD;
 
 
 in Scott
  E ~ in exceptional ability
  monal of 
  evening Notwithstanding entertainment of the O F'' X < x *
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
THEIR CHOICE
 FOR NEXT TERM
Officers Elected by Many
 Societies.

The following named have been chosen by the societies to which they belong as the officers who will serve during the en- suing term:
 San Francisco Scottish Thistle Club John Ross, Royal Chief; John Smith, chieftain; George w. Patterson, recorder Sixth year); James Lawrance, treasurer; Alexander Strang, sergeant-at-arms; Alexander Carlisle, property-man; John Donaldson, P Riddle and William Grant, trustees.
 Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States, California Commandery- Robert Young Hyne, C.; David Henshaw Ward, V. C.: Bradner Wells Lee. J. A: Major George Whitney Reed. S.; Frank Bedinger Washington, D. s.; Charles Samuel Greene, T.; Colonel Adolphus Skinner Hubbard, R. By a recent action of the National Commandery, commis- stoned officers of the army and volunteers who served in the war with Spain are eligible to membership.
 Stanford Parlor No 76. Native Sons of the Golden West-D. A. Curtin. president; Will liam A. Deane first, William H. Dick. second, and William F. Humphrey, third vice presi- dent; Fred H. Jung. recording secretary; Joseph G. Cox, financial secretary; William D. Hynes marshal; Frank H. Kerrigan, J. J. Lermen and August F. Schleicher, trustees John J. Mccarthy becomes past president.
 General George G. Meade Corps, W. R. c.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
HAREs PROVE SPEEDY.
outrun Many Greyhounds at Union Coursing Park Yesterday
 Aftarnoon

The programme at Union Coursing Park yesterday was made up of the cus- tomary monthly puppy stake and an all- age open stake. The hares ran unusually strong, it being found necessary five times during the afternoon to release fresh dogs to kill hares that were run ming the hounds to a standstill An un- usually large number of hares made good their escape.
 There were a number of upsets dur ing the afternoon. Among the short enders that raised winning flags were Wayfarer, Eclipse, Laurelwood. White Chief and Minneapolis. The latter de- feated Mountain Beauty much to the sur prise of the talent. The odds were three to one against him. The summary was:
 Puppy stake, first round-W. J. Jones' Prince Jerome beat Orient Kennels Golden Rod; w. J. Jones' Russian beat Al Austin's Santa Ynez; John Kerrgans St. Gertrude beat H. Bran dorrs Belmont Boy; w J. Jones' Lady Marion ran bye; T. J J Cronin's Arab a beat T Halls beat Pasha Kennels Recent Arrival: F. Moran's Bit of Fashion beat T. J. Cronin's Depend on Me; James Dickson's Black Bess beat Pasha Kennels Road Agent E. Fifz- patricks Free Silver Boy ran a bye; Pasha beat R. E. de B. Lopez Still Trying: T. HalIs Florence N beat Pasha Kennels Rod of Ash.
 Open stake, first round-Hilo Kennels Irma beat J. Seggerson's Candelaria: J. H. Perigo' s Wayfarer beat William Dowsts Sarcastic J. Mankhouse'S Winged root beat J. MorriSon' g I,iddie: John Perigo's Belle Seward beat E. and R. Scotts Garden City; E. x E. Kennels Vigilant beat F. Prices Madge Wildfre Penn broke Kennels Magic beat F. Moran's Bril- liant: g. E. Portals Gallagher beat R. E. de B Lopez Arrow; Pembroke Kennels Terrana beat F. A. Esquivels Peaceful Glen; F. and R. Scott's Lord Byron beat J. Mccormick Wood bvne: Euchre Kennels Right Bower beat H. Weber's Montana: Handy & Smiths Victor befst Euchre Kennels Ace of Clubs; F. Me- Carthy's Rosebud beat Pasha Kennels Emin Pasha: J. McCormicks White Tip beat Ed Wilson's Magnesia: Pasha Kennels Firm Friend beat Eclipse Kennels Tam O Shanter: Foley & KeIly's Reviver was beaten by c. and H Kennels Dempsey Lass Russell & Will sons Victor Queen beat Larkey & Rocks Her cules; Belmont Kennels Interesting beat I. F.. HaIton's Tic-Tac; w. Creamer's Jersey Lily beat Pasha Kennels Pocahontas; Eclipse Ken neIs Eclipse beat Gem Kennels Sunburst: s. E Portals Laurelwood beat Euchre Kennel s Left Bower: J. Seggersons White Chief beat T. J. Cronin's Maid of Bail: F. Moran's Snap shot beat Pembroke Kennels Mona; R. E. de B. Lopez Culver beat G. Sharmans Oleen; E. G. Poirier's Newsboy ran a bye; T. J. Cro- nin,s Thornhill beat J. Monkhouse's Breach of Promise; S. E. Portals At Last beat Handy & Smiths Dauntless; Russell & Wilson's Lady Herschel beat Eclipse Kennels Killarney R. E de B. Lopez Minneapolis beat A. Johnson's s Mountain Beauty: Milo Kennels Victor King beat Eclipse Kennels Masterpiece: c. w. Lafuser's Precita Girl ran bye; Milo Ken ners Rock Island beat J. Connell's Senorita Ed Wilson's Magnet beat J. F. Wehmeyers One
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
MRS. JAMES E. BUTLER,
 Sheridan Mich.
TIE MINISTER'S WIFE.

One day his attention was brought to the fact that the unsuspected coffee was very likely the cause of his trouble and it was suggested that if he would use Postum Food Coffee ano induce the good wife to be particular to boil it long enough to extract the de licious flavor and the elements which go to rebuild the broken-d nerve centers, his trouble would be gone.
 This was two and a half years ago and since that time not pound of coffee has been purchased by the min- ister's family. Morning, noon and night Postum makes it's appearance on the table, and is enjoyed by all. With the departure of coffee went the minister's bad feelings, and with the coming of Postum came feeling of collaboration, a better appetite and a constantly increasing weight.
 From the start the minister's Pos tum has been properly made, because of the warning.
 At one time during the absence of housewife, the domestic, not being particular about preparing Postum according to directions, made it weak and insipid, which we find is a very common complaint among those who do not understand that there is no way to extract the delicious flavor from Postum except by long boiling. Made properly, it is clear, black and has a crisp. pungent, fascinating taste. Oc- casionally the minister has been in- duced to drink a cup of coffee at we'd dings. parties, etc, but many sleepless hours of the night are passed in con- sequence. This is a true experience"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
HUMIDITY, WITH THORPE UP, WINNER OF THE FLlR
 TATION STAKES.

the afternoon was that of the Calgary bred mare May w. In the mile for all ages, backed to l to favoritism, she made all the pace and won from Don QuiXote, with a pound or two to spare, in 1894. The two-year-old Horton made a remarkably good showing, and but for a miserable send-off might have been dangerous at the end.
 Backers of the favorites made all the money. An outsider, Glen Anne, took the opening scramble, and Correct de- feated the favorite, Good Hope, in the event following, after which it was clear sailing for the choices. Nearly every book in the ring quit behind on the days busi- ness.
 The Filtration stake, at six and half furlongs, for two-year-old Allies, attracted but field of three to the post. The Burns & Warehouse entry, Humidity, though receding in the betting from stiff play on Elizabeth R, made all the running and won easily in 1:20A. Hemera was a close third.
 A big band of platers started in the opening six-furlong scramble, and betting on the affair was very light. Aluminium prominently, finished third. The 15 to l shot, Glen Anne, came strongly at the end with Powell. and in mild drive led Rosemaid out length.
 Barney Schreiber's lilly, Good Hope, was sent to the post a top-heavy choice for the two-year-old sprint, over the Futur- ity course. One to two was considered a good price, and the talent got fooled After leading to the stretch she was chal- ienged and beaten out by Curly" Shields improving youngster Correct, the second choice. San Augustine finished a cheap looking third.
 The mile selling run was only a cake walk for Gotobed, against which to 10 was laid. The St. Andrew colt had his field beaten before the stretch turn was reached and won galloping from Grey hurst. Dolore showed improvement, talk ing the show. Don Luis, after making many tortuous curves and inshoots, fin ished last.
 It looked as if Pat Morrissey had about struck his gait in the final six-furlong sprint, and Frank McMahon's horse car ried some swell commissions. At the last a plunge was made on Whitcomb, cutting the price from threes to to 5. It proved a two-horse race, but Morrissey carried his speed farther, beating Whitcomb clev- erly by a neck in 1:14 The show went to Chihuahua.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
WERE REAL HIGH SHIPPERS.
southern Darkies in a Cake Walk at the Charity Bazaar-other
 Features

One of the most interesting featurec vat seen at the Charity Bazaar at the Me chanics' Pavilion was the cakewaIk last night by a troupe of darkies direct from the sunny South. It was the more inter estins Sscsass tAS+ usuui air of affect tation ie was entirely missing. All walked were no audience watching. This feafnre will be repeatedly nightly for some lime to come. 'iiie
 Other features were the vo,,n, 1aa;o., orchestra of forty pieces, and some cIaver trick and fancy bicycle riding by Larsen and Johnson. Special music was furnished vocalists, and the Misses Noble, instyn,' mentalists. The audience was the largest of the season. eo'
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

after the close of the theaters. and if took PIace. There was to be everything gramme was faithfully lived up to. AnV- pody who wanted anything from water to champagne got it and those who oId mixture of everything, from water to ceLhampagne, and were, perhaps, happier than tnan those who did know just what they wanted. There was nothing formal If anybody wanted to tell a story. sing 2 song or crack a joke he was privileged to do 1t and take the consequences. The body went home happy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Track Notes.

Charles E. Price, one of the officials of the California Jockey Club, left for Nash vile, Tenn, last evening. To Mr. Price fell the sad mission of taking back to his home the body of the deceased turfman John J. Carter, who lost his life in the Baldwin Hotel fire. Ed c. Hopper was proffered and has accepted the position left vacant by the death of Judge Carter. lar racing official, and the choice seems to be a wise one. Of him it is said he never rules a rider off unless in possession of proof of the boys guilt.
 George Rose quit about 5000 ahead on the days booking.
 The breakdown on Friday of Jack O. Lantern proved such a bad one that yes terday the animal was destroyed.
 Buliman piloted three winners. He is now one of the best boys riding here, and if he will steer clear of propositions will earn glory and coin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

Albert Watts, laborer. entered a room in the Lindell House, at Sixth and Howard streets, last evening, and stole a coat He was seen to leave the room, and after ward attempted to sell the garment to a secondhand dealer on Third street. Po- lice Officer Riordan was notified and he placed Watts under arrest. At the City Prison he was charged with burglary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
POSTUM CEREAL.
FELL OCCASIONALLY
At Church Suppers, Weddings and
 Parties.

"The minister liked coffee. His long Sabbath days work was begun with a cup of the strongest coffee and ended in the same way. Gradually the physi- cal and mental machinery became clogged, tongue coated, dull headaches and general depressed condition of the system turned his delightful occu- patton into a dreary treadmill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

At the studio of MT. and Mrs. Solly Walter, 26 O'Farrell street, next Friday afternoon, the work of their pupils will be displayed. The work represents draw ing incident to newspaper illustration. sketches in black and white and other features of applied art. Cards, beauti- fully engraved, contain this simple an- nouncement:
 "Mr. and Mrs. Solly Walter request the
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Sons of Exempts.

The Society of Sons of Exempt Bremen, organized a few months since, for the pur- pose of perpetuating the Exempt Fire Company of this city, to which their have smoker in the hall of the Exempts on Brenham place.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
FEAsTED TILL DAYLIGHT.
Press Club Tender a Banquet to the Artists Who Assisted at Its
 Fnfa1~tainment

The Press Club entertainment last Thursday was a huge success and the members decided to banquet the artists who so kindly assisted. The banquet, it may also be mentioned, was huge sue cess and many of the attendants are still wondering just what happened.
 The affair was set for Il clock, or Just
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
ORDER OF PENDO.

Next Tuesday evening Golden Gate Council will give a literary and musical entertainment in the Foresters' building O'Farrell street, as a testimonial to Mrs. Vena Eaton. A fine programme has been arranged. After the programme there will be dance.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
MAY " RUNS
 AS FAST AS
 SHE WANT T0 Leads Don Quixote Out in Fast Time. GOOD SPORT AT OAKLAND THE FILTRATION STAKE CAP TURED BY HUMIDITY. Good Hope, a Hot Favorite, Downed by Correct-Four Choices Suc-
 cessful-Pat Morrissey
 a Winner.
GOOD SPORT AT OAKLAND
THE FILTRATION STAKE CAP
 TURED BY HUMIDITY.

The cold weather kept many away from the races at Oakland yesterday, and those who did not attend missed some splendid sport About the best performance of
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11
Charged With Burglary,

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with or without removal. J. Noonan, 10l7-lo2s Mission