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The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
BEST HOG FOR FARMERS.
Tt Is the One That Can Re Made to Weigh 25O or 800 Pounds i'm
 Nine or Ten Months.

My opinion is that the most profitable hog for the general farmer to raise is hog that can be made to weigh 25o or 300 pounds as early as possible, say at nine to ten months of age, says a corre- spondent of the Prairie Farmer As to breeds, my choice is the Poland-China. The most favorable time for the young pigs to arrive must be determined by circumstances and the conveniences at hand for caring for them. My expert ence is the earlier the better, as find it difficult to get the same growth on "a May pig at nine months as one far rowed in March. am not prepared to say just why this is so, but one reason undoubtedly is that they are just in time to feed on the young and tender clover and grasses. Where one has not a good warm place for the young pigs and wishes to raise large number it lis probably best and much more con- venient to have them farrowed the last of April or May and turn them off at lighter weight or else keep them through the winter, which takes more care and feed. Another advantage to be gained by early farrow is that if you IVA V 0A 00VOSHIC 0A 4oAA P1S9 J00 Sdo wean your pigs at six weeks or two months old and breed your sows again to farrow about September, or if you do not wish to breed for fall litters your sows may be fattened ready for mar ket at that time, when pork is usually 6 better price than later. This takes them out of the way and gives a better opportunity to care for the young pigs.
 The young pigs should be fed iberal- 1y with bone and muscle making foods. Oats either ground or whole are an ex- cellent feed for growth. Do not feed corn or other fattening feed until they have made considerable growth, when it is an easy matter to put on fat. If they are pushed too fast in the first place they will only make a, lot of fat little chunks. There are several req sons for getting the pigs to market as soon as practicable. It saves feed, as every experienced feeder knows that the first 200 pounds is much cheaper than the next 200 pounds. and the 100 pounds from 300 to 400 is usually quito expensive
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
WAYS OF THE SHEEP.
I'm Many Respects the Most Interest. ing, as We'll as the Most Profit
 able, of Farm Animals.

The sheep is most interesting and entertaining animal. 1t has interro- gating eyes, careful step and a plead ing voice.
 i Innocence shines in lambs face, peace and harmlessness live in his in telligent eyes.
 Quick to discern danger, the sheep is often unwise in his movements to avoid it.
 --Prc1a- of her offspring, the expert enced eve proves her devotion and ma ternal affection by keeping it near her side when passing through strange gates.
 The sheep appreciates generous at tention and manifests his fondness of it by smiling at the feed basket.
 There is a strange affinity between the sheep and the dog. Although the Latter sometimes dimes on an innocent laE .1, where the dog has been intelli- gently trained he will evince a most re- markable anxiety for the welfare of his heavy friend. Frequently do they play together for hours without iincurring each others displeasure. To do this the dog must exercise more in ttelligence than the sheep Farmers Voice.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

The average bullock weighs 500 pounds.
 One hundred and two thousand Eu- ropeans farm 1,3oo,ooo acres in AL giers.
 A farmer reckons there should be a ton of straw to every 30 bushels of grain.
 Four hundred coffee trees are planted to an acre, and each yields one pound of berries a year.
 One hundred pounds of wheat pro- duce s2 pounds of flour, but of bar ley 100 pounds produce only 7s pounds of malt.
 Attempts are being made in Cali forni to acclimate the Chiiian palm (Jubaea spectabilis) which has seeds that resemble almonds and are ed- ible. Each tree. also, yields 50 to 60 quarts of ''palm honey"
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Harness Coee yvith Horse.


 Whenever a horse is sold the har- ness in which it has been used to working ought always to go with the bargain. No two harnesses fit alike, especially where the pressure comes on the shoulder or neck in drawing. The skin under the old harness has been gradually toughened by the pressure on one spot. But with the new harness the pressure is shifted, 1t may be only an inch or two, but it comes where the skin is tender and will quickly break when exposed to the collar. If the whole harness can mot go, be at least sure to secure the collar with any new horse purchased, so the animal can work without be- ing tortured The collar once used for one horse ought never to be used for another.-Midland Farmer.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16

horses sufficient liberty to step about and to lie down and get up. The shack les should be put on horse a week before putting on sharp shoes, so as to get the horse accustomed to them that he may not hurt himself. Self calking is about the only injury to be cleared from asi6g shackles. It is best to use them on horses only in the day time at first. ShackIes should be of a strong strip tied around each leg above the ankle joint. Use light but strong chain about 12 inches long with small ring attached to each end to pass strap through. A double leather strap for coupling instead of a chain may be used if preferred.-Louis Olsen, ir Farm and Home
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
How to Prevent Black Lee.

The cause of "black leg" in cattle is the bacillus anthracis, vegetable
 organism. This baciIlus establishes the diseases known as anthrax, which
 occurs in various forms, such as splenic fapoplexy, gloss anthrax, carbuncular terysipelas, etc. The term ''black leg'' is used for the disease occurring in young, thrifty cattle, because on skim
 ming the affected quarter the flesh Is black. Remedies, as rule, fail. Your only plan is to use preventive meas lures. Usually when one animal is affected others follow, unless means to prevent further infection are used
 and as the disease is fatal as rule, quick action is called for. Remove all two-year-olds and under from the pasture where disease started.-Rural World
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
ALL SORTS.

The United States has 1864 miles of abandoned canals, against 300 miles in Great Britain.
 British correspondence with the United States last year was fl, ,0o0,- 900 letters, against 65,000,O00 with Eu- rope.
 In 1Ss1-18s5 the annual number Of German emigrants averaged IT, ,36s. In 1897 there were only 24,631; in 1898, only 2o,ss7 emigrants.
 It is said that the Great Salt lake, of Utah, is but a remnant of vast ly greater sheet of fresh water, which once sent river to the Pa- cifc
 At Muleje and Santa Rosalie, in Lower California, there are some 6o,0oo bearing ts,es= = sss { ss-z -s.st 4 from which is exported in rawhide packages containing about 50 pounds each. . Our best foreign customer is Great Britain. Canada is third on the list, Australasia, ninth, British Af- rica twelfth. British West Indies twentieth, and British East Indies twenty-third.
 The climate of New York is abat- ing. The Central park neteorolog ical observatory has records covering period of 32 years, and these give strong evidence that the winters are growing milder.
 Perhaps the earliest form of type writer is . rude machine, invented in England in 17l4, without any prac- tical fruits. M. Foucault sent to rle Paris exposition of 1853 writing ma chine for the blind, but the first Of what are now popularly known as typewriters was patented in 1868 by c. L. Sholes. of Wisconsin.
 After taking a mans money for accident insurance. an Ontario com- pany refused to pay him, alleging that he was not actually riding at the moment of his accident. He went to law, and the court says that rid- ing includes getting into . vehicle or getting out of it, as well as sit ting in it.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Quite as Good as Horses.

"Zebroids'-that is to say, hybrid between the zebra and horse-are the subject of a report by the United States
 minister to Brazil, says press report. These animals are already in use on 8 small scale in the Transvaal, and they are suitb1e for Africa, because the .setse fly does not injure them. They
 ave been tried successfully in Brazil, and are found very strong, lively and docile. The hybrids take after the fe- male horse, and are black, brown, gray, etc., in color. The best horses for strong hybrids are the Clydesdale, Suf- folks and "Percherons' of France. Arab horses give excellent zebroids, sery swift and active.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
WHAT THE DOCTOR SAYS.

A Detroit physician says that 75 per cent. of the people have a touch of con sumption some time in their lives.
 Measurements by an American mi croscopist to test the theory that the red blood corpuscles vary in size in diff ferent races have failed to show any marked differences.
 A iuryman gave some good advice to mothers at an inquest at. Northwich concerning the death of child whose clothing caught fire from alighted stick flung by another child. If people, he said, would only rinse clothing, after washing, in solution of alum and wa ter, they would never take fire; if they game in contact with q flame they would merely smolder.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
A TALK ABOUT MULES.

Hot weather affects the mule lesa than the horse.
 The usefulness of mule continues longer than that of horse.
 A good. honest business mule is worth, and will command, good price any day in the week.
 A mule is easier "broke' or trained to work than a horse, and is more re- liable after initiated.
 You hardly ever see sick mule; he seems practically immune from the diseases which attack horses.
 We would rather blow corn with a team of mnles than with horses; they break down less corn and turn around quicker.
 A mule can endure more hardship than a horse, will pull more in pro- portion to his size, and will ststay with it" longer.
 An energetic mule will make trip quicker than horse, though he may not go so fast-the secret of his speed is his uniform gait, steady and persistent.
 If team Of mules runs away they look out for themselves, and though they may make some close turns and go through needles eye, so to speak. they usually come out un- harmed.
 The mule is not handsome, doesn't make a good roadster, isn't stylish, doesn't "do himself proud' if hitched to fancy, yellow road wagon or cart, but what he lacks in appear ance he makes up in actual useful ness on the farm. Midland Farmer.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
EgEs in the Early Spring.

Eggs have brought good prices this winter, and they give more profitin pro- portion to the cost of the materials en- itering into their composition than any other animal product on farms. If the flock is large and but few eggs are se- cured, it may be due either to too much grain, lack of animal food or to having too many hens for the space oc- cupied. It is a mistake to keep more fowla than can be accommodated, simply to wait for the warm weather of @pring for them to begin laying. Cut out all the improbable members of the flock.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Explaining Things.

ssWhat is this here diplomacy g' ask ed the grocery loafer.
 ssIt is like this here," said the grocer. Ser instance, if I wanted to call you a liar, I'd jist do so right out, but if wanted to be diplomacy, I'd go at it sorter roundabout an jist say to the surroundin air that while I wasn't namin no names. reely did believe that certain red nosed, squint eyed cuss that had ct at least ten pound of my best cheese without ever payin a cent was not so keerful with the truth as he orter be. SeeY'-Indianapoli Press.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
FOREIGNERS OF NOTE.

George Speyer, the wellknown banker of Frankfort, Germany, has given 100000 marks to the city to promote scientific instruction.
 President Paul Deschanel, of the French chamber of deputies, regis tered under an assumed name when on his honeymoon in order to avoid reporters, and now finds that by so doing he violated the law.
 The heir apparent to the Persian throne has sent to St. Petersburg for 8 tutor who can instruct him in the Russian language, and M. Shapaha1, e distinguished scholar and politi- clan, has been chosen for the mis- sion.
 When Verdi was about to bring out his opera of .Otello" in Milan 8 noted French critic asked permission to attend the final rehearsals, say ing that otherwise his telegraphic ac- count of the performance would not be good next day. My dear sir, said the maestro, 'I do not write for next day and the critic was forced to be content.
 The duchess of Somerset will be the first among the British peeresses in order of precedence at all the coming ceremonials, as there is no duchess of Norfolk. The duchess was a Miss Susan Mackinnon, and married the fifteenth duke of Somerset in 1877. The dukedom of Somerset, which ranks next to that of Norfolk, dates from 1546. The Norfolk dukedom is of still more ancient creation, dat Ing from 14e3.
 Baron Ferdinand RothschiId has given the British museum a wonder ful collection of specimens of antique art and medieval craftsmanship. One of two remarkable cups dates back to the time of the crusades. and carries medal of Emperor Rudolph IT. It is of solid gold plate and set with precious stones. The other is of hard stone, richly ename1ed and mounted in gold, set with diamonds and other stones, and bears on it's side an Arabic inscription, in small cartouche, of the great Akbar, ern- peror of India.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
No Municipal Ownership for Kelly's Rooster.

A city that gives its people good streets and keeps them clean, first class sewerage system, a police de partment that we fear and respect. a school system we'll looked after, a fire department that sleeps with one eye open, and water plant that will furnish us with pure water is doing all the work that a city was ever in tended to do
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Renewed Hope.

''Henrietta,' said MT. Meekton, "did you say you bought this necktie be- cause you thought it suited me perfect Tyr"
 'tYes."
 ssWell, I'm glad to hear it. I'm going to wear 1t and go out into the world with renewed hope and courage. You know, it's an old saying that handsome men are not, as a rule, the ones who really achieve things" = Washington Star.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Papa.s Deductions.

q believe our baby is intoxicated" ]" remarked the proud papa.
 ssWhy. what do you meang demand ed the fond mamma.
 4He seems to be full of high bawls," explained the proud papa, whose knowl- edge of acoustics was thus shown to be equal to his information as to intox- icants.- altimore American.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16

hown in the cut. It can be made less steep than the one shown if desired. Earth is filed inside the rock wall and firmly trodden down. A loose stone wall only is required-easy to build if flat rocks are at hand. Such runway may also be built inside the barn to permit cattle to go from the first floor to the basement for water, or other purposes.-Farm Journal.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
TIE USUAL CREST OF VERSE
TIae Tes. |.

The Test 1t Is easy enough to be pleasant When life flows by like song, But the man worth while is the one who
 will smile
 When everything goes wrong. For the test of'the heart is trouble, And 1t always comes with the years, And the smile that is worth the praises of
 earth
 Is the smile that shines through tears. .. It Is easy enough to be prudent When nothing tempts you to stray, When without or within no voice of sin Is turing your soul away. But it's only a negative virtue Until 1t is tried by jre. And the life that is worth the honor of
 earth
 Is the one that resists desire. Horace Parker Chandler, in Washington Star.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
DEXTER & co
Waterbury Steam and Gas II Pipe Works
553 and 555 Bank street.

q st M. ]. DAILY, Mechanical and Con-
 structive Engineer, Proprietor.
 Contractor for all kin6s of Steam, Water and Gas Works; Steam Boilers furnished, set up and connected in the most thorough and workman like. manner. Private residences aed pnhlic. bH;ldings heated by los pressure steam and hot water. Also dealer in all Ste am Appliances, Steam Pumps, Feed Water Heaters, Inject ors, DampeI Regulators, Etc. A large stock of valve fittings and carloads of Steam and Water Pipes constant ly on hand, A full line of Enei- neers' Supplies. Best of facilities for handling light and heavy work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also plumbing done. Telephone con- nection at office and residence
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
,aLIVE NS}o
 STOCK
TO PREVENT KICKING.
How to Cure Horses of Vic1ouA Habit That Usually Is the Direct
 Result of likeness.

Kicking in the barn is generally done fby horses kept idle too long or be- cause of viciousness. Severe injury may result, especially in winter, when horses are kept sharply shod. The H. illustration shows how to prevent kick ing. Put shackles on each of the hind legs and chain them together. Give
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
KELLY'S

Chocolate Chips. You know all about these so have only to men ton that have them fresh every afternoon. The snappy brittleness and we'll preserved flavor of these. thin confections has given them an immense circulation.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Talxinr His Measure.

..What kind of man is this John Smith?"
 aOh, he's tue kind that thinks he can hold on to his umbrella by having his name engraved on the handle. ."-New York Evening World.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
OUTLET FOR CATTLE.
How to Build Runway from Stables That Have Side Doors High Up
 from the Ground.

Many stables have side doors high up from the ground that would make the most convenient outlet for cattle. A runway can readily be constructed, as
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
LOVE.

[ am Love. se.-.--- ses'" So much referred to In the poets daily grind. And the most prevailing saTs Afiction of mankind. I affect the seat Of wisdom. the mind. Thus you will see A remedy for me Is hard to find. A disease, though Not contagious In certain stages, Seems outrageous, Showing up all foolish Moves to beat the band. l am redhot number And rend previous plans asunder When l land. l hail from everywhere Coming unaware, Both day and night, Claiming victims left and right Because I am only An affection. The jester finds in me Material for glee. Yet in the worlds affairs I am great power And tower Above many influences arm Love, That game of Cupid's, Mysterious and queer, And flourish like A green bay tree On this terrestrial sphere, Described, portrayed and pictured On the stage, Current fiction teema With tales of me On every page. Some would call The novel rot Unless figured In the plot. No one is exempt from me. Verify, What fools these mortals bel }. ". McGreevy in Kansas City NmeA
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Prince o'DimpIe Chin.

My mighty Prince O Dimple Chin! E High on his throne sits he, And by his footstool here wait. His serving maid to be. My learned Prince O. DimpIe Chinl
 With wisdom all his own. He muges on affairs of state
 There on his wicker throne, -IIarrdett F. Blodgett, in St. Nicholas.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
At the Table.

Lady-What Is your favorite dish, MT. Pigge?
 Mir. Pigge The biggest one. ma'am-- Detroit Free Press.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
old Times and Neyv.

..No times like the old umes!"-we sing 1t
 night an day: But the new times-by the grace O. God
 are happy on the wayl There's still the same bright sunshine-the
 stars are bright above, And all the world is blossoming With lilies
 white of Love! ssNo times like the old times !"-that's just
 the way we sing! But don't we reap in harvest fields the
 promise of the spring? Are not the rivers rippling the same glad
 way to sea, While the winds that wave the branches
 blow blossoms far and free? NO times like the old times!' but these
 are still the times When Love weavess all earth's roses in the
 music Of glad rllymesl And all the birds are singing in the splen-
 dor of the light; And all the bells are rdn ging. and all the
 world is brighti IF. L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution. <
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Rare ns we'll as Beautiful.

Rare as We'll as Beautiful.
 Sillicus-It is beautiful thing to see a young girl growing into womanhood. Cynicus-That's right. So many Of them seem to want to grow into man. hood. Philadelphia Record.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
A Popular Opera.
Quick Time.

.sDo you have any trouble in making your Pegasus goi"
 Never a bit. I always use the spur of the moment. Detroit Free Press.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
Ahove sordfd consIderati

s'What is your idea of the artistic life ?''
 Buying old candlesticks when syou need shoes. Chicago Record
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
A Misn oarler.

A Misnomer. He came at half-past seven
 To pay an evening call She feared about eleven
 That he'd never go at all. His style of conversation
 Was innocently inane, Showing lack of cogitation,
 But his manner was urbane. He smiled and kept on talking
 Tn cheerful, babbling flow, While she spoke about the walking
 And wished that he would go! Tn vain her hints and yawning;
 He stayed, and stayed and stayed; It y<kS rsally almost morning
 E it that wearied maid. ssls said she drought she really Would have had to take nap. And she wondered why they called him Such an easyrgoing chap"
 Chicago Daily Record.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
so I quaff this cup to her

w The thought my watch and chain may
 be in soak; But who still is fond and true When I'm penitent and blue The little girl who loves me when I'm
 broke
 Roy Farrell Greene. in Detroit Free Press.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
PALMO TABLETS

possess the precise ingredients needed ia the system to recharge the nerve bat teries. This remedy works in perfect harmony with nature, and revives dor mant energy to bounding action.
 Thesetablets will cure any case of lost power that is within the reach of science
 They bring the flush of health to the pale cheek, brighten the eyes and infuse new life in every organ.
 Palmo Tablets never fail to awaken and revive dormant energy. Their action is gentle and their remedial effect prompt. After the use of the first box the patient begins to get well. The ap- petite improves, the mind clears, the spirits revive and sleep becomes sound and refreshing.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16
The Beaurifur Things.

Life,s beautiful things are so many, So free to the humblest one, That even to count them for thoughts de-
 light,
 An. surely, we'd never be done! But only because of their plenty, Because they are ours when we will, We value them lightly az common and
 cheap, And our souls are unsatisned still! Reaching out for the things of our dream
 ing
 With vision so stubborn and blind,
 day # { Is too near for our seeking to find; Oh, the loss of it all, and the pity, And the yearning and hunger and pain. That we live In a world full of beautiful
 things,
 The beauty of which we disdainl Ripley D. Saunders. in St. Louis Re- public.
The weekly examiner., 1901-03-16

Black-W Why's old McHunks wonder like the inside of street car?
 White-Because he's full?
 Black-No, cause he's so clcse.-Chi- cago News.