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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07
He Blew Out the Gas.

Thaxton of Millersburg. KY, aged 20
years, was found dead in bed in his
room. Deceased is said to be the only
son of a wealthy Kentuclzian. Mr..
Thaxton registered at prominent beach
front hotel with five friends. When he
arrived two days ago he told the bell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07
Robbed Fish Nets.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. Fish pirates
have inaugurated a reign of terror on
the lower sound waters. Their holiness
is unprecedented. Repeatedly when bril-
berry failed they have held up keepers
of fish traps at tn point of a gun and
rifled the nets of their entire contents.
AS high as $1,000 to $4,000 worth of fish
has been taken at a single haul. At the
request of the receiver for the Pacific
Packing and Navigation company Judge
Hanford of the federal court has re-
quested that sufficient deputy marshals
be sent to the lower sound to protect the
fisheries 1t is estimated that between
$50 and 200 fish pirates are operating
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to CastOria.
When She had Children. size gave them Castorla-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07

boy of the hotel that this was his first
trip away from home, and asked to be
shown how the gas was used. Last
night Thaxton retired early. When he
failed to rise this morning the door of
his room was forced open and the
young man was found dead in bed. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07
Excursion, Kansas City and Return
S1.Q5.

Sunday, Aug. 9, via Santa Fe. Tick
cts at Rowley & Shows and Santa F'e
depot. Train leaves $50 a. M Every
body invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07

Excursion Sunday, Aug. 9th.
Kansas City and return SLIPS via
Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-07
SHOTS ATHOMENEwS.

There was a man in our town,
And he was wondrous wise.
He Jumped into a monstrous deal
That stood on massive lies.
And when he saw the game was up,
With ell his might and main,
He loaded stock on trusting friends
And jumped right out again.
Life.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Tennessee EIks in Session.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 25.-The
Elks Of Tennessee certainly have rea-
son to be proud Of their first state
convention, which assembled in this
city today for a session of two days.
Delegations of the order are in at.
tendance from Memphis, Chattanoo-
ga, Nashville and other cities of the
state, and several lodges from Ala
bama and Georgia have sem fraternal
representatives. This morning there
raj q business session, followed in
the afternoon by the dedication OF
the handsome new home of the local
lodge. A business session in the fore
noon and a banquet in the evening
are the chief features scheduled for
tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
A Letter From LitchfeId, Neb.

Thomas Clancy, of Litchield, Neb.,
wrote us a few weeks ago about his
experience with DR.. Gums Blood &
Nerve Tonic. AS his ease may be sim
liar to others, 1t naturally would be
Of interest to them to know the result
Of his test. He had been haunted for
years with a gradual growing weak
ness until he vas reduced to almost
a shadow. His complexion was sal
low and pimply, had dizzy and sink
ing spells, with loss of memory and
ambition. Always felt tired and out
done, suffered greatly with rvo
ness, and felt that his hearts action
was weak. His digestion vas so poor
his system received no nutriment. He
says he commenced the use of this
Tonic, taking n tablet after each
meal. He did not notice much change
after using n box only he enjoyed
his meals better, still he kept on until
he had used six boxes. He used the
last box more than six months ago.
When he stopped the use of the Tonic
he weighed 28 pounds more than he
did when he commenced. Has not
been sick a day since, and Is we'll in
both body and mind. DR.. Gums
Blood & Nerve Tonic is the best med
icine In the world for pale, weak. sick
ly women. Sold by all druggists for
75cts. per box, or sent by mall on re-
ceipt Of price. Write us about your
ease. Address Bosanko Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa. For sale by o. G. Schaefer.
druggist, East Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Philadelphia Horse Show.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 20
The twelfth annual open air exhibition
of the Philadelphia Horse Show asso-
cia.4on began on st. Martins Green,
Wissahickon Heights, today and will
continue through the remainder of
the week. The entries are more nu-
merous TIM ever before. Exhibitors
are here from a number of distant
points, including New York, Balti-
more and other cities. Today's at
tendance was large. fashionable soci-
ETY. beng well represented.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Bio Meeting of Western Miners.

DENVER. Colo, May 25.-The
Western Federation of Miners, an in
dependent organization, the rapid and
substantial growth of which is said
to constitute a cause of uneasiness
on the part of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor and the United Mine
Workers. began it's eleventh annual
convention in Denver today. That
there is ground for a feeling akin to
jealousy on the part of the older labor
organizations is evidenced by the
large and representative attendance.
The roll call showed that every state
from the Mississippi river to British
CO Columbia is represented by the 800
delegates present. Figures of an
equally gratifying nature are con-
tanned in the annual report of Sere-
tary W. D. Haywood.
Today was given over by the con
vention to the officers reports and
the work of formal organization. The
subsequent sessions Of the conven-
ton, lasting a week or longer, are to
be held behind closed doors. An cleo
ton d officers is to be held and a
few changes In the constitution are
to be discussed. The convention will
also arrange to put on foot a move
ment to make the eight-hour day uni
versal in all the mining camps under
the Jurisdiction Of the federation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Mr.. Joseph Pominvill& Of Saltwater,
Mimi. after having spent over 81, 900
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
ble,. without relief, was advised by
his druggist, Mr.Alex. Richard, to try
a box OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. He did so, ana is a well
man today, If troubled with indigest-
ion, bad taste in the mouth, lack of
appetite or constipation, give these
Tablets a trial, and you are certain to
be o than pleased with the result.
For sale at 25c per box by all drug
gists.
When you want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. They are easy to take and
pleasant in effect. For sale by all
druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
TAX NOTICE.

All persons who owe taxes are here
by notified that the second half of
taxes for A. D. 1902. is payable now
and will become delinquent Oh June l,
1908. and if not paid by that date
the penalty prescribed by law will
be imposed.
Las Vegas. N. M, April 25. 1909
EUGENIO ROMERO, C~oiiecto-,
150-30t San Miguel County N. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
GREATLY ALARMED.
BY a Persistent Cough, but Perma
nentIy Cured by chamberiain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. H. p. Burbage, a student of law,
in Greenville, S. c.. had been troubled
for four or five years with a continuous
cough which he says. greatly alarmed
me, causing me to fear that | was in
the first stage of consumption" Mr..
Burbage having seen Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy advertised, concluded
to try it. Now read what he says OF
it: Il soon felt a remarkable change
and after using two bottles of the
twenty-five cent size. was permanent
ly cured" For sale by al druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
The Best Liniment.

81 have derived great benefit from
the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and lumbago," says
Mrs. Anna HageIgans, of Tuckahoe, N.
j. my husband used it for a sprainei
back and was also quickly relieved.
In fact it Is the best family liniment |
have ever used. | would not think of
being without it. | have recommend
ed 1t to many and they always speak
very highly of it and declare its merits
are wonderful For sale by all drug
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
A Sure Thino.

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes. but that is not alto.
gether true. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption is a sure cure for all
lung and throat troubles. Thousands
can testify to that. Mrs. C. B. Van
Metre Of Shepherdtown, w. Va, says:
Il had a sever case OF bronchitis and
for a year tried everything l heard of,
but got no relief. One bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery then cured me
absolutely" It's infallible for croup.
whoopingcough, grip. pneumonia and
consumption. Try it, it's guaranteed
by all druggists. Trial bottles free.
Regular sizes SOC, $1.0O.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
sir knights in coneIave.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 25.-
The grand commandary, Knights TEN
plar. of Pennsylvania assembled in
fiftieth annual conclave In Philadel.
phia today. with an attendance OF be.
tween 5000 and 10000 members Of
the order and almost an equal number
OF other visitors. A brief opening
session was held today when the Wis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Mother cray's Sweet Powders

for children. Mother Gray, for years
a nurse in the Children's Home in
New York, treated children c
fully with a remedy, now prepared and
placed in the drug stores, called
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They are harmless as milk,
pleasant to take and never fail. A
certain cure for feverishness, consti-
patton, headache, teething and stom-
ach disorders. and remove worms. At
all druggists, Csc. Don't accept any
substitute. Sample SEN Free. Ad-
dressAllen 8. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

road company held q special meeting
here today and acted favorably on the
proposition of the directors to in
crease the capital stock Of the com
pany. The increase is from $6,500,000
preferred and $1O.500,00 common
stock to $40. OOO. 900 preferred and $780,
OO0,O 900 common stock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
MAKES A cLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the salves you
ever heard Of, Bncklen's Arnica
salye is the best. 1t sweeps away
and cures Burns. Sores. Bruises, Cuts.
Boils. Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. It's only Is cents, and guaran-
teed to give satisfaction by all drug
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Couldn't Happen Here.

From the Baltimore American.)
Excited Woman-Mr Policeman,
could you tell me if the streets have
been swept since / dropped my purse?
Policeman-What time last year did
you drop it, ma'am?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
convicts from Texas Iron Mines.

AUSTIN, Tex, May 25.-Pursuant
to the decision Of the board Of state
pe~nitentiary commissioners, the iron
industry at the state ~penitentiary at
Rusk re-opens today. About so con-
victs are to be employed in the man
ufacture of pig iron and iron pipe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

itors we're welcomed to the city by
Mayor Weaver. The big parade will
take place tomorrow and in the even
ing the annual ball will be held. The
gathering will adjourn Wednesday
after the installation of new officers
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Some people," said the Rev. Mr..
Goodman. can never be made TO ap-
preciate the value Of religion
That's right" replied Pecksnif,
the merchant; they don't know how
to catch the church trade at all"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Made YOUNG AGAIN,

One OF DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks put me in
my teens again." writes d. H. Turner
of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best
in the world for liver. stomach and
bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only Csc at all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Elyis Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
n~ostrils, ~cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which il diffuses itself. Druggists
sell tho SOC. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure Il continue
the treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partial
TO the use Of atomizcrs in applying liquid
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou.
dhs, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known a. Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube il 75cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies tho mod
icinal properties At he s0lid preparation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

This office Is IN receipt Of some
very handsome new lob type, the
very latest, AMI having the best job
force In the country Is better Lrarar-
ed than ever to turn OH. the very
highest quality of work obtainable. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

wheat-May, rs "a; July 70 rs;
Bept., 20 rs.
C0rn-May. As; JULY As Is; Sept,
- -.
Oats-,July, 80 rs; Sept, 81.
Pork-May, $18.62; July, $17.45;
1ept., $16.8O.
Lard-May, 1887; July. $S.95; Sept,
es.s7.
Pork-May, $9.45; July, 1852; Sept,
as5s-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Detroit Southern Increases Stock.
NEW YORK. May 2s.-The stock
Nuadesp q The Detroit Southern Rail
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

NEW YORK, May 25.-Offcials
Aany that Western Union is seriously
ar5ppIed by Pennsylvania action. U.
8. leather considering raising of S.
$4,000 working capital and stock
1oiders will be given opportunity to
cypress opinion as to way and a
Steel corporation obliged to turn
down orders for sixty-five thousand
sans Of steel at %. dollars on account
II condition that delivery of a part
should be made at nee.
Reported that President Cassatt be-
Heves PEW. must duplicate its pres
at lines to take care of roads bust
ness.
Damage to crops and railroads from
heavy rains reported in Kansas. Rail
rCad officials not worried over de
InAnds of freight handlers at western
points, this being unskilled branch OF
7abor and easy to supply.
SImportant Standard oil interest sell
ing st. Paul and N. Y. C. Forty-five
roads second week May show average
gross increase 1881 per cent; twenty
active stocks declined 1.S1 per cent;
twelve industrials declined l.16 per
cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Territory Woods.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 25.-Unchang-
"a; territory and western mediums
1s q II IL: fine IA @ 16; coarse IL
q Is
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Live Stock.

CHICAGO, Ills, May 25.-Cattle
active and higher; good to prime
xteers $500 % $5.40; poor to medium
$500 % $3.50; stockers and feeders
300 a $4.75; cows $3.50 q $3.50;
heifers $500 % $4.75; Gamers $3.50
Q 32.75; bulls $500 q $4.25; calves
$3.50 % $6.75; Texas fed steers $500
= $4.6O.
Sheep steady; good to choice wesh-
IN $4.75 o $3.50: fair to choice mix
- e3.75 q $4.75; western sheep $3.50
g $3.50. native lambs $3.50 q 800;
western lambs $3.50 @ $500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, May 25.-Cat-
de steady; native steers $500 a 1925;
Texas ami Indian steers $500 q 81
s.: Texas cows $500 @ $3.50; native
eous and heifers $2.25 q s4.75; stock
srs and feeders $3.25 a $3.50; bulls
S1-25 q $3.75; calves $500 a $3.50;
western steers $3.50 q $3.50; western
COWS Sl.95 "a 1910.
Sheep strong; muttons 1910 az
lambs $4.75 q $3.50; range
wethers $3.50 a $3.50; eve $3.50 q
$50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
. Nov York Stock Letter.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Market was
again heavy and lower. There was
liquidation throughout the end, but it
Uas particularly heavy on St. Paul.
There is undoubtedly some increase
II outside buying but SC far not on
Sufficient scale to improve the tone of
he market. There was some little
Asadiness at the close and prices re-
1cted fractionally from the low point.
- far, however, there is no marked
Improvement in the tone of conditions.
After such yer losses, there is of
nDarse, more or less telling of appre-
Aansf0n in regard to its effects upon
On ~solvency of large interests. We
10 nothing yet to justify any very con
1aent buying of stocks. Total sales
A1Sz 200.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09
TEXAS FARMERS congress.
MAGNIFICENT BRAZ0S COUNTY EX.
HIBIT-LARGE CROWD
IN ATTENDANcE.
THE Interest IN NACARONI WHEAT
cerealist OF the Agricultural Department
on hsnd-BOll Weeyil Des.
tr0yers-0ther Notes.

Fully one thousand people were
in attendance on the second day,
session of the Farmers Congres,
yesterday, and the various section:
were as busy as bees with the work
of their separate programs. North
east, south, west and central Texas
people-representative men-met,
mingled and exchanged ideas in
papers, addresses and conversation
with much pleasure and great
deal OF benefit to all. The work
showed that the congress has long
since passed the experimental
stage, and is now a. business like
and fixed in purpose as a bankers
convention. and of far more general
benefit to the state.
Macaroni wheat is one Of the
important things attracting great
attention at the Congress, and no
less person than n. A. Carlton
cerealist Of the agricultural depart.
ment at Washington, is at College
to talk on this subject. He is &C.
comp anied by S. A. Holman Of
Dallas, special agent of the agri.
cultural department in charge OF
the macaroni wheat experiments
now being conducted on the farm
D H.O. Samuels Of Dallas, who is
also in attendance on the Congress.
Mr.. Holman has a large number
Of samples with him and great in.
terest is manifested in this new
industry which promises 80 much
for Texas.
There are several boil weevil
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

destroyers on the grounds and the
promoters OF each machine declare
it to be the real thing to nut the
tixings on the pest.
This Is the first year that Brazos
county has cut any ice whatever at
the congress in the way of making
an exhibit, but this year she has
laid all others in the shade, with a
magnificent exhibit that would be
u credit 10 any county in the state,
gotten together by Messrs. Walter
Wipprecht and J II. White and
supplied by number Of up.to-date
and enterprising farmers of Brazos
county, who deserve the greatest
credit for their intelligent and in.
dustrious efforts to aid in lettering
conditions The Brazos county ex.
hibit covers everything from nu.
merous varietie. Of timber TO an
endless array Of the products of
farm, garden and orchard, includ.
ing all kinds Of canned and pre-.
served fruits, specimens of oats,
hay and grasses etc, One of the
most unique and most admired
features of the exhibit are several
small bales of alfalfa and grasses
put up in small baling machine
made expressly for the purpose OF
preparing this exhibit By Mr.. ).
II. Wynn, the engineer and ma.
chinist OF the Bryan Compress.
These small bales are perfect in
form and detail and are very much
admired By visitors TO the exhibit. |
Col. J. d. Rogers Of Alleuiarm has
In the Brazos county exhibit some
remarkably fine June corn. which |
he calls his high water corn and |
says II is adapted TO the Brazo, |
bottom because the ears grow so
hig up OF the tall stalks they are
above high water mark Howell |
Bros. exhibit Of red polled cattle
are attracting a constant stream of
admiring visitors. Hundreds saw !
them yesterday. These farmers to
whom the credit for the exhibit
of Brazos county is due are a.
follows: Col. John D. Rogers
Of Allenfarm; A. D. Locke, J. :.
Francis, Cy Koontz, +. W. Lock /
Of Tabor; J. II. White, Edwin
Meredith B A. Hugghlns. John
Wiley Of Wixon, George Echols.
:. /. Bowling of Providence: | NJ.
Cook. Il. l.. Buchanan, 4. p. Hall.
J. j. Nandiver Of Steep Hollow; \
NJ. Thompson of Millican; Henry
Kurten Of Kurten; Mark Wilcox: !
/. ID. MCGEE Of Prospect; W. IT,
Edge; W. W. Harris Of BRYAN. ex.
hibit Of grapes, etc; James Wilson
Jr., Of Macy; W II. Mcvey Of
Springs; George Edge, s.
!. Locke, Tom, John and George
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

Hensarling; Mrs. Jane Kurten Of
kurten; Mrs. G. NJ. Proctor Of
Bryan, flowers; Fritz Yeager o.
Millican; W. K. Parker, j. A. d.
Robinson. The exhibit fills the
large room assigned to il to over.
flowing, and is also displayed in
the hall, forming a splendid adj.
vertisement of the resources ri
Brazos county. Williamson, Ellis,
Brown and other counties have
good exhibits.
Capt. A. F. Wilson made a good
talk on Successful Alfalfa Grow.
ing in the Brazos Bottom" before
the Cation Growers section yes.
terday morning. lie had some
fine samples Of alfalfa which he
has successfully and profitably
grown for several years.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09
Special Sale this Week on Mems Low
Quarter Shoes.

All Hanan's patent Wei oxfords
formerly sold for 81, this week $50
All Walk over patent Wei oxfords
formerly sold for 81, this week 500.
All Walk over vici kid oxfo.ds
formerly sold for $3.50 this week
$3.50. Parks Il waldrop. isj
Gold band goods are received
fresh every week. They are the
hams and Breakfast bacon that
made Kansas City famous. Try one.
They are guaranteed to be- the
best. 20g
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

So much for the Farmers Con.
gress. Now then, We hope to Sc,
the farmers rally to the Central
Texas Fair with even better ex.
hibits, made possible by the later
date.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

The Palestine Salt Works re-
ports the sale of l42 cars of salt in
three days last week.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09
BRYAN, TEXAs. JULY .. 1903

The Collier case al Franklin re.
suited in a mistrial.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

Better go to congress now while
you have a chance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

The oil well at Henrietta is do
ing seventy five barrels a day and
the usual craze is on there
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-07-09

Gold has been found at Har
wood in paying quantities.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-01-30
Spayinq Animals.

From Farmers Review: The prac.
tice of spaying females to prevent re-
production is almost abandoned. The
early maturing animal scarcely gets
old enough for reproduction until 1t is
sent to the market. This was a com.
mon practice in earlier days when
hogs were allowed to run at large and
were kept one or two years before
sending them to the market. Rather
than run the risk Of losing any of the
animals by an operation, it is better
method to keep the gifts until seven to
nine months old and then sell them.
One month of pregnancy is not objec,
tionable in the sow. If allowed to run
near time of narrowing, however, the
animal, of course, is unfit for market.
No animal should be castrated or spay.
ed Immediately after weaving. The
latter alone tends to check growth and
the young animal should become &C.
customed to doing without its favorite
food before its system is shocked by
castration.-W. B. Anderson.