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SCOURING tion Balls for neOlrly thirty years to Horses and Neat Cattle, it is only simple truth IN and justice to say, a safer or more effi- cacious Medicine for Horses and Cattle CALVES cannot be purchased. It cannot be too extensively known, for I am positive every they an al- perwn that gives it a ,/a? ?-M? will oøt iDfal never discontinue using your Balls, as most infal- oecneion may require.—Tonrs truly, WK. lible. EvANS. Prepared upwards of 50 years by the late FRANCIS Cupiss, x-R.c.v.s. Sold in Packets Is 9d and 3s 6d each 7 small lOt 6d, 7 large 21s, 12 large 30s, by Chemists and Medicine Vendors, or from Pioprietor, Ibe, Wilckrufw Diss, Norfolk, on receipt of amount. [8228^1 ?S&S??SSSSE?EEF" MW??!3B WORLD-FAMED For cleansing and clearing the blood from all impuntiep, it cannot be too highly recommended. For Scrofula, 8cnrvy, Ecsema, Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimples, and Sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. It Cures Old Sores Cures Sores on the Neck Cures Sore Legs Cures Pimples on the Face Cures Scurvy Cures Eczema Cures Ulcers Cures Blood and Skin Diseases Cures Glandular Swellings Clears the blood from all impure Matter From whatever cause arising. It is the only real specific for Gout and Rheumatic Pains. It removes the cause from the blood and bones. As this Mixture is pleasant to the taste, and war- ranted free from anything injurious to the most delicate constitution of either sex, from infancy to old age, the Proprietors solicit suffer ers to give it a trial to test its value THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS. 21, Orchard-street, Warrington, January 5th, 1894. "I am pleased to say that your Blood Mixture and Lotion, used as prescribed, has done my daughter Elizabeth,, aged J6 years, a world of good. About eight months age she was attacked with a severe skin disease. I took her to the hospital here, and she attended for six weeks. I then took her to the Manchester Hospital for four months, but neither of them did her a bit of good (I was obliged to take her from her work). At last I was persuaded to try Clarke's Blood Mixture, and I now thank God I have done so, for. I am happy to say, the disease has disappeared, and, I can safely say it, the medicine has worked a miracle in my daughter's case. Everyone that knows her says it is a wonder- ful thing, she only having taken three bottles, to see the difference in her appearance now and a few weeks ago. This is quite unsolicited, and I send it hoping it will persuade other possible sufferers to try your valuable medicine—I remain, Gentlemen, yours gratefully. ELIZABETH BOYLE." Witness: Charles Price, 48, Batteraly-lane Warrington. Just a few lines in reference to a wonderful cure that Clarke's Blood Mixture has effected. I have been a sufferer for over three years with a bad leg. I have had several doctors, and tried dozens of receipts from people who professed to know what would do me good, but I never received any relief until I tried Clarke s Blood Mixture. I should also add that I was recommended by one doctor to go to the infirmary as he could do me no good, but a friend ef mine asked me to try your blood mixture. I did 80 and after using two lis. bottles my leg was completely cured. It would be impossible to tell you how many wounds I had on my leg; it was com- pletely black up as far as the knee. My friends were alarmed, and I thought that I should lose my leg, but now it is all right. You may use this letter as you please. Make it as public as you please, for I shall recommend your blood mixture wherever I IV- 11 Jzssic SMITH, "34, Jane-street, Hetton Downs, County of Durham, Jan. 16th, 1894." Sold in bottles 2s 9d each, and in cases containing six times the quantity, Us- snfficient to effect a permanent gore in the great majority of long standing cases. By all CHEMISTS and PATENT MEDICINE VEN- DORS throughout the World, or sent to any address on receipt of 33 or 132 stamps by the proprietors, THE UNCOLN AND MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG COM- PANY, LINCOLN. TRADE MARK—BLOOD MIXTURE. ASK FOR CLARKE'SIBLOOD MIXTURE, And do net be persuaded Ito take an limitation or substitute. CONCRVE'S BALSAMIC ELIXIR. The Orand Old Remedy for CheAt Diseases. (IN USE FROM THE YEAR 1826.) This splendid medicine should be in every household. On the appearance of the First Symptoms of a Cold a good dose of the BALSAMIC ELIXIR will, in nineteen out of twenty cases, carry it off before it becomes settled or merges into Influenza. At the first SUSPICION OF IN- FLUENZA takeit,-as well as when the well-marked symptoms appear; also take it for the SUBSEQUENT WEAKNESS of the LUNGS, and other direful effects of this alarming disease. Rev. F. E. HKAPE, of Derby, in a recent letter to Mr. Congreve, says: Yo., medicine Iay? /«? my ?"?t ??<, ?"? drove out <A< <<?i?< INFLUENZA last May. IN CASES OF Coughs, Recent or Chronic, and Bronchial Affections Persevere with this medicine, and you can hardly fail to get the Cough relieved, and the bronchial symptoms to disappear. In that very distressing disease, so terrible, especially to the aged, ASTHMA-ALSO BRONCHITIS- Z? ZINGREVE'S BALSAMIC ELIXIR has been the means ?/ of wonderful relief. The reader is referred to the case of LADY G. BROMLEY (No. XIII. in Mr. Congreve's book). Also note that this medicine should be kept in the house by an MINISTERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS. For HOARSENESS it is invaluable, and Splendid for the Voice, and as a PREVENTATIVE OF COLD to speakers going out in all weathers. WARM AND COMFORTING AND VERY PLEASANT taken on a small lump or two of sugar in the way of a lozenge. CONGREVE'S BALSAMIC ELIXIR may be had of all Medicine Vendors in bottles at is. Id., 2S. gd., 4s. 6d., and family bottles at 1 IS. and 22s. JAMES JONES, BILLPOSTER & ADVERTISING AGENT for Kidwelly and neighbouring Villages.— Address, Station Road, Kidwellj. F6872 SUCCESSFUL DAIRYMEN ALL USE ''m,i¡1 :<>1.1 ."<I-< I'.¥" H;i'rt. f # (j t .} .f}. For giving a beautiful cowslip tint to the Butter at all seasons, and enhancing its market value-because it is the best and cheapest article made ir Erglaind. TRY IT FOR jYOURSELF. Sold by all Chemists in 6d, Is, 2s, 5s, 8s, and 14s Bottles and in bulk for large Dairies, Sfc. PROPRIETORS & MANUFACTURERS OLDFIELD, PATTiNSON, & Co., MANCHESTER. [8904 FIDLER'S SEEDS Are In the Front Rank When Prizes are to be Won, MMD SO PER CEXT. I.E88 COST Than anywhere else in the Trade. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE free to any Address. C. FIPIaERi REAPING. RISK LIMITED. PROFIT UNLIMITED SPECULATION BY OPTIONS. Speculation by Options is of all methods of speculation themostptudedt .Arthur Crump (late Financial Editor of the Times). Stocks and Shares says Large profits, averaging JB88 15s for every J611 5a invested, have accrued Stock Exchange Times says:—In 17 days, each sub. acriber of £ 5 12s 6d received a profit of ..£44 7s 6d. Messrs Smith and Beresford have an ample capital for the conduct of a very large business. The firm is the largest in Option Dealing in England. Birmingham Daily Gazette says:—"Large profits averaging j688 15s for every £ 11 5s invested, have accrued to those who have acted 0.. their advice Capitalist says:—"Messrs Smith and Beresford give some very sensible advice about Options, which they re- commend, may be consulted to advantage." btock Exchange says Messrs Smith and Beresford have been very fortunate in recent transactions." Financial World says:—" Messrs Smith and Beresford have a thorough grasp of the subject, and a careful perusal of their work will well repay speculators." Civil Service Gazette says" Our readers cannot do better than take Messrs £ mith and Beresford as their financial guides, philosophers, and friends Citwn says:—" The only safe way of making money on the London Stock Exchange." I lUTED OPTIONS. Opened every Monday and Thursday on the System advocated above. Any number of Shares at X5 12s 6d each, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER LIABILITY WHATEVER, may be secured by letter or telegram. SOLE tOMROL of all United Options taken on behalf of Subscribers, thereby securing a manifest advantage. Stamped contract for- warded. Send foi revised pamphlet and full particulars of our next United Option to SMITH & BERESFORD, Stock and Share Dealers, 53 and 54, Chancery Lane, London. ESTABLISHED 1888. Telegrams: Clerkship, London." Telephoa No 2588 Agents wanted everywhere. [8777 A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. BEECHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS, Are universally admitted to be worth a Guinea a Box for billious and nervous disorders, such as wind and pain 1D the stomach, sick headache, giddiness, fulness and swell- ing after meals, dizziness and drowsiness, cold chills, flush. ings of heat, loss of appetite, -hortneas of breath, cos- tivenesa, scurvey and blotches on the skin, disturbed sleep, frightful dreams, and all nervous and trembling sensa- tions, &e. The first dose will give relief in twenty minuteb. This is no fiction, for they have done it in countless cases. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. For females of all ages they are invaluable. No female should be without them. There is not a medicine to be found eoual to them for removing any obstruction or irretrujfrity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box, they will soon restore females of all ages to sound and robust health. This hat been proved by thousands who have tried them, and found the benefits which are ensured by their use. BEECHAM'S PILLS. BEECHAMS PILL'S. BEECHAM'8 PILLS. For a weak stomach, impaired digestion, and all disorders of the liver, they act like magic, and a few doses will be found to work wonders on the most important organe in the human machine. They strengthen the whole mus- cular system, restore the long-lost complexion, brine back the keen edge of appetite, and arouse into action with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. These are FACTS testified continually by members of all classes of society; and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine w the World. BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUGH PILLS- BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUGH PILLS. BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUGH PILLS. As a remedy for coughs in general, asthma, bronchial affections, hoarseness, shortness of breath, tightness and oppression of the cheat, &c., these Pills stand unrivalled They are the best ever offered to the public, and will speedily remove that sense of oppression and difficulty of breathing which nightly deprive the patient of ^st Let any person give BEECHAM'S COUGH PILLS a trial, and the most violent cough will in a short time be removed. Prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helen's, Lancashire, and sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Dealers everywhere. IN BOXES, 9id, Is lid, AND 2s 9d EACH. full Directum* are given with each lJN I CURE FITS And to prove this to you, ifyou are interested, I wi11 GnE you a bottle of my remedy, for nothing so that you may have the chance to try it before paying out any mouey, be- cause I have every confidence in my remedy, and I am sure a trial of it will soon convince YOU of its sterling merit. I have made a life-long study of Fits, Epilepsy or Falling Sickness, and when I say CURE do not mean merely to stop them for a time, and then have them re- turn again but a radical CURE. Because others have f"ed to relieve you, is not a good reason why you should continue to suffer. Send 3d. for carriage of my treatise, testimonials, and free bottle of medicine and TRY IT. ISO, H G R00T 128' ENDSLEIGH GARDENS, ROOT ,28, LOMDOH,MW.
REVIEW OF -THE CORN TRADE,…
REVIEW OF THE CORN TRADE, t No change in the weather worth speaking of has now occurred for twenty-four consecutive days, asr* the in- creased use of various forms of food must be by now a very appreciable item in the bujers' account. The markets, however, are by no means excited, for the future is secure. Low prices are the mult of security, and contracts for future delivery are the cause. This intimate connection between contracts for futures" and low present prices has frim time to time moved the friends of the former to protect tigaittt such dealing. It is difficult to see, however, what WI uId be tbe farmer's gain from future exp, ei iiticns being replaced by heavy stocks actually in prunary. It is true that ultimately the purchaser would have to pay theefcargee of warehousing, and if we averaged these at two tlhil- linjrs per qr, English whea' prices might be forced up to that extent. On the other banditea ised and ware- housed stocks would give the holders a complete control of all the bigger markets, on which they could ttrow practically any amount of grain at any given moment. Apparently, any interference with contract for tumre delivery would result in placing farmers at the mercy of the big capitalists of the trace. There is no d, ubt that Russian winter wheat is in sericus jeopardy, owing to the want of sufficient snow covering, but the re- sowing in the spring with Ghitka wheat is no new expedient, ard any material decrease in the w heat acre- age is not to be expected. The Continental advices are so far satisfactory that deep snow is repotted from the chief whea'-growicg regions, ir c uding the great Hun- garian and Loaibardy plains. The snow is daep in all parts of France, even as far sooth as Avignon.
LONDON MARKETS, MONDAY.
LONDON MARKETS, MONDAY. The market to-day was fairly well attended, and a good retail trade was done. Speculation, however, was absolutely stagnant, and boyers were in nearly all csees repelled by any attempt to raise prices. Bran, pollard, middlings, and ricemeal, which were up 2s 6d per ton, Smyrna beans and old Australian wheat, which ad- vanced 6d per qr, were about the only articles the quoted value of which could be in any way modified from a week ago. English wheat was steady, but value comparatively seldom exceeded a guinea. Foreign wheat was the turn cheaper for American red. Indian and Kuesien samples, however, were held with remark- able stiffness. Flour was purchasable at previous prices for every description; the demand was best for the middle grades. Barley was firm for malting, but a rather disappointing market for feeding, which many holders had hoped to see advance. Oats were quiet at former terms, as was also muize. 01 the lat-or, the small round sorts were the more easily saleable. There was an improved inquiry for linseed, rapeseed, and cottonseed at last week's terms. There was also a fair trade at unaltered values in peas. Of Smyrna beans we have already spoken English samples from Essex were offered at very low prices, 23s to 25s per qr.
I-THE CATTLE TRADE.-
THE CATTLE TRADE. There was a slight decrease in the number of beasts on offer to-day, as compared with last Monday, for all descriptions excepting fat shed cows. Trade was of a flrmer and steadier nature, "an upward tendency in re- gard to value being noticeable, with every prospect of a full clearance. Fat cows, meeting with rather less de. mand, were more difficult to vend at about Ian week's rates. The supply of sheep showed an increase of 1,010, and included 920 Americans, 120 Seotch, and 5,580 from Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. There being less demand, trade was of a decidedly slower nature, rates being 2d per 81bs lower for wethers, and a clearance diiffcult to make. Ewes being exceptionally scarce, sold readily at an advance of fully 2d per 8 lbs. Calf trade nominal. Pig trade firmer. Top value, 3s 8d per 8 lbs (sinking the offal).
COUNTRY CATTLE MARKETS.
COUNTRY CATTLE MARKETS. BRISTOL, Thursday.— We had a much smaller supply of cattle fat to-day; Trade waa slow, but firm for best quality at 58s per cwt, others made 53s to 56s. Sheep still come to haod in small numbers. Wethers made 9d to 9td per lb, ewes were scarce, and sold at 8d to 8|d. Moderate supply of pigs. Trade firmer for light bacons and middles at 8s per store. Porkers a slow sale at 8s 3d to 811 6d for small. Very httle trade in store cattle. CANTERBURY, Saturday.—Teg trade was not so good to-day, nor were store sheep selling so well; 36s 6d is said to have been made for tegs and 40a for two-year- olds. There were few cows and calves on offer. LEICESTER, Saturday.— Small consignments, in good condition; trade slow. Best milch cows made JE18 to JE20 per bead; secondary, 116 to J618 per head; and calves, 10s to 15s per head.
HOP MARKET.I
HOP MARKET. LONDON (BOBOTJGH), Monday.—The market is still moderately active, and prices firm.
SEED MARKET.I
SEED MARKET. LONDON, Monday. Oa account cf the weather, country seed boyers still pursue a waiting game; •holders in London and elsewhere have meantime to lteup tIp both .tbeh spirits aud thtliT prices. The al- most complete absence of samples of new English cloverseed muBt cause ultimately a large demand for foreign growths. Quotations generally show no change from last week. Ryegrasses have throughout proved a most disappointing business. Kcenigsberg spring tares are in improved request at advancing rates. Canary- seed keep steady at the moderate quotations now rul. ing. Hempieed has rieen 18.
WOOL MARKET. I
WOOL MARKET. I LONDON, Monday.—There is no fresh feature to re- port in English wools. Firmness still characterises prices current. To-day's quotations are as follows:- 3s 6d, 4s 4d, 5s, 5s 9d, 6a 8d, and 78 3d. Imported wools on offer in bulk, but little or no demand exists.
I-AGRICULTURE. I
I- AGRICULTURE. I HARD FROST AT WATERSIDE.—It was stated in the Scotsman on Monday, that "on Saturday night one of Negretti and Zambia's mercurial thermometers, placed aboot three feet from the ground, registered in the gardens ot Breda, in the Vale of Alford, Aberdeen- shire, the extriiordinary amount of 53 degrees of frost, or 21 degrees below zero. The number of degrees may have been more, but those were all the thermometer could register, the needle being jammed up at the end. This is one of the lowest readings ever recorded in the British Isles." This iotense frost must have been rather tryinu for dairy cows. POTATO PLANTING. Mr M J MOfigrty, Mallow, Ireland, has published a leaflet on this subject, from which we extract the fullowing:i Potatoes ought only to be got out in dry weather, and should be thoroughly dry before storing. The potatoes used for seed should not be allowed to sprout, and for that reason should be turned occasionally; cut the sets some daya before planting, and have them spread out on a dry cool floor; let there be some slacked lime shaken over tbem, just as much as will F-tick. Great care should be taken that the cut potatoes will not get frost-bitten. It is necessary the sets should be cut strong, leaving a good portion of the potato for the eye to live on. The eyes on the top of the potato should be alone used. If you use the other portion of the potato far seed, you will always have gaps in your stalks, at least in the early potatoes. Do not be tempted to use small tubers as seed, because it is the 1-w of nature that like will produce like. If your land is limestone, get your seed from brown stone land, or let them be peat grown, and vice versa. Before earthing up your potatoes for the second time, when the surface has been made quite fine by means of the farrow plough, scumer, and crusher, shake the following mixture over the fine surfaoe in the farrow :—1^ ewt of nitrate of soda and 2 o-t of bone compound, which, if mixed well together, will be ample for a statute acre. The kinds of potatoe I would recommeod to be used would be the Puritan for very early table use, which i. certainly a month earlier than the well-known Flounder, which I would rocommend for the main early orop. The Puritan should be planted close, 6 or 8 inches between the sets. My experience is that the Champion and Bruce are the best late kinds the Champion does not keep well, and tbe Bruce is only in its prime when thp Cr ampion begins to fail." SCIENTISTS AND SEED WHEA.T. It is not often that, the development of any department of foreign compe- tition is claimed as being "disiioctly beneficial to the British farmer." Such a claim, however, is now put forward by the direotors of "The Sunbeam Farming Company. Limited," which has been "formed for developing the agricultural resources of a tract of about 2,400 acres of valuable freehold land adjoining the Indian Head Station of the Canlldian Pacific Railway in the Canadian North-West." The way in which the operations of tbis country are to be beneficial to the British farmer is thus set fnrth in the prospectus Thepe very vall) able soils exist under similar conditione of climate, and the land is not only rich in plant food, and easy of cultivation, but under an abundance of « glrrious soDnhine vegetation becomes remarkslily tapid, artd tbe grow h is very perfect It is nnler these favourable conditions Ibftn an excellent quality of wheat and barley is secured. The wheat is remarkable for its strength and hardness, wbkyfc mlJke it a great favourite with millers, enabling them to improve the flour of the softer wheats grown in Great Britain by judiciously blending this stronger wheat. It is a source of great satisfaction to the directors to know that any impor- tation of this hwrd wbea? into England from the Canadian No<tb-Wt'St is distinctly buneficul to (he British farmer by the help this h!iItl wheat gives in milling the scfi -wheat grown in England. Fu.tber than this, it may aleo be stated that the wheat of this district, when it is used on English farccs, such seed wheat secures an earlier h:tr»est by its incrt-ased rapidity of growth. The value of gaining two or three week a in the commencement of barvet is we!l krwwn. The directors, in thus commenting upon tbt- quality of the grain they anticipate raising upon the lands of this company, have F-imply given the personal tlxperience of members of the board up( n thetie makers, which has induced the latter individually to invent capital in the enterprise, looking forward to dividends upon their capital ranging from 10 to 15 per cent, per aiinum, or potsibl) higher. Those farmers Bnd others, therefore, who otjfCi to having their money lying in the banks at 1 per cent., may do well to examine the prospectus of a company which promisH1 to r ay 10 or 15 per cent., and which has sucb a brilliant staff of agricultural scientists on its directorate.
! ABORTION IN CATTLE.
ABORTION IN CATTLE. The Royal Agricultural Society of England have last week issued the report of the special commit'ee ap- pointed by the Council to inquire into "bortion in cattle. The inqoiry in question was conducted in the months of March and April of last yeir, and it is only now, wirhin nearly twelve months after the inquiry was conducted, that a summary of the evidence collected by the committee has been issued to the public. The first witness examined was Mr Clement Stepnenson, who ,is well known all ..yer the country as an eminent breeder of Aberdeen-Angus cattle, and also as a veterinaty expert. Mr Stephenson had a notable ou-bleak of abortion in his herd some years ago, and it was found that the outbreak was due to the animals drinking water polluted "ith sewage. Mr Stephenson holds that all cases of abortion are either inf, etious or contagious, and single cases, if neulected, may become centres of contagious abortion. In his opinion there are various causes of abortion, aoch as diseased condil ion of dam, want of vitality in spermatozoa of bull, poisoning of foetus by unwholesome food or water, offensive smells, direct injuries, &c. Mr Frank Booth, M.R.C.V.S., Abergele, who was also examined, expretsed the opinion that outbreaks of contagious abortion were generally due to discharges from aborted cows. The third witness examined was ilr Jas. Peter, agent to Lord Fitzhardinge, Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire. Mr Peter, after relating how the Berkeley Castle herd had been decimated by the disease for twelve years, said On 17th December. 1890, an article appeared in the North British Agriculturist recommending M Nocdrd's treatment. I thought it locked feasible, and procured a ve, erinary surgeon, and told him th-t I was deter- mined to try the remedy advocated. It could not do any haim, and it might do good. I therefore asked him to make up the mixture as follows :-PI..ee about 15 grains of corrosive sublimate with 1| oz of salt into a pint and a half of lukewarm water. Put that into the vagina by means of a funnel I carried this out systematically, and in addition to that I followed the advice of a friend who had been over to America, and who told me that in America carbolic acid mashes were used with good results. I mixed cdbolio acid with the water before I put it into the bran mash. The result of that treatment is that I have not had a case for the lat two years. The bounds run there exactly as before, and the breeding has been carried on in the same manner as before the treatment. To make a carbolic acid bran mash I commence by mixing with sufficient hot water t oz ordinary crude carbolic acid, then add the bran, gradually increasing the carbolic acid up to l oz., which is the maximum quantity I can get a cow to take. Before I got rid of the disease here I gave the carbolio mashes three times a week. I have also given them daily to the same animal with good results. I regularly use the earbolio acid bran mashes as a preventive against diseases, and in all my experienc.. I never have bad animals keep so healthy and well as they have since I have done so. In my opinion its use internally is a valuable remedy and a preventive against microbe diseases." Mr Denchfield, Burtoo House, Aylesbury, att. ibuted some of the cases of abortion that bad come under his notice to over-feeding wuh mangolds, and to too highly seasoned food. Professor M'Fitdyean and Dr G Sims Woodhead repeated thdr account of the experiments which they hAd conducted for the Highland Society some years ago. Professor Penberthy held that Nocard's syptem of disinfection was efficacious if thoroughly carried out. Professor Wortley Axe held that undecorticated cotton cake, when largely us..d, as well as decayed mangolds and sewage water, were fertile sources of abortion. Colonel Cartis- Hayweird, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, said he had effectually stamped out abortion in his herd by the adoption of Nocard's system. The publication is well worth the attention of all breeders uf cattle throughout the country. It is published by Mr John Murray, Albamarle-street, London, and is priced at one shilling. What! these spoiled hands are caused by "Washing Day. I am surprised, get MATCHLESS CLEANSER SOAP at once, I pray.
-Oarmarthensh ire.
Oarmarthensh ire. A defendant at Newport County-coirt, on Thursday, was named William Silly. Our friend "Silly Billy" writes to disclaim all kindred aod connection with trie defendant. But what is the need fjr that ? The defendant won his case, and came honourably out of court. A very successful smoking concert was held at the Llan-lly, Conservative Club on the 13th inst, Mr T J Williams, B.A., presiding over a large and enthusiastic gathering. Among those present was Mr Ernald Richardson, Conservative candidate for East Carmar- thenshire, who came in for a splendid reception. Mr Richardson is now staying in Llanelly, and on the previous night be was present and spoke at the annaal dinner of the Wheelers' Clob. Another demonstration by the shop assistants of Llanelly, to farther the movement for earlier closing on Wednesdays, took place on the 13tb inst. The demon- st ators indulged in groans and jeers in front of the establishments of those shopkeepers who have refused to sign the petition. At Liberal meetings lately beld at Salem, Caio, and in the parish of Llanwrda, Mr T F Jones, of Troedybryn, was onanimoosly selected to contest the seat for the Caio district, comprising of the parishes of Llanwrda and Cllio, in the Liberal interest at the coming County Council election. It is generally believed that Mt Jones will enlist the warmest and general support of the Liberal party. The Llanboidy ploughing match has been postponed indefinitely on account of the weather. The fortnightly farmers' meeting at Llanboidy was held on Wednesday evening, last week. Mr John Griffiths, Ddol, read a paper on the dairy, which was very highly appreciated. Mr Thomas, Baily, and Mr H Thomas, Castell, agreed to read papers on the next Wednesday evening, on the management of the farm- yard, eto. On Friday afternoon, Mrs May, aged 42 years, of 7, George-street, Llanelly, committed suicide by hanging herself to a joist. Deceased's husband left home about six o'clock in the morning to go to his work, and about three p.m., on returning, foand his wife hanging to the joist. A doctor being called in pronounced life extinct. Two ye-Arii ago deceased was for a short time an inmate of the Carmarthen Asylum, and it is said that at times she was not responsible for her actions. Mr Bacllley Roderick held an inquest on the body on Saturday, when the jury returned a verdict of suioide during temporary insanity. H.M. Inspector's report on the Pontyeates Board School haq been received. The school, which had been struck off the list of the grant-eatning schools by the Education Department, bas now been put on the list again since the new master, Mr E J Davies, has had charge, and the total grants for the six months amount to f82 lOa. H,M.I. reports Toe discipline and organisation of this school have very much improved under the new master, who has had many difficulties to contend against. The infants had, an the whole, been very well taught. The highest grant for discipline was obtained. Speaking of the abundance of ice and capital skating at LUndovery, our correspondent says: A field near the town has also been flooded over, and produoed capital ice. Hundreds are daily skating on it, not- withstanding a charge of 3d a day per head. Tobogganing is also indulged in on Llanfair Hill, where there is a capital incline, and the toboggan slides along at a terrifio pace. At a meeting of the Sanitary Committee of the Llanelly Borough Council, held on Friday, Mr John Griffi hs presiding, a plan was snbmitted by Mr T Griffiths, of Stepney-street, for an arcade to run from S'epney to Frederick-street, and to cost £ 2,800. The plan was accepted, and the work will be carried out forthwith. Colonel John Crow Richardson, who has just repigned the colonelcy of the 3rd Glamorgan Rifles, was on Friday entertained by the officers of his late regiment at Swansea, and presented with a handsome silver lovintr cup, in memory of his long connection with the corps his late superior, Colonel Dillwyn, founded. A correspondent from Llangendeirne informs us that in thtt pari, h there is no talk of an election for the county councillorship, and the present member, Mr Harris, Ffrwd, will probabiy be returned unopposed. Sir John T D Llewelyn attended the levee held at St Jnrues s Palace on Fri,iay, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on behalf of Her Majesty. At a meeting of the Town Council of Llandovery, held on Monday, under the presidency of his Worchip the Mayor (Mr C P Lewi-) a resolution wa< come to with regard to the distribution of ^olief, b ah in money and in ki id, to the various poor persons and unemployed in the town. The Mayor proposed to dis ribute, for the second time during t'le present momh, relief to the necet-sitoua p or, which was unacimously agreed to. At a meeting of the Llanelly Sanitary Committee, on Fridny, tha medioal officer submitted his report for January, which showed tha 62 deaths h..d occurred, giving a death-rate of 29'2 per annum per 1,000. Whooping-cough and measles werH very prevalent, and the medical dlicer attributed the high death-rate to the severe weather. In the Court of Queen's Bench, on Friday, Mr Justice Laurence gave judgment, with jEoO damages, in the case of Hay against ihe Llanelly Union Rural Sanitary Authority. The action had referenoe to the cutting off by th. authority ot a pipe which connected the plain'iff's hotel with the main drain, and for which pipe plaintiff's predecessor in the title ha < received the absent of I he local authority. An injunction was 801"0 granted, ordering the dtfen danis bo restore the connection of the pipe with the sewer. All interested in the intermediate school will like to learn hat Miss Mabel Ki ching B A. (Lon too ), has lately been appointedd -s:an assistant mistress in the girl's department in WhitUnd In addition to her being a graduate of the London LTniversity, she is qualified to 'each drawing (get metrical, model, pro- spective, and freehand,), and drill. The examination for about twelve scholarships will take place about the middle of May next. About the same number of bursaries will be awarded without examination to those who may require pecuniary assistance.
Pembrokeshire.
Pembrokeshire. We are pleased to note that a memorial tablet has been placed in the West Gate Chapel, Pembroke, to the memory of the late Rev William Powell, the scene of his labours for over half a century. The position of postmaster at Narberth has been given to Mr David Fisher, who, we are sure, will be a very able and worthy successor to Mr J A Davies, resigned. We understand that Mr Fisher will com- mence duties on the 28th inst. Mrs Davies, Moat, whilst walking across Market- square, Narberth, last week, slipped and fell to the ground, breaking her leg jast above the ankle. Medical assistance was obtained, and Mrs Davies was conveyed with all speed in a covered carriage to her home, of ten miles off. The following is the result of the Haverfordwest School Board election on the 14th last —Elected The Rev F N Col borne (N.), 1,006 Mrs Walters (C.), 931 Miss Thomas (N.), 925; J Price (C.), 897; J Phillips (N.), 855; Hilbers (C.), 839 Foster (C.), 812. Non- elected, Jenkins (N.), 678. The Pembroke Yeomanry will assemble at Tenby on June 25 for training. Troop drill will take place on June 26 and 27, and the time of permanent duty is fixed for June 28 to July 4th. The inspection is dated July 3rd. Monday was the last day for receiving nominations for the triennial election of Begelly School Board. The following five are nominated and elected, as five constitutes the board :-Alfred Davies, innkeeper, Cb Benjamin Morgan, farmer, Ch Levi Morgan, butcher, Non; John Phelps, miner, Non; John Powell, miner, Non. To many agricultural readers the most important event which occurred at Maenclochog last week was the arrival there of the Glamorganshire shire horse, Honest Tom III, late the property of that noted breeder Mr Hopkin Williams, Stormy Farm, Bridgend. The horse ha- been purchased by the popular whip of Neuadd- fawr, Lampeter, Mr Will George, and is now here under the care of the owner's father-Mr Evan George, one of our best known Walsh jookeys. Honest Tom III. is a very massive horsn, with immense bone and an abundance of feather. He is a dark bay :colour and stands fully 16 hands 3, and is now rising fleven years old. His own brother, Honest Tom IT., left the best stock in Pembrokeshire, RiDd so, no doubt, wi II the third bearer of that name do. What with The CTrfnarthen"fiire Struct Company's horses in Carmarthen county, the Llwyncadfor successor to Blagdon Bang Up in Cardiganshire, and Honest Tom III., in Pembrokeshire, those farmers who go in for the rearing of. heavy cart horses are well catered for.
Cardiganshire. I
Cardiganshire. Mrs Seymour Davies, acrording to her usaal custom every year, has given a truckload of coal to be dis- tributed to the deserving poor of Llanllwni parish. Also the same in tbe parish of Llanbyrnnaair, where her estate in North Wales is situated. This was very acceptable by the recipients this cold weather. With regard to the municipal vacancy at Cardigan, Mr William Rees having retired in favour of Mr John Mathias (L), the contest will be fought henceforth on political lines, as the Liberal Association has adopted Mr Matbias as its candidate, and means to work in his behalf. Captain Richards is a Conservative, and a nominee nf the Conserva'ive Club, though he represents himself as an independent candidate. The election will take place to-day. The schooner Cupid, of Plymouth, 200 tons burden, loaded with artificial manures, having strained herself and holed ber bottom at the estuary of the Tivy, near Cardigan, and sonk on the side of the fair way," where she remained submerged for nearly a month, Mr Baillie, of the engineering works at Cardigan, con- tracted to raise her, bring her op to diecharge, and lay her on the blocks for repairs. He did it by means of a steam pump and other appliances, though the weather was most unfavourable. This is the first attempt at raising a vessel in this manner made in this part of the country. At a meeting of the Llandyssul Liberal Association, on Friday night, it was unanimously decided to submit the names of Messrf W L Williams and T W Wynford Ph,lipps to the Central Liberal Association of the county, at a meeting to be held at Lampeter on the 21st instant., for consideration of the said meeting as Parliamentary candidates for the county at the next election.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF INDIGESTION.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF INDIGESTION. In all ailments or complaints arising from derangement of the digestive organs, the stomach is the chief sufferer, as it is the great delinquent. In its natural state, the stomach is slightly acid but when the digestion is faulty, too much acid is present, and eructations of wind, bad breath, rising and souring of food, result from it. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters neutralises this excess of acid, re- storing a healthy tone to the stomach, and also dispels the bad taste in the mouth. Many are often troubled with heartburn, fulness or distention of the stomach, and a burning pain at the pit of the stomach. These symptoms vary in different cases, but usually occur soon after meals, or after any violent exercise. Gwilym Evaul., Quinine Bitters, if taken about an hour before each meal, so regulates and acts upon the digestive organs that these unpleasant symptoms cannot exist. Many persons have contracted the habit of eating their meals rapidly, then rash away to work or business. The habit is a common cause of dyspepsia, manifested by feel- ings of distress and weight in the stomach, and the eater leaves the table feeling an unsatisfied craving for food, yet unable to eat more. To remedy this, eat sllwly, masticate the food thoroughly, rest a little after each meal, and use Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters to strengthen the stomach and aid digestion, and a permanent cure will be effected. What is its action ? It assists and promotes Digestion, strengthens the Nerves and Muscles, purifies the Blood, enlivens the Spirits, aud removes all Obstructions and Impurities in the Human Body. It gives tone to the whole system. It strengthens and fortifies those parts which have been weakened by Disease, and are consequently more liable to Colds and unhealthy influences. It has gained the highest recommendations as the Best Family Medicine, and a remedy for every kind of weakness. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, THE I VEGETABLE TONIC. Beware of Imitations. See the name Gwilym Evans on Label, Stamp, and Bottle. Sold in Is lid, 2s 9d, and is 6d Bottles. SOLE PROPRIETORS: QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING Co., LTD LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES.
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-=- FAiiMIXGr NOTES. (From the. "Agricultural Gazette.") STOCKING LAND. No more important problem (says Prof. John Wright son, in his "Seasonable Notes") enlists the attention of the farmer or grazier than that of stock- iiig land. Looked at broadly, it is the one critical question which in many cases determines whether a farm pny« or los?s. It is a many-sided question, and may, t herefore, be treated from several points of vie. Not, only does the question of stocking land affect the- judicious purchase of animals, but it at :tn e-trlier period affects the larger consideration of the de.-cri p- tion of an; mals to keep — i.e., whether cattle, sheep, horses, or mixed stock will be most suitable for t be- holding. It istruethat thesepreliminaryconsideratioos are often decided for us by the custom of the districi- The young farmer llnds himself in a lan.b-breedinj^ cattle-raising, or horse-breeding district, and natu- rally fails in with the ways of the locality. On the whole, lie is probably safe in following what expe- rience has taught [IS most suitable for the climate and the neighbourhood. He is decidedly in greater danger if, neglecting the example of neighbours, he- embarks in stock of a different nature. Such a courso may be wise, find, in these days, if an old-establish; (1 line has censed to pay no one can blame a man for striking out a now one. Our own opinion is that live stock is the most hopeful section of rural economy, and that almost any kindof stock may be made to p iv, provided that it is good of its kind, suitable to the and climate, and well managed. Those who set up a new description of stock in a district are in some- danger of encountering difficulties, which are, how- ever, by no means insurmountable. They aretosorn^ extent deprived of the interest and the advice of neighbours, neither can they follow the general routine of management, common to the district. Thov are in some measure deprived of a ready market fur their young stock, and need to travel far to mak e purchases. These are disadvantages which can only be met by superior excellence and powerful attrac- tions, which may render the breeder independent of the immediate neighbourhood. Thus the man who- starts a herd of Devons or Herefords in Yorksh ire,, or of Jerseys in a district where Shorthorns reign, is in some danger of being left out in the cold. The wisest course is to follow the rule of the country, and,, if in Shropshire, to cultivate the Shropshire breed of sheep, or if in Wiltshire to champion the Hampshire. This may be regarded as only common sense, and it. is dwelt upon in this connection as involving tho important consideration of what description or animals to keep. It is of great importance, after deciding upon the breed, which, according to the above remarks, is, as a rule, to be considered as settled for us, to determine • upon the character of the stock, or, more plainly,, whether we shall keep a permanent herd or flock, or adopt the more speculative line of constant pur- chasing and frequent selling according to the ll uctua- tions of the market. BREEDING STOCK. The breeding of animals at home, and disposing oi them as they arrive at a certain stage, must be regarded as a safe system, having numerous advan- tages. It allows of improving stock, and thus increas- ing its value. It is a fascinating occupation, which in many cases pays well. It has, however, some draw- backs. It is somewhat rigid, and does not allow of so;>-• much buying and selling. Breeders do not enioy- those opportunities for sellIng out when their stock is high in price and buying in again when they are cheap.. They cannot, take advantage of circumstances to the- same extent as those who treat cattle as simply representing money. For example, when hay or straw is likely to be scarce, a farmer who is indepen- dently placed may dispose of his stock with a view to selling hay and straw. lie may take advantage of" times when cattle are cheap, as in 189-3, to buy largely and await the rise in prices which is almost certaiiy to follow. He may alternately stock with sheep or cattle, graze horses in summer with a view to selling them when they are in demand, or go in heavily for pigs when they are cheap and await a favour- able turn in the market. Breeders of stock cannot play with the vicissitudes of markets in this free and easy manner. They must keep on their stock, through all changes of value, and suomil. to fluctua- tions of price as they arise. Sheep-breeders are at- the present moment at a disadvantage as compared with those who bought lambs last autumn, and are- now realising 9d. per lb. for fat tegs. They have- nothing but stock ewes and newly-born lambs in- hand, and it is quite possible that by autumn prices may have gone back. Still we are in favour of breed- ing. If less speculative, it is in the long run more certain, and is also less likely to involve the farmer in losses from imported disease. Perhaps the best method of stocking is that of breeding, rearing, and fattening out sheep or can b.. A limited number of cows or of ewes will enable the stock-owner to participate in the profits of both breeders and graziers. There is great truth in t f¡,\ good old advice not to put all your flgga into one- basket, and this seems to favour the idea of a mode- rate ewe flock and a. continfent of fat sheep. SUITABLK STOCK. It is of importance that stock in all respects should suit the land. This does not only apply to the selec- tion of a breed, but also to the age and condition of stock. It is no use attempting to graze bullocks upon land adapted for cows and young stock neither is it wise to fatten sheep on land better adapted for ewei and lambs. It is evident that much knowledge may be wasted in attempts to fatten cattle scientifically when they really ought to give way to calving heifers or stirks. A case might he cited in which expensive buildings were erected on a farm, fitted with boxes, for fatting steers, when yards for young stock would have been preferable aid much cheaper. Not only should the right, class of stock be kept,, but the conditions should be such as to secure im- provement, and not the reverse. Stock should ht).. purchased from poorer and bleaker districts rather than from richer land in order to ensure improve- ment. This is a point too often neglected, and is au fruitful cause of disappointment. AMOUNT OF STOCK. Over-stocking is a mistake. it prevents the owner from picking up bargains, because, being alrearly over-stocked, he is indisposed to make fresh pur- chases. It also forces him to sell in times of drought or scarcity of hay and roots when trade is bad. 0> It obliges him to supplement the natural food with arti- ficial food to a greater extent thap he would wish if entirely governed by his better judgment. lIThe head of stock which can be most profitablv kept on a given area is a difficult problem, as it varies- with the season. If any rule can he laid down it would probably be to stock so as always to be open- to buy, but neverto be forced to sell; and this points- to under-stocking, and indicates the wisdom < f moderation. Various statements have been made- as to the number of animals which ought to be maintained upon land, but probably custom or usage, will be a sder guide than any book state- ment. Everyone is familiar with the popular formula, of three acres and a cow, and this seems to be based, upon the practical observation that 2} to 3 acres of grass are required to graze a cow and supply hay for her during the winter. First-rate grazing ground is said to be able to carry a fatting bullock and a fatting sheep per acre for the summer, or for 20 weeks. This, of course, means over a sufficient area. to afford the necessary changes of pasture. Fronn this high standard there is a gradation to those qualities of grassland which are regarded not so much, from the point of view of how many sheep to the- acre, as how many acres to a sheep. Six sheep are often regarded as equal in their grazing requirements to one full-grown bullock. In other cases seven sheep may be considered as equivalent to one bullock or cow. Perhaps in estimating the amount of stock which a farm would carry in summer, a sheep standard or unit is the best. Two sheep may be con- sidered as equivalent to a yearling, four sheep to 3c two-year-old, and six sheep to a three-year-okl bullock. Eight sheep might also be taken as con- suming the same amount of grass as a horse, on the- ground that a horse destroys a good deal of grass- with his feet on account of his active habits. Th& question of stocking land is further complicated by the differences between summer and winter, and the two cases should be separately considered. In, summer the matter is principallv one of erazinff. although in many cases the pastures may be helped by fodder crops, such as vetches or cabbage. 1m winter it is chiefly a question of roots. Thus we may reckon that eight sheep may be wintered per a TO on ordinary turnip crops. This would givo- 8t 0 s "'pp as a winter stock on a farm of 400 acres of ar ble land. Bullocks in winter are less depen- d( nt upon roots than sheep. They may be fattened almost without them, and various quantities, from 201 b. per diem up to perhaps 2001b., are given daily in different systems of feeding. It is, however, clear that with an aliowance of 561b. per diem, which is. liberal, fitting bullocks tied up in winter need not infringe seriously upon the root supply. If 30 weeks is taken to represent the period of winter feeding, Jolb. per day would entail a consumption of five and quarter tons of roots per head. According to this estimate, 10 acres of good mangel would supply roots for 57 bullocks, and five acres would be enough for a goodly array of 28 fattening cattle. This is on the assumption of 30 tons per acre of mangel, which may be regarded as high. The allowance of roots might be reduced to 35 or 401b. per head per day without, detriment, provided that straw, chaff, and sorn or cake were given liberally. Upon a farm where 100 acres of roots are ordinarily grown a few icres of mangel would supply the cattle without in- :erfering with the flock to a serious extent. The sub- ject is sufficiently important to engage attention later,especially if the severe weather should continue 10 keep us off the land.
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WHY are ladies the biggest thieves in existence ?- Because they steel their petticoats, bone their stays* crib their babies, and hook their eyes.
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I PROVISIONS. I LONDON, Monday.—The arrivals last week from Ireland were 4,163 bales baoon. and from foreign ports 6,478 bales bacon. Owing to the extreme severity of the wea'her, which has greatly interfered wi h the transport of goods in Denmark, the supplies of bacon last week were much smaller than usual, and the de- mand oontinoing aood, an advance of some 48 to 58 in prices was obtainable for all descriptions. The market closed firm for all Irish and lean descriptions of Con- tinental, but fat sorts of the latter were not so much in- quired for. CARMARTHEN PROVISION MARKET, Saturday.— Quotations as follows:-Cask butter, lid to Is Od per lb fresh.butt r, at commencement of market, sold at 13d per lb., towards the cLse it changed hands at lOd per lb. Dressed poultry Fowls, 3s 6d to 5s per couple; ducks, 3s to 48 each. A few geese and turkeys were offered and sold at I Did per lb. Egis, 11 and 12 for Is. Cheese, 21s to 2311 3d per owt.