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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[September, 
patently from Newport, Ky., professes to dip his coun- 
terfeits in an acid that causes them to rot and fall into 
powder in 25 to 30 days, so that they can not be used as 
evidence against any one detected in passing them, if he 
gets his trial put off for that time. He, of course, wants 
§5 in advance, which he pockets, which $5 is all there is 
in this affair About as "cheeky 1 ' a circular ag we 
ever saw, is that of a Yankee, who offers advice and infor- 
mation on every conceivable topic in medicine and law, 
in patent-rights and religion, in science and art, etc., etc., 
etc., and after enumerating about every thing and every 
man on earth, and some things under the earth, 
offers 4i information on any other subject that can be 
thought of." He offers an unlimited number of receipts 
[recipes, wc suppose, he means] " for any thing you wish" 
for 25 cents to $1. No letters answered, unless accom- 
panied with a stamped envelope, and 25 cents required in 
advance as a first fee. The circular may be considered 
as next door to blasphemy, simply because no being 
short of Omnipotence could know and do all he professes 
to do. Onr curiosity is a leetle excited to know what Col. 
G. L F. A. means Omaha, Neb., has the credit of a 
lottery, dubbed a* 1 Legal Enterprise," in which 90.000 per- 
sons are asked to give $2 each, or $1S0,000, for which 
a chance at $100,000 is offered— $80,000 of their money 
not going into the pool. Of said 90,000 ticket-buyers, 
2,000 can draw prizes of $5 to $10 each ; 200 prizes of $25 
to $30 ; 70 of $50 to $100 ; 30 of $100 to $250 ; 15 of $500 ; 
10 of $1,000 ; and 1 each of $2,000, $3,000, $5,000, $10,000, 
$15,000, and $20,000, and 87,690 persons out of 90,000 
can't get any thing— all this, if every thing is done just as 
represented. We don't know what is to be done if all the 
tickets are not sold— and we don't see where 90,000 per- 
sons can be found to invest in such an enterprise, even 
though all the projectors be highly indorsed, and though 
something is said about aiding a Public Library 
Louisville, Ky., has another just such an enterprise, call- 
ing for a million dollars, of which a trifle over half is 
promised in " gifts." Is there no law to squelch these 
lotteries ?— for they are nothing else Curing disease 
by smoking in medicines with tobacco ! ! Whew ! Puff! 1 
Puff!!! A nice thing to ease the consciences of the 
smokers ! Said to be a French discovery, etc., 
etc. Well, what next? (See notes on medicines 
last month and in July number.) An active 
agent of the Evil One, we shonld say of his meanest 
imp, has located at Hanover, Pa., or at least adopts 
that P. O. address, under the name of Mrs. H. Metzger, 
lock-box No. — . The real operator is doubtless of the 
masculine gender— we can not imagine a woman so 
desperately wicked for lucre's sake alone. The cir- 
cular sent is entitled: "Fifteen Minutes' Private Con- 
rersation with Married Ladies." The 1st, 2d, 3d, and 
5th paragraphs of this vile sheet, or any one of them, 
is sufficient to show the Satanic character of the swindler. 
We warn all who receive this circular, or others like it, to 
heed not a moment its lying premises, as they value their 
lives, health, or souls, to say nothing of the money 
which it is attempted to filch from them. Even granting 
it possible for any person, even in the most desperate 
case, to need one of the articles, we warn them that, 
should they get any return for their money sent, the arti- 
cles will not do what is promised for them, and, if at all 
effective, can not be used without the most imminent 
risk of life, and the certainty of destroying health. Those 
who receive the circulars, as many are doing, will under- 
stand as ; others will need no explanations. This being 
one of the most ingenious and plausible of this class of 
dangerous circulars, we deemed it best to give space for 
a reference to it, in as delicate language as the case will 
admit of. The good people of Hanover should drive out, 
or better lock up, the vile being, by legal means, if pos- 
sible, but do it at any rate, and speedily It seems al- 
most impossible that in this country, noted for its intel- 
ligence, there should be ignorant and gullible people 
enough to furnish a profitable patronage to such non- 
sense and trash as is sent out by J. W. Stephens, Newark, 
N. J. (His numerous circulars don't tell us where he is to 
be found in that large city.) For example, he offers the 
" Oriental Charm," which, among a hundred other 
things, will make a woman love you, whether she will 
or no, and "make anyone act just as you desire." Who- 
ever has it will be healthy, successful, and prosperous, and 
" there is no power on earth that can pjevent it " — all for 
$3 ! ! His lt Marriage Guide " he promises will teach how 
to cure all diseases, to manufacture diamonds, super- 
phosphate of lime equal to guano, at one quarter the 
usual price, genuine Turkish Love Powders, light- 
ning, fire, and water-proof paint, and to do a thou- 
sand other things absurd and otherwise. Said Stephens 
will also send (for $1) a secret that will surely make you 
rich. Why dou't he keep and use the secret, and not 
bother himself and other people with nonsensical things 
that bring In only a dollar or t\w>each ? A glance at what 
he promises is enough to enlighten the greenest man or 
woman, yet he returns " thanks to our 10.000 customers 
and hosts of agents for their liberal patronage." 
MONEY 
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A "Penny saved is two pence earned," runs the old adage, 
and it is a true one. Can you tell why ? Below yon will 
see how to save 25 per cent — equal to earning 50 per cent. 
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enlarged facilities, with an increase of publishing 
and editorial talent to aid them, the Publishers 
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surpass all others So much will be given in 
useful, reliable information, fine engravings, etc., 
for less than % cen ' a day, that everybody can take 
the paper — should take it — MUST take it, or 
suffer great loss, and fall far behind their neigh- 
bors who do read it. 
IMPORTANT NOW IS 
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offer a special premium to all New Subscribers for 
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MONEY SAVED. 
High Prices for Shorthorns. 
The great demand for beef in the cities and large towns 
in this country, keeps up the prices of Shorthorns beyond 
all other breede of cattle. Though they have been very 
extensively cultivated both at the East and in the luxu- 
riant pastures of the West, prices arc still rising. "We 
have probably quite as good Shorthorns as can he found 
in the world. Breeders from Great Britain are now found 
among the purchasers at our annual sales. At a sale of 
Shorthorns iu Woodford Co., Kentucky. June 27th, eight 
bulls brought an average price of $190.6214, and twenty- 
five cows brought an average of $305. The highest hull 
was $440, and the highest cow $1,025. At a sale at Paris, 
Kentncky, June 29th, the bulls averaged $181.50, and the 
cows $230. At a public sale in Clark Co., Ky., June 30th, 
the bulls averaged $400, and the cows $277. These are 
great prices to pay for cattle, but they are cheaper to the 
purchasers who make a business of breeding than infe- 
rior animals at any price. The services of good hulls 
are a source of revenue. A. J. Alexander, of Woodhurn 
Farm, Ky., charges $200 for service by 10th Duke of 
Thorndale, and, in England, Mr. Mcintosh charges 50 
guineas for service by. 3d Duke of Geneva. Mr. King, 
the distinguished breeder of Minnesota, has recently of- 
fered Mr. Sheldon $36,000 for three heifers, and did not 
get them. On the same day Mr. Sheldon was offered 
$63,000 for five of his heifers. These offers for first-class 
stock, by men who best know the market, indicate good 
times ahead for Shorthorn breeders. This breed is like- 
ly to take the lead of all others in the new States west 
of the Mississippi, where beef-making is to be a leading 
business for many years to come. No investment will 
pay better than a Shorthorn bull to run with a herd of 
Texas or common cows. 
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The Register of the American Jersey 
Cattle Club, 
This long-looked for volume haB at length made its 
appearance, after many vexations delays. It does great 
credit to the indefatigable Secretary, upon whom the prin- 
cipal labor of compiling has fallen. This labor had been 
much less, if correct pedigrees had always been furnished 
to his hands. But these have eften been defective in 
dates, or minor points, where there was no doubt as to 
sire and dam, and the desire to make the work as perfect 
as possible has made the delay necessary. It will save 
much labor in the future to breeders who own registered 
animals. The contents of the volume are: constitution 
and list of members of the club; an elaborate essay on 
Jersey cattle, by the Secretary; the scale of points as 
adopted by the Royal Jersey Society ; notes and rules as 
to the preparation of pedigrees ; the Herd Register itself, 
comprising the names of 539 bulls and 1,427 cows and 
heifers, and 21 photographs of good specimens of the 
breed. The names of 93 members are enrolled, embrac- 
ing a large portion of the breeders of Jersey cattle in 
this country. The appearance of this volume indicates 
an increasing interest in this breed of cattle, and will 
lead to a wider distribution of the stock. It can not fail 
to secure more careful breeding, and the improvement of 
the Jersey stock. It has already raised the price of reg- 
istered animals, as it has depreciated those which can 
not trace their pedigree to importation. The volume will 
be almost a necessity for all Jersey breeders in this conn- 
try. It can be had of the Treasurer, Thomas J. Hand, 
Box 803, New York City. 
Stnmp Puller.— J. B. Sydner & Co., of 
Lynchburg, ask which is the best machine for pulling 
stumps. In this number of American Agriculturist we 
give a drawing and description of a machine that can be 
made for a few dollars. It will take out stumps 24 inches 
in diameter. If any heavier machine with greater power 
is required, the same principle can be applied, but the 
strength of the parts must be proportionately increased. 
To Destroy Ants. — A. J. Miller, Alle- 
ghany City, mixes a teaspoonfnl of "cobalt" in three 
tablespoon mis of warm water, and sweetens it. This he 
places in their haunts, and in a short time none are left 
to say how much they liked it. What is sold in the 
storoe as " cobalt " is metallic arsenic, and none should 
use it without being fully aware of its deadly qualities. 
Draining for Gardens.— J. M. Graham, 
Pine Wood, Tenn., has a piece of land that has a heavy 
clay subsoil which he is obliged to use as a garden. He 
finds it dificult to work, and a^ks if sand would improve 
it. Sanding wonld be found too expensive. The most 
satisfactory remedy wonld be to cut drains four feet deep, 
four rods apart, put in either tile, plank, or stone, 
and then trench the ground with the spade eighteen 
inches or two feet deep. With sufficient manure there 
would be no further trouble ahont that garden. 
