1895 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
5i5 
More About Moles. 
(CONTINUED.) 
while the bitter taste of strychnine 
warns the animal at once of danger, and 
if we remember that the mole has all 
the sagacity of the rat, and more acute 
senses than that rodent, we will not try 
him with that kind of bait. To poison 
moles, a good solution of arsenic should 
be obtained (soft water will be the best 
to use) in a clean earthenware vessel (not 
an old tin can), and the corn soaked in it 
till soft and then dropped into the runs 
with a stick or spoon, and not the fingers, 
to avoid tainting the corn with the scent 
of the hands. 
I have sometimes thought that if earth¬ 
worms were used instead of grain, they 
would answer the purpose better, as 
they are the mole’s natural food, and 
would likely be eaten more readily. 
Whether they would absorb enough of 
the poison or not, I cannot say; I never 
heard of any one trying the experiment. 
A dog will frequently become very ex¬ 
pert in catching moles. One of my neigh¬ 
bors once had a small dog that would 
frequently catch two or three in a day, 
along the fence rows, while following 
him to and from his work in the fields. 
He could scent a mole as readily as a 
terrier does a rat, and generally suc¬ 
ceeded in getting him. He would follow 
a mole along his run by scent, and try 
every few yards to scratch him out. Per¬ 
haps, with a little care in breeding, we 
could develop a breed of mole dogs just 
as we have rat dogs. 
But, perhaps, the best plan to get rid 
of the mole is to trap him, and I think 
the best trap for the purpose is that used 
by the professional mole catchers of 
England and Wales, which doesn’t seem 
to have come under the notice of Fair¬ 
fax. This trap is very simple in con¬ 
struction, and I think almost any one 
from the rural districts of the Old Coun¬ 
try could make one. It consists of a nar¬ 
row strip of board, five or six inches 
long, with a couple of strips of bent wood 
fastened in each end through which the 
mole passes as he goes along his run. 
Right inside these are the strands of 
horsehair that snare the mole. The trap 
is sprung by a small wooden trigger in 
the center of the board, which sticks 
down into the run. To set the trap, the 
run is excavated the length of the board, 
which is placed over the run. The run 
is thus left open for the mole to pass 
along, and, coming from either way, he 
springs the trigger, which is fastened to 
a spring of bent wood to which are 
fastened the horsehair strands. It is a 
good deal like the Nash trap, with the 
trigger of the Isbell. The material in 
the trap doesn’t cost five cents, it can be 
made by any one, and there is no patent. 
This trap, as I have said, is used by 
the mole.catchers of the Old Country, 
and they become wonderfully expert in 
the use of it. They take contracts to 
keep a farm free from moles, and lam 
told that they will get every mole on the 
place. They smear their hands with a 
substance which keeps the human scent 
from adhering to the traps, for the mole 
has a very delicate sense of smell. The 
success of these men is no doubt due to 
the fact that they make a lifelong study 
of the habits of the mole and the best 
method of catching him, for after all, 
more depends on the skill of the trapper 
than the kind of trap used. Mole catch¬ 
ers not only set their traps in the per¬ 
manent runways, as Fairfax advises, but 
as near the home of the mole as possible, 
where he likely passes most frequently 
and with the least suspicion of danger. 
The mole, after all, has his place in 
the economy of Nature. He is one of 
those checks and balances which we find 
throughout the animal and vegetable 
kingdoms, and by eating grubs, worms 
and noxious insects, renders some slight 
service to man. He is very troublesome 
in gardens, strawberry and truck patches, 
lawns, flower beds, etc., and frequently 
compels the replanting of a great deal 
of corn. One farmer, who had been 
troubled by moles burrowing in the cold 
frames in which he started his melons, 
surrounded them with a ditch a couple 
of feet deep, but the mole tunneled 
under it, and came up on the inside. 
Not one farmer in a hundred, probably, 
makes any effort to exterminate moles. 
Shandon, O. w. m. 
HOW TO FEED, WATER AND GROOM 
HORSES. 
The best feed for horses of whatever 
class, is oats, corn, bran and hay. When 
a horse is off his feed, or slightly ailing 
from any cause not indicative of violent 
disease, bran mashes with good nursing 
will bring him out all right in nine cases 
out of ten. Nothing is better than an 
occasional feed of roots—carrots, pota¬ 
toes or turnips. If a half peck of these 
could be given daily as a morning or 
evening meal, the effect would be quickly 
shown. The foal should be taught to 
eat roots as soon as possible. 
For young colts, oats alone with grass 
or hay, according to the season, should 
be allowed. In winter, half oats and 
corn, ground or whole, may be fed with 
benefit, unless the young things are in¬ 
tended for racing and are in warm 
stables, when the corn would be too 
heating. All fast-working horses should 
have three meals daily. The hours of 
feeding are of great importance. These 
should be, if possible, the same daily. 
Watering is of fully as much import¬ 
ance as the feeding. A horse is particu¬ 
lar as to the water he drinks, yet he 
may be accustomed to any water, if fit 
for human use. Running water is best ; 
that of ponds without outlet or inlet is 
the worst, and should never be used. 
Well water may be given without fear. 
Water should always be given, if the 
horse will drink, before feeding, and 
immediately after feeding. In hot 
weather, water frequently ; only a few 
quarts should be given at a time, for a 
heated horse will take more than is good 
for him. Upon stopping, let the horse 
have two or three light sips, just enough 
to moisten his throat, and when start- 
ing give him six quarts or more as the 
occasion seems to demand. Under no 
circumstances, allow a heated horse to 
drink heartily. 
The importance of steadiness and care 
in the management of a stable, and in 
the grooming of horses, cannot be over¬ 
estimated. Always be kind to a horse, 
and not have him in constant fear, as 
this has made many ugly horses. Many 
stablemen imagine that the currycomb 
is an instrument for cleaning the legs 
and body of the horse; its only use 
should be to clean the brush, and to 
loosen the scurf on the fleshy—not bony 
parts of the body. Clean when the horse 
is dirty, always once a day when the 
horse is kept in the stable. Horses that 
run in pastures in summer, require no 
grooming. Always clean the horse’s 
legs when brought in from the mud or 
snow ; if this is neglected, it will cause 
scratches, stocked legs, etc. 
Blanketing is always necessary when 
the horse is standing in the stable in 
winter ; a light sheet is about as neces¬ 
sary in summer. A horse should always 
be blanketed when standing in a draft 
or in rain ; use a cloth or a rubber 
blanket as the case may be. In blanket¬ 
ing a horse, see that the blanket is suffi¬ 
ciently large to cover the animal from 
the neck to the tail ; see also that the 
breast flaps protect this sensitive part, 
and that the blanket is large enough to 
cover sides and flanks fully. 
The feet are half the horse ; in fact, 
a horse with bad feet is as nearly a 
worthless animal as is possible. When 
the horse is brought in from the road, 
each foot should be examined with a 
pick to see that no gravel or hard sub¬ 
stance has found lodgment between the 
frog and shoe. If the hoof is inclined to 
be hard and brittle, oil it. In all re¬ 
spects, kindness and attention to a horse 
are both satisfactory and remunerative. 
Remsen, N. Y. n. e. w. 
Care of the Breeding Boar.—M r. 
James Riley, a well-known breeder of 
Indiana, gives the following sensible ad¬ 
vice in the Swine Breeders’ Journal: 
First, the boar should be kept in a lot separate 
from the sows; a grass lot is preferable where 
he can have plenty of exercise and in summer 
time plenty of shade and pure water. Feed good, 
healthful food, not much corn; around oats and 
ground wheat, about two-thirds oats and one- 
third wheat, make an excellent food. In winter, 
or through the breeding season, feed some oil 
meal once or twice a week; also give him butter¬ 
milk, as the acid in it reduces his flesh and helps 
to keep him vigorous. Don’t let the boar get too 
poor. It is a mistake to let him get as poor as 
Job’s turkey. To get lots of pigs, the boar should 
be kept in good, healthy condition, not too fat, to 
make him sluggish, or too poor, but in as good 
health as possible to get good, strong, healthy 
pigs. We should remember that this is laying 
the foundation of success in the coming pig crop. 
If the pigs come weakly and diseased, no amount 
of feed will bring them out. 
The service of the boar is very important, and 
where a great many mistakes are made. Some 
will turn the boar in with the sow, or several sows, 
perhaps, and let them run with him all through 
the period of heat. The boar will, no doubt, serve 
a sow six or eight times during her heat. This 
will run him down, until he will not get full, 
strong litters. Every breeder find farmer, as 
well as those who raise hogs, should have a breed¬ 
ing box. This can easily be made of common 
fence boards, 1x5 inches; make it 10 to 18 inches 
wide, 26 inches high, and five feet long, without 
top or bottom. Nail a seven-inch slat across the 
bottom of the rear end of the box, then make a 
bridge three feet long, two feet wide and seven 
inches high. Place this at the rear end of the 
box; when the sow is in, this will give the boar 
seven inches elevation, and in this way he can 
serve the larger sow without straining himself. 
One service is enough; then put the sow in a 
quiet place by herself until she goes out of heat. 
This is for large sows and large boars. If a small 
sow and large boar are used, put a temporary 
bottom in the box to raise the sow. Always watch 
and assist the sow by placing a broad board 
under her belly to hold her up; in this way, small 
sows may be bred to heavy boars. 
Keep it in tite House— that it may be promptly 
administered in all sudden attacks of Cholera Morbus 
Cramps, Diarrhea, Colic, or any Affection of the 
Bowels, for which Dr. Jayne’s Carminative Balsam 
is an effectual remedy. At this season of the year 
every family will find in it a useful and reliable cura¬ 
tive.— A(lv. 
Every Horseman Should Try 
“Tuttle’s Elixir,” 
The greatest horse 
remedy in the 
world. Not simply 
guaranteed to cure 
in the advertise¬ 
ment, but backed 
by a standing offer 
of #100 Reward 
for every failure. 
If it won’t cure 
your horse of 
Colic, Curbs. 
Splints,Contracted 
and KnottedCords, 
Shoe Bolls, when 
first started, and 
Callous of all 
kinds, you will re¬ 
ceive the above re¬ 
ward. Used and 
indorsed by Adams 
Express Company. 
Sample free for 
three two-cent 
stamps to pay 
postage. 
□ Dit. S. A. Tuttle—D ear Sir; This is to certify that 
I have used “Tuttle’s Elixir,” and cured a spavin on 
a mare that had been lame more than a year, and for 
colic I think it is the best I ever saw. 
Ic'J. H. Shaw, No. Weymouth and Boston Express. 
Address Dr. S. A. TUTTLE, 27 Beverley St, 
BOSTON, MASS. 
JERSEYS. 
f ons and Daughters of 
one of the best sons of 
Ida’s Stoke Pogis 
at reasonable prices. 
KOBT. F. SHANNON, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
A.J.C.C. Jersey Cattle and Chester White Hogs. 
Ten Cows, 15 Bulls, 20Heifers, St. Lambert and Stoke 
Pogis blood. Chester Whites, headed by Happy Me¬ 
dium. Finest herd in Pennsylvania. Choice stock 
for sale. Write C. E. MORRISON, Londonderry, Pa 
CHENANGO VALLEY 
burgh, Jr., Proprietor. Dorset Horn, Shropshire and 
Ramboulllet Sheep, Dutch Belted and Jersey cattle; 
also Poland China, Jersey Red and Suffolk Pigs. 
Q T A I I ini|— A fine black draft Stallion, registered 
O I MLLIUlt (Napier No. 6076, foaled Sept. 7,1891), 
to sell or trade for registered cattle. Short-horn or 
Jersey. .1. I. MOUTRAY, Olney, Ill. 
REMEMBER 1 Pigs bought when under four months 
cost less and saw? expense in express. Spring litters 
nover better. 
Willswood Herd 
Recorded Berkshire Swine. 
WILLS A. SEWARD. Budd’s Lake, N. J. 
DPUVQ||||ipQ—For Sale, four Litters, foui 
QLfmOninkO Boars, two years. Allregls 
tered. Cheap. PARK FARM, New Brunswick, N. J 
CHESHIRES! The E D ™“ 
Is the Banner Herd of the world. Awarded 
more than three times as many First Premi¬ 
ums (at the World's Fair, Chicago) as all the 
rest of the Cheshire exhibitors put together; 
17 First Premiums and Special Mention. 
Lion’s share of First Premiums and Gold 
Medal at N. Y. State Fair, 1894. Why not 
buy the best! Prices low. Correspondence 
solicited. 
B. J. HURLBUT, Clymer, N. Y. 
C HESTER WIIITES-Have you been disappointed 
swindled in buying pigs 7 If so, try the old true 
type Chester Whites, bred by G. It. Foulke, West 
Chester, Pa. Have broad, dished face, lop ear, straight 
hair and back,good body, bone and ham; aregrowthy, 
not coarse. Only breeder guar, satis, or frt. both ways 
Reg. Poland-Chinas 
and BERKSHIRES. Choice 
large strains. 8 -week pigs not 
akin. Poland-China Boars 
all ages. Hard time prices. 
IIAHII.TON A 60 ., Cochran rills, ]‘n. 
We have begun booking 
orders for Fall Pigs. Send 
, yours Correspondence solic¬ 
ited 
F. H. GATES & SONS, 
Chittonango, N. Y. 
Cheater Whli., 
Bed and Poland Chine, 
Jersey, Guernsey and 
Holstein Cattle. Thoroughbred 
Sheep. Fancy Ponitry. Hunting 
and House Dogs. Catalogue. 
Cheater Co., Pernio, 
Eggs that Hatch. 
Cayuga Black Duck, $1.25 per 13 ; fine Black Lang- 
shan, $1 per 13; Brown Leghorn, $1 per 13; Mammoth 
Bronze Turkeys $3 per 13—all from choice stock 
Order early. O H. WHITE & SON, 
Miller Corners, N. Y. 
100 
Choice P. Ducks. Must go quick to make room 
Brookside Poultry Farm, Columbus, N. J. 
DIRECT-UM BIT. 
Best Combination Bit made. 
Severe or Easy. 
as you want It. 
Sample mailed, XC #1.00, 
Nickel #1,50. 
RACINE MALLEABLE IRON CO., Racine, Wis. 
Send 2-cent stamp for 80-page Illus¬ 
trated Catalogue of Custom Hand¬ 
made Oak Leather Harness, sold 
direct to consumers at wholesale 
prices. Why not buy from first 
hands and save the middleman’s 
profit. You can buy by mail as 
well as though here in person. 
Making to order a specialty. 
KI.\(i & CO., No. lOChurch 8t., Owego, h. Y. 
A Sour Milk Detective 
— AND — 
A CREAM RIPENING TRACER 
Is the name given to Prof. Farrington’s ALKA¬ 
LINE TABLETS by dairymen, creamervmen and 
milk Pasteurizers who use them. A Complete 
Outfit for Making; About 500 Tests, costs 
#8. Manufactured and mailed to any address by 
CHAS. S. BAKER & CO., 
Station It, Chicago, Ill. 
BEFORE 
BUYING 
ANEW 
HARNFSS 
RECORD TIGHT-SEAL PACKAGE 
FOR 
BUTTER AND LARD. 
Seals Tight Instantly, and Opens 
Instantly. What the country 
has always wanted and nevei 
been able to obtain until now; 
made in nine sizes, from one 
pound to 60. Quotations on ap 
plication to the RECORD 
M ANT! FACT IKING CO., 
Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., O. 
wmiiibH if. L,n ■ 
careiuiiy cooked, ground fine 
FOR Pnill TRY seasoned and hermetically 
run rUUL I n I • sealed. Will keep an unlimited 
time until opened. Conveniently put up in 8 -lb. cans 
Especially adapted for chickens and moulting fowls. 
Ground fine, it can be mixed with soft food, and 
fed to give each fowl an equal share. Price, 30 cents 
per can; $3 per dozen. HOLLIS GUESSED MEAT 
AND WOOL CO„ 20 North Street, Boston, Mass. 
USE 
TAYLOR’S 
FUMA 
CARBON- 
Bisulphide. 
For killing Woodchucks, Prairie Dogs,Gophers 
and Itats, Insects in Grain, Seeds, etc. Shipped 
in 50-pound cans by the manufacturer. 
EDWAKD K. TAYLOK, Cleveland, Ohio. 
Death on Cattle Fly 
AND SHEEP TICKS. The best Compound to keep 
the Flies off. FLUID OK 
PASTE FOKM. Sample by 
mail, 25c. Write for circular 
price list and reference. 
C. E. MILLS OIL CO., 
Syracuse, N. Y. 
VICTOR COW CLIP 
Holds cow’s t 'l to her 
leg and keeps out of 
the milk and milker’s 
face Alldealers sell it. 
30c. Single; Four$l. 
Sent by mail free 
on receipt of price by 
manufacturers, 
Victor Novelty Works, 
832 Austin Av. Chicago 
P atent Slow-Feed Manger; $160 each; 9,000 
s°j d ; 5? Warren St., New York; 140 N. Broad St„ 
Philadelphia, and 53 Elm St„ Boston, Mass. 
harm bream beparators^ndlor^taCe 
P. M. SHAUPLES, West Chester^ Pa., Elgin U 1 
c !S£ft £ 0 VETERINARY COLLE BE. 
successful ^'^Yiughes/m? R. C. r v” WksySSaeTtRte It"ch7c 
cago, III. 
