1895 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
643 
Live Stock Matters. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
South Down Sheep. — South Down 
breeders will regret to learn that the 
veteran South Down breeder, Hon C. M. 
Clay, White Hall, Ky., has decided to 
dispose of his entire flock, his age re¬ 
quiring that he give up this line of his 
business affairs. Mr. Clay is the oldest 
South Down breeder in the world ; has 
carefully bred his flock for many years, 
and without injury to their mutton prod¬ 
uct, has produced a sheep that supplies 
an increased wool yield. Breeders who 
secure sheep from this dispersion will 
have animals that are as nearly Ameri¬ 
can-bred and acclimated as any that can 
he found in the country, and may well 
emulate the example of Mr. Clay in in¬ 
creasing the usefulness of these sheep. 
J. G. S. 
Dishokning and Butter Yield.— Last 
summer when my cow was a stripper, I 
could sell from 10 to 10 % pounds of but¬ 
ter a week; she gave from one and a-half 
to two gallons of milk at a milking, the 
milk was rich, and she was in good order. 
This year, on March 1, we had her dis¬ 
horned ; her head became very sore and 
suppurated, but healed up all right. On 
March 30, she became fresh, was in good 
condition, gave plenty of milK, but not 
very rich. This summer I can make only 
from five to seven pounds of butter a 
week on the same flow of milk. Her 
milk doesn’t churn quite the same, and 
the butter seems to be more oily than 
»ast summer. She has a good appetite, 
and has been on pretty good pasture all 
summer. What can be the cause of her 
not doing so well this summer as last? 
Lamartine, O. E. E. E. 
R. N.-Y.—We have not heard of just 
such a case as this. A good many experi¬ 
ments appear to have shown that cutting 
off the horns in this way does not affect 
the milk or butter yield. The operation 
may have been done in such a way that 
the cow has not fully recovered from it. 
Can any one give a similar experience ? 
QUALITIES OF THE HACKNEY. 
That the qualities of the Hackney 
horse are at last being appreciated by 
wealthy Americans, and that his value 
as a coach horse is being recognized, are 
shown by the high prices paid for horses 
of this breed when they have been put 
on the market during the past two years. 
English people have long been aware 
that, to draw their coaches, they needed 
a horse having a fair amount of speed 
with the power of endurance, also good 
looks and good action ; having this in 
mind, they have, by careful breeding, 
produced the animal they require. The 
wonder is that Americans have not long 
ago adopted this type of horse. The 
breeder or dealer who can put on the 
market next spring, well-broken, good- 
mannered Hackney bred horses, will re¬ 
alize higher prices than ever before. 
For three years past, Mr. Henry Fair¬ 
fax of Virginia, has sold his horses in 
New York, and on each occasion has re¬ 
ceived higher prices for them than any 
one has ever before received for carriage 
horses. His horses were all young, in 
good condition and well trained; they 
were mostly the get of the champion 
Hackney stallion, Matchless of Londes- 
boro, their dams being trotting bred. 
Horses likely to make good carriage 
horses are scarce, and the dealers are 
hunting every nook and corner for them; 
but horses of the necessary type having 
small heads, sloping shoulders, deep 
ribs, wide and round quarters, are very 
hard to find. A well-known New York 
dealer said the other day, that such 
horses were not to be found ; the demand 
has been greater than the supply. 
Some people claimed that, because at 
the last New York Horse Show the trot- 
ting-bred high steppers swept everything 
before them, the Hackney horse was no 
longer in fashion. Now there were very 
few Hackney-bred horses shown in har¬ 
ness at the above show, and those that 
were shown, were not the highest types 
of the breed. Hackney breeders have 
come to the conclusion of late, that they 
would profit more by breeding their good 
“ mares” than by exhibiting them. All 
the importations of this breed have been 
mares and stallions, and the majority of 
these have been imported since 1890; 
therefore we find that what geldings 
there may be are not old enough to 
show. In nearly every instance where 
Hackneys or gi’ade Hackneys have been 
shown, they have distinguished them¬ 
selves, notably at the recent Philadel¬ 
phia Horse Show, where the exhibit of 
trotting-bred carriage horses was very 
strong. One three-year-old Hackney 
“ mare” won first prize in a class of 15 
high steppers ; the horse getting second 
place in this class, was sold at auction 
after the show for $2,300. Another half- 
bred Hackney won first prize in a large 
class, most of the entries being trotting 
bred. In this class, the judges called 
for pace and action ; a most ludicrous 
sight it was to see horses drawing heavy 
carts around the tanbark ring at the 
rate of 16 miles an hour. The half-bred 
Hackney survived the torture, and won 
easily on his merits ; he was sold for a 
long price, and has not been defeated in 
the show ring since. The Hackney is 
here to stay, and time will show his 
progeny to be the true type of carriage 
horses for city use. I. n. b. 
Ik During the Past Sixty Years, and longer, 
Dr. D. Jayne’s Expectorant has been bringing relief 
to the thousands who have used it for Bronchitis. 
Asthma, etc., would It not be wisdom for you to give 
it a trial now? It has cured others, why not you ?— 
Ailv. 
!ti f §0 
KENDALL'S 
SPAVIN CURE 
the most successful remedy 
„ FOR MAN OR BEAST. 
Certain in its effects anclnever blisters. 
Read proofs below : 
KENDALL’S SPAVIN CURE 
Bi.ukpoint, L. I., N. Y., Jan. 15. 1894. 
Dr. B. J. Kendall Co.—I bought a splendid bay 
horse some time ago with a Spavin. I got him 
for $30. I used Kendall’s Spavin Cure. The 
Spavin is gone now and I have been offered $150 
for the same horse. I only had him nine weeks, 
so I got $120 for using $2 worth of Kendall’s Spavin 
Cure. W. S. Marsden. 
KENDALL’S SPAVIN CURE 
Shelby, Mich., Dec. lfi, 1893. 
Dr.B. J. Kendall Co.—I have used your Kendall’s 
Spavin Cure with good success for tin rfo on two 
horses and it is the best liniment I have ever used. 
August Frederick. 
Prlee #1 per Bottle. 
For sale by all Druggists, or address 
1)11. It. ,T. K icy DA IjJj COMPANY, 
ENOSBURGH FALLS, VT. 
SAVE From Anthrax, 
YOUR Black Leg-, 
CATTLE Splenic Fever,&c. 
BY VACCINATION. 
The process is absolute¬ 
ly sure, harmless and in¬ 
expensive. 
TEN MILLION 
Cattle, Horses and other 
animals have already 
been vaccinated. 
Full particulars will be 
sent you by 
Pasteur Anthrax Vaccine 
lU.S & Canada) Co., Ltd , 
:$«!> Broadway, New York. 
DIRECT-UM BIT. 
m — Best Combination Bit made. 
Extra FineCows 
The reputation of Meridale Jerseys 
as Hie best, is world wide. In 
addition to our thoroughbred Jerseys 
we make a specialty of the very 
finest grade Jerseys for family use, 
and can till orders promptly. A few 
very choice heifer calves on hand, 
also thoroughbred Cheshire pigs (sire 
and dam prize winners.) 
AYER & McKINNEY, 
Meridale Farms, 
Meredith, Delaware Co., N. Y. 
WILL TRADE 
JERSEYS for young, sound work HORSE 
KOBT. F. SHANNON, Pittsburgh, l*a. 
ISrDQrVQ for SALK.—Young Bulls 
uLllOL I O and Heifers. Dams by 
Stoke Pogis 5th; Ida’s Rioter of St. L.; Landseer’s 
Harry, etc., sire son of Prospect Rioter. 
JAS. T. ARMSTRONG. 1044 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa 
A. J. C. C. Jersey Cattle and Chester 
WHITE IIOGS.—Four choice Heifers and Bulls, 4 to 
10 months old. Chester White Pigs: Happy Medium, 
King of Chester Whites, heads the herd. Come and 
see or write. C. K. MORRISON. Londonderry Pa. 
CHENANGO VALLEY 
burgh, Jr., Proprietor. Dorset Horn, Shropshire and 
Kambonillet Sheep, Dutch Belted and Jersey cattle; 
also Poland China, Jersey Bed and Suffolk Pigs. 
HAMPSHIRE-DOWN SHEEP 
AND C 11 K 8 H I It E II O (18. 
Young stock of best quality for sale. Also will sell 
Ewes and have some excellent Yearling Rams at 
moderate prices for registered stock 
JNO. I. GORDON, Mercer, Pa. 
SHROPSHIRE SiEEP-SUTUi 
to cross on Merino or grade sheep. Fine Hams. Lambs 
or Yearlings; also Kwes for sale Prices to suit, the 
times. Call on or address F. S. HALL, Lowiston, N.Y. 
“Like produces Like!” This is the reason why 
you should breed and buy from a herd that can breed 
all their show animals. A choice lot of young sows. 
Willswood Herd 
Recorded Berkshire Swine. 
WILLS A. SEWARD, Budd’s Lake. N. J. 
4! 
Severe or Easy. WILLIS WHINERY,Salem, 0. 
as you want it. 
Sample mailed, XC *1.00. 
RACINE MALLEABLE IRON CO., Racine, Wis. 
If you have FIVE or more 
Cows a Cream Separator will 
save its cost each year of 
use. Beware of imitating and 
infringing machines. 
Send for new 1895 Catalogue. 
The De Laval Separator Co. 
Branch Offices: General Offices; 
ELGIN, ILL. 74 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK. 
REFORE 
BUYING 
ANEW 
HARNESS 
Send 2-centstamp for80-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. 
KING A (()., No. lOUhiireh St., Owfgo, N.Y 
•X*)®®®®®®® 
THE KEYSTONE M 
DEHORNERff 
Cuts clean on all sides-does not crush. The ■tLsJjg 
most humane, rapid and durable knife if ■ 
made, fully warranted. Highest World’s NS R 
Fair Award’. Descriptive Circulars Free. H K 
A.C.BR0SIUS, Cochranvil e, Pa.ff f 
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I1UKBDKK OF IMPBOVKD 
CHESTER WH1TB SWIHE,**"*““■" 
“The Champion Herd of the World.” 
Holstein & Jersey Cattle. 
17 Varieties of POULTRY 
Fine 32 Page Catalogue FREE. 
CHE 8 HIRE 8 ! t “-K£ r " 
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 HEST ICR WHITES-Have you been disappointed 
swindled in buying pigs ? ir so, trv 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 
f \ ARE THE STRONGEST. 
f /M \ Awarded highest prize at World’* Fair. 
I „ 1/11 I Made in 250 (styles. 
# Square Blankets for the road. 
V #“ Surcingle Blankets for Stable. 
/ _^r All shapes, sizes and qualities. 
The Rest 5/A is the 
5/A BAKER BLANKET. 
Many Have Worn 16 Years. Nftk 
Thousands of testimonials. - __ 
Sold by all dealers. B—— IB 
Write us for 5/A Hook. / Sx. i f 
YKM. AYRES & SONS, Philadelphia .\ J 
HORSE BLANKETS Farm Cream Separators^ 
i ARE THE STRONCF.SU P. M. SHAKPLKS.West Chester, 
Every Horseman Should Try 
-Power and hand. 
Send for catalogue, 
er, Pa., Elgin, Ill. 
Some fine Pigs; AN I ■ IB 
fcrood^es. Cheshire Hogs. 
Send for Catalogue. C. E. Chapman, PeruvlllelN. Y. 
WATERING TROUGH KETTLES 
for sale cheap. To water stock, boil feed, soap, sap 
or apple butter, scald hops, dip sheep, compost ma¬ 
nure, or make a hanging flower bed of. Freeze solid 
without harm. Last 99 years; any time in 40 years 
will buy back at same price. Hold three to’ four 
barrels. A. H. CRAWFORD, Liverpool, N. Y. 
P atent Slow-Feed Manger; $100 each; 9.000 
sold. 50 Warren St., New York; 140 N. Broad St. 
Philadelphia, and 53 Elm St., Boston, Mass. 
GHESHIBES 
PURE AND CHOICE. 
KD. S. IIILL, Peruville, N. Y. 
Reg. Poland-Chinas 
Berkshires and Chester 
Whites. Choice large strains. 
8-week Digs not akin. Boars 
and Sows all ages. Hard 
time prices. 
HAJIIIjTON A CO., Conhranvllln, Fa. 
“Tuttle’s Elixir,” something new! 
' tPSitini/ ehnrt. for inenhnt.rv 
The K reatest borse 
s t a m p 8 to pay 
postage. 
Dr. S. A. Tuttle— Dear 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. 
•J. H. Shaw. No. Weymouth and Boston Express. 
Address Dr, S. A. TUTTLE, 27 Beverley St, 
BOSTON, MASS. 
QnMPTUIKin WCIA/ ! Just What You Need! 
dumcimnu BlYY I A moisture and egg¬ 
testing chart for incubators, all makes. The only 
perfectly reliable moisture guide ever discovered. 
Made and sold by J. L Campbell, maker of the Kureka. 
the only pioneer incubator left on the market. Ad¬ 
dress West Elizabeth, Pa. Price, #1, postpaid. 
OAMliCn UCAT This food is nice, fresh meat 
UHlHlbU fflLH I carefully cooked, ground tine 
CAD nnill TDV 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 DRESSED MEAT 
AND WOOL CO., 20 North Street, Boston, Mass. 
B erkshire, cbeiter white, 
Jersey Red end Poland China 
JJJersey Red and Poland China 
PIGS. Jerae.v, Gnemaey and 
_ Holstein Catlle. Thoroughbred 
Sheep. Fancj Poultry. Hunting 
- •*- r# 8 and House Dogs. Catalogue. 
B. W. SMITH, Cochran vlUe, Cheater Co., Penns. 
For Sale 
i ■ —PUREBRED POLAND CHINA 
IflIB PIGS at reasonable prices. 
Address W. S. WELLS. 
Little Genesee, Allegany County, N. Y. 
inn Choice p - Ducks. Must go quick to make room 
IUU Brookside Poultry Farm, Columbus, N. J. 
New York College of Veterinary Surgeons 
And SCHOOL OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE. Chartered 1857. 
For circular of Information, address H. I>. GILL, V. S., Dean, 154 Fast 57th Street, New York. 
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The most successful coJHege^on this^ontinent.^ For full particulars address the Secretary, 
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