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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
June 25 
ILIVE STOCKS 
AND DAIRY . 
GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ MEETING. 
BREEDERS MEET AMONG THE CATTLE. 
The first country meeting of the Guern¬ 
sey Breeders’ Association was held at 
Florham Farms, Madison, N. J., June 10. 
This farm, which is the property of H. 
McK. Twombly, consists of about 1,000 
acres. The Guernsey Breeders’ Associa¬ 
tion is a local organization composed 
largely of breeders living in the vicinity 
of Philadelphia, in southeastern Penn¬ 
sylvania and southern New Jersey. The 
secretary is Wm. B. Harvey, of West 
Grove, Pa., and the Association com¬ 
prises some of the most progressive and 
skillful breeders in the country. 
A programme had been prepared for 
this meeting, and one which would have 
proved exceedingly interesting and in¬ 
structive if carried out. But the mem¬ 
bers who had come such a distance to 
this farm, expressed themselves as tin- 
willing to waste any time in listening to 
talk which they could hear at almost any 
meeting near home, and so voted, after 
calling the meeting to order and passing 
one or two resolutions, to spend the 
whole of the time in examining the farm 
buildings and stock of the host. The 
whole party, including the secretary of 
the American Guernsey Cattle Club, Mr. 
Wm. 11. Caldwell, and a few other breed¬ 
ers, were royally entertained by Mr. J. 
L. Hope, the farm superintendent. 
And they did well to spend the time 
in examining what is, probably, one of 
the best appointed farms in the country. 
The mansion and house stables, together 
with an immense park, occupy a sightly 
position on one side of the farm. On the 
other side, are the house of the farm 
superintendent, and conveniently near, 
the cattle barns and dairyhouse. The 
stables are all substantially built of 
brick, and are paved either with stone or 
cement, as are all the adjoining yards. 
The stables each contain two rows of 
cows, with a wide feeding alley between, 
and plenty of room to the rear of the 
cows. The floor on which the cows stand, 
is of wood, all the rest being of stone. 
Each cow is supplied with water in the 
stall by a self-watering device, and all 
are heavily bedded. The stables are 
lighted by electricity, as are all the farm 
buildings. 
The herd now comprises about 60 cows 
in milk, besides a large number of young 
cattle, and in this herd, are found some 
of the best-known Guernseys in the 
country. The herd is to be increased 
shortly by the addition of something like 
50 more cows. An immense new barn is 
in process of construction, and other 
buildings under way will all be needed 
to house the growing stock. 
The dairyhouse is a model of neatness. 
The floor is of cement and the walls, 
which are of brick, are lined with glazed 
tiles, so there is no trouble in keeping 
everything perfectly clean and sweet 
with comparative ease. A dynamo 
furnishes power for running the sepa¬ 
rator and churn. .When the milk is 
brought from the stables, it is immedi¬ 
ately run through a cooler and that 
which is to be sold, is bottled. There is 
a large milk trade in Summit, Madison 
and other towns, and the greatest dif¬ 
ficulty is that there is not milk enough 
to supply the demand. The milk is sold 
for eight cents per quart. Considerable 
is made into butter, and the butter is 
sold for 55 cents per pound, and cream 
for 55 cents per quart. 
I asked the dairyman which of these 
products paid best at the prices received, 
and he said that, while he was not cer¬ 
tain, he thought that the milk did, but 
that it was necessary to have some skim- 
milk to feed the calves, and so it was 
necessary to make, at least, some butter. 
The dairyman told me that they had 
kept some of their milk four or five days, 
showing no signs of deterioration. This 
shows the importance of thorough clean¬ 
liness in every stage, and the importance 
of aerating and cooling the milk. As 
soon as the milk bottles are returned, 
they are thoroughly scrubbed, washed 
and rinsed, and then put into a steril¬ 
izing oven, and heated, so the bacteria 
have little chance to gain a foothold. 
One of the Guernsey breeders present, 
in speaking of the value of Guernsey 
milk, said that it is too rich to feed 
calves, but that it is very easy to add 
about 50 per cent of water, and then it 
is plenty rich enough for calf feeding 
He said that he lost a large number of 
calves before he learned this, but that 
since he made the milk half water, he 
had no further trouble. People whose 
stomachs will not stand rich milk, can 
do the same, and thus obviate any dif¬ 
ficulty. 
Mr. George Abbott, of Philadelphia, 
who was to have spoken in relation to 
the standard of milk as demanded by 
the best trade to-day, was very emphatic 
in his ideas in regard to the value of 
milk bottles, thoroughly cleansed, with 
milk properly handled. 
The general feeling among Guernsey 
breeders present seemed to be that they 
believe the breed excelled by none for 
practical dairy cattle, and that the gen¬ 
eral public is finding it out. They were 
all hopeful, enthusiastic, anxious to 
learn of all the new methods, and went 
away regretting that the time spent at 
Florham Farms was necessarily so lim¬ 
ited. 
In addition to the dairy industry on 
these farms, an extensive greenhouse 
business is carried on, and a stable of 
Hackney horses, comprising some of the 
best in the country, is kept for breeding 
purposes. Of course, some of the build¬ 
ings and work here, are beyond reach of 
ordinary farmers, but all can learn les¬ 
sons from the thoroughness and perfec¬ 
tion of arrangements here found. Some 
of these requirements are necessary for 
the production of good milk, no matter 
whether it be from pedigreed cattle, in 
elaborate stables, or from good, ordinary 
stock, well fed, and housed in ordinary 
buildings. The general principles that 
underlie the business, are the same in 
all. F. h. v. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
The annual meeting of expert judges of swine, 
was held at Des Moines, Iowa, June 15. 
The Department of Agriculture expects to make 
an exhibit of livestock at the French Exposition. 
Shipments of eggs from Iowa to England have 
given excellent satisfaction. This trade ought 
to be increased. 
Thousands of cattle are reported as dying in 
Nebraska from the effects of a poisonous weed. 
How about the thousands of boys killed by to¬ 
bacco ? 
An interesting pamphlet for stockmen gener¬ 
ally, is Bulletin No. 51 from the Louisiana Sta¬ 
tion (Baton Rouge). This describes cattle ticks 
and Texas fever. 
English papers describe a mule exhibited in 
that country which stands 19 hands 2)4 inches 
high, and weighs 1,830 pounds. This is said to 
be the tallest mule ever bred in this country. 
Secretary Wilson says that there has been a 
steady decrease in the number of beef cattle 
during the last 10 or 12 years. There ought to be 
money again in steer-feeding on eastern farms. 
Malignant diarrhea or scours, is a disease that 
carries off thousands of young calves in the 
West. This disease is not thoroughly understood, 
and farmers are uniting in an effort to obtain 
satisfactory information about it. 
L. N. Bonham says, in the Breeders’ Gazette, 
that Americans have invested $3,000,000 in the 
manufacture of horseless carriages. Many such 
carriages are now used in New York giving good 
satisfaction. Mr. Bonham is right in saying that 
these carriages may displace hack and street 
horses, to a great extent, but they will not take 
the place of first-class Coachers and driving 
horses. _________ 
Many persons, supposed to have been far gone In 
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Moore Bros.’ Gall Powder 
Will effect a CUKE IN HARNESS, or Money Re¬ 
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MOORE BROS., Veterinary Surgeons, Albany, N.Y 
SUCCESSFUL DAIRYMEN use one cent’s worth 
SHOO-FLY 
Saves 3 quarts milk daily if used in time. 
NO FLIES, TICKS, VERMIN OH SORES ON COWS. 
Thousands duplicate lUgallons. Bewareof imitations. 
“1 have used several so-called •Cattle Comforts,’ 
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(Makers of the Renowned C. C. Butter.) 
Send 25c. Money refunded if cow is not protected. 
Shoo-Fly Mfg. Co., 1005 Fairmount Ave., Phila., Pa 
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under positive guarantee. Price, (2.00. 
Valuable information and full particu 
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Newton’s P(IW npTTTi 
Improved L'U T T AI lb 
Holds them firmly, draws 
them forward when lying 
down, pushes back when 
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E. C. NEWTON CO. 
Batavia, Ill. Catalogue free 
Cooper Dip 
Champion of tbo 
World for 55 year*. 
Superior to all others. 
If no local agent, send $1.75 
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FOR SALE 
A HERD OF THE HANDSOMEST DUTCH BELTED 
CATTLE IN THE UNITED STATES. 
Every animal registered. Most of them have 
taken first premiums at the State and County 
Fairs where they have been exhibited. The herd 
is composed of all ages and is in prime condition 
for exhibition purposes. If entered for competition 
at near-by State and County Fairs next autumn, 
the premiums the exhibitor would receive should 
repay the cost of the herd. Every animal well 
marked nnd registered. The Commissioners of 
the Essex County Park have taken for park purposes 
forty acres of the Locust Grove Farm, which necessi¬ 
tates a reduction of stock. 
For full particulars, address MICHAEL ROSNEY, 
Manager Locust Grove Farm, Pleasantdale (West 
Orange). N. J. 
This celebrated herd of cattle was illustrated 
and described in this paper in issue of Septem¬ 
ber 18, 1897. 
GUERNSEYS. 
736 purebred Ouernaeya of tho beat American 
find Island breeding. Butter average, whole 
herd, 318 pounds per head. No catalogue. Coma 
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ELLERSLIE STOCK FARM, 
RHINECLIFF, N. Y. 
AT FARMERS’ PRICES! 
Two Registered Jersey Bull Calves 
from superior dairv cows. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa 
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Suffolk Pigs; White and Bronze Turkeys, Peafowl! 
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D UROC-JERSEY REGISTERED PIGS, far¬ 
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Calves: best butter stock. K. L. CLARKSON, Tivoli, 
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C ut Prices on all varieties Poultry, Eggs for Hatch¬ 
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