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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
May 13, 
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Live StockandDairy 
PLASTER FOR HENHOUSE. 
My henhouse is lathed. Is there any ob¬ 
jection to plastering: it with the prepared 
plaster, that gets real hard? G. w. e. 
Fort Plain, N. Y. 
We have no plastered henhouse on the 
farm, hut it is not because we know ot 
anything against plastering, hut we 
wished to build as cheaply as possible. 
There is no question that a plastered 
house can he more easily kept clean it 
the walls are hard-finished, and it proper¬ 
ly aired by using muslin curtains tor 
windows the house could he kept dry. 
Dampness has been the trouble with all 
the plastered houses I have been into, 
but this was due to poor ventilation. 
FLOYD Q. WHITE. 
Cats for Rats. —I have tried everything 
that was ever thought of for rats, and never 
found but one tiling of any use—cats, simply 
cats. They are the natural enemy of the 
rat, and the rat knows it. I would give 
more for one good ye-o-u-1 out of a cat than 
for all the traps in the patent office. They 
just won't stay around and associate with 
cats. Yes, I tiied all kinds of poisons 
phosphorus to plaster of Paris, guns, rat 
dogs, ferrets, and everything. You see, I 
ran a grist mill, and it began to look like 
me or the rats, with odds in favor of the 
rats. Some one asked me why I didn't get 
cats I did. The rats left without packing 
their baggage. Of all things ferrets were pie 
for the rats. They would pop out of one 
hole and into another and do it all day. 
It was great sport for the rats. They 
wanted more ferrets, but I couldn't afford 
it. What has What's-his-name got against 
cats? A. H. CRAWFORD. 
SAWDUST AS AN ABSORBENT. 
A good absorbent for use in horse and 
cow stables is very essential. It serves 
two purposes; first, it catches and holds 
the liquid voidings of the animals, allow¬ 
ing them to be mixed and applied to the 
land with the solids; second, by holding 
these liquids, it prevents their rapid de¬ 
cay, and consequent poisoning of the 
rir in the stables. For many years sand 
was used for this purposes at “The 
Pines,” but it possessed serious disad¬ 
vantages; it was heavy, its absorptive 
power was small, and by its own weight 
it tended to press the liquids from the 
manure pile. Next, loam was used; this 
proved more satisfactory in some ways, 
but was difficult to obtain, and if too 
free from sand was dusty when dry and 
slippery when wet. A* last we had re¬ 
course to sawdust, and after arranging 
suitable places for storing it, we found 
that it answered our purposes finely. We 
have two rooms for storing it; this en¬ 
ables us to have a supply that is dry at 
all times. Green saw lust should never be 
used. It does not absorb readily, and 
is much longer decaying in the soil. W hile 
we prefer hard-wood sawdust, because it 
contains more plant food of itself, and 
being as a rule liner than the soft wood, 
is a better absorbent; still, we use any 
kind we can get, and with good results. 
We now have a good supply of that made 
from spruce, and find it most excellent. 
It is used liberally in connection with 
straw under the horses, and as far as 
possible what remains of manure and 
sawdust, after the straw is shaken out, 
is wheeled into the cow stable, and spread 
in the trench behind the cows: In addi¬ 
tion to this it is used directly under the 
cows, at the rate of about one bushel 
for four cows, daily. It catches the 
liquid voidings at once. It purifies the 
air and adds to the healthfulness of the 
stables. There are no germs or microbes 
in sawdust. It can be used liberally, 
without fear of adding to these trouble¬ 
some pests, where sanitary milk is being 
produced. As to results in manure, it is 
seldom or never that any trace of saw¬ 
dust is found when handling the manure. 
It acts as a divider, and causes the ma¬ 
nure to spread more evenly and freer 
from lumps. 
It is our custom to work the manure in 
with the plow, and we have raised large 
crops of potatoes on land heavily ma¬ 
nured with this sawdust manure, which 
topped the market because of smooth¬ 
ness and even size. We were second in 
yield of sweet corn over quite a large 
area, and our crops of grain and grass 
are good. We have had no experience in 
applying sawdust directly to the soil. I 
think, however, it may be used as a 
mulch to good advantage, particularly if 
dry, hard-wood sawdust can be obtained. 
This will pack closely, will prevent weeds 
or grass from growing and will prevent 
evaporation of soil moisture. Sawdust 
is not a great producer of humus in the 
soil, but will add plant food just ac¬ 
cording to its original composition. 
Maine. b. walker m’keen. 
His Wife: "I wish I had lots of 
money.” He: “If one could get what he 
wished for. 1 think I should wish for com¬ 
mon sense, not for money.” “Naturally, 
everybody wishes for what they haven't 
got.”—Credit Lost. 
She: “I'd like to be a man just once.” 
Her Husband: "What for?” She: “I'd 
like to experience the feeling of buying 
my wife a pair of diamond earrings.” 
Her Husband: "You can easily imagine 
that feeling. You've been to the dentist's.” 
—Philadelphia Public Ledger. 
“Gayhoy told me a month agu that his 
physician had limited him to one whiskey 
a day, but he doesn’t look as if he had re¬ 
formed.” “He hasn’t. He went to four 
other doctors, and each one gave him the 
same directions. He’s following the ad¬ 
vice of all five of ’em."—The Australasian. 
Whex you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal." See guarantee, page 8. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circular 
showing pedigrees of breeding stock, and price-list 
on applicat’oti. Pigs. pairs and trios not related. 
WILLOTTGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-, Pa. 
Springbank i 
Berkshires 
A fine lot of 7 Aug. ^IWWilWU and Sept. Boars, 
and some fine July and Aug.Farrowed Sows, just right 
to breed for early fall litters. Write me and state just 
what you want. J. E. Watson, Prop., Marbledale, Ct. 
O ft Swine and Guernseys. Prices reason- 
■ ■■ Ui able. Van Doren Bros., Lysander, N.Y. 
0 1 ft Cloverdaie Herd. Recorded Stock, 
■ 1 1 Ui all ages. Fifty Spring Pigs. Write for 
prices. H. L. JSEADLE, Valley Falls, N. V. 
SPRING PIGS, Gilts and Service 
Boars. Best strains bred from 
Registered Stock, pairs not akin. 
Prices reasonable. S. T. Witiner, Union Deposit, Pa. 
0.1. G. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 
hog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BKOOK STOCK FARM. Rochester, Mich 
STRICTLY O. I- C. 
Standard Bred Spring Pigs, for 
sale.now. sired by Busy Tom. the 
great O. I. C of to day M. L. 
Bowersox, It 3,Bradford.Dk,Co,0. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Ser 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money If not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
in Calf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester C o., Pa. 
O. I. O. Pigs 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow. Prolific 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
F. ,J. SCHWARTZ, Fast Plmrsalla. N. Y. 
ORDER NOW 
A Jersey Red Sow 
to farrow in Early Spring. Get Free Catalogue. 
Write me. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorestovrn, N. J. 
Kentucky Jack Farm. 
A fine lot of Kentucky bred 
and big black Spanish jacks 
and jennets. Also on- and 
two-year old jacks. Young 
stock for sale at all times. 
Write or see me before you 
buy. Come to Kentucky if 
you want a good jack. 
JOE E. WRIGHT. 
Junction City Kentucky. 
WE ARE BREEDERS OF 
REGISTERED JACKS, 
SADDLE HORSES, 
AND _ 
POLAND-CHINA HOGS. 
Write for what you want. 
J. F. COOK & CO., Lexington, Kentucky* 
OStM* riitf' 
AT COOPERSBURG.PA. 
A PLEASED BUYER IS THE BEST ADVERTISEMENT 
The good will, confidence and esteem nf one's friends are among the choicest tilings in life. I think no 
one appreciates them more highly than I do, and for that reason it is more than gratifying to see at our sales 
the same faces and names among the buyers that have been patrons at our sales for the past 25 years. This 
alone speaks for itself. I shall he satisfied if. in the future, I retain the esteem of those who have had con¬ 
fidence in me in the past, as well ns lhe class of cattle that we handle.—T. S, <’. 
Those who have seen our present importation are free to admit that they are the best of any that we 
have ever Imported. 
At the coming sale the “cream will lie thick." and the chances for buying as good as at any of our former 
sales. Many of the cows and neifers will be in calf to the famous GOLDEN FERN’S LAD and his Wood 
predominates. ... , ,, . , 
It has always been our custom to sell no animal unless we stated all faults, and to care for the comfort 
of the cattle, ill such a manner so that when they left our stables buyers could expect reasonable 
improvement. , , , , 
Our most sanguine expectations have been more than realized, through letters we are reeeiving from 
buyers. Among the number to he sold are so many "Toppers" that we do not want to he partial, and will 
cheerfully mail the catalogue free of charge to a nyon e, that alone tells the tale, and from which, those that 
are interested, can make their own preference. B^fTatalogues ready May 1, 15)05. 
Address T. S. COOPER &. SONS, 
Mention Rural New-Yorker. “Linden Grove,” Cocpersburg, Pa. 
If you are going 
to buy a 
BULL, and will write us 
ju t what you want, we wil| 
send full pedigrees and descriptions, together with prices that wilt convince you that we have higb-clats 
animals at low prices. Tue Stevens lirothers-Hastings Company, 
BROOK8IDE HERD. Lacona, Oswego Co., N. Y. 
LAKELAND HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
BULLS ready for service, A. U. O. dams, breed¬ 
ing of the best. 
YEARLING HEIFERS, In calf by Mutual 
Pletertje l’aul. 
A. R. O. COWS, of good breeding and in calf. 
Write for particulars. WING R. SMI TH, 3T and 38 
Wieting Block, Syracuse, New York. 
Star Fanxi Holsteins. 
First Spring Offering. Greatest Ever Yet Made! 
C A Registered Holstein-Friesian Cows, Cfl 
3U .due tins Spring. 3U 
Per head and upwards. $104) 
$104) 
60 
Registered 2 year old Holstein-Friesian 
60 
$5)0 
_ _ ....Heifers,due to freshen next Fall.. 
$5)0 .Per head and upw ards. 
OK Registered Holstein Friesl.n Bulls. 
£3 .ready for immediate service.. 
THE BEST EVER OFFERED AT PUBLIC SALK. 
$75 . Per head and upwards. $75 
I Registered Male and Female Calves, some of 
f U themgrandsons and granddaughtersof Aaggie 
Cornucopia Pauline, Champion Cow of the wot Id, A. 
R. O.; seven dav record,34.81 pounds 
Cft A. It. O. Cove, in calt to Aaggie Cornu-opla 
DU Pauline CouLt No.29642: and Merc desjulip's 
Pietertje'sTaul, No. 29830; combined A. R. O butter 
records of dams, fix.fi3 pounds in 7 day®, average per 
cent, of fat 4.2. Greatest of any two bulls in l he world. 
$50 _Calves for $50 per head uni upwards... .$50 
Records are Official. Greatest Opportunity Ever 
Offered. Now is the time to start a foundation herd. 
Prices reasonable. Full guarantee on everything. 
Personal inspection Invited. Circulars will be sent 
on application. 
Horace L. BR4>NSON. D. pt. D. Cortlaud.N. Y 
For Sale 
Purebred Holstein-Friesian Bulland Heifer Calves 
from registered and rt cord stock. Prices moderate. 
Write promptly. W. W. CHENEY, Manlius. N Y. 
Registered HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BULLS 
For Sale at Farmers’ Prices 
I have several Bulls, 12 to 15 months old: large, 
handsome, perfectly marked animals, ready for im¬ 
mediate service, for sale. Sired by Corona Spoffoid 
Pietertje, No. 30160. and selected from best dams in 
herd of over 40 head. 
Also a few FRESH COWS and a number of Heifer 
and Bull CALVES from a few months to a few 
weeks old. For particulars inquire 
P. B. TVIcLENNAN, Syracuse, N. Y., or 
R. DeForest Dorchester, Manager McLennan 
Stock Farm, Iseliua, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A.R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl Wavnes Paul DeKol and Sir Korndyke Manor 
DeKol. We will make attractive prices on these 
youngsters as they must be disposed of to make room 
for our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices on 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co.. N. Y. 
uni RTFIN Rill I Q from 3 to 18 months old. A 
nULOlLlli DULL0 few choice young Cows; 
Improved t'hester Whites of all ages Prices right. 
CHARLES K. RECORD, Peterboro, N.Y’ 
HOLSTEINS. 
High-Class Advanced Registry Stock only. Best 
batter families. Stock for Sale. 
WOODSIDE FARM, 
Princeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. 
JOHN H. MARCOU. 
Rogistorod «J orseys 
flH'dfcrs. 8 to 14 mos. 5 Bulls 2 to 8 mo«. old. St 
Lambert Strain. "Siren Purest. Lambert." 
J. ALDUS HERR, Lancaster. Pa 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell you a registered JERSEY’ HULL, 
bestdairy stock; ready for service: at farmer's price. 
U. F. SHANNON, 905 1 iberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
QSDNSY FARM 
L. E. ORTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST CLASS JERSEYS 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
are bred for large Production. Good Size, Strorg 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kiud you want write or come fo see 
them. Ub to select from. A' imals of both sexes 
at.d all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bill Calves. 
A. A. COKTELYOU, Neshanic, N. J 
Registered Guernseys. 
Grandson of Rutilas Gold Basis dropped August, 
September, October, 1904. Also two young cows. 
J. H. HUNTER, Valley Falls, New York. 
WHITE STRINGS FARM, 
GUERNSEY HERD. 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 6346 ard BLUE BLOOD, No 6L0. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deanie 7th, 502.9 lbs. of but'er 
in one year. Sheet Anchor’s Lassie. 47 0.2 lbs. of but¬ 
ter in one year. Aza lia of Florham. 400 ibs of butter 
in one year. Lucretia 3d, 508.4 lbs. of butter in one 
year, etc., etc. 
The herd numbers i bout forty carefully selected 
animals. Registered and tubercu li -tested. Breed¬ 
ing stock for sale at. all tiroes, including the choicest 
of heifer and bull calves of all ag* s. The winnings 
at the New Yonr State Fair ior 1904 comprised 13 
first and second prizes, and one champion¬ 
ship out of 17 entries. Prices veiy reasonable. 
For further information and catalogue, address. 
ALFRED (i. LEWIS. Geneva, N.Y. 
Please mention Rural New Yorkir in writing. 
Noth. 15 choice t^o year old heifers for sale at 
from 8100 to 8300, also several mature bulls. 
GOLDEN STREAMER 65000 
Son of Forfarshire out of Golden Stream 8th. 
born Feb. 22.1901, and considered the best Jersey bull 
that ever crossed the Atlantic as a two-year old. 
A few choice Bull Calves for sale bv GOLDEN 
STREAMER and GOLDEN FERN'S LAD out ol'im¬ 
ported cows. 
Specialty—Y oung Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCAS and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
IST" Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNKY FARM, White Plains, N. Y. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos.Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
|—n p ft I p MALE AND FK- 
I U ft 3MLC MALE ELK at 
The Michigan School for the Deaf. Flint, Michigan. 
REGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.—Pairs or 
v trios. Write for prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM. Cineinnatus, N. Y. 
LAFAYETTE STOCK FARM 
J. CROUCH & SON, Props., LAFAYETTE, IND. 
LARGEST IMPORTERS OF 
OLDENBURG GERMAN COACH, PERCHERON and BELGIAN 
STALLIONS. Always on hand from 150 to 200 head. 
Importations arriving every month. We now have 100 head that just arrived. 
At all the leading fairs and live stock shows in 1904 we won more prizes than 
all others combined. We have the prize winners of the World, hut our prices 
are no higher than others. If your community is in need of a good stallion, 
write us. 
J, Crouch & Son, LaFayette, Ind., Nashville, Tenu., Sedalia, Mo., San Jose, Cal., and London, Canada 
