Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1891 — Page 5

DOUBIE DICK AND JOB;

The Poorhouse Waifs.

BY DAVID LOWRY.

CHAPTER XIV-Contlnu.<L At the same time Jenks was driving at' his nephew In his savage way. “Now, whatever you know, or have ’ {earned, be sure you do not waste any more time than you can help bringing this old man and this girl together, or in taking him where he can see her. I don’t want him to speak to her. Above all,l they must not be permitted to speak. I | only want him to identify the girl—you understand?” “I know what you mean—yes. And if lean get word before I go to bed, I’ll do it—for I want that money, uncle.” “I’ll double it, Ike,” said his uncle, in a spasm of generosity. “I’ll try to earn it—you’ll see," said the nephew. “It all depends on how you manage now.” “Oh, I'll manage, uncle; you’ll be surprised how well I’ll manage this business.” It was well for Ike his uncle did not detect the double meaning In his nephew’s speech. But as often happens with double dealers, the elder deemed the younger man entirely his tool for the time. That same evening, as Joo was walking from the dyer’s, the man with the»hang-dog face pushed suddenly against -her, leered in her face, and laughed in an insulting manner as she hastened on, endeavoring to avoid him. “What’s the matter, miss? Ain’t you the gal I met— At that instant a band was laid on the loafer’s shoulder, the loafer was whirled around; and a pair of hands caught and shook him. Joe observed all that occurred, but she moved quickly on, then paused and looked back in time to overhear what followed. “See here, you scoundrel, I’ll giye you over to the police if ever you speak to her again. ” - “You will?” “Yes, and I’ll break every bone Ip'your body, too, before I turn you over. ” “You will?” “If you don’t clear out, and promise never to insult any one again " “I’ll promise. ” “See you don’t, then. I’ve got my eye on you. ” “Don’t make a fuss—there’s a Bobby.” “You git, then. ” The loafer hastened away, and the man overtook Joe quickly, saying: “Don’t be alarmed, miss. ” Then Joe recalled the voice, and looking up at the hero of the hour, discovered it was the young man who had called at M. Dufaur’s to warn her. “0! thank you, sir.” “What for?” said Ike, loftily, as he swung his light cane. “ They’re a bad lot around here—but you’ll not be bothered again. That capper will know better. ” Joe wondered what a “capper” meant, but she refrained from inquiring. Ike walked beside her proudly, like the valiant protector he had proved. Joe felt very grateful to him, of course. “I'm ever so much obliged to you, sir. ” “0! don’t mention it—it’s nothing,” said Ike, as if he had rescued a young miss from a ruffian every day in the * year. “I’m gad I came a ong. Besides, now you know what I told you is true — you’ve got to keep a sharp lookout for yourself. And if you’ll allow me, I’ll do All I kin to throw folks off the scent—yes, and arrest whoever comes near you. ”

“You are very kind, indeed,” said Joe. “Well, miss, it’s not all disinterested either. I’d like to number you among my friends, if you’d allow me to.” “I am sure I would be glad to have more friends. I know so few.” “Maybe that’s because you’re particular who you make friends with. ” “O, no! Not at all! I mean—l mean I am not the least bit stuck up.” “That’s the sort of a young lady I like, ” answered Ike. “If you’ll not be offended, I’ll walk home with you.” “O, my, no! You needn’t trouble yourself. ” “It ain’t any trouble. ” “I couldn’t think of it. ” “It would be a pleasure, miss. ” “Well—but it’s only a little ways now. ” But he walked beside her, and as he walked he talked—talked so wise and smart—he seemed to know so much. Joe thought he was the smartest young man she had ever met At last they were at Monsieur Dufaur’s. “So, this is where you live?” Joe waited for him to say good-night, but Master Ike was conning a plan in his mind. “I often come past this way. ” "Do you?” “Yes. But I never see you. Maybe you ain't home always ” “Why, I’m never out—only to go an errand for Madame Dufaur. ” “Well, then, you don’t look out of the windows or come near the door?” “Me!” Joe laughed merrily. “Me! Why I’m at'the windows half the time.” “Oh, then maybe I can see you tomorrow when I’m going past?” “Of course; there’s nothing to prevent that I know of. All you’ve got to do is to look right up»” Joe blushed, and the blush made her very pretty. “When are you likely to be at the window?” “Oh, why, along about eight, and I’m always there just before lunch.” “When's lunch here?” “At half-past ten —never later; Monsieur Dufaur has a regular warm meal, with meats, at one; then we have another at six, and always a cup of coffee at ten. ” Joe gave this information with an air of pride. The sumptuous living at Dufaur’s quite overpowered her. ..It was not as lavish as Job Wonder’*,dut there was more style about thing was fine, and such dagsHG|hp Joe did not dream were in the . “Well, I may p-*- .wSwrilii >1 hnl* past ten " “There's nothing to hinder you passing all day, ” Jqfe replied, with a merry laugh. “I guegg FH see you once; but I'll tell Madame Dufaur. It wouldn’t be proper for qw, she says, ever to speak to a young gentleman without telling toy friends.” 7 , “Of course, of course. That’s aQ ■ ;

right, too,” said Ike, uneasily. I Say, don’t make any more of my— of that fellow sku king off than you can help. * "Won’t I? PH tell her Just how he was glad to be let off, and slunk away.” “Of course—but really it wasn’t so much to talk about Glad I have made your acquaintance—and may be Madame Dufaur —but Fl! maybe see her some day myself. Good evening, miss.” Ike bowed grandly, and walked away. Joe looked after him, then entered the house, saying to herself, thoughtfully, “He seems like a nice young man.” The nice young man was ready now for the farmer. He smiled to himself. “What a greeny she is—ol green’s no name for her. Now, I’ll get the old one to walk a good ways behind me, and when he sees me touch my hat, and look up, he can look at her, and then turn back like as if he’d forgot something. It’s as easy. * Ike sucked the head of his cane, and grinned at the success which had crowned his endeavors thus far. “Won t I surprise my uncle one of these days! Won’t I, though?”

CBAPTKB XV. BUCK BBSS. “You look charming,” said Mrs. Brown to Dick, as he entered the green room and dismounted. “Oh, Ben's a clown,” exclaimed Dick. “I never thought of Ben being the clown.” Mrs. Brown laughed heartily. “Would you like to be a elown, Dick?” “Mel Oh, if 1 only could. ” “You are ever so much prettier as you are. And you’ll make more money as a —a lady. ” Dick blushed through his potftier. “I’d rather not ” “Oh, hut think how you’ll be admired by everybody. ” “I —I don’t like to be admired.” “Yes, you do. Everybody does. ” At that moment Mr. Buckett entered the greenroom, and approaching Dick looked at him curiously. Dick reddened under his inspection. Buckett walked away coolly, and Mr. Mitchell glanced In. Then Buekett and the master of equestrians walked away together. Directly Ben came in and addressed his wife without noticing Dick. “You’ll have to change your act, Kate; put it back fifteen minutes. I see the brown mare’s lame —you’ll ride the gray. ” Then turning to Dick. “Oh, why you did first-rate. Ain’t he a beauty, Kate. The people say he’s the prettiest girl In the lot. ” “Am I to wear these all the rest of the performance?” Dick Wsked ruefully, as he look at his attire. “We 11 talk about that again. You ain’t afraid, anyhow.” “No, sir. ” “I suppose you'd best remain here until we see if you are needed again. Best be ready. You never know what's up in the ring. ” As If to verify his assertion, Mitchell hastened in with a frown on his,faco. “What's up now?” Ben turned to the ringmaster as he he spoke. “Curly is down. ” “What! Not hurt I hope.” “Can't tell—he was infernally awkward. His own fault,” growled Mitchell. “That isn’t true, Mitchell, and you know it. Curly is as careful as any man in the company. But I warned you not to try that devil until some of us took her iu hand. She has a bad reputation. ” “You are always kicking, Biown.” “And I’ve good cause to.” “You’d do more nearly right if you’d help straighten the ring up.” “I can do that, too. ” “I wish you’d do it then, ” Mitchell sneered. “Certainly. Why, of course. Here!” shouted the clown to a man who was handling a spirited black mare. “Bring Bess here quick. ” “What are you going to do, Brown?” “Keep the ring full. ” “With Black Bess?” “With this mare.” Mitchell laughed. “Why—every woman is getting ready to go on in the gypsy race. ” “I know that. ” “Then who ” But Mitchell paused as Ben turned quickly to Dick, and catching his foot as tjhe black mare was brought to his side, uttered the single word, “Mountl” Dick felt himself shaken, but the man and Ben held the mare firmly. Mitchell stared with all his might “Go on; I’ll see the gap is filled; have the band play lively, and I’ll keep them occupied with Dick till the next act is ready. ” Mitchell ran into the ring, and Dick smiled down at the clown, saying: “Don’t thinkTm afraid.”

“If you are she’ll throw you. Here. ” The clown put a whip in Dick’s hand. “I know her. Hit her with all your might If she throws her heels up; give it to her on her rump—anywhere, and I’ll be there, you bet Don’t be alarmed. Now, get ready to rush in—ready—there they come off. Now!” Dick never forgot that short, sharp “Now!” The ring was clear when he dashed in, with the clown bawling at his heels. The band played lively, the black mare flew once round the ring, then, holding down her head, was preparing to raise her heels, when whteh! whish! the whip cut her flank. The black mare stretched out her neck instantly, and gave a terrific bound. The crowd lool»d on in fear; a murmur ran around the multitude as Dick flew round the ring. He held his place firmly, and cut the mare again. Once, twice—aye, ten or twelve times she flew around the ring, shaking her beautiful head, and still the whip descended. Men, women, and children —all there saw it was a contest for supremacy, but the rider won. The mare slackened her pace or her own accord, ambled gently around the ring twice, then deflected to the center, and stood trembling. “Double Dick, you're a brick!” The clown’s eyes sparkle! with pleasure as he patted Dick's hand. “I didn’t think there was so much stuff in you, little one. This is a clincher on Mitchell. Buckett will be too glad to take you on my terms—and they’ll be high enough, you bet ” The crowd cheered and cheered, until Dick blushed. To be the hero of the hour, to hear the plaudits of ten thousand people was enough to thrill —to turn the head of men who had fought great battles. As he was led out of the ring, the clown at his heels, Buckett followed both Into the green-room. “That was fine— line—fine.” “Yea, it was, ” said Ben. “Now, Dick, skip over to my trunk and get your own toggery on, then you oan come into the tent and see the remainder of the show. ”

Then Buckett and the clown talked apart a few minutes; When Dick looked again the clown and owner had disappeared—he beard a peal of laughter, then a tremendous clapping of hands, and ho knew Ben was in the ring again. Before he entered the tent, two of the female riders passed him. One glanced at him scornfully—the other took his hand and said with a smile: “However did you do it—why you are just wonderfull” And a little later, the clown’s wife tapped h'm on the arm as he sat near the entrance to the green-room, all eyes and ears. “Dick, you are a dear boy. ” That was glory enough for. one day—glory enough for a year—Dick said to himself as he looked at the antics of the clown, who excelled in grace, supp’encss, and strength all the other men in the ring. What they did he clumsily imitated —then excelled with an ease that excited great wonder, which was expressed in loud laughter and much clapping oi hands. CHAPTER XV f. douilb dick’s double conquest—man and BEAST ACKNOWLEDGE HIM SUPREME. Much more thrilling sensations w ro in store for Dick. That night, when the vast tent was dark and gloomy, and tho riders were lounging and talking tn grouu J in their dressing room, Ben Brown led Dick out and into tho city, where ha found the clown's wife at her sister’s house. The sister was a lady in a prominent position, but she d d not hesitate to invite the clown and her sister to her house. Indeed she made much of both. Ben Brown had shown the world he could do several things well—he was a manly, independent fellow. Dick was made much of,too —so much that he blushed continually. Ben was called away half an hour, and when he returned, he looked very much pleased. “What’s it Ben —some good news?" inquired Mrs. Brown. “Yes, it Is. I’ve got ahead of Buckett —l’ve made him agree to give twice as much as he expected to pay Dick here.” “I’m glad you did,” said his wife heartily. “How much?”

“What do you think of forty dollars a month and found,” said Ben to Dick. “I don’t know —it’s a lot of money, Mr. Brown, and ” “0, don’t Brown me—call me Ben, Double Dick. “I’m ever so much obliged to you.” Dick was going to say more, but the husband and wife stopped him. “What must I do?” “You are to ride Black Bess to begin with. You will be billed as 'ldalia, the Arabian Queen. ’ ” Dick started to his feet “Me! A Queen!” “Yes. Fancy you see yourself on the bills.” Here the clown assumed a striking attitude, and pretended to read from a bill. “Idalia, the greatest female rider in the world (or the universe for that matter), the Queen of Arabia, who was for two years the reigning star in London, queened it for three years in Paris, and who is known In every capital in the old world as the most fearless and accomplished equestrienne the world ever saw. How’ll that do, Kato; eh?” “But,” Dick stammered, “I don't want to be a woman. ” “Bless my soul!” said Ben, laughing. “Most boys would break their necks for the job—and find lots of fun in it — whole oceans of fun. Why, just imagine the love-letters you’ll be getting. All the young men—yes, and the women, will admire you. And forty dollars a month; whew! No work —nothing but to ride. I’ve fixed all that with Buckett. You are either a boy or girl—always to be regarded as such on the pay-roll—and the public to be none the wiser, and whoever blabs, or gives the secret away to be discharged and lose three months’ pay. ” “O!” said Mrs. Brown, “there’s no danger of any one telling who the queen is—nobody will care to lose their place and all their earnings, for Buckett has a way of making it very hard for people who try to collect more than he chooses to pay. The only man he pays on the nail is Ban here —and he knows better than to quarrel with Ben. ” “That he does. Well, Double Dick—it's all settled. And Buckett is to find you new dresses—or, rather ’ Here Ben took out a roll of bank notes and handed them to his wife —“there’s what he thinks you ought to be able to get up something fine for Dick for. ” [to be continued.!

Unpacking AlligatorS.

The author of the “Becollections of a Lion Tamer,” relates how, after being for some years employed aa an animal trainer, he and his wife had, by great economy, saved enough to buy a modest menagerie, and received their stock of crocodiles, serpents and monkeys at an inn near Lyons, France. One evening several alligators came, and were placed in a store-room which opened from the courtyard. Maria and I, with several persons to hold lamps, set to work to unpack them. You can imagine how agreeable that unpacking was. The alligator is wholly lacking in grace and gentleness. Each of his jaws is ornamented with seventy-five teeth, his body is covered with armor that defies attack, and his tail is an invincible weapon that can overthrow, cripple, or destroy an adversary. Our alligators had had a long voyage. Never of an amiable disposition, alligators are in particularly bad humor after a journey, and become the most ferocious of creatures if they escape. Ours escaped I What confusion there was! Every one rushed to the door, the lights went out, and my wife and I were left in the darkness, face to face with this horrible, invisible danger. We had climbed on a table. At one blow from the tail of one of the saurians the legs gave way. Terrified, we rushed from one side of the room to the other, hunting the door. The frightful grumbling of the angry beasts* mingled with the sound of their tails and jaws striking against the furniture, the flag-stones and the walla. At last I found the door. We were free; but that was not the end of the matter. Not to be injured by a stroke of the tail of one of the alligators was one point, and not to tt* ruined was another, for these delightful companions had cost us our little fortune. I went back, carrying a torch. I threw myself resolutely into that melee, and finally succeeded in getting the saurians into safe quarters. It is indeed a wait of woe to sit aa hear in a dentist's outer office.

HOME AND THE FARM.

A DEPARTMENT MADE UF FOR OUR RURAL FRIENDS. Bow to Make Forming Pay—A Movable Food Back—How to Food Boroeo—To Have a Koft-lgerator Without loo—The Apalry, Poultry lard and Kitchen. Profitable Fanning.

IT is an old adage, old as farming itself, “There is more tn the man than there is in X the land.” Every farmer of ordinary penetration of \ mind will admit the truth of the adage. Yet how a many farmers -w* when they come to y consider a remedy for lack of suceess ever admit the application of the ra adage and go to work to make the man right first

Every farmer is supposed to be working hard for success. Failure is very frequent , Thousands of times every year is it made apparent where a dollar’s worth of good sound knowledge would bring a hundred dollars* worth of return. The secret of good success is sound knowledge td begin with. When the farmer is willing to buy his knowledge, just as he does his tea, coffee, and groceries, and pay for it just as freely, then, and not till then, will he hold an even hand with other callings In society. The following will show the result for a year with a thinking, reading Pennsylvania farmer: <,124 gallons of milk shipped In the six summer months ending October 1, 18905402.60 6,615 gallons cf milk shipped in the six winter months ending April 1, 1801 985,45 Two thoroughbred heifer calves (sold) 160,00 Three thoroughbred heifer calves (not sold)t 100.00 Ten veal calves (sold) 65.00 Gross income of dairy..., ... $1,623.65 140 bushels potatoes 140 00 10 tons surplus hay 50.00 Income outside of diary 190.00 Total income *1,813.05 EXPENDITURES. Bent of farm 200.00 Taxes 65.00 Six per cent. Interest on $2,500 invested in live stock and form implements 150.00 Hired help 130.00 Fifteen tons of bran, average price 818 per ton 270.00 One thoroughbred bull calf. 47.50 Freight for shipping milk 160.00 One thousand-mile passenger ticket 20.00 Miscellaneous 100.00 ■ Total expenditures $1,142.50 Balance of income $670.55

Tho farm covers eighty acres, and supports twenty-four head of cattle and four horses. There are fourteen cows, two of which are kept for rearing calves; eight of tho cows arc pure Holsteins. The milk is sold at ordinary prices, and nothing is made on account of “fancy” product except by the sale of spare purebred calves. The figures are worth extended notice, as there are several points which go to show how the income might have been increased with a corresponding increase of profit. The total income includes rent for the farm at 82.50 per acre and Interest on the value of the farm stock. The occupier has the rent of the house, the profits of the garden, the use of horses, and other conveniences which might be easily estimated at the sum of 81,000, and which would be a charge against the Income of any other business man. The balance of 8070 is clear cash in hand at the end of the year. Save the Fodder, For feeding sheep at the stack or in the yard, racks are indispensable. They should be built with an outside, shallow box to catch the clover leaves and broken hay and to hold grain when feeding]’.!!. The frame of the bottom of the rack ihb’ild be of sufficient strength to allow it to be moved without damage. Top may be lightly formed of inch strips bored to

take whips cut fom the woods. In the great sheep feeding districts of England, racks mounted on wheels are found useful. They enable the shepherd to change the place of foddering without too much labor, more equally distributing the manure and saving time in going to and from the stacks. The axles of an old carriage may be used to serve a good purpose here,or wood axles will do. Two thicknesses of lumber nailed together crosswise to prevent spitting, and sawed Into dises will make good wheels. Anything that will save fodder and the feeder and benefit the flock will soon repay its cost. — Hollister Sage, in Farm and Home,

LIVE STOCK.

Feeding Horses. With horses, more than any other class of stock, it pays to cut and grind the feed. Ground grain is the cheapest form in which nutriment can be given to the working teams. In order to secure the best results in feeding ground feed it will be quite an item to mix with cut hay, straw, or fodder. To feed cornmeal alone there is always a risk that it will compact in the stomach and prove more or less indigestible. Mixed with, some kind of rough cut feed makes It more porous and less liable to do this. Overfeeding will impair the digestion, and is really more injurious than not feeding enough. Horses require less bulky food than other classes of stock. During the winter they heed some grain. If the corn and oats can be ground together and a small quantity of oil meal be added, and then the hay or fodder be cut and all mixed together, a good ration can be made up that will be healthy and nutritious. Oats abound in nitrogenous, or muscleforming materials, and for this reason can always be fed to work teams and growing colts to advantage. Sheaf oats run through a cutting box, and a small quantity of bran and oil meal, make one of the cheapest and best foods that can be supplied to horses. They ought never to be fed more than they will eat np clean at each meal, and will thrive better If they are given a good variety. Grinding the feed lessens the waste and gives better opportunity of making up •MigMe rations than when everything

is fed whole. A good ration of the right kind of food will give much more satisfactory results than an over feed of other materials. It is not necessary that stock should have roughness before them all the time. And by cutting and mixing with the ground grain a good ration can be made up that will lessen the waste, and also the cost Horses should be kept in good condition, not necessarily fat but thrifty, but at the same time it is desirable to do this as economically as pqpslble, whether the animals are kept for work, growth, or breeding. It does not pay tq lessen the expense of keeping by allowing them to run down in condition. Cattle Bopas LI a in Stood Cattle. More. plainly and still more plainly from week to week is demonstrated the fact that the great runs of cattle in the West and elsewhere are pressing more hardly upon every branch of the cattle business than the ripening of choice beeves. The men who are putting firstclass cattle on the markets, while not receiving the prices of a few months ago, are getting so near them that they feel to only a limited extent the pressure of the heavy runs. It has always been a point urged by The Stockman that beef production if it paid at all must pay best and almost only where conducted with an eye to supplying the demand for the highest quality of meats. We hope that progressive beef-makers when they read those columns will take this oft-repeated lesson to heart, and decide either to be In competition with the best or to do something else. We see no special hope in the future for the pro-

ducer of inferior beef, while the man who puts his brain into studying the matter of furnishing prime beef to firstclass markets is as much as almost any other agricultural producer likely to be paid for what he does.— National Stockman.

THE DAIRY.

A Refrigerator Without 100. The following Is my method of keeping nice, hard butter, fresh meats, etc., in the hottest weather, says J. W. Harsh-

barger. in the Practical Farmer. First, 1 arranged the pump and platform of my well so as to have a clear opening of 3 feet by 13 inches, then placed a box of corresponding size over it, 4 feet high, with slope enough to turn water, and rubber felt for roof. The door is 2 feet wide, and 3 feet 7 inches high, and hung 8 Inches from left hand end. Windlass shaft Inches in diameter, with cogs on right hand end, and spring ratchet, to hold it at

any given point. Next is the cage, made of five-eighths lumber except the top board, which is one inch. Cage Is 21 Inches wide,3 feet 3 Inches high, and 10 Inches deep, with four shelves. It Is open in front, except a two inch strip on each side, and an extra piece under the center, where the rope goes through. Then two pieces 2x4, 16 feet long, are nailed to cross piece, 4x4 12X inches long, for the lower end, hung in well, and top nailed to platform Joists, 21X inches apart. At eacli lower end of the cage are two blocks nailed on, so as to receive the 2x4, and serve as a guide for cage. Use rope five-eights of an inch thick, and about 30 feet long, with one end fastened to cage, which weigh's 35 lbs., and a balance weight of 48 lbs. at the other end, and rope so adjusted on shaft, that when the cage comes up, the weight goes down. This makes It work with perfect case, even when there is an additional weight of 30 tbs. in cage. Box, cage and rope, are all thoroughly painted inside and out. My wife says she would not take SSOO, and do without it. .

THE APIARY.

Carefully Brod Been. There is a difference between the worth of bees that have been bred up for many years by a skilled apiarist and those that are In box-hives, that have never given any surplus. I should prefer the former at a good price instead of the latter as a gift. The Italian bees are superior to the blacks in every way, unless it is in capping the honey to show white. I sometimes think this Is caused by their working on the alsike and other plants that the native bees are unable to obtain honey from on account of their inability to roach it. Probably the honey gathered from the same flowers by each race would be the same. They are never idle. I have observed them when taking flights in mid-winter busily engaged in house cleaning when colonies of natives close by the side of them were only enjoying themselves on the wing. Their marked superiority Is more noticeable during poor seasons. Some think the progeny of cross-bred queens equal to full-blood Italians. I prefer the pure Italians in eveay respect, as they crossbreed soon enough with neighbors* bees, -nStockman. Wintering Bees. October is the best month in which to prepare colonies for their long winter repose. If short of stores they should be given granulated syrup. If fed early enough the bees will have this food put into the combs and sealed over before cold weather. For wintering an underground cellar is best, as the temperature is even. It should be well ventilated, should have few or no vegetables in it and sawdust should be kept on the floor to absorb the moisture. The hives ought to be raised from the bottom boards at least one inch to secure circulation of air. If the bees get uneasy the hives should be lifted from the bottom boards at least once a week to prevent foul odors from rising into the hive and causing disease.— Field and Farm.

THE POULTRY YARD.

Don’t Stuff the Bent. The capacity of a heu is limited. If yon clog the machinery It will not work well 4f you fill her with food that is unsuitable she will only store up the surplus, waiting for the substances that are necessary to complete the product, and in so doing she does not lay. Food that is unbalanced will, of course, be readily eaten, but nature cannot be cheated. The excess will be voided and wasted; or if it abounds in the heat-producing element (the eheapest and most easily procured), she has the power to convert It into fat, which is an obstruction to laying; but when her ratton is balanced, she is compelled to lay eggs, because she cannot store tip a supply in any manner over and above the requisite amount required for the eggs.—Farm and Fireside.

poultry and the Farm Boys.!

How to keqp the ttoy on the farm. We will venture to assert that if each boy is given a flock of fowls, if only Rantams, and he alone have the management, and the receipts,#a very important adjunct —the flock of fowls will cause the boy to take an interest in farming from the start. Let him become accustomed to the breed and he will soon learn the points of all breeds. And he will not stop there. He will aim to know the breeds of cattle, sheep, horses and hogs. He will look forward to the exhibitions of the county fairs, and strive to win prizes. He will have a love for the farm bred in him from the start, and when ho is a man he will yearn for the happy days spent on the farm, and will go back to it if he can, should he be induced away. When one becomes interested in poultry on the farm he becomes educated to an interest in everything else. As soon as your boy can manage them, give him a few Bantams, and after he is older, start him with some pure breed of standard size. It is the best plan for teaching the boy to remain on the farm.— Mirror. Clean Egg*. One of the finest things tor a poultryman to learn, says the Toronto Globe, Is the fact that soiled or dirty eggs should never be sent to market. Many of the eggs that come in are filthy—the shells frequently stained with mud or manure. Fastidious people—the only ones that are willing to pay a “fancy” price—will never buy such eggs if they can help it Clean the eggs before they come to market It will pay you to do so.

THE HOUSEHOLD.

Making Bedding. A good many housekeepers seize the Interval before the house cleaning time to make up bedding. Almost everyone knows how to make a cheesecloth comfortable, than which nothing at the same small expense is so pretty, light and desirable. But while a great many may know how to make one, they may not know how to manage with the cotton, so that it is nearly as light as eider down, says an exchange. To make a very thick comfortable take five one-pound rolls of cotton batting, unroll it carefully and hang on a clotheshorso in front of a register or hot fire. Let It get Just as hot as possible, taking care that it does not burn. The heat separates the minute fibres, causing the cotton to expand to nearly twice Its original bulk. Cut the cheesecloth into J lengths of about two and a half yards each, two widths being enough for each Side. Pink and baby blue make a pretty combination. If the blue is to bo taken for the under side, spread it, after sewing together, very smoothly on a bed or some other convenient place. Next lay the cotton batting on lengthwise, cutting it the same length as the cheesecloth; it will be found to be about the same width. The next layer should go on crosswise, the next lengthwise, and so on till all is used. Spread the ping cover very smoothly over the whole and tuft It with pink woorsted, button-hole stitching around the edge with the same. . Coverlets made of white cheesecloth can be washed successfully If they are dried quickly in a bright sun and the four corners of the quilt pinned to the clothesline, spreading it out horizontally. Hatful Uinta. Mildew may be removed by rubbing common yellow soap on it, then salt and starch over that; rub ail in well and lay in the bright sunshine. A good remedy for damp, moist hands is four ounces of cologne water and one-half once of tincture of belladonna. Rub the hands with this several times a day. A goblet of hot water taken Just after rising, before breakfast, has cured thousands of Indigestion, and no simple remedy is more widely recommended by physicians to dyspeptics. Colored tennis flannels should bo washed ip water about the temperature of the room they are washed In, with white soap of any kind, and rinsed thoroughly In water of the same temperature. Steamisg the face at night over a bowl of very hot water, and then bathing it with very cold water, is a simple method of giving it a Russian bath, and will tend to make the skin whiter and smother and the flesh firmer.

THE KITCHEN.

Practical Recipes. Deviled Chicken.—Take off the wings and legs of fowls, make incisions in them, fill these cuts with made mustard, season highly with salt, white and cayenne pepper, grill them over a clear fire; serve very dry op a warm table napkin. Rock Cakes. —Rub half a pound of butter into a pound of dried flour and half a pound of fine sugar; mix the whole with two beaten eggs, half a glassful of white wine, and a teaspoonful of essence of lemon; drop them on to a baking tin and bake them for half an hour. Fried Tomatoes.—Cut large tomatoes into rather thick slices; drain them well on a hair-sieve, then season with pepper and salt and dip in cracker dust and fry carefully In hot fat—butter and bacon fat mixed is best Arrange the tomatoes when done on squares of buttered toast. This is a nice dish for breakfast Spanish Biscuit.—Beat the yolks of eight eggs for half an hour, then stir in eight spoonfuls of powdered sugar; beat the whites of the eggs to a very stiff froth and work them Into the sugar and yelks; mix in eight ounces of flour and the chopped peel of one lemon; beat all well together; drop the mixture on paper placed In a shallow tin; bake eight or ten minutes. Cheese Cakes.—Line tartlet pans with puff-paste; let the edges have three thicknesses of paste. Fill them with the following mixture: To a pound of loatsugar add the juice of three lemons, two tablespoonfuls of flavoring extract, and a quarter of a pound of perfectly fresh butter. Grate the rind„of a lemon over it as small as possible. Beat six eggs, and add them to it. Stir over the fire till it begins to thicken like honey, then let It partly cool. Fill the patty-pans, and bake'ln a moderate oven. Epigram of Lamb and Peas.—Place a breast of lamb in a thick saucepan with a little stock or water, three onions, one carrot, a good stick of celery, pepper and salt, parsley and any sweet herbs that one likes. When cooked enough to allow it, pull, out all the bones and put the meat between two dishes with a heavy weight on it. When cold cut into small cutlets, roll in eggs and cracker crumb* and fry a nice brown. Drain the Cutlets on a brown paper in the oven and arrange neatly on a hot dish, leaving the center of the dish far some French peas, which should ba served with the nutlets.