jjOJTSE AND FARM. How to Vue Straw. Shall we feed straw and make up ith gram, roots, &c., what* the ; 3W lacker This is in consequence c fihe high price of hay. Straw, guch as it is, has but .little nutri t To feed stock on this alone impoverish it; and if brought J'cto winter quarters in poor condi tion it cannot:be wintered on straw ,„ ne; it will die. Now it is known |' y olir most successful experimellt that to feed the grains is not generally profitable—at present a losing operation. Roots, unless suc cessfully raised, come under the s'me heap. As we mast ever view f e ._a with respect to its loss or it Vill be seen that roots and [• ; e grains as well as straw are not which gives satisfaction. iVThatthen shall we do with our etraiv" Not put it on a pile and let j t y ot down. Better spread it on j OUr wheat fields; but best of all, i lt for bedding in stables. If thei-e is convenience to run it through a straw cutter all the better. Then, in connection with the chaff of grain y:A clover, nothing can well be bet ter for btdding or absorbents of the fluid parts of the stable. Use plen tifully so as to make the cleanings of the stables coraparativelyjdry, so a, to handle without danger from filth. This makes a clean, healthy thing of your stables, and secures you all the benefit of the urine and excrements, which otherwise* to a jr.-cat extent, would be lost. gtiaw makes manure as it. Thus the whole benefit is recivedby the land, the straw to be reproduced 8 -, it readily will be. Now in feed er it it, but part will be retained for the use of the animal. Still would r this part be a benefit of more c , e to the animal than to the dung l -ij.h That depends whether any thing can he raised cheaper to pat i it? place. Wlu‘i-0 land produces, say twenty us on gardening w f ould indicate | 1 3.great deal of labor and troub- " as r *tvessar} in order to start an paragua bed properly. They say eart -h niust be dug up two feet that load on load of manure E be incorporated with the earth; po-uibly tiiev will urge the ira- Ti »• • * ® °f some rare and costly fer tilizer as an essential ingredient in a proper asparagus bed. Bat all these things are unneces sary. Any rich garden soil is good for asparagns. It need be planted only as other things are planted. Some say set the roots a foot deep, but four inches below the surface is plenty. It is not well to plant them too thick, or the sprouts will be small. Twenty inches or two feet is a good distance. Plants one year old, or two if they can be had, are the best. If one be at a distance from stores to get roots, seeds may be sown and the beds made the next year. These can be sown in rows, like peas. An asparagus bed once made will last for years, with no trouble but an annual manuring and forking over every year, and one or two hoeings during the summer to keep the bed clear of weeds; but, except on the score of neatness and cleanli ness, this is scarcely necessary where an annual spring forking over is giv en . Almost ,0.11 other crops have to be reset and otherwise cared for ev ery year, while this is an enduring crop; and we are quite sure there is nothing which will give one Ip much pleasure and satisfaction as a good asparagus bed. Keeping Hens. In general a singing hen is a lay ing hen; certainly a hen will carry out the adage just as a comfortable, contented cow is a good milker. And this is the secret of both cow and hen. Feed well, treat well, and yqu make happy and contented. A company of hens, therefore, must not be crowded; must not be cold; mast not suffer from bad or insuffi cient food. A hen must not be dis turbed or annoyed in any way. It must not suffer from foul water, but must have clean water at all times. It must have a dust spot to wallow in; a quiet retreat to lay its eggs, and an easy place to roost. It must have plenty of light. All this makes summer for the hen, summer in win ' ter. And what will prevent it from I laying, singing and laying? Any I breed will do well, some better than I others. 'Never keep a hen till it is old, either for its flesh or its eggs. Hens thus treated will never fail to do well, especially the best breeds, jltis a safe investment. And these 1 investments in small colonies may be i multiplied at will, each independ * ent of each other, although adjoin ing. It will be seen here, as in other things, that principles must be aimed at. These may be carried out in various ways. Each one is to do this himself. If not capable jhe is likely to be unsuccessful with hens. Cronins €ol»wold and merino Sheep. A few days ago one of our sheep men, who has been for two or three seasons using a Cotswold ram on his high grade Merino ewes, invited me to look at a nice flock of lambs which he had just turned into a meadow near his house. We dis cussed the propriety of thus cross ing the breeds, he advocating it strongly. I expressed the opinion that one crossed for the production of “lamb” f<& the table was the ex tent allowable, and that the second cross,, though possibly affording carcass, would not be profitable by reason of the small amount and poor quality of the fleece. He is a man given to change of views without any positive proof that he is in er ror, and I w'as,. greatly surprised on meeting him' this morning to learn that he had been making a thorough investigation of the matter, and had felt constrained to admit that such is the fact in his own case. I think the introduction and use of coarse wool rams among the flocks of Ver mont has been immensely injurious ♦ to the best interest of our flockmas ters, though they have made a very good thing of it temporarily by rais ing “lamb.” With a stock of did high grade or pure bred Merino etfes and no desire to perpetuate the flock, but only to raise Jambs for the shambles, the practice Is admissable but no further. —Country Gentle man W orth Preserving. —The Med ical Home has the following receipts which may be of value: A tea made of Chestnut leaves, and drank in the place of water, will cure the most obstinate case of dropsy in a few days. THE RADICAL: FRIDAY, MARCH 14,1873. ‘ UWtWUt. 'J'O LE DO StftU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, TOLEDO,OHIO. ORGANIZED IN APRIL. 18 73. PAID UP CAPITAL *130,000.00. BOARD OP DIRECTORS. Hon. W, W. JONES Hon. C. H. SCRIBNER, Hon. C. A. KING, WM. BAKER, 8. H, BERGEN, C. H. COY, C. L. LUCE, PERRY CRABBS, J. R. SWIG ART, ROBERT CUMMINGS, JOHN CUMMINGS, L.T. 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UPON SURRENDER OP AN ORDINARY LIFE POLICY J At any time after the payment of one ONE FULL ANNUAL PREMIUM, The holder of each policy will be entitled tojaat AS MVCB PAID REINSURANCE / Kb any other man of like age can OBTAIN FOR A CASH PREMIUM VALUE OF THE POLICY, Computed in accordance with the rate of Mortality and Interest Which .may have been adopted ae the standard of the State for the VALUATION OF LIFE POLICIES Hon. W. A. COLLINS F. J. KING, E. W. B.KOCU, Equal to the ;: r 7 11 "' \ ':■/ ; Fliet premloa* wherever exhibited— Prices low . , Iw^lnelrnmenU- From Ur, SdvaraSqffmcm, the cdebrolei Planitt. I conscientiously believe tha* yont Pluto la in every lnstrument. " ■ Ase&fs iFastel address ' "1 ‘ : WING & SON, j 8. WINANa ■: i>jiT.qt tn HARDWARE, IKON, GLASS, AKD RICLI TURAL IMPLEMENTS, EAST SIDE BROADWAY, Agent for WOOD'S MOWER AND REAPER, dec*s’6B:ly ; NEWBRIGHTON, PA. pO NOT FAIL TO EXAMINE IT. UNDER FEED SEWING MACHINE, BEST IN THE WORLD. a special Warrantee for five years BURNISHED WITH EACH MACHINE, IN OPPOSITION SEWING MACHINE COMBINATION. PRICE COMPLETE $5O 00. We taka pleasure in showing it. LEE 8. SMITH, NO. 14 SIXTH ST., (LATE ST. CLAIR.,) AGENTS WANTED IN THIS COUNTY. Most Liberal Terms both in per cent and time. novlS 6m Q. L. BBSBHABT. WORD WITH YOU! To Insure Against Accidents To Lease Your House, To Hire a House, To Buy a Farm, To Sell a Farm. Any Legal Writing Done, Do not foil to call at the office of If I'on Want EBERHART & BEDISjON, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS A>’D REAL ESTATE BROKERS, No. 233 BROADWAY, NEW BRIGHTON, sept27-ly Beaver County, Pa. piRM FOR SALE. A good farm situated in Brighton township, Beaver county. Pa., about six miles from Beaver, adjoining lands of Jacob Coon, John Nevill and George Dawson, containing ONEr HUNDRED AND SIX ACRES, eighty acres cleared and in a good state of cultivation, the balance well timber* ed; said farm belonging to the heirs of William Givan, deceased. The improvements on the prem ises are a good tyo story frame dwelling house 18x43 teet, containing seven rooms and cellar, log bam and stable, wagon shed, granary and all other necessary outbuildings; two never failing springe of excellent water in the yard, the whole farm well watered and well adapted to cither fanning pur poses or stock raising. Fruit trees of all kinds on the premises. For further particulars enquire of Robert Givan. on the premises, or the undersign ed, at bis residence in Brighton township. Beaver county. Pa. CHARLES GIVAN,, nov29-tf. Executor. s*BH#vg. piswllaiwotis. THE NEW WILSON .MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGH PRICED GENERAL AGENT, PITTSBURGH, PA. 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BEDISON aUg!6-ly gRUCE & BARKER, HOUSE, JSIGN & FRESCO PAINTERS } GRAIN HRS, GLAZIERS AND -We give especial attention to all kinds of Sign and Fresco Painting, and guarantee all of our work tc give satisfaction, both in price and material. mar24’7l—ly. P A. OVERING, PRACTICAL, PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL. wire! worker, Manufacturer of DIAMOND WIRE WINDOW GUARDS, IFire Window Shades, Office dk Counter Sailing , dkc NO. 10 FEDERAL STREET, ALLEGHENY, PA. Wire Cloth, Sand Screens, Fire Guards, Nursery Stove Guards, Hat and Cap Stands, Bonnet Stands, Hanging Moss Baskets, Rat and Mouse Traps, Dog Muzzles, Sieves and Riddles, Flower Stands Ac. Wire Figures, Penders, Hat Trees. All binds of Wire Work on hand and made to order. Estimates furnished. [foblO’Ti-ly. Pfcrtflanew.*. r REPAIR SHOP! STOV E S , THE BEST WITH THE STANDS UNRIVALLED THORNILEY’S than any other. OF ALL KtNDS MADE TO OjRDBR paper hanging, Main Street, (opposite the Bank;, BEAVER PALLS, PENN’A JOHN THORNILEY JJRADBURY PIANO FORTES. ESTABLISHED IN 1854. IO.CjOO MANUFACTURED, OVER SO BBTTBR INBTRCMKNT IN THB MABBLBT. TBS BRADBURY THB NATIONAL PIANO of the COUNTRY. READ THE FACTS. Mrs, U. 3. Grant ages in her family the Brad bury and says: “I am perfectly delighted with it. Theodore Tilton says“l nave bad the beauti fnl Piano so long that now to ask me bow I like Ik is like asking me bow I like one of my children. In fact if you were to ask the children I'm afraid* they would say they liked it almost as well as they like me. It speaks every day the year round and never looses its voice. 1 wish its owner tould do* half so well.” LETTER FROM BISHOP SIMPSON. Philadelphia. April 17,1568-. T. G. Smith & Co.— Gents— Having used one of yonr Bradbury Pianos,, it has given great satis tac tion to my family and to many visitors who have heard its sweet tones at my honse. It is a very superior instrument, both in finish and power. I heartily wish yon success as successor to the late Wm. B. Bradbury, in continuing the manufacture of his Justly celebrated Pianos. Yours truly, \ , M. SIMPSON. Chiet Justice Salmon P. Chase, Washington D. C. T Decides the Bradbury to be the National Piano of the country. Vice Admiral D. D. Porter, Washington D 0., “The Bradbury ia exquisitely and beautifully proportioned. We are delighted with ours. ” Hon. Colnobas Delano. Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C., calls tbe- Bradbury the Piano for the Interior. P. M. General Cresswell and Mrs. CresswelL— “All our friends admire the delightful tones of the Bradbury, used at our receptions.” Bobcrt Bonner, New York Ledger—“At any time will drop the lines of ‘Dexter,' to listen to the* tones or thc'Bradbury.” Grand Central Hotel, New York—“ln preference to all others, we selected the Bradbury Piano* for oar parlors. Onr guests pronounce tlieufc. splendid.” St. Nicholas Hotel. New York. —“Have always used tbe Bradbury Pianos in onr parlors,aad taka pleasure in recommending them.” Hon. John Simpson. M. P.. Canada, says: “The Bradbury can’t be excelled. The best ia the Dominion.” M. Simpson, Bishop M. B. Church. Philadelphia. “We know of no better Piano than the Brad- bury.” E. S. Janes, Bishop M. E. Church, N. Y.—“We know of no better Piano than tbe Bradbhry.” Rev. Dr. John McClinton, Drew Theological Sem inary—“My family and friends say the Bradbury is unequalled. ” T. S. Arthur, Philadelphia—“We have used foe years, and can recommend the Bradbury Fiona” Philip Philips, New York, says, “I have sung with and used the Bradbury Piano in my family foe years." W. G. Fischer, Professor of Mnsic, Girard College, Philadelphia. “I use as my family Piano, the Bradbury, and can with confidence recommend them.” Rev. Daniel Carry, Editor Christian Advocate : “I purchased a Bradbury Piano, and it is a splendid instrument in every respect. ’’ Theodore Tilton, Editor Independent: “If you were to ask my children, I am afraid they would say they liked onr Bradbury almost as well as they like me.” Dr. Daniel Wise, Editor Sunday Schodl Advocate. “I nee the Bradbury Piano, and think, like bis music it cannot be excelled.” Rev. Dr. Ferris, New York. “My Bradbury has stood longer in tnne, and sounds better than anv Piano in mv District ’’ Rev. Dr. Fields, Editor of the Evangelist. “I have need a Bradbury (or years in my family, and think there is none superior.” SandsStrcet Church Brooklyn, St. Lake’s M. K. Church, and a host of other churches use the Bradbury Piano in their Lecture and School Rooms, also the Conservatories and prominent Hotels in the United States. John Caughey, Beaver Pa., purchased from mo three years ago a No. 6 Bradbury, and says; “There is no better, or sweeter toned, or more desirable Piano, according to my judgment and experience, than my Piano. It has given entire satisfaction, and grows better as it becomee older." Wm. McCoy, of Beaver, Pa., in tne spring of 187 t, bought from me a No. 8 Bradbury, which baa proven to be a superior instrument in every re spect. • .> Miss Mary McGafßck also owns and. uses a Brad bury. I WILL SELL THE BRADBURY WHOLESALE PRICES, From $5O to $lOO cheaper than elsewhere. Will DIRECT FROM TBE MANUFACTORY, NEW YORK WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS. A *650 PIANO FOR *4OO. OEGANB BKST CLASS Ordered at the lowest rates BELOW PITTSBURGH PRICES. PIANOS OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS LOWEST RATES. Call before purchasing and sec SMITH CURTIS* As«ut. AT NEARLY order them OF THE WILL SELL AT THE Radical Offiob, Bts ,7 I