Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 2, 1881, Page 6

6 ARM AND CARDEN. COSTLY COWE, A New York Banker's Importation of Shorthorns--A Young Bull That Cost 83,150, and a Herd of Thirteen Hoad That Cost 815,000 Philadelphia Recor | In one of the richest farming dis- tricts of Burlington ¢ lm&v New Jersey, and about four miles from the city of Bordentown, lie about 400 acres of good plain mari soil, former- ly the property of Mr. Daniel Satter- thwait. The location, position of land and of that lying around about, and a number of other necessary con- venionces the farm contained, 8o struck Mr. Charles Morgan, son of the senior partner of Matthew Mor- gan's sons, the well-known William street, New York, bankers, as being particularly adapted for stock pur- poses, that negotiations were at once entered into for purchasing, and what was known a short time ago as the old Satterthwait Farm occupies now a rather distinguished position among the farming and stock men of the country, by reason of it quartering one of the most valuable collections of shorthorn cattle that have ever been imported into the country. The herd comprising thirteen head, were specially selected and purchased by Mr. Morgan from among the very best strains of the Booth stock, which has made the Warlaby Farm, on the banks of the ‘Thames, celebrated throughout the world. In England there are but two breeds of Shorthorns to claim any distinction —Booth and Bates. They are as much temoved from each other in qualities as the cattle from the Channel Islands, and the same feeling in regard to superiority pervades the admirers of each strain, In this country there is considerable prgudioo manifested against the Booth breed, and probably two-thirds of the Shorthorn importa- tions. are of the Bates stock. But, for all this, it is a question whether the breeding of a ghonhorn simply for its thoroughbred conformation is of more importance than the breeding for beef and the combination of two very essential points, length of quarter, and breadth of loin, If for heef, the Booth is certainly entitled to the superiority, for at all the cattle shows in England of late years where the Booth stock has been exhibited it has been awarded the most valuable premiums, It is a rare occurrence to find a Booth on exhibition, and equally as rare for an American broeder to purchase a herd of War- laby's best stock. In a fine, large, rich pasture-field beside a stream of running water, a Record representative had the pleas- ure a few days ago of uxnmininfi the costly and richly-bred family of Short- horns that form the foundation of New Warlaby. It is almost as much a matter of pleasure as of business with Mr, prise, and he proposes in course of time to have New Warlaby as famous for its beauty as for the value of the stock it contains. Before describing the matrons of New Warlaby, Mr. Morgan had the chief of the herd, Royal George, a grand young bull, led from his quar- ters, and in every outline the young- ster showed marked characteristios of the Booth type ot Short-horns, Be- longing to the choicest of the Booth family, Royal George wasvalued high- ly at Warlaby, and it was with consid- erable difficulty, even at the price with which he was purchased—600 guineas ($3,169)—that he wasallowed to leave England. Royal George is a roan, quite & choice color, and was calved April 7, 1880, He was sired by Royal Stewart, of the Christon tribe, one ot the best bullsin Envland: dam Mina, she by Royal Benedict,out of Margaret, by commander-in-Chief. Royal Benedict is valued highly at Warlaby, and is rented out to the ueen ut 500 guineas year, The Jhriston tribe, of which Royal Stew- art, the sire of Royal George, is o doscéndant, holds tho place of honor among the Booth Short horns, and thoy originated from Ain- derby cow by Thomas Booth's Jerr: (4,097,) of the Lady Betty tribe,which cow, being put to the Halnaby Priam (2,462,) produced Ohriston. Royal Georgo is ({luito an admirably formed and stylsh young bull, with a fine head, good shoulders, straight back, great length and depth of quarters, broad across the loin, and he has that promising, growthy look about him which indicates that in another six "“:lmh. he will be a bull of good size and magnifizent proportions. In the red nus white bull Royal ister, calved July 23, 1880, bred in Ireland, Mr. Morgan has not as finished a youngster as iboyll George, yet there is no reason why he should not develop into as choice a Short- Horn as those of the great fatly of which he is a representative. {l sire was a Royal Crown, bred by Booth, he of the Royal Merry family. The dam of Royal Magister was Royal Modred, she of King William (Booth), the pedigree going down to Hopeful and Hecate. - Hopeful was one of the sires of the famous George tribe, of which Wedding-Day, the first-prize cow at the World's Exhibition in this city in 1876, was a descendant. Passing from the quarters of the bulls to the field in which the cows and calves were grazing, attention was drawn to a wull-flnuped red cow of strong Booth resemblance. In answer to a question as to her breeding, Mr. Morgan said that Meriam was calved March 11, 1876, and he considers her one of the best cows in the herd. She has a pretty head, well-shaped neck, fine shoulders, is very thick through the heart, level from shoulder to thigh, deep-flanked, broad across the loin, and full of quality. Her sire was Ro{il, Benedict, the sire of Mina, dam of Royal George; dam Martha, by King James of the Christon tribe. Meriam's heifer calf, Maid of New Wu-hhdy, dropped March 1, 1881, by Ra& tewart of the Christon famuly, is thickly framed, richly fleshed, and altogether a shapely heifer. *“I'hat,” said Mr. Morgan, pointin to a grand-looking red and white ww‘, “is on Queen, of the Bright Anna tribe. She was calved on the 4th of January, 1879, and was bred by Mr. Booth. Her sire was Royal Halnaby shchnlwn}, dam Bright Saxon, she by yal Prince, and 80 on down to the seventeenth dam.” There is hardlya cow at New Waralaby that impresses @ visitor more with the idea of & prize lorgan in his new ‘enter- | Ro; Short-Horn than the looks and gener- al conformation of S8axon Queen. She has a beautiful head, with an admir ably turned horn, splended neck vein, finely-fleshed shoulders, & good front, heavy n flank, and fleshed throughout, She is in calf to Royal Protector, abull of considerable prominence in England. In Marshall’s Gift, a red and white cow, bred by Mr. Pickerell, and drop ped Oct, 8, 1873, New Warlaby has undoubtedly a very choice cow. not as handsome as Meriam and S8axon Queen but quite as useful, of much substance, and of a family highly valued in Eng- land, She is a large-sized, deep-bar- reled cow, and one of the best milk ing cows that can be found. %flnm]m]l Gift's three-year-old roan daughter, Rosmond 3d, by Bezique, bred by Mr. Heinman, or Grattan Park, is a finely proportioned cow, with a good rib and loin, of pleasing look, and full of quality. Rosmond 3d dropped a_rather good-shaped and by Lord Highthorn. A splendid representative farhous Georgia family is the roan cow Georgin Rogia, bred by Mr, Hein- man, and dropped on the 21st of March, 1879. ih-r sire was King of Trumps, dam Generous, by Merry Monarch. Closely related to the dis- tinguished Centennial pri Wedding Day, she possesses acombi- nation of fine points which may not be tully outlined as those of her emi- nent cousin, but which will undoubt- edly develop as she grows older. Nothing even now can be advanced to her discredit in form and appear- ance, having a fine head and neck, well-laid shoulders, with rich color, exquisite flesh and majestic style, to- gether with capital ribs and beautiful symmetry. Georgia Regia’s half-sister, Georgia Rufa, lrmpped Hth of March, 1880, by Pluto, 18 also a neat, well-formed specimen of the Georgia family, and a8 both are well worthy of their high lineage, it is to be hoped that the pastures of New Warlaby will suit them, and that they will produce for Mr. Morgan a choice quality of Short- horns. Georgia Rufa has been served by Royal George, ‘‘Now, here,” said Mr. Morgan, placing his hand upon a symmetrical- [y formed roan, ‘‘isa cow I prize very hignly, and think from quality and high {ruodingllm has few equals. Her name is Moira, bred by Mrs. Perry, in Ireland, and dropped May 15, 1878. Moira's father was Red Cross Knight 35,299,) dam Royal Mary, was King ichard.” Moira may be considered the beau ideal of a Shorthorn. She has a handsome head and frame, with grand style and remarbably nice hair and flesh. Moira is in calf to Royal Crown, the produce of which should be exceedingly valuable. Bright Rose, dropped on the 10th of November, 1875, is an uncommon- ly fine-looking cow in appearance, be- ing well framed, level-backed, deep and lengthy quarters, and with a sur- prsingly good set of limbs. By Rily yal from Pride of the West, she was enabled with her admirable conforma- tion to canture two of “the highest prizes at Stowe and Bambrian, Her 1st of April son, Rose King, by High- thorn, is a shapely little tellow, rich in quality, and of considerable pro- mise. This completed the examina- tion of the valuable herd at New Warlaby, the thirteen head of which cost Mr, Morgan in England nearly $15,000. Inquiry as to the location, size, and conveniences of the quarters of the herd brought the reply from Mr. Mor- gan that he was going contrary to cus- tom, and proposes experimenting upon the treatment generally observed by breeders, As long as the rich pasture lasts the cows will be kept en- tirely in the field. He does not want them fat, either, as they are likely to throw their calves, MARKETING CATTLE. How the Wild Texas Steers are Driven to the Shipping Points by the Cow Boys. Kansas City Times, For the benefit of our eastern read- ers who never saw a wild Texan— either steer or cow-boy, we will en- deavor to give a famt idea of the manner in which large herds of cattle are driven to the various shipping points along the Missouri. Let us suppose that the purchase of the cattle has already been made, and a detail of cow-boys been selected to take charge of the herd and see to their safe delivery across the bosom of the Big Muddy. Only the finest thousands ot wild Texas cattle, and when the boys take possession of them, one of the number acts in the capacity of *‘boss.” Each cow-boy is mounted on a fine steed, and then the work of driving is commenced. The covered wagon containing beddingand food for the herders, and generally presided over by the cook, follows, or takes the lead as is most convenient, When it is difficult to make the herd move onward the drivers give vent to unearthly yells, that may be heard for miles, and rush forward with their ponies, never forgetting to yell until the cattle again move on. It some- times happens that they must pass through somo frontier village and the expectant citizens eagerly throng .the public thoroughfare to witness the sn-hing, crowding and rushing of hun- reds of wild cattle that never before saw human habitation, Occasionally a small boy gives vent to a miniature cow-boy whoop, and then the cattle, seemingly with one accord, rush off in the opposite direction followed by tne herders eager to head them off and swearing lustily at the youth who caused the stampede, However, they are soon turned, the small boy rushes to the arms of his father, and the herd moves on. The real fun and danger does not commence until the loading of the boat that crosses them to the eastern banks of the mighty river of the west. Previous te this they are driven into the shipping sf yards, separated in small herds and placed in pens ready for loading. Wieuavur the boat is ready the pen is o , the boys rush in with their ponies and with ‘shouts and curses the now terrified cattle are diven into the ‘‘chute” and rushed headlong on the boat. Occasio 3 however, the loading is more difficult and often attended with danger, The cattle, while in the chute, become scared, refuse to go aboard, and in- stantaneously rush back to the start- ing place; the mounted cow-boys put magnificently | promising bull calf on March 17, 1881, | steers are selected from the herd of | h; THE OMAHA p;\lI‘Y BEE: TUESDAY AUGU spurs to their ponies in order to get beyond the reach of their murderous looking horns, while those who have undertaken the job on foot hound lightly over the fence toa place of ety. During this excitement the boys never forget to give vent to the most_hideous yells imaginable that may be heard for miles up and down the river. The cow-boys are persevering fel- lows, and soon succeed in loading their cattle—oftentimes two or three days are spent in loading, during which time the cattle are without food or water—but not without some loss to the herd, Occasionally one falls overbeard and is drowned, while others fall down and are trampled upon and killed by the thoroughly ex- cited herd. The loss of horns is always expocted, and one can usually see a score or more broken off while a fow hundred cattle are being loaded. When the herd is delivered to the buyer the boys usually “‘take in” the nearest town and make things lively 2 en return to the o of the other ow-punchers a chance to visit civili zation, In regard to the age at which well- grown hei should bebred, we believ that nothing 18 gained by coupling with the male until they are verging on maturity; then they have reached a point when the requirements of a footus will not interfere with their own growth; but they should be bred as soon as they reach this point, in order to bring into action the lacteal functions which are more easily stim- ulated when young, than if neglected and allowed to remain quiescent until a later period. Some of the best breeders we know, breed their virgin stock at from 15 to 18 months from birth. And experience goes to prove that when thus bred they make more docile cows as well as better milk- ers than if allowed to go unserved until twenty-four or thirty months old. Besides this the earlier profit they bring is an important considera- tion. When such cows have survived their usefulness in the dairy or on the farm in the production of milk and butter, or cheesd, they can easily be made ready for the block, and their broad backs, fine quality and easy fattening habit which shorthorns and their grades possess, come in to add an extra and acceptable amount to the sum total of their usefulness and profit.—[Prairie Farmer. The Dairy. While the dairy interest is attract- ing wide attention, and will continue to do 80 in this country—because it is a source of a large export trade, as well as supplying a growing demand for cheese and butter of high quality at home—the development of decp milking cows ought to command the serius attention of dairymen and farm- ers generally. The question as to the best breed for the dairy has been a prolific theme of discussion, each of the prominent breeds having no lack of friends to champion - their claims to suetiority. While disclaiming a de- cided preference for any particular breed, we have steadily advocated and advised our dairy and farmer readers to improve the cows they have, by breeding the best of them—those that give the best returns in the dairy—to pure bred males that come of well es- tablished milk straing of families of some of the improved breeds. Neither in the dairy nor on the farm, ar a rule, does the improvement of the milking qualities of the cow receive the at- tention it deserves. While the dairyman must study his interests in the selection of stock adapted to his particular line of busi- ness, or his specialty the general far- mer will find it to s advantage to raise stock combining in the same ani- mal the production of both beef and milk, for it will hardly be questioned that it is only on large farms that dif- ferent breeds of cattle, for different objects, can be kept with the most profit. The cow for the farmer is one that combines the two qualities of beef and milk, and high grades may be, and are, produced with the short- horn cross that pessess these two qualities in a marked degree. The evidence is conclusive on this point, The milking quality of this renowned race is well authenticated; the records are replete with evidence of the breed to produce deep aptness of the breed to produce deep milkers. The abse: of this quality n animals of this breed is due to breeding to points other than milk; but with judi- cious breeding in the direction of dairy qualities, these qualities are, as s been demonstrated, easily re- stored, Prof. Arnold says in his work on “‘Dairyng” that ‘it is doubt- ful whether there has evor been any better milk stock than the Short- horns, and they will have a most per- sistent tendency to transmit that quality to their descendants, and where a deep milking quality has not been counteracted, or where it has been the least restrained, as in the Princess family, it has remained near- lyin its original state and is trans. mitted with most remarkable cer- tainty.” In breeding to obtain what is want- ed, several important questions are to be considered, and one of the first is the age at which heifers should be bred to develop the cow. It has been apt- ly said that the heifer is the making of the cow; for however finely bred she may be her subsequent usefulness and value may be seriously impaired by negleet. Judicious treatment during calfhood —which weans plenty of suit- able food and exercise~-give fine muscular development, vigor, strength and natural size, instead of a dwarfed body, impaired constitution in conse- quence of want of food and care. ood treatment insures thritty growth without fattening, for if the tendency to fatten is dovoi‘upml by over-feeding, it will be at the expense of the lacteal functions. Worthy of Praise. As a rule we do not recommend pa- tent medicines, but when we know of one that really is a public benefactor, and does positively cure, than we con- sider it our duty to impart that infor- wation to all. Electric bitters are truly a most valuable medicine, and will" surely cure Biliousness, Fever and Ague, Stomach, Liver and Lidney complaints, even where all other rem- edies fail. We know whereof we lfiuk and can freely recommend to .——(Rx. Bold at BO cents a bottle Lsh & McMahon, 4) Cualture of Currants Currants are not appreciated as they | deserve to be. They can be raised at less expense than almost any kind of small fruit, while they can be used for a greater number of purposes, They are excellent for pies, tarts and sauce while green, and as table fruit when ripe they have few superiors. They remain on the bush a very long time, and are not likely to fall off even when quite ripe. By common consent they make the finest jelly that can be produced, while a very good substitute for grape wine may be made from them, It is very easy to obtain a sup- oly of currant bushes or of sprouts rom which bushes can be grown The best cuttings are obtained from wood grown the same y or the year pre- vious to that in which they are taken. They should be about six inches long and’ rooted by placing them perpen- dicularly in the ground so that only about two buds are above it. They should stand in rows five or six inches | apart, the rows being at least a foot apart. The soil occupied by the nur- sery rows should be quite rich and_be kept free from weeds and grass, The young bushes can be transplanted to the rows where they are to stand per- nently at the end of one or two It is best to cut and plant cut- nd to transplant bushes in the fall just after the leaves have fallen from the stalks. 1If set at this time roots will make a good growth before the ground freezes. The rows of bushes should be about five feet apart, but the bushes may be within three feot of each other i the row. The culture consists in keeping the soil free from grass and weeds and in the liberal application of manure. The currant isa very gross feeder and to insure vigorous bushes and a large yield of choice fruit, much ma- nure must be applied. It is well to apply stable manure in the form of a mulch m the fall, and to work it into the soil in the spring. Urine from the chamber or stable is an excellent fertilizer for currants. Tt is not best to run a plow or cultivator between rows of currant bushes, as either of them is likely to damage the roots. As the bushes become old and large it is best to remove some of the old wood every year. Currant bushes should not stand on ground shaded by trees or fences, No Matter What Happens Yon may rest assured that yon are safe in being speedily cured by Tiomas' EcLic. TRIC O1L in all cases of rheumatism, neu- ralea, toothache, ete. One trial only is necessary to prove its efficacy. augl-1w FEENEY & CONNOLLY, BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERSI Of ¢ ery grade and size at At Prices Heretofore Un- heard of. They have this week added to their stock & splendidinew Jot of Ladies and Misse's FINEST FRENCH KID SHOES Recelvod direct from the manuiactory. 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