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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-19

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Labor Reform Pnrty-Nho They nrr Gaing 10
support.


meeting or the General COMMITTEE nr the Labor
Reform party held last evening at kolp's Hail.
No 5)7 sum street, James Connolly presiding anu
John ". Bossng, Secretary.
1he Executive Committee reported iav0rably on
tac condition ana numerical standing OF the party
Ia inc iihelent districts
The COMMITTEE on Mass Meeting. 10 be held at an
early date IN the Cooper Institute, reported pro-
press
On tuesday evening next a mectiag viii he leld
IN room "a, cooper bnon, 10 decide whether theY
VIII nominate county ticket go ~ with some
other party. They say, however, That they will not
endorse The iull ticket vi any parry. but sunporr the
candidates VINO are friendly 10 aud IN sympathy
Win the worklfgneu, Irrespective OF what pol zeal
organization dominates them.
Mozart Hall Congressional Conventions.
The Mozart Hal Congressional conventions were
announced for last evening. Only four out OF the
six were however, held. anu ONLY wo nominations
were made:-For the rifrh Congressional district,
william X. Roberts; for The sixth Congressional
district, $. >. Cox.
III the Fourth Congressional district there was the
mcipsJ farce or convention. In The Eighth ana
Ninth districts the party seemed TO bc known by
Congressional name, Du. no local habitatjon, not
witlisaBding that places OF meeting had been a3yor
Used.
YauiE Democracy Sou,ipas Ions.
several adjourned conventions OF the Young demo
Iars were led last evening, but only one nouina-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-19
OCEAN STEAMERS.

BATE or DEPARTURES PROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTH OF OCTOBER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-19
klscs COUNTY POLITICS.

Republicans County Nominations.
The Republican County Convention met last even
ing and was called 70 order by MI. Charles b. Nor
ton. Mr.. Morton was made permanent chairman
and X. J. wilds and Andrew Hagenau were chosen
secretaries. The following nominations were then
nAde:-
Registers. d. Maddox.
County Clerk General James Jourdan.
SurrOgate--Peter w. Ostiander.
superintendent Of Poor. Fourth dislrict-John G..
TAndevecr.
Justice Of Sessions Barnet johnson.
The convention then adjourned. the delegates and
others who had gathered about the place cheering
Justify Tor the ticket.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-19

Erooi,lyu Congressional Non,lmasiau.
SIlss Il. butcher was nominated for Congress IN the
Second Congressional district, Brooklyn. by accla-
nation, al the convention which was held al repub
mean headquarters Washington street. last eveninr.
Mr. Datcier Is supervisor oi internal rev enue. Tue
dlstiIci rs largely Qem0ciatic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-19
CLEARED.

PORT or VIEW YoRK. OCTOBER is, 1870.
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Democratic Meeting in the Thirteenth Ward
Letter rom Governor H0nman.

Democratic Meeting In the Thirteenth Ward
Letter rom Governor Hoffman,.
A democratic meeting was held under tho auspices
or the Ib,reeDrh Ward Association in Temperance
Hail, South Second street, last evening. Mr. Robert
Macoy occupied the chair and Mr. BENJAMIN s.
Waters acted as secretary. The meeting was large
and singnary harmonious After the adoption Of
resolutions endorsing the State ticket and pedgIng
allegiance TO the General Committee Of the county
the chairman read the following letter from Cover
nor Hoffman ia response 10 an invitation extended
70 MIN 10 address the democracy OF the Eastern Dis
trlct Oh BROOKLYN
NEW YORK, TUESDAY MORNING, Oct. re, 1870.
NY DEAN sla have received yonr letter OF this morning
would very gladly accept invitation speak The
Eastern district OF Brookynif could but my purpose
arnnincsd, has been end not 10 make On any)
speeches Daring this lwh 10 abstain from speech
making much possible aud friends generally
been tlnd enough 10 excuse hope committee
Mili do Yours haste. JOHN r. HOFFMAN.
isoERRT MAccY, President.
Tie letter was ordered 70 he inserted in the min
ntes OF Tie association, alter which addresses were
delivered by y. j. Spencer Robert Macoy amt
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
ROBBINS PATENT Book REST I'll

ROBBINS PATENT Book REST. This
little article meets want long felt by
every student who reads to any extent
To enable q scholar to sit erect, his book
should STAND, and not lie on his desk
Various contrivances 20 secure this OBJ
iect have been placed in the market, but
their mechanism has been so complex,
and their expense so great, that only .
few find their way into use. But here is an
article made of two pieces of wood and
two wires, with hinge joint, costing the
scholar only Forty Cents, and answering
the purpose Of ruler, of measure for
map drawing, (having a graduated scale
on one side at the same time furnishing
a Book Rest, holding any ordinary szed
book, at any desired angle. Every schol-
ar in school should have one, and all who
use books should be supplied. For sale
by p Lawrence.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

THE furniture rooms Of Thee
George Jr., are an honor to our city. In
them will be found everything in the
line of cabinet ware, upholstery DC,
which the wants of Iowa County de-
mand. Call and examine, two doors
above the Presbyterian church, = tho
new brick block.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

The CRY STORE has reputation
which is securing it good trade even
this season, when other establishments
are complaining Of dull times. For any
thing in the line Of staple or fancy dry
goods call on us, we will give you q,
good goods at as low prices as any house
in the city. SHERWOOD u BERo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

Dressed and live hogs wanted. Farmers,
sell no hogs until you see me or my agents
| am now prepared to pay the highest price,
and will pay more than others in this sec.
tion of the country can pay, "
J. SrRAcHAI.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

BILLIARDS. Mr.. VIM. WALKER has
added an attractive feature to his fine
hotel, consisting of two fine, new, four.
pocket, slate.bed billiard tables. No
iqour is sold in the hall Order and quiet
reigcs throughout the place, and bis billiard
hall with such surroundings must become
popular with those who enjoy the scientific
game yet don't enjoy drunken crowds.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

For SALE.-A two-seated seco nd
hand cutter. Enquire OF
Off Z. s. SPRAauI.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

THE neatest style Of hat, the
American Girl, for sale at DELLER's, in
all colors. Call and examine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
A. CHANCE TO MAXI
$ 10000

4 NY person or persons that will bring me Sewing
N Machine that will excel the calebr ated siDs6
Sewing Mschins or Knitter that is equal to IN
proved Lamb Knitting Machine can have an OPP Or
tunty OF clearing Ave hundred dollars for his Goa bio
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
AQritnltural Column.

The reading columns on this page will be devot-
Cd mainly to topics pertaining to the FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers of the BULLETIN
are cordially invited to write for it,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
When to Market Farm Produce,

At a late meeting of the Little
Falls, n. Y, Farmers Club, Mr..
Cronkhite read an essay from which
we make the following extract:
''Thc most successful farmer las a
rule), and he who can show the best
balance sheet at the end of the year,
markets his produce when it is rea-
dy for the market. After having
prepared your articles for the mark
ct as has been advised, take the
market price and pocket the money.
Your neighbors may, in some in
stances, sell for higher price by
holding, but in the experience of ten
years, You will be far ahead. Pro-
duce marketed, is done with, and
all waste, shrinkage, and care Of it
ceases; and then you have the use
Of your money and can apply it
where it will be OF use. One more
reason for this time Of marketing is.
that dealers are in the market, and
have made their arrangements for
buying.
1t is important to the farmer, in
disposing Of his produce, that he
should meet Il good demand. This
he will be most likely to find when
the article is yielded from his farm,
and is ready for the market. Deal
crs have then arranged with banks
for funds, and are anxious to buy.
You will always meet poor market
when buyers have closed their ac-
counts and gone home. You will
be considered out Of season, and if
YOU sell at all it must be at sacritic-
ing concessions in price.
Monday is our market day for
butter and cheese here, and he
who would sell well must be here
then. as buyers are here then, and
on Thursday his load will 90 begg-
ing about the streets for buyer.
Prepare your articles in the best
manner for market. Represent
them honestly and fairly to the
market, and then sell them ut the
best price the market offers. Let
your motto be "keep selling" and
your cash account will be largely
in your favor"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25

The shelled grain alone shrinks
much in bulk, and loses in weight
by long drying. In one experiment
where the corn, drying slightly till
January, was placed and well ex-
posed in room heated by stove,
it lost one-twentieth in bulk in three
weeks, and about one-eight in weight.
After drying some months longer,
it lost more, so as to shrink to a
bulk, compared with its original
size, as six is to seven. The
decrease in weight by this thorough
drying was as six to five. This re-
suit nearly corresponded with that
of another experiment, where the
corn was dried on the cob in a room
where no fire was kept.
1t will be seen by these expert
ments, that corn shelled and sold in
the early part of Winter, can be
disposed Of at better profit for
eighty cents per bushel in weight,
than at dollar per bushel the fol-
lowing Summer or Autumn; and
that there would be nearly but not
quite this difference, if the two con-
ditions Of the grain were sold on
the cob.
AS We have already said, the re-
suit will vary with seasons, and
they will doubtless be affected by
the kind of corn, whether it be the
eight-rowed with slender cob, or
the dent or gourd-seed, with thick
heavy cob. We state the result OF
these various experiments to show
how easily farmers may determine
for themselves, how much they gain
or lose by selling early or by keep
ing their grain a long time. To be
sold shellcd, it must of course be
well dried to keep sound and free
from moulidness; but in the ear it
may be disposed Of at any time when
there is a market for it in this con-
dition.- Country Gentleman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
Mulching Bearing Fruit Trees.

There is no doubt now by our
most intelligent horticulturists
about the practical advantages to
be gained by mulching the surface
of the orchard and fruit garden.
This should be more generally prac-
ticed in fruit-producing districts;
for it is the least expensive and
most effective method Of protecting
the fruit trees against the bad re
suits often following the frequent
and sudden changes of the temper
atu.e during the summer and fall
months, when the surface of the
ground is left exposed to the direct
rays Of the sun. Again, when the
mulch is put two or three inches in
thickness, the surface soil is con
stantly moist and loose, even when no
rain falls for term of several weeks,
and the trees or fruit receive no
check for want of moisture and food
under such circumstances.
My method is to cultivate the
space between the rows Of trees in
the orchard, taking a small one
horse pillow and cultivator, running
not more than two inches deep, dur
ing the early part of the season.
From the lst to the 18th Of July
have put on a heavy coating of salt
hay, covering the surface as far as
the branches extend. After this
there is no more trouble with weeds
or grass. There may be few
scattered ones start up, but they
are easily destroyed.
Every fruit grower knows that
two or three weeks before the time
of gathering the main crop of fruit
fine specimens are falling off by
strong winds. When the ground is
mulched the majority of such speci-
linens are not bruised or injured for
sale. This saving, alone, consider
pays me for the trouble of mulching
the orchard.
There is only one serious draw
back to the application of mulch
this is the danger Of the hay or
straw getting on fire when rendered
dry by continual warm weather.
Rural New Yorker.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
Death Of Cattle from Eating Com
Su?at.f'

A correspondent OF the Black
Earth (Wisconsin) 44drertiser says
Mr.. Lee, of Mazomanie, recently
lost one COW and two hcifers from
eating the substance generally
known as "corn smut" 1t was eat
en- in field where the corn had
been husked except the ears con-
tanning this smut. An cxaminati ton
of the stomachs showed large guam
titles of this substance, with corn,
and it was inferred that it was the
cause of DEATH Western Farmer.
Here it will be seen is that same
old smut question again, which was
so fully discussed in our columns,
two years ago, by our own farmers,
who had encountered the difficulty,
and were fully posted in reference
to it. Their unanimous opinion was
that smut had nothing to do with
killing the cattle. The difficulty
arises from their eating so large an
amount of dry husks and stalks,
without sufficient water, that they
will not digest, and become cause
Of inflammation. Some thought that
there was no danger in turning cat
tie into the stalk field if they had
water often enough. Others thought
there was danger at first, even with
plenty of water, that cattle would
cat more of this dry fodder than
they could dispose of. All agreed
that as matter of safety the cattle
should at first be allowed in the
stalk-feld but an hour or so at q
time, and then with plenty of water.
Let them feed in the stalk-ticld an
hour or two then turn them into
grass is well, for the green grass
will counterfeit the dryness Of the
corn fodder. After the cattle be-
come accustomed to the corn fodder
there is no danger. "Smut' will not
then hurt them. Those who follow
the precautions here given them
will have no trouble from ''smut."
Those who turn their cattle into a
stalk field at first, and let them feed
at will, and without full supply OF
water, will run great risk Of losing
their stock. Smut may be found in
tnc stomachs OF dead cattle, but it
viii be found with mess Of dry
corn fodder, which would do the
work all the same were the smut not
there.-Ioeru TifY RtpubIicun.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
Making the Pigs fat.

Pigs are scarce and pork is likely
to command a good price. A well
fatted pig brings at least two cents
per pound more than one with bare
kidneys and thin sides. Eight
bushels of corn, with ordinary pigs,
that have nearly attained their
growth, should give at least 100
pounds of growth. At 10 cents per
pound, live weight, the present price
for fat pigs in Chicago, this would
give us one dollar q bushel for corn.
But this is not all. If we sell a pig
not half fat, weighing say $50
pounds, we should get only cents
per pound, or $40. Keep this pig
two months, and feed it eight bush
els of corn and it should then weigh
$50 pounds, and bring, without any
advance in price, 10 cts. per pound,
or $35. In this way we get SIS for
eight bushels of corn, or SI.s74 per
bushcl.
During October, fattening pigs
should be pushed forward as rapid
ly as possible. 1t is poor economy
to feed them on nubbins, or soft
immature corn. Better give such
to the cattle, or to mich cows. But
if it must be fed to the pigs let them
at any rate have one or two meals
a day Of sound corn, and take pains
to induce them to eat as much as
they can digest.
The chief points in fattening pigs
are: Comfortable quarters, a con
slant supply of water in a separate
trough, regular feeding, and undis-
turbed sleep. AS to how long it will
be profitable to continue the fatten.
ing, we know of no better test than
the amount of food consumed. A
two hundred pound pig that is do
ing well will eat at least a bushel of
corn week-and if he eats more
and digests it you may be pretty
sure he is growing rapidly and is
paying well for his feed; but as he
gets "tilled up he will cat less, and
so long as this is due to his being
more quiet and contented, and to
sleeping more, it is little or no dis
advantage, but when it arises from
loss of appetite, or impaired diges-
ton, there is little profit in keeping
him longer.
A three hundred and fifty or four
hundred pound pig, that cannot be
induced to eat more than three
quarts of corn meal a day, must be
gaining very little and had much
better be killed and put into the
pork barrel.-.1m .1gricrHuist.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25

An ANCIENT APPLE TREE.-Ac-
cordlng to a correspondent Of the
Oh'o F"rn,er, Defiance, Ohio, can
claim the largest and oldest apple
tree known in this country. Its di-
mentions are thus given: "One
foot from the ground, the trunk is
fifteen feet in circumference; four
feet from the ground it forms three
branches, OF nearly equal size, one
Of which was blown down some
years since, the second blew down
last spring and still hangs to the
trunk, and is now in full leaf: the
third branch stands erect, is very
thrifty and now full of apples of
good size" AT an early day in the
hist@y Of Ohio, Fort Miami was q
military post in possession of the
French, and in the absence of any
thing authentic, concerning the his
tory of this old tree, it is supposed
TO have been planted by the French
when in possession. The editor of
the F'trwer says: "This must he
the apple tree known as Fort Miami
OF which we saw specimens at the
genealogical shows, years ago"
1t is described in EIhotPs Tu;t
Booh, page 79l, and in Wuydeu's
f"mo/ogY, page 547. A medium
size, late winter or spring apple.
something like the Winter Pear
main.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
Short-Horns in the West.

While the most costly herd Of
Short-horns in the United States is
that Of Messrs. Walcott d Campbell,
of New York State, and while Mr..
Cochrane, Of Quebec, Canada East
has probably expended moro money
than any other American in import
ing them, it is now admitted that
the w estern States contain number
Of herds that will compare. ye"y
favorably with any in the world.
The auction sale of Mr.. McMiIlan's
famous Ohio herd in June last, real
lied higher prices than had ever
been obtained for so large a number
of animals in one herd. Away up
in the far northwest, at MinneapO-
lis, Minnesota, Col. King is collect
ing herd which bids fair to rival
in cost the famous New York Mills
herd. 1t is announced that he has
recently purchased Mr.. Cochrane's
famous imported COW, Rosedale-
probably the grandest appearing
So" III AAIIlcIlCd-lOT SlZ,OOU, Jnc
highest price ever paid for any COW
or bull. In half dozen Western
States can be found bulls and COWS
the price of which ranges well up
in the thousands.
This alone, however, is not con-
elusive evidence of excellence-and,
in fact, we think there is no aucs-
ton that in the matter of value and
prices the estimates made are in
many cases purely speculative and
as tlctlclOuS as were the prices of
Merino sheep few years since.
But as to actual excellence for the
purposes designed, there are Short
Horn breeders in Ohio, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Mis-
souri, and Kentucky who have no
need to fear comparison with any
animals ever shown. This fact was
prominently brought out at the re-
cent Fairs-best perhaps at the
Illinois State and St. Louis Fairs,
when the exhibitions Of Short-Horns
were, probably, the best ever made.
= Western Eurmer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25

Vicious Cows.

J. NJ. Case, a Wisconsin dairy
man, talks in this wise about the
management Of viciously opposed
cows:
Injury often results from attacks
of the strong and spitefully dispos-
ed COWS, that are found in every
herd, on the weak. Toprevcnt this,
the tips of the horns should be saw
ed off and covered with buttons.
Often it is best to yard this class by
themselves. 1t is also necessary,
sometimes, to give protection from
the same disposition on the part of
the attendants. No beating should
be allowed, or running to and from
the pasture, or in the yard. Govern
by Kindness rather than by force,
and it will react favorably on the
disposition of the herd. The dispo-
sition and qualities of COWS are
greatly Influenced by the care and
treatment they receive, and this full
Nv explains the fact why those dairy
men who feed most literally also
treat their cows most gently, and
who are most considerate Of their
comfort, have the best and most
profitable dairies.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
Saving Trees Girdled by Mice.

The best method of saving trees
which have been girdled by mice, is
to graft scions under the bark, thus
forming bridge, or aqucduct, to
convey the sap over. The scions
should be inserted under the bark
at least an inch at each end, and Of
course must not be less than two
inches longer than the wound.
Choose good, stout, thrifty shoots
for scions, secure them before they
start, and insert without delay as
soon as the bark will separate from
the wood, pairing off the end of the
scion on one side.
1t has been recommended, in or
der to save bending the scion, which
in the attempt to spring back will
be apt to displace itself, to split it
in two for the whole length, placing
the split side next to the tree; but a
much better way, though a little
more trouble, is to take gouge and
cut, in that part of the wood which
has been barred by the gnawing Of
the mice, a groove to receive the
inner part Of the scion. In this way
it can be kept straight without split
ting, and there will be no loss by
evaporation from. the split surface.
The gratis must be tied in care
fully, and the ends covered with
wax, to exclude the air; but we
have found the best way to be to
cover the whole of the gratis with
grating clay, and bind cloth on
the outside.-,Jour. Of agriculture.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-25
WIN II q Il LlE T..

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Drink,
Warmers Viuum Vita " inc Of Life. is
free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being
prepared for those who require a stimulant II is
splendid appetizer and tonic and the finest thing
IN the world for purifying the blood. II is the
most pleasant and delicious article ever offered To
the public, far superior to brandy, whisky, wine,
biters or any other article. Ii is more healthy,
and cheaper Both male and female, Young or
old can take the Wine of Life. 1t is, i'll fact, life
prcserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health
and free flow Of lively spirits, will do well to
take the Wine of Life Ii is different from any
thing ever before in use. II is sold by druggists;
also at all respectable saloons. Price One Dollar,
quart bottles.