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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-01-15

tear, not what they would be worth as
secondhand goods. The results were
checked BY an Independent computation
IN which the annual product or importa-
ton Of each class Of household goods was
taken into account, and an average "liie"
In use assigned 10 tho goods In each class.
1t Ia added that 'the result strikingly cor.
roborated the first computation" gT
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-01-15
FARM PROPERTY,

The apparently excessive value assigned
to three.iourths Of the value Of agricultural
and manufacturing products, and Of i'm.
portations Of foreign goods, must be quail.
fed by tho reflection that the producers'
and importers' prices have been increased
to allow for the added cost utter passirip
through the hands OF transportation com.
paniee, middlemen and retail traders. In
reaching the aggregate property in resi-.
dence and business real estate, reference
was had to the number Of families not en-.
gagged In agriculture classified according 10
occupations md presumed means Of living:
to the annual production OF the BUILDING
trades to Bradslred's figures; to the known
facts regarding the real estate occupied BY
certain branches Of manufacturing Industry
from which proportions may bs derived
applicable to other branches respect,
ing which this claRs Of information il
not attainable; to the figures OF assessment
OF real estate In many cities, corrected &C.
cording to careful returns from bankers
real estate agents, business men and public
officials, and then again taken in connec.
tlon with the known urban population Of
the country. The values attributed to tho
aggregate farming property Of the country,
to The mines, railroads, etc, are derived
from ptsitive returns in other branches OF
the CenHuH 4sN r,H
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-01-15

up the aggregate arc expressed as follows !:
4l. ,.5 y Z "a A!llions
1877
Kcsdeneo nod bltiucss real cs:Rte, capital ~ 70
9ssl
Rsi roacs hnd equipment. 3i
1elcgraphs. shipping aud 40
Live stock, whether Oh or OIL farmf, farming gs..
tools and 4O6
Household furniture, pnlutiugs books, O. 9th. =.
Plng.I jewelly; housenoid supplies OF food. y y
fuel, 900
Miuts ,inctuGins petroleum wel,) and quar- !" 4
lies, tygeihcr wi h nne.hAlf Il the snnusl ~
product Ieckoued as the Syersgc supply on
7so
1hree.quatiers OF tue snnuM pr Iduct u sgd-' -.
culture and mauufA.tur and OF the an " /
q nuAl importation Of focisn goods, es3umcd 2 :.
to be the average supply on hand. 6l60
Churches, Schools asyllins. public bultdirga 81
from taxation e,eco
speeie........ GlI
Miscellaneous i,cas including toos OF me. f Y =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-01-15

O. s. Vandal and Charles Rankin, Of
est Yirginia,are at the American. George
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
HOW TO GROW STRAWBERRY PLANTS,

Thomas D. Baird, prominent Kentucky
agriculturist, gives the Indiana Fagnsey the
following Instructions in regard to growing
strawberry plants
The first requirement to successful straw
berry culture is good plants. You may
take the best variety, but unless your plants
are strong you cannot be very successful.
To grow good plants, take plat of ground
in size according to the number of plants
you wish to raise, break it deep and then
manure it well. II to be had, take well
rotted compost, one-third stable manure to
two-thirds leaf mold or wood soil. Let it
be worked deep and thoroughly with the
soil. Now procure from reliable nursery
man such varieties as you wish to grow
Mark of the rows five feet apart with a
small shovel plow, that the burrows may be
shallow and narrow. Set the plants in
these burrows two feet apart. Set them so
as to have the roots straight and smooth,
spread slightly fan-shape. If the soil be too
dry, puddle the roots and then set. As
soon as the plants are well established be-
gin cultivating them. See that the soil is
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
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GRATING THE GRAPE.

Ii Is not necessary 10 use any sort of ap.
plication to exclude moisture in grating
the grape. See that the union is carefully
made so that the cambuns OF graft and
stock meet, and merely put deep enough in
the ground so that soil shall cover all except
the top eye. If one desires to use any appli.
ance, the best is made of old. nearly worm
out muslin. calico or cotton cloth. Tear il
INTO strips about one foot wide and wind
these into roll as tightly as possible I'm
merse these rolls in melted grafting-wax,
made quite hot, until they are thoroughly
saturated. Allow them to drain, and then
unroll while warm. laying on some damp
surface to cool. These can be torn into
strips to the width desired to wind the place
of union. This cloth, after being in the
ground short time, becomes rotten and
readily yields to the growth of the vine.-
Cor. Rural Neao Yorker.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

kept mellow during the growing seas on.
Keep all blossoms off, as the berries will
not do much good the first year, and they
take the strength from the roots to make
them. 1t seems that the first effort OF the
plant is to produce fruit. but if the blossoms
are kept off. the force OF the roots is taken
up in plant growth, and they will soon send
out runners. AS soon as the plants form on
the runners, see that they have mellow
bed, so that the tender roots may readily
penetrate into the soil. Keep off all lateral
runners. That is matter of great impor-
tance. A lateral never makes a good plant.
In fact believe if they are not kept off the
berry will degenerate. Strawberry plants
are fit for setting only during the season in
which they are formed, or early next spring.
If older than this, the roots become hard
and black, when it is difficult to make them
live, and they are not at all likely to grow
thrifty.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
SOWING SEEDS.

One of he most wasttul practices in farm
ing, and one that seems to be entirely oyer
looked by the great ajority of farmers is
that of inequality in the covering OF seeds.
Drilling obviates this to great extent; it
does so completely when the land is proper
ly prepared. The want of thorough prepar-
alton OF the surface is principal source of
the evil, whether the seeds are broadcasted
or drilled If the operations of the market
gardener are observed, it will be seen that
his preparations for seeding are most sys-
tematic and exact. For the larger seeds,
drills OF uniform depth are provided, and
in order that proper uniformity may be
maintained, the surface of the soil is brought
to fine degree OF puGverizahon, so as to
avoid all inequalities. The depth of the
drills correspond with the size of the seeds,
and the result of this adaptation is uni
form condition of termination and series of
equally vigorous plants. With seeds of the
finest grades, smooth surface is prepared,
the seeds scattered evenly over it, and all
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

the covering given is that afforded bv pass
ing roller over the ground, crumblne
such small Jumps as may exist, and, the
most important point, pressing the seeds
hrmly in the soil. With seeds thus commit
tea TO the groudd there is an equal devel-
opment of plant; fewer seeds will be needed,
because every seed will vegetate and pros
duce healthy plant, vigorous from the
start. But TO secure the best results. seeds
should be covered with such a depth of soil
as is found most suitable to their size and
KIND; the nature and character of the soil
Will also be taken into consideration. On
light sandy soils a deeper covering may be
allowed than would be proper in strong
clay soil, and in all cases a heavier COVERING
may be allowed in dry climate than
would be proper in wet one The best
crops can only be secured when happv
combination of all the elements of success
are provided, and one of the most important
is that OF putting the seed properly in the
SOil.-EE
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

The cost of farming old land may be as
certained by sub,racting the cost of break
ing and backsetting, which would leave
$500; or il the price of seed is desired to be
included, one dollar may be added. which
would make the cost $6O6. However in
the above total no seed is added, yet 81. %
is added toi stubble powing which should
not be in the case OF new land as breaking.
backsetting and stubble-plowng are not all
chargabe to the same crop. So it will be
seen that SIS per acre will cover the cost of
crop Oh new land and Sc on old land, in
cluding everything. This is the average
cost per acre. We have been furnished with
the figures on the maximum and minimum
cost also, but give the average, believing it
will prove more satisfactory. The cost of
keeping horses on this farm is estimated at
"a cents per day.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
EXPERIMENT WITH THE WELCOME OATS

STEvENsvILLE, Mont, Feb. 20, 1884.
Editor Husbandman
In your issue OF the 2lst inst, you ask
those who have tried the Welcome oats for
information concerning them.
Last spring | received one two ounce
package OF Welcome oats from Burpee &
Go. which | planted on the 25th of April.
one grain in a place. and about one foot
apart each way. The ground was so dry
many of the seeds never germinated. There
was but little rain in the spring and not any
after the 10th of June tor about seventy
days. The water having unexpectedly been
shut oil they were not irrigated until the
first week in August The ground had
never been manured. but was kept clean
while the oats were growing. They possess
all the good qualities: The grains are short
and very plump; the variety early and pro-
ductive. Burpee & Co. have awarded me
supplementary prize of twenty-five dollars
forNthe second largest yield on record-three
hundred and thirty-two pounds from two
ounces.
AS many seedsmen this year offer premi-
nms tor the largest yields from their seeds,
Montana ought to win the highest honors.
r. PARKHURsT.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
ARBOR DAY IN NEBRASKA

In order to increase the interest in Arbor
Day in Nebraska, the State Board of Aeri-
culture offers the following premiums for
tree planting. Competitors are required to
do their planting on the third Wednes day
in April. 1884.
For the greatest number of trees planted
on the day mentioned, to include fruit. for
est. evergreen, and all varie ties, the premi-
um is fifty $50 second largest number of
trees, S25; grea test number of hard wood
trees, $25; greatest number of cuttings, $40.
They also offer premium of $50 for the
greatest number of trees planted by one
person during the month of April, 1884, the
labor TO be performed by the competitor.
They also offer $50 for the largest number
of frnit trees set out or planted Exceeding
5,0O9) in the place they are to grow, and not
less than four nor more than twelve feet
apart, each way, and put out during the
year.
Statements in relation to planting on Ar
Dor Day must be made under oath. with the
attestation of two disinterested witnesses.
Four-htths of the tees must be alive and in
good growing condition on September. Is.
1884, and the statement of planting must
state distance apart planted, and kind OF
trees planted. Cuttings will be counted on
ly for competition for the premium offered
for euttinpS
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

IN an orchard at Marion, Conn, is an ap-
pie Tree considered as probably the largest
IN the world. 1t is Is feet inches in cir.
cumference at the base, and is 60 feet high,
Its age is estimated at l75 to $50 wears. It
had IL branches, and had been accustomed
to bear on five of them one year and on five
the other. Centennial year it took a patri-
Que freak and bore on every branch and has
so continued to. The bushels are manv
and the fruit said to be good.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

lHE HUsBANDMAN favors early planting.
somettmes occurs that oats and wheat
|s0|n latest comes up best and makes the
~ crop, yet taking the result of number
\. years it has been demonstrated that the
sowing was safest and best. Some
ea'lohs are naturally warmer than others
m au farmers should manage so as to sow the
',S land first. Low bottom land is coldest:
should be plowed as early as possible. but
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
No. 10

farm big or little, and separated from any
other community.
In conclusion, we would urge all to get
good, pure bred stock. Begin with one sort
at first, feed and water regular and iudic-
iously, house them warm in winter, cool in
summer, keep them free from vermin, and
there will be but little trouble in realizing a
handsome profit from a few birds.-J. A.
Fssheu, IN Germantown Telegraph.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

| MILLET has become staple crop for flock
masters in central Kansas, and the small
variety, cut when the seed is in the dough-
cured and stacked, is recommended as a
most valuable winter food for sheep when
used once day.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

lHE farmer who has a neat, well-kept
garden is almost sure to have a neat and
lWell-kept farm, comfortable and well-ap-
pointed home, tidy outbuildihgs and stock
In good condition; and the housewife who
takes pride in the garden generally has a
Iaome to take pride in and be proud OF.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

Transient advertisements PAYABLE in advance
Regular advertisements payable quarterly.
Twenty-Five per cent. added for SPECIAL advertise
ments.
Remittances by registered letter, post-oflice
order or draft at our risk; but not at our expense
Any one failing to receive his paper regularly
should notify us promptly by postal card
subscriber desiring to change the post-otice
direction of his paper must communicate to us the
name of the post-olice TO which it has previously
been sent, otherwise we may be unable to comply
with his request.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

IHE market furnished by Fort Ellis has
ahade Gallatinsthe great farming valley of
montana. Should the garrison be increased
IL 1t is proposed, the farmers of Gallatin
county will be greatly benefited. as it will
largely increase their market for oats, hay
and vegetables.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

EVERYTHING should be in readiness by
Hthe time the ground thaws out, that there
may be no delay with the spring work
which should be pushed as rapidly as pos
sibe.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

CORRESPONDENT in the Iowa Agricul-
|tural Report says that the benefit derived
prom having small patch surrounded by
leVergreens has surprised him very much.
III doubled the amount of fruit, and the
plants We're better than those not so pro-
#eeted,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

Thus far we have the result of only one
Experiment in growing the Welcome oats.
we would be glad to learn something OF the
Success of the trial OF others with this new
variety Of grain.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

luRNIps that have been left in the ground
"nl send up sprouts on the first approach
|oi warm weather. AS Spring greens they
|afe unsurpassed. Those who were careful
Eo place the stalks and roots of their cabbage
r. Tue ground last fall will also be favored
E"''ll early sprouts before the kale comes
Rn.-Minnesota Farmer.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

The first garden crop that should be
planted is onions. Plenty of well rotted
manure, fine condition of the soil and good
lcultivation are the great essentials OF raising
|0nions.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

IL o1len proves best TO allow il to stand A
While before seeding. Where portion of
the farm is bench land and. the remainder is
bottom land, we would plow the bottom
land first il possible and allow it to lie until
through seeding the up land.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
COST OF FARMING IN DAKOTA.

The following figures in regard to the
cost OF farming in Dakota, gathered by our
chief in his recent journey eastward, were
taken from the books of the Grandin Farm,
near Mayville. Dakota. and are reliable.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

HoT-BEDs should be made on the south
side of the stable or barn where the suns
rays will spend its full force on them.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20
VOL. g..

The ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUsBANDMAN Is designed
to be, as the name indicates hnsbandman in every
sense of the term, embracing in its columns every
department of Agriculture, Stock-raisii.g, Hort-
culture Social and Domestic Economy.
ADVERTISING RATES.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-03-20

1HE sooner the farmers begin blowing
the better.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-04-13
The Mexican MIDDLE.

Galveston, IA News LAREDO
special Gays: For several days ru-
mors have been rife RI a fhreatene }
revolution throughout Mexico,
which are abc ut assuming tangible
shape The cause is cad to be me
large moneyed concessions grante
the American railroads; tie action
OF government on the nickel CUES
ton, in ordering the base coin ie-
funded and the repu tiatlon
of certificates OF depot on
return of nickels; the passage OF the
stamp act requiring twelve cent
stamp On all articles offered for sale,
notwithstanding the previous ex
0rbitont custom house TAX; the faii-
ure to pay soldiers in the regular
army. resulting in the thorough de-
moralization of the troops, those at
Monterey throwing down their
arms and deserving in tq1ads
because they were starving in the
garriso1s, together with charges of
corruption openly brought against
the President, now worth So. 00O,-
900, although poor when be went
into offics six years ego. General
T tevino, the idol of NORTH cru Mex
leo awsite at Laredo tonight by a
delegation of leading citizens OF
Monterey on his return from
Europe three months in advance. A
bargain was made between him and
Presi ent DIsz, the present candi-
date for the presidency at the sp~
preaching Juue election. The sig
nif1cance paced on his premature
return at this critical moment is,
that while he will not countenance
a revolution he IS preprre to enter
the field IS a candidate for tie
presidency.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-04-13
Wrestling Match.

Cleveland, o ,12.-Matsads Sora.
kichi nd Andre ChristOl, wrestleu
mixed match TO ght in the city
srmo,y to a large attendance. Prot.
Joseph Donley seconded Sorsklchi,
Duncan Ross seemed Chrlstol,
who was "the unknown" Ross
was matched against Soraklchl
after last Tuesday. First bout, ) sp-
anese style, was won by SoraKlcnl
in ten seconds, Christol going to the
floor all fours, after two Collisions,
5orakichi buttipg him twice ABOUT
the neck. Second bout, catch as
catch can, won by Christol In four
minutes, by leg and "haif
Nelson" lock, after a lively
and exciting struggle. The
third bout, japanese style. was won
in thirty seconds by the Jap, who
butted like an animated batter,ng
ram. slapped and scratched like a
fighting school girl, much to Chris
tol's disgust. The fourth bout was
won by Chrietol in six minutes,
after an excee iingly brisk and IN
te1esting contest by body lock. The
fiuaI bout was determined by lot.
The japanese style won by The
Jap in fifteen seconds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-04-13
Beecher on Politics

Chicago. 12.-Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher said to Daily News re
porter today "My individual
preference for President is Arthur.
If nominated he would carry the
country with grea or eclat for the
Republicans than any man they
could name. AS regards Tildep, he
has been dead these three years.
Ny sentiment on tariff is for free
trade. I don't want it to onne sud.
denly bus gradually; If We brought
it down ser ain amount each year
it would have no evil effects. silk
merchants in New York told ms
ihey did not fael the 20 psr cent.
REDUCTION or silk goods. [ an in
favor of the reduction Of tariff to
the absolute needs of government
for expenses. l am in favor OF more
direct taxation by the national
government. Taxation such
as is msde in States on
personal property. If men have
no personal property there should
be poll tax. Robert S Lincoln
will be fool if he allows his name
to be used for the vice presidency or
accepts the nomination. IF he waits
four years he can have the presi,
dency.
Beecher will preach ct Trinity
M. e. church tomorrow morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-04-13
The Dynamiters.

London, 12.-The times prints a
communication and the terms of the
oath of a dynamiter and the Clan
Nagael SOCIETIES; also giving an &C
count OF how dynamite is obtained
in France. It is asserted that the
Clan Nagael has received a letter
bearing s. Russi,n postmark from
Informer McDarmott. pleading his
innocence and begging for mercy.
Tie society treated the letter with
silent contemp', and its agents are
tracking him. The same article
says Matthias O'Brady recently ar
rived ia Paris from New York, to
investigate the truth of the rumor
that PETE Carey vas Lii irg there. A
careful search was instituted, but
proved fruitless, whereupon Brady
returned to New York, leaving Or
ders to cable him at once if anv Of
the Carey's should be discovered.