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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-23
Spring Without Blossoms.

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Readers of Hawthorne's "House OF Seven Cables
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me my happiness" But that could be done only
in part as CLEANS of warm sunshine occasionally
fall across the gloom of a New England autumn
day.
In letter to Messrs HIsCoX & Co, Mr. l. H.
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DEALERS AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS.

Read the Following for Yourself
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of Paints ever brought to this section, manufae
tured by Lucas & Co., the Oldest paint house in
Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire salts
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not crack or become loosened from the materia
upon which it is used. Read the following guaran
6e,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
March 3d. 1882.
MeSsrS. Berkeley & Co., Stanton, "a
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he trade sufficient assurance that we would not
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Yours truly,
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These paints may be obtained by wholesale and
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GARTER BERKELEY & co,
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All trains Fast of Ohio River are run by Eastern
standard or 18TH Meridian time, West of Ohio Riv-
er by Central or Goth meridian time.
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noy2-1Y
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Day or Night
HIS 5 CENTS LUNCH COUNTER
Surp asses everything in the city.
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Train No. 6 has Palace Sleeping Cars, Baltimore
to Cincinnati and Toledo daily.
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to Cincinnati. st. Louis and Chicago daily
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natl st Louis. Chicago and Indianapolis daily
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and Washington, to Lynchburg via Stanton and
Lexington daily.
Train No. 203 has Palace sleeping Cars from
Lyncbburg, Lexington and Staunton daily TO
Washington and Baltimore.
Train No, 203, Northward, connects at Harpars
Ferry with Tran No. 4, Westward.
Train No. 23l, Northward, connects at Harper's
Ferry with Train No. g. Westward
For tickets and further information apply TO r
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morr G. E.. DUDRoW, Travelling Pass. Agent,
Staunton, Va.
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Doetrp.
The Pistol.

The Pistol.
What Is it that the playful boy
Delights in as his dearest toy,
And flourishes in guileless joy?
The pistol.
What skaters then his little hand
And sends him to the Happy Land
To 10 In the bright angelic band?
The pistol
What is 1t that the youth SO gay
Points at his sister just in play,
And never with intent to slay?
The pistol.
What is it. to his great surprise.
That shoots her right between the eyes,
And sends her sailing to the skies?
The pistol.
What is it, In a crowded street,
Policemen pull when rogues they meet
To stop tie rascars flying feet?
The pistol.
What is it, reckless and untamed,
That misses him at whom tits aimed,
While some one else is killed or MANNED?
The pistol.
What is 1t that, with deadly will,
For months will lie so snug and still
That no one fancies 1t would kill?
The pistol.
What is it that at last picked up,
Or carelessly allowed to drop,
Some precious breath will surely stop?
The pistol
-Nep York World.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
PLUMs FOR OUR NORTHERN CLIMATE

rev OF our people have any confidence in
making fruit growing a success in this lati-
'ude' yet Judging from what is being done
III Russla, 1t does not seem at all improba-
ole' and we are satisfied it will prove very
superior country for all kinds of small fruits
since these are found growing wild here.
We find strawberries on every mountain
slope raspberries in every canyon, and
go"seberrles and currants fringing nearly
every stream. We also find wild plums
growing in some portions of the Territory.
anu IL seems great success might be made
with this variety of fruit. Prof. Budd. who
has been to Russia studying up the matter
says OF The success of growing plums there:
south Of Vladimir but still near to the
50th parallel where the mercury reaches
90 below zero. the plum is raised in uuan-
titles absolutely immense These pums
vary In season and color. hut they are all of
one race, which seems indigenous to North
erh ASA. Many of the varieties we met at
NiShmy are equal to the best German
prunes which they resemble in shape and
texture of flesh. The color is red and the
su'ure or seam at one side is peculiar to the
race
Mr.. Glib who is also writing on Russian
fruit growing. SAYS: I'm all our most
Northern r;lmble- in Central Russia. we find
the plum grown in fair quantity. and sup
plying certain amount to the local mar
ketS. In the severe climates of Moscow
Vladimir and Kazan. we find plu,ns. and
some of them ot really fine aualitv, and we
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
sCALY LEGS.

The unsightly affection known as scalv
legs" that SO disfigures fowls, need never
be seen to any extent in the poultry runs if
the disease is taken in hand seasonably. It
Is easily cured in its incipient stage: and
breeders should always be on the lookout
for this, as they should be for roup or other
irregular conditions which their fowls are
more or less liable to from time to time
This is, in character, parasitical. The scales
are ooeasioned by myriads of small insects,
invisible to the naked eye, but clearly made
out by the microscope. They huddle in
Whltlsh-gray blotches, at first, upon the
shanks of the fowl, and if not removed or
destroyed early, will increase very rapidly,
antl, they and the dandruii-ike scales.
which the irritated skin natures and throws
on in great quantities under such circnm-
stances compose Jumps like the carbuncIe
ON the neck of the turkey cock, but of horn
ier and rougher substance, which finally
terminate IN lumpy, white sores. like
aggregatlons of salt rheum. Iii. -, 80.
There are number OF remedies for this
complaint, coal oil being effective. Mercnr.
ial ointment is good, and lard will often
cure 1t. The Poultry World, of Hartford.
Conn, sells a preparation at % cents a
package, that is very effective.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
No. 26.

year, but ought to lay halt that certainly, or
l2O. Eight eggs will weigh pound, and
120 will weigh fifteen pounds. A hen will
eat about the equivalent of two bushels of
wheat. In the country, where chickens
have the run of the farm, they pick up
worms and other insects, eat grass and pick
up grain that would be otherwise wasted,
and hence cost less. But the cost must be
based on the supposition that they are fed
the year round, and that we have DONE
When eggs are plentiful they may often be
substituted for meat to the great delight of
the children especially, and to some adyant-
age to all, so far as health to the consumer
is concerned, .- ..
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

WHY may we not expect TO see pe"rs
grown with success in Montana: They
grow abundantly in Russia. Mr. Gibb, who
has spent two years in that country exam
lining into fruit growing there, says: In
the public square at Simbrsk in latitude
81 ., on the Volga, climate as severe as at
the city of Quebec, the wild pear is an orna-
mental tree, land seems the tree which suffers
least from dryness of air and diminished
rainfall. must add also. that the one tree
of largest diameter of trunk which hap
pened to see during a journey of nearly
1,000 miles on the Volga, was this wild form
of pear-a tree at Saratoff nearly three and
half feet 10 diameter of trunk, measured
near the ground. At Simbrisk it was, tina t
we first met with extensive pear culture in
extreme climates. Here there must be in
orchard, l should think, 10000, and these
mainly of two wild forms. At Saratoff we
find trees seven or eight inches in diameter
of trunk, which appeared quite hardy, and
said to bear good crops. We fiud an orchard
here of 500 large pear trees. all but one
variety in good healthy condition, and this
in a climate as cold as at the city of Quebec,
and so dry that irrigation is necessary for
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHICKENS,

1t is wonderful, the unerring instinct man
ifested by chickens in day or two after
coming out of the shell. They will quickly
begin to scratch and dig and roll in the soft
earth and grass-if you offer them the op-
portunity. Naturally they are exceedingly
fond of earth worms, little grubs, spiders,
and any insects to be seen or dug up from
the grounds surface The mother encour-
ages them to make this search from the
hour that they are fairly launched upon
their new state of existence. And they will
follow this habit to the hour of their death.
whenever and wherever they have chance
to enjoy this luxury. Il affords them exer-
else. 1t furnishes them lin the grass or
pasture run) with thousand little particles
OF insect life, that can in no other way be
supplied, and which are hot only grateful
and conducive to their thrift, but which
help to feed them with what no artificial
hand or cunning can provide
Varied TODD, in all cases, is most desra-
BILE, and this plan should be neither neglect
ed nor sighted, if the best results are aimed
at. Ample supplies should be furnished
regularly, and the early feelings should be
frequent. They should have milk, too. If
possible. When the corn-meal mash is
made up it should not be very wet, sloppy.
securing swash. "2ata Afal ''''
All the sunshine they can have, from
early morn to sunset, warmth in the coops
al night, and security from rats or cats
should be afforded. These provisions are
required, in order to rear good healthy
chickens. In the Northern States thev NAV
De allowed to run abroad and forage during
the pleasant days of April and MAY. The
grass will have fairly started the ground is
Is alive with insects, and the chicks will
grow rapidly, if we continue to feed them
regularly, and afford them their liberty To
range, also. ~ a". ..m .f....rl .r
The hen-mother will ''wean them in the
course OF the second month after Matching,
ma she Will go to laying again. The chicks
Will continue to thrive, and all will progress
barring the little accidents
hat may occur. H#E8.n1 aj aaT
At from two to three months old. thav
Viii need more spacious quarters than thew
AVE heretofore enjoyed at night The old
oop Will by this time be crowded when the
rood gather together at evening to roost.
)uring the period previously mentioned.
ne coop should have been frequently
noved about-from place to place-to give
ne growing chicks a fresh, clean BIT OF
round. ..r..a.. ' 80 VI
These suggestions are intended to applv
Q no particular kind or breeds of chicks
Though there are tanciers who have found
ertain varieties more delicate than those of
ther colored birds, and noticeably more
lthcult to raise.-Poultry World. 80
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
O'oned by Gen. ". ,. Withe,s, Lexington. Kv.

O''''e" w 'o''' " . Vtthe|S, LeCtngt0n. hy
are told that III lie viIlage OF Gorlatovha,
forty miles from Nipni N"vogorod, they are
grown in large quantity for the Nipni and
Moscow markets. These plums belong to
family, more or less nearly related to tie
QUestche or prune plums of Germany and
Hungary. Like the Vladimir cherry, these
Northern forms of the plums are dwarf ia
dabit of tree, often bushes, and this seems
to be a provision of nature. for in these cold
climates il a plum bush is killed to the
ground, new shoots soon grow and bear.
or these plums there are a great variety:
some are red, others yellow. but mostly
blue; they differ widely in flavor, some,
would say, equal to the Lombard some are
early, some late; they are usually without
any astringency, and generally freestone.
was not prepared TO find such plums in
the cold climates OF Russia. The improved
varieties OF the wild plum of the Northwest
ern States | had expected to be the future
plums of the Province of Quebec. / have
some of them, heavy and reliable bearers,
but OF medium quality only. There are
much better varieties than | have, for in
stance the DeSoto and others, but these
non-astringent, fieshy, freestone Russians,
have combination OF good qualities, which
entities them to extensive trial in our cold
couLtry.''
Thus it will be seen that we are neither
too far north or in too dry region for the
successful growing of this fruit. and we
would not be surprised some day to see
Montana the plum orchard of the Great
West
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
sCABBY POTATOES.

The man who learns all that ought to be
known concerning the potato scab, will
have learned something well worth seeking
for. Many believe that the rough scabby
skin OF some potatoes is due to the work of
angle worms; others contend that wire
worms do the mischief, while few charge
it to the common white grub. Some believe
that hog manure is acertain cause, and very
many are inclined to the opinion that all
animal manures will tend to produce scab. .
DIR. Henry Stewart, in an article in the
Rural Ne,D Yorker, seems to teach us that
the fertilizer men can make a compound
that will grow smooth potatoes in spite of
the worms. which would like to destroy
them. We have found but one man who
+ feels sure that he has solved the scab prob
lem, and we think he is liable to change his
mind after his method is tried by others
upon other kinds of land. TO guard against
this difficulty, we would plant upon new
ground, that is. upon ground that was re-
Gently in grass, and had not produced a
crop of potatoes for some years, and we
would prefer chemical fertilizers in place of
strong stable manures of any kind. But
then we could not feel at all sure that we
would promise our customers smooth peta-
toes in the fall Last year we planted
field, giving il uniform treatment through
out, but at harvest time we found the pota
toes at one end of part of the rows almosr
ruined ly scab, while in other parts of the
field the tubers were as clean and smooth as
one could wish. The scab is serious
trouble to the potato grower, and is worthy
the careful study of all who can give it in
tell'gent attention.-Ne,v England Farmer.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

lT costs twice as much to make pound
OF pork as it does to make pound of eggs,
and pound of eggs is worth three times as
much as that much pork. This looks like a
strong statement in favor of eggs, but it is
nevertheless true. An egg, like milk, is a
perfect food itself. If ted on eggs alone
young chickens are furnished all the neces-
sary elements for the production OF flesh,
bone, muscle, feathers and all that goes to
make perfect chicken. As to the cost of
production: hen may lay 24o eggs in a
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

A GREAT many poultry raisers are
troubled with barren eggs, especially in the
early spring. Barrenness is the result OF
several circumstances. The one least often
recognized is the lack of green food This
explains why the eggs are most often bar
ren in The spring; later the hens find green
food for themselves. A little will suffice.
Use cabbage leaves, chopped turnips, on
ions, etc.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

- - mas been suggested by Nebraska tree
l'uFists that owing to the dry nature of
sui, ,tfees that send their roots down into
~ '"fth are the best adapted to our coun-
IT. out for all that, those whose roots
sp'ead out near the surface seem to flourish
i ~, Inc mulberry is of this family and it
''iieVed would make nice ornamental
y "hd good wind-break for our farms.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

profitable orchardng. Here the Bessemi-
ahha pear was considered their best. The
'rult Is green with some rllssetty brown.
tender rather juicy. gritty at the core with
le" or no seedS,quite tree from astringency.
mlld and pleasant, though not to say but
terV
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

CONSIDERABLE fence building may be
done after the crops are all in. We have
seen large tracts OF land plowed and planted
ana the fence placed around it Immediately
afterward. There is usually some time for
dolng THIS work between the time for seed
ing and irrigaing.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

lHE Rev Beecher, who seems to put little
'"''l III Providence, has discovered remedy
/, get rid of the Canada thistle. 1t is to
pant it as regular crop for profit, when it
r'ii soon be seen that worms will gnaw it,
rs Will bite it, beetles will bore it, spiders
M web it, birds will peck it, heat will
fsOrcn 1t, cold will freeze it, rains will rot it,
sua blight and mildew will cover it.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

A FARMER had Letter work four davs sin
the week with good teams and good imnl4-
mehts' directed by intelligence, than six
oays IN the week with poor teams and bad
tools, directed by brute force only.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

appears as well as every blossom. In thu.
Spring of next year permit few flowers TO
set and then a little later cut off all but
the largest Water as often as needed at
night with water which has passed through
old stable manure. You will have berries
which will surprise you and which will take
the premium at the fairs
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

WE nave noticed that a number of persons
who have planted shade trees have already
irrigated them by pouring water around the
trunks. This is wrong. The trees do OF
need lrrigating at present. When they do,
the water should not be poured against
them. 1t is best to wet the ground in such
manner that it will become moist around
the trunk and roots Farmer. make great
mistake in flooding young trees. Cut the
bitches so that the water will run near
the trunks. but not against them.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

DO YOU want to grow strawberries Of the
largest size-as large as those we read
about? Select the Sharpless or Longf-lluw
or Jucunda or Lincoln and plant them ia
rich soil and keep them scrupulouslv lre.. Of
weeds. Cut of every sucker as soon as it
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

DO not burn the meadows over if it can
be avoided. The fire often burns too deem
and destroys the roots. 1t is noticed that
hay land burned over in the spring does not
yield as much hay as where it is lett alone.
whether the meadow is too short or not, ii
should be ran over with the mower. OF
course in opening new meadows it ,ill be
necessary to burn off the long dry grass the
first time. We believe, however, the land
in that case should be flooded enough TO
dampen the ground and prevent the fire
from burning too close.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

lhE reports from the States say the
spring is cold and backward. La some sec
tiohs 1t is cold and rainy with raw winds.
r. Montana it has been Cry and cool, days
sunny and nights frosty,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08
Qhe puulhy pard.

LEGHORN chicks will feather out in two
weeks and are therefore more hardy than
A>laiirs. However. it takes about two of
them when halt grown to be equal to ore
Brahma.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

PLYMOUTH Rocks are an excellent bird
for the farm; so also are the Asatic yarie
lies; but we would prefer non-setters for
village use, as town-folks give their atten-
ton principally to the production of eggs,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

In a country like Montana there is no
GReuse for not having The garden nice and
FRean. Put in good fix in the beginning it
Dwlll remain so.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-08

HE seed drill is preferable tor May SOW
ing, since the ground is beginning to dry
pat and the drill puts the seed down where
1t is moist.