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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01

general recognition of the value ofspec-
ial education in schools for those de-
signed to engage in many other callings.
There will be increased appreciation Of
agriculture! schools.
The farmers of the United States are
the equals of their fellows in any land
in INTEL gence and in adoption Of effort
to circumstances. They are much bet
ter approaching the value Of many
means for agricultural education than
they did formerly. The agricultural
press and societies are doing more than
ever before, and are hellin high esteem.
But, as a class, farmers are conservative
There is need for example and precept
to induce adoption Of better methods.
There is slowness to recognize changed
conditions which makes changes in
methods desirable. Rather than cap
tious and unreasonable criticism; rather
than ignoring or denying their possibil
tiles, it would be wise to give to the az
ricultural colleges Of the country cor
dial support and aid in their efforts; to
learn what they are trying TO do for ag-
riculture; to point out to young men
that the welfare Of this nation will large
ly depend upon the prosperity of its
farmers-the most numerous class of
citizens; that the prosperity of the farm
ers will largely depend on their intel
ligence and education; that the standard
which sufficed in the past is now too
low; hatany useful knowledge will help
any man, and that knowledge relating
to his calling, will be espec
illly helpful; that these college5-whlle
they can never make unnecessary prac-
teal knowledge and experience gained
on the farm-can do very much to help
one to be better farmer, "a better
citizen. wiser, more influential, and
more useful man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01
F-attening Animals.

Fattening animals of all kinds gain
most rapidly in October, and before the
weather becomes very cod. No grain
fattens more rapidly than Indian corn ;
still. variety Of feed is desirable to
tempt the appetite. All kinds Of grain
go much farther ground and cooked
than whole even soaking is very use
full; steaming and boiling unground
grain greatly increases its effect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01
The Fairs.

Do YOU attend the fairs to learn all
you can, or doyou go merely for anus
ment? How easy it is to distinguish
the one from the other. The farmer
who aims to improve his methods and
to raise better crops will find something
in everything to examine and inquire
about. The farmer who views farm
life as merely routine of drudgery
will be found gaping in front of for
tune.wheel or idly gazing at the horse
trot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01
AFTER
z arves F.!

WE move with the Seasons and are al
WAYS ready with the best machines
and Implements for the farmers use, that
the country affords. No faulty machine
leaves our shop that we do not make good.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01

ed, and the implement selected must be
the best suited to the condition of the
soil Sometimes roller or heavy
plank drag will do the best work; but
the object should be to keep the sur
face fue and mellow so as to retain the
moisture, and induce chemical action
which will render the plant food in the
soil quickly available. If for any rea
son p owing must be deferred until near
seeding time, it should always be shall
low-from four t. five inches-aud the
roller should Immediately fellow tie
pillow, so as to compact and pulverize
the soil before it dries Why do | lay
50 much stress on compact, mellow
seed bed GO you ask? Because, fir +,
have seen many failures Of the cr' il
from 10 ving at once on dee " plow-
ed mellow ftl The loose pr Us So,
hoIus ro1 u h water, and does not an
Choir the roots firmly, and the soil is nor
aerated and dis nteg grated so as to 1--WE
up readily tue plant food so necessary
to give the plant vitality to endure the
winter and enable it to devolnp enou- III
of blade TO pr tect the roots, and enough
of root to maintain its hold on the soil
and resist the lifting process caused by
the alternatirns Of freezing and thawiBg
which kill the feeble plant. | have
said nothing about fertilizers; but
would advise that all the animal or
barn yard manure at comman!, be thor
oughly fined and mixed, and used as a
top -dressing after the land is plowed.
and that it be thoroughly mixed with
the surface soil by subsequent harrow
ing. Many years experience have led
me to believe that wheat sown early, on
a we'll prepared soil requires but one
bushel of seed to the acre to produce
all that the land is capable of; but l
have he>itated to recommend this
amount, because at some Of the expert
mental stations the experimental plots
seemed to show that six or seven pecks
gave greater profit; but in the report
for 1885, Professor Lazendy, the Di-
rector OF the Ohio Experimental Station
says: "From previous tests we should
unhesitatingly say that four pecks OF
seed is sufficient quantity per acre:
ifthe soil is IN proper condition and
there are no exceptional climatic con-
ditions" (The italics are mine.)
In regard to varieties, recommend
always that each should sow such as are
tested in his locality. With me the
Fultz and Diehl.Mediterranean have
given the best satisfaction. As rule.
early sowing is best, but [ would rather
defer sowing two weeks than to put the
seed in badly prepared seed-bed, and
I would not SOW while the mercury is
much above 80 degrees, or in very
dry soil, as these conditions are favor
able to insect enemies. I prefer to seed
after rather than before rain, which
will pack the soil and form hard crust.
Following as nearly as possible these
rules, I have been fairly successful as a
wheat grower-Rawal Neao Yorker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01
Agricultural Education.

Our systems of farming are becoming
more complex. A wider intelligence;
more knowledge of business in general
and of his special business in particular
will be essential to the successful farm
err. The average standard of education
is advancing. There is much more
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01
TSucklen's Arnica SaEve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilbains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to 81 We
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by l.,
r Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-10-01
THE Farm,
FARM MISCELLANY.
Winter Dairying.

The practice of having COWS to calve
in autumn for winter hutter-making. is
growing in favrr among shrewd, wide
awake dairymen. The average price OF
butter from October to May, is nearly
double what the same product brin. s
from May to Septemf er.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
CAT, DOG AND RABRIr.

Curious Animal Which Is To Re
 Exhibited At BunnelEs Museum
 In the curio hall at Bunnelrs Museum next week will be on exhibition a very curious animal, combination of cat, dog, rat and rabbit. The animal, which is about as large as common-sized cal, has perfectly smooth skin, of a cream color, which when pulled up could be plainly seen through. It had not bit of hair on it, except little hardly perceptible on it's back, and, although two years old, had never had any. The animal, whose mother was a cat and whose father was the offspring of Mexican dog and a rabbit, has a face like cat, ears like a dog, legs like rabbit and tail like a rat. AL though it would cry like cat, it could not be induced to purr. Raw beefsteak is the only thing it eats. The animal is the prop erty of MT. J. c. Thompson and was bought by him of a journalist named Spence of Coyinpton Ind
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
Personal.
Miss Page, of Bridgeport, has taken Q po-

Miss Page, of Bridgeport, has taken po- sition in the Plantsville graded school.
 Joseph W. Lane has been reelected super inteudent of the Middletown horse railroad Charles Smith, aged about forty years, dropped dead at Southport while at work on Thursday.
 Conductor Mason of the milk train has gone to Washington D. C., to improve his health and enjoy weeks lay-of
 Erastus DeForest of Waterto wn, who was taken seriously i'll with what was thought to be paralysis on Thursday, is recovering. |.
 The Hon. J. Frank Pratt, of Southington, has retired from the firm of Neel, Guernsey & Go. He has been in the business twenty years.
 Captain James Perry, of New London, died from the effects of paralytic stroke We'd nesday. He was well known in the coasting trade.
 Mrs. Sarah c. Gray of Westport, aged eighty-seven, relict of the late Alva Gray, died at her residence in that town on Thurs day morning.
 George W. Pratt, formerly superintendent of the Victor Sewing Machine company at Midd1etown, is reported to have accepted a situation in Pittsburg, Pa.
 John H. Leeds, of New Haven, controls the liquorice growing territory around Alas chies {ancient Philadelphia in Asia Minor, and America is zo lqnger at the mercy of the English dealers in this drug.
 Mrs. Cynthia A., wife of MT. L.W. Lyman of East Hartford. died on Thursday of can eer. She had been a pettiis2t sufferer for a long time and it was relief te her when death came She was fftyfve years of age and leaves husband and daughter.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
THE SILVER QUESTION.

Too Much of Good Thing.
 Two of our townsmen, one landlord, the other his tenant, met recently and after ex- changing salutations the talk turned upon the silver question The landlord avowed himself strongly in favor of the coinage of more silver. 'In fact" said he, five cannot have too much of it." The tenant disagreed with him on the subject. The next day the landlord received quarters rent from the tenant. It came in a cigar box. The land lord eyed the box suspiciously and opened it in very cautious manner. Inside were 15o silver coins, all of the kind known in fla miliar parlance as the "dollar of our dad dies" With the bulky package was note reading, "We cannot have too much of it. D The landlord looked aghast and the coin was there to speak for itself. He sent 8 receipt by next mail saying, 'I am anxious to be con- verted. Call in and see me. l have bought a fresh box of cigars"
 One of our merchants yesterday disclosed a peck basket to a friend filled with silver dollars, money which had been received at his counters in three days sales.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Saturday, January 16, 1886.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. Bargains-B. J. Stone.
 Beaver rTrimmingS-BurgeSs & Burgess. Confectionery-At Ryders.
 Cuticura Remedies At Druggists. Eighmie Patent Shirt-T. F. Merwin. Fur Robes-Burgess & Burgess.
 Golden Hoof Ointment-S57 Grand Street. Gloves-B J. Stone.
 Home Slaughtered Beef-Jacob F. Sheiffele. Majors Cennent-At Druggists. Neckwear-B. J. Stone.
 Notice-F. J. Whittemore.
 Polo-Lincoln Rink.
 Perfected SpectacIeS- Northrep's. Reduction in Poultry-L. Schonberger. Regular Misunderstanding aiuks. Real Estate Notice-R. E. Baldwin. Seal Plush Sacques-Burgess & Burgess Salvation Oil-At Druggists. Something New-Monson & Carpenter. Sunday Services-First Baptist Church. Sunday ServiceS-Trinity M. E. Church. Sunday Services-Howard Avenue Nj. E. Church. Sunday ServiceS-Westville M. E. Church. Sunday yServices-Summerfield M. E. Church. Sunday ServiceS-Spiritualsts Hall. Sunday Services-Calvary Baptist Church. Sunday Services-Church of the Messiah. Sunday Services-Dwight Place Church. Sunday Services-College Street Church. Sunday ServiceS-First M E. Church. Sunday Services-Presbyterian Services Sunday Services-Church of the Holy Spirit. Sunday Services-Davenport Church Sunday Servlces-Humphrey Street Cong. Church Sunday Services-St John Street M. E. Church. Sunday Services-United Church. Sunday Services-Good Samaritans. Sunday Services-City Missions. Superfine Olive At Whittlesey's. Tcnica-Charles S. Leete & Go. -Bookkeeper-P. Q. Box 324. Wanted-Situation-5S HalIock Street. Young Ladies' 'Journal-1nternational News Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16

Last week Friday the new oyster steamer William A. Cumming was successfully launched from the yard of Messrs. Richards & Weed, South Norwalk. Her hull was laid in October, 1885, and her launch so soon, with engine and boilers fully equipped, in dicates large res ources and prompt work on the part of her builders.
 The vessel, as the name will indicate, be- longs to Mr. Wm. A. Cumming of Tomac Creek, snug little harbor very near the point where the dividing line between Stam- ford and Greenwich reach the shore. Several years ago MT. Cumming, at his handsome Sound-side residence, began culti- vating oysters for his own use in amateur sort of fashion, and, gradually becoming more and more interested, has become one of the largest operators in oyster culture for the New York and other markets in these parts. The new steamer must prove valu- able adjunct to the facilities of Messrs. Cum ming & Son-facilities which were already unusually complete and extensive.
 The new vessel is seventy-three feet long, sixteen feet beam and six feet depth of hold She will carry from 1 ,000 to 1 200 bushels of oysters, and it is believed will make a speed of twelve miles an hour. The build CTS are men of experience i'll their line. and have the reputation of doing honest and trustworthy work. A trip will be made, it is said, some day this week.-Stamford Ad- VOcate.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
Polo Notes.

Frederick A. Chase entertained the Lin coin polo team at his residence on Poplar street last evening to a very elegant oyster supper.
 The Lincoln and Quinnipiac rinks will be open this afternoon and evening. Dempsey of the polo team will hereafter manage the Quinnipiac rink and will have Riley to assist him. They will be on duty there this after noon and evening.
 The Hartford polo team will cross sticks day night.
 The game at Meriden on Thursday night was to 2 in favor of the Lincolns. Because of that victory the Lincolns still keep their second place in the league race.
 The record to date is as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
TIE PEOPLES STORE

See Johnson and Bro.'s adv't on 3rd page
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16

Mrs. Joseph Heap, the wife of Constable Heas9 of this city, was troubled with rheunia- tisnF for five years and could not use her arms Four doses of Athtepk9ros cured her. D, R. Smith, druggist, 135 South Main street, Fall River, Mass,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16

will the Investment Paya

" Inc investment E0yF
 That the Young Mems Christian associa- tion should have commodious quarters in which to conduct it's most practical and i'm portant work, no one conversant with it's affairs will deny. But the extent that it's work would be increased in @ building of it's own, and suited to it's purposes, is a mat ter some may be considering. Pittsburg, Pa., recently erected building for it's citation that cost $1OO,O After one years work in the new building the following ten reasons why it paid the business men to make their subscriptions were prepared and presented to them by the general secretary: It paid, "frst-Because our membership was increased during this year Al per cent, proving that many more young men were reached.
 'Second-because forty eight per cent. of this number were not members of any church, among them Catholics and Jews; thus we have shown to young men of the world that Christianity desires to benefit mankind, and they have appreciated it. "Third-Because 60 per cent. of these were within the ages of 20 and 24. Thus we are reaching young men, and a5 the very time when they are most subject to bad in huences.
 "Fourth-Because 28 per cent. more of our members than previously are now active ly engaged in Christian work. Thus young men have been brought into definite work for the Master.
 "Fifth-Because there has been an in- crease during the year of 37 per cent in the attendance upon our religious meetings.
 ''Sixth-Because 99 young men haVe each day throughout the summer and winter ex- ercised in our gymnasium under the care of a competent instructor. Thus we have met the demand of young men for physical exer else by supplying them with a well fitted gymnasium tree from the demoralizing and doubtful tendencies which so often accompa- ny these exercises in our towns and cities
 "Seventh-Because there has been large increase in the attendance at our evening classes.
 ghth-Because the attendance at our rooms in the evenings alone, not including meetings, has increased 90 per cent.
 "Ninth-BecaQse the position of the asso citation in the eyes of the oQm mff4nity in gen eral is greatly raised. Thus young men re- spect the association and are proud of being members.
 "Tenth-Because our building stands open day and evening inviting young men to make use of 1t. It stands as acontinual contradic- tion of the sneering assertion sometimes made, that the churches care only for the ad- vancement of their own particular denomi- national interests, and that business men are interested only in their own personal gains. 7"
 Mrs. Joseph Heap, the wife of Constable Heas9 of this city, was troubled with rheu1ila- tisnif for five years and could not use her arms. Four doses of Athfepk9ros cured her. D. R. Smith, druggist, 135 South Main street, Fall River, Mass,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
A Grape Seed Caused His Death.

The funeral of Charles Holmes, aged 19, teller in the Central National bank, Norwalk, took place at the home of his father, Mayor Holmes, in at town, yesterday afternoon. He was taken i'll on Monday, as was supposed from peritonitis, and died in great agony Tuesday. A post-mortem disclosed the cause of death to have been an abscess formed from 8 grape seed in the intestines.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16

Mrs w. A. Sims of Birmingham, who is seriously i'll with inflammation of the bowels, took by mistake yesterday dose of carbolic acid. Dr. Beckwith of this city, who had been called in consultation in the case, had been gone from her bedside but few min utes when the mistake occurred. A messen- ger sent for him summoned him back and stomach pump was used in the case success fully. The patient is still in critical con- dition.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
Good Samaritama.

Addresses will be delivered by Hon. Fran cis Wayland and Judge R. s. Pickett at the Good Samaritans' meeting tomorrow night at Carll's Opera House. There will also be an exceedingly interesting musical pro gramme, consisting of vocal selection by Miss Lottie Hinman, cornet solo by George Resell, vocal selections by MT. Arthur Moulton, ''Scotty" of Bunnell's Museum, and music by Landrigan's orchestra. Doors open at and exercises begin at 7:3O o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
A COtilliOn

A cotillion was given by Miss Sophie Hub bard, daughter of Dr. Robert Hubbard, Bridgeport, at her residence on State street Thursday evening and was brilliant affair and attended by about one hundred of the younger members of society circles. The cotilliOn was led by NIT. Harry s. Shelton, of Bridgeport, and Miss Bonestell, of Brooklyn.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
The Bright Particular Star.

Venus, the bright particular star of the western sky at eventide, has reached her period of greatest briliancy. She is now 40 degrees distant from the sun, and can be seen by the naked eye in the daytime when her position is known, and the atmospheric conditions are favorable, the planets appearance being that of an intense white point in the sky.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
The State xNomen,s Relief Corps.

The annual convention of the State Wo- mems Relief corps of Connecticut will be held at the Putnam Phalanx armory in Hart ford on Thursday and Friday of next week. There are now upwards of 600 members in the State, belonging to eleven different corps. The meeting next week will elect off cers for the ensuing year
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
Installation

At their hall in Lyon building last even ing Putnam Conclave No. 14, Knights of Sherwood Forest, installed their officers for the ensuing year as follows: Worthy com mander, James H. Flagg; vice commander, P. O'Brien; first lieutenant, Edward Winder; second lieutenant, J. P. Wilson; master at arms, Edward Ryder; quartermaster, Isaac Hayes; adjutant, P. McGuinness; first ser geant, Philip Winter; second sergeant, Au- gust Krutz; surgeon, Dr. J. J. s. Doherty; drill master, John Clancy.
 A banquet followed and a good time gen. orally prevailed among the Knights.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
The Ice Harvest.

The ice harvest has commenced in earnest in Milford. George B. Grinnell has large force of men at work slowing away the crys- tai blocks seven and half inches thick for next summers use. s. F. and M. c. Ford have also commenced to fill their ex- tensive ice houses.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16

The Thatcher, Primrose & West minstrels will appear at this opera house on Tuesday evening. The company is said to be good one, and the funny sayings not chestnuts.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
Coastfnp at Ninety.

Mir. Harry Curtis of Stratford, who is nine ty years and nine months old, went out coasting Thursday on Academy hill in that place, where he did the same thing eighty years ago.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
K. of P. Endowment.

The report of the grand secretary of the Endowment rank, K. of F., for the quarter ending January 1, shows the membership in the first class to have been at that time 1 ,120; second class, 1892; third class, I'll; fourth class, IA, 460; total amount of benefits. paid to date S3 O7S. .616 9l
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
A Pleasant Affair.

About fifty couples attended very pleasant last evening. The committee of six young gentlemen under whose auspices the german was given are as follows: c. R. Frisbie, O. E. Barker, M. F. Linquist, F. M. Brown, w. L Dickerman H Bronson.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
Injunction DissoIved

A preliminary injunction which was issued by Judge Wallace in New York December last against Sargent & Go. to restrain them from selling rope halters, in claimed in- fringement of letters patent granted to James c. Covert, was yesterday by the same judge dissolved upon motion of John K Beach. Esq, counsel for the defendants.
 Bronchial irritation cured with Dr. Roberts' Cough Syrup of Tar, Bonssst and Wild Cher ty. Use Cream Japonica for faded eesn- ,enarce. Fifty cents at druggists'
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-16
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 16, 1886, a. m. ) For New England Increasing cloudiness and local rains, slightly warmer, winds shifting to south erly, lower barometer.
 For the Middle States: Local rains, higher temperature, lower barometer, winds shifting to south and west
 For Sunday: Clearing colder weather is indicated for the Atlantic coast States with cold wave. The temperature will rise during Saturday and fall during Sunday.