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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
The Cucumber.

At Mareneo o. is located pickle-fac.
tory. The stockholders, through their
management. contracted in the spring
of 1888 to take the cucumbers from
some 225 acres, and, besides what they
contracted for, took all that were raised,
making the total average in cucumbers
more than 250 acres. For small Gu.
eumbers, 40 cents per bushel was paid,
and limited quantity of large ones
were taken at Is cents pea bushel
The total product was something more
than 30, 900 bushels. Those who rais-
ed the pickles were mostly farmers,
using good farming land without any
special preparation. The various patch.
es contained one, two, and in some
cases five or more acres. The fields
were limited in size by the difficulty of
harvesting the crop, for picking cucum.
bers by the acre is no child's play, but
a tedious, back breaking job. The
man with large family could raise more
cucumbers than the one with few chill
dren; for men, women, and children
joined in the service. Duriug the
picking season it was common thing
to see the whole family out in the Gu
cumber. patch, even down to the little
tot who could do little more than to
trample down the vines. To save un.
necessary STOPPING as much as possible,
a very simple implement is used.
1t is merely bit of thin board, a
foot or more long, on which is nailed
diagonally straight stick for handle.
The picker walks along the row, push.
ing the leaves aside with this tool,
which enables him to see where the Gu
cumber are, and no STOPPING need be
done except when cucumber is seen.
The cucumbers are generally pnt in
bags to take to the factory, and wagons
loaded with the bags may be seen ap.
preaching the factory from all direc-
tions. Sometimes, especially on Satur-
day night, the line of teams awaiting
their turns is so long that it is very
last in the night before the last team
has chance to unload. DIR. Miller in
Gleanings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
THE Farm.

Farmers, Gardners, Horticuiturists,
Dairy and Stochmen are requested to
iUrite for this Department.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
The Farmer Should be a Student of
Agricultural Literature.

The fact is, the farmer cannot in this
day of sharp competition neglect any
opportunity that will add to his
knowledge and intelligence. How can
man best get needed knowledge-by
working it cut alone by the one source
of experience, or shall he read and
study and avail himself of the exper-
fence of others? How does the lawyer,
doctor, the great divine and the in
ventor become intelligent and proficient
above the common average-by prac-
ticey No! They combine with their
labor the general experience of others.
They read. study and compare the
methods of others along similar lines,
and adopt such as will benefit them
most. Could a lawyer or doctor become
great, who never looked into book
but simply went along on his own in
dividual mental capital? So with the
farmer. He has his future and his
problems to solve, and he who adds to
his experience and foresight the wis
dom and results Of men in similar oc-
equations, must soon arrive at the best
attainments in his occupation.
Now, while it is true that certain
number of men may, through superior
powers of observation, and a natural
gift cf fertility of thought. have
achieved good degree ofsuccess, even
if not book learned or of wide daily
reaiing, it cannot be gainsaid that they
might have arrived at better success
Nth less indtOidual ecertion, had they
read and studied more. No one doubts
that Grant and Sheridan were natural
born fighters, possessed of-skill and
tact to handle armies; that was nothing
less than special gift of fortune; but it
would he folly to assert that they gained
no benefit from the study of the soldier,
and that days and years at West Point
added nothing to their ability to han
die armies and win victories. No man
ever had too much intelligence or clas-
sifed knowledge about his vocation.
And no man can arrive as quickly at
definite, clear results by observation
alone as he can by combining with it
reading and study. aud getting the
assistance Of others who along with him
have made similar problems a life
study.
These are pertinent questions. Has
any one known a man or woman to be
less successful in life who had a
hungering and thirsting after knowl-
edge? Does any one know of any class
that more and better information about
their business would not have mater.
tally assisted?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
The Price of Wheat.

Twenty years ago, and why is the
price so much lower now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
Winter Care of Cattle.

My Massey, in the last number Of
the Farmer, talks Of the economy of
good, warm stables for stock in winter,
and in that he is undoubtedly correct
as far as he goes, but that is not far
enough, nor explicit enough, to be of
much practical use. 1t is half theory
and no practice. Had he stated that
the stabling should be commenced with
the first cold rain. raw south. easter or
damp north-easter, when the pastures
commence to fail in fall, and continued
until the grass is we'll established in
spring, he would have been nearer cor.
rect. An experience of several of our
past hard winters, when practicing it,
has surprised us very much by its econ
omy and advantages. By adhering
closely to the rule and not of the stable
when snow is on the ground, we have
brought our cattle into spring in far
better condition than our neighbors
who have fed more provender than our.
selves. In fact, We know of no better
plan of making forage last than the
stabliDg of cattle at such times. Our
attention was first called to it by the
effects of rain upon the family driving
horse, even in summer. Those who
have ever had a herd of goats, will have
noticed their extreme aversion to rain
at all seasons, and how quickly they
will seek shelter to escape from a
shower; yet they are usually considered
very hardy. So We say to all who are
deficient in forage and wish to keep
their stock in good condition, keep
them out of the rain early and late.
P. B.
in american Farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
NO. IL.
Feeding the EARLY Broilers.

The Matching of the early broilers
will soon begin, as the incuba.ors en-
able the poultryman to get the young
chicks out before Christmas. saws
Farm and Fireside. As soon as the
chicks are hatched they must be put
10 warm place, of ninety degrees
temperature, and no food allowed for
thirty six hours after they are hatched.
1t they crowd in the brooder, it indi-
Gates that the brooder is not warm
enough. but if they spread out, and
keep near the edges of the brooder, it
shows that the chicks are comfortable.
The first food should be stale bread
dipped in fresh milk and squeezed dry,
being placed before them in little tro-
ughs made of lath. Give them this
three times day, but keep little
trough of clean. granulated oatmeal
before them all the time, SO that thew
can help themselves. Three times a
week raw egg may be beaten and
mixed with the bread and milk.
Hard-boiled eggs cause bowel disease,
and so will too much meat, but a little
meat may be given them, chopped fine
twice a week. One raw egg for
twenty-five chicks is about correct.
Mashed potato is always excellent, and
after the chicks are week old they
may be given cracked corn and screen.
iugs instead of the granulated oat.
meal, which is expensive. Give whole
wheat as soon as they are large enough
to eat it, and green food of any kind
may be given, though it is not essen.
tial at first.
If bowel disease appears. the chan
ces are that the heat is insufficient.
If the chicks become droopy, and
appear sleepy look on their heads and
necks for the large body lice. If they
have leg weakness, the floor of the
blooder is too warm, but if they have
leg weakness with good appetites, and
endeavor to run about on their knees,
it is due to rapid growth, and such
will soon recover. Keep water before
them, but they must only get their
bills in to drink, as dampness is fatal
to young chicks.
The key to success is the brooder.
The chicks should never become chill.
ed. A single nights crowding to-
gether may be fatal. When you go to
the brooder in the morning, and find
some of them dead without apparent
cause, it means that they have crowded
together for warmth and the life cru.
shed out of those that were down. A
young chick is as tender as young
baby, the down being no protection.
In fact, it is really naked, and no mode
of feeding will undo the mischief from
lack of warmth. Chicks from eggs
laid by hens are stronger than those
from pullets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
Some Startling Facts.

The Official returns from Boards of
Health show that nearly three. courths
of all deaths are from Consumption,
when we think over this fact it is
really awful, though every case started
with simple cough or cold, realize
how important it is to check this terri
BILE malady which can be done by using
Puritan Cough and Consumption Cure.
price 25c. at G. G. Sili's drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
SWlndllng Farmers

Has grown to be quite business
among city sharpers. The following
case is one of the latest:
A farmer named Elisha Williams, of
Taunton, Mass, was swindled out of
$1,000 in the following manner: A man
who had companion with him, called
on Mr.. Williams and pretended he
wished to purchase his farm. The
price and terms having been agreed
on. while waiting for Mr.. Williams to
prepare the deed, the two played three
card monte, and the would.be purchaser
was cleaned out, apparently, by his
friend. He asked Williams to lend
him $4,000 uutil he got more money,
and telegraphed to Boston for funds.
Williams went to the city, drew $4,000
and started for the house, but met the
men coming away. They proposed that
he put $1,000 OF their money with his
$1,000, and keep it until they came
again in the evening. Williams
agreed, the money was all put in a
small box, and this box apparently
placed in Williams carriage. Night
came but not the men, and during the
night Williams inspected the box. 1t
contained only piece Of wood wrapped
in napkin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
No Rival in tho Field.

There is no remedy which can rival
Hamburg figs for the cure Of habitual
constipation, indigestion, and sick
headache, Their action is as prompt
and efficient as their taste is pleasant
25c. dose, one fig. Mack Drug Co. N. Y.
For sale by L. R. Kirk sole agent in
Rising Sun Md,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30

What is best to feed with poor hay?
Will corn meal or oat meal do? Oil
meal would be much better than corn
meal. Corn meal would not be as
good as bran. Remember that bran is
a fine food for mich cows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
MoRRrsrowN, TENN. Tuly a, 1883.

The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlemen-Five years ago was so un-
fortunate as to contract an extremely bad
case of blood poison. My bones ached and
my muscles began to swell and contract. I
was under treatment of the physician from
the inception of the disease until found
that he could do me no good. Then.
through the advice of friend / began tax
ing S. S. S. Your medicine seemed to have
an immediate effect. / took six bottles, and
to-day am sound and well. That was two or
three years ago, but have seen no evidence
of the return of the disease, and take this
opportunity to thank you for what it has done
for me. 1t saved my life. You can refer
any one to me. r. M. WALL.
FARMERsvILLE, TEX, June 22, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Conference.-The mother of a member
of our firm was afflicted with a cancerous
sore on her face for about twenty years.
During the past few years it troubled her
very much by continued pain and itching.
She used your S. S. S., and the sore has
disappeared and is apparently well. Should
1t break out again, will advise you.
Very truly,
PENDLEToN, YEARLY & RILEY,
Druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30

DIR. Kohler's Invincib!e Ointment is the
only ointment. which will cure Rheumatism
Sores. Burns and Neuralgia, 25 cents per
box. For sale by DR.. L. r. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-30
FARMERsv11LE, TEX, June %. 1883.

Three books mailed free on application.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 2. Atlanta. Ca.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
BRIEF MENTION.

The trial of Prado has commenced in Paris.
Mr. Gladstone, in speech at Birmingham.
said he hoped that the Sackville affair would
be satisfactorily explained.
The prime minister of Wursamburg urged
upon the king the necessity for his dismissal
of Woodcock and Hendry, his American
favorites.
Justice Williams, of the supreme court,
sitting at Pittsblrg, handed down his prom
ised written opinion on the nnconstitution-
atty Of the mechanics lien law of 1857.
Wesley Rudolph was accidentally killed by
a friend while hunting near Carlisle, Pa
The coroner has not yet rendered verdict
ON the Cook Run, Pa, disaster, as the cause
of the explosion still remains a mystery
Four tramps at Mannheim, Pa, created
quite an uproar by their antics Three tried
to enter the residence of Mr.. Buck, but were
repulsed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Nov. 6.-Charles
Walker, brickmason, was killed and the
murder is charged to Herman Burns, also q
brickmason. In the morning the men
quarreled and a fight occurred, in which
Burns got the best of it. In the afternoon
Walker went down TO the brickyard, followed
by Burns, and few hours later Walkers dead
body was found with one bullet hole through
domen. Either wound would have caused
death. Burns was arrested and Is now in
JAN Wai.er, Ine murdered man, Is re-
ported to have wealthy relatives in ALE
gheny City, Pa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

WASHINGTON, Nov 6-Lieut Commander
J. s. Newell, commanding the United States
steamer Pinta, has reported to the navy
department under date Of Sitka, Oct 10,
that affairs remain quiet in southeast
ern Alaska The Thetis was then still In
Sitka, busily engaged in painting and over
hauling her rigging after her arduous cruise
in Behring Sea and the Arctic. The bodies
Of the two Cinnamon belonging to the Pinta,
dispatch Of Oct 81, were buried
with military honors in the Govern
ment cemetery at Sitka- On the morning of
the 10Th another body was washed ashore
and recognized as one Of the Cinnamon lost
from the Thetis Lieut. J. T. Smith had re-
ported for duty on the Pinta. The health of
the command is good
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

1T transpires that tho Rev Her
bert d. Ward, who married Miss
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, the au,
thoress, the other day, is barely
twenty six years old, while she Is
over forty-four. 1t would seem
from this that the lady had come to
regard 'sAn Old Maids Paradise, =
as no paradise, and that TIE
Coates" have been "Ajar' to no
purpose too long.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

In old colonial times freehold
srs we're permitted to vote by proxy
at general elections. On occasions
one man would cast twenty or thir-
ty votes for his neighbors who could
not conveniently leave home to at
tend the polls in person.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Racing I'm England.

LONDON, Nov. 6.-The race for the
Knowsley Nursery stakes of 500 sovereigns
was won by Capt L. H. Jones' bay colt
Theophilus. Mr.. MackenEie's bay FLY The
Kelpie was second, and Mr. j. Fl. Houlds.
worths chestnut FLY Ixia third. The last
betting was to against Theophiius, s to ]
against The Kelpie and to l against Ixia.
There were twelve starters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

Now the election is over the coun-
try may look for boom in trade
Politics has depressing effect on
business sometimes, especially dur
lag a presidential campaign.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

MRS. Cynthia Leonard, who was
q candidate of the Equal Rights
party Mayor of New York, buldoz
ed the register and got her namo on
the registry list, but the courts
would not allow her to vote yestcr-
day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

Frederick has lost by the death
of Mr.. Louis McMurry a highly es-
Unable citizen and public benefac-
tor. His place in the ranks cannot
easily be filled.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

Skin diseases cannot be successfully
treated by external applications. The
proper way to cure such complaints is to
purify the blood with Ayers Sarsaparil
la. Under the vitalizing Influences of
this medicine all the functions of the
body are brought into healthy action.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

The Clerk of the weather pre-
diets full of temperature. This
prophecy is cheering to the still af-
fiicted districts of Florida, and will
induce the yellow fever refugees to
return.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
s1EuP OF FIGS.

snature's own true laxative. It is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive, to dispel Head.
aches, Colds and Fevers; to cure Habitu.
al Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc
Manufactured only BY the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Califor-
ina. For sale by j. w. Hedges, City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

Mr.. Cosner, the real writer OF tie
famous Nurchison letter, proud of
his little game, and desiring no
longer to remain in cog, has reveal
cd himself as lawyer of Pomons,
California.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

EiTHE continued warm weather
feeds the germ of yellow fever in
the South. Now that the election
is over let the people turn their at
tention to aiding the stricken 10.
cllities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

YELLOW fever is not much worse
than railroads after all. The num-
Der of people killed by railroad ac-
cidents in four weeks is one third
the number who have died of yell
low fever in three months.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 6-Allen Taylor
and his wife were found dead in the basement
of the parsonage Of the Edgefield Baptist
church. Adeline Taylor was the Rev. C. s.
Gardner's cook, and had been living with her
husband, who was jealous of her. He came
Sunday night, and after killing his wife with
a Ratchet cut his own throat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
A County treasurer shortage.

LITTLE Rock Ark, Nov 6.-An investi-
cation of the books of ex-County Treasurer
Wolff, who disappeared in September last
from Gellville, Ark, already shows shortage
of $1,000, and it will probably reach a
greater sum. Robert Wolff, his son, was
taken i'll and died while searching for his
father
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Acaul,tal in a wife Murder Trial.

HUDSON, Nov. 6-The jury in the second
trial of Andrew s. Ford, charged with
poisoning his wife, after being out twelve
hours, rendered verdict Of mot guilty. ("
The prisoner, who has been confined in Jail for
over year. received warm congratulations
from his friends on his discharge
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
bismarck Wants to BE Relieved.

VIENNA, Nov. 6-The Sunday Morning
Gazette asserts that Prince Bismarck has
asked the kaiser to relieve him of portion
of his state duties aud appoint his son, Count
Herbert Bismarck, in his stead.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Death Of a CLERGYMAN.

New YORK, Nov. 6-The Rev. William Z.
Snowden, prominent Protestant Episcopal
clergyman in this diocese, died at st. Johns
rectory, Cornwall, at 8 o'clock, at the age Of
II years He had been forty-seven years in
the ministry.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Parliament Resumes.

LONDON, Nov. 6.-Parliament has resumed.
In the house of lords Lord Salisbury, in an
swer to a question, said that the papers re-
lating to the Sackville incident would be
issued tomorrow. Meanwhile he reserved
any statement of the case
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

In less than a month Congress
will again be in session. The Sec
ond session of the Fiftieth Congress
meets on Monday December 3 and
will adjourn on the 4th of March.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Found Dead In His Cell.

BUFFALO, Nov. 6'-John Fl. McGlone, of
Elmira, was arrested for being drunk and
was taken to the First precinct station. A
few hours later he was found dead on the
floor of his cell
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Gladstone win Not Rat,ra.

BIRMINGHAM, Nov. 6.-Mr. Gladstone re-
plying to deputation which called ON him,
said that he considered it his duty not to re-
tire from public life as long as the Irish ques-
ton remained unsettled
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

WITH balmy zsphyrs, cyclones
and prairie fires in November, we
NAV think this mundane sphere
slightly twisted, and expect to wear
linen busters at Christmas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Shot and Killed His Son.

ALBANY, Nov. 6.-Henry Lindeman, a
laborer, aged 40, who lives at "a First avenue,
has shot and killed his 14-year-old son, Willie.
The boy had been quarreling with his brother
and the father got angry and shot Willie.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-Mrs. James g.
Blaine, Jr., is improving rapidly and in a
few days it is expected that she viii be COM
nletely recovered
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
RaIlroad President Potts m.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-Frederic A. Potts.
president of the New York, Susquehanna and
Western Railroad company, is very sick at
the house of his son in this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
A Popular scrvian Revolt Expectcd.

LONDON, Nov. 6.-The Times Rome cor
respondent telegraphs that trustworthy adj
vices from Constantinople state that a pop
ular revolt is expected in Servia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
A Sash and Door Factorv nnrnea.

MONTREAL. Nov. 6-Joseph Panuuettes
sash and door factory was burned The loss
IS $4,000, and there is not cent Of fnsu-
rance
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
Mustang l-iniEsaena

CURES H0LLowHoRN, CAKED BAGS.
GnUB AND HOOP DIsEAsEIN cATTLRt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
mussang LiniInsni

Is FOR NAN & BEAST. FEyETRATES
MUSCLE AID FIBRE TO III BONE
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WEDNESDAY, = Nov. 7 1888.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

Light showers, followed by colder; fair
and westerly winds
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

,uw "A ARROTT EDITOR
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

e~This paper has a larger bona n &C. :,
Annapolis Combined
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case. with each order received
by us for six boxes, accompanied win t1W'
VIC will send the purchaser our written guar.
antee to refund the money II the treatment
by J. W. HODGES g. Co., Druggists eoe
Agents, As Main Street. Annapolis Nd. sU
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07
HEALTH IS WEALTH |!

DIR. T.. g.. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat
mcnt, a guaranteed specific FOR Hysteriad
Dizziness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous kenH1
gia, Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused ~
the use of alcohol or tobacco. WakcfuIness,
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sulting in insanity and leading TO misery de-
cay aud death. Premature Old Age. Barren
ness, Loss of mower i'm either sex, Involuntary
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exertion OF the brain, self-abusc or over IN
diligence Each box contains one month
statement. $l08 box, or six boxes Tor t9W
rent by mail prepaid on receipt Of price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-07

~ Political and other eon'H1unieauens
soaring upon personal matters WIZ 90
<bareed five 81 cents line.