1895 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
11 1 
dwelling in London and numbering 
many noted men among her friends. 
Woman suffrage was a cause dear to her 
heart, but the anti-vivisection agitation 
owes even greater debts to her tireless 
zeal and unselfish ardor in awakening 
public sentiment, not only to the dread¬ 
ful cruelties practiced by scientists, but 
to that department of ethics dealing 
with man’s relation to the lower animals. 
Praising this autobiography a re¬ 
viewer remarks upon Miss Cobbe’s eight 
years’ daily writing for a newspaper, add¬ 
ing, “In this training, we discover the rea¬ 
son of her success in th e present book; it is 
the result of a long education in what not 
to write.” This observation will remind 
those of us disposed to be wordy with 
our pens, that discretion in selection is 
a grace quite as difficult, yet almost as 
necessary to good writing, as the first 
and greater one of expression. Learning 
to express what ideas we have is, of 
course, the great desideratum when com¬ 
position or letter writing is first taken 
up. After a time, the writer perceives 
the value of fresh thought in a shape to 
be readily taken up, and becomes impa¬ 
tient of a clutter of words. One woman 
who is a very charming talker, disclaims 
all praise of that accomplishment, by urg¬ 
ing that she is merely lazy, and can never 
bear to use two words where one will 
do. Events as related by her, acquire 
unusual interest, having something like 
a literary quality. The following from 
Miss Cobbe’s pen shows her keen insight 
and good judgment: 
It is always only too easy for all of us to remove 
the center of our interest from the business of 
life to its pleasures. The moment this is done, 
whether in the case of poor persons or rich, duty 
becomes a weariness. . . . Amusement usurps 
the foreground instead of being kept in the back¬ 
ground of thought. This is the kind of moral dis¬ 
location which is even now destroying, in the 
higher ranks, much of the duty-loving character 
bequeathed to our Anglo-Saxon race by our Pur¬ 
itan forefathers ; . . . bad as excessive pleas¬ 
ure seeking and duty neglecting is for those who 
are not compelled to earn their bread, it is abso¬ 
lutely fatal to those who must needs do so. 
_ P. P. 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
Onions for Winter Use. —Not every 
one knows that freezing does not injure 
onions, if they are not handled while 
frozen. Indeed, they are improved, es¬ 
pecially if one wishes to use them raw; 
they are so much milder. We always 
put a bushel or two in an outhouse for 
table use, purposely to let them freeze. 
Put in a box with newspapers or old 
cloth placed between layers of the 
onions, so that they need not be han¬ 
dled. In the morning, carry into the 
house as many as may be needed for the 
day. Let them lie in the warm room 
until ready for use, and they will be 
found free from frost. We have them 
come out in the spring as solid and 
sweet as when carried in. c. R. d. 
An Indoor Outing. —An interesting 
test, which proved that fresh air in win¬ 
ter was beneficial, to even young and 
delicate children, is reported in the 
Journal of Household Economics. It 
was tried recently in a babies’ hospital 
in Boston. All the sickly babies that 
were suffering from chronic indigestion 
and lack of nutrition, and who would not 
improve in spite of good food, perfectly 
ventilated rooms and careful bathing, 
were wrapped as for the street, put in 
their perambulators and taken to the 
top ward of the hospital, where all the 
windows were wide open. They were 
kept in this room from two to four hours 
daily, and soon showed a marked im¬ 
provement. Their cheeks became rosy, 
they gained in weight and appetite, and 
would often fall asleep and remain so 
during the entire time they were in the 
air. Very delicate children had bags of 
hot water placed at their feet. It is re¬ 
corded in the account of this expei-iment, 
that not one child took cold as a result 
of it. 
MOTHERS .—Be sure to use “Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the Best.— Ado. 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
Write the order for patterns separate 
from other matter, give bust measure 
and pattern number, and inclose 10 cents 
Each pattern is complete with instruc¬ 
tions for cutting the garment and put¬ 
ting together. 
6309. Girls’ Costume. 
Pointed revers edged with the trim¬ 
ming, slope from each shoulder and 
graduate to the waist line front and 
back. Full puffs are arranged over fit¬ 
ted sleeves, the lower portions of which 
are velvet. A stock collar of velvet fin¬ 
ishes the neck, and the closing is made 
in center back with hooks and eyes. 
The round, full skirt is trimmed on the 
lower edge, and the top is gathered and 
sewed to the waist. Pattern 6309 is cut 
in four sizes, viz., 6, 8, 10 and 12 years. 
PRINTED PATCHWORK. 
Good humor can prevail 
When airs, and flights, and screams and scolding 
fail. 
Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll ; 
Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. 
—Alexander Pope. 
... .New York Press : “A great many 
women need only to be given an oppor¬ 
tunity to rise to the level of it.” 
... .The Housekeeper : “ It is true that 
many children are warped out of all 
beauty and happiness of life by parents 
who are determined that their children 
shall follow certain trades or callings, 
whether or no they have tastes or bent 
in that direction.” 
-The Outlook : “If the power to be¬ 
come rich lies in the faculty of saving 
small amounts, so does the ability to be¬ 
come cultivated lie in the economy of 
time for reading and study ; the faculty 
of being well, from skill in finding 
chances for exercise and out-of-door 
enjoyment; and general richness of life 
from that use of intelligence which 
enables us to make everything, small 
and great, tributary to our own good.” 
§Mvntisi»0. 
IN writing to advertisers, please always mention 
This Rural New-Yorker. 
The Best 
Remedy for 
STOMACH, 
Liver, and 
Bowel Complaints 
AYER’S PILLS 
Received 
Highest Awards 
AT THE 
World's Fair. 
T||p DECT Farm Account Book on Earth. 3d 
I IlC Dbv I Ed..containingmany improvements 
now ready, 50c. GEO. A. ROGERS, N. Andover, Mass. 
HARTSHORNS 
SELF-ACTlfi 
SHADE ROLLERS. 
I) 1 
AND GET 
THE GENUINE 
]HARTSHOBN) 
Ask 
us to 
mail you the 
Overman 
CHAMPION!*® 
CIDER, and FRUIT JELLIES. Has 
a corrugated pan over firebox, doubling 
boiling capacity; small interchange¬ 
able syrup pans (connected by 
siphons), easily handled 
for cleansing and 
storing; and a per¬ 
fect automatic 
regulator. The 
Champion is as 
great an improve- _ „ 
ment over the -/u aEncfl ffiSli Catalogue 
Cook pan as the 
latter was over the 
old i.on kettle hung on a fence 
Free. 
THE G. H. GRIMM MFG. CO., 
HUDSON, Ohio, «to MONTREAL, Quebec. 
AUo RUTLAND, Vermont. 
catalogue— sent 
free. Hand¬ 
some embossed 
cover and color¬ 
ed illustrations. 
No carriages as 
good ever made 
for the money. 
They are sold at 
low prices at our 
risk under this 
Guarantee. 
If Overman goods are not exactly as we represent, send 
them back and we will pay freight BOTV WAYS, and return 
your money. If there is any risk it is ours — but there is no 
risk, for every vehicle is better than we promise. 
For salt by good dealers . Buy no other . 
OVERMAN CARRIAGE CO., Cincinnati, O. 
' $55* 
Road-wagon, $ 55 . 
Phaeton, $ 87 . 50 . 
Carriage , #95 
CIDER PRESS 
The only press awarded medal 
and diploma at World’s Fair. 
HYDRAULIC 
Send for free catalogue 
and full particulars. 
HYDRAULIC PRESS 
MFG. CO. No. 4 Main St. 
Mt. Gilead, Ohio. 
Cider Machinery.—Send for catalogue to Boomer & 
Boschert Press Co.. 118 West Water St., Syracuse, N.Y. 
CANNING 
MACHINERY and SUPPLIES. 
D. G. TRENCH CO., Chicago, 11L, 
and Farnham. N. Y, Mention this paper. 
WE HAVE NO AGENTS 
but sell direct to the con¬ 
sumer at wholesale prices. 
Ship anywhere for examina¬ 
tion before sale Everything 
warranted. lOO styles of 
Carriages, 00 styles of 
11 arness,Saddles,Fly Nets, 
etc. Send 4c. in stamps, post¬ 
age on 112 page catalogue 
Elkhart Carriage nml 
W. B. I’batt, Sec';/. Harness Mfg Co., Elkhurt, Iiul. 
GEO. J. RECORD S 
DOUBLE-TIN SAP SPOUTS 
THE BEST AND 
CHEAPEST. 
Over 6,000,000 In 
nse. Ask your 
dealer or write 
for free sample. 
RECORD MFC. CO., CONNEAUT, O. 
Manufacturers of Spouts, Palls, Cans. Etc. 
DOUBLE 
BBEECH LOADER 
$5.00. 
RIFLES $1.75 
WATCHES 
BICYCLES $15 
All kinrifl cheaper than clao 
where. Before you buy send 
stamp for 60 page catalogue. 
POWELL & CLEMENT CO. 
ICO tiftin Mt,,Ciiirlnni.tl,0. 
PRICE 
$8.00 
GEARHART’S FAMILY KNITTER. 
Knits a stocking heal and too in 
ten minutes. Knits everything 
required in the household from 
homespun or factory,wool or cot* 
ton yarns. Most practical knitter on 
the market. A child can operate it. 
STRONG, DURABLE, 
SIMPLE, RAPID. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Agents 
wanted. For particulars and sum* 
pie work, address, 
, K GEAltilAKT, Clearfield, Pa 
AGENTS WANT 
to sell our machine in the locality where 
they live. We furnish the work and 
show you how to get a SINGER 
$65.QO Sewinii Machine 
ABSOLUTELY ^:; 
you can live at home and 
make ten times ordinary 
wages. Re have machines rang- 
^jSp’ing In price from $8.98 up. We are 
the only Manufacturers selling 
in this way. We ship the machines on 30 days trial 
without one cent in advance. Don’t fail to write today. 
CHICAGO SEWING MACHINE CO., 
23 North Halsted St., Chicago, III. 
FREE. 
074 Acres, all fenced. Splendid Land, lunacres 
in timber, 10 acres in orchurn; well watered; underlaid 
with iron and copper. Brick house, modern improve¬ 
ments, bath. Ac. All necessary outbuildings. Free cata¬ 
logue. It. 11 . CHAFFIN &CO., Richmond,Vu. 
OR Cold Plate. 
CUT THIS OUT and 
send it to us with 
your name and ad¬ 
dress and we will 
send you this beauti¬ 
ful gold finished 
watch by express for 
examination. Youex- 
amine it at the ex- 
prefs office, and if 
you think it a bar. 
gain pay our sample 
price $‘J.75, and it ia 
youta. It is magni¬ 
ficently engraved and 
equal In appearance 
to a genuine Solid 
Gold watch. A guar¬ 
antee forByearsand 
beautiful gold plate 
chain and charm sent 
FREE with every 
watch, write to-day, 
this may not appear 
again; mention whether you want gents* or ladies* size. Address 
THE NATIONAL MFC. & IVIPORTINC CO., 
334 Dearborn Street, Chicago, III. 
Agricultural Calendar 
- FOR 1 895.- 
A REFERENCE BOOK FOR FARMERS. Con¬ 
taining short articles of practical value by distin¬ 
guished authorities. By F. W. Woll. 18mo ; cloth, 81. 
Send for descriptive circular. 
JOHN WILEY & SONS, 
53 East 10th Street, New York. 
BEFORE 
KING &/' CO.,Mfrs. 
BUYING A NEW HARNESS 
Sendjicent stamp for80 page Illustrated 
Catalogue of Custom Hand¬ 
made Oak Leather Harness, 
sold direct to consumers at 
wholesale prices. Why not buy 
from first hands and gave the 
middle-man’s profit. A buggy 
harness for $7; a team harness 
for $18. You can buy by mail aa 
well as though here in person, 
o. |0 Church Bt., Owcgo, N.Y. 
“I am using your bits at my farm, and it affords me 
great pleasure to say that I never used any bit that 
works so satisfactorily on all kinds of horses. It has 
only to become known in order to come into general 
use. 
Price Reduced to )$ 1 . 00 , Post-paid. 
They will control the most vicious horse without 
punishment. Every Bit Tested and Warranted. All 
nickel. Forged. The strongest bit made. Promotes 
speed, gives confidence. Sure cure for pullers, check 
fighters and tongue loiters. 
Stop using the cruel over-draw bit and check your 
horse from the chin. 
Highest testimonials from Budd Doble, Ed Bither, 
Frank Starr, H. D. McKinney, and one thousand 
great horsemen. Beware of infringements. Don’t 
miss this chance. Address 
HUMANE BIT CO., 374 Market St., Newark, N. J. 
GARGET, MILK FEVER. 
SCOTT’S i Positively cures caked 
ARABIAN >udder and garget; 
PASTE ) will not scatter or re¬ 
duce the flow of milk. AOc. & $1.00 
SCOTT’S SPECIAL FEVER REMEDY cures 
milk fever; $1.00 by mail. Ask Drug¬ 
gist or Saddler. Send for circulars. 
Scott’s Hoof Paste Co., Rochester, N.Y. 
METAL 
WHEELS 
for your 
WAGONS. 
Any size you want, 20 
to 56 in. high. Tires I 
to 8 m.wide—hubs to 
fit any axle. Haves 
Cost many times in 
a season to have set 
of low wheels to fit 
your wagon for hauling 
grain, fodder, manure, 
hogs, ko. No resetting of 
tires. Catl’g free. Address 
EMPIRE MFG. CO., 
Quincy, I1L 
THE INDUSTRIAL AGE SSJk'SJSS. 
Ei'SfeSol Southern California. 
