1895 
483 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKFR. 
first practically considered in California. 
Exported California fruit must travel 
2,000 miles or more for a market. Much 
of this journey is over hot deserts, and it 
is safe to say that without some device 
for holding 1 the destructive bacteria in 
check, the fruit would decay before the 
journey was half accomplished. Up to 
date, this has been accomplished by re¬ 
frigerator cars in which ice is used to 
maintain a low temperature- This is 
costly, both for ice and in freight, and 
inventors have studied to learn how to 
sterilize the air in the cars without 
carrying the immense weight of refrig¬ 
erator and ice. Dr. A. T. Perkins at last 
hit upon the plan of shipping fruit in 
air-tight cars in which the air was com¬ 
pressed by powerful air pumps. This 
simple and ingenious device appears to 
fill the bill exactly, and we have reason 
to believe that the following statement 
is exact and true : 
Transportation of Perishable Products. 
The use of sterilized air in the con¬ 
servation of perishable products, has 
opened a new field, and promises better 
returns to the grower if it can be put 
into practical use. The originator of 
the process, A. T. Perkins, of Alameda, 
Cal., has been for eight years a close 
student of the natural laws regarding 
decay and conservation. Exhaustive ex¬ 
periments have resulted in a process 
that simply and effectively meets and 
overcomes all the factors of decay. 
Prof. Hilgard, of the University of 
California, together with Prof. Smith, 
of the Stanford University, have re¬ 
ported on Dr. Perkins’s process at the in¬ 
stance of a committee that had been 
appointed to examine into the matter 
and report to a convention held at Los 
Angeles. In that report, they state that 
“ The proposition is theoretically sound, 
and seems possible to be made prac¬ 
tically feasible.” Afterwards experi¬ 
ments were continued, when fruit and 
flowers by the car-load were taken in 
good condition, forward and back over 
the hot desert for a distance of 5,000 
miles. 
in a recent interview with Prof. Hil- 
gard, he drew attention to the fact that 
the moisture is extracted from the air, 
and that in extracting it, almost all 
germs—bacilli, microbes, etc.—would be 
eliminated, as it is well known that dry 
air is almost pure and free from these 
matters ; also that, although the great 
heat arrived at by compressing the air — 
about 240 degrees F.—is not sufficient to 
destroy all bacilli, etc., yet the elimina¬ 
tion of the moisture, together with 
keeping the air at a low temperature, 
might be considered as rendering the 
process as already stated, theoretically 
sound and perfectly feasible. 
By the system of Dr. Perkins, the mois¬ 
ture in the air is condensed after it 
leaves the compressor and run off. All 
active germs, etc., in the air, are de¬ 
stroyed at the temperature reached by 
compression, while germs not destroyed, 
are inactive spores that will not germinate 
except under favorable conditions sup¬ 
plied by heat and moisture, and these 
are removed. 
A gentleman from Australia, who is a 
director of, and represents one of the 
largest meat exporting companies, after 
a careful and thorough investigation, 
reported to his company: “I am con¬ 
vinced that the days of conserving and 
carrying fruit by means of refrigeration, 
are nearly at an end, and that for the 
conservation and conveyance of all per¬ 
ishable products, the principle of steril¬ 
ized air will most probably in time super¬ 
sede any process at present in use.” 
Notwithstanding the demonstrated suc¬ 
cess and favorable reports of thoroughly 
scientific and disinterested men, and the 
constant demand for cheaper transporta¬ 
tion, its adoption has been slow. Rail¬ 
road companies largely interested in ice 
production and transportation, do not 
willingly give up a profitable business, 
even when conclusive proof is given 
that the success of an improved service 
would ultimately result in increased 
earnings for them, as well as a great sav¬ 
ing to the shipper. 
Live Stock Matters. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
Judging Stock. —Judging or compar¬ 
ing live stock at fairs, is an important 
business. It inquires nice judgment 
and a good knowledge of the breeds. 
We have been asked to name a book that 
gives the various points of each breed 
in a condensed and simple form. Love¬ 
lock’s American Standard of Excellence 
is just the thing for this purpose—we 
know of nothing better. It is published 
by Frank A. Lovelock, Salem, Ya.—who 
is himself an expert judge. 
Dipping Sheep. —Perhaps there is no 
other one operation connected with the 
care and management of the flock which, 
under certain conditions, will pay better 
than that of dipping sheep. A few men 
argue against this practice, while still 
others claim that they have tried it with 
unsatisfactory results. I have nothing 
to say to the former class except that I 
believe that they are arguing against 
their best judgment, and think that they 
really know better. To the latter class 
I may be able to suggest some points of 
interest. 
There are at least four reasons why 
every flockmaster should dip his flock, 
at least once a year. The first three 
may be summed up under one general 
head, viz., to kill or destroy external 
parasites. These include ticks, lice, scab, 
maggots, etc. The fourth reason for 
dipping is to improve the quantity and 
quality of fleece. To those who have 
not as yet seen the necessity of dipping, 
the cost will be but a trifle to dip the 
sheep. I venture to say that after a 
thorough trial, they will continue to 
practice it. h. w. mumfobd. 
Michigan. 
An Incomplete House. 
We run wild over the furnishings of a 
house ; its furniture, carpets, hangings, 
pictures and music, and always forget or 
neglect the most important requisite. 
Something there should be always on 
the shelf to provide against sudden 
casualties or attacks of pain. Such come 
like a thief in the night; a sprain, strain, 
sudden backache, toothache or neuralgic 
attack. There is nothing easier to get 
than a bottle of St. Jacob’s Oil, and 
nothing surer to cure quickly any form 
of pain. The house is incomplete with¬ 
out it. Complete it with a good sup¬ 
ply.— Adv. 
AN EXPERIENCE IN DAIRYING. 
Is a separator profitable for a farmer 
with a few cows? is a question which is 
being asked by a great many people. As 
our experience convinces us that it de¬ 
pends somewhat on the man who runs 
the machine, I would not buy one unless 
I had about 15 good cows; because it 
takes as long to clean up for 5 as for 25 
My father was patronizing a creamerj 
and not getting enough for his butter, 
the milk was always sour, and for other 
reasons, he quit and got the things to¬ 
gether to make his own butter, of course, 
in the most modern way, as he had taken 
I he R. N.-Y. for about 10 or 15 years, 
and had the experiment station bulle¬ 
tins. He settled on the United States as 
a separator, the No. 4, capacity, 400 
pounds per hour. We tried turning it 
by hand, but that was too hard work, 
and then that size would clog. No man 
can turn steadily enough to separate 
thoroughly, that’s our experience and 
the experience of the Pennsylvania Ex¬ 
periment Station ; so we changed for a 
No. 3, a different style machine, and that 
was in every way satisfactory, separat¬ 
ing clean according to test. 
We gave up turning by hand in dis¬ 
gust, and purchased an engine of the 
Troy Engine Company, which does the 
work more satisfactorily. One needs a 
good ball governor and should be sure 
that it is always right. One must keep 
up the right number of pounds of steam, 
or the motion will slacken. The sepa¬ 
rator belt must be always tight, and 
always well oiled. 
We separate once a day. Fall and 
spring we heat the milk, but not in sum¬ 
mer. We use a Diamond Balance churn, 
and are more than pleased with it. 
Our butter has to be just right every 
time. I would warn any one who starts 
out to make fancy butter, that they 
must not be afraid of work, and they 
must do their work in the very best 
manner. We are supplying a very par¬ 
ticular private market. Do not buy a 
separator unless you have plenty of 
mechanical ingenuity; if you do not 
you will run into the ground, m. e. g. 
East Smithfield, Pa. 
I<k\v Rkmkihes after 00 years’trial and constant 
use, retain their position as the best; yet such is the 
case with Dr. D. Jayne’s Tonic Vermifuge. Whether 
as a tonic or strengthener in dyspepsia In adults, or 
the indigestion and derangements of the stomach in 
children, It is simply invaluable; and as a Worm 
remedy.it is one of the most safe and best. Sold by 
aU Druggists.— Adv. 
Every Horseman Should Try 
“Tuttle’s Elixir,” 
The greatest horse 
remedy In the 
world. Not simply 
guaranteed to cure 
in the advertise¬ 
ment, hut backed 
by a standing offer 
i f !# 10 O Reward 
for every failure. 
If it won't cure 
your horse of 
Colic, Curbs. 
Splints,Contracted 
and KnottedCords, 
Shoe Bolls, when 
first started, and 
Callous of all 
kinds, you will re¬ 
ceive the above re¬ 
ward. Used and 
indorsed by Adams 
Express Company. 
Sample free for 
three two-cent 
stamps to pay 
„ _ postage. 
DDK. S. A. Tuttle— Dear Sir: This is to certify that 
I have used ” Tuttle's Elixir,” and cured a spavin on 
a mare that had been lame more than a year, and for 
colic I think It is the best I ever saw. 
J. II. Suaw, No. Weymouth and Boston Express. 
Address Dr. S. A. TUTTLE, 27 Beverley St., 
BOSTON, MASS. 
"S!? still 
King 
THE BIT OF BITS 
Will controll the most 
vicious horse. 
Sales Greater Than Ever. 
8 ample mailed XC for a< n n 
Nickel, $1.50. pI'UU 
Stallion Bits 50 cts. extra. 
RACINE MALLEABLE IRON C0„ 
WIS. 
BEFORE 
BUYING 
ANEW 
HARNESS 
Send 2-centstamp for80-page Illus¬ 
trated Catalogue of Custom Hand¬ 
made Oak Deather Harness, sold 
direct to consumers at wholesale 
prices. Why not buy from first 
hands and save the middleman's 
profit. You can buy by - mail as 
well as though here in person. 
Making to order a specialty. 
KINff A CO., No. 10Church 8t., Owego, X.Y. 
A Sour Milk Detective 
— AND — 
A CREAM RIPENING TRACER 
l s . t I I A, n iU ne Kiven t0 Pu OF. FARRINOTON ’8 AUKa- 
TABLETS by dairymen, creamervmen and 
yi il L, 1 > s i eurl L ers . who ,,se them. A Complete 
Outfit for Making- About 500 Tests, costs 
*•>. Manufactured and mailed to any address bv 
CIIAS. $. BAKER & CO., 
Station It, Chicago, Ill. 
RECORD TIGHT-SEAL PACKAGE 
FOR 
BUTTER AND LARD, 
Seals Tirjht Instantly, and Opens 
Instantly. What the country 
has always wanted and nevei 
been able to obtain until now; 
made in nine sizes, from one 
pound to (50. Quotations on ap 
plication to the RECORD 
MANUFACTURING CO., 
Conneaut, Ashtabula Co.. O. 
VICTOR COW CLIP 
Holds cow’s tail to her 
leg and keeps it out of 
the milk and milker’s 
face All dealers sell it. 
30c. Single; Fourjl. 
Sent by mail free 
on receipt of price by 
manufacturers, 
Victor Novelty Works, 
832 Austin Av. Chicago 
PWORTHLEY'S 
PATENT "SLOW FEED” 
$1.60, 25-lb. Mangers. 
10,000 Already in Use. 
Send for Catalogue. 
BROAD GAUGE IRON 
STALL WORKS, 53 Elm Street, Boston, Mass. 
JERSEYS. 
Sons and Daughters of 
ono of the best sons of 
Ida’s Stoke Pogis 
at reasonable prices. 
ROBT. F. SHANNON, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
AJ.C.C. Jersey Cattle and Chester White Hogs. 
Ten Cows, 15 Bulls, 20Heifers, St. Lambert and Stoke 
Pogis blood. Chester Whites, headed by Happy Me¬ 
dium. Finest herd in Pennsylvania. Choice stock 
for sale. Write C. E. MORRISON, Londonderry, Pa. 
CHENANGO VALLEY 
burgh, Jr., Proprietor. Dorset Horn, Shropshire and 
Rambouillet Sheep, Dutch Belted and Jorsey cattle; 
also Poland China. Jersey Red and Suffolk Pigs. 
WHY is this Breed the Ideal 1 Because all other 
breeds try to Imitate the qualities of the Berkshire. 
Willswood Herd 
Recorded Berkshire Swine. 
WILLS A. SEWARD, Rudd's Lake, N. J. 
CHESHIRES! 
The MILL FARM 
-HERD- 
Is the Banner Herd of the world. Awarded 
more than three times as many First Premi¬ 
ums (nt the World's Fair, Chicago) as all tho 
rest of the Cheshire exhibitors put together; 
17 First Premiums and Special Mention. 
Lion’s share of First Premiums and (fold 
Medal at N. Y. State Fair, 1894. Why not 
buy the bestl Prices low. Correspondence 
solicited. 
B. J. HURLBUT, Clymer, N. Y. 
C HESTER WIIITES-Haveyou been disappointed 
swindled in buying pigs V If so, try the old trim 
type Chester Whites, bred by G. R. Foulkk, West 
Chester. Pa. Have broad, dished face, lop ear, straight 
hair and back, good body, bone and ham; aregrowthy, 
not coarse. Only breeder guar, satis, orfrt. botli ways 
Reg. Poland-Chinas 
and BERKSHIRES. Choice 
large stralns.H-week pigs not 
akin. Poland-China Boars 
all ages. Hard time prices. 
HAMILTON A CO,, Coehrnnvllle, Pa, 
Great Bargains in 
Poland-China Pigs. 
SEND FOlt PRICE. ® 
F. If. GATES & SONS, 
Chittenautfo, N. Y. 
B erkshire, cheater wm 
Jeraej Red aud Poland Chink 
pPIGS. Jersey, Guernsey and 
Holstein Cattle. Thoroughbred 
Sheep. Fancy Poultry. Hunting 
—t— nnd House Dogs. Catalogue. 
B. W. SMITH. (Jocliran vHIe, Cheater Co. t Peuua. 
Eggs that Hatch. 
Cayuga Black Duck, $1.25 per 13 ; fine Black Lang- 
shan, $1 per 13; Brown Leghorn, $1 per 13; Mammoth 
Bronze Turkeys $3 per 13—all from choice stock 
Order early. O H WHITE & SON, 
Miller Corners, N. Y. 
I fill ^ ho * co T*. Ducks. Must go quick to make room 
I UU Brookside Poultry Farm, Columbus, N. J. 
CANNED MFAT This foo<l is nice ’ fresh meat, 
wmnibi# hilh i carefully cooked, ground fine 
CftR Dnill TRY seasoned and hermetically 
rtin rUUL Ini. sealed. Will keep an unlimited 
time until opened. Conveniently put up in 8 - 11 ). cans. 
Especially adapted for chickens and moulting fowls. 
Ground fine, it can be mixed with soft food, and 
fed to give each fowl an equal share. Price, 30 cents 
per can; $3 per dozen. IIOLLIS DRESSED MEAT 
AND WOOL CO., 20 North Street, Boston, Mass. 
The PERFECTION Incubator 
Is the Favorite, and is ad¬ 
mitted to be the Best Incu¬ 
bator made. It doeH tho 
work to Perfection. Every 
machine fully Warranted. 
Write for Circulars & Prices 
The Perfection Incubator & 
Brooder Co., Quincy, 111 . 
USE ci i ini a carb °n- 
TAYLOR’S r U If I A Bisulphide. 
For klllingWoodchucks, Prairie Dogs,Gophers 
and Rats, Insects in Grain, Seeds, etc. Shipped 
in 50-pound cans by the manufacturer. 
EOWARI) R. TAYLOR. Cleveland, Ohio. 
Death on Cattle Fly 
AND SHEEP TICKS, The best Compound to keep 
the Flies off. FLUID OR 
PASTE FORM. Sample by 
mail.25c. Write for circular, 
price list and reference. 
C. E. MILLS OIL CO., 
Syracuse,N. Y. 
NO FLIES, VERMIN or SORES on HORSE 
or COW 03 more milk.) 
ISHOO-FLYS 
The ORIGINAL STOCK PROTECTOR 1886. 
Thousands of testimonials from thirty-seven States. 
BEWARE of followers!! Some a greasy paste 
that gums the hair and clogs the pores, injuring the 
animal. If your dealer offers a substitute, send 60 cts. 
and our agent in your State will express one quart. 
$1.50 per gallon— lc. perday. Agent, #J)0 month. 
SHOO-FLY lYIFG. CO., PHILADELPHIA. 
Farm Cream Separators t, 
P. M. SHARPLE 8 . West Chester, 
—Power and hand 
Send for catalogue. 
Pa., Elgin, Ill. 
c K£.ac° VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
The most successful college on this continent For full particulars address the Secretary, 
JOS. HUGHES, M. R. C. V. S., *537-2539 State St,, Chic 
icago, Ill, 
