JULY 30 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Sll 
PERSONAL ITEMS. 
President Lincoln's widow Is able to take drives 
and Is likely to recover. 
Secretary Robert T. Lincoln bas been Invited to 
deliver tne address at the coming Vermont State 
Fair. 
The Minneapolis, Minn, Tribune thinks it worth 
while to say that the name of Mr. Vliiaid, of rail¬ 
road fame, la pronounced vu.Rjrtl. 
Mr. Vanderbilt la satd to have expressed a pur¬ 
pose of devoting to benevolent objects all of Maud 
S's earnings on the turf this season. 
The Earl of Roseberry, at his rent audit, re¬ 
mitted fifteen per cent, on the half year’s rents 
due at Lady Day from the tenants on his estales at 
Mentmore. 
Just as soon as his baying Is finished Ex-Gov¬ 
ernor Seymour expects t o Invite to a picnic on his 
Deerfield farm a hundred little orphan girls from 
a Utica asylum. 
The handsome fountain presented by the late 
Mr. George Armour of Chicago to Campbelton, 
Argylshlre, of which lie was a native, was com¬ 
pleted and handed over only two days before hla 
death. 
The Empress Augusta of Germany la a woman 
of great courage ahd patience. For many years 
she has sutTered tortures of Intense pain from a 
wearing disease, and has borne it with a remark¬ 
able firmness, energy and quietness. 
Lord Kimberley has turned land reformer, and 
Is In favor or the abolition of all laws Impeding 
the free distribution Of landed property, lie 
can easily take a leadlug position In such a reform 
for he Is the owner c f 11,000 acres, which yield a 
rental of £25,000, or $125,000, per annum. 
[Springfield (Mass.) Republican.] 
A Prominent Lawyer’s Opinion. 
In one of our New England exchanges we ob¬ 
serve that Wrn. T. Fllley, Esq., of Pittsfield, 
Attorney-at-Law and Asst. Judge Police Court, 
and late County Commissioner, was restored to 
perfect health and activity', by the use or St. 
Jacobs on. He had sutTered wttn rheumatism for 
years Intensely; but by the recent use of the 
remedy he was, as stated, completely cured, and 
says the Oil deserves the highest praise.— Adv. 
PYRETHRUM 
Cinerarias Folium, 
THE GREAT 
CALIFORNIA 
INSECT-DESTROYING- PLANT. 
This celebrated plant has been pronounced une- 
iiuaied us to lt« value and efficacy by any other pro¬ 
duction ever Introduced on the Ameri¬ 
can continent. Its yrowth ami general 
nee will eventually destroy all noxious 
vermin which iufe: t. the dwell itign and 
persona of men and iho domestic ani¬ 
mals, as well aa the Insects which create 
such havoc with the products of the 
soil and of human Industry. 
Among the eminent scientist* who 
have oven the Pyre thrum exhaustive M 
and thorough examination and trial A 
may he named Prof. O. V. Ill lay, Clitot 
of trie United State* Entomological Con:mission, nnd 
Prof. 8 . llenry Comstock, of the Agricultural Depart- 
tnent, Washington, 11. C ; Prof. A J Cook. Agricul¬ 
tural C -Moko, Lunstuy, Ylieh.. and Prof. E. W. Uiltnird, 
State University, Berkeley, Cah, all of whom unite in 
declaring It superior and Iufluiioly surer and safer 
than any Other insecticide ever oflorid to the public. 
on receipt of $5 wo will sand a package of seed by 
mall to any Mddross, wltli Intrtruuacma for cultivating 
the wonderful plant from which onr O, .S. .U11,(JO’S 
BUUACIIGALIFOKNIA I NS EOT POWDER is made. 
Each pucknge will furnish plants for two or three 
acres, All orders for seeds must bo sent to the 
BUHA0H PRODUCING AND MANUFAC¬ 
TURING COMPANY, 
154 Levee Street, Stockton, California. 
J. D. PETERS, Secretary. 
HAHNEMANN 
Medical College i Hospital. 
The largest and most thorough Homceopathic 
College In the world. Twenty-second year. Women 
admitted. The largest Clinics. For Catalogues, 
address 
T- S. HOYNK, At. r>., 
1630 Wabash Avenue, CJlnougo, 111. 
VASSAR COLLEGE, 
POVOUKERPSIJb !, .V. r. 
For tile Liberal ICducutlou of Yt’omeu. 
Examinations for entrance, Soi't Uth, Catalogues sent 
ou application. W. L. II KAN, Kcgistrur. 
_ anfl 
40 Clydesdale Stallions 
AND MARES—Mostly Imported. 
60 Haiubletoiiiaii Stallions, 
AND MARES OF THE FINEST BREEDING. 
Largest Herd of 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
With largest milk records In America. 
Separate Catalogues of each class of stock with 
milk record of cows. Denote which Is wanted. 
Correspondence solicited. 
SMITHS & POWELL, 
Lakeside Stock Farm, 
Syracuse, N. Y. 
$tte’celtaittau£. 
THE IMPROVED 
EVAPORATORS I 
fteut 'guMtcatiou.si. 
Millie heller 
SYRUP, 
SUGAR, 
hssEl 
KIDNEY-WORT 
THE GREAT CURE 
" FOB 
RHEUMATISM 
As it is for all diseases of the KIDNEYS, 
LIVER AND BOWELS. 
It cloansss tho system of the acrid poison 
that onuses tho dreadful suffering -which 
only tho victims of Rheumatism can realize. 
THOUSANDS OF GASES 
of the worst forma of this terrible disease 
lrnvo boon quickly relieved, in a short time 
PERFECTLY CURED. 
KIDNEY-WORT 
him had wonderful succeas, and an immense 
sale in every part of tho Country. In hun¬ 
dreds of oases it has ouredwhero all else had 
failed. Itis mild, but efficient, CURTAIN 
IN ITS ACTION, butharmleha ina.ll eases. 
ITlt cleanse*, Strengthens nnd elves New 
Life to all tho important organa of the body. 
The natural action of the Kidneys is restored. 
Tho Liver is cleansed of nlldise.-njo.and the 
Bowels move freely and healthfully. In this 
way the worst diseases are eradicated from 
the system. 
As it has been proved by thousands that 
1 KIDNEY-WORT 
IBBBH 
.< 
Z 
is the most effectual remedy for cleansing the 
system of all morbid secretions. 11 should bo 
used in every household as a 
SPRING MEDICINE. 
Always cures BILIOtrsinSSS, CONSTIPA¬ 
TION-, PILES and all FEMALE Diseases. 
Is put up in I) ry Vegetable Form, iniincans, 
ono package of which make:. ll.piarta iiiciliciue. 
Also In Liquid Form, ( cry Concentrated for 
the convenience of those who cannot readily pre¬ 
pare it. It acts with equal e fficiency hi c ither/onn. 
GET IT OF YOUR PRUGGIST. PRICE, $1.00 
WELLS, RICHARDSON A Co., Prop’s, 
(Will send tho dry post-paid.) IHTD l vrroV, VT. 
KID N E Yr WORT 
■ s- 
with les 9 fuel and labor than any other apparatus. 
Will condense Sorghum Juice faster than any evapora¬ 
tor in use, nnd ronwniuontly make lighter syrup and 
whiter sugar. The beet apparatus known for making 
jelly from sweet elder. Send for descriptive circulars 
of Evaporators. (Jane Mills, Ac A gel it n wanted. 
VERMONT FARM MACH. ( O.. Bellows Falls, Vt. 
FOR REED ORGANS. 
This wouderfnlly successful book still sells largely, 
year after year, and seems to be a permanent success. 
»V good Instructive course, very line selection and ar¬ 
rangements of good Reed Organ Music, account for 
the favor in -which it is held. Price $2.50. 
IN PRESS AND NEARLY READY: 
a new book for Choirs, ) . “ T 
a new book for Singing Schools, S L ' (U,uerm 
a new book of Trios for Female ) ... .. ‘IT ,. 
Vtices.. W - Perb8 - 
Amateur Orcliesi nis should send for winner’s 
Band of Four ($i), with music for four to six Instru¬ 
ments, or QUINTET ORCHESTRA (5 book3, each 
*1.25). 
The New Opera*. — OL1VETTE (50 CO.); THE 
MASCOT (50 (its.); BILLER TAYLOR (50 ets.): are 
given everywhere. Fine editions and wonderfully 
Cheap. 
OLIVER DITBON <fc 1)0., Huston. 
C. H. DITSON ft CO.. J. E. DITSON & CO., 
H43 Broadway. New York. 1228 Chestnut St.. Phila. 
$tnplnneM.$ anA PariUimg. 
Bean’s Patent Double-Acting, 
SELF - REGULATING, NOS - I-KEEZING, 
CO SUCTION LIFT AND FORCE 
CU PUMPS 2 
The simplest, Easiest-Working, most Durable 
■EE and cheapest Pumps in the World ! 
3 Agents wanted in every County in the State, 
Write for Circular and Prices to 
** )V. W. BARNETT, Manufacturer. 
mmm 32 James St., Syracuse, N. Y. 
OAA CAH-LOADS LVACllFD XSUKSfor 
£j\r\r i-ale. The beet and cheapeet fertilizer for 
farmers’ use. Roe advertisement in this paper. 
JAMES HART NESS, Detroit. Mich. 
A All Gold, Chromo A Llt'g. Cards, iNo 2 alike,) 
Ov'Name On, 10c Clinton Bros., Clinton wile. Conn. 
A* j. djQoperuay atbwno. Samp Ion worth Sulree 
*■“ tboOAddresfl Stinson & Co.. Portland. Maine 
GOLD AIKOAL AWARDED 
'TfS the Autlior. A new and great 
A *,4. Medical Work, warranted tbe 
Ed best and cheapest, indispensable 
( to every mau, entitled “ The Sci- 
{V Jv.JP 8 |v\ enoo of Life, or Self-Preserva 
g^Sjf tlori;” bound in finest French 
-/-LA muahn, embossed, full gilt, boo 
pp.. contains beautiful steel en- 
graving®. 126 prescriptions, price 
rihS only $1.26, sent by mail; illUH- 
troted sample, fi cents; send now. 
HOW THYSELF. .’’’e 
4 fliilflarh Ml.. Ilnntnn. 
d> fto a week tn your own town. Terms and $5 outfit 
(DUO free. Address H. Hallett A Co.. Portland. Maine 
IT PI Vfl to sell our Rubber printing Stamps. Samples 
11 laid tree. J. M. MITTEN ft CO.. Cleveland. O. 
d> 7 <j) a week, $12 a day at home easily n vie. Costly 
(D 1 -2 outfit free. Address True & Co., Aivgasta, Maine. 
Oik Gold and Silver Chromo Cards, with name, 10c. 
post paid. Gtco. 1. Rrkjj A Co.. Naswn. N. Y. 
i PRESIDENT 
A Momento of His Assassination. 
An Ihqrant Engraving’, Size 19 y 24. 
Containing a »pli>mlid portrait of PBKStPENT (?lKPIEt.l> 
anil NINE PORTO A1 f ENOKA VINttS OE Ills i'aUISKI’. 
With .tatlHtlPN nf ruir uutlunal |MO>,parity, ailuoa’lnn, L’liurcli 
ami Siam Various vignette*, two rmroct views of tho 
Obellak lu t'«ntial Putk, ami a unique historical stiyrsivltig nf 
•<''“'> 1 " W«vhtngt»n. No iln.L'rlptlnM with tllo pan will 
suable you to form any Won of till* hoautliut «»ra of iut. it 
ha* liosa fmmooio'oil ny all wlio Itiive *eou it v* ilio most 
vleiptnt anti nnlMIe plecn of work n( nmtlerii limns. Soma 
Itioa may be rurraed whou wo »ay tn» ms artist's work uiouo 
cost over Sw.oeto. PNKE liolngtho jiuWUlmrs of fins 
boautlfnl picture, ami « ishmir to present to EVERY READ 
KKOPTlflS A UV’ER I'lSEU E N f a Aimvorur ni OCR UKAVIi 
I'RRSinnsi' we roako tho following I 111 viral oiler For 
SEVENTY FIVE CK.VI'SwewlR aofld the itbovo vlaserltiml 
work- ,q an unJ.uar o|*v..mPy lllusiraleil Ulll’SEUOU) 
tU'RST M AU.VAfNlt, each mmiCio cimtaloliig id ixiges of 
boatitlfiil imiMialuoieaiul clkdcnlcurling, foisix toomhe lor 
onlytiEVKSrY Fi VK OKS TS l ive price v)f tho uiagitalno is 
91 an |d-r }vnr,*i) tvo Actually Klvo yon ilia ongravlng 
FRKK. no* otfor la rn.olo f«vr two pofpfMo» Plpl, to intro- 
video nor innoiv-inti Into .-very rami ly wliuto It v« not now 
taken, mi I’m 1 T iHvi-auso n. gives ok grvitt pletsuro to bo ulilo 
to place *Uab u.ovivonlr In evorv Amorlrao lioniiv 1’tio pries 
wf the ongravlng alone hn* Ivoou hxoU at si.«*i* JHT 
nod It will he worth doable the price ir. hunovui, you want, 
tho picture without the mega/JiiO, we will |||l(ll It 10 von, post 
pa hi. for no Crat* lit cash, or povtago aluitips, anil ntvvney 
will bo t’lioerruily rofoncled 11 you urn mit umru t.hau satwn«vl 
with min' pnrcloun No patnotie t Itlxon of any party shimlvi 
bu without It. Au to viur reapmutlhUiiy, w'o refer to any New 
York pnhltshors Avidrrws ail ortlor* in I-.. stlUl.ncr 
A ( O.. IO Ua.rln, St., ,> V. AUK.XTS Wi.NTkO.) 
Tux request often wade by publishers that readers 
will mention tlioir Journals when answering advertise¬ 
ments, seems to us a very reasonable one. Such men¬ 
tion is a helpful and friendly act to the Journal men¬ 
tioned and enables the advertiser to determine which 
Journals are the best advertising modi urns. Reference 
to our advertising columns will bIiow there is not one 
advertisement of an exceptional or ambiguous charac¬ 
ter admitted. In so far as this la possible we hold 
ourselves responsible for their high-standing and 
trustworthiness. 
UmpUmentsi anti |Uaclnnery. 
“Straw-Preserving Thresher.” 
Send for Chcularand Price List. 
WHEELER A JIF.LKK CO., 
Albany, Y. 
A cme PULVERIZING HARROW, 
Clod Crusher and Leveler. 
The best toolin tbo world for preparing 
seed bed for whiter grain. 
■n Especially adapted to hard clay where 
Other Harrows utterly fail- 
ITASITJCr BIIO.. Sole Manufacturers, 
Jlarrish urff, Pa. tfc 3tiCollege Place , New Tork 
Champion of the World. 
THE 
w t fi** : (si 
Supplies a long felt want- IOO Sold In 
Ninety Days. 
Every owner of a Farm Engine located tn moderately 
umbered country Osrl find proflfahle employment tho 
year round by purchasing one of those Mills. 
Every owner of a ttmbarod i„t is Interested In baring 
one of those Mill* in h|s nelghbOibood. No more haui- 
irig logs to null. All the wn..tr saved. 
vs rite for Circulars ami Price Lists, ami mldreta of 
nearest Agent. [Nauio this i aper.] 
RUSSELL & CO., Massillon, 0. 
Runs FWd MUU, Fcsf.l Cutters, Sbellen, Elwmcora, Churns, 
Saws, Ptmijm, fcu?. Overhead, out <>r «hrt ah* 1 ^now. Slmpk-si, 
f*hon|ic?t. best. in Ma. hjnc$ fell kind a. 
Stuu for nrculftrs 10 TAYLOR ItORSK FOWKR COMIjNY, 
(Cut ctil*out.) 41 Suuth Caual St,. Chicago. 
EVAPORATI1V(pI FRUIT. 
S E N T I Treatise on Improved methods. Tables 
rnr r I yields, prices, profits and general statis- 
r Kbb I tics. Am. Drier 0o„ Chambersburg, Pa 
Simple and 
Satisfactory. 
They save largely from wear anil tear in every jvart of the 
-Wagon. They remove all necessity for a Spring Scat. They 
convert a common Lumber Wagon into a Spring Wagon, 
making U equally eoinf.irtahlefor Irani one (■ • twenty persons. 
They are admirably adapted to tho wants of Fruit and Vege¬ 
table Grower*. They are suited to all makes and sizes of Farm 
Wagons, and can be attached by any one. They moke the 
cheapest and easiest riding Spring Wagon in the market. 
These Springs have been in practical mve for over four year., 
and are a pronounced sucoes.. No Teamster or Farmer can 
afford to be without them. We want Agents everywhere. 
Send for description and pricea, and mention this paper. 
SEMPLE & BIRGE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, M0. 
LATEST IMPROVED 
HORSE-POWER 
CHAMPION GRAIN DRILL. 
Tositive force feed Grain Distributor. Positive 
force feed Grass Seeder, which can be used either in 
front or rear of the hoes. 
Tha fertilizer Attachment, La nnevimi’ed, and ts war¬ 
ranted to sow easily and evenly nny of tho various 
L tie unainjpion IB the only Graia Dntl in tUe market 
that- baa a special attachment for planting com for 
the crop. 
The Champion ie simple In construction, easily oper¬ 
ated both for team and driver. The materials used 
and quality of woi'km&nahlp are Mto very txr-t 
MACHINES! 
chasing a Grain Drill. 
-■All questions concerning the Champion answered 
promptly by mail, iff - Every Drill warranted. 
Send for descriptive pamphlet to 
JOHNSON, GEKE & TRUMAN, 
Owkoo, Tioga (Jo., N. \. 
THE MASSILLON PONY MILL 
strictl r po nr a iile. 
For Threshing and Cleaning Grain 
and Sawing Wood. 
THE MOST SATISFACTORY MACHINE 
IN THJJAARKET. 
They will develop more power, do more 
work, run with less elevation, than any 
other machine made; and are easier for 
the horses. 
Highest Award at afl Competitive Exhibitions 
Gold Medal at last National Fair, Washington. 
Silver Medals at New England, Maine State,Vermont State, 
and other State Fairs In 1880. 
Bend for Illustrated Pamphlet, free. Address 
A. W. GRAY’S SONS, 
f PatMitee* and Manufacturers, 
Middletown Springs,Vt. 
Send for Descrip . 
tive Catalogue ■ 
UNION RAILWAY 
Horae rowers. 
Threshers and Sepa¬ 
rators. 
These l’o were are guar¬ 
anteed to produce more 
Power with hwi e-leva- 
lion than any other 
Railway Power. 
WM.L. BOYER St BR0. 
2101 Germantown Aft,, 
Philadelphia, l a. 
Also Manufacturer* of 
Premium Farm Grist Hill 
Simplo, durable, of tho best work’ 
manshUmmi material. Solid Wrought 
Iron Boilers. Engine complete oil 
board cars at Springfield. D.. at fol¬ 
lowing prices: 3 horse power, *37B; 6 - 
horso power,$3oo: 7-horse power,$3<o; 
10-tioree power. Roixi. These engines 
fully guarruntoed iu every respect. 
Address Common fcense Engine Co., 
Springfield. Ohio. 
