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PERSONAL ITEMS. 
Senator Davis of Illinois Is a man of weight- 
323 pounds. 
George Sand, In the opinion of her doctor, died 
of strong coffee. 
Arthur, leader of the Locomotive Brotherhood, 
Is an Englishman. 
Darwin married his cousin; that Is, he selected 
one of his own species, 
Amherst College has made Father Hewitt, 
editor of the Catholic World, a D. D. 
Tom Thumb Is worth $ 100 , 000 . This reminds us 
that an ordinary man ought to be worth $300, 000 . 
Secretary Evarts will Introduce to Washing¬ 
ton society, this winter, his eleven beautirul 
daughters. 
Revivalist Moody Is as brown and rough¬ 
handed as a farmer, from working his ten acres In 
Nortlifield, Mass. 
A monument to Karl Wilhelm, the composer of 
the “ Die Waeht am Rhein,” Is to be unveiled at 
Crefeld on the 2d of September. 
Germany possesses the oldest warrior In the 
world. Field Marshal Wrangel Is ninety-four 
years old and Is In good health and vigor. 
Gov. McCreary Is said to be the youngest ruler 
Kentucky ever had. lie is described as very 
handsome, very ambitious and very refined. 
Tom Scott was at one time receiving $200,000 
per annum from the various railroads of which 
he was President. He might live frugally on 
that. 
Father IIvacinthk as citizen Loyson will be a 
candidate for the French Assembly at the ap¬ 
proaching election. He is nominated by the Rad¬ 
icals. 
Count Herbert Bismarck, the eldest son of 
the statesman, has entered a diplomatic career, 
and Is at present attached by the Foreign omce 
to the staff of his father. 
The manager ot a Boston lecture bureau says 
that lie has paid Carl Schurz at the rate of twelve 
hundred dollars a week for lectures, and that 
committees were glad to get him at that price. 
Op Col. nolllday, Virginia's next Governor— 
perhaps—Gen. Hawley says that “ he Is a gentle¬ 
man of tine presence and address, fine abilities 
and high character.” He Is six feet tall and veiy 
straight. lie has been twice married anil Is again 
a widower. 
The young Prlnceas Mercedes de Montponster, 
the future y.ueon of Spain, Is the possessor of a 
lively disposition and much Intelligence. Her 
features are Spanish, even to the dark hue ot her 
complexion, and her education Is French. It Is 
romantically said that King Alfonso has been 
attached to her from childhood. 
Judge West, gubernatorial candidate of Ohio 
Republicans, has a peculiar trouble of the eyes 
Like Mr. Weller s, Ids wtalon Isllrnlied.” That 
is to say, he can see an object directly In front of 
blrn at any distance, but to boo things at either 
side, to sweep the horizon, he Is obliged to turn 
completely around. He needs a constant attend¬ 
ant. 
£ttu,steal fustnunents. 
.-C riTarr-JTHg' ® 8l ’** ft Ftpst-ClossPiano 
VV cheaper tluiu any other 
house in America. Wo have no 
TM Agents, but Roll DIRECT TO 
L-S- - 7=7*3 v A Ml 1.1 K 8 at V ACT O It Y 
I : W Vs PRICE and warrant five years. 
Jj I w M' VV e send Qtdr Pianos everywhere 
a vJ» » for trial, iiwl require no pay¬ 
ment unless they are found satisfactory. Send lor 
our Illustrated Circular, which give* lull particulars, 
and contains the name* ot over 1,500 Bankovs, Mer¬ 
chants and Kamiliei who are using our Pianos, in every 
State and Territory of the Union. Address, 
U. S. Piano Co., 810 Broadway, N.Y. 
State particularly that you saw this in Rural 
New-Yorker. 
Umptemftttsi and PacHtnevy. 
implement,si and Piulunevy. 
pat. CARBON plow. 
RIGHT AND LEFT HAND. 
k Jk THE HARDEST 
* ww ® 
•' IN any soil. 
The Carbon Metal Is a practical mixture of refined steel, wrought Iron and other metaLs, cast in 
form. Harder than steel or any surface-chilled iron, combining great strength, great wear and 
durability. Subject to fine polish, and guaranteed to scour In any soil. Costs less than steel. War¬ 
ranted to do good work In any land. Sec one! Try one! Buy one! If there are none for sale In 
your locality, send for full particulars to 
REMINCTON AC’L CO., 
Manufacturers ot Agricultural Implements, Iltou, N. Y., 
or 57 llende 8t., New York. 
N. B. —Also manufacturers of the celebrated Remington Patent Steel Shovels, Scoops, 
Spades, Etc. Also, Right, and Left-Hand Steel and Grey Iron Plows. 
Potone wire In 
place of the top 
bond of your 
board fence, and 
flock will not 
break the bofud*. 
One wire 
with posts 
two rod * 
apart will 
»«op hUpik, 
iTHE KELLY BAEB FENCE \ 
ml THE BEST FENCE IN THE WORLD. IjJ 
1 ALT, STICK f, WTItJS with bust 5TKBl barbs—weight only onu^ 
r ,hind to the rod. Point beveled from both sides. Best spool to han 
die. Fully licensed under ALL THE BOTTOM PATENTS, by 
Washhurn & Moon Manufacturing Co. No danger of being troubled 
for infringements. Ask your Hardware Merchants for the li EL IeY 
BAKU FENCE. Or sand for Circular and particulars to the 
Manur’ra TMt IHOKM WIRE HEDGE CO., 277 Madison Ht„ Chicago. 
Tw» wire* with 
posts two rod! apart, 
nuikt-l a perr.cl 
stock fence. 
1000 miles 
of barb funcB 
built by U.U. 
Co.’s the past 
year. 
Hal Estate. 
LAND HO ! 
The subscriber offer* for sale nt prices to suit the 
times. One Thousand Acres of CHOICE 1* ARMING 
LANDS, in Montcalm County, Mich. Seven hundred 
acres are in one body, with their center and exten¬ 
sive log buildings about one mile west id Flnt River, 
tviih Hill iiereM uildor rune Improvement, and about 
as much more under wav. On this is every variety 
of still and aspect that could he desired for stock, 
grain or fruit. Bounded 011 one side by two Inland 
lakes, of some 10H and 150 acres' area, well mocked 
with flail. They are only 30 rods apart, with a differ¬ 
ence In elevation of 10 feet. They afford a sale water¬ 
power, and the means of Irrigation over more than 
loti acres. 
The Umber Is oak, beech, maple and ether hard 
woods, with some line: the moat or the latter, being 
originally in clumps, has been removed. There are 
three It. It. Stations,on ill? «lltny different Kullronds, 
within ton miles, ami another In progress withini lour 
mile*. This property is lo mile* north of the city of 
Green villa, and .‘i north of the village or Langton. 
Tl u I’uuntrY I* healthy, am) the exiepaive pine for¬ 
ests to the north of It afford an excellent- home mar¬ 
ket for all farm product*. 
Will he sold on liberal term*, in a body, or In par- 
oels, or with an undivided halt-interest retained. 
Ilefcrrarm F. 8. PKCK, Greenville, where map* 
and diagrams can he seen, or sent per mail; Or the 
subscriber at Muskegon, MleU. ^ i»F,f'K 
In addition to the above, I oiler for sale RHIIJ acres 
of unimproved FARM LAN 1)3. within six miles of 
the city of Muskegon, Mich., among which are some 
of the best frolt Innil* on the Lake Shore—160 acres 
of them adjoining the edty limtts. S. B. 1*. 
LANDS FOR SALK 
960,000 ACRES 
In Southwest Missouri. 
First-class Btnek Farms, excellent Agricultural 
Lands, and t he best Tobacco Region In the West. 
Short winters, no grasshoppers, orderly society, 
good markets aud a healthy country. Low Prices 1 
Long Credit! , . 
Free Transportation from St. Louis to the hinds 
furnished purchasers. For further information, ad¬ 
dress A. L. DEANE. 
Land Cotu’r, St, Louis & San Francisco Rv. Co., 
N. VV. cor. 5tu ami Walnut. Streets. Ht. Louis, Mo, 
THE IRON TURBINE 
WIND ENGINE. 
THE BIRDSELL 
The only Wind En¬ 
gine In the market that 
Is 
Proof ngalust Storms 
and exposure to the 6 
weather, being 
Made entirely of 
IRON. ‘ 
Weighs no more tluin . 
the ordinary wood 
wheel*. 
llrgliluli’H Itself in 
n. High Wind, 
by menus of the 
patent 
Automatic 
Governor, 
r£r,Lrj;,* w W R5'\ • 
other for the .lS(' • • -• 
smile diametor Jv/a=^ 
of Wheel. 
SIMPLE IN CONSTRUCTION AND WELL MADE. 
They lire Giving Perfect. Satisfaction, 
Where other Mills have failed. 
Every farmer and stock raiser should have one. 
A constant supply (if pure water will keep yoerstock 
in better condition, and thus In a -.hurt time save the 
cost of an Iron Tnrldne Wind Engine, to say noth¬ 
ing of the great saving of labor and other advan¬ 
tage.-., which you can learn about by writing to us 
for Circular giving prices arid tnlormutiun. 
JM A NT, POOS Ac CO., Springfield, O. 
THE MILBURN WAGON 
i 
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-- 
WZTxil 
2 ?' /'///wy' La 
Every Year You Lose 
More than one costs—Ours always right—No pay till 
tested and suited—No risk, we pay freight—Be your 
own Agent and save Commissions—Four-Ton flay 
Scales, compute (none beLter). 850, delivered. Send 
for Free Price List all size Scales, and judge for 
yourselves. 
JONES OF BINGHAMTON, 
BINGHAMTON, N. y. 
J UWiiWc-CHO_r.ii.. -- L. i T ii ' .i " ' 
This VVugdn is STRONG, Simple In Construction 
and durably.. The timber and iron employed in 
it* manufacture ure gELKCTKD and TKSTKD before 
being Used, We have the most extensive works in 
the country, arid sell 
THU BBST WAGrOlV 
for the least money. Upwards of 
1 l‘»,0«0;W AtHINS JN USE 
is our recommendation. Full particulars and Illus¬ 
trated Catalogue free. Address 
THE MIMUIIUI WAGON CIO., 
Toledo, Ohio. 
THE Test FANNING MILL 
in the World. 
— . BUY THE 
A. I'. OU KI Y, Kaiine, WI& 
READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS PAPER, 
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No milhnin or catarrh lmr«. 
Maps amt cntaloguna fraa. 
rrh h«r«. P k U BM © 
urn frau. \ M A Iwl O ■ 
Nentsi WantciL 
J. K, MANCHA, 
Dover, Del. 
SHb CANDY & NOVELTIES him enaluted re- 
^ ^ ^mni rnUifi. U. 55»rru k C 0 ., Oeufeevlenern, (.laolnueU, (/. 
H in MMM ■ lA/ftMTCH t<l «»M ffwxltt to MMlfllltvfr NO 
Bl yv M gLLP-M l*Kl)ULlMi fiotu lmui« HI him«, 
Mriy $85 a mouth. IV: . 
lllCSIV i'll r 0'..,n * I.aUI* Wuk.., i uicmu.tl. Ohio. 
^ Salary. Sahmmi'n wailteil to,cllo«r 
fill ■ I graph' Gimihi toili-ttlci 1. Nopialilhiig. 
9 jflr U ■ C| H I. V Ill'll Ml'* |.ahl. I’ltrmiiMi'ni umi'loy 
«TSi S fa A Q ■ B 9 moor, aihlr.'i. rt. A. GRANT & Ct)., 
| U Wl# 2, 4, 0 4 h Uvuia St., ClmiloimU, O. 
A /'I XN’XrfllL' SIX a day sure twill I. Write us 
AurjlT In. Simpson u smith, N.Y. (Jlty. 
iiiQfr/i A MONTH. Agents wanted. 1IH best 
r!fr, »f)vP selling article* In the world. One siuii- 
U/dMTf D m >M can 11 to MmiOII iVT- NO 
. . . pr.lUjUMi fi"iu hnu»e 10 bourn. 
$85 a month. l';V, 
i^t.tiKN I'nr 0u4'h 4 Kami* NVokku, Ciucmunti. Ohio. 
Clover Separator. 
The on Iff i'lovev •Tlae/ilur manuf'nrl orrtl I «- 
<lo/f in the world having a Threshing tend 
Hulling I'f/lintler combined in one frame. 
All combined machines made heretofore having 
been decided infringement* by the Courts, and In¬ 
junction*! Issued restraining tile further inanufaeime 
of the same, we are now presenting out claims for 
royalties, damage*, &<•., to the owner* and users ot 
all ei nitiined clover machines I'ersonsowiiingauoli 
machine! aud wishing to muke Hclltomniil* tor our 
Claims against them for ruyultlfcs, run do so ut less 
expense by reporting tliidr ease to u* lit, once., than 
>y waiting until called upon be our agenis for the 
H'ttloinent. Tornia of settlemunl liberal. 
Send fora uopy of the " Clover l.eaf,” s k nt icir. KK, 
eomalning full desc.rlptton of nmchlne, opinion and 
Salary. Hnlinmihii wanted toiclloor 
Staple Gut,da lodiMik'l ii. No puddling. 
I.xue'inli*paid. I’lirniatii'iitumploy- 
moot, ad'll'' >■ H. A. GRANT & CO., 
'J, I, 0 A. b Roms SI., Clmduuali, O. 
8.S a dav . art to all. Write us 
Si mpxon A 8.vimi, N. Y. City. 
selling article* In the world. One sam¬ 
ple free. Address JAY It It ON BON, Detroit, Midi. 
PLATED iVATCniiS. Chet pest 
m, M in the known world. <S 'ample Watch. 1'ree to 
Vjy ^slfifenrt. Address, A. CoULTBU * Co., Chicago. 
ACto <*i sy a Week to Agents. $10 Outfit Free, 
$dd H o l • p, o. VICKl'iltY, Augusta, Maine. 
(tort te (to Itesl thing lor Agent*. 
tg A v lOl IJJ m, m J, l.attunn fie Cn„ Boston. 
tffctfWfwsps Xfc a YRVIU A gents wan ted. BusI- 
WI Bjl H ties* legit I inn to. Partleularefrce. 
WfeiV VV refi Address J. WORTH &C0„8t.UuU J Ms. 
1 O r H T A WANTED TO OBTAIN 
al 1 ^ Snhscrlliers for t,he best Agrl- 
•w “■ * ™ ” ciilriirnl ami Family Weekly 
eomalning full description nf machine, opinion arid 
decision id the COUItT in full..HUM I'AINLNG the 
BlRIisJCU, PATENTS, together with valuutde In- 
rormatiotion tlm Culture or Ulover. 
IClltl>Ni:i,(- maniipacti/king CO., 
South ISend, lad. 
Beat thing lor Acenr*. 
J, l,utham A Co., Boston. 
A YEAH. A'-ents Wanted. Besl- 
nes* legitimate. Partteulars free. 
Address J WORT li A CQ„ Kt bpuis, M». 
1 n r til T A WANTED TO OBTAIN 
il 8 ^ Bnbscrlliars for the boat Agrl- 
™ I W cultural and Family Weekly 
Address RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
Box331S. Duane Ht.. New York City. 
Dairy, Hotel and General Use 
m 1. 
DOMESTIC REFRIGERATORS, 
OF ALL SIZES. 
For full particulars, circulars, etc., address 
CHAM. P. PIERCE, Gt‘u’1 Mnnagev, 
7-1 Wa*l»liiK(ou lit., Chicago, HI. 
wfW EUREKA SAFETY 
yT m ' PrtWPT ^ I’racilcally iut- 
(•TJ pP, u " ci * poNxihle to ix- 
KfS- l.jllfc plode- Tested to 300 Ih*. pross- 
u\ ure persnliarb Inch. Two itorse 
/irfl ’$■£!■ Power. *150, litn t H. i’..(eJ50. 
mbJ Also, Stationary Engine* and 
fV- cv Boiler* and Mpnrli AnThiliiK 
i.>''i 1 i , 'H'S Pimtdilr Eagliittwforpliint.il- 
f -iSrlrt tIon use. Send for ntir Circular. 
L>i cnuriL to the trade. 
g .W PAYNt & SONS, Cornipg, N.Y. 
State you suw this In RURAL New-Yokkkh. 
Mo nut’s Rural Nkvv-Youkkr isotie nf the read¬ 
able, useful, family papers, equally in demand by 
the lady in her Conservatory, the matron with her 
household, the farmer In hi* Held, the stock raiser 
among his animals, ar.d the young folks around the 
evening lamp.—Law* of Life. 
SMITH BROTHERS BORAX, 
WARRANTED PERFECTLY PURE, 
In one pound package*, l!,To.; pound packages, 15c. 
Sold by Grocer* and DniBglH'. * Mole Agent*. 
\VM. T. CO UKM AN & CO., 
Him FraneiHeo and Now York. 
k> ElIOAHT CARDS, no two alike, with name, 10c., 
*_!*) post-paid. .1. B. HUMTKO, Nassau, N. Y. 
n ANSVUIE HYGIENIC SEMINARY, N.Y Young parsons 
of either *ex. broken down by *tudy, weakly, or 
predisposed to disease, regain health under pre¬ 
scribed *tudie*. 2 resident, physicians. l;i teachers. 
Classics, science, Commerce, art, miisle. 
II. M. GOODYEAR, A. M., Principal. 
rtrt W IXED cutiI*. with name. HJ els Sample* for 
kc. stamp J. Ml.NKLKB & CO., Nassau, N. Y. 
i,y K. KLKGAN 1' CARDS, DO two alike, wlt.h name, 
ajs) file., post-paid. J. 1$. ilUSTED, Nassau, N. V. 
/» ff MIXED CA RDM. with name, 10c. and 8c. stamp 
\)») Samples tie. DOWD A CO.. Bristol, Conn. 
t>er ELEGANT CARDS, no two alike, with name, 10c. 
40 post-paid. GEO. I. RICFD k CO., Nassau, N.Y. 
r" r\ Fine (inril*, Repp, Damask. Ac,, with name 
DU on all, Lie. Clinton Buos., i lintoiivlllc, Ct. 
PATENT 
POCKET COIN DKTKCTOU. 
Size of a silver dollar. It tes 
size, gauge and weight. Uniled 
State* Mint standard. No coun¬ 
terfeit ' tin be made it Will not de¬ 
tect. Price 2. r ie., by mail. Agent* 
wanted: libera! discount*. 
.1. W. SUTTON, 
lift Liberty Su, New York. 
It 1 m a tiilwtnUc lo suppoKC tlm ftuy depart¬ 
ment or it paper may bu allkrfitefi. The roost im¬ 
portant Information la lo he found, at times, under 
the guise of tin advertisement; and ll is agreeable 
to the advertiser anil a courtesy U> the publisher 
to mention the source of your information—In 
other words, lo mention the paper. 
Act BN Agent I—Reader if there is no agent for 
tho Rural In your locality please become one by 
forming club. It wlllvav. 
