SEPT. 24 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
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PERSONAL ITEMS 
^mpUmentsi and Parttinwu 
KntpUmentsi and pacliincm 
Henry M. Stanley still suffers from hts African 
fevers, and at times despairs of ever getting rid 
of them. 
Sir Charles Dllke was recently asked how his 
house had fared during a storm. “Oh, badly," 
was the reply ; “ my cistern is the only dry place 
In It.” 
The next hatch of English peers, they say, will 
include Mr. Beresford Hope, Mr. Balllle Cochrane, 
Mr. IT. Chaplin and Mr. John Walter, or the 
Times. 
Mr. Murat Halstead, of the Clrclnnatl Commer¬ 
cial, Is the happy father of a round dozen of chil¬ 
dren. His youngest heir was born a few weeks 
since In Paris. 
The monument to Liebig to be erected at Mu¬ 
nich, Bavaria, will consist of a bronze statue on 
a handsome pedestal. About *20,000 have been 
subscribed toward It. 
The longest funeral Memphis has had since the 
epidemic broke out Was that of Mr. N. D. Menken, 
a Hebrew pullanthroplst, who died a day or two 
since. There were “one hackandthree buggies.” 
TagUout is a flue-looking and graceful old lady 
of TO. Until very lately she gave lessons In danc¬ 
ing aud deportment In Loudon to the daughters 
of “ tue noDllity and gentry,” but this Is now be¬ 
yond her reach, 
The father of Tom Thumb Is a pauper In the 
Chicago Poor House. Tom quarreled with him 
when a boy, and has never visited him since. He 
has fourteen sous and daughters In all, several of 
wnoin are wealthy. 
Wilkie Collins is almost an Invalid, and suffers 
a great deal wltn rheumatic gout, lie speaks of 
the gout with stern disapprobation, but, despite 
tUe paia it almost coutluUj,|ly Inflicts upon him, 
he talks admirably upon nearly all topics. 
Pror. Charles Crandall of Cornell University, 
was married to a blind lady, Miss Jemima Bob¬ 
bins, at Bridgwater, N. Y„ lately. They had 
been playmates and schoolmates through early 
lire. Misa Robbins lost her sight througu exces¬ 
sive study. 
The house In which John Knox, the Scotch Ke- 
former, lived and died is yet standing lu that part 
of Euiuburghknown as tueOldTown. Extending 
over the entire front is this Inscription In large 
Roman letters: “ Lute God abute all, and yl 
nycutbourasylseir.'’ 
The Rev. Augustus Toplady, author of the 
favorite hymn, “Rook of Ages,” was rector of 
Broaduemoury, lu Devonshire. Otteu, Instead of 
going to bed, ho would put on his surpuoe, go out 
of doors, aud thus attired, walk for hours lu the 
night sluglug hymus. 
The Priueo of Wulos’ eyes are gradually be¬ 
coming bulbous or crow’a-footed. This Is not 
caused, as Is supposed, by violent dissipation; It 
is simply an neuioom of the Guelph family. 
Albert Edward is in every way a reformed man,' 
which la only right for one blessed with five nice 
children. 
Richard Grant White Is at least In perfect har- 
nrouy wioh the rest of the English-speaking world 
on one solitary phrase, lu common with the 
most cultured aud most Illiterate of tue land, he 
says, My baby is teething,” and In trlumpuant 
disdain asks tor tho man or woman wno would 
dare say', “ My baby 1s being toothed.” 
Mr, Edison’s peculiarities were strikingly illus¬ 
trated recently as a plaster cast of his head was 
being taken. Wuiie tile work was in progress he 
employed his time In experimenting as to the 
sound conductivity of the wet aud drying plaster, 
and in commujtdcaidug with those about him by 
a telegraphic instrument which he could not see. 
Congressman Hale aud Mayor Boardman of 
Belfast, Me., went out the other day to attend a 
hard-money meeting. Not being sure of their 
way, tuey applied to Captain Baker, a Green- 
bacxer, for information, and Captain Baker gave 
them such directions that they were unable in 
reach the ground till long al ter the meeting was 
over. Wneu they returned with all their speeches 
lu them, Mayor Boardman sought out Captain 
Baker and smote him upon the nose. 
Tost Master-General Key stands over six feet 
high, and la broad-shouldered, muscular, and 
solidly built. He would, ac a rougu guess, turn 
the scales at 250. His face Is of rather a leonine 
order, and bis lame head la surmounted by a 
Plentiful growth of busby hair. Gray whiskers 
and a pair of keen browu eyes, ft kindly expres¬ 
sion or countenance, a bearty voice, large hands 
that give a cordial, vigorous Western “ shake,” 
and a manner unaffected and genial, complete 
the picture, 
it has been said that the ex-Empress Eugenie 
Is poor. Such is not the case. Her largo fortune 
is Invested in English consols, and tho interest 
she derives amounts to *500,000 per annum. Dur- 
the Emperor’s Ure-tlme all the money he could 
scrape together was torwardei either to Poole, 
the tailor, or to the Bauk of Eugland. Camden 
House, Cutselhurst, was given rent free to her ex- 
Majesty by its liberal owner, and there she lives 
A NEW & PERFECT HORSE SHOE 
Mode "f Welded S eel 
and If On, With con- 
. tinuons i alk. A c- 
Sk know tedded to 
te ti.e ritst in 
lllk the world. 
Prevents in- 
fppa terfering. 
Lameness 
SSfeifa usually rauH- 
I’ICKKTTK’ \ I \v KkKIlMNU tilt \ PI.’ 
XjlE LADY WAXnrVGTOpJ; iIil* Host Hardy 
White Grape ev.-r "ffrml to the Public. A Iso mv 
new Exotic Strouno Crape, Wei come; tho 
Best Grape m exist nop Send lor new Circular and 
Price List of Vines and Wood, w th Stump 
James h. Ricketts, Newburgh. N. y. 
—1 ed by sin e- 
!r" lUi I I ng entirely 
I:';; Mi prevented 
—= i! . i’- !! ;" | n miuuijl by its use. 
t onreceipt-oftl. Send for 
lHE JOHN D. HILLINGS 
THE OLD FAVORITE. No stun in the world has 
a better record for close, hard shooting, and none 
hard service. ANA M E RICAN GUN 
TOR AMERICAN SPORTSMEN. Send stamp for 
oircularto PARKER HR OS . Meriden, Conn., 
07 Lhnmber* street, New York. 
THE DINGEE & CONARD GO’S 
:t>.* Bruiidwcy. New Yorfc. 
BEAUTIFUL, EVER-BLOOMING 
and 'poultry 
We deliver STRONG EOT ROSES for Winter 
Bloom and Fall Planting, safely by mail, at all 
post-offices. Five Splendid Varieties, your choice 
all labeled, for Si ? id for S3 ? 19 for SR $ 3(5 for 
S-I; 35 lor S5 5 75 for $10 1 IOO for $13. Sen q 
for our New Guide to Rose Culture, and 
choose from over 500 Finest. Sorts. Our Gre at 
Specialty is growing aud distributing Rotes. 
THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., 
Rose-Growers, V EST Grove, Chlstjsr Co., Pa! 
SOLE AGENTS FOR 
will sel i a t unetiont wfutont reserve!” 1 ^ 011 Bngland ■ 
On Thursday morning, Oct. 3,1878, 
At 11 O’clock, 
„ « KNAPP’S STABLES, 
” t 8 ^,even,,, -Avenue, New \ oi k City, 
22 Jersey and 3 Guernsey Heifers 
rtSto ^?,2£?2 el r n Ianrt , 8 ' ** MeamshiD “ Sor- 
f-.I’notoeraphs. bleeder's Certificates urn! 
Paves tne Gage 
Wheel, half the 
abor of holding, 
12 to 15 per cent, 
of the draft, 
team can buck 
_ the plow, no rni- 
beam, |ltiw 
Harrow.-i ut\iw i vel.turn shorter, do X more work. 
Holds Sh'pvei PIpiw, prevents jumping and dodging. 
Oq Scraper saves man and team. Handles never 
get muddy. Will pay its wist In one week. 
Just the thing p pp i ntuue Boat, Homo t< ork,etc,,etc. 
lion. Harris Lewis. Pres. N. V. 1>, A., says: "The 
best farm implement for the money, lieever owned.” 
Prof. A>oold. Sec. A. D A., says: " It will be con¬ 
sidered an iailWpcnsnbleaddition to the Ust of farm 
implements when once tried.” 
Hon. r. F. Randolph. U. S. Sen, from N. J.. says ; 
It is desir.ptilp because of Its simplicity, effective¬ 
ness and economy.” 
Great. Inducements to one responsible Canvasser 
or Agricultural Dealer in each town. 
M iiere no agency Is ost i blished a Truck will be sent 
irelglit prepaid, upon receipt oi orice. Send for tes- 
tlmuuiuls. fipce. Farm Truck, *ti; Thills, extra, *2. 
•SAX I L>.\ fZ A Ml DON, Manufacturers, 
MILO HARRIS, Gen. Agt. Buffalo, N. Y. 
truck pole 
JL free of ehfrgm K^f.merVh!1 XT 
Address I V, A ties Bm p,e & Co.. P. o. Box I MU, i hila.. 
I! I P P Breeder’s Manual 
II I I L*,, IL , E D FREEtoALL. Cuntnipis much 
r L 1 ) useful information, many prac 1 k.,r hinti l,. I. lescrip- 
I III I l'™'i f ?i ,rcrPQtbt ' :c ’ U 01 C'tlle. Sheep and Poultry.. 
I I U LI BaNSON MAOL2,»CO., 223 Church 3t.,Phila.,Fa,. 
- - ■ - ... 1 Ufipuuniu ) uuius . 
Uot-hou»e and Ureeti.liouse plants, a rich collection 
w-ll grown. Roses, new and beautt'ul. 
All at reasonable prices. . atalogues mailed to 
applicants. 
J0IIT SAUL, Washington, D. C. 
HIGH-CLASS POULTRY 
SH.WU 5 S- smuinar. %-M^sr.Ess 
berries, Fruit trees. Vines and Plants. Send for 
Catalogues. WM. PARRY, Cinnamlnson, N. J. 
Sma for New Practical, valuable nrmHar 
_CiEO. S. JOSt-ELYN, Fredonia. N. V. 
Educational 
200,000 PEAK TREES." AUF 
Budded on best French Quince Stocks, and of prime 
quality. The largest amt best stuck in tne United 
States Assortment, large and complete. Best mar- 
ket sorts. Prices low by huudrnd or thousand. 
Dwarf Pears; their Culture nrt Management,” 
mailed irco to applicants. vtldross 
R. G. HANFoRD & SON, 
Columbus Nursery, Con mbits, Ohio 
;THAYl 
JSRANO 
AfNTHNKIM. 
QTIPreniuM 
•3b bAt.K? pkb nofR.“ £3^k.af*tn"Tu.vs in \ c\,t. 
Sold on trial and guaranteed cheaper, nt its price, 
«'>r other Flay press os a gift or no sale. Don't be 
BWinaleit by Irresponsible manufacturers of infringing 
machines, ns the purchaser Is liable. It cons no mort 
for a good press than nn Inferior or worthless one. 
Vddress, P. K.. DEDEP.1CK & CO., Albany,N. Y 
iUal ©0tate, 
VFCT7 Send for Del 
T ■ aware hiirtr 
J. k. MANCHA, Dover, Del 
MEDAL MACHINES 
Priced Catalogues on Application for 
Importations nt 
Catalogue and Maps, 
!Vew York State Agricultural Works, 
now ready for mailing. 
John St., N. Y. 
IHiatfUanron,? 
Also Trees. Ssimill Fruits, etc. Wholesale 
rules very low to Nnrserymen, Dealers and large 
C anters. Bend stamp for Descriptive List. Price 
List Free. T. S. U U ««A ltl», Fredonia, N.Y. 
-L. , r,, V^ f .' p eet«ble-. Fggs, Aleni and 
■ tttiul other penslmbl^ article*. 
fa-teless it preserves them as if fresh, 
with 8 nest flavor, taste and "dor. Th- only article 
in its line winch received the Medal and Diploma 
if *-2' b-Tnnt:il Exposition: was awarded the 
w v- of , J, ? fl< 7' l l ) , ril Ltoe American Institute in 
man ^ urk ’ Price 5• cents per box. sent by 
mail to any address, pos.age prepaid. y 
__ C. Am Elide , Hoboken, N. J. 
QTTT?I?1?DFII0 fr,1m ^KRVODS DEBILITY, 
OUr r Pi n P- n 11 eto " Cftn learn of a N-ortain and 
Dr T .ohiTT m r ?""-' ay -* r ' * a ddress 
dr. JAQuEB A CO., i.lu A . di h St., Ctncionati, Ohio. 
'i tuts une, new variety I have a Urge stock of 
nng, well rooted plants. See advertisement in 
» paper July 27th or Aug. 3d. Circulars aud Price 
t Ot this aud other v vleties free. Address. 
J. L. Dtl,LON, Florist, Bloomsbuhg, Pa, 
EAR, PEACH and other trees. A large stock 
New lb-ice List free. 
Nkw Brunswick (Nurseries). N. J. 
FACTS FOR FARMERS 
CLAWSON. Graded by the Osborn Grain Separ¬ 
ator. Each Derry the duplicate of tue otner. Price 
*'•50 per bushel j stark bags 25 cents. Send Post 
•Money Order. 
_J. h. ffltF.JIERICIi.sk, Syracuse, N. Y. 
and Piano rated Catalogue I lO.OiKi New Songs 
IM>. , ' aQ °.. P J eCe8 Yf hoIeBide at d Retail prices of 
itV'M??. V rK,,,,s - Sloolr., Covers, ard -mall 
Sltiugs, ac., muiletl to 
any address un receipt ,»t Sc siamp. 
H. ». MACKtE. Maouf’ran Publisher. 
___ Rochest er, ft. Y., U. S. A. 
GO , C W M ° CAROS [no 3 alikej. Name lu 
_Gold A Jet, luo. Clinton Br is., Clintoiivllle. Ct. 
00 CAROS [no 2 alike], name in ('Hinson 
(MU “"A Jet, 10c. DIME , O., ClintonviUe, Ct. 
25.m7sT 8 .?. f 1 be, or 10 P.esr < hriiimts^ 
implement,$ and SUacUtnmj 
ULKY PLOWS.-THE SUBSCRIBERS 
are the only manufacturers of 
MADK bct Five 
■iii .uiiBu varus, buowitake. Damask. Ac., no 2 alike, 
J U with name, ltU J. Mi.vkler A Co., Nassau, N. Y. 
1 <S N T/'ey Style Ohromo cards, with name 
XO tile, po stpaid. Geo. I. Reed A Co . Nassau. N. Y. 
A1 I Mixed Cards, with name. In case. 13 c., or25 
Mi • lloJalike 1UC Outfit 10c. Dowd &Uo., Bristol,Ct 
pperfect beauties) with mime. 10 c. 
Jojinsou, Gere and Truman, w^or u Zchinl 
with atuichable> manure distributer j” an implement 
they did luf exhihit and Jo not offer fors-ile, as their 
manure distributer ” ia neither *• attachable ” nor 
iletactiable. I he report does >,oi commend this 
?l*itflp|t^ manure distributer.” for a single quality 
.'.th,- /'heaward tot.be Farmer's Friend pronounces 
It defective by saying tf %s capable of further impr iv- 
ment. < 1 ^ rcyarpL deUvery up ,i,gl dawn hill; and also 
Id the jttcbhcrty drill in these wares; “ Some further 
ait) ’tel myni npBoi rs i.Miottle to enable, lids drill, tude- 
Hrer with t’'jinit iqua/ity up amt down hltl." 
tub.-the Emp re, Buckeye Haosier, Superior and 
h 1. refused KrritKR award or 
km out been use ot gnyat ” lrreguUtiucs ” or “ vari- 
ittlons In the tests. 
Tin. - riieyurliitl.iu of our merest competition The 
Ltianipioi , Trom th. own distribution. wilsMOltn Ttl \\ 
Ut ,hul shown by the FARMER’S 
.'Hi,-Theaward to the Fak.ukr’s Favorite, dis- 
UugulsUud it by commending lb for “ACCURACY on- 
DLLIV Mi \ AM) RkOULARITY OP L>IS<. UAllGlfl Itv. 
m U 11 IP PK KENT Ct'NUmONS," Mild "RElHtt AlilTV 
ot' tiiittVMtv i NUKRAld. poymriONs.” Qualities 
OOMHuIl'IUIUA V In 1 m if .1. plan ...~ ^ 
OSBORN’S SULKY PLOW, 
the only Plowing Machine that has proved a perfect 
success In all kinds of soil, Any kind of plow can be 
attaoned. 1 be Plowman rides and handles the plow 
with e iso, regulating tne depth and width of 1 urrow. 
.the draft lor the team is materially less, and the 
ordiuary laborious mode of plowing is reduced to 
one p-f comfort and ease. 
THE MCADOW KING IYIOWER, 
and other Agricultural Implements. 
GREGG & CO., 
Truniunstiurg, Tompkins Co., N.Y. 
3Uu' Publications 
tisements 
5 “u»»p»ipera 1)1 LUO umrea ntanks and 
lon , ot UAnada. To furnish advertisers with 
reii aim e luformution conoerning newspapers and their 
and thus enable the most inexperiencml to select 
intelhgently tho mediums best ailapled to any particu¬ 
lar purpose, WK L98UE SEMI.xNNTT.it, r on IONS OS’ 
Ayer & Son’s Manual 
-V D VKKTISI'.ItS. IS! Hvo. pp. Gives the 
fhoroaV S^^Jatlou. and advertising rotes of soy,■rid 
thousand newsp,.tiers in the United StsL's aod Can.-nla, 
fklL C '' >,I A i ni i 1 ‘'‘ Tr '. ul, ' ;:r " 1 '‘ ti ' ,n of vain- to an advertiser 
l “ r ,y p". l . h “ r Publication. All lists 
carefullyronsedineaclp pil)tion.nnd where practicable 
unuwail'viivl'nt^ heiS P' ,c ‘;'' °^ r .’ rs are niunert'us and 
unu.iiatly advantageous. It will piy you t,, examine 
Tho'u " 1 nT1 111 newspaper advertising. 
o' l U wllI , b « se “t Po^tjiaid to any address oa 
irsoeipt of 25 cents by N. \V. AYER A- p^i»N 
ADVXitTtapia Agents, Tunea Buiid.b,^ P hiud^a.^ 
KHtulrllslieti 
-WOODEN PUMPS— 
ike Beat is Always the Cheapest. 
MADE FROM MICHIGAN WHITE DINE. 
iV/iolesale und detail 
WOO DIGIN WATER PIPE- 
Always on hand and made to order. 
Also, Chain Dump Tublug anil tho Rubber Bucket 
utnpa. Send for Circulars. 
H. H. BABCOCK & SONS, Watertown, N. Y. 
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