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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
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can strongly recommend for summer use. 
Water flavored with ginger,molasses and vine¬ 
gar, known by the name of “switchel,”is also 
cooling, healthful and refreshing. How about 
butter-milk; City folks consider that “just 
splendid." Horsford’s Acid Phosphate in 
water, makes a pleasant and wholesome* drink. 
Directions go with the phosphate. Milk dilu¬ 
ted with water to any desired extent, is also 
a first class beverage. There are varioussorts 
of non-intoxicating beer which are also rec¬ 
ommended by somo; but they are either too 
expensive, or it is too much trouble to make 
them iu sufficient quantity. Drinks contain¬ 
ing acids of any kind arelikely to be injurious, 
taken in large quantities. Of all the summer 
drinks we know, oatmeal and water is, in our 
opinion, the best. Water that is at all objec¬ 
tionable, should be boiled, and allowed to 
cool before drinking. The boiling renders 
many forms of impurity harmless. In 
view of the importance of first rate summer 
drinks, we would be glad to receive recipes 
from frieuds who know by experience that the 
drinks are good. 
FARCY BUDS. 
E. R. R., New York City. —I have a horse 
not apparently sick, beneath whose skin the 
hand can readily detect a great number of 
little lumps about the size of duck-shot; what 
is the matter and what is the remedy? 
ANSWERED BY PROF. F. L. KILBORNE. 
If the lumps are along the course of the 
lymphatic vessels, as ou the inner or outer 
aspects of the thigh, fore arm, head, neck or 
flank, and the vessels themselves are thickened 
and corroded, there is suspicion of chronic 
farcy; otherwise they are, most likely, duo to 
some skin disease which will soon pass off 
with good feeding, supplemented by a course 
of tonics—powdered gentian, one ounce; Ep¬ 
som salts, two ounces; sulphate of iron, two 
drams, night and morning — with thorough 
grooming and moderate exercise daily. If 
farcy is suspected, give, twice daily, five 
grains of arsenite of strychnia, one dram of 
liiuiodide of copper,and one ounce of powdered 
gentian. The swelliugs may be rubbed with 
tincture of iodine, or blistered. Should they 
burst or discharge, cauterize the open sores 
freely with a stick of nitrate of silver or other 
strong caustic. Chronic farcy is the only 
form of the contagious glanders and farcy, 
that is generally considered amenable to 
treatment: and it is questionable whether it is 
usually desirable to treat even this mild form 
of a disease which is dangerous to both mnD 
and l*east. While treating animals for this 
affection, it is certainly safer that they should 
be isolated and not worked with sound ani¬ 
mals or allowed on public thoroughfares. 
DISPOSING OF HOUSE SLOPS. 
W. IF. F. Waterville, Ohio. —How can I 
cheaply aud effectually dispose of the house 
and kitchen slops? They soon stop up a tile 
drain, 2. How can I preserve the bursted, 
loose and other unsalable heads of late cab¬ 
bage to be used in late Winter aud Spring for 
stock food? 
Ans. 1.—There is no more important ques¬ 
tion thau this. It is important for two reasons; 
first, if not effectually disposed of. the stuff 
fouls the soil, and fouls the air, while if the 
well is within 10U feet, in most soils it also 
fouls the water, and in one of these ways 
causes much sickness and death. Secondly, it 
contains a very large amount of the richest 
plant food, which, as the slops are ordinarily 
disposed of, is entirely lost to the farm. The 
most perfectly constructed drains into which 
the wastes ure allowed to flow constantly, 
sooner or later become eutirely tilled and 
clogged. The best way of disposing of these 
slops is to construct a barrel on wheels, like a 
hand-cart, having a tight-fitting cover, made 
in the form of a common tunnel, with au 
opening in the center, but having under the 
opening a cup that will coutaiu slops enough 
to prevent the iugress of flies or the escape of 
odor. At evening each day this barrel should 
be wheeled away and dumped upon the man¬ 
ure or compost heap; it is no more work thau 
to carry a pail of swill to the pigs, and will 
prevent all contamination from this source. 
A place should be provided under cover aud 
bandy to the kitchen door for the barrel to 
stand iu. 2, We know of no method outside of 
the silo, that is practicable, L>y which such 
cabbages can be kept auy great length of time 
cheaply and effectively. Batter feed them up 
as quickly as practicable iu the Fall. 
THK EUROPEAN NIGHTINGALE. 
C. J., Oregon, Mo. — Have auy attempts 
been made to introduce tho European night¬ 
ingale into the United States? From all ac¬ 
counts it must be the most delightful of song 
birds. 
Anb. —There have not been any extensive 
attempts to introduce the nightingale to 
America. About 1852 a few were brought out 
with the intention of letting them loose in 
Greeuwood Cemetery near this city; but they 
all died before it was warm enough to liberate 
them. It is not likely this charming songster 
will ever be naturalized in America, as the 
birds are scarce in Europe and could not be 
caught in large numbers, to be liberated here, 
aud a few would probably never be heard of 
again over so vast a territory. In Europe 
there are several rivals of the nightingale 
among song birds. Audubon considers the 
song of the black capped warbler as sweet; 
while that of the woodlark is little, if at all, 
inferior, and the song of the skylark is far 
more spirited, more prolonged, and of much 
greater compass, though less sweet. The notes 
of the American mocking bird are very much 
sweeter, more varied, and of greater compass, 
power and duration; while many birds which 
naturally have no song, like the bullfinch, can 
be taught to sing in perfect time and tune, 
which the nightingale cannot. As a whole, 
however, the song of the nightingale is prob¬ 
ably superior to that of any other English 
songster; but, after having often been charm¬ 
ed by both, we prefer that of the mocking bird. 
PREPARING LAND FOR WHEAT. 
C, R. C., Trenton, Ky. —We are in the habit 
of plowing clover sod in July or August to 
the depth of from four to six inches, to be 
cultivated until the middle of September to 
the first of October, to be then sown to wheat; 
the question has lately arisen, does the turn¬ 
ing up of the soil and exposure so long to the 
suu injure the laud? A good yield cannot be 
obtained by plowing much later? 
Ans.—T here is no doubt but all cultiva¬ 
tion has a tendency to impoverish the soil by 
allowing the evaporation of the ammonia 
that comes within the influence of the sun; 
but the greater good of plowing under the 
green clover, filled, as it is,with nitrogen com¬ 
pounds, will much more than compensate for 
the loss. There is no method of 111 ting wheat 
ground, that we have over tried, more satis¬ 
factory than to mow a clover field as soon as 
in full bloom, and apply a slight dressing of 
plaster at one# to give the clover a quick start, 
and as soon as the second crop is knee-high 
or as high as it can be rolled under, plow, 
and from that time till seeding-time cultivate 
and harrow so as to pack the sod down firmly 
and get the upper two inches as mellow as 
possible, applying aoy manure or fertilizer 
to be used, and working it in the surface soil, 
and being careful to sow the wheat about one 
inch deep. 
WOOD “CHECKING.” 
H. F., Center Lisle, N. Y.— What will keep 
wood from “checking 1" 
Ans.—T he “checking” of timber is caused 
by its uneven seasoning; for instance,in a large 
stick the moisture evaporates most rapidly 
from the ends and the outside,and consequently 
the fiber from which this moisture passes 
shrinks, and of course it cracks or “checks.” 
By steaming, the natural moisture is driven 
out and the seasoning is then done with much 
less checking. By oiling the surface also, the 
evaporation is made more gradual and “check¬ 
ing” is prevented. If thick paper is pasted 
ou the ends of the logs, they will not “end- 
check" so much. 
“ Subscriber ,” Svroggsfield, Ohio.— What 
variety of quince would be best for market in 
an orchard of 1,000 trees? 
Ans.— Nine huudred of the Orange Quince, 
the other hundred divided betweeu Champion 
and Rbu’s Mammoth. Spend the extra money 
the others would cost over the Orange, iu giv- 
iug extra manure and mulching, and we think 
you will be satisfied with the results. 
IF. P. B., Phantom Hill, Texas. —Should 
the suckers ou corn be pulled or be allowed to 
remain? 
Ans. —If too thick pull them off; if not 
leave them. 
Communications Received for thk Wkek Ending 
Saturday, May so. isss. 
D. W. S„ thanks.—T. V. M.—J. T —P. M. S.—W. C. 
Q.—J. W.S.-N. R. M.-J. T.-F. J.—H. H.—J. W. S.- 
J. A. McE—L. A. G.-J. S. M.-D. T. G.-F. L. T,—G. 
A.C.—J. W. Y .seed corn rce'd but too late.—J. H. G, 
—L. E B.—W. J. U.-YV. I. R -.1. M. S.—S. C.—F. D. C. 
T.G.-A. L. J.-A. L. a. thanks— E. T. H.—J. C.— 
S, M.c., thanks-D.S.-S. B,—W. W.—W. B. M.—W. 
S. Jl.-F. D. C.-.T. W. O. 
JUtsiceUancoust gV A vertteing. 
That Tired Feeling 
The warm weather has a debilitating effect, 
especially upon those who are witbiu doors most 
of tho time. The peculiar, yet common, com¬ 
plaint known as "that tired feeling,” Is the 
result. Tills feeling cau ho entirely overcome by 
faking Hood's Sarsaparilla, which (fives new life 
and strength to all the functions of tho body. 
"I could not sleep; had no appetite. I took 
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and soon began to sleep 
soundly; could got up without that tired aud 
languid feeling; and my appetite Improve.!." 
R. A. Sanford, Kent, Ohio. 
* Hood’s Sarsaparilla 
Sold by all druggists. $1; six for 55 . Made 
only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass. 
IOO Doses One Dollar 
Physicians and 
Druggists Recommend 
BROWN’S 
f&2 
BITTERS 
DA SPEPSIA is a dangerous lie well ,ar distress¬ 
ing complaint. If neglected, it tends, l.y impairing 
nutrition. *nil depressing the tone of the system, to 
prepare the way for rapid decline. 
BROWN’S IRON BITTERS Quickly and 
completely I HIRES Dyspepsia in all its forms. 
Heartburn, Belching, Tasting the Food, 
Ac. It Enriches and Purifies the Blood, 
Stimulates Hie Appetite, and Aids the As¬ 
similation of Food. 
Kev. J T. Robbitf-b, the honored pastor of tho 
Fir-t Reformed Church, Baltimore, Mil., says: 
‘‘Having used Brown's Iron Bitters for Dyspepsia 
and Indigestion. I take great pleasure in recom¬ 
mending it highly. Also cm aider it a splendid tonic 
and lnvigorator, and very - strengthening." 
Genuine has above trade mark and crossed red linea 
on wrapper. Tnki* no other. Made only by 
BRIIWN CHEMICAL CO., BALTIMORE, MIL 
LADIES' Hand Book— useful and attractive, con¬ 
taining ]:-• of prizes for recipes, information about 
coins, etc., given away by all dealers in medicine, or 
mailed to any address on receipt of 3c. stamp. 
NEW YORK STATE FAIR, 
TO BE HELD AT 
ALBANY, Sept. 10 to 16, 1885. 
ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST IO. 
(Excepting only entries of Flowers and Fruits.) For 
copies of the Premium I.lst, address 
N. Y. State Agricultural Society, 
Albany, Y. 
FARM FOR SALE. 
An e»r. OIkO). WDBiT PARM of W Aotrs. il„- 
ateil In the celebrated Red River Valiev. North Da 
kota, 8Y<j miles from a thriving town on Manitoba 
K. K.. said town being also the county scat. Tuts 
farm is one of the best In the countv; has <5 Acre- 
Improved, aud 10 Acres Hay Meadow. There is ml a 
rod or waste land on Hie section. Terms: ss.00 net 
Acre—onc-thlrd cash: balance on ttnie, at i per cent 
This Is a rare bargain. Reason for selling, seriou* 
ill health of owner. Address ALLEN' BREED. 
Cooperstowu. North Dakota, 
U r L A IM U rAKIVli 
LITCHFIELD, CONN., 
AND 
BANTAM FALLS, CONN 
THOROUGHBRED H0LSTEINS FOR SALE. 
Animals of all ages and both sexes, a number 01 
them direct descendants of RIF VAN WINKLE 35- 
sire of the famous Cow echo One Bull, elchteet 
months old. by NKTHKRLAND PRfNl'E 715: another 
seventeen months, by SIP. HENRY OF A EGG IE H50 
N. C. BAKXEY r , Box 14S3, New York City, 
Virginia Farm*.— Mild climate. Cheap Homes 
Send for circular. A. O. BLISS. Centra.Ua, Vo. 
The Celebrated Brinser 
GRAIN CRADLE. 
Hand made, of tho best material. Light 
strong, durah e and handy. Travel* easy 
aud fast JinnytlKiusamllau.se. Sold un¬ 
der the same name ror nearly 100 years 
Price »:j..50each, but to introduce them, 
will sell to R. N.-Y. readers for $3.00. 
Don t fail to take this chance. Agents 
wanted. Send for circulars. 
E. C. BRINSER, 
Middletown, 
Dauphin Co., Pa. 
REED & BARTON 
(Established 1S*24.) 
MANUFACTURERS OF 
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, 
W ould call especial attention to their patent 
CHINA-LINED ICE PITCHERS. 
The linings of our Pitchers are 
held iu position by the Cover, 
which is secured by thumb-screws 
aud is easily removed and re¬ 
placed, thus facilitating the 
cleansing of both pitcher and 
lining. The lining is of the finest 
stone ehi.ua. and lias no equal for 
preserving ice and keeping water 
pure. 
SALESROOMS, 
37 Union Square, 
NEW YORK. 
Implements and §ftaelti#e*j} J Z* 
MISSOURI Gil AIIV DRIL.L. 
With Foret. Feed Fertiliser Attachment. A 
Plants com aud beans without using any other de¬ 
vices. Warranted In every respect. 
LITTI.R TIliKR t'AXNllMOIILL. 
Most complete and best sieved Mill in the market. 
Send for circular, to 
GENESEE VALLEY M’F’G CO., 
Mt. Morris, It. Y.. V. 3. A. 
Sedgwick STE j^l RE Fence 
Is the best general purpose wire fence in use. 
It Is a strong act-work without barbs. 
Don’t injure stock. It will mrn dogs, pigs, sheep, 
and poultry, as well as horses and cactle. The 
best fence tor Farms. Gardens, Stock ranges, and 
Railroads. Very neat, pretty styles for Lawns, 
Parks, School-lots.and Cemeteries. Covered with 
rust-prool paint, or made of galvanized wire, as 
preferred. It will last-a life-time. It Is better 
than boards or barbed wire in every respect. 
Give it a lair trial; it will wear it&elf into favor. 
The Sedgwick Gales made of wrought iron 
pipe and steel wire, defy all competition in light¬ 
ness. neatness, strength, and durability, we 
make tho best, cheapest, and easiest working 
all-iron uutnmntia or self-opening gate, 
and the neatest cheap iron fences uow 
made. The Boss folding poultry coup is a 
late and useful invention. The best Wire 
Stretcher. Cutting Fliers, and Dost An¬ 
gers. We also manufacture Russell’s excel* 
lent Wind Engines for pumping, ami Geared 
Engines for grinding, etc. rorpriao *nd puUcuior* 
tsk Hardware Pcalert. or iildiv-5 aendoeiarpkijcr, 
SEDGWICK. BROS., Richmond, Ind. 
FARMERS* SAW MILI 
A TEN HORSE POWER 
DRIVES IT. 
Send for 
Circulars to 
CHANDLER 
& TAYLOR, 
INDIANAPOLIS, KD. 
REID’S 
CREAMERY 
IFOK BEST BtTTElt) 
SIMPLEST & BEST. 
BUTTER WORKER! 
Most Effective and Convenient 
Seven Different Sizes. 
Also Power Workers 
Butter Printers, Shipping Boxes. 
Ac. Strut for circular. !*-’u W anted 
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26 South 16tU Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 
*3’s. R. NYE’S 
NATIONALDm 
»M~ ITS LEADING MERITS ARE 
That it will not scratch your ground. Needs no ad¬ 
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not scatter at the euds. Will form % windrow in 
heavy or green grass. Is easily belli down while at 
work.* It aw the simplest, most durable, os well 
as convenient dumping device of any rake in the held. 
BELCHER & TAYLOR AGR’L TOOL'CO. 
BOX 75 CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. 
DflMCDO Fteld, Road.Lawn.all 
nULLCna—sizes: Cheapest and 
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Hard Steel Plow, better than any 
chilled Iron. Apex Harrow, Corn 
Drill, Cyclone cutter. THE NEW 
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