722 
©6T 2? 
THE RURAL WEW»¥©RiER. 
fynnovcnts. 
SAD WASTE OF TIME. 
There wob a man who hart a clock, 
HIh name was Matthew Meares, 
He wound It nicely every day, 
For many, many yea-s. 
At last Ills precious timepiece pro veil 
An eight day clock to bo. 
And a madder man than Mr Meares 
I would not wish to see. 
— Jeweler's Weekly. 
Nature combs the rooster’s bead, but 
woman has [to comb her own.— Baltimore 
Democrat. 
Strange that breaking both wings of an 
army is the surest way to make it fly. — Agri¬ 
cultural Epitomist. 
A philosopher, who had married an ig¬ 
norant girl, used to call her “brown sugar,” 
because, he said, she was sweet but unrefined. 
—Michigan Farmer. 
“I say, my man, are^those grapes fresh?” 
“Oh, yah; schust picked.” “Well now, 
how about the chickens?” “Dem is schust 
picked, too.”— Harper's Bazar. 
Brown (finishing his story): “Now that is 
what I call—well, gruesome.” Robinson: 
“Right you are, old man; at least it grew 
some since I heard it last.”— New Haven News. 
“Do you believe there is such thing as luck I” 
asked a young man of an old bachelor. “I do, 
I’ve had proof of it.” “In what way?” “I 
was refused by five girls when I was a young 
man.”— Merchant Traveler. 
Clerk (to busy employer): “There is a 
gentleman outside, sir, who says that he is a 
very old friend of your father’s.” 
Busy Employer: “Tell him I’m sorry, but 
my father is dead.”— Life. 
“I know my defects,” said B-jenkins pomp¬ 
ously; and as the bystanders looked at him 
admiringly, one of them whispered to another 
softly: “What an awful lot that man must 
know 1”— Somerville Journal. 
“How to keep the girls on the farm” was 
recently discussed at an agricultural meeting 
in a country town. The Norristown Herald 
recommends that a barbed wire-fence six feet 
high be built around the farm.— Texas Sift¬ 
ings. 
Charlie (walking out with his sweetheart): - 
“Now that we are in the country, darling, we 
can tell our little love stories without fear of 
being overheard.” Mabel: “Hush, Charlie! 
You must remember that even corn has ears.” 
—Detroit Free Press. 
No time to lose.—First New-Yorker (on 
Broadway): “What’s your hurry, Brown?” 
Second New-Yorker (breathlessly: “Hanged 
if I know! What’s yours?” First New- 
Yorker: “Hanged if I knowl Let’s go and 
take something.”— Life. 
Wife: “I was so amused to-day, John. I 
was sitting in the Eden Musee, and was ac¬ 
tually taken for one of the figures by an old 
lady. It was too funny.” Husband: “Ha, ha 
ha! It must have been. Where were you 
sitting, my dear, in the Chamber of Horrors?” 
—New York World. 
Friend: “How did you pass your civil- 
service examination?” Applicant: “To tell 
the truth, I didn’t get a very good mark. I 
don’t know, but I expect I’ve slipped up.” 
“The questions bothered you, didn’t they?” 
“Nota bit. It was the answers that wor¬ 
ried me.”— Texas Siftings. 
“But I don’t understand about this phono¬ 
graph. How is it done? Wnat is it like?” 
“Why, it is simply talking to a machine in¬ 
stead of to ears of flesh and blood.” ^“Talking 
to a machine?” “Yes, talking to a machine; 
not precisely as I’m doing now, but much the 
same.”— Boston Transcript. 
Hard-up Gent: “Say, Boss, can’t yer give 
a feller a few cents to help him along?” Mr. 
Delawnev; “Why don’t you do something 
faw yaw own living? You had bettah ask for 
bwains instead of money.” Hard-up Gent: 
“Well, Boss, I asked yer for what I thought 
yer had the most of.”— Life. 
There was once an Irishman who 
went into a store and asked for a spur 
“Why,” said the dealer, “we don’t sell one 
spur at a time; we sell them in pairs. One 
spur would do you no good.” “Qch,” replied 
Fat, “sure, if wan side av the baste wint, 
wouldn’t the other side go too?”— Iowa State 
Register. 
Millie SGYOLVEKS. Bend stamp ror price 
Vallnd list to J. If. Johnston & Son,Pittsburg, Pa. 
THE COLD WATER DIP (Thymo-Cresol) iso 
handy, sure,safe,abso¬ 
lutely NON-POISON- 
OUS REMEDY for 
Lice,Fleas,Ticks,Scab, 
all Insect Pests, all skin troubles, and many 
Diseases of Live-Stock. Used and recommen¬ 
ded by the leading Breeders and Veterinarians 
throughout the world. Send for Circular. 
T. W. Lawford & Co., Baltimore, Md. 
Savage « Farnum.Impor- 
tjrs and Breeders i 
'rench 
i.impo 
-—__of Per- 
cheron and French Coach 
Horses.lsIandHomeStocfe 
Farm, Grosse Isle,Wayne 
County, Mich. Weoffera 
very large stud of horses 
to select from,wo guaran¬ 
tee ourstock.makeprlces 
reasonable, and sell on 
easy terms, Visitors al 
ways welcome. Large 
catalogue free. Address 
Snvage «fc Farnum, 
Dktroit, Mich. 
Percheron Horses. 
French Coach Horses. 
Beautiful New Upright. Piano, 
Rosewood Case, only *1(>J>. New 
Organs, only #31. Greatest Bar¬ 
gains Ever Offered. Est. 28 Years. 
GKM PIANO & ORGAN CO. 
Washington, N. J., U. S. A, 
A WARNING. 
The little boy has been playing “ hookey,” and on his way home happens to stumble across 
a rock with a Salvation Army inscription on it, that’s all. 
THE SYRACUSE NURSERIES, 
OLI) AND RELIABLE, 
ARK STILL OFFERING THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF YOUNG, SMOOTH, THRIFTY STOCK IN 
AMERICA. 
HUDDED APPLES, STANDARD PEARS. DWARF FEARS (High and Low Headed), 
PLUMS. CHERRIES, PEACHES, OUNCES, RUSSIAN APRICOTS, 
GOOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, and a lull line oi 
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, etc. Also Extra Sized STANDARD PEARS of the Finest Quality. 
Special Inducements to IluyerH in large quantities. Trade List out August 1st. 
SMITHS*, POW£LL & LIMB, Syracuse, N. Y. 
CANTON IKON ROOFING CO., 
(ANTON, OHIO. 
MANUFACTURERS OF THE H. W. SMITH PATENT 
STEEL ROOFI1V&. 
Made of genuine Sheet Steel and Calnmineti Steel. Also 
CORRUGATED IRON Pooling and Siding. Beaded Iron Celling and 
Siding, Crimped Edge Hoofing and Siding, Roof Paint. Roofer's Paper, etc. 
Send for Catalogue, Price List, erd Samples. Me”' Rural New-Yorker. 
™ SCIENTIFICSSS 
he BEST MILLon EARTH 
lias our SAFETY BOTTOM intended to prevent breakage should 
Iron accidentally get iuto Mill. Other liuprovuiuenU udapt Mill to grinding 
EAR CORN with SHUCKS on. 
A great saving of feed as well as labor of Husking. 
The coming Feed for practical, economical Feeders. 
Try it. Can only be made practically on the Scientific 
which also grinds any and all other kinds of Grain. 
E GUARANTIEE and better results 
be obtained with any other Mill. 
PI I A DA IUTPE t,] ° strongest, the simp- 
Ldi U r\ 1% r\ IH I E, Cilest and the cheapest Mill 
if work, life-time of plates, and other 
Sent on trial to responsible parties. 
for all Powers. All fully guaranteed. 
Catalogue. Address THE FOOS MFC. CO. SPRINGFIELD, O. 
,K 
ELLY’S DUPLEX GRINDING MILL 
BETTER than the “BEST MILL ON EARTH.” 
For CORN and COB and all kinds of CRAIN. 
E _ 
51 the Revolving Burr, 
only Mill that grinds on both sides OL 
GRINDING SURFACE of any other Mill 
warranted. Our new band book for Farmers and Feeders sent Free. 
SPRINGFIELD ENGINE &. THRESHER CO. Springfield, 
The 
rr, giving Double the 
made. Every Mill fully 
CIDER 
MACHINERY 
C' fnuoklo Joint and Screw Press- 
GrntPrs, Elevators, Pumps 
■*‘ r etc. Send for Catalogue. 
Boomer & Boschert PressCo., 
118 W.WatkuSt.,S kacubk.N.Y, 
® -*? CENTRIFUGAL-GOVERNOR 
THE DANA 
/ 
WINDMILL 
^•Th the best working and most powerful Wind 
♦ Engine in the world, because it is the only one 
which unites the most perfect form of wind- 
wheel with the most perfect method of regu 
latlon. Geared Mills a specialty. 
For Descriptive Circulars apply to 
THK DANA WINDMIXX CO., 
rAIRlIAVKX, MASS. , D. S. A. 
GOOD NEWS 
TO LADIES. ! 
"T^eatest Inducemenl^ver of 
fered. Now’s your time to gel 
up orders for our celebrated 
Tens and UofTees, and secure 
a beautiful Gold Band or Mosi 
Bose China Tea Set, Dinner Set. i 
Band Moss Bose Toilet Set, Watch, Brass Lamp, 
or Webster’s Dictionary. For full particulars addreBf 
THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO., 
V.O.lloxm 81 and 88 Vesey St., Now York. 
DO IT JIT ONCE! 
The Best 
Home Paper 
Is America. 
Send your address on a Postal Card 
to tlie Press Company, Limited, 
Bliila., Penn., and get a Sample 
Copy 3Pree. 
WARRANTED 
the tower, and that our 
Geared Wind Mills 
have double the power 
of all other mills. 
Mfrs.ofTanks.WInd ^ 
Mill supplies, and 
the Celebrated 
CHALLENGE 
FeedGrinder8, 
HORSEPOWERS* 
CORN SHELLERS, 
PUMPS and 
BRASS 
CYLINDERS ^"~ALW A 
and ir\ n c» Jue SflBUY the B* 
«ood AGENTS WANTED. 
CHALLENGE WIND MULT. * FEED fflT.T* c 
BATAVIA, KANE CO„ 
IDEAL FEED MILL 
AND POWER COMBINED (IMPROVED). 
Grinds all kinds of Shelled Grain and Ear Corn, 
drives Feed Cutters, Wood Saws. Etc. Lightest 
draft, strongest and best, fully warranted. Send 
for catalogue showing full line of Feed Mills, Two 
and Four-Horse Powers, Wood Saws, etc. 
NTOVKK MFG. CO., Freeport, III. 
Weak will-power, from physical causes 
deranges a man’s life in every direction 
Every one will strengthen his will powers, as 
well as his bodily powers, by using Warner’s 
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla. It is guaranteed the 
best. Sold by your druggists for $1. Contains 
120 doses. Take no other for it. 
MAST, F 00 S&G 0 ., 
SPRINGFIELD, O. 
BUCKEYE FORCE PUMP. 
IKON TURBINE WINDMILL. 
UUCKE' E w KOUGHT-1 EON PUNCHED 
KAIL FENCE 
BUCKE1E I,AWN MOWERS. 
BUCKEYE HOSE REELS AND LAWN 
SPRINKLERS. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue and Price List 
THE PERKINS’ 
Wind Mill 
ages 
Regulating Wind Mill made 
Fun Instructions for erecting'sent with 
the first mill. All Wind Mills war¬ 
ranted. For Circulars and Prices 
address 
THE PERKINS’ WIND MILL 
ANI) AX CO., 
Agents Wanted. Mishawaka, Ind. 
Mention Rural New-Yorker. 
BELLE CITY 
Feed & Ensilage 
CUTTERS. 
All sizes. Only self 
feeder mads. Best 
machine 
on the 
market. 
Send for 
Catalogue, also free 
Book on Ensilage. 
Belle City Mnfg. Co., 
Eaelnc, Wls. 
ANE’S PATENT STEEL 
rvvFUfl s* 
Send for Cir- l 
cular. j p 
Mnnufoet’d by •' 
LANE BROS., 
BE 
ANTI-FRICTION. 
\ The most perfect 
?»$ ] article of its k i n.;| 
^ made. No more break 
3-1'-, age; ease of move-, 
J lyj mentand satisfactio 
» ! M guaranteed. Lane’? 
PATENT STEEL TRACK 
ll No Wood work. 
Simple and durable. 
Poughkeepsie, N. Y 
•Sold by Hardware Dealers Generally 
LICH Pl'c N H 0 ,N W E E fc,VK 8 ^l! NQ , 
Well-sinking and prospecting tools sent 
on trial. 5*> leet has boon sunk in 8 
hours. Iusiructions for beginners. An 
Enoyclopdia of BOO Eiigravir<r» of well 
i and prospectors tools, pumps, 
.wind and steam engines. A trea- 
1 _ on j,, 9 a „(i oil. Book 
free, mailing charges 
05 cis.each. 
The American 
n WellWorks. 
® » unfit ?a ir.ix. 
Biggies— extension tops. Hurries, Ruck Boards, 
Illy tons and Express Wagons. Rond Carts— 1 •> 
ifferent styles. Sleighs— Swells, Portland and other 
yles. Harness— Oak Tanfor #5, #7, #9)S1 "T 
over. Do yon want a Buggy .Wagon, Rond Cart. 
Sleigh, or Harness at A GREAT 
BARGAIN? Tho first person 
l from any P. O. answering this ndv. and onclos- 
) ing 6 ots. in postage stamps, will get it. Write 
Union Machine Co. Philadelphia, Pa. 
>NEW PATENT 
WHITMAN'S* e b o u n d 
■PLUNGER PERPETUAL 
Guaranteed superior 
’toany Lever Press now 
nsiis.-— made-for Hay, 8traw and 
wi. Always victorious. Received First Premium 
all prominent fairs for past five years, over 
■derlrlr and others. Illustrated Catalogue Free. 
We also make the best Steam Power Press In 
America. 
