FAIR CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS 
Vert many exhibitors at the fairs of county 
and other local Societies become disgusted with 
this or that thing connected therewith; for 
some of these grievances the officers are blarn- 
able, such as the admission of lottery dealers, 
gift jewelry hawkers, horse jockeys and all 
manner of gamblers ; but there is one great 
difficulty under which such Societies labor, and 
that is, in securing competent committees to 
award the premiums. In nearly all cases 
where I have had an opportunity of knowing, 
tbejudgCB were appointed at a meeting held 
previous to the opening of the fair. Little 
attention was given to their qualifications, but 
a great show of fairness was made by electing 
to the same committees judges from parts as 
widely separated as possible in the territories 
to be affected by the decision. Usually three 
members are considered necessary to pass upon 
the merits of each animat or article included 
in each class. When the time for performing 
their duties arrives, perhaps one or more of 
the committee are absent, a substitute is 
picked up from the crowd and the work goes 
ou. The mouey and honors are divided up as 
these men think will be about right. The 
decision is seldom in aeeordauee with the 
merits of the object, as I have often heard 
them express themselves thus:—“We know 
nothing about Ayrsliires—could not recognize 
oue in a yard of Devons, but Mr. Jones has the 
first premium for his bull, 60 we think it fair 
to give Mr. Smith the first for his cow.’’ And 
so it goes through all departments, with a few 
exceptions, of course, until we come to the 
horse trot. There any fool eau see (if the 
'■crowd penult) which horse comes in ahead, 
hut not which is the best horse. 
Now would it not be well, for the sake both 
of profit aud reputation, that 6uch organ¬ 
izations should secure the services of experts 
in the more important departments. If ex¬ 
hibitors were made to know that prizes would 
he awarded tor superior excellence and for 
that only, a much better show would be the 
result, aud greater benefits would be deri ved by 
the farmers in attendance, who are thereto 
learn. Men should be selected from outside 
the county or State, men of recognized ability, 1 
mud sound judgment iu the matters which they 
tare called todeeide, and if they make that one 
.thing their "hobby," so much the better. 
M. B. Prince. 
UICiniVIOND, IN D 
Manufacturers of 
IKILZi STONES 
aud 
Flouring Mill Machinery, 
We manufacture _ (aggg i 
the best French Burr 4*JFS5'-./ It 
CORN AND FEED MILLS 
in the country. Send E tjV ' 
for description and 
State you h:i w this 
in Rural N.-Y. ^ypl|plpsi^ 
WE HAVE NOW OPEN A LARGE ASSORTMENT 01' 
NOVELTIES 
MANUFACTURED BY OURSELVES 
PIC-NICS. 
If the Sun were not Broiling, and the Sand didn’t get into the Salad, and the Rocks were soft 
and Smooth, and there were no Hornets, and one hadn’t to go Three-quarters of a Mile for 
Water, what a tame affair a Pic-nic would be ! 
CONSISTING OF 
AXMIN6TKRS, MOQUETTE8, WILTONS, 
VELVETS, BRUSSELS, TAPESTRYS, 
THREE-PLY'S, AND INGRAINS 
of a SUPERIOR QUALITY, 
INCLUDING MANY EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS, 
which we are offering at 
HEADING OFF A LAWYER 
LANE & BODLEY CO.’S 
CINCINNATI 
Rufus Choate, in au important marine 
assault and battery at sea case, had Dick 
Barton, chief mate of the clipper ship Chal¬ 
lenge, on the. stand, and badgered him so for 
about an hour that at last Dick got his salt 
water up aud hauled by the wind to bring the 
keeu Boston lawyer under his batteries. 
At the beginning of his testimony Dick had 
said that the night was “ dark as pitch, and 
raining like seven bells.” 
Suddenly Mr. Choate asked him : 
“ Was there any moon that night ?” . 
“Yes, sir.” 
“Ah, yes! A moon—did you see it?” 
“ Not a mite.” 
“Then how do you knoiv there was amoou ?" 
“ Nautical almanac said so, and I’ll believe 
that soouer’u any lawyer in the world.” 
“Ah—you are growing sharp, Mr. Barton.” 
“ What in blazes have you been grinding me 
this hour for—to make me dull?” 
“ Be civil, sir. Aud now tell me what lati¬ 
tude aud longitude you crossed the equator 
in ?” 
“ I shan’t” 
“Iudeed! You are chief mate of a clipper 
ship, aud unable to answer so simple a ques¬ 
tion.” “• 
“Yes, ’tisthe simplest question I ever wa</ 
asked in my life. Why, I thought every fool 
of a lawyer knew there ain’t no latitude on the 
equator.” 
That shot floored Rufus Choate. 
A Collegian Answered. — A skeptical 
young collegian confronted an old Quaker 
with the statement, that he did not believe iu 
the Bible. The Quaker said: “Does thee be¬ 
lieve in France?” “Yes, for though I have 
not seen it, I have seen others who have; be¬ 
sides, there is plenty of corroborative proof 
that such a country does exist.” “Then thee 
will not believe in anything thee or others 
have not seen?” “No, to be sure I won’t.” 
“ Did thee ever see thine own brains ?” “No.” 
“ Ever see anybody that did ?” “No.” “Does 
thee believe thee has any ?” The young umu 
left. 
“Investigator” wants to know what is 
good for cabbage worms. Bless your soul, 
man, cabbages, of course. A good, plump 
cabbage will last several worms a week. 
VERY LOW PRICES 
The best, the cheapest, most efficient aud durable 
Engine; in the market. Every Engine is tested and di¬ 
agram cards taken before shipment, and every Boiler 
is insured for one (/far. 
Our Endues will give from 25 to 383-$ per cent 
WE ALSO OFFER A LARGE SELECTION OF 
TURKISH, SMYRNA, AND EAST INDIA 
RUGS AM) M ATS, 
IN NEW AND CHOICE DESIGNS OF OUR OWN 
IMPORTATION, 
ALSO, 
OIL-CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, LIGNUM, Ac, 
AT LOW RATES. 
With the Hame amount of fuel and water, thau mair 
of the engines now in the market. Send for our ca* 
alogue and prices. 
LANE & BODLEY CO., 
JOHN AND WATER STS. 
Cincinnati, O. 
CARPET MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS, 
40 AND 4* WEST 14tb ST., N. Y., 
Near Sixth Avenue Elevated R. R, Station 
Gold Medal Awarded at Paris Exposition, 1878, 
JOHN VAN GMSBEEK, MANAGER. 
CliUIMltlTJsiCVCLK 
A Practical P.oad Machine. 
Endom>d by the medi¬ 
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most healthful of out- 
loor eportw. It au«- 
non i s three-fold the 
locomotive power of any 
. nlinary man. Send 3o. 
.p Liepri. -lint and 
34-pago catalogue. 
THE POPE MFfi. CO., 
88 Summer St.. Boston. 
¥ Mako the best roof m the world. 
Superior to Tin. Cheaper than 
Slate, and lose than M tliejjwetRM, 
Cannot Crack. Fireproof. Can be 
put on by any Carpenter. 
75 per cent, saved In freight, with 
no breakupe in carriage or putting 
on. (jS~ Will l;i«t a life-time. Sena 
for full description and prices to the 
IRON-CLAD MANUFACTURING CO., 
22 CLIFF ST., New York City. 
FAIR NOTES 
An Indian Fair. —Of all the fairs held lately 
it is doubtful whether any is more significant 
of progress than that of the Chippewa Indians 
heldou Thursday, the 18th inst., at WhitcEarth 
Reservation iu the Indian Territory. The ex¬ 
hibits included horses, cattle, grain, vegetables, 
butter, cheese, maple sugar, sirup, bread and 
■cake, preserves and pickles, rag-carpets, reed 
mats, moccasins, quilts,bark work aud mittens. 
Most of the judges were Indians. Among those 
who decided ou stallions aud brood mares were 
Waw-waw-me-ke-sence aud May-shaw-ke-ge* 
shiek; while among the experts on hogs, sheep 
and poultry were Say-cab-gay and Wah-ge-ge- 
sbuh. The premiums for hulls and cows were 
mainly awarded by May-tah-noush, Moh-kah- 
ge-wonk and Wen-ge-mah-dub; while Mrs. Bay- 
ke-wali-uonch was among the judges of dairy 
and kitchen products. The premiums ranged 
from $5 to 50c. Among the exhibits thus 
honored was “The breaking plow in best con¬ 
dition after two or more years’ use.” A prize 
was given to the farmer who did most breaking 
the past year: auother to the one who cultivat¬ 
ed most land with least expense to the Govern¬ 
ment, and a third to him who owned mostfarm 
tools in the best condition. The judges in the 
farming class were Bay-bom. Me-no-ge-shick 
and Tay-cum-e-ge-shick, together with three 
white men without any special distinction 
even with regard to their names. 
rlalr T r fj ft supplied to consumers at 
rllar 1 u prices lower than ever 
I ■ ■ *in w kiwtm be/’ore. These fine 
qualities seldom reach the interior, being gold only iu 
arge cities and among the very wealthy, Send for re- 
luced price-list, and compare with other houses. 
CONSUMERS IMPORTING TEA CO., 
S Church Street. 
P. O. Box 4238 New YorkOlty. 
JOHN J. SCHILLINGER’S 
Also manufacturer of fire-proof Composition, Parti¬ 
tion, Furi-Lugs aud Ceilings. 
Arched fire-proof construction without beams for 
Patentee of the SC.llTLLINGER Artificial Stone 
flagging, for Sidewalks, etc. 
I or further information. Circulars, Plans and Esti¬ 
mates, address JOHN J. SCHILLINGER, 
111 Broadway, N. Y. 
On the Kansas Pacific 
Railway. 3,000,000 
Acres for Sale in the 
GOLDEN BELT. 
83 to#7 per acre. 11 
yearn rrpifil . Wlieat 
80 to50 bushel?:Porn 
■10 to IOO bush, per acre. 
No Manure lieerteil. 
Guoilclimate, pm e water, 
' ' churches, 
tjUri I .AIIPCD Gurs is guaranteed to be the 
HLLL HUuLn i cheapest and best in the 
world. Also nothing can beat our SAWING MA¬ 
CHINE. It saws off a 2-foot log in 2 minutes. 
Pictorial books free. YV. GULES, Chicago, Ill. 
fine schools, 
and good society. Railroad and market facilities excel¬ 
lent. Maps and full information FREE. Address 
8. GILMORE, Land Comuiiasdouer,.Salma, Kansas. 
Mill Manufactory 
Established 1851. 
Grt»t Mum 
OF 
FRENCH BTTJTR STONE 
Portable Mil!* for Furmpra, 
Baw Mill Onucra, OLc. PrW-i 
Troni S*0 up. Complete Mill 
aud Siidler $96. A boj ctn 
grind and k<wp In ordrr, 
Adapted to any kind of miiu- 
bl* power. Complete I'JourlnK 
and Corn Mill very cheap. 
WOEEYKE 6 MASUOff CO. 
Indianapolis, Ina. 
AHEAD ALL THE TIME. 
The very best fresh goods 
direct from the importers 
• at half the usual cosL. Best 
, . , plun to Club Agents and 
large buyers. All express charges paid. Quality 
guaranteed. New terms free. 
THBGRSAT AMERICAN TEA CO. 
P. O. Box 4188. 31 and 33 Veaey tit.. N. Y. 
Iu Districts formerly Ravaged 
By fever and ague, Immunity from the dreaded 
scourge Is enjoyed toy those who have rendered 
their systems malaria proof with Uoatetter’s .Stom¬ 
ach Bitters, the best preventive and remedy. Qui¬ 
nine cannot compare with It In efficacy, and Is any¬ 
thing but safe. Physicians commend the Bitters 
for its remedial and resualfating properties and 
the closest analysts reveals nothing In the compo¬ 
sition or a deleterious nature, it does not deteri¬ 
orate, is an agreeable cordial as well as a potent 
medicine, and when mixed with brackish or un¬ 
wholesome water neutralizes It’S hurtful proper¬ 
ties. The denizens of malarious localities, not 
only In the l ulled states, tout the tropics, regard 
It as an Invaluable protection, and In hosts of fam¬ 
ilies It Is kept constantly on bund. As the tide of 
emigration spreads farther westward, the demand 
for it among those compelled to eucouutor the 
vicissitudes of climate, constantly Increase. 
MINNESOTA. 
Far m J bul t’oru-Sliellers, 
Over 25,000 .A 'aw in Use. 
rM mmm m Mm Every- machine is guaranteed to 
Ui B ^ C. give satisfaction or no pay. Price 
" of Mill, SI3. Shelters, $5. Every 
■I a ■ m m Farmer should have them. .Send 
w ■ I f for Ill ualrated Circulars and terms 
XUllla to agunts. Address, 
LIVINGSTON & CO.. 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 
We are indebted to Mr. H. I. Budd, the secre¬ 
tary of the Burlington Go., Agi-’l. Society, lor a 
ticket of admission to that Society’s fair,which 
will be held at Mount Holly, N. J., on Oct. 7th 
to 10th inclusive. Curiously enough, iu a note 
enumerating what visitors may expect to see, 
the trotting, tournament, bicyclers, etc., are 
named first,as of superior attraction; while the 
display of grain, fruit, etc., is placed secondary 
as a kind of side show. 
OVER 1,000,000 ACRES OF 
REFINE farming lands 
US MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA, 
M Por 8ft,e by the WINONA & ST.PKTKU K.R.CO.. 
Iprf At frmn *3 to 8(1 per Aczwaiitltm lllwral terms. 
Fiji These te'” 1 " fie In the K n.’»t whout belt Of the North 
UU '' ost > *U’1, »re. i qtiiiUy well sd*pl«l to the growth <x‘ 
■PI other grain, vogcuh>», eto. Tin. djmn» Is unaur- 
El] passed for heRitbttjltiess. 
HQ ,lre Free from Incumbrance, 
Guide Book, Pope, etc., containing /uli information, 
9GHt jY6i i» 
M CHAS. E. SIMMONS, Land Commissioner. 
Geti'l Offices C. & N.W. R’y Co.,CmcAcio,lLfc. 
Mention thin papet- in rvritlno, 
Every Man His Own Miller. 
The only Mill that will 
Nsy. grind Corn with Shuck on 
witlicuit extra expense. Tlni 
grind 8licl 1 cc^Corn line 
*t'- ggR enough for family use, 
So ^1A v Grinds tw ice aa fust as auy 
25// ® V's ether Mill ol same sign and 
- l irl(! *’- Muiiufauturod by 
- A* FIELD, SON & CO. 
922 N _ 2d St<> st _ Loula _ 
Manufacturere of 
\ Portable Corn and Flour Mill 
( For Farmers' Use, 
l Them! Millti are clump, du- 
7 a ruhltj und tmaily opurutod. 
f 'I hny uro made of Clio Rest 
/ Material, with French Mill 
l Burr Stones. Adapted for 
f either horse or steam power, 
i Price lists and circulars sent 
i on application. 
Rriulford Mill Co., 
Cincinnn.t.i, O. 
Somerset County Agricultural Fair will be 
held at Somerville, N. J., from Sept. 30th, to 
Oct. 2d, inclusive 1879. The secretary' who 
sends ns a ticket promises a great display of 
live Stock aud all kinds of farm products. For 
list of premiums apply to the secretary, Mr. 
Win. S. Potter, Somerville, N. J. 
Compact, substantial, eco¬ 
nomical and easily managed. 
Guaranteed to tvot-k well aud 
give full power claimed. 
Kngiue and boiler complete, 
including governor, feed¬ 
pump, drive-pulley, etc., etc. 
at the low price of 
8 Horse power ...$215 
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF 
Weather Vanes 
IN THE COUNTYtY. 
MA N’ U FAC T UIIEL BY 
cfc CO., 
34 BROMFIELD ST., BOSTON, MASS. 
It*" Send for Price hist. 
1832] MERIDEN CUTLERY COMPANY [1879 
HEUUIKH ODT1.KKT 
0OMFAXT. 
{. A2j~r, N 7 Manufactured at Siu-ingfleld, 
Ohio. Send for Descriptive 
• ^ L Pamphlet. 
JAMES LEFFEL &C0„ Springfield, 0, 
Or, I lO Liberty St., New York City, 
? 1 />"Maurers °i the finest table cutlery tn the world 
LOID HANDLE is superior to Ivory, amt especially suitable for HOLIDAY GJ 
and sold by all dealers, and by MERIDEN CUTLERY CO„ 49 Ohambers Street, AV 
