1900 
697 
The Daily Rewards 
to agents last week follow. On Monday, 
October 1, two agents sent clubs of equal 
size. We divided the $2 between them. 
That seemed fair : 
n t . I J. H. Bowker, N. Y. 
I S. F. Johnson, O. 
Oct. 2. Jos. Schaffer, Pa. 
Oct. 3. Ronson German, Mich. 
Oct. 4. Jno. L. Emlet, O. 
Oct. 5. Mrs. Marcell H. Smith, N. H_ 
Oct. 6. J. H. Bowker, N. Y. 
5 y.; 10 t. 
30 t. 
3y. 
4 y.; 81. 
2 y.; 19 1 . 
2 y.; 5 t. 
5 y.; 10 t. 
Everyone will see that these clubs are 
small. That is the way they come. Why 
don't you try your hand ? 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
NEW YORK. 
MARKET BRIEFS. 
Picked TJp Here and There. 
LIVE POULTRY.—The Jewish holidays 
of this week, and the Feast of Tabernacles 
of next week have attracted excessive 
supplies of poultry, and a number of cars 
have had to be held in New Jersey un¬ 
loaded. It Is probable, however, that the 
bulk of the extra supply is here now, and 
the market may get cleaned up in fair 
shape without any serious drop in prices. 
After these holidays are over, live poultry 
prices will get on a normal basis to corre¬ 
spond with the regular demand. 
VEGETABLES.—Cauliflower is selling 
low, an average price being $1 per barrel. 
A large part of that offered now is poor; 
extra stock would bring $2 or more. There 
is such a flood of onions that none but the 
choicest are selling at fair prices. When 
the present surplus is cleared out, better 
prices are expected. Potatoes have had a 
temporary drop, the best Long Island 
bringing only $1.62. There is no prob¬ 
ability that these conditions will continue, 
as all reports show that the crop is light. 
Southerr. sweets are firmer. 
A PUMPKIN DEAL.—A friend on Long 
Island says that he recently shipped eight 
barrels of pumpkins to a vegetable dealer 
in New York to be sold on commission. 
He has just been notified that the amount 
the pumpkins sold for lacked just 63 cents 
of being enough to pay the freight. Hence 
he has to pay this shortage, in addition 
to the labor of raising and marketing the 
vegetables for nothing. He does not ap¬ 
preciate this kind of a rebate, but it is 
nothing unusual for produce, particularly 
perishable stuff, to sell for less than 
enough to pay charges, if it happens to 
arrive in an unfavorable time. This shows 
the need of keeping a careful watch of the 
market, and shipping only on the advice 
of reliable receivers. 
A REMARKABLE SOAP.—One of the 
curiosities seen around the markets is a 
peddler with a variety of cleansing ma¬ 
terial, which, according to his recom¬ 
mendation, discounts any other soap, and 
has all of the virtues that the most en¬ 
thusiastic patent medicine man ever dared 
claim for his product. The peddler is 
bareheaded, and starts the show by wet¬ 
ting his hair, rubbing on some soap, and 
working it into such a lather that he 
resembles a stage Santa Claus. This is 
supposed to prove its excellence for sham¬ 
pooing. Then he soaps his arm, and 
guarantees that the purifying properties 
penetrate the skin, cleanse the blood, and 
so invigorate the liver that no one who 
uses it for bathing will ever get up in 
the morning with a tired and discouraged 
feeling. He did not say whether it would 
cure a man of slandering or cheating his 
neighbors, but possibly he would have got 
to that if I had waited to hear the rest 
of his story. 
BIRDS AND REPTILES FOR SALE.— 
I stopped in front of an Eighth Avenue 
store dealing in parrots and other pets. 
The parrots were having a jolly time. One 
laughed; another cried like a child; while 
another sang a bit of a ridiculous song. 
In the window was a tank containing a 
lot of frogs, some whoppers five or six 
inches long. They did not feel enough 
at home, however, to give any of those 
melodious, far-reaching bellows that one 
hears from a pond some warm night when 
the bullfrogs have their voices in full 
tune. But what attracted most attention 
was a wire cage full of snakes and lizards. 
In the crotch of a little tree, two quarts 
of them were coiled up together, some 
sound asleep and others squirming around 
a little. Occasionally a lizard would lose 
his hold and drop to the bottom. The 
snakes were so twisted and mixed up with 
the rest of the reptiles that one could not 
tell which was which. As a rule they 
were a sociable lot, with the exception of 
a rusty-brown lizard a foot long, which 
none of the others had anything to do 
with. Once he gaped, opening his mouth 
wide enough to swallow one of the smaller 
ones. Perhaps that was the reason they 
kept out of his way. He evidently could 
not climb the tree. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
BUTCHERS’ BLOCKS.-A reader wishes 
to know where he can dispose Of timber 
suitable for the blocks used by butchers. 
There is no very great trade in these 
blocks, as when a butcher gets one it 
lasts him for a long time; and it would 
scarcely pay anyone to ship the material 
here from any great distance, as the 
freight charges would eat up all of the 
profits. Maple is a favorite wood for this 
purpose. It must be sound and free from 
splits. Cuts from 18 to 30 inches are used, 
and they should be 20 to 36 inches in 
diameter. James McLean & Co., 561-571 
West Thirty-fourth St., this city, are in 
the market for a limited amount of this 
timber. They are able to get good cuts 
delivered to them for $2.50 to $3.50 each. 
Anyone desiring to dispose of material of 
this sort should write giving full parti¬ 
culars of what they have to offer, and 
ask for instructions in regard to the 
length of cuts wanted, etc. Another form 
of block is made of sound four-inch plank, 
at least 24 to 30 inches wide. 
ANOTHER FRAUD.—The Chicago 
Packer gives an account of a man call¬ 
ing himself C. E. Battelle, who has been 
floating around in the commission busi¬ 
ness in St. Louis, Quincy, and other cities 
of the Central West, and is now said to 
be in the vicinity of New York. According 
to this account he receives country pro¬ 
duce when he can get it, and preaches and 
philosophizes between times. He does not 
differ much from other frauds in this line, 
except that he has an unusual gift for 
writing attractive letters, and a self con¬ 
ceit that would discount a prize turkey 
gobbler. When the Packer’s reporter 
interviewed him to learn for a correspond¬ 
ent something about his standing and 
prospects of his continuing in business, he 
is said to have replied pompously: “Men 
may come and men may go, but I go on 
forever.” With numerous recommenda¬ 
tions and smooth talk he seems to have 
induced a number of reliable merchants to 
take him in to boom their business, with 
the result that they are usually out of 
pocket, one man losing $600. It is needless 
to say that many of the people who sent 
him produce are still looking for their 
pay. Where a man is found in a town 
working a game of this sort, the proper 
treatment would be for the citizens to 
invite him to a banquet with tar and 
feathers for the first course. w. w. h. 
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE HORTI¬ 
CULTURAL EXHIBIT. 
The sixty-ninth fair of the American 
Institute was held in the Berkeley 
Lyceum, September 25 to 28. In every de¬ 
partment of plants, fruits, flowers and 
vegetables the quality was noticeably 
high, though the number of exhibits was 
less than on some previous occasions. 
Superb collections of grapes were shown 
by Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., 
C. C. Corby, Montclair, N. J., and John 
Hart, Nutley, N. J. The last was parti¬ 
cularly interesting, as it included a num¬ 
ber of Prof. Munson’s native hybrids, 
shown probably for the first time. The 
varieties were Carman, Gold Coin, Fern 
Munson, Big Hope, Herman, Jaeger, 
Beacon and Muendi. All were shown in 
bunches of good size and fine appearance. 
Beacon and Jaeger were of the highest 
quality, though they were rather out¬ 
ranked in this respect by Brilliant, also 
one of Munson’s new creations included 
in Ellwanger & Barry’s exhibit. Carman, 
which was also shown elsewhere, seemed 
a little rank in flavor, but had scarcely 
reached maturity. It will be remembered 
that none of the Munson grapes succeeded 
with Mr. Carman at his River Edge trial 
grounds, but we are glad to say that sev¬ 
eral varieties are now growing very finely 
on the new Rural Grounds in Monmouth 
County, N. J. They exceed in vigor all 
the standard grapes we have planted, and 
their fruiting will be watched with inter¬ 
est. Mr. Hart had also a fine plate of 
Sauvignon Jaune, a Vinifera or raisin 
grape grown, and well ripened in the open 
air. Hothouse grapes in great variety 
were shown by several exhibitors. 
Some fine native plums were shown by 
M. L. Bell, Sparkill, N. Y. Golden Beauty 
was handsome in appearance and excel¬ 
lent in flavor. A new hybrid, between 
Moorman and Wild Goose was better than 
either of the parents. The apple exhibit 
was large and fine, most of the standards 
being in very good form. A new and 
showy variety, named Peffer, had the 
dark red surface thickly and uniformly 
sprinkled over with white flecks. The size 
was too small to render it of value, except 
for dessert purposes. The exhibit of pears 
by Ellwanger & Barry was complete and 
exhaustive, most of the varieties being 
represented by typical specimens. The 
only peaches were some enormous sam¬ 
ples labeled Wonder grown in Brooklyn, 
and Worcester from central New York. 
The Wonder specimens were 11 and 12 
inches in circumference, yellow freestones 
otf perfect Melocoton quality. The Wor¬ 
cester was quite similar, but rather less 
in size. A peach specialist present thought 
both were phenomenal specimens of the 
Globe, an immense yellow peach of high 
quality, but not productive enough for 
general planting. 
The Manhattan State Hospital made a 
splendid exhibit of vegetables, decorative 
plants, including Ruby King peppers grow¬ 
ing in pots, and fruits. It was most com¬ 
plete and extensive, filling one of the 
largest tables in the hall. The various 
products were grown by the hospital 
inmates. The garden vegetables were re¬ 
markable for fine development and uni¬ 
form high quality. The brilliant colors of 
the various tomatoes and peppers did much 
to lighten the effect of this section. 
Among flowers, the Dahlia greatly pre¬ 
dominated, and many large and brilliant 
exhibits were made by both professionals 
and amateurs. This elegant Autumn 
flower has again gained high favor. Sev¬ 
eral fine collections df blooming orchids 
were shown, but the best feature of the 
decorative section was a really grand ex¬ 
hibit of fancy-leaved Caladiums in many 
named varieties. 
The Indiana State Fair.— The Indiana 
State Fair was fully up to the promise 
made for it by the officers and managers, 
and generally filled the expectations of all 
who went to see it on the strength of the 
widely-advertised attractions. It was a 
magnifleant presentation df the innumer¬ 
able products of the soil, and of the rapid 
progress being made in Indiana in all 
branches of industry. The weather was 
unfavorable for two days, but Friday was 
a record-breaker in respect to attendance, 
and the receipts will equal the expenses 
and leave a small balance. Every depart¬ 
ment was filled with exhibits generally of 
superior merit. Thousands of farmers 
and stock raisers learned just what they 
wanted to know, and went home with 
their selections made. The live-stock show 
was ahead of any former year; the racing 
fairly good for a heavy track. Excellent 
music was furnished, and the attractions 
in general were clean and pleasing. The 
Indiana State Fair has frequently demon¬ 
strated its popularity, but at no time more 
than at the last exhibition. r. d. f. 
Queens-Nassau (N. Y.) County Fair.— 
The fifty-ninth annual exhibition of the 
Agricultural Society, of Queens-Nassau 
Counties were held at the fair grounds at 
Mineola, September 25-29. There was a 
fine display in every department, and 
many novelties and new ideas were shown. 
In the vegetable tent a fine centerpiece 
was exhibited by Peter Henderson & Co. 
John A. Wicks showed some new seedling 
potatoes. The vegetables showed the ef¬ 
fects of the drought, which has been very 
severe in this section of the State. In the 
implement department a new riding cul¬ 
tivator was shown by the Bateman Mfg. 
Co. The carriage tents were well filled 
and attracted a host of visitors. The 
flowers, fruits and plants were shown in 
the main building. The cattle display, 
limited to those owned on Long Island, 
was entirely satisfactory. On the whole 
it was the best exhibition ever given by 
the Society, and it received the patronage 
which it deserved. It was estimated that 
25,000 people were on the grounds on 
Thursday. _ 
Whitney’s Crossing, N. Y.-We have 
had quite enough rain right through here 
since July 4, to keep things growing, but 
all around us within 10 miles it is very 
dry. Hay and oats very light; potatoes 
not very heavy, but of good size and 
quantity. h. e. w. 
Madison, Conn.— The farmers in this 
section have finished cutting corn, which 
is a fair crop. Potatoes are mostly dug; 
crop light and small, less than half usual 
average. Some do not sort at all. Rye 
crop excellent; the straw is very choice, 
bright and nice, worth $8 to $10 per ton 
in the barn; hay from $15 to $20. Farmers 
are saving more salt hay than usual. The 
dry weather has affected our salt grass; 
it is quite small. Potatoes 60 to 70 cents 
per bushel. Tomatoes have done much 
better than the first part af the season 
promised. Should the frost hold off two 
weeks longer, a fair crop will be realized. 
The dry weather has affected our peaches, 
pears and apples very much. Farmers are 
sowing some rye, although it is dry plow¬ 
ing. No wheat is raised In this section. 
Eggs are 22 cents per dozen. Eggs are 
taken from here to the city every week 
regularly. Old hens 8 to 10 cents; chicks 
from 10 to 12 cents per pound, live. These 
go to market same as eggs regularly 
weekly. Buyers do not get much stock 
ahead. Business is rather dull in farm 
products. No extensive farming is done 
in this town, as no ready market, such as 
we used to have, now offers. There are 
eight to 10 small private dairies in town, 
from five to 30 cows each. The largest are 
for butter, the smaller for milk. There is 
a good demand for milk and eggs from 
June 15 to September 1. m. h, j. 
Madison, Conn, 
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I4TH IMPORTATION. 
Mr. F. S. PEEK, of Mt. Morris, N. Y., will sail for 
England, Scotland and the Channel Islands, Nov. 
lOth, for the Fourteenth Time, and will be pleased 
to have further Commissions to Select and Import 
Cattle, Horses, Sheep and other Farm Stock for any 
one wishing to improve their stock for breeding or 
8how purposes. 8afe arrival to America and Satis¬ 
faction guaranteed. Former importations, consisting 
ot over 1000 head of valuable animals, have been per¬ 
sonally selected and successfully landed in America 
without loss or injury to a single animal. 
Repeated orders from many of the best breeders in 
America and Canada is the best guarantee of satisfac¬ 
tion. Many Animals (horses, cattle and sheep) of Mr. 
Peer’s selecting have this year won highest honors 
wherever shown, including such shows as Toronto. 
Ottawa and Halifax exhibitions. New-York, New Jer¬ 
sey, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois and other State fairs 
For terms, estimates, etc., address as above. 
A Darning Machine. 
This is the only successful darning 
machine we ever saw. We have tried 
others that were absolutely of no value. 
This one is little short of perfect. It 
enables you to mend underwear, stock¬ 
ings, curtains, table linens, clothing, and 
does an endless variety of art and fancy 
weaving better, easier and quicker than 
by any other way. Full directions ac¬ 
company each machine. When a lady 
has once used this little machine, she 
would not do without it for any con¬ 
sideration. We will send it postpaid for 
31, or for two new yearly subscriptions 
at 31 each. All money returned if not 
satisfied. 
