1906. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
449 
PUBLISHER’S DESK. 
The plausible scheme of the Cash Buy¬ 
ers’ Union of Chicago was to sell small 
lots of their stock to farmers in order to 
make them partners in the company. 
These stockholders were to have 10 per 
cent discount on everything they bought, 
and big dividends on the stock. This was 
called the co-operative plan. The farmers 
of the Middle and Western States bought 
and oaid for over a million dollars worth 
of stock, and bought several hundred 
thousand dollars’ worth of goods from 
the concern. Now it has failed, and 
there is about $40 in the treasury and not 
enough assets to pay the debts of the con¬ 
cern. The farmers lose their million. 
Other co-ODerative concerns are now 
springing uo on the same basis. The plan 
seems to appeal to some promoters. The 
result of the farmers’ experience with the 
Chicago concern should be your guide. 
A western reader sends us this: 
Your paper is worth the price for the 
frauds it exposes alone. I enclose you a 
circular of one. I see what you say about 
Everitt Seed Co. of Indianapolis. I heard a 
farmer say they sent him seed corn too rotten 
to feed pigs. e. b. 
The enclosure was a circular of the 
famous Vineless potato humbug, the re¬ 
liability of which has been guaranteed by 
some of the farm papers which also stand 
behind the Seedless apple. The circular 
offered the exclusive right to grow Vine¬ 
less potatoes in a limited territory for 
$900. part cash down. Some of these 
schemers believe that the bigger the fake 
the better it will go. They are more than 
half right in that impression. The man 
who sells rotten seed corn will put up a 
more plausible argument for his goods 
than an honest seedsman will for the best 
grade it is possible to grow. 
Another farmer writes: 
I received “The Farmer’s Garden.” and am 
very much pleased with it. The R. N.-Y. is 
a tine paper. I could not get along without 
it. J. w. R. 
Michigan. 
You will like “The Farmer’s Garden” 
too. If a faker were producing a book of 
this kind, he would gather up all the old 
books on the subject, get a cheap hack 
writer who never saw a farmer’s garden 
to sort out the matter from the old books 
and compile it for the new one. Then he 
would extol its merits in a way to make 
you think it was a wonder, while in fact 
it would be nothing but a fake. Instead 
of making up a fake book of that kind we 
went right out to the gardens, and got the 
latest and best information to be had on 
the subject. We paid the highest prices 
to the best men in the country to tell us 
just how they succeeded with their gar¬ 
dens. Then we printed it from new plates, 
on good clean paper, and illustrated it 
with instructive half-tone pictures. It 
cost a lot of hard work and money, and 
yet we cannot praise it as the faker would 
his worthless compilation. One of these 
books belongs to you. If you have not 
yet received it, just send in your renewal 
to-day, and the book will go back to you 
to-morrow. 
COSGROVE'S POULTRY ACCOUNT 
FOR APRIL 
In my poultry account for March I 
accidentally omitted an item of $8.40 paid 
for eggs to set, which should have been 
deducted from the net cash profit of $100.- 
29, making the actual profit $91.89 for that 
month. 
Claude Taylor, the 18-year-old boy who 
stole my horse a year ago last November, 
was released from the jail in Fitchburg, 
Mass., March 15, and although there was 
a reward of $100 for his apprehension, 
came right down to Connecticut and be¬ 
gan stealing, breaking into houses when 
the people were absent, and helping him¬ 
self to anything he wanted. His father, 
who lives alone on a farm about a half 
mile from here, came to my house and 
reported finding 10 white wings of fowls 
in his cellar after he had returned from 
an absence of several days, also that his 
house had been entered and cooking uten¬ 
sils and dishes left just as used. There 
are several houses unoccupied, three with¬ 
in a half mile, and doubtless Claude, who 
is perfectly familiar with this locality, has 
been helping himself to my hens, as I 
find by counting my flock that allowing for 
those that have died, and those we have 
killed to eat, I am still short 10 or 12 
fowls. The boy returned to Massachu¬ 
setts, having got a pistol and cartridges 
somewhere, and started in business as a 
highwayman. He held up a baker on the 
road, compelling him to give up all his 
money, $22, and a lot of pies and cake; 
went into houses and compelled the folks 
to cook him food, shot at one man who 
reached for a gun, and terrorized the com¬ 
munity until about 50 farmers and citizens 
organized a party to hunt him down. He 
was finally captured asleep in a barn, and 
is now in Springfield, Mass., jail, being 
held for trial. This is hardly a “poultry” 
matter, but it partly accounts for the re¬ 
duction of my flock from 450 to 425, the 
present number. Of these 40 are sitting 
on eggs, and about 30 are broody, reduc¬ 
ing my laying stock to 355. 
The first week in April we got 1,365 
eggs; the next week 1,426 ; the third week 
1,459, and in the last nine days of the 
month 1,632, making a total for the month 
of 5,882. The price for market eggs has 
been 21 cents per dozen all through the 
month. Mr. Mapes states that his eggs 
net him 24 cents, so he gets a better price 
than I do, but I have no son in the egg 
trade as he has, and get no premium on 
market eggs above the regular price. 
I have paid $15.40 during the month 
for eggs to set; $10 of which was for 
100 Buff Orpington eggs. I hear such 
good reports of this breed from those 
who are raising them that I am going to 
give them a trial this Winter alongside 
my Wyandottes, and see which will do 
best under same conditions as to housing 
and food. 
Receipts and expenditures for the month 
have been as follows: 
For market eggs, 210 dozen . $44.10 
For eggs for hatching. 58.85 
Total receipts.$102.05 
Paid for eggs to set. 15.40 
$87.55 
Paid for grain. 53.00 
Cash profit . $34.40 
This is not a very big showing for 
profit, but it shows only the amount re¬ 
ceived beyond what was paid out, and 
really ought not to be marked “profit.” 
The fact is, I am getting grain each time 
that I have to drive to the station, so as 
to have it on hand in the busy season 
when weeds and haymaking, etc., will oc¬ 
cupy most of the time. Also the 250 
young chicks have a value which it is 
not possible to state in a monthly report, 
but which will appear at the end of the 
year. Another “value” which does not 
appear is the hen manure. I have just 
spread nine wagon loads on an acre ad¬ 
joining the henyards, and sowed oats, part 
of which will be cut green for hay and 
part allowed to ripen to throw in the 
scratching sheds next Winter for litter, 
and had enough left to manure a half 
acre of potatoes. For several years I 
have used hen manure as the only fer¬ 
tilizer for potatoes, and always get a 
good Crop. GEO. A. COSGROVE. 
A Hen Problem. —“Give the law in regard 
to hens in New York; has a person the 
right to kill his neighbors hens if they go 
on his premises?” o. s. 
New York. 
No., you have no legal right to shoot the 
hens unless they make a murderous attack 
on some human in your family. _ In that 
case self-defense might he plead in justifi¬ 
cation for killing the hens. For several 
years a report has been going the rounds 
that the United States Supreme Court de¬ 
cided that a hen off her owner’s premises 
became a wild animal, and if she destroyed 
property could be treated as such, provided 
she did not fall in any class protected by 
the game laws. But there is no truth in 
this report, and anyone who shoots his 
neighbor's hens can be made to pay for 
them, and in turn may sue his neighbor for 
the damage done to his property. Such mat¬ 
ters, however, should be adjusted without 
any hard feeling. Many men who resent a 
peremptory order to ‘‘keep your hens off my 
premises!” will abate the nuisance is spoken 
to in a friendly way. The writer’s plan in 
cases where neighbors are obstinate in thi^ 
matter is to fence in the serntehable part of 
his own garden and avoid a quarrel. Chicken 
wire is not very expensive, and hens may be 
kept out of a place with a much lower fence 
than is necessary to keep them in. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
A Milk Famine In New York 
can never occur. Star Farm lias practically an un¬ 
limited supply of fresh, registered Holstein Cows 
giving from 40 to GO pounds of milk per day. All cows 
guaranteed ful'y by $5000.00 deposit in the Second 
National Bank of Cortland. N. Y. 
Testimonials, illustrated circulars and valuable 
information sent free on application. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D, Cortland, N. Y. 
TERRIBLE ITCHIN G SCALP. 
Eczema Broke Out Also on Hands and 
Limbs—An Old Soldier Declares: 
“Cuticura is a Blessing.” 
“At all times and to all people I am 
willing to testify to the merits of Cuti¬ 
cura. It saved me from worse than the 
torture of hades, about the year 1900, with 
itching on my scalp and temples, and af¬ 
terwards it commenced to break out on 
my hands. Then it broke out on my limbs. 
I then went to a surgeon, whose treat¬ 
ment did me no good, but rather aggra¬ 
vated the disease. I then told him 1 
would go and see a physician in Erie. 
The reply was that I could go anywhere, 
but a case of eczema like mine could not 
be cured; that I was too old (80). I 
went to an eminent doctor in the city of 
Erie and treated with him for six months, 
with like results. I had read of the Cut¬ 
icura Remedies, and so I sent for the Cut¬ 
icura Soap, Ointment and Resolvent, and 
continued taking the Resolvent until I 
had taken six bottles, stopping it to take 
the Pills. I was now getting better. I 
took two baths a day, and at night I let 
the lather of the Soap dry on. I used 
the Ointment with great effect after wash¬ 
ing in warm water, to stop the itching at 
once. I am now cured. The Cuticura 
treatment is a blessing, and should be 
used by every one who has itching of the 
skin. I can’t say any more, and thank 
God that He has given the world such a 
curative. Wm. H. Gray, 3303 Mt. Ver¬ 
non St., Philadelphia, Pa., August 2, 
1905.” 
KENTUCKY MULES 
We are booking orders for year- 
ing and mule colts for September 
and October delivery. Oui supply 
of Jacks, Jennets, Stallions, 
Polanu-China and Tamworth 
Hogs is very large. 
Write us your wants. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky. 
S PRINGDALE FARM Red Polled Cattle and 
O. I. C. Swine. Calves, Pigs and other stock for 
sale. E. J. ADAMS, Adams Basin, N. Y. 
TOTING MEN WANTED — To learn the 
Veterinary Profession. Catalogue sent 
free. Address VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 46 LOUIS STREET. 
CHAIN-HANGING 
CATTLE STANCHION 
The Most Practical 
CATTLE FASTENER 
ever invented. 
Manufactured and for 
sale by 
O. H, ROBERTSON, 
Forestville, Conn. 
WARRINER’S 
CHAIN 
HANGING 
STANCHION 
I. B. Calvin, Vice-Presi 
dent. State Dairy Associa 
tion, Kewanno, Ind.,says: 
“I think them 
PERFECT.” 
Send for BOOKLET. 
W. B. CRUMB, 
73 Main Street, 
Forestville, Conn. 
CCT TIIC Hundreds glad they got it. 
1511 I I nL You’ll be too. Write for 
amateur’s story of his first sea¬ 
son’s fever rearing bees. It’s 
free. He found money in it. Sam 
pie copy Gleanings in Bee 
Culture free also. (6 mo. trial 
CClim 25c,.) Money back if not satisfied, 
rtf CI1 The A. I. Root Co., Medina, Ohio. 
Get Rid of Lice and Mites 
One application of Avenarius Carbolineum 
to the inside woodwork of your hen house is 
guaranteed to exterminate all of them A 
thin, nut-brown liquid applied with a brush or 
spray Large covering capacity. On the market 
since 1875. Acknowledged the best preserver of 
wood in anv situation against rot and decay. 
CARBOL1NKCM WOOD PRESERVING CO., 
INC., 351 W. Broadway, New York, N. Y. 
iSQUABS 
are raised in one month: 
bring big prices. Money 
makers for ponltrymen, 
farmers, women. 
;Send for onr Free Book and learn this 
rich industry. Correspondence invitedfWT 
Plymouth Rock Squab Co., y&j 
;335 Howard St., Melrose, Mass. 
rentable D ° ultr > Ralsln $ 
is made easj if you use the new lyOG-Pattern 
Standard CYPHERS Incubator 
gusrauteed to batch more and healthier chi oka than any 
other. 90 Days Trial. Poultry Guido (228 pages) Free 
if you mention this journal and give aadresses of two 
neighbors Interested in poultry. Write nearest offico. 
CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO.. Buffalo, N. Y. 
Boston, Chicago, Now York, Kansas City or San Fmnolsce* 
Dfllll TDV 0000 ^ 
rUUL I nleSfh&t^i 
^POULTRY LINE— Fencing, Feed, Incu-^ 
i?sbators. Live Stock, Brooders—anything—( 
jit’s our business. Call or let us send you< 
jour Illustrated Catalogue—it’s free for the < 
j asking—it's worth having. ^ 
(Excelsior Wire & Poultry Supply Co., < 
J Dep H. G. 26 & 28 Vesey Street. New York City. < 
0C0C0000O000<XX!00000000(W( 
Davred, Buff and White Rocks. Wyandottes B. &. W. 
*-* Minorcas and Leghorns, Mammoth Pekin Ducks. 
$3 each, $7.50 for trio. Eggs $2 for 15, $3.75 for 30, $5 
for 45. Duck eggs $1.50 for 11, $2.75 for 22, $5 for 44. 
Edward G. Noouan. Marietta, Lancaster Co., Penna. 
A Crazy Hen 
eaten alive with lice can’t lay eggs, 
and is a most wretchedly unprofit, 
able bird. Instant Louse Killer In 
fhe nests, on the roosts and in the 
dusting places will work wonders in 
restoring peace and harmony. The 
egg basket will show better and the 
flock will do better in every way. 
Instant 
Louse Killer 
(Powder or Liquid) 
costs little to use and does much. 
It kills lice on stock and ticks on 
sheep. It destroys bugs on cucumber, 
squash and melon vines, cabbage 
worms,slugs on rosebushes; is harm¬ 
less when applied to eatable plants. 
Instant Louse Killer is the original 
powder Louse killer put up in round 
cans with perforated top. Besureof 
the word “instant.” See that i t is on 
the can—there are over 25 imitations. 
1 lb. 25c. 
3 lbs. 60c. 
f Except in Canada 
and extreme 
l West and South. 
If your dealer-cannot supply you 
we will forward 1 lb. by mail or ex¬ 
press, prepaid for 35 c. Sold on a 
written guarantee, 
DR. HESS & CLARK, 
Ashland, Ohio. 
R egistered angora goats.—P airs or 
trios. REGISTERED RAMBOUILLET RAMS. 
Write for prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM. Cincinnatus. N. Y. 
CORNISH INDIAN GAMES, N. Y. Prize Win- 
^ ners. Eggs from prize winners, $1.50 per 15; Cat. 
W. C- VALENTINE, Huntington, It. F. D. 1, N. Y. 
E GGS $1 per lo; $2 per 40, from thoroughbred Brah 
mas, Rocks, Wyandottes, Reds, Leghorns; 12 va 
rieties; catalogue. S. K. MOHR, Coopersburg, Pa. 
E GGS—Our famous egg-prodncing strains of S. C. 
Brown Leghorns and Barred ltocks $1 per 15. 
Hatch Guaranteed. NELSON BROS., Grove City, Pa. 
R ose comb brown leghorn eggs 
for hatching that will produce beauties and layers 
$1 per 15; $4 per 100. I. C. Hawkins, Chester, N. Y. 
ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS, WHITE 
Plymouth Rocks Eggs 15 for $1.00; 50 for $3.00:100 
for $5.00. L. C. HILLS, Delaware, Ohio. 
S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS 
Hens. Have been breeding Brown Leghorns for 
fourteen years. Eggs, $1 per 15, or $4 per 100. ,J. A. 
BUSH, R. F. D, No. 10, Lockport, Niagara Co. N. Y. 
EMPIRE STATE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
Winners at N. Y. State Fair, 1904-05. Trios, $5. Eggs 
for hatching, $1.00 per 15; $5.00 per 100. Catalogue 
free. 0. if. ZIMMER, R. D. 41. Weedsport, N. Y. 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. 
Eggs for hatching from 500 choice mature birds, bred 
and selected for vigor and egg production. Send for 
our circular and prices. White & Rice, Yorktown,N.Y. 
S O White I QO'hnrnc 300 Selected Breeders. 
■ Ui WIIIIC LOgllUllloi Bred for heavy laying. 
Eggs for Hatching $1 per 15; $4 per 100. 
D. F. ARNOLD, Burlington Flats, N. Y. 
W HITE WY’ANDOTTES— Heavy layers; Eggs 
$4 per 100, fertility guaranteed; baby chicks. 
FOREST HILL FARM, Box C, Burnwood, N. Y. 
White Plymouth Rocks I i ^ef le str a a t in d 
Eggs from Prize Matings, $2 per 15. Laying matings 
from large vigorous tested layers. $1 per 15; $6 per 
hundred. ISAAC C. CLARK, Penn Van, N. Y. 
ROCK-H 
EGGS from 
Pens headed 
by 1st Prize 
WINNERS. 
OLLAND FARM S »W E ’ 
W. Plymouth RocksT^pVaTlfperwo: 
White Holland TURKEYS} l 3 «„ro r f r 
Improved Early Canada (90 day) Seed Corn, 50 ears $1. 
Maple Villa Poultry Yards—Eggs and stock guaran¬ 
teed. Hamburgs, Leghorns, Andalusians, Minorcas, 
Wyandottes, Rocks, Anconas. W.G.MOSHKK, Sylvauia, t'a. 
Var's Poultry, Pigeons, Parrots, Dogs, Cats. 
Ferrets, etc. Eggs a specialty. 60 p. book 10a 
Bates free. J. A. BERGEY.Box 8 ,Telford,Pa, 
Bonnie Brae Poultry Farm h^ctiss 
NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. K- 
White Leghorns, White Barred Rocks, White Wyan¬ 
dottes and Pekin Ducks. Eggs from all varieties chick¬ 
ens balance of hatching season at $1 per 13 or $5 per 
100. Mated pens of Single Comb White Leghorns, 
9 hens 1 cockerel, $15 up to October 1 st. Hundreds 
laying pullets ready in July. Strictly high class stock. 
Winners of four ribbons last Madison Square Garden 
Show, and 21 ribbons last Poughkeepsie Show. 
Exhibition and fine breeding stock for sale at all 
times. White Pekin Duck Eggs $7 per 100, $125 for 12. 
