6
lie imto, Nctu Blootnfitlii, Wo.
mfSl00mfitlb Sinus.
We nrt( communication from all pertonitihoar
interested in matters property belonging to this
department.
TSiesday, September 19, 1871.
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Cultivation of Rice.
T ICE is cultivated very extensively
Jj in warm countries, nnd is used by
more people as an article of food than any
other cereal, except wheat. In the East
Indies it is grown on vast tracts of marshy
land, where no other crop is ever raised
to advantage. In China and Japan rice
is brought to the highest state of perfeo
tion, and in favorable seasons the crop is
very largo. On some of these Kastern
plantations it is claimed that successive
crops have been raised for a period of
over two thousand consecutivo years.
This succession of crops docs not appear
to impoverish the land, but it oontinues
to yield profitable returns without any
signs of exhaustion. This result is gener
ally attributed to the uatural fertility of
tho soil, which is rendered continuously
productive by the use of liquid manures,
which are applied twice during tho season
of drouth.
About two-thirds of the inhabitants of
warm countries live almost exclusively
on rice, and its nutritive strength is greatly
in excess of most other kinds of grain.
Land given up to the cultivation of rice
is plowed in Winter, and at the earliest
opening of Spring is flooded by natural
or artificial irrigation. The preparation
of tho ground is very important. Tho
soil is uiado as mellow as possible, and soon
after the seed is sown in trenches about
fifteen inches apart. About three bushels
of seed ia allowed to each acre. The seed
is lightly covered with soil, and tho water
is again let in and allowed to remain
about one week, by which time the grain
sprouts. The water is then drawn off;
but when tho grain is up a few inches
above tho earth tho crop is a second time
flooded for a period not exceeding four or
fivo days. Subsequently the rice remains
without disturbance for a month or six
weeks, after which the ground is thor
oughly cultivated and the soil loosened up
about the roots of tho younr, plant. This
process of flooding and cultivation is again
repeated at the propor time. At length
tho water is let on for the last time,
where it is allowed to remain until the
crop is matured, which generally takes
place in about two months. Tho water
is then drawn off and the crop harvested.
Tha grain is threshed and cleaned in a
mill; before being hullod it is called
" poddy." There are extensive mills in
various parts of the world for hulling and
cleaning rice, and the best of these cost
from $15,000 to $20,000.
Hi co is frequently sent to market with
out being hulled ; but when properly pre
pared for food the grain is both clean and
assorted. The latter process is performed
by means of screens, which separate- tho
middling or inferior grain from the prime
or '' prince rico." The latter quality is
again cleaned, when it appears very bright
and plump, and commands an extra prico
from the consumer.
llice is cultivated very extensively in
South Carolina.and other Southern States.
The finest Carolina is said to bo the best
variety in the world. The alluvial swump
or bottom lands lying along the banks of
rivers and having a deep rich soil com
posed of decayed vegetable matter, is best
r t. n .1!. l
nttea lor ine cultivation oi una ccreai.
This land can bo flooded at pleasure by
artificial moans. Tho Colds have strong
embankments to hold the water in check,
or, when it becomes necessary, to drain
the land of its superabundant moisture.
" There are several varieties ot rice, and
, some kinds are grown on dry upland;
but the water rice is pronounced the most
nourishing. It matures rapidly, and the
straw often attains a growth of five or six
feet in length.
Watering Newly Set Trees.
A groat mistake is sometimes mado by
drenching tho roots ol newly set trees,
when they do not start to grow as soon
as tho owner desires. 1 ho crouna ie
comes sodden, and the roots water soaked
to their treat iniurv. Trees never want
much water till the leaves open. When
covered with foliage, a tree pumps water
out of the soil and dissipates it in tho air
at least twenty times faster than bare
branches. Some young trees, and espe
cially pear trees, otlen remain fresh and
alive tor several weeks without opening
leaves, and in such a case or when the
stem is slightly shriveled, nothing is
better than to tie a little long straw
around it, and wet this straw daily. This
moisture is absorbed precisely where it
is wanted, at the bark ; and young trees
thut appeared hopeless in condition have
been thus restored to vigorous growth in
a few weeks. As a general rule never
wutr tjie roots of young trees, but depend
'on maintaining tba woiittura of the soil by
a clean mellow surface, and if neecsscry
at uiidsuuituer by mulching. Watering
gives at bust an intermitting supply,
hardens or crusts the surfuco, and com
luonly docs much more harm than good
-Country UenUeman.
Drugs ! Drugs
THE Subscriber has on hand and for salo, at
low prices, a complete assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
AND CHEMICALS,
Of all kinds. Also, a full stock of
Concentrated Remedies,
PATENT MEDICINES,
ESSENTIAL OILS,
PERFUMERY,
HAIR OILS,
BRUSHES,
AND FANCY ARTICLES.
Pure Wines
AND
LIQUORS,
Always on hand, for Mechanical and Sacramen
tal purposes.
Be&'Phyicitni Order carefully and
promptly filled.
B . M . E D Y ,
NEW POUT, FERRY COUNTY, FA.
A. Nov
leather, Harness and Oil Store
At Duncannon, Pcnn'a.
THE subscrllier ha Just opened In Duncannon,
Ferry county. Fa., opposite the National
Hotel, a large and splendid assortment of
LEATHER.
SADDLERY,
OII-S,
TRUNKS,
SHOE-FINDINGS, &C.
He Is prepared to till orders at tho shortest notice
aim in mo nest manner, a iuinmmt oi ine nest
workmen are employed, and repairing is done
without delay nnd on the most reasonable terms.
REFINED OIL lire test by the barrel, or In
lamer lots.
U'HRICATINO and other OILS of tho best
quality, In lets to suit purchasers.
Tim CASH paid for itark, Hides and Skins of all
mai-ketah e kinds.
4. Please call and examine our stock before
purchasing elsewnere.
JWa. ill.
Duncannon, S 4 tf
LEB AKTON
Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
OK
Joncmtown, I'enii'n.
POLICIES PERFETUAL at Low Rates. No
Steam risks taken. This Ik one of the best
conducted and most reliable Companies In the
Klutp. f!jnintrv nronertv Insured I'eruetuiLllv
at $1 On per thousand, uud f owu properly at 85 (10
per uiousana.
LEWIS rOTTtrl,
NEW HLOOMKIELD, FA..
4 IS
Agent for Ferry County.
THE NEW DISCOVERY
In Chsmieal and Medical Bclenoa;
Br.JFGAIt VIN'S
SOLUTIONTCOMPOUND'ELim
' FIRST AND ONLY BOT.TTTION w tnaAa
in on mixtura of A LI, 'I'HK TWELVK
aluabla aotivo principal of th wuUknown
UMtiva agsnt, ...-' ; i-.-.
THEE TAII,
UNEQUALED In Coughs, Colds, Catarrh,
Aathnia, lironchitls, and consumption.
CUltES WITHOUT FAIL
A recent cold In three to six honn; and aim,
by lta V1TAHBINO, FUKIKYINO and 6T1
aiULATlNG effrcta upon tlx gvnoralayatem,
U remarkably erHcarioua in all
BISKASKS OF TUB BI.OOD.
Including Scrofula and ErupUona of the akin,
Dyspepsia, Diseasea of the Liver and Kidney,
Heart Diaeaas, and Uanaral Debility.
ONE TRIAL CONVINCES!
ALSO, ,
Volatile Solution of Tar
Tot INHALATION, without application ol
11 EAT. A remarkably VALUABLE discovery,
aa the whole apparatus can be carried in the Teal
pockut, readv at any time for the moat effectual
and positively curaiire uaein
All Diseases of the NONE. THROAT
and LUNUM.
THE COMPOUNP
Tar and Mandrake Pill.
for OM In connection with the ELIXIR TAR,
i a combination of tha TWO moat valuable
ALTERATIVE Medicines known in the Pro
feaaiou, and render thi Fill without exception
the very best ever offered.
InettOLUTXON and COMPOUND ELIXIR of
JLm mJkm Jtl
la without doubt the Vast remedy known la
i oi
CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER.
It ! a Bpeeiflo for unh diMMM, and hoc Id b
kept in tha bouaehoUl of very family. wpaciaUy
during tboaa mouiha in which
CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER
are liable to prevail. A small quantity taken
daily wUl prevent eontimcUnf these terrible
Olaaaaee,
- Kolutlon end Compound Elixir, il.eO per Bottle
Volatile Solution for Inhalation, 3.00per Boa
' Tar and Mandrake Fills, tocta per box.
Band for Circular of POSITIVE CURES
- to your DrutnrM! or to
"L. T. HYDE te CO..
SOWS fBOJpaiETOHB,
110 E. S2d St.. New York.
For sale by Dr. M. K Htrlckler, New llluora-
fleld, Fa
bust
' ' ( ALL KINDS of Frintlne neatly
PRINTINOl eit.dal the "HixxiMriKLD
( Turn" Htsam Job Osticjl
Philadelphia Advertisements.
BARCROFT & CO.,
Importers and Jobbers
Of Staple and Fancy
DRY - GOODS,
Cloths,
Cassimeres,
Blankets,
Tiinons, White Goods, Hosiery, &c,
Nos. 406 and 407 MARKET STREET,
(Above Fourth, North Side,)
BMilludclphia.
WRIGHT & SIDDALL,
Wholesale Druggl sts,
AND DEALERS IN
Patent Medicines,
119 MARKET STREET, NEAR FRONT,
Philadelphia, Pa.
A FULL STOCK of cverthlng connected with
the business, ol the best quality, and at very
low prices. A good location for business, with a
ow rent and light expenses, enables us to offer In
ducements to buyers, and makes It worth their
while to give us a trial.
Philadelphia, 3. 81 f.
(aiAYKILI, & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers In
Carpets,
Oil Cloths,
Shades,
Brooms,
Carpet Chain,
Batting, Wadding, Twines, &c,
And a fine assortment of
Wood ami Willow Ware,
No. 420 Market street, above 4tli,
Philadelphia, Pa.
January 1, 18(9.
John Shaffner, Jr. E. S. Zlegler. Theo. llumel
S1IAFFXER, ZIEGLER & CO.,
Successors to'
SHAFFNEK, ZIEGLER & CO.,
Importers and Dealers in
Hosiery,
Iovc,
Rtblioiit,
KuspciHlcr.s,
THREADS, COMBS,
and every variety of
TRIMMINGS
AND
FANCY GOODS,
No. 30, North Fourth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Agents for Lancaster Combs.
xv. f. Koiir.Kie,
JOBBER IN
Ilats, Caps, Furs,
Stra v - Ci o o cl h
153,N0KTI1 THIRD STREET,
3 9 ly 10 PHILADELPHIA.
H. It. TAY.I,OK,
wiTn
WAINWRIGHT & CO.
WHOLESALE GROCERS
AND
TEA DEALERS,
North East Corner of 2nd and Arch StrcetT,
;j Philadelphia Pa
II
OAB, McCONKEY A CO.,
t ' successors to
WM. W. PAUL & CO.,
WHOLESALE
BOOT AND SHOE
WAREHOUSE,
6133 Market St. and 614 Commerce Street,
Philadelphia, Penn'a.
IIMIAI Prt I I I" . a
GROCERS
January 1, 1S09
LLOYD, SITPLEE, & WALTON,
WHOLESALE!
11AHDWAKE HOUSE,
No. 625 Market Btreet.
. rii II nl el itlsl a.
WM. H. KENNEDY,
', WITII .
lleniplilll A Chandler,
. DBaLCHS IK ' ,
Tobacco, Segars, &c,
' No. t22 MARKET STREET. ' '
rillLAUKH'HIA, PA,
A full Stock of theOlebraiod UdmTUH Na-
tt, aiwaya on luuiu. m uiu ,
Philadelphia Advertisements.
John Lucas & Co.,
Sole and
THE ONLY
MANUFACTURERS
or TUB
IMPERIAL FRENCH,
PURE SWISS GREEN,
Also, Pure
White Lend ami Color
MANUFACTURERS,
Nos, 141 and 143 North Fourth St.,
Philadelphia.
There Were Sold in the Year 1870,
or ,
Blatchley's Cucumber
TRADE MARK.
WOOD PUMPS,
Measuring 213.S6H feet In length, or sufllclent In
the agregato lor
A WELL OVER 40 KILES DEEP,
SimpU in Conttruction Euy in Operation
Giving no Tattt to the Water Du
rable and Cheap.
These pumps are their own best recommendation.
For Kale by DeulerH In Hardware and AKrlcultu
ral Implements, l'luniliei'.s, Finnp Maker, &c.,
throuKliout the country. Circulars, Kb., furnish
ed upiiii application by mall or otherwise.
Single pumps forwarded to parties In towns
where I have uo agents upon the receipt ot the
retail price.
In buying, be careful that your pump bears my
trade mark as above, as 1 guarantee no other.
Ofllce and Ware-room,
No. 60S Commerce Street,
613tfl PHILADELPHIA, PA.
aWThese Pumps can be ordered of the Manu-
aciurcr, ore. Mortimer & uo., rew uioomtieid.
SOWER, BARNES & TOTTS,
llooksellcrN fe NtatlonerH,
And Dealers in
CURTAIN
AND
WALL-PAPERS,
Nos. 530 Market and 523 Minor Streets,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Publishers of Sanders' New Headers, ami
Brooks' Arithmetics. Also, Robert's History of
RLAWK HOOKS
Always ou hand, and made to Order. Sit
MILLER & ELDER,
Bookseller) and NtatloiicrN,
BLANK BOOK MAN UFA CTUllKltB,
And Dealers In
WINDOW CURTAINS
AND
WALL 1A1HH,
No. 430, Market Street,
31
PHILADELPHIA, A.
C1LA.RLES MAGARGE & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers In '
Nos. 30, 32, and 34, South Sixth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
. Paper any Size, Weight, Color and Quality,
made to order, at short uotlve. 101y41
LOCimAlVH'
Writing- lliiicl !
THIS FLUID Is warranted EQUAL to AliNOLU'a,
and is sold at much less price. The money
will be refunded to those buying it, If it does not
prove entirely satisfactory.
S For sale by F. Mortimer, New Bloomlleld.
MILLER & ELDER,
Sole Agents,
430 Market Street,
23031 Philadelphia.
A. L. Kaud J. E. FiiETatiKi.
KAUIl fc I ItYJJIIli:,
iMPOnTEllS AND JOllUEKS Or
O li inn,, 3r 1 it m h
AND ,
QUEENSWAltE,
801 and 803, Cherry St., between Arch A Race,
' PHILADELPHIA. ,
ITT Constantly on hand, Original Assorted
racnagea. .a.v.ijiv
Philadelphia Advertisements.
C. X. KXIG1IT dc BRO
Wholesale Ucalcra in
i? i s ri ,
'- : ''J ' AND .
' . A? rovisions,
.' : . . .. .. . .
114 South Delaware Avenue,
, - t , Bolow Cheitunt St., ,
, , PHILADELPHIA, PA. (
Agents for
Collins. Gcdtlcs & Co's Canned Fruits.
1041W .-, , ... ., u.. . ... , . , .
A. 3. Cunningham. J. H. Lcwars. J. S.Glelns.
Cunningham, Gleim & Co., ,
Wholesalb Dealers i . i
Tobacco, Segars, &c,
; NO. 4. NORTH FIFTH 8THEET,
niii,AiKi,riiiA.
83310
W. A. Atwood.
Isaac W. KamoK
ATWOOD, RANCK & CO.,
CoinmlNsloii merchants,
, ' AND
Wholesale Dealers In all kinds of Pickled and Salt'
J? I II ,
No. 210 North Wharves, above Race Street,
S40 6m6 PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PATTERSON & NEWLIN,
Wholesale Grocers,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No. 120 ARCH 8TREET,
1'hiladelphia.
Mf The sale of Eggs, Seeds, Grain and Wool
a siwciauy. m
Please send for a Circular.
49
For the Farm and Garden I
JUKE GROUND HONE,
SUFEK-rHOSrilATE OF LIME,
ANIMAL COMPOST,
AMD
GROUND FLASTER,
Manufactured by the Ilarrlsbura Fertilizer Com
pany, llarrigburg, Fa. For sale by
B. II. FICKES & liltO.,
6 9, 13 Newport, Fa.
To Sliocmn-lfoi's.
THE subscribers keep constantly on hand, a
FINE ASSORTMENT OF
FR EN CIt CALF SKINS,
PINK LININGS,
ROANS,
MOROCCOS,
SHOE THREAD,
PEGS, A WLS,
and a general assortment of articles used by Shoe
makers.
F. MORTIMER & CO.
HTKltKOSCOPEH,
VIEWS,
ALBUMS,
CHROM08,
FRAMES.
K. & II. T. ANTHONY & CO.,
591 Broadway, New York,
n vlte the attention of the Trade to their extcn
I ve assortment of the above goods, of their own
publication, manufacture and importation.
Also,
PHOTO LANTERN SLIDES
' and ' ' , ' i
. GBAFHOHCOF EB.
NEW VIEWS OF YOSEMITE. . '
, . , & & 11 T. ANTHONY A CO.,
691 BltOADWAT, NEW YOBK,
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel,
Importers and Manufacturers ot
lliototfuililo MuterlulH.
5 10. 13 , .
ROBINSON HOUSE,
(Formerly kept by Woodruff and Turbctt,)
New Bloomfitld, Perry County, Ta.
AMOS ROBINSON, Proprietor.
This well known 'and pleasantly located hotel
has been leased for a number of years by the pres
ent nroprietor.and he will spare no pains to accoui
moilate his gnosis. The rooms are comfortable,
the table well furnished with the best In the mar
ket, and tha bar stocked with choice liquors. A
careful and attentive hostler will he in attendance.
A good livery stable will be kept by the proprietor.
April 8. 1871. tf ,
JjJAGLE HOTEL
. i NEW BLOOMFIELD,
Perry Couuly, Penn'a.
IF
AVI NO purchased tlte hotel formerly occu
Died by David II. Lupfer, situated ou North
Carlisle Street adjoining the Court House, I am
prepared to receive Uuiisitsut guests or regular
To all who favor me with their custom, I shall
endeavor to furulsh nrst class aueommodutlona, A
call Is solicited, i
GEORGE DERRICK.
Bloomfleld, March 9, 18G9.
SlOlyft
PERRY HOUSE,
New Bloouiflold, Pa. '
THE subscriber having purchased the property
on the Burner of Maine and Carlisle stronta,
opposite tha Court House, invitee all his frluuds
and former customers to give him a call as he Is
determined te furnish Brat class aoeommwlations.
THOMAS HUiVll,
I ML Proprietor