Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1894 — Page 6

FARMERS IN SESSION. The I ifth Animal Farmers’ Institute Hehl at Decatur, Decemces 10 and 11th a Grand Success. The Farmers’ Institute convened at the court house Monday morning at ten o’clock. (s President G'. H. Martz, called the meet, ing to order and Rev. Gregg opened the institute with prayer, after which May or Quinn delivered the welcome address and in doing so, gave some points in agriculture which has led to the successful growth and prosperity of so many of our farmers in this county: the great advantages derived from the science of invention, of the various kinds of machinery that is being used, which is labor-saving on every hand and with profitable results. He desired that the farmers and all others in attendance at the institute should feel perfectly at home for the city gave them a hearty welcome. Win. Myers then gave an address on the subject, “Small Fruit,” giving practical ideas on their culture, which if carried out would be found of great benefit and veryprofitable. He ably pointed out the manner of.preparing the ground for the strawberry, the manner of setting the plants, cultivation, gathering and marketing, which if followed as Mr. Myers stated, would certainly prove ’proiltable as also all other small fruit of that class. He was followed by T. B. Terry in a short address on the subject, wondering why it was that if ■ growing of small fruits proved so profitable with a great many people, why it was that so many of our farmers do not raise a berry plant of any kind. They go to town and buy their fruit when they wish any, when they could have plenty every day and every meal with but little labor if done nt the proper time. He also gave hie views of planting, cultivating, gathering and marketing. The next subject on the program 'was, “Shall We Continue to Raise Wheat” by T. B. Terry. He said that he thought the time had come when the growing of wheat for making money from the farm had passed: that enough ought to be grown for home consumption—enough to routine the crops. That would mean a crop of wheat, clover, , corn, oats or such other crop as might be * deemed proper according to the soil. He t also spoke of the various ways and manner of preparing the ground for wheat giving very interesting information on that subject; also the different kinds ot wheat on soils, that the farmer may be able to raise the p-j-eatest amount per acre for his labor, giving the idea that our heavy clay soils will yield the largest crop and best quality of wheat, if properly underdrained and prepared for the seed and also, showing that clover will give Jhe greatest food to the wheat growth of any grasses grown. AFTERNOON SESSION. T. B. Terry "delivered an address on the subject, “Raising,and Caring for Clover.” He advised for the best results to sow clover seed in the-early Spring with probably a quart of timothy seed to the acre and about ten to twelve pounds of clover seed to produce a good seeding. For the best results from pasturing clover never pasture While young, but advises cutting when about a foot high and leave it evenly on the ground as it falls which constitutes a good mulching for the young clover and when the next growth comes on, the roots being well protected, it yields much more and a better quality of pasture. The next year the first crop should be cut for hay and the second crop can be cut for bay. -The second crop can be cut for seed or plowed under, if not plowed under, clover yields the largest amount of fertilizing material and plant food of anv grasses grown. Under this procedure the common red clover will produce in the manner described from three to five tons during the season: of course if one crop is cut for seed, the hay is, much less, ranging from two to three and one-half tons to the acre. The amount of seed raised from scarlet clover is from ten to twelve bushels, it is a cold weather grower, growing rapidly anytime of the winter when the ground is not frozen. The seed must be sown in the fall of the year as it is a winter crop. The question, “When is the best time to sow clover seed?” was discussed by several parties, some preferinu sowing in the fall and some in the Spring. The most successful time being in the month of February if the weather is open. ' J. J. W. Billingsley, of Indianapolis, was next introduced, and addressed the audience oh the subject, “Profiting by What We Hear.” First, how shall we profit by what we hear? It is storing up in our minds what we hear and wherever practicable putting them in practice. The great object of holding farmers institutes is to exchange thoughts from our experience in the work of agriculture. We hear from our neighbors from every portion of the county, from men who have made a scientific study of agricultural work and the way we can make these meetings profitable is by storing up in- our minds the ideas advanced from those of

• experience. The president then appointed a committee on resolutions as follows: W. K. Smith, John 0. Kramer, George Trick, Sylvester Campbell and John Barkley who wi’l report tomorrow morning. EVENING SESSION. The evening session opened at 7:30. T. B. Terry delivered an address on the •subject, “The Wife's Share,” which would naturally lead the mind to the principle of the great necessity for a more careful consideration between the contracting parties for matrimony. Under our existing law the wife can take one-third of the realtj and a certajfftamount of the personal. .'Mie husband cultivates the fields, raises wheat, jcorn, oatsand hay. The wif/ does the housework, looks after the children and what next, about ninety-nine times out of every hundred, if she has a garden to go to for fresh vegetables during’the slimmer, she is compelled to make it herself. If slie has her poultry yard replenished with a

goodly number of broods of chickens, she is compelled to look to work necessary for that department. Next comes the buttermaking: she either is compelled to go to l> the pasture and drive the cows to the yard or goto the field and milk wherever she may happen to find the cow or cows and then the duties incumbent necessary to produce the butter is all on her shoulders. ’ She supplies the table with vegetables " fresh from the garden one-half the year ’ jM’d generally all the root vegetables for 0 The year, also the table the year ’round r with milk and butter and on all special oc--8 casions a bountiful meal fresh from the 3 yard. To go back a little, the husband ‘ markets the wheat, oats and later on the corn or 1 f the corn has been put into pork then the pork is marketed. Does the good wife get a share? Oh no! He raised that, he is compelled to pay debts or deposit in 1 the bant The good wife markets whatever ’ she may be able to spare from her small * fruits, vegetable garden, poultry yard, and 1 the surplus butter she may have. After 1 the family has lived from the wife’s productions the entire season, “the wife’s share,” does she get it? No. Why? The 1 husband says, Jane are you going to town ' to-day? I haven’t any change, 1 wish you would get me a quarter's worth of tobacco. ’ If she is needing anything in the grocery line she is compelled to purchase it from 1 her surplus and so it is the case with all the domestic uecessaries of the household. 1 She is the purchaser from her supplus. ■ So it goes from year to year with her little accumulations that may be left and at the end of the k»*r"the looks over the little pile. She say.sSj'Now if 1 just had what 1 have had to pay for the groceries, childrens i dresses, shoes and a thousand and one 1 other things; yes, and what I let husband 1 have, which he promised to pay back, (but 1 he never will) 1 could get me a nice seal- ‘ skin sacque, a gold watch and have several , dollars left.” But no she does not get the share that belongs to her, but drudges out , her life in hopes of better times, but they < never come. i TUESDAY MORNING SESSION. 1 First subject on program was, “How to ! Raise and Market Hay for profit,” by J. M. Frisingey. He said he had morK than ten ( years experience in growing and marketing i hay. He advised farmers to always raise i the best qnality of hay for market. Timo < thy hay, being the leading grass to make * the best quality, and that it should be cut * and cured before wheat harvest. If you j wait until after wheat harvest the timothy t is too ripe, loses its seed and -color: I mean t by that the bright green proper hay color, t Then it is the best in nutrition, the c heaviest and sweetest. He suggested that ii farmers should use fertilizing on their u timothy meadows. Do not pasture your h meadows too much and with a proper amount of plant food being distributed over the ground he can have good and profitable tresults. Be careful to have it cured and properly housed as soon as cured and as a j, general rule it should be baled as soon as it f has passed through the sweat and dried, e by so doing you generally get the best u price, save the shrinkage, which is considerable and have-the room the hay occupied 11 for something else. Even the hay you ’ make for your own stock is worth much c more when properly made and cared for. f. That most of the hay that is stripped is n graded in the markets, therefore farmers it c is your duty to try raise the best kinds and tl quality for the markets to be profitable. P H. H. Myers diade a few remarks in ex- n planatioh of his ideas of making hay. T. B. Terry- next gave his experience in making clover hay. He advises cutting clover in the after part of the day and the g next day as soon as the hay is fairly cured i: on top.it should be raked up in large wind- t rows and left until the next morning when 1 it should be turned over and as soon as dry a put in the bam. He thinks with that man- s ner of making clover hay it is much more c profitable. c “Fam and Road Drainage” by J. J. W. c Billingsley. He read an article from a- s paper giving some good ideas on drainage, s also on irregation. He advised the under- i tile irrigation as the better method to pro- 1 ’ duce sufficient moisture for the soil to sup- ' ' ply the required amount necessary for the ] maximum crop on high lands. < , Miss Frances Thompson then followed with 1 ’ an Essay on “The Unappreciated Advantages of Farm Life.” There are certainly very many advantages , in rural life over every other. Husbandry is • man’s ti return! noblest calling. But it is also I a very palpable fact that too many of the real I advantages of agricultural pursuits are not properly appreciated. This fact is evident 1 from the number of those who leave it for i city life and other callings, as well as the rest- ; lessness and discontent of those who remain. ’ One of its greatest blessings is its healthfulJ ness. There alone do they enjoy the pure free , J air of heaven, waited over hill and dale, laden t with the sweet fragrance of woodland, orchard j and iqeadow. There too, they find pure in- 1 a spiring water, “the unadulterated ale of Father Adam” as it sparkles in the sunlight or gushes forth in the shady nook. There too they find the purest, freshest and most wholer some of food; fruits of the tree and vine, B meats of all kinds and everything of the besta * - sweetest and most savory. e In the city they must breathe the foul air, 1 making bad blood and consequently bad health e and eat unsavory food from the markets, r always more or less tainted aud unpalatable. The market is supplied with what the husband-

man would not consume. And In the city you never know from what cesspool of filth you quench your thirst. Alas! Too often these advantages and heaven-sent blessings are not appreciated until health and probably wealth is gone, and, too late, they appreciate, long for and envy the life of the farm, Again, the unhallowed influence that surround city life drags down its millions to the.prison, gallows and dishonored graves. The ratio is only one in farm life to a thousand in the towns, who become criminals, inmates of asvlums, penitentiaries and suicide’s graves. The man or maid who walks forth through green pastures and shady groves and hears the birds carol their praise and enjoys the sweet breath and sunlight of heaven is not subject to the temptations of intemperance, unchastitv and wickedness that surrounds the Inhabl tant of the crowded street. The influence and tendency is toward virtue, purity, worshijfand love. Instead of prostitution, debauchery and crime, for "evil communications corrupt good manners.” Map was created and put in the Garden of Eden to till it. After hiip came woman ns a helpmate, (and some say she has been after hlULfiYfirJince.) but however that may be, it

shows that tilling the soil wa* the first occupation of man, and he had not been so fond” of apples, farming might haye been a niAi o pleasant business ever since. It seems /hat Adam and Eve became dissatisfied with farming and did not appreciate their advautages. or the devil had a moi tgage on the premises, for they moved out and started up in some other country. But notwithstanding the soil was on i-sihl and agriculture got a backset and the decree went forth that “man should earn his bread by the sweat of his brow" yet farm life to dsv is only a pleasant recreation compared io that of grandfathers gud grandmothers. Thon they grubbed and cut down the forest, and plowed around the stumps with a Wooden plow and cattle; now the farmer rides on bis fine plow around smootn fields without stumps or stone. Then they harvested the grain with a sickle, bound it by hand and spent the winter tramping or Hailing a grist at a time and carrying it many miles on horseback io get it cracked for bread: now they ride on a binder and the grain is in shock; a separator drivis into the field and in a few hours it is In the grancry, and load up a flue express and drive to the steam roller mill with a grist that will last all winter. Then they mowed the grass with the scythe, raked it by hand, pitched it with a wooden fork: now they ride on the mower, and cut it down, ride on the rake and rake it, drive along the windrow and a loaded loads it. drive to the baru and pitch it with a horse aud the work is i done. Then they dropped the corn and covered it with a hoe and hoed it all summer; now they ride on the planter to plant and ride the cultivator to tend it, Then all winter long the sound of the ax, making rails or cutting tirewood and clear, tag the ground, rang out in the frosty air, or "nietramp, tramp, tramp of horses and the whack, whack of the flail oif TKe barn floor thrashing out the grain, could be heard: no rest, work never done the year’round. Now they sit by the cheerful grate, piled up with the black diamonds enjoying their comfortable houses, drinking cider or wine and eating apples aud nuts the winter through—no care, no work. With our modern improvements, one man to-day cau do more on a farm than ten men fifty years ago and not work either. So it was with woman's work as well. Fifty years ago they sowed their flax, pulled, broke, scutched, spun and wove it into linen, aud cut out and made the summer clothing for the family. They took the wool to the cardins- machine, spun, wove and made itdnto clothing aud knit it into stockings for winter. Then the hum of the spinning wheel, reel, warp and woof, the whir of the Shuttle shock of the loom was heard the winter long, even until the midnight hour by the dim light of a greased rag in a broken sauoer or a dipped candle—woman's work was never done; now the ladies employ their timKshopplng, buy their cloth or silk, take it to or tailor aud their clothes areknade in the latest fashion and they Sit dow/ to read a novel or play the piano and hardly know how to kill time. Then they cooked on the coals in the open fire-place: now the fine range makes cooking a pastime, and they spend their evenings on a sofa, driving or reading, conversing, playing and siuging by the dazzling light of a hanging lamp. Then they traveled on muddy roads on foot or horseback; now they drive in fine carriages over turnpikes. So you see the great advantage over Hie farm lifeof fifty years ago.'Surely farm life is the most independent and ought to be the happiest life of leisure In the world. The farmer can live like a king, independent of every other class, while all the world depends upon him for the necessaries of life. t These, my friends, are a few of the advantages of farm life"that we might mention and Which ought to make it the happiest, healthiest, most contented and appreciative of all conditions of mankind. Yet it is a lamentable fact that the farmers do not appreciate their many blessings and are the most discontented class of people in this freecouutry, and hoping that these institutes may assist them to appreciate their advantages, and that we may not say anything to have a contrary effect. We say, God bless the life of the farmer. afternoon session. Billingly on road drainage: He says a good system of road improvement consists in a thorough system of drainage. That the road bed should be made sufficiently high and crowning to permit the throwing all surface water to the ditches. There should be good open ditches on each side of the road, or tile of sufficient size to carry off the water that may be thrown into the ditches on either side. All low lands should be tiled near I(he road bed on each side in order to draw the water from the road bed quickly to prevent the road bed from being cut up by the use of wagons. The method of raising money for the improvement of public highways was next discussed, but very practical theory was brought forth. Henry, Krick then took the floor and advanced the idea that he thought the best method was to have the township trustee procure the tile in sufficient amounts so that each farmer could put into the ground the necessary amount of tile to drain all low lands along his farm and receive a credit therefore on the road tax'levied against him. Qurrles, conducted by John Barkley. What kind of stock handled for five years will produce the most profit? John P. Spooler gave his opinion that sheep are the best. Henry Krick expressed his opinion that hogs would be the most profitable. H, H. Meyers next expressed his opinion and thinks that sheep would for five years be the most profitabe, The President then made a few remarks and gave the genera) idea that all these opinions were given from the conditions of circumstances. The next business In order was the report of the Committee on Resolutions. Whereas. The amount of money appropriated by the State for the benefit and support of the Farmer’s Institute being entirely insufficient to meet the needs of the Institution to make it of the Interest it should be, and . Whereas, The amdbnt now received, to-wit, $45.00, does not by one half meet the necessary amount to get the necessary ability to address and advise, and to make the Institute of that interest that it should be. Therefore be it 1 Resloved, Bv the*Adams County Farmery Institute, that we will through petition ask the coining Legislature of the State to increase the apportionment from $5,000 to $7,000 to meet the Institute expenses. The resolution was adopted. It is further Resolved, That we ask the next Legislature topass a law requiring every land owner to cut and burn all obnoxious weeds, thistles, brlersynnd brush that may be found growing oh his portion of land occupied bythepnblic highway, in the months

- = # I Removal • I - . —» —»■»—■■» ffi We wish to call the attention of the public to the S £ fact that we have moved into our new quarters and || ( ‘ are better fitted than ever to serve our patrons. Be- g ■* '.I 8 sides a full line of ■ I STAPLE DRUGS| g We have a large assortment of attractive I jdoliday (Joodj, I || that wc are anxious to have you examine, at prices to g 8 suit the stringency of the times. i Thanking you for past favors that has helped to £ 8 our success, we kindly solicit your patronage at the new S g stand. / I V. H. NACRTRIEB. | B East ’Side Second St., Decatur, Ind. g

of June apd Aygust and last of October of each yean * 'j It was put to' vote and carried by a unanimous vote. And be it further Resolved, That we will earnestly, and with all honorable means that we can command do everything in our power by petition and otherwise against any and all combines, trusts or organized lobby companies that may be sent to the State Capitol at the meeting of the next Legislature, for the purpose of securing a change h» the fee and salary law of county and township offices. The resolution was carried unanimously. And be it further Resolved. That we, as some of the farmers, of the several townships in Institute assembled, do most cordially thank the good people of the City oLDecatur, for f helr kindness and hospitable attention shown us during the time we spent in Institute work In your city. Resolution carried unanimously. Aabon Pence, Chairman. The next business before the Institute was the election of officers for the coming year. The election was by ballot. The following are the names of President and Vice-Presidents: . G. H. Martz, President. John Barkley, Union township. W. R. Smith, Root. H. A. Foreman; Preble. William Weldy, Kirkland. H. H. Meyers, Washington. William Jackson, St. Marys, Sylvester Campbell, Blue Creek. J John McKean, Monroe. Samuel Hocker, French. Welley Watson, Wabash. J.Jj. Swartz, Jefferson. H. Krick, Secretary. Davis Dailey, Treasurer. The Institute adjourned to meet on the call of Case is the place to get fresh drugs. Case willjfurnish you the freshest and nest drugs. Holiday Prices at Moser’s Gallery. 208-ts Have you seen '-those bookie* at Case's drug store. Coffed, Tea and Spices of all kinds at Jacob Yager & 80. d212?3ww39-3H A good policy is to patronize people with experience.—Moser, Artist. 181tf A full line of Groceries of all kinds at Jacob Yager & Co’s, store. d212-3w39-3 See a splendid line of lamps at Case’/ drug store. You can find the finest line of Christmas candy in the city at Jacob Martin’s Star Bakery. A beautiful set of dishes will be given away. 109tf Examine 'Moser’s photographs and compare with others and convince yourselves, is all we ask. 181tf Take advantage of the reduced prices on Photos during Holidays at Moser’s Studio. d212-tfwß9-l a Blackburn & Miller have more new novelties in holiday goods than ever before shown in Decatur. Prices rea sonable. d207-3w Peaches, Apricots, Cherries. Raspberries, Strawberries and Damson Plums at 25c per can at Jacob Y ager & Co. x d212-3w39 3 Blackburn & Miller have the largest stock of books in the city. Call and look over them. 15 and. 25 cent leaders. d209-8w Moser, the photographer, has in his employ Mr. W. B. Moore, a flrst-olass / artist of fifteen years experience. 181tf

For Salk-A good upright Piano at. Falk & Erwin’s for 8150 and a good Parlor Organ for sls. 212tf 39tf w — — Go and see Coffee Bro’s for your Holiday j Candies, Nuts, Oranges, Bananas. Figs. Dates, Grapes, Apples and Fine Cakes. 38-8 Work called for and delivered in 24 hours and guaranteed fist-class at Miller’s Steam Laundry. Geo. W. Roop keeps constantly on baud a fine assortment of the best hand-made shoes in the city for 82 50 a pair. 195tf Cement patching made a specialty at Geo. W. Roop’s shop. 195tf You are invited to call and examine the fine line ot holiday gpods now on display at Blackburn andMiller’S. dao7-8w At Geo. W. Roop’s shop you can get your shoes half-soled for 20 tb 60 cents. 3 195tf CITY MILLS FLOUR sold at 30 cents small sack; 60 cents large sack, and 82.40 per barrel. Call at mill or at Jacob Yager & Co.’s. d 25 ts All laundering ajc Miller's Steam Laundry, is positively guarnteed to be the finest that has ever been done in this city, or no charges will be made, we respectfully solicit a trial. d4lwW Laundry work called for and delivered to any part of the city and guaranteed first-class. Miller’s Steam Laundry. First and Monroe Streets. HUGHES’ WHITE LABLE Pale Ale in pints, 15 cents per bottle at ‘•Curley” - Radamacher’s. d4lwlotf Pan candies at the Peoples Bakery and Rustaurant, three doors South of Post Office. 45 ts For the Best Bread, Pies snd Cakes, Call at the C. & E. Bakery. 8 ly Albert Schurger Prop. Buy olives in the bulk at the Peoples Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of the Post Office. 45 ts Boarding and lodging at the Peoples! Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of Post Office. 45 ts — r*. ..... We bake every day. Give us a trial A fine home made bread can be had by calling on us. City Restaurant. Money to Loan—At 6 per cent, on long time. Abstracts, insurance and collections. Farm and city property tor sale. Call on Schurger, Reed & Smith. 42tf. 1 * —- — « A few choice lots yet tor sale at an extremely low price in the new addition to the city of Decatur. For price and terms ca ll on Grant Railing. 43-ts-i 50 Dozen heavy weight KNEE i PANTS at 25 cents per pair at Ike Rosenthal’s stf 3?ry Whites Famous Home Made r Bread at the Peoples Bakety and Restaurant, three doors South of the Post office. ' 45 ts When in the city stop at the C. & E. Bakery and Restaurant, for the best 5 mealsand lunch. Albert Schurger g i‘y Proprietor. J J. D. Lewton, The Artist, has es- - tablished an office over the People’s r Restaurant, and if making a specialty of all life size wofk. Mr. Lewton Js » )( graduate from the Zanerian andfttfe o f i the ■■■

The king of fruit laxatives is East India Banana Syrup. Are you troubled with Indigestion, Constipation or any Irregularity of the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. If so. try a bottle of "Banana Syrup, only 25 and 50 cents a bottle at Blackburn & Miller’s. 22-42 Lookout! For the ailments of children, colds, fevers, disordered stomach and bowels, the Banana Syrup has ne equal. It is so pleasant to the taste, they are always ready to take it. It is perfectly safe and only 25 and 50 cents a bottle. For sale by Blackburn & Miller. ' 22-42 For Sale—Brick and TUe.Ctt you want to purchase, call and see our tile. Will be glad to give prices. Sizes from 3 to 2S inches. Willtake 500 cords of wood for tile. Krick, Meyers & Co. 85tf . are paying the highest; cash prices for Clear White Ash logs, cut 12 feet long, 12 inches and over at the top end, must be clear and staight. 48 ts A Great Offer! Don’t miss it. This offer is given for ten days only to advertise our studio. * First Class crayon 81.50 value 810.00 “ . “ water color 83.00 value 15.00 “ “ pastal 83 50 value 820.00. d196w361f Lewton Art StudioAll kinds of repairing such as replacing buttons, neck bands, &c., neatly done free, of charge, at Miller s Steam Laundry First and Monroe Streets, d4lwlotf Notice to Tax-Payers. All persons owing delinquent taxes can pay them without cost between now and tne Ist day of January, as on January 1,1895, the tax collector will call on you in person. Yours. Dan. P. Bolds, Treas. d2os'-26w38 4 ’ ■ ————— ■ Notice to Teacher.» For the months of November and December, 1894, and January February, March and April, 1895, applicants for .teacher s license will be requlred.to answer a list of questions based upon the essays of John Ruskin, Ginn & Co’s, edition. This Is one of the Indiana Teacher’s Reading Circle books for 1894-5. Respectfully, J. F. Snow, Co. Supt. A NEW ENTERPRISE. Henry Diemer has moved his Upholstering Shop to the room formerly occupiea by Falk &_Erwin’s music store, where you can always find him. All work promptly done and guaranteed. Spring Mattresses and all others made to order. Buggy tops made or repaired. Carriage Cushions made a specialty. Prices to suit the times. TO INDIANAPOLIS On account of the bonvocatlon of the Scottish Rite Masons at Indianapolis, • Ind., the G R. & I. will sell round trip tickets on December 11th and 12th for $4 40. J. Bryson, Ag’t. . HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS. I Low rat? excursion tickets will be sold i between all Clover Leaf stations and points on connecting lines on usual holiday limits Nearly all points in Ohio, Indiana, 111. inois, Missouri, Michigan, Western New j York and Pennsylvania may be reached at . the usual reduced rates. , Call on nearest agent or address, L. L. 6 Jenkins, Gen’l Pass, agent, Toledo, O. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING, ‘ If you want .something for nothing c now is your chance. The City News Stand has in its posession fourcomplete volumes of the beautiful scenes of the White City and - eleven parts of the - Portfolio of National Photography, thu » first part of each volume will given ? free to any new subscriber of The i Daily Democrat who takes the pat per a month, or to any of our old sub-eribers-who will pay a month In adanee.