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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Root Pruning.

The experiments were made on the
apple and pear. A vigorous apple
tree. eight or ten years old, which had
scarcely made any fruit buds, has done
best when about half the roots were
cut in one season and half three years
later, by going half way round on OPP
posite sides in one year and finishing
at the next pruning, working two feet
underneath to sever downward roots.
1t always answered well also to cut
from such trees all the larger and
longer roots about two feet and half
from the stem, leaving the small and
weaker ones longer, and going half
way round. as already stated. The
operation was repeated three or four
years later by extending the cut circle
a foot or two further away from the
tree. BY this operation unprOductive
fruit trees become thickly studded
with fruit spurs and afterward bore
profusely. This shortening of the
roots has been continued in these eX-
periments for twenty years with much
success, the circle of roots remaining
greatly circumscribed. The best time
for the work. has been found to be in
the latter part of August and begin
ming of September, when growth has
nearly ceased and while the leaves are
yet on the trees, causing greater in
crease of bloom buds the following
year than when performed after the
leaves had fallen.-LOndo1l Garden.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
A Man In Stays.

Mr.. Richard A. Proctor, a we'll
known lecturer on astronomy, once
tried the experiment of wearing a
corset, and thus describes the results:
"When the subject of corset wearing
was under discussion in the pages of
The English Mechanic. | was struck"
he says, "with the apparent weight of
evidence in favor of tight lacing. l
was in particular struck by the evidence
Of some as to its use in reducing
corpulence. l was corpulent. l also
was disposed, as / am still, to take an
interest in scientific experiment. I
thought would give it fair trial. l
read all the instructions, carefully fol-
lowed them, and varied the time of ap-
plying pressure with that perfectly
stiff busk' about which correspondents
were so enthusiastic. l was foolish
enough to try the thing for n matter of
four weeks. Then laughed at myself
as hopeless idiot, and determined to
give up the attempt to reduce by arti-
licial means that supcrabundancc of fat
on which only starvation and much
exercise. or the air of America, has
ever had any real reducing influence.
But l was reckoning without my host.
AS the Chinese lady suffers, ! am told,
when her fcet-bindings are taken off,
and as the flat-headed baby howls
when his head boards are removed, SO
for a little while was it with me. l
found myself manifestly better in stays.
/ laughed at myself no longer. 1 was
too angry with myself to laugh. l
would as soon have condemned myself
to using crutches all the time, as to
wearing always busk. But for my one
month Of folly 1 had to endure three
months of discomfort. At the end of
about that time 1 was my own man
again"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
I.IoIre. ReIoIcr. "Uc fr Alive. APHin.'E
tNVua oaf hut T. FOund.o


Under date of JUL 8, So, Il. B. E'iglt, or
Windsor Locks, Conn, writes q p ain, modeSt
narrative which. from It's very smpllcityt it3
the true ring of fine gold. He !ys: MY
father is using HINTS Remedy and seems 10
be improving, in fact, he Is very ma II Dst'or
than he has bcou for alCng Time. lie had been
tapced three times TIE first time they got
from him sixteen quarts of water, The second
fine thirte IN quarts, and fully as much moro
tho thtr me, and he would constantly HI ap
again every time after he had been tapped
urtl he co,nnencel using Hunts kemeoy'
which ac.ed like magic IN his case, az no
bepun to Improve ut once, ana. now hiS
wateIy accumulation passes away through
TIE secre ions iturally, and he has none OF
that swelling or filling up Whlch was so
frequent ofoye the functions OF the kidneys
were res cred by the use of Hunts Reme1y;
Heis n well known citizen or this place, anu
has always been IN busiless here"
Again lie writes. November u, 1857;
al ber IN Jst chearfuly and truthtully ID
state, in regard 10 HINTS Remedy, that It's
use was tie saving of my father he. 1
spoke 10 you IN my previous letter IN reBaru
t. his being tapped three umeS' IL ls Ino
most remarkable case that has ever been
heard OF in q ; section. For man OF his
wears (sixty yeaIs) it Is most remarkable
cure. lie had heea unable to attend 10 MS
business more than year, ana was gwen up
by Tho doctors The first bottle or hunt
Remedy that he used gave instant reiief: ne
has used in all seven bottles, and continues
10 use il whenever he feels drowsy or slug
gish. aud it affords instant relief. He Is now
attending to his regular business and has been
several months. | am perfectly willing that
Won shf u'd publish this letter, as We thor
oughly believe that fathers life was saved by
using Hunts Remedy and these facts gwen
above may be a benstit to others suffering IN
like mann n from diseases or inaction of the
kidneys and liver"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Farm and Garden Notes.

White clover generally springs up
where bones are applied on old pas
lures.
1t is easier to grow rhubarb
from the seed than to get old roots, as
these seldom give satisfaction.
1t appears from Pliny's description
that the rhododendron of the ancients,
so poisonous to animal life, was what
we call oleander.
SCOT is quick in its action without
being too stimulating and makes an
excellent top-dressing for spring grain
and grass. 1t will destroy slugs on
winter grain.
AS to the management of the
hydrangea in spring, cut all the
branches well back, and dig in some
good manure around the plant, and
keep it well hoed during summer.
Camellias raised from seed will bios
som as certainly as any other plant
raised in that way. Budding and
grating do not cause plants to bloom;
these operations are employed to pro-
pagate varieties
DR.. Sturteyant says in cutting
potato for seed it seems, so far as he
at present knows, to be advantageous
to prepare the seed few days in ad-
vance to use and to place in such
position that their cut surfaces shall,
to certain extent, become dry.
Tomatoes will not do well on apOor,
stiff soil. The fruit will be small in
size and quantity and poor in flavor.
For rich flavor and smooth fruit, man
ure the soil with well-rotted stable
manure plowed under. Unleached
wood ashes makes a good additional
dressing.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Starting Plants Early.

A German paper gives the following
interesting method of starting plants
early: The seeds of peas, beans, cucum-
bers, etc, are started in frame, and
when little grown are lifted and the
roots dipped in mixture of clay,
chopped moss, water and loan, and on
withdrawal are sprinkled with firm,
dry earth. A piece of moss is then
flattened into the form of a plate and
little earth sprinkled on it. The
prepared plants are then placed on this
plate, the moss folded over the roots,
tied on so as to form a little ball and
set away on boards or shelves, until
the season for removing to the open
air comes, when they are planted, pot
and all, which gives them an early
start. a>f
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Hearing in InSec's.

The sense of hearing in insects has
been recently studied by Herr Gruber
He found the cockroach very sensitive.
On sounding violin-note when a
cockroach was running across the
floor the creature always suddenly
stopped. Again: number of these
cockroacheS were incloSed in glass
vessel, and on making a strong sound
there was evident agitation and excite
ment; some would fall down from the
glass as if paralyzed. A cockroach
was hung by thread from it's hind
leg; when it was quiet bow was
drawn sharply over the vic in-strings
at the distance of about four feet,
whereupon the insect was greatly ex-
cited, and struggled round, getting it's
head uppermost. Beetles also were
readily affected by sounds, but grubs
and ants gave no certain indications.
Of aquatic insects various kinds of
Corixa were tried. These would
often remain quite quiet for several
minutes, but, on tapping the glass
with glass tube, they rushed abort in
much agitation. A disk at the end of
a long rod, drawn to and fro in the
water near a quiet Corixa, produced
no effect; but, on conducting the sound
of struck bell into the liquid by the
rod, there was lively reaction; similar
ly when glass bell, stroked with a
bow, was brought to touch the water.
These creatures were also sensitive to
high violin-notes in air, to the sound
of metal plate struck with hammer,
etc. Still more sensitive to sound
were various aquatic beetles. On the
other hand, various larvae, especially
of Ephemerides, were unaffected; but
these were sensitive to mechanical agi-
tatiOn Of the water. Herr GrubeP
considers the response the insects
made to sound an indication Of true
bearing, RAa not mere reflex actlon.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
A Submarine Army OF TOrpcdOes.

A remarkable means of defense is
known as the "Graydon-Leach system"
and provides for the maneuvering of
fleets or torpedoeS under complete con-
troll, below the surface of the water, and
admitting of entire or partial withdraw
al at pleasure, to permit the passing of
friendly vessels, or enticing hostile YES
sells within the limits and then sur
rounding them with tOrpedoes that will
insure their destruction. The torpe-
does can be massed, moved in various
directions, and, in fact, maneuvered
similarly to bodies of troops, and, being
entirely submerged, give no signs OF ap-
proach to the enemy. The system is
comparatively inexpensive, and the plan
simple. No hostile fleet could enter a
harbor defended by it, and therefore its
novelty, simplicity and practlbll1ty
render it very valuable. Though we
have at present no adequate means of
defense for our coast and seaport cities,
yet byYthis system of torpedo defense a
hostile fleet could be kept beyond shell
ing distance of New York, Brooklyn,
San Francisco or any of our seaport
cities, and even the mouth Of Chesa
peaks Bay can be easily rendered inn
passlbla~-t94T GaftInset
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

French Photographs of the transit
in Algeria and spectroscopic observa-
tions indicate an atmosphere on the
planet. .
An apparatus for recording the
exact speed of train during its entire
run, including stoppages and startings,
has been invented by NJ. Pouzet.
There is tree in Arizona which,
when seaSoncd,is so hard as to turn the
edge of an aX. 1t Is known as the
deScrt-ironwood tree and makes mag
nilicent charcoal.
Milk has the power to absorb ohnox-
ious gases and cnluvia from the air
around it, and it should not be forgot
ten that the purcst butter ever made
may become tainted and poisoned in
one short hour 10y Objectionable sur
roundings.
II NJ. Risler made correct observa-
tions, the wheat plant never grows
upon any day when the temperature
of the air does not for period of
several hours at least rise above forty
three degrees Fahrenheit.
y visitor to the st. Bernard morgue
writes that in the wondrous air Of the
Alps, 5000 feet above the sea-level,
putrefaction is unknown, and the
bodies of those lost in the snow are
perfectly preserved from change.
A pon-conductor Of electricity has
yet to be found, for all substances
hitherto discovered are conductors of
the force under certain known condi
tions; but those which offer a great
resistance to it serve the purpose of
non-conductors in practice, although
they may be all classed as good or
bad conductors. The best conductor
known at present is silver; the worst
conductor is solid paratline.
DR.. Merkcl states that the hight of
an individual after a nights rest,
measured before rising from the bed, is
two inches greater than it is in the
evening, measured standing. There is
a gradual diminution in hight, caused
by the yielding of the plantar arches
and of the intcrvertcbral discs; and
sudden diminution, when the indi-
viduu rises, occurring at the articula-
tions of the lower extrcmitieS. The
sinking at the ankle is one-third of an
inch; at the knee, one-twelfth to one
eighth of an inch;a the hip two-ffths
of an inch. The shortening at the
ankle is probably due to the elasticity
of the cartilages. At the top there is,
in addition, 4 sinking of the head of
the femur into the 3otyloid cavity
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
FOR TIE FARM AND HONE.


When an animal chews its food and
spits it out--which is called pudding
it indicates diseased, overgrown,
or injured tooth. This interference
with the mastication produces indigeS-
tion and failure Of condition, but these
effects will soon disappear wlren the
cause is removed. The teeth should
be examined and those that are found
disordered in any way treated as may
be needed. If the. edges are sharp or
project, they should be rasped and
smoothed, or, if requisite, the tooth
should be removed. The trouble will
then cease.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
TIE NEW 5.

n. /. Dukes has been acquitted in Union
town, Pa, of the murder of Captain A. c.
Mutt. Thee was grost public Indignation Mt
the verdict, and Dukes sought protection OF
the sheriff. During the evening Dukes and
the jury were hung in effagy by the in
furiated people.
Robert V. Dodd, formerly prominent
citizen of Petersburg, Va, was shot ana
killed at Hunnewoll, Kan, ON Thursday
aveninc. during a difficulty with an unknown
man. The deceased was Confederate
older.
Tho tobacco factories ofW. T. Clark, W.
y Patton and l.. L.. Strause ut Danvllle' N"'
,alued at $1,000 have been burned OUT
rully insured. The buildings were tenanted
,y cirht firms, who lest stock and fixtures
.,stjmated at $4,000; insured.
The floods on the Mississippi, below Mem
ahis. are doing unparalleled damage. Houses
md stock are carried away, and but three
points of dry land are to be seen for tort!
niles between Memphis and Helena.
II has been ascertained that DR.. Bidlock,
of Philadelphia, acting rs the agent of Prince
Bismarck is negotiating for the purchase of
several million acres of land in Mexico for
the settlement of German emigrants. The
land selected is said to be rich in ores and
plants .4".
The Rev. John Jasper, of Richmond, is not
without good company in his opinion that
the world is ilat, and that 1.-THE sun DO
move" This is the doctrine held by the
Zetetic school of philosophy, which some
years ago made quite stir in England.
Colonel j. s. Gambler, of Governor Boyn-
tons staff, of Georgia, in attemptingto jump
from a train at Atlanta, was run over and
both his legs were cut off. 1t is thought that
he will die. -.-.-...-
The completion of the telegraph line on
the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad gives
Marianna, one of the oldest towns in Florida,
telegraphic communication.
c. n. B. Evans, of the Milton IN. c.
Chronicle is dead He commenced editorial
life about forty years aco aItd was the
author of the The Fool-Killer Letters >
He was member of the Senate of North
Carolina.
Major Edward D. Muhlenberg, late OF the
fourth artillery. United States army, died at
Lancaster, Pa, at the age of 81. He was
graduate of Yale College and civil engineer
OF eminence. II s- 's
A Legitimist meeting was held at Lille,
France, Sunday. Addresses violently at
tacking the republic were made. The memo
rial tablet in honor of Prof. S. f. b. Morse
have been unveiled in Rome.
Work on the new International Railroad
from Jacksonville, Fla, to Tampa and Key
West will begin to-day. General John b.
Gordon, president of the company, is here
directing in person.
Inc wnsKey and vino house of Ives,
Beecher & Co., at 9S Front street, New York,
have failed for nearly $500, 700. The paper
of the firm has ranked is the best on the
market.
"A dispatch from Butler, Pa, says Colonel
John NJ. Thompson, ex-Congressman, has
been arrested on charge of raising note
from $4OO to $4,000.
Rose Clair, H., had been entirely covered
by water. The committee found family OF
ten persons-the father and mother sick
living in the engine-room of an oldsaw mill.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Receipts

Tomato HaSh.--Chop cold roast
beef or boiled beefsteak very fine. Put
a minced onion and tea-cupful of
tomatoes on to boil. When the onion
and tomatoes are thoroughly done, add
the beef, small piece of butter, pep
per and salt to taste. Serve scalding
hot.
orange Patddi11g.-Two large oran-
ges pared and cut in pieces one inch
square, put in the bottom of pudding
dish, pour over them one cup of white
sugar; then make plain corn starch
pudding without sugar and pour it
over the orange and sugar. Let stand
and cool.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Important Proclamation.

The Hon. Peter Bowe is Sheriff Of
the City and County Of New York.
Recently, in conversation with one Of
our reporters, Mr.. Bowe proclaimed
the following fact: 81 consider ST.
jacobs OIL IN excellent remedy, and
one that ought certainly to find its way
into every household. Mrs. BoWo
always has II bottle of it there, and
makes a family remedy Of it.'--Ne'0
York EreaiaJ Telegram. ... 81
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
To Restore Fading Flowers.

Should the flowers be much withercd
and beyond the efficacy of cold water
readily to restore, plunge their stalks
about IN inch deep into scalding water,
and by the time the water becomes
cold the flowers will be restored and
fresh. Cut Off the ends of the stalks
which have been softcncd by the scald-
ing water, and restore the flowers to
the vases in cold water.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
"EP1aI.FcolTPI.AISTS.o ~

DIR. II. '. PmRcE, BufiN.O, n. y: Ded'
Sir--I write To tell YOU what your "Favoritt
Prescription" has done for me. had beeI
a great sufferer from female complaints, es
pecially "dragging-down," for over six year;
during much of the time unable to work.
paid out hundreds of dollars without any
benefit till took three bottles OF the Favor
ite Prescription" and never had any tliins
dome so much good i'll my life. l advise
every sick lady to take it.
MBs EMILY RHOADS, McBrides, Mich.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

No medicine has been known so efeetual in tho
cure Of all those diseases arising from nprre condi-
ton Of the blood Sooyirs Sarsapara or Blood and
Liver Syrup for the of Scrotua, White Swellings
rheumatism Pmples. Blotches. Eruptio1is. Venereal
Sores and DseNses. Consumption Goitre. Boils Gam
GERS and oil kindred diseases. 1t purfes the system.
brings color to tho checks and restores the sufferer to
normal condition Of health au1 vgor. ...
II is asserted that tho ordinary cosmetics used by
ladies are productive of great mischief: We believe
this is So and that better means of securing beauti
full complexion is to good blood 1cinc like
Seevilrs Blood and Liver Syrup which cleanses the
blood and gives permanent beauty to the skin.
or tho many remedies before the public for Nervous
Debility and knees of Nerve System ther
Is equal to Aliens Brain Food which promptly and
permanently restores n lost vigo-; il fails. 81
pkg SIX for s.. AZ druggists and ut Aliens Pharmacy
Bis First avenue, New York City.
When the Rev.-W. G. Richardson, of The
Amherst, Mass, Methodist Church got sick a
few Sundays ago, his wife took the desk and
preacheda sermon.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

Young and middle aged men suffering
from nervous debility, premature old age, loss
of memory, kindred symptoms, should send
three stamps for Part VII of pamphlets
issued by WoRID's DIsPENsARH MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

A taie-tcller may he trnth-teller,
but every one dislikcs the character of
Il person who goes from one house to
another and intercommunicates all he
sees or hears. ...
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Household Hints

Those who have remnants of plush
can take them to the picture frames to
be made Hnto plush frames and easela,
| 4 th!a eeas Of YsFhisA sapkss %
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

He that is taught to live upon little,
owes more to his fathers wisdom than
ne that has a great deal left him does
to his fathers care.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
THE DEAD CANNOT BE PRAISED.

nor if your lungs are badly wasted away can
you be cured by the use of DIR. Pierce 5
Golden Medical Discovery" 1t is, how
ever, uuequalled ns a tonic, Alternative, and
nutritive, and readily cures the most OBJ
stinate cases of bronchitis, coughs, colds, and
incipicnt consumption, far surprising in
efficacy cod liver oil. Send two stamps for
DR.. Pierce's pamphlet on Consumption and
Kindred Affections. Address WoRLD's DIS.
pRNsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

Natural petroleum, deprived of its color
and disagreeable oder, is what Carboline Is
made from. As now improved and perfected
il is a beautiful preparation, and performs all
that is claimed for ii rs hair restorer.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
The Frazer kxIc Grease.

Is the best in the market. II is the most
economical and cheapest, one box lasting as
long as two of any other. One greasing will
last two weeks. 1t received first premium at
the Centennial and Paris Expositions, also
medals at various State Fairs. Buy no other.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

At ST. Luke's Sunday school, in San Fran
cisco, in answer 10 the question. what Is
the greatest church festivalE little orphan
of six years promptly responded, "Ihe straw
berry fesfiYnlN "
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Tint Husband er NIIne

Chrolition collars and cuffs for gentlemen
are easily washed, and do not require ironing.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
THE WALL.

or Racho's larortnti,n "a ftil icrrd In tho l1ni
Disease is ont Ierodng Hc-od IN tic slarehter of tho
iunaCcuta. NJ thsrs, ytur &C ldft by admin >
t+,ring Now Iie " g,ce irstrnt Ici 81. II is the
sovereign hahn and healer OF coughs, c Ia aud erup
ID swoIth ia " ,iglt IN dsmlnds. 1t contains n
mnrphil IL
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Nnflafun Like II,

STRAIGuTEN your boots & shoos with Lyons
Patent Heel StiiIoncrs, and wear them again
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

debating society willtackle the question:
(Which is the most fun-to see man try 10
thread a needle Oh woman try TO drive
pnilYn
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

Rural dune Ito bycyclist, wreck cd in re-
trcat)--"I say you? Here's them SCISSORS
you ground, need grinding again"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

If you take two letters from money, how
many will be left? Oh, yes, We know tht!
conmdrum, but supposing you take money
from two letters, what then?
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
straw matting will make it much more
durable; and keep the mating fresh
and new.

S,ot falling On the carpet from
open chimneyS or cTeieasly handled
stove-pipes, if thickly covered with
salt, can be brushed up without injury
to the Garnet.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
"ASnnRh nIorna. y

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns.' 15c. Quick
relief: complete cure. Corns. warts, bunions.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

"Brst Couch Enlaam IN ihc World" Try II.
Price I0c. L. W. EEsMAE 4 Co., Augusta. Maine.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22
Cntnrrh rfhe RInddcr.

Singing irritation, inflammation, Kidney,
Urinary complaints, cured by Buchupaiba. 81
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-03-22

Is three times the man he was before using
Wells Health Remover. 81. Druggists.