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The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
HOUSE AND FARM.
Agricultural Paraeraphs.


The methods for success on the farm
have changed-in the advance of agri-
cultural science and economy, the ad-
vantages of certain locations may have
changed, and the true economies of
business have changed-but the oppor-
tunities for success have neither faded
nor changed.
The public roads in Prussia are lined
each side with row of fruit or other
useful trees, which are cared for by the
government, and private companies that
build high roads are similarly Obliged
to line them. The crop from these trees
is annually rented out and the revenue
obtained helps to keep the roads in re-
pair.
By arecentact ofthe Maine legislature,
poultry cannot be exposed for sale, ex-
cepting live chickens and young geese
or ducks, unless the entire head, en-
trails, feathers; and contents of the
crop are removed. It is found that the
law does not interfere with the profits
of the seller, and consumers receive
their poultry in much sounder condi-
ton than by the present custom of SELL
ing it with only the feathers removed.
Sewers, cesspools, cisterns, and old
wells should never be ente, ed until it
has been certainly ascertained that they
are not charged with gases and vapors
deadly to human life. To insure the
safety to any one compelled to descend
into such places it is necessary to lower.
by means Of a string or wire, tin pan
or other (flat vesseD containing small
quantity of ordinary gunpowder, and
then ignite that by dropping live Goals
on it. After the explosion it is we'll to
lower lighted candle to the bottom. If
1t continues to burn, it can be taken as
sure test that all danger is sremoved, and
the descent can safely be made.
This principle of careful selection OF
seed should not stop in the vegetable
garden but may with profit be extended
to the grain field and forest. In every
grain field variations in growth and pro-
ductlveness occur, and the farmer who
has eyes educated to such things will be
sure to find them. Taking grain for seed
from bin in which the entire crop has
been stored may answer very well. but it
is not the way to make progress or i'm
prove q variety. The best and cleanest
plot, whether it be large or small, should
be taken for seed, and kept separate
from the main crop. This rule applies to
all kinds of grain, and if every farmer
would practice 1t we would hear less of
deterioration or the running out of yarie-
ties.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
Decorative Note.

Painting on brass is newer than on
elk or satin. Plaques, trays, candle
sticks of Furnished brass are now sold
for decorating. They are more durable
than many things which have been nsed
for art work, and are growing in favor.
Banner screens are more used than
wall banners. They are hung from a
brass rod which is fastened to the man
telplece. Flowers are prettier than land
scapes for such purposes, though some
times marine views look we'll painted
on satin. Animals heads are often used
for decorative purposes. and are verY
effective when well executed.
A clock stand may be made by cover
ing a round, square, or other shaped
block of wood with plush or velvet. A
small braid over thn edges, and mono-
gram or medallion painted or embroi-
dered on the front, is all the Ornament
necessary.
A portiere of dotted Swiss muslin
having tiny spangles sewed between
each dot on both sides of the muslin,
and the portiere edged with narrow
gold lace, is beautiful Ia effect.
Delicate Lambrequins for your guest
chamber may be made at odd moments
Of the popular and pretty darned net;
trim the edges with lace, and line with
colored si!esia which is pretty and in
harmony with its environments.
Really handsome mats are made of
felt with borders Of daisies and of golden
rod, or of poppies and green leaves,
worked with crewels. If you purchase
the pattern so much used by which you
can stamp YOUR pattern yourself, the ex-
pense is triling. A very pretty mat is
of blue felt with scroll like border.
worked with yellow. Scarlet and can.
airy color, olive and old gold are all very
tastefully used together.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
Thoughts on Housekeeping.

Brain power makes our civilization.
The iron horse which crosses the conti-
nent, the floating fleets which traverse
the sea, the sending of magic words
which, in less than time almost, encir.
Gle the globe, the powerful machinery
of our manufactures, the swift reaper,
the delicate astronomical and philoso-
phical instruments are all the result of
superior intelligence. The work of
great minds has not only accomplished
wonderful things in the material world,
but it shows great results in the forma-
ton and upbuilding of governments,
and in the mental and moral training of
nations. Men of powerful intellect
have been instrumental in making our
government what it is, and to-day multi
tudes are led and taught by the brain
workers of the land. This God given
power is not always used to the best pur-
pose, but its influence is none the less
evident.
AS the most powerful minds accom-
plish great results, 80 the work of a
superior mind shows even in the humble
things of life. The mental capacity and
power of a person affects to greater or
less degree his whole life both physical
Ay duO uOIdlly. LII tuc CdSc O1 CulluTeL,
and in the small details and humdrum
duties of busy housewife is this mental
superiority Of one individual over an
other often seen. Brain work many
times lessons physical labor and reduces
great tasks to small ones. Any woman
of ordinary capacity will not have to
look far to see how much time and labor
Inay often be saved by planning, arrang-
ing, and systemat1zlng the duties which
she has to perform. "Let YOUR head
save your heels" is very homely ex-
preston, but it is advice which means
great deal, and if it were needed there
would be vast amount of labor and
trouble saved in many household. No
matter what the occupation is, unless
the mind is appli ed to the task it will
There needs to be a more intelligent
housekeeping. It must be taken as a
whole, and in detail, and each depart
ment made to yield the best results with
the least labor. When women learn to
economize their time, their steps, and
work by careful thought, the drudgery
of the household will be greatly lessened.
How many trips are taken up and down
stairs empty handed! how many careless
things are done which result in hours Of
hard work! Anyone who has had ex-
perience with raw servants can easily
appreciate the difference between the
work of capable woman and that of
one with no mind to plan or execute.
There is still greater difference be-
tween an intelligent, careful houssk keel
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

Business failures are reported quite
at Winnipeg, as a result of
the almost total collapse of the real es-
tate boom which placed two-thirds of
the people in condition bordering on
about two years ago.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
HAY-FEVER.

Ihave been I aHay-Fever sui.
ferer three years; have often
heard Ely's Cream Balm spoken
of in the highest terms did not
take much stock in it because
of the many quack medicines.
A friend persuaded me to try
the Balm, and with the most
wonderful success. T. s. GEER,
Syracuse, N. Y.
CREAM BALM will, when ap-
piled by the finger into the nos
trils, be absorbed, effectualiy
cleansing the nasal passages of
catarrhal virus, causing healthy
secretions. II allays intiamma-
ton, protects the membranal
Innings of the head from colds /;
completely heals the sores and
restores the sense of taste and
smell. Beneficial results are
re allied by q few applications.
A thorough treatment tDill cure.
N the head. Agreeable to use.
} cents a package, by mail or at
,uEps. 0wapo. N "
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

or and one who takes no pains to inform
herself about the best methods of doing
the work in her house, and the best
ways of planning and providing for
Il
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

Ex-Secretary William M. Evarts is to
deliver the annual address at the joint
exhibition of the Vermont State Agri
cultural society and the Champlain Val
ley Association at Howard Park, Bur-
lington, in September.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
Family Help in Farming.

Rural New Yorker.-A poor man on
farm, to be successful, should enlist the
interest and cooperation of his> family.
The best way know of to do that, is to
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
Pretty Aprons.

Fancy aprons are now in vogue for
morning and even evening home wear.
They are made of cambria, plain and
figured muslin, and even of null or in
silk, and are trimmed with embroider-
les, laces and ribbons. One style is
made with fine plaits of cambria meet
ing in the center, bordered at the side
With handsome open work embroidery.
The bib is of the embroidery, and is
pointed below the waist, where it meets
the perpendicular plaits. A more
elaborate apron is made, alternating
stripes of muslin with lace insertion, full
lace frills all around, a pocket surrounded
y by lace and clusters Of loops Of satin rib.
bon. A dressy appearance is given by
ornamenting the front of the apron be-
low the bib with several frills of lace.
Charming little aprons are made of silk
or satin and trimmed with Spanish or
French lace in white or black-some-
times both, and loops of ribbon or sprays
of flowers.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

Prince Bismarck. Pope Leo XIII. and
the Khedive of Egypt re'all seriously
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

WooDBERRY, MD.-Rev. WI. Johnson says:
II have used Browns Iron Bitters in my fam
lily and they have proven asplendidhealth in
yigorator."
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
Retention Of Juices in Cooking
Meats.

Existing thus in liquid state in our
ordinary flesh meats, it is liable to be
wasted in the course of cookery. especi-
ally if the cook has only received the
customary technical education and re-
mains in archaeological ignorance. To H.
lustrate this, let us suppose that leg of
mutton, a slice of cod, or piece of sal
mon, is to be cooked in water, "boiled,"
IS the cook says. Keeping in mind the
fact that in its liquid state alum is diffusi-
bic in water, the reader may now stand
as scientific umpire in answering the
question whether the fish or the flesh
should be put in hot water at once, or
in cold water, and be gradually heated.
The "big-endians" and the 'little-endi-
ans" OF Liliput were not more definitely
divided than are certain cooking author
tiles on this question in reference to
fish. [ refer to the two which are prac-
tically consulted in my own household,
that by Mrs. Beeton, some sheet
tablets hanging in the kitchen. Mrs.
Beaton says pour cold water on the fish,
the tablets say immerse in hot water. Con-
timing our attention at present to the albu-
flesh is put in cold water, which is
gradually heated? Obviously a loss of
-alhumen by exudation and diffusion
through the yrste-,~ gate especially in the
case of sliced fish or of meat. exposing
much surface Of fibres cut across is
also evident that.such loss of albumen
will be shown by its coagulation when
the water is sufficiently heated. Prac-
tical readers will at once recognize in the
"scum" which rises to the surface of the
boiling water, and in the milkiness that
is more or less diffused throughout it,
the evidence of such loss of aIbumen.
This loss indicates the desirability of
plunging the fish or flesh at once into
hot water enough to Immediately coag-
ulate the superficial albumen, and there.
by plug the pores through which the in
ner albuminous juice otherwise exudes.
But this is not all. There are other
juices besides albumen, and these are
the most important Of the favoring con-
stituents, and, with the other constitu-
ents, of animal food, have great nutri-
tive value: so much so that animal food
is quite tasteless and almost worthless
without them.-W. Matieu Williams, in
Popular Science Monthly.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

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The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
We recommend Wise's Axle Grease.
Instantly Relieved.

Mrs. Ann Lacour of New Orleans, La,
writes:-I have son who has been sick for
two years; he has been ATTENDED by our lead
ing physicians but all to no purpose. This
morning he had his usual spell ofcoughing,
and was so greatly prostrated in consequence,
that death seemed imminent. We had in the
house bottle of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam
for the Lungs purchased by my husband
who noticed your advertisement yesterday.
We administered it according to directions
and he was instantly relieved.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

The Travers County Agricultural society
has been organized,
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

For nearly "a years have been a victim
of Catarrh. have tried many remedies,
receiving little or no relief. bought one
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm and derived
more real benefit from that than all the
rest added together. You can recommend
it as being safe and valuable mcdioine.-
A. L. Fuller, Dandy, N. Y.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
The Minnesota wheelman's meet opens
Auunaf 90 of Minnoan

DON'T die in the house. slough on Rats" Clear
out rats. mice fies roaches bed-bugs 15c.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
The Frazer Axle Grease is the best and,
intrinsicalIY. the cheapest.

Bakers Pain Panacea cures pain in Ma
and Beast. For use externally and internally
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

IRRITATION, indamm alton. all Kidney and Urinary
Complaints. cured by "Buchu-Paiba." ST..
The Georgia house voted $1,000, 600 for a
new canitOl
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25
Ladies & children's boots and shoes canno,
run over if Lyons Patent Heel Stlffeners used

PersOnaI-Men Only.
The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will send
Dr.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts and
Electric Appliances TRIAL for thirty days to mon
young or od) are af1ictedwith nervous debility
lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration Of health and
manly vigor. Address as above. N. B.-No risk
is incurred, as thirty days trial is allowed.
For Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Depression Of
Spirits and General Debility in their various forms
also as . preventive against Fever and Ague. and
other Intermittent Fevers. the '.Ferro-Phosphor-
ated Elixir of Callsaya," ," made by Caswel, Hazard
L Co.. New York, and sold by all Druggists, IL the
best tonic; and fol patients recovering from Fever
or other sickness, it has no equal.
Wise's Axle Grease never gums.
The Dickinson press., 1883-08-25

''That is often spasmcdic. The laugh
ing or crying muscles are often excited
in the convulsions of death when there
are no corresponding feelings. In the
same way there are often muscular con-
tortions of the mouths of infants, who
are believed to be smiling, when, in fact,
they are troubled with stomach ache"
tHave you ever observed the visions
and ecstatic delights that are often
spoken Of by religious writers?"
Certainly: They are quite common,
and not at all confined to religious per-
sops. Experienced physicians testify
that most persons die in a state of trance.
Although they are apparently conscious
they pass away In state OF dreaming.
Often they seem to beIlistening to music
beckoned by angels"
"And do you regard such exhibitions
Is purely physical?"
are controlled by the ordinary thoughts
ucation and imagination Of the subject
IS IS Controlled, GENERALLY % Ms' a q dream % is a a
reproduction of q waking thought. The
curious tumble of subject in a dream is
the result of absence of volition. There
is suspension of the functions Of the
'nedian tract of the brain. The same
thing occnIs in the mesmeric trance.
The suspension may be temporary, and
then tho person may uot only return to
consciousness, but remember some of
the curious things seen in the vision.
Something of the same nature occurs in
taking opium. In the early stages of
opium eating the subject appears to have
mental operations going, on at once. One
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-14
State News.

The newly elected officers of the Young Peoples Literary society of Meriden are:P Pres ident, Sherman w. Barker; vice president, Jacob Beisiegel; secretary, E. w. Beecher,
 and treasurer, Silas J. Peck.
 The South Norwalk girls who put their
 names ln hat bands may get cured of their
 foolishness sometime. A near relative IS
 corresponding with one of these girls under
 the guise of a stranger in the far West.
 Messrs. Bushnell and Draper caught three
 and half bushels of suckers up the She tucket river, Wednesday. This makes eight
 barrels they have sent to the New York mar four pounds. The total weight of fish was about ton.
 Michael Coffee, of Stonington, who was recently injured by jumping from moving train, is not expected to recover. He is said to have made 1t rule for many years never to leave 8 car while it was moving and his accident occurred at almost the first deviation from his rule.
 Captain D. Tracy, who was pastor of the l Ansonia M. E. church 26 years ago and will
 be remembered by some of our oldest eiti- zsns, filled the pulpit of the Congregational church on Sunday morning. In the after noon he addressed 8 union meeting at the same church, Revs. B. P. Payson, W. c. Roberts and E. Cunningham taking part in the preliminary exercises Captain Tracy's special mission was to ventilate the wrongs that practiced upon seamen and to raise funds to assist him in mitigating them by the passage of proper acts by Congress.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-14
finantiiaI
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.
 The stock market to-day was irregular and unset tied and the tone in weak for the most of the list. The prospective amorg the Iowa roads together with variety of fresh in gard to the rate cutting in the West which strued by many to indicate spread of the to St Louis and Chicago business were the chief reason for the osettled feeling The besrs selected the Will ards as the easiest stocks with which to depress the market and they twisted and turned the of the Oregon TransconttnentAl company passing it's regular dividend to all sorts of unfavorable shapes in heir efforts to force the prices shares down. Tn was very little support apparent and th stocks closed at the lowest figures of the day. Oregon Transcon- tinental closed 21 down, Northern Pacific preferred 21 and Oregon Navigation ?. Lake Shore was also hammered by the bears ts-day and closed the next lowest In marked contrast with the general market the Coal shares were very strong and they all closed at an advance This especially the with Reading, which advanced on active buying induced mainly by the favorable statement of the company October showing largely increased earnings and rec vival of talks about the company paying dividend on both common and preferred. The stock closed 25S higher than last night. The other Coal shares were up mainly in sympathy The specialt1es were also irregular. Alton and Terre Haute preferred closed l higher, Norfolk and Western l and Oregon Improvement l. Lackawanns, New Albany and Gen. tral closed 2 lower, Memphis and Charleston pre- ferred and Quicksilver preferred
 Money continues easy and to day rates were 2a2H per cent. throughout.
 Exchange closed dull at 4s2a482k.
 Governments closed firm
 [Clostng prices reported the private wires of BUNNELL SCRANTON, Bankers and Broksrs.l
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-14
College IEenna.

A very attractive programme has been ar- ranged for the praise service to be given Sunday evening. MT. F. B. Kellogg, '83 will give violin solo and solos will be rem dered by Messrs. Jones and Turtellot. Mrs. Robertson is also expected to sing.
 The bicycle club have elected the foll ow- ing officers: President, Maxwell '85; secreta- ry and treasurer, Hyde '86; captain, Hutch ins '86, Shelf; lieutenant. Atwood '86, Shelf. The club decided to enter the league of Amer ican wheelmen and to hold series of races next June, open to all.
 The number of students at Princeton this year is five hundred and twenty seven.
 After the concert at Amherst Wednesday evening the Glee club were entertained by one of the ''Greek letter societies'' at free supper. Returning to Northampton they sereneded Smith college much to the delight of the young ladies.
 The Nation has closed it's columns to the senior society debate, after printing nearly 8 dozen communications.
 The Yale men in Wilkesbarre, Pa., have formed an alumni association and will hold their first meeting during tho holidays. President Porter is expected to be present.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-14
Fair Haven,


 The neektie entertainment at the Second church on Wednesday night netted the so- ciety about $50.
 Mrs. Mary E. Moore is visiting for few weeks among her many friends in New York city.
 The entertainments given by the ladies of the Methodist church on Wednesday and Thursday evenings were very largely at- tended.
 Several of our people attended the ball on Wednesday evening of the Firemen's Mutual Aid society.
 The borough tax of two mills laid at the annual meeting last June is in the hands of Collector s. B. Hill for collection.
 The schooners Harvest Home, Captain Stratton master, Ella Long, Paine master, Ada K. Damon, Higgins master, Walter M. Young, Young master, arrived yesterday loaded with oysters from Chesapeake bay.
 Polar Star lodge No. TT, I. O. O. F., will hold their annual sociable Tuesday evening, January 15, at Central Hall.
 Frederick W. Foote, clerk in Beebe's gro. cery, has leased the vacant store in Bradley's block and will open it soon with 8 well as. sorted stock of fruits, confectionery and cigars.
 466L0rQhy aG the residence or the brides mother on East Pearl street. Miss Nettie Wilson and George T. Hewlett were united in the holy bonds of wedIock, the Rev. Burdett Hart tying the silken knot that made the twain one. The wedding was pri- vate, only the families being present Mr. and Mrs. Hewlett after the ceremony started of on a short wedding trip. The couple have many friends who heartily extend to them their best wishes.
 Mrs. May Conine and little daughter started yesterday for her home in Dillon, Montana, her mother, Mrs. Anson T. Moul- throp, and sister, Miss Jennie, accompanying them as far as New York city.
 The gathering of greens for the trimming of churches for Christmas has commenced in good earnest and all are taking advantage of the fine weather we are having in harvesting the running vine, princess feather, box, fir, pine tree and the ivy.
 The oyster dredge steamer Florence ar- rived on Wednesday loaded with oysters caught of Bridgeport consigned to dealers here. The cargo was unloaded yesterday morning and the boat sailed away.
 The sloop Kate Rowen arrived yesterday from Orient, l.. l., with furniture for Charles Hughes
 At the annual convocation of Pulaski chap ter No. 26, R. A. M., on Wednesday even ing. the following companions were elected and duly installed for the ensuing year: J. B. Cunningham, H. F.; Francis Ray, K ; J. F. Potter, B.; s. ". F. Andrews, secretary; A.