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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
Forage and Pasture Grasses,

In view of the well-ascertained de-
generacy of seeds caused by climatic in
huences, farmers now look for new
supplies from distant sources. Years
ago such practice was considered the
impolicy of careless husbandry, the re-
suit of that thoughtlessness which
"talIeth no thought for the morrow"
but with the present cheap and rapid
means of transportation that idea has
passed away, and this spring carloads
of oats have come to Madison county
from Michigan, which have been sold to
farmers at tifty-fve cents per bushel.
Testimony is constantly accommodating
in favor of orchard grass as one of the
best species of forage or pasture grass.
es, and we are confident that the inter.
ests of dairymen would be greatly pro.
NOTED by its more extended growth. Ii
will thrive on most soils, as it has an
abundance of roots and is a perennial
grass of strong, rank growth.-Home,
stead
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
LIVESTOCK NOTES.

AN occasional clump of shade trees
for cattle to shelter under is appreciated
at this season of the year.
SHORTAGE of pasture is much more
injurious than flies, which often get the
blame for stock doing poorly.
GIVE horses a liberal allowance of
grain and good hay while they are
working hard at harvesting. Feed reg
ularly and water them as often as pos
sible.
WATCH closely that work horses are
not overdone during the hot days. Two
or three hours at time is quite long
enough to have horse pull a heavy
binder on very hot day.
If mares which have young colts
must be worked during harvest keep
the colt in a cool box stall in the barn.
both colt and mare will be better off
and the possibility of crippling with
the machines will be avoided.
ALLOW your stock to Craze durilg
the early morning and late evening.
They are free from flies and it is cool
and pleasant at those times. If shut in
a small yard in early evening and Kept
there until late in the morning they
will not do SO well. Orange Judd
Farmer
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
PRESERVED STRAWBERRIES.
A Brand New Recipe Which Is Recon-.
mended to All Housewives.

A Brand New recipe winch LIS RECON-
mended to All Housewives.
It is customary to recommend new
recipes by saying that they are given
by old and experienced housekeepers.
In the present instance the method is
one employed by young housekeeper
who could give many points to her
elders were it not for her modesty.
This particular recipe for strawberry
jam is too good to be kept secret
Select homegrown fruit, ripe, sound
and clean. Hull it and avoid washing,
if possible. If you must wash it. do SC
by putting it into a colander and i'm.
nersing the vessel in pan of water.
By this means the sand will drop into
the pan and the berries will not be
come soaked. Allow five pounds of
granulated sugar to seven of fruit.
Cover the berries with some of the SUI.
gar and let them stand for sew
eral hours. Put the remainder
of the sugar into preserving
kettle, and when it forms a
sirup add the berries and boil ten
minutes. Then remove them and
spread the whole mass on platters-
china of course-and set in the sun,
where they must remain for three
days. 1t is important that they should
be so spread that the berries do not lie
one on top of the other. After three
days put into jars and seal. Some
housekeepers add small lump of
alum to the sugar, but after reading
so much about the injurious effects of
alum authorizations, it seems pity to
adulterate homemade preserves,
There is only one disadvantage about
this method, and that is the possibility
of not having three successive days of
strong sunlight. In strawberry sea-
son we can usually count on two days,
and even should day of cloud or rain
intervene, the first days exposure
would set the berries so that they
would not spoil. Moreover, if sun can
not be had, they can be turned back
into the kettle and finished in the
usual way.-N. Y. World.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
The Rage FOR Rosettes.

The rosette is having its own way
Just now in color, size, and position,
They are at the waist, at the neck, on
the shoulders, rosettes galore. On hats
and bonnets they have quite super
seeded the aggressive bow not long ago
so popular; and even on the skirt they
are mucht used by dressmakers for
looping lace. These ornaments are eff
fective in silk or satin or ribbon or
velvet or gauze. They are pretty as
small as a half-dollar and as large az
cabbage. Rosettes may be made by
gathering up closely folded piece of
material. cut on the bias. or with loops
of ribbon arranged so that they form
a solid-looking pompon. Tulle rosettes
have several folds gathered to a center
and present light, fluffy appearance
-Chicago Mall
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
About the WEAVING of Pigs.

The following method is sometimes
practiced in Canada: If at five or six
weeks, the young pigs are eating and
growing well then increase their feed,
giving them all that they will take,
and decrease the feed of the sow grad
ually for nearly two weeks. At the
end of this time the two strongest
young of the litter are taken away;
again after two days another pair, and
SO on until all are weaned. This tends
to even up the different pigs of the lit
ter if there is any variation in size, and
uniformity in a lot does a good deal
when it comes to selling, be they sheep,
cattle or hogs. By following this
method the sow is given the vers best
chance, and any danger of spelling her
milking qualities is prevented, which is
very important if she is to eontipae to
he brood sow
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
ABOUT RE.QUEENlNG.
How Some of the Weak Stands May Bs
Put to Good Use.

Put to Good Use.
In almost every apiary there are al
ways few stands that seem to be
weak when compared with others.
These stands are of little value so far
as the production of any surplus honey
is concerned, but they can be put tc
good use in starting nuclei and queen.
rearing. / find have three or four oi
these poor colonies. They were good,
strong ones last season and were
seemingly as strong and healthy this
spring as some of the rest. But now
that the honey season is here l find
they are away behind, and will be OF
little value for field work.
The trouble with these colonies is,
the queen has lost her vigor and is in
manner worthless. After awhile the
bees will kill her, or she may die and
they will rear another; but they don't
seem to know when to do this, MOI
does the beekeeper until it is too late
for the best results. And when they dc
rear new queen it is always from the
old stock and is not likely to be first
class one. The value of colony
largely depends on the queen. If we
expect to get any surplus we must have
good prolific queens.
have usually been in the habit oil
uniting the weak colonies in the
spring. But we may sometimes unite
two or three of them and when the
honey harvest arrives they are little if
any better than some weak ones that
were not united. believe it is better
to unite a weak one with strong one
or else juf let them alone; at least it
seems soevery often. Quite often
have known colonies that were very
weak in the early spring to build up
fast, and almost equal any of the rest.
They, of course, had young prolific
queens. In such cases it is loss tc
unite them.
But we must do something with those
that have poor queens and do not get
strong enough to give any surplus
They may not be any better another
year, and may never be of any value sc
far as producing any honey, unless we
requiem them. 1t will hardly pay tc
buy queen for them, for queens are
pretty high in the fore part of the sea
son, and if we would buy one they
would hardly get sufficiently strong tc
make much money. The cheapest way
is to rear a queen from our choicest
stock and give it to them. l sometimes
kill the queen and give them a queen
cell, or unite them with a swarm, but
always kill the queen before uniting
They are very apt to fight when thus
united, but pretty severe smoking
will generally subdue them. Sometimes
these colonies are very old and theil
combs black and pretty well filed with
pollen. In such cases it may not be tn,
queens fault. The best thing to d.
with these combs is to melt them intC
beeswaX, and give them new combs, o.
sheets of foundation, and let then
draw it out. If you have such stand.
as these don't fool time away Will
them, but overhaul them in some way
and try to make them profitable, for IL
all probability they will never be a
any account till you attend to Them
E. S. Mead, in Ohio Farmer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

at the rear, to allow the hen to enter
the nest proper. The two-inch piece
should be eight inches long and fast
ened with screws so as to be removed
when the nest is cleaned.
This nest can be made any size de-
sired, but think about % inches long
and IA inches wide, the rear to be %
inches high and the front II inches,
about right The nest proper should
then be 14x14 inches-plenty of room
for all large breeds. The advantages l
claim for this nest are: ~ the proven
ton of the hen from eating the eggs;
(2) the ease with which the eggs may
be removed from the nest; (3) the slant
ing top which prevents fowls from
roosting on it and fouling the nest; az
the ease with which it can be cleaned
simply remove c and scrape out the
contents; (5) its ease of movability, and
(6) its cheapness. In large building
these nests could be built in four or
five compartments, and the cost would
be less.-Ohio Farmer
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
Hens Eating Eggs.

There is no way of curing hens from
eating eggs, but there is way to pre-.
vent it. Make a nest one foot from
the ground, such as a soap-box on legs.
Have a top to the nest and make the
opening at one end. The nest-box
should be just deep enough to prevent
the hen from standing in the nest. As
the hen cannot stand on the ground
and reach the eggs in the nest, or stand
in the nest to eat them, she will be
bafied. The box should be placed in q
dark location.-Fsrm and Fireside.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
HOME HINTS AND HELPS.

Vinegar Whey: Take half pint OF
hot milk and stir one tablespoonful OF
strong vinegar into it and boil. When
the clear whey separates from the milk
it will be done Strain off. Two ta-
blespoonfuls of vinegar may be used, II
It is very strong.-Housekeeper.
Graham Gems: One quart of but
ermilk, two teaspoonfuls of soda, one
Of salt and one-half cup of maple sirup.
Stir in graham -four enough to make
Tgy stiff batter and dip into hot, we'll
Ceased gem-pans; bake in hot oven
Hteen minutes Farmer.
Ham Fingers: Cut thin slices Of
lean cold boiled ham; cut each slice in
to strips half an inch wide dip into a
thick remoulade sauce, place four on a
slice of bread, cover with top slice,
cut into four fingers lengthwise, fold
each one in lettuce-leaf, and pile on a
napkin.-Harper's Bazaar.
Saffron Cakes: Take u quarter Of
peck of the finest -four, pound and
a half of butter, the yolks of six eggs
well beaten, quarter of an ounce OF
| cloves and mace, little cinnamon
beaten fine, a pound of sugar, some
rosewater, some spirit of saffron, pint
and half of good yeast, a quart of
milk; mix it lightly with your hands.
Boil your milk and butter, bake it in
hoop or pan, butter it well.-N. Y. OBJ
server
Barley Water: A very safe and nu-
tritious drink in summer, and one that
, is pleasant as well, is made by boiling
tablespoonful of barley or rice flour
for fifteen minutes with quart of wa.
ter; then let it get ice cold and add
lemon juice and sugar to taste. Pearl
barley or rice may be used instead Of
the flour, but 1t requires to be cooked
in double boiler, and for at least an
hour, and then strained.-American
Agriculturist.
Tomato Pricandeau: Get some
slices of veal outlets, pound, wash them,
season them with pepper and salt, and
Fry them slowly till they are done.
They should be of a light brown on
both sides. Stew some tomatoes very
dry, strain them through sieve to get
out all the seeds, pour the pulp into the
gravy after the meat has been taken
out, and thicken it with piece of but,
ter rolled in flour. Pour this over the
meat and serve it hot.-Boston Budget.
-Piquant Sauce: A juicy round steak
is improved with this sauce: Slice OF
chop very fine two tablespoonful
onions; brown them in the same amount
of butter. When nearly done thicken
with tablespoonful of flour and when
well Drowned add teacupful sour
stock or gravy, or, if neither is at hand
as much hot water. For fiavoring use
sweet herbs or bay leaf and salt, pep
per and very little cayenne. Just be-
fore taking up stir in large table
spoonful of good vinegar Orange jude
Farmer.
The Succulent Spinach: This sue
culent vegetable should be put to boi
in very little water, just enough to pre-
vent it from sticking to the bottom o.
the saucepan. The heat draws out it,
own Juice in such quantities there il
soon sufficient moisture. 1t cooks il
aboat ten minutes; pour off the Liquid
and press it perfectly dry. Cut it across
several times, add a little butter ant
salt and serve. 1t may be smoothed t.
make a. bed for poached egg which
can be laid upon it.--Ladies' HON,
Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ThE OAKLAND NEST.
To Be Used in Flocks Addicted 10 the
Practice of Egg Eating.

To Be Used in Flocks Addicted 10 the.
Practice of Egg Eating.
The cut represents an an anti-egg-
eating nest to be used in focks which
have acquired this pernicious habit.
The nest is built SO as to hang 10 two
screws on the wall. Straps are fastened
at the rear, as shown by A; these straps
are then hung on screws, this being a
very convenient way. as the nest may
be moved from one part of the building
to another by simply unlocking the
supports. II are the hinges attached
to the lid d. This lid may be raised
when the eggs are gathered, also in
cleaning the nests. b is board ex-
tending about six inches in froLt of the
entrance to the nest and serves as a
place for biddy to hop upon before en-
tering the nest.
c is the interior board This should
extend up to the lid for six inches of
its length, then cut down to two inches
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
HOW TO PROLONG LIFE.
Eat Fruit, Drink Diluted Water and Hypo-
phosphites.


phosphites.
The blood is produced by assimmila-
ton of the food we eat. Hence we
must look to the food for the earthly
accumulations which in time block up
the system and bring on old age. This
raises the question if man may not pro-
long his life by a careful selection of
his daily food. 1t is well known that
earth salts, abound in the cereals, for
which reason bread greatly assists in
the deposition of calcareous matter in
the tissues. heterogeneous food abounds
in this element. Hence diet made up
of fruit principally is best for people
advancing in years, because fruit is de-
ticient in nitrogen, and by it's free use
the much-dreaded ossific deposits are
more likely to be suspended. 1t also is
argued that moderate eaters have in all
cases much better chance of long life
than those who are addicted to excuses
of the table. Blockages of the func-
tons of the stomach are more usual to
those who eat more than that organ
can utilize than to light eaters.
The general conclusion is presented
that fruits, fish and poultry, and young
mutton and veal contain less of the
earthly salts than do other articles Of
food, and therefore are best for people
entering the vale of years. Beef and
old mutton usually are overcharged
with salts and should be avoided. The
excessive action of atmospheric oxygen
must be counteracted, and the ossific
deposits in the body must be dissolved
as far as practicable. The carbonate
of lime which exists in nearly all drink
ing water may be eliminated by dis
tillation. AS beverage distilled water
is rapidly absorbed into the blood; it
keeps soluble the salts already con-
tanned in it and facilitates their ex-
erection. The daily use of diluted phos-
phoric acid will help to retard the APP
proach of senility, and waste of the
tissues, is believed to be preventable
also by the use of hypophosphites.
Hence it is rational to adopt the fol.
lowing regimen for keeping physical
decay or deterioration at bay. Avoid
| all foods that are rich in the earth
salts, use much fruit, especially juicy,
uncooked apples, and take daily two
or three tumblerfuls of distilled
water, with ten or fifteen drops
of diluted phosphoric acid in
each glassful. scientific writer
holds out the idea that by this course
life may be prolonged until well to-
ward the limit of a couple of centur.
les. 1t may be remarked in favor Of
this advised treatment that it appears
to be philosophical and entails far less
of privation, annoyance and expense
than do many of the methods imposed
upon patients who place themselves
under medical treatment If by some
plan the term of human life could be
prolonged fifty or one hundred pei
cent. it would bring about one of the
most important changes ever proposed
by science, especially if the decay o.
the mental powers We're retarded il
like ratio with those of the body
Chicago Tribune.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

The above term more adequately de-
scribes the nature of Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters than any other. The medicine has
specific qualities, of course, as in cases Of
malarial disease, dyspepsia and liver COM
plant, but its invigorating and regulating
qualities invest it with a health-endowing
potency made manifest throughout the
system. Purity and activity of the circua
ton are insured by it, and it effectually
rheumatism, neuralgia and govt.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

This feed is thrown in at the top. Cattle
reach in through the space between the
for hay, corn, fodder or feed of such
kind. 1t is far better than the old X
rail racks, as cattle do not need to
reach overhead to eat and get their
eyes full of dirt, but reach down,
which is natural Neither can they
run over their feed and dirty and
waste it. If intended for sheep make
the spaces for reaching the feed smaller
or the sheep will jump inside.-Farm
and Home.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
NEAT RUSTIC GATE.
1t Keeps Four-Footed Intruders Out of
Farm Pathways.

Many of the most frequently-used
farm pathways lead through fields in
places distant from the wagon gate
An ordinary small gate on such path
is very apt to be left open, permitting
the stock to trespass on the growing
crops. A stile over the fence is gen.
orally unsightly, and climbing the
steps is only less inconvenient than
climbing the fence. A suitable gate
FOR such pathway is shown in the
illustration. This gate is always open
for people, but when four-footed ami.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

faal attempts to pass the gate swings
against an outer post of the triangle
and closes the way. A person standing
in the angle can easily swing the gate
so as to make wide passageway. The
hinges should be strong, and the gate
SO heavy that the wind cannot move it
quickly.-American Agriculturist.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
We Know How to Travel.

For the United Commercial Travellers
excursion to Chicago, special train
leaves Cincinnati, Sunday. July rs. 8
a. H., via c. H. & D. and Monon route;
Tickets good ten days. Only 100 round
trip. Everything first-class. y. y. NC
Cormick, G. p. and 7. A., Cincinnati, o.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative Syrup Of Figs, under all con-
ditions, makes it their favorite remedy. To
get The true and genuine article, look for
the name of the California Fig Syrup Co.,
printed near the bottom of the package.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

"THERE, that's one lie that will stick"
said the druggists clerk to himself as he
fastened the legend This never fails to
cure" on the back OF porous plaster
Washington Star.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02
SIMPLE FEED RACK.
Intended for Hay, Corn. Fodder or Feed
of Such Kind.

This feed rack is simply square box,
no bottom in and open at top. 1t is 10
feet long, SO feet wide and feet high.
The letters A show the lower part
boarded up 20 inches. The letters b
show the top boards Ike inches. The
letters c are the upright boards 1x6x4
feet long, all well nailed together with
wrought nails and clinched. Each side
of the rack is made separately, then
hooked together with hook and
staples at each corner above and below.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

SOME Of the admireIs of Mary Anderson
Navarro are complaining because she will
not return to the profession she adorned.
These people evidently look upon Mr.; Ma
varro as a stage robber.- Cincinnati Trib-
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

The human system needs continuous and
careful attention to rid itself of its impuri-
ties. Beecham's Pills act like magic. Is
cts. O box.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

]. G. SIMPSON, Marques, W. Va, says:
"Halfs Catarrh Cure cured me of very bad
case of catarrh." Druggists sell it, 75c.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

II WAS careless at church and put one
dollar in the box when l intended to give
only dime" "a case of contributory neg
ligence, SO to speak. "-Detroit Tribune
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

"I'M better Off" buzzed the fly as he
tried to break away from the fy-paper.-
Philadelphia Record.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

"WHILE am not certain as to the sinful
ness of drinking" said Mr.. Lushforth the
next morning, ~ am sure as to the bad
taste. "-Indianapolis Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

THE respect of others can never compen
safe you for the loss of your OWN. Y
Press.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

GENERALLY in the van-The man who
drives the furniture wagon.-Princeton
Tiger,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

"THE only way to prevent what's past"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

IT is positively hurtful to use ointment for
skin diseases Use Glenns Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

THE only man who can Guido lawyer
lying about suit is tailor.-Philadelph
Record. 4
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

DIVERS may desire fame as much as other
people, but they never try to get to the top
until they are compelled TO.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

The cut worm that is destroying the corn
is called agrotididae by the scientists.
Farmers call it something else.-Easton
Exnress.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

IRE man that gets the most credit in this
world generally has all the cash be needs.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

LOOK your troubles squarely in the face,
and they will soon scatter and run.-Ram's
Horn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

ANYBODY can work. but it takes brains to
make work count.-Milwaukee Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

STRANGE as it may seem, it is usually ~
good liver who has bad liver.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

THE one beauty about Chinese actor Il
that he never forgets his queue.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

The interest on borrowed trouble is al
ways high.-Galveston News.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

A SEATED disease is as properly spoken Of
as one of long standing
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

ance.-Truth.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-08-02

You can't always tell a mans bent when
he's on the stoOp.-Yonkers Statesman.