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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
HORSESHOEING.

The following rules are given as the
experience of one we'll versed in shoe
ing:
l. The foot should have only SO
much horn removed from it at each
shoeing as is necessary for the proper
fitting of the shoe and no more.
2. The frog should take a bearing
on the ground, but no other part of
the hoof should be weakened to give
this healthy action.
3. Shoes cannot be too tight if they
give sufficient wear.
4. The width of shoe need be no
more than is necessary to cover the
bearing surface.
5. Nails are the most secure and
simple fastenings for horseshoes, and
properly driven nail never does any
harm.
The most important requisite in
horseshoeing is the adoption of cor,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.
Sell off all surplus cockerels.

Sell off all surplus cockerels.
Wyandotte fowls have legs free
from feathers.
Hens that are too fat sometimes lay
small eggs without yolks.
Give the fowls plenty of water even
though they have milk to drink.
1t is not only waste of grain to
feed fowls designed for layers too
heavily, but it often produces leg
weakness.
Though there is difference in hens,
it is generally considered that hens are
in their prime for laying before they
are three years old.
For broilers Indian Game and
Brahma make good cross. Ply
mouth Rock and Brahma make hardy,
rapid growing chick.
Have dry, comfortable quarters for
all fowls; even ducks should have a
dry floor to roost on. A little straw
sprinkled on the floor will help in
cleanliness.
When you house the chickens for
winter, do not put too many in one
house. Eight or ten feet floor space
for each one is none too much for
health and vigor.
Strange as it may seem, all the bla ok
breeds of fowls are partly white when
Matched. If all understood this there
would be less fault-finding with those
who sell eggs for Matching. II the
chicks do not suit when they hatch,
wait while and see how they de-
velop.
If you expect to buy any fowls for
winter laying buy them now. 1t takes
hen about so long to be sat home"
il new place before getting down to
work. So the sooner you get the
flock into their winter quarters, the
sooner, other things being equal, they
will begin to lay.
Do not pasture too closely in the
autumn, for the reason that the tops
are a protection to the roots, in sum-
mer us well as in winter. The little
food which may be found will not
compensate for the loss of protection
and the mulch which saves the cror
through the season ST frost.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
A CHEESE PRESS.

Anything that will form suitable
mold for the cheese and will afford
sufficient pressure to make the cheese
solid and get rid of the whey, will
serve for press. A hoop for the
curd, with movable cover fitting in
it, with follower to press on this
cover and lever with one end fixed
and the other weighted, will do all
the pressing needed. For making
small cheeses for domestic use, a
simple weight laid on the follower in
the mold will answer. For larger
cheeses, it is common practice to
put the mold under screw, and give
the screw turn every day until the
cheese becomes solid and dry enough
to stand safely on table. 1t is quite
possible to make small cheeses for
home use without any pressing at all,
more than the weight of the cheese
itself, the whey draining out by turn
ing the cheese daily, and, indeed, in
some kinds of cheese, the whey is care
fully kept in the cheese by this turn
ing. Such cheese as this, however,
is cured very quickly, and cannot be
kept longer than two or three weeks
without acquiring a strong taste and
odor. New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
When lie Il Gone.

When he Is gone, how dark the night
Nor docs the day seem very bright,
When he Is gone.
Tho birds do not pause on the wing
And round the old porch doorway cling,
Their sweetest songs OF Joy to sing,
When he Is gone.
The roses do not seem as sweet
Somehow. rs when we used TO meet,
But lie is gone.
At evening as sit and gaze
Into the heavens with stars ablaze,
only think of other days,
Now he is gone.
The world at large seems far less gay,
The kitten, even, will not play,
When he is gone.
Within my heart there IL no song,
But saddest thoughts the hours prolong,
VII ch seem TO me as CENTRES long,
When he is gone.
wonder II he thinks Of me
To-day, wherever he may be,
For he is gone.
l wonder shall ope my eyes
Some morning, and with glad surprise
Tell him how soon my poor heart dies,
When he is gomez
THOMAS F. Porter, in Boston Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
WATERING PLANTS.

One of the worst habits for the
grower of plants to fall into is that of
watering on the "ittle-and-often"
plan. When this is done, the surface
of the soil will generally look moist, aud
because of this it is taken for granted
that the soil below must be in the
proper condition. But by examining
the soil it will often be found that the
moisture is all confined to the top.
Below IL will he almost dust-dry. The
only successful rule is, to wait till
the surface looks dry, and then to APP
ply enough water to thoroughly satu-
rate all the soil in the pot. If the
drainage is what it ought TO be, there
will be no danger of over watering. -
American Agricuturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
THE IDEAL FOWL.

The production of feathers is expen-
sive. When a fowl is moulting she'd
ding its old coat and growing its new
coat of feathers, there is great drain
upon the system, so great that many
fowls barely live through the process
and some die. The hens after moul-
ting take a long rest before beginning
the production of eggs, and if this be
true of fowls with moderate length
of feather, ii is but reasonable to ex-
pect that those which must give twice
or thrice the amount of feathers, will
have the nutriment that might go to
the production of eggs diverted to the
production of feathers. Whether this
be the true explanation or not, it seem
to be fact that those breeds which
originally were excellent layers
and have been developed into
immense masses of feathers
through the skill of fanciers, have
ceased to be as prolific as formerly.
The change from the Red Shanghai to
the modern Buff Cochin has been an
advance in respect to feather develop.
ment, but a retrogression in respect
to practical qualities. And yet the
fancier will go on in the cours, he has
outlined, for he cares more for appear
ance than for substance. If his fowls
satisfy his ideal of beauty and have
practical qualities also, well and good,
but beauty, not utility, in his pursuit.
The spirit of the pure and unadulter-
ated Cochin fancier was once we'll
expressed, in reply to a question how
the fowls laid, in the following ex-
pressive manner: "Lay? They don't
lay enough eggs to make an omelet.
1 don't breed them for eggs, but for
feathers" That spirit is still alive.
and if the.question of feathers or eggs
arises in breeding the fowl, the fam
cier will decide it any time in favor Of
feathers. American Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
Her Ten Word Limit.

This is the message the telegraph
operator handed to him:
"Come down as soon as you can. I
am dying. KATE"
Eight hours later he arrived at the
summer hotel, to be met on the piazza
by Kate herself
"Why-What do you mean by send
ing me such a messenger" he asked.
"Oh," she gurgled, 81 wanted to
say that l was dying to see you, but
my ten words ran out and l lad to
stop. indianapolis Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
HUMOROUS.

"l think Jack is tired of being my
slave. He is getting SO anxious that
[ should marry him."
He-They have dropped their an
chor. She-Serves them right. 1t has
been hanging over the side all day.
"Who are the visitors over at Blink
er's-relatives?" "No, they can't be,
for the whole family seemed glad to
see them"
Mother-Tommy is like another boy
since he began school. Teacher-Yes
I've noticed he acts exactly like the
worst scholar have.
That consistency's jewel
Is guess we think Is right;
But 1t must be out Of fashion
It's 50 often out Of sight.
He-What's the difference between
you and duck? She (shyly)-Is there
any? He-Yes; you're dressed to kill
and the duck is killed to dress.
"Did you see the man that spoke
to me just now?" eyes; know him?"
"He's my great uncle" "Hum!
didn't notice anything great about
him."
May---T hear Mrs. Dasher has
opened a school of designs for young
ladies'" Eva--"Yes, she instructs
them in the art of catching hus-
bands.
''No," said the baby, who had Just
swallowed silver quarter, 81 am not
worried about the finances OF the
country. 1 have a monetary system
of my own"
II may not be true, but I've often been told
u teditors never read copy that's rolled.
This rule may be broken, but it's quite Ger.
tain that
They never accept any story that's fiat
Dayson--- tive a good mind to run
for that car. Do you think I can
catch it?' Mayson--- "Sure that is, il
you don't happen to let the driver see
you chasing it,"
Customer---"Why in the mischief
don't you give my shirts a domestic
finish as asked you to do?" Boss
(hedging)---"How can we, sir, when
we employ only foreign help?"
Mother lat a party)-Did you allow
young Saphead to kiss you in the con-
servatory? Daughter-Why, nav?
Mother-Oh, you needn't "why nav"
me. One side of his nose is powdered
and one side of yours isn't.
"I'll make short work of you," said
a farmer to an importunate tramp, as
the agrlculturist proceeded to unite the
dog. "Don't trouble yourself, SIR"
replied Tired Tompkius, as he moved
quickly away. 81 always did detest
work of all lengths"
To travel for pleasure Is all well enough.
II you have both the wish and the wealth
But when you have neither, it comes pretty
tough
To travel about for your health.
A would-be poet handed two of his
poems to an editor, asking him which
would he the most suitable for publ.
cation. The editor having glanced
through one effusion, replied: "The
other one" ''But you have not read
line of it, exclaimed the astonished
poet. "Never mind. it can't be worse
than the first, was the crushing re-
ply.
A husband who had been out shoot
ing, but who had not been successful,
rather than return home empty handed
stepped into shop and purchased a
hare. "There, my ducky," he said to
his wife on returning home, ''you see
I am not so awkward with the gun af.
ter all. 'Let me see." "Isn't he a
fine fellow" my DEAR" said the
wife, as she carried the animal to her
nostrils, and put it down with a grim
ace, ''you were quite right in killing
him today; tomorrow would l.
been too late"
Her Ten Word Limit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
A Fall Memory.

Oh, the autumn days come stealing
On the memory, revealing
Scenes aud thoughts that raise the feeling
TO tho regions Of the sky;
And | smell tho pudding, dapple,
With the dumping of the apple;
And, likewise, boldly grapple
With the storied pumpkin pie.
That pie, so rich and golden,
In the merry days so olden
That would hungry youth emboldcn
To bolt It on tho sly;
oh, / yet can feel the frolIc,
And the horror diabolic,
And the raging, bowling collie
or that famous pumpkin pie.
Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07

1t was only moment, and then the
drunken cowboys passed out of sight,
and the tiny fleck of vapor which had,
for tho e few seconds, kept the moon
light from the white-horse rock, NOV
ed on, leaving the rock standing out
in the clear light, just as before. Still
shivering with the sudden fright had
had, turned to Pablo. He had fall
en- in fit, and was lying rigid, with
fiecks of foam on his lips. / brought
him round soon, and he sat up, his
eyes staring wildly.
"Well, Pablo" said, in as steady
voice as l could command, "you
must have had quite dream. You've
been plunging around and yelling for
full five minutes +"
"What, Senior, I? A dream? Then
it was not"
81 think it was the bread, Pablo.
You ate a big supper, and that hot
sour bread would kill an Indian"
Pablo concluded not to run away,
as he might have done If ! hadn't been
able to convince him that it was onl,
dream. Romance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
Unfair.

Tommy-Boo- hoo'oo-oo!
Mamma--What's the matter, Tom.
my?"
Tommy-Tessie's got more measles
thun | had. Judge
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
MArsTArYINd MOVING LANDS.

William III. Yeoman tells the New
York Farmer that he is quite favor
able to the idea of maintaining now
ing lands by spreading manure upon
the surface in the fall. There is little
danger of grass running out" if it has
enough to feed upon and is not sub
jected to severe course of grazing.
There are farmers who will allow their
moving lands to be gnawed close to
the ground and then complain because
their hay crop diminished SO rapidly.
He says he has practiced top dressing
to considerable extent and with a
judicious management of moving
fields they may be maintained for a
term of years without any top dress
but that this cannot be done if grazing
or cutting all the aftermath is too
largely indulged in. He would prefer
no grazing of moving lands at all. Ii
fall feed is required supply by some
soiling crop, or the cutting of after
math where it is too thick to be al
lowed to remain upon the ground.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-11-07
STRAW NOT GOOD FOR cows.

Cows need a much more nutritious
ration to give good milk and in pay
ing quantities than it is possible for
them to consume when straw consti-
tutes any part of it. A variety of
feed is good for nearly all stock, and
when cows have clover hay, cornstalks
and grain or silage, they will still eat
little straw if given it, tasting it APP
parently as n change of food. We
have seen cows do this when well fed
otherwise; but in every case the re-
suit will be lessened milk yield. We
know dairymen who are careful not to
let cows get chance to eat straw bed
ding, which they will often do if al
lowed. This objection to allowing
cows to eat straw is important just
now, when the thoughts of farmers are
turned towards any possible economy
in winter feeding Boston Cultiva-
tor,
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
Doctor and P2rson.

It is not an altogether unheard of thing for clergyman, in parts of the country where clergymen always have horses. to like to drive at least as swift and spirited a horse as comports with the dignity of his office. On one occasion, such a clergyman, driving through the town, overlook doctor of his acquaintance on foot. Jump in, doctor" said the minister. pulling up; i've got horse here that goes pretty we'll The doctor jumped in' and the minister drove of. The horse did go" well. in the sense of speed, but in a little while it began to behave badly, and ended by tipping over the carriage. and spilling out both the oc- cupants. The doctor jumped to his feet, feeling himself all over to see if he was injured. The parson also got on his feet. Look here" exclaimed the doctor. what do you mean by in- viting me to ride behind horse like that?" Well, you see" gasped the minister. luckily this time. l guess, there are no bones broken, but on such occasions like to have adoctor along" Youths CompanioR
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
Etlouette of Girls.

It is lady's place to recognize a gen. tleman first, as it depends on her whether the acquaintance continues or not.
 In entering room the gentleman always follows the young lady.
 Always rise for an older person.
 The young lady always seats herself first before any gentleman will do so.
 In making introductions the young man is always presented to the girl, never the other way round.
 Never introduce any young man to your girl friends without first asking their permission, and then say: Miss D., want to present tor introduce) Mir. A. to you.
 It.is sufficient to acknowledge an in- troduction by a simple bow, unless there is some special reason for more cordial forms. Handshaking is not good form in an introduction in a ball room. Philadelphia Times.
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
eALLADE OF THE SUMMER GIRL

She gayly twirls the tennis bat On light and nimble sandaled feet, The sunshine nestlcs on her hat, She makes the vernal zephyr sweet; And must in my heart repeat This precious, prime, poetic pearl; thrill with music when meet The airy fairy summer girl. In fact my heart goes pit-a-pst To see her trip so blithe and fleet Unto the beach and on a mat Of silk, cross-legged, take seat; Iris joy to see her ride so neat The waves that round her swish and swirl In madcap bliss I ever greet The airy fairy summer girl. 'Tis when the moonlight frosts the cat And ripples in the dimpled wheat, dream about an urban fiat That looks upon a noisy street: I'd have within it the petite, Dear maid that makes my senses whirl- The one whom to Ice cream treat The airy fairy summer girl
 ENvoI Give mo tho land where flies 10 sleet. Where Maytime's glories eer unfrrl. And for its rose of love complete The airy fairy summer girl.
 R. K. Munkittrick. in Once Week.
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
A BIG JACKPOT,
Over Which tho Judge Taught tho Colonel
 COstly Lesson.

Over Which the Judge Taught tho Colonel Costly Lesson. There was big jackpot, with all it's glowing beauty of red and white and blue chips, reposing in the center of the table. It had been made for twen- ty-five dollars for . starter, and each of the five players had sweetened four times with a & chip before there came . pair of jacks wherewith to split it open.
 After the fourth deal the colonel picked up his hand carelessly and glanced at the corners of the cards He smiled a little and said, softly: .I'l1 bust that for fifty The next man passed out. So did the next, and the next, and the next. The judge. who was the last to have a say, had looked at his cards carefully, and an express sion of supreme disgust had settled on his face. He held the cards by the cor ner and made an involuntary motion as if to throw them into the discard.
 The colonel's hands twitched nerv- ously. It looked as if it would be a case of showing breakers and raking in the rich stake. The judge made an other motion as if he were inclined to throw up his hands. Then the colonel said What are you going to do, judge?'
 The judge went through his hand again. The expression of disgust deep ened "Aint afraid to play, are you?" l inquired the colonel. tauntingly 1 No" replied the judge. slowly. 'l guess I'll see what you are doing this on, anyhow" and he made good the fifty-dollar opening bet.
 They drew cards. The colonel took two and the judge, after much delibera- tioD, decided that one was about all he wanted. The colonel bet another fifty dollar chip and the judge saw him and raised him five dollars. The colonel came back with an other fifty-dollar raise. and the judge laid his hand down on the table, pulled out a roll of bills and counted off three hundred dollars. I'll tilt that two hundred and fifty dollars" :" he remarked calmly. The colonel grasped. He looked at his hand and then at the great pile of chips and money in the middle of the table. He rustled around and got two hundred and fifty dollars together and said weakly: Well, I'll call you"
 The judge picked his hand up and spread it out on the table. He had four threes.
 The colonel gaspel and showed up three queens. Why. you robber," he said. you had 'em all the time"
 Yes" assented the judge.
 And you made a couple of motions as if you were going to throw the m up."
 My boy" replied the judge sol emnly as he slowed away the wad of bills II think it would be good thing for you to go to some night school where~ there is complete course in that noble game known aa iraw-polSer. Buffalo Express.
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
Applying His Vocabulary.

"Dere's a fine word" said Plodding Pete, as he laid down the piece of paper that had been wrapped around a ham sandwich. Oats a fine word. pro crastinate.' What does it mean?-
 ''It means ter put of.
 s.Does it? An ter t'ink of me bein' procrastinated fun six trains this week. We'll, Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
Her French.

Hrs. Bongtong (proud mother of the accomplished girl graduate)-I hope. Alice, that you addressed that French count in his native tongue What did he say in reply?
 Alice-He apologized and said he was sorry. but he understood nothing but French.-Chicago Record.
The Forrest City times., 1894-07-27
Too True.

visitor-How can you stand being stared at by crowds of people every day.
 Ossified Girl (resignedly)- Well. it was trying at first; but this sort of thing soon hardens o1e.-Puck.
The advocate., 1894-05-09
Our Sewing Machine.

II will pay anyone who needs q sew
ing machine 10 read the advertisement
Of the "ADvooATE" machine on page Is.
Notice tho following interesting facts:
II is Q high grade machine In every
respect.
II is warranted for ten years.
It IL ornamental 90 we'll Rs useful
It IL shipped prepaid subject to the
buyers approval.
With It you get all the extra attach.
ments that usually 60 with high.pricSd
machine.
Buy it, and save money and hard work.
The advocate., 1894-05-09

would necessitats the abandonment
of partisanship and the adoption Of
honest inquiry after truth regardless
of where the truth might lead. Let
us see if we can begin the work Of
Christianizing here and observe what
success will attend the effort. What
says the Champion?
The advocate., 1894-05-09

this was intolsrable and they scratched
their wise heads and bothought Of o
prstSxt for his arrest, and Of eli prepo1'
ferrous things, what was itS Why, just
for wearing . tiny badge like the one /
have on, which will show you when !
come home. This goodwill" badge he
wore pinned TO bis coat, and it was
wicked, 90 they arrested him and 1t "a
hard as possible for him to get bail.
And just then ] left Washington, 90
somebody else must finish this story for
you. / left for Kansas. In fact, am
on board the train now, within short
distance OF Kansas City. / am coming
TO Kansas to arouse and plead with you,
my brothers, to give me the ballot that
l may use 1t to help do away with the
inequality, the injustice and the wrongs
which you thus Ear have not BEEN able
to save us from, no matter how hard you
tried TO represent" and "protScs" M.
You see, my brothers, this government
Of ours needs little bit Of mothOring.
ItneedS that the home side Of affairs shall
be leRialated about. You know that IL
wOman's part OF the life work, to con-
slider the home, that is her "gphOra."
You would not have bad 30 much home
lssBnSSg, 30 MANY mortgages and several
other upsetting arrangements In this
country if you had had tho mother vote
along with yours In national housekOep.
ing. Have not earned my right TO the
ballotP / do not ask anything Tor my
self which I do not also ask for my Kan
sas sisters to share. Please vote for our
amendment. ANNIE L. DIGGs.
P. ST. always think Of q dozen things
/ want to say ist after close an AID.
voCATE letter. l want to tell you thRt
besides my two months campaign Tor
suffrage, ! ann going to stir up Kansas
to send on supplies OF -four, cornmeal
and bacon to the commonwealerS OF
Washington, FOR those men are going 10
stay there and tell their story, and preach
their doctrine until congress either
passes some large measure Of relief or
plays the coward and RdjouEns. / want
these soldiers 10 camp to be helped by
Ksnsans, and / want local common
weslS" to bs organized and l want O
Womsn's relief corps to collect and send
on supplies and aid in this great crusade
for the opportunity to work, and for
home and native land. A. l. D.