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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
GleaninRs.

The worm which attacks the tomato is
the same as that which later attacks cot
ton. The best preventive for its attack
upon the tomato consists in planting corn
wit h the tomatoes. Plant the corn early,
and the first brood Of the worms will
breed upon it rather than upon the toma-
toes. Here they are often called the bud
worms II is doubtful whether the APP
plication Of insecticides to the tomatoes
for the destruction of the boil worm will
nav
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
DISEASES.


OF hg orchards on one acre of ground, the
trees five years of age and well grown.
should be at least 100 bushels, or about
one bushel and half to each tree This
will increase as the trees grow older We
have seen many trees from which could
be gathered at least ten bushels during
the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
IS NOT LOST IN THE Tub.
TIE ssooTCs a oAMsLE CO. o'STL

acres in oats, putting them in properly
with harrow and roller during Septem Der
or early IN October. and the chances are
very small that he will fail in making the
cheapest stock food he can possibly raise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

If no more, try several acres in rye and
clover. After blowing in thirty or forty
pounds of rye broadcast. twelve to fifteen
pounds OF red or sapling clover, and roll
or brush the land let the clover take pos
session Of the land after the rye is cut of,
Tor hay III April or May This is an ex-
cellent plan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

before, but If it be shaken up afresh it
will suffice to keep the enemy at dis
lance"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

at our fruit fairs. With US it is very
shy bearer, shedding most of its fruit be
fore ripeuing. However. the quality is
excellent, and it will be popular on &C
count of its beautiful appearance.
Among other varieties brought to our
notice we will mention the Brown Turkey,
Black Ischia, White Smyrna, White
Marseilles large white), Adriatic light
PURPLE, Lemon ian elongated form of the
CeleStel, and others-all good, and sue
coed nearly everywhere.
PRoPAGATING.
The fig is so easily grown from the cut
tings that we rarely use any other method.
1t has been our practice 10 plant in nur-
sery rows about two and one-nalf feet
wide setting the cuttings about twelve
to fifteen inches apart in the rows This
is generally done in the winter season
Nearly every cutting grows The young
trees should be well cultivated during the
spring and summer, and in the fall it was
our practice TO remove them from the
nursery rows, tie them in bundles and
heeled in where they could be protected
from the cold of the first winter. During
the month of February they may be
transplanted into the permanent orchard
The ground, previously we'll prepared
and fortified, should it be necessary.
The young trees planted in shallow fur
n ,
leaving the trees standing about twenty
feet apart. We give them ample space
for the reason that the fig is a rampant
grower and will soon, if cultivated, I'LL
the intervening space
TRAINING
We advocate low training: tree
should not be allowed to branch higher
than four TO five feet from the ground ;
this will shade the trunk and be more
convenient for gathering the fruit.
DISEASES.
1t is only within few years that we
have noticed any disease among our FIG
trees, but with little care they can be
easily combatted, First, the eoccus or
species of the scale insect similar in
many respects TO the insect which in
fest our orange trees Secondly, a spe-
cies of borer, commonly known in our
pine woods as the sawyer worm from
the noise it makes while working be-
meath the bark. The former is easily
extirpated by washing the limbs with a
cheap alkali or by the use of a white
wash made of lime and soft soap For
the latter didging them out with a
knife or searching Tor them with probe,
as long as you can see e licences OF their
presence; afterward a coat of white
wash may be used on the trunk of the
trees, which will prevent any further
ravages.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
CRYsTALLIZED FIGS.

A well-known confectioner who crys-
tallizes large quantity of figs yearly,
purchases fruit that is not perfectly ripe,
and places them in bath of clear lime
water, where he allows them to remain
for several hours. The syrup previously
prepared and made very thick is put into
copper or porcelain kettle, and when at
the boiling point the fruit is placed in a
wire basket and immersed in the boiling
syrup, where it is allowed to remain
twenty minutes it is then taken out and
drained, afterward put into large shall
low kettle hung by chain over a slow fire,
powdered sugar sprinkled over them and
gently agitated until the fruit is perfectly
crYstallized.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
PRESERVED FIGS

The process of preserving figs is similar
in all respects TO preserving other fruits
The cans, or jars, must be Theoretically
sealed while hot and placed away in a
dark, cool place. They should be looked
after daily during hot weather, and if
they show any signs of fermentation the
jars should be placed in shallow pans of
cold water, which should be brought to a
boil, and when the fruit is thoroughly
heated seal as before.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
The Largest Fowl.

H. M. c. asks ~ which is the largest
towl-the Langhshan or Plymouth Rock,
~ Which is the largest fowl of ALP
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

We advocate low training: a tree
should not be allowed to branch higher
than four TO i've feet from the ground
this will shade the trunk and be more
convenient for gathering the fruit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
THE LARGE WHITE GENOA,
THE BLACK GENOA.


is also of mammoth size. and from its
fine appearance always draws a premium
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

THE sUMATRA,


Skin Of light green when ripe, flesh o.
a bright straw berry color, and so sweet
when in that condition that If puncturec
the juice exuding will crystallize in a few
seconds.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
Curds and Cream, without Wine.

Into quart of new milk, warm from
the COW Tor heated to the same point
afterward), stir two tablespoonfuls of
extract of rennet. You can buy bot
tie in any drug store for twenty-five
cents. Stir well, pour into glass
dish, and leave in warm place for
half an hour, then CRATE nutmeg over
the top, and set in cold place till
wanted With it serve jug of plain
cream, and a little maple sugar, scraped
down with knife, and piled in pret-
ty little fancy dish or saucer. This is
instead of the sherry and sugar gener-
ally stirred into the cream. Too sim
pie, is it? Just try it, and see that
your dessert will take five minutes to
make, and will cost you about ten
cents, unless you like it so well that
you have to make double quantity next
time.-Mrs. L. NJ. Jones, in Country
Gentleman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01

Don't wear your rings under gloves
unless you remember to have them
thoroughly examined twice a year is
the advice given by a jeweler. The
constant friction wears out the tiny
gold points that holds the stones in
place, and unless strict attention is
paid to them they become l$ose in a
very short time. Small purses of suede
leather are made on purpose for rings,
Or any soft pouch of skin or chamois
may be used to place the rings in when
desiring to carry them around with
one. They should never be put into
the ordinary pocketboolS, as the rub
bing against coins is also bad for them.
Diamonds can be cleaned at home to
look as well as when done by a jeweler
If only little trouble is taken. They
should be thoroughly cleaned in alcohol
and then dried in lockwood sawdust.
Pine sawdust is too oily for this pur-
pose,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
HOUSEKEEPERS' CORNER,

To SCALE fish easily, dip them in boil
ing water.
BOILED cabbage is much sweeter
when the water is changed in boilil-y.
ToUGn p,eat may be made tender oy
laying it IL few minutes in vinegar
water.
In baking bread or rolls, put a sauce
pan of boiling water into the oven. The
steam will keep the crust smooth and
tender.
MUCH of the heavy cake and bread is
the result of the oven door being banged
in closing. 1t should be closed as
gently as possible.
BEFORE beginning. to seed raisins,
cover them with hot water and let
them stand fifteen minutes. The
seeds can then be removed easily.
BOILING liquids, jellies or fruits may
be turned into glass, without break
ing the vessel, if you press the bowl OF
a spoon on the bottom while filling.
For starching muslins, ginghams
and calicoes, dissolve a piece of alum
the size of hickory nut for every pint
of starch This will keep the colors
bright for long time.
KID gloves may be cleaned when
slightly soiled, with a small piece of
oiled silk wound tightly about the
finger, and rubbed vigorously over the
surface of the glove.
GLASS which has grown dull can be
restored to fairly bright condition by
washing with diluted hydro-chloric
acid and afterwards rubbing with mois-
tened chalk or whiting.
OLD paint and varnish may be re-
moved by an emulsion formed of two
parts of ammonia shaken up with
one part of turpentine. 1t will soft
en- them so they may easily be scraped
off.
For laundry use kerosene is very ef.
fectual in whitening clothes, A half
teacupful in boiler of clothes will
produce most satisfactory result. Yet
care must be exercised when using this
explosive material.
LINEN crash, blue denim or ticking
are the best possible fabrics for cover
ing iron holders. Make them remova-
BILE by basting one end together and
occasionally put them in the family
wash. Beeswax for smoothing sad
irons should be tied in piece of white
muslin to prevent waste.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01

stiffening of cardboard; it is gathered
in with drawstrings near the top, like
any ordinary bag, and the upper part
has the bib form. Flutings of ribbon
or the material garnish the edges and
bib-part of the bag, and there are
loops of ribbon at the top, by which it
is secured to the side of the wearer.
Two tiny pockets attached to the
front are designed to hold the needles,
thimble, cotton and scissors when not
in use, while the pieces of work are
tucked out of sight inside.
Mother finds the granny pocket a
useful affair, which enables her to
have her sewing in compact form close
at hand; the young lady of the house
hold considers it just the daintiest
stowaway for her bits of embroidery;
and even the small girl, whose ex-
tensive dol! family calls for countless
gowns and wraps and hats, follows in
the lead of mamma and big sister, and
smuggles her scraps and materials into
miniature granny pocket.-Golden
Days.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
THE WORLD-MENDER.

man who loves God with that holy zeal
Which works for human veal;
man who knows himself Gods instrument
For faithful and eternal service meant,
And feels in all good wrought
The moving fire and pulse Of his own thought,
He sees the glory shining from afar-
A Bethlehem star,
Toward which he presses with unfaltering
feet
Heedless of lions roaring in the street.
And men that, scornful shout
Fool fool, thy jacls-o' lantern goeth outf''
Unshaken ever he pursues his light,
BY faith more sure than sight
Believing, while he walks the dusty way
Himself herald of the promised day
That Truth, at last, shall reign
Triumphant, though her advocates lie slain
"A. L Muzzey, in Arena
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
Colors and Compilations.

Every woman who is ambitious to
look her best should have list for pri.
vate consultation of trying colors
Each complexion has its best and its
worst possibilities. Most persons can
wear dark blue or green, for instance,
but very few can wear dark red. 1t is
wise to accept ones limitations and
dress within them. If peacock blue is
unbecoming-and it usually is-why
should we make guys of ourselves by
donning it? If white is our kindest
ally, why not choose white whenever
It is possible to have it?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
MAKING RAG CARPET,
Durable Floor Coverings Which Cost nut
Lite Money.

Durable Floor Coverings Which Cost hut
Lite Money.
Making rag carpet is by no means
romantic occupation, but it is. just the
same, a very useful one, and, carried
to successful issue, provides the
house with articles that are in some
respects quite a. good, if not better,
than reasonable amount of money
could purchase. They are better, be-
cause one Is not pfraid to use them.
md economical, because they con-
sumo the bits and scraps that would
otherwise cumher the closets and tuck
away corners, and the carpet may be
is pretty and tasteful as the patience
lnd ingenuity OF the maker may please
Sometimes it Is worth while to dye
'ags for rugs AMI carpets, but this is
1ot always necessary. White and
tight colors, contrary to well-accepted
theories, are much more desirable than
lark. They show soil less and lint not
At all, are more easily kept clean and
may be washed with perfect impunity.
TO make practical and simple rugs
.ut up cloth into half-irch wide strips
taking paira to make them rs even as
possible. Sew them end to end strong
y. and with clra make them smooth
and cvcn as rnGy be. Put all colors
separate, rla'l.ng ball of each sort
When this Is, done begin by crochetlug
with L.rrc hook either long strip or
! airt le. according TO the shape of the
.l1rr desired
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01

1t is dated four days ago have writ
ten you repeatedly l have sent you
mess ages and gifts"
Vivien looked at hel guardian. She
was as white as her gown. She rose.
steadily.
81 understand" she said quietly.
"Your insistence that should marry
your son is now explained. You and
he have been in league against me.
and ag'1nst my lover Even the serv-
ants you have bribed TO treachery.
My heavens! how nearly you sue
ceeded!'
The old man hung his head
In face of ali the evidence that could
be adduced, he knew denial would be
vain.
The girl rang the bell
''Order the carriage" she said to the
servant Tell Rosette to pack my
clothes and iewelry at once, then to
bring my wraps to me here"
Then she turned to Wayne.
81 am strong enough to leave the
house now; but have been very ILL., l
shall go to the home of my aunt"
Until you will come to your own,
darling" he whispered.
Two months later she became Of age,
and her large fortune was at her dis
posal. Her guardian and his scheming
son glowered over the paper in which
they read the notice of her marriage.
But at that very time Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayne Gilbert, speeding south on their
wedding trip to the land of the magno-
lia and olive, were laughing over the
occurrence which led to their reunion.
"That fall of your cousins was for
tunate one" averred Gilbert.
"Fortunate?" echoed his pretty
bride.
He gave gay, positive nod.
"Yes-for me."-N. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
"GRANNY'S POCKET"



"Granny's pocket" as it is called, is
being carried by all workers in needle
craft, whether their vocation is the
darning of socks or the weaving of
silken spider webs upon lustrous bits
of satin or bloomy velvets.
The idea of this cleverly devised
wortbag is borrowed from Partisan
bonbon bag which was presented, with
a cargo of toothsome dainties, to
some fair one, who, after she had rifled
the pretty trifle of its sugary contents,
was supposed to wear it at her side as
a receptacle for sewing materials.
Since the granny pocket has, made
its debut upon this side of the wa ter,
however, its duties have been slightly
altered. In selecting this novelty as a
gift, the donor fits it ont with needles
gem of a thimble, the finest as well
as the tiniest of scissors, along with
the granny pocket, minus chocolates
and conserves, becomes altogether
sewing pocket.
1t is sometimes a decided piece of
luxury, made of blossom strewn satin,
with silky lining, lacey cascades and
futtering ribbons but for those who
are seeking prettiness and practicality
at a low price, chintz, sateen or one of
the gayly plaided ginghams is selected,
as it makes up very effectively.
The cut of the granny pocket is very
similar to that of bib apron. The
lower part of'the bag is given slight
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01

ern belle and provides far better use
for the mementoes of a seasons tri-
umphs than the careless tucking away
in boxes and out-of-the-way hooks.
This southern belle put together
German favor mantel in her own pri-
vate snuggery at a summer resort, and
those who saw it began at once to
treasure up like baubles until the home
ward fitting, when they were to be
brought out and assigned a decorative
part
This memory mantel alluded to bios
somed with Old Point Comfort and
White Sulphur Springs trophies. The
drapery which furnished the back
ground for the odd assortment was of
snowflake Swiss, through which the
palest of water-green silk CLEANED and
glistened. The drapery arrangement
was exceedingly simple, being almost
foldless in order to show to the best
advantage the knick-knacks. The silk
lined Swiss was simply stretched from
corner to corner above the white
enameled mantel, and caught in the
center with two of the German favors
tiny bolting-cloth parasols, gauzy as
dragons wing, and flecked with beach
jewels, in the form of Old Point moon
stones.
Each corner was aflutter with gayly-
tinted ribbons tipped with silver bells.
Fantastic clown heads, satin slippers,
ivory wishbones, silver horseshoes,
sweetmeat baskets, jockey caps and
whips, banjos, mandolins and vio1ins
,.,4, 4 4 4.
fancies, dotted the crisp white drepery.
Around even the tiniest of these favors
lowered pleasant memories of past gay
eties, and more than one bit of senti-
ment was interviewer with the novel
tumble.
This was purely German favor
mantel. But the notion could be car
ried out in half dozen different direc-
tions A lucky" girl, one of those al
ways stumbling over curiosities, like
Mrs. Whitney's Leslie Goldwaite," {"
and which she wishes to handle in an
original manner, can build herself a
marine mantel. There would be the
lovely seaweeds which she has brought
home, in offtones OF green and brown
for festooned corners, and pinlS-lined
bits of shell work TO stud the drapery
A vacation among the hills has yield
ed to more than one girl very delight
full possibilities for such a mantel
Somebody in an idle hour has carved
her a birch-bark canoe; some one else
brought an offering of lichens and
other forest treasures-baby pine
cones, big cones and birds nests; and,
If she has a spice of barbarity in her
nature, she has even treasured up the
rattlesnake's skin as a startling eye
opener.
The memory mantels offer pleasant
employment for stormy winter day
in disposing of the pretty souvenirs to
ones boxes and drawers, and the odd
decorative piece will furnish many
merry little dish of gossip for the fem
mime spirits who have the entree to the
favorite den.-Dorothy Maddox, in St
Louis Republic.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
Best White MoIasses Candy.

One pound granulated sugar, one
pint sirup; boil till quite thick when
dropped in cold water; then add one
pint best Porto Rico molasses and
three or four tablespoonfuls of vinegar
Boil to snap, Remove from the fire
and stir in quickly one-half teaspoon
full of soda and flavor with essence Of
lemon. Pour on the slab and work
white. This makes better candy
than that usually sold by confection-
ers. Good candy can be made in this
way by using all Porto Rico and No
snGar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01
The Question of Ago.

A rather impertinent scientist has
discovered that the only instances in
which he finds correct dates given by
women in regard to their ages is when
they are under 25 or over So. At
these periods of life, according to this
Frenchman, they may be trusted. lie
is court officer, and his evidence is
deduced from experience with female
prisoners. Such, he asserts, invaria bly,
give their ages as 20, 80, 40 or so, and
on these premises he works out the
conclusion thata woman wants to keep
in the decade behind her actual age
period, but through a lingering sense
of honesty keeps as near the line as
she can.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01

piece of fine wire and slightly curve it
at one end. Heat the straight end of
the wire and pierce the center of the
wax flower while it is in the water.
Having made a hole through the flower
push it to the curved end Prepare
dozen wires in the same way and then
join them together in the manner
shown in our illustration. You will
now have a beautiful tree of wax
flowers, which will make pretty and
effective ornament.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-01

the sidewalk, to himself, looking in
with hot, angry eyes, that she, accus-
toned to such luxury, repented her
rash promise to me"
He waited on, longing to see her en-
ter the room, even if the sight set his
heart aching more sharply The door
opened. An old gentleman, Anthony
Van Roosevelt. entered. Then followed
man small of stature, weazened of
feature, prematurely old. Undoubtedly
he was the son of the master of the
house, of whom he had heard Vivien
speak. But, although Gilbert waited,
weary, haggard and half frozen, until
the two men had finished their meal.
Vivien did not appear.
lie had given up his absurd hope, and
was turning away, with a groan, when
the hall door opened and Oscar Van
Roosevelt came out Wayne walked
on-he was on the opposite pavement.
Suddenly he heard fall, curse lie
ran across the street The young man
who had just emerged from Van Roose-
velts was prone on his back
Let me assist you," Gilbert said.
BE took the other by the arm, lifted
him as he would have lifted child.
At the same instant he noticed that
several letters which the unlucl5y
pedestrian had been carrying lay seat
tered on the sidewalk. He picked them
up with the intention of restoring them.
He handed back four. The fifth he re-
tanned, for the light from lamp on
the corner no wed him that it was ad-
HrnCCAI 70 IN, 1s.t.
hand:
MIR WAYNE GILBERT"
His mind one queer blur and confu-
sion, con scious only that the letter be-
longed to him and that possibly there
was treachery afoat, he slipped the en-.
velope into his pocket. With u NUT
tered word of thanks, young Van
Roosevelt took the letters extended,
brushed the sleeve of his coat and
hurried away, walking, however, with
more caution. Under the street lamp
Gilbert opened his envelope. He read:
This is the last letter, dear Wayne, that I
Shall write 10 you. cannot understand why 1t
Is nave received no word or message from you
since my illness Ibis is my third note Tho
others l gave the housekeeper to post Per.
haps she blundered This snail intrust to my
from you in answer will conclude that we
have said IA. ewcll.
"VIvIEN VAN ROOSEVELT"
Gilbert walked straight back to the
house he had lately been staring at,
went up the steps and rang the bell.
81 wish to see Miss Van Roosevelt"
he said to the servant who appeared.
Your name, pleaseP"
He heard, distinctly, soft voice in Il
room on the right, saying:
"Who-who is that, Uncle Anthony?"
Then the door was abruptly closed
Gilbert" the caller said to the serv-
ant. "Mr Wayne Gilbert"
Miss Van Roosevelt" the girl said,
hastily, lis not at home"
That" declared Gilbert, in his
quietest tone, ''is not true"
He pushed past the girl, walked to
the door on the right, opened it, and
went in.
Anthony Van Roosevelt Strengthened
up in his chair at sight of the intruder,
and slender, girlsh figure, lounging
among sillEen pillows on a low couch,
started erect, and held her hands out
to him with little happy cry.
Then he was standing beside her, the
thin hands held tightly in his
81 only this hour got your last let
ter" he said. "It fell from the pocket
of man who had just left this house.