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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-09-28

moisture and sun, does not get enough
of either. The former it has to share
with the corn, which also needs lot of
moisture, especially during the grow
ing season, and the sunshine is shut off
to this there is very little land that is
rich enough to support two crops.
Pumpkins should be grown by them
selves like other crops.
For a pumpkin patch choose light
soil. A sandy piece of bottom is just
the thing, the richer the better, OF
course; though comparatively poor soil
will do. After plowing and harrow
ing, lay it off in check rows ten feet
each way. At each check dig small
hole and put in one or two forkfuls of
manure, or, which is quicker, throw
out double furrow with tho plow-
ing and then put your manure in the
checks. The pumpkin, like corn, is
a coarse feeder and does not need the
manure to be thoroughly rotted, but
makes large returns for liberal ap-
plication. Cover up the manure with
three or four inches of earth, making
perceptible Chill" Sow four or five
seeds in each hill as soon as danger of
frost is over, which in this part is
about the first of May. When IN Sec
ond or third leaf, thin to two plants in
u hill, and if the ground is rich. they
may with advantage be again thinned
to one, when danger from the striped
bug is over, about the time the plants
begin to run. They should be cult
waited alternate ways every couple of
weeks till they begin to run, which
will be in about two months from SOW
ing, when they will very soon COM
pletely cover the ground, and SO keep
the weeds down themselves.
The pumpkins should be gathered as
soon as the first light frost has killed
the leaves, and stored in n cool place
where frost will not reach them. A
good plan is to put them on barn
floor, or other place, where they can
be sorted rs they are fed, using those
first that are beginning to rot. In this
way they may be kept till the first or
middle of January, where TIE ther-
does not fall below fifteen or
twenty degrees of frost.
Besides being excellent food for cat
tie, hogs are very fond of them, and
they are great means of keeping them
in health while being fattened. Sheep
also eat them with relish when they
get accustomed to them. Country
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oRcHARDING on CHEAP GROUND.

What to do with the land that will
hot bring more than from $5 to SIS
per acre has been problem with
many farmers, for generally such land
is almost worthless for most crops.
Located upon hillsides, or in exposed
places where the soil is poor, there
seems to be no use or demand for it.
But in the last quarter of century
great deal of this land in the north
ern belt of States has been turned
into apple orchards, which have been
paying from $l5 to $75 per acre an
nually, profit that would be consid-
cred satisfactory by any farmer. The
orchards have been well taken care of,
and have demonstrated what can be
done. Instead of allowing the land
to remain idle, the owners planted the
orchards of trees on it, and then care
fully cultivated them. To-day the
land is worth considerably more than
at the beginning.
The trees on poor soil need more
training than those on rich. Enrich
the earth around the trees, and they
will get established. Barnyard manure
is undoubtedly the best for this, and
where it is abundant do not be de-
ceived into buying eny prepared mix
ture. Allow poultry, sheep, and swine
to fertilize the orchards by roaming
at large in them. They open the soil,
let in the air and sunlight, fertilize
the trees, and destroy the insects.
BY turning the orchards into poultry
ranges you will add quite little to
the income from the eggs and fresh
chickens supplied for the table or
market.
Train the tree young. The best au-
thorities say that only the pocket
knife should be used for training and
pruning apple trees. This is only
another way of saying that the prun-
ing should be done early, before the
branches have attained any great
growth. Discover whether the limbs
need to he cut off before they have
reached the size OF the arm. Prune
the young trees So that they will form
an even head, giving the heaviest
amount of shade on the south side, TO
shield from the hot sun. Use Gov
cred glass with a magnifying power to
discover the insects ON the limbs in
broad daylight, and then clip off the
twigs with the eggs or nests on them
10 burn. -Germantown (Peun.) Tele-
graph.
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A Beautiful Mirage.

Buffalonians who lifted their ewes to-
ward the northern sky between 10 and
III o clock the other morning saw there
beautiful and wonderfully perfect
mirage. 1t was the likeness of the
city of Toronto with its harbor and
little island which lies in Lake Ontario
n short distance to the south. Toronto
is f1fty-six miles north of Buffalo, n.
Y, but those who first witnessed the
phenomenon were able to count the
church spires in the Canadian city.
The phenomenon is classed by natural
scientists as mirage of the third
order, the objects looming up far
above their real level and not inverted,
as is the case with mirages of the first
and second class, but appearing like
perfect landscape far away in cloud
land.
The mirage showed the entire
breadth of Lake Ontario, projection
east OF the mirrored Toronto being
easily recognized as Charlotte, a
suburb of Rochester. In direct line
between this point and Toronto Bay
q large sidewheel steamer could be
seen making her way. The vessel ply
ing on the Ontario at the time was the
Norseman. Far to the north of this
steamer were seen two black objects
surrounded by smoke and standing
out from the CLASSY surface Of the
water. They were two large steamers
of the New York Central Line, plying
between Lewiston and Toronto. A
sailboat, apparently yacht. was the
most distinct of all the objects. Her
main sail was set and she was lying
close to the wind. She was seen to turn
and careen with the west wind and
then suddenly disappear, as though
nature had removed slide from her
magic lantern. In the same way slowly
the whole great scene began to dis
solve. A bank of black clouds swept
along and obliterated the picture, to
the intense disgust of thousands who
had swarmed the tops of the highest
buildings. Chicago Herald.
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How Koreans Fooled Bcsieging Chinese.

Pyeng Yang, city in Korea, was
founded 30lG years ago. 1t is known
as the well-less city. Within its walls
is not a single we'll, and all the water
OF the city is carried up by watermen
from the river which washes its south
crn wall. Tradition shows that this
has always been so, for it is said that
when Chinese General besieged 1t
1000 years ago, believing that he could
compel its inhabitants to capitulate
by cutting of their water supply, he
was led to give mp the attempt be-
cause the soldiers on the walls took
fish scales aui went through the mo-
tions Of the bath, and the scales, gilt
tcring in the sun, looked in the eyes
of the astonished hesiegers to be drops
pf water. New York Recorder.
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4 Sheen That ILibernates.

Unlike most curious creatures of the
animal creation the Persian sheep has
"two chief peculiarities. During
the spring and summer months il
accumulates an enormous amount of
fat in its tail, that appendage fire.
quently becoming so enormously en-
larged ms to weigh from forty TO sixty
five pounds, two wheeled cart being
provided for its reception by most of
the shepherds who raise this peculiar
breed of animals. It, other "chief
popularity" is this; During the win.
ter or dry season the bigtailed sheep
becomes dormant, alternating like o
bear, thus consumlng the fat stored
np IA its tail during the more favor.
able moHths, ST, Loais Republic.
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SELLING EGGS BY WEIGHT.

It seems to be slow work inducing
the enactment of law compelling the
selling of eggs by weight, and this
question should be thoroughly agi-
tated until change is made It is q
subject that should be considered by
the State Board of Agriculture of each
State, and as it is largely in the inter
est of the farmers the Mirror has called
attention to it as matter of justice.
There is wrong done the farmers in
selling eggs by the dozen, for the
farmer in selling eggs by the
dozen, is compelled to give
more than he receives, while the Gus
toner pays too much or too little at
times, according to circumstances. 1t
is the dealer who is shrewd enough to
assort the eggs and put the difference
in his own pocket, but he does SO by
common consent of all who buy and
sell.
1t is a fact that IN egg should be
worth what it costs. The hen that
lays dozen large eggs may have con-
verted more food into eggs than one
that has laid fifteen eggs, yet the
farmers may sell the fewer number for
less than the larger, though really the
fewer may weigh more than the others.
During the year one hen may lay one
hundred eggs that weigh seven to the
pound, while her companion may lay
100 eggs that weigh ten to the pound
The latter will be considered the bet
ter hen, although the former will have
really performed more service and
laid over two pounds more of eggs
than the one that gave the greatest
number. In justice the farmer ought
to receive more money for the large
eggs, us they cost him more in the
shape of food, but the fact is that he
receives less, because eggs are sold by
the dozen.
There is no correct method of ex-
change except by weight, and it is not
to the interest of producers to sell by
any other system. Exact justice is
done all concerned when eggs are sold
by weight, and to adopt this method
is to encourage better breeds of fowls.
More eggs and larger ones will then
reach the market, and each producers
goods will be sold on their merits.
AS we stated before, this is a subject
which demands the consideration of
poultry associations, agricultural So
eieties and the whole body of farmers
as class. Mirror and Farmer.
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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-09-28

4 Gigantic Bee niYe.

Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is
getting to be a gigantic bee hive, !"
said A. r. Lewis. "The last time 1
went through this big hole in the
ground l took both the long and short
routes, as they are called by tho
guides. AT several places there were
rather too many bees for me to feel
entirely comfortable, although L was
not attacked by any of them. If the
cave should be explored for honey
some rich finds would undoubtedly
be made. The bees are increasing
constantly. In fact, while 1 have
visited the cave frequently for several
years, it has only been about two
years since l knew that they were
there, and this year it would be i'm
possible for visitor not to know it. 1"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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TIE CULTURE or PUMPKINS.

The use Of pumpkins rs II fall sui
winter food Tor cattle cannot he too
highly recommended, and the fact that
they are the cheapest aud most easily
raised of all our winter green foods is
not generally known, or at least not
acted upon. Coming at a time when
pasture Is getting very short aud be
fore the farmer wants 10 commen 20
using his roots, they bridge the GAP
between summer pasture Dr soiliag au.l
winter harl feeding, ead 2eHp up thc
Gus ~ milk which 80 often iali, 90
about this time
iAoss who plsut them usually dral
iuat few seals la the hiil with tho
corn, auh let theHa take their chance
aud make snmethiuf V they can This
L. wfsnr, iYf tAe pumpkin beiug "a
plaht ,aai telHltsa q greai dsal ~
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HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
CLEANING FURNITURE.

Il
1t is customary in some households
to wash the furniture with soap and
water. Such a method may be en-
tirely safe when practiced by careful
| persons. AS the average maid is like
| ly to treat a valued Vernis Martin cab
| met with the same consideration ac-
corded q common floor, it is we'll that
the use of soap and water by her in
connection with furniture should be
| forbidden.
When soap is used for furniture it
should be of the best quality, having
but a small amount of alkali in its
composition, and the water used
should be lukewarm, applied with a
soft cloth and quickly wiped off, par
ticularly from all corners and crevices.
Dark mahogany, which is now SO
fashionable, is particularly sensitive
to soap and water, arising from the
fact that the coloring matter which
operates to darken the wood through
the action of light is an acid, so that
when the alkali of the water is permit
ted to remain upon it it will, i'll reach
ing the acid, for which it has affinity,
destroy the polished surface.
Raw inseed oil and spirits of tur-
pentine, in the proportions of two
thirds oil and one of turpentine, is
the model furniture reviver. 1t is
what professionals rely on; as rule
they use no other. The woodwork
should be first carefully wiped off
with dry, soft cloth, and the dust
thoroughly removed from corners and
carvings. The best article to accom-
plish this is large paint brush, usual
ly called o painters duster. The oil
may then be applied with n smaller
brush, wiping off with soft cloth
and rubbing thoroughly dry. 1t will
be found that dents and scratches lose
their prominence under this treat
ment; should this method be pursued
regularly there will be no difficulty
experienced in having furniture retain
u fresh appearance.
When piece of furniture is very
badly defaced and dented it should be
intrusted to some good repairer, who
may sometimes find it necessary to
scrape off the old finish entirely, in
order to make a satisfactory piece of
work. When the wood is slightly
dented one may sometimes overcome
the trouble by steaming the indenta-
ton with hot iron and a wet cloth,
afterward making n small pad of mus
lin and rubbing over the surface some
thin shellac, just adding touch of oil
to make the work easier. Scratches
may be treated in the same way
Ladies' Home journal.
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Japs Fight to Conquer.

An Anglicized japanese says OF tho
national air of Japan: SIT is indie.
scribable. [ have heard nothing so
much like it as your Dead March in
SauP-it is that sort-terrible and
solemn. And then the japanese sol
diers do not fear death. They don't
think about it. They go to fight and
conquer. The men favor the religion
of the Samurai, which is to do right
and leave yourself in the hands of
your Creator. Detroit Free Press.
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MULCHINa OUNCE BUSHES.

The only advantages resulting from
the use of n little salt around ounce
bushes are that it tends to keep down
the growth of weeds and keeps the
soil moist. Even then it must be spar
ingly used. A good, heavy mulch of
coarse stable manure or other litter is
of the greatest utility. especially in n
hot climate. Dig up the soil about
the bushes in the spring as thorough
ly as you can without disturbing the
roots, and then give each bush heavy
mulch. .-American Agriculturist.
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r $4,000, 900 Tobacco BiIi saved.

CHICAGO, September 8 Especial. The
Chicago Inter-Ocean's Illustrated Supple
ment. describing the great success and merit
of No-To-Bac, has made it famous In day.
Mr.. ii. L. Kramer, the active man, was
seen to-day at his office, As Randolph street,
and In talking of No-To-Bac's growth, said
il was hard work to keep up with the rap
idly increasing demand, as every box sold
advertised No-To-Bac's merit.
He said 'No-To-Bac is not sold on the
strength of the thousands and tens OF thou
sands of testimonial statements, but under
an absolute guarantee to cure or money re-
funded" That made long story about
merit very short, as 1t absolutely protects
the user from physical injury or financial
loss. "Why," said he, "No-To-Bac will
make 100, 900 cures this year, and the saw
ing will average $50. 90 for every one cured,
or a grand total of $5,000,0O0 saved from
going up In smoke and out In spit" No
To-Bac, is indeed n God-send to the poor
man these hard times. According TO the
testimonials, however, the money saving is
the least consideration, for almost every
one reports an Improvement OF the nervous
system, increase in weight, and revival of
physical and mental powers that is indeed
miraculous.
Prominent physicians look upon No-To-
Bac as great success, and are very free TO
prescribe it.
Every wholesale drug house In this coun-
try and Canada sells No-To-Bac. and the re-
tail druggists are pushed to supply tho de-
mands of customers the direct mail demand
Is immense.
The cost of No-To-Bac compared with the
results is a small matter, as the saving In a
week pays the cost of cure for lifetime.
No-To-Bac Is sold for 81 n box, or three
boxes, $3.50, with a guarantee to cure, or
money refunded.
A few extra copies of the Inter Ocean Sup
plement (eight pages) illustrated In five col
ors, have been secured and will be mailed
for the asking, by addressing the Sterling
Remedy Co., Chicago office, As Randolph
street New York office, 10 Spruce street !,
Laboratory, Indiana Mineral Springs, Ind.
F. MARION CRAWFORD is the most popular
American novelist with the French.
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RECIPES.

A Light Lunching Dish A nice
luncheon dish is fried bologna. If the
bologna is of good diameter remove
the skin and cut into rounds of fourth
of an inch thick or less, if desired.
Dredge lightly with flour and fry
quickly in butter in very hot pan.
Serve on a warm platter with garnish
of green. The bologna of any size
may also be cut into lengths of five or
six inches and fried as above directed
Fried bologna--to the taste of many
is more dainty and more delicate
than fried ham, and more digestible.
Brown Sauce-To make brown sauce
put one tablespoonful and half of
butter in the frying-pan and on the
fire. When the butter gets hot AMI
begins to turn brown add generous
tablespoonful of flour and stir until
the flour turns brown. Now draw the
pan to the back part of the stove aud
stir until the mixture cools slightly;
then add half pint of stock. pouring
it in gradually and stirring all the
while. Place the pan on the hot part
of the stove and stir the sauce until it
begins to boil. Add level teaspoon
full of salt and about one-ifth of
teaspoonful of pepper. Simmer for
about five minutes.
Apple Charlotte-Rub the bottom
and sides of baking dish with butter,
and line it with slices of light breal.
Peel and cut apples into thin, small
pieces, and nearly fill the dish with
them, scattering between the apples
plenty of sugar, small bits of butter
and grated nutmeg. Do not forget
that you must use sugar according to
the acidity of the apples. Have sugar
and butter on the top layer of apples,
which cover with slices of light bread
softened IN water. Put plate on this
with weight on top to press the
bread close upon the apples. Bake it
in quick oven, and serve with u rich
sauce.
Gingerbread-Two eggs well beaten,
twot thirds cupful of New Orleans
molasses, half cupful of sugar, one
third cupful of butter, half cupful of
sour cream, half cupful OF sour milk,
one and half teaspoonfuls of soda,
half teaspoonful of ginger, half tea
spoonful of cinnamon, flour to
thicken; beat the sugar and butter
together; add the eggs and beat well;
then add the soda to the sour milk
stir in the milk, cream, molasses and
spices; thicken 80 you can drop it
easily from spoon, and bake i'll q
moderate oven. 1t requires more care
and longer baking than cake made
from all sugar.
Celery Soup-Cook two email heads
of celery from which the green leaves
have been removedD for forty-tive
minutes in n quart of water i'll which
a chicken or leg of veal has been
boiled. Boil pint of milk, half an
onion and a sprig of parsley together.
Mix two even tablespoonfuls of flour
with four tablespoonfuls OF cold milk
and add to boiling milk. Cook ten
minutes. Mash celery i'll the water in
which it has been cooked, and stir
into boiling milk add two tablespoon
fuls of butter, salt aud pepper to
taste. Strain and serve Mt once. A
cup of cream added Just after the soup
is put into the tureen is great i'm
proyement
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The Pottery Tree OF Para.

One of the curiosities of Brazil is
tree whose wood and bark contain so
much silica that they are used by pot
ters. Both wood and bark are burned
and ashes are pulverized aud mixed
in equal proportions with clay, pro-
ducing very superior ware. The
tree grows To height of 100 feet, but
does not exceed foot in diameter.
The fresh bark cuts liko sandstone,
and when dried is brittle aud hard. -
Demorsst Magazine.
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Irish butter AMI milk are now in
rindud among English fads The dairy
products of tho Green lslo are nov
selling for one-third moro IN London
fhnn tho choicest lmp9FtAtions from
Jersey or Garrusgy. New York Al.
FsrtlsgTi
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An Atchison County Kansasl sew
ing society has saved $500 from its
earnings, and has built chul ch with
the money.
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DIR. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, N. Y.
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HOw's This I

GEORGE GoULD's yachting is said to have
cost him S400 900.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
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Ohio.
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T. MARION CRAWFORD is the most popu
American novelist with the French.