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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
BUDDING FRUIT TREES.

Having everything in readiness, the
process of budding may be described
under six heads.
Q) At a smooth place in the stock
preferably two or three inches above
the ground-an upright incision, an
inch or over in length, is made clear
through the bark. (2l Across the
upper end of this incision q short,
horizontal one is made. The usual
way for the latter is at right angles,
but it will be found better to make it
obliquely, in which case the tying ma
terial cannot get into the upper in.
cision, but must cross it, as is best.
(3) The bark is then raised by press
ing tho thin piece of ivory Tor the
rounded point of the knife) against
the cut edges with q kind of lifting
movement, beginning at the upper
end of the incision and proceeding to
the lower end, one side at time. In
this operation special care is required
to avoid touching the layer of soft,
new wood Immediately under the
bark. To touch this soft, new wood
checks tho growing process, which
fastens the bud to the stock, and this
check renders success very uncertain.
(4) A bud is now cut from the pre-.
pared scion, the knife entering about
half an inch below the footstalk and
coming out three quarters of an inch
or more above it, taking as thin a
slice of the wood with it as may be.
The practice of some is to remove this
this thin piece OF wood, but if not
done with the greatest care the bud
will be spoiled, while success is not
endangered IN the least by allowing
the wood to remain. (5) The bud is
now taken by the piece of footstalk
left for the purpose, placed under the
bark at the upper end of the incision
and pushed gently down to the lower
end. If part OF the upper portion of
the bud projects above the cross incis-
ion, it is to be cut off, making a neat
fit. (6) Tying is the next thing in
order. This to hold the bud in posi-
tion, and to exclude air and moisture.
1t should be done at once, beginning
at the lower end of the incision, and
covering every part of it, but leaving
out the footstalk and the point of the
bud. The work is now complete.
If the stock is growing rapidly the
tying may cut into the wood before
the bud adheres properly. Should
this occur the tie is to be removed
and Immediately replaced, but not 80
tight. In three weeks from the inser-
tion OF the bud the tying may be re.
moved permanently.
Ten days or SO after budding, ii
may be known that the operation is
successful by the piece of footstalk
dropping off on being touched. If in.
stead of this it has dried and sticks
fast, the work has failed. But if the
bark still peels freely, the budding
may be repeated, selecting new place
on the stock.
Most of the hardy roses can be
budded on each other. The wild run
ming rose-the Michigan rose-makes
a pretty stock, but tho best for the
purpose is the Manetti rose, vigor.
GUS growing kind brought from Como,
Italy, half century or moro ago,
which multiplies readily by cuttings.
In advance of the budding, tho spines
should be rubbed off the inch or two
where the bed is to be inserted. Tho
Examiner.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
uNothing Like LEATHER"

Those who hoped for revolution
in the art of great gunmaking, in the
interest of the cattle-raising industry,
when reports of the success OF the
raw-hide cannon were received re-
Gently from Sandy Hook, are probably
doomed to disappointment. An ex-
cellent authority has now pointed out
the fact that the two objects achieved
by the use of raw-hide rs IN outer
surface for the gun ale, in reality,
elements of weakness. He states that,
in the first place, lightness, which is
primarily secured by the use of the
leather. detracts from the range and
accuracy of the piece, for, as he says,
these are dependent upon the record,
inasmuch as the explosion Of the
powder merely parts the shot from
the gun. If, therefore, the gun is so
light as to recoil smartlv and freely,
the shot loses q proportlonate amount
of force. Much of the weight of great
guns, he declares, could be dispensed
with as mere matter of strength, but
the pieces would be rendered too light
for effective use. The other end
secured by the leather is said to be the
low temperature of the piece after
shots are fired. But this, he claims,
is a danger, for by no possibility can
tho real amount of heat generated by
the shot be reduced and the use of the
raw-hide cover only retains it-being
q non-conductor Of heat-within the
inner tube. On the other hand, the
use of an all-metal tube permits the
heat to escape to the outer layers and
thus to the air and prevents tkat
greatest of dangers, heating, to
much higher degree than does the
raM-hide gun. Washington Star.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
sTuBBLE AS MANURE.

No kind of grain stubble is worth
anything as manure. 1t may have
some value on very wet land in keep
ing it more open to the air when
turned under tho furrow. But for
any fall-sown crop this is a disadvan-
tage, as for the soil to be open and
porous during winter is for it to be-
come fuller of water than it would be
without it. The ashes from burned
stubble contain all that is really OF
manurial value, and it is not bad
policy to burn stubble before plowing
wherever the stubble will burn read
ily.-American Cultivator.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

should use every effort to secure this
benefit, and as the silos can be built
SO cheaply by any one who can handle
saw and hammer there is really no
excuse for neglecting to build one.
Full illustrated descriptions can be had
simply by asking for them, how to
build them and how to fill them and
every particular that can possibly be
desired. The houses that sell dairy
implements are handing out these pam
phlets as advertising material. Do
not let another season go by without
building one. Home and Farm.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
A Costly Autograph.

When Adelina Patti fayors anyone
nowadays with her autograph, she
writes it Mt the extreme top of n sheet
of paper. Her reason for this is that
once when she signed it in the middle
of the sheet, it was subsequently
coupled by the recipient with the sig.
nificant sentence, 'I promise to pay
at sight the SUN el00o," and pre-
sented at her bankers. New York
Herald.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
Never Used the Passes.

A gentleman called on President
Lincoln and solicited pass for Rich
mond. 'Well, said tho President,
81 would be very happy to oblige you
if my passes were respected; but the
fact is, sir, l have, within tho last two
years, given passes to $50, 900 men to
go to Richmond, and not one has got
there yet. louisville Courier j our
mol
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
TO CLEAN MARBLE.

Take one ounce of powdered chalk,
one ounce of powdered pumice stone,
mix and sift through muslin. Dis.
solve two ounces of washing soda in
half teacupful of hot water mix the
powder intosa paste with this. adding
little more water, if necessary. Rub
this we'll into the stains, allowing it
to remain on for some time, until
quite dry and hard; then wash off
with hot water and fuller's earth, and
dry thoroughly with soft rag To
whiten the marble little powdered
blue may be added to the mixture.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
Highest Of all in Leavenng u Govt Report
R3H:a.!!! q! RskasSz RRsk!aRS
ARINElITEIX DIRE
ARSOLUTEIY PURE
An Odd Bridge.

One of the oldest bridge "bents,"
or piers, in this country. is to bo
found in Sonoma County, California.
Two large redwood trees growing side
by side support the timbers and rails
of bridge which crosses small ra-
vine or creek at place where the
roadbed is seventy five feet above the
water. Californlans refer to it as
"the only natural wooden bridge in
the world"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
Halt Deaf. Half Price.

By falling from cart. Melbourne
Chinaman, whose life was insured for
large amount, was seriously hurt.
There was some doubt as to his ever
getting better, and at length one of
his friends wrote to the insurance
company: "Hong Wang Lee half
dead likee half money"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

A rolling stone, left inside schoon-
er when she was built, was recently
found to have worn a groove nearly
through tho thanking. Its timely
discovery probably saved vessel and
crew.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
Pots and Stoves.

The fires of energy are lighted very soon in
life and the struggle begins, as the saying is
''to keep the pot boiling" But speaking
literally, fires are still kindled with kerosene,
and many pot boils over or is overturned.
Frightful burns and scalds result in spite Of
warning and suffering The thing is then
not to preach but to practice, and the prac-
tice is, for sure cure, to use st. Jacobs Oil
according to directions
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

frank Melrosc. q supernumerary at
one OF the New York theatres, knows
all OF Shakespeare's plays by heart,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet end Consultation free.
LahOrntorY Binnhamton N Y
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
DRYING OFF.

A COW should be dried off and given
a rest for two months before the calf
is born. The practice of some peo-
pie of keeping her milking not only
weakens the system, but prevents that
expansion of the udder which should
take place gradually. Some COWS can,
of course, stand more continuous
milking and others will not go dry at
all, but, whenever possible, this rest
should be given. 1t will be found
that, under continuous milking, the
flow will have tendency to decrease
80 that in the end nothing is gained
by it, New York World.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispeh colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it, action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SXRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. nv. NEW YoRx. ~.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

A host of caterpillars is devouring every
thing green around Berlin and in Silesin.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

The horse meat packing-house at Ham
mond, Ind, has been declared nuisance.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

KEEP STOCK OFF NEWLY SEEDED LAND.
When the established pasture fields
during fall present burned appear
ance. it takes considerable will power
to resist the temptation to turn stock
on to the newly seeded fields in which
the young clover and timothy present
an inviting appearance, but the pas
turing off of this new growth close to
the ground will cause the whole plant
to perish if drouth prevails. The pas.
turing off of this fine top growth
should be avoided, and it is just this
mat that is required to protect the
roots during the severe cold of winter,
and when frozen solid this growth of
leaves and stalks pressed close to the
ground prevents the daily spring
thawing and freezing, such as would
be the case were this covering pas
tured of. The top growth is not lost,
but as the spring growth progresses it
decays and Is added to the fertility of
the land. American Agriculturist.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliCa-
tion made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDINa. KINSAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

There is one-armed man in
Georgia who can plow, jerk and goad
mule, swear and smoke pipe all at
once.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for % years.-LIZzIE FERREL,
Camp ST., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, 1894
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

A Dose in Time Saves Nine Of Hale's Honey
of Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies TOothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-25
To Avoid

constipation is to prolong life. Ripans Tabules
are gentle yet positive in their cure of consti-
patton. One tabule gives relief.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
Desperate rlght win Tramp..

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, March TO-
Fifty shots were exchanged Monday
between officers and citizens and a
couple Of tramps. An attempt had been
made TO arrest the tramps, but they
got away. The officers fred az
them The hoboes returned the fire,
and then ran for the woods, swimming
the river In order 20 escape. A hun.
dred men joined In the pursuit. The
tramps were captured after 4-milc
chase and after they had emptied their
revolvers repeatedly at their pursuers.
No one was hurt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23

Recent reports 20 the agricultural
department Mt Washington report a
marked degree OF interest in the good
roads movement among the state legis-
latures. Gen. Roy Stone, In charge Of
the bureau of road inquiry, has re-
turned from California and Texas,
where large road conventions were
held, the former having concluded 10
utilize convict labor In preparing road
materials. Several bulletins 10 stimu-
late the movement will soon bc issued
by the department. They will treat OF
wide tires as bett~ring the condition OF
roads, convict lairor In making roads
and preparing read materials, and Of
the messages Of various state govern
ors on road questions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
no Tencherr and others.

For the meeting OF the National Educa-
tional Association no Denver, Colo. In July,
next, the Western trunk lines have named
o rate OF one standard fare. plus two dollars
for the round trip. Variable routes will be
permitted. Special side trips at reduced rates
will be arranged for from Denver TO all the
principal points OF interest throughout Col
orado, aud those desiring 10 extend the trip
70 California, Oregon and Washington, VIII
be accommodated at satisfactory rates.
Teachers and others that desire, or intend
attending this meeting or Of making west
ern trim this summer, will find this their OPP
portunity. Tho Chicago, Milwaukee a. 81.
Paul railway (first-class In every respect
will run through cars Chicago 10 Den.
yer. For full particulars, write TO or call
on Gro. H. HEAFFoRp, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
FEEDING MICH COWS.
How To Maintain Even Production
Throughout the season.

How To Maintain Even Production
Throughout the Season.
One of the important items In secur-
Ing the best profit from the cows Is 70
have an even flow Of milk we'll main
tanned throughout the season. On many
farms there are cows that for a short
season after they come in fresh yield n
good flow of milk, but this soon be-
gins TO fail, especially II care Is not
taken In the feeding and management,
and at the end of seven or eight months
the quantity they give is so small that
they are allowed TO go dry. Many
cows are kept that II charged fair
price for the food they eat would not
pay for their keep.
The first important item Is 70 have
good cows Then they must be well
fed, even In summer. While during
growing season the pastures car. DO
largely relied upon; IL will pay TO give
also light feed OF bran and corn meal,
or bran and middlings. Then in order
10 make sure of good supply OF
cheap food IL will also be n good plan
to plant some crop like sweet corn,
fodder corn, millet, sorghum, or some
thing of this kind that can be used at
any time when needed. There should
be a change of feed occasionally, so
as TO keep the COW with good
appetite, as the more good food
the good dairy cow consumes the
more good milk she will give. IL will
also be good plan to divide the pas
lures SO that she can be changed from
one 10 the other at least every ten days.
The cows will do much better than IL
they are compelled 10 depend upon one
pasture. Besides, by changing, there
will be less waste of feed. With all
animals there Is n natural inclination
70 eat the tender, sweeter growth, and
In doing this, when kept In one pas
ture, there will be more or less that
will grow up and mature seed. BY
dividing up the pastures and changing
from one TO the other, grass will all be
eaten down more evenly. There should
always be sweet, nutritious grasses in
the pastures, so that the COWS can get
enough 20 satisfy their appetites with
out tramping too long or too far. The
| quieter and more comfortable the cows
can be kept the better the results.
Feed 70 keep the COW in good, thrifty
condition. II is not possible 90 make a
good dairy cow fat. but good treatment
will keep her in good condition. Her
food will be converted into milk rather
than hesh.-St Louis Republic.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
A rlock for thn rnmIlr.

Leaving ont the matter Of profit and
OF selling eggs, there is much pleasure
in keeping small flock OF fowls for
family use, A few hens can be kept at
less cost, proportionately than can a
large number, owing TO the fact that
the scraps from the table are valuable.
No labor Of consequence is necessary,
and when an account for the year is
kept the small focks will be found to
have given quite profit in the CONVEX
sion of the waste material into eggs.
There Is no way 10 procure eggs as
fresh and nice as those produced by
your own hens. III they are OF choice
breed, the pleasure will be the greater,
as wei. from pride In endeavoring 10
excel as from the management Farm
and Fireside.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23

Parville relates SOHO interesting
facts upon this subject II n can OF
milk Is placed near an open vessel con-
tanning turpentine. the smell OF the
turpentino Is soon communicated 10
the milk. The same result occurs Ms
regards tobacco, parafiine. asafoetida,
camphor and many other strong
smelling substances. Milk should also
be kept distance from every volatile
substance, and milk which has stood
In n sick chamber should never be
drunk The power Of milk 70 disguise
the taste OF drugs-as potassium
iodide, opium. salicy!ate, eto.-is well
known. Public Opinion
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PROTEST FROM MAINE.
mr.. Donncii Ridiculss the Way They
sBreak Roads" in Yanheeland.

mr. Donncii Ridlcuiss the Way They
"Break Roads" IN Yanieeiand.
Some winter morning the highway
surveyor of district No. 4 wakes up to
find oil familiar landmarks out Of sight
beneath thick covering of snow which,
Il is more than likely. has drifted in
huge heaps across the highway wher-
ever fence, stone wall or clump Of
bushes has prevented the winds unim-
peded march. The highway surveyor,
mindful of the important part he plays
In maintaining the social fabric, wades
out TO the barn TO feed his cattle
''cattle" being New-E 1glandism for
a pair of oxen--which hc Jokes mp
after getting his own breakfast.
His method of breaking road Is
very simple. Under the front of an
old-fashioned wood sled, with long
runners, he chains a stick of wood six
or eight inches In diameter, slips into
the sockets a sled stake or two, TO
hold on by, mounts the sled and in
vites Buck and Bright TO get up steam.
Now Buck and Bright deserve no small
credit In this matter, for beside gener-
ating the motive power for the sled
they serve also as snow plows, plung-
ing into drifts and breaking down the
snow 10 an extent that makes IL COM
paratively easy for the sled TO main
tain an even keel, so 10 speak, even
when the drifts are very irregular in
construction.
A little way down the road the high
way surveyor will perhaps add a neigh
Dor to his outfit, providing that the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
900 Reward. 800.

The reader Of this paper will be pleased 70
learn that there Is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure In
all It's stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls
known 70 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease requires q
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving Il patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting naturein doing It's work. The
proprietors have so much faith in It's curn
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that IL fails To cure
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY a. Co, Toledo, o.
ef-Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Halls Family Pills, % cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-23
DETERMINED TO DIE.
Sensational Suicide OF AN Unknown Woman
nj Boston.

nt Boston.
BosToN, March 2O-A woman 30
years Of age, who registered at the
Adams house two days ago AS Miss NJ.
G. Morton, OF llolyolSc, committed sui-
eide Tuesday afternoon while in bed
in her room. One OF the maids noticed
her inhaling chloroform and took the
sponge away from her and then
notified "A physician, who arrived
soon after and found the woman
in bed. She had bottle OF chloroform
and a sponge in her hand The doctor
took them from her She then asked:
Does chloroform always kill?" Not
always" answered the doctor She
had the bedclothes pulled over her and
one of her hands was under
them. While the doctor stood
over her the woman shot her
self with revolver under the
bedclothes. The bullet went through
the heart. Nothing is known OF the
woman at the Adams house She was
not very prepossessing in appearance.
Nothing was said by her that would
give any clew as to the reason for the
suicide.