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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
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her head to ring in front. put the pole
through the rope loop, crowd her over
against the partition, and put the rear
end of pole in one of the auger holes in
the plank. Next pass a rope around
left leg above the gambrel. bring it up
in front of right leg, draw tight and
fasten to ring in rear OF STALL The
rope prevents kicking, keeps the cow at
a hoist, and pole keeps her from swing
ing round or falling down. After few
times il is hardly ever necessary to
use the ropes. as the pole put pretty
low down win be sufficient to keep her
quiet. Besides the pole, the illustration
portrays the plan Of my milking stable.
There are two shelves, the upper about
five feet from the floor mot shown
and running clear across the stable. In
this | keep sponge and cloths TO wash
and wipe the cows udder, dish of salt.
milking stools, etc. The lower shelf,
about two feet from the floor and reach
ing about two-thirds across, is for
empty pals, milk etc. Shovel and fork
are kept in the rack at end of this shelf.
Farm and Home.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
HANDY FARM CRATE.

wire nails secure the corners. Let
these be 21s inches long, The bottom
may be of board or of Stats, as pre-
ferred. A board cover can also be fitted
TO the top, if needed. Such a contrv-
ance makes an exceedingly strong and
convenient crate, well adapted for gath
ering the potato and apple crops. 1t is
much better to pick the potatoes or APP
pies into such a receptacle and load
a wagon with some dozens of them,
than to gather the crop and turn it
loose into the wagon box, from which
the fruit or tubers must be picked GU,
or shoveled out, again. Crates thus
save much handling and consequent
bruising.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
ROOF MADE OF UNHUsKED EARS.

courses deep, and if carefully put on
very good substitute for boards is OBJ
tanned
The ends of the ears can be made to
project over the edge of the crib by a
few inches by using cord or stove pipe
wire. If ditch is cut around the crib
so water will drain off, corn will keep
very well in such a crib, without floor
Boards IA inches wide laid across the
crib, on the ground, every six or eight
feet. to shovel upon, will be. a great
help. The ground can be covered with
snapped corn if desired before throw
ing in the husked corn.-American
Agriculturist.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03

a corduroy road made of small cedar
trees, which were in perfect state OF
preservation, was unearthed the other
day 80 feet below the surface of the
earth, seven miles east of Ashtabula.
o. Prof. Carl Wright, teacher of geol-
ogy in Qberlin college, who has visited
the spot and examined the wood. gives
it as his opinion that the wood has been
where it was found since the glacial
epoch.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
Road Improvement.
ROADS IN DELAWARE.
some Would BE Disgrace Even to

Some Would BE Disgrace Even to
the KIondil<e Country.
The accompanying view has been
sent Us as "a fair sample of our roads
[?) near Claymont, if we go off tuhe
turnpike" and other correspondents
from that vicinity have called our at
tention to the same matter. Chief
Consul Steward, in his annual report,
goes into it in detail, and the Whining
ton News and Every Evening have both
taken up the subject The News says
that in Wilmington there is a "cross
street or road that would be disgrace
even to the Klondike regions. 1t is a
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
Annie i,unfarh.

Pare and core two sour apples. Slice
and cook them in one-quarter of a cup
of water until they soften. Place in q
small pudding dish and sugar them
Take two eggs. beat them thoroughly
with two tablespoonful of sugar, and
add to them one pint of milk. Crate
in a little nutmeg and pour over the
apples. Bake about 90 minutes. 10
be served cold with sponge cake.-'Io
lcdo Blade.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
India Rubber Pavement.

India rubber as paving for streets
was tried on bridge in Hanover Ger
many, little more than year ago. and
proved so satisfactory that experiments
are being made in Berlin and Hamburg
with it for ordinary roadways. 1t is
said to be perfectly noiseless, unaffected
by heat or cold, and less slippery and
more durable than asphalt.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
RAISING DAIRY CALVES.
A Task Requiring Great Care and Elk
cellent Judgment.

CeITeht JUUBMtHE'
The raising of calves, we believe, is
very important part of the business, for
to us dairy without some good, thrifty
calves is not what it should be. If a calf
is worth raising at all it is worth rails
ing WELL To begin with we watch the
dam closely to see that she has good,
comfortable place to drop her calf i1
In cold weather stall-box with plenty
of bedding is a good place. Then we
leave matters with her unless we see
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
CHEAP CRIB ROOFS.
Made of Unhusl<ed Ears, with the Tip
End Placed Down.

When short of crib room, the method
Of covering described below may be of
value. 1t can be applied to any kind of
crib. Fill sufficiently high in the mid
die with husked corn to give an incline
to the edges of at least one-quarter
pitch. Commence at the lower edge,
with good-sized ears of corn with the
husks on or what we call snapped corn,
placing the tip-ends down, and tapping
over one-fourth or one-third of the
length of the ear, on the principle of
matching a roof with straw or hay.
Place the ears of snapped corn three
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
The Dairy.
FOR KICKING COWS.

A Stable Arrangement That VIII Eff
feet n Cure.
| have found the plan illustrated be-
low a very good one for kicking cows.
a pole three inches in diameter and the
length of stall is swung in front
through arope loop in the top of manger
near the feed box. At the rear. about
20 inches from the floor. is a piece of
plank IA or 16 inches wide, with several
auger holes from the left to right large
enough to receive the end of the pole.
When COW is disposed to kick, tie
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
RENEWING OLD TREES.
Intelligent Pruning Will Produce Al
most Wonderful Results.

most Wonderful Results.
Old trees are among the most cher
ished treasures of rural and suburban
homes. They are the most costly, too,
as every finished product is costly into
which has entered those Transforming
and creative processes which only long
reaches of time can furnish. An old
house may fall down or be destroyed by
hire, and while we mourn the loss of the
visible sign of old associations, better
and more beautiful structure can be
made to take its place. But when an old
tree that has been the guardian of the
home for generations, and stood there
before the home was founded, surren-
rers to the blast, the loss is beyond re-
pair, for long time, at least. AS there
Is no immediate remedy possible, the
need OF precaution becomes all the
greater.
When one Of these old sentinels be-
gins to show signs of disease and decay.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03

Ifyouare worked out" il weak,
nervous, run dov II or you feel
out of Sorts" or if you want to
avoid the ills, weakness and ex-
haustion, so sure to come. don't
delay. Get this grand restorer of
health and strength, DIR. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
at once, and it will make you well.
DR.. Greene's Cathartic Pills act
in perfect harmony with the Nerv-
ura, producing regular, natural and
healthy action OF the liver and
bowels. DR.. Greene, of IS West
I4th St, New York City, who is our
mostsuccessful specialist in curing
all forms of nervous and chroni a
diseases, can be consulted without
charge in regard TO any case, per.
sonally or by letter.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03

In maintaining road one of the
most important considerations is to
prevent the formation of ruts by keep
ing the surface so uniform that travel
will be distributed over it and not fol-
low in beaten tracks.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
HANDY FARM CRATES.

Put in Your Winter Vacation Making
GOodly Supply.
Where one has access to a mill, and
can procure an abundance of inch
square edgings, he can make a dozen
or more crates very easily, after the
manner shown in the sketch. A few
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
"ALL WORKED OUT"
An Instructive Lesson in the Death Roll
Of Our Great Men.
DR.. Greene's Nervura a Protection Against
premature Death. Value of Vigorous
Nerves and Pure Blood.

In the death of great and gifted
men and women, who have filed
the public mind and who are held
in tender and fearful remem-
brances, how many have gone be-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03

In selecting n place for fruit it is al.
ways safest to choose dry upland and
avoid a low muddy soil.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03

the nerves and purify and enrich
the blood when both become
weakened, and to prevent. if taken
in time, such relapse of physical
force. He succeeded to such an
extent that DR.. Greene's Nervura
bloodandnerveremedy has gained
a worldwide reputation through
its wonderful cures and the bene-
fits it has conferred on the thou.
sands who have used it. In his
study of this subject he has also
become the leading authority on
blood and nervous ailments and
SO is sought as physician by peo-
pie everywhere. He charges no
fee for his opinion, and can con-
sequently be consulted, free Of
L charge, by letter or
lg<S in Oerson
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-12-03
Horticulture.
GOOD SPRAYING DEVICE.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
SEPARATE SKIRTS.

Ladies' Separate Skirts. IN black and
navy serge. full yards Wild. fell seams
percallno Tired. regular g value, opening
price sl4S each.
Fancy Plack, Large Figured Brlllian-
tine. also the latest fad. black and white
green and white. garnet and white checks
rustic lined velvet bound. regular $50
value. opening price sl.15 each.
Ladies' Plain Black Al-Wcol Serge. also
Fancy Figured Brlliantine. extra good
quality, regular s. value, opening price
S24S.
Farcy Black Figured Brllllantine Skirts.
gOred, elegant patterns. regular 800
quality. opening price s2.6q.
Ladies' Fancy Mixed Novelty Suiting,
skirt full yards wide. percalne lined,
velveteen bound, regular $3.50 value. OPEN
ing price s29S
Ladies Plain Black Serge strictly all
wool. gored. nicely finished. also fancy
novelty suitlng. new shades OF green and
brown mixed regular $3.50 value, opening
price SIS.
Large Brocaded Figured Sicllian Skirts.
with fancy striped percaline. lined
throughout. gored, regular 81 value,
opening price $3.50.
Ladies Plain Black Mohlir Skirts. fin
ished seams. IA yards wide, regular s.
value opening price 1888.
Ladies Skirts. brocaded china silk.
large figures. full gored. nicely finished.
regular s. value, opening price AsS.
Ladies' Large Figure Brocaded Fine
Gros-Grain SILK Skirts. full 9-gored. nm
ished seams. $40 value, opening price S.iS.
Ladies' silk Skirts large brocaded hg-
uros. extra fine quality, regular $l2 value,
cpening price IS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
SILKS.

20-inch China silks IN Foulard patterns.
I'm navy and white, green and white. black
and white. brown and white, and a large
assortment OF cOlOrs; these are the regu-
lar zoe. goods. but we are going TO sell
them at 35c. a yard.
2O-inch Glaze Taffeta Silks. In extra
heavy quality and all colors. including
both light, dark and medium. the regular
Soc. quality. &C. a yard.
2l-inch All-Sllk Taiteta, handsome bro
cade patterns. In the most bewitching
color combinations; this Is great bar
gain at s5c. a yard.
2O-irch Beautiful All-Silk Br)cade Tai
feta I'm a full line Of cOlcrs and very
handsome patterns. these silks sell AT zoe.
everywhere. our price Soc. a yard.
2i-inch Striped Surahs, black grounds
with colored stripes, soc. a yard.
23-inch Handsome Foulard Silks, I'm all
the new swell cOors, sec. a yard.
19-inch Black Brocade Gros-Grain Silks.
very heavy and all silk the price OF this
silk Is zoe. but as special we are going
to sell II at soc. a yard.
Pinch Black Satin Duchess. heavy
weight and very fine. smooth finish. the
regular 90c quality, 7jc. "a yard.
2i-inch Black Figured Duchess. In very
handsome patterns, large scroll designs:
this silk would be a good bargain at 81,
our price zoe. yard.
2i-ineh Black Peau de Sole. very heavy
and positively all silk. this silk Is very
popular, 81 a yard.
20-inch Black Taffeta for waists. skirts
and Innings. Soc yard.
2l-inch Extra-W Weight Plain Black Taf-
feta, the regular SJc. quality, sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
The End Is Approaching.

The course OF many Libraries, reading
rooms. and clubs in vigorously excluding
the World and Journal newspapers, Is
sure TO be pursued by decent institutions
OF the same Kind generally. 1t IS move
ment whose natural impulse IS IN the
disgust and Indignation which have been
increasing in all quarters against the
RIGHTEOUSNESS. the vulgarity. and the
criminal spirit exhibited by those shame
less papers with an effrontery almost
without example in the history Of jour-
nalism.
The public are not unreasonably dis
trustful of the motives often influencing
the assaults OF newspapers upon each
other looking upon them as obviously
provoked by rivalry; but in the cases OF
these two notorious journals there IS no
suspicion OF any such animus In the de-
nunciatiOns which proceed from the nVs-
paper world generally. and there Is no
ground for any. These publications are
no more competitors Of decent journals
than dealers In Topographic literature
are competitors with the regular, decent.
and honorable book trade. They occupy
q field by themselves. into which no
competition except the competition be-
tween themselves enters or can enter.
They have gone down so low. their wal
lowing I'm filth Is so complete. that II IS
impossible TO get down any lower The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

ingenuity Of man can devise no basor
methods than theirs
Accordingly. these two papers stand
apart. and arc recognized by the public
ass peculiar I'm their dcpravity. II is not
merely their indccency which is offensive.
but even more their vuearity. They pro-
coed on the theory that the literary and
artistic taste Of the people is low and
vile. and can be even further debased
until the great popular demand shall be
satisfied by the coarseness ana rottenness
OF which they are the exclusive puryey-
ors. Their assumption is that as 10 is
easier for human nature 10 fan than 20
rise. they viii have no difficulty I'm over
coming tho moral and religious influences
oyerted for its elevation. II the low
that only tho base will suit the public
appetite which they are trying to create.
The indoccncv ana vulgaritv Of these
nancrs are not so porniciOus as their
tastes OF people are gratifc1. thew think
their higher impulses Will be sti0cd 50
rivalry in atfomuts 10 get n sale for their
sheets hv stimulating and appealing 10
tho spirit of envy. discomfort sedifion
oud an the mo1nost passions possibly
euccndered I'm the breast Of man. They
are both run 10y men toqsfing Of the
possession of very great private fortunes.
who in their greed for more money are
striving 10 corrunt the public mind and
in0ame public anror AGAINST property
law and order. constituted authority. and
Il that gives strength security. and
moral stability 20 society
Thcir theory OF the corruptibilitv 81 t"e
public. however Will not work. The un5-
nimitv with which decent associations
are excluding them Is only the drsr stem
toward their downfall The revuis.On Of
the members of the institutions aglirs.
their viicness and devilishness is q svmp-
tom Of the rising Of the public sentiment
which always sooner or latc- Lys such
journals low.-Ncw York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Owe OF TWO ways.

Tho bladder was created FOR one pur-
pose. namely n receptacle for your water,
and as such 1t is not liably 10 any form Of
disease except by one of two ways. The
first way is from imperfect action Of the
kidneys. The second way IS from care
less local treatment of other diseases.
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy Rid
news is the chief cause Of Bladder trou-
bles and suffering so painful TO many mat
life ia made miserable. The womb Ike
Tho bladder was created for one purpose.
AND If left alone II IS not liable 10 become
diseased. except in rare cases. When ID
position the womb IS situated back or and
very close TO the bladder. and for that
reason any distress. disease or .nconven-
ience manifested I'm the kidneys. back.
bladder or urinary passage is often 10y
mistake. attributed TO female weakness or
womb trouble OF some sort. The error is
clsilv made and may be as easily avoided
hv paying little attention TO the con-
dition OF the urine (see pamphleO. me
mild and the extraordinary eject 81 llr.
KImor's swamp-Root. the great Kidney.
liver. and bladder remedy, Is soon real
lied. II stands the highest for It's wonder
fIl cures II you need a medicine you
should have the best. At druggists 20
cents and 81. You may have a sample
bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by
mail. Mention The Daily Times, and
send your address 10 Or. Kilmer & Co..
Binghampton- ~. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
ENTIRE SUITS.

Strictly Al-Woo Serge In navy and
black. Eton effect. finished with fancy
black braid. skirt full yards wide, regu-
lar 81 value. opening price S59S.
Fancy Mixed Novelty Suitings. double
breasted. REFER jacket. skirt full yards
wide. also plain black serge. strictly all
wool regular s. value. opening price <59S.
Strictly All-Wool Navy Serge. Refer
Effect Suits: also. Fancy Green and
Brown Mixed Novelty Suiting. silk lined
throughout. skirt full yards wide, reSu-
lar so value opening price @l9
Ladies' Suits. choice styles tailor-made
Suits 10 select from. REFER effect. single
and double breasted. in green and brown
mixed Chevict, navy and black storm
serge. fancy mixed covert cloth, some
silk-lincd throughout. extra wide skirts,
regular Sl2 value opening price S9is.
Ladies Eton Suits, in nay blue basket
cloth, jacket lred with fancy figured
changeable t1ffeta silk. finished of with
fancy black braid. skirt full IL yards
wide, regular SIS value opening price so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
BLACK GOODS.

36-inch Black Mohair. extra nigh lustre,
25c.
3S-inch High-Grade Black Brocade Nov
city. 15c. yard.
42-inch Black Mohair, extra weight and
very cheap at 39c yard.
46-inch Black Figured Mohair, .he most
popular goods for skirts and dresses, very
handsome designs and elegant quality, zoe.
a yard.
5O-inch Black Storm Serge. very heavy
and tho proper fabric for skirts. SOC.
yard.
46-inch Black French Serge. medium
weight, a delightful goods, for spring
wear. 39c. yard.
3S-inch Black Figured Mohair, the regu-
lar soc quality. our price 39c.
43-inch Black Etamine. the newest goods
in black, soc. a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
O-MORROW'S SHOWING will ind

and white. black and white. &C.. all good.
at 25c. the yard.
2I-inch Checks. fancies, changeables and
solids the regular l7c. quality, large and
varied assortment, IL lie. the yard.
3s-inch All-Wool Fancy Suiting. beautl-
full coiorings and new, catchy designs,
these goods are positively worth soc.
yard, but our price Is s9c. the yard.
3s-inch Wool and SILK Checked Novelties.
in all the leading spring combinations OF
colOrs: these goods were made 10 sell AT
b0c. but shrewd purchase enables us TO
sell them at 39c. yard.
At SOC. yard we have unques.lona5ly
the largest and best assorted stock 10
be found I'm the city. Our stock contains
all the latest styles and weaves OF Dress
Stuffs Here Is a slight description:
Ss-inch Pin-Striped Fancies In all tho
latest colors.
SS-inch SILK and Wool Novelties. fancy
weavos.
Ss-inch ATWOOD Bourette In all the new
shades.
3S-nch Waffle or Toad-Back Effects In
a large and varied assortment OF colors.
46-inch Very Fine Quality Fancy Check
ed Novelties, in all size checks and good
assortment of cClors. 75c. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
SOCIETY AT The BABY SHOW
A Delightful New Invention for Amusing
Yourself and Your Friends.
SEND IN YOUR FIRST PICTURE.
Hostess Arranges the "Intrics' Around
the wall and the Guests DO the Guess
inc-Piizcs FOR Those Who Como
Nearest Naming the Pictures.

Have you over been 90 a baby show?
II not. you are destined soon to cxpe-
Ticncc something novel in the line Of
amusement. for there IS a baby show IN
vitaiion "in the candle for you. Doubt
less az this very moment the clerk In
tho post-oMco S. sorting out little en-
vclope marked with your name.
When you get thc invitation 60 viii read
that YOU are invited TO attend a baby
show at such time and place. At ihe
close there viii be a. request that you
send in advance the earliest picture taken
Of yourself
The baby show. as 10 is now amusing
tho delicate senses of those who are ale
ways looking for something new. Is
portrait exhibition. The hostess scts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
TOCURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
To Gain Flesh, to sleep Well, to Know
what Appetite and Good Digestion
Mean, Make Test of stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets,
Interesting Experience Of an indianapolis
Gentleman.

Interesting Experience Of an indianapolis
Gentleman.
No trouble IS more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having it think that their nerves
are 10 blame, and are surprised that they
are not cured by nerve medicine and
spring remedies; the real seat Of tie
mischief is lost sight OF; the stomach
is the organ to be locked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever ia the stomach. nor
perhaps any Of the usual symptoms Oh
stomach weakness. Nervous dyspepsia
shows ITSELF not in the stomach so mucn
as in nearly every other organ; in some
cases the heart palp.tates and is irregu-
lar; in others, the kidneys are affected;
IN others, the bowels are cOnstpa. Ell.
with headaches. still others are troubled
with loss Of flesh and appetite, with accu-
mutation Of gas. sour ris.ngs, and heart
bura.
Dir. a. W. Sharper. Of No. 81 Prospect
street. indianapolis. Ind, writes as fol-
lows. "A motive OF pure gratitude
prompts me to write these few lines re-
parding the new and valuable medicine.
Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets. l have been
a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia for the
last four years: have used various patent
medicines ana other remedies. without
any favorable result. They sometimes
gave temporary relief until the effects OF
the medicines wore off. 1 attributed this
to my sedentary habits, being "a book
Keeper. with little physical exercise; but
l am glad TO state that the tablets have
overcome all these obstacles, for 1 have
gained I'm flesh, sleep better. and am
better In every way. The above IS writ
ten, net for notoriety, but is based on
actual fact.
Respectfully yours.
"A w. SHARPER,
81 Prospect St, indianapolis. Ind.
II Is safe TO say that Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure any stomach weakness
or disease. except Gamer Of the stom-
aci. They cure sour stomach. gas loss
Ct flesh and appetite. sleeplessness. palpi-
tation, heartburn. constipation. and head
ache
Send for valuable little book on stomach
diseases. by addressing Stuart Co.. Mar
shall. Mich.
All druggists sell full-sized packages At
81 cents.